Over the Anzac Day weekend, 22 alumni from nine LM courses gathered at Armagh for a program on the theme, “Equipped to serve”.

James McIvor took the first day to identify some life-tools, including a fresh look at goal setting. On day two, the focus was on taking up the moral and spiritual challenges that can lead to inspired life-goals. One session which touched many deeply was on “surrender” and how the “roadblocks” that prevent us from finding the Divine plan for our lives can be removed when we admit them and ask for the help we need.

There was an opportunity to hear from some in the group who are already taking action, such as Andrew Flynn who was about to leave for a year of service in Western Samoa as an Australian Young Ambassador with Ausaid.

The group discussed how we can support each other, and looked at possible initiatives we might take together, such as hosting an Asia-Pacific Youth Conference in Australia. Ten of the group based in Melbourne and Sydney offered to take on this project. They have already met in person and over Skype and plan for further regular exchanges to take things forward. 

Before leaving, each of us wrote and signed our own “contract for change” and had it witnessed by a neighbour. It was a chance to commit ourselves to practical steps of personal change that will equip us to better serve.