Central Baptist Conference Youths holds Annual Session in Jos

By Jide Afolabi
The Central Baptist Conference Youth Conference (CBCYC) held its 38th Annual Session and Reunion Service at Agboola Memorial Baptist Church, Jos, Plateau state between June 22-25, 2017.

The theme for this year’s session was “Understanding Our Limits” and the text was taken from the book of Genesis 39:8-9.
The Theme interpretation was taken by Rev. Opajinmi S.T.A. He affirmed that human beings have boundaries or limits and failure to admit always have consequences. He cited Adam and Eve as case study. He said

“We all have limitations, so there is no complaining about it. The best thing is to be cognizant of them, and use them to move forward in life. Otherwise, you risk being disorganised, getting involved in too many things, and eventually being disappointed”.
He concluded by urging youths “to determine their limitations, be objective and flexible minded” in order to fulfil their God given potentials. The power packed Session had lots of programs including Bible Quiz, Football competition, workshop on entrepreneurship, Talent Shows and Bible Study.

“There were Fraternal Greetings from Youth Wing – Christian Association of Nigeria, (YOWICAN), Youth Wing – Christian Council of Nigeria (YOWICCN), Central Baptist Conference President, Host Pastor and Shallom Association Moderator among others.
A colourful Reunion Service was held on Saturday with many past leaders of the Conference in attendance. Among them was a former President of Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Conference and CBCYC, Engineer Gotar, First Royal Ambassadors’ Marshal, Dcn. Bayo Oyeniyi and former Presidents of the Youth Conference, Dcn. Famar Abraham, Pastor Yohanna Magaji and Bro. James Nyam. Also in attendance were Dcns. Fawole, Iliya and Revd. Tim Odelowo among others.

The climax of the program was the swear-in of the new executive members. They are Emmanuel Dang (President), Yohana Hajara (VP), Oludayo Oyadiji (Secretary), Istifanus Wakili (Recording Secretary), Nyam James (Music Director) and Agwom Luka (Treasurer). Others are Mafwil Dakwal (Auditor), Haruna Blessing (Fin. Secretary), Olatunji Shola (Sport Director), Yemi John (Project Chairman), Nicodemus Esther (Welfare Officer) and Jide Afolabi (PRO). The Zonal Coordinators were also sworn-in and they are Bitrus Hagai (Zone A), Adesoji Akorede (Zone B), Mahanan Henry (Zone C), Obed Jeremiah (Zone D) while immediate past President and Vice President II, Markus Kanda and Sunday Oyalana were sworn-in as Ex-Officio respectively.
The President of the Central Baptist Conference Revd. Abraham Oduntan urged the new executive members to put God first and be focused