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an opportunity from share Jesus international - the guys who put us up in london.

Still not sorted for the summer guys, check this out!!

When? Monday 7 August - Wednesday 16 August 2006

Who? We're looking for committed young Christians, aged 11-18, to join us on this trip of a lifetime.

What? This summer we are pioneering the Road Trip style mission in the UK. The adventure will include lots of innovative mission alongside local
Churches, surf lessons, beach parties, barbecues and some old school camping.

Where? Leaving from London, a series of minibuses will embark on a missional adventure, starting in Snowdonia, with a climb to the summit of Snowdon
to pray for the UK. We will then head South via Pembroke, Cardiff and Weston to Cornwall.

How much? £179 will cover your travel, food and mission projects for the 10 days of Road Trip UK

Up for the adventure? You can book your place online at www.roadtripmission.com.

Want to know more? Check out www.roadtripmission.com, email roadtrip@sharejesusinternational.com, or call Emma on 020 8944 5678 for more information.

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the akwa forms are now available from the akwa downloads page - follow the link and click "downloads".

it's gonna be great!

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Many 18 to 30 year olds feel like the forgotten generation and wonder whether many local churches really want then to be part of the congregation. I have heard that very sentiment expressed by older members of a congregation; 'If they want to do that in church then they can always go to...' Such comments are suicidal for the churches involved. Churches must respond with a resounding 'yes' to this challenge if they are to be complete, rounded communities and hence truly family friendly churches.

an interesting article on church for 18-30s, from the interface.

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soph would like dancers (and a few singers) for a dance in the potters cross church morning service on sunday 23rd july (9.30am). the song will be "you raise me up". if you're interested, let us know on ak[at]ad33.org.uk.

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rock climbing has now been rearranged for 25th june. leaving at 3pm from the hut and returning around 7.30pm.

sorry for the confusion!

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Today's passage: Psalm 57 v 1-3

Be merciful to me, God; be merciful to me because I come to you for
protection.
Let me hide under the shadow of your wings until the trouble has
passed.
I cry out to God Most High, to the God who does everything for me.
He sends help from heaven and saves me.
He punishes those who chase me.
God sends me his love and truth.

Notes
An American Christian comedian when asked, 'What is life?' said life was taxes, a boss to put up with, family to feed, clothe, and provide for. Life is a series of emotions, with joys, sorrows, frustrations, tiredness, and struggles. He continued, "Christ came that we may have life more abundant." He said it in laughter, but with truth.

It amazes me that people can believe that becoming a Christian makes the hard things disappear and life easier. The truth is it can seem to get harder. Young people and adults alike have told me they can't get on with the Bible because it isn't relevant to them. For new Christians trying to engage with the Word, they may be forgiven in
thinking that the majority of the Bible and its stories are special cases, that it was just at the time with that person.

Someone once asked me, 'Where does the Bible fit into my everyday life?' My first reaction was to explain that the entire Bible is relevant, but he didn't have a spare six weeks. So I showed him the Psalms. They are my everyday book. I can always find a psalm that matches my situation or emotion. As we read today's verses, the
question is asked, who do you turn to when things get difficult? Who do you trust?

Printed on American money is the phrase, "In God We Trust," yet so many don't heed that advice. They trust in money, possessions, alcohol, drugs, or perhaps they simply don't trust. If they would make room for Christ they would find there is more to life. Yes, life will be hard, but Jesus is harder. He is a rock. Understand that God has a plan for you, a purpose for your life to fulfil. Trust Him.

Prayer
Dear God, when our lives don't seem to go as smoothly as we want, help us to trust you and to remember that you have a plan for our lives, a purpose to fulfil. Give us strength and guidance today and everyday. In Jesus name, Amen.

(This week’s writer: Shawn Rabon - Youth Worker in Newark)

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