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Academy 2007 - Review
Just
to give you a taste of what’s in store in the Academy
programme, we have collected some thoughts and reflections
from the Academy 2007... |
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'Awesome
teaching that will be valuable for life.’ (Academy student)
‘They
encouraged other leaders and were great role-models for
young people.’ (Youth leader)
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‘We loved you so much that we were delighted to
share with you not only the gospel of God but our
lives as well…’ 1 Thess 2v8 |
‘Opportunities at church have been awesome – loads of
scope for teaching and discipling young people.’
(Academy student)
‘My
Biblical understanding and knowledge has grown massively
which is quality.’ (Academy student)
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‘The more we nibble from the table of worldly
pleasures the less we will hunger for the
heavenly banquet.’ John Piper |
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‘They
both brought energy and enthusiasm to the young people.
Their small groups in particular developed well with
teaching and encouragement in evangelism.’ (Youth
leader)
‘The
Scotland retreat was a highlight - being there together
as an academy and all the Ephesians 2 stuff was just
quality!’ (Academy student)
‘We
are sure that at this critical time in a young person’s
life, the Academy, along with other youth organisations,
have helped to put John on the firmest foundation and
have encouraged him in being a ‘doer of the word and not
just a hearer’. (Parent)
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‘We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching
everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present
everyone perfect in Christ.’ Col1v28 |
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‘Sports
small group was brilliant – able to see the young people
grow in their faith and then ask their lost friends to Night
of Champions!’ (Academy student)
‘I know
he'll never forget it, he's made some lifetime friends and
it has set him up so well for his time at University.’
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‘Therefore I urge you brothers, in view of God’s
mercy, to offer your bodies as living
sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is
your spiritual act of worship.’
Romans 12v1 |
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‘1
Day Sports Plus was an amazing day – everything in it from
tennis coaching to having a predominantly non-Christian
group asking loads of questions in team chats.’
(Academy student)
‘School
mission week really challenged me solely because I was out
of my comfort zone and challenged a lot in my faith.’
(Academy student)
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‘The 6
months were such an encouragement to him and a real
influence on his faith. He enjoyed every minute and has
come back home to us with a really solid faith and
noticeable maturity.’ (Parent)
‘Just feel
as though I have changed so much – absolute testament to
God’s work in my heart. He has changed my heart in ways and
areas I honestly never thought possible.’ (Academy student)
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‘Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we
profess, for he who is promised is faithful.’
Heb 10v23 |
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'Academy changed my life.
Simple as that.’
(Academy student)
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