Remember the Christian youth group I've mentioned in my earlier posts? Yes, the JIVE (Jesus-Inspired Valuing Eternity) youth, and I'm a proud member of it. We are having our monthly "leader's meeting" every last Sunday of the month, and part of it is planning about the topics which will be discussed all through out the month. For this September, our topics are about the common fears of the youth.This is entitled "Fight or Fright?".

In line with our topic, I just want to share to you some trivia about fear or phobia.

"phobia"- a term that refers to a group of symptoms brought on by feared objects, places, persons, or situations.

Yesterday, JIVE Youth celebrated Hearts Day with a love banquet entitled, “Mahal Kita Period.” This special celebration of Valentine's Day zeroed in on unconditional love of God. Although we alloted 70 seats, there were forty people who came and celebrated with us. It was truly a fun night for the young people. A refreshing and unique way of celebrating Hearts Day than what our society would have us celebrate. I'm thankful that I was not intimidated by some of my friends who celebrated their day with their boyfriend/girlfriends. For I know that in God's Time, I would be able to celebrate this special day with the one I would truly love, my future husband. 

the beautiful ladies who celebrated with us

and the gentlemen 

Aside from the inclusive dinner, we also had a raffle draw to add up some excitement in the program. 

(Credits to ate Jen for the fantastic photos) 

I so love the kids! That's why when I heard that one of our missionary friends is going to teach as a new technique in sharing the Gospel to the kids, I did not have second thoughts. Pastor Brent Longenecker, together with her wife Amanda, is a missionary from the United States. They were the ones who teach us how to share the Good News to the little kids in a very exciting way. We call this the "MESSAGE BOARD". For me, this is such a wonderful idea because I believe that kids would love visual things. In this message board, we will try to use colorful paintings while teaching them about the Bible. In this way, their attention will be caught easily. Aside from that, there is a high probability that the message would retain in kid's mind because of the paintings they will be seeing.


Some photos while having our training (credits to sister Sarah for the photos)

JIVE (Jesus-Inspired Valuing Eternity) Youth is very grateful to have the two foreigner friends. I, personally, am blessed to have these two faithful partners in my life. Hats off to both of you! :)


I believe that this new ministry opportunity is not the last one that God wants us to do. I know that His surprises and blessings are as numerous as the stars. May God continue to reveal to as all His magnificent plans in our youth ministry.

 Being part of a youth ministry that is faithful in serving God is indeed a wonderful blessing and a great opportunity. Let me introduce to you our youth ministry: Jesus-Inspired Valuing Eternity (JIVE) Youth.

JIVE Youth members, together with our Youth Director Rev. Jeffrey Aspacio, had created the name some years ago. As what they have told me, when this group was just new, they only had few attenders. But years past, they continue to grow not only in numbers but also in faith.


This group did not exist for no reason. Here's the JIVE Youth Purpose Statement:


JIVE Exists...

•  to REACH the youth of Makati
•  to ENLIST them in God's Family
•  to EQUIP them in Christ-likeness
•  to EMPLOY their gifts in serving one another and,
•  to EXALT His Name

This January, we are celebrating our 7th Anniversary. To God be ALL the Glory and Honor!

God really surprised us. We celebrated our anniversary in a High School. He opened a school for us so that we can share the Gospel to the students.Isn't it amazing? We have been praying for this particular school and God is Faithful! He answered our prayer! And with this, I believe that God will guide and will give us strength to fulfill His plans.

Below are some shots while having our program: