Star Youth Ministries Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary

It has been 2 years since the youth evangelism group which came to be known as the Star Youth Ministries was founded. Now, the official evangelism arm of Living Waters Asia, SYM has gone to places and accomplished so many things that were not anticipated by the original members 2 years ago.

Last April 19, 2008, SYM celebrated its 2nd year anniversary. This year's celebration was different from what they had last year. Last year, the celebration was in an exclusive restaurant together with the families and supporters of the group. But for this year, the celebration was clearly what SYM is all about... they went out to again share the gospel. The day started with a short program at the Living Waters Asia office. Dennis Mark Aglosolos, the founder of the group, delivered a message that aimed to further encourage the members to continue on with the lifestyle of always sharing the gospel to people. After the program, they proceeded to San Ildefonso, Bulacan, specifically at their town plaza, and gave out gospel tracts and did one-to-one witnessing whenever an opportunity was presented them. Some of the members were saying that the feeling that day was similar to what they feel during our yearly mission trip called the Gospel Buzz. Everyone enjoyed that morning.

The celebration commenced with an eat-all-you-can lunch at a nearby restaurant. Praise the Lord for His goodness! We don't know what our 3rd year will be like. What we just know is that God will be true to His promise to those who involve themselves in the ministry of evangelism --- "...and lo, I will be with you always even unto the end of the world."

Dialogue with church pastors about the WOTM principle

Since "The Launch" last March 9, 2008, LWA has been invited to do dialogues with church leaders about the WOTM principle, proof that God really moved during the event. The thrust of the operations of Living Waters is to teach biblical evangelism and challenge Christians to be more involved in the Great Commission. The selling of LWP products really is secondary. And so, when pastors are clamoring for dialogues regarding the principle, we know that we are on track with our goals for the ministry.

Last March 25, 2008, Dennis Mark Aglosolos, Rev. Arsenio Chan, Jr. and Arvin Cunanan were at the office of Christ Commission Fellowship (CCF) at Pasig City. CCF is one of the biggest Bible-believing churches in the Philippines with several satellite churches in nearby cities and provinces. The team met with Ptr. Ito, the evangelism head of CCF. Likewise in the meeting were Ptr. Gatchalian and his very lovely wife, who also have been using the WOTM principles in their evangelism efforts. With their help, the LWA team presented the principle to Ptr. Ito and answered questions he had. At the end of the meeting, CCF bought several products from LWA, including training materials. Plans of teaching the principle to CCF Bible teachers were also voiced-out.

A dialogue was also requested by Baptist pastors from Bocaue, Bulacan through the introduction of Ptr. John Vistan last April 14, 2008. Dennis Mark Aglosolos did a one and a half hour presentation that really changed how the pastors present viewed evangelism. Before LWA could leave the meeting, a request for a WOTM seminar on May was already made. Please pray for more opportunities like these.

WOTM seminar at San Juan City

LWA and SYM last April 12, 2008 went to San Juan City to do a WOTM seminar. The host church was Born Again In Christ Evangelical Church headed by Ptr. Ramil Elinzano. The event was well attended as Ptr. Ramil invited their church's daughter churches. It was nice to see that both young people and adults showed up for the event, declaring their intention to be more involved in evangelism.

The seminar at San Juan City was the result of "The Launch" last March 9, 2008. Ptr. Ramil came to the event and got convinced with the principle and so, he right away organized the event.