CU event

Had the Sherwood 9:20 (my christian union group in hall) evangelistic event last tuesday- which was really good fun! :) Although my group, comprised of the arty-farty people came in last. Hahaha.. I wasn't particularly looking forward to it cos I'd been inviting people all day and it was discouraging hearing negative responses time and again. So I was especially happy that people like Min, SQ, Jayoung, Dave and Bazil came- the most unlikely people who seem closed to Christianity. To God be the glory! :) In particular, I'm very happy because Dave (a 2nd year brit who stays next door) came. It was super last minute; Aidan told me to go back to my block to invite more people; 10 min before the event started. So I banged on Dave and Bazil's door (my neighbours) and to my absolute surprise, they came along too!

Anyway, Dave thanked me yesterday for inviting him to the pub quiz and told me he really enjoyed himself! That made my day. :) It was a breakthrough because I'd been trying to befriend him for quite some time- he doesn't seem to have any friends in hall and he always eats by himself. And I think it's the way God wired me- I enjoy reaching out to people who feel left out and desire that they feel loved and included too. I know all too well what it feels to be left out and it's not a nice feeling! Heh..

And before dinner I had a sudden realisation of how sheltered I still am, despite being miles and miles away from home. Looked thru the CCUSA website b4 dinner- thinking of working in America or volunteering in South Africa during the summer. Very scary.... I will truly be on my own. Here, God has provided so well for me- I don't have to worry about much except my studies. And I thought of my peers-Grace Tan whom I grew up with, now sooo independent, criss-crossing the USA and maybe even Africa in time to come! And James Pang, dedicating 3 mths of his time to serve God faithfully in Thailand. Aidan and Hannah, my CU leaders- both of whom took a gap year after college; Aidan to work with the wildlife in South Africa and Hannah to work in a nursing home here. Compared to them, I feel so small and timid, so unable to take care of myself! Yet I feel so privileged to know these people and am encouraged by them to think beyond myself and my limitations..

Love Carol