19-22 January 2006
It was truly a great experience…. Not only for the participants … but for myself too.
My role for PRE 02 was to be a presenter and singer in the music ministry.
Of course the most important role I have to play is to renewal myself with my fellow brothers and sisters in the parish as they renew themselves.
I had 3 talks to share in PRE 02. they are
Topic 1,2 & 3 (ha ha.. cannot disclose)
On the 1st day, my 1st sharing was quite terrible. I was so so nervous that my legs couldn’t stop shaking. I was so so nervous that I couldn’t read word for word from my “script” and I become even more nervous. After the sharing, the main feedback that I received was :”How come you have no problem singing alone, but when come to talking you are so nervous” Many people couldn’t believe that I could be so so nervous, they were shocked.
The next morning, Helen (in-charge of the presenters) gave me some pointers… She asked me to stay faithful to what I have written and not to add lip. By not following what I have written, I might stray and make the sharing light unnecessarily.
On the 3rd day, my 2nd sharing was much better. I stayed very faithful with what I have written… I was less nervous.
On the 4th day, my 3rd sharing was even better. I managed to say some additional words in the beginning and at the end cos I felt I needed to say while waiting for my turn. I managed to say it out… although I was still pretty nervous… I stayed faithful to what I have written.. and I think it was the best of the 3 sharings…
After my sharing, many people came to give me a pat on my shoulder, even the participants. They were happy to see my progress and I’m very happy too as I have managed to convey that I felt.
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Over the 4 days, I have learned a lot from both the participants and my own sharings. I’m being motivated by how enthusiastic the participants were. I remembered, one of the participant shared with me that she left being energized even after the Day 1. She says that she only slept like 4 hours and woke up at 5am automatically without any difficulties.
Some were very enthusiastic in signing up to join a ministry.
What touched me was seeing the prayer warriors who chose to support PRE with prayer in the Power House. They must have become super holy people praying unceasingly for all who have involved in PRE 02. I heard that they could recite about 6 rosaries per day. My my….
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PRE 2 have been a great experience for me. Although, I didn’t managed to participate in the group sharings… I felt that I have achieved my role of being there.
I’m quite a “shy” person and quite afraid to approach people and start a conversation… but the Lord gave me the courage to approach the participants, to make new friends, to give encouragement, to hear their little little sharings.
Even in preparation for my sharing, I learned to be more opened. I had to prevent myself from removing shameful words which I wouldn’t like people to know… By just writing my sharing, it helps me want to change myself to be more Christ-like.
I hope by after presenting my sharings to so many people, I would learn to be a more open and more loving person.
Lastly, I thank God for giving me the courage to agree to speak when Fr. Jo approached me. Without hesitation, it was a “YES” (even knowing that i’m never good at it). Never knew that the outcome would be such a great experience for me. I really thank God for everything and especially to my friends for their support and faith in me.
