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My experience at the Life In The
Spirit Seminar
Few weeks ago, a programme was held in St. Peter’s Church for Form 3
Confirmation students. These Life in The Spirit programme lasted for three days
from 13th till 15th June. Most of the students groaned when Uncle Michael
informed us about it. Maybe it was because it included sleeping over. Furthermore,
we have to be away from home. I wasn’t that excited about this either. I
thought it will be boring or something but I was wrong. It was my most fruitful
experience I had.
I was nervous when I was on
the way to church that evening. What will this programme be like? What’s going
to happen to me in these 3 days? All kinds of thoughts rushed through my mind.
I reached the church at
almost
The next day which was
Saturday, I was a little psyened for the next session to begin. Breakfast was
prepared by the Sunday school teachers and it tasted great. It amazing how we
can eat such simple yet wonderful food. Although there were only bread with Jam
and
It felt like forever to
confessed all my burdens and guilt to the priest. When it only took me few
minutes to do so. I went for counseling later then. I released all my tension
and problems I had to the counselor and I felt better after that. Then, I
gathered with my group which consists of Clarissa as the leader, Cherrie,
Sebastian, Aaron and James, to prepare things and equipments for our group
before play. I have finished my job of writing the script for the play then I
wandered around the church.
By evening, we had a
splendid dinner. Then there goes the inner healing session. We were given time
for privacy to pray to the Lord our God. While I was still waiting for my turn
to kneel at the cross, I saw a few people ‘fainted’. They seemed to be losing
their control of standing. After few minutes of praying to the Lord, I was lead
to a lady whom later prayed for me in tongue. I felt a little warmness at first
but it slowly fade away.
When I woke up, I found myself lying on the ground.
My cheeks were wet because of the tears I shed before. I realized Michelle was
lying next to me. She was still unconscious. I finally managed to sleep well
that night but I could felt Michelle poking me, expecting me to wake up.
It was that day when the
talk was mostly about the Holy Spirit. We were told that the session yesterday
involved the presence of the Holy Spirit. They entered our body and washed away
our sins or took away our burdens. Most people seemed different after that
night. Somehow, they were cheerful than before. That afternoon, the inner
healing session was done once more.
Later then, it was time to
present our group bible play. I took the role of one of the governors in the
play entitled ‘Daniel in the Pits of Lions’. I got really panic while getting
prepared for the play. But it seemed to be only a minute for me to finish the
play. I exaggerated most of the time because I couldn’t remember my lines.
Michelle, Faith and I then attend for the sunset mass at
After the mass ended, we
head back to AVA room. Uncle Valentine gave his very last speech for that
evening. That’s the time when I had to leave the church. Fortunately, I had
tuition that evening or I had to clean up the place with the rest of the
students.
Although I had a tough time
in those three days, I’m glad I had the chance to attend this programme. It was
God’s plan that this programme started and its his plan that I was there.
BY:
ISABEL NGUI
(FFC
FORM 3)
FFC Form 3
(Note: Transcribed from the original written by hand)