Grace Event II - Family Day (CYN Winnipeg)

by Felice Matilla

The second part of the CYN’s Grace Event was focused on restoring the relationship between the members of the family. To kick-start the event, the high-spirited praise and worship team led the people on their feet as we sang glory to our God. Popcorn and canned drinks were given out to prepare everyone for the highlight of the event: October Baby. This movie touched the hearts of everyone in the room, as it purely embodies the love of the parents for their children and at the same time it presented the love and kindness of our Dear Lord to us.

Ministering came right after the movie. It was a solemn gesture of love and forgiveness between parents and children. An act that reminded everyone that we can always go back to the Lord and ask for forgiveness and it was also a remembrance of God’s never failing love for each and everyone. To end the event, families were encouraged to take part in getting their photos taken at the photo booth. Friends with invited guests and youth that were not together with their families were still accommodated, as everyone in the congregation is a family to each and everyone.

Our Lord has blessed us with the perfect families because He knows our needs and He knows who are the best people that will bring out the best in us. Misunderstandings are part of relationships and hurts are part of loving, but we can always go back and ask for forgiveness. God restores everything if we let Him. Home is where we feel loved, and we will always feel loved in the arms of our Father.

We continue to give back the Glory and Honour to Our Almighty God who made this event possible.

Click here for Grace Event Part 1.

Grace Revolution

by Felice Matilla

CYN Winnipeg

home·com·ing noun \ˈhōm-ˌkə-miŋ\

: the act of returning to your home or to a place that is like your home.

As stated in the Merriam-Webster Dictionaries, homecoming is the act of returning home. Homecoming is an event common to universities and high schools. Last November 09, 2013 the CYN of Winnipeg held an event that mirrors homecoming, but the youth will be returning to their real homes: in the arms and presence of our Lord. The event was packed with first timers and old friends that made the celebration more intimate and exciting as we met up with new people and catch up with the old ones.

Everyone looked forward to this event with open hearts and excitement. As we continued to pray for wisdom, ideas were thrown in here and there and with everyone’s hard work, time and effort we were able to come up with the program and decorations for the church. Hours before the event, certain members had to endure challenges and unpleasant conditions but their love for God is mightier than any obstacle that the enemy could throw at them. With the grace and strength given by the Lord we managed to hold ourselves together.

           

As a kick-start the music team was in hype as everyone jumps in songs of praise the Lord. The Spirit was felt in the place as we sang praise and worship our hearts out in His presence. As everyone settles in, we played games as an icebreaker and for everyone to know one another’s name.

As the mood settles in the place, you can feel the intimacy in the silence as the video “The Spirit of Python” is being played. The presence of the Holy Spirit was felt during the entire video and people were moved as the realization that what the people from the video went trough aren't far from reality. This was followed by Kuya Ferdie’s preaching. The word was all about how after everything you have done, after everything you have been through, after everything about your past that made you feel far from the Grace of God, it is never too late to go home and come back to His arms. The Holy Spirit continued to move in the place during the altar call, where each, new comer or not, was prayed for. It was very moving and everyone wept in the presence of the Lord as they were touched in the hearts and the Grace of God abounds in the place.

We sang victory and claimed God’s grace through out the night. Pastor George gave a message and welcomed the youth in the place. After the event, we continued the fellowship as we share food and chat with one another. Each company was acknowledged and we’re very happy that even after the event some youth came back for more and I believe that they have found their home in God and that His grace continues to bring them back in His presence.

“It was life changing. Everyone made me feel like I was welcomed.”

-One attendee’s response when we asked for her feedback.

CYN Winnipeg is experiencing the restoring power of the Lord. We may be under certain struggles but we know in our hearts that God’s grace is there and we will continue to hold on to that. We will continue to do things for His glory. We will dedicate our lives in His name. The enemy may knock us down but God’s hands will be there to pick us up. We will not falter because we are home, we are in His arms.

11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. 15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

-Titus 2:11-15

Event made possible by our Lord God.

In His Name, all glory is due. 

Click here for Grace Event Part 2

CYN Toronto Powerhouse Launching

by Angelique Maiquez
CYN Toronto

Hey Toronto! Get ready because the CYNs are not ashamed of the Gospel! Glory to our living God for the privilege to say we have officially launched the CYN Toronto Powerhouse Service in the newly acquired JIL Toronto Cornerstone/International Centre. Truly God is and has been faithful in fulfilling His promises to the JIL church by the acquisition of our new church, and nonetheless by igniting or perhaps even re-igniting a new-found passion within the hearts of His young people to serve within the JIL ministry.

They say that behind every great achievement ever known, there is an even greater story behind how it was achieved. I guess it’s safe to say that this Powerhouse Service is one out of the many great achievements CYN Toronto has ever accomplished and praise Jesus for that! However prior to this great achievement, a chain of events were able to hold all of these plans together to assure our preparedness leading up to where we are today. This entailed CYN's from all over Toronto holding CYN gatherings weekly in the last six to seven years. These said gatherings were held at Glencairn church (or what CYN's called “Toronto Central”), Scarborough church, and Keele church (or “Toronto West”). 

The CYN Toronto Youth Management Team joined by Ptra. Jovi, as well as Ptra. Mercy, Ptr. Ronald, and Ptra. Babes

In January of this year, the leadership decided to establish one service for all of the CYN in the City of Toronto under the leadership of Ptr. Allan Pua, four main CYN Area Leaders, as well as with the core Youth Management Team. Since April 20 of this year, we have been holding “CYN Powerhouse Saturday” Services at the JIL Toronto Cornerstone/International Center.

Pastor Jovi Villanueva-Binalla,
CYN International Director preaching ,
“Something About That Name”
to CYN Toronto

Through the life of Pastor Jovi Villanueva-Binalla, the CYN were able to hear a message entitled, “Something About That Name” which was essentially a continuation of the CYN Camp theme, “The Legacy of the Gospel”. From her anointed preaching, the CYN learned that an identity, a character, a destiny, authority are four things that can be found in a name; and not just any name but the name of Jesus. If it wasn’t for the propitiation of our sins through the name of Jesus, Christ’s loving character, the predestined plan to save the sins of all man, and His sovereign authority over our lives, the CYN, the JIL Ministry, and even the current standing of Christianity and all of humanity would not be where it is today. Since we have heard and experienced the power of Jesus in our lives, we cannot help but have this passion to serve and fulfill the great commission in which Jesus commanded us to “...make disciples of all the nations...” (Matthew 28:19) which is integral to OUR name which is the Christian Youth for the NATIONS! As we find our identity in Christ Jesus who is shaping our character through our service, we know and believe that God’s predestined plan for the CYN is being carried out as we proclaim the authority of Jesus Christ over our own lives throughout the nations hence OUR God given name, the Christian Youth for the Nations! Thank You God for the privilege to serve in a church that is born from your heart!

Special Number by CYN Toronto – Alness

Because of Christ’s life-changing gospel spoken through the lives of our Spiritual leaders, God has even put in our hearts visions to plant more soul-winning Powerhouse services in The City of Toronto such as in North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, or even throughout the Greater Toronto Area, possibly in Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville and beyond! I know and believe that God is equipping His servants as they continue to love God and boldly share the Gospel.

Some 150 CYNs including guest Pastors, parents, and CYNs from outside the City of Toronto

Conclusively, we are the Christian Youth for the Nations Toronto, the youth ministry of the Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide. Our mission during our temporary time here on earth is to inspire the youth to live for Jesus Christ and to offer the prime years of their lives in service to God and country. Our vision is to be a dynamic youth movement transforming the lives of young people worldwide through the Full-Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ for righteous and excellent leadership in the church and nations. Though we may struggle in our youth, we are humbly and carefully reminded in 1 Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” Get ready church and nations because we are the Christian Youth for the Nations and we are not ashamed of the Gospel! I am excited to see what more God has in store for this generation of young people. God bless the Christian Youth for the Nations all over the as we continue to devote our lives to Jesus because we know that Jesus is passionate about our generation.

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CYN Saskatchewan Camp 2013

The Legacy of the Gospel - CYN Camp 2013

by Sarah Urlanda

The Christian Youth for the Nations had its annual camp at the Praise Valley Campsite last August 23-25, 2013. 112 CYN delegates from all over Southern Ontario, including 5 delegates from Ottawa and 4 from Montreal joined hands in continuing The Legacy of the Gospel. The theme verse is 2 Timothy 1:13-14, “Hold fast the pattern of sound words, which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us” hence noted, the LEGACY of the GOSPEL.

Started with Jesus, Now We're Here

The Legacy of the Gospel Camp revolved around building the CYN ministry on the only foundation that will last which is the gospel. For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:12). 

Legacy is a term used for something handed down to the next generation. We are the legacy of the Gospel, the Jesus is Lord Church is the legacy of the gospel, the CYN ministry is a legacy of the gospel, our mission, vision and core values are all legacy of the gospel and this is the reason we are still standing. 

As most CYN campers were born and raised and have grown up in the church, there is a pressure in us that we need to measure up as to what our parents have accomplished in Christ Jesus. We felt it in the messages of the speakers however they did not focus on that but the gospel. To mobilize this generation, and that everyone may come to repentance, the great and magnificent mandate of every CYN is to amaze their generation with Jesus. This is exactly what happened in our three days stay at Oak Lake: Jesus showed up and amazed us firsthand.

The Gospel is Supreme

The topics for the sessions are the following:

Called or Chosen by Ptr. Allan Pua

Church After God’s Own Heart by Ptra. Jovi Villanueva-Binalla

Convictions of my Church by Ptra. Mercy Galera

Christ Alone, Cornerstone (Worship Night) by Bro. Sam Binalla

Comissioning Service by Ptr. Allan Pua

The sessions focused on why we believe what we believe and why does it matter.

In all of these things, young people were shown that the greatest cause to live for, the greatest joy to be known, and the greatest need of their generation is still the gospel. We were taught about the supremacy of Christ in all things, that He is our all-satisfying treasure. 

The gospel taught us all about the calling and appointment of the Lord, our identity rooted in the gospel, the commitment to God’s word, the passion to worship and pray, the love for one another, and the heart that burns for God’s mission. Now, we are ready to take JESUS to the mainstream. 

P. S.

We also thank our volunteers who helped out to make the camp a successful one, you did not build a foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood hay or straw and your work will be shown for what it is, the Day will bring it to light. (1Corinthians 3:12-13) Thank you for building a foundation in Jesus by showing Christ's humility in your service.

God's Love And Grace (CYN Victoria Concert)

by Pastor Jake Esperanza

Trying to relax atthe photo booth, 30 minutes before the concert.

JIL Victoria CYN had a successful concert entitled: "God's Love and Grace" last June 1, 2013!

What was initially thought of as a pre-anniversary event and as an activity to support the delegates to the CYN Summit in Italy, turned out to be an evangelism activity and a show-case of JIL Victoria CYN's God-given talents that brought God the praise due Him.

Around 20 first-timers attended and accepted Christ.

Preaching of the Wordfollowed by prayer of acceptance.

God's presence was overwhelming. And we all enjoyed in participating with the singing and dancing for the Lord.

It was not just a concert, it was worship!

All the glory belongs to God.  CYN could not have done this without the Grace and Love of God.

Thanks be to God for the opportunity to serve!

After the concert, fingers pointed up, giving the glory to God.

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To view photos of CYN Victoria concert, please click here.

Skit: Everything

Christian Youth for the Nations - British Columbia's skit, "Everything" presented on CYN BC's Powerhouse.

Love For The Lost

Video about God's love for the lost by CYN British Columbia.

CYN Region 1 Toronto Worship Service

CYN Toronto's Worship Service held on January 25, 2013.

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