Youth Ambassadors for Christ

08/08/2026

Calling all Youth and Young Adult!📣

Join us this August as we gather for fellowship, study God’s Word, and grow together in Christ.🙌

Bring your friends and be part of YAFC Family💛

See the schedule below.⬇️

We look forward to seeing you!😇

25/07/2026

We warmly invite you to join our Youth Jam this coming Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Ambolong, Aroroy, Masbate.

Come and experience Fun, Fellowship, and Worship 🎶

Bring your friends, and let’s grow together in faith.

We are excited to see you there! 💛


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30/06/2026

29/06/2026

We are halfway in our series of the Gospel according to Mark. Join us to understand deeper the servant heart of Jesus. See you on Sunday, 9am! 😇

Mark 10:46–50
As Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho, there was a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth passing by, he cried out and said, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

Many rebuked him and told him to be silent. But instead of being discouraged, he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Jesus stopped and said, "Call him." So they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take heart. Get up; he is calling you." Then the man threw off his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus.

Beggars were often marginalized in society, which may have been the reason why Bartimaeus was silenced by the crowd. But, despite of their attempt to silence him, he was not discouraged. Instead, he became even more persistent and cried out all the more.

This action of Bartimaeus shows us the kind of attitude we should have when we pray to God. We should be persistent. Just like Bartimaeus who cried out all the more, we should be persistent in our prayers.

God already knows our needs, but we still have to come to Him in prayer to show our full dependence on Him and to acknowledge that He alone can meet our needs.

And when we ask God, we should come to Him with humility. We should also be expectant, believing that God will answer our prayers according to His goodness and providence.

"As Christians, we must be persistent in prayer and intercession."
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

God is glorified when we are persistent in prayer.

What should we do to become persistent in prayer?
1. Understand first the importance of prayer.
2. Make prayer a habit.
3. Practice long periods of prayer.
4. Pray according to God's will.
5. Believe by faith that God will answer your prayers and intercessions.

There will be times when the Lord's answer is different from what we expect. Even then, we must continue to believe because the Lord's purpose is for our good and for His glory.

Take, for example, Paul. He prayed to the Lord three times to remove the thorn in his flesh, but the Lord's answer was different from what he expected. Instead of removing the thorn, God asked Paul to rely on His grace.
2 Corinthians 12:8–9

Mark 10:51–52
"And Jesus said to him, 'What do you want me to do for you?' And the blind man said to him, 'Rabbi, let me recover my sight.' And Jesus said to him, 'Go your way; your faith has made you well.' And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way."

From Bartimaeus' request we see that he believed that Jesus had the power to restore his sight.

In fact, from the moment Bartimaeus persistently called out to Jesus despite the crowd's rebuke, and callingHim.thr Son of David, he already demonstrated active faith.

And Jesus' question to Bartimaeus, asking what he wanted, shows His personal care and His willingness to meet our needs.

This teaches us that "Faith is the only condition to receive God's Grace."

If you still don't have faith in Jesus:
1. You must understand that no one can create faith; rather, it is a gift of God.
2. You must believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
3. Receive Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior.
4. Repent of your sins.
5. Then God will grant you saving faith.

If you already have faith in Jesus:
1. Live by faith alone.
2. Depend, trust, and obey God's Word, not your personal agenda.
3. Remain in faith through perseverance until the Lord's return.

Faith is integral to Christianity. It is only by faith that we can be saved.
Acts 16:31
John 3:16

Point of the Story
"The Servant heart fo Jesus for those persistent in faith".

Excerpt from Sunday Sermon: THE MERCIFUL KING ( Mark 10:46–52)

26/06/2026

We warmly invite you to join our Youth Jam this coming Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Ambolong, Aroroy, Masbate.

Come and experience Fun, Fellowship, and Worship 🎶

Bring your friends, and let’s grow together in faith.

We are excited to see you there! 💛


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18/06/2026

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙙?

In Matthew 8:23–27, we read that Jesus and His disciples got into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. As they sailed, a great storm suddenly arose, and the boat was being swamped by the waves.

The boats during that time were small and vulnerable ,so their situation was truly perilous. It's understandable why the disciples were afraid.

But amidst all the chaos, Jesus was sleeping. He was at rest. He was calm. He was unbothered of what was happening.

Out of fear, the disciples woke Him and cried, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing!” (v.25)

Their cry shows us that they acknowledged Jesus' ability to save them. Yet their fear also revealed their lack of faith.

Before this storm, they had already witnessed Jesus cleanse a l***r (8:1-4), heal the centurion's servant (8:5-13), heal Peter's mother-in-law, cast out demons, and heal many who were sick (8:14-17).
And yet, when the storm came, they were overcome by fear.
Despite of all the miracles they had witnessed, they still failed to fully grasp Jesus' divinity and authority.

Jesus answered them:
“Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” (v.26)

Why are you afraid?
It's as if Jesus was saying,
"Have you not seen the miracles I have done?"
"Have you still not understood who I am?"

Sometimes, we are like the disciples.
When storms hit our lives, when trials, pain, and struggles come, we easily waver and become overwhelmed. We forget who God is. We forget all the things He has done for us. We forget to trust Him.

Jesus sleeping soundly in the midst of the storm demonstrates His complete trust in the Father's sovereignty.

As Christians, we will face unpredictable circumstances. Storms will come. Trial, pain, struggles and temptation will come.
But like Jesus, we are called to trust God's purposes and His sovereignty.
And in order to do this, we must fix our eyes on Him.
We must grow in our knowledge of who He is, because the more we know Him, the more we trust Him.

Then we read in verse 26,
“Then He rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.”

God created the world through His word.
Jesus healed the centurion's servant through His word.
And now, He calms the sea through His word.
Jesus is indeed the Messiah. He is the Son of God who has divine authority over all things.

When Jesus speaks, creation obeys.
And that clearly shows us who He is, the Son of God.

Matthew 8:27 says,
“And the men marveled, saying, ‘What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?’”

What sort of man commands the wind and the sea?

A Man who has authority over all things.
A Man whom creation obeys.
A Man who is sovereign over every storm.
That Man is Jesus, the Son of God.

And if Jesus is sovereign and has authority over all things,

why should we be afraid?

16/06/2026

𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙪𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨?

In Matthew 8:19, a scribe told Jesus, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”

Jesus responded in verse 20, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”

Both foxes and birds have resting places, holes for the fox and nests for the birds, and they have comfort and security from calamities.
But for Jesus, he has nowhere to lay his head, that is, he has no permanent home or resting place, he only trusts God's provision and faithfulness. This clearly shows us Jesus' self-denial and humility.

Humility that is ultimately seen in His willingness to sacrifice Himslef for the forgiveness or our sins.

Following Jesus requires a willingness to give up earthly comforts and securities. Following Jesus involves denying oneself and carrying oneself's cross.

In following Jesus, there will be uncertainties and inconveniences and the need to sacrifice and endure hardships. However, as one perseveres in following Jesus, there is eternal reward, which is life in eternity.

Following Jesus may not guarantee earthly comfort, but it guarantees eternal life.

One thing that we should understand is that anything in this world only gives temporary comfort and false security. Our true home is with God, and our true security is Jesus Christ.

14/06/2026

Join us every Sunday, 9am at Living Word Aroroy. Zone 5b Brgy. Ambolong, Aroroy, Masbate 😇

Mark 10:32–34
As Jesus and His disciples traveled to Jerusalem, Jesus foretold His death to them, saying,

“See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles. And they will mock him and spit on him, and flog him and kill him. And after three days he will rise.” (vv. 33–34)

In what Jesus was about to experience, we see His self-denial. Despite the suffering and trials awaiting Him, Jesus chose to obey the will of the Father.

As Christians, we are also called to deny ourselves just like Jesus (Mark 8:34). We do this knowing that, in Him, we have a living hope.

Therefore, even if trials and persecution come our way, we will remain faithful to Him, for in Him there is living hope. As we remain in Him and persevere, He will bless us.

Just like what James says in James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial...”

Mark 10:35–37
Here we read that James and John made a request to Jesus

“Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” (v. 37)

This request shows that they had not yet fully understood Jesus' teachings about humility in the preceding chapters. If they had, they would not have asked for positions of honor.

Their request was rooted in selfish ambition and pride. Sitting at Jesus' right and left hand symbolized honor, authority, and power. Their ambition revealed that they still did not fully understand servanthood and humility, the very things Jesus was teaching them.

Mark 10:38–41
Jesus responded to James and John in a way that would lead them to reflect on their motives.

He assured them that they would indeed share in His sufferings. However, the privilege of sitting at His right or left hand was not His to grant, but was reserved for those for whom it had been prepared.

When the other disciples heard James and John's request, they became indignant, not because they understood that the request was rooted in selfish ambition, but because they themselves desired those same positions.

As Christians, we must understand this truth,

"Our new identity in Christ is not for our selfish ambition but for the glorification of Christ, so that God may be magnified in our lives."

We do not follow and serve Jesus to appear spiritual or to be superior to others.

Rather, we follow Jesus because of who He is and what He has done for us.

As Paul says in Galatians 2:20,“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Mark 10:42–45
True greatness comes through humility, just as we see in Jesus. True greatness is found in serving others.

Jesus said,“But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (vv. 43–45)

Jesus served us by giving Himself as the sacrifice for our sins (Romans 8:1–3; 1 Peter 2:24).

As Christians, we are called to follow the example of Jesus. We should be servant leaders, not domineering leaders.

"Domineering leaders have no place in the church. At the same time, servant leaders should have a vital place in the church."

A domineering leader seeks his own interests first. He is authoritarian, controlling, prideful, and self-centered.

A servant leader, on the other hand, prioritizes the needs of others (Mark 10:42–45), cares for people (1 Peter 5:2–3), and serves with humility and selflessness (Philippians 2:3–4).

Application
1. See people around you as someone to support and develop
2. Be quick to listen to other's concerns
3. Encourage the participation of others.
4. Involves others in making a decision
5. Use your influence to guide others
6. Prefer collaboration
7. Be willing to sacrifice for others of necessary.

The servant leadership of Jesus Christ is the model for Christian leadership. True greatness is not found in power or position, but in humbly serving others for the glory of God.

Main Point of the story: The Servant leadership of Jesus Christ

Excerpt from Sunday Sermon: Servant Leadership (Mark 10:32-45)

13/06/2026

Join us later, June 12, 2026 (Saturday) at 3:00 PM at Living Word Aroroy Center (Zone 5B, Ambolong, Aroroy, Masbate) for our Rooted Fellowship.

Come and worship with us as we study God's Word together and discover practical ways to apply His teachings in our daily lives. Let us grow deeper in our faith, strengthen our relationship with God, and encourage one another as a community of believers.

We look forward to seeing you there!🤗