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Welcome to the Youth With A Mission News Show for January 2024. This month we hear about The Island Reach arriving in Madagascar, another story from the YWAM Together Gathering, hear about the outreach in Davos to the World Economic Forum, continued repairs in Vanuatu after last month’s earthquake, Home of Hope houses built in South America, new pioneering locations, get some more year end reports, and more …
Thank you for downloading this, the 153rd 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/153 …
Stories:
YWAM Together – Darlene Cunningham
We will start this week with another story from YWAM Together, this time by Darlene Cunningham.
YWAM Ships Switzerland Arrives in Madagascar
Three years ago YWAM Ships Switzerland purchased The Island Reach, an ex navy tender, and began the renovations of the ship. On September 29 the ship refit was complete and they set sail from Conwy, Wales, bound for Antsiranana, Madagascar.
I received an update from YWAM Ships Switzerland about the arrival, and it included this statement.
Our trust and faith in the Lord has grown immeasurably during the transit. Time after time we saw God in the large and in the small details. While in Malta for example we met the son of the first ever captain of our little ship when she was commissioned by the British navy. We welcomed him on board and called his dad to tell him the news of her future mission. During the sail we gave thanks for the news that Island Reach would receive an exemption from import taxes in Madagascar from the government, and of their intention to work with us towards reaching the nation. Stories of missiles and pirates would take far too long to tell, but grab the ear of one of the crew and put up your feet for the afternoon – the sharing is rich and Gods grace evident.
With much joy and celebration Island Reach arrived safely on December 2nd and after a period of transition was handed over to her new crew. The re-flagging and registering of the vessel are underway as well as the planning for her first mission after the hurricane season.
Thank you everyone, for each and every part you played in this project. Words alone cannot capture and communicate the gratitude, the wonder and the joy of being able to deliver Island Reach for CHRISTMAS.
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You can check out the video of the arrival in the show notes, ywampodcast.com/153, and follow along with the story at ywamships.ch.
YWAM Makhamba
YWAM Makhamba is a YWAM operation centre in the South of Malawi, Africa …
You can find out more about their ministries including HIV support groups, farming God’s way, orphan support, kids, youth and family ministries, and more at YWAM Blantyre’s web-site, ywamblantyre.com.
YWAM Lyon Outreach
YWAM Lyon has again this year started engaging in evangelism around Lyon. They had a great afternoon at Place Bellecourwith about a dozen of them, set out in small groups of two, equipped with the Gospels and the New Testaments, to go meet people. They had some great conversations and they prayed for God to guide them to the right people, those who are seeking and open to dialogue, and He answered, with the groups having many great meetings.
They had some amazing contacts during the evangelism, especially with young people: some vaguely believers, some agnostic, and even with young Muslims. They had an opportunity to share the gospel, give some truly inspiring words of knowledge that touched hearts, prayed for most of them, and offer the New Testaments. (source)
The team from YWAM Lyon is regularly engaging in their community, and welcomes teams coming to join them. You can visit ywamlyon.com to find out more.
YWAM Davos WEF Outreach
YWAM Davos has been working with Stephan Maag doing outreaches to the WEF for over 10 years, with a desire to be “Salt and Light” to the attendees.
The idea of a “Salt&Light” during the Davos Meetings – WEF 2025, which took place from January 20 to 24, was to offer an exciting opportunity to bring Christian values and principles closer to a broad public in an inspiring and practical way. The aim was to bring the WEF audience and local people into contact with Christian messages through discussions, worship & prayer and street events.
Find out more about Salt and Light, and see all the teaching and worship from their time, over at salt-and-light.ch/en.
YWAM Pittsburgh in Liberia
Last month teams from YWAM Pittsburgh traveled to Liberia. Their teams arrived safe and sound, and they had very busy and productive time. During their time 2409 people heard the gospel and gave their lives to Jesus.
Check out ywampittsburgh.org for more information about their ministry and schools.
YWAM Wylie 2024 Recap
YWAM Wylie in Texas updates us on their ministry in 2024.
Find out more about their ministry at ywamwylie.org.
Mission Builders Inc need for Architects
MBI’s Partner Architects ministry works with retired, current, or training architects so that they can use their skills to make a difference in the world.
Partner Architects helps to “build the mission” by working with ministries to create places that support God’s redemptive work in the world. Partner also engages the nations by focusing their design services on underserved areas with low Christian populations. They have served over 55 ministries on six continents, have 20 years of experience, and have built 15 ministry projects—and counting!
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Vanuatu Repairs Continue
YWAM Pacific Waves is continuing their repair work in Vanuatu after the earthquake last month.
The water tank being repaired was built by a YWAM youth camp many years ago, and is the first water tank to be repaired after being damaged in the Earthquake. They are doing what they can to repair and provide some help for the community. With over 50 tanks needing a new life, it’s a race against time to repair as many as possible before dry season.
Visit ywampacificwaves.org to see more about the projects YWAM Pacific Waves are working on.
YWAM Guatemala Homes of Hope
YWAM Guatemala’s Antigua campus started the year strong hosting Homes of Hope for a house build in Ciudad Vieja!
They have been hard at work with home builds to start off the new year with new hope for families in their ministries and communities!
It is amazing how God uses his people’s unique giftings and callings to transform communities and countries.
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Visit ywamguatemala.com to find out more about their ministry.
Ywam San Salvador Homes of Hope
This week YWAM San Salvador in El Salvador delivered one more Home of Hope, to one more family, a worthy home that comes to give a push and transform the lives of a mother and her two children.
The security of having a roof to protect them from the sun, to not get wet when the rain comes, and a place of shelter when storms come in. A home with which they can be encouraged to dream even more with God and walk in transformation and restoration.
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YWAM Lighthouse New Location
A new YWAM location will be launched in Muskegon, Michigan, an this is the team that is doing it …
YWAM Cabo Pioneering Update
YWAM Cabo is continuing to develop their location in Baja Mexico. This is their latest update:
Pioneering a ministry brings joys and challenges alike. A lot of this season has been stepping forward with faith and obedience into the unknown.
But it’s because we trust Jesus and see that He’s doing something here in the Baja! We want to be apart of His kingdom come!
The last few months, we’ve been putting in WORK to further prepare the YWAM base💪🏼 Outreach teams, church groups, servant-hearted volunteers… we’re more ready than ever to host you and make an impact in the community
You can visit ywamcabo.org to see the development of the location, and also to see how you or your team could join.
David’s Tent Continued Prayer
With a new administration coming into power in the United States, David’s Tent continues their prayers, and released this statement regarding the change.
Yesterday, many were celebrating, others were grieving, as a new administration came to power. At David’s Tent, we transitioned our prayers “for kings and those in high position” from one administration to the next. Beyond that, we didn’t make a huge deal about the inauguration at the tent itself. The tent and all our platforms are meant to be consecrated space for vertical worship to Jesus. This isn’t meant to be dishonoring or unappreciative of those walking out their calling in the government sphere. It all comes back to Jesus for this particular intercessory ministry. When we are on watch, we purposely fix our eyes of worship directly on Jesus. It’s all about His Presence that we are seeking. We seek to minister directly to Him, giving hospitality to the Holy Spirit. This position has come with the faith that we will see God moving in the leadership of our nation if we hold steadfast to the posture that Jesus is THE KING and we seek first His Kingdom and His rule and reign. “No king but King Jesus!” Our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus Blood and Righteousness. So we praise Jesus another day. We let not our guards down, but keep praying with persistence, appealing to Jesus for the Salvation of our country, so we can give Him thanks and praise. (1 Chron 16:35). We want more breakthrough than anyone could imagine. May America worship Jesus, the worthy One.
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They continue their 24/7 prayer vigil on the National Mall in Washington DC, and you can visit their Facebook page to see how you can join them as individuals, or teams.
Stories of our Savior Website
A very cool project called Stories of our Savior was recently launched at YWAM Kona …
You can watch the full video, full of amazing stories, in the show notes at ywampodcast.com/153, and check out the individual stories at storiesofoursavior.com.
Gleanings for the Hungry Donations to Peru
Earlier this month Gleanings for the Hungry donated 10 tons of soup mix to YWAM Ica Peru.
Already the soup mix is being delivered to many of the needy people in Peru. The first outreach with soup-mix went to an area in Pisco, an hour northwest of the YWAM location. 30 families suffered over the holidays to burned out wooden homes. A devastated area due to electrical fire during a time when they were meant to be celebrating as families. Bringing this community meals was well received, and opened doors for prayer and support to be given.
Check out the YWAM Ica Peru Facebook page to see the positive impact that they are having in the area.
YWAM An Cuan Christian Peacebuilding Small Group
You can join YWAM An Cuan with their Peacebuilding Small Group from anywhere in the world this February for a 6-week online small group on Christian Peacebuilding, in partnership with Peace Catalyst International. They will explore key themes like God’s reign, shalom, justice, and reconciliation, learning how conflict can become an opportunity to work toward God’s vision of justice and mutual flourishing.
The group is for everyday Christians and leaders who are curious about how their faith can address real-world challenges. You can start your journey of being shaped into an instrument of peace, bringing hope and healing to a world in need.
The group will run Mondays from 20:00-21:30 (GMT British Time) from February 24-March 31. Register for free on their website at ywamancuan.org.
School of Marriage
YWAM Potch in South Africa is running an online School of Marriage course starting on March 24th. If you want to get more depth in yourself and in your relationships, with anyone, then this is the class for you to take. This class is best taken together with your partner, but you can also take it on your own.
The topics covered are:
- How did God intend it?
- Difference between Man and Woman
- The different family styles
- Codependency
- Communication
- Dating
Head over to ywampotch.com to register or find out more.
Announcement from YWAM Arusha
We received a sad announcement from YWAM Arusha.
Official Statement from YWAM Arusha: “We are saddened to share that Emmanuel Nassary, one of our beloved leaders in the YWAM Arusha community, passed away early yesterday morning, January 23. He was on the field with a team ministering to the Hadzabe tribe. We don’t have much details, other than he fell ill suddenly, was rushed to the hospital, and passed away upon arrival at the hospital. Further details to come. Please pray for the Nassary family and for the YWAM Arusha community. Thank you.”
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