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While the gospel promises peace and joy to every believer, the stress and burdens of day-to-day life can wear us down. Here are 10 quotes which explain how and why Christians can have joy in all circumstances!  Have the past few years left you feeling down and weary? While the gospel promises peace and joy to every believer, the stress and burdens of day-to-day life can wear us down. To encourage you, we’ve found 10 quotes which explain how and why Christians can have joy in all circumstances! “While other worldviews lead us to sit in the midst of life’s joys, foreseeing the coming sorrows, Christianity empowers its people to sit in the midst of this world’s sorrows, tasting the coming joy.” ― Timothy Keller, Walking with God through Pain and Suffering “What was the joy set before Jesus that enabled him to endure the cross? It was redemption, it was resurrection, it was reunion with his Father.” ― Nancy Guthrie “The truest, purest joy flows from a discovery of Jesus Christ. He is the hidden treasure that gives such joy to the finder (Matt. 13:44).” ― Robert Murray Mc’Cheyne, Letters to a Soul Seeking Christ “The world looks for happiness through self-assertion. The Christian knows that joy is found in self-abandonment. ‘If a man will let himself be lost for My sake,’ Jesus said, ‘he will find his true self.’” ― Elizabeth Elliot “The bedrock of our rejoicing isn’t the goodness of our day, but the goodness of our God.” ― Melissa B. Kruger, In All Things: A Nine-Week Devotional Bible Study on Unshakeable Joy “Real joy looks up to God and beyond to eternity, resting in the certainty of his power and his plan, even though things at the moment may be confounding and hard.” ― Paul Tripp “Our sorrow prepares us to experience a more satisfying and solid joy than we've ever known before. When joy surfaces, it allows us to see that deep beneath the chaos and catastrophe is the strong current of confidence that we can be content in the sovereign hands of God.” ― Nancy Guthrie, The 1 Year Book of Hope “Hearts on earth may say in the course of a joyful experience, “I don’t want this ever to end.” But invariably it does. The hearts of those in heaven say, “I want this to go on forever.” And it will. There is no better news than this.” ― J. I. Packer “The best news in the world is that there is no conflict between your greatest possible happiness and God's perfect holiness. Being satisfied with all that God is for you in Jesus magnifies him as the greatest treasure and brings you more joy―eternal, infinite joy―than any other delight ever could.” ― John Piper, For Your Joy “We were mad to know fullness of joy by nearness to God as he leads, directs, and satisfies with his presence (Psalm 16:11).” ― Ruth Chou Simons Discover true “Joy” at KYCK Youth Conference!  Over 3 weekends in April and 1 weekend in September, high schoolers and youth groups will be gathering under God’s word at KYCK youth conference. Guest speakers Alan Au (Lead Pastor, Captivate Presbyterian Church), Mike Dicker (Principal, Youthworks College) and Daniel Leach (Youth Pastor, Narrabeen Baptist) will open the book of Philippians and unpack the theme of JOY. The book of Philippians is ultimately about JOY, but this can look different in various seasons and situations. Is joy only possible when life is happy? How can we be joyful when following Jesus is tough, or when standing up for Him leads to suffering? This year, delegates will be invited to consider these questions as they investigate the life of the Apostle Paul—a man who suffered much, was persecuted and imprisoned for his faith in Jesus, and yet he considered it “pure joy” because he knew he was being who God had called him to be. For more information or to register visit our website: kyck.org.au  Stay up to date with KYCK Across three weekends this April, high schoolers across NSW will gather for the KYCK youth conference both in-person in the Blue Mountains, and via the KYCK Online livestream. If you're joining us, here are 10 ways you can prepare for KYCK next month:  Across three weekends this April, high schoolers across NSW will gather for the KYCK youth conference both in-person in the Blue Mountains, and via livestream on KYCK Online. Youth will hear from guest speakers Alan Au, Mike Dicker and Daniel Leach as they preach from the book of Philippians on the theme of “Joy”. Whether you’re joining us in-person or online, here are 10 ways you can prepare for KYCK this April: 1. Tune your heart for worship with the KYCK 22 playlist Whether you're wanting a shout-out-loud worship session or some mellow praise to study to, this playlist is the perfect soundtrack to get you pumped for KYCK22! Listen here. 2. Meditate on the book of Philippians with our free Bible Reading Plan To get your hearts and heads prepped for this year's dive into the Book of Philippians, we’ve prepared a free, 4-week Bible Reading Plan which is available on the KYCK Facebook and Instagram pages. In these devotions, you will learn what happened when the Apostle Paul visited Philippi for the first time, and how the people he met were impacted by the joy that comes from knowing God’s love. You can download the Reading Plans as PDF files below: Devotion #1 -The Conversion of Lydia Devotion #2 – Paul & Silas in Prison Devotion #3 – Paul, Silas and the Jailer Devotion #4 – Paul and Silas Leave Philippi  3. Learn the KYCK memory verse for your chance to WIN a prize! The KYCK 2022 Memory Verse is Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Start committing this verse to memory as there will be a competition and prizes to win at each KYCK weekend! 4. Pray for God to work powerfully through KYCK Please join us in committing KYCK to God in prayer:
5. Pre-order your KYCK merch We’ve got a fresh drop of KYCK merch for this year! Rep KYCK with an ethically produced tee or hoodie! Pre-orders close at midnight Friday, a week prior to each weekend. For more information visit: www.kyck.org.au/merch  6. Secure your KYCK Online Experience Pack If you can't make it to Katoomba, you can join us on the KYCK Online livestream on the KYCK #2 weekend. KYCK Online tickets are $71 and include an Experience Pack with a booklet, pen, wristband and KYCK 22 tee! If you’re joining us online, please register by midnight Sunday 3 April to ensure that you get your Experience Packs on time: www.kyck.org.au/kyck-online 7. Help us keep KYCK COVID-Safe If you are a youth leader, please help us to keep KYCK COVID-safe. Please read all the relevant documentation under “Leader Resources”, including the COVID-19 Declaration and COVID-19 Advice for Leaders. 8. RSVP for the KYCK BBQ Support high school scripture and teachers by being part of the Saturday night BBQ at KYCK! The BBQ will take place each KYCK Saturday, 6:15pm-7:30pm in the Plaza. The cost is $5 and includes 2 sausage sandwiches and a soft drink. RSVP here: www.kyck.org.au/saturday-bbq 9. Sign up for the KYCK ON Soccer Competition On Saturday afternoon, youth groups are invited to play in the KYCK On Soccer Competition, with the winner for each weekend being declared the champions and awarded the prestigious KYCK On Cup! Fun activities and prizes for best supporters will also be organised for the day. For more info or to sign up visit: www.kyck.org.au/kyck-on  10. LOVE KYCK? Give us a shout out and help us spread the word! We want as many teens as possible to be blessed at KYCK this year! If you love KYCK and want more people to know about the event, why not give us a shout out on social media or invite your friends to join you? We’ve created some resources to help you promote us here: www.kyck.org.au/resources There's still time to join us at KYCK! Registrations are now open for all weekends and tickets are $84 for KYCK #1 and #2 and $79 for #3 and #4. If you can't make it to Katoomba, you can join us on the KYCK Online livestream on the KYCK #2 weekend. KYCK Online tickets are $71 and include an Experience Pack with a booklet, pen, wristband and KYCK 22 tee! If you’re joining us online, please register by midnight Sunday 3 April to ensure that you get your Experience Packs on time. For more information about ticket options, visit the KYCK website: www.kyck.org.au/register Stay up to date with KYCK We praise God that close to 5,000 high-schoolers and youth leaders are set to gather at KYCK youth conference next month. Guest speakers Alan Au, Mike Dicker and Daniel Leach will open the book of Philippians to explore how Christians can continue to find JOY in all seasons of life—even in suffering! Over 3 weekends in April and 1 weekend in September, high schoolers and youth groups will be gathering under God’s word at KYCK youth conference. Hosted by Katoomba Christian Convention, KYCK will feature guest speakers Alan Au (Lead Pastor, Captivate Presbyterian Church), Mike Dicker (Principal, Youthworks College) and Daniel Leach (Youth Pastor, Narrabeen Baptist) who will open the book of Philippians and unpack the theme of JOY. To learn more about our speakers click here.  KYCK 22 Speakers The book of Philippians is ultimately about JOY, but this can look different in various seasons and situations. Is joy only possible when life is happy? How can we be joyful when following Jesus is tough, or when standing up for Him leads to suffering? At KYCK, youth will be invited to consider these questions as they investigate the life of the Apostle Paul—a man who suffered much, was persecuted and imprisoned for his faith in Jesus, and yet he considered it “pure joy” because he knew he was being who God had called him to be. This year, delegates have the option of gathering either in-person at StayKCC in Katoomba (all weekends), or at the location of their choice through the KYCK Online livestream (22-24 April only). The KYCK program will feature 6 life-changing Bible talks, inspiring testimonies and worship music by Christian bands Gather, Whitefield and Aslandia. On-site delegates have additional access to optional activities including the KYCK On soccer competition on Saturday afternoon, and the KYCK BBQ on Saturday evening. To learn more about the KYCK program click here. Don’t Miss Out! Register for KYCK Today!  Registrations are now open for all weekends and tickets are $84 for KYCK #1 and #2 and $79 for #3 and #4. If you can't make it to Katoomba, you can join us on the KYCK Online livestream on the KYCK #2 weekend. KYCK Online tickets are $71 and include an Experience Pack with a booklet, pen, wristband and KYCK 22 tee! If you’re joining us online, please register by midnight Sunday 3 April to ensure that you get your Experience Packs on time. For more information about ticket options, visit the KYCK website: https://www.kyck.org.au/register/ Stay up to date with KYCK
At Katoomba Easter Convention 2022, we are pleased to host a combination of local and international speakers including Matt Fuller, Russell Moore, Sam Chan, Malcolm Gill, and Jonathan Dykes. Together, they will open God’s word to explore the theme, “True Grit: God’s Call to Fortitude in a World of Fear.”
What does following Christ look like in a world where culture pushes us to seek our own comfort and safety first?
Are we prone to seeking out a 'safe' faith, and how do we have courage for obedience when we are faced with fear?
At Katoomba Easter Convention (KEC) 2022, we will hear Bible talks aimed at expanding our vision of God so that we can be empowered to persevere with a grit that follows Jesus, all the days of our life.
This year, we are pleased to host a combination of local and international speakers including Matt Fuller, Russell Moore, Sam Chan, Malcolm Gill and Jonathan Dykes. Together, they will open God’s word to explore the theme, “True Grit: God’s Call to Fortitude in a World of Fear”. Get to know them here! Meet Keynote Speaker: Matt FullerMatt Fuller is the Senior Pastor at Christ Church Mayfair in central London, where he has served since it was planted in 2001. Despite being 5 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace, he has never been invited for tea and only met the Queen once. Yet, on the upside, while plodding away for 20 years, he has been privileged to see a growing ministry to families, young workers and students as well as planting a number of other churches into other parts of the city. His great sporting love is cricket, but given the current state of the England team, he never reveals that to Aussies. Matt will be presenting 4 live talks during KEC 2022 from the book of Psalms. For more information, check out the KEC 22 Program. Get a taste of Matt’s teaching here:
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