iccf retreat

Like most of you know i was not in church this weekend because of this retreat we had at ah... somewhere near kuching la. Everyone i told never heard of the place before but its a nice place called blessed home where mostly youths come and spend some time like a camp site la but its a building.

The iccf in Inti organised this and invited us {the Nigerians who makes noise on wednesdays} to come but alot of people had classes so they were not able to attend. So i went lo. Dont have class :-D Well if you notice i call the cf iccf because its made up of two christian groups that decided it was best if they came together and became one. So the catholic youth fellowship and the Inti Christian Fellowship became ICCF {Inti College Christian Fellowship}.

It was more of a leadership retreat where we had alot of fun, there was load of games and we had plenty of time to just relax and chill. The games were designed to build teamwork. For example in one of the games we were given some sticks and a piece of string to make some kind of structure. So we had to decide what to make and how it would look like. There was another game where marbles where put in a bucket of ice water and we were to take out the marbles using our feet.

I dont want to make this a long post but basically what i learned, and was reminded is that in leadership there are ups and downs but even in our downs God's plans and purposes are being perfected. He told paul that "...my strength is made perfect in you weakness..." and i think it was paul telling timothy to "... count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations for the testing of your faith works patience.." or something to that effect. So its no use complaining and sulking because at the core of who God is is love and he won't let harm come your way. The bible says he made all the delicate inner parts of our bodies and knit us in our mommy's womb and His thoughts towards us are so immeasurable.

Ok where was i? Yeah and i also saw the bond of fellowship between them it was so sweet. And the best part is that they are not perfect, sometimes its hard to get a message across but that, even that was not a barrier, God still moved in the midst of catholics and anglicans and whatever variety of christianity there is today. There's no barrier. We all love the Lord and want to see him move in our school, in the lives of our friends. Thats what we have in common.

For me that was really life changing because we sometimes have preconceived ideas about people and God changed my view in these two days.


I know i said i wouldnt make this a long post but i guess its too late so here are some pictures, hope it compensates :-P

we were greeted my this huge spider

took some pictures together

moved around and found this pretty hibiscus

Built things

the other team's structure looked nicer :P

there was plenty of time to chillout

someone caught a live birdie

celebrated a birthday at 2am

And the retreat ended with washing of feet. Among all we did together this to me was the most symbolic, pius shared that in the time of Jesus this task was only done by servants, servants yet Jesus did it for his disciples. No wonder peter didnt want Jesus to wash his feet but like Jesus said it speaks of acceptance. If I dont wash you feet then you dont belong to me. For me it felt like communion not something ordinary.

I really thank God for the opportunity to serve and to know these people better. Even though i've probably seen then a thousand times in school but this time was different. Praise God :)

~shalom~