What we’re about
“Quite possibly the most amazing youth group in the history of the world.”
- Shaun Brauteseth
“The leaders are very good-looking.”
- Shaun’s mom
It’s always good to start a write-up with one or two quotes from a reputable source. Our group is made up of people in high school and university, and we have three leaders, Steph, Sam and Shaun, who oversee the group. We also have older people (although I would never call them that to their faces) from Oxygen Life who come along from time to time, and who might be reading this right now, and will probably call me to ask why I referred to them as ‘older’. But we’re a group of people who are seeking God, wanting to live radically for Jesus, and stirring each other up in our faith. We play games and spend a lot of time laughing and the main reason we’re together is to get to know Him more and to enjoy Him. We set aside time to just be in His presence and we have times of teaching, worship and group discussions or Bible study.
What’s happening
Since the beginning of 2010 we’ve been looking at God’s character and asking ourselves, "What is He really like?" We do this, because we want to know more about this amazing God that we’re meeting with and we want to have a good understanding of Him. After all, He’s a holy, righteous, fun, awesome, excited God, and we want a greater revelation of all His attributes.
When we meet
We meet at our church house, which is at 28 Albert Road, Walmer. We get together on Fridays at 19h00 and although we officially end at about 21h30, guys usually hang around until a bit later than that. But not too late. Okay, quite late sometimes. But we’re working on it.
Resources
Any questions? You can call Shaun on 072 313 6536, or e-mail sbrauteseth@sovfoods.co.za.
My parents have struggled financially for years (almost 10 years now). Through these tough situations is how I actually came to rely on God and give my life over to Him (2004-ish). Through the years, my parents have asked me for money and sometimes I’ve loaned them money and sometimes I haven’t. Early on through wisdom from elders, I learnt that I should never “loan” money, I should rather “give” money with no expectation of receiving it back so that there is freedom in giving and no guilt put onto a relationship or a person. This was difficult for me as I thought in order to honour and respect my parents (a commandment) I needed to help them when they needed help. I had to make a stand for Jesus in my life and say that I couldn’t help them financially anymore. I had to separate myself from my earthly parents and follow what my Heavenly Father says is right and true. 2 Corinthians 12:14 “… After all, children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children”.
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