The Batch 2 of Imagine Nation’s Apprentices…

Before we formally ended our PDL sessions every Tuesday, Imagine Nation’s 2nd batch of apprentices had a group picture taking. We were all surprised that we were complete that time so we really had to take this opportunity to have the shoot at the studio with Erron as the photographer.

Those 7 weeks of PDL sessions enriched me spiritually and gave me a push to give myself a fresh start. Though at times, I still fall, I now have the strength to stand up without pitying myself so much over these matters. Everyone in the group was so blessed, each one plans to conduct a session on their own. In fact, Jet already ordered books for his target people.

Now that we’re finished with our PDL sessions, our group was already split into two. Some will be attending the Wednesday meetings at the Studio and others will be attending the Thursday group at CCF. I belong to the former. My heart is still pounding thinking about the results and the split-up.

Meanwhile, Sir Jong and Monique are already conducting their 3rd PDL session and this time with the Wedding Suppliers. They meet at Josiah’s every Tuesday. Now that’s what we call “Working for the Lord”.

Anyway, just to show you guys who I’m with every Tuesday, here’s a picture of our batch.

Top: Jet, Mike, Sir Jong, Me, Derrick, Richard, and Eric

Below: Micah, Heidi, Monique, Gracielle, and Arianne

Still holding our breaths…

Last Night was a different kind of fun night. As some of you guys already know, Im attending prayer meetings every Tuesday with the Imagine Nation guys. These are for the people wanting to be an apprentice in John Mateos Ong’s studio. After finishing the PDL last week, we had another fellowship last night. We ate a lot (as usual) and then we watched a movie and dissected it. 

The group was a bit silent and not the usual buzzy sharing. Probably because some of us brought new friends to join us for the party and the movie. Lucky for me, I was able to bring one at short notice. You would have thought booking friends 7 days prior would give you enough time to have someone go with you but you’d be surprised to know they’d be backing out at the last minute =P Not that I’m complaining, but I’ve learned to let go of some things which I couldn’t control. I’m probably just thinking, God has a reason for this and it’s just not their time yet.

Anyway, I really thought there’d be an announcement last night about the results of our apprenticeship. I was so anxious to know the results especially with our friends, coming with us. To our surprise, the results, still weren’t revealed. Our batch were already buzzing whether the invitation to be on the Wednesday or the Thursday group would mean our being “official” apprentices under Imagine Nation.  So before I went to sleep, I couldn’t let this thing go just by waiting for the official results or just assuming we all got in.  So I emailed Sir Jong about our statuses.

When I woke up this morning, had my prayer time, and couldn’t wait to open up the computer. I saw Sir Jong’s reply and literally praying over the contents of it and it looks like, we’d still be holding our breaths till tomorrow. Though everyone has shown their commitment during the 7 or 8 weeks, I pray that whatever the results will be tomorrow, we’ll all be able to accept God’s plan for us.   

Things look brighter ahead for us…

Last night was our last discussion night for the PDL because we finished our 40 days reading the chapters of Purpose Driven Life. It was fun and full of good surprises as our original group (12 applicants) were all present for the discussion.  Jet, Micah, and Richard was even there.

By next Tuesday, we’re gonna have a movie watching at the studio and I’m excited because that’ll be an interesting movie raw.. The best part was we can invite friends or loved ones also to join the group so we’ll get to meet new friends.

I’m really having a hard time deciphering what Sir John is trying to tell us. During the first meeting, he reminded us that he’ll be picking 4 from the group only. As day goes by and after finishing the sessions, from the words Sir John is telling us, looks like the group won’t be splitting anytime, atleast “soon”.

Anyway, I really like the group I’m in as it really inspires us to help each other: Spiritually or Photography-wise. I just hope we’re all IN. or if not, God sure has a plan for us. And I know it.

Just wanna share something I took while I was assisting in Imagine Nation.

God does really make beautiful weddings, we just capture it.