Editor's Intro

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Welcome to the first edition of The Fusioneer!

This is a magazine full of contributions from young people as well as news and information across the Fusion316 group. Its all very new here at The Fusioneer, and I hope you will journey with us over the coming months as we develop the magazine.

We have photos to make you think, this month relating to Lent, while our short stories show you don’t have to be 15 to write a story as our contributors are 10 and 11 years old. And wisdom is found through the hard work of university life, and Lady Gaga – it reminds me that listening to young people always was more important that talking at them.

This month’s snap shots of Fusion316 life come from St. Andrews Northgate High lower school cell group, the social hour at St. Michaels and a special Viaticus at All Saints; The Munchion. You will also find some information about things coming up in March and the beginning of April.

In future editions you will also find “Thoughts in Season” which is a short Bible study with practical ideas, but as we are in Lent, we are giving this spot over to the youth worker’s blog and the weekly Lenten posts.

Finally, if you would like to contribute or you have some news/events/information you would like us to add, please do get in touch!

Every blessing as you read

Karen Turnbull, youth worker Fusion3:16

Photo thoughts

Worshiping Money

Worshiping God

St. Andrews - Northgate Cell group

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My Cell Group by kristian

My cell Group is called `Christian union`, we meet every lunch time at 1.05
to 1.45 on Tuesday in Northgate high school. At Christian union (or as we
call it `C.U`) we do lots of activities including games, bible time and
quizzes. We win lots of prizes which are normally sweets!

C.U is a really good place to make friends, learn about God and have fun. Me
and my friends really enjoy c.u because we have ALOT of fun and we learn
about God. Since c.u started my friends and I have learnt about the
different stories in the bible, and c.u ties in with another group called
platform, this works well so we know more detail on parts of the bible. I
will continue to go to c.u as it is really fun and enjoyable.

St. Michaels - Monday social hour

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Trip to Adrenaline Alley

After a recent trip to Corby Skate Park, we thought it would be a good idea to put an article in the fusion magazine.

We left from the Martlesham church at 9.00. Everyone was excited and there was a good atmosphere in the air. We arrived at Corby at 11.30. The park didn’t open till 12.00 so we sat around waiting. We got into the park at 12.00 and it was nothing like we had expected.

Once inside we all thought it would be all open but it was like a maze. There where passageways everywhere leading to different areas of the park. We all started by riding on the 7ft half pipe and realized it was totally different to riding on a concrete skate park. After about an hour we all felt computable with the riding surface and we all went our different ways. Some of us went and rode the bowls while others rode the street section. Unfortunately we didn’t ride the foam pit due to fact that it was busy and that it would take a couple of terns before we where used to the ramp.

During the day our cameraman tom got loads of good footage and on the way home we got a good time-lapse of the journey home. We all felt that the day was a huge success and we would like to do it again.

All Saints Kesgrave - The munchion

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What happened at the Cooketition a couple of weeks ago? Well...

The task for each team was to create a course for a meal to be eaten afterwards. The catch?

They had to use every single ingredient, and not every one was helpful... the dessert team got a packet of Doritos that ended up covered in melted marshmallows. Lovely!

Each team got to work and had some great ideas. The main course team came up with a bacon, beans and cabbage dish whilst the dessert team constructed a chocolate cheesecake, covered pears in melted chocolate and microwaved their infamous Doritos.

With the possible exception of the Doritos, these were enjoyed by everyone there. Other events included a clip from the film ‘A Bug’s Life’ and a food quiz organised by Robin. It all went very well, and we thank Sarah and Robin for organising this great, tasty experience.

Holidays

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Turkey

Turkey is a perfect holiday place. There are loads of places to visit like local towns and markets.

There are great restaurants serving fresh tasty food ranging from chicken, fish and pizza to local Turkish dishes.

Some have shops beside them which you can visit after your meal and my favourite one is near the local night market. We have our meal then go and look around the night market and pay our bill when we get back to the restaurant.

There are boat trips you can go on and some of the boat trips let you get off several times for a swim in the lovely blue sea. The food and drink for the day is included in the trip.

You can also visit Ephesus a magnificent archaeological site. Ephesus was the largest Roman city of Asia Minor.

Fashion

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Ugg Boots

Okay, so, it’s pretty cold out there being February an’ all. So this ‘item of the month’ is: The Ugg Boot. They’re so cosy and warm- especially if you can afford the real ones! They come in all sorts of varieties and colours so go with most things… They have been around for quite a while and make a come back every year! So if you do feel you want to splash out for the real ones, you don’t have to worry about them going out of fashion.

They’ve even done a version for you men out there, oh yes: ‘Muggs’. (Just so you can still feel just as manly, having warm feet and looking good.) Still debatable whether that’s the way to go for men or not…