Testimonies

Thanks to Rejoice, God has become a living presence in my life.

Rejoice was a beautiful period in my life, but it was not without its challenges. I spent almost a year in an international community where we were united by our faith and desire to evangelize using our talents and charisms. Thanks to Rejoice, God has become a living presence in my life. Altötting is a beautiful city that offers a spiritual programme and the opportunity to focus completely on Christ. This can be difficult to achieve in a world full of distractions. Rejoice also provides space for personal development and growth without fear of judgement, while encouraging mutual trust with others. With God, nothing is impossible. I encourage every young person to participate in this programme. Don't be afraid, you can do it!

Just a simple smile was an opportunity to bring the presence of God to them.

I decided to do Rejoice to build my relationship with God. During this year, the compassion mission was a special experience for me. For ten days, I joined the Sisters of Charity in Chemnitz. I supported the sisters in their daily ministry in helping to serve the poor. At first, I was moved to see a warm meal given to each person, but then I discovered the beauty of an encounter, the power of a smile. Many of the poor have become unable to take care of themselves, but just a simple smile was an opportunity to bring the presence of God to them. It was during this mission that I understood what St. Mother Teresa meant by seeing the face of Christ in the poorest of the poor.

Music is more than a project. It is a great missionary tool that opens hearts.

Thanks to Rejoice I was able to discover the joy of music. And what a treasure it is for my life! During our mission tours we visited many cities across Europe. Not only did I get a glimpse of what life is like as a professional artist, but also how this gift of music can be given to others. Music is more than a project. It is a great missionary tool that opens hearts.

Give everything to the Lord and let yourself be surprised!

I had the goal of developing my musical skills. Whilst at the Emmanuel School of Mission, I had the opportunity to pursue these desires, most notably to serve in several exciting projects on stage and for the liturgy. I adopted this motto, "Give everything to the Lord and let yourself be surprised!" A by-product of this year for the Lord is getting to know yourself better. It can often be a challenge, but with the many mission experiences, community life and positive feedback culture, I was able to grow in my leadership capabilities. As a result, in 2019, I founded a Christian choir in Munich. I still enjoy making music with other brothers and sisters at the Emmanuel Youth Forums. These big events fill me with a deep joy!

When you give everything to God, you receive much more!

I applied to Rejoice – Emmanuel School of Mission to deepen my relationship with God and to share His good news with the world. Surprisingly, I never expected to receive so much from God. I had experienced such joy from Him, and I now carry that joy with me daily, striving to share it with others. Thanks to the formation sessions, Rejoice taught me so much. It taught me a lot about life, and it helped to improve my musical skills. I discovered that when you give everything to God, you receive much more! There is no doubt about it. Go for it!