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A man from Vietnam is on an incredible solo mission to cut the country's abortion rate, one of the highest in the world. Tong Phuoc Phuc has opened his home as a refuge for abandoned babies and looks after more than 50. He has pledged to care for unwanted children rather than see women terminate their pregnancies.
Youth Arise Ministry celebrates our 10th Year Anniversary! The ministry was started in 1999 by Paul, but it was in Dec 2000 that we held our first Revival Seminar Camp which became the first camp leading on to regular ministry sessions for YAM. Since that camp, it's been 10 years and some of those participants are still current members of the ministry today!
So we invite you to rejoice with us over this journey since, and for the years ahead to come. Let us "Let GOD" and be surprised by what He can still do for us, in the future. Don't you know our God is a Big God? Dream big!
I am always grateful to YAM for the seeds of faith planted in me that have grown and inspired me and still inspire me to greater love and service. i wish for all the members young and old (like me) to come to know daily and always the love of Christ that surpasses all knowledge and be filled with all the fullness of God, in order to live truly and love authentically! Blessed 10th anniversary YAM!
KRISH
Dear Youth Arise Ministy,
Happy 10th Anniversary! It has been a great journey indeed and I stand amazed at how awesome our God is! Kudos to Gavin, Jane, Jacqueline, Samantha, Eugene, Marlene, Sury, Krish, Natalie and myself, who has seen the ministry grow all these years.
Youth Arise Ministry started off as a small group of people hungry to make a difference to do something greater and to discover God in a real and tangible way and to share that encounter with the people around us. Not having much experiences nor clear direction, we decided to gather to pray, the intercessory phase took place for one year, at the end of the year we had our very first Revival Seminar in Dec 1999.
Since then, the ministry has always been growing and know for its personal mentoring and service to the church of OLPS as well as the Archdiocease. I feel very blessed to be part of this wonderful community, of which I carry many memories and sentiments in my heart.
The greatest things in life is measured by the level of peace and happiness from within, doesn't need to be anything fanciful but something deeper than that, a relationship with God. I've been involved in ministry since the age of 13 and knowing Jesus has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has given be a purpose and direction in my life.
For each and every one of you in YAM, my prayer for you is to have a strong relationship with Jesus and be well connected to the community. I cannot emphasize more that daily prayer brings us in a position of confidence with Jesus and community living, brings the spiritual in line with the physical. Yes, we are not perfect, that is where we have to grow in love and support for each other.
Finally, though I'm here in Australia, my heart is always with the ministry and I do think and pray for you all often. Continue to run the race for Jesus, making a difference bringing healing and revival to our land! May the vision remain very personal to each of you: To raise up a generation of people to praise and worship the Lord wholeheartedly!
God bless,
Paul Wan
