The final session to wrap up the the first semester of 2007 is aptly themed, "There is no Place like Home." As we approach the winter break, many of us might be making plans to visit our friends and loved one back home.
During the discussion, it also surfaced that some of us would pine for home more acutely when experiencing stress in the face of looming deadlines and mounting assignments. The time of sharing as facilitated by Ming Yin helped us to find solace in the fact that we're not alone in our struggles and in the bitter sweet moments of homesickness.
However, to balance the naval-gazing, we've also been prompted to reflect on how we have and can contributed in making Cosdu "a home a away from home," and "family away from home" especially for others adjusting to a new environment.
To conclude, we ended of with a biblical perspective of "home" and finding our place in God - Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. (John 15:4)
Finally, there is no better way to facilitate a good time of fellowship than with food, especially home cooked local food, prepared unreservedly with lots of tender loving care and served up in a homely ambiance.
Thanks again Ming for opening up your home to us!
During the discussion, it also surfaced that some of us would pine for home more acutely when experiencing stress in the face of looming deadlines and mounting assignments. The time of sharing as facilitated by Ming Yin helped us to find solace in the fact that we're not alone in our struggles and in the bitter sweet moments of homesickness.
However, to balance the naval-gazing, we've also been prompted to reflect on how we have and can contributed in making Cosdu "a home a away from home," and "family away from home" especially for others adjusting to a new environment.
To conclude, we ended of with a biblical perspective of "home" and finding our place in God - Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. (John 15:4)
Finally, there is no better way to facilitate a good time of fellowship than with food, especially home cooked local food, prepared unreservedly with lots of tender loving care and served up in a homely ambiance.
Thanks again Ming for opening up your home to us!
Take care as we strive towards the last week of Semester and while Cosdu takes a break from formal gatherings during the exam period and winter break.
1 comment:
Truly, there is no place like home. I'm acutely aware of that, currently on the other side of the world. Seems like you guys had a lot of fun! May COSDU always remain a family away from home for all of us.
Cheers!
Thai
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