IFFAsia, June 26, 2021: Twelve (12) alumni of IFFAsia Batch 12, SY 2019 met online for a POST-TRAINING SUPPORT meeting for a second follow-up.
This Post-Training Support is part of the pastoral and ministry support offered by IFFAsia to its alumni during their 2 years of internship in their respective sending organizations. This time the alumni reflected and shared on Christ's call for them this year 2021, in the area of their personal growth and also for the implementation of their Development Action Plan (DAP).
Here is “what” some of the alumni say in their reflection on what they are called to:
“...always moving forward and embracing and happily experiencing things or activities that I have never done before.”
- Mom (Cambodia)
"...take risks and trust that I can provide help to those who need it."
-Jecy (Philippines)
“…continue to examine myself and my ability to comfort someone in a difficult situation. I am capable.
- Salo (Laos)
“…choose to be a joyful Christian by sharing Christ with those I serve; find ways to be a joyful and better evangelist to the people around me.
-Linh (Vietnam)
Furthermore, we were pleased to have Bishop Joel Z. Baylon of the Diocese of Legazpi and also the President of IFFAsia to converse with the elders. He affirmed and inspired them with his message on “Courage.” He acknowledged the current pandemic situation, the crises in Myanmar, and facing the many new things in ministry to others. He encouraged the elders to courageously seek ways to share; that they allow the five loaves and two fishes that they received in abundance during their formation to multiply now. In addition to this, he also reminded them of the importance of “BEING STILL” – observing the situation and most importantly knowing that God is with us in all the events of our lives.
This is just the beginning, and there is no certainty as to what our life will become. That is why it is important that we pursue the goals and visions that we have set for ourselves.
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