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​SHAWN CHIU

    YWAM was a full week mission trip, 4 days of retreat and 3 days of outreach. Each day was packed with different events that definitely changed my life. To be able to immensely grow in faith with the Lord in such a short week surprised me. At first I didn’t see the benefit of going to an ordinary local mission trip, but the impact it had on me made me want to go again. So why was it so meaningful?

Feeling the Presence of the Lord
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When I got to YWAM, we had a inspiring youth pastor named Andrew. On the first night, he told us that we get saved when we believe in Jesus, but we get transformed when you realize Jesus believes in us. After he said that, I prayed constantly to God during worship and prayer throughout the week, hoping to feel God’s presence at least once during this trip so I would know he believes in me to spread his love when I went to outreach. I have to say it was definitely special to experience God. Throughout the mission trip, I was able to feel God in many circumstances in different ways. Sometimes, even though the room temperature was very cold with my body freezing, I could feel a buildup of warmth that flowed through my body. Other times, I could feel a tingling that was hard to describe, but it ran from my hand through my arms. The one special time I felt God was from praying for, I think Ian for God to gift him with tongues. While I was praying, there was a surge of energy that flowed from my body to my right hand that was sticking out, making my hand shake like never before. Surprisingly after the prayers, Ian was able to speak in tongues. Not sure if it was from me or from the others that were also praying for him, but I know that I played a part. After the 4 days at retreat, I can admit that Jesus believes in me which definitely encouraged me during the outreach portion of the trip.


Seeing How Prayer Could Unite a Community and the Importance to have a Community

When I first signed up to participate in the mission trip, I thought it was going to be awkward and boring. Besides one or two people that were also going from our church, I never really had a conversation with the others. After we arrived, the leaders announced that it was split between boys and girls. So, besides the boys from our youth group I was able to slowly build friendship with, all the other teenagers from our youth group and the other youth group were pretty much like strangers. However, one night after worship, Ian, Nathan, and Elias started going to each person to pray. At first, I thought they were just praying for our boy’s group, so after we prayed, I focused myself back to the continued worship. When I opened my eyes a while later, I was surprised because they were all gone besides a couple people in my row. I turned back and all the people were moving together to pray for people in the back of the room. At the end, everyone was unified and praying for each other which was an unforgettable experience. After that night, both youth groups bonded with one another, supported each other whenever we needed help, and prayed for the ones that were hurt or had any sort of problems.

From the whole mission trip, I’ve learned that to have a Christian community around you is very important in growing in faith with God. During the seven days, my devotional group, or the boys from our church, stayed up everyday at night to learn more about God, to connect with one another, to worship together, and to reflect on what we learned that day. It was from these times where we had a revival for the fire for God. In Proverbs 27, it states that as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Often times, when you are alone, you aren’t motivated to study the Bible or to continue building a relationship with the Lord. However, to have a community, you can have a group where you can share your problems and can receive encouragement to continue seeking God daily.


Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone

I came to the trip thinking that I would not open up, but God really changed everything. Pastor Andrew told us that there is a holy table set before us, with as much spiritual food you could ask for, but the question is….how hungry are you? Because of this, I decided to try to give my all to God for just this week. I never really danced before, but the leaders were super energetic and made us dance a song known as “Monkey” which was super fun. One night, Pastor Andrew asked us to go to the front if you want to turn back to God. I never been to the front, but once again, my heart opened up. When he and a leader started praying for me, for approximately 10 seconds, I could only hear their voices with my head spinning, as if God is telling me that I have fully turned back to him. Lastly, I never would have thought to have the chance to pray for people in the streets. There were some people that rejected our group or even cussed us out, but others were so thankful we can help pray for them. The feeling that came back after someone accepted our prayers was so heartwarming and encouraged me to pray for others in need.

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I really encourage all the parents to allow their kids to experience LA missions because it will definitely reveal the love of God and turn their lives toward him.

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Church Location: 17422 Armstrong Ave. Irvine CA 92614

Our Purpose Statement 

Our church exists to bring people to Jesus and  membership in his family, develop them to Christlike maturity, and equip them for their ministry in the church and their life mission in the world in order to magnify God’s name.

Sunday Service Time: 9:30AM to 10:45AM.  
​DTS time is 11:15AM to 12:30PM. 
Pastor KC's Cell/Text(714)702-6070    
​Email: Pastor.KC@icloud.com
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  • Home
    • Children's Ministry
    • 1.5 Generation Ministry
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  • About Us
    • Pastor & Team
    • What We Believe
    • Purpose Statement
    • Gift Based Serving
    • We are Family Focused
    • Contact
    • WEEKLY SCHEDULE
    • COMMUNITY SURVEY
  • Photos
  • LEARN / DTS
    • BIBLE Courses >
      • How to Study the Bible
      • Bible Studies
      • Sermon Application
    • 101 Courses >
      • What On Earth Am I Here For?
      • The Case for Christ
      • Can I Ask That?
      • Membership Class
    • 201 Courses >
      • Disciple
      • Big 10 Discipleship
      • Multiply
      • Discipleship Essentials
      • Freedom Manual
      • Breaking Free
    • 301 Courses >
      • Discovering Your S.H.A.P.E.
      • Leadership Essentials
      • Prayer Ministry
      • Prophetic Ministry
      • Hearing God's Voice
      • Music Ministry
      • Compassion Ministry
      • Shepherding Ministry
      • Marriage Ministry
      • Parenting Ministry
    • 401 Courses >
      • Power and Love Healing Series
      • Power Evangelism
      • Fire Evangelism
      • Is That Really You, God?
      • Perspectives
      • KAIROS
      • Internship
  • CONNECT
    • STRAVA RUNNING CLUB
    • MARRIED COUPLES
    • Jr High & High School Youth >
      • Lighthouse Core Team
    • STORIES & TESTIMONIES >
      • Walking through Tragedy
      • Janet & Kelly Baptism
  • Missions
    • Global 6K for Water
    • SF City Impact >
      • CITY IMPACT APPLICATION
    • Local Missions
    • Nepal Mission
    • Mexico Mission
    • Central Asia
    • MIddle East
  • MESSAGES
    • GOSPEL OF JOHN
    • ISAIAH SERIES
    • EPHESIANS SERIES
    • HABITS OF HAPPINESS SERIES >
      • Growing Healthy Relationships
      • How to be Happy No Matter What
      • The Humble Path to Happiness
      • How to Keep Your Heart Joyful
      • Happiness Can Be Learned
      • The Joy of Knowing Christ
      • How to Keep From Stressing Out
      • God's Promise to the Generous
    • LIFE OF DAVID SERIES >
      • What Does God Look for in a Leader?
      • 3 Ways to Defeat Distress
      • Who Will Fight for Me?
      • How to Overcome Envy
      • Even in my Darkest Valley, I Will Trust You Lord
      • Even in My Darkest Valley I Will Trust You Lord
      • Beauty In the Wilderness
      • Learn how to be a Peacemaker
      • The God That I Need
      • Easter Means It's a New Day of Mercy
      • Learn How You are Shaped For Serving God
      • Mother's Day Message-Daring to Grow a Deep Soul
      • Encourage Yourself in the Lord
      • Wait for God's Timing
      • Why Prideful Men Fall and How to Avoid it
      • New Hope Begins with Remembering
      • How to Extend your Prayer Life with the Tabernacle Prayer (1/2)
      • How to Extend your Prayer LIfe with the Tabernacle Prayer (2/2)
      • David's Road Map to Kingship
      • 10 Benefits of Short Term Missions Trips
      • God's Way vs. Man's Way
      • Bring the Presence of God back to our House
      • When God Says No
      • Extending Love and Righteousness
    • ROMANS SERIES >
      • Romans Chapter 1 >
        • Introduction to Romans
        • I am Not Ashamed
        • What To Do When You Lose a Loved One
        • The Wrath of God
      • Romans chapter 2-7 >
        • Does Your Talk Match Your Walk
        • What is Better Than Revenge?
        • While We Were Sinners
        • Wanted: Dead and Alive
        • Is the Law Good or Bad?
        • How to Walk in the Spirit
      • Romans Chapter 8 >
        • Transformed by Trouble
        • What is the Value of Suffering?
        • A New Intimacy
      • Romans Chapter 12 >
        • Why Should Christians Pursue Hospitality
        • What God Says About Revenge
      • Romans Chapter 13-16
    • ECCLESIASTES SERIES >
      • Is Life Meaningless
      • What Can Fill My Empty Soul?
      • Time is in His Hands
      • What are Friends for?
      • 4 Ways to Revere God
      • Sadness is My Friend
      • Enjoy Your Life
      • Cast Your Bread Upon the Water
    • TOPICAL MESSAGES >
      • Finding True Love
      • POKEMON TRAINERS
      • Are Evil Spirits Real?
      • The Joy of Giving
      • What does Love Look Like?
      • BRAVE LOVE (Judges 5:1-7)
    • 40 DAYS OF PRAYER
    • AUDIO SERMON
    • YOUTUBE SERMONS