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 …
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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 the younger generation of Filipinos, YWAM outreach teams are being invited to stay on afterwards to partner together with local churches for outreach into schools.
Registration: https://www.yt2024.com/
Youth With A Mission is again partnering with The Send in the UK. On 7 July 2024, you can unite with thousands of young people at OVO Arena Wembley in London to worship, pray, and commit to real mission fields at home and across the globe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGKzMZeUOYo
Head to thesend.uk to get tickets.
There has been a lot of dramatic news coming out of Haiti in the last few weeks, including the resignation of the Prime Minister. Many of our locations in Haiti have been preparing for the unrest that they expected, including beefing up security and building walls and gates to their locations.
We have these relatively recent reports from four of our locations …
YWAM Les Cayes finished their annual soccer tournament earlier this month, before the latest unrest really kicked off. It was a good time with their local community, and it brought together a lot of people for the tournament and ministry.
Earlier this month they completed the addition of their security gate, and during what they called the “calm before the upcoming storm”, they were busy collecting supplies, which included fuel for their vehicles and cooking.
We would also like to ask that you would continue to keep Haiti and our ministry in Cap-Haitian in your prayers. With the gangs continuing to overtake more and more of Haiti it has caused food and gas shortages all over the nation. Which in tern, causes the food and gas that is available, to triple in price. For our ministry in Cap-Haitian we are grateful that at this point the area is peaceful and has not been affected by any gang violence. However, we currently have 45 people living in our base that we are needing to provide food, running water and electricity, but with this sharp price increase we are struggling to provide 3 meals a day and afford the gas needed to pump the running water for the staff and students in the base. Please pray for peace and stability for Haiti and that God would continue to show His faithfulness to our ministry during these uncertain times.
Last year YWAM Saint Marc completed building walls around their campus, which helps to provide greater security for the team that is there. They also ask to, “Please continue to pray with us for safety and protection over our city, campus and each student as we move forward. Things in Haiti are getting worse and darkness threatens to take over but we hope in the Lord. When He makes a way, we will continue to trust in His ways and not our own.”
Even through the unfortunate events in Haiti, our students are still working hard and learning!
Praying for Muslims During Ramadam
YWA M Colorado Springs brings us this reminder to pray for Muslims during their holy month of Ramadan, which is from 11 March – 9 April this year.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PO5NnNVJT5g
YWAM Paisley Local Cleanup
A few months ago as YWAM we prayed for the important issue of “creation care”, which is being good stewards of the land that God has placed us on.
YWAM Paisley in Scotland is doing just that …
Here at YWAM Paisley, we emphasize the importance of caring for all of God’s creation. One of the ways we do this practically is by removing litter in local areas around Paisley. We partner with Team Up to Clean Up, an initiative by the Renfrewshire Council.
We want to serve our community by showing the people of Paisley the value that God has put in them and in their town.
Additionally, litter picking allows us to positively impact the environment by preventing plastic and other rubbish from disrupting the ocean and other natural ecosystems
You can find out more about ministry that YWAM Paisley is engaged in on their web-site, ywampaisley.org.
YWAM Windhoek in Namibia, in Southern Africa, produced this video to provide us with some insight about their ministry …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX2tEMk63kA
YWAM Windhoek has many opportunities for teams and individuals. They run ministries to help feed 20 of the most vulnerable families in their region, they also work to provide education for some of the younger people in their area, and there is also a guesthouse on their property.
Visit ywamwindhoek.org to find out more about their ministry.
YWAM Heidebeek Missions Festival
On Ascension Day, Thursday 9 May, YWAM Heidebeek in the Netherlands, is organizing a Missions Festival. A day full of inspiration, music, great speakers, cool seminars and more. The whole day is one big party with broadcast as the central theme. There are several celebrations with good worship and inspiring speakers. There are seminars and tours where you learn and experience more about broadcasting. In addition to that, there are also food trucks, delicious coffee, good music and activities for children and youth.
This year’s theme is: Radiate His Light. We are called to be God’s light in this world. God wants to use us with all of our gifts and talents. May we radiate God’s light, everywhere we go. During the day, this challenge will return in several ways.
You can find out more about it on their Facebook page.
Embrace Ministry | YWAM Muizenberg Impact Ministries
Embrace Ministry is a ministry of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Muizenberg in Cape Town, South Africa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vnkdKAry50
Visit ywammuizenberg.org to find out more about their ministry.
Dental Trailer in Port Moresby
We received this update from YWAM Medical Ships Australia and Papua New Guinea (YWAM MS).
Marking World Oral Health Day, YWAM Medical Ships Australia & Papua New Guinea (YWAM MS) is pleased to announce the resumption and expansion of school visits by the YWAM Dental Trailer, scheduled to commence next month.
During Term 2, the YWAM Dental Semi-Trailer and its dedicated team will visit three schools in Port Moresby; Sevese Morea Elementary & Primary School, Kila Kila Secondary School, and Carr Memorial Adventist School.
The upcoming outreach will provide essential oral health education sessions and distribute Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures packs (includes a toothbrush, toothpaste and educational flyer) to approximately 3,400 students.
Mr. John Wood, Managing Director of Colgate-Palmolive, expressed deep pride in their support of the program.
“In addition to supplying the Bright Smiles Bright Future packs, we are also offering financial support and facilitating the employment of a local dentist and dental therapist in the trailer.
“This not only meets a critical need but also provides valuable employment opportunities for Papua New Guinean dental professionals who have faced challenges in securing work,” stated Mr. Wood.
With a focus on aligning with WHO treatment standards, the Dental Trailer will provide treatment to students in grade prep, grade 5, and grade 9. Treatment services will encompass restorations, extractions, cleanings, and fluoride treatments.
Outfitted with three dental chairs and sterilization facilities, the dental semi-trailer is equipped to deliver comprehensive dental care services to the students.
You can visit ywamships.org to find out more.
Last month we prayed as a mission for Ministries to the Deaf as part of “The Invitation“, which is one of YWAM’s global prayer ministries. One of YWAM’s ministries to the deaf is YWAM Deaf World Jamaica, and here is a testimony from one of their teams:
https://youtu.be/EePG5V_Xl6M
You can visit ywamjamaica.org/deafworld to find out more.
YWAM – ELS Cluj Outreach to Mexico
A YWAM Team from Cluji, Romania recently completed an outreach to Ciudad Juarez Mexico. They were involved in many different activities there, including:
The best place to find English information about the YWAM – ELS Cluj ministry is their Facebook page.
Sound of the Nations Seminar
YWAM Canada Global Gateway will be hosting their “Sound of the Nations” seminar on May 18 – June 16.
This 6 week intensive seminar is really going after unlocking your identity, unique, cultural expressions, and God’s heart for the Nations
As a seminar we will also be part of hosting and organizing a conference called Nations To Nations which focus on the restoration of the Identity, Dignity, and Destiny of Nations
Go to our website and apply,
https://www.ywamglobalgateway.org/soundofthenations
From May to August YWAM Amsterdam is running five different seminars. They are the:
The business as missions seminar will run from May 21 – 31 and is created from the first two weeks of the 12-week school of Business and Entrepreneurship (SOBE). Students will gain a better understanding of the BAM (Business as Missions) movement and its strategic role in World Missions.
The Shine Seminar will run from May 23 – July 5 and will allow the participants to become equipped with a passion for social justice and knowledge of to support survivors of sexual exploitation. Students will be taught by experts and will grow in understanding the core element of the sex trade and human trafficking; while increasing in compassion and humility toward its survivors.
Engage with Bible Translation runs from July 10 – 16 and highlights that one of the greatest ways we can know God is through His word. However, millions of people around the world don’t have a single verse of scripture in their language! You can discover how you can actively participate in bringing the Word of God to every tribe and tongue.
DTS Equip runs from July 10 – August 23 and is six weeks of intense lectures, assignments and activities covering the identity, character, personal development, skills, discipleship keys, leadership skills, outreach teaching, preparation and practical application.
The Worship and Prayer seminar will run from July 10 – August 2 and is a three weeks intensive to train and equip believers to minister to the Lord first and foremost and seek His presence to transform lives and cities through intercession, worship, and missions.
Visit ywamamsterdam.com to find out more.
This month’s best YWAM meme comes from the ywammemes Instagram account:
There was no real competition this month, with even YWAM Fernace Memez pulling a no show this month!
If you have any YWAM memes that you want to submit for next month’s meme review, tag me on Instagram, @billhutchison.
If you liked the program, tell a friend. If you didn’t like it, tell a friend anyway …
I apologize for the sound quality of my own voice. I found out after recording that my audio device driver was corrupt and adding distortion. Unfortunately I did not hear his while monitoring my voice, it only showed up in the recording. Next month should be better …
