A few words from Kelly
Across the world, there is a stirring — a move of God that is drawing hearts back to the secret place, to daily communion with Jesus. It’s not flashy. It’s not performance. It’s presence. And we’re seeing this same stirring among the young people of Taunton. In schools, on street corners, in quiet one-to-one conversations, young hearts are awakening not to religion, but to real relationship with the living God.
We've been reminded again and again that we are not called to ministry — we are called to Jesus. Ministry is simply the overflow of a life laid down in obedience to Him. Our work in schools, on the streets, and in our community, springs from one place: following Jesus, step by step, wherever He leads. We don’t want to move ahead of Him or fall behind. We just want to walk with Him.
God is beckoning His people, every believer, every church, to return to first love. To put down the pressure of performance and pick up the posture of presence. Revival won’t come through strategy; it will come through surrender. As we return to Jesus, to His Word, His ways, His heart — the revival we long for will begin to flow.
Thank you for standing with us in this. Your prayers, giving, and support make room for this work to continue. Let’s keep our eyes fixed on Him, together.
With love and gratitude,
Kelly
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Updates
Prayer and Fasting Day
Our next prayer and fasting day will be Monday 7th July. We will be meeting in our office at Oakwood Church at 10:30am to pray together.
Please come and join us as we contend for the Youth in our town.
Office closed
Please note, our office will be closed from 30th June - 4th July. Emails will not be responded to until Monday 7th July.
Movement Worship Night
Some of the Taunton youth leaders are working with the Movement team to host a Worship Night for Young People. Please see the poster below for more details. All are welcome.
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Prayer Points
Weekly prayer covering
Please pray for and during our various activities during the week.
Monday - Safe space/Home work drop in session - 4pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday - Priorswood & Halcon Outreach 6pm
Wednesday - Pyrland School - 1pm - 4pm, Bible study one - 5:30pm - 7pm,
Bible study two - 7pm - 8:30pm
Thursday - Asylum seeker Outreach - 4pm - 5:30pm, Hamilton Park Outreach - 6pm - 8:30pm
Monday - Friday - Chaplaincy at Court Fields School & community mentoring
Individual Prayer
Please keep praying for Child C. We are overjoyed that they have recently begun their journey of faith and made a personal decision to follow Jesus. Their heart is hungry and open — they even asked to receive the Holy Spirit while in the park, a beautiful moment of surrender. Since then, Bible study has begun, and we are seeing their eyes begin to awaken and align with the truth of who God is.
Please pray that strong foundations would be built in their life — that they would be rooted deeply in God’s Word, grounded in His love, and protected in both heart and mind. Pray for continued hunger, and that they would grow in confidence, boldness, and understanding as they walk with Christ.
Court Field School
Please continue to lift Chloe in your prayers as she faithfully serves at Court Field School. Her work with students there is making a real and lasting impact as she builds trusted relationships, offers pastoral support, and creates safe spaces where young people can open up about life, faith, and their struggles. We are incredibly thankful for the doors God has opened in this school and for the continued favour we experience through Chloe's presence and commitment. As we look ahead, Chloe has some exciting plans that are already beginning to take shape for new initiatives launching in September. Please pray for wisdom, creativity, and fresh anointing as she prepares for this next season.
Pyrland School
Please stand with us as we lift up the students and staff at Pyrland School in prayer. Pray for protection over their lives, for breakthrough in hearts and homes, and for continued opportunities to create meaningful, safe spaces where every young person feels seen, valued, and deeply loved. As we look ahead to September, please pray for wisdom and clarity as we make plans for how best to serve this community with the compassion of Christ and the unshakable hope of the gospel.
Leadership at the school will shift once again in the new term, so we ask you to join us in praying for consistency, discernment, and peace in the transition. Pray that God would raise up the right people in the right places, and that His hand would be upon the school in every decision. Most of all, we ask you to pray that the Christian ethos at Pyrland would remain strong and unwavering—that it would be a place where light continues to shine, and where the presence of God is known and felt.
Looking ahead
As we look ahead, we deeply value your prayers for the plans beginning to take shape for the next season of ministry. Please pray for clarity, courage, and Holy Spirit-led strategy as we discern where He is leading us. Pray that we would walk in obedience, not rushing ahead or lagging behind, but moving in step with His timing. We long to see His Kingdom come more fully in the lives of young people across our town—and we know this can only happen through His power, presence, and leading.
Co-labourers
As the needs of the young people we serve continue to grow, we are actively seeking to expand our team of staff and volunteers. The work we are called to is deeply spiritual and often emotionally demanding, so we remain committed to finding the right people—those who not only bring the necessary skills but also carry God’s heart and passion for this generation.
There are abundant opportunities before us. Doors are opening wide in schools, communities, and youth spaces, and we are reminded that the harvest truly is plentiful. What we need now are faithful labourers who will step forward with humility, passion, and a willingness to serve wherever God leads.
We believe God is building something extraordinary, and we trust that He is already stirring hearts to join us in this mission. May those He is calling respond with boldness, joy, and a steadfast commitment to His work among the young people of our town.
Community
Our outreach sessions remain at the very heart of our mission, as we step boldly into the places where young people gather—especially within some of Taunton’s most vulnerable and hurting communities. Whether in local parks, on the streets, or within community spaces, we seek to create safe environments where young people feel truly seen, valued, and loved.
More than just providing presence or support, we are standing in faith for divine encounters. We believe in the power of the blood of Jesus to break through darkness, pain, and hopelessness.
"Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord"
Zechariah 4:6
While drug and knife crime in Taunton remains a serious challenge in our community, we are believing that through prayer, presence, and the work of the Holy Spirit, lives are being set free and paths are being changed. The battle is real, but Jesus is greater — and His light is shining brighter in our town every day.
Please continue to pray with us—that every outreach would be saturated with God’s presence, that chains would be broken, and that lives would be transformed by the redeeming and restoring power of Jesus’ blood. We hold fast to the truth of Jeremiah 32:27: “I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?”
We believe with all our hearts that nothing is too hard for Him!
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Thank you's
Thank you for being part of this journey!
As we look ahead with hope and anticipation, our hearts overflow with gratitude for every person who stands alongside us in this mission. Your partnership is the foundation upon which God is building something extraordinary among the young people of Taunton.
To our Trustees and faithful workers — your servant-hearted leadership and steadfast commitment continue to inspire us. Your presence, time, and passion are vital in sustaining this ministry, and through you, God’s love is being poured out in powerful ways. Thank you for faithfully carrying this calling.
To those who give financially — your generosity is a tangible expression of God’s provision and grace. Every gift, whether one-time or ongoing, is a seed planted in Kingdom soil. We pray that God multiplies these gifts abundantly and that you experience His blessings richly in return.
To our devoted prayer partners — Prayer and intercession are the lifeline of all we do. If the Spirit leads you with a verse, word, or vision during your prayer time, please share it with Kelly—we believe God is speaking through your prayers and that together we can discern His leading.
As we get ready for new opportunities and challenges ahead, we move forward with faith, unity, and hope. This work is not ours but God’s, and we’re so grateful to have you with us every step of the way. Your support means the world to us, and together we trust God for everything He has planned.
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