Youth Camp

Last February 19-21, 2010 we had our Youth Camp, with the theme, "Crossroads" and it was held at Gawad Kalinga, Talogtog, San Juan, La Union. it was a great experience because we experience the 4F's which is Fun, to have fun in this Youth Camp; Friendship, to gain many friends; Faith, to have faith in Christ and to become closer to God and Freedom, free to sit, listen, eat and participate. Crossroad is the theme of this Youth Camp because we can't decide. We don't know how to choose if right or left, front of back, up or down and good or bad. they choose Crossroad as the theme so that we should think twice, decide and choose the right path in order to become a good person.

In Youth Camp there are rules to be followed, like in the Pinoy Big Brother, the housemates should follow the rules in the house. Likewise, the participants should also follow these rules:

House Rules:
1. Seek God always.
2. Respect begets respect.
3. Participate don't anticipate.
4. Be friendly don't be clickish.
5. Smile always.
6. No using of cellphones during sessions.
7. Drinking liquors and smoking are not allowed.
8. Boys are not allowed to enter girls Quarters or vice versa.
9. Avoid saying bad words.
10. Lights off is LIGHTS OFF.


Youth Camp Talk 1: God's Love and His Plan for Us

This first talk talks about God's love and his plan for all of us. Jesus Christ loved the world so much that He gave everything for it, from His rights and privileges as the unique eternal Son of God, to His very life! If you want to see the love of God. God's love has been made known to us and now He stands at the door and knocks. It's up to every individual to either pursue a personal relationship with God or else reject Him outright. The only barrier between us and God's love is our own freewill and Jesus Christ is the door.


Youth Camp Talk 2: Who is Jesus Christ To Me?

Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity. He is our savior and ultimate Best friend and partner. There are also misconceptions about Jesus Christ:

1. Jesus as weirdo.
2. Jesus as weakling.
3. Jesus as confused.

To know more about Jesus Christ here are some qualities about him :

1. He forgave sins.
2. He claim to be judged.
3. He received worship from Saint Thomas.
4. He gave his life to us.


Youth Camp Talk 3: Repentance, Faith, Healing and Forgiveness

I. Repentance and Faith

A. Repentance

Sinfulness in our lives and the hurts we've experienced are hindrances in coming to Christ and receiving His spirit. This is the reason why Christ called those who came to Him repentance.

Misconceptions about Repentance:
1. Feeling terrible about your self.
2. Feeling regret.
3. Getting reed of all tendencies to sin.

Repentance comes from the Greek word "metanoia" which literally means change of heart and mind. It is an act of of the will, a decision.

We should repent our sins from:

1. Rebelliousness to parents, authorities, and society.
2. Cheating, lying, stealing, cursing, green jokes, slander and gossip.
3. Abuse of alcohol, illegal drugs.
4. Sexual sins such as necking, petting, pornography, masturbation, homosexual acts, etc.
5. Horoscope, superstition, spiritualism, non-Christian religion.


What must we do to repent? (4 H'S: Attitudes to take in repentance)

1. Honesty
2. Humility
3. Hate the sin not the sinner
4. Have a good confession

B. Faith

We must need faith that we come to the Lord in repentance He will forgive us and give us the strength to follow him. The type of faith that we are talking about is shown in Matthew 14:22-23.

C. Healing and Forgiveness

We need healing when we come before God and respond to Him, we first acknowledge our sinfulness and come before Him in repentance and then in faith, ask for forgiveness. Healing through Forgiveness in our parents, friends, and others.

Healing occurs:

1. when we forgive
2. when we ask for forgiveness
3. when we humbly ask God to heal us 4. when we serve others, focus more on helping others


Youth Camp Talk 4: Receiving God's Gift the Power of the Holy Spirit

Christians today are fighting for their Christianity and Faith.

Holy Spirit is:

1. God's messenger
2. the third person of God
3. the temple of our body

Holy Spirit gives us:

1. union with God
2. a new nature
3. power to serve


Youth Camp Talk 5: Growing in the Spirit

We should spoke:

1. prayer and studying of scripture
2. fellowship
3. service
4. sacraments

YFC Songs

God is Enough

I hear your voice oh God
I feel your prescence
I have grown in love with you
What I only want is you Lord
Your Grace is suffiecient
Your embrace is all I need
To be with you my GodIs all I ever desire

Chorus:
Oh God is enough for you me
Nothing else will ever be
And Iam satisfied
For I am found my peace

Bridge:
I may be faced with worthy lives
I get confused at time
But Lord when I hear your call
I'm safe and i run to you(Chorus)


Heaven

You died on the cross
My life you saved at all coast
You showed me the way
Now I offer my self to you
I want to be with you evermore

Chorus:
Lord I wanna in heaven with you
Right by your side, I'll stay
Worshiping you all day
I live and die for you
Anything I will do for heaven is here in my heart
(Repeat all)

Coda:
Heaven is here (Heaven is here)
Heaven is here (Heaven is here)
For heaven is here in my heart

Have Your Way

You came from heaven to take my place on this earthAnd died for me to show what I'm really worth

You take it all to pay the price to set me here

My God, you did it all for me


Pre chorus:

So if I fail to bring you praise for love

You sent to take my place

Oh I've realized that I can never give enough

So with a cry from this heart of mine I lay it all,
I lay this life

And I pray Lord, that its your will not mine


Chorus:

Coz everything that you are to is everything

I hope for You grace keeps me still to face the storms

Lord please have your way Lord have way in me

(Repeat verse, Pre chorus)



All for You

You took me from the darkest night
You called me to your light, to your light
Your love it helped me over come
Now I’m standing here strong, cause of you alone

Pre Chorus:
Not for what you’ve done
(I stand here praising)
You for who you are
(My God and only)
Now in the freedom you gave
I choose the path you live…Jesus

Chorus:
I will follow your way
For your love has taken my heart
My life, my praise is all for you
And your heart has captured me,
For I’m taken by your
Endless mercies and your praises my God
(Repeat All)

Bridge:
My God you live, to glorify, love came down
To save, pierced and crucified, conquered death
Gave new life, how you save my soul my soul
Now I’m alive (repeat)

Now that You’re Near

I stand before you Lord
And gave you all my praise
Your love is all I need
Jesus you’re all I need

My life belongs to you
You gave your life for me
Your grace is all I need
Jesus you’re all I need

Pre Chorus:
Hold me in your arms
Never let me go
I want to spend eternity with you

Chorus:
Now that you’re near
Everything is different
Everything so different Lord
I know I’m not the same
My life would change
I want to be with you
I want to be with you



Heart of Worship

When the music fades, all is stripped away
And I simply come, longing just to bring
Something that’s of worth that will bless your heart

Pre Chorus:
I’ll bring you more than a song for a song in itself
Is not what you have required, you search much deeper
Within through the ways things appear
You looking into my heart

Chorus:
I’m coming back to the heart of worship
And it’s all about you, all about you, Jesus
I’m sorry Lord for the things I’ve made
When it’s all about you, all about you, Jesus

King of endless worth, no one could express
How much you deserve, through I’m weak and poor
And I have is yours, every sing breath
(Repeat Pre chorus and Chorus)


Grateful

You’ve given me this brand new day
To serve and follow you
You took my tears and made me smile
You lifted me up
You gave me all the reason Lord
To see things as a gift from you
I’ll go out and testify and shout to the world

Chorus:
I will lift your name on high
I’ll forever worship you
I will serve you, with all of my heart
Coz you are my God, you are my God
I’ll forever be Grateful

Bridge:
When troubles comes my way
You were there to stay and everything will be alright. And I know, its true that
This love is you, and I will live each day and say
(Repeat Chorus)