Feb 6, 2007
God bless every one,
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January 11, 2007
What's up guys, hope you all doing good and i just want to remind you guys to visit our new Manhattan section website @ http://sedmanhattan.org/1.html here you'll find information about the different activities going on and contact information of all the churches in our section.
I hope this new year has started out with a lot of blessings for all of you because it has started with a lot of blessings for me.
Always remember to keep me in your prayers like i keep you in my prayers.
Stay Bless
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January 7, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!
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December 4, 2006
Hey guys please check out this video(movie) its an hr and change long so make time and watch if you can. Its a documentary called Jesus Camp - a documentary about the indoctrination of children at an evangelical Christian summer camp.
I know some of you guys have probably heard of this in the news so here is a chance to actually see it online. Click Here
I'm going to watch it myself and we could discuss it later on.
Joel
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November 28, 2006 @ 11:28pm
***HAPPY BELATED THANKSGIVING TO ALL***
Hello all and may God bless you to the fullest.
I'm very sorry for not updating our blog for more than a month. I've been so busy lately. I started taking a course so yes i'm back in school if you think of it that way. I don't think that should be an excuse, i'll try to keep it updated as best as i can. Well i just want to congratulate US for the great effort that we are making of bringing the UNITY back into our Youth and church overall. Our youth campaign was sooooooooo amazing and sooooooooo powerful that its hard to explain what happened during does 4 days. THANK YOU FATHER, SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR OPENING THE FLOOD GATES OF HEAVEN INTO OUR CHURCH AND MORE INTO OUR HEARTS.
I'm personally more in love with Jesus than never before. I know this is just the beginning of a great SPIRITUAL EXPLOSION THAT IS COMING TO OUR CHURCH AND OF COURSE IS GOING TO SPREAD OUT TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND ALL NYC & THE WORLD.
Please remember to pray for all the missionary from our church and specially for our brother and leader GERSON PENA that will be going to a missionary trip to South America. (May God be with you brother and that the HOLY GHOST WILL SHAKE EVERY TOWN AND PLACE YOU STEP ON.
Well is kind of late for me now so I'm getting ready for bed. Please remember if any one of you want to post any thoughts or comments you are welcome to email or stop me in church when you see me.
Joel ohh yeah by the way have some fun ....
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October 17, 2006 @ 12:30pm
Another link. Please, we have to pray and pray for this world and specially for all our brothers and sisters in Christ that are going through terrible things around the world.
Iraq’s Christians Flee as Extremist Threat Worsens
October 06, 2006 @ 9:55pm
Hello all,
I just want to share this link with you guys, just take a few minutes to read this article in the New York Times.
Evangelicals Fear the Loss of Their Teenagers
jOEL - Happy Friday
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October 2, 2006 @ 9:05pm
Hello All and that God may bless you all!!!!!!!
I have received a few responses from you guys and some of you wish to add pictures to our blog and others have decided to post thoughts.
Here is our first thought from our sister in Christ,
Rosalind Castro,
God bless you.
Yes I have a thought, which I’ve shared with Susan and others. I feel the only way to know Jesus is have your own testimony of Him and one way to get one is to get in touch with His work. So; my thought is for some youths who have not yet given their hearts to Jesus perhaps they would be interested in going to a missions trip.
Funny sometimes we forget that we have plenty of mission fields right here at home. Perhaps a trip can be coordinated with the sister that visits the sick at the hospital referred to as ‘the Island’.
I believe Elizabeth Pepin knows where this place is.
Whoever is led by the Lord let us pray, to seek His guidance and His plan of action.
That the LORD will move and touch in a mighty way these youths into HIS salvation and love for HIM and His harvest.
Perhaps a monthly trip can be organized?
I know having the time is always tough, however if a monthly trip can be organized or even 1 trip before this year ends perhaps during the holidays? Of course I offer whatever you and the LORD can use of me.
Just a thought.
More Thoughts to come.
jOEL
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Setp 30, 2006 @ 1:05pm
God Belss all,
Hello everyone i just wanted to post a couple of pictures that some of us took with our Pastora which i love so much and i know you guys love her very much as well. I have to run now cause i'm going to play some softball with the guys. I have to enjoy these last days of cool weather.
How great she looks, May God bless her and give her many more years.
All you guys that are in schoool, JH, HS and college. Good luck and always try to be the best not just average.
jOEL
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Sept 06, 2006
God Bless you all very much,
It seems like its been months since the last time i wrote something here.
Well i can't go forward without saying something about the trip to Sight and Sound Theater. The ride up to Ronks, Pennsylvania was supposed to be a 3hr drive and it took us 6hrs, our navigation system had technical difficulties and we miss a key exit and that threw us off for 3 extra hours.(love you guys). Even though the ride up took a long time we still had a blast because we were making a lot of jokes and we got to make jokes of people that we wouldn't do any other time.
Well we got there just in time for the show so we didn't go to the Mall or the restaurant and i know some of you guys were upset/hungry/tire/confused you all stick together and watch the show and enjoyed it just like i did. The show was great and i'll like to go again to see the (THE BEGINNING) but i'll rather have someone else drive. lol.
Our drive back wasn't bad at all (4hrs) thats all what i have to say.
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Guys remember to check the links section on the right side. You could find a lot of resources that could help you out with questions or thoughts that you might be having about the bible or our daily walk. http://gotquestions.org is really great. check it out.
Stay bless and i'll be posting back really soon. Spread the word about our youth blog. Please if you have any pics or thoughts or links that you want me to post just sent me an email @ washingtonheightsyouth@gmail.com or joelgsus@gmail.com.
Good luck to you guys that are going back to school. Remember to be the best not just average.
If you are stressed out already play a lil PacMan have fun.
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Today is August 23, 2006 - 11:40am
God Bless you all!!!!!!!
Its Wednesday and I hope you guys remeber that you all have to be in front of church (179st) before 9am on Saturday. Please do all your morning rituals before you board the minivan so we could make less stops than we should because is going to be a nearly 3hr drive depending on the traffic.
if you dont know what i'm talking about please read some of the past blogs down below. We are going to the Sight and Sound Theater down in Pennsylvania.
Lets make this a fun trip guys. Dress confortable and come prepare. Mami and Papi will not be around.
See you WHEN????
SATURDAY @ 8:30 IN FRONT OF CHURCH.
jOEL
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Today is August 09, 2006 - 4:26pm
Hello all and may God bless you all. Below is a picture with information for our next WINTERFEST this December. chekc it out.. picture credit to www.seduth.com
WinterFest 2006 - "We Will Not Rest..."
Seek, Embrace, Disciple Uth To Him
December 8 - 10, 2006
Online Registration will being August 15th, 2006
Registration is $45 until November 1st
After November 1st registration is $55
One Day Registration is $35
Children ages 6-11 pay $15
More info coming soon
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Today is July 27, 2006
Hello everyone and God bless you all,
I just wanted to post this pictures that i took with my cheap cell phone camera of the NEW LOOK!!!! of our church entrance. Were are moving up.
This are pictures of the Front and Side view of the entrance on the Audubon Side of the church.
We have a NEW LOOK!! on the 179st side as well this pictures coming soon.
God bless to all. Please remember that anyone could post to this blog if you send me an email with the information you want me to post and i'll be glad to post it.
Joel
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Today is July 27, 2006
Blessings in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, to all.
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Today is July 21, 2006
Hello all and God bless,
It's been a few days that i dont post nothing in our blog. I have to say that i've been busy with work, working out and playing more sports.
I don't want to make this long so i just want to say and tell you guys or whoever is reading this blog is that we must not forget to pray for does that have left church and are back in the world. We need to pray for them because that is part of our job as a christian person (believer). Please think of does that left long time ago and the ones that recently have left and pray for them continuously day and night because we don't know what they might be going through.
Please if you want me to post something in this blog just send me an email to washingtonheightsyouth@gmail.com It could be a thought or a prayer request, whatever you have in your mind that is going to be good to our spirit. just email me.
Joel
God is good all the TIME
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Today is July 11th 2006
On the 4th of July, we had a blast at Van Saun Park. Over thirty people attended this trip and the Pastor stayed with us the entire time. We talked to the pastor about many HOT topics; such as, sex, marriage, dating, dressing appropriate, army, war, and the third countries. Thanks to Antonio and the rest of the young people for spicing these conversation up.
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Today is July 4th - Happy Independence Day
Here are some pictures of our Youth at Vaun Saun Park
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Today is July 3, 2006 - Time posted @ 10:05am
Thank you for pointing it out to me and sending me definitions and spell checkers. 
I had a blazed. You guys are truly paying attention.
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Some pictures that i took with my cell phone at last saturday youthh service.
Wednesday 27, 2006 @ 9:25pm
Grace and peace be upon all!!!
Week Verse
"I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers, because I hear about the love you have for all God's holy people and the faith you have in the Lord Jesus. I pray that the faith you share may make you understand every blessing we have in Christ."
Philemon 4:4-6
SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR 2006 GRADUATES
Ruhama Ulloa
Peniel Ulloa
Peterson Almodovar
Sister Yubelkis
Ronald Garcias
Carlos Costilla
Arlene Peralta
Samuel Guerrero
Solangel Guerrero
Jacqueline Brito
Brother Padilla
Please check the Youth Website that Joel Guzman made for us. http://washingtonheightsyouth.googlepages.com
Shout Out-- Last Friday, Zoila Delacruz and a group of young people visited and prayed for the Gil family. Thank you guys for doing this.
On Youth Day, God moved powerfully. Ruhama, Manuel and Gerson ministered to the congregation. AWESOME!!! God touched (forever) many lives with the preaching of Israel--21 year old Dominican preacher. Praise the Lord!!!
Shout Out to The Youth Service Novice (first timers) participants.
Floribel--Sang a song in English
Alvaro--Sight a poem he wrote to the Lord
Jennifer--Read the bible for the first time.
Ruhama--Sang the offering song--lead everyone into worship.
Thank you all for collaborating with this your ministry and with the pastor's vision. The Youth Hymn was beautifully sang and the blue and black on you all looked great. Also, thank you for sitting in the three front rows.
On Saturday, we fundraise $71 and some change. I want to specially thank: Arlene Peralta for coordinating this Bake Sale and everyone else who helped--that is; Jennifer Castillo, Kimberly Collado, Jothan Ulloa, Wanda Almanzar and everyone else.
What's New--Zoila Delacruz is going on a missionary trip to Dominican Republic this 20th day of July. For this reason, we need you to collaborate with this God-send assignment. People living in puberty will need clothing, food and money. Any donations please give it to Zoila. (El que le da al pobre, le presta a Dios)
Overnight Prayer Service--This Friday, June 30th @7:00 p.m, we going to a vigil (overnight prayer service) in New Jersey. Please make all arrangements to attend this vigil. We are meeting in front of our local church and from there we are going to Jersey. You can't miss it!!!
4TH OF JULY--The pastor is taking us to Bazoon Park in New Jersey. Please make sure you arrive to our local church @ 8:30 a.m. Our departure time will be at 9:00 a.m. Please help us out by bringing drinks, buns, franks, etc. Looking forward in seeing you there.
YOUTH RALLY--The Youth Rally is from August 3 - 5. Mark the Date! Pray that it'll be a success. We are going to need Ushers, so pray that God may reveal to us who should we elect. Don't forget to pray for the rally evangelists.
SUMMER PLANS-- On Saturday, August 26, 2006, we are going to the Sight and Sound theater. Please inform Joel Guzman or Wanda Almandar if you are going. You need to reserve a space NOW. If $50.00 (transportation and food included)seems like a lot of money to you, please pay $5.00 weekly. We want ALL of you to attend. Do not leave it for the last minute. Please give your money to Manuel Gil.
I know I will.
Cooking and Fund-raising--This committee will start in a week --Thursdays and Saturdays.
Pay your dues.-----It's important for us to pay our dues. This money is use for church trips. We do not have money for trips. Trips are good to unify the young people. This is an EMERGENCY CALL!
It's a dollar per week.
Four dollars a month.
Twenty-four dollars for six months.
Forty-eight dollars for a year.
(PLEASE COME TO YOUR YOUTH MINISTRY ACTIVITIES!!!)
Weekly News--Every week, with God's help, you will receive an email from us informing you of what's going on, so please check your mails weekly.
Who's who? ----These are the people who you need to come close to in case you have any question of what's going on in the youth ministry.
President
Gerson Pena
646-387-8673
gersonpena@yahoo.com
Vice-President
Susan Reynoso
212-927-6452
sugraciamebasta@yahoo.com
Secretary
Zoila Delacruz
646-250-8302
palabraprofetica01@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Manuel Gil
718-233-7920
718-731-3147
Please excuse any Typos; my laptop is suffering of technical problems.
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 2:30
Subject: thanksgiving
God bless everyone in the name of our Lord and Saviour JesusChrist. I take this moment to express my gratitude for attending and supporting the Movie Night. It was an unforgettable experience for me to be able to share with you and have fun in the Lord. I want to thank the pastor for this idea of having movies as a means to invite young people to Christ and for us to have fun.
I hope your cooperation in every activity of the youth calendar. There's more to come and a lot of work to do, we need your help. I also want to thank Joel Guzman for his help with the e-mails as well as Kris Diaz for his technical help in the sound room. Thanks to Zoila de la Cruz, Manuel Gil and Susan Reynoso for their assistance, especially Susan who provided the movie and the DVD player, and promoted the movie, may the Lord reward you.
I want you all to know how much you mean to us and to God. Remember, He has a purpose for you. Our passion is to help you grow in faith and fulfill your destiny which God has ordained before the foundation of the world. No matter how small you think you are, or how young you think you are, God wants to use you. The Bible says: "and the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli". If He could do it with Samuel, He can do it with you.
With love, your friend and servant,
Gerson Pena
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SHOUT OUT TO OUR 2006 GRADUATES!!
RONALD GARCIA
HAZIN BRITO
CARLOS COSTILLA
ARLENE PERALTA
SAMUEL GUERRERO
SOLANGEL GUERRERO
JACQUELINE BRITO
PADILLA
IF YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER YOUNG PERSON WHO RECENTLY GRADUATED PLEASE LET ME KNOW. BLESSINGS
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Daily Manna from the Net - Wednesday, June 7, 2006 @ 3:40pm
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:44-48 NIV
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Tuesday 9:20pm June 6, 2006
Hello All,
I hope you guys are doing well if not, after you read this testimony from an old college friend of mine in Iraq you guys are going to feel a lot better.
His name is Jerimiah.
I've got to give God the praise.
It's been a long journey. Most of you have known me in many different ways. I've been a drinker, a partier, a liar, a double minded man, lustful, saved, a backslider, chewed tobacco, unfaithful, lost, confused, on fire for the Lord, distant from the Lord, and the list goes on. I've left the past behind.
When I first accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I was excited about my new found faith. Yet I didn't fully understand the significance. I remember Pastor Mitchell telling me that the battle had just begun. Man I wish I would have headed his words. I was not rooted in the Word of God, which if you look to Ephesians 6:17, is our Sword in spiritual warfare. Which is why I wasn't able to fight back against the attacks of the enemy and the desires of my own flesh. If you look to Mark 4:3-9 then 4:13-20 you will see what happens to the Word. I was a combination of the second and third things that Jesus tells the disciples. The Word wasn't rooted in me and I let the desires of world choke the Word that I did have in me. When I fell, I fell hard. It's been a long time of searching to get back in the presence of the Lord. And believe me I was trying. But I couldn't seem to make any progress. There was no power in my prayer, it seemed I couldn't connect with God, I could get moved emotionally but not spriritually. I was earnestly trying to praise, worship, and pray; and it felt as if I was just spinning my wheels and getting nowhere. But I kept pressing.
Then by God's grace, I finally got a revelation through His Word. A simple scripture spoke volumes to me. James 4:2,3 states "Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts." The specific part that got me was "ye have not because ye ask not". I asked myself, "what haven't I been asking for?" I realized that I have been asking for all the wrong things. I've been asking for what I want. For what my flesh wants, not my spirit. Not for God's will. It states in this scripture that we don't receive because we ask for things to satisfy ourselves. Then I came across Matthew 6:33. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." The revelation that I received is basically that i need to ask for the things of God, the spiritual blessings, spriritual gifts, to see His face, to be in His presence, to walk, talk, and live in the Spirit. If you read above this scripture it speaks to how God has everything taken care of for us: food, clothes, drink. He knows what we need. All we have to do is seek Him. This revelation is what brought the power into my prayer and the Holy Spirit truly manifested itself and brought me into the presence of the Lord. Hallelujah!
I was praying on these scriptures and letting them lead me, and was focusing on seeking God in my prayers. I was praying for God to show me how to pray, to be in His presence, to have the Holy Spirit in my life. Then I was led to pray for my brother and his relationship with the Lord; and that's when the Holy Spirit came over me. That's when I felt the power in my prayer that I have never felt before. I continued to pray for him, that he may seek the face of God, and that God will scoop him up into His arms and welcome him home. You see, my brother's name is Jedidiah and it means beloved by Jehovah and the Lord gave this name to Solomon at his birth as a token of divine favour. The Spirit continued to move me and my prayers just flowed and were full of power. That entire day the Holy Spirit was overflowing out of me, everywhere I went I was just surrounded by the presence of the Lord, I was speaking the Word, I was praying. It continued onto Sunday. The Bishop asked me to say the opening prayer at church. I was scared and started to pray right there. When I went up to pray before the congregation, the Holy Spirit took over, it came out of me like a flood, it filled the place with its presence. It filled me with such strength, with such peace and power, I really don't even know much of what I said; the Spirit said it all. The Holy Spirit continued to operate the entire service; it touched us all. And for the first time my worship and praise were for real. I mean for really real. I've always tried in the past but something always held me back from totally letting go. Not that day. I gave it all to the Lord. I worshipped Him like never before. The Holy Spirit is truly powerful and awesome!
I am truly full, God has poured out a blessing that I don't have room to receive. It was just overflowing out of me for days. And now, I feel the Holy Spirit in me. The presence. Its guarding me, leading me, keeping me from my old ways. It's right there and I can feel it. I can't really describe in words, but I know its there.
I just thank God for His Word and that He revealed its meaning to me. i get it now. Its not about me, its about Him. All I need to do is seek Him first, He has already taken care of my every need. If we diligently seek Him, He will reveal Himself to us.
I pray that you may seek the face of God today, seek His presence, you will be truly blessed and amazed at His glory. God bless you.
Love,
Jeremiah
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Tuesday 10:30am June 06, 2006
God bless all the saints!
Week Verse
"I leave you peace; my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. So don't let your hearts be troubled or afraid."
John 14:27
On Memorial Day, twenty-nine young people from our local church attended High Bridged Park. Three of these young people, came to mingle with us for the first time. We had lots of fun. You guys Rock!!!
On Saturday, Arleen Fabre leaded worship with her angelical voice and Zoila Delacruz preached an anointing message from God. Praise the Lord!! May the Lord bless you and enrich you in His anointing.
Thank you all for coming color coded on Saturday---blue and black. You looked like celetials soldiers.
Movie Night--On Monday, June 12, 2006, we are having a movie night at our local church @ 7:00 p.m. Joel Guzman send you an invitation to the Movie Night Event, please respond to this invitation as soon as possible. We are watching the "Chronicles of Nardia". This story is an allegory that represents the truth written in the bible. (Please come and fellowship with us even if you've seen the movie before. Lets experience watching this movie after a group prayer.) It will be a lifetime experience. Don't miss it. Bring a friend.
Father's Day--On Friday, June 16, 2006 Sandra Ozuldia is celebrating "Father's Day". YOU are responsible for bringing decorations and materials---folks, spoon, napkins, plates, etc. Please start sending your contributions to the Youth Representative. If any questions please reply to this email. Thank you.
Bake Sale coming soon!!! Get ready to bake!
Cooking and Fundraising---Young people, next week I want to meet with all the young people who wants to be part of the fundraising committee. We have a sister who is willing to teach you how to cook simple things and then sell it. If you are interesting please reply with a "yes, I want to do it".
Next Youth Service--Soon we are going to send you a copy of the youth hymtn. Please memorize it, because on our next youth service, we are going to sing it.
Youth Rally-- The Youth Rally will be some time in month of August. We do not have the exact date. To be announce. Pray, Pray, Pray for the rally.
Summer Plans-- We are planning a summer trip; yet, we haven't made up our minds. Please be patient with us. God wants the best for us and He will guide us. Please read our weekly news for up-dates.
Pay your dues.-----It's important for us to pay our dues. This money is use for church trips. We do not have money for trips. Trips are good to unify the young people. This is an EMERGENCY CALL!
It's a dollar per week.
Four dollars a month.
Twenty-four dollars for six months.
Forty-eight dollars for a year.
(PLEASE COME TO YOUR YOUTH MINISTRY ACTIVITIES!!!)
Weekly News--Every week, with God's help, you will receive an email from us informing you of what's going on, so please check your mails weekly.
Who's who? ----These are the people who you need to come close to in case you have any question of what's going on in the youth ministry.
President
Gerson Pena
646-387-8673
gersonpena@yahoo.com
Vice-President
Susan Reynoso
212-927-6452
sugraciamebasta@yahoo.com
Secretary
Zoila Delacruz
646-250-8302
palabraprofetica01@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Manuel Gil
718-233-7920
718-731-3147
Please excuse any Typos. They weren't washed by the Blood.
Have a great week!!!
P.S CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2006 GRADUATES!!!