Ashby Youth for Christ Newsletter

December 2008

Charity No.1058434

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GOD POD

Godpod is an after-school club based in 2 different primary schools once a week; open to all primary school ages. The one that I am involved in is run by myself and 3 other volunteers, 2 of whom are secondary school pupils. I have been blessed by being able to work alongside James and Callum who, for over a year now, have dedicated their time to take part in the leadership of the club. They not only volunteer their time and assist in the running of the club, but they also take it in turn to plan the weekly club activities. Both James and Callum are an amazing asset to the team.
Godpod involves a lot of fun activities and chance to talk about God to kids from Christian and non-Christian backgrounds. It is enjoyable and sometimes testing, and is an amazing opportunity that God has given us.

- Abi

Skater

SKATE TRIP TO CORBY

During the October break, Matt & I took a group of young skaters, who we meet when we do detached youth work around Ashby, to 'The Alley' indoor skate park at Corby. More young people came along than expected, so we had to take extra vehicles - and go down the motorway in convoy!! We managed to all have a really good day, and avoid any injuries (apart from friction burns from sliding down the vert ramp!!).
It was good to see everybody have a go at something. Some of the ramps were new to them (especially the vert ramp- the tallest in the skate park!) and seeing them overcoming their initial nerves and going for it was great!! Everybody had fun, and when they had left us, they went over to the skate park at Hood Park- they couldn't get enough!!

- Emma

Christmas Quiz

If you love trivia and you also love Christmas, we have just the thing for you, our AYFC Christmas quiz! They are on sale for Ł1 with all proceeds going towards Ashby Youth for Christ. There is a prize of a Fair Trade hamper for the winner and Fair Trade chocolate for a junior winner. You can find out where to get the quiz sheets by contacting us on 01530 560940 or office@ayfc.co.uk.

Dates for your Diary
Open Team Time	There will be no open team time in December
Friday Night Thing	Contact us at the office on 01530 560940 or office@ayfc.co.uk for dates and information
Office Closure	The AYFC office will be closed over the Christmas holidays and for the week of January 5th- 9th while we are at our Staff Conference.
If you are interested in any issues relating to prison work, and Glen Parva in particular, please come along to the Glen Parva prayer group on Monday December 1^st at 3, Alton Way, 6pm.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please continue to pray for the work that we do in schools e.g. God Pod, we are so thankful to God for the opportunities he gives us to work alongside young people in schools.