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JAMAICA YOUTH FOR CHRIST

Looking Back On What Was A Fruitful Celebration Of 75 Years In Existence

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by: Dexter Johnson,

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The Jamaica Youth For Christ, a 75-year pillar that has been standing string through the years is a non- profit Organization that has touched, impacted and changed the lives of youths they encounter. The Organization seeks to engage youth from all walks of life through different creative ministries. In the past year the Jamaica Youth For Christ has had numerous events and standing calendar events and this article gives insight to what we are about and to highlight a few that has transpired within the last year.

The year 2022 was quite an extraordinary year as they celebrated 75 years of existence. We start off by saying we are grateful for the support we have received over the years and say a BIG Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of this organization.

The 75th year anniversary commenced with a church service signifying the launch of a yearlong celebration with varying activities and events.

The annual staging of our Gospel Praise Fest known as Genesis started our year off on January 1, 2022, where we featured the likes of Johnmark Wiggan, Rian Davis, Jermaine Edwards, Trevelle Clarke- Whyne and others on a virtual platform as COVID 19 still had some restrictions that did not allow for a live performance. The virtual staging was well received and is available on YouTube where people can enjoy the ministry of each Artiste.

On the note of ministry and being doers of the word, we understand the need for service and seek out ways in which we can offer help for persons who are in need.

We do care packages and often visit children’s homes and host a children’s treat, also in keeping with our focus on cultivating and fostering the youths for a better tomorrow we do school tours that see some volunteers from the JYFC engaging our students through morning devotions.

Another area to highlight and make mention of is the contribution to the local faith-based films. One such film was released on March 28th titled Defenders of the truth and is a part of the Children Faith Film Series.

On the more environmentally friendly side of Jamaica Youth For Christ, in keeping with their 75th celebration the initiative was taken to plant 75 trees Island wide for children’s and Golden –Age Homes as an ongoing labour day project. This 75 initiative also extended into a Back –To-School Tablet Drive.

We believe in nurturing and honing talents in our youths and our Talents for Christ competition offers them the chance to show case their gifts. It allows for features in the area of singing, dub poetry and drama just to name a few. We have lived through unprecedented times and though our cultural climate is changing, reaching our youths to live a full life in Christ is the main goal.

The aim was to get 75 tablets, all to be donated. We are still accepting donations at this time, feel free to visit our offices located Islandwide to donate.

You can visit our offices Islandwide or email us at jamaicayfc1@gmail.com to find out how you can become a volunteer. We live to serve, and Jamaica Youth for Christ is committed to taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to every young person in Jamaica.

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