Tuesday, August 2, 2011

3RD EDITION OF UNITED YOUTH DIGEST ON THE WAY

Brethren articles are still expected to all inspired writers in the youth for the up coming release of one of its kind youth bulletin.The exhortation is tagged:CAST THE NET ON THE RIGHT SIDE

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TRUE SUCCESS OF A DRAMA MINISTER

TRUE SUCCESS OF A CHRISTIAN DRAMA


By Sunday Achor

When a minister’s ministration does not in any way affect his life for God, such a person cannot be described as a success in Christian drama ministry, whose overall goal is not so much the impact it had on the audience but what spiritual impact did it have in my life as an actor and a Christian. Drama is as much for the participant as for the viewer else the main purpose stand defeated.

Drama ministers are expected to use this unthreatening way of evangelism as a tool to administering the message of the gospel of Christ and not merely entertaining their congregation ,if not Christian drama will degenerate to the level of secular play which Jesus is not the focal point. We need to come to the understanding that Christian drama is a spiritual ministration and not just an entertainment affair. It is this understanding and working in light of it that marks the difference between secular and spiritual drama. In all our script writing and drama presentation we should ensure that Jesus is the Substance-no more, no less. So we must not weaken or diminish the purpose of Christian drama by introducing things that are unscriptural rather our focus should remain proclaiming the message of Salvation to the unbelievers, encouraging ,warning and the teaching believers on various life subjects. Making Christ plain through acting scriptures should be our mandate.

As we work towards ensuring that Christian drama succeed in our time, we the drama ministers must be closer to our bibles now than ever, the word of God is the only reliable, correct and accurate source of our motivation and inspiration. Good success can only be attained when we study, meditate and do (act as drama ministers) the word (Joshua1:8). Therefore, gone are the days, when Christian drama ministers will hate to studying the bible either individually or collectively as a group. Even in our home videos today, we see actors using scriptures though, some are used negatively but at least they look at the scripture to get that. Friends, ours is different, we have to study the word not because we want to use it to act but to know Jesus personally and fully. Bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God. You cannot make known to others, the person you don’t know, and also keep praying so that you can be filled with knowledge of His will in all wisdom, creativity and spiritual understanding (Col.1:9-10),since Christian drama is a spiritual matter , so you can’t risk been ignorant.

Fellow drama ministers, the true success of a Christian drama is that both parties are ministered to .It is not so much about performing to an audience but also spiritual ministration to one’s life. You are on the road to heaven and leading others through the power of the Holy Spirit to the same heaven, not going to hell and leading others to heaven. It is a gross contradiction for a minster who fornicates to teach about sexual purity in drama. It won’t be successful or someone well known to be a specialist in keeping malice in her local assembly to advocate love while acting in the same domain. It’s against common sense and therefore tantamount to self-deception. My prayer for all drama ministers is that God will encounter us, save us and help us to lead precious soul to Him. Shalom







Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Why Not Believe God Too? Life is full of warnings: the flashing lights at a railroad crossing, the screaming whistle of an approaching train, and signs of warning such as sharp Curve ahead, danger High voltage and do not enter. When we hear a police siren we quickly get out of the way. Yet when God want warns us to “flee the from the coming wrath”(Matthew3:7NIV)we are indifferent. Is not God’s warning more important than any of those others? If the warning label on the bottle says Poison, we are careful with its contents. If health authorities say the water is contaminated, we stop drinking it. Yet when God tell us the “wages of sin is death”(Rom.6:23),we go right on sinning. If the painter puts up a sign that warns Wet Paint , we do not touch. If we see a No Trespassing sign, we stay away. But, but when God tell us that “the soul that sins…will die”(Ezek.18:20),we continue to sin. If a doctor says a person has a contagious disease, we stay away. If a sporting event requires a ticket, we buy one. Yet when Jesus says, “No one can see the Kingdom of God unless he is born again” (John3:3), we disregard His word. If a sign says Free Sample, we make sure we get one. But when the Bible says that “the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”(Rom.6”23)we reply, “Not now,” even though we desperately need it. That is why so many people are lost forever! “We accept man’s testimony, but God



                             Why Not Believe God Too?
                                           Life is full of warnings: the flashing lights at a railroad crossing, the screaming whistle of an approaching train, and signs of warning such as sharp Curve ahead, danger High voltage and do not enter. When we hear a police siren we quickly get out of the way. Yet when God want warns us to “flee the from the coming wrath”(Matthew3:7NIV)we are indifferent. Is not God’s warning more important than any of those others?
If the warning label on the bottle says Poison, we are careful with its contents. If health authorities say the water is contaminated, we stop drinking it. Yet when God tell us the “wages of sin is death”(Rom.6:23),we go  right on sinning.
If the painter puts up a sign that warns Wet Paint  , we do not touch. If we see a No Trespassing sign, we stay away. But, but when God tell us that “the soul that sins…will die”(Ezek.18:20),we continue to sin.

If a doctor says a person has a contagious disease, we stay away. If a sporting event requires a ticket, we buy one. Yet when Jesus says, “No one can see the Kingdom of God unless he is born again” (John3:3), we disregard His word.

If a sign says Free Sample, we make sure we get one. But when the Bible says that “the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”(Rom.6”23)we reply, “Not now,” even though we desperately need it. That is why so many people are lost forever!

“We accept man’s testimony, but God’s testimony is greater…And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life” (1John 5:9 to 12).
We respond to men’s warnings. Why not God’s?


From Grace & Truth Magazine,Danville,IL USA.Used by permission.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Article and TractBulletin for Publication are expected latest 27th Feb



       UNITED YOUTH DIGEST, A Quarterly Bulletin Published by the Youth Fellowship United Evangelical Church, Sokoto.                                                        March 2011 First Edition


Dear Reader
What a privilege it is to step into your year of Divine Elevation & Peace despite the reoccurring outbreak of pandemonium across the globe.

With immense joy and unreserved appreciation to God, I present to you the first the First Edition of this life transforming and destiny molding bulletin.
The United Youth Digest is but one of the projects being handled by the editorial arm of the youth fellowship. Our mission is to impact and equip young people and indeed all those who are on a journey to a great destiny.

This publication is loaded with timely information that will both prepare and set you on course for a fulfilling future. The fresh fire for purposeful living will be ignited as you prayerfully read and apply the principles contained in this divinely-inspired material.

Be Elevated in 2011 and beyond.
       Our Motto
Living for God’s Purpose
Sunday Achor
Youth President, UEC Sokoto

For Prayers, Counseling and Testimonies Contact United Youth Digest:
Mail: Youth Fellowship, UEC Sokoto
        P.O Box 733, Sokoto
Phone: 08032848378, 07034948183,
         , 07030 439155
Email:youth4christuecsokoto@yahoo.com
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Thursday, February 17, 2011

YOUTH: To get revelation for transformation


YOUTH: To get revelation, you need a daily functional Quiet Time
A stepwise procedure for daily quiet is presented as follows

Step 1: Pray-Pray that He will speak to you through his word

Step 2: Read-Read carefully every assigned verse from the Bible. Joshua1:8   

Step 3: Think-Think on these points: Psalm1:2
a. What does it SAY?
b. What does it MEANS?
c. What is God SAYING to me?
d. Is there a promise for me to claim?
e. Is there a command to Obey?
f. Is there something God wants me to know?

Step 4: Write .Habakkuk .2:2
i. Copy a verse or part of a verse that is special to you or the one you liked best
ii. Try to remember what the verse says during the day
iii. Memorize the special verse

Step 5: Pray.I Thessalonians 5:17

i. Confess your sin to God

ii. Praise God for giving you victory

iii. Praise God for who He is

iv. Thank God for what He has done and for you have learned from your Quiet time

V.Pray for others facing one challenge or the other (Intercede for Others)

NB.Prayers should be made for leader and those in authority.1Tim2:1-4.


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Thursday, February 10, 2011

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Date:11 to12th February 2011 Time:5pm daily
13th Feb 2011:9am
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Host:Pastor F.E Onoja (JP)






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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

WORSHIP WITH US @ UEC SOKOTO

Worship with us@UEC Sokoto Miracle Centre behind Old airport Police station,Sokoto
2011Theme:Our year of Peace
February:Month of Restoration
Sunday School: 8 to 9am Every Sunday
Sunday Worship:9am to 11:30 Every Sunday
Youth Fellowship:12noon to 1:30pm Sundays
Comminicant Class:5pm to 6pm Wednesdays
Women Fellowship:3:30pm to 5:30pm Fridays
Revival Hour:5:30pm to 6:30pm Fridays  
Choir Practice:4pm to 6pm Saturdays

Resident Minister:Pastor F.E Onoja (JP)

Monday, February 7, 2011

1.SUNDAY ACHOR -PRESIDENT 2.SIMEON ONAKPA -V.P 3.ABAH MARKSON -GEN. SECRETARY 4.BLESSING I. AHMED -ASST. GEN. SEC 5.ONAKPA A. BLESSING -BIBLE STUDY SEC. 6.ANNE PIUS TOM -ASST. BIBLE SEC 7.LADI MUSA -TREASURER 8.EMEM PIUS TOM -FINANCIAL SEC. 9.MONDAY O. ACHIMUGU -P.R.O 1 10.ENDURANCE J. OJONE -P.R.O 2 11.FRIDAY I. ABUH -DRAMA COORDINATOR 12.SUNDAY E. UGBAHI -MUSIC DIRECTOR

PASTOR'S WELFARE DAY DONATION REMINDER

THE YOUTH  SOLICITS FOR SUPPORT TO ENABLE US GIVE SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL  TO ASSIT OUR PASTOR IN HIS BUILDING PROJECTS.

GOD BLESS YOU AS U GIVE  VIA THE YOUTH.WE EXPECT UR CONTRIBUTION BTW NOW TO SUNDAY MORNING 13TH FEB.

The right place to be on 13th and 14th February 2011

WINNING TEENS AND YOUTH OUTREACH ORGANISE A SPEACIAL PROGRAM THIS VALANTINE

TITLE: GREATER LOVE
VENUE : REDEEMED CHURCH KOKO ROAD
DATE/TIME:SUNDAY 13TH FEB 2011/3PM PROMPT AND MONDAY 14TH FEB 2011
MINISTERATION:MUSIC,SEMINAR, TALK SHOW ON LOVE & LOT MORE
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR FEBRUARY BABIES
   

IT IS BETTER WITNESS THAN TOLD.BE THERE

constitution

CONSTITUTION
OF
THE YOUTH FOR CHRIST
FELLOWSHIP,
UNITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH,
OLD AIRPORT
SOKOTO.




THE CONSTITUTION OF UNITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH YOUTH FELLOWSHIP SOKOTO

Preamble
We the members of United Evangelical Church, youth fellowship Sokoto in order to promote the welfare of all the persons in the fellowship on the principles of freedom, equality and justice and for the purpose of consolidating the unity of the members thereby advancing the kingdom of God, do hereby adopt this constitution.
ARTICLE 1.0: NAME.
1.1: The full name of this Youth Fellowship shall be “YOUTH FOR CHRIST FELLOWSHIP”, United Evangelical Church, Sokoto.
1.2: The name of this Youth Fellowship shall be abbreviated “YOUTH FOR CHRIST FELLOWSHIP” (Y.F.C.F.)
Article 2.0:     AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
   2.1: The fellowship aimed at training members to attain Christian maturity.
   2.2: To propagate the gospel of Christ through sacred music, personal and mass evangelism, drama and charity
  2.3: To provide a forum where the youths can meet and share their Christian experiences (Heb.10:25)
 2.4To encourage the youth of the church to be fully involved in the ministry of the church.
  2.5: Motto, ‘Living for God’s Purposes’ (Rom14:8)

Article 3.0: SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION
3.1This constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on all the members of the Youth for Christ Fellowship, United Evangelical Church, Old Airport Sokoto.
      
 3.2If any other law is inconsistent with the provisions of this constitution, the constitution shall prevail, and that other law shall to the extent of inconsistency be void. However, the constitution is inferior to the Bible.
3.3The youth for Christ fellowship believes in the Bible as the authoritative, spiritually inspired word of God and as the main constitution that guides the fellowship’s operation.

Article 4.0:                 Doctrinal Statement
The doctrinal stand of the Y.F.C.F shall be the same as that of U.E.C (Refer to the Doctrine of United Evangelical Church).

Article 5.0:                 MEMBERSHIP
1.Shall be open to born again and non-born again persons.
2. Youths other than 5.1 above that agree with the doctrine of U.E.C and the ordinances set down by this Y.F.C.F.
3.Membership shall be effective from date of approval of membership till the date of renewal of membership.
4.Application form must be filled in and submitted to the Y.F.C.F committee for consideration and approval.
5.Renewal of membership shall be made on forms provided.
6.Members wishing to cease membership shall inform the EXCOs in writing

Article 6.0:                 FELLOWSHIP  ACTIVITIES
The activities of the Y.F.C.F shall include: Group Bible study, Prayer Meetings, drama ministration,visitation,Talks,workshops,training, Talk shows, Evangelism, Meaningful role in the Church such Sunday School teaching,Ushering,Voluntary services, Musical Ministration and other spiritual & Unity fostering activities.



Article 7.0:                 FELLOWSHIP DAYS


A. General Fellowships:          First and Last Sunday of every month, after Second Service.
b. Group Activities:                 Third Sunday of every month
c. EXCO meeting:                    Second Sunday of every month                               
d. Bible Studies:                    Last Sunday of every Sunday
e. Fasting & Prayer                  Second Sunday of every Sunday


Article 8.0:                 LEADERSHIP AND FUNCTIONS
            There shall be elected and appointed leadership positions in the fellowship viz;
1.      YOUTH PRESIDENT
a. Shall preside over the general activities of the fellowship.
b Shall ensure that every other unit of the fellowship performs well in their respective units.
c Shall chair all meetings/exco meetings.
d Shall be signatory to the youth account.
2.         VICE PRESIDENT
a. Shall assist the youth president
b. Shall take instructions/ assignments from the youth president.
c. Shall assume the official functions of the youth president on his/her absence. 

3.         GENERAL SECRETARY (G. S.)
            a. Shall take minutes of all meetings.
b. Shall be in charge of the fellowship historic notes.
c. Shall be in charge of all correspondences.
d. Shall also be signatory to the fellowships account.

4.         ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY
a. shall take assignments from the general secretary.
b. shall assume the office of the general secretary on his/ her absence.

5.      FINANCIAL SECRETARY
a.       Shall take charge of the fellowships financial record and book keeping.
b.       Shall present an audited financial position when the need arise.

6.      TREASURER
a.       Shall keep the fellowships pass-book.
b.      Shall bank all money due to the fellowship except the allowed impress of  N1, 000.00.
c.       Shall be signatory to the fellowships account.







7.      AUDITOR
a.       Shall give audited report of the fellowships financial position annually and a final audit report on the dissolution of the exco.

8.      PRAYER SECRETARY
a.       Shall take charge of the youth prayer band.
b.      Shall take instruction

9.      ASSISTANT PRAYER SECRETARY
a.       Shall take assignments from the prayer secretary.
b.      Shall take instructions/assignments from the prayer secretary on his/her absence.

10.  THE MUSIC DIRECTOR  (M. D.)
a.       Shall take charge of the youth singers.
b.      Shall take charge of the general fellowship choruses/songs.
c.       Shall arrange for all the fellowship music programmes.



11.  WELFARE OFFICER
a.       Shall take charge of the youths social activities, the general welfare of the members of the fellowship and visitations.


12.  DRAMA CO-COORDINATOR
a.       Shall take charge of the fellowship Drama Unit.
b.      Shall take charge of the witnessing activities of the fellowship.


13.  BIBLE STUDY SECRETARY (B.S)
a. Shall take charge of the Youth’s Bible Studies.
                        b. Shall prepare Bible study outline/Manual for the Y.F.C.F.
                        c. Shall head the Bible study Facilitators
      d. Shall monitor the conduct and progress of Bible studies in       Y.F.C.F.

     14. Assistant Bible Study Secretary
     a. Shall assist the Bible Study Secretary
     b. Shall perform any other duties assigned.
          

15. Public Relation Officer (P.R.O) I & II
         a. Shall liaise with the General Secretary to distribute letters                   written on behalf of the fellowship.
             b. Shall be the Image maker/Voice of the Fellowship to the Church and the general public.
            c. shall arrange for announcements of Youth Fellowship activities to be made at the Church services.


      16. Zone Leaders :( Shall be appointed by Exco members)
         a. Shall implement the Y.F.C.F programs in each Zone.
         b. Shall promotes integration among youth members within each zone.
              

17.CO-ORDINATOR: (shall be appointed by the Church council)
a. Shall serve as the father of the fellowship.
b.Shall liaise between the fellowship and the church leaders/ individuals when the need arise.
                                                                                           
     
 Article 9.0:  EXECUTIVE BODY/FUNCTION (E. B.)
1.      All elected and appointed members of the committee. The exco shall meet on schedules and emergency to deliberate on issues affecting the fellowship.
2.      Resolution of the exco shall be binding on members.
3.      Shall appoint the youth CAN representatives and other officials as may be deemed necessary for the smooth function of the fellowship of the activities.
4.      Shall deliberate and resolve on benefits to members and awwrd such benefits according to merit of each case.
5.      Shall appoint sub-commitees as the need arise.
6.      Shall award punishments/rewards as shall be approved by the president.






Article 10.0:  DISSOLUTION
a.       All elected and appointed positions elapse at the duration of two years.
b.      Exco members shall be dissolved on first Sunday of January, that is, the year of election.
c.       All exco members shall present their reports before dissolution.
d.      The church minister or a delegate from the church exco shall pronounce the dissolution.

Article 11.0:  ELECTION

a. Shall hold on the 1st Sunday of January after dissolution.
b.Shall be officiated by the church minister or a board appointed by him.
c.The election board shall discipline as deemed fit any person(s) found to stand in the way of he election process.
d. All members have right to vote and be voted for. Any person or group of persons that refuse to vote at all shall explain in written his/her reasons.
e.       There shall not be campaign for any election appointed position.
f.        Only baptized active members of the fellowship for at least a period of one year shall qualify to be voted for into any of the offices.
Article 12.0:  FELLOWSHIP FINANCE

Section 12.1 The executive shall as deemed fit arrange for fund raising activities as follows:-
a.       Organized donations.
b.      Free will offerings.
c.       Launching.
Section12.2 II:          BANK MANDATE
            The fellowship reserves the right bank, with any of her choice. The following shall be signatories-
a.       The Youth President.
b.      The General Secretary.
c.       The Treasurer.
Any tow of the above can sign for withdrawal.
Section 12.3: UTILIZATION OF FUND
           
1.      Stationary and printing.
2.      Evangelical Mission and Entertainments.
3.      Charity (to members and non-members).
4.      Benefits to members.
5.      Drama costumes.
6.      Film show.
7.      Response to financial calls.
8.      Costs of recordings (transportation and launching expenses associated with it).
9.      Musical instruments purchase/repairs.
10.  Other expenses that may be deemed appropriate by the exco members from time to time.
11.  The youth president shall make casual expenses to the tune of N500.00 without prior exco approval but shall seek exco approval during its next sitting.

Article 13.0:  BENEFITS TO MEMBERS
a.       Christian love shall be applied to every member through genuine Christian visitation.
b.      Assorted gifts shall be given to members wedding or sick. (The EXCO is vested with the power to determine the value of such gifts depending on the merit case of such individuals).
c.       Enlarged photographs to out going members shall be jointly enjoyed by all members.
  d. Testimony night shall be observed for any member’s wedding taking place in Sokoto.
  e. Testimony night shall not be observed for non members.
   f. Free-will offering and donations shall also be made by the members and given to the people concerned.
  g. Delegates will not be sent to members wedding outside Sokoto but gift will be given to them.
NOTE:           All gifts are given based on Christian love and not of a right to members. Every charity shall be given based on the financial strength of the fellowship.

Article 14.0:  DISCIPLINE
a.       Any exco member disciplined by the church genuinely shall likewise be disciplined by the fellowship.
b.      Any one found to have misappropriated the fellowship’s fund singularly or jointly shall be disciplined and asked to refund the sum total involved (without additional interest).
c.       Any member found to as a result of his act or omission which is capable or for-see-ably capable of bringing discord to the fellowship shall be disciplined.
d.      Any exco member found to be wanting in his office shall be cautioned and/or disciplined.
e.       Any member who has refused discipline so accorded to him/her shall have his/her membership suspended.
f.        Any elected member of the EXCO discovered to be elected as a result of campaigning shall be compelled to relinquish his/her post.
g.      The onus of discipline is vested in the power of the exco.
h.      In all, the Bible shall be the fellowships yardstick for the award of punishment/discipline.
SCHEDULE I
Declaration of Membership
I declare my faith in Jesus as a member of Y.F.C.F,and promise by the grace of God to live a life consistent with this constitution.
a.________________________
Name
b.________________________
Signature/Date

SCHEDULE II

OATH OF OFFICE
 I_____________________________________________________on this day of_________________ have accepted to serve my Lord and saviour Jesus Christ and Y.F.C.F Sokoto on the Exco.I promise by the grace of God to work sacrificially for this fellowship for the up-liftment of every member of this fellowship and the extension of the kingdom of God on help me God.
____________
Signature




  Article 15.0:                       AMENDMENT
                  12.1Any part of the constitution shall be subject to amendment at the motion of 2/3 of members or 2/3 of the EXCO committee. Such amendment shall be compiled from time to time as necessary.

 Article 16.0:                         MEMBERS OF THE CONSTITUTION DRAFTING AND ADOPTION COMMITTEE
This constitution was drafted by all the executive members of the Youth for Christ Fellowship U.E.C. Sokoto this day 2nd February, 2011 headed by the President.






_______________                                                        _______________
Abah Markson                                                             Sunday Achor
General Secretary                                                        President 




                Sign for adoption
on______________day of___________________2011