IPC Retreat 2005

SEPI ... that was my first impression when I heard there is not many people coming to the retreat. I did not have big expectation, being my normal self, went along with the flow. The theme of the retreat was mainly about being Christ's disciples: Walking with Jesus, live for Jesus.

Got a little excited on my way to Merroo convention centre, knowing that I will be in the same room as Hans, Andy, David Liu, Aldo, Freddy, Yudi, and Leo. I felt comfortable with some of them already and since I was not a room leader this time, I could relax a bit. I thought I will get to know some new people like freddy and yudi which is from Malang ... how good is that?

First night, I could not sleep .. There was too much noise in the room and I slept pretty late anyway :). I woke up pretty early and took early shower. The morning devotion was very good and hans led the devotion since he was the room leader. After that I headed straight to breakfast and session.

The first session was AMAZING .. We had to share in a group .. I was sort of leading the discussion, since no one took initiatives ... but the amazing thing was tante Hung2 and om David and Gaby Tjeng and everyone in the group. We had to share our struggle being Christ's disciple and pray for one another. Man, how God worked through that sharing ... I was seriously felt encouraged ...

Second session, I was so sleepy after playing basketball during the break.

The third session was good sermon and that night I slept having so many things in my mind, renewing my commitment to God about prayer and other things. Overall the kotbah was EXCELLENT ... praise God ... lots of application and follow through clear outline ... I guess the speaker is so experienced and love God ... He is concerned with young people's spiritual matters and he is so good even if I do not know him personally ...

Fourth and Fifth sessions were also very good ... I enjoyed the sermon series in the retreat very much .. When was the last time I enjoyed sermon? huh ... not lately I think ...

Got to know some new friends and come to think of it now, it was worth going ... Now, I just have to be discipline in the commitment that I made to God ...