A new beginning

God is Great. it doesn’t get more Simpler than that.

Hello Brothers and Sisters, I’m sure most people reading this Blog will know me but if you don’t, you can read the ‘about me’ before you join me on this amazing journey in sharing the Goodnews!

I’ll be aiming to post at least once a week depending on how busy my schedule gets and so far it has been BUSY!!

After 6 and a half years of working with my family in a small but very successful Chinese restaurant, I decided to leave and do something I have always wanted to do and that it is to help others who truly need it.

It has been almost two weeks since I started at Tilsley College and to say it has been eventful would be an understatement. I arrived on Sunday the 1st of February as a First Server(You can check more about that on the main blog page) and on Monday I was sitting in a classroom with Year 1 Tilsley Students. Thankfully I already met a few of the students a few months before I joined Tilsley so it was easy to adjust and get to meet the rest of the students and staff/volunteers there. I joined Tilsley halfway through there year and it has been a while since I was last in School. The first day was an absolute blur, my brain was scrambled after about 2 hours of going through the book of Acts.

The rest of the week was full of lectures but I gradually started settling in and getting used to being a Student again. There was one lecture that I found very fascinating was the ‘Spiritual Development’ which is lead by my Mentor Seb Brandt(Monsieur Croissant) Though I struggled to understand fully what went on as my brain is still trying to get back into that student mentality but from what I remembered I found the lesson very intriguing. I’ve only known him for a few weeks and I felt I have known him for years we just get on so well. I got a chance to have a one to one chat with Seb and he asked me if my heart is in the right place. ‘Am I at Tilsley for my gain, or am I here with Jesus and the centre of my heart.’ After that, I prayed HARD! I am here and Jesus is the main Focus and he is at the centre of all I do. I hope more people on the journey will continue to keep me on my toes and make sure my heart continues to be in the right place. – Daily Reminder, Live for Jesus, not for own personal gain. There is no perfect Christian but I hope to do my best. (It’s only been 2 years!)

The second week was ‘Team Evangelism’ week which is where Tilsley students go off to other churches to work. My group was placed at a Local Church called ‘ Roman Road Church.’ We started on Sunday Were the group lead the Band Worship(Emma, Michael, and Nathaniel.) I gave my Testimony via Q&A from Michael which was interesting as its the first time I’ve ever given it to a large group that wasn’t at my church. Helgi(Year 2 Student) and our group leader, lead the Sermon which was very encouraging to see. The programme for the week was Kid’s club Monday – Thursday 10.30am – 12.30pm. A ladies night, Wednesday fellowship(Senior Citzien), GLO report, International Night and finally another Sunday Service to finish of the week. Each week one of the group would take turns to lead Devotion and Each student would take turn sharing the Word of the day/testimony for the Kids club. the theme for the week was Collossions 3:12 Compassion, Kindness, Humility, Gentleness and Patience.

Tuesday – Ladies Night. Our Group took over the church ladies’ night and it is where I got to talk about First Serve to Christians and non-Christians. Apart from some microphone issues and taking out my comfort zone, I got the opportunity to talk to a large crowd about the First Serve Programme and chat about what ill be doing during the next 9 months of my life. It turned out to be fairly goodnight! Every time I get a chance to speak in front of large crowds I feel more and more confident! Everything is all new to me so I’m very keen to put myself out there and get involved and share the journey God has put me on.

Wednesday – My First solo Devotion and talking about Humility – Leading a devotion is something that I have never done, I had no idea what to do, researched about 4 days before I had to do it hoping to get an idea on how to do a devotion. I was panicking, stressing, worrying and all sorts. I chose Psalm 23 as it is my favorite of the Psalms and it is what I usually read it anytime I have any fears, doubts or worries in my life. It stops me from overthinking. I just went for it and shared with the group about how we should bring all are worries and fears to God. The Lord is my Shepard, I lack nothing and he promises Love and Protection. This life is temporary and short so we should all be living for Jesus and doing all we can to bring Glorify to our father. – The Pain, Sorrow, Struggle, and Sacrifice are all worth it all.

Humility – It was my day to talk at the Kids Club. Without being Boastful I found this easier than giving a 10-minute devotion between the Group and a few from the church. I just hoped that I could get the point across that “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but it is thinking of yourself less” and “When we have humility, we are choosing to be like Jesus.” I know a few of the Kids were asking questions after yesterday’s Kids Club, I just pray that the Lord will continue to work and they’ll open up their hearts to are Great and amazing Lord.

It is currently Wednesday 12th and it has taken me about 3 days to organize, type and sort all this out. I am sure it will be worth it in the end. Even if it doesn’t do much it will at least be something great to look back on well into the future. I’ll hopefully bring some more updates in a week or so.

Quote – “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—  my father’s God, and I will exalt him!” – Exodus 15:2

Song – Housefires – Build my Life

Lord Father, I am blessed that I have been given this opportunity to do First Serve and serve you Lord. I pray you’ll use the Holy Spirit and work through me to continue sharing Testimonies, Talking to others about First Serve and I Pray that you’ll use me to share the Gospel. In the Name of your son Jesus Christ, Amen.