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Why You Should Attend – A GYC Testimony
Thank you to AHE Mom Tami for sharing her family’s experiences with GYC.
GYC (Generation of Youth for Christ) is a conference once a year that is for a targeted age group of 18-35 in the Seventh day Adventist church. http://gycweb.org/ However, did you know a lot of families also attend as well as older folk?? It is true!! I would encourage you to check out the GYC website and click on the ‘At the Cross’ convention box on the main page for more details on this year’s conference. This year it will be held in Phoenix, AZ, December 31, 2014—Jan 4, 2015. For those of us on the west coast this is GOOD news!
When our family attended GYC for the first time 7 yrs ago my husband and I were shocked. We had no idea that there was that many young adults (thousands of them) in the Adventist church that were wanting to do more than just go to church every week! These kids were on fire for the Lord and we were amazed and thrilled to see this!! We then looked at each other and said we have to go to GYC every year! Besides hearing about what these young people are doing for the Lord, you will also have many opportunities through individual seminars speakers and evening meetings that will grow you spiritually and inspire you to be the servant the Lord wants us all to be.
The food is good and is vegan. They provide two meals a day, breakfast and late lunch. People that want to eat supper just go to eat at area restaurants. There is a exhibit hall where many ministries and schools have booths. This also gives students a opportunity to learn about several SDA colleges or academies as well as ministries.
Is there evangelism? YES! Half of one of the conference days there is opportunity to evangelize the city where the conference is being held. In the past there has been health expo, door to door work, local area door to door work as well. Last year many buses picked up conference attendees (all ages) and took them to go door to door in different communities. Many people sign up for Bible studies….it is really amazing to hear what happens during the evangelism report that evening or the next morning in the mtg. There no meetings for small children. They have also had a volunteer orchestra as well as choir almost every year I believe.
We continue to attend GYC as a family vacation. We get to see different parts of the country each year and attend a conference that continues to inspire us to grow our Christian walk with the Lord. We hope to see each of you there this year!! Email if you have questions: Tami: beatys4@hotmail.com
Motivation Monday
“The Lord has recently impressed upon me again the need of reminding Seventh-day Adventist parents of the important work to be done in the home. To all parents who profess to believe in the soon return of Christ, there is given a solemn work of preparation, that they and their children may be ready to meet the Lord at his coming. God desires to see parents take their position whole-heartedly for him, that there may be no perverting of the work he has given them to do, and that our children and youth may understand clearly the will of God concerning them. They are to learn to resist evil and choose righteousness, to turn from sin and become the faithful servants of God, prepared to give him their life’s highest service.”
The Review & Herald – October 12, 1911
The REAL Reason Why Children Fidget
Saw this blog post (linked below) and couldn’t help but think of this quote:
“During the first six or seven years of a child’s life, special attention should be given to its physical training, rather than the intellect. After this period, if the physical constitution is good, the education of both should receive attention. Infancy extends to the age of six or seven years. Up to this period children should be left, like little lambs, to roam around the house and in the yards, in the buoyancy of their spirits, skipping and jumping, free from care and trouble” – Ellen White
WHY CHILDREN FIDGET: And what we can do about it
Show & Share – August 13th, 2014
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Pathfinder Honors as Spiritual Unit Studies
There are several Pathfinder honors in the Spiritual Growth, Outreach & Heritage category that would make interesting quarter or semester-long spiritual unit studies for middle to high school age students. Some of the honors in this category include Adventurer for Christ, Bible Marking, Sanctuary and Literature Evangelism. You can find all of these honors and more HERE.
Motivation Monday
“The training of children is one of the most solemn responsibilities ever committed to mortals. Children are the Lord’s heritage, and he would have them educated to be coworkers with him. He has a special interest in this work; for in children he sees talent and influence, which, when controlled by his Holy Spirit, will become a power for good, and bring glory to his name. Christ died to save children, and he is ready to do a great work for them if parents will cooperate with him by training and educating them according to the instructions he has given. This should be the first work of all parents.”
Signs of the Times – February 18, 1897
The Adventist Home Educator 