Today we had a worship service for UP staff and interns. We met the supervisors for each camp. The service was very simple an out of tune piano and singing, but it was filled with God's presence. It humbled me to see people so close to God, that just being in the same room with them drew His presence in a tangible way. The message was very relaxed more like a sharing of how God provides. Wish I could tell you but too long! Each of the supervisors are really cool and unique. It is a blessing to be able to work with them this year. I know I will learn a lot from them.
The rest of the day was spent on orientation. A lot of wise things were said about the attitude of serving as a Christian. It was encouraging to hear the discussions and things that were said. It also made me want to be more Christ-like it my attitude.
Self-centered service is concerned with impressive gains. It enjoys serving when the service is titanic or growing in that direction
Christ-Centered service doesn't distinguish between small and large. It indiscriminately welcomes all opportunities to serve
Self-centered service requires external reward, appreciation and applause
Christ-Centered service rest content in hiddenness. The divine nod of approval is sufficient
Self-centered focus is highly concerned about results. It becomes disillusioned when results fall below expectations.
Christ-Centered service is free of the need to calculate results; it delights only in service.
Self-Centered Service is affected by feelings
Christ-Centered service ministers simply and faithfully because there is a need. The service disciplines the feelings (this one is HARD to do)
Self-Centered service insists on meeting the need; it demands the opportunity to help
Christ-Centered service listens with tenderness and patience. It can serve waiting in silence (my favourite)
We also did a personality to gauge our weaknesses and strengths, to see how we approach things and also to understand each other better! I am very task oriented =)
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Went shopping (finally stores closed yesterday) wheeled shopping cart back to apartment LOL (did not want to pay for bags) We took it back though its not far.
I also cooked. I now realize that my mother has taught me well (yes mother I thank you now) I think I am the only person who can cook in my apartment. I think I'm pretty good at this cooking thing The Germans like it :P haha
Also did some jamming one of my roommates. He plays the Caion! (drum box) Pretty sick. too bad I have no amp =(
Interesting fact: "Mushy" is a derogatory word in German 0_o
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Our Intern Director shared this poem with us:
The Winds of Fate
One ship drives east and another drives west
With the selfsame winds that blow.
'Tis the set of the sails
And not the gales
Which tells us the way to go.
Like the winds of the sea are the ways of fate,
As we voyage along through life:
'Tis the set of the soul
That decides its goal,
And not the calm or the strife.
-Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The attitude is so important and what is going to make or break this year.
Prayer requests:
- adjusting to new life (getting better)
- develop Godly characteristics and remove ungodly ones
- still hard to stay focused
