Anyway, on the 30th August 2009, around 25 AOCFers were busy walking around to look nice and sharp for the guys and pretty and glamourous for the girls. Guess what, most of them looked good or should I say, FIERCE!. Some of us even took extra effort to even went all the way to buy flowers for the girls, looking for a matching tie and how to style our hair. What's bad was that it is a Sunday and not many shops were open during that day. However, that did not stop all of us from looking great for the ball.
You must be wondering why do I even blog about this? UMSA and OCF has been bonded well all the while. Besides, most people in OCF consists of Malaysians. That may not be the necessary case as doesn't mean that Malaysians in OCF are members of UMSA. However, there is no need for any "rivalry" between both clubs. Some may have bad experiences but that does not really the case for us as Christians. We are called here to love one another even if we dislike a person, what more a club.
" 13You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful naturea]">[a]; rather, serve one another in love. 14The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."b]">[b]" Galatians 5:13-14
It is hard to love the person you dislike. Trust me, I myself am struggling with it. I once had a friend came to me and said "Love your enemies as how you love your brothers". Seriously, that advice gave by my friend permanently stuck into my head. I kept reminding myself when I encounter such circumstances. Instead of disliking each other, why not we just have a simple conversation with people in UMSA. Form a conversation, discuss about what you believe, share about your faith and perhaps you could ask about their opinions. From there, we not only can make new friends, but also in a way doing what we are called to do. Use the gifts given by God to glorify Him by just simply having great fellowship among one another.
"11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:11-13
I'm sure most of you encountered a situation where you do not really feel belong. If you do not take the initiative, you wouldn't know the outcome and you would keep continue dwelling in such sadness and loneliness. Step up, come out from your comfort zone and there is no excuses all the time when it comes to making new friends.
UMSA is just another example since most AOCF members are malaysians. You can even form a good fellowship with other clubs in the uni as well like Kiwi Asian Club (KAC), Phillipines Club (FSA), HKESA and many more. AOCF involved in the Asia Games was the perfect example of the members stepping up to make new friends with other people from other clubs. Some members from other club gave a feedback by saying how united we are and how nice we are during the game. Considering that we're "just a christian club", we had so many supporters and everyone played well as a team. Not to brag so much about AOCF but keep reminded that we are doing for the glory of God, not for our ownselves.
That is all for now. Have a nice day!
AOCF members performed on the stage
Posing with some UMSA members
AOCF in the UMSA ball
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