And so the busyness of this holiday period has ended, with 3 tiring events now out of the way!
First was YE Camp from the 19th to the 22nd of December. During that time, we played many games, learnt valuable lessons, grew spiritually and grew closer. It was a really wonderful time, my first time as an overseer of a camp. And its very very different as someone mentoring and taking care of the ones who lead. You see everything as opportunities to strengthen those under your charge, wanting to do your best to instill in them values that they, in future can teach the younger ones. The feel for this camp was definitely different, and I enjoyed myself thoroughly nonetheless, learning to let go and let God work within the leaders.
Did lots of driving for the camp, shifting logistics, buying groceries and transporting people here and there. The car couldn't have come at a better time, as this year it was really quite needed! Also, got to interact more with the younger people, giving them strength and bringing them together with the old. This camp was really special! I didn't learn so much from the sessions, but instead from the entire process of being a good example to the rest, an encouraging the younger ones to step up and contribute their best for God! Really thankful to see the younger ones rise up!
The camp theme: Must. Find. What I've found is truly in a way the Kingdom of God, and my present role in it. My desire is now to develop the people in YE to become strong in supporting, loving, and caring for each other, and that's my way of searching for God's kingdom. During this camp, I've seen what I can contribute to that, and I'm going to keep contributing to it.
Second thing: CCIS! I was part of the munchkin skit, and reprised my role as the angel. Decided to add in more elements to bring across the concept of hope that everyone celebrating Christmas should embody, the hope we have in Jesus Christ. And I hope I managed to pull that off! Van performed too, a guzheng performance with her friends, and after, I managed to interact lots with her friends, and I'm glad to have met them. Seeing the little girls perform brought me back to the time I too had to perform. And it looks like they're way better than me. =P
Lastly... Christmas day, which just passed! Played for service, and enjoyed it very very much. Playing with Nat has always been one of the things I love the most. And the way the band coordinated everything was really special to me. Within the worship and preparation, I felt God tell me that to usher in His kingdom, the right focus on Jesus was needed, of the fact that He sacrificed so much, coming to earth for us. And I played with that feeling in my heart. Afterwards was the customary giving of gifts, and I thank everyone for the yummy snacks that they've given.
Its been a couple of years since I actually got properly in the Christmas mood, and this year I did. And its the first year I've bought presents with my own money, and from that I truly felt the spirit of gift giving: a giving from the heart genuinely wanting to bless others like Jesus had blessed me. Well, you learn something new every day!
Coming soon: end of year anime post!
First was YE Camp from the 19th to the 22nd of December. During that time, we played many games, learnt valuable lessons, grew spiritually and grew closer. It was a really wonderful time, my first time as an overseer of a camp. And its very very different as someone mentoring and taking care of the ones who lead. You see everything as opportunities to strengthen those under your charge, wanting to do your best to instill in them values that they, in future can teach the younger ones. The feel for this camp was definitely different, and I enjoyed myself thoroughly nonetheless, learning to let go and let God work within the leaders.
Did lots of driving for the camp, shifting logistics, buying groceries and transporting people here and there. The car couldn't have come at a better time, as this year it was really quite needed! Also, got to interact more with the younger people, giving them strength and bringing them together with the old. This camp was really special! I didn't learn so much from the sessions, but instead from the entire process of being a good example to the rest, an encouraging the younger ones to step up and contribute their best for God! Really thankful to see the younger ones rise up!
The camp theme: Must. Find. What I've found is truly in a way the Kingdom of God, and my present role in it. My desire is now to develop the people in YE to become strong in supporting, loving, and caring for each other, and that's my way of searching for God's kingdom. During this camp, I've seen what I can contribute to that, and I'm going to keep contributing to it.
Second thing: CCIS! I was part of the munchkin skit, and reprised my role as the angel. Decided to add in more elements to bring across the concept of hope that everyone celebrating Christmas should embody, the hope we have in Jesus Christ. And I hope I managed to pull that off! Van performed too, a guzheng performance with her friends, and after, I managed to interact lots with her friends, and I'm glad to have met them. Seeing the little girls perform brought me back to the time I too had to perform. And it looks like they're way better than me. =P
Lastly... Christmas day, which just passed! Played for service, and enjoyed it very very much. Playing with Nat has always been one of the things I love the most. And the way the band coordinated everything was really special to me. Within the worship and preparation, I felt God tell me that to usher in His kingdom, the right focus on Jesus was needed, of the fact that He sacrificed so much, coming to earth for us. And I played with that feeling in my heart. Afterwards was the customary giving of gifts, and I thank everyone for the yummy snacks that they've given.
Its been a couple of years since I actually got properly in the Christmas mood, and this year I did. And its the first year I've bought presents with my own money, and from that I truly felt the spirit of gift giving: a giving from the heart genuinely wanting to bless others like Jesus had blessed me. Well, you learn something new every day!
Coming soon: end of year anime post!
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