The annual open meeting was held at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd on Monday 7th March 2011. Tony presented the Annual Workers' Report for year 1^st September 2009 - 31^st Aug 2010.He gave thanks for God's grace & provision which has enabled the work to continue through Esther's maternity leave & other situations. Encouragements include a great many opportunities to talk to young people about the Christian faith and seeing others grow in their faith.

It was great to have such a good number of supporters at AOM & to receive positive feedback.

Tony's full report giving details of lessons, lunch clubs faith days and out of school clubs is still available from CICS office

Esther's return to workhas been seamless and it's a joy to have her back.

Lunch clubs continue with a slight dip in attendances as pressure of work builds for students as exams loom!

Easter Assemblies are booked at Brighouse High School w/c 4^th April, Rastrick High w/c 11^th April

An Easter Meditation in which Tony will be involved will be running for students at Holy Trinity Academy. The aim is to deepen their understanding of the season.

Careers Fayre bi-annual event at Brighouse High for Yrs 9 - 13 students. The CICS stand offered a Valentine quiz, careers advice in youth work and promotion of CICS own work. Positive contacts with students were made.

CICS updates to churches. Tony has made two church visits already this year, to St Matthew's Gathering at Ebenezer Halifax & Churches Together Central Halifax meeting. He will speak to the congregation at Warley St John's on June 5^th.

Discussion Forum at Holy Trinity

Two sessions during the lunch period gave students opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings on recent events in Japan, Libya etc. These sessions gave the chance for workers to engage very positively with students who maybe wouldn't have attended in a normal lunch club setting.

CICS & Youth for Christ Calderdale. The touring sports team, Nomad has been booked by YFC for w/c 29^th June. They are keen to visit schools as part of the week. Tony will work with YFC to facilitate this.

Bluebell Trail 2011

Tony will be entering this challenging 10.3 mile run from West Vale for the first time this year. The race is on Sun 1^st May 10am. If you can sponsor Tony to raise funds for CICS please contact him or CICS office.

Prayer Points

Please pray

Prayer Diary for term available from CICS office