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The campers were separated into nine cell

groups, two of them for college-age attendees and

seven for high school age and under. Each cell group

was named after nine of the twelve tribes of Israel;Asher, Ben, Dan, Isaachar, Joseph, Judah, Levi,

Naphtali, and Zebulun; every cell group was given a

different color flag with a symbol that represented

their tribe.

Upon arriving at the campsite, many of the first

timers were unsure of what they were embarking

upon, yet they remained expectant as they gathered

in the chapel for the first night of uninhibited praise

and worship. Pastor Mark Briones welcomed the

campers and shared a word on Vision, reminding us

of the necessity for vision in our life and that vision

requires sacrifice and faith. Later, as the band led us

to a time of Spirit-filled worship, eleven youth gave

their lives to Christ for the first time during altar call.

Throughout the five days, there were many guest

session speakers such as Pastor Nemi Luna, Pastor

Carlos Gamez, and Pastor Lyndon Aldaba from WIN

and in following tradition, Pastor Chito Cordero and

Pastor Mark Briones spoke as well.

There were workshops which catered to the different

interests and needs of the campers as well, separating

the young adults and the youth. Pastor Nemi Luna,

who not only shared a message during our Tuesdaymorning session, Tearing Down The Past, also taught

the workshop entitled Bible vs. Science, a focus on

Apologetics for the college-level campers. The youth

level workshop, Identity Crisis, was taught by Sis.

Sylvia Sajo. Other workshops that were taught were

Leadership, a college-level lesson shared by Bro.

Jessie Romero, and Preparing For Success, taught by

our own Sandra Cordero. Bro. Vic Isidro and his wife,

Sis. Weng Isidro, of WIN-LA taught the Sexual Purity

workshop for the campers who were fourteen years old

and older while Hannah Llamas and Jonathan Aldaba

taught the youth level.

The water baptism (pictured on page 3) on

Wednesday was also a powerful time during camp as

more than twenty young people made public

declarations of their faith and solidified their

commitment to Christ being immersed in water

representing the renewal of their lives in Christ. All the

campers gathered around the pool and sang songs as

they witnessed this pivotal moment in the lives of those

getting water baptized for the first time.

Wednesday night was designated for our special

event. Each cell group, even the workers, was given

the task to rewrite the lyrics to secular songs from

artists such as Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and other

popular artists and Christianize them. Each of the cell

groups had a unique and fun way of interpreting the

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Leadership

Bro. Jessie Romero

of WIN Los Angeles

taught young adults

how to attain leadership

qualities to manage of

Christian lifestyle.

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songs and choreographing dances to match. One of

the most notable moments of the evening was the

special appearance of Pastor Lyndon Aldaba at the

very end of the Levi tribes special number. The night

was filled with a spirit of fun, joy and openness, which

made a difference on the rest of the experience.

There was an intense spirit of joy that overflowed

onto the campers and throughout camp. The Lord

tore down any inhibitions and there was freedom in

worship.

On the final day, for the first time since 2005, we

had a communion, led by Pastor Neil Lewis. We were

reminded of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made as we

partook bread and drank the juice, symbolizing Gods

flesh and blood. As we were about to part ways, we

were also reminded not to let the walls in our lives be

built up again and not to let camp just be an

experience. We were encouraged to go out and be

the light in our families, schools, workplaces, and

communities.

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Visit www.youtube.com/pyros424 to view Soul

Anchor 2010: Tearing Down the Walls video

coverage. There you will be able to watch daily

recaps of the powerful sessions, the praise & worship,

campers special events, fun time, and so much more!

You will also find videos of past Soul Anchor camps,

Mission Trips, etc. Subscribe to pyros424 and may

God bless you!
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By Rizza A ldaba

Everyone was receptive to the Spirits leading as leaders

and pastors prayed over the youth who responded to the

altar call while the worship team ushered everyone in

high worship. Four young people accepted Christ that

night. Tears flowed and voices raised as the youth laid

down their lives to their heavenly Father.

It was indeed a powerful night. Eyes and heartswere

opened as Gods presence saturated the place and the

lives of those who came to seek and find Him. For many,

it was a point of new beginnings in their lives, and there

is no turning back.

arch 19, 2010 marked another Crosspoint

to remember. Held at WIN-LA, it was

astonishing to see a full house, with WIN

churches and network churches from all over

Southern California coming to show their support.

The event was not only limited to the youth as young

adults and parents came with expectant hearts.

There were many new faces as people invited their

friends from school and youth groups grew in

number over the few months.

The event started with an icebreaker whereeveryone

was asked to introduce themselves to three people.

Three people were then picked to name those they

met for the first time. It was immediately followed by

a time of lively and passionate praise and worship

led by Pauline Guiuan and Rizza Aldaba.

Jersson Garcia of Canoga Park PresbyterianChurch

was the speaker of the night. His teaching, entitled

Whos Your Daddy and What Does He Do?

elaborated on the characteristics of our Father in

heaven and how He loves us like a loving,

encouraging father to his child, though He is beyond

different from our earthly father.

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CROSSPOINT Opening Hearts Minds&

Whos Your Daddy and What Does He Do?

Jersson Garcia from Canoga Park Presbyterian Church

delivers an inviting message to new believers during

Crosspoint in Los Angeles.

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PYROS Los Angeles

Next Crosspoint Rally

10.29.10 | WIN-LA

Join us for another passionate and powerful

youth rally on October 29, 2010 at 7:00 pm

at the WIN Los Angeles Church.

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Solace arose from Pastor Carlos Gamez Jr.s vision

to organize a Spirit-filled youth conference that was

more unique and diverse than any other Christian

conference. In commemoration of Pentecost, Solace

was launched on the same week with the vision of

"Building the Kingdom, Uniting the Body, and

Empowering Youth - Through the Holy Spirit" and

tackling the theme Identity Crisis.

WIN-LAs Pyros leadership played a pivotal part in

planning and organizing the event, and helping in the

various committees, which included roles in logistics,

security, media, set-up, and registration. In addition,

they were able to mobilize their youth to be part of

the conference. A group of youth and adults from our

WIN churches in Los Angeles and Inland Empire

came to support, coming on both days.

Session and workshop speakers including men of

God who have a heart for the youth to speak to this

generation: Gabe Ahn of Harvest Rock Church,

Pasadena, Joshua Chavez of Parkcrest Church in

Long Beach, Carlos Gamez Jr., and Ben Stephens of

West Angeles Church in Los Angeles, Nemi Luna,

Luis Mangandi and Hosea Collins. These leaders truly

represented diversity and showed one heart hungry

for God. Youth leaders from Pyros and other

supporting churches helped behind-the-scenes for

the two-day event.

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BUILDING THE KI NGDOM, UNITING THE BODY, EMPOWERING THE YOUTH - THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT.

We dont want

to inform, but

transform.

- Pastor Carlos

By Sonny Rapinan

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Solace Day 2. Joanna Cordero (WIN LA), Kenneth Macaraig (Voice ofVictory), Hannah Llamas (WIN LA) jointly lifted up their hands in worshipduring the Solace Conference, 2010.

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Youth of different ethnicities, different

backgrounds,and differentzip codesgathered as one unitedbody for theoutpouring of the HolySpirit on Solace2010, held May 21-22, 2010.

Every session began with passionate praise and

worship. Joshua Chavez & Outpour and Neri Junior

broke the inhibition in worship among the youth and

led the youth to worship God in their own personal

way. Each session and workshop delivered messages

that equipped the youth to be a spiritual army for

Gods purpose. Ben Stephens, a speaker, said, You

were born on purpose, for a purpose, to pursue

purpose.

The last session culminated in a Spirit of Love and

Spirit of Anointing Collisions with the youth being

anointed and prayed over to receive the Holy Spirit.

Vessels of Honor led praise and worship to usher the

people in worship. The people cried in desperation for

God to move in their lives.

Solace indeed was a time of consoling and peace.

People laid down generational curses, disobedience,

inner vows, unforgiveness, and emotional abuses.

People left reassured and transformed by the Holy

Spirit. True to what the organizer of Solace, Carlos

Gamez Jr., said, We dont want to inform, but

transform.


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Ive grown spirituallywith my walk with God andcan proudly say that Ive

matured,Shadrach Aldaba

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The Aldaba BrothersServing God Through Music and Leadership By Louise Dandan

Jonathan, a skillful keyboardist, said that playing

the keyboard is a part of his daily life. He added,

"God-willing I would be able to lead a music ministry

someday. I would be honored to lead a band for the

Lord." Meanwhile, Shadrach often plays as a lead

guitarist. Every now and then, he's called to play the

bass or acoustic guitar. He's equally adept in playing

the guitar as his younger brother is in playing the

keyboards.

Although they've only been in the United States forsix years, Jonathan and Shadrach have been a part of

Pyros, WIN LA's youth ministry, ever since they

arrived. Jonathan stated that Pyros is without a doubt

his family and hes proud to be a part of it. On theother hand, Shad is blessed to see everyone in the

group grow up not only physically but also spiritually.

"I've grown spiritually with my walk with God and can

proudly say that I've matured," he added.

Being raised in a Christian family, these young men

fortunately did not feel any pressure. Although people

expect them to follow their father's footsteps as a

pastor, Jonathan stated that hed respectfully pass.

When asked how it feels to be a pastor's kid, Jonathan

replied that it is a beautiful thing to have been raised

as a Christian and accepted Christ at an early age.

Shad responded, It's amazing because I grew up

having a fear in the Lord, which shaped my values,

character, and traits."

On the other hand, migrating here definitely

changed their lives. Coming from a private school in

the Philippines, the diversity and culture of schools

here impacted him immensely, Jonathan stated.

However, he passed high school with flying colors. He

was vice-president of the AVID club and was a co-

editor of the very first video production team in

Hollywood High School. To top it off, he graduated

with a white robe, signifying high academic

achievement. Meanwhile, Shadreasoned that hedidn't like the States at first because of the unfamiliarfaces and places. However, going to school here

helped him enhance his English and musical skills.

Jonathan currently goes to Santa Monica College,

aiming to major in Mechanical Engineering. On the

other hand, Shadrach goes to Preferred College of

Nursing and is set on becoming a nurse. Although

their futures are practically defined, their main goal in

life is to still serve God. "I want to use whatever God

gave me and blessed me with to bless him and be a

blessing to others," Jonathan said. Shad, on his part,said that his goal in life is to continue serving the Lord

and be successful in his adult life.

These two uniquely gifted men continue to serve

the Lord and are one of the exemplary models of the

youth. Despite their frequent absence in WIN LA, they

remain committed in using their God-given talents in

WIN San Gabriel as well as in other WIN churches.


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What a summer it has been! The summer of 2010 will be a time that I will look

back in my ministry. It is a time where God really enlarged the youth ministry of

WIN here in the US. When we started holding summer camps for our young

people back in 2004 here in the Southern California, God laid a vision and a burden

in my heart to unite all the young people of WIN, to train and equip them so thatthey we will be able to have their own regional camps.

This summer, that has come into full circle with our WIN Texas churches having

their camp last June 21 to 25, followed by our WIN Southern California/Nevada

churches last June 28 to July 2, then our Northern California churches last July 26

to 29. Our Washington area churches also had their camp during the latter part of

August and so did our WIN Hawaii church, having a gathering that catered for our

young people

there. Not only were our churches from the different regions able to have their own

regional camps, but they were all well attended and very successful. God movedin a mighty way in the lives of all those who attended.

I am excited as to what God has in store for our young people. At the same time, I

am blessed and humbled to have leaders from the different regions who have the

burden and vision to mentor the church of the next generation.

As what the prophet Isaiah said:

"Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. - Isaiah 54:2 (NIV)

Pastor Mark Briones

T e FiresideEnlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do

not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. Isaiah 54:2 (NIV)

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WRITERS

rizza aldabalouise dandankelsea guevarasonny rapinan

THESTAFFDESIGN & LAYOUT

verna abantepaolo manuel

ADVISOR

pastor mark briones

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EDITOR IN CHIEF

rizza aldaba

ASSISTANT EDITOR

shannen maghanoy

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