Youth Fellowship- January 20, 2012

 “Through You I can do anything, I can do all things because it is You who give me strength.  NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!”

 January’s Youth Fellowship at the Jorvina Hall started out with an icebreaker that set the mood for the night.  It was followed by shouts of joy as the youth had a wonderful time giving praise and thanks to God. 

Pumped up with energy and excitement, Dcn. Ritche set the tone for the youth’s direction stating the verse in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

We were enlightened with the thought that it is in our weakest moment that we shine most.  He gave three main points to ponder on: First, “All means All.” Doing ALL things means that we have been empowered to do anything and that no one is incapable.  Second, the word “DO” is doing things which entails preparation whether in the Church, in our house, in school or at work.  We have the power to DO ALL but we must prepare. The last point was the word “I.”  It all points back to our identity and who we are in Christ.   Dcn. Ritche cited Ephesians 6:13-17 which talks about the youth bearing the full armor of God which enables them to do anything because of the power they have in Christ.

After the teaching, the youth gathered with their prayer partners for the group dynamics wherein they discussed and shared about the “Goliath” in their lives that they need to conquer.   Prayer partners prayed for each other, encouraging one another to overcome the “Goliath” that they face in their lives.

The night was not complete without the youth partaking of the refreshments that were prepared.  With the spiritual and physical food laid before them, all went home recognizing that we really can do ALL things through Christ who is our strength!

To God be the glory!