Fulfil youth event

This term's Fulfil for 11-18s is on Friday 6th March. Bringing churches together for a great evening of Christian music, entertainment and hearing about Jesus.

At Trinity@Birmingham, 150 Coventry Rd, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 0SE. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, with the event expected to finish at 9.40pm.

We welcome...

Laura Ehio is an artist of Nigerian-Irish descent based in London, whose creativity and musical talent have been widely acknowledged. The London-based performer and multi-award nominee began her musical journey as a worship leader in the church, developing her vocal arranging skills and guitar playing. As a singer-songwriter, Laura's music reflects her strong belief in Christ, a message she shares with listeners. Her sound is unique and compelling, blending traditional Gospel ideas with Alternative R&B, Soul, and Afrobeats. Her ultimate goal is to bring people closer to Christ, one note at a time. She is committed to her mission of 'Kingdom Business', using her music as a tool to make a positive impact on the world.

Ben Putt has had a passion for telling teenagers about Jesus since serving on summer camps almost 30 years ago. He is currently a pastor of a church in Droitwich Spa, having previously worked at Gaines Manor (a Christian youth residential centre) in the Herefordshire countryside. He is married and now has three teenagers of his own to worry about!

Al Johnson is a football entertainer and a ‘Sports Ministry and Marginalised Empowerment Worker’ with The Message Trust. Al played for a Premier League club at youth level before injury curtailed his potential career. He continued his love of football though through football freestyle. At the age of 19, Al was a semi-finalist in the 2003 Nike Freestyle Competition. The very next year Al finished third in the World Freestyle Championships in London. He has performed half-time and pre-match shows at top football clubs. As well as having worked all over the UK, Al has travelled across the globe to perform and coach. He is an FA and Scottish FA qualified football coach and works regularly with local councils, charities, churches and youth groups. He has set up a foundation in Zambia. Al will be sharing his testimony at Fulfil, along with showcasing his football skills - and giving the youth a go too!

Fulfil is for ages 11-18. Whilst we are happy to admit Year 6s we cannot admit children younger than that. We aim to make the event relevant to young people across the age spectrum. Usually church youth leaders bring their young people to the event and they will have their own parental consent procedures in place. Where parents are bringing and dropping off children who are not part of a youth group which is attending the event, they will need to return a consent form for each child attending. These are available on the night or email youthteam@birminghamcitymission.co.uk and we will send one to you. Alternatively parents are welcome to stay for the event (there is a café area in the foyer).

We encourage group leaders to book in advance >> BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE HERE

Suggested donation: £4 per under 18

Fulfil is an interdenominational event, run by Birmingham City Mission, held for Birmingham church youth groups. It is usually held 3 times a year and is attended by up to two dozen churches of varying denominations. Fulfil provides an ideal opportunity for young people from different groups and backgrounds to come together to enjoy a fun night out in a different setting to the norm; a chance to see the wider Birmingham Kingdom picture; and to be encouraged in faith as young people worship Jesus together, enjoy wholesome entertainment and hear from God’s word and the challenge of the gospel for their lives.

That’s the aim of the event - to help young people, whether Christian or not, to grow in their understanding of Jesus. Whatever their starting point, they will be challenged and encouraged by the gospel at Fulfil and what it means to live as a follower of Jesus in the modern world among one’s friends, schools peers and community. We cover both the ABC of the gospel and also delve into some deeper apologetics questions.

We seek to equip young people in living out their faith and to support youth leaders and parents in their outreach and discipleship of young people. We also provide resourcing opportunities for leaders and signpost to organisations that provide specialist input on a host of areas and themes.

We have a different creative arts guests at each event - a band, artist, or entertainer - alongside someone giving spoken input whether, a ‘preach’, a talk, a testimony or a ‘spoken word’!

The event is an ideal opportunity for young people to invite along non-Christian friends and to meet young people from other churches. Pastors, vicars and youth leaders bring their young people by car, taxi or minibus and enjoy the event alongside them. Sometimes other non-church groups come along, including brigade groups and school Christian Union groups. Individual families are welcome to come too.

If you are new to Fulfil watch our short video What’s Fulfil all about? You can get a taste of Fulfil from previous events on our BCM Youth YouTube page.

The next Fulfil on 26th June will be a special youth event to celebrate Birmingham City Mission's 60th anniversary year.

Contact youthteam@birminghamcitymission.co.uk for more information.