Leave all and give all to God.
That is the very essence of being a true servant of God. When He asks you to follow him, God expects us to give our all — not just what we can, but everything we are. This is what I learned during our Senior Leaders Retreat at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) over the weekend. The Couples for Christ-FFL seminar was the first of its kind in the District of Paranaque wherein some of God’s core army south of Metro Manila were immersed (read as: reminded) on the need for servant leadership. This indeed was a welcome blessing to us who have been weary of years of battle and mission.
The six power talks were delivered by power speakers, brothers all: PFO head Gary Faustino, Metro Manila head Lachie Agana and senior leader Oca Oblefias who never ran out of humorous punchlines. Bro. Oca also was last night’s game master and fellowship night emcee.
In all, the 2-day retreat was very encouraging. It allowed us to refocus our priorities on what matters most — God’s work and the need for us to lead the frontlines despite our own personal spiritual battles. It was also a welcome respite from our daily work to see our brothers and sisters from all walks of life to re-affirm our commitment as enlisted servants in God’s army.
The retreat’s pictures summarize the fun and camaraderie:
DAP Garden
Our accomodations @ DAP
Sta. Rita with a Song & Dance
Group of the Chief State Posecutor (Bro. Claro)
Bro. Roy serving soup
Las Pinas Team
Bros. Oca & Lachie and participants
Bro. Narcing & Sta. Rita Team
Bro. Jojo with group from Paranaque District
The Food Line
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 Lunchtime with Sta. Rita Vicariate |
A-OK for these participants
Bro. Jojo Dunglao
Listening to the Talks
Seniors Class 2010
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