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Sis. Elaine May Sangre
FDMC-Vietnam observed its 8th Treasures last Oct. 19 at Tan Dinh Church, Ho Chi Minh City, with eighty-five people in attendance. A Spiritual Enhancement Experience (SEE) seminar was also held on that day.
The monthly fellowship started at 9:30 a.m. with a Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Peter Cung. After the mass, Fr. Cung gave a special blessing to birthday celebrators and those who were celebrating their wedding anniversaries.
The seminar proper followed, with Bro. Rene Tumang discussing “Servanthood Series: Leadership Secrets of Jesus.”
Part I included the following points:
• In prayer, it's better to have a heart without words, than words without a heart.
• If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor.
• Jesus loves what is righteous and just.
Part II, which came after the lunch break, focused on the following points:
• God teaches us to be fishermen.
• Jesus' ministry begins by listening.
- A good listener is a good teacher.
- Listening in silence is listening to God.
• Jesus heals many people.
- Healing is knowing God.
- God is the only healer.
There was a workshop in which the participants were divided into small groups, with six members in each group. It was a time to share on the lessons learned, as well as future plans for the continuous propagation of FDMC in Vietnam.
Among the points raised in the sharing:
• FDMC enhances and renews spiritual life.
• God must be the center of one's life.
• Commitment should come from the heart.
• Continue to serve God through DMOB and sharing of blessings.
• Live by faith and lift up everything to God.
• Take time to listen.
• Find a permanent venue for the Treasures.
After the sharing, there was a lighting of candles and participants were asked to say a recommitment prayer. The participants then exchanged their candles with each other, while saying “God bless you.”
Bro. Rene ended the activity at 5:30 p.m. with a prayer. |
