From June to September, Canada Bermuda Youth is hosting a territory-wide prayer run for children, youth and their ministry leaders. Participants are welcome to walk, run or even skip. The purpose of the run is not to race, but to focus on prayer and engagement with the community.
Runners can choose a distance of five, 10 or 25 kilometres, with shorter distances targeted at younger youth. At the end of the run, participants receive a red and blue finishers’ medal for completing their prayer run.
St. Thomas Citadel, Ont., hosted a prayer run for the young people at their corps in July. A group of 12 youth between the ages of seven and 13 came together to walk five kilometres, stopping at their local high school, hospital, elementary school and home corps. They were encouraged to get out in the community and pray for the people and places they saw.
At the elementary and high schools, they prayed for the safe return of students and faculty in the fall. At the hospital, they prayed for doctors, nurses, patients and their families.
“I hope that this event has encouraged them to pray often for those around them,” says Jennifer Atkins, children and youth ministries co-ordinator at St. Thomas. “I also hope that they feel secure and safe praying freely out in the open and are not afraid of being a Christian.”
To learn more about the prayer run and get involved, visit the Canada Bermuda Youth page.
Are the Kids OK?
The results of a research study into the spiritual health of officers’ children.
by Major Marlene George FeaturesHave you noticed how many OKs are missing from the congregation when you enter a typical Salvation Army corps these days? It was this observation that led Major Marlene George to pursue a research project as part of a doctor of ministry degree: “Salvation Army Officers’ Kids: How OK Are They?”
The Way of the Pilgrim
A Salvationist’s experience of walking the legendary Camino de Santiago.
by Sally Hill FeaturesSally Hill shares highlights and spiritual lessons from her journey along the ancient pilgrim route.
Language, Learning, Love
Anchor of Hope ESL breaks down language barriers to build confidence and community.
by Abbigail Oliver Features
As the corps officer at Anchor of Hope Community Church in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Captain Jenny Marin noticed an increase in the number of people arriving from places such as Africa, Afghanistan and Mexico. Looking for ways to serve these newcomers, as well as residents at the Army’s nearby Harbour Light facility, the church
Read More
Leave a Comment