National Youthwork Week

It's National Youthwork Week from 1st-7th November. The National Youth Association site has details and a pack you can download. This is a great opportunity to raise the profile of your work with young people with the rest of the church, thank all your youth leaders or get people at your church thinking about work with young people. The pack contains ideas, encouragements and examples of work with young people.

The Christian Apprentice

Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 October 2008

Venue: The Shepherd’s Buildings, Pattingham, near Wolverhampton.

For girls aged 14 and over who want to develop their leadership skills.

You’ll take part in creative activities that increase your experience of leadership and teamwork. You’ll get individual feedback for effective leadership development.

The course will cover:
• the Bible on leadership
• the importance of character in effective leadership
• how you can be a good leader
• what your strengths and weaknesses are
• how to handle conflict situations
• how you relate to others on your team

Cost: £60 per person to include accommodation in dormitories, food and all training.

Leaders: come with your girls to get the most out of the event, but girls can also attend on their own.

For more details and a booking form, contact Sharon Prior 01425 674112; sharonprior1@btinternet.com

An initiative of The Sophia Network
run under the banner of Urban Saints