Ambassadors for Christ

by Dennis Valles, edited by Roldan Caroy /to be published for "The Salt" newsletter

Ambassadors for Christ or AFC, is a regular fellowship for the young people every Saturday evening, with the members averaging from high school & college young people. The history of how this was organized or how it started is basically unknown or un-informed to young people of this generation. But seemingly its goals and objectives still remain throughout the years.

The programs of the AFC continue to vary and as decided by the current officers, the program is in this order: First Saturday of the month, birthday celebrants are recognized and given some tokens, with regular fellowship; Second Saturday, film showing with group discussion; Third Saturday, Cell group handled by Ptr. & Mrs. Geru Sardina or kuya Dan and ate Janice, each group handled according to their own genders; Fourth Saturday, Special Saturday or Special Event, unusually being done within the AFC fellowship.

Each Saturday, a bible quiz is also rendered for the purpose of motivating members to keep on reading God’s Word, the foundation of our Christian Faith, emphasizing also the need to know our Bible, especially in times of needing to share it to unbelievers. To motivate members to read the Bible is of course, giving a price or token to the winner of the month, with a special discount for the upcoming KESWICK 2009 on December.

Last February, the MBFFBC-AFC has been held at the Baguio Baptist Church. The young people of the Metro Baguio Churches had their fellowship in a form of a game based from the known “Amazing Race”. Many young people joined and enjoyed this activity. It was tiring, but through it, different young people got to group and know each other. Another Metro Baguio – AFC fellowship was held last April at our church, Loakan Baptist Church. The main theme of the fellowship was centered on God-given talents and Ptr. Abraham Bigornia was the speaker. Only few churches were represented, due to some communication problem. Although some problems occurred it was a good learning experience and also learned a lot from the message given. Last July, the AFC had a food/dinner fellowship, remembering the month of nutrition. The young people really enjoyed the food with of course not forgetting to digest God’s Word as well.

Being the current President, it is a challenge leading and helping young people to grow and it is truly hard. With the current number of the AFCers of 12-22 and several inactive officers, due to other personal priorities, it is a sad thing to note this. But, also encouraging it is to note, that still some young people and officers continue to be faithful, attending and doing their part in this fellowship. It is my hope and prayer that the young people will grow, not only in numbers but also in our individual spiritual lives. By this, I also ask that the church pray for us, that we may continue on and grow for the sake of the next generations to come.

As for me being the president, my hope is to be able to fulfill my duties, especially to continue this endeavor, setting our focus only on our God and living as an example to be Christ-like, representing Him as Ambassadors for Christ.