Youth Dimension

Blue Moose summer back in Bright this year. Yay!!
If you’d like to join the team, get great training and bring your friends, contact Owen at YD

Just for giggles. If you watch all the way through, you might find your younger self starring in a Drift in Coffee Shop/Solid Rock or its latest iteration = Blue Moose. More than 40 years of sharing the Gospel and still going strong in 2024 ...

Send a message to learn more

Luke representing Youth Dimension and New Light Nepal tonight… Jason Tucker getting rave reviews for the sound track and people impressed it was Luke’s first documentary… so proud

LUX the gospel video game is continuing development! The demo is now available on Steam, which means it’s much easier for people to try it out!

It is now a week and a half until I get married, which is so exciting! It also means that development will be slowing over the next couple of months. The team will continue to be working hard !
We have been working on an awesome second level with more puzzles, games, and story!

We’re unsure about having enough for wages next year, so please be praying that work on the game can continue!

Urgent Accommodation Request:

Each year, I take young people to Nepal. During the trip, we visit the oldest Christian church in the Kathmandu Valley after Christianity was legalised. The Beth Shalom Putalisadak Church is pictured here, along with one of last year’s interns, Kirrilly, sharing her testimony.

A 25-year-old from this church is studying Information Technology at Deakin University. Her current accommodation has become difficult, and she is urgently looking for a different rental property. Your help could make a significant difference in her life. If you can assist, please PM me (Lindsay Tunbridge) as soon as you can.

Bless ya all.

AKA Mid-Moose 2024 starts tonight, folks. Three locations are St Arnaud, Kinglake and Boort. Please pray for our teams of young people who are bringing the hope of Christ's love to folks these holidays. We at YD are so super proud of you all!

The St Arnaud Mid Moose team having a pre-training feast!

Taking the interns for preaching class today wasn’t free of distractions

Intern retreat… suffering for Jesus

WHAT IS LUX?

Lux is a quirky, story based game where a young girl defeats the darkness in people with the power of light. A game about hope, care, and winning against evil - all while wandering the quinoa-filled lands of her home town. Best enjoyed by young people, but available for all ages!
If you're on a Windows computer, you can download a demo (a draft) of Lux right now! And if you enjoy the game, consider leaving feedback and a donation to support a full release!
https://luxvideogame.itch.io/lux-demo

Are you concerned about the wellbeing of a young person in your life? Do you want to help but don’t know how?

Be equipped with the skills and confidence to give a struggling young person hope.

Don't miss out on this opportunity! Sophie is running an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid course in early June. We have just 3 spots left; secure your place today!

The specifics:
Blended course - self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours) followed by two half-day face-to-face sessions.

Tuesday, June 4th 9 am til 1 pm
Wednesday, June 5th 9 am til 1 pm
@ YD office in Mitcham

$250 per person.

Download the Flyer for More Info

https://www.youthdimension.org.au/mhfa-flyer

Keryn Moon organised beautiful donuts to celebrate Nise Hyland’s 35 years at YD! Thank you Nise for who you are and all the wonderful work you’ve done over the years!!

Are you passionate about animation and eager to develop and showcase your creative skills?

Youth Dimension is now on the lookout for volunteer animators to create a handful of short animations to help bring our e-learning content to life.

Why?
• Build your skillset: Gain valuable animation experience working on engaging educational content.

• Showcase your talent: Your animations will be featured throughout our e-learning services, reaching a broad audience and leaving a lasting impression.

• Make a difference: Your work will enhance the learning experiences of national and international learners, making their education more interactive and enjoyable.

We welcome your unique style and creativity! Interested? Get in touch here https://www.youthdimension.org.au/contact

“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Handballing the leadership footy to the next generation of young leaders. Meet the Gravitate class of 2024. This weekend they’ve learned how to run games like a pro, how to give an unforgettable talk and how to lead without being a jerk at Leadership Training Camp. They’ve been challenged to be courageous and keep their eyes fixed on Jesus. Look out world!! They’re ready!

Internship is bitter-sweet!
Last day with 2023 Interns / first day with 2024 Interns.
Thankful for each group of students at YD - each individual is a gift from God and remains a beloved part of the YD family💕✝️🙏

This Tuesday! RSVP today 🥳

Come along and get your youth team, kids team - anyone trained in games & how to manage a group! Any questions - contact Owen at the YD office.

A message from last years YD interns to those beginning their 2024 journey 😎

Last night the Blue Moose teams from Summer gathered at the YD Office to celebrate, share stories and eat brownies! It was a fantastic night. Lynda, who went to East Devonport, shared about an 11 year old boy who latched onto the team very early on. He was banned from his own home, other than to sleep. He walked the streets from early in the morning to 9:30 at night. When he found Blue Moose he encountered a feeling of family with team. By the time Lynda told a story during the Blue Moose program about how we are valuable in God, he had already experienced that feeling with the team. She shared later that she could literally see God moving as he locked into the talk in a tangible way. We thank God for this, and so many stories shared last night. At YD, we have a real sense of vision and purpose with this ministry and are praying for more leaders, more opportunities and more of God's Kingdom to come.

This year, there is someone from down Geelong way who is wanting to do Internship, however she needs accommodation from Monday night - Wednesday night each week to be able to do it. Could you please pray for the right place for her to stay. Also, if you know of any options, could you please contact us. Thanks so much. 🙏

We've had an absolute blast blue moosing over in Ocean Grove this summer. The last 10 days have been a celebration of God's faithfulness, joy and hope. It's a privilege to serve alongside each and every one of our team, a true picture of living and serving as one body under Jesus. Having seen the ways God has been working in between moose's in this community, we are filled with joy and peace knowing that He will continue to work in the hearts of the young people of OG. Praising God for his provision, peace and joy this year! 🙏🙌
- Sophie

Running our last afternoon program here in East Devonport- party day! Tonight is our last night program. It’s been so great to connect with the kids and parents in the community! What a team - half from Tassie & half from the Mainland! So good!

Boort Blue Moose finished up last night with some awesome testimonies and a talent night. Aaron’s ears and Noah’s dance moves were something to behold! It was clear from the get go, this team was God’s plan for what is an incredible Moose location. Within a arms length from the lake/caravan park and community park, it’s always buzzing with a combo of holiday and local people. Just a shout-out to the leaders of Boort. All year planning for Lakes Entrance… next minute, door shuts and Boort’s flys open. A tough pivot for the team but expertly led by a humble hard working leadership group. You, like all our amazing leaders should be proud of your efforts, we are! God is certainly being honoured through Moose this year and lots of folks are bumping into Christ.