Am Elina, Indonesian by citizenship, but currently lives in Singapore. I was a public relations consultant in Indonesia, but for the past year decided to stay unemployed so I could focus on other things that I really care about but haven't got the time to take care of, like working with the youth and music team in the church, preparing for the Mennonite World Conference's Global Youth Summit in Paraguay next year, and continuing to encourage intergenerational dialog in Asian churches.
I am now member of Mennonite Church Singapore, a small but growing church of about 80 people. It falls into what many people would call a "charismatic" church, although I prefer to say that this church simply allows its leaders and members to exercise their spiritual gifts :-)
I guess at some point we get to discuss more about this charismatic and conservative churches ... not to point out the differences between the two, but to highlight what one can learn from each other :-)
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Hi! I'm Louise Anne :)
Hi, I'm Louise Anne Porciuncula :) I'm a member of the Lumban Mennonite Bible Church here in the Philippines.
At present, I teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to Korean students here. I am currently "exploring" the field of language teaching... Previously, I've worked as a researcher and writer for a couple of non-government organizations... particularly those focusing on poverty, education and community development.
Since I started living here in the city (our church is in the province)... I'm not as active as I used to be. However, I occasionally join the music group, as well as our "Saturday night" youth fellowships when I come home to Lumban.
My "passions" include reading, writing poetry... and singing! I feel most at peace when I sing, and I believe that music is really an intimate way of connecting with our God. I also love having "heart-to-heart" talks with friends, sharing and "receiving" advice about life and anything under the sun.
I am happy to be a part of this blog together with Remilyn, Jessica, Elina and other young Mennonites from all over Asia. Through this, I am looking forward to "sharing" with you.
God bless you all!
At present, I teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to Korean students here. I am currently "exploring" the field of language teaching... Previously, I've worked as a researcher and writer for a couple of non-government organizations... particularly those focusing on poverty, education and community development.
Since I started living here in the city (our church is in the province)... I'm not as active as I used to be. However, I occasionally join the music group, as well as our "Saturday night" youth fellowships when I come home to Lumban.
My "passions" include reading, writing poetry... and singing! I feel most at peace when I sing, and I believe that music is really an intimate way of connecting with our God. I also love having "heart-to-heart" talks with friends, sharing and "receiving" advice about life and anything under the sun.
I am happy to be a part of this blog together with Remilyn, Jessica, Elina and other young Mennonites from all over Asia. Through this, I am looking forward to "sharing" with you.
God bless you all!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
I'm from Philippines!
Hello There!
My name is Remilyn Mondez and I'm from Philippines. I'm part of the Integrated Mennonite Churches in the Philippines in Lumban, Laguna.
I work as an English Instructor in Malayan Colleges Laguna. Teaching is my passion and I have taught ages 4-57! I began my teaching career with pre-elementary and elementary. Then I started handling some highschool classes. And then last year, I found myself teaching English to college students!
English is my second language, too, so I'm not a perfect user of the language either and I often get ashamed of myself whenever I reread my writings and find a lot of mistakes!
In our campus, I work with other professors in gathering Christian students so that they can have their Bible study group and witness for others. I do this not as part of my job 'cause I don't get paid for it. I do this for THE ONE on TOP MANAGEMENT--JESUS. I want to mentor young people here so that they will learn not to be embarrased by sharing their Christian faith.
I teach Sunday School in our church. I handle kids ages 9-12 and I do enjoy this shift of teaching approach and methodologies every weekend. But since I'm getting older and busier than ever, my dream is to train Sunday School teachers to grow in this ministry with passion and creativity.
So much about me but I guess that's all about it.
My name is Remilyn Mondez and I'm from Philippines. I'm part of the Integrated Mennonite Churches in the Philippines in Lumban, Laguna.
I work as an English Instructor in Malayan Colleges Laguna. Teaching is my passion and I have taught ages 4-57! I began my teaching career with pre-elementary and elementary. Then I started handling some highschool classes. And then last year, I found myself teaching English to college students!
English is my second language, too, so I'm not a perfect user of the language either and I often get ashamed of myself whenever I reread my writings and find a lot of mistakes!
In our campus, I work with other professors in gathering Christian students so that they can have their Bible study group and witness for others. I do this not as part of my job 'cause I don't get paid for it. I do this for THE ONE on TOP MANAGEMENT--JESUS. I want to mentor young people here so that they will learn not to be embarrased by sharing their Christian faith.
I teach Sunday School in our church. I handle kids ages 9-12 and I do enjoy this shift of teaching approach and methodologies every weekend. But since I'm getting older and busier than ever, my dream is to train Sunday School teachers to grow in this ministry with passion and creativity.
So much about me but I guess that's all about it.
Introduction
A big hello to all who write in here!! :)
Let's use this topic to introduce ourselves!! Give a little of the country you are from, what you do, and your involvement in the church, anything... but do keep this brief..
Here's a little about myself:-
I'm Jessica Mondal, from Calcutta, India, and I attend Emmanuel Chapel (English section), which is like an affiliate of Mennonite... Right now I'm not too involved in the church now because of my hectic travel schedule (work related), but prior to this, I was teaching in the Sunday School and also the President of our youth fellowship. Other than this, I work with Compassion International, at the Head Office here in Calcutta, as Child Survival Program Specialist. My work is to initiate child survival programs and train our field staffs.
Do write in!!
Jessica
Let's use this topic to introduce ourselves!! Give a little of the country you are from, what you do, and your involvement in the church, anything... but do keep this brief..
Here's a little about myself:-
I'm Jessica Mondal, from Calcutta, India, and I attend Emmanuel Chapel (English section), which is like an affiliate of Mennonite... Right now I'm not too involved in the church now because of my hectic travel schedule (work related), but prior to this, I was teaching in the Sunday School and also the President of our youth fellowship. Other than this, I work with Compassion International, at the Head Office here in Calcutta, as Child Survival Program Specialist. My work is to initiate child survival programs and train our field staffs.
Do write in!!
Jessica
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