Young Leaders for God Class Day One

Last January a group of students from Gordon College in Massachusetts came to HAFF. They came with ECHO to study Agricultural Development. But while they were here, they shared about servant leadership with the Young Leaders Class. The culmination of their lesson was a foot washing ceremony. After the Gordon students washed the feet of the Young Leaders, the Young Leaders told Barb Van Schoyck, "Now, we want to wash their feet!" And that is what is happening in the photo.

Monday, 7 November, was the first day of the second year of the Young Leaders for God Class. The class is coordinated by Barb and former BTI student Derold Mompremier. That first day, 13 BTI students met to start the session with praise and prayer. Barb and Derold then gave them an introduction to the course and to Biblical leadership. The class teaches the students the principles, guidelines and responsibilities of Godly leadership in the home, the church, the community and the nation. The students also do several service projects during the year. Last year they built two brick benches in the BTI school yard, did some clean up work at a local park and painted the doors, windows and benches at a remote church.

Wednesday was the second meeting of the Young Leaders Class. The day focused on a round table discussion with local pastors about servant leadership. Barb reported that it went well. "They really got it!", she said. Please pray for these young men and women that the things they are learning would become traits that can enable them lead in their homes, churches, communities and nation, to the glory of God.