Intro: In this episode of the Youth With A Mission News Podcast we will look at YWAM's ministry in Ukraine, hear about YWAM Melbourne, Australia's 30-year celebration, find out about the Classroom in a Box ministry that is changing lives in Mozambique, hear about the YWAM Carnaval outreach, find out about ministry opportunities to victims of human trafficking, and look at some of the many different upcoming training opportunities ...

Stories:

Pray for Ukraine



With all the unrest and troubles happening in Ukraine we wanted to look at some of what God has been doing there with the YWAM teams that have been working there since 1991.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evynvte1Wb0

Remember to pray for the leaders involved in the crisis, for the unrest to stop in Ukraine, and for God's will to be done in that nation.

	* ywamkyiv.org

YWAM Melbourne 30-Year Celebration

YWAM Southlands Melbourne, located in Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia, will be celebrating 30-years of providing help, training, and support for Melbourne's youth.

To celebrate Youth With A Mission will be highlighting some of the programs that they are engaged in, including:

	* Weekly soup van
	* Training schools
	* After school programs
	* Rugby program

The open day will be on March 15 from 10 am - 2 pm and will include tours, program information, and cultural entertainment.

Check out the article on the Herald Sun web-site to find out more.

Classroom in a Box

YWAM Mozambique and Mercy Air Africa have been partnering together on a project in Mozambique called "Classroom in a Box".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1KpnnNp2Ho

Classroom in a box is a concept born out of a heart for bringing education to the youth of Africa. It contains practical literacy materials that can be easily carried into remote areas.



You can find out more about the Classroom in a Box on the Mercy Air web-site, or the old YWAM Africom web-site.

YWAM Mazatlan Carnaval Outreach

YWAM Mazatlan has been engaged in outreach at carnaval, and we have this update from their director about how the outreach is going ...

http://vimeo.com/88301538

Find out more about the outreach, and upcoming YWAM Mazatlan opportunities at www.ywammazatlan.com.

YWAM Riga Internship

In episode 74 of the YWAM News Podcast we talked to you about YWAM Riga's Freedom61 ministry to victims of Human Trafficking in Latvia. They do this through:

	* Reaching out to the girls in prostitution on the street
	* Going out on the streets to reach out to the men who are buying sex

Ukraine Ministry and Prayer, Classroom in a Box in Mozambique, Outreach at Carnaval, Human Trafficking Ministry

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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,

MV YWAM Koha Returns Home, Civil War and the Gospel


Welcome to the Youth With A Mission News Show for November 2023. This month we hear about emergency repairs to the YWAM Koha ship, a miracle life saved in PNG, the passing of Joseph Chean in Turkey, YWAM Lyon's Bible Distribution project, Loren Cunningham's new book that is to be released soon, we introduce a new segment rating your YWAM memes, and more …



Thank you for downloading this, the 139th 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/139 …




https://youtu.be/m3kTHxcwBu0








Stories:



YWAM Ship m/v YWAM Koha Repairs



YWAM Ships Aotearoa just completed this year's outreach to Fiji.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrUs5AVyKrs




Unfortunately the m/v YWAM Koha was found to be in need of significant repairs at the end of their outreach. The only way to fix this significant engineering issue is to take it out of the water, and fix it in dry dock in Fiji. The cost of repairs is $300,000 NZD.



Since they made their need known in the middle of November, the full amount of funds needed have already been raised! This means that the vessel will be able to be repaired, and the ship and crew will be back in New Zealand by Christmas.



Praise God!



The best place to follow along with their journey on their Facebook Page.



Newborn Revived in Remote PNG



We bring you this report from YWAM Ships Australia ...








“I’m not a midwife! I will pray!” Hannah Peart cried, as she ran through the night in search of local health care workers. Hannah, a registered nurse, was serving with YWAM Medical Ships in the Delta Fly District of Western Province, Papua New Guinea.



It was a medical emergency. Seconds earlier, while treating patients, a lady had run into the clinic in search of urgent assistance. There was a mother in labour, but the baby was stuck at the shoulders – head delivered, but very blue.



Help in tow, Hannah returned to find the baby born limp and not breathing. Joanna, one of the health care workers, took immediate charge; administering manual suction whilst instructing Hannah to begin CPR.



They were fighting difficult odds, with no oxygen, and no appropriately sized mask to administer the baby assistance. After five long minutes of stimulation, CPR, and suction, the baby started breathing – shallow and irregularly. After another five, shallow but on their own. After a further ten, a wash of relief fell over the team as the baby gave its first loud cry. This baby was a living miracle, in front of their eyes, within their arms.



“I am amazed at the health workers here,” Hannah said, reflecting on the experience, “not only their expertise, but their persistence. Even with such limited resources, they do not give up.”
(source)



You can read more stories like that on the YWAM Ships Australia web-site, ywamships.org.



Update on Island Reach Conversion



We have a new update from YWAM Ships Switzerland...

Ship Repair, Infant’s Life Saved in PNG, Bible Distribution, Meme Review


Welcome to the Youth With A Mission News Show for October 2023. This month we hear about Loren Cunningham, YWAM's founder, passing away, a prayer request for the Middle East, we get a report from the latest YWAM Leaders Gathering, hear a bit about the importance of missionary care in YWAM, see a medical outreach to a remote island in Vanuatu, and more …



Thank you for downloading this, the 138th 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/138 …








https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQHbZNUyAR4




Stories:



Loren Cunningham Passes Away



Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) went to be with Jesus on October 6, 2023 at the age of 88.







Loren was the first person in history to travel for the sake of Christ and the Great Commission to every sovereign nation on earth, all dependent countries, and more than 100 territories (Mark 16:15). Now he has added one more “stamp” to his well-worn passport: HEAVEN!



Loren is often called the “de-regulator of missions” because he broke the 1960s missionary paradigm by creating opportunities for Youth to serve short-term, globally and unsalaried. This foresight opened the floodgates so that millions could come FROM everywhere and go TO everywhere as missionaries around the globe to proclaim the truth of God and display His love. 




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwQtSXJcQP0




Over at ywam.org you can read the full obituary, and also see messages honouring Loren by Franklin Graham, David Hamilton, and Lynn Green.




As we talked about last month, Loren's ministry focus in his last days was for translating the Bible and message of Jesus into every language on Earth. You can watch that vision, and find out more about that vision at ywampodcast.com/137. Loren was also busy writing a new book in this final months with Jeff Rogers called No Boundaries Within God's Will. The book is already at the printers, and due for release in November.



You can download the first chapter of the book for free at lorencunningham.com/legacy. You can also preorder the book on that page.




Pray for the Middle East



It is now more than two weeks since the latest escalation of violence in Israel / Palestine. As the horrific images and video footage is broadcast across the world our hearts are broken for the suffering that is taking place among both Israeli and Palestinian families. Until now, our YWAM family in Israel / Palestine and the wider region are all okay and most are remaining in place.







With no end in sight to the current crisis, and with the conflict spilling across borders into Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, we would like to ask our family and friends to pray:




* For an end to the violence and bloodshed



* For the Israeli hostages and for the Palestinian people in Gaza



* That the conflict will not widen to the surrounding nations



* For the Y family serving across the Middle...

Ukraine Ministry and Prayer, Classroom in a Box in Mozambique, Outreach at Carnaval, Human Trafficking Ministry

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