Campus Crusade for Christ's Chicago Summer Project 2011
DAY 3: Training Day (the sequel)
We started today by making our own breakfast in the rooms then reported down to the lobby and had another devotional (an extended one because it's Sunday). Then it was right into evangelism training. The session was roughly an hour or two long...which felt much longer because the lobby reduced to a claustrophobic nature because of all the staff and students. And have I mentioned it gets hot in there? In case not: "IT GETS HOT IN THERE."
The training was exceptional--as per usual--and God used some of the wisdom and experience He has so graciously given me over the years, to help a younger student in learning evangelism techniques and some of the heart behind that. Evangelism techniques and purpose has been a big topic of discussion amongst us guys (and I'm sure the ladies too).
After lunch we broke into teams, which consisted of two to three staff then 4 to 5 students, and went on a scavenger hunt. The heart behind this was to essentially--in a manner of speaking--throw us into the deep end! To really immerse us in Chicago, giving us a crash course in navigating the city using the trains and buses.
The temperatures and humidity ran high, as did the tension. People are still learning each other and adjusting to the fast pace and packed schedules. Adding to the stress level: nervousness about finding jobs, as only a few people have jobs so far. Furthermore, the evil one is putting the pressure on as he knows we are prepping to storm the campuses and the city for Christ.
I confess I have found myself succumbing to the frustrations at times. I'm finding it hard to be my normal, outgoing, never-met-a-stranger self. I confess to I've been a bit too concerned about how people will perceive me and if they will like me etc etc. While I think these are normal insecurities when first stepping into a new environment, I fear I've stressed a bit too much on it. I'm too critical of myself and put on too much pressure. However as our project director Bacho B said: "Eventually the fine china gets put away and the chipped dishes come out."
On a positive I have had some great conversations today and we got to do some job hunting: a team member got a job on the spot!!
Praises:
-Annie getting a job today
-Great devotional today
Prayer Requests:
-That God would release the tension and continue to build relations.
-Pray that the chipped dishes would come out
-That I would find my security and identity in Christ ALONE
-For a JOB
-That I would surrender to Christ and the sweet Holy Spirit daily
thank you all...
In Christ, for Christ,
Christopher
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