A First of its Kind

After almost 5 years of being together, the Children's Ministry (The Joyful Ark) finally, under the guidance of our Spritual Director Fr Bruno, had our first ministry retreat held at the Jesuit Spirituality Centre.

It started off wonderfully with breakfast and lots of good cheer from all and wonderful "Did you know...." stories from John!

We then made our way to the retreat house in 2 cars and settled in quickly. It was exciting for me cos it really felt like I was a young teen all over again at some confirmation camp! lol. We had meditation prayer in the garden where it was just peaceful and calm.

It was a simple retreat yet powerful in God's ways. Its hard sometimes for us to realise how much this was needed or its importance for us to bond in a Ministry and to pray together. I really had a great time and I pray that the Lord will continue to guide each one of us in this Ministry all set and ready for Advent and the new year 2011.

this sunday morning

Last night, my cuz jess stayed over and we turned in by midnight as we had to wake up for mass the next morning. I set my alarm and prayed for the Lord to wake us up so that we won't be late and scrambling to get to church.

I slept well and was dreaming when I heard my name being called. Twice. By a man who was not in sight but he called my name twice. It sounded so real and clear that I woke up to look at my cousin sleeping to see if she was messing ard. She was sound asleep. I looked at the time and it was really time to wake up for mass.

Still feeling puzzled, I got up and could not stop thinking abt the voice who called me. I am not sure exactly what it was or just a dream but the story of Samuel from the bible did cross my mind.

May the Lord lead me in all I do. Amen!