Triennium 2010: For Such A Time As This
I boarded my plane to Purdue University with only the thought "it will be like a giant Youth Quake" in my head. I didn't know what to expect. I certainly wasn't expecting the week to be one of the most moving experiences of my life.
Each day we had worship then discussed that day's sermon with our small group. We studied the book of Esther. Esther was a servant who was crowned Queen against her will. She was about my age. She was just like me. But God give her a purpose-to become Queen so she could save her people from Haman.
"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to this royal position for such a time as this." (Esther 4:14) We can all relate to this verse because we all have a purpose. We just have to have faith and courage to actually pursue it when we are called to action. It may not be to save an entire race, but there is something special God wants each and every one of us to do. Who knows what would have happened if Esther didn't have the courage to plead for the salvation of her people.
The week I spent at Triennium instilled in me faith, courage and confidence to know that God has a plan for me. And one day, he's going to put a sign in front of me calling me to do something that will lead me to the next phase of my life. And then there will be another sign. And another. And the cycle keeps going until I have fulfilled my purpose.
This week started my adventure of learning why I was put here For Such A Time As This. I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful, personal week.
Lillie
Trinity Youth Conference
The Friends of Trinity Youth Conference was held during the first week of August at Camp Living Waters in Schellsburg, PA.
TYC seeks to create a deep sense of community where participants can safely explore and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and others. TYC focuses on Spiritual and leadership development, discipleship, and evangelism through daily worship, small group activities, and topical workshops based on the theme and current issues.
The theme for TYC 2010, "out of the shadows EXPOSED by the Light" is found in John 3: 21. Rev. Miller served on the staff and was joined there by Alanna Lacina and Hannah Rule and 70 other youth and adults.
