Discover the Language

Today, I challenged 1 Ateneo student to be our Key Volunteer (KV) in this campus. Please pray for positive response by Friday. I have another meeting with two pKVs on Friday. May they respond positively too. As we continue to get to know Ateneo, explored different places/buildings like dormitories and students' meeting places, we were able to share the gospel using "5 words" just to know their spiritual journey. Two of my teammates, asked their cell phone numbers after the gospel presentation but they refused to give their numbers. But after my other two teammates left for another appointment, Jojo & I stayed behind and continued with an informal conversation with them. Then we asked, "From what provinces are you?" They, replied, "Davao", "Pampanga", "Cebu".... More informal discussions followed. Until we asked them of the possibility of gathering all the Cebuano's and Ilonggo's who are staying in the dormitories. We got their numbers too. Hmmm, I think it's helpful to know the 'tribes" of Ateneans that will surely connect to one another and build deeper community in Christ. In tne heat of "English" discussions, discovering who speaks Hiligaynon or Cebuano or Bicolano language brings us to a sense of community that we are coming from one place or culture. My reflection: Discovering the language of Jesus helps us get connected deeper in love with God and with one another for His glory. Go Blue Eagles!