RECORDING, DISCIPLESHIP, SEN…
ZARA
This month we got to record some new content and create incredible video resources. We filmed a three part programme for form tutors in year 8 called “Little fish big pond” which is essentially a helpful tool for the pupils first few days as they transition from primary school to secondary school. The second set of resources we created were on the theme of digital footprint for the Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade. This is a workshop format and the idea is that it can be used by all companies as we are limited in being able to see them in a face to face capacity. Please pray over these resources, they will be seen by hundreds of young people. Pray that they are informed and challenged by them and that as they watch the sense the love and presence of God.
REBEKAH
Over the past month I have seen God working in so many ways. On our team discipleship trip we had some really special moments of worship together as a team and as we left space for Him to speak it was amazing to see how directly and clearly He revealed Himself to us. Personally, I was reminded of the power of His presence and the fact that He sees and knows us intimately. This time as a team really strengthens us as we come back into workshops.
I’ve also had the opportunity this month to speak life over young people that have no church context or background, reminding them that they are so loved and that God has a purpose for them. Thank you for your prayers as we partner with God’s Spirit moving in their lives.
We took our first corporate booking in Deloitte which was another opportunity to see other avenues that God might want to lead us into. Please pray that we are open to His leading as we look ahead at where He wants us to be.
Finally, please pray for the upcoming merchandise launch. All the behind the scenes work has been happening over the last few months and I’m excited to launch in May. Pray that each person that wears it would know the truth of God’s love and that conversations would plant seeds that we might never even know about. Please also pray for our media team and the logistics and finance. Our heart is that we would have the margin to bless people and use the merchandise to love others well.
CHRIS
I am so thankful for how God is using Made for More to speak truth into the lives of young people across our land in a loud, bold and fun way. God though has reminded of how he also operates in the quiet, still moments that sometimes go unnoticed.
One such moment in April was in a workshop with one of our interns, Lois. We were doing workshops with P6 classes in a Belfast primary school on resilience, when a boy asked Lois if it was ok to cry. I was so impressed with how Lois responded with kindness and truth, sitting with him and explaining that crying is not a bad thing at all, it is a normal way to express how you feel. I was reminded not only of how Jesus wept, but how God blesses us at Made for More with the chance to speak fundamental truths into the lives of many young people. Sometimes this is in a loud, fun way, and yet other times, it is in quiet, one on on discussions.
Please continue to pray for more and more conversations with the young people we encounter. Pray that the Lord would give us the grace and awareness to enter into those spaces with love and He would give us the words to say that communicate the value He places on every young person.
BETH
After last month’s rejoicing over our entrance into the Special Educational Needs sphere, I am delighted to let you know the workshops in Park View have been going excellently! I am so thankful that the Lord has opened the doors for us to reach these young people - they are so fun and bring a lot of joy to our workshops.
Please pray that our bookings would continue to move at God’s pace, and that our teaching would impact their lives! In other news - a highlight for me was our staff retreat. We were able to have 2 days to unite our team, and I believe carving intentional space like that is a massive factor towards the excellence we strive for. God spoke beautifully and directly to our team through the teaching and alone time, and it truly has refreshed each of us.
I am thankful to be working from a place of confidence in knowing God has us, and we’re not doing things alone. What an amazing God we have! Please pray we are continually refreshed and filled by God’s presence in the upcoming months. Thank you!
JOHNNY
April began while we were on our discipleship trip - what an incredible few days. We really want to thank God for that special time away. The quality time we spent together and with God was very unique and life changing for some people. I shared my testimony for the first time with a group of people which was a freeing moment for me and turned out to be freeing for some others! Please thank God for that.
Additionally, we had our first meeting to discuss our trip to India later in 2024. This was very exciting and brought the whole thing to life for me. Please pray for Beth and I as we prepare for the team meetings up ahead. Please also pray for this team as a whole, that we will bond quickly and be able to serve whole heartedly when we get to India.
Thank you for your prayers for the team over the last few months as we have been so busy but have had so many incredible opportunities and been able to reach so many people!
