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Welcome to the Youth With A Mission News Show for April 2024. This month we hear about a compassion ministry opportunity in Mali, a couple of school ministries that YWAM is running around the world, hear a testimony of God working in PNG, find out about an outreach to prostitutes in South Africa, hear about the YWAM Lyon Street Show, see what the meme of the month is for April, and more …



Thank you for downloading this, the 144th episode of the Youth With A Mission News Show Podcast, I’m your host, Bill Hutchison.



You can contact us, subscribe to future episodes, leave comments, and find links to all the stories we talk about on the show notes for this podcast at ywampodcast.com/144 …








https://youtube.com/live/ZzpqzKVSWYU?feature=share




Stories:



Compassion Ministry Opportunity Mali



Last month I was contacted by someone working in Mali, in West Africa, about a ministry opportunity there.



Mali is a large nation in West Africa, with a population of almost 20 million, and a Christian representation of less than 1%. There has been decades of unrest in the nation, with almost 200,000 Malians currently displaced. (source)



YWAM has a team that is currently working in Mali, with a focus on the refugees and the prisons. Here is a message I received from Simione, one of YWAM's workers there:




I'm working with Compassion Ministry here in Mali. Focus in the prison (we visit the Prison every Friday morning), To the Refugee Camp (that was after the prison go straight to the Refugee), I'm joining Team Xtreme as well (focus on schools and university). Their might be repaint program at the prison. This what we normally do every year and do some design work at the prison. At the refugee, we have some families are Christian living there. We might need to rebuild their houses.




Simione is originally from Fiji, but living in Bamako, Mali with his wife Rachel. If you want to find out more about their ministry, including how you could involved, they can be contacted on their Facebook page.



Volunteer with YWAM Ships Aotearoa



YWAM Ships Aotearoa has some volunteer positions currently available




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PpcuZXJr_Q




Head over to ywamshipsaotearoa.org.nz to find out how you could volunteer, and more about their ministry.



YWAM Windhoek Partner with YWAM Lüderitz



Last month we talked a bit about YWAM Windhoek. One of the ministries that they engage in is partnering with other YWAM locations near them...


















As part of reaching out to local YWAM bases and ministries, a group of staff went on outreach to serve alongside YWAM Lüderitz over the weekend. During this time, they had the privilege to share stories with children from the community, host prayer and worship nights, visit a school and also helped with the “Feed A Child” program.Here’s what the base leader’s wife had to share;“It has been such a great blessing and experience to have had the YWAM Windhoek outreach team with us. During their time here, we could really see the hand of God in their favour.Firstly, it takes a lot to pioneer a base just as a family but we have been adamant about what God clearly sp...

Mali Compassion Ministry, Lyon Street Show, Outreach to Prostitutes


Welcome to the Youth With A Mission News Show for March 2024. This month we hear a follow up report about the tragic accident in Tanzania that took the life of 11 YWAM leaders, find out how YWAM locations are responding to the unrest in Haiti, hear how we can be praying for Muslims during their holy month of Ramadam, find out how YWAM Paisley is having an impact on their local environment, hear about the ministries of two of our locations in Africa, and more …



Thank you for downloading this, the 143rd episode of the Youth With A Mission News Show Podcast, I’m your host, Bill Hutchison.



You can contact us, subscribe to future episodes, leave comments, and find links to all the stories we talk about on the show notes for this podcast at ywampodcast.com/143 …







Stories:




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OumRYDeuPJk




Tragedy in Arusha Tanzania Update



Last month we reported about the death of 11 YWAM missionaries in a tragic bus accident in Arusha, Tanzania. We have this update from the team ...




We are grateful for your prayers over these last two weeks since the Arusha Tragedy. We have felt your love from around the world, and have seen God’s hand guiding us through this.



We are happy to share that all of those injured in the accident are recovering well, and that my mid week all 11 remains have been repatriated back to the families spread out in eight countries, and all funerals will have been completed . We are grateful for the doctors and hospital staff in Arusha and elsewhere who have given great care to our dear friends. We ask that you continue to pray for the injured as they continue to recover and heal both in the hospital and at home. Some will require much longer in hospital, but after air vacs, have been completed, everyone is where they need to be now to receive their on going care.



Please continue to pray for the families and friends of our missionaries, those who are still recovering from their injuries, those who responded to the accident, and the many Y bases who have lost leaders as they grieve and find their next steps forward in both life and ministry without their beloved leaders.



View this video that will explain how we are planning to use all of the funds that have come in so far, to assist immediate, and long term needs and to be a blessing to the families and the children left behind.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UBwlxNroQM




Donations are being collected by YWAM Kona at ywamkona.org.



YWAM Together 2024 in Manila, Philippines



YWAM's first "family gathering" since 2018 will be happening in Manila, Philippines from September 2 - 6, 2024.








The next global YWAM gathering will be held in the heart of one of Asia’s megacities, in the capital of the beautiful and hospitable nation of the Philippines, Manila! This will be the first YWAM global staff gathering after the ‘Covid era’ and after the graduation of our founder, Loren Cunningham. We know we are in an important season as a mission and we are excited to be able to gather together as a YWAM family!



The gathering will be hosted at Christ’s Commission Fellowship Church (CCF) – home to one of the Philippines & Asia’s largest Church movements.



"All YWAM staff, students and associates are invited to reunite together in 2024."



In line with a nationwide vision within the Body of Christ to reach ...

Haiti Impact, Send UK, Pray for Ramadam


Welcome to the Youth With A Mission News Show for February 2024. This month we hear about the tragic accident in Tanzania that took the life of 11 YWAM leaders, the recovery work of YWAM in Chile after the wildfires, the completion of YWAM Island Reach vessel, JOCUM Brazil Carnival Outreach, and more …



Thank you for downloading this, the 142 episode of the Youth With A Mission News Show Podcast, I’m your host, Bill Hutchison.



You can contact us, subscribe to future episodes, leave comments, and find links to all the stories we talk about on the show notes for this podcast at ywampodcast.com/142 …








https://youtube.com/live/8DYpwZvKHwU?feature=share




Stories:



11 YWAM Staff Die in Car Crash in Tanzania



Eleven missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) died in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday near Arusha, Tanzania. The incident, involving multiple vehicles, also claimed the lives of several others, including the bus driver. By last reports two key mission leaders remain in critical condition.













Here is the update from February 25:




With the ripples of the difficult news of the death of 11 YWAMers in a terrible traffic accident in Tanzania, our prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased. There are five injured individuals still hospitalized and two more people in critical condition to be rallied around in prayer. We thank the Lord that one of the hospitalized, Isaac B., has been released to return home. (Due to security reasons, we cannot release the full names).



Local and international leaders from YWAM are gathering to support the team on the ground, who are now faced with many details of repatriation, medical evacuation, family support, funeral arrangements, and many other logistics. We invite you to help with these expenses with an opportunity to give on the following link. The estimated cost of all of these arrangements is approximately $350,000. Thank you to those who are already contributing.
(source)



There are regular updates to the condition of those still in hospital, and the needs of the survivors and their family on ywam.org. The names of the people involved in the accident can also be found in the updates over at ywam.org.



Darlene Cunningham has also issued a letter about the Arusha Tragedy, which you can also find over at ywam.org, or the link in the show notes, Letter from Darlene Cunningham.



YWAM Vancouver No Snow Outreach



YWAM Vancouver is known to be a fantastic destination for discipleship training school students wanting to grow in their relationship with God, tell others about Him, and also hit the slopes. Sometimes however, the weather doesn't cooperate with the skiing and snowboarding part of that plan ...




https://youtu.be/inEK6LYF59c




Find out more about YWAM Vancouver on their web-site, ywamvancouver.org.



Wildfire Damage in Chile



In early February wildfires torched many highly populated areas in Chile. The fires killed over 150 people, and damaged and destroyed more that 5000 homes.












11 Dead in Arusha Tragedy, Chile Wildfire Recovery, Carnival Outreach


Intro:



Welcome to the Youth With A Mission News Show for January 2024. This month we hear about YWAM Samoa's Outreach to Indonesia, a Skateboarder's outreach to Mexico, YWAM San Francisco opens their doors during their inclement weather, we get a story from an outreach to a correctional facility in the Philippines, YWAM Kyiv running a youth group, YWAM Tampa Bay will be doing a musical theatre tour, we hear from two of our locations in Haiti, we talk about the next YWAM Together gathering in the Philippines, Bevin from Globalcast Resources bring us a great message about the Biblical Motivation for missions, and more …



Thank you for downloading this, the 141 episode of the Youth With A Mission News Show Podcast, I’m your host, Bill Hutchison.



You can contact us, subscribe to future episodes, leave comments, and find links to all the stories we talk about on the show notes for this podcast at ywampodcast.com/141 …




https://youtu.be/nvfZDNI-aKM








Stories:



YWAM Samoa - Indonesia Outreach




A few weeks ago, we sent forth our dedicated team to Indonesia with a profound sense of purpose. They are a beacon of light, chosen to illuminate the Muslim world with hope and inspiration. Let's join together in prayer, believing that the presence of our team in Indonesia is a divine assignment, and that God's purpose will manifest through their efforts. We are confident that the impact of these Samoans will resonate far beyond borders, influencing nations and spreading positivity. May their journey be blessed, and may they be agents of transformation, touching lives and bringing about positive change in the world.



(source)




Homes of Home Skateboarders Outreach



Earlier this month, 30 youth from the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association from Alberta Canada flew to Ensenada, Mexico to join Homes of Hope for a house build ...




https://youtu.be/InmgfIz42iw




(source)



You can find out more about YWAM's Homes of Hope Ministry at their web-site, ywamhomesofhope.org.



YWAM San Francisco 




It's been a cold, wet weekend here in the Tenderloin. Some of our amazing staff opened the community center overnight to let our neighbors warm up and get dry. Your gifts make it possible to bring services to unhoused and low-income neighbors in San Francisco, even more it supports the life changing relationships that are built over time by loving our neighbors.



(source)




Also in San Francisco, the city wide prayer walk has been re-scheduled until February 17 because of the nasty weather that they have been experiencing (source).



YWAM Experience Asia Prison Outreach



Today we get to hear an exciting story from YWAM Experience Asia about their outreach to a correctional facility in the Philippines.

Prison Outreach, Theatre Tour, Peacebuilding, Biblical Motivations for Missions


Welcome to the Youth With A Mission News Show for December 2023. This month we hear about how the Gospel can help in the midst of the civil war in Nigeria, the return of the MV YWAM Koha to their home port after their emergency repairs, a mission building team in Vanuatu, the upcoming Creation Care forum, YWAM Ships Philippines Outreach, another YWAM Meme Review, and more …



Thank you for downloading this, the 140th episode of the Youth With A Mission News Show Podcast, I’m your host, Bill Hutchison.



You can contact us, subscribe to future episodes, leave comments, and find links to all the stories we talk about on the show notes for this podcast at ywampodcast.com/140 …




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxK5kflJ4O4








Stories:



Ending a Civil War with the Gospel



This is an amazing story about how God moved through YWAM to help in the midst of a civil war in Nigeria ...




https://youtu.be/hEnf1aCge7U




In the last 14 years more than 62,000 Christians have been killed, and over 5 millions displaced in Nigeria by Islamists. This Christmas over 160 have been killed in attacks on 20 Christian Communities in Central Nigeria on or around Christmas Day.



We have seen what God can do, and how he can affect the hearts of even the most hardened killers. We need to continue to pray that God would have His way in Nigeria, and that they would know the peace that we have through Christ as King.



YWAM Koha Returns on Christmas Eve



Last month we shared with you about the repairs that the MV YWAM Koha required in Lautoka, Fiji, and the amazing provision for those repairs.





























The repairs required to the vessel was because of an issue with the drive shaft.



A report from YWAM Ships Managing Director, Marty Emmett stated that, "The drydock and repair work was successful. She returned back to the water on Friday, [December 15]. And then passed a sea trial on Saturday.”



The YWAM Koha departed Fiji on Monday the 18th, and arrived back at it's home port, Vessels Works wharf in Tauranga on Sunday, December 24th.



During it's time in Fiji the vessel was able to provide 1,213 people in Fiji with health services, and 3,891 with dental, optometry, or general medical care.



(source)



Mission Building Team in Vanuatu



Earlier this year Vanuatu was hit by a cyclone, that caused a lot of damage to the islands, and to the YWAM locations located there. A YWAM team recently visited the Island to help with the rebuilding process ...




https://youtu.be/nwjTpnPWnjA




You can find out more about YWAM Pacific Waves on their web-site, ywampacificwaves.org, and follow along on their Facebook Page, where you can get their latest news, including news like how they are running their Island Impact Summer Camp in Vanuatu from January 8 - 18.







I did part of my Discipleship Training outreach in Vanuatu, where at the time there was no permanent YWAM location,

Merry Christmas from the YWAM Podcast

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