YTTC 2010 in Sunderland~~~"Be Transformed"

For the past 3 weeks, I was away from Birmingham to Sunderland church to attend YTTC (Youth Theological Training Course)...The theme of this year is "Be Transformed"...It was fun and productive weeks and causing me wanted to join them again next year, but I am not sure whether I am able to join them or not...

First day, I went to Sunderland by train, costing me about £46.00 for the return tickets. I walked from the Sunderland Metro Station to Church alone...Fortunately I checked the map the day before I left Bham...It took me about 20 minutes and I was sweating after the walk (plus luggage and bag)...

I was welcomed by some people there and Anthony was the only who showed me my sleep "bed"...Then, I went to register at the reception room...After registration, I met Colin and had a little chat with him...I congratulated to him since he was engaged with Marian...:D

I went to the dining area and met up Johnny, the preacher to be, and I was so surprise to see the German youths that I know during the Germany trip...So happy to meet up in Sunderland...After a while, the London participants came in, together with 2 Taiwan participants, Yu Chen and Wei Jen...Happy to meet them too...

After the open ceremony, we had some fellowships and sharing...Then 11pm, bed time as usual...After the first day, everyday was almost the same...

Morning Prayer: 45 minutes, started from 7:30am

Breakfast: Bread and buns, with tea, milk, cereal, hams, cheese and etc

Classes: Genesis, Basic Doctrines, University Life, Literary Minister, Introduction to New Testament, Luke, Prepare to Perfect Partner, Basic Evangelism and Bible Study Guide

Lunch + Dinner: 1 hour per each, including duties...After lunch and dinner, still have classes to go...

Evening Prayer: 20-30 minutes for sermon (by Year 3 students) and the rest of time was praying for Holy Spirit...

ASF (assignments, self study, fellowship): 1 hour....

Hymn Practise: 45 minutes after lunch....

Activities: Sport day...2 hours on Sunday....

Sabbath Service: Hymnal Presentation....as usual...

Actually I was enjoying the life in YTTC here...The rules were not as strict as Theolo in Malaysia, but we did prayed a lot during 3 weeks...45 minutes + 30 minutes per day...I think Malaysia should think about it because prayer is the most effective to strengthen our spiritual life...

I was in Year 1 by the way, although I had finished my 3 years theolo in Malaysia. At first, I was wondering why I have to go to Year 1 again, but after this 3 weeks, I gained a lot of knowledge about bible that I never knew before...Thanks God for guiding me to YTTC this year....The University Life session was not really useful for me since I was graduated...

During the farewell, when the Year 3 presentation, it reminded me the last day of my theolo in Malaysia...Anyway, 3 years is not a short time...XD...

PS: Tomorrow I will go for an interview as a salesman...haiz...really dont know what to do with this job...Pray to God for his guidance...XD