Wow! Games day was so awesome! It was one of the best...

I recall that when I first reached Kuo Chuan Presbyetarian and was being briefed by Bro Eric, I was a little bit hesitant because his instructions were, "The first station is compulsory and will be assigned to you. But following that, you will move around the stations freely." I was thinking about what kinda "mess" there would be if everyone clogs up a station, or a group is unable to find an opponent and has to wait very long at one station. But I soon discovered that my worries were useless because everything just flowed so smoothly! I could see the different groups moving enthusiastically to station after station...

Firstly, I was brought to recognise the uniqueness of our ministry. IGNYTE! How many organisations can carry out such an activity? Probably not my school. But everybody just wanted to keep playing and so moved on passionately through the stations. Leaders also rose up to bring the teams through.

Secondly, I began to feel the buzz group spirit. Christina, Angelica, Derek, Jonathan and Eric were impeccable team mates! I also know that Clarissa was sensitive to the needs of other people and even though she didn't play cos she was sick, I appreciated her support throughout the games. The guys were team players, swift, sharp shooters, strong men. Do not xiao kan the gals either cos Christina ran twice to the base line during dodge ball and Angelica held the ball up during "keep it up"! We won a whooping 53 points but more importantly, I began to understand why we did so well... I think watching from Derek and Jonathan taught me that most. They played their best and encouraged everybody to have fun. It's such a simple truth but is sometimes difficult to grasp as I do the task of leading...

Once again, I also think back about my old buzz group. I think I was really unfair to them, always giving our team spirit low ratings, putting on such a dao face during some buzz group discussions. Sis Corinna was undoubtedly a great cell leader who managed to spend time with the youths in our buzz group and garner their support with her unfailing care. The members also loved to encourage each other. Guess I was one weird, dao wet blanket during that season... But now, with a new buzz group, I will do things differently!

To everyone out there: I really believe that buzz groups are a great part of my walk with God. Aside from having a dynamic relationship with my God, I hope that I would be able to have a strong relationships with youths who are for Christ =) What abotu you?

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