1st (Sat)
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Pray for Beki, (from the local team), & Charles, (from the Youthscape Essentials team), as they change roles this month, to start work as part of our Innovation team.
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2nd (Sun)
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Pray for Gemma & Hannah, (our Research team), as they continue their work with the Kythe team in Scotland, as part of a new Youthscape research project.
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3rd (Mon)
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Please pray for the Events team, planning this year’s National Youth Ministry Weekend event, alongside planning for Satellites. Pray for wisdom, energy, & vision for the team.
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4th (Tue)
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Hannah (Bernard) joined the Youthscape team at the end of January, as part of the local team, & is our new Drop-In manager. Pray that she will settle in well, & get to know the team & young people quickly.
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5th (Wed)
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Thank God for an amazing response to the launch of our Satellites 2025 festival! Please pray that new youth groups continue to book this month.
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6th (Thu)
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Pray for young people who struggle through the darker winter months, & for those who struggle with memories of loss at this time of year, as well as those who face anxieties around upcoming exams. |
7th (Fri)
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Young people from Youthscape & local churches are joining together tonight for this month’s Luton Unite event, which is taking place at Bute Mills. Pray that it would be a wonderful evening for them all.
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8th (Sat)
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4.3 million children in the UK are living in poverty. Pray that their families will be able to find support, & that more will be done systemically to support people in poverty.
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9th (Sun)
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Pray for Ethan, who’s joined Youthscape & LyCiG, on the Launchpad team. Pray he’ll settle in to his new role quickly, &, even thought not based in Luton, will feel supported, & part of the wider team.
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10th (Mon)
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For Rachel (Gardner), & St Luke’s Blackburn, hosting a youth sleepover this month. Pray for deepening relationships among young people, & increased curiosity for knowing Jesus.
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11th (Tue)
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Today, our local team have interviews for a new Senior Youth Worker role. Pray that God will lead the right person to the role, & for wisdom for those on the interview panel.
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12th (Wed)
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Pray for the new Launchpad course taking part in Blackburn Diocese. That God will inspire & equip those involved to start youthwork in their churches.
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13th (Thu)
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The local team are busy working with young people in lots of different ways. Please pray they would be blessed with wisdom, energy, inspiration, & patience in all they do. |
14th (Fri)
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Our Research team are speaking at the Anti-Far Right Conference, run by the ‘Centre for the Study of the Bible & Violence’ today & tomorrow. Please pray for Hannah & Gemma as they speak at this event. |
15th (Sat)
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Pray for young people whose lives are challenging, & who live in difficult home situations, especially during this week’s half-term holiday, when they will be spending much more time at home.
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16th (Sun)
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Young people who’ve attended Alumina courses can take part in online Alumina drop ins. Pray that they continue to find these a source of support & encouragement, especially when they are struggling.
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17th (Mon)
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Pray for new Alumina groups. That young people will find love, peace & hope in this space. That we can help & guide them to a different place, & their next steps in recovery from self-harm. |
18th (Tue)
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Please pray for a positive outcome for the Headstrong & Alumina funding bids.
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19th (Wed)
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Pray for churches considering joining a Youthscape Essentials course at the moment, that they would feel inspired to start one. Pray too for for those groups running in dioceses around the UK.
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20th (Thu)
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Five Dioceses are running Launchpad in February & March: Chelmsford, St Albans, Exeter, Canterbury & Blackburn. Pray for the churches, taking bold steps to implement initiatives for new local youth work.
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21st (Fri)
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This weekend is the ‘Luton Unite at Home Weekend’ (21st - 22nd), based at Bute Mills. Pray for safety, that the young people will have a fantastic time, & that they would want to know more about Jesus.
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22nd (Sat)
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Pray for us as we look to recruit volunteers to work at Satellites in the summer, we need over 400 people to run a safe, smooth event. |
23rd (Sun)
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For young people who are preparing for their GCSEs, A Levels etc. Pray that they would be able to revise well, & find practical support & help when they are feeling overwhelmed.
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24th (Mon)
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Thank God for the many amazing young people we’ve been able to work with so far this year. Pray that our work will continue to have a positive impact in their lives.
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25th (Tue)
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Pray for the Satellites team’s site visit to Bath & West Showground today. As they make logistical decisions about this year’s festival, alongside organising the programme, worship, cafes & speakers.
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26th (Wed)
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Pray for youth workers, churches, youth organisations & young people using our resources. Pray they’ll enjoy using them, & that the resources will make a difference to the lives of many.
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27th (Thu)
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This term’s Fearless course starts today. Pray for the young people meeting for the first time. That it will be a safe environment for them all, & that the course will impact their lives positively both now & in the future.
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28th (Fri)
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Pray for Dave, as he produces our podcasts alongside working for the local team. And pray that the podcasts will inspire & equip those working with young people.
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