In Christ In Schools

14/09/2026

🙏 ICIS • New School Year Prayer Focus
🔥 Asking God to move in our Schools
We are praying for a mighty move of God across our local schools — that more Head Teachers would welcome sound Christian teaching, and that young people would encounter the life‑changing power of the Gospel.

🌱 Praying for Young Hearts
- That children would respond to the Gospel message.
- That truth would rise above liberal, hedonistic influences often normalised by social media.
- That God would guard minds and shape character with His Word

🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing
Please pray for pupils in KS2 preparing for SATs, and those moving into upper school / KS3. Many face pressures far beyond their years — may God bring peace, strength, and hope.

📚 Giving Thanks
We thank God for:
- Strong relationships with many schools
- Christian Heads and teachers who reinforce Biblical truth
- Open doors for ministry through Bible Explorer and assemblies

🚪 A Full Diary — But Not Complacent
This year begins with a full schedule, yet we remain diligent and dependent as we take God’s Word into both welcoming and sometimes hostile environments. Your prayers sustain this work.

🍂 Autumn Assembly Themes
Autumn 1: Harvest — “How ripe are you?” (Revelation 14)
Autumn 2: Preparing for the King

❤️ Thank You
Thank you for your prayers and financial support. You help us bring Christ’s light into the schools of our community.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5

10/08/2026

In Christ In Schools – July/August Update

What a finish to the school year! On Friday 24th July we wrapped up our final Bible Explorer programme at Kirkby’s Abbey Hill School and confirmed the majority of our assembly dates for the year ahead. Our schedule remains full through Christmas and is now rapidly filling for the Spring term too — God is opening doors.

We also had the joy of serving at Lighthouse Mansfield during the first week of the summer holidays. With around 170 children attending daily, the week overflowed with energy, worship, games, teaching and God’s presence. We rejoice that five children and twenty young people (12–17) made the life‑changing decision to follow Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Praise God for His saving work.

As we pause now for rest and renewal, we look forward with expectation to all God will do in our schools from September onwards.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer and support. You are part of this Kingdom work.

Wishing you a blessed and refreshing summer!

13/07/2026

15/06/2026

🌞 Monthly Update
As we move further into the Summer term, we continue to give thanks to God for His grace and favour over this ministry. As a team and as individuals, we are so aware of His tangible presence in the work we do each week. He is faithful.
Schools remain open and welcoming to us, both in lessons and assemblies, and we never take that privilege for granted.
Our Old Testament Bible Explorer programme has now been completed at Abbey Hill Primary, and we are preparing to begin the New Testament with their Year 6 children. Please pray for these upcoming lessons. We are trusting God for soft hearts, open minds, and His peace in the room.
Please also continue to pray for the contacts we’ve made at Asquith Primary, Forest Town Primary, and Sutton Road Primary. We are seeking a regular presence in all three schools. Pray that God will move ahead of us and make a clear way forward.
Our work with Holgate Primary continues, and this term’s assemblies are exploring the theme of “What next?” following the Resurrection. We will soon be moving into the story and significance of Pentecost, pointing children to the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.
Finally, thank you for your prayers. They truly make a difference in this dark world in which we live and work. Your support strengthens us, encourages us, and helps us keep going.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5

11/05/2026

🌞 In Christ In Schools – Monthly Update 🌞
As we move deeper into the Summer term, we continue to thank God for His grace and favour — both as a charity and personally, where we are increasingly aware of His tangible presence in the work we do.
Schools remain open and welcoming to us, whether in lessons or assemblies, and we’re grateful for every opportunity.
📘 Bible Explorer Progress - Our Old Testament programme has now finished at Abbey Hill Primary, and we’re preparing to begin the New Testament with their Year 6 children. Please pray for these lessons that they will impact the students, teaching assistants and teachers.
🙏 Prayer for Open Doors - Please also pray for the contacts we’ve made at Asquith Primary, Forest Town Primary, and Sutton Road Primary. We’re hoping for a regular presence in all three schools.
🏫 Ongoing Work - Our work continues at Holgate Primary, and this term’s assemblies will carry on exploring the “What next?” theme following the Resurrection, before moving into the message of Pentecost.
💛 Thank You - Thank you for your prayers — they truly make a difference in the dark world in which we live and work. We feel them, and we need them.

13/04/2026

✨ March Prayer & Praise Update – In Christ In Schools ✨
As we head out of the Easter break, here’s what God has been doing:
✔ Completed Bible Explorer at Farmilo Primary and St Peter’s C of E Academy
✔ Shared with Christian home‑educated students—their Bible knowledge is incredible!
✔ Preparing for the Summer Term at Abbey Hill (OT + NT) and Holgate Primary (both programmes)
🙏 Prayer Needed
We’re arranging meetings with Sutton Road, Forest Town, and Asquith Primary. Please pray for open doors, clear guidance, and favour—echoing the prayer of Jabez.
✝️ Easter Assemblies
Students engaged brilliantly as we explored honesty, forgiveness, Passover, and Jesus’ sacrifice.
April’s theme: “What Next?”—how people responded to the Resurrection.
Key question: Would you die for a lie?
Thank you for standing with us in prayer and giving. If your church would like to hear more, we’d love to visit.

16/03/2026

🌱 Latest Update — In Christ In Schools
As we step into Spring Term 2, our diary remains wonderfully full, and the Summer term schedule is already beginning to take shape. God continues to open doors, and we’re grateful for every opportunity to share His story in our local schools.
We are currently presenting the Bible Explorer programme in Farmilo Primary, St Peter’s CofE Primary Academy, and Abbey Hill Primary in Kirkby.
A huge thank you for your prayers—especially for Abbey Hill. Their Year 5 group have been fully engaged this year. The class teacher has been incredibly supportive, which has made a real difference. We’re also delighted that Abbey Hill have now confirmed the New Testament programme for the summer term.
Our assemblies this term are pointing towards the Easter story, completing the journey we began after Christmas—culminating in the death and resurrection of Jesus, offering salvation to all and restoring our relationship with God through His Son’s ultimate sacrifice.
Question of the Month (from a thoughtful Year 6 pupil):
👉 “If the story of the Bible is true, why doesn’t everybody follow Jesus?”
Answers on a postcard… or an email if you’re not old school.
Please continue to pray for God’s favour, for lasting impact on these young lives, and for open doors in the two new schools we’re currently in conversation with.
Thank you for standing with us.

09/02/2026

✨ January Ministry Update – A Wonderful Start to the New Year
We’re grateful to share that 2026 has begun with real momentum. Bible Explorer is now being delivered in 6 classes across 3 schools, and pupil engagement remains incredibly high. One teacher shared that a pupil—who had been off sick for a few days—was delighted to be back in school on Thursday because she “didn’t want to miss Bible Explorer.” Moments like this remind us why this work matters.
This term’s four assemblies have focused on the beauty of our God given differences and how we can celebrate both who we are and the transforming work God does in our lives. We’ve explored the stories and careers of Dr Francis Collins, Lee Strobel, Sir Isaac Newton, and the apostle Paul, each offering a unique perspective on faith, discovery, and change.
We would really value your continued prayers:
• For the class teachers resistant to our presence. We remain thankful that there are staff who are born again believers who continue to welcome us in.
• For renewed access to a local Primary, that doors would open and relationships would strengthen.
Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support, encouragement, and prayers. Your partnership makes this ministry possible, and we’re excited to see what God will continue to do in the months ahead.

15/12/2025

As we approach the closing weeks of the year, we pause to give thanks to God for His countless blessings over the past 12 months.
It’s been a joy to see not only children but also teachers genuinely seeking answers to life’s big questions and their connection to theology.
Our final assemblies this term focused on Superheroes—helping children discover that Jesus is the true rescuer as we look forward to Advent and the celebration of Christmas.
Bible Explorer continues to be welcomed with excitement and anticipation! We’re thrilled that our diary is filling up for the new term with Farmilo Primary, Abbey Hill Primary, and St Peter’s C of E Primary Academy already confirmed for January.
Please join us in prayer as we seek new trustees to strengthen our leadership team and broaden our skill set.
Thank you for your continued support—through prayer, encouragement, and financial giving.
On behalf of the whole ICIS team, we pray abundant blessings for you and your loved ones this Christmas and New Year.

10/11/2025

✨ In Christ In Schools Update – Autumn Term Highlights ✨
As we return from the half-term break, we’re thrilled to share how the first tranche of schools have embraced the Bible Explorer programme since the summer holidays. The feedback from headteachers and class teachers has been overwhelmingly positive 🙌
💬 Children (and staff!) have asked deep, thought-provoking questions that show real engagement with the subject matter. One class even sparked so many faith-centred discussions that we’ve added a 7th week just for them! It’s not only a win for the school and OFSTED, but more importantly, it’s a beautiful opportunity for children to explore the Christian faith and reflect on how it relates to their own developing worldview.
📖 Our assemblies this term will focus on The Messiah’s arrival 2000 years ago, using powerful comparisons of different ‘rescue’ scenarios to bring the message to life.
🙏 Please continue to pray for the schools we’ll be visiting up to Christmas:
• Abbey Hill (Kirkby)
• Holgate Primary (Hucknall)
And for the two schools in Forest Town still considering our offer for the new year:
• Forest Town Primary
• Newlands
Thank you for your continued support as we help children discover the richness of the Bible and the hope found in Christ.