2015 Sept Newsletter of the267project

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‘No new plan needed!’As we begin a term sometimes there is an overwhelming sense that we need to make new plans, new vision and new strategy. Now obviously I understand that it is good to plan and also to reflect on what God is doing and indeed sense where He may be leading. But this year I also want to hold onto the ‘original plan’, the one that we were called to from the very beginning; to love people!

We look at the news and we explore social media and discover it is full of sadness, darkness and hopelessness, and it can be suffocating. So this year as well as celebrating all that is good in the world and reminding people of what I see God doing through people, I want to make an additional effort to love people, particularly the people that maybe I find hard to love.

For all the things we teach our children and young people we need to keep this ‘original plan’ at the core of what we do. By doing this God will be at work through us and people will ‘know we are His disciples’.

‘A new command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.’ John 13:34-35

• Give thanks for the provision of Catriona who has volunteered to help us with our grant applications. This is a huge answer to prayer. Pray that she will be fruitful

• We gives thanks for a donation of £2000 from an individual at the beginning of this term. God is good

• Give thanks for a really beneficial ‘trustee away day’ last week where we looked at our vision and growth for the next 2-5 years. It was a really exciting day and we truly believe God still has much for us to do

• Give thanks for around 6 new young people who joined FUEL Team this week. This groups continues to be hugely significant to the FUEL ministry as well as other parts of the267project

• Give thanks for lots of rest and good times over the summer

• Give thanks for a great time at The Noise event in Markyate. It was great to spend time with them, preach and encourage the team and also use the 267 van to support the work

• Give thanks for a few new people thinking about getting involved with volunteering for the267project, whether that is at one event or thinking about being a trustee and helping with ongoing support

• Plans for a January Fundraising auction night are coming together so we give thanks for yWaM Harpenden allowing us to use their Chapel

• We also want to give thanks for all those people who continuously pray for us, give to us monthly and attend our events. We know that without them we wouldn’t be here and God that uses you all to further His ministry through us

• I give thanks for the opportunity to get involved with youthwork the Conference in a greater way. Pray for us as we work out what this might look like but also pray for funds to come in that will cover our costs to attend the event

G O d a T W O r k :

If you would like to volunteer with the267project then drop us an email – [email protected] or [email protected] Thanks

Encouraging and equipping your youthwork

• Pray for yener and Connie, two youthworkers from our area who have moved on to new posts. Give thanks also for all the ministry they have initiated and sustained

• Pray for Claire as she puts together a youth alpha Course that we are running in our ‘More?’ Cafes this term

• Pray for the planning and preparation of our new X:site St albans event for 7-11’s which launches at the end of November. Pray for our team meeting on 14th September and that we will be able to encourage a huge group of leaders from a range of churches to get involved

• Finance will always be a tricky thing to talk about but please pray for all our resources and that people would be inspired to give money to support and grow what we do

• Pray for all the churches that Mike is spending additional time with to help them think through the bigger picture of their youth and children's ministry. Pray for wisdom and insight for Mike

• Mike is preaching and sharing about the project at 4 churches over the next term. Christ Church on 13th Sept, Homewood Rd on 20th Sept, Thirlmere Church on the 18th Oct and Markyate Baptist Church on 29th Nov. Pray for inspiration as he prepares and encouragement for the church through his visit

• Pray for the trustees as they meet and for discernment about seeking new trustees

• Pray for Mike, Claire and Tracy as they work together on the ministry of the267project

• Continue to pray for Mike as he takes some time out each term to write a book!

• Pray for our upcoming fundraisers: A Quiz Night with Fish and Chips on Saturday 17th Oct and our Roller Disco on Sunday 20th December

O U r P r a y E r r E Q U E S T S :

A F u n d r A i s i n g s o c i A l E v E n i n g

www.the267project.com

Quiz NightQuiz Night

Saturday 17th Oct

with Fish & Chip Supper!In support of the local Youth Charity ‘the267project’

City Church, Lyon WaySt Albans, AL4 0LB

6.45pm for 7.15pm supper followed by the Quiz at 7.45pmTickets £10.00 inc supper

To book a place/team of 6contact Tracy: [email protected] pay online at: www.goldengiving.com/event/quiz-2015


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•P r a y E r d i a r y

• Sunday 13th Sept – Preaching at Christ Church St Albans, 9.00am and 10.40am

• Monday 14th Sept – X:site St Albans planning evening at Forest Town Church

• Tuesday 15th Sept – Youth and Children’s Leaders retreat day at St Mary’s Redbourn

• Tuesday 15th Sept – Trustees meeting

• Thursday 17th Sept – Parish Workers Lunch

• Sunday 20th Sept – Preaching at Homewood rd UrC, 6.00pm

• Tuesday 22nd Sept – TTS at Forest Town Church, 7.45pm, theme: ‘running a light party’ (free Light Party resources!)

• Saturday 26th Sept – X:site Harpenden Event, 6.00pm

• Sunday 27th Sept – FUEL Harpenden, 7.00pm-9.00pm

• Thursday 1st October - youth and Children’s Leaders breakfast at Christ Church, St Albans. Open invite for any church leaders to join us for this event

• Monday 12th October – Trustees meeting

• Saturday 17th October – 267 Fundraising Quiz Night with Fish and Chips at City Church, Lyon Way, St albans You can book here for the Quiz Night: http://www.goldengiving.com/event/quiz-2015

• Sunday 18th October – Preaching Thirlmere Church St albans, 10.30am

OTHER IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES:

• youth alpha Course at the ‘More?’ Cafe starts Monday 2nd November and runs for 6 weeks. All are welcome. Email Claire for more info – [email protected]

Fundraising roller disco – Sunday 20th December. This will be for all ages and will include 2 or 3 sessions... More details to follow

New Years Houseparty – Weds 30th Dec – Saturday 2nd Jan. This is for 14-18’s, email Mike for more info – [email protected]


A F u n d r A i s i n g s o c i A l E v E n i n g

www.the267project.com

Quiz NightQuiz Night

Saturday 17th Oct

with Fish & Chip Supper!In support of the local Youth Charity ‘the267project’

City Church, Lyon WaySt Albans, AL4 0LB

6.45pm for 7.15pm supper followed by the Quiz at 7.45pmTickets £10.00 inc supper

To book a place/team of 6contact Tracy: [email protected] pay online at: www.goldengiving.com/event/quiz-2015
