Leaders
Gemma Machin - Youth Worker
Background:
I grew up as a child taken to church, but not understanding why. I didn’t realise that God could be my best friend, or that He actually loved me as I am, until I reached the age of about 13. Then, I eventually gave my life to Him. I’ve never looked back since.
Current responsibilities:
As Youth Work Co-ordinator, my current responsibilities are care and nurture of all 11-18 years olds within St. Thomas', and also, to be involved with the same age group in Brookfield Community School. In St. Thomas’, this means I am responsible for and involved with the groups known as Lasers, Pathfinders, and CYFA.
Work in progress:
The youth work I am doing at the moment is going well praise God, and I pray that it will continue to do so.
Good things: CYFA bonding more as group, and becoming more inquisitive. The strengthening of links between youth workers across Chesterfield.
Not so good things: Lack of volunteers to work with the youth. Not enough hours in the day to spend with young people!
Future dreams:
I dream of seeing young people working for God in everything they do, striving to walk against the flow, and growing both spiritually, and in number.
Prayer needs:
Please pray that I would never run out of energy, and that I would always be inspired even on the greyest of days. Please pray for all the youth here at St. Thomas’, but also for those in Brookfield School, that they would hear and learn about God, and in doing so grow closer to Him.
