My Birth from My Third Family

I have three families: my biological family, my beloved school and my YFC family. I am glad that I belong to these three. They love me so much that is why I love them too.

I am a Youth for Christ since the first day of October, two years ago. I was overjoyed when it occurred to me. I couldn't wait for the succeeding activities we would have after that youth camp (that's how we became members of the YFC).

It was two weeks before the periodical test when the event was held, so i didn't have time to to attend prayer meetings, assemblies and other activities. Since i was still a “baby YFC” then (a term used to refer new members), i still don't have much friends that i could go with and i still felt that i don't exist at those times.

This family is just like a typical biological family. I have my brothers and sisters or the other YFC members and even parents—our titos and titas from the Couple's for Christ. They are always there to guide you. Luckily, one of my “parents” is just always in school for me—Tita Belle.

Tita Belle and Tito Alvin is the couple coordinator for our Chapter so she knows what is up in YFC. They tell us what's the buzz and empower us to continue to serve God.
One of the summer activities we had (Well, not really summer for us UP students since we are still busy that time), was when the Seniors '06 had their youth camp instead of having a formal retreat in the Boy Scout Camp last April. We are always glad and willing to serve God in this little way with this camp. So, with no second thoughts, we said yes to the call. This was my first time to serve for the camp.

We served as “prayer warriors” for this camp. We always pray for the success and safety of our camp. Aside from this, we really worked as an all-around servants, that is, to wash the dishes, run errands and attend to the needs of the participants or the Seniors.

In a camp, we have praise and worship, reflections and personal prayers. Fun is also one of the principles of YFC; games were never absent. Fellowship and teamwork are always essential for the success of this camp; so we have to make friends with the “ate's and kuya's”. the feeling of belongingness is what you will get from this. I felt so close to God this time with the help of my friends. They inspire to serve Him more.

There were many things that God made me realize with that camp. It taught me to be patient for those who are apathetic; that although youth camps can happen several times in my life, new experiences and lessons are always there. After that significant camp, I am always eager to serve God more. We, together with my brothers and sisters in Christ, attended household prayer meetings, sectoral assemblies, the 9th Provincial Youth Conference and the Gawad Kalinga Freedom Build last June 12, which made my Independence Day a significant one.
That camp was my way of serving God in a fun and challenging way.