Carmel Murphy

Carmel Murphy, a full-time youth worker at a church in Sutton Coldfield, is an overall leader on a Venture holiday.

'I love finding creative ways to share the gospel with young people and Ventures gives me a fantastic opportunity to do this,' she said. 'A Venture holiday also provides the time and space for me to forge deeper relationships with the young people I already know.

'Some have made commitments to Christ on Ventures, while others have not yet reached that stage and are still weighing it all up. Yet they are all happy and excited about being part of a Venture where they are shown - and told about - the love of God.

'Each year young people testify to experiencing the reality of Jesus in their lives, and how God has been encouraging and challenging them. We have seen prayers answered and God move in powerful ways as he reveals himself to the young people. Many are hungry to know more of God and choose not to settle for anything less.'

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