VIRTUAL WEEKEND AWAY 2020
THEME: FAITH NOT FEAR
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WELCOME TO
DAY TWO: SUNDAY 5th JULY
Hope you all slept well
ARE YOU READY FOR MORE FUN TODAY?
IF YOU MISSED OUT ON YESTERDAY, DON'T WORRY, YOU CAN STILL CATCH UP - JUST SCROLL DOWN....
HOW WERE THE PANCAKES?
TO START THE DAY, HERE'S ANOTHER MESSAGE FROM SOME OF OUR CYE FRIENDS
- LUCY AND MOLLY
WATCH THIS AWESOME MESSAGE FROM THE GIRLS HERE:
THANKS GIRLS, SO ENCOURAGING
OK! LET'S GET GOING...
MORNING SESSION
GET MOVING: ACTIVE CHALLENGES
GETTING ACTIVE TOGETHER IS GREAT FUN! USE THE CHALLENGE VIDEOS TO GET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON YOUR FEET AND MOVING ABOUT. ALL CAN BE DONE WITH EVERY DAY ITEMS YOU'LL FIND AT HOME. WHY DON'T YOU TURN IT INTO A COMPETITION?!
ACTIVE CHALLENGE 3: ATHLETICS
OUR VERY OWN JOE WICKS BRINGS YOU A SHORT ROUTINE TO GET YOUR BLOOD PUMPING (AND TO BURN OFF THOSE PANCAKES!)
THANKS ELIOT!
SUNDAY WORSHIP WITH RUPERT, JO AND ALICE-ROSE
FOLLOW ON LINE FROM 11:00am
Have some bread and black current juice ready
TEACHING SESSION: FAITH NOT FEAR
Session 3:
Exercising Your Faith Muscle
MEET MAT WALLS - HE IS HEAD OF MESSAGE WALES, A CHRISTIAN CHARITY AT THE HEART OF SHARING THE GOSPEL IN SCHOOLS, PRISONS AND HARD TO REACH COMMUNITIES. HE LOVES TRAVEL, WILD ADVENTURES AND JESUS.
ABOUT SESSION 3
Mat tells us that we need to take action and to keep hope alive even when things look difficult. What is Jesus’ response to Jairus and the lady who touched him? They both receive healing but teach us different things. The ill woman felt she wasn’t worthy, but Jesus calls her ‘daughter’. She is accepted. Being healed, she can then rejoin the community so she receives not only physical healing from Jesus but also her social restoration. Jairus’s daughter is also healed, but Jesus gives Jairus his time as well. The more we spend time with Jesus, the more amazing we find him, and the more we can trust that he will bring miracles along the way.
WAITING
This story talks about Jairus waiting for Jesus to act, and maintaining the faith while he can’t see him moving.
1. How do you feel when you can’t see God moving, or when he feels distant?
2. Do you think sometimes you overlook the fact that he is with you?
3. How can you be more aware of his presence in your life?
CREATIVE PRAYER/REFLECTION
WHY NOT GET HOLD OF A DISPOSABLE SPOON AND PAINT OR DECORATE IT.
In recipes, they shorten the word ‘teaspoon’ to ‘tsp’. We are going to use those letters to help us pray. We have looked at coming to God for more than just asking Him for what we want, so the first prayer is thanking God for who he is or for something he has done. The second is saying sorry for the times we don’t always do the right thing. Only after this do we ask God for something.
Thank you for my friends
Sorry that I wound up my sister
Please help me to trust in you.
Amen.
AFTERNOON SESSION
PICK 'n' MIX ACTIVITIES: GET BAKING!
MALTESER CHOCOLATE SQUARES - DELICIOUS!
If you have a sweet tooth these are for you! They are perfect with a cup of tea and don’t take long to make. Make a quick batch and share a photo with us!
YOU'LL NEED:
85g butter
3 tbsp golden syrup
180g Maltesers
180g digestive biscuits
200g milk chocolate for topping
METHOD
1. Melt the butter and golden syrup together in a pan
2. Crush the digestives and add the crumbs to the melted mixture
3. Add the Maltesers
4. Spread this base on to a lightly greased baking tray or dish. Put the base in the fridge to chill for at least half an hour.
5. Melt the chocolate either in a Bain Marie or in the microwave. If you are using the microwave, melt the chocolate at 20 second intervals, mixing between each
6. Spread the melted chocolate over the top of the base and chill in the fridge again
7. Cut into pieces and enjoy!
GET MOVING: ACTIVE CHALLENGES
ACTIVE CHALLENGE 4: FOOTBALL
Session 4: Stepping Out In Faith
MEET DEZ JOHNSTON WHO HEADS UP ALPHA SCOTLAND; HE'S RUN AN ALPHA COURSE FOR ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE - IN HIS OWN WORDS, 'FROM GANGS TO GRANNIES.' DEZ HAD A TRANSFORMATION FROM DRUGS TO JESUS, VIOLENCE TO FAITH.
ABOUT THIS SESSION
In this session we see the disciples once again in a storm. They have seen Jesus miraculously calming a storm (which we looked at in Session 1) - but this time, Jesus isn’t in the boat! What do they do? They had left Jesus on the shore, so clearly they are alone this time. BUT Jesus has a way of being present which they hadn’t even thought possible. He walks out to them on the water. Dez talks about how storms come and go but Jesus is with us - even when we can’t see him. We may not understand his plan but we need to have faith that we are not alone. The disciples have seen Jesus perform miracles at this point, but they are back to being fearful when the next storm comes. Have you ever done that?
QUESTIONS
During this time in lockdown, it has felt like we’re going through a storm. Connecting with Jesus is really important if we don’t just want to follow him, but learn to step out ourselves.
¦ What are the distractions, how can you connect with God differently?
¦ Do you think you can walk on water?
¦ While stepping out will look different for each of us, what does it look like for you?
WHAT IS POSSIBLE? Dez talked about how being close to God helped him feel that he could achieve the impossible. You may have heard the story of Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes. Lots of people didn’t believe that it could be done, and yet after he accomplished this it only took one month before others started doing the same. The mental barrier saying it was impossible was broken. For Peter, he saw Jesus performing the miraculous - walking on water - and then decided that he could do it too. And he did!
Questions:
1. What are the things which seem impossible to you at the moment?
2. Who are the people you look up to, and what is it that inspires you to be like them? When we surround ourselves with people who inspire us, we open our minds to God’s idea of ‘possible’. Jesus says, “I tell you for certain that if you have faith in me, you will do the same things that I am doing. You will do even greater things” (John 14:12 CEV).
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WELL GUYS, SADLY WE ARE COMING TO THE END OF YOUR VIRTUAL FUSION YOUTH WEEKEND AWAY. I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE ENJOYED IT AND HAD LOTS OF FUN. MOST OF ALL I PRAY THAT IT HAS DRAWN YOU CLOSER TO GOD.
HERE'S TO OUR WEEKEND AWAY AT CYE 2021 - DO HOPE THAT YOU WILL JOIN US.
IN THE MEANTIME -IF YOU WANT MORE
CHECK OUT SOME OF URBAN SAINTS ON LINE CAMPS OVER THE SUMMER:
DAY ONE: SATURDAY 4th JULY
...LET THE FUN BEGIN!
To get us in the swing of things here's a quick reminder of just some of the fun we have on our annual FUSION Youth Weekend Away at CYE (Christian Youth Enterprises) in Chichester - staying on a boat:
ENJOY WATCHING THIS VIDEO:
HAPPY MEMORIES FROM 2018/ 2019...
And, to spur us on over the weekend I have arranged some surprise guests to send you some special messages who are ALSO especially thinking and praying for you all this weekend - how great are they?!
WELCOME DAVE (FROM CYE) TO OUR VIRTUAL FUSION WEEKEND AWAY
Watch his shout out message to you all here:
2. Link from Dave (Click here)
MORE MESSAGES TO FOLLOW OVER THE WEEKEND
OK everyone, so hopefully you are now well and truly in the mood for your virtual weekend away 2020...
The rest of the day will follow below and has been designed to be flexible so that you can pick 'n' mix the bits that work for you and your family depending on what you have going on over the weekend. There's also a wide range of activities to ensure you don't spend all day on the computer including: Crafts, baking, games, challenges and more!
MORNING SESSION
GET MOVING: ACTIVE CHALLENGES
GETTING ACTIVE TOGETHER IS GREAT FUN! USE THE CHALLENGE VIDEOS TO GET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON YOUR FEET AND MOVING ABOUT. ALL CAN BE DONE WITH EVERY DAY ITEMS YOU'LL FIND AT HOME. WHY DON'T YOU TURN IT INTO A COMPETITION?!
ACTIVE CHALLENGE 1: BASKETBALL
MEET Eliot Ambrose from Urban Saints - he coordinates sports in schools and loves teaching young people about Jesus.
Take it away Eliot!
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TEACHING SESSION: FAITH NOT FEAR
Session 1: Trust in the midst of chaos
MEET CHLOE FROM URBAN SAINTS. SHE LIVES IN BELFAST AND WORKS FOR GIRLS' BRIGADE NORTHERN IRELAND, WRITING PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES TO HELP EQUIP LEADERS AND INSPIRE & ENCOURAGE GIRLS AGED 3-18. SHE LOVES GOOD COFFEE AND GOOD BOOKS... BUT SHE IS MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT SEEING YOUNG PEOPLE ACCEPTING THE GREAT GIFT OF THE GOSPEL AND WALKING ALONGSIDE THEM IN THEIR DISCIPLESHIP JOURNEY.
CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR CHLOE'S MESSAGE BELOW:
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About video talk 1
Chloe talks to us about three things we can learn from the story:
¦ When the disciples were afraid, they woke Jesus. When we experience fear, is our first response to run to God?
¦ They accused him of not caring. How often do we accuse God of not getting involved when we’re going through tough times?
¦ They are in awe when Jesus calms the storm with three words. They are reminded that God not only can bring comfort, but has power to change situations.
Chloe reminds us to:
Focus on Jesus, not distractions
Remember Jesus is powerful
Trust God
HAVE A GO AT MAKING A STORM OF WORRY LIKE THIS:
Storm of worry What are the things that make you anxious? Make a Worry Storm together as a family, or create one of your own. Sometimes naming fears can remove some of their power. Write a prayer at the bottom as a reminder that Jesus has power over the storms in our lives.
AFTERNOON SESSION
PICK 'n' MIX ACTIVITIES: CRAFT
ACTIVITY: POM POM SHOOTERS
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GET MOVING: ACTIVE CHALLENGES
ACTIVE CHALLENGE 2: TENNIS
LET'S GET MOVING AGAIN AND CATCH UP WITH ELIOT FOR SOME FRYING PAN TENNIS!
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Session 2: Standing in Faith reliant on Jesus
MEET MIKE THOMAS FROM URBAN SAINTS - HE IS THE NATIONAL MESSAGE BUS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR THE MESSAGE TRUST.
WATCH HIS MESSAGE HERE:
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In the previous session we looked at Jesus having power over nature by calming the storm, and in this story that is continued by his power over sea creatures! Mike says when we conquer fears, our lives can be changed. We have probably all been in a place where we’ve tried everything to solve a problem and been at the point of giving up. The good news is that Jesus is in the boat with us - with his help we can achieve amazing things! Just after this story, Jesus calls the disciples to follow him, and they throw down their nets - those things they had been struggling with, and commit their lives to following him. Jesus invites us to do the same.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
1. Have you ever felt like something was so hard that you wanted to give up?
2. Why did the disciples do what Jesus said, given that they were fishermen and he was a builder? Would you have listened to Jesus in that situation?
3. What do you think Jesus is asking of you and what would it look like for you to do it?
4. Have you been at Spree or anywhere else, decided to follow Jesus and then given up?
5. What is the difference between following someone on social media, and following Jesus for the rest of your life?
CREATIVE RESPONSE
Cut coloured paper into strips, and write on each piece one thing you would like to not give up on. Make a ‘net’ out of the strips and remember that God cares for our concerns. If you have PVA glue or a laminator, you can seal the ‘net’ to make it waterproof, and use it as a coaster.
EVENING SESSION
MOVIE NIGHT
WHAT BETTER WAY TO END THE DAY THAN WITH A MOVIE AND POPCORN. PICK A MOVIE THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY WATCHING.
I RECENTLY WATCHED A MOVIE ON NOW TV CALLED "I CAN ONLY IMAGINE" IT IS AMAZING!
CAMPFIRE FUN
WHY NOT GATHER AROUND THE FIRE PIT AND ENJOY SOME SPECIAL FAMILY TIME CHATTING TOGETHER.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL AROUND NAKED FLAMES
MAKE SOME HOT CHOCOLATE
HAVE A GO AT MAKING CAMPFIRE ORANGES - HERE'S THE RECIPE:
Here is a super fun and easy recipe to get you outside and in the camping mood. To make Campfire Oranges, you guessed, it you’ll need a fire! So, get a campfire going (or use the oven) and join your family round it for this delicious camp treat.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF ANY ALLERGIES
YOU'LL NEED:
1 orange per person (or more if you’re feeling hungry)
A brownie mix or cake mix of your choice. Find a gluten free cake mix to make this recipe gluten free!
METHOD:
1. Remove the top of the orange
2.Make some space for your brownie - remove the inside of the orange
3.Follow the directions on your premix to form a batter
4. Fill the orange with the cake mix
5.Pop the top back on
6.Wrap the orange in foil and its ready to go! Add it to the coals of your fire, on the BBQ, or in the oven. Make sure to use tongs to remove the orange. When it’s cooked, dig in.
OVERNIGHT EXTRA
For those of you looking to extend the adventure why not camp at home?
If you have a tent and a garden why not camp outdoors or create an indoor tent from sheets/ blankets in the lounge - chairs make great tent poles!
Have a family sleepover in the tent.
Plan ahead and make sure you have the ingredients for a cooked breakfast the following morning...
CAMPERS BREAKFAST - CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES
These are easy to make and taste awesome!
PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF ANY ALLERGIES
YOU'LL NEED
300g plain flour or gluten free flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs 350ml milk
4 tablespoons cooking oil
100g chocolate chips
This recipe is for 6 people, half it if you need less.
METHOD
1. Mix the flour, baking power, salt and sugar in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs then add the milk and oil.
3. Fold your dry mix into your wet mix.
4. Lastly, add the chocolate chips.
5. Using a ladle or spoon pour batter onto a lightly greased hot pan to fry the pancake
6. Turn the pancake when bubbles appear on the top
7. These can be served alone or with syrup, jam or nutella. If you want to be a little healthier, why not add some banana or berries?
NIGHT, NIGHT SLEEP WELL
HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US AGAIN TOMORROW X
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