A Special Thank You to the Global Summit 2010 Team

Dear Service Team,

I was on the plane from Singapore to Manila with Tito Tony and Luis, and my heart is now overflowing with affirmation just hearing about how people truly found this Summit meaningful, truly excellent and global in every sense of the word.

I look back at our journey in the past months, and I am in awe of how God was at work through each one of you -- Because we all said yes to the call, we now find ourselves sharing in the joy and privilege of having created heaven on earth last weekend for our over 500 delegates.

I am sure all of us are exhausted, but I am also just as sure that you share my feeling that no amount of exhaustion can compare to the overwhelming sense of fulfillment that we all share knowing that we have planted the seeds of hope in our delegates and that seed will continue to bear fruit towards our vision of 2024.

And as I prayed to God today to just thank Him for everything, allow me to share with you the reading and a reflection for today.

"Animals have burrows and nests to where they can go home and find rest; but Christ had "nowhere to lay his head on." (Mt 8: 20)

Jesus denied Himself any comfort to concentrate on His work of saving us, showing us how to sacrifice for the good of others. Following Jesus means following His example, to cultivate a sense of spiritual poverty, denying some comforts as our sacrificial contribution to the continuing work of Jesus in restoring the balance of justice and harmony in this Kingdom of God. Even if the imbalance is not of our doing.

And what is our reward?

Have you ever wondered why it feels so good when you sacrifice and do things for others?

That is because Jesus has found in your heart a soft pillow to lay His head on."

Thank you for your love, commitment and selfless work, for all the sleepless nights, for the tears, for the moments when you chose to smile when it was so easy to get angry or frustrated, and for JUST BEING THERE, READY TO SERVE. It has been an honor and privilege to be the team leader for this year's Summit, and I truly could not have asked for a better team to serve with.

I said in my last note that the true measure of the success of the Summit is how we were able to love and serve one another and all the delegates. During our Thursday meeting, I shared with you that the Summit already was a success because of the unwavering commitment during the preparations. But today, as we close the Summit and look forward to what the Lord has in store for us next, allow me to say once again --

CONGRATULATIONS for a job well done! And because we have served the Lord with all our heart, the world has come to see how the work of GK truly glorifies God, not just because of the powerful messages of our speakers, but more so because of the quiet and loving service of the Global Summit 2010 service team. It has made all the difference.

I look forward to a lifetime of service with all of you, as we journey in mission following Jesus' footsteps, all the way to 2024.

WALANG IWANAN! :)

Issa :)