Youth Group

A youth group by the chinese congregation is finally formed at CBC. MInistering to youths have always had a special place in my heart. A fruit of a youth ministry myself, I recognize the impact and power of a youth ministry. Especially at their teenage and school years, youths are just beginning to be in search of purpose of life, for answers in life, and they are in great emotional needs. It is at this time also that they are most open to the gospel. Youths have lots of passion, and they search for the cause where they can devote their passion into. Those who have given their lives to the Lord often go all out in pursuing Him, in doing God's work, in spreading the gospel etc.

So when pastor first approached me a few years ago regarding the vision of having a youth group, something in my heart tugged. He was speaking of something so dear to me. However, there were a number of considerations. Firstly, I know that I am not ready nor capable of taking up such a responsibility. I didn't have enough training nor experience required. I could, perhaps, be leading a small group, but there was no mentor that could lead and guide me along the way. Secondly, the timing didn't seem right. My 'plate' was pretty full at that time. Though my full time vocation then was that of a student, my major priority outside of school was the House of Prayer. It would be highly unwise to shoulder a whole new pioneer ministry then. Thirdly, we didn't have enough to form members. This meant that attempts to start such a group very much resembles a difficult pioneering work from almost ground zero.

After some time of prayers, we dropped the idea. But today, God has blessed us with the 'right' leader - one fully trained and equipped, a Godly man who really loves God and pursues Him with all his heart, is sensitive to the Spirit of God, and with many years of experience since he was a youth himself. Also, we have now in our midst some youths who have come to know the Lord not too long ago. I can't wait to see God working mightily in our midst, encountering each one of us in a most special way!

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