Ibadah GSJS YOUTH & TEENS - Ps. Andrew Joel - Pk. 18.00 (17 October 2026)

Recap

The service opens with hosts Angeline and Matthew greeting the in-person and online youth congregation. They share church announcements, including upcoming services, ways to join a youth cell or serve, and registration for the GSJS Youth Conference. After praying, they hand over to an energetic worship set, with the congregation singing about God as their strength, protection, and refuge.

Following a short video about freedom from sin, Pastor Andrew Joel welcomes newcomers and encourages the youth to share their testimonies rather than keep God’s goodness to themselves. His message, “When God Feels Silent,” addresses the frustration of praying while problems remain unchanged—or even seem to get worse.

Focusing on Psalm 13, Andrew highlights David’s honest questions and continued trust, then offers three responses to seasons of waiting:

• Keep praying. Prayer is not just a way to get answers; it also sustains a relationship with God. Andrew cautions against “ghosting God” when prayers seem unanswered.
• Keep obeying. Disappointment should not become an excuse to stop doing what is right. We may not control circumstances or other people, he says, but we can choose our response.
• Keep moving. Waiting for God does not mean putting life on hold. Even without knowing when a difficult season will end, people can keep taking the next right step.

Andrew keeps the serious message lively with plenty of jokes. He compares levels of faith to TikTok-style “S-tier” rankings, teases the audience about remembering Goliath’s name, and tells a childhood story about losing the coveted skin from his KFC chicken while the class prayed over a meal. His point: some people’s prayers become especially brief when food is waiting. He also gets laughs with playful comments about dating, future spouses, and the congregation’s reactions.

A video about Victor and Queen, a couple facing a serious illness and financial obstacles, reinforces the sermon’s message: keep trusting God and helping others, even while struggling yourself. Andrew closes by reminding the congregation that faith does not guarantee an immediate miracle, but God accompanies people through every season. The service ends with prayer, an offering, announcements, and a blessing.

Personalities Featured

• Angeline and Matthew — opening hosts
• Pastor Andrew Joel — preacher
• Victor and Queen — featured in the video
• Praise and worship team — leads the music; individual members are not identified in the subtitles