I've arrived safely in Perth on Wednesday, and am currently settling down into the freezing weather here! Thank God for His guidance and presence leading up to this!
Information/Commissioning session
The session held 2 weeks ago went smoothly, although one of the fluorescent lamps in the room ended up burnt just as we were ending the session with the benediction. We had to evacuate the room in a rush because it was emitting some nasty-smelling gas. My friends joked and said that God was 'sustaining' the light bulb till the very end. Perhaps He did, praise Him! =)
While I had the session primarily with the youth group (MYF) I was involved in, my parents and some adults from church also managed to attend it, praise God! It was an encouraging time, not only to be able to share my plans for the next 2 years, but also to receive support and prayer from them. Thanks to all of you who made a special trip to attend it!
My pastor gave a good challenge to what discipleship really meant, whether it was in full time ministry, or in the corporate world. That discipleship isn't only for some odd-ball Christian who ends up going into full time ministry, but for everyone who professes to be a follower of Christ. Each of us have the call of Christ to "go make disciples of all nations", be it in church or in the workplace.
Perth, oh Perth...
Am slowly but surely settling down into my accommodation - no dramas as I'm well taken care of by my hosts & landlords, Jonathan and Soong Leng. I have a nice, cosy room all to myself, complete with my own computer and broadband access.. luxury huh! =) Still trying to get used to the dry and cold weather, so my moisturiser, winter jacket and thick quilt are my best friends for now!
So when does work start? Well, not until 3rd week of July officially.. but I will be attending the OCF Winter Camp next week. Not sure what to expect with regards to my involvement then, but I suppose being myself shouldn't be too hard to do =) Will keep you posted about what happens during camp!
Prayer points
1. No doubt there's some anxiety about starting the traineeship - please pray that God will grant the 'peace that transcends all understanding'.
2. Winter camp - please pray that I will use the time wisely to get to know the students, as well as Lisa, the current staffworker trainee.
3. Last but not least, a quietness to be still before God amidst the many changes, to discern what He would want me to do as I start this new journey.
Information/Commissioning session
The session held 2 weeks ago went smoothly, although one of the fluorescent lamps in the room ended up burnt just as we were ending the session with the benediction. We had to evacuate the room in a rush because it was emitting some nasty-smelling gas. My friends joked and said that God was 'sustaining' the light bulb till the very end. Perhaps He did, praise Him! =)
While I had the session primarily with the youth group (MYF) I was involved in, my parents and some adults from church also managed to attend it, praise God! It was an encouraging time, not only to be able to share my plans for the next 2 years, but also to receive support and prayer from them. Thanks to all of you who made a special trip to attend it!
My pastor gave a good challenge to what discipleship really meant, whether it was in full time ministry, or in the corporate world. That discipleship isn't only for some odd-ball Christian who ends up going into full time ministry, but for everyone who professes to be a follower of Christ. Each of us have the call of Christ to "go make disciples of all nations", be it in church or in the workplace.
Perth, oh Perth...
Am slowly but surely settling down into my accommodation - no dramas as I'm well taken care of by my hosts & landlords, Jonathan and Soong Leng. I have a nice, cosy room all to myself, complete with my own computer and broadband access.. luxury huh! =) Still trying to get used to the dry and cold weather, so my moisturiser, winter jacket and thick quilt are my best friends for now!
So when does work start? Well, not until 3rd week of July officially.. but I will be attending the OCF Winter Camp next week. Not sure what to expect with regards to my involvement then, but I suppose being myself shouldn't be too hard to do =) Will keep you posted about what happens during camp!
Prayer points
1. No doubt there's some anxiety about starting the traineeship - please pray that God will grant the 'peace that transcends all understanding'.
2. Winter camp - please pray that I will use the time wisely to get to know the students, as well as Lisa, the current staffworker trainee.
3. Last but not least, a quietness to be still before God amidst the many changes, to discern what He would want me to do as I start this new journey.
1 comment:
Hi Jess ... just dropping in a line to let you know we are reading your blog and praying for you too!
Lee Peng
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