CFC Youth for Christ: 411

	The Philosophy of CFC-Youth for Christ
CFC Youth For Christ consists of very enthusiastic young men and women who are eager to serve God and their community. This is a group which is part of the Couples For Christ ministry which can be found all over the world. Ther are many chapters of YFC which can be found in places as near as Ottawa, New Jersey, and Maryland. However, it can also be found in places as far as Australia and the Philippines. The youth camp is the 'entrance' to the group. Meetings occur regularly, as well as get-togethers. The members in the Toronto chapter are scattered all over Southern Ontario. As of now, we are around 300. The ages range from 12 to the early 20's. Many of the current members of YFC strongly believe in this statement: "Before YFC, I couldn't imagine life in it. Now it's hard for me to imagine my life without it". YFC gives youth a chance to develope life-long friendships with peers, and with the One who matters the most, God. What does YFC stand for? YFC stands for Youth For Christ. It is a simple, yet very effective title. It's short, but sweet, and to the point. Youth for Christ (YFC) is the Young Adults Program of the Couples of Christ (CFC). It is a response to the evangelistic call of God to CFC wherein massive evagelization will bring everyone to His Kingdom. YFC is a means of renewing young adults and of providing a venue where they can respond to God's only holiness. What is Youth for Christ? YFC is a family ministry of the Couples For Christ (CFC). It is a means of renewing young adults and of providing a venue where they can respond to God's call to holiness. YFC is open for membership to all youth from 12 years of age to those in their early 20's. What are the benifits of joining CFC-Youth for Christ? meet new people and develop life-long friendships Better understanding of oneself and relationships with others rediscover oneself learn and improve on leadership skills (public speaking, group handling) fun (sports, music, dance, etc.) gain a closer relationship with family and with God learn the Christian morals and values YFC is open for membership by children of Couples For Christ. The age range of membership is from 12 to early 20's. It is also open to membership by children whose parents are not within the Couples For Christ community. It transcends all cultural, economic, educational, racial, and other distinctions. How do you become a member of CFC-YFC? To become a YFC member, there is a retreat which one needs to attend. the retreat lasts 3 days and 2 nights. It costs around $60 for the whole retreat. To fully appreciate the value of the retreat and to make the most out of it, it must be seen not just as a 3-day experience where the teenagers can have FUN, (altough this is also important), but in the light of the overall objectives of the Youth Camp, so that the youth can develop to be joyful;r responsible and fruitful men and women of God. We should realize that the camp is not an end in itself, but the beginning of a relationship with God and those in YFC. What is YFC about? YFC recognizes that the members are in a "fast growth" stage in life. It is during this time when formation is fastest. It encompasses various aspects of the young adult's life. The activities, therefore, also relate to the formation, while constantly putting the Christian dimension that a young adult does. CFC Youth for Christ, therefore is envisioned to be the vehicle for the Christian transformation of the youth. We in CFC Youth for Christ believe... That God is calling everyone to a personal relationship with Him through his son, Jesus Christ. That this call is not exclusive but shared with all sectors of society, regardless of age, color, nationality, status and beliefs in life. That the youth have a very special place in God's heart and that they in return have a very deep sense of love for God and that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is something they desire. That the youth have a very vibrant, energetic, dynamic and free nature. Rather than denying this nature and force the youth into a mold that satisfies our own perception of Christianity and holiness, we accept this nature, not curtailing it, but re-channeling, into an active expression of submission and participation to the plan of God. That the youth who have detached themselves from God have not done so just because of their own liking or plan, but also because of societal deficiencies in family life, education and government structures. That the youth are full of ideas and are blessed by the Lord with talents; That the youth are in need of friends and role models, and therefore should be given the opportunity to develop these skills and relationship in a healthy Christian environment. That the youth realize the need to make decisions on life; but they should also know that as they do so, God should always be inseparable part of these decisions; Knowing also that they are the future leaders of the families and societies, we realize that this future depends on how they are molded today as God's children. That the youth are responsible as long as they are given the appropriate amount of guidance, trust and loving care. That the youth grow not only from what they receive. but more through what they are able to share with others. That the youth are at the forefront of a spiritual battle, and that the evil one knows just as much; That the deception by the evil one, intended to confuse, mislead, and even initiate the youth into his evil plans, comes in the form of day-to-day in family life, relationships, values and practices, music, language and ideas. But, we also believe, that as the plan of God unfolds, there is nothing and no one that can separate us from His love in Christ Jesus (Rom. 8:38-39). His love is our source of wisdom and His life becomes our model in helping build this present and future life for the youth. Our Philosophy is a statement of victory of Christ's youth. It is a declaration of active submission to the will of God-primarily believing that the true purpose in life is to serve God above all things.

The Philosophy of
CFC-Youth for Christ

CFC Youth For Christ consists of very enthusiastic young men and women who are eager to serve God and their community. This is a group which is part of the Couples For Christ ministry which can be found all over the world. Ther are many chapters of YFC which can be found in places as near as Ottawa, New Jersey, and Maryland. However, it can also be found in places as far as Australia and the Philippines.

The youth camp is the 'entrance' to the group. Meetings occur regularly, as well as get-togethers. The members in the Toronto chapter are scattered all over Southern Ontario. As of now, we are around 300. The ages range from 12 to the early 20's.

Many of the current members of YFC strongly believe in this statement: "Before YFC, I couldn't imagine life in it. Now it's hard for me to imagine my life without it". YFC gives youth a chance to develope life-long friendships with peers, and with the One who matters the most, God.

What does YFC stand for?
YFC stands for Youth For Christ. It is a simple, yet very effective title. It's short, but sweet, and to the point.

Youth for Christ (YFC) is the Young Adults Program of the Couples of Christ (CFC). It is a response to the evangelistic call of God to CFC wherein massive evagelization will bring everyone to His Kingdom. YFC is a means of renewing young adults and of providing a venue where they can respond to God's only holiness.

What is Youth for Christ?
YFC is a family ministry of the Couples For Christ (CFC). It is a means of renewing young adults and of providing a venue where they can respond to God's call to holiness. YFC is open for membership to all youth from 12 years of age to those in their early 20's.

What are the benifits of joining CFC-Youth for Christ?

meet new people and develop life-long friendships
Better understanding of oneself and relationships with others
rediscover oneself learn and improve on leadership skills (public speaking, group handling)
fun (sports, music, dance, etc.) gain a closer relationship with family and with God
learn the Christian morals and values

YFC is open for membership by children of Couples For Christ. The age range of membership is from 12 to early 20's. It is also open to membership by children whose parents are not within the Couples For Christ community. It transcends all cultural, economic, educational, racial, and other distinctions.

How do you become a member of CFC-YFC?
To become a YFC member, there is a retreat which one needs to attend. the retreat lasts 3 days and 2 nights. It costs around $60 for the whole retreat. To fully appreciate the value of the retreat and to make the most out of it, it must be seen not just as a 3-day experience where the teenagers can have FUN, (altough this is also important), but in the light of the overall objectives of the Youth Camp, so that the youth can develop to be joyful;r responsible and fruitful men and women of God. We should realize that the camp is not an end in itself, but the beginning of a relationship with God and those in YFC.

What is YFC about?
YFC recognizes that the members are in a "fast growth" stage in life. It is during this time when formation is fastest. It encompasses various aspects of the young adult's life. The activities, therefore, also relate to the formation, while constantly putting the Christian dimension that a young adult does.

CFC Youth for Christ, therefore is envisioned to be the vehicle for the Christian transformation of the youth.

We in CFC Youth for Christ believe...

That God is calling everyone to a personal relationship with Him through his son, Jesus Christ.

That this call is not exclusive but shared with all sectors of society, regardless of age, color, nationality, status and beliefs in life.

That the youth have a very special place in God's heart and that they in return have a very deep sense of love for God and that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is something they desire.

That the youth have a very vibrant, energetic, dynamic and free nature. Rather than denying this nature and force the youth into a mold that satisfies our own perception of Christianity and holiness, we accept this nature, not curtailing it, but re-channeling, into an active expression of submission and participation to the plan of God.

That the youth who have detached themselves from God have not done so just because of their own liking or plan, but also because of societal deficiencies in family life, education and government structures.

That the youth are full of ideas and are blessed by the Lord with talents; That the youth are in need of friends and role models, and therefore should be given the opportunity to develop these skills and relationship in a healthy Christian environment.

That the youth realize the need to make decisions on life; but they should also know that as they do so, God should always be inseparable part of these decisions; Knowing also that they are the future leaders of the families and societies, we realize that this future depends on how they are molded today as God's children.

That the youth are responsible as long as they are given the appropriate amount of guidance, trust and loving care.

That the youth grow not only from what they receive. but more through what they are able to share with others.

That the youth are at the forefront of a spiritual battle, and that the evil one knows just as much; That the deception by the evil one, intended to confuse, mislead, and even initiate the youth into his evil plans, comes in the form of day-to-day in family life, relationships, values and practices, music, language and ideas.

But, we also believe, that as the plan of God unfolds, there is nothing and no one that can separate us from His love in Christ Jesus (Rom. 8:38-39). His love is our source of wisdom and His life becomes our model in helping build this present and future life for the youth.

Our Philosophy is a statement of victory of Christ's youth. It is a declaration of active submission to the will of God-primarily believing that the true purpose in life is to serve God above all things.