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Yearly Archives: 2008
Lesson In Faith
Lately, we learned many lessons about faith. Last Sunday, we played some games about faith, such as being guided by other people or lying down on people. It made us understand about trusting. And then Monday, we also had a lesson. We read the bible and shared with each other. Let us know that we should follow God and have true faith in God. After all, God is the Lord of everything. Just follow him. I knew one day I will get a good result.
Jeffrey Su
Team 2
Jeffrey Su
Team 2
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A Sunday Service
It started, without moving music or touching songs, tears fall down from our cheeks, and a warm feeling filled up the room where we worship God.
It was on Sunday morning, while Mr. Dudley finished sharing the message, he told us that we will take the communion. Before we took it he asked us to wash our heart. Wash our heart? Just like you wash your hands before you eat, we have to keep our conscience clear, before we take the communion. You cannot take the communion if there is still someone in your heart that you can’t forgive, or if you offended someone and didn’t’ ask for forgiveness.
When we sat in group, we started to apologize to others and something amazing happened. People started crying and hugging each other. Some relationship was rebuilt, some broken hearts are healed. The Holy Spirit fulfilled the group of people.
I saw love while all those things happened. That is the love of Jesus. Because of Jesus, we could be forgiven, we could rebuild our relationship. Because of the blood and flesh of Christ, we could be healed.
How amazing is our God. He is so merciful that when we seek His face for forgiveness, He gives us a new life and hope. When we truly come before Him, He will show His amazing grace. How great is our God, He is worthy of all the praises.
It is not because that we are perfect that God loves us, but it is because God is love and loves us for no reason that He gave us His son Jesus. “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me” Hebrews 10:5. It is Jesus who saved us.
Thank you for the love, Lord!
Gracie Lu
V2
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A Memorable Day At VOICE
Last Sunday, we went to church in the morning as usual. But this time, we didn’t go to church but tower. Wes’ father was in charge of the whole meeting. I didn’t know him well, so I was looking forward to hear his speech. It turned out that he was a decent man with feelings. I enjoyed listening to his sharing. It was simple, clear and influential.
Most of us cried during the whole meeting. He made us a new chance to know God. He made me know God will loves me no matter whether I love him or not. God will be with me no matter whether I am successful or not. Even though I was baptized before, when Wes’ father asked people who admitted himself a sinner and willing to put God in the first place of life then came forward and he would pray for us. I went! I cried out loud, feeling a different person again, I know God will be with me forever.
Helen Wu
Team 6
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My Weekend
This weekend was the best of all. I really love the Northwoods, this place is beautiful!
On Saturday, we celebrated the 4th of July. It’s my favorite festival of all. We played all kinds of games and played volleyball beside the lake, and there’s so many time that the ball just falls into the lake. We had hamburgers and hot-dogs for supper. I ate a lot!
The most fun part of the day was after the games. We have some free time before supper, so Stanley and I jumped into the lake. The water was warm and clear. I love being in the water! I had a lot of fun this weekend, and I believe that I will never forget it.
Christine Chen
Team 3
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Something I Learned in Team 2
Our team leader is Luke. Simon, Cary, Jeffrey, Stanley and Gregory are my team members. They come from Taiwan, U.S. and Hong Kong three different countries, but God used VOICE to bring us together. I learn in the right time said something is right or at right time do something is right from Simon. And this is the second time Cary came, so his experience can help me use less time. Stanley can make team get high. Jeffrey is always quiet, but it’s not really him, he also can make the team get high. Gregory wanted to become a missionary, I think he can succeed. Sometimes he also tells jokes to us, let me laugh, and for example to show we how to do it. So many things I should learn, but I can’t stop learning. Team 2 is the greatest group in my mind, so I am proud I can be a member of this team.
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What I learned this morning
This morning, I cried.
Karen shared her life story with us. She told us that how God changed her, made her through those difficult times. She told us that God wanted us to give Him everything, including ourself. She asked us, “Are you willing to give everything in your life to God?”
Joy Liao
Team 5
After her story, we thought about this question for a while. I prayed to God. I told Him that I was sorry. I didn’t give everything to Him, but today I wanted to. So I cried out to the Lord, I said to Him, “Please teach me how to give myself back to You.” I realized that God is the only one I could trust. He is the only one could take care of my life.
My skirt was wet because of my tears.
Thank you, dear Lord. Thank you for this important lesson.
Joy Liao
Team 5
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Something I learned This Morning
Karen said we should give all of the things that we love to God. It’s very hard to do it! Most of us cried when Karen ask us to pray to God about this.
I didn’t cry because I already give all of my hobbies to God. I told God that I’m going to give Him my soccer, my piano, my computer and also if I have my girlfriend one day… At least I have a wonderful Savior. He’ll be with me always!
Peter Chiang
Team 1
Team 1
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Chinese New Year
This is the most special Chinese New Year for me. The reason why it is the most special for me is that this is the first time I celebrate Chinese New Year with foreigner. And it is the first time not celebrate it with my family. But the thing that made me most happy this Chinese New Year is that I can eat the Chinese food. I very like the food which was cooked by Mrs Chen. My most favorite cuisine is Chengdu chicken. But I know that I never like American rice. And the other thing that made me happy is that I can see my host family again. Although this New Year didn’t have red-envelope, but I still very like this New Year. Hope I will have another chance to celebrate with foreigner and show them how delicious Chinese food is.
Debbie Ou
Team 4
Team 4
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Always Thankful
Ephesians 5:20 says “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
It was so amazing to be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with all of the VOICE students. It was really special to watch them experience this holiday and learn how God provided for America from the very beginning. When dinner started, we were each given a blank paper leaf, and after we had eaten, each person wrote down something they were thankful for and hung their leaf on a poster. It was wonderful to see how the students recognized God’s blessing in their lives. Even after the rough trip they had in getting here, each student had a thankful spirit to the Lord for His protection and for the adventure. I am thankful for all of those students and praise the Lord for this chance to learn with them.
Hannah Dutton
TESOL
TESOL
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