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Preamble
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We, the Youth of the United Methodist Church in the Philippines,
conscious of the need for a dynamic and democratic youth
organization that shall seek to discover through worship,
study and service, the will of God for ourselves, for
the church, and for all humanity, provide direction to,
help coordinate the total program of, and take active
participation in the life and mission of the church ,
lead all young people into deep religious experience and
fellowship with Jesus Christ, and serve as an effective
instrument for Christian youth involvement in the development
of the nation, do ordain and promulgate the constitution.
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| Covenant |
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| Mission/Vission |
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To undertake the supreme task to
know Christ and make Him known. |
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To advocate for youth and the concern
of youth within the UMC. |
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To empower the youth as full participants
with the life & mission of the Church. |
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To be a forum for the expression
of youth needs and concern. |
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To provide a means of outreach through
youth service funds |
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To provide leadership training, opportunities
for spiritual growth, evangelistic outreach by and
for the youth , support for the renewal in the life
of the church, strengthen connectional youth ministry,
awareness of the social principles and the Book
of Resolutions of the United Methodist Church (UMC),
in the context and setting of the National UMYF.
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| UMYF Logo |
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The outer cross has 8 points, which
stands for the 8 beatitudes. Meaning, every Christian
must show these 8 qualities in his life. |
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The 4 wings of the outer cross represents
the 4 ways Jesus grew; in stature, in wisdom, in
the favor of God and in the favor of men (Gospel
of Luke 2:52). |
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The inner, or latin cross, is empty
(not like the crucifix which includes the body of
Christ emphasizing on His sufferings), symbolizes
the victory fo Christ over death emphasizing His
resurrection.We worship a living Christ. |
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As the latin cross stands in the
middle of the emblem, sacrificial service stands
at the center of all what we do. |
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The circle symbolizes our worldwide
fellowship, our fellowship with Christ and with
another. |
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Also included in the emblem is the
UMC emblem and the map of the Philippines, symbolizing
the Methodist Church in the Philippines. |
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| The Organization |
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In the Philippines the UMYF is divided
into Conferences.
There is the NYC or the National Youth Conference. This
NYC is composed of the AYC's, or the Annual Youth Conference.
Then the Annual Youth Conference is divided districts
called the DYC, or the District Youth Conference. The
members of the DYC are the local chapters which composes
the CYC or the Chapter Youth Conference.
These conferences are convened annually
(NYC once every two years). While the Conference are
at recess, the Council shall act in behalf (i.e. National
Youth Council, Annual Youth Council...).
Every Conference has its own set of officers
called the Executive Commitee (EXECOM). The EXECOM is
composed of the following;
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President
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Vice-President
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Secretary
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Finance
Officer |
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and 6 working
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The working departments are as follows:
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Organization
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ECSA (Ecumenical
& Church-Soceity Affairs) |
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Information
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Socio-Cultural
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ECN (Evangelism
& Christian Nurture) |
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Finance
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