Merry Christmas!

Hello everyone,

Today we celebrate in the name of the ONE we all love and live for - Jesus Christ. Do not focus only on celebrations, gifts or family gatherings, we remember the birth of Christ (God's own Son). He came to earth, lived and walked amongst us so that God's will would be finished through his sacrificial death and resurection.

Let us celebrate the birth of our Savior and Lord!

Have a blessed celebration your BCYD

You can check out our youth presentation of 2009 on (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJsBF967eNo)

Regional BCYD Camp Invitation (Limpopo)

Greetings in Jesus name,

The LYD committe invites you to our Summer Camp that
will be held as follows:

Venue: Jubawene (Belabela) Limpopo
Date: 28th December 2009 - 2nd January 2010
Costs: R 730 p/p (all included)

Theme: Living beyond fear; reach the new frontiers.

For further Information & registration contact Karabo: 0837420332 or Sam: 0712883204.

Please continue to pray for the camp preperations and for all the role players. We thank you in advance and are hoping to recieve a positive response from you.
Yours in Christ, Limpopo YD

2009 Summer Camp Comms

Southern Gauteng BYD presents:

'Southern Gauteng has got Talent Show'

Date: Thursday 31st December 2009, from 2:00pm

Venue: Rocky Valley Campsite, Krugersdorp

Cost: Included in the Camp's package

Regional BCYD Camp Invitation (Mpumalanga):

Greetings in Jesus name,

The MYD committe invites you to our Summer Camp that
will be held as follows:

Venue: Delmas Environmental Center
Date: 27th December 2009 - 2nd January 2010
Costs: R 520 p/p

For further Information contact Safira Mdhluli: 0731806065 or Victor Masonbuka: 0731979685.

Please continue to pray for the camp preperations and for all the role players. We thank you in advance and are hoping to recieve a positive response from you.
Yours in Christ, Mpumalanga YD

World Aids Day

“Please don’t harm yourselves, we are all here, abstaining”

Today the world remembers those infected by the HIV/AIDS and also raises awareness globally about the deadly pandemic. As the BCYD we are not ignorant of the fact that HIV/AIDS is one of the major problems affecting our youth and has robbed many of their potential and future.

According to the UNAids, it is estimated that 5.7 million people in South Africa are living with HIV, these are shocking stats, but the main question remains, have we done or are we doing enough as the young people, the bible says we are the light of the world, and Jesus is the Light (John 1:7-8), in other words, we are reflecting & diffusing Jesus to this world through our actions daily.

Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:12 that “Let no man despise you because you are young, but be an EXAMPLE to all believers, in word, conversation, charity, spirit, faith and lastly PURITY”.The world and governments can preach about abstainance, but it will mean nothing to people if there seems to be no living example of those who can abstain from sexual intercourse.

But we the BCYD, we are the relevant generation and instruments to proof to the world that it is possible to abstain from sexual intercourse before marriage, because it is not by power nor by might that we can abstain, but by the Spirit of the Lord.

We as the BCYD are the living proof that it is possible for a young person to live a pure life and like Paul & Silas, we are ready to shout to our fellow young people out there who believe that its impossible to abstain that “Don’t harm yourself , for we are all here, we are abstaining”. We did not run loose like other young people who are living in immorality, but we are all here, abstaining.

So let our lives speak to other young people, that “Please don’t harm yourselves”

Regional BCYD Camp Invitation (Central Gauteng)

Greetings in Jesus name,

Oh yes it's summer time, get yourselves ready for a whole lot of fun!!! The CBYD committe invites you to our Summer Camp that will be held as follows:

Venue: The Castle Gateway camping site (15 km away from Mamelodi East)

Date: 27th December 2009 till 2nd January 2010

Costs: R 659 (including transport)

Day visitors: R 120

Theme: Choose Life...

Reaching out for Christ with Passion, Courage & Commitment...Luke 4:18

For further Information contact Kamogelo Makweya: 0825889826 or Mpho Chauke: 0827845047

Please continue to pray for the camp preperations and for all the role players. We thank you in advance and are hoping to recieve a positive response from you.

Yours in Christ,

K R Makweya (Corresponding Secretary)

N Mothibi (Regional Youth President)

To the highly favored youth with a different spirit

We are humbled by your love and commitment to the Baptist Convention Youth Department, you rock this boat with distinct colours.

To those who are studying, we would like to speak the grace of our Lord upon you towards your final examinations, as you remembered the Lord throughout the year, may he cause you to remember all that you studied throughout the year and we speak health to your bodies and a peace of mind because you are highly favored by Jesus Christ.

To the working class, may you continue to represent Christ in your working environment and prophecy in the market place, knowing that "he who is faithful with the little things, even more will be added unto him".

To those seeking employment, those contemplating to study and ambitious entrepreneurs, Ecclesiastes 11:6 says "Sow your seed in the morning and in the evening, for you do not know which one will prosper", so continue knocking on all doors available to you, for you do not know which one will prosper you.

Lastly we believe that all are ready for our different regional summer camps, we can't wait to see you at the camps.

May we continue to seek His face and he will grant our heart's desires.

Your BCYD National Committee

Invitation to the Southern Gauteng 2009 Summer Camp

Greetings in the name of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ!

The Southern Gauteng Baptist Youth Department (SGBYD) would like to invite all the interested youth from Baptist Churches in the region to become part of the 2009 SGBYD Summer Camp during the days of the 28th of December 2009 to the 2nd of January 2010 at Rock Valley campsite, in Krugersdorp.

The registration fee is R 600.00 per person for the whole period and will cover all meals, accomodation and the use of facilities, excluding transport.

Further information regarding the Southern Gauteng Summer Camp will follow.

Upcoming Events

AABYF Peace Conference November 2009

War and all the tragic consequences that follow with it rattles many countries in Africa since several decades, therefore the All African Baptist Youth Federation offers every year a conference regarding the issue of peace.
This year the theme will be: “Seek peace and pursue it”

INFOS:
All Africa Baptist Youth Peace Conference:Where? FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONEWhen? 11-15 NOVEMBER 2009Registration Fees: $100 USD includes room (double occupancy), meals, program costs, and other expenses**Registration Deadline: 30th September, 2009 After Sept 31, 2009 $120 USD**Questions to: aabyf2006@yahoo.com

You can read an article about last years AABYF Peace Conference in Ghana:
http://www.bwanet.org/default.aspx?pid=948

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Annual BCSA Assembly 2009

Every year the BCSA meets to fellowship, discuss and listen to how God worked among us in the past year. Furthermore do we dream and decide together on where to go next. As the BCYD is a part of the BCSA we want to encourage young people to come to this event. We will have a youth meeting & workshops as well.

INFOS:
BCSA Assembly 2009
Where? Mafikeng, International School of South Africa
When? 11-15 December
Registration Fees:
Option 1: Full registration; all inclusive (4 nights accommodation, all meals, banquet, and assembly fee for materials) is R1400.00
Option 2: Full registration (all meals included) without accommodation is R1000.00
Option 3: Full registration without meals and accommodation is R400.00
Option 4: Day visit with assembly material and meals is R260.00. NB. This is for one day only.
Option 5: Sunday attendance with lunch only – R60.00
NB. The closing date for registration is 31st October 2009.
Banking details: ABSA Bank; Account name is Baptist Convention; Account number: 4046466769.
Questions to: baptistconvention@telkomsa.net

You can as well register on: http://www.bcsa.co.za/

The Ultimate Goal (TUG) Conference June 2009

What is TUG?


Is the outreach initiative for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ (hosted in South Africa), a collaborative partnership of various Church Denominations, Para-church organisations and agencies towards SERVING the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The Ultimate Goal is to share the love of Christ as well as the gospel in many different ways to players, their families, coaches, officials & game organisers, visitors / fans and local residents.

To get started for next year there some regional leaders from the BCYD participated in the TUG conference (22-25 June). The main focus was to inform and empower the local church of what can be done in terms of evangelism in 2010. The vision is to see the hope rise over Africa as the continent is impacted by the body of Christ, moving with influence into society to eradicate Afro-pessimism, bring reconciliation, alleviate poverty and establish sound family units etc. by the development of leadership. And the mission is, by the Spirit of God and the collective effort of the church, to develop transformational disciples through sport.

Here are some comments about the conference:

I enjoyed the unity of all congregations, denominations, cultures and races in 1 meeting in agreement to win souls in 2010. I realised that the World Cup isn’t just about the soccer, but an opportunity God has blessed us with. (Pat Lebea)

I realized that God can’t and mustn’t be limited to church services, but can be shared with other people through sports as well. (Safira Mdhluli)

God showed me how different kinds of people are rearing for him & how he is causing hunger among professionals to preach his word through their work. (Gobakwang Kabelo Moalosi)

I learned that there are different things we can do in our local churches in terms of sports ministry for 2010 and beyond, like organising big screen events for people in the community to come and watch the games at our church or to have children’s ministry during the holidays, when the games (soccer) have commenced. (Phindile Nkabinde)

June 16 Commemoration

Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ!

Bretheren it is almost 3 days before the annual June 16 celebration, a day in which we celebrate the courage and the determination demonstrated by the youth generation of 1976, so now it is our turn as the 2009 BCYD generation to be known as the generation that seek God, in order to understand the times and break into new grounds.

Psalm chapter 24 verse 6 says “This is Jacob, a generation who seek His face’, young people when we seek His face, we are transformed into His image or likeness, we adopt His character, for when He appear, we shall be like Him. We seek His face through intimacy with Him, when we pray, worship & study the Word, for the bible says in the book of James chapter 1 verses 22 to 23; that we should be doers of the Word, not hearers only, for when we study the Word is like we are looking into the mirror (James 1:23) and what we see in the Word of God, is a true reflection of who we are, not what people say we are.

So lets seek His face so that He can reveal Himself to us and we will be able to understand the times and break into new grounds, may we all enjoy our celebration of June 16 2009 throughout our regions.

PS: Don’t forget to send us your pictures from the different events you will be having and through your invite, we will be able to attend your events.

Let Jesus ROCK your lives period!

Youth Summit 2009

From the 08th to th 10th May we had our yearly summit from the BCYD. Around 50 leaders (national, regional and local church level) from almost all the provinces met in Ga-Rankuwa (north of Pretoria) to discuss different issues, give reports, learn and fellowship together.

The theme was “Understanding the times & breaking into new grounds” (1 Chr. 12:32), and Rev. Fele presented a workshop called “Branding” (discussing the idea of who we are and what do we stand for).

We had a good time sharing, discussing and fellowshipping during the weekend. The only thing we were lacking was sleep J. We want to thank everyone again who was involved and participated on this summit.

Greetings, BCYD

Information about different events

- The Ultimate Goal:
Is the outreach initiative for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ to be hosted in South Africa. It will be a collaborative partnership of various Church Denominations, Para church organisations and agencies towards serving the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
The Ultimate Goal is to share the Love of Christ as well as the Gospel in many different ways to players, their families, coaches, officials & game organisers, visitors / fans and local residents.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:www.theultimategoal.co.za
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=19301340818

- All Africa Baptist Youth Peace Conference:
Where? FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
When? 11-15 NOVEMBER 2009
Registration Fees: $100 USD includes room (double occupancy), meals, program costs, and other expenses
**Registration Deadline: 31st August,2009
After August 31,2009 $120 USD**
Questions to: aabyf2006@yahoo.com

Directions to the Youth Summit 2009

Location: Christ the New Man Community Centre (Zone 3 Ga-Rankuwa)
Tel: (012) 7031391

- The beginnig of Pretoria pass the Correctional Services on the left.
- Turn left at Visagie Street, stay on this road (name changes into D.F Malan Drive).
- Pass Trade Centre on your left.
- Offramp at Soshanguve R80 left. keep on following the main road, Hair Pin Bend - Mountain Pass.
- Off-Ramp left at R566-Rosslyn- Pretoria N.
- Turn left to go on Rosslyn.
- Pass the 1st robot, 1st stop sign, drive over 2nd robot.
- Turn right at M17 Soshanguve Ga-Rankuwa keep on driving (ignore 2nd right turn N17). Pass Limpopo University (right) and George Muknari Hospital (right).
- Go on straight over a 3 way stop. Pass BP Petrol Station (left), turn right then turn left and keep on straight.
- (Omit 1at and 2nd right turns) turn right at the 3rd - ahead you can see a church tower.
- Turn right at the brick gate and drive into the courtyard.

See you there!

Invitation to the BCYD Business Summit 2009

Greetings in the name of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.

You are kindly invited to the BCYD National Summit for 2009, each church is expected to have the minimum of three representatives at the summit.

Theme: “Understanding the times & breaking into new grounds” (1 Chr. 12:32)
Date: 08th - 10th May 2009
Venue: Christ the new Man Centre (Garankua)
Arrival Time: 16h00 -18h30
Amount: R300 p/p

The Agenda:
Reports – Executive Committee
Reports – Regions
Restructuring of the Committee
Branding of the BCYD
BCYD Commercial Wing
German BU Fundraising for BCYD
2010 WC Outreach – Ultimate Goal
Current Affairs

Deposits can be made into the BCYD account
Name: Baptist convention youth
Bank: ABSA
Acc: 9160970954
Branch code: 632005
Ref: Church name/bcydsummit

NB: For more info contact us at bcydsa@gmail.com

May the good Lord pour the Spirit of love & unity in each of us.

Yours Truly,
BCYD Committee

Cultural Exchange Groups: Germans visit South Africa

As reported, there was a group of South African’s who visited Germany (July- Aug08), recently as part of the cultural exchange program 12 Germans visited South Africa (Dec08 – Jan09) for two weeks. In the first week they participated at the National Youth Camp and in the second week they experienced the cultural beauty and diversity of the “Rainbow Nation”.

(Visit to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve)

Together with the South African Group (which visited Germany) they explored Soweto, Mamelodi, Pretoria and Soshanguve. They visited two HIV/Aids Projects (from the Aids Desk of the Baptist Convention of South Africa), the Apartheid Museum and saw beautiful African animals (Elephants, Zebras, Hippos…) in Pilanesberg.

(Visiting a Orphanage in Soshanguve)

(Handing out gifts to the children in the Orphanage)

In the evening they had discussion groups about the differences, opportunities and challenges of both countries and how God works in both of them. Furthermore, they participated in a Service at Mamelodi BC and experienced a “door to door” outreach as well.

(Cross-cultural Group discussions)

It was a great time together and I am convinced that everyone was able to take home valuable experiences they will never forget. We want to thank everyone who helped to make this trip a success.

BCYD Camp 2008

Around 240 people came together from 27 Dec 08 until 02 Jan 09 in Warrenton (a small town in the Northern Cape) under the Theme: “Descendants of Caleb – young people with a different Spirit” (to see the presentation visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKKRnbDjNXg). We enjoyed a colourful programme including: sports, Bible studies, fun & games, New Year Celebration and a creative outreach in town.

The camp leaders chose the place (Warrenton) because of its many challenges (poverty, violence, HIV/ Aids…). The idea was to bring God’s hope in and we as well experienced spiritual battles because of it.
A wonderful experience was the outreach we had in Warrenton (and Warrenville): Young people visited families in their homes and blessed them with clothes and food. Others cleaned the streets or went into town to talk with people about their faith. Later the Mayor of the town came unexpectedly to thank for the help and that the young people made and impact in the community that day.

We as well experienced cultural exchange as a youth group from Germany (EFG Wetter/ Grundschöttel) joined us for the camp. Even though it was sometimes challenging (for all of us), it was great to have them with us. Furthermore was it great to have help from our EBM Volunteers (Judith & Lisa) at the registration and in the kitchen.

It was all together a great experience and we want to say "thank you" again to everyone who helped and participated on the camp!

BCSA Assembly 2008

From the 12th until the 16th of December over 300 Leaders from the BCSA came together in Meyerton (southern of JB) to fellowship, learn and hear from each other what God has done amongst them.
We heard reports from the regions and departments, listened to sermons, had departmental meetings, enjoyed a wonderful banquet and had good discussions in 7 different workshops.

In terms of the BCYD three meetings were important. The report of the department (of what happened in the last year), a youth leaders meeting (of what lies ahead) and a youth ministry workshop (of what is needed). Even though it was challenging at times, it was a good opportunity to get to know each other better and to find unity in what we do for God.

All in all it was a good four days and we believe that God wants to do great things in the year ahead.

Cultural Exchange Groups: South Africans visit Germany

On the 21. July 2008 nine young South Africans went to Germany to visit in a Partnership Project the EFG Wetter/ Grundschöttel. For one week they experienced daily life in Europe and how Christians worship God there (and it was quiet different). Furthermore were they able to contribute some of their talents (like singing and dancing) in the church service. After one week they travelled together to 15th BYW Conference in Leipzig (visit http://www.dive-deeper.com/ for more information). Over 5000 young people from all over the world gathered together to learn more about God and each other. Together they enjoyed times of worship, fellowship, teachings, drama & music performance, outreach and a variety of workshops. All together it was a wonderful, interesting and sometimes challenging experience.

In the following you can get some impressions of the visit to Wetter/ Grundschöttel and some comments of the South African group about the experience:

"Even though you are in a different country and culture, God will always speak to you when someone preaches in the church. Our cultures are different, as South Africans we like to make noise and they are very quiet people, but it was great. The conference was one of the best organised events I attended and I am thankful for this wonderful experience." (Elias)

"I enjoyed about the conference that I had the opportunity to meet so many people from all over the world." (Phindie)















I enjoyed everything we did there I loved Wetter so much. I was looking forward to come back after the Leipzig Conference and I still would love to come back. What impressed me the most at the youth conference was the singing and the worship." (Letts)