ἐν ἀρχή…(In the beginning…)

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“Before anything else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has always been alive and is himself God. He created everything there is—nothing exists that he didn’t make. Eternal life is in him, and this life gives light to all mankind. His life is the light that shines through the darkness—and the darkness can never extinguish it.” – John 1:1-5 (TLB)

January is almost gone and we’ll soon be stepping into February, but now whilst we are still at the beginning of the year, let us look forward to all that is in store for us in 2019 with hope filled hearts and joyous expectation.

Like Paul, let us forget what is behind and press forward to what God has in store for us in the coming days, weeks & months.

Let us remember that the God we serve is one of life & light and a light that the darkness can NEVER extinguish!

There is nothing ahead of you in 2019 that God is not big enough to carry you through.

Perhaps there are new opportunities coming your way? New connections to make or perhaps God is going to resurrect dreams that you long thought were dead and gone.

Perhaps God is asking you to step out in faith and partner with us here at Llandudno Youth for Christ. Either financially by becoming a monthly financial supporter of the work we are doing in seeing young people’s lives turned around by Jesus, or partnering with us in prayer, daily seeking God for the lives of the young people in Llandudno and beyond and joining with us monthly at our prayer gatherings.

Perhaps it is in partnering with us by volunteering at one of our events, such as ‘Reverb‘, our after-school drop-in youth club that is held every Thursday during term time from 3:15-5:15pm. Or perhaps volunteering at our community cafe ‘Reverb Saturday Cafe @ St John’s‘ where we serve people in Llandundo with coffee, cakes & a friendly smile – this is a great ministry that not only blesses the people of Llandudno, but also raises much needed funds for the ministry work that we are doing.

Please prayerfully consider how you can help support the work of Llandudno Youth for Christ in bringing Jesus’ light to the young people of Llandudno and beyond.

Have a great 2019 and shine His light for all to see.

Be blessed!

We are…….?

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We’ve all just come back from the Youth for Christ National Conference in Didsbury, Manchester.

A great time was had by all of the team that went, and now that we are back, we are getting stuck into 2019 and all that God has in store for us this year.

The theme of last year’s Conference was ‘Renovation’ – and was all centred around the idea of God renovating us as a ministry and as individuals. For Him to tear down the superficial and rebuild us all to prepare us for what He is doing in Youth for Christ Nationally, Regionally & Individually.

This year the theme was ‘Core’. We went back to looking at the core values of Youth for Christ. What are the essential aspects of everything that we do.

As Youth for Christ UK, we are….

Courageous – We want to step boldly into the future, trusting in God’s direction & provision.

Helpful – We want to help our communities, churches & young people to engage with Jesus.

Relational – We are all about building bridges between people and creating caring communities.

Innovative – We want to be relevant and creative in our communication of the gospel.

Spiritual – Everything we do is so that young lives are transformed by Jesus.

Together – We want to work alongside local churches and communities to see God’s kingdom grow.

All of this together spells CHRIST.

We’re all about Jesus and seeing Him change young people’s lives.

This year will you please partner with us in prayer, with provision and perhaps volunteer at one of our many ministries.

Here’s to 2019 and all that God has in store for us.

Be blessed!

Youth for Christ National Conference here we come!

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Yay! Youth for Christ National Conference here we come. We’re so looking forward to this year’s national conference, and all that God is going to be doing through it. Please be praying for us during this week; praying that we would clearly hear God speak to us on this week away. Pray that we will come back refreshed and strengthened in our faith and raring to go.

Also, please be praying for our director here at Llandudno Youth for Christ, Tim Gough, as he is going to be leading a teaching seminar entitled ‘Where we’ve failed and where we’ve borne fruit in our youth work.’ It will be held on Tuesday 8th January at 11:30am. Pray for this session to be fruitful and encouraging for those who attend it.

Going to National Conference is a great time of being able to look back at 2018 and thanking God for all that He has done in and through the ministry of Llandudno Youth for Christ. It is also an opportunity to look ahead at the blank canvas that is 2019 and seek God’s guidance and wisdom.

At this time of year when so many people are working out their New Year’s resolutions it’s great to come together with the greater Youth for Christ family, and encourage each other with stories of all that God has been doing in the lives of young people all across the United Kingdom and beyond. “He gave his life for us so that we may share in resurrection life in union with him—whether we’re awake or asleep. Because of this, encourage the hearts of your fellow believers and support one another, just as you have already been doing.” – 1 Thess 5:10-11

We thank you for your amazing support and encouragement during 2018 and we look forward to 2019 with expectant hearts. Please do continue to journey with us and encourage and support us faithfully as you have done. We really appreciate your support in prayer, with finances and with volunteers at the different events we hold.

Thank you and be blessed.