1月17日下午1点至3点，MLI 举行了充满恩膏与温度的开学礼。当天共有30位学生与老师亲临现场，另有二十多位学员在线上同步参与，实体与线上紧密连结，现场气氛真挚而融合。

On January 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., MLI held a meaningful and inspiring Orientation Day. A total of 30 students and teachers attended on-site, with more than 20 participants joining online, creating a strong sense of connection and a warm, unified atmosphere.

开学礼中不仅有清楚的勉励与方向性的分享，也有重要的学习申明与属灵委身的时刻。学生们认真聆听、积极回应，在互动与小组分享中彼此建立，展现出对新学期的期待与投入。令人感恩的是，在这样的呼召与挑战中，没有任何一位学生选择退出，反而人人看见使命、回应呼召，展现同心同行的美好画面。

The session featured heartfelt encouragement, clear declarations, and moments of commitment. Students listened attentively and responded actively through discussions and group sharing, expressing excitement and readiness for the new semester. Notably, no one withdrew; instead, every participant embraced the vision and responded wholeheartedly, demonstrating unity and shared purpose.

整个聚会充满参与感，每一位学生都主动发言、分享心声，体现 MLI 重视生命、关系与真实成长的学习文化。聚会结束后，学校预备了茶点，师生们几乎都留下来继续交流、彼此关怀，在轻松温暖的氛围中建立更深的连结。这不仅是一场开学礼，更是一个共同踏上新旅程的起点。

The gathering was highly interactive, with everyone actively engaged, reflecting MLI’s culture of life transformation, relationship-building, and authentic growth. After the session, refreshments were served, and most participants stayed to continue conversations and fellowship, deepening relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This Orientation Day marked not just the start of the semester, but the beginning of a meaningful journey together.