YM Torchbearers

𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟

The Vice President of Youth Ministry, Justin Tomagan, shared on the main verse, Psalm 139:13–14, emphasizing how God made each of us fearfully and wonderfully, saying "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Justin encouraged everyone to love themselves, recognize their uniqueness, and discover the gifts God placed in their lives. After his exhortation, we had a short activity where we showed love to others by writing positive words or their unique qualities on each other’s backs.

As Charles Xavier in X-Men says, “𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰,” reminding us of the hidden potential and strengths God has placed within each of us.

𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞

As we celebrate the month of love this February, we are reminded not only of the love we share with friends, family, or even our crushes, but more importantly, of our burning desire for God. As Psalm 27:7–8 says, “Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, ‘Seek His face.’ Your face, Lord, I will seek.” Ptr. Jess shared a powerful exhortation on having a deep and sincere desire for God. As the message resonated with the youth, the altar was opened, and many responded in prayer and surrender. It was a meaningful moment of reflection, renewal, and drawing closer to God’s divine love.

"When love is rooted in God, everything else falls into proper order."

📋 YM 2025 Accomplishment Report ‼️

All glory and honor to JESUS, the REDEFINER! 🙌

From 2020 (pandemic era) to 2025 (YM's 50th year), we, YM Redefine Leadership team, have championed GOD'S CAUSE for the YOUTHS. We have joined the Lord and rallied with eye bags, puffy eyes, and calloused hands. But all our labor has never been in vain and are definitely worth it as we SERVED FOR GOD, not for men.

Over our years of service, God has redefined the Youth Ministry's culture in a myriad of ways, but let us share some of the core notable ones:

1️⃣ True Greatness is Service over Power (Mark 10:35-45)
➡️ PEOPLE over programs - journeying for real transformation, not hype
➡️ ACCOUNTABILITY system - for proper feedback & regular check-ins
➡️ SERVANT-LEADERSHIP structure - adopted circular and flat leadership

2️⃣ Radical Love: Justice, Kindness, & Loving your enemy (Matthew 5:38-48)
➡️ DIPLOMATIC RESOLUTION - Giving benefit of the doubt & active listening during conflicts
➡️ NON-JUDGMENTALISM - Listen to understand, sharing on one's weakness
➡️ 360° HONOR: Everyone is respected and celebrated, not only leaders. Leaders initiate.
➡️ Responding in OPPOSITE SPIRIT with offenses

3️⃣ The Kingdom Culture (Matthew 3:1-11)
➡️ PRIORITY ONE - seek God daily thru prayer & devotional
➡️ PURSUIT OF HOLINESS - exposing secret sins to lose their power
➡️ NO ENTITLEMENTS - self-denial & open door policy
➡️ FAIL FORWARD - people feel safe to fail, learn, and be better
➡️ OVERFLOW WORSHIP - pouring one's heart to Jesus, not just sing songs
➡️ PEACEMAKING - engaging conflicts to enable true healing and reconciliation
➡️ FAITHFUL WITNESSING despite of persecution
➡️ GENEROSITY through leaders' willful pledge

We would like to honor and thank our Chief Servant, Rev. Jess Tomagan, together with the Board of Deacons, for the opportunity given us to serve in 2025.

We also deeply appreciate all who have kept YM in prayers and those who've extended their generous support without asking for any credit. The Lord sees you and blesses you a thousandfold 🙏

For our legacy offering sponsors, be assured that the legacy initiatives would be carried out into completion this year, as promised. Thank you for putting your faith in God for His people in YM!

Below is the complete accomplishment report for your review:

📣 PRAISE REPORT‼️

In the spirit of "Boxing Day" in other countries, we'd like to give praises to Jesus for moving with an outstretched arm just last Sunday.

In coordination with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Manila Faith Assembly of God's Youth Ministry (YM) has brought Noche Buena packages to some chosen families living in the Happyland. The red bags include ham, hotdogs, and spaghetti sets.

Happyland is deemed one of the most (if not the most) marginalized communities in Tondo, Manila. The residents heavily rely on scraps and scavenged leftover food "pagpag" for a living. Just this year, their houses were caught on fire twice already then later, their homes got flooded too. The area, being near the smokey mountain, also poses serious health risks. Nevertheless, the Lord has ordered our steps and we did the work of gifting, listening as they share their struggles, and praying for them.

We're especially grateful for the sponsors who generously supported YM's Legacy Offering! Thank you for investing in good soil, we were able to put up compassion efforts which will echo in all eternity.

We'd also like to appreciate the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) who unhesitatingly partnered with us in this compassion event! With the humble leadership of Joemarie Manzano, they were able to reach those whom we couldn't. We pray that God would flourish your weekly ministry activities around this community all the more!

All glory to the Lord who's abounding in charity and unbounded in sparking hope 🙌❤️‍🔥

DID YOU KNOW?!...
There's power in your choices: they can change your present and your future. So the ball is yours, YM Tribe!

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 NIV

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