Let me say that July 19, 20 and 21 was absolutely incredible! Three epic days of my life! I am so honored that God made me worthy enough to help one of His project for Catholic teens!
So, the reason why I didn't post anything for three days in a row was that I was asked to help in a retreat for youths called Christ's Teen. It was held by SPR, an evangelism school for youths which was under the supervision of the Catholic Church! It was held in a very quite place which was actually a place for nuns or sisters to pray and do meditation and stuff.
The retreat started on Friday afternoon at about 3.40 PM. Yep, we started in the afternoon because some students have their summer holidays ended already and had to go back to school. There were about 16 teenagers who joined this program, including my little sister who was just turning 11 this year.
Actually, I've ever joined this program about four years ago, but that time, I was there as a participant. And this year I became a committee! Yey!
As a committee, I was considered arriving late in the retreat place because I went to the retreat place together with my sister and friend. There, I was asked to be a worship leader! I am so happy as being a worship leader was my dream since I was about grade four or five! Hahaha Dreams don't turn to dust if God is in trust! Not only that, God also made me able to reach this wildest dream of mine since I was in sixth grade! Awesome Jesus!
As soon as I arrived there, I reregistrated my sister, my friend and myself of course. I was so surprised to know that I must share my room there with a friend whom I don't really know. I was so glad that there was a mistake in the rooming. I could finally share my room with two other friends whom I knew quite well.
First, the committee asked all the participants to gather in the hall. Then they were all divided into four groups. Next, we had some ice breaking and thank God it ran pretty good! The participants continued to the first session which was "Motivation to Serve Jesus." Well, I listened to this session too and it was good that I could refresh this material again. Love of God. The one and only true motivation.
Both participants and committee grabbed their snack for about 15 minutes. I paniced to know that after snack time would be praise and worship led by me, but the keyboardist went home already! ._.
Right about five minutes before the praise and worship started, my friend who is also a keyboardist came! I was so glad that he came! ^^ His name is Jeffry. We both practiced to know in which key we must play in. Actually, he was used by God to bring me to this Godly community.
All glory to God! I could lead the praise and worship well. Jeffry also said that it was good! Thank You, Jesus!
We accomplished all the rundown on Friday until 11 PM. Surprisingly ... a participant was afraid to sleep in her room alone since her friend didn't come at that time. And my friend asked me to share the room with her. Well, okay then, I did it though I didn't like it. By the way, my main goal to be there was to serve God not to have fun with friends!
I didn't have lots of things to help on Saturday. So, I planned to listen to the sessions which are valueable to improve myself. I liked it very much, especially the "Dance" session (Warning: you might not want to see me dance because it is horrible).
I knew that Saturday was really tiring for all of the participants because we had outbound activities. Well, I'm not trying to over support my sister or something, but my sister's group is considered solid enough. You see, it is easier to manage a group when all the members are about in the same age. While my sister's group (group 2) was composed by a boy (about 18 years old), two girls (like 14-15 years old) and my sister. However, this boy tried his best to protect and support the girls so much. Cool!
Sunday. I am so excited that finally I could tell you what had happened that day. At about 7 AM, my friend brought the last session for the participants. Then, it was continued by a Holy Mass in which I am chosen again to be the worship leader! Yey! To be honest, that was something new for me and I was so scared if I'd screw things up! I wasn't confident that time but God sent His angel through my friends who kept backing me up and supporting me to be confident! Thank you so much Ariel, Eny and Stephanie! You girls rock!
At about 2.30 PM, the retreat finally ended. The committee had a short meeting. I thanked God so much because He had made us all WORTHY to serve Him and He made us ABLE to serve Him! Glory to God! We all (the committe) supported each other that time and shared the improvements needed for next year's Christ's Teen. Then, when it was my turn to be given suggestions, I was so shocked when everyone said that I was good in leading the praise and worship (all glory to God! It is impossible for a 15-year-old like me to serve God if it isn't God's grace!) especially one of my friends named Michael who said, "Tasia, you must come and gather with us more often. We really need worship leaders for this retreat and you can be a true worship leader."
Oh my Lord, Jesus Christ! All glory to God! Really! 'True Worship Leader'??? Isn't that too much for me??? I only said to God that I wanted to serve Him but God made able to really really serve Him. God never puts His children into shame!
Well, I'm telling you this story not to boast off myself, but to tell you all that we have an amazing God! We just need to give all we have to Him and He can make a miracle out of ourselves. He doesn't need worldly things, He only needs our hearts and efforts.
Sometimes it is enough for God to hear us say "Lord, I want to serve You." God will enable us to do great things. It is not because we are sinless or even sin less than others or whatever. Literally it is because of His love! We are simply sinking in God's grace!
So, lets give our hearts to God and let Him work in us! Amen!
One more, thank you my friend Michael! Your words (I believe that they are from God too) really encourage me in giving myself and my life as a living sacrifice for God!
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