從50年到永恆- 我帶著什麼離開這個令會？-溫偉耀博士

From 50 years to eternity- What Message am I Getting Out of this Conference? - Dr. Milton Wan

During the closing ceremony of the 50th Winter Conference held at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Vancouver from Dec 27-31, we were asked to write a journal to reflect what we've learned throughout this conference. (copying exactly what i wrote..)

-we have ONE God which brings different people and ages together

-the same experiences of different cultures would end one day, but in prayer we are brought TOGETHER. Prayer is cross-cultural, cross-experience, and cross-language because we are GOD'S church

-the post modern generation feels more lonely despite more communication and busy life

-we should say "I belong, therefore I exist", not "I buy/I feel (this and that...)"

1.)對神有新的認識 (Learning more about God)

He allows us to serve wholeheartedly in the workplace and be the light. People will see the light of God through me by being compassionate. I don't need to preach in order to evangelize because my actions and intentions can be seen from the inside out. God has His plans and He provides the best for everyone in His timing. He can calm me down and fully worship Him. In order to connect to God, I need to connect with myself. I need to reconnect with family and friends. Do it with righteousness, kindness, joy, truth, and LOVE. Fear and anxiety lead to sin. He will provide from everlasting to everlasting. Praying shows our relationship with God.

Make a difference!

2.) 對自己有新的發現 (What I discovered about myself)

He will provide the best job for me where I can shine the light. I dedicated my life to bivocation- God's plan for my profession and my spiritual gift. I need to wait for God's calling. I really don't want to find a job where I can't apply God in the workplace. When I do everything from my heart, people will see that I'm different and will ask why. Since God has given me the role as a student, He knows I have the ability to do my best in my studies.

3.) 重整生命的意義和使命 (Redefining the meaning and mission of life).. this is like a New Year's Resolution

Don't trust everything I learn from textbooks and lectures. I will be serving a lot, but I will be more motivated in my studies. I will spend more time with God and follow His guidance. I will pray more for the people around me and for myself. I need to CHANGE from the inside out by wearing the full armor of God everyday. I also need to do everything out of love, and don't do things to show off. God looks at my heart and not my results. Bring love, hope, joy, peace in all aspects of my life. SHINE YOUR LIGHT!! (the conference's theme song) Being judged allows me to become more motivated to be a better person. Be patient with my family- stop being short tempered and love them wholeheartedly. Don't be afraid or anxious about marks or about serving. I don't know what position I'll have in CCF next year, but He will provide. I need to care more about new people- give theme the support and step out of my comfort zone. I can't just talk to people who are more spiritually mature than I am. I need to HELP others to walk the path with them. As well, I need to talk more with my church friends- God loves them just as much as myself. Do everything in the glory of YOUR name. Praise God even in hardships.

How did I turn from a depressed, rebellious young girl to an optimistic, more mature girl who is thirsty for God and gets hyper about very simple things? Stay tuned for CCFers' testimonies!

For those who are interested in joining UBCxSFUCCF retreat from Feb 11-13 (Fri night to Sun afternoon, the start of reading break) that the registration deadline is fast approaching! The registration form AND full payment of $120 (if $10 deposit has not been paid) is due on Jan 20th (NEXT Thursday). Feel free to ask any STs for more information regarding this camp.

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Stay warm in the cold weather! =)

-JLau