And are we yet alive,
And see each other’s face
Glory and praise to Jesus given
For his redeeming grace.
Praise ye the Lord!
Dear Friends,
God is Alive!!
A year has come and gone, and what a year it was!! I’m sure we all had our high points and low points, but the fact that you are alive and reading this now is evidence of God’s goodness. 2008 was good for me; it was the year that I re-started climbing the academic ladder. It was totally unexpected, a friend of mine told me about a new course that was being run by Trinity Theological Seminary, and things just clicked into place. I became a diploma student in Holistic Child Development from February to November. I’m proud to say that I am now better equipped for the task ahead.
We were to graduate in the second week of November, but there was a little delay. Then, on the 24th of January, our graduation came on with the majority of us getting diplomas. I can’t tell you how much it meant to me. That was not the only surprise though, there was more in store. I was awarded the “Best All Round” prize, and all the guests were told that the project work I submitted was “one of the best”! It was a complete surprise to me, and thank God the tears that were threatening didn’t fall (my tears don’t stop in a hurry). What a great testimony!! When all seems lost, just rest in Him. It sounds like such a contradiction, but our part is just to stand still and see the glory of the Lord. God will sort it out for His children; He always does, even if it takes 25 years. Ask Abraham!
Camp 2008! Alive in Christ!!
In December I was invited to a Children’s camp which was being run by International Needs at their Vocational training school situated at Adidome in the Volta region. It was a teens’ camp, and I was to be a camp counsellor, which meant I was to reach out to children who had needs and counsel them. Not being previously acquainted to the children made it a bit more complicated, but I talked to a few, since I was in charge of a small group.
The theme for the camp was “ALIVE IN CHRIST!!” and there were 100 children/young adults from 5 schools started by International Needs. It was more of a vacation for me, I must say, since I was really very well taken care of.
Once there I was asked to give a talk to the whole group on the 4th and 5th days, quite short notice, but God was good. Overnight I had a message to give, and I was pleasantly surprised at the reception of the young people. They loved it (especially when I got to the part about relationships). They asked some very frank questions too! The following day, I talked for only 10 minutes since I was suffering from a bad throat infection which was getting worse with each day. Every day I could see God looking out for me in all that went on. I thank Him for the opportunity.
Well, 2009 has just begun, a brand new year and we can only look forward to the bountiful blessings in store for us. Please continue to remember me in your prayers.
Blessings,
Akos
See my graduation pictures here -> http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=15780&l=7992f&id=1090069808