Annual Report 2012 – compressed - York St Church of Christ

CRAVEYOUNG ADULTSOne of the sad losses this year was seeing Tim andEmily Drough move to Newcastle so Tim could take upa part-time role as Youth Pastor at Mayfield Church ofChrist. Tim and Emily over the past 18 months have ledthis ministry to young adults and did a great job overthis time. Some of the events have included Worshipand teaching nights and social events. We were thrilledto see five young adults get baptised this year includingAimee Heyhorn, Sarah Clarence, Laura Ryan,Matthew Johnson, Chantelle Ten Hoopen and AdamElliott CRAVE will have two more events for 2012 beinga worship/teaching gathering in October with PattiDainton as guest speaker and a Christmas party inDecember. We are praying for the right person orcouple to help coordinate and lead this importantministry to young adults into the future. Please speak tome if you feel God leading you.YORKIE LIFE GROUPSThe life groups here at York St will require morefocussed work and what I hope to be able to focusmore on in 2013. We have over 20 groups meeting inthe life of the church and most groups meet on aLifekeys facilitator training through October-December2012 and will be searching for people who would like tobe trained as facilitators as we prepare to launch twocourses in 2013 called Search For Life and ParentsWith Courage.these courses will be not only for hurting people in ourown church community but also people in the widercommunity who do not yet know Christ. These are indeedexciting times! Please speak to me if you believe Godmay be calling you into this significant ministry and to betrained as a facilitator.CLOSINGMinistry is always so much more enjoyable when done inteam ministry and I want to thank my dear ministrycolleagues over the past twelve months of Tim, Trace,Ben, Rob P, Angela, Chris and Collette. Thanks foryour support and putting up with me! Thanks also toKristin, Michelle, Maree, Val and Rob L for yoursupport and contributing to a really great workingenvironment. Much love to my awesome family Alison,studying books, traditional studies, to our Sermonbased studies which are available from the InformationDesk. Some of the new initiatives for 2013 are:Leadership Development & TrainingMore Leaders will mean more groups available andmore optionsService ProjectsOur life groups need to be seen as the major placewhere pastoral care, spiritual growth and Christiancommunity takes place and are seen as safe placeswhere people can grow and develop in their relationshipwith Christ. There may be differing opinions about whatlife groups or small groups are for, but for the record letme say that Yorkie Life Groups are all about buildingConnection, Care and Commitment. Connectingpeople to other Christians, seeing pastoral careadministered to each group member and seeing howthe Bible can intersect and relate to everyday life.Jonas, Ruby, Amos and Ezekiel whose support of mycrazy work hours and demands often goes beyond thecall! Thank you Jesus for allowing somebody like me theprivilege to serve your Kingdom and advance yourpurposes. The journey continues...Blessings,Blake Moore.CAREFORCE LIFEKEYS 2012/2013On October 9 we ran a vision and information eveningoutlining the benefits and ministry that can come aboutthrough Careforce Lifekey recovery courses. Walk downany street and knock on any door and you will findpeople who are hurting and are in pain through divorce,relationships or simply in need of significance andhealing. As this report goes to print we are running9