Alastair and Sarah Jones report on what ALOVE Central North got up to this summer. Plus – read the summer school diaries – compiled by ALOVE Central North’s very own Roving Reporters …

Students at the first half of the Central North Summer School spent a fantastic week together considering what it means to live life for God with a focused purpose and what it means to use every avenue of life to worship God. The teaching encompassed the four essentials of ALOVE - worship, discipleship, social action and mission.

As well as the weeklong options, the students had a special one-day option, when an enthusiastic group spent their time cleaning up an area of Oldham for the community there. Another group learnt DJ skills with DJ Doug Ross, who then hosted an evening of worship for the whole school.
The exciting thing is that the second half is still to come - at the end of August many of the students will be returning to take part in 4 days of practical mission in the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester. In the meantime the best way to understand the week is by catching a glimpse of the passion that the students have for God … in their own words …

"Even though this is a summary of the week I experienced, I think its great to know that there is a generation of youth in this world who still are up for God and have a passion to make his name known, to just live for him. Going to things like summer school can be a great way to know new people, and new understanding of God and who he is and the only way you can do that is by just going to something like summer school and give it a try." Martin

"To round things off we had a late night epilogue in which, I had time to meet with God again and tell him how my day had gone. So all in all central north summer school 2004 was a really good experience for me. It was so good because I met new friends but also I grew in my relationship with God." Laura

"On Friday morning we were given strips of wire to mould to symbolise our lives. Our cell group became really emotional at this time and I learnt a lot from what people said about their spiritual lives, during this time. Summer school 2004 and a week that has quite possibly changed my life forever! It’s the week has completed both my life and my relationship with God." Damien

During the week, ALOVE Central North had 3 roving reporters, covering the activities. Check out their diaries, click below:

Martin's Diary
Laura's Diary
Damien's Diary