A ‘lil bit’ of mind awakening Holy Ghost inspired truth really raised my spirit this week, and I want to share potions of it with y’all today. I’ve always believed in the power of God and His ‘off the hook’ way of coming through for us when we call upon Him in our time of need. The spirit of my mind was really challenged by how much potential God has invested in us for maximum success in our lives as individuals. Normally, I shy away from ‘feel g … Read More
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One of the misconceptions that we have to deal with as young people is the idea that living a clean and disciplined Christian life is boring, ‘kuyabhora’ as they would say in Swati! Ok, I won’t dilly dally on this one; I’ll go straight into what I think. I believe that there is no substance in this thought. Get me well here, I am not in any way taking lightly the effect that this negative attitude has had on many young people’s Christ walk. We need to understand that being born again is only the beginning of a relationship that requires one to consciously and constantly desire to grow and experience an intimate relationship with Christ. It is by no means an end to all one’s troubles, problems and temptations! Actually, it is the beginning of a friendship, a partnership of sorts.
Every relationship has some sort of ‘give and take’ aspect to it. It connects people, challenges you to reach out and will yank you out of your comfort zone at times. A healthy relationship, especially if it’s between God and a person must also empower that individual. So if it is to yield any fruit, both sides must be willing to give as much as they take. I’ve heard many youth complain about how boring and ‘uninspiring’ it is to be Christian today. Yet when I ask them to tell me about what they have personally done/put into the relationship to ensure that it develops or grows, their response is almost always disappointing to say the least. I have observed that it is only after I’ve asked this question that they begin to see things from a different angle.
If a relationship experiences problems, the possibility is someone is taking more than they are giving, one way or the other. My guess is God is not that person. When it comes to giving in your relationship with God, you can never out give or outdo God. So in the effort to make sure that being a born again believer doesn’t become boring, the responsibility rests with the individual. What I usually suggest here is that you’ve got to totally devote yourself to God from the onset. You’ve got to play your part. If there is anything that doesn’t seem to be going right in your life, instead of rushing to blame it on anything/anybody else, ask or talk to God about it.
I have found that a change of attitude and mentality can greatly enhance a young person’s relationship with God. Instead of sitting back and talking about how boring or uncool it is to be a child of God, stand and take stock of your relationship with God, then you can talk to me about it! Are you taking as much as you are giving in this relationship? Are you giving yourself enough time to get to know God in prayer, fellowship and being responsible for your actions? What have you personally done to try to bring the fun into the relationship? It is my honest opinion that if you can find answers to these and other questions about your relationship with God, then it will help you redefine and revitalize your Christ walk. If you still can’t get the hang of it, then email me and I’d be more than willing to have coffee with you! Lol.
This is it! I am even tempted to borrow from the tag line of the recently held FIFA Soccer World Cup in South Africa by saying, ‘Feel it, it’s here.’ This is the final week before Swaziland”s premier Christian youth gathering gets underway. We are only 6 days away, preparations are at an advanced stage and the response has been encouraging to say the least. We are so excited and really anticipate a life changing experience with Camp Sukuma 2010.
Crazy bunch from sukumaRIZE summer camp '09!
Our desire and vision has always been to create a conducive environment for young people of all backgrounds and societies to experience a meaningful spiritual and social empowerment. By Gods grace we have seen that happening over the past six years of camp. Many lives have been transformed and touched through this camp. It has also given us an opportunity to ensure that Camp Sukuma continues to uphold a culture holistic empowerment. The spiritual and social aspects of the young person are always at the center of our activities. It has proven to be a useful and effective approach even though it has also given us a lot of challenges.
Our earnest prayer for Camp Sukuma 2010! is that God may raise a generation of young people who will bring honor, glory and praise to His name in every aspect of life. As we prepare for a week of totally Holy Ghost crazy Jesus didn’t die for nothing times at camp, the Lord will be with us.
Cheers! God seriously bless y’all!
Preparations for the annual CAMP SUKUMA event are already rolling and the response from young people, especially on our SukumaRIZE youth Expressions facebook group has been satisfactory. This year we have secured a very spacious and perfect venue through the help of Children’s Cup. As we have already announced on facebook, Camp Sukuma 2010 will be held at Mbekelweni Dream Centre, a newly built Children’s Cup Youth Leadership Training Centre. I am personally excited about this year’s camp and I know that God has great things in store for all the young people who will be coming through on the 12th December!
Camp Sukuma Class of 2009!
I would therefore like to encourage everyone who is attending camp this year to register early. The camp’s task team has announced that REGISTRATION FORMS are already available, so it’s time for everybody to get signed up! It’s very important that people get the forms, fill them up and return them in good time. This will help in ensuring that we have an exciting time at camp. The norm in the past years has been that people just show up two days before camp or even on the day camp starts and it really disorganizes things.
Registration is open until December 4. The forms can be found at the FITNESS ZONE (Manzini) behind the Roman Catholic Cathedral opposite the Caritas Centre. Our people are there Monday to Friday from 10am to 12noon. When you get there, please ask for Emmanuel, Ndumi, Tonkhe or Pastor Thethe. Remember that space is limited as the facility can only accomodate about 60 people. Go get your name on that list now!
Alternatively, especially for some of our people in South African, I mean those who will not be back before December 4, they should call at +26876343078 so that we can have a special arrangement for them.
I am personally praying that everyone makes it because this year’s camp is on another level! CAMP SUKUMA 2010 will rock!
Jehovah keep you!
Vessel of Glory presents the ‘DVUMISA ACTS’ concert live in Mbabane for the first time this year. V.O.G will minister a unique artistry meets ministry fusion of dance, song, mime, poetry and melody in adoration to Jehovah. This will be an atmosphere of praise and worship.
VOG Dvumisa Acts production at Mbabane Theatre Club in 2007
Join us on Saturday night, 6th November, 2010 at Healing Place Church (HPC) in Mbabane, opposite Nandos in the Cooper Centre area. Doors open at 7pm. Entrance fee is E30.
This concert will also feature other groups in a night of praise and worship that will remain etched in your memory for a long time…….DON’T MISS IT!!!
Hey my sukumaRIZED heads! I’m sure that by now most of y’all have started making plans for camp. Like I promised in my previous post, I’ve got it! Here’s a brief preview on this years summer camp! read on……..
Hosted by SukumaRIZE youth Expressions, Camp Sukuma is a week-long youth empowerment camp that addresses the social and spiritual aspects of young people between the ages of 13 – 18yrs (high school), gap year youth (waiting for college) and young ministers who are interested in Christian youth empowerment.
Details
Sukuma Summer Camp '09! What an X-perience!
Camp Fee : E350.00 per person (includes transport, food, accommodation, etc for the whole week)
Venue : Mbekelweni, Manzini (Childrens Cup Youth Leadership Center)
Payments : due to LIMITED SPACE, people are advised to make sure they have paid up by December 1,2010 to avoid any disappointments (the venue can take only 60 people).
Arrival/departure times will be communicated in due course.
For more details: email sukumarize@yahoo.com, contact Pastor Emmanuel Dlamini or Nondumiso N.S Dlamini on Facebook or call Pastor Thethe Dlamini @+26876110567, you can also write on the sukumaRIZE youth Expressions Facebook wall and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Camp Sukuma 2010 LET’S GO!!!!!
SukumaRIZE salute to all my people up in here! I’m still crazy for Jesus in a ‘christaholyc’ kinda way and I’m sure that all y’all are no different either!Lol……indeed our God is an awesome God hey! Ok, here’ is what I want us to discuss this time on our facebook group’s discussion board :
‘The experience of God @church Vs God in everyday life.How can we bridge the obvious gap?………yes I know that it’s one aspect of our walk in Christ that really needs attention. I encourage y’all to please come out and let’s tackle this one with all we have coz it’s very important.
In fact it is evident that most often than not our experience and interraction with God tends to fade during the week and then peak either ön Sunday,the day before or the day after.The truth is we spend an average of about 1 hour a week of our time in church,rest of it is spent outside. Mind you, it is not abnormal to spend so less time in church, because quite frankly, we don’t live in church, we live outside of the four corners of the church building and sometimes we even live far away from church folk too! Now what can we do to ensure that what we learn in church becomes practical and useful wherever we are and not just in church? What are some of the challenges we face in trying to do that?How can we balance things?
So please join our discussion on facebook right now and let’s take a deeper look at this topic and hopefully come out better and well equipped to face the challenges of living as young, vibrant, anointed and Holy Ghost crazy Jesus didn’t die for nothing kind of people in today’s world!Whoa!let’s go………just click here.
Lets talk!
