Apart from the great place, it was a good time of getting to know my co-workers better and the work that they've been doing in the different components of HS. It was slightly different this year as we had the AEF brothers join us, got to talk more to a few of them and found out that they've been ministering to South Asian workers near dormitories in various parts of Singapore every Wednesday evening. They have few which is in Tamil and one in Telugu. It's really funny, the way they describe it. They said all they need for this is a large ground sheet and a light. If the weather is fine, they lay the sheet on the ground and sit at the open space. If it rains, they'll tie the ground sheet to poles and use it as shelter. Despite the simple set up, there are plenty of encouraging testimonies that the AEF brothers shared. Such exciting work! I resolve to go see it for myself one day.
One incident we would reminisce about in years to come, would be the jungle trek we decided to take one afternoon. With only the 4 dogs as guide, the whole group of us (apart from Vincent, Ruban and Vijay who conveniently disappeared) embarked on the trek. We were challenged by the inconsistent terrain, leaves, branches, cobwebs that blocked our path and hungry mosquitoes that saw us as a buffet spread. The most challenging obstacle however was a raging river (that came all the way up to my knees) where we had to navigate across by using 2 ropes tied to trees on either side. The more muscular used the ropes, while I decided to be brave, kicked off my slippers and waded across. We came out sweaty and triumphant after what couldn't be more than 30mins of walking with just 2 casualties of one bee sting and one with a leech on the foot. Glory Hallelujah! How proud we were. Haha... good times.
Few photos from the retreat
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