Good Job!

“Whatever work you do, do it with all your heart. Do it for the Lord and not for men.Remember that you will get your reward from the Lord. He will give you what you should receive. You are working for the Lord Christ.” – Colossians 3:23-24

As we come to the end of another week in lockdown, I can’t help but think of all the amazing people on the frontlines of this Covid-19 Pandemic, those who daily risk their lives to serve and save others. People like our doctors and nurses. Thinking about it reminded me of the above  verse from scripture and also a similar verse from the gospel of Matthew, with it’s well known “Well done good and faithful servant”.

I’m also thankful for all of our amazing staff and volunteers at Llandudno Youth for Christ, and indeed Youth for Christ as a global Christian Youth work charity. We’re still out there working with young people to share the gospel relevantly and see young lives changed by Jesus.

Here at Llandudno Youth for Christ we are still running our Redefine Sunday evening Bible Study, currently online due to lockdown restrictions, but we are still sharing the hope that can only be found in Jesus with many young people. We’ve also started two new projects; “Show Up and Write”, an online writers workshop that encourages young people to be creative; and “More” a more in-depth Bible study group that looks at theology and philosophy on a deeper level. We’re also still running our boardgames night Shuffle & Shake. So despite everything we’re still reaching out to young people and giving them healthy avenues to explore matters of faith and spirituality, specifically found in Jesus.

So a big thank you goes out to all of our amazing volunteers who help out at the above events. Also another big thank you goes out to our amazing and faithful supporters who uphold us in prayer and support us with much needed finances. Thank you.

And remember, during this time where so many people around us are having their lives rocked by the pandemic and its repercussions, “… in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,…” We have a hope in Jesus that makes our lives secure and on a firm footing. Let’s be examples of life, light, love and hope. Let’s give our communities and especially our young people hope.

Have a great week and thank you for doing a good job.

Be blessed!