God Surprised Me
​The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

"Just when I thought my case was hopeless,
​He sent an answer from above."
Regardless of whether or not you like this style of music, listen to the words. If you feel discouraged today, listen to this song. God can fix any problem with His power as long as you let Him!

UPCOMING
E V E N T S and
A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Unit Groups

What's Real Talk All About?

Real Talk is a special time we have together to discuss a variety of topics. Sometimes we do mini Bible studies and other times we share with each other the things we're going through in life. No matter what we're discussing on a given Wednesday, the most important part about it is that we're always challenged and encouraged to live our lives for Jesus. Whether you're a teen or a youth worker, there is so much value in having something like Real Talk to help you grow in the Lord.
Real Talk: Wednesdays @ 7pm  |  Location: PS 57- 176 E. 115th St.

C H R I S T I A N  R A P

Killa - Lecrae
Give My All - KB
The Bus Stop Song - JGivens
​Way Up - Tedashii ft. KB
#SameTeam - Swoope
The Last Time - Christon Gray
Devine Intervention - Lecrae
100 - KB ft. Andy Mineo
A B Ridge D Thoughts - JGivens
I'm Good - Tedashii
Bow Down ft. Tragic Hero -  Swoope
The Last Time - Christon Grey
Last Call - Refuge
Undefeated - KB
​Jumped Out of the Whip - Tedashii
Wildflower - Trant
You Know It - Derek Minor
Gold Rush - Dre Murray
How We Do It - Canon
Manolo - Trip Lee
​Birthday 18 - Montell Fish
Go In - Hopp ft. Taylor Hill
Say I - Cortes
Hand On The Bible - Derek Minor
Trust and Believe - Proud Refuge
So It Ends - S.O.
The Argument - Jackie Hill Perry
Details - Taelor Gray
Civil War - Refuge
Just Like You - Lecrae
Au Revoir - JGivens
​Right Side - Swoope
Insomniac - Trip Lee
Where Do We Go From Here? - S.O.

Pick A Reading Plan!

Water Baptism

Last night's baptismal service was truly amazing. We were so glad to witness three of our very own, Blaise, Johnny and Ronald, get baptized yesterday. We are so incredibly happy that they have decided to take on this act of obedience to show others what Jesus has done in their lives. We love you both so much and we cannot wait to see what else God has in store of you!

ANYC Ice Skating Trip

NEW SONGS

Not In A Hurry by Will Reagan
Breathe by B. Reith
Bloom by Crystal Lewis
Holding On by Tye Tribbett
Adoration by Forever Jones
Sweet Victory by Trip Lee
Uncomfortable by Andy Mineo
Crowns & Thorns by KB
I'll Find You by Lecrae
We'd like to give a HUGE shoutout to Manny and Gezelle Ramos for taking all of our pictures during the retreat. We can't say thank you enough!

Relentless Retreat 2017

2-Week Reading Plan
Day 1: Psalm 27:1
Day 2: Proverbs 4:23
Day 3: Hebrews 3:13
Day 4: Romans 12:2
Day 5: Matthew 5:16
Day 6: John 6:35
Day 7: Hebrews 12:1-2
Day 8: James 1:5
Day 9: Psalm 56:3-4
Day 10: 1 Samuel 2:2
Day 11: Luke 9:23-25
Day 12: Proverbs 3:5-6
Day 13: Mark 11:24-25
Day 14: 1 Peter 3:15

Meet Davie

​I grew up in church and always knew about God, but I never fully committed to either. I would always pray and talk to God, but I didn’t give my life to Him until the end of my sophomore year at high school. 

That year I was at my worst; I tried to find myself in all of the wrong places. So while I was "searching", I did some not-so-great things as I tried to look "cool" and fit in. But as time went on, I finally realized that this wasn’t God’s plan for me. 
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For all the years of trying to find my own way, I found out that Jesus was the path I was searching for the whole entire time. So during the summer, I cried out to God and He met me. He touched my life and changed me. He made me a new person. He renewed me and He’s making me better everyday.

I do my best to read my Word and surround myself with godly people to help keep me grounded in the Lord. It’s especially hard as a teen to keep your eyes on Him, but everyday I pray that my heart continues to hunger for Jesus so I can grow stronger in Him everyday. For all that He has done for me, giving my life to Jesus is the least I can do.

Songs

Bible Verses From Real Talk

"Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come."
Jeremiah 33:3
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work
within us, ​to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Ephesians 3:20
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
​Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
​Philipians 4:6
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans
​for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him.
Psalm 62:5

Danny Marquez's Testimony

Friday, August 25th 2017

ANYC's Teens helping out for our Vacation Bible School

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ANYC Softball Game- July 22nd, 2017

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, thssey will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

Bump In The Road- Jonny Lang

Verses to Have Hidden In Our Hearts

ANYC Real Talk: Fear

In one of our Real Talk meetings, Margie, an ANYC youth worker, shared about fear. She spoke about how fear can be very real and that there are all kinds of it. Fear can range from things as silly a fear of insects all the way to a fear of failure or death. Everyone has feared something at least once, and it's okay to admit that. You'd be surprised how many people feel the same things as you do.

Sometimes though, fear can overtake our thoughts. Fear can disrupt the things we enjoy, like hanging out with friends or listening to your favorite music. Sometimes fear makes us forget that we have someone to help us get through what we're scared of. That someone is Jesus. A lot of the time we forget that Jesus wants us to talk to Him. He wants us to be honest with Him. Jesus understands fear! Even though He's perfect, He understands exactly what we're going through. Jesus felt everything we feel. When Jesus was on that cross, don't you think He was scared? Of course He was! But He didn't give in to the temptation of fear. He asked God for the grace and strength to have His fear taken away. So remember, that same Jesus is with you today. So don't fear.

Friend In You-
​Jon Gibson

We know, we know... This video looks corny, but listen to the words. We hope this song uplifts you.

Colossians Bible Study

Studying the book of Colossians for four weeks in January caused me to realize how much we need the Word of God. The book starts with emphasizing the supremacy of Christ and how He should be first in every area of our lives. The only way that truth can become real to me and to the rest of ANYC is by living in the Word and knowing who Jesus truly is. I'm excited to continue to do that in 2017.

Baptismal Service- December 2016

My Testimony
By: Destiny
    There was a time in my life where I felt like my faith had just disappeared. I started feeling down and things weren’t going my way. I hated feeling this way because it was just the person I was. I had family issues, friend issues, and even problems with boys; they all hit me at once and honestly, God wasn’t my first choice and seeking Him with prayer didn’t interest me either. I started to distance myself and shut down, I felt alone, isolated and unhappy. 
    Later on, I began to attend teen nights and Real Talk (formerly known as "Take Me Deeper") where I connected with most of the teens. Listening to people’s testimonies and hearing them share how God has changed them really made a big impact on my life. Once I heard those testimonies, I was angered with myself. I thought that shutting down and ignoring all my problems would help them go away. I didn’t like the person I had become because I had the tendency to run away from all my problems. There were times when we read God’s word and I felt a heavy weight lifted off my shoulders and my chest. I didn’t feel alone anymore. 
    I have been heart-broken, betrayed, and have had promises broken by people that I thought were my friends. Now I know and believe that God is holding me and is keeping me. The devil is very sneaky, he wants us to run away from God instead of drawing nearer to Him. He tempts us to do bad things, think bad things and he wants us to stay bitter, cold and isolated from the world. But you need to have a relationship with God, go further, understand who you are walking with and understand His word. Keep asking, keep seeking and keep wanting.
    I don’t know what you all are going through, but honestly it can all be taken care of if you leave it in God’s hands. Let Him guide you and let Him into your heart. I’m still learning to do all of these things. With all of the sins that I have committed, God has never left my side. He has never thought differently of me. When I need a friend or someone to just listen to me, He’s there. He may not be there physically, but spiritually His presence is all around me. I realized that the things I wanted from people could not fulfill or exceed my expectations like God could. You can’t compare the love that people provide to the love that God provides, it’s unconditional. I can see a big difference from when I first came with a heavy hate-filled and sad heart; to feeling relieved and knowing I’m on the right path by continuing to learn who God is and the power that He has.

ANYC Pajama Party- December 2016

Dear Teens,

Holding onto pain, betrayal, disappointment, rejection, and so on does nothing but make you BITTER and MISERABLE. Forgive as your Savior has forgiven you. Release their offenses into God's hands so you can move onto greater things. It's a choice that YOU have to make regardless of how your past went down. Leave your troubles with God and watch Him do the rest!

Love,
The Youth Workers at ANYC
"Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
-Colossians 3:13

Thirst
By: Aidan

God, the world cannot satisfy my needs.
I thought that if I followed the world
I would be freed from the lust and the greed.
My sin swallows me whole,
It turns my heart black like coal,
And leaves me with a bruised soul.
The world fed me lies,
And, I thought they were wise, how foolish am I.
The world said they'd understand my pain,
Little did I know that they were binding me with chains.
You were always there,
Your face filled with grace, because you knew about my chase.
You knew that I just wanted to be loved,
After years of being pushed down and shoved.
The world gave me water, but it was full of shame,
And, I was missing a name,
That name was Jesus, the answer to my thirst,
Who gave me His holy water when I was at my worst.
For so long I was blind,
You were the answer I was looking to find.
It was You, who said,
“Whoever is thirsty come and drink”.
You gave me so much that I thought I would sink.
You, my Lord are my desire, for Your love burns bright like a fire.
With You Lord, I am complete.
You have given me a taste that is not bitter but sweet.
Finally, I found the answer I yearned to seek,
With the world’s water, I am weak,
But with You, I am at my peak.

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Church Address:  PS 57 - 176 E. 115th St. New York, New York 10029  (not for mailing)
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Telephone: 212.316.5848