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Youngsters spiritually fit for 2004?

Young people are being asked to add a spiritual dimension to their resolutions and ambitions for the New Year.

A new programme of events – Play – has been designed by Christian mission team, Ten10, to help explore ways young Christians can lead totally fit lives – physically, socially and spiritually.

Ten10 will be hosting 20 events throughout Scotland in the spring. All challenge Christians between the ages of 18-39 to “get spiritually fit, as well as physically fit”. Starting off in Irvine on Thursday (15 January), future Play events are planned for Glasgow (16 January), Edinburgh (29 January) and Dundee (30 January).

Following on from Play, there will be events called Care, Together and Go exploring innovative approaches to social justice, Church and mission. Steve Connor (pictured), director of Sports Outreach Scotland, is speaker for the Play events. He said: “We often reflect on our body’s fitness at this time of year but it is also crucial to focus on our spiritual health.”

Ten10, launched in October 2003, is a nationwide initiative designed to support and equip Christians in the 18-30 age group. On 8 May, Thirst for Life aims to bring together 1,000 Christians from across Scotland for an inspirational day of worship and teaching in Perth.

Entry to each Play event costs £5. Visit the Ten10 website (www.ten10.org.uk) or call 0141 353 6910 for more details.

Single parent breaks boom

Demand has been greater than anticipated for Time Out in France, a week-long holiday designed for single parent families, organised by the charity Care for the Family in conjunction with Spring Harvest.

The self-catering summer camping holiday is at Spring Harvest’s holiday site at Le Pas Opton in western France. Bookings opened on 8 December, and all places sold out within 24 hours.

'Let's play at being vicar' - schoolkids take church to heart

Children at St Thomas’ CE School in Garstang, Lancashire, visited the local church of the same name to learn about baptism.

They later transformed their classroom play corner into a mini-church complete with clocktower, kneelers, font, cross, Bible and music.

Teacher, Chloe Bosson, said: “The suggestion came entirely from the children. They are enjoying dressing up in robes and playing at being the vicar.”

(The See of Blackburn)

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		NEWS Youngsters spiritually fit for 2004? Young people are being asked to add a spiritual dimension to their resolutions and ambitions for the New Year. A new programme of events – Play – has been designed by Christian mission team, Ten10, to help explore ways young Christians can lead totally fit lives – physically, socially and spiritually. Ten10 will be hosting 20 events throughout Scotland in the spring. All challenge Christians between the ages of 18-39 to “get spiritually fit, as well as physically fit”. Starting off in Irvine on Thursday (15 January), future Play events are planned for Glasgow (16 January), Edinburgh (29 January) and Dundee (30 January). Following on from Play, there will be events called Care, Together and Go exploring innovative approaches to social justice, Church and mission. Steve Connor (pictured), director of Sports Outreach Scotland, is speaker for the Play events. He said: “We often reflect on our body’s fitness at this time of year but it is also crucial to focus on our spiritual health.” Ten10, launched in October 2003, is a nationwide initiative designed to support and equip Christians in the 18-30 age group. On 8 May, Thirst for Life aims to bring together 1,000 Christians from across Scotland for an inspirational day of worship and teaching in Perth. Entry to each Play event costs £5. Visit the Ten10 website (www.ten10.org.uk) or call 0141 353 6910 for more details. Single parent breaks boom Demand has been greater than anticipated for Time Out in France, a week-long holiday designed for single parent families, organised by the charity Care for the Family in conjunction with Spring Harvest. The self-catering summer camping holiday is at Spring Harvest’s holiday site at Le Pas Opton in western France. Bookings opened on 8 December, and all places sold out within 24 hours. 'Let's play at being vicar' - schoolkids take church to heart Children at St Thomas’ CE School in Garstang, Lancashire, visited the local church of the same name to learn about baptism. They later transformed their classroom play corner into a mini-church complete with clocktower, kneelers, font, cross, Bible and music. Teacher, Chloe Bosson, said: “The suggestion came entirely from the children. They are enjoying dressing up in robes and playing at being the vicar.” (The See of Blackburn) © Christian Family Network is run by CPO, supported by Care for the Family, Marriage Resource, Positive Parenting, Care, Women Alive, Christian Herald and many others.