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| CFC YFC ILC at CEBU (2009) and BAGUIO (2010)!! |
I entered the community way back 2005
and I was 1st year in college that time. I never had the opportunity
to attend the ILC because we had summer classes and duties in school. I have
heard stories from those who attended the ILC and somehow it gave me a drive to
be excited to witness what ILC was. 4 years later and after I graduated I
prayed for the grace to attend the ILC. At first I wasn't permitted to be
absent because we had a review in preparation for the board exam. I cried hard
because my heart desires to go.
It was a Tuesday gathering when the
delegates where practicing the chant for ILC and after the worship, I felt as
if God is whispering to me that I should go. I didn't know what struck me that
time and I was crying and my tears were overflowing. I didn't want to regret
not going and I was ready to leave everything behind. It was 2 days before they
leave for Cebu. Praise God with His grace I
was able to seek help in looking for a slot and money for the expenses. I
bravely asked my father for permission and immediately he permitted me to go. I
even asked our instructors because I will miss the lessons and exams and they
said I can re-take the exam and that I need to catch up with the absences. I
left with a seeking, longing, hoping and trustful heart and with an immense
thirst for God.
As we were traveling, deep inside I
was in denial because I can't even believe that I am actually going to the 16th
ILC in Cebu. I didn't know what ILC would be
and it has increased my excitement and I know that this is going to be a best
weekend with the Lord. I was surprised seeing 10K youths worshipping God. I was
amazed with the set-up, food, competitions, concert of the priests, workshops,
Eucharistic celebrations, Way of the Cross, booths, praise parade and the
sessions. The ILC has opened a gate of opportunities for me to serve God. It
taught me to step up to a greater call in serving the Lord through High school
based.
I then decided to attend the 17th
ILC in Baguio because
I want more of Jesus. Since then my life was never the same and everything has
changed. The 18th ILC CDO was where I first witnessed through live
stream. It was due to circumstances. At CDO, I was so blessed to be there
spiritually and I was able to listen to the sessions and be one with them in
the worship. I didn't know that during that year I will be leaving the country
and again I know I will miss a lot of YFC activities. Then again, I am so
thankful for the advance technology because if not for it then I wouldn't
experience 19th ILC AKLAN. Though separated by distance and
differences in time zones, I was able to again be a witness.
This 2013 is the 20th year
of CFC Youth for Christ and I am happy on how YFC has changed the lives of its
members. The ILC will be a week long celebration of God's greatness and
goodness. I know that it will be an ultimate reunion and a union with God
Almighty! I am excited for those who will attend the event and for the sessions
and worship. I am hopeful that God has a different plan for me on why I can't
leave Dubai to go home in the Philippines. However I am
confident, trustful of the Lord's will and is looking forward to obey, to
witness and to see the SON rise in MANILA through live streaming.
So IL C U!
May God be praised!!
