TESTIMONIES OF CYIA TEENS
CYIA gave me a sense of purpose and showed me how desperately children need to hear the Gospel. If we don’t go out and share it with them, who’s going to share it? — Mary, former CYIA student
CYIA camp is a good way to rewind and focus more on God because the there’s no distractions from the outside world. I really wish it was longer.
I think going to CYIA camp brought me closer to God. I don’t have many Christian friends besides the one I have in church (but I only see her once or twice a week), and sometimes it’s hard to openly be Christian at school because so many people have a negative connotation about Christianity. I met so many godly Christians who were really strong in their faith and that gave me the courage to not hide my faith. — Melissa, former CYIA student
I believe becoming a follower of Christ is more than accepting His love; it is sharing it for the world to see and follow as well. I want my spiritual birth to be alive and flowing with energy to spread the Word. With God I know I can grow on my path to become a mature believer (and communicator) and aid others in their journey to do the same.
I remember reading that a young child, generally younger than about 14, is most open to the ideas of salvation. If they accept Christ early, children will have ample time to grow in His Word and become steadfast disciples able to spread God’s message of hope with unwavering passion. I want that – to enable children to go to the farthest reaches to save the Lost. Every child has a gift to reach those around them, a relationship to help those closest to them. — John, former CYIA student
