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SSC and H2O clowning around on the beach in Mull - IN WINTER!

Some would say we're mad (and we are!), but 26 young folk and leaders from Oban, Lochgilphead recently joined friends in Tobermory for the SSC area 'camp', based at Tobermory Youth Hostel.

The weekends weather was actually superb, with the exception of Saturday afternoon as the group boldly travelled for the almost traditional visit to Calgary Bay, which was all going well until the snowstorm began and the Bay cleared.

Clowning was also the order of the day for the group who spent time at Mull Theatre learning how to be clowns (yes, it was easier for some more than others!).

Saturday evening was spent at the Aros Hall getting to know even more young folk from 'Tob' hoping some will join the SSC summer extravaganza at Strun in July.

The fun-packed weekend was finished off with a relaxing swim and spa at the luxurious facility at Craignuire, before boarding the 'Isle of Mull' ferry back to Oban.

A big thanks to all for a fun-packed weekend - Coming soon - Easter Camp at Dalguise!!!

It's all a bit of a Drama at H2O's GFG Group

GFG (Games, Food and God), the Tuesday night group at H2O, are in the midst of 'checking out' the Christian faith, and some evenings, it's all a bit of a drama!

As can be seen from the skit pictures above, t-towel outfits set the scene as the group acted out the story of Zaccheus, the formerly nasty tax-collector, transfromed by the love and acceptance of Jesus.

The group of P7's - S4's have spent recent weeks following the multi-media 'Check-it-out' course with sessions on Who am I? - Who are they? - What's my choice? - What do I believe? - and Where do I go?

The six-session course concludes with the question What now? after which the group will continue to discover more of what it means to be a Christian and to follow Jesus.

GFG meet at the well on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 - 9pm.

Paint Party at Glencruitten Hostel

As part of H2O's ongoing youth work in the Oban area, Rachel and Ewen turn up weekly at Glencruitten Hostel, weekday home to young folk from the islands of Coll, Colonsay, Lismore, the south of Mull and outlying rural areas.
Activities include deep discussions around a cuppa, Ewen being pummelled at Pool, games nights and arts and crafts nights. These times are great opportunities to get to know each other and have a lot of fun.
As you can see from the picture, our most recent time was spent producing fine works of Art, some folks producing many more than others (you know who you are!!)
In the plan for the coming months are the annual visits to some of the island communities which are home to hostel residents. These visits provide the ideal opportunity for the H2O youth workers to get to know some of the young folk who will be part of next year's S1 year group, and hopefully a time to meet some parents and relatives from the islands.

Happy New Year at Ardeonaig with Hope 2 Oban

From 8th - 9th January, the annual H2O time away took place at Ardeonaig Outdoor Centre above Loch Tay and amidst much snow and freezing temperatures. This valuable new-year oasis away from the busy-ness of the life of H2O is a time to give thanks, review and reflect upon the year that has been, as well as look forward and dream dreams as to where we may be led in the future. In addition to focus on H2O's work in and amongst the Oban community and the surrounding area, the event was complimented with interesting and challenging sessions on defence of the Christian faith led by David Galloway.
A great big thank you to all who attended and to the super staff at the Abernethy Trust Centre at Ardeonaig.

It's party, party in the run up to Christmas with H2O

OHS - S6 Students at The Well for Christmas Lunch - 11th December

The Ultimate Christmas Card at Christmas Praise - 13th December

Christmas Praise Band and Singers - 13th December


GFG - Christmas Party at The Well - 15th December

Glencruitten Hostel - Party time 'create-a-snowmen' competition- 16th December

Club H2O - Christmas Party at the Well - 17th December

Xplore Christmas Party at The Well - 18th December

JiM group welcome Fletcher Matandika of Joy to the World Ministries

'JiM', the group recently formed at Oban High School to raise awareness and funds for the work in Malawi of former OHS Librarian Jayne Powers, recently welcomed a special visitor.

Rev. Fletcher Matandika, the founder of Joy to the World Ministries, the charity Jayne works with in Malawi, spent the day at Oban High School.

He gave 'JiM' an update on the work of the charity with a deeper insight into the particular work that Jayne is involved in. He particularly inspired the group with his vision to build a new high school in the Dzuwa area, a region which is steadily building in confidence, identity and pride as a community.

Fletcher also spent time sharing the vision of Joy to the World with the high school Senior Leadership Team, and also took the opportunity to speak with S2 pupils in the RME department on suffering and faith, as well as discussing micro financing and community cohesion with S4 geography pupils.

As Fletcher was hot-footing it straight from Scotland to Malawi, 'JiM' were able to ask him to take some of the many kindly donated soft toys and gifts from OHS pupils and staff to Jayne in Kasungu for distribution to children she knows.

A big thank you goes to Fletcher for helping us with this. We look forward to seeing Fletcher in the future in Oban, or even one day in Malawi!