UNITY - the dream

Last night, Hart House Quad laid host to a chorus of Christian worship and prayer as dozens of University of Toronto’s very own Christian campus groups gathered together for one night of unity and praise. The grounds shook as approximately 400 people from all different cultures and backgrounds united together for one sole purpose, Christ. In asking Derek, a member of CCF (Chinese Christian Fellowship) what inspired him to envision such an event he merely replied, “I wanted to see Christ.” In elaborating he further explained, “I see God in the love and actions of men and women who hold their faith with such excitement and joy. Through such an expression I see Christ at work as it challenges me to seek him more.” In seeing the flood of people last night, one can definitely agree that Christ must’ve have been at work last night. “We planned so much, but in the end we knew that everything was on God. There was so much we couldn’t control and he definitely revealed himself last night. Somehow everything just went perfectly.” As Vanessa Tam, member of CCF shared. “The weather was a huge concern and the amount of people… I don’t think anyone really expected this many to actually come. I mean wow. God was definitely here.” The night included a musical worship team composed of members from different fellowships, and prayers and musical performances by the various campus groups. “To see the different fellowships and hearing their visions of how God has been at work in their fellowships has been such an overwhelming and revitalizing experience.” Junia Kim, member of KCF (Korean Christian Fellowship) shares. “I mean, just seeing how everything came together, I’m so excited to see how God has been working at U of T and how he will continue to work here.” Along with the different musical talents, there was also a speaker present whose message of Campus Revival echoed across the crowd. “It is the opportunities that are available now.” He explained, “…that have the ability to spark great change and everlasting impressions. God is at University, and has granted each and one of you the chance to spread his Word in an environment filled with eager listeners who are hungry and thirsty for an answer to the emptiness within their hearts.” When asked what was the primary purpose of this miraculous night, Derek elaborated, “I am just trying to remind everyone that God is still here and through this expression of unity, one can see that God’s presence and direction is beyond that of a single fellowship but encompasses every individual, and every prayer.” In conclusion, “Ultimately I don’t want this night to be all about hype, I want people to be lifted in knowing that there is so much God is doing here that we are not aware of and I want that to inspire us and renew us with energy to aspire for greater things. And in the end, I believe that this is just a beginning that stands as a reminder challenging us all to further in our outreach and in our fellowship with one another.”


* This is something that i was thinking of. Holding a unity event that included all the different fellowships across campus at hart House Quad. The place cost around $700 a night, also with equipment and advertising costs probably will add to around $1000. I was hoping to do this around april, right before the exams schedule, which adds to the concern that this month is quite heavy in rain. Anyways was just an idea and we'll see how it goes.