Monday, 25 July 2016

'THE YOUTH& YOUTH FESTIVAL'

YOUTH?
I'm sure you are one. (Well if you aren't,still read. It will be useful to the young ones around you. )
Okay,who is A YOUTH?

Various dictionary definitions:
* The period between childhood and adult age.
* The time of life when one is young esp.the period between childhood & maturity. The early period of existence, growth/development.
 
Whiles elements of this may be true, you will agree with me they ain't apt . They fall short in many ways.
I like this UNESCO definition:

“Youth” is best understood as a period of transition from the dependence of childhood to adulthood’s independence and awareness of our interdependence as members of a community.
It however breaks it down into these age groups: 15-24yrs (UN STATS)& 15-35yrs(African Youth Charter)

It however says-Youth is a more fluid category than a fixed age-group.
(Details on
www.unesco.org/new/en/social-and-human-sciences/themes/youth/youth-definition/)

On the Biblical definition, it is seen as a time of vigour,strength&...
Join us for more.on Sunday the 31st July (Dinner&Jazz Night)

'YOUTH FESTIVAL'
The concept of the term 'Youth Festival'  seems to have originated from the Asian Regions from my brief research. Indians&Singaporeans easily come up.

Among Indians, it is for integration,communal harmony, brotherhood, courage&adventure amongst the youth by exhibiting their cultural prowess.

Generally, YOUTH FESTIVAL is a themed event that has a wide variety of activities for young people including art, music, dance, film, games &academics.

This has been adopted by many including Christian organisations.
However, for us as a church and (young) people of God; we give it the SPIRITUAL(Christian) DIRECTION which is the RIGHT WAY since it encompasses all. 

Therefore,
' ...thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. (2 COR.2:14)
 
As a result, Our theme is 'MARCHING ON TO  VICTORY'

All the details @ YOUTH FESTIVAL GRANDE-TRINITY BAPTIST PATASI DEPOT (5:30PM)

SO I SAY:
YOUTH FESTIVAL 2016...JOIN THE MARCH ooo...
UNLESS YOU DON'T WANT VICTORY'

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