In mid-March PYNSW General Manager, David Phillips, had the opportunity to travel up to the Northern Inland region of NSW. He met with ministers from nine churches over five days and learned about what’s been happening in each church’s kids and youth ministry.
One of the main areas of discussion across these churches was working out what needs to be done in order to get a regional camp up and running in the Northern Inland region. We’re hopeful that this will result in the establishment of a low-cost regional camp for teenagers in the region to be able to gather and be encouraged to grow in their faith.
Middle Row (left to right): Graham Barnes, Walcha Presbyterian Church / Peter Barber, Inverell Presbyterian Church / Phil Speirs, Moree Presbyterian Church
Bottom Row (left to right): Sam Smith, Narrabri Presbyterian Church / Lyle Sims, Gunnedah Presbyterian Church / David Seaman, Armidale Presbyterian Church
It was also great to gather in Inverell with some people whose camping experience stretched back into the 1960’s and 1970’s, and see them still continuing in their faith.
Pray with us for the Northern Inland Presbytery.
PY Rep for the Northern Inland Presbytery, Jarrod McNaughton, would love prayer for the Presbyterian churches in the Northern Inland region as they work towards putting on a camp closer to the end of the year.
Please also pray for the churches that don’t have youth groups or many youth in attendance. Pray that in God’s kindness he would build up these churches and youth groups so people may come to know, and have salvation in Christ.