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.