“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16)
Student Stories
Cindy Yeo
Living in a demanding and highly competitive world, the need to strive hard for the best was my only mission in life. I admired celebrities for their fanciful lifestyle, and corporate figures for their successful achievements and that they are highly respected and looked up by people. Back then I measured success in terms of fame and wealth, just as most people in the world do.
Even though I was born in an Adventist Christian family, I was not aware of the true Christian living and education. Perhaps my family was ignorant on that part too. Nonetheless, my parents did their very best in raising me up in a God-fearing manner: told me about Jesus, taught me how to pray and to read the Bible. However, I was overly absorbed in pursuing my dream and neglected to study the Bible. As a result I suffered a breakdown due to overwork.
Returning to attend church after a long laspe of absence, I was agitated by some of the sermons. One message specifically accentuated on the earthly treasure being only temporal which many strive for, while they are forfeiting the only eternal heavenly treasure. While troubled by this thought, the next week at church a church member gave me a promotional DVD on Aenon Health Care. I was intrigued to discover Aenon is not just a health care center, but it also offers training programs on medical missionary and Christian media. I was most captivated with the medical missionary training program as it also invovle classes on the Bible.
After consulting with a few church members whom are acquainted with Aenon and much consideration and discussion with my parents, with the support from my parents, I decided to join the training program.
It has been more than a year now being in Aenon and it has been a blessed experience. Now I have a better understanding of what true Christian living and education is all about. My sense of direction and purpose in life are more concerted on doing the will of God. As for me the word “success” now appears not so much about being capable of possessing all the big things that this world could offer but it is more of conscientious attention to what the world terms "little things". Little deeds of charity, little acts of self-denial, speaking simple words of helpfulness, watching against little sins,--this is Christianity. I probably would not have learned all these if it wasn’t for the training program offered in Aenon. I am grateful to God for setting up such a training centre to help young people such as I.
“Those who give themselves to learn the way and will of God are receiving the highest education that it is possible for mortals to receive. They are building their experience, not on the sophistries of the world, but upon principles that are eternal.” MYP p.172
