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Newsletter		Issue 18 - July 2007

Latest News
Reviews... Plans...

What a lot we have to thank God for! God is really impacting the lives of so many young people through YCYH. Last summer, was the first year of having a second week at Whithaugh Park, creating the opportunity for 60 more people to experience it! It was so successful that it will happen again this year! In total over 200 people will be involved in Whithaugh Park 2007. In Autumn, will be launching a small team to publicize the work of YCYH amongst many more churches and youth organisations.

'RUup4it?' events continue to run every 2 months with growing support from church groups across the area. Recently we have received significant funding towards equipment which will improve these events much further.

Taskforce (17-18 year olds) serve on both weeks at Whithaugh and support the 'RUup4it?' events. In March, there was another 'Living the Life' weekend, this time led by Jonny Clifton (Student Worker - Spicer Street Church, London).

Prayer Support
Let's Pray

Phil 4:6 (NLT) says, "... pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all that He has done.

This verse shows what our attitude should be. There are many decisions that have to be made, and we need God's guiding hand at all times. The solution is always to pray.

Many of you have been so faithful in this ministry, for which we cannot thank you enough. Without prayerful support we cannot go forward with God.

There are a number of ways in which you can support us in prayer. One way is through our prayer diary. Other ways are through specific prayer events (see Diary Dates). Please be encouraged to come along and take part in these events. We really want to commit this whole work to God in prayer.

Taskforcer Interview
Heather Barnes

How did you get involved with Taskforce?
I was approached by Blackers at church one week... and have never looked back.

What were you expecting before you went?
I was a bit dubious as I didn't know many people who were going and I thought I would be a bit shy.

How did it differ to what you expected?
Everyone was really welcoming and I felt comfortable straight away, we had some fun opportunities including cleaning toilets... it's amazing what conversations this task can produce!

What did you learn about God?
During a week of serving the campers and studying the Bible I learned how much God loves all of us and he proved this through the amazing experiences the campers and leaders took away with them. I also realised how important the Bible is to my faith, something which I hadn't previously understood.

What did you learn about yourself?
I learnt that I was able to use prayer and Bible study to gain a closer relationship with God, something which I hadn't realised prior to camp.

What's good/bad about Taskforce?
Good: The great friends you make during the week, I'm still in contact with most of the lovely lot now.
Bad: The cleaning duties become rather tiresome after about the third day, but they are just so darn enriching!

Would you recommend it to a friend?
I already have.

Are you coming back?
Absolutely!

For further information contact:

Tim Blackburn
12 Stonethwaite
Woodthorpe
York
YO24 2SY
Tel: 01904 705004
Mobile: 07985 610759
Email: office@ycyh.org.uk
Website: www.ycyh.org.uk

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