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YSMP #5

Trusting in the Lord

Frances Wu 吳恩慧 Editorial Note: 2024 marks the fifth year that Frances’ participated in YSMP short term mission. How was this journey different from the previous? What new insight has…

The Identity That Can Never Be Shaken

Mimi (Xinyi) Li 李欣怡 Editorial Note: Mimi’s testimony reminds us that even at the lowest juncture of an identity crisis, God’s love remains our solid foundation.

Not Giving Up Meeting Together

Bill Guo I grew up in a Christian family, dutifully attending church every weekend with my parents. I remember countless viewings of Veggie Tales and The Prince of Egypt. I participated in…

Obedience in the Midst of Extremes

Ceri Hui The word “extreme” can be visualized as the two ends of an object. My life has always been wonderful. As a student, I was able to attend my…

His Devoted Servant

Tony Porras  For His Name’s Sake, I delight in my unconditional surrender to His will every wakeup, and trust in Him, and thrive, as a result.  This is who, and…

Experiencing God as I Pray

Samuel Shang My name is Samuel. I am 9 years old. I was born in a Christian family and every night my parents would read the Bible to me. From…

Double Birthday: Celebrating Birth and Rebirth

Elvin Zhang In 2017, I came to CBCWLA and attended Children Sunday school as well as Children’s Fellowship. There’s one verse from the Bible that I memorized during the children’s…

As One Body

Greg Hatanaka I chose to go to YSMP this year (2023) because I had heard from my wife Jill that it was one of the best memories of serving one…