"for you need only to be still"... as if!"For you need only to be still" are probably some of the hardest words for someone like me to hear. I move, I 'fix' things, I plan, I meet people, I create things, I dream, I organise, I make things happen! That's what I like doing, that's what I am good at, so for even a short time to not do that is very uncomfortable indeed.

But God is God and I am not and I have now come to the understanding, albeit under duress, that this is what God needs to do with me; to cause me to be still! I feel like my faith is as strong as it has even been and I pray you hear this without me coming across as arrogant but understanding that it is a genuine feeling of security and peace that I have. But when it comes to my calling and ministry and the project I run I find myself asking more questions than ever before; are we where we need to be? Are we listening enough? Is there something significant we need to be doing?

We've worked, we've made plans, we've tried different things and so all that appears to remain is 'to do nothing'!!

I wonder whether Moses was aware of the enormity of the task ahead as he prepared to lead the Israelites across the Red Sea. Maybe in these times of uncertainty, with potentially a huge task ahead, what we actually need to do is nothing. It almost goes against everything we know and for someone like me who seems to be hard-wired to 'do' it is a massive, massive challenge.

But I trust God, I really do and He has always been present on my journey, so I must now do the unthinkable, and 'be still!'

It is already uncomfortable but I shall let you know how it goes, because as the passage above says, the Lord fights for me and the Lord will bring deliverance.

Enough said!

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Moses answered the people, Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:13-14

Claire has been putting together youth alpha to run at More? and this has been really well received and supported by some local churches

We give thanks for some new donations this month. God is good

We had a superb time at our Fundraising Fish and Chip Quiz Night. Give thanks for everyone who came and supported us. It was a lot of fun and we gained some new support

I have preached at two of our supporting churches this term and found both to be utterly welcoming and hugely supportive of our ministry. Thank you Christ Church St Albans, Homewood Rd URC and Thirlmere for your prayers and partnership

Fuel Harpenden in September had over 50 young people, we give thanks for the growth of Fuel and for the youth groups it encourages

Give thanks for a few new people thinking about getting involved with volunteering for the267project, whether that is at one event or thinking about being a trustee and helping with ongoing support

Plans for a January Fundraising auction night are coming together so we give thanks for YWAM Harpenden allowing us to use their Chapel

We also want to give thanks for all those people who continuously pray for us, give to us monthly and attend our events. We know that without them we wouldnt be here and God that uses you all to further His ministry through us

I give thanks for the opportunity to get involved with Youthwork the Conference in a greater way. Pray for us as we work out what this might look like but also pray for wisdom, insight and discernment as we chat to people at the conference

X:site Harpenden was a blast with 85 kids attending. It was loud, slightly chaotic but we had a superb time and got to chat about the story of Zacchaeus with everyone

The trustees continue to be a real source of energy, wisdom and support. I thank God for each and every one of them and for the unique perspective and gifting they each bring

In October we had breakfast with youth leaders, childrens leaders and some church leaders. It was a great time and we also had a brilliant open discussion about some of the challenges we face

G O D a T W O r k :

Registered Office 207209 Queensway Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2EB

T 01908 856000 F 01908 856111 E info@scriptureunion.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 213422 United Company 123456 Registered in England and Wales

X:site The Place of the Cross

X:site is a childrens event supported and run by local churches in partnership with Scripture Union

DatesSaturday 28th November Saturday 19th March Saturday 9th July Time5.30pm - 8.00pm (doors open 5.15pm)

VenueForest Town Church, Lyon Way, St Albans, AL4 0LB

Info and booking07789 815516xsitestalbans@the267project.com

youth alpha starts at More? on the 2nd November. Pray for good numbers, great conversations and for the final planning that needs to be done

This year has been an amazing year with so much to give thanks for. But as we come to the end of this calendar year we find ourselves in need of additional financial support. Pray for continued trust in God but also that individuals and churches will be prompted and inspired to give to us

We pray for one of our trustees who is currently unwell and is receiving treatment. Pray for peace, healing and the closeness of God

Our New Years Houseparty is only 2 months away!! Pray for people to sign up, planning to happen and for God to be preparing us all for what he is going to do

X:site St albans launches on November 28th. Pray for continued interest and support from local churches, pray for all of us who have an area of responsibility, pray for kids to come and pray that God will use this bit of ministry to support and grow childrens work in our churches

Pray for our Consultancy Surgery at Youth the Conference

Pray for some clear time this term and next term to continue my book writing. I have found this such a great time and want to give quality time to doing it

Pray for my preaching visit to Markyate Baptist Church on 29th November

Pray for Claire, Tracy and I as we work together in the office. We thank God for the strong relationships we have and for how w ell we work with each other

There are exciting times ahead with God opening lots of doors and growing many parts of our ministry. We pray for all the resources we need to continue and we pray for wisdom and insight so that we know where we need to put our energies

O U r P r a y E r r E Q U E S T S :

If you would like to volunteer or spend a Year Out with the267project then drop us

an email director@the267project.com or pa@the267project.com

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P r a y E r D i a r y

Monday 2nd November youth alpha @ More? Week 1 at The Merchant

Tuesday 3rd November FUEL Team Training, 4.30pm 8.00pm at High St Methodist, Harpenden

Thursday 5th November Youth and Childrens leaders Breakfast: 9.30am at St Helens Rectory, Wheathampstead

Monday 9th November youth alpha @ More? Week 2 at The Merchant

Tuesday 10th November Trustees Meeting

Wednesday 11th November Parish Workers Lunch Broxbourne

Wednesday 11th November X:site St Albans Team Meeting: 7.30pm at Forest Town Church

Friday 13th Sunday 15th November youthwork the Conference in Swindon

Monday 16th November youth alpha @ More? Week 3 at The Merchant

Tuesday 17th November X:site Training Evening, 7.30pm at High St Methodist, Harpenden

Sunday 22nd November FUEL Harpenden, 7.00pm at High St Methodist, Harpenden

Monday 23rd November youth alpha @ More? Week 4 at The Merchant

Tuesday 24th November TTS: the art of mentoring, 7.45pm-9.30pm at High St Methodist, Harpenden

Saturday 28th November X:site St albans Launch event, 5.30pm at Forest Town Church

Sunday 29th November Mike preaching at Markyate Baptist Church

Monday 30th November youth alpha @ More? Week 5 at The Merchant

Thursday 3rd December - Youth and Childrens leaders Breakfast: 9.30am at Markyate Baptist Church

Monday 7th December youth alpha @ More? Week 6 at The Merchant

Sunday 13th December FUEL United event at Christ Church St Albans

Monday 14th December More? Christmas Caf, 7pm9pm at The Merchant

Saturday 19th December Christmas Fundraising (for 267) Craft and Cake afternoon, 1.30pm-5.00pm at High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden

Future Dates: youth alpha @ More? - All are welcome. Email Claire for more info Claire@the267project.com

New years Houseparty Weds 30th Dec Saturday 2nd Jan. This is for 14-18s, email Mike for more info director@the267project.com

Saturday 16th January Wine Tasting Fundraising Evening with food, music and an auction. 7.00pm at The Oval, Harpenden

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