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GUIDE E.Y. 2021-2022
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GREETINGS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
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greeting
The production of the Youth Week Guide is a yearly output of the NCYF
Christian Education Committee that provides insights through biblical and
theological exposition on the theme and suggested Youth Week activities.
This year’s theme “Bringing Good News of Light and Hope to the Masses in
these Changing Times” encourages the local church and Conference CYF to be
guided and be attuned to vision, mission and objectives of the Church which
we hope to achieve both in the immediate situation and in the long-term, with
the sustaining power of the Holy Spirit.
May this Youth Week Celebration guide promote the unity of the youth
organizations at all levels and enable leaders to organize and conduct the
Youth Week Celebration with dedication and enthusiasm.
I pray that God will bless the work of the NCYF and may the Spirit guide and
support you in bringing good news of light and hope to the vulnerable people in
our communities and in the wider society.
This pandemic hinders us to physically attend all the programs and activities again. But just
like what we did last year, we did not let this crisis blow at the fire of our service. We will
celebrate our Youth Sunday with hope that this crisis will be over soon.
Carrying the theme “Bringing Good News of Light and Hope to the Masses in these Changing
Times”, we present to you this year’s YOUTH WEEK CELEBRATION GUIDE. Through
unwavering efforts and commitment of our CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND NURTURE
Committee, the book is here! This year’s guide is a humble attempt to capture in one
document all the things we needed as we celebrate our Youth Sunday. May we own this book
and use it as reference and guidance. It is ours. It embodies our life and unwavering spirit of
service to our fellow young people.
Finally, it is our prayer that through this humble work, our Lord Jesus Christ will be glorified.
To each one of you, thank you for continuously igniting the fire of commitment of bringing
Good News of Life and Hope to the Masses in these Changing Times.
CEN GREETINGS
Given this kind of situation, the church is reminded to live out its mission faithfully to the world.
Our actions as Christian should manifest our deep understanding of our sub-quadrennial theme
for this ecclesial year, “Bringing Good News of Light and Hope to the Masses in These Changing
Times.” The limited face-to-face church activities should not hinder us in doing our ministries.
Although we are also affected, our programs should still continue in responding to the needs of
our organization, our Church and the wider society.
As we partake in this year’s Youth Week Celebration, we would like to acknowledge the
continuous commitment and burning passion of all the members of our organization. Some of us
lost our loved ones, some of us suffered from COVID-19, and all of us were greatly affected by the
pandemic in any aspect of our life, but we thank everyone for keeping our faith burning and
keeping the desire to serve humanity. Therefore, we are hoping for the brighter side of the
unknown; as long as we remain connected to our Divine Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, as well
as being grounded to the churches where we belong and communities where we live.
Have a meaningful celebration of Youth Week! May our Youth Week Celebration Guide be
maximized by our organization in different judicatories, but not to limit our own capacities to
conduct our activities successfully! Our creativity and resourcefulness on how we are going to
celebrate in the new normal is really appreciated and valued.
Padayon, CYF!
♱CALL TO GATHERING
Liturgist: For you, O Lord, are my hope,
People: My trust, O LORD, from my youth.
Liturgist: Upon you I have learned from my birth;
it was you who took me from my mother’s womb.
People: My praise is continually of you.
Liturgist: My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all day long.
People: Do not cast me off in the time of old age;
do not forsake me when my strength is spent.
Liturgist: I will hope continually, and will praise you yet more and more.
People: My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation
all day long.
Liturgist: I will come praising the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD,
I will praise your righteousness, yours alone.
People: O God, from my youth you have taught me,
and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.
Liturgist: So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me.
All: I proclaim your might to all the generations to come.
Praises be to God, all-merciful and holy, Amen.
Psalm 71:5-6, 8-9, 14-19 (NRSV)
♱HYMN OF PRAISE “In My Heart There Rings A Melody” Hymns for the Family of God 633
I have a song that Jesus gave me,
It was sent from heav'n above,
There never was a sweeter melody,
'Tis a melody of love.
Chorus:
In my heart there rings a melody,
There rings a melody with heaven's harmony,
In my heart there rings a melody,
There rings a melody of love.
♱OPENING PRAYER
All-gracious God, we thank you for always giving us reasons to gather and to celebrate. Help
and empower us, that we may bring the good news of light and hope to your people. Just as
you sent the power of the Holy Spirit to those who first believed, fill us now with your guiding
power and sustaining grace, that we may become the hands and feet of Christ in our times. In
the Name of the One who came and saved us, we pray. Amen.
♱RESPONSE “Spirit Of the Living God” Hymns for the Family of God #155
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BagH-zTfnsQ
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Pastor
(In bigger movements, the minister will look at the table set for a pantry)
As we receive the bounty of God’s pardoning grace, let’s take heed of what this table signifies.
This pantry is an expression of God’s compassion for the poor and a symbol of our collective
response, in solidarity with the suffering masses in order to survive the crisis, heightened by the
pandemic COVID 19. In this ordinary surface, dear brethren, we are reminded and called to
offer hope, as we are forgiven from our iniquities and as we are loved and commissioned again.
Thanks be to God, we are restored to holiness, Amen.
GREETINGS OF PEACE
(In the love of Christ, welcome those around you today or for those in online worship you may
share virtual signs of peace as we sing “I’ve Got the Joy Down in My Heart”)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z29h7HUcJus
COMMUNITY PRAYER
As Sung:
As Shared:
CALL TO OFFERING
Liturgist
It is through God’s mercy that we have this ministry—the ministry of bringing the good news of
light and hope to the masses in these changing times; the ministry of passion and purpose. Let
us continue to strengthen each other for God’s service, as we offer our gifts and prayers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV12K42Z47U
Come Spirit build your church anew that all may do their part
Together finding life in you, diverse yet one in heart
So may your people seek your will, transformed in all our ways
We offer body, mind and skill, a sacrifice of praise.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION
Liturgist
God of Creation, Powerful Spirit, Savior of all, please use our gifts as we also consecrate our life
to you, that we may bring hope to a world that is in need of your compassion, Amen.
Liturgist: Jesus called little ones to show the way to the kingdom
Called a teenager to feed the hungry
Called John into the desert ahead of him
Called fishermen to a new occupation
Called Nathanael to come and see a new way
Called a young man to rise from death
Called a 12-year-old girl to get up and live
Called young women, despised, and rejected, to be in his company
♱HYMN OF COMMITMENT “Send the Light” Hymns for the Family of God 663
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lmn-20yyJY
Refrain:
Send the light, the blessed Gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, and let its radiant beams
Light the world forevermore!
REFERENCES:
1. Call to Worship
https://cpcmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2013-A-Liturgy-for-Youth-Sunday.pdf
2. Litany of the Calling of God for the Youth (God Calls the Young)
https://re-worship.blogspot.com/search?q=youth
7. YouTube
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YOUTH SUNDAY
Liturgical Guide - Tagalog
September 19, 2021
TEMA: “PAGDALA NG MABUTING BALITA NG LIWANAG AT PAG-ASA SA MASA SA
NAGBABAGONG PANAHON”
BATAYANG TEKSTO: AWIT 71:17-19 AT LUCAS 18:18-30
MGA PAALALA SA PAGHAHANDA NG PAGSAMBA
Ihanda ng worship committee ang mga sumusunod na simbolo:
Face Mask
Face Shield
Isopropyl Alcohol o kahit anong Disinfectant
Hapag ng community pantry (actual na altar o larawan ng altar powerpoint)
Oryentasyon at maagap na paghahanda ay kailangan.
♱TAWAG SA PAGSAMBA
Patnugot: Matanda na't puti na ang aking buhok, huwag akong iiwanan,
Ang samo ko sa iyo, O Diyos.
Hayaan mong ihayag ko ang lakas mong tinataglay,
Samahan sa bawat lahing sa daigdig ay lilitaw.
♱PAPURING AWIT “Ako’y May Awit sa Puso Ko” Imnaryong Kristiyano 103
I
Ako'y may awit sa puso ko,
Si Jesus ang nagdulot,
Walang katulad ang himig nito:
Awit na buhat sa Dios!
Koro
Awit sa puso'y anong tamis,
Himig na kay ganda, awit ng tinubos;
Awit sa puso'y anong tamis,
Ukol sa pagsinta ng Dios!
II
Mahal sa puso ko si Cristo
Na humugas sa sala,
Binagong lubusan ang buhay ko,
Pinuspos ng pagsinta (Koro)
III
Paksa ng awit ko'y si Cristo
Na umibig sa akin,
Mga anghel makakasama ko
At Siya'y pupurihin! (Koro)
♱PANIBUKAS NA PANALANGIN
Mapagpalang Diyos, nagpapasalamat kami sa iyo sa mag pagkakataong kami’y nabibigyan ng
mga kadahilanang magkatipon at magdiwang. Habang kami ay nag gagalak sa aming mga
pagsasama-sama, tulungan mo kami at bigyan kami ng kapangyarihan, upang maihatid namin
ang mabuting balita ng liwanag at pag-asa sa iyong bayan. Tulad ng pagpapadala mo ng
kapangyarihan ng Banal na Espiritu sa mga unang naniwala, punan mo kami ngayon ng iyong
kapangyarihan sa pag gabay at taglay na biyaya, upang kami ay maging mga kamay at paa,
puso at espiritu ni Cristo sa aming panahon. Sa Pangalan ni Kristo Hesus na dumating at
nagligtas sa amin, nananalangin kami. Amen.
Patnugot: Ang madalas na paggamit ng mga ito (ituro ang suot na face mask, face shield at
inaangat ang alkohol o anumang sanitizer) ay mahahalagang hakbang upang mapigilan ang
pagkalat ng virus upang maligtas sa sakit.
Bayan: Ngunit aming inaamin na kahit ang aming kakayahang magsalita ng katotohanan,
at ang mapakita ang pag-aalala ng bawat isa, na may pakikiramay at pagkakaisa ay
malubhang nahahadlangan.
Lahat: Diyos na mahabagin, patawarin at panumbalikin kami, ito ang aming panalagin.
TAHIMIK NA PAGNINILAY-NILAY
KATIYAKAN NG KAPATAWARAN
Manggagawang Pastor
(Sa mas malalaking paggalaw, titingnan ng ministro ang mesa na itinakda para sa isang pantry)
Habang tinatanggap natin ang biyaya ng kapatawaran ng Diyos, pag-aralan natin kung ano
ang ipinapahiwatig ng hapag na ito. Ang pantry na ito ay isang pagpapahayag ng kahabagan
ng Diyos para sa mga mahihirap at simbolo ng ating sama-sama na pagtugon, bilang pakikiisa
sa masang nagdurusa upang makaligtas sa krisis na pinataas ng pandemyang COVID 19. Sa
ordinaryong hapag pinapaalalahanan tayo at tinawag upang mag-alok ng pag-asa, bilang tayo
ay pinatawad mula sa ating mga kasamaan at tulad ng pagmamahal at pag-atas sa atin muli.
Salamat sa Diyos, naibalik tayo sa kabutihan , Amen.
PAGBABAHAGI NG KAPAYAPAAN
(In the love of Christ, welcome those around you today or for those in online worship you may
share virtual signs of peace as we sing “I’ve Got the Joy Down in My Heart”)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z29h7HUcJus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV12K42Z47U
Come Spirit build your church anew that all may do their part
Together finding life in you, diverse yet one in heart
So may your people seek your will, transformed in all our ways
We offer body, mind and skill, a sacrifice of praise.
Diyos na Manglilikha, Banal na Espiritu, Tagapagligtas ng Lahat, mangyaring gamitin ang aming
mga kaloob habang inilalaan din namin ang aming buhay sa iyo, upang makapagdala kami ng
pag-asa sa mundong nangangailangan ng iyong kahabagan, Amen.
Patnugot: Tinawag ni Jesus ang mga maliliit upang ipakita ang daan patungo sa kaharian
Tumawag sa isang tinedyer upang pakainin ang nagugutom
Tinawag si John sa disyerto na nauna sa kanya
Tinawag na mga mangingisda sa isang bagong trabaho
Tinawag si Nathanael na pumunta at tingnan ang isang bagong paraan
Tinawag ang isang binata upang bumangon mula sa kamatayan
Tinawag ang isang 12 taong gulang na batang babae upang bumangon at mabuhay
Tinawag na mga kabataang babae, kinamumuhian, tinanggihan na maging kasama
niya.
♱AWIT NG PANGAKO “Send the Light” Hymns for the Family of God 663
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lmn-20yyJY
Refrain:
Send the light, the blessed Gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, and let its radiant beams
Light the world forevermore!
♱PANALANGIN NG PAGTATALAGA
♱BENEDIKSYON
At ngayon maaari kang umalis mula sa lugar na ito sa kapayapaan, (nawa ay tumungo ka mula sa
virtual na puwang na ito sa kapayapaan) na nalalaman na lahat tayo ay pinagkakatiwalaan at
tinawag ni Kristo upang mag-alok ng pag-asa at ilaw sa masa, na lumabo sa maraming pagdurusa.
Nawa'y umalis ka sa lugar na ito sa pananampalataya at pag-ibig, na nalalaman na ang Diyos ay
sumasa atin at nasa atin, sa pangalan ng Tatlong Diyos: Tagapaglikha, Manunubos at
Tagasuporta, Amen.
♱TAWAG SA PAGSIMBA
Pangulo: Ikaw ang akong paglaom, Oh, Ginoo!
Katawhan: Sukad pa sa akong pagkabatan-on misalig ako Kanimo, Ginoo.
Pangulo: Sa tibuok kong kinabuhi misalig ako Kanimo. Gipanalipdan Mo ako sukad pa sa
akong pagkahimugso.
Katawhan: Daygon ko Ikaw kanunay!
Pangulo: Nagdayeg ako Kanimo sa tibuok adlaw ug gisangyaw ko ang Imong himaya.
Katawhan: Ayaw intawon ako isalikway karon nga tigulang na ako ug karon nga luya na
ako, ayaw intawon ako biyai!
Pangulo: Apan ako maglaom kanunay Kanimo, ug mosamot pa gayod ang pagdayeg ko
Kanimo.
Katawhan: Isangyaw ko ang Imong mga matarong nga buhat ug isulti ko sa tibuok adlaw
ang kaluwasan nga gikan Kanimo.
Pangulo: Daygon nako ang Imong gahom, O Ginoong Dios, ug isangyaw ko ang Imong
pagkamatarong, ang Imoha ra gayod.
Katawhan: O Dios, gitudloan Mo ako sukad pa sa akong pagkabatan-on, ug gisangyaw ko
gihapon ang Imong mga kahibulongang buhat.
Pangulo: Bisag tigulang na ako ug ubanon na, ayaw intawon akog biyai, O Dios!
TANAN: Ubani ako samtang gisangyaw ko ang Imong kusog ug gahom ngadto sa tanang
umaabot nga kaliwatan.
Dalaygon ang Ginoo, ang Maloloy-on ug Balaan. AMEN
Koro
Daygon ta si Jesus! Pasidunggan Siya.
Daygon ta si Jesus! Magmalipayon ta
Ang dalan Siya ngadto sa Amahan,
Siya himayaon kay gamhanan man.
♱PANGABLING PAG-AMPO
Ginoo nga puno sa grasya, salamat sa Imong paghatag kanamo ug mga hinungdan aron kami magtigom ug magsa-
ulog. Sa among pagmaya tabangi ug hatagi kami sa gahom aron among mapa-ambit ngadto sa Imong katawhan ang
maayong balita sa kahayag ug paglaom. Ingun nga Ikaw nagpadala sa Balaang Espirito niadtong unang magtutuo,
pun-a kami sa Imong paggiya ug pag-amoma aron mamahimo kaming mga tiil ug kamot ni Kristo sa among panahon.
Sa Ngalan sa mianhi ug miluwas kanamo, Jesu – Kristo, nag-ampo kami. Amen
(Ang Pangulo sa Pagsimba maghugas sa iyang mga kamot gamit ang “alcohol” ug dayon isul-ob ang face mask ug face shield.)
Pangulo: Ang makanunayon nga paggamit niini (itudlo ang nasul-ob nga face mask o face shield ug iisa
ang alcohol o bisan unsa nga sanitizer) mao ang gikinahanglang pamaagi aron masugpo ang pagkatap sa
virus ug aron daghang kinabuhi ang maluwas.
Katawhan: Apan among isugid nga bisan diha sa among hiyas sa pagsulti sa kamatuoran, nga
makakita sa gikinahanglan sa usag-usa, uban sa kalooy ug panaghiusa nababagan kini.
Pangulo: Pinaagi sa mga hinimo nga maskara ug sagang sa pagkawalay pagbati ngadto sa uban, wala na
namo naginhawa ang gugma sa Ginoo nga naa sa tanan ug alang sa tanan. Diin ang
pagkamanggihatagon nahimong kadalo, ang panaghiusa napodpod ngadto sa iyahay nga kaluwasan, ug
ang pagkama-abi-abihon ngadto sa pagka-mahukmanon.
TANAN: Ginoo nga puno sa kalooy, pasayloa ug ayuha kami, kini ang among pag-ampo.
KASIGUROHAN SA PASAYLO
Pastor
(Diha sa tataw nga lihok, ang pastor motan-aw sa talad alang sa pantry)
Samtang atong dawaton ang kabulahanan sa mapinasayloon nga grasya sa atong Ginoo, atong timan-an
ang gipakita niini nga talad. Kini nga talad nagpakita sa kalooy sa Ginoo ngadto sa mga kabos ug simbolo
kini sa atong hini-usang tubag sa atong pagpakighi-usa sa mga nag-antos nga katawhan aron lamang
makalatas niining kalisod nga gipasamot niing pandemya, Covid-19. Sa iyang kasarangan nga dagway,
mga minahal nga igsoon, kita gipahinumdoman ug gidasig sa paghatag paglaom ingun nga kita gipasaylo
sa atong mga kalapasan, gihigugma ug gipadala pag-usab. Salamat sa Ginoo, gipasig-uli kita ngadto sa
pagkabalaan. Amen
Tubag-Awit:
(Diha sa gugma ni Kristo, timbayaa ang nagpalibot kanimo karon o kadtong naa sa online worship
mamahimo nga mobuhat sa mga virtual signs sa kalinaw samtang kita mag-awit sa
KATILINGBANONG PAG-AMPO
PAGPADAYAG SA PULONG:
Pinaagi sa Awit:
Pinaagi sa Mensahe:
Tawag sa Paghalad:
Pangulo
Ang kalooy sa Ginoo ang hinungdan niining atong pag-alagad – ang pag-alagad sa pagdala sa
maayong balita sa kahayag ug paglaom ngadto sa katawhan niining nagaka-usab nga panahon;
ang pag-alagad nga may kasibot ug tumong. Magpadayon kita sa pagdinasigay sa usag-usa alang
sa atong pag-alagad sa Ginoo sa dihang ihalad nato ang atong mga kinabuhi ug mga pag-ampo!
♱RESPONSE
TAPOS NA ANG ATONG PAGSIMBA
♱IMNO A PAGDAYAW “In My Heart There Rings A Melody” Hymns for the Family of God 633
♱SUNGBAT “Spirit Of the Living God” Hymns for the Family of God #155
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BagH-zTfnsQ
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
NAPARTUAT A LITANIA ITI PANAGBABAWI (Ti mangidalan isanitizena ti imana babaen iti alcohol
ket sumaruno ti panangimustra iti panagusar iti face mask ken face shield).
M: Ti masansan a panangusar kadagitoy (itudo ti panagusar iti face mask ken face shield ken
panangitag-ay iti alcohol) ket kasapulan tapno malapdan iti pannakaiwaras ti virus ket maisalbar ti
biag.
G: Ipudnomi nga uray pay ti kabaelan a mangibaga iti sao ti kinapudno, ken ti pannakabalin a
mangkita iti panagpipinnateg, nga addaan asi ken pannakidanggay ket laplappedanmi.
M: Babaen kadagiti inaramidmi a maskara ken face shield iti kinaawan biang, saanmin a malang-ab
ti ayat ti Dios kadakami. Dagiti kinamannangted nagbalin a kinagamrud, nadadael iti
pannakitimpuyog ket nasukatan iti panangisina iti bagi, kasta met a ti panangpasangbay nasuktan
iti panangilunod wenno panangpabasol.
Amin: Dios iti asi, ikararagmi a pakawanen ken isublinakam kadi kenka,.
NAULIMEK A PANAGBABAWI
KABLAAW ITI TALNA (Babaen iti ayat ni Cristo, pasangbayen dagiti adda iti aglawlawyo ita wenno
dagiti adda iti online a panagdaydayaw. Mabalin nga ipakita ti sinial ti talna a kas kantaentayo ti “I’ve
Got the Joy Down in My Heart”)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z29h7HUcJus
♱IMNO ITI KOMITMENT “Send the Light” Hymns for the Family of God 663
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lmn-20yyJY
There’s a call comes ringing o’er the restless wave,
“Send the light! Send the light!”
There are souls to rescue, there are souls to save,
Send the light! Send the light!
Refrain:
Send the light, the blessed Gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, and let its radiant beams
Light the world forevermore!
RESESIONAL
YOUTH SUNDAY
Liturgical Guide - Bikolano
September 19, 2021
TEMA: “IDINADARA AN MARHAY NA BARETA NIN LIWANAG ASIN PAG-ASA SA
KAGABUSAN NGUNYAN NA NAGBABAGONG PANAHON
♱APOD SA PAGTITIPON
Tagapangenot: Ika, KAGURANGNAN, an sakuyang paglaom
Kongregasyon: Nasa saimo Kagurangnan an samuyang pagtiwala
Tagapangenot: Sakong pagsarig poon kan ako aki pa. Sa saimo ako ako nagsandig poon kan
Sakong pagkamundag; sinurog mo poon sa tulak nin sakong ina.
Kongregasyon: Ika danay kong oomawon
Tagapangenot: An sakong ngoso pano kan saimong kaomawan asin kamurawayan sa bilog
na aldaw.
Kongregasyon: Hare ako pagsikwalan ngunyan na ako gurang na: hare ako pagpabayae
ngunyan na ako maluya na.
Tagapangenot: Alagad padagos akong maglalaom saimo, ika orog na oomawon ko.
Kongregasyon: Ipapahayag kan sakong ngoso an saimong karahayan; an saimong
kaligtasan sa bilog na aldaw maski ngani iyan dipisil kong masabotan.
Tagapangenot: Oomawon ko an saimong kapangyarihan, O Kagurangnan Dios, mayo akong
ipagbabantog kundi an saimong karahayan.
Kongregasyon: O Dios, poom kan ako aki pa, tingkdoan mo na ako, asin padagos na
ipagbabantog ko an makakangalas mong mga gibo.
Tagapangenot: Ngunyan na ako gurang saka ubanon na, O Dios, dae mo ako pagbayaan
GABOS: Ibabalangibog ko an saimong kapangyarihan sag abos na maabot na
kapangarakian.
Omawon an Kagurangnan na maheherakon asin banal. Amen
Salmo 71:5-6, 8-9, 14-19
♱IMBOKASYON
Mapagpalang Kagurangnan, kami po nagpapasalamat ta tinatawan mo kami nin rason para
magtipon asin magselebrar. Kami man ay maogma, tabangi kami asin pakusugon, na
maipaabot mi an marhay na bareta ni liwanag asin pag-asa sa gabos na tawo. Arog kan
pagwalat mo kan kapangyarihan kan Banal na Espiritu sa mga nagtutubod sa saimo, panuon
mo kami nin pagpapala asin pagkamoot, na kami ay maging kamot asin bitis, puso asin espiritu
ni Kristo sa gabos na pagkakataon. Sa pangaran nin sarong napadigdi asin nagligtas sa samo,
ini an pamibi mi. Amen.
♱SIMBAG “Spirit Of the Living God” Hymns for the Family of God #155
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BagH-zTfnsQ
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
PAMIBING PANGKAGABSAN
PAHAYAG SA PAGTAO
Tagapangenot
Sa paagi kan pagkaherak nin Kaguranngnan kaya igwa kita nin ministeryo- ministeryo nin
pagdara kan marhay na bareta nin liwanag asin paglaom sa gabos ngunyan sa nagbabag-ong
panahon; an ministeryo nin pagkamoot asin pagpapahalaga. Ipadagos ta an pagpapakusog kan
kada saro para sa misyon sa Kagurangnan, arog kan pagtao ta kan regalo asin pamibi!
GABOS: Nawa tabangan kami kan Kagurangnan nin Gabos na salinlahi. Amen
♱SALMO KAN PAGHAYO “Send the Light” Hymns for the Family of God 663
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lmn-20yyJY
There’s a call comes ringing o’er the restless wave,
“Send the light! Send the light!”
There are souls to rescue, there are souls to save,
Send the light! Send the light!
Refrain:
Send the light, the blessed Gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, and let its radiant beams
Light the world forevermore!
♱BENEDIKSYON
Asin kamo ay lumakaw nin may katoninongan, (may you head on from this virtual space in peace)
na kita ay nagtitiwala asin inapod nin Kagurangnan na mag-alay nin paglaom asin liwanag para sa
kagabusan, kadakol na sakripisyo na pinag aagihan. Nawa kita ay maghayo nin may paglaom asin
pagkamoot, dahil aram ta na kita ay nasa Dios asin siya ay yaon sa satuya. Sa ngaran nin
Kagurangnan, tagapaglikha, tagapagligtas asin tagatao. Amen.
RESESYONAL
YOUTH SUNDAY
Liturgical Guide - Pampango/Kapampangan
September 19, 2021
TEMA: “PAMIDALA KING MAYAP A BALITA NING SALA AT KAPANAYAN KARING MASA
KARETING MAGBAYUNG KAPANAUNAN”
Coro
King pusu ku ‘ting kung melodia
Ibat pa banua ing harmonia’t sunis na
Lugud lang banal ding notas na
Musikang kayama-yama
Manimuna: Ing madalas tang pamangamit kareti (tulduan no ding “face mask” at “face shield”
at itas ne ing alcohol o “sanitizer”) maulaga lang paralan ban supilan ing pangakalat ning
“virus” at ban ding bie miligtas la.
Kapulungan: Dapot kukumpisal mi king agyang ing kekaming kagiwan a ipasiag la ding
amanu ning katutuan at ing upaya ban lawan la ding masabal ning metung at metung king
lunus at pamisanmetung, masasabat.
Manimuna: Uli da ding guewa ming maskara at pamampan ning kealan masabal ena kami
mangisnawa king lugud ning Dios kekami. Kabang ing ganaka maging kasakiman, ing
pamikapataran maging pansariling kaligtasan, at ing pamananggap maging pamanatul.
Sabla: Dios ning sablang pakalulu, patawaran at uluan Mu kami, panalangin mi.
Pastor (Ing ministru lawan ne ing lamesang misadia para king pantry)
Kabang tatanggapan tamu ing ganaka ning magligtas Nang kalam ning Dios pansinan tamu
ing kabaldugan a darala’na niting lamesa. Iting “pantry” metung yang kapasyagan ning lunus
ning Dios karing kalulu at simbulu ne ning kekatang miabeabe pakibat, king
pamakisanmetung karing taung magkasakit balang miligtas king krisis a digdagan na ning
“pandemic COVID-19.” Kaniting karaniwan a lamesa, Kaluguran a kapatad, mipaganaka
kekatamu at mayayaus tamu ban main kapanayan kabang mipatawaran tamu karing kekatang
dewakan at kabang pasibayu tang tatanggapan ing lugud at ing comisiun. Salamat king Dios,
binalik Nakatamu king kabanalan. Amen.
Manimuna Kapamilatan ning pakalulu ning Dios atyu kekatamu iting ministerio - ing ministerio
ning pamidala king mayap a balita ning sala’t kapanayan karing masa kareting magbayung
panaun; ing ministerio ning kekatang lugud at parasan. Manatili tang pasikan king metung at
metung para king kasuyuan king Dios, Kabang yayain tala ding kekatang pagkalub at
panalangin.
PAMANAIN KING BIE AT DAPAT
Pakibat “Miyayaliwang Pagkalub ning Kalam” HOFJ #245
(With Gifts that Differ by Your Grace)
Pampango Translation: Rev. Samuel Manansala
Manimuna Dios ning sablang Lelangan, Mayupayang Espiritu, Talapagligtas ding Sabla, Gamitan
mila sana deting pagkalub, kabang tatalaga mila ding bie mi keka, ba’kaming makapagdalang
kapanayan king yatung mangailangan king Kekang lunus. Amen.
Kapulungan: Ing Dios ding sablang panaun ingatan Nakata sana. Amen.
PAG-AMPO HA KOMUNIDAD
Refrain:
Isangyaw an kaluoy, isangyaw kamurayaw,
Isangyaw an hustisya ngan an pagmando han Dios.
♱AMPO HA PAGKOMITAR
♱BENEDICTION
Yana ha paggawas hini nga lugar han kamurayaw nahibaroan naton nga tinaporan kita,ngan
tinawag ni Cristo nga makahatag kita hin paglaom ngan lamrag ngada ha katawhan, nga aada
nalulukop han kasirom. Lakat kamo hini nga balay han Dios nga may Pagtoo, ngan gugma,
hibaroan naton nga an Dios kaupod naton nga aanhi ha aton, ha ngaran han Tulo nga Persona
han Dios: Magbubuhat, Manunubos, ngan Magsasangkap, Amen.
♱RESPONSE “PAGKALAKAT KAMO” HFJ 100
Pagkalakat kamo upod an kalipay;
Magrugyaw kabukiran ngan kapungtoran,
An kamurayaw rig-on nga bugkos niyo
Tanan magkalipay
RECESSIONAL
YOUTH SUNDAY
Liturgical Guide - Hiligaynon
September 19, 2021
TEMA: “Pagdala sang Maayong Balita sang KAPAWA KAG PAGLAUM SA MGA
KATAWHAN SA SINING NAGABAG-O NGA PANAHON.”
♱PROSESYONAL
♱TAWAG SA KASAULUGAN
Lider: Sa Imo O Ginoo, kami may pagalum.
Katawhan: Ang akon pagsalig O Ginoo, gikan sa akon pagkapamatan-on.
Lider: Gikan sa Imo ako nakatuon gikan sa akon pagkabun-ag; Ikaw ang nagkuha sa
akon gikan sa tiyan sang akon iloy.
Katawhan: Ang akon pagdayaw yara gid lamang sa Imo.
Lider: Ang akon baba napun-an sang mga pagdayaw sang mga pagdayaw sa Imo, kag sang
Imo kahimayaan sa bug-os nga adlaw.
Katawhan: Indi ako pag-isikway kon ako magtigulang; kag indi ako pagbayai kon madula na
ang akon kusog.
Lider: Ako padayon nga magalaum, kag magadayaw sa Imo sa gihapon sing labi pa.
Katawhan: Ang akon baba magasugid sang imo matarung nga mga binuhatan, sang imo buhat
nga kaluwasan sa bug-os nga adlaw.
Lider: Ako mgakari nga nagadayaw sang gamhanan nga binuhatan sang Ginoong Dios,
ako magadayaw sang imo pagkamatarung, Ikaw gid lamang.
Katawhan: O Dios, gikan sa akon pagkapatan-on Ikaw ang nagtudlo sa akon, kag padayon nga
magabantala sang Imo makatalingala nga binuhatan.
Lider: Gani, bisan sa katigulangon, indi ako pag-isikway O Dios.
Tanan: Akon ginabantala ang Imo gahum sa bug-os nga kaliwatan nga magaabot. Ang
pagdayaw mangin yara sa Dios, ang maloloy-on kag balaan. Amen.
Psalm 71:5-6, 8-9, 14-19 (NRSV)
♱KANTA SA PAGDAYAW “In My Heart There Rings A Melody” Hymns for the Family of God 633
Chorus:
In my heart there rings a melody
There rings a melody with heaven's harmony
In my heart there rings a melody
There rings a melody of love
Lider: Ang masami nga pagsuksok sini (itudlo ang nagisi nga face mask kag face shield kag
ibayaw ang alcohol ukon sanitizer) amo ang importante nga mga tikang agud punggan
ang paglaton sang Virus kag agud ang kabuhi maluwas.
Katawhan: Apang kita nagatuad nga bisan pa ang aton mga abilidad sa paghambal sang mga
pulong sang kamatuuran, kag ang gahum sang pagpakita sang pagkabalaka sa isa kag isa,
upod ang kalooy kag paghiusa, gin-upangan sang daku.
Lider: Pinaagi sa aton ginhimo nga mga tabon kag sagang sa pagka wala sing kalooy, wala na
naton ginaginhawa ang gugma sang Dion ga yari sa aton. Samtang ang kaalwan ginbaylohan
sang kadalok, ang paghiliusa naguba kag nangin isa ka nagaisahanon nga kaluwasan kag ang
pag-abi-abi pakadto sa pagkondenar.
Tanan: Dios sang kalooy, patawara kami kag bag-oha kami, kami nagaampo.
Sa Kanta
Sa Wali
MALINONG NGA TI-ON SA PAGPAMALANDONG
Katawhan: Sa ila pagkapamatan-on, ang ila mga eksperiencia kag ila pangduhaduha,\
Wala sing kasiguruhan, indi pat-ud ang palaabuton nga yara sa ila unahan
Sila nakabati kag nagsunod sa tawag sang Dios.
Lider: Si Jesus nagtawag sang mga magamay agud ipakita ang alagyan padulong sa ginharian
Nagtawag sang isa ka pamatan-on agud magpakaon sang ginagutom
Nagtawag kay Juan sa disyerto nga mag-una sa Iya
Nagtawag sang mga mangingisda a isa ka bag-o nga buluhaton
` Nagtwag kay Natanael sa pagpalapit kag magtan-aw sang bag-o nga dalanon
Nagtawag sang isa ka pamatan-on nga lalaki agud magbangon gikan sa kamatayon
Nagtawag sang 12 ka tuig nga bata nga babaye agud magtindog kag mabuhi
Nagtawag sang mga kababayen-an, mga ginsikway, gindaug-daug agud iya mangin kaupod.
Katawhan: Isa ila pagkapamatan-on, ang ila eksperiencia kag ila mga pagpangduhaduha, wala sing
pat-od, wala sing kasuguruhan sa ila palaabuton, nakabati kag nagsunod sa tawag ni
Jesus.
Katawhan: Karon, bisan pa karon, ang Espiritu nagatawag sang mga pamatan-on
Agud magtindog sa ila mga pagtoo sa tunga sang pagpamigos,
sa pagdala sang ila mga talento kag kinaadman sa mga duog nga may katalagman,
sa pagsinggit sang ila mga tingog sang pagprotesta,
sa pagkuyab sang kalayo sang maloloy-on nga panindugan
Sa pagtukod sang komunidad sang gugma kag kalooy
Sa pagtudlo ssang mga katigulangan agud magdamgo
sang bag-o nga mga dalamguhanon
Agud magmi isteryo kag mag-alagad tungod gid lamang sa Maayon Balita.
CYF: Sa aton gintanom ang binhi sang bag-o nga mga posibilidad
Ang bugay sang mga tuig nga magaabot
Ang palanan-awon nga mgadihon sang palabuton
Ang mga saad nga ang tanan nga butang mangin bag-o.
Katawhan: Kabay ang Dios sang tanan nga katuigan, magabulig sa aton. Amen.
♱HYMN OF COMMITMENT “Send the Light” Hymns for the Family of God 663
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lmn-20yyJY
There’s a call comes ringing o’er the restless wave,
“Send the light! Send the light!”
There are souls to rescue, there are souls to save,
Send the light! Send the light!
Refrain:
Send the light, the blessed Gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, and let its radiant beams
Light the world forevermore!
Good day, CYFers! In behalf of the UCCP Cosmopolitan Church in Manila Ministerial
Team and the Lowland Cavite South Manila Conference, I bring you greetings of
peace! But before I end up getting throwbacks from my CYF days, please join me in
prayer:
Let us pray: God of young people, as we seek to abide in You even in these difficult
times, allow Your spirit to be upon us in this very moment. Amen.
Today would be our second Youth Sunday amid the Pandemic. Last year, you had
been challenged to creatively celebrate it in your home sweet home. Bad news or good
news?
“GOOD NEWS”. We wanted it so badly—at first! With all the bad news and nega-vibes
around, we needed some time off to keep our sanity, right? Maybe, binge-watch a
movie? Or a TikTok and a large matcha milk tea? or “Home Zoom-ba”, getting those
six-packs? What is good news to young people like you?
The story in Luke 18 is one where what Jesus said is not good news—to the rich
young ruler. Did you know? --that there are many occasions when the gospels mention
good news, blessing, and happiness, evidently for the “really poor”? The poor man,
after death, is to be with Abraham. Zacchaeus gives half of his possessions to the
poor. God fills the hungry with good things. Jesus counsels the rich young man to give
to the poor. When giving a banquet, invite the poor in the streets. The poor widow
offered her 2 copper coins. And of course, blessed are the poor! We will meet some of
the many poor in Jesus’ time if we only read our Bibles: the beggars (Mark 10: 46);
casual workers/ laborers (Matthew 20:1-9); tenants (Matthew 21:33); slaves (Matthew
8:6); people in debt (Luke 16: 5); the poor of the land (John 7: 49). Do we still see them
in our communities today?
“Poor” in the gospels always means the poor—except for one, Matthew’s “poor in
spirit”. Unless it is qualified, the poor are the poorest, and it is qualified only once! Not
even by Jesus but by Matthew! So, whenever the gospels speak of blessedness and
good news to the poor, they are poor, and not “poor in spirit”.
In Luke, God’s plan for salvation is inclusive. God’s love and mercy are for all people
and extend especially to “the lost” within Israel, the poor and lowly, women, the
Samaritans, and the nations. Luke’s Gospel abounds with examples of Jesus’ embrace
of these groups. God’s outreach to the poor is visible in the Magnificat as Luke exalts
women who were secondary in the 1st century. Luke uniquely features Samaritans as
an exemplar of true piety and neighborliness.
Thus, we reflect that the next generation will always have a part in building God’s
Kin(g)dom.
LIWANAG
(November 25, 2018; LIRA MAE DE ROSAS)
Oo, nawala ang aking apoy, pero hindi ako nawalan ng pakinabang.
Oo, nawala ang aking sindi, pero hindi nawala ang aking kinang
Landas ko'y tinuwid pala Niya, Plano ko'y Kanyang iniba
Marahil nasaksihan nyang nasasayang ang aking mitsa.
Dahil matagal na kong lumiliwanag sa ilalim ng lamesa,
pilit na nag bibigay ilaw pero di naman ito nakikita.
Sabi nga nila ang mga kabataan ang asin at ilaw ng sanlibutan
Ngunit ang aking tanong ay nasa tama ka nga bang kinalalagyan?
O tulad ka rin ng dating ako? Kung saan pili lang ang nasisinagan?
Baka todo todo tayo sating pag-ilaw
Ngunit kaunti lang pala ang nadudulot na tanglaw
Sayang naman ang ating pagtunaw
Kung bilang lang ang makatatanaw.
But Youth, you shall believe in yourself and the next generation, that you can carry and
share the light that will change people's lives. That light needs to be seen even from afar--
to be boldly shared so that everyone might see that God is good.
As the UCCP Statement of Faith says: “We affirm Jesus’ “good news” as “the coming of
the kingdom of God”. We believe God is at work, to make each person a new being in
Christ, and the whole world, God's Kingdom-- in which love, justice, and peace prevail.
The Kingdom of God is present: Where faith in Jesus Christ is shared, where healing is
given to the sick, where food is given to the hungry, where light is given to the blind, and
where liberty is given to the captive and oppressed.
The church shall continue serving its purpose, in days of celebration and days of
desperation-- when thousands lost their jobs, their loved ones, and the very means to
survive. The church is most needed when our government isn’t geared enough to protect
our youth when laws aren’t responsive to the call of the times, when health care isn’t
accessible, when violence is normalized, and when public participation is demonized.
Did you know that in Article II of the CYF Constitution, the Declaration of Principles,
Section 4, it is stated that the “CYF lives its life in the mission of Luke 4: 18-19”? That is
very important! So what do we do as CYF?
We extend our humanity to the most in need of our service. Why? Because we are able!
And because we should! “Bringing” the good news involves action, decision, and
commitment. I guess that explains why Jesus’ mission statement isn’t about the "dont’s",
but more of what could and should be done. Now that’s called empowerment! We are
active participants and movers in our society’s transformation. Good news has to be
experienced. There is value in waiting, but there is power in working for what we’re
waiting for! We are not blind followers helplessly waiting for whatever others decide for
us. We are by all means strong and enabled. Risky? Absolutely. Harassments? Of
course! Worth it? Yes, indeed!
So, let’s have compassion-- Jesus’ response to human suffering. Let us be courageous—
get involved and fuel ourselves in mission. Makialam! Makilahok! And let us unite
ourselves—for we only overcome together. Masa ang mapagpasya!
May the spirit of peace disturb us until we partake our place in the struggle. Together in
these changing times, let our light and hope bring the Good News to those who need God
the most.
Amen.
Inputs
National Situationer in Times of Pandemic
“The People are Facing Unparalleled Crisis and Suffering”
It is a privilege to share with you the National Situation during the pandemic.
We are entering a new crossroad in the history of our country when the Filipino people will
decide the issue of ending a corrupt and sloppy regime that has plunged the country into a
more serious economic and political crisis.
The call of the times is clear: to save the country from further disaster, poverty, and
oppression.
On COVID-19 Response
The Duterte government's COVID 19 response among Southeast Asia countries is the
most disappointing and backward because it is anchored in the militarist method of
"population control", intimidation and passing on the primary responsibility of the pandemic
response to the people. The primary form of pandemic response is lockdown or limitation
of human movements. It does not expand testing, streamlined contact tracing, and raising
the capacity of the healthcare system at the national and provincial levels. The level of
testing was nailed in March-April, while the capacity of hospitals to accommodate people
infected with COVID 19, especially in the provinces, is getting exhausted.
The government hopes for the arrival of vaccines from overseas, but we are very far
behind in terms of the number of being vaccinated. The government did not immediately
close the contract for the supply of the vaccine. At this point, only a proportion of the
population who have been vaccinated (only 2.2 million have received 2 shots of the
vaccine or are fully vaccinated).
There is an increase in COVID 19 cases now in regions/provinces outside NCR Plus. The
positivity rate is very high in some regions, while the COVID 19 test is very low. This
means that other victims of the disease are not traced, have close contacts, and are not
placed in quarantine and curb the spread of the disease. Critical areas that need to be
guarded are the provinces of Visayas and Mindanao.
The COVID 19 crisis will continue in the second half of the year. It is unlikely to see a
significant change in the prevailing situation until the end of 2021. The spread of the Delta
variant said to be more contagious, is now being monitored. This is said to be caused by a
surge of cases in other countries such as India, Indonesia as well as in the UK.
On Philippine Economy
The Philippine economy has suffered due to the implementation of the long lockdown and
the lack of significant assistance to the people. The economy will not fully recover this year
as it re-enforced a lockdown in the second quarter of 2021. The number of unemployed has
further increased, which on official records is over 4 million, while in the SWS it is at 12
million. The government has not given priority to meaningful assistance to the people,
especially those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Finance Secretary Dominguez
recently admitted that there is no funding for Bayanihan 3. Bayanihan 2, on the other hand,
expired before the P9 billion that should have been allocated for the pandemic response
was spent.
They are an addition to not less than 196 victims of red-tagging and image-shaming of
church leaders. Aside from this, 226 cases of human rights violations have been recorded
by our Church since 2016. In this number, some were extrajudicially killed like Pastor
Perfecto Hoyle, Rev. Ernesto “Tata” Estrella, and Mr. Rico Antanoy.
We deplore the State’s repression and curtailment of the right to life, self-expression, and civil
liberties of Church people. The State has the moral responsibility to protect the life of its citizens,
but it operates counter to its constitutional mandate. It should have been instituting social
justice, ensure equal access to social services, and provision of decent jobs for people to live
decent lives. We have witnessed how the State through the present dispensation systematically
stifled people’s right to life and right to basic social services especially when the Covid19
Pandemic impacted the nation since March 2020. Millions of families who live on subsistence
wages or living in a hand-to-mouth existence were out of jobs or lose their means of livelihood.
This reality has not prevented the Church from providing support to the people in distress
because of the lockdown of villages, towns, and cities. In an economically depressed situation,
the State impeded people’s rights to gainful employment. These are abominable acts of the
present Duterte government.
In these challenging times, the Church stands with the biblical prophetic witness and echoes the
clamor of prophet Amos in 5: 12-15a:
For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. Some oppress the innocent
and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts. Therefore, the prudent keep quiet
in such times, for the times are evil. Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God
Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the
courts.
Moreover, we emphasize the Church’s principles on respect and protection of human rights,
based in the UCCP Constitution and By-Laws, Article II, Section 11, which states:
In accordance with the biblical understanding that all persons are created in the image of God,
the Church affirms and upholds the inviolability of the rights of persons as reflected in the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other agreements on human rights, the international
covenants on economic, social and cultural rights and civil and political rights, . . .
Therefore, we call on the State institutions: Stop repression and persecution of the Church,
defund NTF ELCAC, release funds for economic support or “ayuda” to those adversely affected
by the Pandemic, and make vaccination available for free to the people.
We call on the State authorities to let justice flow like a river and never-ending stream by freeing
from illegal detention, Pastor Jimmy Teves and 2 UCCP members, Pastor Benjie Gomez and
Rev. Nathaniel “Dodo” Vallente! Hands off on our church leaders!
We call on the Church Workers and the laity: Be on guard, strengthen our local churches, equip
ourselves and our members with the armor of prophetic faith, and in an organized manner
appropriately respond to the challenges of defending human rights and civil liberties of the
people.
We call on the entire UCCP faith communities to unite and speak out to break the silence. Let
us STAND AGAINST STATE REPRESSION and UPHOLD OUR PROPHETIC FAITH!
Voters’ Education
More than a year has passed since the first case of Covid-19 in the Philippines. More than
one million have been confirmed cases of COVID 19 and the country remains to have the
second-highest mortality rate in the ASEAN. There is a grave effect of the pandemic in our
economy, jobs, livelihood, and education for the youth. It gets worsened by the lack of
comprehensive medical and socio-economic solutions by the government. Aid to the broad
poor remains elusive.
For 2022, we will choose our next leaders. They will have a significant role in forwarding
and promulgating laws for the countrymen, especially towards recovery. More than ever,
there needs to be active participation among the youth and citizens of the country in
asserting genuine calls for officials who are seeking office. Thus, we call on eligible young
people to register and for all citizens to participate in the coming 2022 elections.
Young people need to register and participate in the election of officials for their voices to
be heard and internalized by the newly elected public officials, who will be entrusted with
power and public funds, to effectively govern and protect the interests of the many.
The Philippines is facing a deep crisis in health, livelihood, education, and rights. It is
because of the continued state abandonment and criminal neglect of many who are
currently holding office.
Yet despite failed governance, many Filipinos do not give up and see the strength of
collective action. Many initiatives, such as community pantries, educational activities, and
alternative learning schools, have sprung up with the help of the downtrodden to ease
burdens.
While many are practicing the Bayanihan spirit, our full recovery remains elusive because
of the pandemic and the lack of effective actions from the national government, which at
the same time, has control over the country’s funds and resources.
We now ask: Do we want to prolong our Calvary? What do we want for the future of the
country? Who should be the next leader?
For 2022, do we want to continue failed, corrupt, harmful, and militaristic Covid-19
response? The worsening crisis in livelihood and economy? Crisis in learning and the
situation of education in the country? Worsening human rights situation and surrender of our
national sovereignty? We are plagued by a society that is dominated by the foreign and local
elite, landlords in the countryside, and systemic government corruption.
Now, who is the Filipino youth? According to RA 8044, a Filipino may be considered youth if
s/he is within the age of 15-30. Through this, about a third of Filipinos are youth. The
Philippines is one of the countries in the world with the youngest population—the median
age of Filipinos is 23 years old, way lower than the 31 median age around the world.
According to the data of the government, 25 million youth are eligible to vote for the next
elections.
The Filipino youth are more open to new and progressive ideas compared to older
generations. That is why the youth are being coveted either by the minority ruling class or
the broad oppressed masses because the youth will either continue or change the prevailing
rotten system in our society.
The youth are also active physically and mentally. They are interested in many hobbies and
have the time to spend among other activities. To add, they are also creative and think
critically, and generally more optimistic compared to older generations. These will be truly
positive characteristics if the youth will commit their God-given talents towards the service of
God and His people. This is how the youth truly becomes the “hope of the nation”.
In a time of spiraling crisis in our economy, politics, environment, education, and many
more, the youth are ready to act and be organized for collective struggles. We have been
witnessed in how the past few years, the youth have had groundbreaking roles around the
world among protests and other actions against tyranny and destruction of the environment,
and for community organizing, seeking a life that is just and full not only for today but
especially for the next generations. We have the likes of Greta Thunberg, Joshua Wong,
and various youth leaders around the Philippines who are carrying the advocacies of the
“anawim”.
The youth are found in every sector of society. As most of the Filipinos belong to the basic
masses, most of the youth also face the sufferings experienced by being part of the working,
peasant, or urban poor. Many are also part of other marginalized sectors: women and
LGBT+, national minorities, victims of disasters, the differently-abled youth, those affected
by armed conflict, youth who are forced into dangerous situations, etc. Millions have also
been reported as out-of-school youth during the pandemic.
For those aged 15-24, one out of four are not studying/working. The same age of youth
composes of 46% of the unemployed in the country as of April 2018. Even those who
graduated from college find it hard to be employed in a stable job, as 36% of those
unemployed come from college graduates. The youth unemployment rate rose to 22.4% last
July 2020, compared to the general unemployment rate of 10% last July 2019.
Among democratic countries, there are regular elections to elect representatives in the
government. They are expected to lead and carry the campaigns of the people that will be
carried out as public laws and policies.
According to Article V of the Constitution, Filipinos 18 and above are eligible to vote. There
is no discrimination according to educational standing, status in life, and beliefs.
To uphold democracy, elections are rested upon the capacity of the citizens to be free,
decisive, and wise in choosing candidates. Citizens are also deeply encouraged to
participate in many other social activities to voice out social issues and solutions.
Elections are seen as one of the steps in our social participation to uphold change systems
in the Philippines. In an election, there should be enough choices for the citizens for them to
be able to choose who will be their leaders or representatives. It can be done in a clean,
peaceful, and honest way.
Part of clean and honest elections is to follow policies and reminders to ensure equitable
participation for all. Ideally, the campaign should not be big-budgeted. The public funds and
offices should not be used for campaign purposes. There should not be black propaganda,
red-tagging, harassment, violence, and other forms of attacks.
In the Philippines, many issues should be tackled and acted upon to have truly democratic
elections. Among these are (1) elections violations by candidates like vote-buying, law-
breaking, use of violence and intimidation to force people to vote for a specific candidate; (2)
use of large funds for elections that are unfair to many honest-to-goodness candidates and
are ways for massive corporations to ensure their elite and unpatriotic interests; (3) cheating
that can also happen despite automated elections; (4) political dynasties that make elections
a family business and puts an illusion of choice among the people; (5) turncoatism
(balimbing) which makes people question if there are legitimate political parties in the
countries, exposes lack of principles among parties, and have become expressions of being
on the side of the top landgrabbers, corporations, and /or syndicates in the country; (6) fake
Partylists that are run by political dynasties themselves that represent the interests of big
businesses and landlords and forward anti-people policies that is contrary to the ideal role of
Partylists of becoming voices of marginalized voices; and (7) voter turnout in which last
2019 midterm elections, 26% or 14 million did not vote.
Aside from those mentioned above, there are also talks regarding Charter Change and term
extension. There have been many presidents who attempted to change the Constitution to
extend their rules. One of these was the former dictator Ferdinand Marcos who ruled with an
iron fist and plunged the economy for 21 years. Currently, Rodrigo Duterte and his ruling
clique have also been pushing for ways to extend his rule, including Charter Change,
“revolutionary government”, and even talks of running for the vice presidency. Charter
Change also opens the threat of 100% foreign ownership among natural resources and key
industries, which also opens up the greater influence of foreigners in our elections and
government. These serve as ways to maintain and expand their influence amidst a country
deeply affected by its own failed pandemic and education response.
If the youth are united, they will have a significant effect on elections and other civic activities.
According to COMELEC, there are at least 62 million Filipinos who are part of the registered
voters for 2022, where 25 million (40%) are youth.
Including this is about 4 million first-time voters. As of April 15, 2021, there have been only
about 1.6 million new voters. That is why we must encourage more youth to register their
vote and voices for the upcoming elections.
Part of the electoral campaign is to carry forward the crosses that the Filipinos face. Through
election campaigns, people may assert peace and mutual edification. That is why issues of
the youth and citizens must be front and center as standard in our process of choosing
candidates.
Aside from making sure that progressive candidates win, we must also aim to spread the
Good News to the youth that hope and change are possible through their participation in
action and struggle, which participation in elections is part of. We must be "fishers of the
people" to bring forth progressive and patriotic youth that will champion the aspirations of the
lost, the least, and the last.
That is why there should be an agenda that will be pushed by the youth and the people for
the upcoming 2022 elections. These include (1) safe, accessible, and quality education for
all; (2) basic social services amidst the pandemic; (3) livable jobs and wages for all; (4)
genuine agrarian reform; (5) good governance; (6) peace and end of tyranny; (7) national
sovereignty; (8) ecological stewardship; and (9) end of SOGIE-based discrimination.
For the next steps, the youth and other sectors must plan for active preparations and
participation of individuals, organizations, communities, and individuals for the upcoming
elections. They can launch voters’ registration/education networks among localities, launch
activities to ensure as many registered voters as possible, host electoral forums to scrutinize
more candidates, and many more.
The youth must also be familiar with immediate and significant issues that should be resolved
from the community level to the national level. This can provide a matrix or standard for who
should be rightfully elected. It can also contribute to pressuring national candidates to have
concrete and pro-people actions to the general calls of the Filipino people.
To summarize, the youth must wholeheartedly accept the responsibility to forward genuine,
nationalist, and democratic interests for the country. They must commit to effective
participation in elections and to serve the purpose of struggling for democratic rights. The
youth must also encourage fellow young people to register, vote wisely, and carry the cross
of their sector and the wider oppressed Filipinos. It is time for the youth to fully realize and
act on their role as the hope of the motherland.
YANA: You Are Not Alone
Let’s Talk About Mental Health
And yet, many of those suffering from mental health problems suffer in silence and
experience severe human rights violations, discrimination, and stigma. Unfortunately,
mental health is seldom discussed in the church, thinking, that everything can be solved by
faith and prayer. And those who are suffering from mental problems are stigmatized to be
lacking in faith and prayer. And this thinking adds up to mental health problems.
Protective Factors
Studies[i] have identified factors that have protected Filipinos from the Vicissitudes of Life
include the Filipinos’ strong faith.
Studies suggest that spiritual coping is the most common coping mechanism of Filipinos who
have experienced natural calamities. Other protective factors include Filipinos’ collectivist
orientation and a strong sense of family. During disasters, family and friends readily come
together to extend help to one another. Other protective factors are Filipinos sense of humor,
optimism and innate hopefulness, and Resourcefulness and ability to adapt. All these factors
could be maximizers to secure strong mental health.
If the symptoms persist for more than two weeks, call their attention. But you may
struggle on how to support friends or loved ones who are struggling with mental
health? Talking to that person is often the first step. This way, you can find out what is
troubling your friend and what you can do to help.
8. Know your limits. If you believe that your friend is in immediate danger or at risk of
harming themselves, you need to take action to make sure they are safe.
REMEMBER…
#YouAreNotAlone
A person struggling would feel like they are alone in their struggle; that no one would
understand them. At times, they would feel like they are such trouble and they don’t want to
be a burden to others, not to the ones they loved. And so the tendency is to keep their
struggles to themselves until they become unbearable. And sometimes, it becomes too late
before help is made available.
It is important to assure your friends and loved ones that they are not alone in their struggles.
If you are also going through rough times, please remember #YouAreNotAlone. #HelpIsHere.
Just reach out to someone you trust: your pastor, your youth leader, your friend. Just reach
out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Sources:
[i] https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health#tab=tab_1
[ii] https://doh.gov.ph/press-release/YOUR-MIND-MATTERS-DOH-CALLS-FOR-UNIFIED-
RESPONSE-TO-MENTAL-HEALTH
[iii] https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
[iv] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-
response
CYF UPDATES
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This pandemic can put us into deep realization. This is not just a pure health issue but also
an issue of Economy, Leadership, Accountability, Priority and Responsibility. We will
realize that we deserved better. A better plan of actions, better healthcare systems and
most importantly, better leaders who are brave enough to prioritize the needs of the
masses and the whole Filipino nation, accountable on what must be transpired and
responsible in protecting the rights of the common people and not just the rights of the
ruling class. The coronavirus pandemic presents us a golden opportunity to propose and
aspire for changes we need.
Joblessness, hunger, anxiety and fear --- those are some of the effects of the crisis to
majority of the common people. And we, Christians, are not exempted. Since mass
gatherings (including church activities) are prohibited, some of the churches failed to
support their workers financially because most of the members are also struggling to
survived in this pandemic. But this will not stop us in doing the mission. This pandemic
once again is an opportunity in doing the mission. As this year’s Theme says: “Bringing
Good News to the Masses in These Changing Times”, true to its principles, “We continue
to live our lives in the mission; bringing good news to the poor, giving light to the blind;
freedom for the captive and oppressed, food for the hungry and proclaiming creation’s
future” Our battle against the crisis brought by Covid-19 and compassion for the affected
is yet to continue.
1. KAMUSTA CYF - We regularly published the annual publication of the CYF National
Executive Committee. This is the update for the Conferences as the NEC lookback on the
life and works of the organization in fulfilling God’s Mission. It is mainly compromised with
the major programs reflected in our program plan, as well as the upcoming activities
spearheaded by the jurisdictional presidents.
2. MEETINGS – I am very thankful to God that after couple of years, we got our chance
again to have our face-to-face meeting. We had our last face-to-face NEC Special Meeting
last February 7-9 in Tacloban City. On this meeting, we had our discussion and planning
about the supposedly National Youth Camp on 2021 and urgent updates from the
Committees. After this meeting, Covid-19 pandemic rose that’s why most of the meetings
from February 2020 until present are done thru video conferencing. However, we are very
blessed that this time came. Although there are limitations and restrictions, the fact that
we are meeting here personally and telling each other stories how our CYFs got through
this pandemic, we are blessed. Although this is our last Regular Meeting for our term,
special and preparatory meetings will still be follow.
Midterm Assessment were not thoroughly done on the second year of our term because
pandemic started. We find it hard by then to have our assessment instead we focused on
most urgent program, the COVID-19 Response Committee. Assessment are still not yet
fully done but still hoping that before this term ends, we will have our Term-End
Assessment.
4. TEAM BUILDING ACITVITY –During the CYF Special Meeting in Tacloban, after
thorough discussions and plans on supposedly NYC, we also take the chance to increase
motivation and encourage creativity, communication, and positive reinforcement through
a Team Building Headed by our adviser, Rev. Ivie Francisquete-Apole. The team
participated in different activities that breaks walls and encouraged everyone to focus on
what they have in common rather than their differences. After 2 years, tonight we will have
our team building again. May this activity increase the fire of our service as NEC. As well as
our dynamics as a team. <3
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6. 25th NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING – We attended the UCCP 25th National Council
Meeting last July 27-29, 2020 thru video conferencing (zoom). This particular NC Meeting
– wherein most of us are generously serving in voluntary basis – is indeed crucial and
historic as we carefully review and ratify actions pertaining to partnership deals which, no
doubt, would bring about huge and beneficial impact upon the Church, its thousands of
people and future Church Workers and to provide sustainability on its varied ministries for
at least the next 50 years.
Bringing the hope that everything will be back to normal, The 26th National Council face-
to-face Meeting will be held on October 11-15, 2021 at Shalom Hotel, Malate, Manila
anchoring our quadrennial sub-theme 2021-2022 “Bringing Good News of Light and
Hope to the Masses in these Changing Times.”
The winners were chosen from over 150 youth organizations, composed of college
students and out of school adolescents and youth organizations aged 18 to 29 years old,
which submitted their entries for the Villar SIPAG Awards for the youth category. Thanks
be to God, we are one of the Chosen few. With the help of the team, we got our spot and
take home 100,000 pesos in cheque. With this, we thank God for this opportunity to have
an additional budget for our programs especially now that the National Youth Assembly is
fast approaching.
We only have 9 months left before our term ends, but we have still a long way to go.
Pandemic really hit us hard, there are still many programs that we need to look on. But still
remember that we are CYF. We are resilient! Pandemic or not, we will continue what’s the
CYF entrusted to us. Our service to our youth, our dedication! It’s maybe tiring and
exhausting, However, the love of God that is greater than this. We fervently pray that we
may found peace, hope and love in our hearts as we continuously sail until the end of our
term. Shalom brothers and sisters. May God be with you always!
For more than a year, different aspects of our life were greatly affected by the pandemic.
Most of our daily face to face activities were shifted into online mode, brought by strict
implementation of community quarantines in different areas of our country. This kind of
policy forbids us to conduct a mass gathering and to travel from one place to another, just
like before. Different CYF activities like Fellowships, Leadership Assemblies and the most
awaited Summer Camp were postponed for us to be safe – which caused us to miss those
activities that we are used to.
With this kind of situation, our approaches and methodologies in implementing our
programs should be responsive to the current needs of our organization, Church and
society. Instead of stopping in living out our mission, our 21st century skills should be
maximized and to adapt in the continuous process of change and development.
In reality, the Committee on Christian Education and Nurture was greatly challenged also
to implement our programs in this time of pandemic. However, the collective efforts and
valuable contributions of the National CEN Expanded Committee was uttered.
NLJ:
Joseph Andrews Agpaoa
MLJ:
Kervin Gagui
Kier Bryan Bansin
SLJ:
Ena Kamila Guerrero
EVJ:
Mae Abylane Juanerio
WVJ: Gloria Gem Lumayag
Maricar Anne Sibugan
Diether Jean Montero
NWMJ:
Pie Salcedo
SEMJ: Mara Reggie Giango
Rabbi Bayan Sanchez
Frazer Axel Rasucay
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B. Online Activities
(Kier Bryan Bansil, Mae Abylane Juanerio. Maricar
Ann Sibugan, and Gloria Gem Lumayag)
B.1 Online CYF EGH: Engaging Growth Habit
There will be an online bible study via Zoom
Communications
This will be facilitated by the Christian Education
and Nurture Committee every second Saturday of
the Month - 7:00 pm onwards
This will be conducted starting on October 2021
and to be announced during the Youth Week
Celebration
The resource material to be used was the Youth
Bible Study Guide
B.2 Istoryahay
There will be a series of webinars or forums to be conducted in partnership with all the
Program Committees
The topic will be based on the monthly emphasis of our Worship Celebration or
depending on the urgency of the matter
This was originally planned to be launched last May 2021 but due to different reasons,
the said activity was postponed
This will also serve as part of our campaign and the continuation of our National
Online Youth Workshop on Justice, Peace and Human Rights conducted last July 15,
2021
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D. Other Programs/Activities
Recommendation/s;
1. To prioritize the 11th National Youth Assembly in our incoming activity this
Summer since the Constitutional Committee is not yet prepared and there is a
possibility that restrictions still exist during this period
Context:
According to the approved actions of the National Youth Assembly and by the
Constitutional Committee, there will be a Constitutional Assembly for the
amendments to the current Constitution and By-laws of the CYF
Our survey results last year for the conferences resulted to postpone the
National Youth Camp and integrate it in the National Youth Assembly.
As I end up our last report for the last regular meeting of the CYF National
Executive Committee, I would like to grab this opportunity to thank our Church
leaders, church workers, fellow youth leaders and members of the CYF. We
experienced hardships and disappointments while we serve. We hear several
goodbyes in the midst of different challenges. But most importantly, we
continuously learn and we didn’t fail to stand up in every prostration by lending
our hands to each other. We serve as paddle of one another as we sail the different
waves of the seas of our journey.
To all CYF’ers who are listening or reading this, maybe some of you will be our
future leaders for the next quadrennium, I would like to share the lesson I learned
from Bishop Erme Camba’s message during the UCCP IFI Reiteration of
Partnership Agreement… “we are tigers that roar, not just cats that meow” in being
the voice to the voiceless, as part of our mission as Christians.
CSRD REPORT
4TH REGULAR MEETING ( AUGUST 27-31, 2021)
Sisters and brothers in Christ good day! In these very challenging times, under this new
normal situation and the rampant killings and human rights violations both in church and
society, we may become dismayed, prostrating, deteriorating and out of focus in our
direction. But do not be discouraged, do not be weak, be optimistic because God will be
our compass and make things clear for us and has its own way to overcome all these
challenges. And, perhaps everyone will have our own bitter experiences amidst these
pandemic. All of these can be an eye-opener for a bigger responsibility to be carried out
for without these, the loving heart we have for God will not grow stronger and we will not
bear much and good fruits.
2. Campaign of 25% share was successfully posted twice on CSRD Page last August and
September 2020.
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B. Membership Profiling
1. Before, we used the traditional form (hard copy) in gathering the data where each CYF
member is requested to download and fill out the form, we changed the process
instead of a traditional way, we came up with an online membership form. In this way,
it’s easy for us to gather the data and CYF members will have an easy way to fill out
the forms.
2. We had published and disseminated the Online Membership Application Form last
October 2020 in the WVJ Bohol Conference area only for a survey. This is to evaluate
the online form and the gathered data.
C. IGP
One of our goals is to strengthen the
existing fund and support various
activities of the CYF. The CSRD
Committee is now still working for the
products and services that are
sustainable, realistic and affordable. Face
masks, earrings accessories, and a book
entitled Reading the parables of Jesus
inside a jeepney by Revelation Velunta
are still available in our CYF ko Buy
Facebook page.
D. ID and Website
1. The process of the ID system is still
ongoing. We hope we can finish the
ID system as soon as possible. We will
use the online forms once we are
done on the revision of the ID’s and
this online form will be posted on
CSRD Page. We encouraged all the
CYF in each conference to fill up the
online forms for them because these
will be our basis in producing the ID’s.
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2. The CYF Website is still in the process. We’re still looking for someone to focus and
work on it and need to have a specific date to finish the CYF Website.
Let us continue to support the National CYF in carrying out its ecclesiastical
programs and activities from lower to higher judicatories. From the SCRD
Committee, as we continue to pursue goals it is our prayer and encouragement to all
conferences to keep up the good work and remain committed to the whole CYF and
the Church for God and His mission
ECUMENICAL RELATIONS
We would like to extend our full appreciation to Bishop Reuel Marigza who served as
keynote speaker in introducing ecumenism as well as to the following former CYF Leaders,
who not only preached ecumenism but serve as a living example in pursuit of Christian unity:
Mrs. Corazon Tabing-Reyes, Mrs. Shalom Grace Tomas- Llamzon, Dr. Rommel F. Linatoc, Mrs.
Karla Everette Mercado-Domingo, and Rev. Alfred Candid M. Jaropillo.
We would also like to thank our church officials who extended their greetings and support to
this activity: Bishop Melzar Labuntog, General Secretary; Rev. Francisco Hernando, PER Desk
and OGS Executive Secretary; Mr. Jon Dave Angeles, KKKP Chairperson; Ms. Kay Catherine
Almario, NCCP Vice Chair for Youth; Mr. Elmer Aringa, NCCP Youth Desk; and Rev. Ivie
Franciquete Apole, NCYF Chaplain.
The said EkYouth event would not be possible without the help of Ms. Janina Angeles, SLJ
(Video Editor); Mr. David Tan, MLJ (Video Editor); Ms. Lira Mae de Rosas, SLJ (Secretariat);
support from NEC Members and more importantly to the participants from all the
jurisdictions, leaders, and members of the different conferences who attended via Zoom and
Facebook live.
We are also honored to have guests from District 4 of the Pambansang Kapisanan ng
Kabataan ng IEMELIF (PPKI).
Moreover, one of the main output was the agreement of jurisdictions to conduct a re-echo or
even the next episodes of the webinar series according to their context and needs. This is
intended as the ERC shall be requesting reports from them through evaluation,
recommendation and future plans/programs of the jurisdictions, conference, local/regional
formations, to ensure that there is continuity of our programs and this will be our basis for the
next ERC planning:
As of this writing, only Mindanao has conducted such last November 30, 2020 via zoom
communications. A more detailed report of the activity will be included in SEMJA and NMJW
report. We are grateful for the leadership of both jurisdictions for organizing the said activity,
we hope to hear from other jurisdictions soon.
Celebrated a week-long EWS Sunday. Meaning, our youth creatively celebrated and
engaged in our activities online from the first day of the week through Sunday the whole
week, please refer below:
Creative Ecumenical Contest. CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners! It is good to
note that each artist provided explanation to each respective art. The link for the song
writing composition is likewise provided.
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That was why we have invited Mr. Yvid Jiro Nuay, the current KKKP Head on Organization and
Membership Committee, to be our main speaker of the said activity for the new process for the
formations to be officially organized. It was followed by a “best practice” experiences sharing from
one of the active formations, Batangas Ecumenical Youth Movement through its former Chairperson,
Mr. Jonie Ben Marasigan. The whole program was hosted by young leaders from our Youth of Iglesia
Filipina Independiente (YIFI) and Kabataang Unida Ekyumenikal, Mr. Patrick Joshua Santos and Ms.
Kay Catherine Almario, respectively. Our CYF leaders who participated felt the spirit of ecumenism
having the people we had of the activity. We thank the jurisdictions who responded to the call by
sending their participants. We are hopeful that even in the time of pandemic CYF in the grassroots
who already have ecumenical formations will continue to relate and initiate programs together with
their partner organizations and those who do not have one yet will initiate or plan ecumenical
activities soon.
Page:
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C or directly search for CYF National
Ecumenical Relations Committee
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Stories from the local, conference, jurisdictional area, local & regional formations or any ecumenical related
outputs , activities or programs are welcome in this website for publication and posting. This is to help
inspire other co-youth on our ecumenical involvements and great participation in the greater oikoumene
and ministry. Please send them through the contact details given sabove.
Recent updates
IFI-UCCP Partnership Council and Youth Committee:
Jonna Mae Bechayda-Sanchez (IFI-UCCP Partnership
Council and Youth Committee)
Laarni Joy Robles (IFI-UCCP Partnership Council and Youth
Committee)
Jonie Ben Marasigan (IFI-UCCP Partnership Council and
Youth Committee)
Lira Mae De Rosas (Youth Committee)
PEPP-KKKP I Know Rights (August-September 2021)
National Ecumencial Youth Gathering Program (May 22-23,
2021)
Student Aid Now – KKKP Statement on the Clamor for Student
Aid (CYF as one of the signatories)
“Act Justly, Love Mercy: An Online Workshop on Justice,
Peace and Human Rights”
In partnership with UCCP JPHR and KKKP (ecumenical work)
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That the National CYF thru the coordination of ERC and CWS (with juris affected) will write a letter to NCCP
Faith Witness and Service requesting for financial support/assistance to chosen members/church workers who
were victims of harassments such as red-tagging, illegal arrests, trumped-up charges, HR violation, and etc.
May we all live this statement shared with us by our General Secretary from the COB during the Ekyouth Episode 1:
National Situationer
The week started with the discussion on the
national situation during the pandemic highlighting the
current state of the urban poor, national minorities,
workers, and farmers. It was led by Ate Lira Mae De
Rosas, the ERC Chairperson of CYF NESTCON.
PEACETAHAN
The week-long celebration concluded with the annual concert of CYF NESTCON,
PEACETAHAN. The objective of the concert is to promote peace that is based on justice
while showcasing the God-given talents of the youth. It was participated by CYF from
different local churches around the conference speaking of peace with justice using art,
songs and compositions, poems etc. and broadcasted through Facebook live.
Theme Integration
Rev. Marco Aranilla was assigned to integrate the theme. The delegates actively participate in the discussion.
Sermon Context
Rev. Analyn Villalobos talked about the context of
the passages of the Bible texts in these changing
times. She discussed the national situation and
how we can bring the good news to the masses.
Sermon Context
Rev. Cobbie Palm taught the CYF how to
communicate the Gospel in the form of
preaching. He talked about what to
consider in writing a sermon and how to
deliver it properly.
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OBJECTIVES:
1. Magkaroon ng dagdag kaalaman at kamalayan sa
panahon ng pandemya.
2. Makagawa ng mga oportunidad para sa mga kabataan
na madiskubre at malinang ang kanilang abilidad at
talento.
3. Makisali sa pagpapalawig at maging kapaki-
pakinabang at may responsibilidad na kabataan sa
panahon ng pandemya.
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UCCP Osorio
SUNDALO NG DIYOS Sa pagbabagong nangyayari sa
mundo dulot ng pandemyang ating kinakaharap, may
mga taong nananatili at nagpapatuloy sa pagpapagamit
sa Panginoon. Nariyan pa rin ang mga kabataan na
lumalaban at ipinaglalaban ang pananampalatayang
mayroon sila. Nagpapatuloy sa pagbabahagi ng Salita
ng Diyos sa masa at hindi nagpapaapekto sa mga
balakid na dulot ng pandemya. Tayo ay naniniwala na
hindi lahat ng kabataan ay puro lamang kahinaan, hindi
lahat ng kabataan ay puro makamundong bagay lamang
ang inuuna at hindi lahat ng kabataan ay tumatalikod sa
pagkatawag ng Diyos sa kanila. Ang sinasabi sa Lucas
4:18-19 ang nagpapatunay na tayong lahat ay pinili ng
Diyos na ibahagi ang Kaniyang Salita sa iba't ibang
kaparaanan at iba't ibang dako. Walang anumang
sakuna ang pipigil sa atin sapagkat ang espiritu ng
Diyos ay sumasaatin. Kami ang mga CYF ng UCCP
Osorio na kabilang sa mga Sundalo ng Diyos na
ginagamit ang Kaniyang salita bilang panlaban at
panangga sa mga kalaban dulo
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
South Luzon Jurisdiction Area
Ivan Legaspi
President
Jane Destor
Secretary
Noel Alata
Auditor
Prynciss Sampaga
PIO- District 1
Viencer Formadero
PIO- District 2
Daniela Mascarinas
PIO- District 3
Zyra Parone
PIO- District 4
Event: Quarantine
Online Fellowship
Theme: “Stewardship
in Action: Time,
Talent and Treasure;
II Corinto 9:7-8”
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
South Luzon Jurisdiction Area
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
South Luzon Jurisdiction Area
Greetings of peace and grace in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
from the Middle Luzon Jurisdiction Christian Youth Fellowship. Truly our Lord
is always faithful even in this time of pandemic! The Lord is good and His love
endures forever.
For the past months, we experienced challenges in the CYF Ministry especially
when this pandemic affected almost all the activities in our Church. The CYF
officers from the Jurisdictional level and Conference level is trying hard to
adopt in the new normal set up in this time of pandemic. However, the CYF
doesn’t stop in serving the Church and His people.
The MLJ CYF continue to held their Regular Meetings via zoom, attended the
JAC Meeting and also in NEC CYF meetings. We also help the Conferences in
their different activities such as Webinar, Online Fellowship, Online
Kamustahan etc. The MLJ CYF also participated in all the activities held by the
National CYF.
Let us all do our best in doing Christ Mission in this Critical Times, hold hands
in unity and work as a family. For we all know “that all things work together for
good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His
purpose”. To Him who was, is, and is to come, be all praise and honor.
Prepared by:
AJ PAMITTAN
MLJ CYF President
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
East Visayas Jurisdiction
Shalom!
In Christ vineyard,
RICKY S. BALAT
EVJ Vice president
NORWESCON President
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
Western Visayas Conference
CEBU CONFERENCE
The activity was three day. The first day started with an opening worship with the invited
Pastors and speakers. The next days were filled with games, quizzes, poster making and
song composition. On the last day, it was finished by a closing worship. The activity was
done through Facebook groups.
Youth WeeK
A 5 day activity wherein a youth speaker did a short sharing and reflection of his/her life
verse and song message will follow from invited church youth. The activity was done
through Facebook Live.
CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
Western Visayas Conference
JAM FELLOWSHIPS
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
Western Visayas Conference
YOUTH WEEK
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
Western Visayas Conference
In response to your request to send you some documentation on our conference's activities, we
are so sorry to inform you that we haven't held any activity in our conference since the pandemic
started. We were not able to hold any EXEcom meeting either.
However, there were also fellowship activities held in some circuits but we don't have any pictures.
Churches in the uplands have had little to no trouble with government monitoring, whereas
churches in the town proper and cities have been unfortunate. Some of our churches in Guimaras
and Iloilo are conducting virtual worship services to reduce member mobility, while others in
Antique and Capiz are continuing to hold Sunday Worship Services and some local church events.
However, some churches within our conference have no church gatherings for almost two months
now.
Despite what may appear to be the Conference CYF's hesitant decision, local and circuit efforts
were launched, following minimal health requirements and protocols, to continue the life and
ministry of the young in the face of the crisis. Some area Local Church CYF host Friday Happenings
and small group fellowships, according to reports. This is despite the fact that, in compliance with
the Municipal Inter-agency Task Force against COVID-19, the majority of WVC's six circuits have
suspended their programs for the whole year.
So far, this is all we could share. Thank you so much for keeping in touch.
We constantly pray for God's intervention on this myriad crises we are facing.
May we all remain steadfast.
JEDIAEL P. MANGUITO
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
Southeast Mindanao Jurisdiction Ares (SEMJA)
Here are the activities initiated and accomplished from SEMJA-CYF starting from the last 3rd Regular NEC
Meeting last July 18-19,2020 via Zoom Platform up to now for E.Y. 2020- 2021.
In this challenging journey, we were still able to see and appreciate His blessings.
As the youth arm of the UCCP – SEMJA we will continue to soar high. Padayon!
In Christ,
Due to the current situation Juris-wide activities are limited and restricted, that is why we are
encouraged to focus more on our online conference activities and local church fellowship for
keeping the CYF updated and bonded. Below are the accomplishments of each conference:
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
North West Mindanao Jurisdiction
Additionally, we are able to attend many discussions on topics that encourage the youth to explore
different Ecumenical understandings. This was made in partnership and coordination with partners like
One Voice Youth, Kalipunan ng Kristiyanong Kabataan sa Pilipinas(KKKP), MOCABULA Youth, Philippine
Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP), Ecumenical Bishops Forum(EBF), and many more.
After a significant year/time of experiencing many new things during the height of the pandemic, we realize
that there are many things we are able to overcome and explore. That is why before the coming of the New
E.Y. 2021-22, we concluded an assessment meeting and determined the next huge steps we can consider to
continue our ministry as a jurisdiction. We offer the following realization hoping to spark interests and
thoughts in organizing activities and our fellow youth.
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
christian youth fellowship
North West Mindanao Jurisdiction
Finally, we pray the same prayer of Hope and Light in this pandemic times. The prayer that we all utter
as we continue to finish the task in our ministry particularly in this quadrennium. May this sharing
contribute a little to the growing ministry of our faithful organization. May us, the young people, the
CYF of our beloved UCCP, continue to reach out to the world and serve the least of the lost and the
last. All for his GOD’s glory. Shalom!
The CYF National Executive Committee, thru the Christian Education and Nurture Committee
would like to acknowledge the following for their contribution in our YWCG 2021:
For Editting:
Rev. Annabelle Uriarte
CYF National Executive Committee