Taunton Youth For Christ - Update January 2025
We're about seeing young people's lives changed by Jesus.
Updates
An update from Kelly
At the beginning of January, our team attended the National Youth for Christ conference, returning with a renewed sense of expectancy for what the Lord will accomplish this year. We heard inspiring stories of how God is moving in the lives of young people across the UK, and we believe that we will witness a great outpouring of the Spirit among the youth in our town. There is a palpable hunger within this generation, evident on the streets in Taunton as young people actively seek spiritual experiences.
As we embark on this new year, I am reminded of the original mandate given to Billy Graham in 1946 when he helped launch Youth for Christ. He carried a profound burden for our war-torn nation, yearning for a revival of faith. That same passion resonates within our team as we seek to reveal Jesus to the lost. The original Youth for Christ motto, "Anchored to the rock, geared to the times," remains crucial in today’s context. We are committed to being anchored in Jesus and the truth of His Word while creatively engaging with a generation that has little understanding of Him.
We stand at a pivotal moment where the need for hope and truth is greater than ever. As we move forward, we are determined to embrace our calling to reach out to young people with compassion and clarity. With faith in God’s power to transform lives, we look forward to witnessing His incredible work among the youth in our community this year.
Prayer and Fasting Day
Our next prayer and fasting day is Monday 3rd February.
We will be gathering from 1pm - 3pm, upstairs at North Street Church. Please come and join us as we contend for the Youth in our town.
Prayer Points
Weekly prayer covering
Please pray for and during our various activities during the week.
Monday - Safe space/Home work drop in session - 4pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday - Priorswood/Lyngford Outreach 6pm
Wednesday - Pyrland School - 1pm - 4pm, Bible study one - 5pm - 6:30pm, Bible study two - 6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday - Asylum seeker Outreach - 4pm - 5:30pm, Halcon Outreach - 6pm - 8:30pm
Monday - Friday - Chaplaincy at Court Fields School & community mentoring
Chaplaincy at Court Field
Please continue to pray for Chloe and the work she is doing at Court Field School. Chloe continues to lay foundations across the school and has asked us to pray specifically for the continued deepening of relationship and trust with the young people
Bible Study
Please pray as our bible study returns and we start our new group. Our aim is to equip them with truth, confidence and a hope that they can carry into every area of their lives. This is more than just a study, its a discipleship opportunity - one that allows us to journey with these young people and help them build strong, biblical foundations.
In Daniel 3, we see Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refuse to bow the knee and worship any other God and that is our desire for these groups, that we equip a generation who will refuse to bow the knee to the current narrative and stand strong on the word of God, in every area of their lives.
Pyrland School
Please pray for Pyrland School as they return this term, following the immediate resignation of the Head Teacher. Please pray for wisdom as they navigate this next season.
Team
Please pray for wisdom as we look to grow our team of staff and volunteers. We are so aware of the uniqueness of what Taunton Youth for Christ does and finding people with the right heart and skill set for this isn't always easy.
Youth Hub finance
Please pray with us as we look at funding this vision. We will be looking for grants to support this but please share this with anyone you feel would like to partner with us in this vision.
Thank you's
Trustees & Volunteers
As ever, our continued thank you to all of our Trustees and Volunteers who faithfully serve. They give of themselves time and time again and we couldn't do this work without them.
Giving
A continued thank you to everyone who has partnered with us financially this past year and for all those who continue to support us.
We pray the Lord would bless you for your faithful commitment to us.
Prayer Partners
A continued thank you to all that continue to partner with us in prayer. Your prayers and time are invaluable to the work that we do. Please do email Kelly any thoughts, verses or anything prophetic that you receive whilst praying.
Churches
A continued thank you to North Street Church and Oakwood Church for the continued use of their buildings.