Philip Course 2022 ianuarie 21-23
Inner Healing Course- Miercurea Ciuc 2022 ianuary 17-20
Philip Course -Tărgu Mureș 2022 march 11-13
Philip Course- Tărgu Mureș- 2022 march 25-27
Philip Course - Ciceu - 2022 may 13-15
God's answer to the great challenges of life - Tărgu Mureș - 2022 july 15-17
God's answer to the great challenges of life - Tărgu Mureș - 2022 july 15-17
K. T.
Through practical advice, I understood, from now on, how to react to fear and stress in my life. If I fail in something, how can I react in such a way that it doesn't pull me down or crush me.
In the past I have treated this in a completely wrong way. I made two decisions, one to spend more time with God, because if I start my day with Him, and I try to listen to His voice, it completely transforms me through the day. The other is to pay attention to my body's needs and sleep more.
G. N.
During the course, I understood how much God has guided me through everything since my conversion and how differently the difficult situations have turned out with Him. I am grateful that I have a community to which I belong, brothers, that shape me. I have decided that I will pray more and keep my prayer time in the morning, not in the evening when I am already useless. I want to grow in the worship of God. I also decided to focus on one thing at a time.
M. K.
Two things stayed strong in me over the weekend. One is that I have to catch the thoughts that come from the Evil One and stop them at the beginning, before they begin their destruction in my life.
And the other is that I want not only his miracles of God, but Himself, and with Him come His miracles. I want to integrate it into my life, so that I don't want to do a hundred things at once, but to pay attention to one thing at a time. If I talk to anyone, I should be present.
I want to listen to what God thinks of me, even if those around me tell me otherwise, because the only important thing is God's opinion.
T. B.
I realized how God can use in my life, even discouragement and failures, if they are well managed, they can serve my growth.
If I notice a more persistent sadness in my life, I must seek the lie behind it and ask God to replace it with His truth.
G. E.
I realized that it is important to learn to relax and not blame myself when I allow myself to do so. I realized that many times I am ready to explode because of the stress that builds up in me.
The failures and pain in my life so far, have pushed me into a lot of discouragement, and the judgment of others has caused me a lot of pain, but I decided that from now on I will not let myself be dragged down.
I want to remain the positive and enthusiastic person for whom God created me.
​Philip Course - Ciceu - 2022 may 13-15
A. B.
This course gave me a lot, the love of God touched me deeply. I understood that God loves me as I am. It helped me get out of the prison of always feeling inferior. My childhood was very good with my parents, but unfortunately from the years of kindergarten to the 11th grade, I experienced many humiliations, expulsions, I was ridiculed for my appearance. I haven't had a chance to find out what I'm capable of, what I'm created for. I was afraid of people because I knew the pains of the soul, so I haven't really talked to anyone so far. But during prayer God called me by my name, and He told me that I am perfect as I am. The Holy Spirit, glory be to God, has given me more gifts than I could have imagined.
B. E.
First of all, I would like to express my gratitude for organizing this course! With imaginative and tangible illustrative tools, this uplifting weekend was filled with essential teachings. It became clear that all the negative events and influences in my life closed the door of my heart, and dried up my life like a Jericho rose in drought. Many times the pains of my heart cried for help and salvation! God knows what I need, I too wish to pay attention to what He asks of me! I have received a whole new vision of the Holy Spirit. I knew I was walking children shoes in regards of Him, but His presence strengthened my heart! Everything I experienced in this course, the testimonies, the teachings, the hugs, all prove to me that it’s my choice that the seeds, the word of God in what kind of soil will fall. I feel that the soil of my heart has softened, the seeds have taken root, I just have to keep feeding them from the source so they don't dry out!
T. I.
In this course, I have come to understand why it is so important to praise and glorify God and why this is so good for me. At the same time, I was completely ignorant of the person of the Holy Spirit, as if He did not even exist. From now on, I want to pay more attention and communicate with the Spirit in my prayers.
G. E.
I grew up in a zealous Catholic family, later I attended Catholic school, but I still received many wounds, humiliations and wounds. I lost my baby at birth, 15 years ago and I almost didn't survive either. Since then, every mass I have attended has only been about thanking God that I can live.
I recently lost my third child and I was convinced that God is punishing me for something. But God sent people into my life to prepare me for this course. Here I understood that God loves me and he is not punishing me, and the bad things in my life are not from Him. He did not want me to lose my children, but there is something He wants to free me from. Although after many injuries I did not want to meet anyone new in my life, for some time I feel a desire to belong to a community, I need brothers in my life and I also found an opportunity where I can be part of a community.
B. H.
As a unitarian, I was afraid I would not be accepted. On the other hand, I realized that all who love God belong in one place. Already on the first night I realized that God loves me personally, and not for my yields. He loves me first and foremost as I am. If I set out on the path to Him, He will not reject me, and He does not look at my weaknesses, but appreciates the small steps.
B. K.
I too grew up in a religious family. I had a picture of myself being a pretty good person because I didn't commit great sins that shout tot he sky, and how good I am. On the other hand, I realized that the size of sin does not matter, because sin is sin, and I must convert from it. I hid my faith for a long time, I didn't want to be the "little saint" anymore. From now on, I really want to confess my faith in God in front of my friends.
Philip Course- Tărgu Mureș- 2022 march 25-27
F. B.
I realized that all my life, I always tried to conform to everyone and I always analyzed myself. It was the same with God, I just tried to please him without being honest with him. Now I know that I can be completely honest with Him and I don't have to pretend to be perfect, and God has encouraged me, that I'm good enough for Him, and that I should stop trying to work at everything, just let Him love me. I am even more strengthened that I want to belong to a Christ-centered community.
M. F.
Even untill now, I have known, on an informational level, that Jesus died and brought the redemption, but only now did I realize that he died for me personally, he redeemed me! I have heard a lot about the Holy Spirit and that He wants to give me gifts, but I have not really lived consciously using those gifts. From now on, I want to implement and use this in my daily life, and live
with these gifts. I want to contribute something to the community of young people I belong to, not only to always wait to receive from them, but also to give.
B. B.
I've learned a lot about the good God lately, and I've even heard about the Holy Spirit. However, in this course, my knowledge was completed and I experienced the Holy Spirit very deeply, who showed me that there is still something in my life that I need to convert from. Hefilled me with His peace and, I finally had a really restful sleep. I know how important community is, I have experienced it so far, because I have belonged to a group of young Christians and I still want to belong to a Christian community, hopefully for families.
L. E.
Honestly, I came to this course with total skepticism. I didn’t understod why people are so overwhelmed that their lives change here and it's such a good experience and so on. I thought I'd come, at least I'll shut up my syster who called me, and I could say that this didn't help either. I was wrong ... The truth of God already on the first night, it stirred everything in me, the change in me began, now I want God to be the one to tells me what is good and what is not. Although I have long believed that the way I live is good for me, I have realized that I must repent of many things. I also knew about the Holy Spirit in some way, but I still didn't know Him. Now I know that He is with me even in the smallest things.
H. L.
I came here with an open heart, I had no special expectations. I heard about God, I thought I had a relationship with Him, but I realized there is plenty to improve on. The person of the Holy Spirit and the way He moves everything was completely new to me. It was an amazing experience when they prayed for me and I finally heard God's voice in my heart.
G.S.
I understood many things through the course, one of the most important is that because of the salvation of Jesus Christ, there is always hope, and as a result, I will never be lost, I will never be left alone. Therefore, I must not try to imagine how everything will be resolved, just trust in God that He will provide a solution.
​Philip Course 2022 march 11-13
D. K.
The first and most important thing for me was that I accepted God's truths in my heart. The first one is that I have a sinful nature, which is inclined to do evil, but Jesus has already came after me and saved me when he gave His life on the cross. I don't have to be perfect for the Father to love me. He loves me the way I am. Even when I feel bad, and I am tired, or I’m smiling. He also knows that I was conceived in sin, and yet he loves me. I now understand for the first time that repentance means calling on God in all areas of my life and that these will change. It does not mean that I will continue to do the same things that I have done so far, but with Jesus.. It means that He has something new prepared for me. And conversion comes by faith. I can't separate the two. So, in general, God calls me to a heart-to-heart relationship.
Sz. K.
For me, the course revealed a lot of new things that I didn't know before, despite the many religion classes, the church, and so on. It also gave me a lot to think about regarding my past, and my future. The most beautiful thing I understood was, to not to feel sorry for Jesus for suffering and death, but to glorify and bless him, dancing, singing, raising my hands. I will try to incorporate what I have learned at this course into my daily life. Thanks to the drawings and demonstrations you have carefully developed, I will always remember these things visually.
S. A.
Through the course, I had the opportunity to deepen my relationship with God, and I experienced the presence of the Holy Spirit. One thing I had to do to be able to receive Him even more in my life was to open my heart and say that I am here, Lord, and I want to feel your presence. He touched me very deeply. I can liken it to a chocolate when you eat a small cube of it, you already want the next one, it's the same with God, if you've experienced it, you can never get tired of it. You need to keep taking steps to get closer and closer to Him. I lived this experience as a calling, and simply let the Lord shape me.
J. R.
At the beginning of the course, I heard that my life would change here, but I did not understand what would happen or what would make such a big difference in my life? I knew that God loved me even untill now, but I did not fully accept this truth. Now I know that He loves me unconditionally, even when I do not yield, or bring my form, and even when people see me worthless, I don’t have to beg for love from anyone else. I have learned to treat others with love even when they sin, and therefore not to exclude anyone. I have tried many times to tell others about God and it has been so hard, from now on I will not look at the circumstances but listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
B. N.
I have experienced the closeness of God befor as well, but in this course the Holy Spirit has touched me in a new way. He convinced me that although sometimes my seemingly good wishes, can become more important than Him, and these separate me from Him. Above all, I really want to seek God and build the kingdom of heaven, and I know that God will give me everything else I need.
Inner Healing Course- Miercurea Ciuc 2022 ianuary 17-20
Sz. M.
During the pastoral course, I experienced a number of things. I am glad that the previous participation at a Philip course, was a condition, this way I was able to participate in this course with a much more open heart. The most intense experience was that I was able to use, almost immediately, the teaching I received, in real life. It was a gift from God and a confirmation to me that God is at work. I am most grateful for this experience, because in the essential part of the course, in pastoral care, it was not the emotions and inner reinforcements that led me, but the reason. I know, however, that following my decision, God's grace has begun its work.
Let me end my testimony with a dialogue scene from a movie “I Choose Heaven” :
"Father Philip, why is it so hard to follow the gospel?"
- Because it's so simple.
That was my experience in this course, and I take it with me as a spiritual fruit.
P. O.
The greatest lesson of the course is how important is to forgive each other. This is not just to restore our relationship with the other party, but because this is the only way to restore my relationship with God, and to restore someone else's relationship with God. Now I know that there is forgiveness for my sins, healing for my wounds, and the most important thing is to strive to see God as my best friend and cultivate such a relationship with Him.
T. T.
I really wanted to come to this course, my life was so upside down, and I felt that I could not continue like this. At the beginning of the course, I thought I can’t be free from these burdens, but by the second night, I was already feeling completely free, as if I was flying. Until now, other people’s opinion mattered for me tremendously. Now I know that I am so dear to God, and from now on, I will not be disturbed by anyone else's opinion. I also received a gift of grace from the Holy Spirit, which I longed for.
B. V.
Until now, I have never dared to speak in front of the crowd, now I finally have the courage to do so. I didn't pay much attention to occult things and superstitions, but I always listened to them and believed in them even when I knew it was stupid.
I also know that it is important to say my prayers and take them through my word before God, even if I know that He knows my thoughts.
B. H.
I had a lot of misconceptions in me, which caused me a lot of pain. I thought I couldn't change those, after the course I know it's not! Although not alone, but with God it is possible! I feel that I have embarked on a journey with the Lord Jesus, and even if I fall, I know that He will lift me up, and things will end well.
Philip Course 2022 ianuarie 21-23
B.H.
It was completely new to me to hear about the Holy Spirit, it seemed a bit like I had never heard of Him before in my whole life. It was very deep to feel His presence and closeness. Now I know that the Holy Spirit always wants to give, and He has a purpose for me. I decided I wanted to belong to a community.
J.H.N
I've heard of God's love many times, but somehow I've never been able to feel it. As knowledge, I knew a lot so far, but now I realized that whenever I sinned, I did not dare to go before God, but, like Adam and Eve, I hid from God, I did not go to church. or to the community. I also realized that when I decided to leave the community there, my relationship with God began to weaken until there was nothing left of it. Now I want to join the community again.
U. ZS.
I have sought God all my life, in a certain form, often making only religious customs. I had been blaming myself for a long time because of a sin, and when they prayed for me, I finally understood that God had already forgiven me. I have experienced the consolation and gift of the Holy Spirit that I want to know even more.
A.T.
For me, everything was completely new in this course. Unfortunately, I didn't have much to do with the church, and I didn't hear much about God. But now I know that I am not alone because God exists and He is with me and He has begun to heal me so that I can truly be the person He created and I know that I no longer have to play hard and do the strong.
P.M.
Although I came here with minor and major heartache, I knew I had to be here. I am very happy to have been here with my husband and it has been incredible for me to experience how close the Holy Spirit is and how real His presence is.
Sz.M.
In theory, I've known all this for a long time and I was very curious to find out what new things I could hear here. However, when I heard about the Holy Spirit and His presence, it was completely new to me. I would like our entire church to be connected in this way, although I know it is quite difficult to implement in large numbers. I'm glad I can be part of a community, although I am still walking in children's shoes.