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God has continually shown his kindness through the ministry of KYCK. For over 15 years, KCC has run a youth conference keen to challenge teenagers to take the Bible and following Jesus seriously. I’ve posted and tweeted quite a few times over the past 3 weekends about KYCK 2010. This year the convention was attended by 5700 young people. Each Saturday night I gave a talk inviting young punks to follow Jesus.

Over the 3 weekends, over 300 have either become Christian or recommitted themselves to following Jesus! That’s very cool. God is very kind. It’s been super-encouraging to hear stories from many of those changed by Jesus. It’s such a joy to join in the chorus singing praise to God for new life. If you’re a pray-er, pray these new Christians would keep clinging to Jesus. Praise God for his kindness.

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George Statheos has really been smashing it with the final KYCK talk on Ecclesiastes 12. This verse is a summary of the whole chapter. Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them” (Ecc 12:1)  Here are 4 reflections:

1. People are prone to forget – the Bible repeats the refrain to ‘REMEMBER’. Israel forgot God – and worshipped idols instead of God. Because of our sin and forgetfulness, we must keep reminding each other to remember.
2. Old people are often cranky and bitter – Some old people are beautiful, but some are cranky, bitter, twisted and unwilling to change. If they don’t become a Christian in their youth, they’re less likely to become one in their old age.
3. Youth Ministry is the bees knees – want to change the world? Work with teenagers. Preach the gospel to them when they’re young. If they remember their Creator in their youth, they’re more likely to remember Him when they’re old.
4. Are you a young punk reading this? Have you heard stuff about Jesus? Do you actively remember your Creator Jesus? If not. Do it now. Don’t wait until you’ve experienced life. Remember Him, do it now before you get old and cranky.

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KYCK 2010 #1 was smoking hot! Row, Sam and I joined 2000 young punks for the whole weekend. It was good. Really good. Sam Low did a great job as the MC for the weekend. Great music from Garage Hymnal and Sounds of Light. I was really challenged by Ed Springer’s (main speaker) talks from Ecclesiastes. Likewise, Matt Rowson and George Statheos were solid in their talks. Encouraging stuff.

I gave the evangelistic talk on Saturday night. It went well. God did a wonderful work: 90 people responded with almost 40 of them praying to become a Christian… crazy good!

Interested in finding out more about becoming a Christian? Check out christianity.net.au and twowaystolive.com

Young punk? Check out fervr.net

Here are all my tweets from the weekend. See below the jump:

Continue reading “KYCK 2010 #1 – Summary”

I did a live-blog during KYCK 2009. KYCK 2010 kicks off tonight! I’m not going to live-blog, but I will tweet all the action. Check out all the latest tweets in the widget below (you may not be able to see it on your mobile device – if so use this link instead)

If you’re a young punk (or leader) going – SEE YOU THERE!!!

If you’re a Christian – pray that many teenagers would be changed by the word of God. If you’re not a Christian – check out this website.