Andrey: Yes, your youth pastor Slavic spread the good news and visited us in Seattle. This is our second year in a row at your conference and I’m so excited to be hear and expect much from the almighty!

Interviewer:  Tell me about yourself, where you come from and what God has been doing in your life within the last few years.

Andrey: Certainly. My name is Andrey Iliarianov.  I’m currently living in Seattle, Washington- attending The Living Church of God, Which is also known as Fathers House Rehab Center. Originally, I come from Kazakhstan. My family moved to the states when I was 15 of age.  Just like many, I was raised in somewhat of a Christian family. When I was at the age of 17, I had a group of buddies that I was close with and was drawn into drugs. It all started little by little, alcohol was the start. I tried quitting, but it only lasted for a limited time so I went back to selling drugs. I was considered to be a “drug addict” by many but I was in denial about it. First, drugs were fun; then, it became part of my life and without them, I had no reason to live.

Interviewer: Did you believe in God during that storm in your life?

Andrey: Yes, I did. I even preached to others about God’s existence. I even preached to my brother who doesn’t believe in God.

Interviewer: What led you to quitting drugs and changing your life to it? Who helped you?

Andrey:I tried to quit multiple times. I was unwilling to change my friends, and every time they keep throwing me into the same hole I was trying to get out of.  It was my lifestyle for many and many years. I didn’t want to go over the difficulty of dropping everything. Overtime, I started to analyze my life and see what I have accomplished. I’m 27 and for the last ten years” I’ve done absolutely nothing but drugs,” that freaked me out. I needed to do something different. I wanted it deep inside but didn’t know how. I first came up to my mom and told her I want to go to rehab. She told me I should just repent and I’ll be fine. She didn’t know what was going on in my life. but I knew I needed help. So, I picked up the phone and called The Fathers House Rehab Center.

Interviewer: It must have been a huge change in your life making the decision to get into Rehab. What was your first impression? Any second thoughts?

Andrey: About a week before I joined, I tried to prepare myself psychologically. I spent some time in prayer and asking for God’s help. I was excited about joining the rehab and receiving hard foundation was my primary prayer request and goal.

Interviewer: How would you approach others who are in the shoes you came out of ?

Andrey: Honestly, there is no life and no point without God. Its the greatest decision one can make. It may be really hard for the first few months but in the long run it will change your life completely. God will fill your heart with his peace, happiness and joy that comes directly from him! I’m so thankful he saved me.

Interviewer: I’m so happy to hear that, God can turn the impossible into possible. How did you like tonight’s service and where do you see yourself in a few years within the ministry?

Andrey: VERY ALIVE! I always get something out of it. This year, at your church conference, God gave me a revelation of my future. He will use me to praise his name and same many souls. I see myself as a pastor, ministering to many unsaved souls, helping people. I have been through many difficult situations in my life and I would understand people when they share their life problems with me, whatever it is. I believe God has a plan for every individual and he can be praised by anyone-because that is what we were created for!

Interviewer: Amen! It was so good to have heard how God has dramatically changed your life, continue to grow in him and he will bless you and your future abundantly. Thank you again!

Just as you all have heard  through the media networking and via friends, Generation for Truth is hosting a free youth Conference,”Be Like Him!” We are all super excited to welcome and invite everyone to our annual  Conference, which begins tonight at 7pm! We have been preparing to welcome everyone of you- as we come together like one family to be like HIM! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive his word over life, praise and worship the one who is worthy of our praise, and enjoy the evening! Lets come together and fellowship,  meeting new faces from all over the States!

Guest Speakers this year….

-Leonid Pisarcuk (Longview,  WA) Friday 7pm

-Vadim Pekun (Sacramento, CA) Saturday 7pm

-Carl Gustaf Severin (Uppsala, Sweden) Friday and Saturday Seminars

-Robert Madu (Dalles, TX) Saturday 11am

Be ready to receive what God has prepared for you! Our theme for this year is “Be Like Him”  It sounds so simple, yet there is so much to it. Have you ever thought what it truly means to be like him? So often we get  carried away either in our day to day life or our ministries; that sometimes lead us to  forget the morals of our life and who we strive to be like. Always remember the price he paid for your existance. Whether we are at school church or work. In whatever we do, let our life and actions resemble who Jesus is to us and how passionate we are to grow and want to be like him!

“Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. ” 1 John 3:2

-Internet (Facebook, networking, instagram, etc.) When you are in need of prayer, a shoulder to lean on, will your facebook friends be there for you? Get plugged in and get friends that will stick by your side through thick and thin.

-T.V. (desperate housewives, days of our lives, etc.)

-Music (anything secular) Music feeds your sold, what you listed to is what you’ll become. Having dirty, secular music played into your mind and then attempting to live a clean lifstyle isnt going to cut it.

FACT: An average young person spends 3 hours per day in front of the T.V.How can you keep a pure relationship with Christ when you waste time watching shows that

were considered pornographic 10 years ago?

Many of us can admit to taking part of things that come to the world. Many times we live our regular weekly routine. We attend weekly church meetings, get involved in church activities, and consider it to be enough for God. But God wants so much more from us. We were created to have a close relationship with Christ. He wants us spending time with him- getting to know him closer and closer everyday! So lets test ourselves and just see where our time is killed. Do we kill our time watching and discussing useless shows? Or do we reserve that time in our prayer closet, investing it into our relationship with Him? He gave his life for you, so why not live for him!

We as Christians need to stand strong and against the sin-soaked culture of today.

We must follow the lead of Shadrac, Meshac, and Abednego in the book of Daniel and refuse to bow.

The king offered them a second chance at bowing down to the idol. In the same way, the devil will always give you a second chance at temptation.

Refuse to Bow. Stand strong and shone the light of Christ.

This Sunday night, was the beginning of a new series, entitled “The Cell Group Series.”

Rod began sharing what God has put on his heart by first asking us a question, “What is a cell group all about?” “Is it just for getting together and hanging out?”

Cell groups are about people invidivually; building relationships; staying strong in love and compassion;

God cares for people so much, and while Jesus was on earth, he ministered to them- not a Church building. He didnt come to save the trees  or pray for the sick puppies; He was moved with compassion for you and I.

” The spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has annointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom to the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blin, to set the oppressed free. ” Luke 4:18

Towards the second part of the service, George said a few words, referring to Acts 2:42. Many times we think that we are led by the spirit when we discuss our deep theological theories. At times, there may be some truth within them but taking a look at it from another side, it wouldn’t sound so great if someone walked in on an arguement about a context from a certain scripture;

When you honestly open up to people about what Jesus has done for you in your walk with him, others will be challenged by it and want to be like you- it will draw others to the heart of God.

“Cell groups are not for making a strong church. They’re for making strong people, who in turn make a strong church.”-Rod Konkin

We need Jesus. We need each other.

Our God is a faithful God. He never fails on us and his word always stays the same.

Sometimes we as humans, run into situations where we just learn and realize the importance of being able to trust God with our situation; whatever it is.

There are times in life when we go through hardships. At times we put too much on our shoulder. God wants to teach us and show how much he cares. He asks us to give him our problems and not worry about tomorrows day. When we run into certain situations, doubting that he CAN, God reminds us that there is NOTHING impossible for him. It might not be possible for human, but all things are possible in him.

Make that change in your life that you would like to see in others.

God gave us life so we can share it with others. Grasp on his promise and overcome all hardships with faith. Worship the God who is greater than any problem. Many times life is hard because subconteously we can be living a double life. If its on us, it can spread on others.

Remember- God gave you enough so you can bare it and make it! What he starts, he is ALWAYS able to finish.  He knows what he has planned for your life, you just need to stand strong and follow through.

God allows us to see what is ahead of us for a great reason. When we don’t see the future, we have a tendancy of giving up. He has a vision for everyone of us. For example, David was a man after God’s heart and things didn’t happen right away.

Joel 2:28  ”In the last days, God says,    I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy,    your young men will see visions,    your old men will dream dreams. “

Don’t quit on God. I believe he is preparing something great for us. He said in his word that you will walk through fires and you will not burn. Lets trust him from the bottom of our hearts and have FAITH to successfully accomplish our vision together as one body of Christ!

“To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven”

In definition, Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday which is celebrated throughout the entire USA. On this special day of the year, families unite with a feast, giving thanks to the Lord for everything. Of course, God teaches us to give thankful for the good and bad, not only on this day but every day; so for many individuals, it’s a reminder to ALWAYS be thankful to our Lord and Savior.

This special day is also a chance every one of us has to express our gratitude towards our families, friends, and people who are surrounded in our world. Throughout the year, there are so many things and people whom we can be thankful for to God for putting them in our lives. Sometimes, we just don’t realize what we have or appreciate all the blessings that are sent to us.

Psalms 140:1 “Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.”

This verse, from the book of Psalms clearly explains to us what the meaning of Thanksgiving shall be- to give thanks unto HIS name. If you come to God with a thanks-giving heart, he will never leave or forsake you. He will always be by your side. So many times, we receive so much from him but forget to thank him from the bottom of our hearts for all the goodness he has put into our lives.
Let’s learn to be grateful for everyone and everything. No matter what the obstacles are, just take a minute or two and thank Jesus for it all. Often we don’t realize or look into other people’s life, but God has blessed us abundantly with more than we have ever asked for!

Interesting Facts about Thanksgiving:

-The author of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” was largely responsible for the establishment of the national Thanksgiving Holiday
-91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving
- The only things that were known to have been served on the first Thanksgiving were deer, different kinds of fowl, flint corn, cod, bass and other types of fish
-Only about HALF of the people on the Mayflower were Pilgrims