Jesus Face on a Beer Glass!

I could'nt help but wander so much about the depletion of christianity in the UK. Honestly speaking, its getting pathetic how orthodox churches population are dwindling at tremendous rate. I remember living in Barnstaple S.W England for nearly a year, and the local church where i attend is laden with old people above 60 years old. I once asked the Priest-in-charge where all the young people in the town are. He simply shrugged and said "They just don't come to church".

No wonder the churches Advertising Network is creating a campaign to luring people back to church by featuring the face of Jesus as a miraculous apparition on a beer glass. While the board might consider this method a sure effective way of bringing people to church, i still can't pinpoint a good end result for the campaign. My obvious reasons are that, there is nothing the church has to offer people who will flock in. Most of the churches are filled with boring hymns, sermons from Priest who reproduce theological thesis they've learnt in the seminary over 40 years ago. People who are captivated by the Ads and simply desire to come to church will be put off by the deadness in the church that they'll simply be bored and go back to their old way of life.I simply think the church ( i mean everyone that constitue christianity) should go back to the basics of christianity. Actions and decisions of the church should be led by inspiration from God rather than theological experience. Also, i think young people need role models, Much can be said about creationfest, Abandon youths,MODs, they've tried so much in influencing other young people like themselves into gospel music and other youthful activities. Also, i think the church need to pray to God for guidance, and also for showers of blessings from above. I remember He(God) said in his word(bible) that "He will draw men unto Himself".The wisdom of God is paramount, His guidance is everlasting. This is what the Church Advertising Network should realise!

"I will Sing"-20th August 2006

It was another time in God's presence during the just concluded annual youth sunday tagged "i will sing. It featured "Laolu and Da integrity youths" in the presence of God on the 20th of August. The programme marked the first year anniversary of the RCCG pathfinder youth forum. I was highly elated that the program came to pass. The planning of the programme which started about 5 months ago came into limelight with features like Songs, Raps, Dance, Da word, Drama, instrumentals and lot more.
In total, we had a team of 16 youths in the house who earnestly made a difference as well as a great congregation who worshipped in His(God's) presence. Acknowledging the fact that garnering the mental attitude towards the spiritual concept of the program seemed a difficult feat, God was a source of inspiration.
Big up's to God for making the day a reality, and kudo's to everyone that worked so hard towards perfection.
1. Dapo ( The Rap was an inspiration...i simply can't stop huming the chorus)

2. Sam (Despite a poor performance during rehearsals, The showdown was more than enough)

3. Lamide (Peace, Love and Harmony, isnt that what we need?)

4. Jumoke (I still repeat, you are the best secretary we have, A mother-in-israel indeed)

5. Dare (Wish i can have those fingers of yours and play the keyboard, like you do....lol)

6. Laolu ( a Pastor in the making, God sees your dedication more than i do)

7. Emmanuel (God is your srength, he is definitely with you)

8. Dayo (You and that beaming smile, it rejuvenate us all)

9. Fisayo ( Now,m that back up singing was terrific)

10.Uju (You were outstanding with the offering, God is your strength)

11.Emmanuel ( The best Trombonist pathfinder parish ever had, That was a good presentation)

12.Tiwadayo ( The back-up was good, what would we do without you?)

13.Tosin ( Thank you so much for been there, God is your strength)

14. Jeff (That MCing was good, it was beyond my expectations)

15.(for all other's that i forgot to mention, God bless you all.)

A special thank's to G-dep as well, for gracing the event with their dance steps. they surely did dance like David did in the bible times. It was awesome.
Laolu, dwelled so much on the significance of Praising God. He cited the example of David as well as Paul and silas who praised God in their cell until the foundations of their cell shook and the doors opened.
The host, Pastor Wale Hamzat later as well, prayed for the youths. It was a sizzling presence as we all trooped forward for blessings.
It was a canal way to end the day of spiritual significance, as the welfare department of the church treated us to the legendary fried rice and Chicken.

Hi everyone, i will be keeping you guys abreast with the updates from the preparation for the Youth anniversay on this page. It will consist of stories, words of knowledge, events as well as issues arising within the RCCG pathfinder parish youth forum. I aim to discuss about our success, failures as well as our shortcomings.

The youth anniversary is coming up on the 20th of August 2006, we all are looking forward to the glorious day. Please come along and invite friends. We need encouragement from you as well, please keep on praying for us. God bless you as you do so.

Yours in the Lord
Gbenga