We have entered the season of Advent, and it is a time for reflection and penance, in preparation for Christmas. Our Sunday Gospel reading (Mt 24:37-44) reminds us to stay prepared and ready for God's coming into our lives, which will be sudden and unannounced.
Last Sunday in CG
In previous sessions on the Holy Spirit, we have heard sharings by Oka and Sury on what it means to live a life in the Spirit. It is being a witness, an instrument of God, and being faithful in what we are called to do. Our work/school is the first place where we can significantly carry this out. We heard a wonderful sharing from Michelle about her work and how God has been with her in her struggles this year. What are the characteristics of Spirit-filled workers? Exodus 35 points out that a willing heart and generosity of talents are most important. What are the ways in which our work/school life challenge our Christian values? What are the ways in which it supports our values? How can I become more Christian at work?
This Sunday in CG
As the year winds down, we also want to reflect on where we have walked in this past year, what it was for, and what we can look forward to for this EW community. Do join us for sharing and fellowship as always!
Also, let's thank Fr Henry for kindly providing us with a netbook for our use! Thanks Father!
Announcements
1) End Year Retreat (EYR) Prayer Hour
This will not be carried out this Sunday (5 Dec), as the EYR facilitators will be having a preparatory session. Please continue to pray for the participants, facilitators and organising committee wherever you can! Next Sunday (12 Dec), we will have the prayer hour, and you are most welcome to join us at the Prayer Room from 4-5pm as we approach the EYR itself.
2) SACCRE Youth event
Here is a special event flash from our friends at SACCRE Youth:
"iWitness"
Date : Wed, 8 Dec 2010
Time : 730 to 10 pm
Venue : Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Speaker : Michelle Moran, President of ICCRS
Michelle will be addressing youth and young adults about leadership and evangelisation, followed by a time of ministering/empowerment with SACCRE leaders. She is a very passionate and dynamic speaker who has ministered internationally, invited to dialogue with cardinals in the Vatican, and even Pope Benedict XVI himself.
------------------------------3) End-Year Retreat (18-22 Dec, Malacca)
We are very near to the start of the EYR! Please continue to pray for this retreat, that God will bless the EYR as an instrument to minister to the participants. See announcement (1) for how you can help :)
OK that's all from me. See you around soon!
In His love,
barry
for Emmaus Walk
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