outdoors

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 NIV Sometimes we are not very kind to our bodies – we eat a lot of junk food, we eat in front of the TV or while on the cell phone. Today we challenge you to change your relationship with food! – Organise a picnic- it could be something as small as taking your little sister to the park to play and packing a sandwich and a fruit or a walk and picnic with your youth group. Food tastes so much nicer when you are out in the outdoors and especially after having had a walk or hike! Listen to the great event the Diocese of Mthatha youth organised – a prayer picnic!The AYSA Diocese of Mthatha team gathered for a day of adventure at the Port St. John’s Military Airstrip on Saturday 14th September. The day was broken down into different phases meant to cultivate encounters that celebrate our creation and encouraging spiritual conversations and encounters. The day kicked off with the hike where three teams were formed. These teams were colour coded with relevant natural earth elements. Red team symbolized rocks, yellow being water and green represented trees. The assignment whilst on the trail was to find how these elements linked to our Anglicanism and a Bible passage that spoke of these elements. Arrival at the top of the mountain signified the start of the Eucharist Service to celebrate creation. This was where the theme, found in Romans 8:22, was unpacked. Our theme spoke on how creation is groaning in pain. Closing the session, the Diocesan Anglican Youth Guild (AYG) hosted a prayer picnic that boasted of testimonies, word discussions, an abundance of prayer and worship whilst snacking on food in between. The day ended on a free-spirited note with games enjoyed by all. By: Kwada Makiwane Photo credit: Ayabonga Maroloma