Listooder Youth Fellowship

Rebecca shared how she had been taught the Scriptures from a very young age. She came to Christ early in life, realising that she was a sinner and needed to be saved. Understandably there was not a drastic change in her life, but as Rebecca puts it 'nothing was ever the same again'. Her name was written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Her name was forever written in heaven. Despite continuing in the t...

Citing it as a subject that 'thrills his heart', Paul Foster began his study on the Heavenly Home by turning to Luke chapter 10, where we read of Christ telling his disciples to rejoice that their names were written in Heaven. Just as a sprinter, lining up to begin a race, keeps his eye solidly on the finish line. Regardless of how the race is progressing, whether we feel weak and tired, or positi...

With the assistance of our own Ross Greer, kitted out head-to-toe in full Roman armour, Luke Barker introduced the topic by explaining the need for Christians to be equipped with the resources that God offers. One of those is the Armour of God. Luke began by asking the question: who is our enemy? The world is our enemy, distracting us from focusing our attention on God with the bright lights and e...

Samuel Adams returned to Listooder to provide the young people with an update on the work of Revival Movement Association, formerly Every Home Crusade. With 5 tonnes of literature produced daily, just outside Kinallen in Northern Ireland, Revival Movement distributes Gospel literature across the world.  Distributing the literature to churches and Gospel workers entirely free of charge, the phenome...

In an ever-changing world of technological advancements, young people are rarely ever 'offline'. The online world is exciting, engaging, educational and full of opportunities to connect with others - but it is a world that is fraught with danger. Colin Tinsley joins us at Listooder to raise awareness of Cyber-Bullying, looking specifically at what we can learn from the Scriptures. Turning to Psalm...

A familiar face joined us for the opening meeting of 2016. Danny Roberts, formerly a regular attender of the meetings, began with a personal example of the challenges he experienced as a young Christian growing up in Liverpool. Danny, under pressure to be popular, conformed to the ways of his unsaved friends and found himself regularly involved in sinful activities. Looking back, Danny asked the q...

A good crowd gathered to welcome Philip Robinson, of Creation Outreach Ministries and Creation Ministries International, to Listooder for the first time. Introducing this fascinating topic, Philip encouraged the young people to "be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear" (1 Peter 3:15) Not all 'science' is considered t...

We were delighted to welcome Samuel Hamilton once again to Listooder, bringing a challenge to the young people gathered in the hall. Reading from Matthew 18, Samuel brought lessons out of Christ's response to Peter who asked the Lord how often he should forgive. Everyone hurts. Words are spoken and things are done by others that will cause us hurt and pain. Whether intentionally or unintentionally...

Another special night at Listooder Youth Fellowship as we hosted our regular Amongst Ourselves evening, inviting the young people themselves to take part in the meeting. With Alison Ross on the piano, Ross Greer leading the singing and a great crowd gathered, the night got off to an excellent start. Ross then welcomed Abigail Emerson to the front to share how she came to be a Christian. Saved as a...

Saved early in life, Abigail was encouraged by opportunities that God had given to her to explain that she was a Christian, reminding the young people of God's constant care and provision.

Maurice took up the fascinating subject of Angels and Demons.  Angels are mentioned in half of the books of the Bible, a total of 273 times. Starting from Revelation Chapter 12, he introduced the subject by reminding us that: -        Angels and demons are real -        Angels were created sometime before this world -        Angels were made perfect, but had the ability to sin Satan was one of the...

Kyle Boyd returned to Listooder to bring us the first of a series of meetings on the Men and Women of Faith in Hebrews 11. Choosing to explore the experiences of Noah in Genesis 6, Kyle first considered the world in which Noah found himself. It was a world of sin, a world that brought such pain to the heart of God that He repented the creation of it. Yet, despite all this there was one, Noah, who...

In our final meeting of the season, Thomas Murray brought a closing word of encouragement to the young Believers gathered at Listooder Mission Hall. Turning to the book of Genesis, chapters 11 and 12, Thomas introduced us to the character of Abram (Abraham). Featuring also in each of the Gospels and in much of the rest of the New Testament, Abraham is a significant figure throughout Scripture. We...

Samuel Jackson, speaking for the first time, brought a challenge to the young people at Listooder. The world around us knows little of the Christ whom we serve. It knows little of the one who loved us and gave Himself or us. It is therefore, as in the words of 1 Peter 3:15, with meekness and with fear that we make ourselves ready. Not ready so that we can judge the unsaved. Not ready so that we ca...

Ross explains that, although he was saved at a very young age, he often lacked assurance of his salvation and it was only as he began to get involved in serving the Lord in church and Scripture Union activities that he really began to grow in his knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Through his testimony Ross encouraged the other young people to keep their focus on Christ and on the Bible, seeking...

Introducing himself to the young people, Roger Higginson, brought up in Lisburn and more recently of Coleraine, began by turning to Hebrews chapter 9. The types and shadows referred to in this chapter, and seen throughout the Old Testament in the sacrifice, the washing, the priestly office and the holy place, are all fulfilled in the person and sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is through the...

In a format not seen at Listooder for several years, three experienced Christians were asked to come along and answer Bible-based questions posed by the members of the Youth Fellowship.  The questions had been gathered over the previous few months, and had been passed to the three men in advance to allow for adequate preparation. There were 16 questions in total, covering subjects such as predesti...

We were delighted to welcome Trevor Matthews back to Listooder, and his topic was one of significance for all Believers, whether young or old. Trevor began by drawing us to the Word of God, advising the young people that it is the only source from which they can gain the tools required to resist temptation. He read from 1 John 2, James 1 and 1 Corinthians 10. Trevor began by reminding the young pe...

Former Listooder attendee, Matthew Cuffey, returned to the hall for the first time as a speaker. Before turning to the Word of God, he shared a little of what the Lord has done in his life since those days, coming along to the meetings as a young Believer. Matthew read from the words of Mark chapter 6, where the Lord Jesus appeared unto the disciples, walking upon the Sea of Galilee. This event oc...

David and Marina Reid joined us at Listooder to speak of their recently formed work for the Lord among the people of Myanmar. While rich in minerals, the country, formerly known as Burmah, is full of poverty with many families unable to afford food, water and basic medical care. Marina spoke with passion and enthusiasm for the work that the Lord had called her to. A work in which the light of the...

Returning to Listooder for the first time since being a regular attendee, John Hanna opened the Word of God in the book of Philemon. John begans by considering the overall content of the book, indicating that Philemon is an account of the ministry of Christ as well as being an epistle, a letter, from the apostle Paul. From this small, often overlooked, book in the New Testament we understand that...

Returning to Listooder, Jonathan Rea turned us to Isaiah chapter 6 to read the Old Testament prophecy of the birth of Christ: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no...

At the conclusion of the Amongst Ourselves meeting, Jonny Rice spoke briefly about the need to grow as believers in Jesus Christ. Just as a child must learn to talk, to eat and to walk, becoming more and more independent and increasingly able, so a child of God must learn to develop in these things.  A child of God must learn to talk, communicating with God on a regular basis, learning to listen t...

In July 2014, Catherine made the journey to Portugal to join up with the other leaders and campers at Camp Sonshine. The camp welcomes 7 - 11 year old children from various backgrounds to a week long camp where the Gospel is taught. This presents challenges, not least in language, as the leaders are often with children who speak no English.

John and Alex traveled with 17 other local Christians, in August 2014, to reach out to the small community of Kisszántó in Romania, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As well as assisting in the work of the local Reformed Church, the team ran a Holiday Bible Club in which over 50 children attended. Lessons from the Bible were presented to the children (via translation!) as well as memory verses,...