SLC! I have to give a summary on that! :) It was an amazing 5 days despite me falling sick. I met up with friends I've not seen all summer; and I met new friends too!This year, we studied the first 4 chapters of John.
Some things I learned from it:
*Jesus' invitation to "come and see" - it's intriguing that His disciples did not question Him; but they just responded to His invitation by going and seeing and spending time with Him. I want to be like that too - to be able to trust Jesus and to follow Him wholeheartedly. And I want to be like Jesus who invites people to "come and see".
*Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well - I want to be like the woman, who after hearing Jesus' words, became the well spring of life that gave eternal life to others. She ran into her village and invited her fellow villagers to "come and see" Jesus. Because of her, many came to believe in Jesus and became saved. Wouldn't you want to be a well spring of life that gives eternal life to others? I do.
Some highlights of SLC:
*I had the opportunity to meet and get to know this year's interns! They - Maria, Robin, Mike, and Leslie - are awesome people! I enjoy their company and presence; and I look forward to getting to know them better. (That makes me miss Christine more though... she's interning in Hamilton)
*Volunteering at the Community Garden down on Hastings. It was great doing gardening with a group of friends and just being down in that area. I've heard so much about the homeless and East Hastings, but was never "allowed" to go there. But I finally step foot in that area. I found myself drawn to those living there on the streets. It's a whole different experience when you are actually there. You can't help but learn to see things and people through the eyes of Jesus.
*CAMPUS TIME! Now that was something I was looking forward to for a long, long time! =D I definitely had fun doing some plannings, being challenged in the vision for this year... and having the opportunity to bond with some of my fellow team members.
I'm saying "goodbye" to Vancouver today (sad). Each time I come over, the goodbyes get harder. I used to not have any friends at all on the mainland; but now, I have so many! Being very people oriented, it is especially hard having to 'depart' from them, even if it's only momentarily. The thought that I will only see them in 3 months time saddens my heart. Geee... I wonder what it would be like when I have to really say "Goodbye" to my friends in Canada... That's a scary thought for now.
Even though I am sad to say goodbye, I am looking forward to going back to the island. I am especially thrilled for the many people time I will be getting! :) It is going to be an exciting year! This year, my place will be sort of like a "party" house - in a good way - I'll be having a few friends who will be staying over (slumber party! yay!) when they visit the island; and I will have a 'new' roommate! =D Well, she's UVic's IVCF staff worker and she'll be staying with me when she's over on the island! I'm super excited that I think I'm literally bouncing off the ceilings :P
I look forward to school as well, not the homework and studying parts, but the others, yes. Like, I look forward to getting into the rhythm and routine of school; meeting up with friends; doing lots of IV stuff; spending time with friends... the fun things that I get to do as a student! :) Oh, and not forgetting, I look forward to going back to work!!! My little munchkins! I heart them!! <3
Until my next update, friends!
Some things I learned from it:
*Jesus' invitation to "come and see" - it's intriguing that His disciples did not question Him; but they just responded to His invitation by going and seeing and spending time with Him. I want to be like that too - to be able to trust Jesus and to follow Him wholeheartedly. And I want to be like Jesus who invites people to "come and see".
*Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well - I want to be like the woman, who after hearing Jesus' words, became the well spring of life that gave eternal life to others. She ran into her village and invited her fellow villagers to "come and see" Jesus. Because of her, many came to believe in Jesus and became saved. Wouldn't you want to be a well spring of life that gives eternal life to others? I do.
Some highlights of SLC:
*I had the opportunity to meet and get to know this year's interns! They - Maria, Robin, Mike, and Leslie - are awesome people! I enjoy their company and presence; and I look forward to getting to know them better. (That makes me miss Christine more though... she's interning in Hamilton)
*Volunteering at the Community Garden down on Hastings. It was great doing gardening with a group of friends and just being down in that area. I've heard so much about the homeless and East Hastings, but was never "allowed" to go there. But I finally step foot in that area. I found myself drawn to those living there on the streets. It's a whole different experience when you are actually there. You can't help but learn to see things and people through the eyes of Jesus.
*CAMPUS TIME! Now that was something I was looking forward to for a long, long time! =D I definitely had fun doing some plannings, being challenged in the vision for this year... and having the opportunity to bond with some of my fellow team members.
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It's September! Wowzers... It sure felt like it was a week ago that I ended my summer course. Now, I'll be back in school for the final semester of my undergraduate career in 3 days!
I'm saying "goodbye" to Vancouver today (sad). Each time I come over, the goodbyes get harder. I used to not have any friends at all on the mainland; but now, I have so many! Being very people oriented, it is especially hard having to 'depart' from them, even if it's only momentarily. The thought that I will only see them in 3 months time saddens my heart. Geee... I wonder what it would be like when I have to really say "Goodbye" to my friends in Canada... That's a scary thought for now.
Even though I am sad to say goodbye, I am looking forward to going back to the island. I am especially thrilled for the many people time I will be getting! :) It is going to be an exciting year! This year, my place will be sort of like a "party" house - in a good way - I'll be having a few friends who will be staying over (slumber party! yay!) when they visit the island; and I will have a 'new' roommate! =D Well, she's UVic's IVCF staff worker and she'll be staying with me when she's over on the island! I'm super excited that I think I'm literally bouncing off the ceilings :P
I look forward to school as well, not the homework and studying parts, but the others, yes. Like, I look forward to getting into the rhythm and routine of school; meeting up with friends; doing lots of IV stuff; spending time with friends... the fun things that I get to do as a student! :) Oh, and not forgetting, I look forward to going back to work!!! My little munchkins! I heart them!! <3
Until my next update, friends!
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
John 1: 1, 14
John 1: 1, 14
6 comments:
i want in on this party business.
oh!!! you'll have in on it alright! :) just think about it... May and June! You'll be my roommate! yay!!!!
oh YEAH i forgot about that!
Heehee ;) I look forward to that. VERY MUCH!
PS: I got your mails!!!! weee... :) Thanks! xx
SEE I TOLD ya you'd maybe be getting mail from me like in your dream! :p
Hahaha... :) I enjoyed reading them. I even replied them :D Heehee... Oh the joys of writing letters and posting 'em.
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