CFCYOUTHFORCHRIST

3YearPastoralFormationTrack
Year1

COVENANT
ORIENTATION

2009RevisedEdition

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YFCCovenantOrientation
TABLEOFCONTENTS

Chapter1:THECOVENANTORIENTATIONGUIDELINESANDDYNAMICS
A. Rationale
B. CovenantOrientationTalksOverview
C. Objectives
D. SuggestedSchedule
E. GuidelinesInConductingtheActivity
1. GeneralGuidelines
2. RolesandResponsibilitiesofServiceTeam
3. MaterialsNeeded
4. RemindersfortheTeamLeader
F. ProfileofSpeakersandSharers

Chapter2:EXPANDEDTALKOUTLINES
A. OrientationTalk
B. TALK1Loving,HonoringandServingGod
C. TALK2Loving,HonoringandServingtheFamily
D. TALK3Loving,HonoringandServingourBrothersandSistersin
YFC
E. TALK4Loving,HonoringandServingourCountry

Chapter3:THECOVENANTOFACFCYOUTHFORCHRISTMEMBER
A. DynamicsoftheCommitmentCeremony
B. TheYFCCovenantCard

APPENDICES
A. ParticipantsHandouts
B. WorshipWorkshopOutline

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CHAPTER1

THECOVENANTORIENTATIONGUIDELINESANDDYNAMICS

A. RATIONALE

The Covenant Orientation is the first set of pastoral formation trackteaching

given to the youth upon joining CFC Youth for Christ through the Youth Camp. This
specialformationtonewYFCmembersisconductedasaonedayactivitywithinthe
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
howtorightfullyrespondtoGodsinvitationtohavealovingrelationshipwithHim.

B. COVENANTORIENTATIONTALKSOVERVIEW

1. Talk1Loving,HonoringandServingGod
God,beingourCreatorandFather,caresandlovesussomuch.Hewantstoseeus
happyandlivefruitfullives.Itisabouttimethatweacknowledgethisandrespond
toGodbylovingHimbackwithallourheart,soulandmind.

2. Talk2Loving,HonoringandServingourFamily
OurfamilyisoneofGodsgreatblessingstousnomatterwhatsituationourfamily
maybein.OnewayofshowingloveandhonortoGodisthroughourfamily.Weare
calledtobeasourceofloveandunitytothem.

3. Talk3Loving,Honoring&ServingourBrothersandSistersinYFC
God extends our family when He called us to belong to our community. We share
thelovewehavenotonlytoourbloodbrothersandsistersbutalsotoourbrothers
andsistersinChrist,aswellastoourfriendswhoarenotyetpartofthecommunity.
Welearntovaluethegiftoffriendshipandstrivetobegoodinfluencestothemand
beourbrotherskeepers.

4. Talk4Loving,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. RenewanddeepenourcommitmentwithChristbyunderstandingandfollowingour
covenantwithHim.
3. Develop a sense of identity and responsibility in our role as a believer of faith, a
memberofourchurch,ourfamily,ourcommunityandourcountry.
4. InspiretheyouthastheymatureintheirChristianlifethroughYFC.
5. Live out the covenant of YFC through the pastoral formation and activities.

D. SUGGESTEDSCHEDULE

8:00am8:30
8:308:40
8:409:00
9:009:45
9:4510:20
10:2010:30
10:3010:40
10:4010:50
10:5011:35
11:3512:05pm
12:051:00
1:001:30
1:301:45
1:452:30
2:303:15
3:154:00
4:004:45
4:454:55
4:555:00

Arrival/Registration
Openingprayer
Orientation/Energize
Talk1:Loving,HonoringandServingGod
WorshipWorkshop
WorshipProper
Snacks
Gathering
Talk2:Loving,HonoringandServingourFamily
Groupdiscussionfortalks1and2
Lunchbreak
Gathering/OpeningPrayer
Icebreaker
Talk3:Loving,Honoring&ServingOurBrothers&SistersinYFC
Activity:AffirmationExercise
Amazingraceifneeded(IftheresnoGKsite,findotheractivities
thatwouldfitthe4thtalk)
Talk4:Loving,HonoringandServingOurCountry
CommitmentCeremony
ClosingWorship

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E. GUIDELINESINCONDUCTINGTHEACTIVITY

1. GENERALGUIDELINES
a. TheCovenantofYFCshouldbegiventoeverymemberwithin3monthsafter
theirYouthCamp.

b. TheCovenantOrientationtalkscanbegivenasaonewholedayactivity.

c. LikeanyYFCactivity,theteachingsshouldbegiveninalightatmosphere.The
talks should be made interesting and its importance stressed (e.g. anecdotes,
jokes,stories,personallifeexperiences),makingitrealtotheyoungadult.

d. ForCommunityBasedprogram,theCovenantOrientationPlanningshouldbe
donebytheClusterCoupleCoordinatorduringtheirclusterservicemeeting.

e. For YFC Programs (HS and Campus Based), this pastoral formation track is
conducted in the Sector Level through the Sector Program Coordinators and
SectorProgramYouthHead/Provinciallevelimplementationforsomeareas.

f. Thetalksmustbedeliveredbyyoungadultleaderswhohavealreadyundergone
thispastoralformationtrack.Aftereachtalk,copiesoftheteachingoutlineare
distributed,andtheassemblywillbedividedintodiscussiongroups(oreveninto
their own households if possible) to further discuss the teaching (Discussion
starters are provided in the talk outline). The household or discussion groups
allowmemberstobringupandsharemorepersonalaspectsoftheteachings.As
theyleadthegroups,thissystemalsotrainstheHouseholdHeadsinbeingtrue
Christianleaders.

2. ROLESANDRESPONSIBILITIESOFTHESERVICETEAM
TheServiceTeamfortheCovenantOrientationasfollows:

a. TeamLeaders/AssistantTeamLeader
The team leaders for the Covenant Orientation are the Cluster Couple
CoordinatorsandClusterYouthHeads
Fortheyouthheads,thebrotherastheteamleaderandthesisteristhe
assistantteamleader.
The couple coordinators oversee the pastoral content and needs of the
activity.

b. Worshipleader/s
Worship leader/s must be properly briefed to prepare for his
exhortationpointsandhislineupofsongs.Songsshouldbethosethatthe
new YFC members learned from their youth camp. If new songs will be

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introduced, it is important that this be taught during the teaching of songs

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
Itissuggestedthattheteamshouldpreparethefollowingmaterialsforthe
CovenantOrientation:
a. Expandedoutlinesforthespeakersandsharers
b. Soundsystem
c. Instrumentsforthemusicministry
d. LCDprojector
e. Laptop
f. Registrationsheets
g. ParticipantsHandout
h. CovenantCards
i. Songsheets
j. Firstaidkit
k. Other needs for the talks. (Talk 1Timer and Whistle; Talk 4 GK Audio
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 recollection and story conference (briefing of the activity, schedule,

basic content, etc.) is very helpful for the whole 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. On the Covenant Orientation Day itself, set acall time for the wholeteam.
Haveserviceteamworship.Givereminderstothewholeteam.

e. Beforethefirsttalk,giveashortorientationabouttheactivity.
GivetheshorttalkonCovenant.(Seethetalkbelow.)
Rundowntheschedulefortheday.(Refertoschedule.)
Introducethespeakers.

f. Makesurethatasateamleader,youareabletoconnectthetalkstoeach
other,recallingtheprevioussessionsandstressingtheimportanceofeach.

g. Takethisopportunitytohelpthosenewmembersgrowinworshipmanyof
them still havent raised their hands, clapped, danced as an expression of
love for God or have spoken out words of prophecies in faith.Encourage
themtodoso.

F. PROFILEOFSPEAKERSANDSHARERS
The following may be very helpful to the team leaders as they discern and
chooseGodsmessengersforeachtalk/session:

1. It is highly suggested that the speaker for every talk must be at least a YFC
Household Head. We have to consider the exposure of the speaker to the
community.

Itisbelievedthatasahouseholdhead,he/shehasexperiencedhowitistolive
his/her covenant with the Lord. (Please take note that the speaker for Talk 1
shallalsogivetheWorshipworkshop.)

2. Asforthesharer,he/shemaybeaYFCmember(atleast6months).Onewhois
enjoying his/her journey with the Lord. Since the participants are very new to
the community, they could very much relate to the sharing as they could see
themselvesthroughit.

3. Itisuptotheteamleadersdiscretionwhethertheywouldchooseabrotherora
sistertobethespeakerand/orsharerofeachtalk.Aslongastheyhaveprayed
anddiscernforthepersonwhowillefficientlyconveyGodsmessage.However,
itishighlyrecommendedthataYFCbrothershouldgivethefirsttalkasitalso
includestheWorshipworkshop.

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ORIENTATIONTALK
YFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
EXPANDEDTALKOUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION

In the fifth talk of our youth camp, Growing in the Holy Spirit, we heard and
learned how we could deepen our relationship with the Lord and where we were
introducedtoaspecialrelationshipandaspecialcovenantwithourGod.

Atbirth,whenwewerebaptizedbytheSpirit,thiscovenantalreadystarted.In
the youth camp, it was rekindled. We were again reminded of what this covenant is
about.Thissessionwillrefreshusofwhatittrulyis.Moreso,relivethatmomentwhen
westoodtosignifyourcommitmenttotheLord,tothiscommunity,andtodiscoverour
identityasYouthforChristandultimatelyassonsanddaughtersofGod.

Weneedtounderstandmoreaboutourcovenant.Theheartofwhereweare
rightnow.Thereisaneedtoappreciatetheconcretesituationwhichallowsustolive
outourcovenantandhereinYFCwebelievethroughGod,ourfamily,ourbrothersand
sistersandourcountry.

II. WhatisaCOVENANT?

A COVENANT is a solemn agreement between two parties/persons. It

establishes a significant familylike relationship between the parties. It is not just an
ordinarypromiseespeciallysinceourcovenantisacovenantwithGod.Itinvolvestwo
importantthings:commitmentandsacrificetoremainfaithfultothecovenant.

Thetwotypesofcovenantrelationships:

1. Covenantsbetweenpartiesequalinpowerandposition.
(Note to the team leader: Please take time to read the following verses to have a
betterunderstandingandexplanationforthispoint.)
Genesis21:2232.AbrahamandAbimelech
1Samuel18:14.DavidandJonathan

2. Covenantsbetweenpartiesunequalinpowerandposition.
(Note to the team leader: Please take time to read the following verses to have a
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. TheNewCovenantisnotmerelyamatterofobeyingasetoflaws,butofentering
intoalivingrelationshipwithJesus.

OurcovenantwithGodisnotanagreementbetweenequals,andisnotdoneon
ourinitiative.ItmeansthatitisGodwhoiscallingus.ThatishowspecialwearetoGod.
HeactedfirstbysendingJesus.

1. AllthatGodisaskingfromusistofollowfromwhatGodhasalreadydoneforus.
(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
righteousness and holiness to be a people that the Lord can use as a body, to be
lighttoournationandtotheworld.

V. CONCLUSION

This is what this day is all about. We will talk about this special covenant with
God.LetusopenheartsandlistentowhatGodwanttosayforustoday.Heinvitedusto
apersonalrelationshipduringouryouthcamp,nowHeisofferingadeeperrelationship
withHimbyinvitingustoaspecialcovenantwithHim.

Aswelistentoallthetalkstoday,mayourheartsbeopenandreadytorespond
tothebeautifulofferingofGodtousacovenantofalifewithHim.

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LOVING,HONORINGANDSERVINGGOD
TALKONEOFTHEYFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
YoushalllovetheLordyourGod,withallyourheart,withallyoursoul,withallyourmind.
(Matthew22:37)

I. IBELIEVETHATIAMSPECIALTOGOD.

A. Godlovesme.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that whoever
believesinHimmaynotperishbutmayhaveeternallife.(John3:16)

Let us make this statement personal to us as if the Lord is speaking to us:

ForGodsolovedmethatHegavemeHisonlySon,sothatifIbelieveinHim,Iwill
notperishbutIwillhaveeternallife.(Speakerleadsandinvitesparticipantstosay
thisstatementwithalloftheirhearts.)

Godlovesusinspiteofoursinfulnature.Heacceptsusforwhoweare.

B. Godforgivesmysins.

...forthisisMybloodoftheCovenant,whichispouredouttomanyforthe
forgivenessofsins.(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.Thereisnootherresponsebutto
love Him back. As the scripture says: You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your
heart,withallyoursoul,withallyourmind.(Matthew22:37)

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A. WearecalledtolovetheLordwithallourheart.

1. Loving God with the core of our being. Loving God with all our heart means
loving the Lord with our whole being. With all our heart means to accept
totally and live out the ideals and principles of our Lord Jesus Christ even if it
meanstodenyourselves.

a. LovingGodmeansthatweshouldalwaysincludeGodinourdecisions,may
itbebigorsmall.

b. LovingGodmeansstrivingtobe100%FREE.
ThisisbylivingoutatrueChristianlifethatispleasingtotheveryheartof
God.LivingoutaChristianlifestyleisexpressinglovetoourGod.

1. ZeroDrugsYFCsaysnotosubstanceabuse.

2. SmokeFreeYFCsaysnotosmoking.

3. 0%alcoholYFCbelievesthatdrinkingalcoholisnotasinitselfbutas
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
forusasmenandwomen.

6. FreefrompornographyYFCbelievesthatourbodiesarecreatedsacred
byGodandshouldnotbeexploitedforselfishpleasure.

7. VirginandProudYFCbelievesthatsexisasacredgiftgivenbyGodthat
is appropriate only after marriage. YFC believes that sex in essence is
usedforprocreation.

8. Real Love Waits 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 be 100% FREE is

constantlyachallenge.Theymaybestrugglinginoneoftheseareas,butitis
nevertoolatetoofferandsurrendertoGod.Thiscouldhelpthemrealizethat
eveniftheyfailed,theycanstillloveGodbytryingagainandthatGodstill
lovestheminspiteanddespiteofitall.)

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2. LovingGodentailssacrificebecausesometimes,itishardtogiveupsomething
for the Lord (A bad habit, fasting, being generous with our time, talent and
treasure,etc.)

The phrase 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 is also the same in loving God; it entails putting our heart into it,
and gives all our perseverance for the Lord. We must exercise excellence
whetherservicetoourfriends,family,communityandsociety.

B. WearecalledtolovetheLordwithalloursoul.

OursoulswerecreatedbyGod,whoisalsoapureSpirit.Thereisalonging
foroursoulstobeunitedwithGod,tobeonewithHim.(Ps.84:12)

Prayer is a means of communicating with God and being one with Him.
PrayernourishesoursoulandbringsitclosertoGod.We mustbeconsistentwith
our prayer time. Aside from our personal prayer times, here in YFC, we are
introduced to praying with brothers and sisters. We call this worship. Worship is
prayingandsingingourpraisestotheLord.

1. Decidetoprayeveryday.
2. Makeprayerahabitallocateacertainplaceandtimeforprayer.Startwitha
15minuteprayertime.
3. Makeyourprayerdynamicsingsongs,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. WearecalledtolovetheLordwithourmind.

The mind includes our thoughts, intentions, and learning. Our mind is
powerful.Whatwethinkcanmakeorbreakus.

Sometimes, we think about people who we love. We should practice also

thinkingaboutJesusandthethingsHehasdoneforus.

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Countingoursmallandbigblessings.
ThankingGoddailyforeachdayandforalltheansweredprayers.

WeshouldlearnaboutHimandstudyHisteachingstogainwisdom.Wecan
achievethisbyreadingandreflectingonScriptureand/orotherChristianbooks.

Weareblessedtohaveinourcommunityascripturecompanion(scripture
journal), In His Steps, that could be very helpful. We are encouraged to write our
reflectionsonthereadingsofthedayforustodevelopadeeperrelationshipwith
GodandunderstandingofHislove.Wemustlearnhowtowitnesstootherpeople
howtheLordisworkinginourlives.
BeingsinglemindedfortheLord.
ConsultinghimonwhatHewantsustodo.

III. THEREWILLBETIMESWHENOURLOVEFORGODWILLBETESTED

A. Whenweexperiencesufferings,trialsanddoubts.
In all things, we should realize that loving God is not based on feelings but on
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:GotoconfessionandaskforGodsmercyandforgiveness.Hewillnot
onlybehappytoseeyoucomebacktoHim,butHewillevenembraceyou.(TheParable
oftheLostSoncouldbecited.)

C. When we experience dryness in prayer or we become impatient when our prayers

remainunanswered,theLordistestingourfaithfulness.Themorewe praytoHimin
timeslikethese,allthemoreHewillbepleasedwithusandwill rewardus.

IV. CONCLUSION

GodisourCreatorandourFather.Hecaresforus.Hewantstoseeushappy
andlivefruitfullives.HelovesusandHeconsidersusspecial.Letsacknowledgethis
andrespondtoHimbytellingHimhowspecialHeisinourlives.LetusloveHimwillall
ourheart,soulandmind.

(Note to the speaker: At this point, the speaker shall conduct a worship
workshop.Refertotheattachedworshiptalkoutline)

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We now want to strengthen and put into expression the ideas we have heard
andlearnedinthissession.WhatabetterwaytoexpressourloveforGodwithallour
heart,mindandsoul,butthroughWorship.

(Aftertheworshipworkshop,dividethegroupintotheirhouseholdsandprocess
theworshipworkshopexperience.)

DISCUSSIONSTARTERS:
(Gatherasagroup.Donotforgettostartandendthegroupdiscussionwithaprayer.)
1. HowismyrelationshipwithGodaftertheyouthcamp?
2. WhatmorecanIdotoexpressmyloveforGodwithallmyheart,soulandmind?
(ChooseoneconcreteexampleinyourlifewhereyoucangrowinyourloveforGod.)

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LOVING,HONORINGANDSERVINGOURFAMILY
TALKTWOOFTHEYFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
Asformeandmyhouse,wewillservetheLord.(Josh.24:15)

ACTVITYPRIORTOTHETALK:PAINTMEAPICTURE
Dynamics:
1. Theparticipantswillbedividedintogroupsof810members
2. Theywillbeaskedtoillustrateasituationorincidentsportrayingdifferentactivitiesofa
family.
3. Samplesituationsareasfollow:
a. familyinthepark
b. familywatchingTVonaSaturdaynight
c. familydoingageneralcleaningofthehouse
Note:thespeakercanincludeothersituations
4. Theywillbegiven1minutetoillustratethesituation.Afterwhich,theywillbeaskedto
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,weexperiencedachangeinourlivesandwesawthingsdifferently.People
started to see the change in us and the first to witness this change are the people
closesttousourfamily.

Inthefirsttalkweembracedthecommitmenttolove,honorandserveGod.This
leads us to making greater and bolder improvements in our life. Today we will face
anotherchallengethatistobewitnessestoourfamily,tohonorourspecialcovenant
withthem.

II. THEFAMILY

Therearetwothingsthatweshouldrealizeaboutthefamily:

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A. ThefamilyisGodsplan(Gen.1:2728;Gen.2:1824;Gen.7:1)

GodcreatedthefamilyforapurposetobeameansbywhichHiskingdomis
established on earth. (Have speaker cite an ideal familylife loving parents,
harmoniousrelationshipbetweensiblings,etc.)

But sometimes, God has a different plan for those who seem to live in a
family that is being challenged (e.g. by problems, conflicts, separation, etc.). Yet,
thereisnoreasonforustoquestionGodforputtingusinthatsituation.Weshould
stillrecognizethatourfamilyisstillGodsgifttous;thatweshouldstillhonorour
fatherandmother,andlearntoforgivethem.

B. Thefamilyisunderattack/isbeingdestroyed.

Realizingthis,theeviloneisworkingveryhardtodestroythefamilysothat
Godsplanintheworldwonthappen.

Peoplesayitisoutmodedoroutdated.Somethinkthattheconceptoffamily
nolongerexistsatthistime,asanindividualbusieshim/herselfwithhis/herchosen
careerandwouldjustbecontentinengagingtocasualrelationships.

The world has distorted the meaning of being a family and had made the
rolesofitsmembersunclear.Ex.GayMarriages,PetsasChildren,Abusiveparents,
UndertheSaya,Dysfunctionalfamily.

Somesaythatfamilyisabarriertoprogress(e.g.issueonabortionhaving
toomanychildrenhinderseconomicgrowth,issueonusingcontraceptives.)Threats
tomarriagesincreasesdivorce,separation,samesexmarriage.

Weneedtoseethespiritualsidetothis,andtakeourpartinthisbattleby
offeringourveryfamiliestotheplanofGod.Thiscanhappenwhenweplaytherole
Godhasgivenusforourfamilies.

III. OURCOVENANTWITHOURFAMILY

A. RelatingWithOurParents

HonorandRespect(Ex20:12)onlycommandmentwithapromiseattached
to it. We respect our parents primarily because they are our parents. (Sir.3: 115)
TheychosetoparticipateinGodsworkofcreation;thisinitselfshouldbeenough
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 to us (e.g. stand up to greet them, pleasing our
parents;surprisethemontheirbirthdaysandanniversaries.)
2. ValuingthembysayingIloveyouorkissingandhuggingthem.
3. Attitude of gratitude: Express our appreciation. (E.g. saying thank you and Im
sorry. Or po and opo or any other words that show respect.), gestures of
respectmanoorblessbyhand.
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
dont yell or be angry instantly, ask and remind them gently to ask permission
fromyourfirst.)
5. Findingopportunitiestoshare.Wearefriendswiththem.
6. Spendqualitytimetogether.
enjoying in helping one another out homework, school projects of
brothers/sisters.
knowandbeinterestedintheirpersonallives/lovelife.

C. WearecalledtobeInstrumentsofHealing.

Learning that we have received Gods healing during our youth camp, it is
abouttimethatweourselvesbecomeGodsinstrumentofhealingtotheperson/s
dearest/nearesttous.

a. Loving (Mt.22) loving your neighbor is the direct result/ effect of loving God.
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,patientandlovingtowardsyourbrothersandsisters.
2. Initiatehealingfindwaystoreconciledifferenceswithinthefamily.
3. Prayingandintercedingforfamilymembers
4. Initiateafamilyprayertime.
5. ServingGodwithourfamilywheneverpossible

(Speaker mentions how she/he can serve together (e.g. CFC, Parish, etc.)

IV. CONCLUSION

HowcanwerefertoGodasFatherifwedonothaveagoodrelationshipwith
our parents? Having a good relationship with our family defines our relationship with
ourGod.

Thereisanattackonthefamily.AsYFCmembers,weneedtotakeastandto
protectandbuildthefamilybecomewitnessesandahopetootherfamiliesandtake
ourpartinourvisionofFamiliesintheHolySpiritrenewingthefaceoftheearth.

DISCUSSIONSTARTERS:
1. HowcanIgrowinmyrelationshipwithmyparents?
2. HowcanIgrowinmyrelationshipwithmybrothersandsisters?
3. WhatconcretestepscanIdotoimprovemyrelationshipwithmyfamily?

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LOVING,HONORINGANDSERVINGOURBROTHERSAND
SISTERSINYFC
TALKTHREEOFTHEYFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
Howgoodandpleasantitiswhenbrothersliveinunity.(Ps.133:1)

I. INTRODUCTION:LOVINGYFCASAFAMILY

Blood relations are often the strongest type of relationships. Families have
strong ties because of the same blood we share. Comrades in arms/soldiers feel a
closebondamongthemselvesaftertheyhavesacrificedandshedbloodtogether.

ThebloodthatunitesusisgreaterthananyofthesethebloodofJesusChrist.
(Jn.3:16)HehasmadeusGodschildrenwearebrothersandsisters.Becausewearea
family,weshouldrelatetooneanotherinwaysafamilyshould.

II. CHARACTERISTICSOFFAMILYTYPERELATIONSHIPS

A. Commitment
1. Consistencyinourrelationshipsbeingcommittedwhetherwefeellikeitornot.
(e.g.attendingYFCmeetingsfaithfullyandpunctually)
2. Beingreadyandwillingtobeinconveniencedonbehalfofabrother/sister.(e.g.
brothergivinghisseatforasister,makingsureeveryonehastheirshareoffood
beforeeating.)
3. Beingabrother/sisternomatterwhathappens.
4. Choosingtobelovinginspiteofmisunderstandings.

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.17:2023)

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,listeningtooneanothersideasandopinions)It isGods
commandthatweloveoneanother.(Jn13:3435)
2. 1Cor.13:47expressesthekindofloveweshouldhave.

E. Service
1. Likeanyfamily,loveandloyaltyisexpressedthroughservice.HaveaWhatcanI
give?attitudeasopposedtoWhatcanIget?(Theattitudeofservanthoodis
moreimportantthantheactualservice).
2. Be open/willing and ready to serve in any way (e.g. speakers, music ministry,
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 loved us as we are. Rejection from others wont affect us as much
because of this fact. We should then grow in confidence in relating to our
brothers/sisters.Letusbetheonesreachingouttoothers.

B. Pride
Take on the attitude mentioned in Phil. 2:3. Love others and reach out 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.
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4. Being good examples to our classmates (by not cheating, respecting school
authoritiesandproperty,participatinginnationbuildingactivities).

B. Evangelistic
1. Invitingourclassmatestoyouthcamps.
2. Sharingourfaith/serviceinYFCtoourclassmates.
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.)

AFFIRMATIONEXERCISE
(Tobegivenafterthetalk)

Dynamics:
1. Afterthetalk,thespeakershallinstructthegrouptodividethemselvesintohouseholds.
TheAffirmationExerciseshallbeintroduced.
2. Theywillbeaskedtoformtwolines[line1andline2]facingeachother.
3. Atthesoundofthewhistle,eachlinemakesastepline1totheright,line2stepstothe
left.
4. Facingpartners,eachwillhaveaminutetohonorandshareanareaofaccountabilityto
thepersoninfrontofhim.
5. The speaker claps his hand to signal the reversal of roles, it is the others turn now to
honorandshareforaminute.
6. Atthesoundofthewhistle,bothlinesmustmoveonestepline1totherightandline2
totheleft.
7. Repeatuntileveryonegetstohonorandshareanareaofaccountabilitytoeachother.

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LOVING,HONORINGANDSERVINGOURCOUNTRY
TALKFOUROFTHEYFCCOVENANTORIENTATION
Youarethelightoftheworld...letyourlightsoshinebeforemen,thattheymay
yourgoodworksandgiveglorytoyourFatherinheaven.(Mt.5:14,16)

see

I. INTRODUCTION

As Christians, we dont believe in coincidences. We know that God has a

purposeforeverything.Godhasplaceduswhereweare,forapurpose.

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I set you
apart;Iappointedyouasaprophettothenations.(Jeremiah1:5)

Godcallsustobealighttothenations.Weshouldbeabletodothatwherever
itisthatHehasplacedusourowncountries.

II. TOLOVE,HONORANDSERVEOURCOUNTRY

Our love for God is shown by theway we love ourcountry. We cando this by
howweshowourlove,honorandrespecttoit.Ascitizensofourcountrywearecalled
todothefollowing:

A. TOPROTECT.EnsuringthecontinuityofGodscreation.
1. Godentrustedtoustheplacewherewearelivingrightnow.
2. It is our responsibility as stewards of His creation to take care of our
environmentandourcountrysresources.
3. Takingcareofourmountains,trees,riverandseasbynotthrowinggarbage
andcleaningupourownarea.
4. Wehelpincleanupdriveandtreeplantingactivitiesinourarea.
5. Letusnotlitterasifwecanflushdownourdirtinoursurroundings.
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. SERVINGOURCOUNTRYBEINGMODELCITIZENS(Rom13:18)

A. Weobeythelawsoftheland.
1. Followingthetrafficlaws,pedestriancrossings.
2. This includes the laws and regulations of our schools. (We do not look for
loopholestocheatinschoolwecometoclassatthetimetheschoolsays
weshould).
3. Weshouldhelpinfurtheringthevisionandmissionofourgovernmentand
schools especially if our school is Catholic/Christian. (However, this also
means that we have to speak up when our country/government begins to
adoptunchristianpoliciesthatareagainstlife,familyandGodlikeabortion,
divorce,etc.)

B. Beawareandactivelytakepartintheaffairsofourcountry.
1. Bevigilantinwhatishappeninginourcountry.Beproactive.
2. Ifweareofvotingageweshouldexercisethisrightateveryopportunity.
3. Condemn corruption in government and society without condemning the
governmentandsocietyitself.Wecouldalwaysbepartofthesolutionand
not add to the problem of society, by being agents of change through the
simplewaysofnotengagingtobriberyoftrafficenforcers.
4. Beupdatedofthecurrentissuesofthecountryandtakepartincomingup
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. Lovethepoorbynottreatingthemassecondclasscitizen.
EachpersonbearstheimageofGodandislovedbyGod.Ifwelove
God,wemustlovethosewhomHeloves.(1John4:20)

B. Servingwiththepoor.

InCouplesforChrist,CFCANCOP(AnsweringtheCryofthePoor)isourway
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thepathofpeace,love,sacrifice,humilityandhardwork.Asadvocatesofourwork
weliveoutourloveforthepoorby:

1. Livingasimplelifestyle.(Lessforself,moreforothers,enoughforall)
2. Sharingourresourcestohelpthepoorhelpthemselves.
3. Spendingatleast4hoursinamonthtoserveinaGKsiteorotherworkwiththe
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
the circumstances that surround us to be witnesses for Him. As we do this, we also
becomewitnessestothenations,bygivingtoourcountrythelove,honorandrespectit
deserves,asresponsiblecitizens,andgivingtoGodourwholelivesastruechildrenof
God.

Whenwehonorourcountry,wemusthonorthepoor,whenwehonorthepoor
we honored our purpose. Helping the poor people is helping this country to the first
world.ItiswritteninthebiblethatFaithwithoutactionisdead.AswebelieveinGod
we must also do His will. It is not enough that we pray. What a better way to live a
ChristlikelifebuttobeJesustootherpeople.Shareourlivestothem.Shareourtime,
talentandtreasuretothem.Wemustallowourfaithtobeexpressedinthewaywelive
ourlives.

DISCUSSIONSTARTERS:
1. WhatarethethingsamIdoingthatisshowingdishonor/disrespectforthecountrythat
Godhasplacedmein?HowcanIcorrectthese?
2. WhatconcretedecisioncanImakethatwillhelpmelove,honorandservemycountry
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CHAPTER3

THECOVENANTOFACFCYOUTHFORCHRISTMEMBER

A. DYNAMICSOFTHECOMMITMENTCEREMONY

1. Atthispoint,theparticipantsarenowreadytoreceivetheircovenantcards.
2. After the 4th talk, the team leader will now lead the group to the commitment
ceremony.
3. The team could prepare an AVP that would show concrete ways of living out the
covenant.
4. ThemusicthatcouldbeusedfortheAVPasareflectionsongcouldbeSONGOFA
SERVANTorISURRENDER.Thecovenantcardscouldnowbedistributed.
5. Bythistime,theparticipantshaveaclearerpictureofwhattheircovenantwithGod
is.(Thereflectionsongcouldstillbeplayedduringthistime.)
6. The team leader could advice the participants to sign their cards and ask them to
standjustlikeduringtheyouthcampwhentheparticipantsacceptedGodintheir
livesonceagain.
7. The team leader reads aloud the main points of the covenant, leading to the
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B. SAMPLEOFTHECFCYFCCOVENANT

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 are
in,

* 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 to

call me.
IV.APPENDICES
* 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.PARTICIPANTSHANDOUTS
* I will honor our culture, our traditions and our values.

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Loving,Honoring&ServingGod
Talk1oftheYFCCovenantOrientation
ParticipantsHandout

I.IbelievethatIamspecialtoGod.

A.Godlovesme(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.Sinwillmakeusfeelguilty

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
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Loving,Honoring&ServingourFamily
Talk2oftheYFCCovenantOrientation
ParticipantsHandout

I.Twothingstorememberaboutthefamily:

A.ItisGodsplan(Gen.1:2128;Gen.2:1824;Gen.7:1)

B.Thefamilyisunderattack

II.Ourroleinthefamily:

A.Toourparents:

1.Honorandrespect(Ex.20:12)

2.Obedience(Eph.6:1)

3.Respectprimarilybecausetheyareourparents

(Sirach3:115)

B.Toourbrothersandsistersinthefamily:

1.SeeingourfamiliesasGodsgifttous

2.Findingopportunitiestoshare

C.Beinginstrumentsofhealing:

1.Loving

2.Witnessing

3.Prayingandintercedingforfamilymembers

4.ServingGodwithourfamily

DiscussionStarters:
1.HowcanIgrowinmyrelationshipwithmyparents?
2.HowcanIgrowinmyrelationshipwithmysiblings?
3.WhatconcretestepscanIdotoimprovemyrelationshipwithmyfamily?

MemoryVerse:

Asformeandmyhouse,wewillservetheLord.

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Loving,Honoring&ServingourbrothersandsistersinYFC
Talk3oftheYFCCovenantOrientation
ParticipantsHandout

I.LovingYFCasafamily
A.Bloodrelationsareoftenthestrongesttypeofrelationships.
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:

Howgoodandpleasantitiswhenbrothersliveinunity.

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Loving,Honoring&ServingGod
Talk4oftheYFCCovenantOrientation
ParticipantsHandout

I.IntroductionGodsPurpose(Jer.1:5)

II.Loving,HonoringandServingOurCountry

A.Showingourcountryhonorandrespect.
1. Avoidtreatingourcountrylikeonebigtrashcan/toilet.
2. Takeprideinourheritage.
3. Takeapositiveattitudeaboutourcountry.

B.Servingourcountrybeingmodelcitizens.(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

seeyourgoodworksandgiveglorytoyourFatherinheaven.(Mt.5:14,16)

DiscussionStarters:
1. WhatarethethingsthatamIdoingthatshowsdishonor ordisrespecttothecountry
thatGodhasplacedmein?HowcanIcorrectthese?
2. WhatconcretedecisioncanImakethatwillhelpmelove,honorandservemycountry
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APPENDIX

WORSHIPWORKSHOP

I. INTRODUCTION

Startthesessionwithjustasimpleprayerafterpracticingsomesongs.

Chooseaslowworshipfulsongforthisactivity.Makesureitsasongthatpeople
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 the picture of their minds eye? Where were they? Were they standing, 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 some may have received
propheciesorvisions.

II. UNDERSTANDINGWORSHIP

A. Worshipisthecentralpointofourgatherings

1. Itssupposedtobeinspiringandshouldbuildupthebody.Worshipshouldbe
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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
leaders are unable to lead people to worship. Many times our worship is not
worshipatall.

B. Worship is 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 is paying homage to our true King and Captain. In the same way
thatsubjectsinancienttimeshavetoregularlyvisittheirrulerandpaytribute
or homage or tax (in more modern terms). We come to pay homage
admittingthateverythingwehaveisHis.Atthesametime,wearegratefulthat
HEgivesalloftheseourbodies,ourminds,ourmoney,ourpropertyforusto
freely use, and that He never punishes us as we deserve whenever we misuse
thesethingswhicharerightfullyHIS.

3. Worshipisoneoftheveryfewtimeswhenweareabletohaveatasteofhow
itwasandaforetasteofhowitwill.Itsthetimewhenweinourfallensinful
humannaturesareabletoconnecttoGodinspiritthewayitwasmeanttobe
beforeoursinmadeitimpossibleforustocontinuallybeinGodspresence(as
AdamandEvewere).Itallowsusaforetasteofthekindofrelationshipwewill
havewithGodwhenwearemadeperfectinheaven.

4. Therearethreelevelsthatweusuallygothroughwhenwereallyworship:
a. ThefirstiswhenwestartspeakingwordsofPRAISEorwhatwemightbe
likentoasintroductionsinanyaudience.ThisiswherewehonorGodand
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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
hands of God Himself. God wants us to connect to Him much more than we
wantforourselvesandforourmembers.Thistakesahugepressureoffofour
shoulders because worship then does not depend on our eloquence or on the
dynamicsortoneofourvoicesbutratherdependsonandsimplybeginswithan
honestdesiretobeinGodspresence.

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

Avoid just singing songs. Enter into Gods Holy presence, raise your hands and
meanit.Prayintongues.ListentoGod.

Dontbetooconsciousofthewordsyouwilluse,justspeakexactlywhatisinyour
heart.TalktotheLordasifHewereinfrontofyou,becauseHeis.Avoidmaking

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your prayer a wellrehearsed speech with words Lord at the beginning and
Amenattheend.

C. Worshipisanexpressionofyourlife

Worshipisveryimportant,butisonlyanexpressionoftheevenmoreimportant
realityyouareliving.BecarefulinsayingwordslikeLordJesusWeEnthroneYou
orRefinersfire,myheartsonedesireistobeholyifitsnottrueinyourlife,ifyou
doonlywhatyouwantinyourlifeinotherwordsyouarecallingtheshots.

Worshipespeciallyleadingworshipisdifficultifthereisseriousunrighteousness
inyourlife(e.g.premaritalsex,cheating,gambling,stealingetc.)

Thisdoesntmeanthatyoushouldchoosenottoworshipordeclinefromleading
worshipsinceafterall,noneofusareworthybecauseallofusaresinful.Rather,
itsinalwayshavingagenuinerepentantattitude.ComebeforeGodspresenceand
humblyaskforHismercy.

BeRealandHonest.ComebeforeGodintotalhumility.SurrenderandallowGods
spirittoflowthroughyou.Neverfakeit.

Be knowledgeable. Know the songs by heart. Know their meaning, the right tune
andknowhowtoleadpeopleintosinginginthespirit.

D. Avoidanythingthatdistracts

Avoidanythingthatdistractsyouorthepeopleyouareleadingfromfocusingon
Godwhoafterallistheobjectofourworship.

Dontuseactionsongsduringtheworshipproper.

Trytomakeeverythingclearannouncesongtitlesandnumbers.Announcewhere
thesongisheaded(nextlineorverse).

IV. CONCLUSION

NJBExodus34:2933
29.WhenMosescamedownfromMountSinaiwiththetwotabletsoftheTestimonyin
hishands,ashewascomingdownthemountain,Mosesdidnotknowthattheskinofhis
facewasradiantbecausehehadbeentalkingtoHim33.OnceMoseshadfinished
speakingtothem,heputaveiloverhisface.

NJB2Corinthians3:18

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18.Andallofus,withourunveiledfaceslikemirrorsreflectingthegloryoftheLord,are
beingtransformedintotheimagethatwereflectinbrighterandbrighterglory;thisis
theworkingoftheLordwhoistheSpirit.

Like Moses, when people are brought into Gods presence, they are changed from
one degree of glory to the next. This is the privilege we have to help people
experience the pure joy and ecstasy of Gods presence in worship. It should be our
intention to always bring people into this level of communion and reconciliation with
Jesusinspiritandourownjoytoseethemsomehowchanged.

Note: End the session by leading the whole group into worship. Encourage them to
expressthemselvesfreelyastheyworshipinspiritandtruth.Encouragethemto
raisetheirhands,tokneeldown,toclap,toprayintonguesandanyothermeans
theyfeeltheywillbeabletotrulyworshipandenterinthepresenceofGod.

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