Farewell dedication by Rev Dr MC - Proverbs 3:5,6
Playing with eyes closed
Gals bondingThe last weekend for the kids proved to be another exciting one. It was an easy morning with their house parents and then off to Sat worship practice at 2pm. Many of them participated as worship singers and V, played the guitar at service together with the YET band. Those chosen to share also had to overcome stage fright, and were taught the basics of public speaking. Then, it was off for a farewell BBQ at Highgate Condo by the pool.
About 40 folks showed up for this feast which included all sorts of meats, corn-off-the-cob, noodles, fruits, otah otah and the #1 item to finish quickly was satay, skewered meat on a stick dipped with peanut sauce. We were honored to have 3 guests from Pentacost Methodist who were no strangers to the kids. I learned about their latest project at COSI in profiling each personality for the possible vocations/interests. This was for kids leaving COSI soon and I'm so glad our Lord has put this critical burden on their hearts.
It was great to see the teens chasing each other in, out and around the pool, and having lots of fun. The houseparents and friends too had fun exchanging notes and enjoying warm fellowship. It was a beautiful evening!
At Sunday service, CT, VN and RM shared beautifully about their experience and expressed gratitude for this opportunity. Mrs P, B's houseparent, said it was disruptive having a guest stay with the family for a month but she would not hesistate to do it again. Such was the joy a COSI kid brings to the home. With the COSI teens as my back up singers, the worship was exuberant. I shared a short slide show about Project Tic Tac and with communion, the service lasted nearly 2 hrs but nobody minded.
After service, it was photos galore among all the teens and tears were shed among the hugs and laughter. It was clear that friendships were forged that weekend over fire and music. And that is priceless!
Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family. Proverbs 18:24 Msg
About 40 folks showed up for this feast which included all sorts of meats, corn-off-the-cob, noodles, fruits, otah otah and the #1 item to finish quickly was satay, skewered meat on a stick dipped with peanut sauce. We were honored to have 3 guests from Pentacost Methodist who were no strangers to the kids. I learned about their latest project at COSI in profiling each personality for the possible vocations/interests. This was for kids leaving COSI soon and I'm so glad our Lord has put this critical burden on their hearts.
It was great to see the teens chasing each other in, out and around the pool, and having lots of fun. The houseparents and friends too had fun exchanging notes and enjoying warm fellowship. It was a beautiful evening!
At Sunday service, CT, VN and RM shared beautifully about their experience and expressed gratitude for this opportunity. Mrs P, B's houseparent, said it was disruptive having a guest stay with the family for a month but she would not hesistate to do it again. Such was the joy a COSI kid brings to the home. With the COSI teens as my back up singers, the worship was exuberant. I shared a short slide show about Project Tic Tac and with communion, the service lasted nearly 2 hrs but nobody minded.
After service, it was photos galore among all the teens and tears were shed among the hugs and laughter. It was clear that friendships were forged that weekend over fire and music. And that is priceless!
Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family. Proverbs 18:24 Msg
No comments:
Post a Comment