YFL Bayside

“To walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.”

Hello brothers and sisters! This blog that you are reading is something far more important than a website. This blog contains our spiritual journey as a community. It contains memories of every instance that has lead us closer to God. It contains our past, present, and the events that will lead us to our future. It contains moments we must never forget. This blog contains our history, and it reminds us why we should continue to strive for holiness, why we continue to come back to God.

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

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Seventy two hours. Three days. One weekend. Throughout this retreat we hear talks, play games, and make friends. But, most importantly, we learn. We learn who Jesus Christ is. We learn that His love for us is so great, that He’d go through His passion and death all over again even if it was just ONE of us that needed saving. We learn about the Lord’s mercy and compassion. We learn how to grow and deepen the most important relationship in our lives: our relationship with God. I bet many of you can agree that we’ve learned so much this weekend that it’s kind of hard to remember it all. But remember this;
We’re all sons and daughters of the one true King, who are all called “to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls us into His own kingdom and glory”.

MEMBER Q&A!!

What did you take away from this weekend? What stuck with you?

Throughout this retreat, we learn a lot about ourselves and about our greatest love, God. But out of everything that you learned and experienced from this weekend, what did you personally take away from all of it?

Joanna Villamor

“ I stuck with what you guys taught me about God. How you taught us that He will always be there for us no matter what. For example, the Everything skit. It made me feel like He was always there for me no matter what sin I do. I think because of that I have gotten so much closer with Him.”

Theresa Pastor

“The people around me were so welcoming! They’re like my family and I talk to them all the time now so, I would say the people I went with stuck with me. The sharings that Alana and Axl gave also stuck with me. They really got to me.”

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MEMBER Q&A! (#2)

What was your favorite part of camp?

As many of us know, there were a lot of things that made camp very special. The talks, sharings, etc. all played a big role in our camp experiences. Although there are many factors that made this retreat so amazing, what is your favorite part of camp?

Samantha Garcia

“My favorite part of camp is that I got to get closer to God through worship and through all the activities. It really expanded my growth in the relationship I have with him. And also meeting my new brothers and sisters that I’ve made and can forever remember in heart throughout the camp!!!”

Alexes Cabading

“Oof there was a lot that I really enjoyed from camp. I guess I’d say that my personal favorite part was the Everything skit. I really enjoyed it cause it represented how no matter how many temptations you run into on Earth, God is always trying to get back to you and keep you safe.”

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Roll Call!

Thank you for all those that helped and participated; camp wouldn’t be the same without you!

Whether you served, lead, or participated in this recent camp, we just wanted to thank you so much for giving your yes to God and coming to this retreat! It truly wouldn’t be the same without you. We hope and pray that you continue to love and serve God with all your heart. And now... time for ROLL CALL!

1. Service Team

Unfortunately there is no group picture of service team altogether:( But, that won’t stop us from giving our thanks to y’all! You guys did it, and we’re all so proud! This camp worked because (1) the grace of God & (2) you were all there to help out! Whether it be through leading the discussion groups or just being truly present in the moment, you definitely contributed to the success of this camp!We pray that this experience has helped your growth, and that you may continue to love and serve the Lord with all your heart!:)

2. Visuals

Again, sadly there is no group picture for y’all, probably because you guys are the ones taking the pictures! You guys manage to capture God working in our lives through photos and videos! That really is something truly amazing. Thank you for capturing the memories that everyone will definitely want to look back on. You guys are all talented beings, and we can’t wait to see how God uses your talents in the future!

3. Logistics

Sadly again, no group picture:( Thank you guys for making the posters, the decorations, and just setting the mood for the entire retreat! The venue was so aesthetic, thanks to y’all! Being able to convey God’s message through art is a great gift and we’re grateful that you guys decided to share your God given talents with us! We can’t wait to see how God uses your talents in the future!

4. Skit

Skit team! Thank you guys for bringing those incredible stories to life. You guys really help get God’s message across through the way you move, act, and portray your characters. Seeing God work through each and every one of you is truly breathtaking. These skits, they’re life changing. Thank you for all that you’ve done, all that you currently do, and all that you will do!

5. Music Min

Music min! Thank you guys for using your musical abilities to praise and glorify God! You can feel God’s presence through every lyric, every chord, and every note played during worship! Not only have you led us through prayer, but you’ve also helped us deepen our relationships with God through that prayer. Thank you for all that you do, we can’t wait to see where God leads you all next!

6. Core Team

Core team! The behind the scenes masters! Thank you guys for making sure that everything was running smoothly, you guys were a big help! You’ve given us advice, offered help, and helped us grow to be better people! Thank you for everything! Y’all will always be in our prayers!:)

7. Camp Leaders

Josh and Karen! Thank you guys so much for leading this camp and giving it your 110%! We know that along with the planning, meetings, and leading also came the stress. But you both pushed through it and in the end you guys lead an AMAZING camp that no one will ever forget! You guys are wonderful leaders! Know that we’ll always love y’all and we’ll always keep you in our prayers!

8. PARTICIPANTS!

Last but not least... THE PARTICIPANTS! Thank you guys all for saying your yes to God and coming to this retreat! Whether you were forced to go or you wanted to come, we hope that through this retreat you were able to deepen your relationships with God! This retreat truly wouldn’t be possible without you guys. You guys are all amazing people and we hope that you continue to pursue God through this ministry and through the church! We will always keep you in our prayers and we hope to see y’all soon!

Again, a big thank you to everyone who attended camp! We love you all and hope to see each and every one of you in the near future:)

There is a cause for rejoicing here! Today we are celebrating because each and every one of you has given your yes to God! This is a true victory indeed! Time to rejoice with our fellow brothers and sisters! We pray that all of you may continue to pursue God with your whole hearts, and that you do everything “Ad Majórem Dei Glóriam”, for the greater glory of God!

MEMBER Q&A!! (#3)

How has your life changed since camp?

Many can agree that camp is a life changing experience. Throughout the weekend we realize and learn a lot about God and ourselves. One thing that we learned is that change isn’t always bad. Change can be good. So tell us, how has your life changed since camp?

Angelina Arcaina

“My life has changed so much since camp! I’ve been more eager to pray and go to church and mass, (even if I get sleepy) and I’ve just been so happy ever since!”

Enzo Villar

“Ever since my first camp, I have started to interact with more people at school. In the process of interacting with people, I smile a lot more when doing so.“

*Hint - click on the brother/sister’s response for a surprise!

A Message From the Seniors

Sadly, some of our members have graduated from high school and are moving on to the next stage of life. But, before they leave, some of them have a little message that they want to give the community. Let’s see what they have to say!

Josh Serrano

“Sup y’all it’s Josh Serrano. I’m sure most of you know that this is my last year in yfl. I’ve been in this ministry for about 2 years now and all I can say is that it’s changed my life. It’s given me a new perspective on my faith and most importantly Him. Getting to know God through this ministry has been quite the journey these past two years. Through trial and error, I’ve learned a lot about myself as I got to know Him more. If it weren’t through the ministry, I really don’t think I would have learned as much. Fruitful, yuh. But as I reflect on my past during these last few months, I’m super duppppper excited to move onto bigger things in SoCal, but I’m also sad to leave my home, Corntown. It’s been a blessing to have lived here and meet everyone here. Im gonna miss a lot of y’all, especially my family. But I can’t wait to come back here and catch up with all of you guys. I luhhhhh youuuuuuuuu.”

Ruben Tolentino

“Hey all ya'll brosters! Whether I've known you for as long as I've been here or only just met me very recently, I just want to say how glad I am to be able to meet you through this ministry. I know you guys will do great things for whatever it is God calls you to do, and I'll always be here if you need anything!”

Ian Cornejo

“Don’t take your time for granted, don’t hold back. This place is a safe haven, if you want to do something for the youth, you have to take matters into your own hands and make those opportunities happen for yourself. God’s already given you directions, now you just gotta follow them. If you’re looking for a sign whether or not you should do something, this is the sign.”

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