You know you are in Vietnam when you experience its city traffic. Riding the motor bike here truly makes you more prayerful.
Xin Chao!(Hello!)
I've been away from the Philippines for 12 days now. It feels like months already. I will only be here for 90 days but I feel like its a long time. I know it's nothing compared to those who have stayed to a foreign country for 12 months or a decade but this is me, this is my journey. Every person has a unique story of their own.
For me, being in a different country will taught you a lot of things. It will make you think and evaluate yourself in a much deeper way. It will push you to learn things you never imagine you will need to learn. It will make you change your practices and mindset so you will be able to adopt to the new environment and culture. It opens you up to a whole new perspective in life. It will makes you appreciate the little things. You learn to adjust to people and things to be able to relate and make yourself open to the new experiences this life offers. And most importantly, it makes you realize that God is the only refuge that can sustain you specially when you are alone.
Why Reach the Campus?
Highlights
The girl in black(right) don't believe in God. When I was talking to her, I feel sad for her. She represents many of the people here. They look fine on the outside but they are dying on the inside. The only reason they are attending the English Club is because they wanted to develop the skill. I wanted to share the gospel but usually they don't immediately share the gospel right ahead here. They must build relationship first and get their trust. It's by the grace of God that some of them get to become a follower of Jesus. Pray with me as we reach out to the lost.
Can you Imagine a greater opportunity?
Once they are able to build relationship to those new people who are attending the English Club, they bring them to the Mini Service. This is also where those under one-2-one discipleship and members of their LifeGroup attends.
They call their core team of leaders here as "Dream Team." I am assigned to train and teach them about Evangelism, Discipleship and English so they will be more effective in reaching to the students in their own campuses.
Getting out of my comfort zone is not easy but by the grace and favor of God I am loving this season. Every day is a proof of God's grace & favor in my life. Thank you so much for being one with me in this amazing journey. I hope you know how grateful I am that you are praying for me and partnering with me in every way you can. Thank you for believing in the vision that we can change the campus and change the world!
I hope you are encouraged and inspired today!
Melfer P. Carbonilla
CONTACT ME: melfer.carbonilla@everynationcampus.org