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You won’t find a Fresher Kings Intern
Normality has begun! Well, not quite, though having been given our individual timetables we are starting to feel like we’re getting familiar with a bit of a weekly routine.
FRESHERS HAVE ARRIVED!
Freshers and returning students alike have descended upon Durham after 3 weeks of nervous anticipation (on both parts!), so we’ve been busy getting to know them, welcoming them (back) into the Kings community and beginning our student ministry. It’s been great fun! This began with Student Leader Training on Friday and Saturday, and it was great to meet other Pastorate team leaders, Cell group leaders and the Interact (international student ministry) team and start planning for the term. Sunday was our first week of full morning and evening service setup and takedown, and we’re still learning the ropes, but it’s good to see how everything happens ‘behind the scenes’!
The Kings Prayer Evening was a good way for us to come together and listen to God, and focus on how the shape of the term looks from the perspective of the whole church, and to connect and pray with other members of the church family.
Tuesday and Wednesday involved some time down at the Freshers’ Fair alongside student societies, giving information to students, talking to those looking for a church in the area and signing them up for our email list. We had some great responses, and also talked with and gave information to many non-students advertising businesses, and are praying that some of them take up the invitation to join us on Sundays!
The Interact team had some stalls at the International Freshers’ Fair and had 70 students sign up for Interact and 20 for the Ustinov Bible Study!!! Praise God for their enthusiasm, and for his continued faithfulness in raising up more people who want to be involved in international student work.
We began Biblical Studies and looking at Christian leadership dynamics in teaching this week, which has been challenging us to look at how we read the Bible and opening our eyes about how we interact with each other as leaders and in leadership positions!
Youth work in Crook has really taken off and there has been very enthusiastic, consistent attendance and we’re enjoying starting to get to know the kids. Induction for those working with Aquila Way in Gateshead was very interesting and informative, and we can’t wait to start on the projects!
The Christian Union meetings some of us have helped lead in the local schools have been really encouraging and it’s great to start building relationships with the young people there.
Early morning outreach kicked off BRIGHT and early this morning with a great response to free tea and coffee at the station (water apparently ran out at 8.15am) and the residents in Gilesgate were very receptive at the coffee morning up at the community centre. We had 8 residents this morning and are praying that those who were unable to attend will come along next time.
We’ve certainly been learning to lean on God to help us with all the new stuff we’ve been doing and in adjusting to our new activities. Thank you for your prayers and continued support. Prayers for continued strength and enthusiasm as we settle into a more definite routine for the term and continue to build relationships with students would be most appreciated.
…I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.O my Strength, I sing praise to you;
You, O God, are my fortress, my loving God.Psalm 59v16-17