By Faustina Pier
SELANGOR – The Youth Meet & Mingle session brought together around 30 youth for an afternoon of encounter with young missionaries who have answered God’s extraordinary call. Held at the Parish House of the Church of St Francis of Assisi, the session aimed to create a space where the Pentecost Rally youth participants could connect, be inspired by real-life missionary testimonies, and reflect on how God might be calling them to live out their faith more deeply.
The session began with an ice-breaking activity where everyone got to know each other. It was a great way to set the tone before we moved on to the sharing session.
We were blessed to hear from three missionaries — Lorette Sylvia Jude (from Malaysia), Justin (from Taiwan), and Ania (from Poland) — who are currently serving with the KASIH House of Missionaries. They each shared powerful testimonies about how God reached out to them in unexpected ways.
Lorette, Justin, and Ania’s stories reminded me of the importance of returning to the roots of our faith. Listening to how they responded to God’s call made me reflect on how often we take our relationship with Him for granted. What amazed me most was that they had once lived the lives many of us dream of — pursuing careers like architecture and music, with good salaries and stable jobs. Yet, they chose to let go of worldly success to serve Christ and spread His word through talks, service, and trust.
One thing that deeply moved me was their unwavering commitment to God. While many of us are busy with studies or work and weighed down by personal struggles, these missionaries showed complete trust in God — to provide, protect, and lead. It gave me a clearer picture of what it means to be a true disciple.
Justin, for example, had a strong musical background and used to write and produce music. After being invited to a spiritual seminar by a friend, his life changed dramatically. He received the gift of tongues and could suddenly speak English, through which he felt God’s clear call to become a missionary.
This session left me with a few powerful takeaways. First, we are reminded to place our full trust in God’s plans, even when things feel uncertain. Second, we need to nurture our relationship with Him — starting with small steps like volunteering at church events and growing from there. And finally, we are called to guide and encourage the younger generation by sharing our experiences and helping them see how God works in our lives. – Herald Malaysia
