Well, SERVE has finished on a high note, and I must say that I've made friendships that I believe will last a lifetime. The thing about being a Christian is that God sends you to places for a reason, and I believe there was a great reason why I was at SERVE, not only for my own sake, to learn wonderful things, but also for the sake of others, to bless them and help them along in their walk with God.
Not sure if they'll read this, but I'll give a shoutout to each of them anyways.
Amos!
My fellow COGS friend. I'm really glad that through this journey through SERVE helped you overcome your problems in your relationship with God, and to remove the addiction you had with computer games. I've been immensely encouraged by your walk, and your heart to want to change for the better for God. You never fail to make me smile when I feel tired, and your enthusiasm rubs off on me even through my weakest moments. I pray that God continues to change you for the better, and that your service for Him will show how real He is in your life.
Anthony!
A prime example of how true service for others and God should be like. Not expecting anything in return, giving your all in the little things, that's how you encouraged me, and that is something I'm still learning to emulate. I pray that God will keep your walk with Him steady, and that you may dwell in the basics of the Christian faith, continuing to read the bible, pray, serve and reach out to your friends in a godly way, and to do it continuously, with discipline. Your laughter is really contagious, and your random outbursts, and sporting behaviour makes my day every single time I come to SERVE.
Derrick!
You were truly a source of affirmation throughout my SERVE journey. Though I felt I was inadequate and didn't have the correct skills to be a leader, you taught me something that I'd never realized before, that God created me in a wonderful and special way, and put me in those situations in the past for a reason, and that just being myself would be a wonderful testimony to those around me, and I'd be a great leader because of my heart. I really thank God for you, and I pray that you'll be used mightily whilst in Australia. Don't let your heart for us hold you back from the wonderful things God has called you to be in the future! Do your best for God, and continue to be a source of encouragement for those around you.
Isabel!
One thing I really thank God about you is your openness to me, to share what truly is in your heart with me. There are countless times that I've been encouraged after listening to you, and me being able to help you in your walk with God is one the most humbling things that I've experienced throughout the SERVE journey. I thank God for your willingness to serve in the areas of worship, and I can see that this willingness to worship God in everything you do translates into your daily life. Your voice and your heart for service are amazing things that God have given to you, and I pray that you continue to use them the rest of your life.
Jia Yin!
I really really thank God for your support in leading Elpis. God has really created you special and given you ideas that help the people around you. I pray that as you continue about your Christian life with God, that he will give you experiences that will translate your head knowledge into heart knowledge, and may you get to know Him intimately in ways that you never have before. Also I want to thank you for sharing your struggles with me, and I'm very encouraged by the way that you interact with your fellow peers in your church and also with the people of Elpis, showing genuine concern for others above your own interests. On a side note, I've always been amused by the way you sneeze. And I think thats one of the little things I'll miss dearly.
Marcus!
My fellow 21er. You've been a pillar of support for me, and all the times we went back home together were wonderful moments of fellowship, and as I poured out my concerns for certain things, you'd always lend a listening ear. I was immensely glad when I knew how your walk with God had improved through SERVE. I pray that though you're now in Australia, that God will continue to be real and new to you each and every day. Also, that you'll be able to be a great testimony to those around you even in a new environment. Don't miss us ok, no matter where we are in the world, God connects each one of us by being in us through the holy spirit. All the best, my dear friend.
Peiwei!
You're one of the most tolerant people I know. Despite your strong personality, you are able to have such a strong self-control, and understand yourself because of your great relationship with God. I have no doubt that you'll be a great leader in your own church, because you are rooted in Christ, and have had experiences and trials that make you stronger. I pray that God continues to use you wherever you are, and that you will learn more to lead the same way Jesus did, by laying His all on the cross, washing His disciples feet and not holding anything back from them in his love for them. No matter what your future will be, trust in God always and may He be your help in times of need.
Timothy!
My fellow DYB camp member, I must say that even after the camp I didn't know much about you, but I thank God for the experiences I've had with you in Elpis. You really let me into your life in an intimate way, sharing your possessions and experiences with me. I pray that God continues to hone your skills in guitaring, and may you serve God with those amazing skills that God has given you. I thank God for putting you in Elpis, as you are one of my major sources of inspiration in the way you go about things. I know that you are one of the persons that I've grown very very close to over the course of the weeks in SERVE, and I thank God for our relationship. Looking forward to visiting your church in time to come!
There you go, hope it encourages you. And I hope everyone out there will have similar relationships with the Christians in their lives, as they can be the support you need to tide through every day when God works through them. God bless! =)
Not sure if they'll read this, but I'll give a shoutout to each of them anyways.
Amos!
My fellow COGS friend. I'm really glad that through this journey through SERVE helped you overcome your problems in your relationship with God, and to remove the addiction you had with computer games. I've been immensely encouraged by your walk, and your heart to want to change for the better for God. You never fail to make me smile when I feel tired, and your enthusiasm rubs off on me even through my weakest moments. I pray that God continues to change you for the better, and that your service for Him will show how real He is in your life.
Anthony!
A prime example of how true service for others and God should be like. Not expecting anything in return, giving your all in the little things, that's how you encouraged me, and that is something I'm still learning to emulate. I pray that God will keep your walk with Him steady, and that you may dwell in the basics of the Christian faith, continuing to read the bible, pray, serve and reach out to your friends in a godly way, and to do it continuously, with discipline. Your laughter is really contagious, and your random outbursts, and sporting behaviour makes my day every single time I come to SERVE.
Derrick!
You were truly a source of affirmation throughout my SERVE journey. Though I felt I was inadequate and didn't have the correct skills to be a leader, you taught me something that I'd never realized before, that God created me in a wonderful and special way, and put me in those situations in the past for a reason, and that just being myself would be a wonderful testimony to those around me, and I'd be a great leader because of my heart. I really thank God for you, and I pray that you'll be used mightily whilst in Australia. Don't let your heart for us hold you back from the wonderful things God has called you to be in the future! Do your best for God, and continue to be a source of encouragement for those around you.
Isabel!
One thing I really thank God about you is your openness to me, to share what truly is in your heart with me. There are countless times that I've been encouraged after listening to you, and me being able to help you in your walk with God is one the most humbling things that I've experienced throughout the SERVE journey. I thank God for your willingness to serve in the areas of worship, and I can see that this willingness to worship God in everything you do translates into your daily life. Your voice and your heart for service are amazing things that God have given to you, and I pray that you continue to use them the rest of your life.
Jia Yin!
I really really thank God for your support in leading Elpis. God has really created you special and given you ideas that help the people around you. I pray that as you continue about your Christian life with God, that he will give you experiences that will translate your head knowledge into heart knowledge, and may you get to know Him intimately in ways that you never have before. Also I want to thank you for sharing your struggles with me, and I'm very encouraged by the way that you interact with your fellow peers in your church and also with the people of Elpis, showing genuine concern for others above your own interests. On a side note, I've always been amused by the way you sneeze. And I think thats one of the little things I'll miss dearly.
Marcus!
My fellow 21er. You've been a pillar of support for me, and all the times we went back home together were wonderful moments of fellowship, and as I poured out my concerns for certain things, you'd always lend a listening ear. I was immensely glad when I knew how your walk with God had improved through SERVE. I pray that though you're now in Australia, that God will continue to be real and new to you each and every day. Also, that you'll be able to be a great testimony to those around you even in a new environment. Don't miss us ok, no matter where we are in the world, God connects each one of us by being in us through the holy spirit. All the best, my dear friend.
Peiwei!
You're one of the most tolerant people I know. Despite your strong personality, you are able to have such a strong self-control, and understand yourself because of your great relationship with God. I have no doubt that you'll be a great leader in your own church, because you are rooted in Christ, and have had experiences and trials that make you stronger. I pray that God continues to use you wherever you are, and that you will learn more to lead the same way Jesus did, by laying His all on the cross, washing His disciples feet and not holding anything back from them in his love for them. No matter what your future will be, trust in God always and may He be your help in times of need.
Timothy!
My fellow DYB camp member, I must say that even after the camp I didn't know much about you, but I thank God for the experiences I've had with you in Elpis. You really let me into your life in an intimate way, sharing your possessions and experiences with me. I pray that God continues to hone your skills in guitaring, and may you serve God with those amazing skills that God has given you. I thank God for putting you in Elpis, as you are one of my major sources of inspiration in the way you go about things. I know that you are one of the persons that I've grown very very close to over the course of the weeks in SERVE, and I thank God for our relationship. Looking forward to visiting your church in time to come!
There you go, hope it encourages you. And I hope everyone out there will have similar relationships with the Christians in their lives, as they can be the support you need to tide through every day when God works through them. God bless! =)
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