Day 10
-Ian-
- Returning back to England and meeting old and new friends was something very special for me. Going back to Hill House brought up many fun and memorable memories. However, this Hill House retreat was extraordinary; as seniors, Eric and I had to lead a “breakout group” which was a smaller group of teens meeting separately, apart from regular activities and worship. Guiding the questions and having to actually prepare myself first for the questions frustrated me at first; however, as days went on, and as the teens in our group started responding to our questions with sincerity, I came to realize that God had planned everything out for me. Throughout the entire trip, from Enderby Mission Church to London, I witnessed God really work in my life, and understood that my life was in God’s hand. Especially at Hill House, I had a deep, genuine conversation with a teen who had been Hill House before and hadn’t accepted the Lord yet. While others participated in an activity, the teen and I went to a quiet place and just talked about each other’s life. I questioned about his faith background and just listen to what he had to say to me. Simply sitting down with a teen and listening to their story is an incredible remedy for scars he or she might have in their life. The teen had not fully converted to Christian yet, but he is starting to evaluate more deeply about the world and God’s creation. I mentioned to him about basic concepts of Christianity and the Crucifixion. I did not force him to become Christian, but just encouraged him to think about how great God’s mercy and love is for him, and that Jesus was willing to die for him and his family. On the last day of the Hill House, he thanked me for just sitting down with him and listening to his story. From this England trip, I realized how simple it was to listen to what other people had to offer, and just listen to their hardships and joyful moments in their lives.
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