The retreat weekend was a great time of connection, rejuvenation and ministry.
Our teaching theme was Servant Leadership -starting with a Biblical focus of Jesus as a Servant Leader lead by Fuz. On Saturday Clay spoke on the principles of Servant Leadership including many practical action steps. On Sunday morning Fuz completed the weekend with Servant Leadership as worship- loving others is loving God.
There were 33 people in attendance at the AEC Managers retreat - 27 directors, managers and social workers leading the AIM Employment Centers (AEC 1, AEC 2, AEC 3 and made retail store).
We arrived early to the Good Time Resort a beach hotel in Sihanoukville to set up each room with a welcome basket to set the stage for the retreat.
Each basket contained a Khmer Bible, a journal with a pen, sun glasses, a beach towel, candy and a beach toy just for fun!
There were many firsts this weekend. This was the first ever retreat for the AIM Employment Centers. For some it was the first time at the beach, for others it was the first time to have a Bible of their own and for others it was the first time to get to know some of the people that they work with in their own AEC and meet for the other managers from the other AECs. Friday night started the process of such a special time of developing and deepening relationships.
It was such a joy to see everyone's smiles and hear the conversations at dinner during the ice breaker questions. The most touching moment for me was when the directors from each AEC walked each manager from their AEC to the front, removed their shoes and washed their feet as he affirmed and encouraged each person sealing them with a blessing- a strong movement of the Holy Spirit and Servant Leadership in action!
What a blessing!!!!
Amy
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