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A Peek into SEW

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By Seung Hwan Kim

Dalat has been filled with excitement over the announcement of SEW (Spiritual Emphasis Week). SEW has been a tradition throughout Dalat International School as students and teachers could take a week to focus on God and their spiritual journey. Despite the issue with SOP from covid, seniors from the leadership class were able to make SEW happen.

On the 26th of April, high school students were instructed to go down to the nostalgic Vintage Chapel during A or B block according to their grades for SEW. As all the students and teachers were seated, the worship team started off the morning with a lively song called One Way by Hillsong Worship, followed by other worship songs. Seniors from the leadership class filled the atmosphere with energy as they danced and sang their hearts out. Shortly after the worship, Daniel Choi (12) introduced Pastor Timothy. Timothy shared his story of his wife's miscarriage. On her second pregnancy, symptoms of miscarriage showed again. Miraculously, through prayer and faith, she was able to deliver healthy twins. Pastor Timothy's story displayed a perfect example of this year's SEW's theme: faith over fear.

SEW isn't just over yet. Throughout the SEW days (Monday to Wednesday), there will be an optional session to come during X block. In each X block session, two seniors from the leadership class will share their stories related to SEW's theme.

Once again, the Vintage Chapel is filled with students and teachers. Mycah Winsor (12) came up to the stage to share his story of the move from Canada to Malaysia. He then passed on his mic to Andrew Kaney (12) as he talked about his bitterness towards Indonesia, which was resolved through God. After the senior stories, the worship team took the stage as everyone began to worship.

"I really enjoyed SEW today. I needed this week to focus on God, and I look forward to Tuesday and Wednesday sessions," said Sumin Lim (12).

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