The Lifecall team is excited to announce that a new Directions course will start in September.
We spoke to some recent attendees about what they gained from completing the course. This week Paris shares her experience:
Some background information about yourself – family, faith journey, day job etc.
My name is Paris Abrishami. I am a student in architecture at the University of Liverpool. I have a ten-year-old daughter and enjoy a calm family life with my husband. Currently, I am working part-time (20 hours per week) as a designer at an MVHR company.
Why did you decide to take part in the Directions course?
Coming from a different background, I have been very passionate about exploring faith and interested in learning guidelines to contribute more to ministry. After asking our vicar at our local church, he kindly introduced me to the Directions course and encouraged me to attend. Although I have many responsibilities in my personal life, I listened to my heart's voice and attended the course. I thought this course could help improve my faith and strengthen my beliefs more deeply, but I did not expect how much this course would impress me.
What have you gained from completing the Directions course? How has it helped you?
I cannot express my feelings in words. I had the opportunity to meet very kind, supportive, and compassionate people at the Directions course. During the sessions, we talked about different aspects of our lives and shared our experiences. It was so interesting for me to listen to other people’s stories, experiences, and sometimes their testimonies. Sometimes, I found something very similar to my own experiences and realised that our connecting point is the Almighty God. Apart from getting acquainted with very nice people, including our team members, tutors, and managers of the Directions course, I was able to find my spiritual path through the course materials, including speakers' discussions, video clips, and conversations with others. I felt that maybe I was able to understand where God is calling me for my future.
Would you recommend the Directions course and why?
As its name suggests, I highly recommend the Directions course for those who are looking forward to exploring more to find their way. This course has changed my mind and shown me the light that I have always been searching for in my life. It reignited hope in my heart and revived some of my old dreams.