JBUYD IMPACT: Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

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Volume 17, Issue 4 November 2019

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wFrom the Editor’s Desk

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Christmas breeze, Christmas breeze a blow Christmas a come and Christmas breeze a blow Can you feel it?

A Webley Family Christmas

It is that time of year again when we feel the warmth of the Christmas time. The celebration of Christ’s birth. The real reason for the season. it is that time when we pause our busy schedules give to give to others as God did and is still doing for us. The major theme for this IMPACT is reaching out adapted from the JBUYD Theme: Reach, Renew, Rejoice. Let us endeavour to reach others in this season, whether it be a gift to someone, a positive word to someone or just a shoulder to lean on. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year when it comes.

Yours faithfully, Marcel Clarke

I Worth 1000 Words…

Where are they now?

Donna Lee Minott Thomas

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Bible Talk: Uncensored

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Kulcha Vybez

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Purpose Must Live: Pt. 2

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Connecting With the Backslider

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And As Always...

Photo taken by “Joel” Tucker

The plant pictured is called 'Flame of the Woods'. We are often told that without adversity there is no growth. In order to overcome adversity, we must face it. As stated in James 1:2-4, we must consider it pure joy, whenever we face trials of many kinds, because we know that the testing of our faith produces perseverance.

Sometimes we feel we are facing circumstances by ourselves but we are still on this same walk of life. We must remember that no matter where our journey takes us we are still loved by an Amazing Creator and in the end we need to band together like the Flame of the woods in order to burn brighter. rejoice

LMeet our Writers Tamar Henry Barbican Baptist

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Who is Joneil Powell?

Alister Hemmings Orange Park Baptist

Sardia McIndoe Yallahs Baptist

Delano Mighty Giblatore Baptist

Lori-Ann Haye Moses Baker Baptist

Joneil Powell Sharon Baptist

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Bet You Didn’t Know

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Christian Uprising

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Take the Challenge

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Minor Prophets: Pt.1

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Stay in your Lane

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Evangelism Tip

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Make a Note

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Cameil Campbell-Jackson Mt. Pelier Baptist

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Who is Joneil Powell?

Joneil

Powell

current

what I read and heard about God

quiet time at 10:00 pm where I

Cultural Commissions Chairman.

but not what I had personally

reflect on the day and what

She was elected as the Chairman-

experienced. I got saved at 9 and

lessons God wanted me to learn.

Elect

baptized at 10 and growing up in a

for

is

the

the

By Tamar Henry

JBU

Youth

Department. The IMPACT Team

Christian

had a chance to chat with her

study and devotions were a way

about who she is and what she

of life. I went to schools where

hopes to accomplish in her term

Christian values were inculcated in

as Chairman.

the daily student life. Over the

I am a 25-year-old, woman of

God who is passionate about work,

mission

and

development. I have served and continue to serve my community, parish and country in various

Christian,

Civic

prayer,

bible

past couple of months, I've seen

Who Is Joneil Powell?

youth

family,

and

Governmental spheres. I believe

experience I had at 9 isn't the same one I'm currently having. I'm experiencing God in a new and exciting way, as I watch him literally exceed my expectations and show me what crazy faith is all about.

your life.

believers in the way we act,

A typical day in my life, I wake up

speak, live and treat others.

at 5:00 am, get ready for work and

Tell

us

about

get there by 6:30. I teach English at Calabar High. It's an interesting

experience that I try to make the

your

most of every day. There are young lives that need to be

faith

experience.

I think a faith experience is everchanging, evolving based on how we experience God. For years I had been living my life based on

hope to bring that same passion to the YD.

happen for youth this term?

youth but to be an example to all

with my family and friends.

about youth ministry and as such, I

made to me years before. So the

Tell us about a typical day in

I love to read, watch series, talk

As I had said earlier I'm passionate

What are you hoping to see

to not let anyone despise my

you like to do?

the YD for this term?

God honour promises that He

that they advance my philosophy

What are some of the things

What are you hoping to bring to

positively spoken into so I try to do that on a daily basis. When I leave work I go straight to classes at Norman Manley Law School.

I

leave there and head to the library and then go home and have my

I'm hoping that the youth will be inspired to seek God's will for their lives and to live their lives out on the limb, meaning completely by

faith. rejoice

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A Webley Family Christmas

By Lori-Ann Haye

What does Christmas mean to

Relatives,

you?

other

For me, it’s more than buying new furniture and household items. It’s more than listening to Christmas carols on the radio and trying

to

get

sorrel

at

church friends

community

would

family

and

Goat head soup, curried goat,

from

the

pork, chicken, ham, Auntie Fern’s

the

coveted oven baked Mac and

make

annual trek to the hill top where

Cheese

and

Auntie

Jossette’s

my grandparents lived. All roads

famous Christmas cake are some

lead to “Top Yaad”!

of the items that we look forward to.

a

Making our way to the top of the

reasonable rate. Certainly, it’s a

hill our nostrils would leap in

My grandfather never disappoints.

time of reflection on the miracle

response to the pleasing aroma

Each year as he is asked to bless

of the birth of Jesus Christ. But it

emanating from the small house

the meal he starts off with his pre-

is also a time of fellowship with

overlooking the cane fields of

prayer

family, my family.

Golden Grove, Wheelersfield and

friendship, and so it is with joy that

Duckenfield.

we gather here in a place called

My grandmother often said, “I work all week for Sunday and all

My family loves to cook and

year for Christmas.” By this, she

bake, but at Christmas time this is

meant

a

good

taken to a whole new level. Meal

a

good

preparations usually start from

Christmas dinner. And so it was

the day before and cooking

that in a little district in St

starts

Thomas called Amity Hall, for as

Everybody knows which role in

far back as I can remember

the production they will play,

Christmas

my

whether it is to source the

grandparents’ house has been

ingredients, season the meat, or

epic!

wash the pots.

Sunday

she

wanted

dinner

and

dinner

at

as

early

as

5am.

speech:

“Amity

means

Amity Hall with family and friends to commemorate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” He

was a Quaker Minister and so that speech usually quickly evolves into

a

mini-sermon.

My

grandmother was always on cue to cut his speech short, “Father!” as he was fondly called, she would beckon for him to start the prayer.

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A part of this tradition that I’ve

older we began to understand just

Many of my family members have

grown to be proud of and at the

how important it is to share what

now

same time humbled by, is the

we had with others.

I believe I

grandparents have passed on -

packaging of food to take to the

speak for my generation when I

may their souls continue to rest in

elderly. As children we did not

say

many

peace – however, the tradition is

particularly like this duty, as it

blessings from the kindness our

still alive. It’s definitely not the

meant we would have to leave

grandparents and parents have

same but the joy we share still

all the people and food at home

shown to others; though they did

extends from “Top Yaad” to all

and walk through the community

not have a lot they shared from

over the world.

to make deliveries, which was

their little.

also a regular Sunday afternoon

now adults have also continued

activity for us, only on a smaller

the tradition of sharing a meal with

scale.

those in need.

However, as we grew

we

are

reaping

Many of us who are

migrated,

and

my

May you have a blessed Christmas from

my

family

to

yours!

Remember to share the joy with someone as you celebrate. rejoice

h Stay Healthy - Christmas Sides Recipes by Delano Mighty You could gain some weight in December as Christmas food (and no “Christmas exercise”) takes over. Fight the weight gain by eating lean protein, like turkey or chicken breast, and limit unhealthy sides and super-sweet desserts. You can eat healthily and heartily! Here are two quick recipes for my favourite Christmas sides.

Royal Salad My family enjoys this colourful, festive side every Christmas. Shred purple cabbage, green cabbage and carrots in a bowl. Add raisins and crushed nuts, like peanuts or almonds. Toss together and serve with a coconut or olive oil vinaigrette (3 parts oil, 1 part vinegar, whisked together) on the side, if you like. The raisins reduce appetite, while the nuts add extra protein and texture. If you’re allergic to nuts, swap them out for high protein seeds.

Mashed Cauliflower “Fauxtatoes” Using a head of tender steamed cauliflower instead of potatoes, this side is every bit as hearty and low in carbohydrates. Add a pinch of salt to the steamed cauliflower and blend them in a blender or food processor, or just mash them with a fork until they are creamy. You can spice it up with olive oil, garlic or cheese. renew

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Where are they Now? Donna-Lee Minott-Thomas

By Sardia McIndoe IMPACT caught up with one of our Past Presidents and long serving JBUYD Executive members, DonnaLee

Minott-Thomas.

Here’s

snippet of the roles she

a was

involved in as part of the JBUYD and what she’s been up to since active service at the National level:

What capacities did you serve in

for the JBU Youth Department and at which point (s)?

It is quite an interesting way that I became to serve at the YD level.

I first served as the Baptist Association of St. Thomas Youth President at a time when the Youth Arm of the association was experiencing dormancy. informed

that

a

I was

unanimous

decision was taken by the mother association in my absence to ask me to serve in that capacity.

When I was told, I waivered

somewhat but then I realized that I had no excuse not to serve. I prayerfully accepted. I put a lot of effort and sacrificial work to ensure

success.

overwhelming

support

The

and

cooperation from the youth in the parish.

Not

the

mention

the

mother association ensured a positive term. I had a great

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executive but the work of my

circuits together. Additionally, to

current and incoming members

Vice-President, Dorraine Harrison

see young people taking on the

of the YD?

-Cousins and Secretary, Sardia

task of adopting basic schools in

McIndoe was above and beyond

the

what I could have expected.

community service and being

Before I completed my tenure, I

very involved in the coordinated

was approached to take on the

activities at the parish level was

task of JBU Youth Department

satisfying.

Chair in the following year. Again,

were being revived and formed.

frightened by the volume of work

Young people were taking a keen

based on my view through the

interest in the work of the Lord,

flesh and the time required, I

being saved and wanting to be a

declined the nomination twice

part of the activities. It was just

when I was asked. Interestingly

God. Finally, St. Thomas had a

God had a plan for me and on the

few members at conference that

floor

year

at

Conference,

I

was

parish,

and

participating

Youth

in

fellowships

participated

in

all

nominated and then elected to

categories at Youth Rally. Despite

serve. I humbly cried my way into

being placed 5th overall, just

acceptance because I felt I was

being

probably running from God’s will.

category after many years was a

The task was made easier than I

joy.

thought with the great support

able

to

enter

every

I

am

truly

opportunity

grateful to

for

offer

the my

encouragement to the current and incoming members of the

YD. I would say be prayerful in your

approach

to

everything

concerning your portfolio. Don’t see your position as status but give your all to service with an

understanding

that

you

have

offered yourself to be used by our Lord Jesus Christ. You are not your own, so don’t rely on your strength or else you will doubt

what God can do through you.

When the challenges come, don’t give up, seek help, talk about the challenges and I can assure you, you will have others more than

As Chair, connecting with young

willing to help and advise you.

people outside of my parish and

Teamwork is vital to the success

being able to interact with them

of

was

Attending

relentless in your effort and play

activities that the YD planned,

your part well so everyone can

letting young people know that it

function effectively. God go with

What would you say were the

is not just sitting in an office and

you, my brothers and sisters.

most

giving instructions but being on

reach

system that was in place from Arlene Henry, Rev. Hyde-Riley, my Palmer

predecessor and the

Derri-Ann officers

and

executive members of the YD.

memorable/impactful

moments as part of the YD?

Coming from a parish like St. Thomas where it seemed like not much had been happening, after a few months, we had a vibrant executive that was installed was

awesome. Another great memory was the fact that we had our One-Day Youth Convention in St.

quite

fulfilling.

the ground to interact with them so they too could feel that JBU is “YOU”

(each

remarkable

of

us)

experience.

was

a

Also

being able to go to JBU Executive meetings and letting my voice be heard on youth matters and matters of the wider Union still resonate with me.

Thomas which brought many

Do

you

have

any

young people from all seven

encouragement to give to the

any

organization,

so

be

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Attendees at Ebony Vale Bible Talk listening intently

A wealth of knowledge is being gathered at the St. Ann’s Bay Bible Talk

Explanations given to persons at Mandeville Bible Talk

Mandeville Bible Talk youth taking some time for a phone break

“I have a point!”

Rev. Ashman making a point at the Lucea Bible Talk

A young lady posing a question to the panelists

Always time for a break

Tamar Henry moderating at Bethel (HWT) Bible Talk

Wendy Lawes has everyone focused.

Olecia, Danielle, Andre and Joneil, members of the JBUYD Exec at Bethel Bible Talk

An animated Wendy Lawes making a valid point at St. Ann’s Bay Bible Talk

Praise and worship at Lucea Bible Talk

Amoy Lawrence talking to the attendees about her experience

From left: Kayan Gordon, Marcus Golding, Amoy Lawrence , Rev. Courtney Morrison and Tamar Henry, panelists at Bethel (HWT) Bible Talk

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Roberto Foster leading Student Service at Calvary Baptist

Completely “soul’d” out to God, lost in worship at Mona Baptist Student Service

Orville Thompson back at home in Mandeville giving a greeting at their student service

Brown’s Town Student Service

The congregation participating in corporate singing

Rev. Dayne Grant delivering the message at Port Antonio Student Service

Songs of praise being sung at the Mandeville Student Service

Some students who attended the Calvary Student Service

What do you think Rev. Dr. Stephen Jennings is telling Ade?

Ade Brown leading the worship service at Mona Student service

Lyme time after Brown’s Town Baptist Student Church

Worship is not just something you do but it is a lifestyle

Can you do sign language?

These young people can

There is always a time to pose for the camera

Calvary praise dancers doing their piece

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Jamaica Baptist Union Youth Department |

By Alister Hemmings Across 8 locations throughout the island, the Young Adult Commission of the JBU Youth Department held Bible Talk: Uncensored, a panel discussion for young Christians to dive into the traditionally taboo subjects. I attended the St. Ann’s Bay location which saw about 23 persons in attendance. Youth turned up from various churches such as St. Ann’s Bay, Walkerswood, Brown’s Town and Orange Park Baptist Church.

What was thought to be a regular night amongst the youth soon turned out to be far from the traditional program, with topics discussed such as porn addiction, fetishes and lust being discussed.

The panel had two panellists, ably guided by a moderator who led those present into various perspectives and facts on the topics being discussed. There was also time for thoughts, views and questions to be shared among all who were present.

Considering the fulsome discussions, it was clear that everything wouldn’t get discussed but it was clear that there wouldn’t be any moments of awkward silence. Everyone was open to share different insights and experiences (personal and otherwise) and of course dropping some biblical references along the way. While the evening progressed, it was clear that all of the topics had corelation to each other and this was displayed with the fluidity with which the topics flowed into each other.

It was clear that Bible talk was a success in St Ann’s bay based on the discussions with persons who were in attendance.

The opportunity to have such a forum to talk about the taboos that many young Christians struggle with and probably didn’t have a full understanding about was well received and persons went as far as to voice how interested they were to have a follow up

session as soon as possible.

Bible Talk: Uncensored was needed for such a time as this among the Baptist fraternity. To have been able to create and facilitate a space for persons to feel free to speak on these issues without fear of being looked down on or judged is clearly beneficial. This is not only true for St Ann’s Bay but across all locations there was a clear desire for a part two. reach

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Bet You Didn’t Know The Bible is the most commonly stolen book in the world, probably because it is so available in hotel rooms and places of worship. reach

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Kulcha Vybez

by Joneil Powell

“What aspect of your culture do

behind a Youth Rally completely

everything from their language,

you admire the most and why?”

focused

religion, cuisine, social habits,

This was a question put forward

Jamaican culture. It was my belief

to a group of Civics students. One

that as society evolved we began

bright-eyed student responded

to lose aspects of our cultural

by saying, “Miss me love the

identity.

Shenseea song dem and the

constantly being bombarded with

drama weh eva a gwaan inna the

the American culture through

dancehall”. I decided to conduct

communication and social media

my own investigation into what

until they embrace it as their own.

our youth knew about our culture.

While not necessarily a bad thing,

Needless to say, most of the

it can and sometimes does drown

students were not aware of our

out

history and being Jamaican. They

believe that is why Lady Allen

believed it was only about the

encouraged Jamaican youth to

music and, though it is a part of

preserve

our culture, it is not the end-all

country and teach it to others.

and be-all of what our Jamaican

So

culture entails.

our

what

on

aspects

Youths

today

Jamaican

the

our

are

culture.

culture

exactly

of

is

of

I

our

culture?

music and arts.

This year, Rally seeks to explore our

language

through

the

Jamaican New Testament and Jamaican proverbs in our Quiz

Competition; religion by looking at how Baptists contributed to education in Jamaica during and after

slavery;

our

cuisine

by

preparing dishes from various ethnic groups; our music and arts by reciting the 23rd Psalm in Patois as well as singing old Jamaican

gospel

performing

a

representing

songs

dance one

and

drama

important

Culture, as defined by the Centre

aspect of our history. We also will

in Research of Language, is, “the

have cultural clothing designs

the

characteristics of knowledge of a

being

rationale

group of people, defined by

created by our youth and to end

This

forms

modelled

that

were

the day we will have our various Sporting events.

We look forward to the support

from the various zones in helping to preserve our cultural identity and ensuring that as Baptist we continue to shape the legacy of

being

contributors

Jamaican culture. renew

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Purpose Must Live! Part 2 Angela Lawson’s Testimony Domestic violence is a plague of

“God, bind up everything”

and

does not want to go to the

modern society, affecting nearly

tear down all the strongholds”.

hospital. You were that one who

15% of women in Jamaica. In this

This was about day eight or nine

always took him when he was

edition of the IMPACT, we continue

in my fasting.

sick.” They didn’t know what was

the story of Angela Lawson, a 31year-old woman who has been

One morning I stood at my door,

wrong but he couldn’t breathe.

at about 5 o’clock, praying and I

I sat at my desk that morning and

heard about three gunshots. I

and I was just praying. I prayed,

said, “Woah! God, you are good!”

“Lord, what is Your will? I don’t

near-death

I did not know what the shots

want my son to live without a

experience at the hands of the

were about. Sometime later, I

father but Lord I know you are

father of my child, I could only

was told that the young man I

the

thank God for that deliverance.

had dreamt about was the same

everything. So Lord whatever

Just when I thought it was over,

young man was the same young

your will is let it be done.” The

he was still bent on killing me. I

man that got shot by the police

voice of the Lord answered me

prayed and heard the voice of

with a gun in his hand.

right there, telling me clearly,

through this terrible ordeal and has risen above it.

After

surviving

a

the Lord say, “21 days fasting.” and I went on fasting. I started to pray and I didn’t pray any any ‘bad prayer’ like, “Lord, kill him”

or anything but I prayed and I said, “Lord, let your will be done.

Tear down whatever it is that is being set up even now.”

I recall one night how I dreamt and saw this young man coming toward me with a gun in his hand.

I jumped out of my sleep. I started to pray earnestly saying,

A few days after, I heard that he

author

and

finisher

of

“Call him”.

was told to come and kill me in

I obeyed the voice and did just

my house because I’m always at

what God told me. When he

home at that time. Also, my son

answered the phone I asked,

would have been with his father.

“What is wrong with you?” He

Little did he know, I prayed and

answered, “Nothing,” I asked the

God came through for me.

question again and he started to

I continued praying and about

tell me what was happening.

January I was told that my child’s

He told me that he was at a place

father was very sick. One of his

where he was sorry for what he

daughters called me, saying,

did to me.

“Angela, Daddy is sick and he

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He continued to pour out that I

through that morning I would not

was the only one who was always

be as sold-out for Jesus as I am

there for him in anything.

today. He did it all for me. He

After he poured out, I said to him, “My God is bigger than anything,

went through it all for with me and I just thank Him every day.

and fights for me. He promised

At the end of it all, purpose must

never to leave me nor forsake me

live and all the glory belongs to

in

the Lord Jesus.

spite

of

everything.”

Surprisingly, he started to cry. I said to him, “Get up and go to the

doctor.” He agreed. He went to the Kingston Public Hospital and the doctors told him that if he had stayed home one more day he would be a dead man because his lungs and other organs were locking down.

I didn’t rejoice. I prayed for him just the same and when they

called me to say he would be okay, I continued, “Lord you are in control.” In all of this, I knew that God was fully in control of everything.

At this point in my life, I have made

it

through

worshipping

God. The man who was just a friend that fateful morning when I could have lost my life is now my husband – my personal knight in shining armour. This man loves me for me and I believe that God

truly sent him.

I give God thanks everyday for that morning because every time I think about it, if I had not gone

If you or someone you know are a victim

of

domestic

violence,

contact the Crisis Centre (Woman Inc.) at (876) 929-9038. renew

b Christian Uprising Me hear ra ta ta tat Di enemy a attack Ra ta ta tat Lick off mi felt hat Mi Holla lawd a massy Do save mi!

But den mi tek a stop an rememba, I am a child of God I am a soldier So mi hol up mi chest Straighten mi armor A warfare time An mi de pon di front line A jus ra ta ta a tat Demons tek dat A jus pray mi a pray you tink mi wudda play Yu a declare war against we everyday So wol on de You neva know God neva leave nor forsake mi So mi rebuke yu in Jesaz name cuz a tru him mi have authority!

A jus ra ta tat a tat Demons jus a flea All because me start di Fasting Mi rounds up mi troop start a fasting group We call pon God di mighty warrior A use up di word fi fight de battle ya Tear dung strong holds break every barrier Set di captive free Release di community More Christ we pree Demons affi flee

Ra ta ta ta that Gi mi bck mi hat Come on yaaw all mi soldiers Anything di devil steal Wi a tek back dat Mek wi move forward as one unit As di enemy rise up Wi a shoot it!

Camiel Campbell Jackson Gurney’s Mount Circuit of Baptist Churches rejoice

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IWe Got Talent The photographer is Ajala Kings from Boulevard Baptist Church, St. Andrew.

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l Take the Challenge

BMinor Prophets: Pt.1

The challenge for us is love. We are called to reach out to the world in

There are twelve (12) minor prophets

love. We must reach out in love to the ones who have lost their way; the

found in the old testament. They are

backsliders who have been tested in a way until their faith is battered or their heart broken and they feel that God doesn’t know how to fix it. We

reach out to those who have made mistakes and feel themselves

called minor not because their books are shorter in length than those of

the major prophets..

unworthy to return to His arms. We cannot forget that we are all

Micah

unworthy, which makes His desire to love us even greater because He

Micah tried to remind his audience

knows how much we need it. So at the beginning and at the end is love.

We must love those who have backsliden and those who are making mistakes knowing we may be the only Jesus they see. reach

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Stay in your Lane by Andria Bryce

God has a specific plan and path for your life. The word of God told us that we each have talent(s), role, path, task and responsibilities. If you compare yourself with others, you will diminish what is special about you, becoming distressed, distracted, discouraged and defeated.

Hebrews 12:1c (NIV) says “… and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us”. Therefore, fix your eyes on Jesus and stay in your lane.

Concentrate on your own purpose, and make up your mind to persevere until the end!

that what God truly desired from humans was not religious ritual, but

faithful living.

Week 1

Chapter 1

Week 2

Chapter 2

Week 3

Chapter 3

Week 4

Chapter 4

Week 5

Chapter 5

Week 6

Chapter 6

Week 7

Chapter 7

Nahum Nahum’s words were a warning that no city or nation was so powerful as to be

beyond

the

reach

of

God’s

judgment.

So as we follow our paths every day, I pray that we will heed God’s message to us. As we do, we put ourselves in the most effective position for God to use us, completing the great works He has set aside for us to accomplish. Stay in YOUR lane, and avoid being a hindrance to others.

Week 8

Chapter 1

Week 9

Chapter 2

Week 10

Chapter 3

Stay focused on Jesus, and don’t get distracted. Follow only God’s signs

Obadiah

to accomplish the good of His heavenly kingdom. Stay in YOUR lane. Stay

Obadiah’s

focused on Jesus. Don’t get distracted. Follow only God’s signs. Don’t be a

judgment that awaited the nation of

hindrance to others. rejoice

Edom, which had done nothing to help

message describes

the

Judah in her hour of need. Edom’s actions caused their land and wealth

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to be lost just as Judah’s had been.

Week 11

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Week 12

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JBU Youth Conference and Rally

December 2019

Connecting with the Backslider

by Tamar Henry

John Rice, in his book Backslider

need to remember that each

states, “But one who is truly born

person is important to the body

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Christmas Day

again, a child of God who falls

and

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Boxing Day

into sin, is a backslider. It may be

isolation. The heart of the church

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Christmas Sunday

outrageous and gross sin known

is what allows for reconnection

to everyone, or it may be merely

and relationship. It doesn’t mean

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New Year’s Eve

coldness

a

that the physical building is the

lukewarmness of heart instead of

final product, but if we follow the

the burning fire of love for God.

mandate to love others as we love

But when a Christian loses any of

ourselves, it will be easier to be

his joy, or loses part of his sweet

less judgemental and have a

fellowship with God, or falls into

warm and open heart to those

sin, then he is a backslider.”

who have lost their way. The

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New Year’s Day

AThy Kingdom Fun

of

heart,

This is just one concept of the

word backslider and today, to many the idea of coming back to church after having “fallen away” is still a daunting task because of the

fear

of

ridicule

and

that

we

cannot

live

easiest way to reconnect is not to drag them to the church but to love them as Christ has loved us. renew

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Evangelism Tip

So the question is:

Evangelism is not an event but a

can the church reconnect with

lifestyle. We sometimes limit it to a

the

church

crusade but we can share the gospel

today is still made up of humans.

of Christ in all aspects of our church

Therefore, we as the church

life from Sunday school to even

judgement.

backsliders?

The

driving with the person. reach

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