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Comment on GYC 2011: Day 4 by Lionel

Lionel — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:56:48 +0000

Amen! Janice, you really grabbed GYC and placed it here on these blogs for those that missed out. However, I pray that they realize that they can take part in GYC by “Do-ing” something for Jesus!

Comment on GYC 2011: Day 1 by Lionel

Lionel — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:38:22 +0000

Pastor Cork, first off, how have you been? I haven’t seen or spoken to you since seeing you in College Station. As far as your concerns, I think GYC does a tremendous job of offering seminars and workshops that really hit on all of those issues. Of course, everything can be improved and no conference can solve and answer every question. Now, I know you might disagree with me, but I believe the spirit GYC infused this year was far from a spirit of disconnect. In fact, I would dare to say it was the exact opposite. All conference long the ministers, speakers and organizers spoke vehemently about us being very, very active in our local churches. To me that is more important than coordinating one huge outreach event in connection with the local conference. Instead, the local conference now has highly motivated, young individuals who are ready and willing to go back to their local Houston area churches and get to work. Why? Because GYC showed them that we have to start there. They even spoke about the divisions in the church that I haven’t heard any other Adventist body bring up, most notably, the current black and white conferences. We can not overlook that can we? Again, of course no conference is perfect, but you have to at least be happy about them sending back people ready to be put to work right?

Comment on GYC 2011: Day 1 by Bill cork

Bill cork — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:24:03 +0000

The church is not a man made entity. GYC will be more of a force for division as long as it does it’s own thing apart from the church,

Comment on GYC 2011: Day 1 by Janice A. Becca

Janice A. Becca — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:03:49 +0000

In fact, I was on a bus to Alvin, TX today as a result of a local young adult making contact with GYC organizers to aid in a current ministry. We distributed fliers in this area promoting evangelistic meetings for the first English-speaking SDA Church in Alvin.

GYC does make a difference. I’m not so sure doing the Lord’s work requires permission from any man-made entity.

Comment on GYC 2011: Day 1 by Bill Cork

Bill Cork — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:42:36 +0000

I watched this on 3ABN and felt a real disconnect. He emphasized the importance of starting with the local church, and making a real difference. But the GYC organizers made no effort to reach out to the local churches here, not even to ask our recommendations about an outreach project that would really benefit the community and make a difference. And I started trying to contact them back in March. These conferences could make a difference if they followed the advice Justin gave. They need to first, ask the local conference to invite them, then (and only then) secure the location, involve local conference and local members on the planning committee, ask the local churches how they could benefit from having an outreach force of several thousand young people, and offer workshops and seminars on practical issues of how to make a difference on campus, in your community, in your local church.

Comment on GYC 2011: Day 2 by Alex

Alex — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:51:09 +0000

Really enjoyed reading your blog. I am currently attending gyc as well.

Comment on GYC 2011: Day 2 by Shugen Hall

Shugen Hall — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:07:40 +0000

I really love these updates as I am not able to attend the entire GYC Conference. I am also able to view the live streaming on gycweb, but I know it’s quite an experience to be there in person and By God’s grace I hope to be there this Sabbath.
I want to pay particular attention to the morning devotion by Charissa Fong as she shared the story about Asa. He started well but he did not finish well. Sometimes we in our christian journey place a lot of emphasis on our past experiences with Christ and neglect to have a daily experience with Him. This must be done in order for Him to finish the good work that He has begun in us- Philippians 1:6. We must allow Him to finish this work by surrendering daily to His leading. I also loved Pastor Devasher emphasis on Heaven and making it there. The only way to make it is by wearing the Robe of Righteousness. Now the questions should be, Am I wearing His robe or mine? Is my heart, mind and body a living testimony of a Holy Christ that dwells deep within? Something to really look into.
Thanks for sharing Janice.

Comment on Christmas or Christ Mass? by Sylvester Paulasir

Sylvester Paulasir — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:50:55 +0000

I agree with you Lionel. Sometimes more energy is spent on arguing why December 25th is not the actual birth date of Christ than thanking God for His perfect gift and pointing the rest of the celebrating world to Christ. I was thinking along the same lines in my blog.

http://kravgisophia.wordpress.com/2011/12/24/news-alert-the-christmas-baby-is-no-longer-a-baby-and-he-is-not-dead/

Comment on The Chat Room by Lionel

Lionel — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:58:46 +0000

I loved the event. Can’t wait for the next one!

Comment on Lesson 6: The Zeal of God by Lionel

Lionel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:47:47 +0000

Perfect. Love it! Need it!!!