Volume 14, Issue 2
n From the Editor’s Desk
Reaping the Rewards of Supreme Service: Sardia McIndoe
God’s richest blessings to you! The Impact team continues to deliver interesting, educational and informative articles to you, our readers. In this our second issue for the year, we continue to encourage you to live the sacrificial life in service to our church, country and community. Remember, “Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.” (1 Timothy 4:12) Best regards, Marcel Clarke
What’s Inside? YD Objectives 2015-2017 Unleashed!
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Life: OMG! Camps Review 2016
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...And As Always
The Right Angle
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Take the Challenge
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To Your Health
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Thy Kingdom Fun
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Make a Note
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CONTRIBUTED: Andria Bryce | andriabryce@yahoo.com
Sardia McIndoe has captured the Governor-General’s Achievement Award for her impeccable high standards and excellence. She has demonstrated dynamic involvement in the social and spiritual aspects of various educational and religious institutions. She has served in various capacities in the Inter-School Christian Fellowship (ISCF) at the Wolmer's Trust High School for Girls. As an active volunteer, Sardia has devoted many hours to children’s homes and most recently, to the Kingston and St. Andrew Family Court Probation Office. “I was nominated by someone who had been encouraging me to submit my documents for a while. That's really what prompted me,” Sardia said. “I was really surprised and excited to hear that I was one of the nominees; but I was also a bit nervous. I was told that the selection process was very close and they would need to conduct an interview to choose between me and another potential candidate. When I was actually selected, that's when I really went through the full range of emotions. It was surreal. All I could really do was give God thanks.” Through a series of difficulties, Sardia explained that her biggest challenge
Sardia receives the GGAA plaque from Sir Patrick Allen was finding a sphere within which she would be able to combine Christian ministry and governmental service in order to effectively impact children. She continues to patiently and prayerfully wait for God to direct her path. “Not only would I work in a field related to children, but I would also enjoy having the freedom to minister with my Godgiven passion.” Sardia remains committed to extending her reach to youth nationwide. She now serves as the Tertiary Team Leader for the Passion and Purity Movement at both the University of the West Indies, Mona and University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). With a strong conviction to her responsibilities, Sardia is indeed making her mark as someone who has impacted the island’s youth – not only with words, but through her lifestyle. renew
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Jamaica Baptist Union Youth Department |
The Right Angle
JBUYD Conference Target Numbers
CREDIT: Steven and Deb Koster | https://today.reframedia.com/devotionals
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21
How many persons will come from your parish association to this year’s JBUYD Conference?
Servitude is not a glamorous concept. Who in their right mind would sign up for a life of servitude? And yet that is what God has in mind for His people. God knows how service to others will bless us as well as the community around us. Serving others not only reveals the bonds between us; it reflects God’s love. When we notice service to us, and when we serve others, we experience His grace. It points people to Christ. Jesus modelled grace that goes way beyond our understanding. He emptied Himself for us, though we deserved nothing. His example calls us to “submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” In our “me-first” culture, God calls us to put others first. What a challenge! renew
Take the Challenge! If you are following the JBUYD objectives so far, we want to hear about it! Shoot us an email, letter or even give us a call to let us know about the work that your youth group is doing in the church or community. Send us pictures and videos too! You just might be featured on the pages of the Impact. We also hope that you are making preparations to be at our National Conference and Rally! It promises to be an exciting and rewarding experience. If you haven’t registered yet, what are you waiting for? Do it now! reach
Target
2015
2016
3
6
St Thomas
11
13
Kgn. / St Andrew
12
20
St Catherine
9
19
St Ann
4
8
Trelawny
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3
St James
13
19
Hanover
7
10
Westmoreland
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3
St. Eliz. / Man.
11
15
Clarendon
4
9
St Mary
2
5
TOTAL
76
130
Portland
YD Objectives 2015-2017 Unleashed! In the last issue we shared with you two of the five YD objectives. We hope you have them in your hearts and your activities. This time around, we are sharing these two objectives with you: To increase to 150 the number of attendees to the National Youth Conference by 2017. To increase youth involvement in giving back to the church and the community. This year’s staging of the Conference and Rally promises to be fun-filled, spirit filled, and educational. We want you to be a part of it. We also encourage you to get involved in your church and community activities as you let your light shine. reach
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Life: OMG! Camps 2016 Review There was a sense of awe lingering in the air as Camps 2016 came to a close. The theme Life: OMG! – Offering My Gifts challenged campers to embrace the sacrificial life, reinforcing what it means to be God’s people in God’s world.
Thy Kingdom Fun
Campers engaged in Fun in Motion
The Junior Camp (ages 9-12) which followed only intensified the OMG experience. Juniors were engaged in Adventure Time, Wacky Thursday, Junior Champs and indeed the Word.
Counsellors dressed for Wacky Thursday
Camps 2016 kicked off with the trendsetters, Intermediate Camp (ages 1316). Discussion themes included Selfie, Snapchat, and Step Right Soldier. Many still recall the riveting Bible Study sessions and the Closing Service.
Camps 2016 didn’t cool down there, as Youth Camp (ages 17-20) tun’ it up! The youth, among other things, participated in “Concert-oke” and rap sessions on love and respect.
Rep Your Zone! #JBUYCAR
ARE YOU READY?
At the end of Camps 2016, a total of 380 campers were ministered to, with 50 of them making decisions to either recommit or accept Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. Camps 2016 will remain an OMG moment for all. reach
The Healthy Christian’s Lifestyle CONTRIBUTED: Dr. Chanique James
Some persons consider a healthy lifestyle to be one which calls for many sacrifices. We cringe at the thought of crunching veggies and sipping green coloured juices. Let's be honest: Most are too afraid to make menial changes to achieve a massive healthy goal. As Christians, we are called to preserve our bodies, as living sacrifices, to make ourselves holy and acceptable to God. Living a healthy lifestyle, includes the physical and spiritual being. Physical exercise goes a long way towards good health. Getting the heart
pumping can reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart attacks or a stroke. Spiritual health underlines our entire Christian life. It entails living by faith; the belief that God's plans for our lives are made manifest daily, and living in hope that our Saviour will supply our needs according to His riches in glory. Let's live a wholly healthy life. Let's put in the work. Go reap the benefits. Share the joy with others. renew
COMING SOON
Make a Note October 2016 2
Student Service: Pt. Antonio Bapt.
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Zone Eliminations
17
National Heroes’ Day
29
YAF Bible Talk: The Real World
November 2016 24-25 JBUYD Conference 26
JBUYD Rally
December 2016 17
YAF Banquet
26
Christmas Day (observed)
27
Boxing Day (observed)
January 2017 2
New Years’ Day (observed)
7
JBUYD Executive Meeting
February 2017 22-26 23
JBU 167th General Assembly (Montego Bay) JBUYD Sectional Meeting
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