*The Next Stop*
This is my youth supervisor in deep thoughts always.
Those corporate pic taking sessions. After so many pics, I am simply exhausted. :P
Our management retreat playing games. Don't worry, we are not crazy. :D
Our NL Flower 4Having to leave to the next stop, I would like to take some time to do some reflection. :) Well, these past 3 years have been one of those seasons where I faced alot of challenging situations both personal life and work transitions. Its amazing recalling how I actually knew God more and how I grew spiritually through all. I could remember how I got all excited having to manage a drop in, and thinking of many ideas on how I could engage and attract more youths. I set up a youth committee and also had some regular events going. Consistency and follow-up was so important, but its one of my weakness because I am a starter/innovator. I have a great supervisor whom I looked up and modelled after his good points. I learnt alot spiritually. Because that season was also tough for me, I actually learnt how to fast, pray, intercede and discern God's voice.
Going to children's dept was a challenge for me. That time, I came out from a rough season...and still struggling with residential issues. It wasn't easy then. Everything was unfamilar and I worked with another supervisor. However, i learnt alot on leadership, making key decisions and exercising wisdom in all matters. I also learn how to mentor others too.
I think Children's work is alot more different than Youth work. Everyone has different methods, philosophies on managing, nurturing and discipling them. Sometimes, you got to work with the differences. I learnt alot about managing children in my line of work though i didn't manage them directly all the time. I also get first hand experience on dealing with misbehavior (which I had some experience back then) and also training others to do so. I did alot alot of assembly talks, volunteer trainings and adult/parent facilitation in my line of work. I also grew in programme management, leadership & management planning. Now, I am a pretty good planner ;) It has been a great experience. Most of all, my most satisfying was the F4 (Flower 4). Seeing growth & them learning has been so great.
I am going to miss those children & youth :) (thats quite an usual thing ya)
Looking forward, changes are always uncertain (which I am alright with) and am not sure what I exactly I am embarking into. But, certainly, i remain focus to grow in compassion like my Lord Jesus and to serve the community.
Till then,
:)
+Desires+Dreams+Thoughts+
Thoughts:
Recently, I have having quite some thoughts about the gospels and sharing them. Last time, when i was in Beloved group, I shared the gospel, did Bible studies quite regularly. Ever since I left the Beloved group, I stopped doing Bible studies and sharing the gospel for awhile. I am still studying at SBC and recently, am doing NT survey. I managed to finish the 4 gospels in two weeks..(its part of my reading and assignment) Aside of fulfilling a task, i have been doing some thinking about sharing the gospel in a relevant way. Also, I am amazed once again by how real Jesus is. Seriously, if you studied the reality of Jesus, you will find no reason to doubt Him because everything written in the Bible is factual, historical accurate and Jesus Himself fulfills many prophecies. Then I thought about how sinful and inperfect I am...and how I could I ever deserve Jesus..and...thought about how many i know rejected Jesus..
When i read ACTS (One of the book in the Bible) I saw how Peter, Paul and many believers of Jesus preaching the gospel in a relevant way...I just thought about how we can be so irrelevant in sharing the Word to others. Well, everything is just really powerful..the work of the Holy Spirit convicting many to believe in Jesus and the growth of Church history.
I decided to be serious and grateful for my faith in Jesus...knowing that He is real and I needed Salvation. :) Man, its not going to be easy..keeping that diligence..growing in His Word and service to Him. Thank God that the Holy Spirit dwells in me.
Dreams:
I used to like dreaming alot. Dreaming of the impossible..and I could write stories of my imaginations. As I grew older, I dreamt lesser..and become more realistic n down to earth. I wrote a few stories..hopefully, i could publish my imagination ;)
I always dream...
1)What if I become a missionary (Overseas)? How would I be? I am not adventurous and I am not that independent. Can I? Yet, I thought about reaching out to the orphans.
2)What if I did not go into social work? Where would I be? What would I do? Maybe work with video production? I think life will be so different..i will be totally different.
3)What if I didn't make certain decisions or mistakes that I made? Will life be different? Will things be different?
Well, no matter what..I am comforted that God is with me in all seasons..and He has been very faithful in all seasons..guiding me and leading me. I am sure that God never left me and I could always be confident of His goodness no matter what.
Desires:
I am pretty contented with all the over flowing blessings I have. I don't deserve it, but God blesses. In fact, I sometimes fear that I will wake up knowing that all that happened became a dream. Well, I know thats quite bo-liao. I must learn that being contented is not just about having..but also, even if I don't have it, I should be thankful for what I have.
1) I desire to delight in God..(thats not a easy task)
2) I desire being a good wife to Jon wee
3) I desire to share the gospel and do Bible studies
4) I desire to have a home n family with Jon wee (lttle Jonnies ;)
5) I desire to see Jon loving God and He being successful
6) I desire to change..to improve..to work on my weaknesses
7) I desire a holiday with Jon Wee
8) I desire for my parents and sister to know Jesus
9) I desire to be a good daughter in law to Jon's parents & grandma
Till then,
Dawn