HCYT Newsletter – Easter 2026

We start our newsletter, as usual, with a termly update from Adam Norton, Schools/ Youth Worker.

Spring Term Update (January to March)– South Hunsley & Elloughton

It has been another fruitful term at South Hunsley. Since Christmas, I’ve had the privilege of working with 15 individual students, supporting a further 5 in a group setting and having many informal but meaningful conversations with students during lunchtime “walkabouts.”

This term, more than any other, I’ve noticed a significant increase in conversations around Jesus, faith, and church. There seems to be a genuine openness among students at the moment—particularly among the young men.

Many of the boys I speak with are regularly exposed to unhealthy messages about masculinity online, through platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram. In that context, being able to talk about the man Jesus—who offers a radically different example of strength, identity, and purpose—feels especially important and impactful.

Here are a few comments students have shared recently:

 

“I wish I had something that gave me strength—it must be nice to always have someone to talk to.”  

 

“I think young people are going back to church or finding faith because they want something positive in their lives that gives them hope.”  

 

“I didn’t know why Jesus had to die. I mean, I knew the story of Easter, but that’s really interesting.”  

 

 “I don’t believe in God, but it obviously helps some people.”  

(Comments gathered from both one-to-one sessions and lunchtime conversations.)

In one particularly encouraging moment, after I shared my own journey of faith, a student told me: “I’m going to look into that over Easter, sir.” I was able to suggest a few helpful YouTube resources for him to explore.

Alongside this, I’ve delivered two assemblies at Elloughton this term—one on kindness and the other on ambition—where I shared Bible stories and personal testimony, alongside a few interactive elements to engage the students.

In February, I also met with the primary school team from The Big Green Heart. They have developed a six-week programme for primary schools, and I’ve begun conversations with the headteacher at Elloughton about introducing this. We’re planning to meet this term to explore next steps, which is an exciting opportunity to expand the work further.

Thank you so much for your continued prayerful and financial support—it truly makes this work possible.

Wishing you every blessing this Easter and beyond. May God reveal Himself in fresh and powerful ways during this season.

Adam 

Schools/ Youth Worker 

Trustee Update

After 9 years as a Trustee Mark Vodden has stood down.  Thank you, Mark, for your faithful support, encouragement and prayers !

If you are interested in this role or know someone who might be then please do get in touch with Steve on 07929 858 146.

Please do pray for us !

There’s lots to thank the Lord for, and lots that we would ask you to join us to pray over:

• Thank the Lord for all the opportunities Adam has already had this school year to share his faith – see his report above – and especially via Easter assembly video material.
• Thank God for Mark Vodden’s faithful service as Trustee.
• Pray for the individual and group students who Adam is able to mentor.
• Pray for lunchtime playground “walkabouts” at South Hunsley.
• Pray that the Lord would provide Adam with meaningful opportunities to share his faith with students, staff and others.
• For teaching and support staff as they start the spring term.
• That the Lord opens the right doors for us in regard to offering support to more of the primary schools in the Hunsley area.
• For the Trustees at HCYT to know the Lord’s guiding for our work going forward.

For details of our termly prayer meetings see our “home” page.