A Winnipeg ministry that mainly focuses on blessing people experiencing homelessness is hosting a free youth event in October.
"On October 18 at 7:00, in conjunction with Millar College of the Bibles, and their band Illuminate, we're hosting a youth worship night," says Martin Chidwick, the Development Manager at Union Gospel Mission (UGM). "It's happening at North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg."
The theme for this year, the third annual, is 'Now I Can See.'
"The heart behind it is that we love young people," says Chidwick. "Now I can see is from John 9, which is a wonderful story of the blind beggar who became with sight. It's an amazing story. The essence of the whole thing is that we desire to show people what Jesus is about, what he stands for, and His concern for people in our city. Also, to show our young people that the greatest career you can have is to work directly for Jesus."
The free event will offer snacks, a time of worship through singing, as well as testimonies shared.
"I'm looking forward to the worship time they'll lead. They'll also be having someone share. And we'll have a testimony or two from people in our addiction recovery programs as well. It's going to be an evening that will hopefully be very dynamic."
For people who want to bring whole youth groups, they are encouraged to call UGM's Rosanne beforehand at 204-943-9904 ext 226.
"We want to bring glory to God. I want people to be excited about what Jesus is doing in the inner city with those that we serve at UGM."