"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

-Helen Keller

I just arrived from a Convention consisting of students - the NCMC MAS AMiCUS Convention 2018. It was a fulfilling event! I praise God for really making it possible. Amidst all the odds, the event was truly blessed with all the miracles He bestowed. I felt so happy on how He united the team and on how He made our hearts delightful while working.

Caption: We're not sad because of the event. We're acting sad because we're going to miss each other. The organizing team of the NCMC MAS AMiCUS Convention 2018.

I was an accidental leader? Or No. I was called by God to be a leader. I'm not the President but I believe we are all called to lead others and to be lead by His grace.

Caption: This event helped me grow as an indivdiual. I learned many things and I'm so grateful for it. :)

During the said convention, I worked as one of the Program Coordinators and Publication Officer. I supervised people and it was challenging. With the more or less 150 delegates, one can truly surrender to God this stunning task.

So, here is the part 2 of the things I learned as Event Organizer.

Caption: The delegates forming a big circle after the team building activity.

5. In, planning, begin early.

In order to avoid the rush of meeting deadlines, begin planning early (yes!). If it's a big event, plan months before the event. We actually started planning for the event in December (that was 4 months ago). We started with objectives, the program framework, then the venue. The budget actually followed. Well, in this case, it's a church-related event, so, we have to take some leap of faith. It wasn't a perfect event for the took a pause in the middle of that four-month planning. But to tell you, planning ahead of time is worth it.

Caption: This was the moment when the people started rushing to the registration team. Haha. Look! The delegates were all excited. Thanks be to God.

Caption: That's me introducing the speakers for the convention. As program coordinator, you have to be so familiar with the program that even if you don't have a copy of it, you'll have a general view of it.

6. Division of Labor is a Must!

Together we stand, divided we fall - that's an old adage supporting the idea of unity. However, unity doesn't mean you will do the same thing together. It simply means that amidst the diverse tasks that you have to finish, you will work in harmony with each other.

The president's role is to delegate tasks and manage the team. As you break up your team and assigned tasks, don't forget to keep track. Set deadlines. Share expectations. If your task is related to your co-worker, work together. Do not focus too much on yourself. Check on how your talents can help accomplish others tasks. It's a give, give, give process.

Caption: The workers helping each other in cutting the programs, booklets, and bookmarks.

Caption: The alumni , even though they are already professionals, are still so willing to give their time and efforts to the campus ministry

7. Open Communication Please

Caption: Whenever disagreements arise, settle it in the love of God.

A week before the convention, we agreed to be online often as much as we can and to have "load" for SMS. We agreed to remove all bitterness in our hearts and surrender it to the LORD. We're all students wholly depending on our parents' income and God's grace! This was really a challenge. But when you commit everything to Him, He will untangle all the tangles and let your hearts work and communicate with love.

Caption: During short breaks, I sometimes mingle with old friends and take photos with them. #Sweetmemories

I'll be posting more of life lessons as student missionary in the future! Till next!
God bless us all event organizers!

Excelsior forevermore!

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