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Vol 1. Issue 4, October-November 2010 Brought to you by YCOM - YFC Communications 1 YFC NSWLetter The 2010 CFC Fullness Fiesta was an event inspired by the fullness of God's love. As the CFC communities came together, I witnessed spiritual nourishment and amazing fellowship. Being chosen as a member of the SFC band was an amazing experience. To worship God with a full heart & see your brothers n sisters in Christ, hands raised, arms open to receive the blessings of the spirit is something I will always remember. This was my first big event within the community and what a way to begin my journey in SFC! There was delicious food, a beautiful mass service, and the disco part of the evening saw everyone show their finest dance moves. During the day there were performances from each of the ministries, each individually talented and each uniquely crafted! My involvement was based around being a member of the worship ministry band. There were endless days of practising at the CFC centre and all of the hard work payed off with God's blessing (of course). It would not have been possible without our leaders, our coordinators, our members. Lastly it would and could not have been possible without the Lord himself. Remember God's fullness in your life and if it anything I took away from the Fiesta it is : For myself, if I am to stake all I have and hope to be upon anything, I will venture it upon the abounding fullness of God - upon the assurance that, as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are His ways higher than our ways, and His thoughts than our thoughts -Henry Norris Russell Praise Be to God! Jaymi Winters, Singles For Christ Member His Ways are higher! Photography by Emmanuel Manalad L-R: Harry (SFC), Justine, Cara, Pasion, Jahn, McNichols, Lourdes, Raimie, Deren, Tails, Joyce, Binoy, Ron, Francis by Jaymi Winters, SFC

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Vol 1. Issue 4, October-November 2010

Brought to you by YCOM - YFC Communications1

YFC NSWLetter

The 2010 CFC Fullness Fiesta was an event inspired by the fullness of God's love. As the CFC communities came together, I witnessed spiritual nourishment and amazing fellowship. Being chosen as a member of the SFC band was an

amazing experience. To worship God

with a full heart & see your brothers n

sisters in Christ, hands raised, arms open

to receive the blessings of the spirit

is something I will always remember.

This was my first big event within the

community and what a way to begin

my journey in SFC! There was delicious

food, a beautiful mass service, and the

disco part of the evening saw everyone

show their finest dance moves. During

the day there were performances from

each of the ministries, each individually

talented and each uniquely crafted! My

involvement was based around being a

member of the worship ministry band.

There were endless days of practising

at the CFC centre and all of the hard

work payed off with God's blessing (of

course). It would not have been possible

without our leaders, our coordinators, our

members. Lastly it would and could not

have been possible without the Lord

himself. Remember God'’s fullness in

your life and if it anything I took away

from the Fiesta it is : “For myself, if I

am to stake all I have and hope to be

upon anything, I will venture it upon the

abounding fullness of God - upon the

assurance that, as the heavens are higher

than the earth, so are His ways higher

than our ways, and His thoughts than our

thoughts” -Henry Norris Russell

Praise Be to God!

Jaymi Winters, Singles For Christ Member

His Ways are higher!

Photography by Emmanuel Manalad L-R: Harry (SFC), Justine, Cara, Pasion, Jahn, McNichols, Lourdes, Raimie, Deren, Tails, Joyce, Binoy, Ron, Francis

by Jaymi Winters, SFC

Vol 1. Issue 4, October-November 2010

Brought to you by YCOM - YFC Communications2

Last month (October), Darrille

Deligero from Blacktown

Cluster, was blessed to be part

of a nursing mission trip to

the Solomon Island’s with her

college. More than a nursing

mission trip, because of her

mission readiness, her visit to

the islands became a Christ

experience.

After sharing my plans with our

Full Time Worker (FTW) Eric

he made arrangements for me

with those from our community in the

Solomon Islands. The moment I stepped

out of the airport I was greeted with

big smiles by two Solomon Islander

Youth For Christ (YFC) members; Kevin

(FTW) and Amos. They accompanied

my college mate and I all the way

to our hotel, and invited us to mass

the following Sunday. Kevin gave me

precise instructions on where, how and

when to catch (what they called) the

bus.

Come that Sunday, I felt faint

during the mass. So I spent most of

the service sitting outside to get fresh

air. As I sat there sweating in the

heat I reflected on the past three days

I had spent in the Solomon Island’s.

Completely out of my comfort zone;

tired, sick and craving home food. I

was upset and just wanted to go home.

After mass we met up with Kevin who

introduced me to a few of the couple

coordinators and YFC members.

We went into the parish hall where there

were more people from both YFC and

Singles for Christ (SFC). They were all

quite shy – but later in my trip I learnt

that’s part of their culture. We began the

fellowship with an opening worship lead

by Kevin. They sang the same songs we

do at home but some just with different

timing. One of the songs was “Home”.

While singing this song with brothers and

sisters in Christ I had just met I felt the

Lord speak to me. I felt his reassurance

that no matter where in the world I may

be, I am home wherever he is. And God

is where? Everywhere! I felt one with

them singing together, praising the Lord.

I felt the Lord telling me not to be afraid

of what I had ahead of me in the next

two weeks because he has called me to

be there for a purpose. After the worship

Kevin asked me to speak at the front. I

shared with the group how I had felt in

that morning and the Lords message I

heard during worship. I also explained

to them that I serve in High School

Base (HSB) in Sydney and that I was sad

because I was missing out on our first

HSB conference that day. I asked them to

join me in praying for the conference.

The rest of my time in the

Solomon Islands I spent in a remote

island where I worked in the hospital.

Christ in Solomon Islands

Photography by Darrille Deligero Darrille suited up in her nursing gear at Solomon Islands

NSWLetter / OCT-NOV 10

CFC Youth For Christ

103

The Oceania Great Adventure Tour (GAT) in the Philippines is an annual trip that YFC's from all over Oceania are invited to participate in. Participants travel throughout Philippines visiting historical sites, meeting YFCs, building GK houses and worshipping God every day. Past GATters (the term used for people who've been to GAT) have described the experience as life-changing and eye opening, but each experience is different, and you'll never know until you go.

The 2011 GAT goes from January 7 - 25, and costs $550 for registration (which covers internal travel costs, accommodation, meals, entry to events/sites and materials). If you're interested, contact Eric Fortaleza on 0414971941

Want to go on an adventure? Come to GAT '11!

I met many people who

believed in Jesus but many

also that had their own

spiritual belief from their

tribes. Despite differences of

beliefs the nurses and others

working in the hospital were

still very compassionate and

caring towards whoever came

down to this Christian hospital

needing help. We also had

to respect their beliefs as

we visited small clinics in

their villages. Getting to the

villages we travelled by boat.

Many times the currents were

rough, I got scared and this

reminded me of when the

disciples were out fishing

during the storm. I knew all

I needed to do was pray for

Photography by Darrille Deligero

the Lord to keep us safe on

our journey, as well as sing

my favourite song for when

I’m scared “whom shall I fear.

Going on this

trip was such an amazing

experience. I learnt so much:

about nursing, about the

culture in the Solomon Islands,

about myself and about my

faith. The Lord shows himself

to us in so many different

ways, ways we don’t always

understand, we need to just

trust in him and remain

faithful. “He will keep you

safe from all hidden dangers

and from all deadly diseases”

(Psalm 91).

by Darrille Deligero, Blacktown HPV

(pictured below)

Vol 1. Issue 4, October-November 2010

Brought to you by YCOM - YFC Communications4

Victory @HSB

DID YOU KNOW?

CFC Youth for Christ's High School Based (HSB) program started in 2000?. This year, the HSB program had an abundance of victories from God, with ?? new high schools opening up YFC clubs and having their first ever HSB Conference in October, joining all YFC HSB schools together to deepen their faith. YFC High School based is now present in ?? schools around New South Wales alone and has an estimated amount of ?? members actively deepening their relationship with Christ through the program.

by Raphael Rueda, Kellyville

When I joined YFC back

in march, I felt so moved

by God. I was much

happier, more energetic and you

could tell just through my actions. I

really wanted to share these amazing

feelings with my friends and peers.

The problem was I could never get

my friends to attend a joining camp.

When I heard that the HSB program

was coming to my school, Terra

Sancta, I was so excited. I thought

that this would be the opportunity

that would bring my friends closer

to God.

Unfortunately, our HSB

meetings were held after school, so

not as many people turned up as

I had hoped. Despite this setback, I

continued to encourage my friends to

stay back after school and attend the

meetings. Although I was finally able

to convince one friend to stay back

I still felt that we could do much

better. That’s when we were given

permission to have our meetings

on Thursday afternoons during our

‘Learning Enrichment’ periods.

Now, I can’'t even count the amount

of people attending the meetings. I

find that every week we’re setting up

even more chairs than the last.

Just a few weeks ago

we were able to have our own

‘mini’ E-Day thanks to our awesome

president Jasmin Baena and our

equally awesome vice president

Dominique Demagante. I’'m so proud

of how much HSB Terra has grown

in such a short time. From 20 or

so in a small prayer room to 50

(guessing, probably more) occupying

the biggest building on campus. I

feel that it is through these HSB

meetings that my dream of bringing

my peers closer to God will slowly

become reality. Praise God for HSB.

NSWLetter / OCT-NOV 10

CFC Youth For Christ

105

by Kieffer Danao, Quakers Hill

2010 would have to be of the most

challenging but enjoyable years of

my life as I had to take part doing my

HSC and during the year, Terra Sancta

College had started HSB and I was

announced to be President. I thought

I would've struggled throughout the

year to carry out this responsibility as

well as managing my own household

in my chapter. Also earlier during the

year when I resumed back to my last

year of high school, I was considering

of being inactive from YFC until the

HSC period was over. However, I

decided to stay dedicated to my faith

and service with Quakers Hill Chapter

and Hawkesbury Cluster, participating

meetings and entry camps.

I thought I would've not

made this far without the support,

blessings and love from inspirational

leaders, cluster and chapter heads,

HPVs, my fellow brothers and sisters

and amazing couple coordinators who

have watched over not only myself

but other HSC students which we are

thankful. Some of those who have

done their HSC gave advice on what

obstacles I may encounter and how I

have to overcome them. For my HSC,

I did 12 units and my subjects were

English Advance, Mathematics 2 unit,

Studies of Religion II, Hospitality -

Commercial Cookery, Software Design

and Development and Biology. I made

my subject selection more diverse so

it would help me have a particular

interest for the future such as becoming

a chef, game developer or maybe a

teacher. I've made many sacrifices to

accomplish my goals. One of my goals

was to grow the number of members

within Terra Sancta HSB as numbers

where quite small but this brings up

one of my personal victories this year

which was the Hawkesbury HSB entry

camp. The participants from that camp

increased our numbers which was

awesome.

After graduating high school,

I was abit disappointed to become

president for a short duration of the

year but I'm happy how much HSB

has grown within the community. The

HSC period finished really quickly

which was no suprise to me because

many of the previous HSC graduates

told us that at this period, time flies by.

For my exams, I was fairly confident

with most of my subjects and I think

I performed well enough to get atleast

band 5. I'll offer some HSC advice I

used to the Year 12's of 2011: Don't

stress yourself as it would bring more

stress, manage your time well, sleep

well, eat healthy and exercise which

I didn't do haha. Also whenever you

feel the need to give up, I would

always refer from the Bible and read

Proverbs 3:5-6 'Trust in the Lord with

all your heart, and lean not on your

own understanding. In all your ways

acknowledge Him, and He shall direct

your path'.

I wish to everyone still doing

their studies next year, good luck and

study well. As for now, I await for my

ATAR which is coming in soon and I'm

praying I receive the results I need to

enter university. I'm very grateful for

the many blessings God has given this

year.

Vol 1. Issue 4, October-November 2010

Brought to you by YCOM - YFC Communications6

My HSC Experience

The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is

considered to be the most important

year of a NSW high school student's

life, and for this reason, many YFC's

become distant from God because

they focus more on their studies than

everything else in their lives. The

key to success is balance. Ronald Estepa,

Chapter Head of Campbelltown chapter,

and Monicarae Bautista, from Kogarah, share

their experience...

Personally, the HSC for me was very

challenging, but very rewarding. I

seriously loved my school (Mount Carmel

Catholic High School). Even though I used

to complain about waking up at 6:30am or

missing the bus for school, secretly inside, I

knew that I had this connection to my school

and loved it. Therefore, in my final

year of schooling, the HSC Year

(Year 12), I tried my very best to

grab opportunities that was thrown at

me; since it was my last year - with

whatever I did, I did it with love.

Consequently, my biggest

highlight was the blessing of being

elected as School Captain of 2010,

through an opportunity that was

presented to me, and through my

prayers and the prayers of my loved

ones. The privileges to be a school

leader was a means to evangelize

my school, so that we could have

HSB run at our school. It was also a

means to be an excellent role model

in the academic and cultural side of

my school.

My biggest challenge was

balancing academia with being a YFC

chapter head and school captain -

and it was the hardest. However, I

just kept looking towards the verse

1 Corinthians 16:13-14; I had to do

everything with love. Despite how

difficult life was for me, through all

the stresses and triumphs and even

through the most tragic event that

has happened to me and my grade,

a death of a beloved grade member

during the HSC trials; Everything was

done out of love for my B.A.S.I.Cs

(Brothers and Sisters in Christ).

With all the challenges,

stresses and anguish the HSC brought

me, I was so in the moment that I

forgot to rely on God. Sometimes I

thought He wasn’t there for me, so I

thought I was strong enough without

Him - I thought I could get through

the HSC without Him. However, after

my last exam, I thought to myself, the

Lord was there the whole time,; He

was there when I was elected, in all

my speeches; He was there through

my toughest exams; He was there

telling me it was his plan to take my

friend to heaven; He was there right

next to me in my HSC Exams, HIS

love was there. This is because with

everything I did, I did with love, not

my own love, but the Love the Lord

has shown and given me.

My one and only piece

of wisdom to the new HSC’ers is

that, whenever you feel burnt out,

or whenever you feel that you'’ve

triumphed, that'’s all because of

God’'s love - He is always there and

He will not give you anything you

cannot handle.

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.”

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

by Ron Estepa, Campbelltown

Photo courtesy of Angelie Santos

Ronald & his friend, Angelie, at Year 12 Formal

NSWLetter / OCT-NOV 10

CFC Youth For Christ

107

What many parents say,

"HSC is an important

part of your life."

It is a time where you need to

make priority of studies and back off

going out and doing extra curriculur

activities. During the HSC period, I

had dealt with so many thoughts and

feelings which seemed to be endless.

At times I felt excited, pumped, and at

other times, anxious, fragile, the feelings

of having too much on one plate,

leading me to endless tears.

What had turned these

negative feelings around, allowing me

to be motivated to move on is my

friends, especially the one which we

all have in common, God. Whenever

my emotions got the better of me, I

looked towards the Bible. I would

stop what I was doing, open up my

Bible and read non stop. Ironically, I

felt that I had read Bible scriptures

more than I did practically studying.

I felt that God was trying to send me

messages of strength, patience and to

keep on going one step at a time.

Yes, the HSC is very important, but it

does not necessarily mean you should

stop all your extra curriculur activities

and spending time with your mates.

HSC goes for a few weeks and it isn't

every day that you'd have an exam.

During my HSC experience, I kept a

healthy diet by going for sunrise jogs

and hiking.

For all future HSC-ers: keep

a balanced diet, a balanced schedule

and take regular breaks during

studies. Take a few minutes before

and after studying/examinations to

pray and ask for God's wisdom.

Another tip is to study in big groups,

as you're all going on the same path,

striving for success. Studying this way,

allows you to keep in track with

what notes you do or don't have.

You won't be able to process notes if

you write notes in bulky paragraphs,

therefore, write in dot points and

make acronyms for main points, so

you can memorise notes easier. I

found it easier memorising notes by

writing in lyrical form. Find what

your strengths and weaknesses are

when it comes to studying and do

not follow other people's pattern of

study, as you may not achieve the

same result.

I wish all 2011 HSC-ers goodluck, and

look towards God for guidance.

by Monicarae Bautista, Kogarah

Vol 1. Issue 4, October-November 2010

Brought to you by YCOM - YFC Communications8

The Fullness of 2010

(more on pg 10)

It’'s been almost a year since YFC’s ever

renowned, “DECLARE. ; reflecting on

all that has gone on from then to now,

well only one word comes to mind,

Sandwich.

The year so far has been

non-stop chapter assemblies, e-days,

households, GPMs and fellowships (and

these are just the 5 dollar events) with

retreats, joining camps, leaders trainings,

discovery camps and conferences, it

seems like everyone’'s wallet’s lost a bit

of weight this year. The

reason I say sandwich, well, I’'ve never

had so many sandwiches before in my

life. Usually I'd just buy food when I

go out, however, a mix of New Zealand

flight prices, increase of the cost of

petrol and well, so many camps, I find

I’'m hitting the toast pretty hard.

Praise God for the successful

launch of High School Based (with

the first HSB conference) and the

continuing success of Kids for Christ,

the launch of the very amazing (and

brilliantly named) YFC NSWLetter and

it goes without saying, the success of

the basketball and soccer competitions.

But the year hasn’t been all Nutella and

Peanut butter sandwiches. Sometimes

we have to eat boring turkey and

lettuce sandwiches. Service, just like

sandwiches, can’'t all be fun. Each

chapter has had their share of doubts,

tears, fights, cold wars, disagreements,

inactives members and leaders who

won’t stop playing Call of Duty. It’s

through those sandwiches that make us

appreciate the times we get to have

Nutella. It’'s through those sandwiches

that we truly grow.

Remember this year as

the year you lived in the fullness of

Christ, the year you lived passionately,

excellently and full of integrity. The

year you were happy to go with less,

so you could get to know God more.

The year of the sandwich.

I'’m hungry for what God has in store

for us next year.

by Adrian Magno, Nepean

The Year of the Sandwich

I thought that after the sprint and

constant Stepping Up of 2009, God

would allow me to slow down.

Instead, He asked me to keep moving

with Him. My year kicked off in the

Philippines where I saw Christ on the

heights of the Banaue rice terraces and

in the depths of Sagada caves with

my best frenemy, my sister, at the first

family Great Adventure Tour. He let

me live out the CFC mission: Families

in the Holy Spirit Renewing the

Face of the Earth sending my family

on a mission trip to Rockhampton,

Queensland. Then, during worship

with over 550 brothers and sisters

at the Oceania Leaders Conference

in New Zealand, He affirmed me of

His strong presence in the Youth For

Christ ministry. He even allowed me

to witness the strength of the CFC

community through beautiful women at

the Handmaids conference in Canberra.

Although I experienced His

fullness in my service, I struggled

to bring Christ with me everywhere,

especially at work, where it was

difficult to see Him through the

deadlines, corporate culture and caffeine

high. Despite developing a close

friendship with my workmate, I still felt

like I had to hold back when I spoke

about my faith. But He slowly worked

in our relationship and we now share

our faith freely with each other and

I’m really excited to attend her baptism

next month.

Fullness of Life in Christ isn’t

just about seeing Him in our service in

the community. It’s about putting Christ

in the centre and letting our lives

revolve around Him, letting Him lead

our families, relationships, studies, work

and everything in between. Because

God reveals Himself to us in the most

unlikely places, but only if we open our

hearts and seek Him.

As the year comes to a close, YFC leaders and Coordinators reflect on the past year...

by Candice Pasion, Syd West

NSWLetter / OCT-NOV 10

CFC Youth For Christ

10

In yesterday'’s Gospel, Jesus wept over Jerusalem. As the year

draws to a close, maybe we should also ask ourselves, this year,

had we known better what makes for peace?

I had this friend whom I always invited to CLP. Every

time, I got rejected. They said their relationship as husband and

wife is ok. They raise their children well and bring them to

Church every week. They help their relatives back home and

are also involved in a scholarship program for a kid in their

province. Tired of being rejected again, I grumbled to myself.

Truly, they are good people and believe in God. They seem to

be happy and at peace. And when they die, in God'’s love and

mercy, there is no reason why they should not go to heaven.

So if both of us are going to heaven anyway (I assume I am also

going there myself), why our lives now should be so different?

Why do I have to do all these extra service of looking after

other families, looking after YFC, sacrificing my time, giving up

my own schedules, money, etc.?

Of course, that was just a fleeting whinge. Who knows

what happens when we die anyway? And besides, were the

workers in the vineyard not supposed to grumble when the

late comers received the same wage? (Mt 20:1-16). The Lord

affirmed me by making me comprehend something that is so

certain and tangible, something that is so here and now. Yes, the

difference lies in the quality of life that we live here on earth.

Gospel Reading & Reflection (Thursday, 18th November 2010)

Let Your Light ShineLuke 19 : 41 - 44

As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying "If this day you only knew what makes for peace - but now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days are coming upon you whe your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle your and hem you in on all sides. They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognise the time of your visitation.

9

For I live a life that is an envy of millionaires (if I may borrow

from Bro. Melo Villaroman’s description), a life that is full.

* •I don'’t have to go on expensive travels to have quality

time with my husband and kids; a train ride from Warwick

Farm to Central will do;

* •I don'’t have to buy my kids expensive toys for them to

appreciate me; they think my lasagne is better than Rashay’s,

my pansit is better than Pho’s, and my pancake is better than

McDonalds;

* •I don'’t need the latest fashion to accessorise myself; my

workmates said I’m beautiful inside and out;

* •I don'’t have to work so hard to leave an inheritance for

my kids so they can cope when we’re gone; they will cope

because God is their strength and the love of the community

will always be there for them.

I can go on and on but I’d rather invite you to do the same

exercise. Had we known better what makes for peace? It is a

life that is rooted in Christ, established in faith and abounding in

thanksgiving. It is a life that is a foretaste of heaven that is to

come. May God be praised!

- Cynthia Argana and Reg Argana,

Couple Coordinators for YFC Sydney West and SFC

Photography by Emmanuel Manalad

Vol 1. Issue 4, October-November 2010

Brought to you by YCOM - YFC Communications10

"

Dear brothers and sisters,

This year has been a full and

busy year for the whole community.

there

have been ups, and downs but through

it all God has kept to his

promise to be faithful to our family.

Brothers and sisters, we stand here

before you today to show you that

God truly has blessed our family

through trials, teaching us that God

will always remain faithful, provide us

with strength and humble us

through adversity. although it has been

difficult sitting into the new

roles as yfc sector coordinators, God

has always been our source of

strength. with every struggle, God has

blessed our family, our

service, and prayer life 100 fold.

The Fullness of 2010

(continued from pg 8)

Our year began with leading

the first every, family GAT and we were

blessed with the opportunity to attend

this GAT with our whole family.

we could really see our God work

through the young ones and although

it was the start of the year, we could

foresee a year filled with our

God's love and lessons lying ahead. as

the year progressed we found

our service continuing to pick with

various cluster events and

countless BINGO nights. trully our God

was blessing us and filling our

days with service to Him. through all

these times, we couldnt have

done it without staying true to our

prayer times and daily masses to

nourish the soul and stay close to God.

we thought that this year had

been trully fulfilling and a real blessing

till we were asked to step

up as sector heads. what a suprise! we

did not expect to take on such

a large role. however with God's

wisdom and strength, we knew that in

faith, he would guide us and show us

what he wanted to do. however

with saying yes came a string of

personal problems. truly God was

testing us like he did to Job, God was

trying to show that He was God

in every area of our lives. That he was

King at home, in all areas of

my family, at work and not just in our

service to Him. we found that

as a family we were praying more, Tito

Nick and I prayed hard. We

found ourselves constantly praying for

discernment and guidance.

PRAYERS & PRAISE* For the exam results of all HSC and University students, who have just finished their final exams. Lord, Graciously hear us.

Let us pray for one another! Send prayer requests to 0415 167 682 OR [email protected]

* For the success of all upcoming events, including Cluster Christmas Parties, Bethlehem HSB Entry Camp, and Campus Discovery Camp. Lord, Graciously hear us.

* For the success of the past camps - Nepean Discovery Camp, Syd West Entry Day, Rooty Hill, QH, KV, Suburban Campus, Glenmore Park & Kogarah Entry camps, and the KFC AKV Conference - Praise God!

* For all the sick in our community, especially - Godelio Gomez, Bay Musa, Nick Tenorio, we humbly ask that the Lord heal them physically, emotionally and spiritually. Lord, Graciously hear us.

by Nick & Juliet Vargas, Sector Coordinators

A Faithful King

NSWLetter / OCT-NOV 10

CFC Youth For Christ

1011

by Emmanuel Manalad, YCOM

Since YCOM had begun its

establishment at the beginning of the

year, the documentation of YFC events

and activities stuck with me, it was all

about legacy and what we have to

show for God and every photo I take

is what God sees through me. My

goal is that from now on, when we can,

capture all the moments that we serve

God and pass it on for those who will

take our place in our service for God.

Photography has always been at large,

but evidently lots of youth have been

picking up photography as a hobby

others for career. Personally I wish to

go on ahead with photography as a

career at the same time I choose to

share my gifts in the community as

one of the few things that I do in my

service in YCOM. For myself, I try to

think that every photo I take was God

showing me what He sees and He

wants me to show you.

At the same time I encourage all

you reading who have an eye for

photography or in touch with your

creative side, lift that up to God and

use it for Him and your gifts will grow,

you might be the owner of the photo

of the month! In addition to that I also

take this time to Honour a few of your

brothers and sisters in our community

who also share this particular gift and

have taken photos in your chapter

meetings, cluster and sector meetings

and even at OLC:

- Len Lara

- Jordan Anthony Demagante "JAD"

- Darrille Deligero

- Christian Rueda

- Renan Laroza

- Russell Noble

- Krystle Cassar

- Arvin Caraos

- Mauen Gabagat

- Christian Alba

- Lynuz “"Jeko"” Macalalad

- Mark Encarnacion

- Daniel Alfaro

These are just a few of people you

maybe familiar with and so much more

that can be added to that list of people

who use their talents in photography

to document events for the future to

see and us to enjoy. Praise God for

these talents and that He encourages

us to share the gifts He gives whether

it be photography or not, and despite

the challenges, we can do anything in

our God.

2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17 “May our

Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our

Father, who loved us and by his grace

gave us eternal encouragement and

good hope, encourage your hearts and

strengthen you in every good deed and

word.”

Photography in YCOM

We are seeking young artists to submit their work to us and give God glory through their talents. You don't have to have an SLR to be a photographer - just a vision. If your photo gets chosen, you will receive two free movie tickets.

Photos must be at least 600 x 400 (72dpi).

Email entries to [email protected]

PHOTO OF THEMONTH

Photo taken by Michy Mercado, Kogarah

Vol 1. Issue 4, October-November 2010

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Kv is no ordinary chapter, it is filled with inspiring, fun, friendly, awesome people and most importantly they are like brothers and sisters to me. Thats why I call it my second family

- Adem

I LOVE YFC NEPEAN SO MUCH, HAD A GREAT DISCOVERY CAMP WITH THEM.

- Maggie D.J

To the new Brothers and Sisters in Kogarah, You are all so awesome and it was a pleasure serving you all, Hope that the camp brought

you closer to God in some way- Bradley M.

NSWLetter / OCT-NOV 10

CFC Youth For Christ

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OCT&NOV BABIES

OCT

3 Jeremy Rorich

5 Justin Hasegawa

6 Sam Salvacion

8 Mez Estepa, Mary Santiago

10 Rafael Samonte

11 Bradley Maquinad

13 Adrian Vincent

16 Malou Buensuceso

19 Avery Meneses

20 Joseph Tamayo, Eugene Corre

21 Ronald Buensuceso

22 Regine Caramancion, Reden Altera

25 Joe Manalad, Drina Maneze

26 Jerome Capistrano

28 Paula Dakota

31 Dominique Demagante

NOV

3 Mandrid Fernandez

4 Noah Cosio

5 Thadeo Villaluz

6 Kristoffer Delosreyes

7 Ariel Demagante

9 Simon Taylor

11 Daniel Day

13 Ronald Ao, Naamie Inthaphala

14 Marsha Sarmiento

16 Emilie Dupuche, Ralph Tagle

20 Aileen Deocampo

22 Bernadette Corpuz, Grestine Jobel, Miguel Villegas

24 Joan Teves

25 RJ Paradeza, Rochelle Magsakay

26 Daniel Alfaro, Kristin Estepa, Megan Foong

28 Kathryn Geradino

29 Io Sarmiento, Nica Alonzo

30 Ana-Clarise Rueda

YFC NSWLetter is a YCOM initiative compiled monthly with the help of the leaders, Coordinators and members of CFC Youth for Christ NSW. Special thanks go to all contributors and Our Heavenly Father for making this possible through us.

What's On?

December 11

Christmas Party

Hawkesbury

December 18

Christmas Party

Blacktown

Nepean

December 4

Christmas Party

December 3 - 5

Discovery Camp

Campus Based

Sydney East

No events listed at time of publishing.

Sydney West

December 4 - 5

SFC Sydney One Heart Weekend

CFC Family Min

January 7 - 25

YFC Oceania GAT

Philippines - $550

NSW

If you would like to know more about any of these events,

e-mail [email protected]

December 10 - 12

Bethlehem HSB Entry Camp