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MAY 2018

Video Resource Mental Health TVNZ have started broadcasting a series that could be helpful for you. It is a series of topics that have links todo with our mental health. The link featured below is one about alcohol. Each episode will feature prominent New Zealanders being interviewed by Jehan Casinader, a journalist I know and trust in the work he does. A few of us have watched this episode and think it could be a very helpful resource to watch and discuss with some the young people you connect with. It has very honest reflections, so do watch it first. Let us know if you do find ways to use it as it would be great to know how resources are being utilised. You can view here.

Connect 20 - 22 July our National Youth Leadership Training event, a must have in your annual planner! Early Bird prices close 2 May. So get in ASAP to save some coin. If you are sending leaders alone, let me know as we will have an opportunity at Connect to all get together as a region on the first day and if I know people have come along I can help to intentionally connect them with others. More details here.

Film Fest 2018
This year there will be two Film Fests! One in Wellington and one in the Manawatu.
We are still sorting out the finer details and will get those out to you all as soon as possible. However if you'd like to get started on your film, just make sure it fits the following guidelines:
- Be no longer than 5 minutes
- Be based around a bible verse or scripture, which will be included in the film
- Include the 2018 object - A cone
- Include a line in a language other than English.
- Participants must be under 25
Films for both regions are due on the 11th August. Dates and locations of the different Film Fests will be available shortly, along with more information about film rules and guidelines - so keep an eye on your inbox!
For more information contact your region's Youth Enabler.

Would love to share your stories, we all know we can all learn so much from each other so let's share our learnings, our accomplishments, our struggles, our prayer needs with each other! If you have something we could share amongst our youth ministry community in this newsletter contact Nga or your local enabler.

Find out how to stay in the loop about coming events for youth ministries this year check out our Facebook pages below or contact Nga or your local enabler.

STAY IN THE LOOP!

In order to stay up to date with what's happening with Presbytery Central Youth, like our Facebook page, join our leaders' group and keep an eye on our website. Keep these dates free in your calendars:

WOF Training 9 June
Connect: 20-22 July

Things your wondering about? Want to sit down face to face? Give us a call, we'd love to meet up!

Rebecca Wilcox
Wairarapa - Wellington
rebecca.wilcox@presbyterycentral.org.nz
rebecca@pym.org.nz
027 389 2313

Jasmin Vanderwerff
Whanganui - Marton
jasmin.v@presbyterycentral.org.nz
jasmin@pym.org.nz
027 353 5753

Nga Rolston
Team Leader to the Presbytery Central Youth Ministry Team
nga.rolston@presbyterycentral.org.nz
nga@pym.org.nz
027 653 4257