The Most Important Aspect of a Young Adult Fellowship

From someone who had to be dragged to fellowship to serving for now the 11th continuous year, God had many grace in my life and church/campus fellowship had being one of the greatest blessings of my life, it gave me great joy and along the way formed many deep friendships.

Through the years, have seen people grow in Christ and finding joy in fellowship, but at the same time, have seen just as much diversions, arguments and people leaving for various reasons . I am not saying people who leave are necessarily wrong to do so, sometimes I think the reasons are justified. It’s just got me thinking: what is the most important purpose of a youth/young adult church fellowship?

I think the primary goal is not trying to get members to have 归属感 through programs and songs, its not about having the right chemistry among committee members, its not about bonding through common interests, its not about finding your spouse, its not even about discovering your talents. The most important thing a youth fellowship can and should do is to point a person to Jesus Christ. To show him/her through the bible the reality and significance/assurance of the salvation we have received so that he/she will treasure and value Christ above all other things. If they are struggling, then the fellowship is there to help them and support them. The Lord Jesus Christ is the most beautiful treasure we can have in this life, and only when a person sees the reality of that, can he/she truly serve in love and willingness. 

All other things are secondary. Even if you build the perfect committee, perfect program, how long can it last? 2 years? 5 years? You might feel it will last forever, but in reality 天下没有不散的宴席。Our lives are short, and when a young person attends church fellowship but misses Jesus Christ, then it’s a great tragedy. Don’t let church life be built on camaraderie alone, because it’s not forever, what if you go overseas? If a young person/unbeliever cannot know Jesus Christ through a youth fellowship, then where will they go? - David Huang

I thought I’d share a thought my cousin had on fellowship. It was a great reminder for me too. I have been guilty of finding a fellowship for the sense of belonging for a long time. Only in heaven will there be a never-ending feast. For now (and forevermore) God is enough.