Elevation Project Update
The Vision of the Elevation Project is to see transformation in the lives of young Canadians and Rwandans as they grow in understanding God’s heart for His people, offering His hope for a full and abundant life. We do this by building relationships and working together to address all forms of poverty - spiritual, material, and relational. Everything we do is guided by this Vision, as we hope to be a part of God’s healing work in our world.
This summer when we brought together a group of 47 young people (35 Rwandan, 12 Canadian) and 12 leaders (8 Canadian, 2 Rwandan, 2 American) as a part of the Elevation Project 2012 Trip, we were excited to see how God would use our time. Have a look at the following photos and quotes from some of the trip participants to get a glimpse of the transformation that being a part of the Elevation Project can bring.
Not only has the Elevation Project give me new insight
on the world, but I’ve grown to see that God’s heart extends further
than I’ll ever be able to grasp.
~ Ros
Canadian Young Person
About God I said, “You are awesome!” God has a wonderful plan for us and His greatness in joining us with the [Canadian] team.
~ Robert
Rwandan Young Person
Personally, God has used the Elevation Project as a catalyst to change my paradigm in the youth work I do.... I believe that I now have a more Godly, holistic understanding of poverty [and] Shalom and how it affects every aspect of my work.
~ Dennis
Canadian Youth Worker
Elevation Project = Relationship
The name Elevation Project can be a little misleading, because what we do is not really a “project,” but a relationship. Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited began an ongoing relationship with Rwanda Youth for Christ in 2007. We were transformed by this relationship and so we’ve invited more people into it through things like the sponsorship program, supporting the women’s program, and participating in trips. As you can tell by the quotes and photos in this letter, great things are happening in the lives of those involved in this relationship we call the Elevation Project. It’s exciting stuff!
None of this can happen without the partnership of people like you, and as you contribute to our work together at the Elevation Project, you too become part of this relationship. It is my hope that as you read about the difference your support is making in the lives of young Canadians and Rwandans, that the Elevation Project becomes a catalyst for transformation in your own life, as well.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in my life and in the lives of those I work with!
Prayer Points
The Vision of the Elevation Project is to see transformation in the lives of young Canadians and Rwandans as they grow in understanding God’s heart for His people, offering His hope for a full and abundant life. We do this by building relationships and working together to address all forms of poverty - spiritual, material, and relational. Everything we do is guided by this Vision, as we hope to be a part of God’s healing work in our world.
This summer when we brought together a group of 47 young people (35 Rwandan, 12 Canadian) and 12 leaders (8 Canadian, 2 Rwandan, 2 American) as a part of the Elevation Project 2012 Trip, we were excited to see how God would use our time. Have a look at the following photos and quotes from some of the trip participants to get a glimpse of the transformation that being a part of the Elevation Project can bring.
(people in the photos do not necessarily correspond to those featured in the quotes)
~ Ros
Canadian Young Person
~ Robert
Rwandan Young Person
~ Dennis
Canadian Youth Worker
There is no "other," there is just us.
~ 2012 Rwanda Trip motto
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Elevation Project = Relationship
The name Elevation Project can be a little misleading, because what we do is not really a “project,” but a relationship. Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited began an ongoing relationship with Rwanda Youth for Christ in 2007. We were transformed by this relationship and so we’ve invited more people into it through things like the sponsorship program, supporting the women’s program, and participating in trips. As you can tell by the quotes and photos in this letter, great things are happening in the lives of those involved in this relationship we call the Elevation Project. It’s exciting stuff!
None of this can happen without the partnership of people like you, and as you contribute to our work together at the Elevation Project, you too become part of this relationship. It is my hope that as you read about the difference your support is making in the lives of young Canadians and Rwandans, that the Elevation Project becomes a catalyst for transformation in your own life, as well.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in my life and in the lives of those I work with!
** If you are interested in becoming part of my support network, either prayerfully, financially, or by volunteering, please click here to see what my Current Needs are in these areas. **
Prayer Points
- That the transformation that occurred in the lives of our 2012 trip participants would continue
- Pray that all 24 of our unsponsored students at KCS (4 current, 20 new 2013 admissions) would have sponsors by January)
- Favour, as I seek to communicate the heart of what Youth Unlimited does to potential donors & foundations in my role as Grant Writer
- Wisdom as I direct of the Elevation Project
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