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CFCYOUTHFORCHRIST3YearPastoralFormationTrack
Year1
COVENANT
ORIENTATION
2009RevisedEdition
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CHAPTER1
THECOVENANTORIENTATIONGUIDELINESANDDYNAMICS
A.
RATIONALE
The Covenant Orientation is the first set of pastoral formation trackteaching
given to the youthuponjoiningCFC Youth forChrist through the YouthCamp. This
specialformationtonewYFCmembers isconductedasaonedayactivitywithinthe
first3monthsoftheirYFClifeaftertheirYouthCamp.
After initially responding to Gods invitation during his/her Youth Camp, the
Covenant Orientation will help them learn how to put their faith into action by
deepeningtheircommitmenttoGod. TheCovenantOrientationTalkswillguidethem
howto
rightfully
respond
to
Gods
invitation
to
have
aloving
relationship
with
Him.
B.COVENANTORIENTATIONTALKSOVERVIEW
1.
Talk1 Loving,HonoringandServingGod
God,beingourCreatorandFather,caresandlovesussomuch.Hewantstoseeus
happyandlivefruitfullives.Itisabouttimethatweacknowledgethisandrespond
toGodbylovingHimbackwithallourheart,soulandmind.
2.
Talk
2
Loving,
Honoring
and
Serving
our
Family
OurfamilyisoneofGodsgreatblessingstousnomatterwhatsituationourfamily
maybein.OnewayofshowingloveandhonortoGodisthroughourfamily.Weare
calledtobeasourceofloveandunitytothem.
3. Talk3 Loving,Honoring&ServingourBrothersandSistersinYFC
Godextendsour familywhenHecalledustobelongtoourcommunity.Weshare
thelovewehavenotonlytoourbloodbrothersandsistersbutalsotoourbrothers
andsistersinChrist,aswellastoourfriendswhoarenotyetpartofthecommunity.
Welearntovaluethegiftoffriendshipandstrivetobegoodinfluencestothemand
beourbrotherskeepers.
4. Talk4 Loving,HonoringandServingourCountry
WebelievethatthecountrywearebornintoispartofGodsgreatplanforus.We
are called to take pride in it and to be agents of change as we help build the
kingdomofGodinourmotherland.Here,wearetaughttomakeconcretestepsto
helpoursociety,ourcommunity,mostespeciallyourpoorbrothersandsisters.
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C.
OBJECTIVES
TheCovenantOrientationaimstoachievethefollowinggoals:
1. LearnandunderstandthecovenantofaCFCYouthforChristmember.
2.
Renewand
deepen
our
commitment
with
Christ
by
understanding
and
following
our
covenantwithHim.
3. Develop a senseof identity and responsibility inour role as abelieverof faith, a
memberofourchurch,ourfamily,ourcommunityandourcountry.
4. InspiretheyouthastheymatureintheirChristianlifethroughYFC.
5. Live out the covenant of YFC through the pastoral formation and activities.
D.
SUGGESTEDSCHEDULE
8:00am
8:30
Arrival/
Registration
8:308:40 Openingprayer
8:40 9:00 Orientation/Energize
9:00 9:45 Talk1:Loving,HonoringandServingGod
9:4510:20 WorshipWorkshop
10:2010:30 WorshipProper
10:3010:40 Snacks
10:4010:50 Gathering
10:50 11:35 Talk2:Loving,HonoringandServingourFamily
11:3512:05pm Groupdiscussionfortalks1and2
12:05
1:00
Lunch
break
1:001:30 Gathering/OpeningPrayer
1:301:45 Icebreaker
1:452:30 Talk3:Loving,Honoring&ServingOurBrothers& SistersinYFC
2:303:15 Activity:AffirmationExercise
3:154:00 Amazingraceifneeded(IftheresnoGKsite,findotheractivities
thatwouldfitthe4th
talk)
4:004:45 Talk4:Loving,HonoringandServingOurCountry
4:454:55 CommitmentCeremony
4:555:00 ClosingWorship
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E.
GUIDELINESINCONDUCTINGTHEACTIVITY
1.
GENERALGUIDELINES
a.
TheCovenantofYFCshouldbegiventoeverymemberwithin3monthsafter
theirYouthCamp.
b. TheCovenantOrientationtalkscanbegivenasaonewholedayactivity.
c. LikeanyYFCactivity,theteachingsshouldbegiven ina lightatmosphere. The
talks should bemade interesting and its importance stressed (e.g. anecdotes,
jokes,stories,personallifeexperiences),makingitrealtotheyoungadult.
d.
ForCommunityBasedprogram,theCovenantOrientationPlanningshouldbe
donebytheClusterCoupleCoordinatorduringtheirclusterservicemeeting.
e.
ForYFC
Programs
(HS
and
Campus
Based),
this
pastoral
formation
track
is
conducted in the Sector Level through the SectorProgramCoordinators and
SectorProgramYouthHead/Provinciallevelimplementationforsomeareas.
f. Thetalksmustbedeliveredbyyoungadultleaderswhohavealreadyundergone
thispastoralformationtrack.Aftereachtalk,copiesoftheteachingoutlineare
distributed,andtheassemblywillbedividedintodiscussiongroups(oreveninto
their own households if possible) to further discuss the teaching (Discussion
starters areprovided in the talk outline). The household or discussion groups
allowmemberstobringupandsharemorepersonalaspectsoftheteachings.As
theyleadthegroups,thissystemalsotrainstheHouseholdHeadsinbeingtrue
Christianleaders.
2.
ROLESANDRESPONSIBILITIESOFTHESERVICETEAM
TheServiceTeamfortheCovenantOrientationasfollows:
a.
TeamLeaders/AssistantTeamLeader
The team leaders for theCovenantOrientation are theClusterCouple
CoordinatorsandClusterYouthHeads
Fortheyouthheads,thebrotherastheteamleaderandthesisteristhe
assistantteamleader.
Thecouple
coordinators
oversee
the
pastoral
content
and
needs
of
the
activity.
b.
Worshipleader/s
Worship leader/s must be properly briefed to prepare for his
exhortationpointsandhis lineupofsongs.Songsshouldbethosethatthe
new YFC members learned from their youth camp. If new songs will be
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introduced, it is important that thisbe taughtduring the teachingofsongs
beforetheworshipproper.
c. Personinchargeofthelogisticalrequirementsfortheactivitytakescareof
thevenue,physicalsetup,soundsystem,LCDwallandprojector,venue,etc.
d. Secretariat team in charge of registration, food preparation, registration
form, ids or nametags, pen and papers, firstaid kit and other materials
needed.
e. Music Ministryprepares the song sheets/PowerPoint of songs if there is
laptop and LCD projector available, songbook, guitar and other musical
instrumentsforteachingofsongsandworship.
f. Speakersandsharersforeachtalk.
3.
MATERIALSNEEDED
It issuggestedthattheteamshouldpreparethefollowingmaterialsforthe
CovenantOrientation:
a. Expandedoutlinesforthespeakersandsharers
b. Soundsystem
c. Instrumentsforthemusicministry
d. LCDprojector
e. Laptop
f. Registrationsheets
g.
ParticipantsHandout
h. CovenantCards
i. Songsheets
j. Firstaidkit
k. Otherneeds for the talks. (Talk1Timer andWhistle;Talk4 GKAudio
VisualPresentation)
l. InvitationLettertotheCFCLeaders(CFCClusterandChapterHeads)
4.
REMINDERSTOTHESERVICETEAM
a. It is very important that the team should take time and plan out for this
event.
The
Covenant
Orientation
is
very
important,
as
this
would
guide
the
YFCmemberinlivinghis/herlifeasatruefollowerofChristthroughYFC.
b. Also,a recollectionandstoryconference (briefingof theactivity,schedule,
basic content, etc.) is very helpful for thewhole team. This is one of the
thingsthattheteamleaderhastomakesurewillhappen.Itwouldreallybe
veryhelpfulthatastheteampreparesfortheevent;theirheartsarealsoset
forit.
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c. It is advised that the team leader should talk and give a briefing to the
speakers and sharers about their talk and/or sharing, also of what is
expectedfromthemtodeliver.
d. OntheCovenantOrientationDay itself,setacalltime forthewholeteam.
Haveservice
team
worship.
Give
reminders
to
the
whole
team.
e. Beforethefirsttalk,giveashortorientationabouttheactivity.
GivetheshorttalkonCovenant.(Seethetalkbelow.)
Rundowntheschedulefortheday.(Refertoschedule.)
Introducethespeakers.
f. Makesurethatasateam leader,youareabletoconnectthetalkstoeach
other,recallingtheprevioussessionsandstressingtheimportanceofeach.
g.
Take
this
opportunity
to
help
those
new
members
grow
in
worship
many
of
them stillhavent raised theirhands, clapped,danced as an expressionof
love for God or have spoken out words of prophecies in faith.Encourage
themtodoso.
F.
PROFILEOFSPEAKERSANDSHARERSThe following may be very helpful to the team leaders as they discern and
chooseGodsmessengersforeachtalk/session:
1.
Itis
highly
suggested
that
the
speaker
for
every
talk
must
be
at
least
aYFC
Household Head. We have to consider the exposure of the speaker to the
community.
Itisbelievedthatasahouseholdhead,he/shehasexperiencedhowitistolive
his/her covenantwith the Lord. (Please take note that the speakerfor Talk 1
shallalsogivetheWorshipworkshop.)
2. Asforthesharer,he/shemaybeaYFCmember(atleast6months).Onewhois
enjoyinghis/herjourneywith theLord.Since theparticipantsareverynew to
the community, they could verymuch relate to the sharing as they could see
themselvesthroughit.
3. Itisuptotheteamleadersdiscretionwhethertheywouldchooseabrotherora
sistertobethespeakerand/orsharerofeachtalk.Aslongastheyhaveprayed
anddiscernforthepersonwhowillefficientlyconveyGodsmessage.However,
itishighlyrecommendedthataYFCbrothershouldgivethefirsttalkasitalso
includestheWorshipworkshop.
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ORIENTATIONTALKYFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
EXPANDEDTALKOUTLINE
I.
INTRODUCTION
In the fifth talkofouryouth camp,Growing in theHolySpirit,weheardand
learned how we could deepen our relationship with the Lord and where we were
introducedtoaspecialrelationshipandaspecialcovenantwithourGod.
Atbirth,whenwewerebaptizedbytheSpirit,thiscovenantalreadystarted. In
the youth camp, itwas rekindled.Wewere again remindedofwhat this covenant is
about.Thissessionwillrefreshusofwhatittrulyis. Moreso,relivethatmomentwhen
westoodtosignifyourcommitmenttotheLord,tothiscommunity,andtodiscoverour
identity
as
Youth
for
Christ
and
ultimately
as
sons
and
daughters
of
God.
Weneedtounderstandmoreaboutourcovenant. Theheartofwhereweare
rightnow. Thereisaneedtoappreciatetheconcretesituationwhichallowsustolive
outourcovenantandhereinYFCwebelievethroughGod,ourfamily,ourbrothersand
sistersandourcountry.
II.
WhatisaCOVENANT?
A COVENANT is a solemn agreement between two parties/persons. It
establishesa significant familylike relationshipbetween theparties. It isnotjustan
ordinarypromise
especially
since
our
covenant
is
acovenant
with
God.
It
involves
two
importantthings:commitmentandsacrificetoremainfaithfultothecovenant.
Thetwotypesofcovenantrelationships:
1.
Covenantsbetweenpartiesequalinpowerandposition.
(Noteto the team leader:Please take time to read thefollowingverses tohavea
betterunderstandingandexplanationforthispoint.)
Genesis21:2232.AbrahamandAbimelech
1Samuel18:14.DavidandJonathan
2. Covenantsbetweenpartiesunequalinpowerandposition.
(Noteto the team leader:Please take time to read thefollowingverses tohavea
betterunderstandingandexplanationforthispoint.)
Genesis15.GodwithAbraham
Genesis31:4454.LabanandJacob
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III.
GODSCOVENANTWITHUS
Godscovenantwithusisaveryspecialone.Itisboundinapersonalway,likeof
GodtoAbraham;ofGodtous,Hissonsanddaughters.Godwantstomakeacovenant
withusandenterintoapersonalrelationshipwithus.
1. Jesuscametobringaboutanewcovenant.ReadLuke22:20.John6:56.
2. TheNewCovenant isnotmerelyamatterofobeyingasetof laws,butofentering
intoalivingrelationshipwithJesus.
OurcovenantwithGodisnotanagreementbetweenequals,andisnotdoneon
ourinitiative.ItmeansthatitisGodwhoiscallingus.ThatishowspecialwearetoGod.
HeactedfirstbysendingJesus.
1. AllthatGod isaskingfromus istofollowfromwhatGodhasalreadydoneforus.
(1John4:19)
2. GodscommandsaretakeninthelightofHisactioninJesus.John13:1534
IV.
THENATUREOFOURCOMMITMENT
A. WearetoloveandserveGod.WearetobeGodsownservantpeople.
B. Wearetoloveandserveourfamilies.Wearecalledtobeasourceofloveandunity
tothem.
C. WearetoloveandserveourbrothersandsistersinYFC.Wearenolongerourown
masters.We
are
to
lay
down
our
lives
for
one
another.
We
are
our
brothers
keepers.
D. We are to love and serve our country. We are called to live our lives in true
righteousnessandholiness tobeapeople that theLordcanuseasabody, tobe
lighttoournationandtotheworld.
V.
CONCLUSION
This iswhat thisday isallabout.Wewill talkaboutthisspecialcovenantwith
God.LetusopenheartsandlistentowhatGodwanttosayforustoday.Heinvitedusto
a
personal
relationship
during
our
youth
camp,
now
He
is
offering
a
deeper
relationship
withHimbyinvitingustoaspecialcovenantwithHim.
Aswelistentoallthetalkstoday,mayourheartsbeopenandreadytorespond
tothebeautifulofferingofGodtous acovenantofalifewithHim.
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LOVING,HONORINGANDSERVINGGODTALKONEOFTHEYFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
YoushalllovetheLordyourGod,withallyourheart,withallyoursoul,withallyourmind.
(Matthew22:37)
I. IBELIEVETHATIAMSPECIALTOGOD.
A.
Godlovesme.
ForGod so loved theworld thatHegaveHisonlySon, so thatwhoever
believesinHimmaynotperishbutmayhaveeternallife.(John3:16)
Letusmake this statementpersonal tousas if theLord is speaking tous:
ForGodsolovedmethatHegavemeHisonlySon,sothatifIbelieveinHim,Iwill
notperishbutIwillhaveeternallife.(Speakerleadsandinvitesparticipantstosay
thisstatement
with
all
of
their
hearts.)
Godlovesusinspiteofoursinfulnature. Heacceptsusforwhoweare.
B.
Godforgivesmysins.
...for
this
is
My
blood
of
the
Covenant,
which
is
poured
out
to
many
for
the
forgiveness
of
sins.
(Matt.26:28)
Godisfullofmercy. Hewantstoforgiveoursinssowecanalwaysbeclose
toHim.
C. Iamason/daughterofGod.
Youyourselvesarenolongeraslavebutasonoradaughter;andyoursis
theinheritancebyGodsgrace.(Galatians4:7)
We were once slaves of sin, but Jesus freed us. We became sons and
daughters of God the Father and brothers of Jesus. Because of this special
relationship,GodassuresusofHisinfiniteloveandgrace.
II.
OURRESPONSE
ItisveryevidentthatGodlovesussomuch. There isnootherresponsebutto
loveHimback. As the scripture says:You shall love theLord,yourGod,withallyour
heart,withallyoursoul,withallyourmind.(Matthew22:37)
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A.
WearecalledtolovetheLordwithallourheart.
1. LovingGodwith the coreofourbeing. LovingGodwith allourheartmeans
loving the Lord with our whole being. With all our heart means to accept
totallyand liveout the idealsandprinciplesofourLord JesusChristeven if it
meansto
deny
ourselves.
a. LovingGodmeansthatweshouldalwaysincludeGodinourdecisions,may
itbebigorsmall.
b.
LovingGodmeansstrivingtobe100%FREE.
This isby livingoutatrueChristian lifethat ispleasingtotheveryheartof
God.LivingoutaChristianlifestyleisexpressinglovetoourGod.
1.
ZeroDrugsYFCsaysnotosubstanceabuse.
2.
SmokeFreeYFCsaysnotosmoking.
3.
0%alcohol YFCbelievesthatdrinkingalcohol isnotasinitselfbut as
young as we are, our bodies may not be able to handle and control
alcoholiccontent.
4. Pure Inside and Out YFC believes in purity of thought, speech, and
action.
5.
100%manandwomanYFCbelievesthatGodhascreatedspecificroles
forus
as
men
and
women.
6.
Freefrompornography YFCbelievesthatourbodiesarecreatedsacred
byGodandshouldnotbeexploitedforselfishpleasure.
7.
VirginandProudYFCbelievesthatsexisasacredgiftgivenbyGodthat
is appropriate only after marriage. YFC believes that sex in essence is
usedforprocreation.
8.
Real LoveWaits YFC believes that special romantic relationships are
Gods
gift.
Thus,
we
believe
in
the
essence
of
waiting,
as
we
prepare
ourselvestoreceivethisinHisperfecttime.
(Note to the Speaker: Should emphasize that choosing to be100% FREE is
constantlyachallenge.Theymaybestrugglinginoneoftheseareas,butitis
nevertoolatetoofferandsurrendertoGod.Thiscouldhelpthemrealizethat
even iftheyfailed,theycanstill loveGodbytryingagainandthatGodstill
lovestheminspiteanddespiteofitall.)
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2. LovingGodentailssacrificebecausesometimes,itishardtogiveupsomething
for the Lord (A bad habit, fasting, being generous with our time, talent and
treasure,etc.)
Thephrase
Putting
your
heart
into
it.
means
to
work
hard
for
something to achieve high standards. (e.g. a high grade, a. good thesis or
project). It isalso thesame in lovingGod; itentailsputtingourheart into it,
and gives all our perseverance for the Lord. We must exercise excellence
whetherservicetoourfriends,family,communityandsociety.
B. WearecalledtolovetheLordwithalloursoul.
OursoulswerecreatedbyGod,who isalsoapureSpirit.There isa longing
foroursoulstobeunitedwithGod,tobeonewithHim.(Ps.84:12)
Prayer is ameansof communicatingwithGod andbeing onewithHim.
Prayernourishesoursoulandbrings itclosertoGod.Wemustbeconsistentwith
our prayer time. Aside from our personal prayer times, here in YFC, we are
introduced toprayingwithbrothers and sisters.We call thisworship.Worship is
prayingandsingingourpraisestotheLord.
1. Decidetoprayeveryday.
2. Makeprayerahabit allocateacertainplaceandtimeforprayer.Startwitha
15minuteprayertime.
3. Makeyourprayerdynamic singsongs,readscripture,talkwithGod,praythe
rosary.
a. PracticingthesacramentsexpressesoursoulslongingforGod.
b. HearingMassnourishesoursouls.
c. ReceivingHolyCommunionisreceivingJesusHimself.
d. Going to confession, our souls are washed and polished by Jesus and
reunitesuswiththeFather.
e. SharingGodtoothersissavingsoulsfortheLord.
f. We should be eager to bring other souls to the Lord by our desire to
serveactivelyinYFCactivities,YouthCampsorchurchactivities.
C.
We
are
called
to
love
the
Lord
with
our
mind.
The mind includes our thoughts, intentions, and learning. Our mind is
powerful.Whatwethinkcanmakeorbreakus.
Sometimes,we think aboutpeoplewhowe love.We shouldpractice also
thinkingaboutJesusandthethingsHehasdoneforus.
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Countingoursmallandbigblessings.
ThankingGoddailyforeachdayandforalltheansweredprayers.
WeshouldlearnaboutHimandstudyHisteachingstogainwisdom.Wecan
achievethisbyreadingandreflectingonScriptureand/orotherChristianbooks.
Weareblessedtohave inourcommunityascripturecompanion(scripture
journal), InHisSteps, thatcouldbeveryhelpful.Weareencouraged towriteour
reflectionsonthereadingsofthedayforustodevelopadeeperrelationshipwith
GodandunderstandingofHis love.Wemustlearnhowtowitnesstootherpeople
howtheLordisworkinginourlives.
BeingsinglemindedfortheLord.
ConsultinghimonwhatHewantsustodo.
III.
THEREWILLBETIMESWHENOURLOVEFORGODWILLBETESTED
A.
Whenweexperiencesufferings,trialsanddoubts.
Inall things,weshould realize that lovingGod isnotbasedon feelingsbuton
solidcommitment.WeshouldbelieveandbefaithfultoHimnomatterwhathappensin
our lives, because amidst all our challenges, we should remember that the Lord is
faithful.
B. Whenwesin.
We feel guilty to come back to the Lord because we feel unworthy. This
dampensourloveforGod.
Solution:Go
to
confession
and
ask
for
Gods
mercy
and
forgiveness.
He
will
not
onlybehappytoseeyoucomebacktoHim,butHewillevenembraceyou.(TheParable
oftheLostSoncouldbecited.)
C. When we experience dryness in prayer or we become impatient when our prayers
remainunanswered,theLordistestingourfaithfulness. Themorewe praytoHim in
timeslikethese,allthemoreHewillbepleasedwithusandwill rewardus.
IV.
CONCLUSION
God
is
our
Creator
and
our
Father.
He
cares
for
us.
He
wants
to
see
us
happy
and live fruitful lives. He lovesusandHeconsidersusspecial.Letsacknowledgethis
andrespondtoHimbytellingHimhowspecialHeisinourlives. LetusloveHimwillall
ourheart,soulandmind.
(Note to the speaker: At this point, the speaker shall conduct a worship
workshop.Refertotheattachedworshiptalkoutline)
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Wenowwant to strengthenandput intoexpression the ideaswehaveheard
andlearnedinthissession.WhatabetterwaytoexpressourloveforGodwithallour
heart,mindandsoul,butthroughWorship.
(Aftertheworshipworkshop,dividethegroupintotheirhouseholdsandprocess
theworship
workshop
experience.)
DISCUSSIONSTARTERS:
(Gatherasagroup.Donotforgettostartandendthegroupdiscussionwithaprayer.)
1. HowismyrelationshipwithGodaftertheyouthcamp?
2. WhatmorecanIdotoexpressmyloveforGodwithallmyheart,soulandmind?
(ChooseoneconcreteexampleinyourlifewhereyoucangrowinyourloveforGod.)
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LOVING,HONORINGANDSERVINGOURFAMILYTALKTWOOFTHEYFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
Asformeandmyhouse,wewillservetheLord. (Josh.24:15)
ACTVITYPRIORTOTHETALK:PAINTMEAPICTURE
Dynamics:
1. Theparticipantswillbedividedintogroupsof810members
2. Theywillbeaskedtoillustrateasituationorincidentsportrayingdifferentactivitiesofa
family.
3. Samplesituationsareasfollow:
a. familyinthepark
b. familywatchingTVonaSaturdaynight
c. familydoingageneralcleaningofthehouse
Note:thespeakercanincludeothersituations
4.
Theywill
be
given
1minute
to
illustrate
the
situation.
After
which,
they
will
be
asked
to
freeze.
5. TheSpeaker,togetherwiththeServiceTeamHeadandtheAssistantTeamHead (who
willactasjudges)willgoaroundtoseewhateachgroupcameupwith.
6. Thejudgeswillsignifyeachgrouptoactoutthesituation.
7. Thebestgrouptoillustratebestthesituationearnsthepoint.
8. Thegroupwithmostpointswins.
I.
INTRODUCTION
Therearenosuchthingascoincidenceonlyprovidence.IntheYouthCamp,we
realizedthatGodhasapurposeofbringingusintoYFC.ThatisbecauseHewantsusto
know and feel His love for us through this community. We did feel His love that
weekend,weexperiencedachange inour livesandwesawthingsdifferently. People
started to see the change in us and the first to witness this change are the people
closesttousourfamily.
Inthefirsttalkweembracedthecommitmenttolove,honorandserveGod.This
leads us tomaking greater and bolder improvements in our life. Today wewill face
anotherchallengethat istobewitnessestoourfamily,tohonorourspecialcovenant
withthem.
II.
THEFAMILY
Therearetwothingsthatweshouldrealizeaboutthefamily:
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A.
ThefamilyisGodsplan(Gen.1:2728;Gen.2:1824;Gen.7:1)
Godcreatedthefamilyforapurpose tobeameansbywhichHiskingdomis
established on earth. (Have speaker cite an ideal familylife loving parents,
harmoniousrelationshipbetweensiblings,etc.)
But sometimes,God has a different plan for thosewho seem to live in a
family that is being challenged (e.g. byproblems, conflicts, separation, etc.). Yet,
thereisnoreasonforustoquestionGodforputtingusinthatsituation.Weshould
stillrecognizethatourfamily isstillGodsgifttous;thatweshouldstillhonorour
fatherandmother,andlearntoforgivethem.
B.
Thefamilyisunderattack/isbeingdestroyed.
Realizingthis,theeviloneisworkingveryhardtodestroythefamilysothat
Godsplanintheworldwonthappen.
Peoplesayitisoutmodedoroutdated.Somethinkthattheconceptoffamily
nolongerexistsatthistime,asanindividualbusieshim/herselfwithhis/herchosen
careerandwouldjustbecontentinengagingtocasualrelationships.
Theworldhasdistorted themeaningofbeing a family andhadmade the
rolesof itsmembersunclear.Ex.GayMarriages,PetsasChildren,Abusiveparents,
UndertheSaya,Dysfunctionalfamily.
Somesaythatfamilyisabarriertoprogress(e.g.issueonabortionhaving
toomany
children
hinders
economic
growth,
issue
on
using
contraceptives.)
Threats
tomarriagesincreasesdivorce,separation,samesexmarriage.
Weneedtoseethespiritualsidetothis,andtakeourpart inthisbattleby
offeringourveryfamiliestotheplanofGod.Thiscanhappenwhenweplaytherole
Godhasgivenusforourfamilies.
III.
OURCOVENANTWITHOURFAMILY
A.
RelatingWithOurParents
HonorandRespect(Ex20:12) onlycommandmentwithapromiseattached
to it.We respectourparentsprimarilybecause theyareourparents. (Sir.3:115)
Theychosetoparticipate inGodsworkofcreation;this initselfshouldbeenough
reason for us to honor them. When we honor them we honor God as well. We
respectandhonorourparentsinspiteoftheirfaults,mistakes,andproblems.
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1. Show them their importance tous (e.g. standup to greet them,pleasingour
parents;surprisethemontheirbirthdaysandanniversaries.)
2. ValuingthembysayingIloveyouorkissingandhuggingthem.
3. Attitudeofgratitude:Expressourappreciation. (E.g. saying thankyouand Im
sorry.Or poand opoor anyotherwords that show respect.), gesturesof
respectmano
or
bless
by
hand.
4. Speakwellofthem/Avoidspeakingnegativelyaboutourparents.Explainthings
withrespecttothem.
5. Obedience(Eph6:1)/Acceptdirection/ listentoadvice:OurparentsareGods
stewardsonearth.
6. Acceptcorrection(Prov.13:1Awisesonpaysattentionwhenhisfathercorrects
him,butanarrogantpersonneveradmitsheiswrong)
7. Serve our parents (joyfully doing our household chores, doing well in our
studies.)
8. Spendingqualitytimewiththem.
B.
RelatingwithOurBrothersandSistersinOurFamilies
1. Seeingourfamilies(evenourbrothersandsisters)asGodsgifttous.
2. Expressingtothemtheirimportancetousandappreciatingthem.(e.g.Checking
uponthemthrutexts,thankingthem)
3. Respectingandlisteningtowhattheyhavetosayeveniftheyareyounger.
4. Lovingly correcting them. (E.g. when they use your stuff without permission
dontyellorbeangry instantly,askand remind themgently toaskpermission
fromyourfirst.)
5. Findingopportunitiestoshare.Wearefriendswiththem.
6.
Spendquality
time
together.
enjoying in helping one another out homework, school projects of
brothers/sisters.
knowandbeinterestedintheirpersonallives/lovelife.
C.
WearecalledtobeInstrumentsofHealing.
Learning thatwehave receivedGodshealingduringour youth camp, it is
abouttimethatweourselvesbecomeGods instrumentofhealingtotheperson/s
dearest/nearesttous.
a. Loving (Mt.22) lovingyourneighbor is thedirect result/effectof lovingGod.
Our closest neighbors are our families. According to 1 Corinthians 13:47 the
typeoflovethatweshouldpractice:
1.Loveispatientandkind.
2.Lovethatisnotjealousnorconceitednorproud.
3.Lovethatisnotillmannerednorselfishnorirritable.
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4.Lovethatdoesnotkeeparecordofwrong.
5.Lovethatisnothappywithevilbuthappywiththetruth.
6.Lovethatnevergivesup;anditsfaith,hopeandpatienceneverfail.
b.
Witnessing
1.
Beforgiving,
patient
and
loving
towards
your
brothers
and
sisters.
2. Initiatehealing findwaystoreconciledifferenceswithinthefamily.
3. Prayingandintercedingforfamilymembers
4. Initiateafamilyprayertime.
5. ServingGodwithourfamilywheneverpossible
(Speaker mentions how she/he can serve together (e.g. CFC, Parish, etc.)
IV.
CONCLUSION
HowcanwerefertoGodasFather ifwedonothaveagoodrelationshipwith
ourparents?Havingagood relationshipwithour familydefinesour relationshipwith
ourGod.
There isanattackonthefamily. AsYFCmembers,weneedtotakeastandto
protectandbuildthefamilybecomewitnessesandahopetootherfamiliesandtake
ourpartinourvisionofFamiliesintheHolySpiritrenewingthefaceoftheearth.
DISCUSSIONSTARTERS:
1. HowcanIgrowinmyrelationshipwithmyparents?
2.
Howcan
Igrow
in
my
relationship
with
my
brothers
and
sisters?
3. WhatconcretestepscanIdotoimprovemyrelationshipwithmyfamily?
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LOVING,HONORINGANDSERVINGOURBROTHERSAND
SISTERSINYFCTALKTHREEOFTHEYFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
Howgoodandpleasantitiswhenbrothersliveinunity. (Ps.133:1)
I.
INTRODUCTION:LOVINGYFCASAFAMILY
Blood relations are often the strongest type of relationships. Families have
strong tiesbecauseof the same bloodwe share.Comrades in arms/soldiers feel a
closebondamongthemselvesaftertheyhavesacrificedandshedbloodtogether.
ThebloodthatunitesusisgreaterthananyofthesethebloodofJesusChrist.
(Jn.3:16)HehasmadeusGodschildrenwearebrothersandsisters.Becausewearea
family,we
should
relate
to
one
another
in
ways
afamily
should.
II.
CHARACTERISTICSOFFAMILYTYPERELATIONSHIPS
A.
Commitment
1. Consistencyinourrelationships beingcommittedwhetherwefeellikeitornot.
(e.g.attendingYFCmeetingsfaithfullyandpunctually)
2. Beingreadyandwillingtobeinconveniencedonbehalfofabrother/sister.(e.g.
brothergivinghisseatforasister,makingsureeveryonehastheirshareoffood
beforeeating.)
3. Beingabrother/sisternomatterwhathappens.
4.
Choosingto
be
loving
in
spite
of
misunderstandings.
B.
Unity (Ps.133:1)
1. Avoidbeingexclusive.
2. Beingabrothertoall
3. Beingabrother/sistereventothoseyouarentcloseto.
4. Gobeyondyourchapter,program,sector,andarea
5. Decidetogrowinyourrelationshipwiththebrother/sister.
6. Gooutofyourwaytogettoknowallbrothersandsisters.
7. PrayforunityalwayswithinYFC,theCatholicChurch,andallChristianchurches.
(Jn.17:20
23)
C.
Loyalty
1. Protectthebrothers/sisters.
2. Protectingthecharacterofbrothers/sisters.
3. Refusetobelieve/listentogossipaboutbrothersandsisters.
4. Loyaltymeanscorrectingabrotherorsisterwithloveandrespect.
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5. Protectingthebrother/sisterphysically.
(e.g.makingsureasistergetshomesafely,havingconcern/lookingoutforone
another)
6. ProtectYFCasabody/community.
7. KeepyourselffromdoingthingsthatwilldestroythenameofYFC
D. Love
Loveshouldalwaysbepartofourrelationshipasbrothersandsisters.Ifwe
loveGod,wemustloveourneighbor(Matt.22:39)
1. We love by showing honor and respectgiving importance (Rom 12:10) (e.g.
greetingoneanother, listeningtooneanothers ideasandopinions) It isGods
commandthatweloveoneanother.(Jn13:3435)
2. 1Cor.13:47expressesthekindofloveweshouldhave.
E.
Service
1. Likeanyfamily,loveandloyaltyisexpressedthroughservice.HaveaWhatcanI
give?attitudeasopposedtoWhatcanIget? (Theattitudeofservanthoodis
moreimportantthantheactualservice).
2. Beopen/willing and ready to serve in anyway (e.g. speakers,musicministry,
householdheads,facilitators,cleanupcommitteeetc.)
III.OBSTACLES THAT HINDER US FROM GROWING IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR
BROTHERSANDSISTERS
A.
FearofRejection
We should draw our confidence from knowing that the King of Kings has
accepted and lovedus aswe are.Rejection fromotherswont affectus asmuch
because of this fact. We should then grow in confidence in relating to our
brothers/sisters.Letusbetheonesreachingouttoothers.
B.
Pride
Takeon theattitudementioned inPhil.2:3. Loveothersand reachout to
othersbecauseGodlovedyouevenifyoudidnotdeserveit.
IV.
OUR
LOVE
FOR
GOD
AND
OUR
YFC
FAMILY
SHOULD
ALSO
BE
EXTENDED
AND
BE
EXPRESSEDINOURSCHOOLS
Wedothisbybeing:
A.
Witnesses
1. Beingresponsiblestudents.
2. BeingthebestwecanbefortheLord.
3. StrivingtoliveaChristianlifestyle.Letusliveoutour100%Freelifestyle.
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4. Beinggoodexamples toourclassmates (bynotcheating, respectingschool
authoritiesandproperty,participatinginnationbuildingactivities).
B. Evangelistic
1. Invitingourclassmatestoyouthcamps.
2.
Sharingour
faith/service
in
YFC
to
our
classmates.
3. Helpingestablish/sustainYFCinyourschool.
V.
CONCLUSION
IfweloveGod,thenitfollowsthatweshouldloveoneanother(1John4:20). As
Gods family, each of us is called to love, honor and serve one another, building up
Godscommunityasawitnesstoall.
(Notetotheteamleader:Inlieuofthediscussiongroup,theactivitybelowcould
beused.)
AFFIRMATION
EXERCISE
(Tobegivenafterthetalk)
Dynamics:
1. Afterthetalk,thespeakershallinstructthegrouptodividethemselvesintohouseholds.
TheAffirmationExerciseshallbeintroduced.
2. Theywillbeaskedtoformtwolines[line1andline2]facingeachother.
3.
Atthe
sound
of
the
whistle,
each
line
makes
astep
line
1to
the
right,
line
2steps
to
the
left.
4. Facingpartners,eachwillhaveaminutetohonorandshareanareaofaccountabilityto
thepersoninfrontofhim.
5. Thespeakerclapshishand tosignal the reversalofroles, it is theothersturnnowto
honorandshareforaminute.
6. Atthesoundofthewhistle,bothlinesmustmoveonestepline1totherightandline2
totheleft.
7. Repeatuntileveryonegetstohonorandshareanareaofaccountabilitytoeachother.
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LOVING,HONORINGANDSERVINGOURCOUNTRYTALKFOUROFTHEYFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
Youarethelightoftheworld...letyourlightsoshinebeforemen,thattheymay see
yourgoodworksandgiveglorytoyourFatherinheaven. (Mt.5:14,16)
I.
INTRODUCTION
As Christians, we dont believe in coincidences. We know that God has a
purposeforeverything. Godhasplaceduswhereweare,forapurpose.
Before Iformedyou inthewomb, Iknewyou,beforeyouwereborn Isetyou
apart;Iappointedyouasaprophettothenations.(Jeremiah1:5)
Godcallsustobealighttothenations. Weshouldbeabletodothatwherever
itis
that
He
has
placed
us
our
own
countries.
II.
TOLOVE,HONORANDSERVEOURCOUNTRY
Our love forGod isshownbythewaywe loveourcountry.Wecando thisby
howweshowourlove,honorandrespecttoit.Ascitizensofourcountrywearecalled
todothefollowing:
A.
TOPROTECT.EnsuringthecontinuityofGodscreation.
1. Godentrustedtoustheplacewherewearelivingrightnow.
2.
Itis
our
responsibility
as
stewards
of
His
creation
to
take
care
of
our
environmentandourcountrysresources.
3. Takingcareofourmountains,trees,riverandseasbynotthrowinggarbage
andcleaningupourownarea.
4. Wehelpincleanupdriveandtreeplantingactivitiesinourarea.
5. Letusnotlitter asifwecanflushdownourdirtinoursurroundings.
6. Wedontvandalize.
B.
ADVOCATE.Takingprideinourheritage.
1. Takeprideinnationalsymbols(flag,nationalanthem).
2. Learnaboutyourheritage(Ifyourparentsmigrated,learnaboutthecountry
theymigratedfrom. Keeppositiveaspectsofthatculture)
C.
PROMOTE.Takeapositiveattitudeaboutourcountry.
1. We avoid jokes or negative comments about our country, culture, and
government.
2. Wepatronizelocalproducts,localtalentsandtouristspots.
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III.
SERVINGOURCOUNTRY BEINGMODELCITIZENS(Rom13:18)
A. Weobeythelawsoftheland.
1. Followingthetrafficlaws,pedestriancrossings.
2. This includes the lawsand regulationsofour schools. (Wedonot look for
loopholesto
cheat
in
school
we
come
to
class
at
the
time
the
school
says
weshould).
3. Weshouldhelp infurtheringthevisionandmissionofourgovernmentand
schools especially if our school is Catholic/Christian. (However, this also
means thatwehave to speakupwhenour country/governmentbegins to
adoptunchristianpoliciesthatareagainst life,familyandGod likeabortion,
divorce,etc.)
B. Beawareandactivelytakepartintheaffairsofourcountry.
1. Bevigilantinwhatishappeninginourcountry.Beproactive.
2. Ifweareofvotingage weshouldexercisethisrightateveryopportunity.
3. Condemn corruption in government and society without condemning the
governmentandsociety itself.Wecouldalwaysbepartofthesolutionand
notadd to theproblemof society,bybeingagentsof change through the
simplewaysofnotengagingtobriberyoftrafficenforcers.
4. Beupdatedofthecurrent issuesofthecountryandtakepart incomingup
withsolutionsratherthanstayingonthestreetsrallyingforauselesscause.
5. Use our talents, time, skills, and abilities to serve our country. We could
alwaysvolunteerinourbarangayswhenevertheyneedhelpintheactivities
oreventstheyareorganizing.Thethingswelearninourcommunitycanbe
sharedtoourneighborsaswell.
IV.LOVINGOURCOUNTRYALSOMEANSLOVINGTHEPOOR.
Mt.22:39Loveyourneighbor.
A.
Lovingthepoor.
1. LovethepoorlikeJesusdid.
Asweallknow,thepoorisverydeartoJesus.Wecanreadfromthe
biblethatJesusHimselflivedamongthepoor.Heevenchosethepoortobe
His disciples, shared His teachings to the poor and even allowed them to
witnessthemiraclesHeperforms.
2.
Love
the
poor
by
not
treating
them
as
second
class
citizen.
Eachpersonbearsthe imageofGodand is lovedbyGod. Ifwe love
God,wemustlovethosewhomHeloves.(1John4:20)
B.
Servingwiththepoor.
InCouplesforChrist,CFCANCOP(AnsweringtheCryofthePoor)isourway
ofservingwiththepoor.Ourworkwiththepoorupholdsthevaluesofstewardship,
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thepathofpeace,love,sacrifice,humilityandhardwork.Asadvocatesofourwork
weliveoutourloveforthepoorby:
1. Livingasimplelifestyle.(Lessforself,moreforothers,enoughforall)
2. Sharingourresourcestohelpthepoorhelpthemselves.
3.
Spendingat
least
4hours
in
amonth
to
serve
in
aGK
site
or
other
work
with
the
poorprogram(GKBuild,SocialMinistries,etc.).
4. Sharing my love for the poor with my family, friends and areas of influence.
Our love for all those that God loves, namely our country should give us a
greaterdesiretoevangelize.(Mt.28:1820)
IV.
CONCLUSION(Mt.22:15)
Godhasplaceduswhereweare,accordingtoHispurposes,sothatwecanuse
thecircumstances that surroundus tobewitnesses forHim. Aswedo this,wealso
becomewitnessestothenations,bygivingtoourcountrythelove,honorandrespectit
deserves,asresponsiblecitizens,andgivingtoGodourwhole livesastruechildrenof
God.
Whenwehonorourcountry,wemusthonorthepoor,whenwehonorthepoor
wehonoredourpurpose.Helping thepoorpeople ishelping this country to the first
world.ItiswritteninthebiblethatFaithwithoutactionisdead.AswebelieveinGod
wemust alsodoHiswill. It isnotenough thatwepray.What abetterway to livea
ChristlikelifebuttobeJesustootherpeople.Shareourlivestothem.Shareourtime,
talentandtreasuretothem.Wemustallowourfaithtobeexpressedinthewaywelive
ourlives.
DISCUSSIONSTARTERS:
1. WhatarethethingsamIdoingthatisshowingdishonor/disrespectforthecountrythat
Godhasplacedmein?HowcanIcorrectthese?
2. WhatconcretedecisioncanImakethatwillhelpmelove,honorandservemycountry
better?
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CHAPTER3
THECOVENANTOFACFCYOUTHFORCHRISTMEMBER
A.
DYNAMICSOF
THE
COMMITMENT
CEREMONY
1. Atthispoint,theparticipantsarenowreadytoreceivetheircovenantcards.
2. After the 4th
talk, the team leader will now lead the group to the commitment
ceremony.
3. The team couldprepareanAVP thatwould showconcretewaysof livingout the
covenant.
4. ThemusicthatcouldbeusedfortheAVPasareflectionsongcouldbeSONGOFA
SERVANTorISURRENDER.Thecovenantcardscouldnowbedistributed.
5. Bythistime,theparticipantshaveaclearerpictureofwhattheircovenantwithGod
is.(The
reflection
song
could
still
be
played
during
this
time.)
6. The team leadercouldadvice theparticipants tosign theircardsandask them to
standjust likeduringtheyouthcampwhentheparticipantsacceptedGod intheir
livesonceagain.
7. The team leader reads aloud the main points of the covenant, leading to the
PRAISEFEST.
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B.
SAMPLEOFTHECFCYFCCOVENANT
IV.APPENDICES
I.PARTICIPANTSHANDOUTS
THE COVENANT OF A CFC YOUTH FOR CHRIST MEMBER
1. I am special because I am a son / daughter of God.
* I will spend time in prayer where I can grow in loving, honoring and serving Him.* I will learn and grow in living out these ideals and principles of my Lord Jesus.* I believe that my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.* I will not dishonor the Lord through drunkenness, drugs or immorality.* I will participate actively in the life of my Church.
2. My family is Gods gift to me.* I will love, honor and respect my parents in spite of whatever state or circumstances they arein,* I believe that my blood brothers and sisters are Gods gift to me.*I will strive to grow in unity and understanding towards them.* I will be a source of healing to whatever brokenness or hurt.
3. It is my privilege to be studying in my school.* I will show love and loyalty to the Lord and to my school by being a good student.* I will take responsibility in my studies.* I will respect school authorities.* I will serve my classmates and build good relationships in school.
4. I belong to the bigger family of CFC Youth for Christ.* I will relate in love and loyalty to the brothers and sisters from other schools, cities,provinces, states and countries.* I will serve the Lord in YFC in whatever way I can, whenever / wherever the Lord chooses tocall me.* I will follow the directions of my elders and leaders in YFC.
5. God has a special purpose in allowing me to be born / live in this country.* I commit to love and serve my country with all my heart.* I will honor our culture, our traditions and our values.
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Loving,Honoring&ServingGod
Talk1oftheYFCCovenantOrientation
ParticipantsHandout
I. IbelievethatIamspecialtoGod.
A.God
loves
me
(Jn.
3:16)
B. Godforgivesmysins(Mt.26:28)
C. Iamason/daughterofGod(Gal.4:7)
II.GodissospecialtousthatHeenablesustoloveHimmorethananythingelse.
(Mt.22:37)
A. LovingGodwithallourheart
1. Heartmeanscore. WelovetheLordwiththecoreofourbeing
Includesouridealsandprinciples,anddecision
2. LovingGodentailssacrifice
B. ...withalloursoul
1. OursoulslongforGod(Ps.84:12)
2. PracticingthesacramentsexpressoursoullongingforGod
3. Eagernesstoserve
C. ...Withallourmind
1.Includesourthoughts,intentionsandlearning
2.WeshouldgrowinourknowledgeofScripture/booksabouttheLord
3.WemustlearnhowtowitnesstoothersabouttheLordsworkinourlives.
III.Wewillgothroughtimesoftesting.
A. Sufferings,trialsanddoubts
B.Sin
will
make
us
feel
guilty
C. Wewillexperiencedrynessinprayer
DiscussionStarters:
1.HowisyourrelationshipwithGodaftertheyouthcamp?
2.WhatmorecanIdotoexpressmyloveforGodwithallmyheart,soulandmind?
MemoryVerse:
You
shall
love
the
Lord
your
God
with
all
your
heart,
with
all
your
soul
and
with
all
your
mind. (Mt.22:37)
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Loving,Honoring&ServingourbrothersandsistersinYFC
Talk3oftheYFCCovenantOrientation
ParticipantsHandout
I. LovingYFCasafamily
A.Blood
relations
are
often
the
strongest
type
of
relationships.
B. ThebloodthatunitesusisthebloodofJesusHimself.
II.Characteristicsoffamilytyperelationships
A.Commitment
B. Unity
C. Loyalty
D. Love(Mt.22:39)
E. Service
III.Obstaclesthathinderusfromgrowinginourrelationshipswithbrothers/sisters
A. Fearofrejection
B. Pride
C. Cliquishness
IV.OurloveforGodandYFCshouldextendandbeexpressedinourschools
A. Beingwitness
B. Beingevangelistic
C. Lovingourneighborourclassmates
MemoryVerse:
How
good
and
pleasant
it
is
when
brothers
live
in
unity.
(Ps.133:1)
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Loving,Honoring&ServingGod
Talk4oftheYFCCovenantOrientation
ParticipantsHandout
I.Introduction
Gods
Purpose
(Jer.
1:5)
II.Loving,HonoringandServingOurCountry
A. Showingourcountryhonorandrespect.
1. Avoidtreatingourcountrylikeonebigtrashcan/toilet.
2. Takeprideinourheritage.
3. Takeapositiveattitudeaboutourcountry.
B. Servingourcountry beingmodelcitizens.(Rom13:18)
1. Obeyingthelawsoftheland.
2. Beingawareandactivelytakingpartintheaffairsofourcountry.
C. Lovingourcountrymeanslovingthepoor. (Mt.22:39)
1. LovethePoorasGodlovesthem.
2. ServethePoorthroughGK
3. Thedesiretoevangelize.(Mt.28:1820)
MemoryVerse:
You
are
the
light
of
the
world
...
let
your
light
so
shine
before
men,
that
they
may
see
your
good
works
and
give
glory
to
your
Father
in
heaven.
(Mt.5:14,
16)
DiscussionStarters:
1. Whatarethethingsthatam Idoingthatshowsdishonorordisrespecttothecountry
thatGodhasplacedmein?HowcanIcorrectthese?
2. WhatconcretedecisioncanImakethatwillhelpmelove,honorandservemycountry
better?
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APPENDIX
WORSHIPWORKSHOP
I.
INTRODUCTION
Startthesessionwithjustasimpleprayerafterpracticingsomesongs.
Chooseaslowworshipfulsongforthisactivity. Makesure itsasongthatpeople
knowwellenoughoriseasyenoughforpeopletosingwithoutlookingatthewords.
(Note: SlowsongsmakeiteasierforpeopletofeelthepresenceofGodmoreandas
sucharemoreeffectiveforthisactivity).
Explain the words of the song / Help people understand what it means and
encouragethemtopraythesongastheysingit. Inordertohelpparticipantsfocus
evenmore,askthemtoclosetheireyes. Worship,inasense,transportspeopleinto
GodspresenceintoHiscourtsifwemayreferitinthatwayencouragepeople
totakenoteofhowtheyperceivethatinthevisionthattheywillseeintheirminds.
Singthesong(Forthespeaker,makesurethatyouyourselfareprayingthesong)
Getfeedback. Findoutwhatimagestheysawintheirminds. WastheLordpresent
in thepictureoftheirmindseye? Wherewere they?Were theystanding,seated,
kneeling,handsoutstretchedorclasped?
Sing
the
song
one
more
time,this
time
challenging
the
participants
to
allow
their
physicalbodiestoexpresswhattheyseethemselvesdoingintheirminds. Helpthem
realizethattheirwholebodieswanttoprayalso,andthatiftheyintendtogivetheir
lives to the Lord, at the very least, it begins with surrendering their bodies as
expressedbyaraisedhand,outstretchedarmsorbendedknees.
Feelfreetosinginthespiritorintonguesorsingasecondsong,astheSpiritleads.
Get feedback on what they experienced. Find out if somemay have received
propheciesorvisions.
II.
UNDERSTANDINGWORSHIP
A.
Worshipisthecentralpointofourgatherings
1. Itssupposedtobe inspiringandshouldbuildupthebody.Worshipshouldbe
nourishingandspiritfilled.
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2.
Recently, however, much of our worship has been dry and sometimes
perceived as a waste of time. This is so because many times, our worship
leadersareunable to leadpeople toworship. Many timesourworship isnot
worshipatall.
B.
Worshipis
being
able
to
honestly
say
You
are
God
and
I
am
not,
and
THAT
IS
GREAT!!!
NJBPsalms150:16
1.Alleluia! PraiseGodinHisholyplace,praiseHimintheheavenlyvaultofhis
power,2.PraisehimforHismightydeeds,praiseHimforallHisgreatness. 3.
PraiseHimwithfanfareoftrumpet,praiseHimwithharpandlyre,4.PraiseHim
withtambourinesanddancing,praiseHimwithstringsandpipes, 5.PraiseHim
with the clamour of cymbals, praise Him with triumphant cymbals, 6. Let
everythingthatbreathespraiseYahweh.Alleluia!
1.
Justasweexperiencedatthestartofthistalk,worshipisbeingabletocome
into that loving, healing and mighty presence of God and being able to
acknowledgethatHEALONEISGODloving,healingandmighty!
Atthesametime,weareblessedbythehealinggraceofHispresenceandbythe
merefactthatthissameGODholdsusasspecialandinspiteofoursinsand
imperfectionsseesusasthegemofHiscreation.
2.
Worship ispaying homage toour trueKingandCaptain. In the sameway
thatsubjectsinancienttimeshavetoregularlyvisittheirrulerandpaytribute
orhomage
or
tax
(in
more
modern
terms).
We
come
to
pay
homage
admittingthateverythingwehaveisHis. Atthesametime,wearegratefulthat
HEgivesalloftheseourbodies,ourminds,ourmoney,ourpropertyforusto
freelyuse,and thatHeneverpunishesusaswedeservewheneverwemisuse
thesethingswhicharerightfullyHIS.
3.
Worshipisoneoftheveryfewtimeswhenweareabletohaveatasteofhow
itwasandaforetasteofhowitwill. Itsthetimewhenweinourfallensinful
humannaturesareabletoconnecttoGodinspiritthewayitwasmeanttobe
beforeoursinmadeitimpossibleforustocontinuallybeinGodspresence(as
Adam
and
Eve
were).
It
allows
us
a
foretaste
of
the
kind
of
relationship
we
will
havewithGodwhenwearemadeperfectinheaven.
4. Therearethreelevelsthatweusuallygothroughwhenwereallyworship:
a. ThefirstiswhenwestartspeakingwordsofPRAISEorwhatwemightbe
likentoasintroductionsinanyaudience.ThisiswherewehonorGodand
acknowledgeHisgreatness.
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b. ThesecondisWORSHIPthisiswhenwestartsayinghowwefeelandwhen
webegintotrulyrealizeGodsgreatness.Inthislevel,peoplestarttooffer
themselvestoGodsayingIbelongtoyoumylifeisyours.
c. ThethirdisGLORYthisiswhenweactuallycomeintotheholypresenceof
God.It
is
at
this
level
that
God
speaks,
we
listen
then
we
respond.
This
is
where we receive prophecies, visions, where we cry at the realization of
Godsloveandmercy,whereemotionalandphysicalhealingtakesplace.
Sadly,mostworshipleadersarenotawareofthisnordotheystrivetoreach
theselevelsofworship. Wesingalotofsongs,wesayalotofwordsthat
includethewordLordandAmenbutfewoftheseareabletomakeactual
worshiptakeplace.Maybe,thisiswhytherearelessandlessofthespiritual
gifts(tongues,prophecies,visionsetc.)duringourworshipsandactivities.
Every worship, whether it is alone in your own prayer time, a household
meeting,ateaching,assemblyorPraisefestshouldreachthisthirdlevel. Any
worship leader who does not have this as their goal for worship misses the
wholepoint,andmayhavenotactuallyleadpeopletoworship.
Beforewestarttothinkthatleadingworshipisnexttoimpossible,weneedto
realizethattheeffortisalmosttotallyoutofourhandsandintheverycapable
handsofGodHimself. Godwantsus to connect toHimmuchmore thanwe
wantforourselvesandforourmembers. Thistakesahugepressureoffofour
shouldersbecauseworship thendoesnotdependonoureloquenceoron the
dynamicsortoneofourvoicesbutratherdependsonandsimplybeginswithan
honestdesire
to
be
in
Gods
presence.
III.
SOMEIMPORTANTATTITUDESREGARDINGWORSHIP
A.
Everyworshipshouldstartwithanexhortation.
Exhortationisgivingpeoplereasontoworship.Itshouldbeabletoinspirethemto
comebeforetheLordinjubilantpraise.Itcaneitherbeapersonalsharing,astoryor
a bible verse. An exhortation need not be long but should be encouraging and
acknowledgesGodsgreatnessinourlives.
B.
Youneedtoworshipinordertoleadworship
Avoidjust singing songs. Enter into Gods Holy presence, raise your hands and
meanit. Prayintongues.ListentoGod.
Dontbetooconsciousofthewordsyouwilluse,justspeakexactlywhatisinyour
heart. TalktotheLordas ifHewere infrontofyou,becauseHe is. Avoidmaking
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your prayer a wellrehearsed speech with words Lord at the beginning and
Amenattheend.
C. Worshipisanexpressionofyourlife
Worshipis
very
important,
but
is
only
an
expression
of
the
even
more
important
realityyouareliving. BecarefulinsayingwordslikeLordJesusWeEnthroneYou
orRefinersfire,myheartsonedesireistobeholyifitsnottrueinyourlife,ifyou
doonlywhatyouwantinyourlifeinotherwordsyouarecallingtheshots.
Worship especiallyleadingworshipisdifficultifthereisseriousunrighteousness
inyourlife(e.g.premaritalsex,cheating,gambling,stealingetc.)
Thisdoesntmeanthatyoushouldchoosenottoworshipordeclinefromleading
worshipsinceafterall,noneofusareworthybecauseallofusaresinful. Rather,
itsinalwayshavingagenuinerepentantattitude.ComebeforeGodspresenceand
humblyaskforHismercy.
BeRealandHonest.ComebeforeGodintotalhumility.SurrenderandallowGods
spirittoflowthroughyou.Neverfakeit.
Beknowledgeable.Know the songsbyheart.Know theirmeaning, the right tune
andknowhowtoleadpeopleintosinginginthespirit.
D.
Avoidanythingthatdistracts
Avoidanything
that
distracts
you
or
the
people
you
are
leading
from
focusing
on
Godwhoafterallistheobjectofourworship.
Dont
use
action
songs
during
the
worship
proper.
Trytomakeeverythingclearannouncesongtitlesandnumbers.Announcewhere
thesongisheaded(nextlineorverse).
IV.
CONCLUSION
NJB
Exodus
34:29
33
29.WhenMosescamedownfromMountSinaiwiththetwotabletsoftheTestimonyin
hishands,ashewascomingdownthemountain,Mosesdidnotknowthattheskinofhis
facewasradiantbecausehehadbeentalkingtoHim33.OnceMoseshadfinished
speakingtothem,heputaveiloverhisface.
NJB2Corinthians3:18
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18.Andallofus,withourunveiledfaceslikemirrorsreflectingthegloryoftheLord,are
beingtransformed intothe imagethatwereflect inbrighterandbrighterglory;this is
theworkingoftheLordwhoistheSpirit.
LikeMoses,whenpeople arebrought intoGodspresence, theyare changed from
onedegree
of
glory
to
the
next.
This
is
the
privilege
we
have
to
help
people
experience thepurejoy andecstasyofGodspresence inworship. It shouldbeour
intention toalwaysbringpeople into this levelofcommunionand reconciliationwith
Jesusinspiritandourownjoytoseethemsomehowchanged.
Note: End the session by leading thewhole group intoworship. Encourage them to
expressthemselvesfreelyastheyworshipinspiritandtruth. Encouragethemto
raisetheirhands,tokneeldown,toclap,toprayintonguesandanyothermeans
theyfeeltheywillbeabletotrulyworshipandenterinthepresenceofGod.