Friendster.com

Last Sunday was another MYF Outreach. The theme was something like: Friendster.com. Nowadays, a lot of Filipino young people are ‘addicted’ to this. Most kids have their Friendster account. I don’t. And I’m not planning to have one.

The outreach turned out well. We have around 800-1,000 young people attending. Redner shared the message. It was about repentance. The worship team led a good worship. The dance team was a blast. But my personal favorite is the story portrayed by the theater arts team. It was a story of childhood friends who eventually crossed paths again. This time, the girl is in the darkest state of her life—she can be convicted of murder (which was actually her boyfriend’s doing) while the guy is in the prime of his life. She ran into him (who loved her eversince) to seek help and he took blame for the crime instead. It made my heart crush as I see from afar how the young man held the hands of his friend and wipe the blood with his shirt. It was an unconditional love he had for her.

A lot of our values are eroding as a consequence of fast-track systems available. For instance, the theater arts team portrayed a story of how a young girl had had relations with a drug pusher; as a result of skipping the courtship stage and jumping straight to committing into relationship through the texting-chatting style. I have nothing against technology, but what I’m saying is, responsibility is primary to every individual in whatever decision he makes.

God so loved the world….and I’m thankful that He’s willing to forgive us no matter how great our sins could be. We just have to come to Him.

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Be our partner in prayer. We are going to have a Concert Crusade in November (the MYF Worship Team) and are expecting 5,000 to 6,000 young people to attend. Let this be a blessing to the young people of our land.

Attention: Youth Leaders’ Conference

We have a conference come May this year. Unlike the one we did in December, this one’s for the youth leaders; catering to their needs. It is scheduled on the 26th and 27th of May, and targets 150 young leaders from different churches in the city. At the moment, I think there are only less than 30 tickets left.

I think my brother, Pastor Aries, will be one of the speakers. I really want him to speak to the young leaders; he’s a humble heart and is a good speaker, too. For that, the Lord has blessed him! He was ordained recently and now carries the title “Reverend” before his name; although he obviously couldn’t care less.

We, in the youth body ministry, are busy preparing for a full-blown concert crusade we plan to launch in November. The Lord is very gracious to make the deal for us and get the 5,000-6,000-capacity venue. I’m excited to fill that place with lost souls! Oh Lord, bless this one for You! The music ministry and the theater arts team are really on the hype. Pray for the success of our projects.

Until later.

Checking.

Last Sunday we had a core meeting at the MYF office. Everybody’s present! Pastor Mark mentioned about being happy and outgoing outside but actually ‘dying’ inside…to the point of death. I don’t know but somehow there’s a part of me that reacted to that statement. Am I like that? Was the enemy successful in crushing me down? I do not want to consider that idea. Christ has made be strong through His power. I am well-taken cared of and is loved dearly. And I will say once more, my Father loves me so. I will not be moved.

About the trip

Just to highlight what went on.

So we went to Hong Kong and (an afternoon) to China.
Saw a lot actually…people, places, things! Exciting!
Bought very few pasalubong, anyway, I didn’t intend to…Haha!
Met a lot of tourist guides (& tour drivers), guests personnel, et al and gave each of them a Philippine Mango Ball candy!
Learned a few Cantonese (Thanks to the Hotel personnel Alex and Sam).
Received a thank you letter from the hotel management (after commending their service thru email).

I just want to say, I had a great time. It was really a break! Thank God!

Final word: Disneyland is awesome!