By Anna Kilgo
From the 19th to the 21st of February, Dalat School was visited by speakers who traveled from Canada to speak on the theme “Alight” for Missions Emphasis Week, or MEW. All students attended the day's messages and worship, and many returned for the evening sessions.
Each day began with heart-stirring worship songs accompanied by a daily themed message taken from John 8:12, where Jesus states that He is the Light of the world. At the night services, many games were played, including geography trivia and a chance to win a MEW shirt if a slip of paper was below your chair.
However, the last session of MEW looks a little different from the previous nights. Instead of the speakers coming up to tell stories and offer wise words, it is completely student-led, from the worship to the messages to the prayer time. Friday is devoted to senior stories. Members of the Leadership Development class were given 10 to 15 minutes to share a testimony from their lives that may relate to many students and even parents. Some highlighted the struggles of change, challenges in their faith, or difficult times they faced and what they learned about God from the experience.
“My favorite part of MEW was the opportunity to glorify God as a community. It was also fun to learn new worship songs, and I really experienced something new when I prayed for my friends, and they prayed for me. It really changed my daily school life for the better!” Jay Chong (10) exclaimed.
Many students enjoy the open atmosphere of praying with Leadership Development students, the guest speakers, staff, friends, or by themselves at the night services. They were also given the option to pray for people groups in South America, Asia, North America, and more for a wide range of topics.
The night ended strong with the upbeat worship song, “I Thank God,” with everyone jumping, singing, and enjoying themselves. The last day of MEW 2025 was an overall success and an enjoyment for Dalat International School!
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