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Tuesday, September 18, 2007

i decided to post my AGM report, which should sum up my past of year of serving in OCF.

From the Programs & Teaching Ministry Coordinator, Lydea Gn…

The past one year has been a roller coaster ride for me, with countless highs and lows. It was a period I believe I will never forget as God used the events that occurred to mould me and shape me, so that I may be transformed into the image of Christ.

A year ago, I agreed to be the Programs and Teaching Ministry Coordinator as I wanted to serve in a ministry that has touched my life. Without OCF, I would not have rediscovered a love for God nor would I have adjusted so well to the role of an international student. I really thank God for leading me to OCF and the work He has done through OCF.

As Programs and Teaching ministry coordinator, I was responsible for the year’s program, including bible studies, speaker sessions and fellowship nights. However, if I did not have the committee’s wholehearted support, the program would never have come to fruition. Thank you my fellow commies, for your willingness to serve God and His people.

Preparing for bible studies required extensive research of resource materials so that they effectively complement the vision of the year. This instilled the discipline of studying God’s Word and I found that the more I pored through the Bible, the more I hungered for Him. As I did not have experience with group bible studies prior to being in OCF, this portfolio has been an exponential learning process and I would like to thank all my bible study leaders for being so patient with me. Every single one of you has a wealth of wisdom and I have learnt so much from all of you. I cannot thank God enough for your obedience to the voice of the Holy Spirit and your selflessness in leading bible studies.

Besides the BS leaders, I would also like to thank Garry who has always been there, giving me godly advice and vetting through the bible studies despite his busy schedule. Many thanks to Vanessa as well for all her encouragement and support. May the Lord continue to work through both of you and use you mightily to bring glory to His name.

Even though there have been times I got discouraged by my own mistakes, God always reminded me that, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) It has been truly amazing and utterly humbling to see God work through the mess I made and use it for His purposes. Thank you God for the opportunity to serve you, thank you for allowing me to be a part of Your plan despite my inadequacies and thank you for Your constant guidance, patience, comfort and love that You have graciously bestowed upon me.

Lydea blogged at 11:18 AM

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