Committees Into Communities

We spent the whole morning and afternoon today running through the skits, mime, sermons and puppet shows for the mission trip. I really enjoyed the moments together as a team, especially the laughter. It is so much more fulfilling to work together as friends rather than just colleagues. I learnt this very important lesson while serving in the CF committee previously, and I thank God that I am able to experience it again here. I am reminded of a book I read more than a year ago called ‘Turning Committees into Communities’ published by the Navigators. It is indeed so much more wonderful to be part of a community rather than just a committee or mission team. As we work together to prepare for the trip, we will continue to open up our lives to one another in our sharing. I feel closer to my friends in this team more than ever. We have another retreat coming up one week before the trip. This time, we will be preparing ourselves spiritually and relationally rather than practicing presentations. I’m looking forward to preparing some of the sessions, as well as some quality time with God and each other! Lord, what can we do together? Lead us as we prepare for this upcoming retreat.