Members of Surrey 2 and its mission area, Abbotsford, gather together for their General Assembly at St. Ann’s parish in Abbotsford, BC on September 14, 2013. (Photo: Angelica Cacatian)
When Surrey 2 created the event of our first Abbotsford General Assembly (GA) on Facebook, I immediately clicked ‘Attending’. It has been over a year since Surrey 2 has gone to Abbotsford and it was for our Camp called Camp Exchange.
After the camp, I realized how difficult it was to keep in contact with my Household. And it wasn’t just because of school, work, and other activities that kept all of us busy… It was also because of the distance. So I knew I had to go and reconnect with my Household!
As I was getting ready on the morning of the event, I was feeling a little anxious and doubting whether or not I should go. I felt scared over the outcome of the GA, with questions like, “Will any of my household show up?’”or “If some do come, how should I approach them?”. At the very last minute, I was thinking of cancelling because I didn’t want to go through some sort of rejection.
But I didn’t. And I’m so blessed that I did go. Once I got to the GA, I found two members of my Household there! Seeing and talking to them in person felt so normal, as if we hung out regularly. Over the 3 hours with each other, I was able to learn more about them through the conversations we shared and the games we played.
At the end of Sean Santos’ worship, he said,
Even though we may be far apart, God’s love knows no distance and its His love that keeps us together.”
That one line really stuck with me while driving back home. No matter what the circumstances are, whether you are busy with school, too tired, or live far from each other, always leave a little time to talk with your Household (or meet up with them.) It is a day-to-day work ethic that needs to be kept up. Going to the GA really showed me that distance should not be the result of getting together with people whom I care for. It takes commitment, time and devotion if you want to work on relationships with your household. It also takes commitment, time, and devotion if you want to work on your relationship with the Lord.
Ina Roque, CFC-Youth Pacific Region
