HI PHILIPPIANS!!!

just back from Area Planning Retreat :)
supposely marks the end of the medley of camps/overnight stay-away-from-home.
Phew!! what a month! my parents couldnt see me more than 10 days, not even 10 % of the time.

This year's planning retreat wasnt that tiring, in fact, it was way more relaxing & less taxing than the previous 1 2 years back. Probably this time it was more of like evaluation of this year;s work & some general sketch of the plan. We SLEPT & had good rest! The bible teachings by Chien Chong was very good- biblical prespective.

Just as i was hoping the pace will gradually siimmmerr down as the new school year reopens, i was 'assured' firmly and correctly that 'its only the beginning'. This intensity will be sustained & preserved at a proportionately high level.

besides the forewarning, i can forsee that quite clearly.

this afternoon, after a night & morning of reflections & evaluations & teachings, we were split into individuals & pairs, where we are entrusted with a school. Needed to plan, in 3/4 years' time a student ministry will be set up in the school. Which means, students leading other students in doing evangelism. Planning is in terms of phases, like the Stalin's 5 year plan for Russia. Its a challenging task, but we remain focused & passionate in wanting to bring the gospel to more youths.

1 major concern i have is my schoolwork though, balancing schoolwork & ministry work isn't easy, but with proper time management, its possible.

Thank God for Shao Ning's friends who came for Narnia screening. Hopefully they understood :D
Thank God for i'm 17 now!!!
Thanks guys for ur wishes!!!

alvin chia