Don't worry, the capital letters have no particular meaning, just that because I have written about this 2 times already on 2 different places, I just wanted to write it here to record a statement that I want to make now and in the future.
The other 2 places are HERE and the CHS Christian Fellowship site.
So what is Recess Revolution?
Recess Revolution is a movement/mobilization of young people who are maximizing “recess time” (“waktu rehat”) in schools to make a statement of what they believe in, and to make an impact by being a positive influence right where they are. It is a coming together of like-minded, “like-spirited” youths to do something together in their schools with a mission to make the difference and bring about positive change! It is not just about bringing people to Christ, but - even more so - about bringing Christ to people!
That's what Recess Revolution (RR) is all about, and I shall break it down into 5 parts, based on the highlighted words.
1. Movement and/or Mobilization.
This is what its all about, to gather Christians from the whole school to understand that revolution can happen as Christian students gather and put effort to make a difference. But what difference? I'll get to that on the 3rd point.
2. Making a statement.
Why are we Christians? Because we believe in a God, his name is Jesus, who has died and rescued us from sin and because of his great love, that sacrificial love, we want to make a statement not by standing on the podium and threatening people to believe in Jesus, but by walking around the school and whether by words or actions, say that we are Christians and we are afraid or shy about it. Neither will we be shy praying in the midst of crowds, or serving students or teachers in every way that we can.
3. Positive influence.
Remember the question on the first point, what difference? This is the difference. Doesn't matter what detail it is, but just one criteria, its all about a positive influence, and positive change. Why would we want negativity?
4. Doing it together.
United we stand, divided we fall. And this is why we should do it together. Its not just gathering Christian students from around the school, but to do something glorifying to God. Simply by picking up rubbish wherever we go, or giving 'Jesus Loves You' cards, whatever it may be, its all about doing it together. If one man cannot change the world but able to change the world of one, what more if there could be 5 or 10 or 15 people! Even if we only change the world of 15 people, God's names is still glorified.
5. Bringing Christ to people
Too many times we try to get people to go to church and give them an opportunity get connected to God. Though good, but its time that our school needs Christ. If we can't bring the school to Christ, let's bring Christ into our school, because God's everlasting sacrificial love is available anywhere, everywhere we invite Him. So Christians, let's invite Him to come, and my other friends, don't worry, we won't force you to become Christians, but expect love and the presence of God to pour in like never before.
In the end, like what Ps Andy Yeoh said, its a vision. Something that hasn't happen, but when we have a vision, we are driven to accomplish that vision. If you believe in this vision together with me, then don't hesitate to join us, God is always waiting for more and more willing servants of His.
RRist,
Wai Leem
