Berita TAC, Issue 2 2017

Themed “Be a Peace Maker”, the seminar kicked off in the afternoon on the 6 th of Feb, with an
opening worship service. Participants were asked to present a symbol of their respective
countries to the altar for the introduction and ice breaking session. At the end of the service,
each group presented peace blessings in their
own language. Although the group of 32
young women present there were diverse
and exclusive, each of us were mere followers
of Christ Jesus and it did not take long before
fellowship took place. Throughout the
seminar, we got to know each other, we
learned about diverse cultures and histories,
we prayed together, and we were growing in
passion for justice and peace in the world. As
followers of Christ, we were all reminded that
God calls each of us to be peace makers.
Symbols from various country.
We had community building exercises which were
team building exercises, workshops, group dynamic
activities, Bible studies, country sharing, games, site
visits and most of all lots and lots of fun and
memorable time together. Each session was insightful,
educational and motivating. The most important
topics we discussed revolved around peace, social
issues and women’s leadership roles.
One particular workshop was conducted by the chairman
of Hagar International, Ms Micaela Cronin of Australia.
The workshop was on Human Trafficking and an introduction of Hagar International’s missions
and visions. It was truly eye-opening as these issues were nowhere near my radar of knowledge.
I was taken aback after knowing that many of the issues that are happening all around the world
are way beyond our understanding. Each session and teaching proved beneficial for me
especially and I have never been more thankful to God for where He has placed me and where
He is leading me to.
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