Remember when you attended your first camp? Your friends probably hyped you up about it, you had no idea what to expect, and #PCD (post camp depression) was all over social media afterwards. Chances are that your camp experience marked the first chapter of a beautiful love story with the Lord. If you’re like me and you’re hungry for more, then fear not! Conference is one of the most fun and spiritually uplifting events within the CFC-Youth community.
The first TNC (True North Conference) I attended was Christ Unlimited in 2016, and it was the largest turning point in my faith journey since my camp in 2015. Back then, I was very active in the community. I went to every event and formed many amazing friendships, but a part of me still couldn’t fully open up to the Lord. I would participate when it came to talks, discussion, or worship, but I knew that my heart was not fully there. In other words, I was far from the “single-mindedness for God” mindset that CFC-Youth advocates for.
Trust me when I say that conference changed things. It actually changed alot of things. What’s so special about TNC, you ask? Here’s why saying “yes” to Conference gave me the spiritual boost of a lifetime.
So. Many. People.
“For where two or three gather in my name, I am there with them.” Matthew 18:20
Now imagine the presence of Christ with hundreds. When I stepped into the venue at the university-sized gym for the first time, I was caught off guard by all the people in the room. Conference is nothing like your good old general assembly; and it’s much bigger than RYC too. I was blessed to be able to meet so many youth from all across Canada over the weekend, but I most especially got closer with the brothers and sisters in my chapter. When you’re around hundreds of other youth who are spiritually higher than ever, it becomes much easier to let God enter your heart.
The Worships
Before I went to Christ Unlimited, I still never fully understood worship. To me, all it meant was singing the lyrics and trying to clap on beat (which is harder than it looks by the way). The reason I hold this conference close to my heart is because it changed the way I worship. When I saw everyone around me giving their all during the Praisefest, it’s like a light was lit inside me. God presented Himself in a way that I’ve never seen before, and I’m forever changed because of it.
Highlight of the Summer
Sports, games, creative competitions, you name it. On top of all the faith-building that goes on that weekend, conference is always loads of fun and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. Even though Christ Unlimited left the biggest mark on me, I had a blast at Solid Ground in 2017, and I’ll DEFINETELY have a (full) blast at conference this year.
So if you’re still on the edge about registering for an upcoming conference, I encourage you to take a leap of faith! I pray that if you’re reading this, God may take care of any worries you have so that your paths will be made straight in the coming future.
God Bless!
Feisal Borjas – Mississauga West Unit Head | CFC-Youth Metro Region
