National forum "Where do I belong?"
Just over 100 students and graduates gathered at the BCSU national forum to celebrate together what God is doing in the academic world in Bulgaria.
This year's theme, "Where Do I Belong?" was inspired by Daniel chapters 1-4. We talked about how, instead of resigning or rebelling against the world around us, we are called to enter into the culture and transform it. To seek God's perspective on the challenges in our lives, realizing that God is the main character in the story.
The program included specialized seminars and tracks geared toward different groups of participants:
Students - about their role in the university environment
Barnabas interns - about the challenges and opportunities in this period
Graduates - about the impact of faith in the professional world
In addition to the inspirational sessions, participants experienced the biblical story of Daniel in a creative way - through a "video scavenger hunt" and filmed original short videos based on the theme. The forum also included an evening of worship and prayer as well as time to share future BCSU initiatives, we had the opportunity to hear testimonies from different cities and enjoy fellowship and games together.
We are thankful for each participant, the hearts God touched, and the decisions people made. We pray they will last and bear fruit!
We look forward to the next steps and all that God will be doing in the student community in Bulgaria!
"I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the BCSU and to be at the Forum!I love spending time with everyone from BCSU! I love every moment spent at this Forum!
I loved that all the topics we discussed in both the general sessions and small groups had a practical focus. I definitely found myself applying some of the evangelism ideas to my everyday life."
"During the forum, God very clearly answered the question of where my place is. I know that I am in the right place at work, I see that God is leading me to the right place in my relationships as well, but somehow overall God answered that my place is at His feet in submission and humility. For the rest, I have confidence that He will make things happen."
"At the BCSU National Forum, God let me know that He is always with me no matter what situation I am in and is always ready to support His own. God helped me to understand key points from the book of Daniel and to see that it also points to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ."
