CCYF Emphasizes Witnessing and Evangelism

BAYTOWN, TEX. – Ten churches from across the capital cities came together for this year’s Capital Cities Youth Federation (CCYF), held March 20–21 at Baytown United Seventh-day Adventist Church. The theme for the weekend, “Go Run and Tell That,” focused on witnessing and evangelism.

CCYF began Friday night with a play titled Jesus on Trial, presented by the youth of Baytown United church. The performance shared a message about Jesus’ love and the responsibility to tell others. During intermission, young people from across the federation delivered three sermonettes.

Sabbath School opened with a panel discussion featuring youth from capital cities churches. The discussion centered on spiritual growth and deepening faith in Christ. Following that, the divine worship service included a Pathfinder processional, praise music, a puppet ministry presentation and a performance by the CCYF mass choir.

Guest speaker Robert Norwood, senior pastor of Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church in San Antonio, presented a message titled “Tattletales Matter.” Drawing from the story of the Samaritan woman, he encouraged attendees to share God’s goodness.

The afternoon included a potluck provided by the church’s hospitality team. After lunch, Pathfinders led a parade through the streets of Baytown to the town square. The Baytown Police Department and Baytown Parks and Recreation assisted with the event.

Sabbath concluded with songs and prayer, followed by volleyball and basketball tournaments at a local gym. We are grateful to all the parents and leaders across our federation churches for their continued support in nurturing the spiritual growth of our youth.

By Musa Nkosi

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