We all have a part to play!

Dear friends,

As we enter another summer packed full of Scripture Union holidays, missions, holiday clubs and other activities, it is my joy to share with you the latest edition of Connecting You.

I’m so encouraged to read stories like Roger’s (page 4) and Wendy’s (page 10), who are using their retirement years to share their faith with children and young people. At Scripture Union, we’d be lost without the thousands of volunteers – with a wide variety of ages and experiences – who have generously given their time over the years to come and serve and share the good news.

There’s a verse in 1 Peter, which encourages us all to ‘always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have’ (1 Peter 3:15). And that really does mean all of us, whether we’re theologically trained or not, and whatever our age. It reminds me of when I was asked to take part in a ‘grill a Christian’ event at my local school, having become known as both a Christian and a scientist.

At the time I was neither young nor theologically trained, but I loved having this platform to give clear, gospel-centred answers to the young people’s questions. That might not be your cup of tea, but we all have something that connects us with children and young people. What’s yours?

At Scripture Union, we’re praying that you and your churches will find ways to share that hope with the children and young people in your communities and we’ve got local Mission Enablers and resources ready to support you as you do.

As you read the stories and pray with us, we thank God for you and your support. We pray that you’ll be encouraged and inspired to be ready to give an answer and share that hope with the children and young people in your communities.