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2008-06-04T00:57:00.002+08:00

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2008-01-01T22:52:00.000+08:00

AFTER A LONG WEEK

2008 is finally here and Christmas and New year week is finally over. Now that I found the time to blog out my exciting week starting from 21st Dec till 31st Dec 2007.

21st Dec:
Preparation for Youth Cmas Party at Palawan Beach. It was juz one day before the Cmas party itself. Gideon and myself were very excited yet nervous for this party because I was the programming IC and I was very stressed out on what to do for the party and Gideon being the overall IC was anxious as well. We went to Sentosa to check out the stage and the tentage and etc. and also meet up with the 2 hosts (Dennis and Xiang). Everything was quite ok. Bingliang and his decor team was already there doing the decorations. We finalised all the details at Sentosa itself before I went to meet my sheep for shepherding at vivo.Gideon and me were supposed to stay over at Sentosa to look after the instruments but the set was not done yet therefore, Gideon came over to my house to stay. It was rather exciting as I dont usually have much interaction with Gideon. Kaien came to my house as well. We chit chatted and ordered Mac Delivery as well. Rested early for that day as it was Christmas Service the next day.

22nd Dec:
Gideon and I went down to Sentosa at around 9 to help out with the set up of the instruments. Thank God for Derrick and Amelia for sacrificing their sleep to transport down and set up the instruments for us. I went home to bathe after that to prepare for Christmas service. I muz say that I dressed quite nicely for the service. My classmate and my mum came for the Christmas service. It was a new experience becoz it was at a new place (Rock Audi) and it was grand. My classmate was really touched by the service as she teared when she remembered abt God's goodness in her life. My mum enjoyed the service as well. I couldn't stay long after the service as I had to rest down to Sentosa to get ready for everything for the Cmas Party. When we reached Sentosa, it was drizzling. We prayed to God for the rain to stopped as soon as the crowd floods in. And God is faithful, as soon as pockets of people streamed in, the rain became smaller and stopped. The Cmas party started off slowly and when it came to the games, the hype began to pick up as iPod Nano is up for grabs.After the games, the Youth really got "high" as they started running around and played with the Snow and Bubble Machine. All in all, I cant say that it was a very successful party but it definitely ended off high as no one wants to leave straight after the event. After the event, I rushed down straight to my army fren's house for a BBQ. I really appreciate this bunch of frens as they would never forget me even though I always reject them due to my busy schedule. But they still make a point to celebrate my birthday with me!I had fun eating and drinking with them. It was a catch up session for some of us as well.

23rd Dec:
This day is more of a rest day for me as I had a whole stretch of overnite planned out in the upcoming few days.

24th Dec:
Woke up in the morning with great expectancy as it was another day nearing Christmas and my birthday. Left home to meet Shirls' team for a time of celebration for my birthday. We met up at Serangoon and had our lunch at Tiamo Cafe. Shar could not make it as she was having her North outing at East Coast Park. The rest of us exchanged gifts and presents(if any). We had a quick meal together before heading to the Joo Seng CC for a time of Karaoke-ing session. The room that we had was kinda small. and 7 of us have to squeeze inside that small room. Most of them were not really familiar with singing Chinese songs. The session was ok. Basically we were laughing at one another.2 hrs later, I had to leave to meet my district as we are supposed to carol together. I rushed down to Kai'en's house to meet up with the rest and I was greeted with a pleasant surprise. My group presented to me a 10 mins song presentation to tell me how much they loved me.Was really shy at that time. Then we continued to prepare for the carols. Can see that they people were really excited for the caroling session as most of them were first timers. Well, there's always a first time for everything. They split into 2 different groups and places to carol. As for me, I was assigned to look after their bags for them. So sad. 2 hrs later, they came back to the playground to gather and the people were excited talking abt the caroling experience, talking abt how the house owners invited them into their house for food and giving them chocolates and stuff. I really believed that the people really enjoyed themselves. When it was approaching 11 pm, I left with some people and headed towards home to put my things and then to Vivo to catch a movie with some of my ex-sheep(Aaron, Gordon and Jerel) and some current west people. We caught Alvin and the Chipmunks. It was quite cute but i still fell asleep as i was really tired. After that, I walked home from Vivo....:)

25th Dec:
MY BIRTHDAY!It was really exciting as a whole day of things is lined up as well. In the morning, I went over to my own house to help out with some chores for my birthday party that was prepared by my family for me. My mom was really busy cooking and preparing the food. and guess what i did? My dad ask me to help him dye his hair black. Iwas thinking,"its my birthday and you ask me to do this?" but i did it nonetheless. During the process, Shuzhen was the one who reached my house the earliest. She was a bit shy. But shortly, Yan yan came as well. Junyao and Priscilla came shortly too. My relatives brought food and strolled in. And by the time dennis came in, there was already a spread on the table. The food frenzy started and i guessed they really enjoyed the food as they kept praising the quality of the food. Shirls was the latest to arrive at 3 plus. She enjoyed as well. And the last one to come was my very first shepherd in Hope - Sam Goh. Though now that he is not in Hope, he is still fervently serving in other churches. And that rounds it up, all my 4 ex and current shepherds were all up for my birthday party. Enjoyed every single one of them. All of us left around 5 plus as I had to leave for another celebration for me by the Mismatch people. I went to Vivo with Priscilla as I had to wait for Junyao to go home and prepare. We meet up again and started travelling to Jinqi's house. Junyao and me was the first 2 to reach and I was a lil angry with Jasmine and Jacq as they were late. They arrived and we started our dinner which was cooked by Jinqi. the pasta was not bad at all.after feasting we headed to her room for a time of movies and sharing. They shared their affirmation for me and also thanksgiving for the yr 2007.Then we went to sleep.

26th Dec:
Woke up around 11 am at Jinqi's place and rushed home for short bath before heading to Harbourfront for a birthday treat by the people from study CG (Debbie,Jesline and Junyao). They treated me to a Dim Sum buffet at Dragon gate restaurant. it was really a filling meal as we over-ordered. After that we went down to K ster at Lucky Chinatown to sing again(it seems that my life revolved around singing). I am glad to have this bunch of people studying with me, edging me on to give my best in my studies!I thank God for them in my life. After that, I went home to eat dinner. and Shar came down to find me as she missed my birthday celebration with Shirls' team.We went to a coffee shop nearby my house and chatted for ard 3 hrs. I really enjoyed this kind of "talk over coffee" sessions. In this 3 hrs, i really got to know Shar more, her reaction and her point of view over certain issues. Went home to rest and recuperate after the session.

27th Dec:
woke up in the morning to get ready for West very first Sports Day. We were supposed to meet at CCK interchangeat 1130. Many people arrived late, but its ok. The units all arrived in their different unit colours. when we reach sunshine place (our sports venue), we were split up into teams to play each other. We had 3 different stations namely:Basketball, Captain's ball and Touch ball. The people had fun and most of them got to know people from other units as well. I mean yup, that was my initial objective. During the free and easy time, the people sung me a birthday song again, this time with a cake.It was so sweet of them as I was not expecting anything coz my birthday was over. After the Sports event, my DMM team went to Sihui's house to bathe and we headed to bugis for Fish & Co. They treated me to it!So nice rite?And here's the ultimate..something that I FINALLY UNDERSTOOD!my district secretly gathered to make a video for me!I mean this is the killer man.the UL showed me the video, although i was laughing due to the crapiness of the video, my heart really melted to know that they put in such effort for me!After watching the video, we went into Bugis Village to buy our DMM COVENANT watch!So cool rite?the watches were all very nice and we managed to get a good price for it as well. as we parted, I headed to Daniel Cheah's house for the last birthday celebration of the yr. Celebration with my Buddies (Daniel Cheah, Daryl, Ethan and Junyao). Upon reaching there, they were already there preparing food for me to enjoy. We had a time of watching movies and talking and eating. Though we din do much, I sincerely appreciate their presence in my life, their friendship and the effort to gather despite the busy-ness!

28th Dec:
Went home around 10 am from Daniel's Place.reached home, prayed and orientated myself back to "life on earth" after so much celebrations. and this is where the start of a great blessing happened!As all of you know, I really like Maria Sharapova (tennis player) alot. I mean not that I idolise her, but i really like her. So all along i wanted to go for her exhibition match on the 30th Dec. I mean i even sent out 20 smses to join contest to win free tickets but to no avail. So i begin to sit down and converse with God. Heres the conversation:

DW:God, you know i really love you rite?

God: Yeah, I do!

DW: God, then you know i served you really hard this yr and sacrificed a number of things for you, rite?

God: Yes, my child...

DW:Then for a reward for all my hard work, can you pls allow me to go to watch Sharapova at Indoor Stadium

God:(no answer)

DW:pleaaassseeeee!!!!!

God: (no answer)

DW:ok God, i am not going to do anything more silly things to win any contest or anything. If you want me to go, I will be able to go for FREE!! In Jesus' Name, AMEN!

With this, I went to sleep for 2 hrs!and guess what?when i woke up, i checked my hp inbox, junyao smsed me;"Hey bro, I have got a pair of tickets to Maria's match."I was like SHOCKED!that's not the end!later in the nite, Jasmine msn-ed me to tell me that her fren has tickets as well. That's not the end!The next morning, Priscilla Tan offered to buy a ticket for me to go the match. and well if you think its the end, God loves to leave the best till the end. On SAT, my team gave me an ultimate surprise by passing me a pair of $180 tickets to me!God blessed, not juz thru 1, not 2 but 4 CHANNELS!i mean He's really amazing. Thru this, i know God really loves and values me!Thank YOU GOD!

29th Dec:
Service day!Normal...all the way until end of service. I met up with those people who responded to be a CL by end march to remind them and give them some action points!
S -Set a GOAL
A - Action Plans
D - Discipler/Disciple
After which i went to cut and highlight my hair. Apparently, I was cheated of $55 for the hair. HAIS!but the cool thing is the answered prayer of the Sharapova's tickets!God rocks!I mean even if He din blessed, He still rocks!

30th Dec:
West CL retreat!Jency and Jes was the organisers of this event. We met at 1030 to go to Sentosa. And i woke up early to try to bake brownies for the CLs. But it din really turn out well, But the CLs were too hungry and they finished everything.hahaha.We proceeded to Palawan beach(yes!again!) for some games and fun. the games were enjoyable.most people became cooked "prawns".Jency, jes and me went to shop for food for the thanksgiving dinner at 3 plus while the rest continued to play at the beach.Jency and Jes managed to witness the power of my relationship building skills while buying food. we went back to palawan with super lots of food! we had our thanksgiving dinner in a romantic setting of raining and sandy beach.everyone shared their thanksgiving points for 2007 and we ended off with a thanksgiving prayer!and next up on the list is MARIA SHARAPOVA LIVE! rushed home from palawan to bathe and rushed down to indoor stadium. there was a huge crowd heading there as well.I was so excited man!And when i was in the stadium waiting for her to appear, my heart started beating so fast. and when she came out, i blushed and my face felt so hot. I really like her alot and i mean she was simply so gorgeous and glamourous!the match was really exciting and i enjoyed every single second of it!

31st Dec:
Youth UL retreat!Went to Mind's cafe for some games and food. it was a bunch of mad people in an enclosed place. So imagine ZOO!hahaha.after that loiter around with justin shar dk and joyce. went to join my army frens for countdown and watching of the fireworks. felt a lil stupid for waiting 4 hrs for 8 mins of fireworks..then went down to river valley to eat...and left for home....

there it is...my last 10 days of 2007....next up for blogging..thanksgiving for 2007...stay tuned!:)

2007-12-13T23:09:00.000+08:00

Camp is over!

God had reminded me lots of things in this camp. Met my first camp objectives on the very first nite of the camp. God really knows me well. In the sense that He knew that He had to meet this objective first before He goes on to meet the others. Its like before you want to go into the your house, you first have to open the door kinda thingy. I think you know what I mean. Spoke to me like never before. Teared and cried almost every nite!

This camp brought us back to the foundations of loving God and serving God. I thot it was very timely as one of my main objective of this camp is to see the West Spiritual Renovation being completed by the last day of the camp. The teaching reminded us about the fundermentals of being christians and our attitudes towards serving God.

I believe one main thing that God spoke to me abt West is the area of COMMITTMENT! and one main thing that I was reminded is that Committment is not abt being together when times are smooth sailing and when everything goes well. But Committment is abt sticking it out together when tough times comes, when difficult period! THIS IS COMMITTMENT. So westlanders, are u COMMITTED to this West grp with me?

God, I know you are with this group. And i am proud to be part of this grp!

2007-12-05T23:12:00.000+08:00

gotten back my results today. it wasn't too good, neither was it too bad. it was just like average. But I am quite surprised that i did not do as well as i thot i would for the Commercial Law paper. well, i mean as i said, i will work harder for my next sem. no time to brood over this sem already...so here's my results.

Macroeconomics -High Distinction

Management Accounting and Business - Distinction

Commercial Law - Pass

Marketing Principles - Credit

well, yup, i got a kind of grade each for my 4 papers. So interesting...

the second part of the blog is dedicated to one woman. dont misunderstand first, read on. This woman has greatly impacted my life with her faith and her visionary convictions. in her sight, she sees what God can do. she's a great woman of God and she is one who never bows down to difficulties. she strongly believes in "with God, all things are possible."many were blessed by her faith and challenges to serve the Lord.

Presenting to you:

EELEE

you may be away but you are never forgotten.continue to hang on to God's promises...you are always in my prayers!

2007-12-03T10:29:00.000+08:00

hey everyone!i bought a new phone and i think its superbly cool...at least i chose it and i like it!

this is the phone...cool rite?it Sony Ericsson K770i!Love it!

Another thing that has been on my mind is this lady....

should i go for her exhibition match on the 30th dec 2007? tickets are at $80,$180 and $280. I was thinking if i was to go the $80, its kinda pointless.so its all or nothing. either the $280 one or not going...pls give me some advice...do take my love for her into consideration coz some people will sure say i waste money de!:)

2007-12-02T01:50:00.001+08:00

happy to juz see that everything is fine. sometimes, knowing the truth brings much relief as well...:)thank you, God! I know u love me and You will always do...You have your perfect plans for me.

West is now under spiritual renovation!Do await for the "New West" spirit.

One which is of faith
One which is of victory in Christ
One which is of enthuasiasm for God
One which is wholly committed to the cause

Remove all the bad attitudes in West!

We will never forget, never forget. We will grow up serving you....

2007-11-20T14:23:00.000+08:00

life after exams

life after exams have been not bad. been working for my job to earn back some cash. Not only that. i also want to work hard for my ministry. when i serve God, i want to always give my best becoz i know God is worthy. Sometimes i ask myself why there are people who gives God half hearted efforts or even not bothering abt God's kingdom first? I mean aren't you grateful to God for saving you from the miry clay and have set you upon a firm rock? if yes, then why not give your best? i admit that things of the world are really attractive, but nothing beats choosing God's kingdom first. this is first hand experience from me.

the joy of serving God with God, the joy of giving someone you love ur best, the joy of victory when God pulls you thru some tough times. I enjoyed all these!

jus random.recently took a photo.found that the photo is really well taken and well, it has to depend on the "model" as well.:)

nice rite?hee hee~!

2007-11-13T02:59:00.000+08:00

This is really impressive. I love this song!

2007-11-09T17:59:00.000+08:00

It's over!It's over!It's over!It's over!It's over!

YEAH!EXAMS ARE FINALLY OVER!

God, its your cue now!Shall we start?

2007-11-06T23:03:00.000+08:00

Hey everyone, sorry abt not blogging recently. Have been having exams recently. I am quite like caught up man.Stressed!!! Anyway, the fact that I am here means the stress has been lifted slightly. Completed 3 of my papers. Left last one to go - which is also the one that i am most fearful of - Marketing Principles. Anyway, do continue to pray for me till 9th Nov 2007, 1:15 pm! I wanna make a public confession. I wanna be more faithful in my studies. I admit that I have not been giving my best for my 3 modules : Commercial Law, Macroeconomics and Marketing. Due to my relaxed attitude and the mentality of "I still have time mah", I completely messed up for my exams. Dont think I am going to fail, but dont thing i will do well either. So guys and gals who read this, pls hold me accountable for my studies next sem, coz i am going to do my very best.yup~!

Today is not any special occasion. But I am going to affirm someone close to me in my life. This person has been part of my life for the past 10 yrs. At the beginning, we weren't close. Infact, we didn't like each other. To him, I was just another flirtatious ah beng who does not study. To me, he was just another nerd with books being his best friends. These impressions din change until in year 2000, both me and him came to the same church, though it was at different point of time. I came to this church slightly earlier than him. God must have his plan working at that time. Slowly, as me and this guy was put together in the same group, we got to know one another more and more. And we become great frens serving together in the same ministry. We both grew in God and became leaders of our respective groups. Though there are down times, we never gave up on serving God. We encouraged one another often, though we may like to make fun of one another in our words but in our hearts, we wanted to help one another and see each other grow. He is now serving in another ministry, but nonetheless, he is still the guy who believes in Matt 11:12 and still serving powerfully. He has helped me greatly in this service to God. I think one part of my life would be missing without him.

THANKS JUNYAO!

2007-10-31T00:57:00.000+08:00

Gifts from my God...

My God is a God that loves to give. And most of the time, we love to receive as well. But many times, we forget to give thanks. Do you know when God feels the happiest? Look at a 5 yr old opening a present that his Dad gave him and you will know the answer. Kids loves everything their parents buy for them, simply because they are amazed by everything around them. And the key thing is that they know how to say "thank you" to their parents. God loves to see us being amazed by what He gives us. Are we like the 5 yr old? Or have we matured too much for our own good?

Another thing that is God given is our talents,skills and personality. I dont know whether you have done these things before, but I definitely have done it. I have asked God many times, how come I am not better looking than what I am now, how come I can't sing better than what i can now, how come I cant be as charismatic as the flamboyant basketball captain in my sch and many other qns of the same kind. The fact is "God knows best!". This may sound very cliche..but its true. He knows best! And i have learnt to understand it now. I thot abt it before and I came to realised that if God had make me more handsome, maybe i wont be in church anymore. I will be somewhere out there chasing skirts. God gives according to what we need, not what we seek.:)

A short post on M.S.N last nite. I realised last nite, i was sleeping with a bunch of "dog thieves". Let me tell you why. It was 3 am at that time. I was getting a lil tired. So I went to lie down at one cosy corner of the bed with a blanket and a pillow. The "dog thieves" were still awake at that time. As it was getting late, the rest were tired as well. So a "dog thief" named eugene ng came to my side and stuck his head to my pillow trying to get his head on the pillow. Then another "dog thief" gabriel gave me an elbow at my ribs (i believe it wasn't intentional.) Then the 3rd "dog thief" sherwen pounced on me from somewhere and lied down on my thighs. Last but not least, "dog thief 4" named kai'en pulled away my blanket. all these incidents left me cold and spaceless on the bed. in the end, me being the first to lie down, have to shift away due to the acts of all the above mentioned "dog thieves". I shifted to someowhere near the shoes area believing that i had found a good corner to rest. But while i was asleep, i felt something crawling on me. Lo and Behold, it was my Nemesis on me! the COCKROACH. i freaked out and jumped up. and i sat down on the bed after that. with no more space to sleep. :( i am not angry with them...juz find it amusing!hahaha....

2007-10-26T13:06:00.000+08:00

Am here to blog abt GOOD TESTIMONIES!!

God has been great to West!Have heard really great testimonies thru-out this week.Be it in the areas of studies and ministries as well.

Most of the people has gotten back their results and I have already heard a few good news from them.

I was asking Alexis abt her results. She told me "Ok lar". Then she went on to say "I am 2nd in class." And the good thing is that she got into the subject combination that she wanted.

Ytd I attended on the CG in West C with the Nan Hua and Bukit View people. The Nan Hua people juz got back their results and I talked this gal called Yiting and saw her results. Wow! 7 A1s! And she was 3rd in level. If 3rd in level wasn't enough, juz to let you know, she is 3rd in level for the SPECIAL stream. The rest of the Nan Hua's result was not bad as well. Praise the Lord.

During confirmation I was talking ting ting abt her girls when she also told me that Mingyee got 5th in her class and Alicia got 2nd in her class. I was really "wow"ed by all these testimonies that happened.am really encouraged and motivated to study hard for my exams as well.

For ministry side, we also heard good testimonies like Gina having 2 converts on tuesday and Zhengkai having 1 convert from BPGH ytd. Sihui is working hard for her unit's project "400!". She alone got 80 plus contacts in a week. Marvellous. Really wanna affirm all of you guys who gave your best out in field and let me remind you this: "God remembers every single effort that you have put in for Him.". Guys and gals, its all worthwhile to give our lives to God.

Am still waiting for more stories to flood in for the next 4 weeks upcoming. With our P6 outreach and also the special services that's coming up...CG08!16 schools for Phase 1!

Last but not least, O levels students!Continue to press on!it will be over soon!Study hard and rest enough!Dont fall sick alrite!

2007-10-23T19:55:00.000+08:00

Ephesian 5:15
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise.

You don't always have to learn things the hard way. What you have to do is to live your life wisely.Think carefully thru things before you set out to do something. So that you don't have to regret what you did. I know God make things happen for a reason. I will learn. I will grow. I will be wise.

Dear God,
I will yet praise you despite bad circumstances.For mistakes as well.I know full well that you are in control.Continue to lead me and guide me thru.I need you...especially at this point of time.I entrust my life to you again.thank you!Amen!

2007-10-16T02:05:00.000+08:00

Exams coming!i need prayers!pls pray for me!

1)Management Accounting and Business - 24th Oct
2)Commercial Law - 2nd Nov
3)Macroeconomics - 6th Nov
4)Marketing Principles - 9th Nov

Then its freedom!!!yay-ness!woah..

Pray for all these schools as well!

Regent,Bt Panjang Govt High,Fajar,Chestnut Drive,Zhenghua,Swiss Cottage,Bt View,Clementi Town,Nan Hua,Westwood,Jurong,Jurong West,Hua Yi...

16 schools by end dec 2007!
38 schools by end dec 2008!

Jesus...I am in this together with you...faith,perseverance,wisdom,courage, strength etc...will come along!woah..i AM cranky now!but i want to grow!

2007-10-10T23:41:00.000+08:00

something that i learned today in my time with God...from Ezekiel's calling...

1) Be obedient (to God's calling)
This is the very fundermental to being called by God. If you can even passed this stage, you will not proceed to the next. really! think about it, no obedience = not being used by God. always remember, God looks for obedient people, not talented people. being skilful and talented is a bonus. and let me remind you: who gave you your talents? if God can give it to you, what makes you think that He can give to others? So consider youself privileged to be called into a partnership with God.let's look at Isaiah's and Jesus' disciples' responses:

Isa 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

Luke 5:10b-11
Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.

The key: Dont hesitate. Nothing beats being part of serving the Almighty God. Obey NOW!

2)Be faithful (to what God has asked you to do)
After obeying, we need to be faithful with the tasks that God has given us to do. If its shepherding your sheep, be sure that you give your best to shepherd them. If its leading your group, give ur 110% to do it. If its studying, be good frens with your textbooks and notes. If its reaching out to your frens, make sure they will hear Jesus from your lips. We need to be faithful. When we meet Jesus at the end of the race, Jesus will either call us "Good and FAITHFUL servant" or "Wicked and LAZY servant". Either of these is for you to choose. If you are smart enough, you should know what to do. remember: God cannot be outsmarted. yes,trick your shepherd if you want,even your CLs and ULs, but wanna trick God...think again.
FAITHFULNESS = FRUITFULNESS as well. No shortcut to unlocking God's floodgates. Faith and Faithfulness is the key to God's blessings.

The key: A moment of laziness or procrastination may cause you to miss out the blessings of God. Be wise. Be faithful.

3)Be assured (of God's presence and God's victory)
Once you have done the 2 things above, then stay cool. You are given the "Certified by Jesus" chop. No one can touch you, including Satan. Be sure of who your "laoda" is and He is gonna back you up.

Matt 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

The key: Just be sure that you have done the above 2 points. WIN-WIN situation!:)

2007-10-10T09:59:00.000+08:00

ytd was a pre exams outing with me and my classmates. We went quite a number of places as they are really determined to have some fun before the exams. Firstly, we met at Chinatown MRT at 11pm to eat breakfast together. we went to this place at chinatown to have Dim Sum together. the food was quite nice and we enjoyed it. after that, we headed down to Plaza Sing for a movie, "Daywatch". It was a Russian show and it was kinda crappy coz most of us does not know what the show is talking abt. the plot is kinda of messy too. snack time after the movie. all of us went down to B2 of PS to grab some snacks. Some bought donuts,some bought crepes, some bought rice balls...but the one we enjoyed the most was the soup. Mind's cafe was next. played some silly games there. then we headed back to PS to have our dinner. (u realised most of the time we are eating.why?coz we are singaporeans!) after which we took some photos and that was abt all for the day.they are a fun bunch of people to be with as they are crazy. but in this clique, i am the "big bully" coz every single one of them are being bullied by me. I thank God that He placed this people in my life.

full concentration on playing!

jess ordered so many drinks?!?!

group photo at Mind's

the "GREAT TRUCE"

the girls!

2007-10-05T23:58:00.000+08:00

jus shared something very interesting with my sheep. When believers are not doing well in God, one common reason that they always give is this:

"I DON'T FEEL GOD"

Then one very good qns is this: Do you think that those are walking well with God always FEELS God in their lives? The very truth is that even pastors and spiritual leaders dont feel God every single day. I dont think Paul in the Bible feels God everyday.I dont think David feels God everyday. You know what that amounts to? You know what that means? it means that no one being feels God every single moment of their lives. That's why LOVE is a DECISION.Love is NOT a feeling. We make decision to LOVE God everyday even though we dont feel him.

and the funny thing that i told my sheep is this: if God thinks that we need to feel Him everyday, He would not have given us the Bible. He would have given us a machine with a special function. you know what special function and why?

He would have given a machine whereby it will recharge our "feelings" for him. Coz we always say we need to feel Him rite?THIS IS NOT TRUE.

God give us the Bible, His Word, knowing that Man is forgetful and needs reminders. So people, today if you dont feel God, dont whine and say "I dont feel God!". What you should do is that you should go to your bible and read it. and what does it says?

Psalms 139:13-14
13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

John 3:16
16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Heb 13:5b
Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

See what the Bible said! So does God loves you even though you dont feel him? THE ANSWER IS: YES HE DOES! So be responsible of your own spiritual life by reading the Word daily alrite?

2007-10-02T18:32:00.000+08:00

reached home not long ago.saw a scene that was pretty disturbing to me.sparked off some thots in me as well. was walking past a childcare centre that is located at my void deck. came across this grandfather around his 60s and a toddler aged at most 5 yrs old. i was walking slowly at that time, therefore i am able to catch a bit of their conversation.

Grandpa: "Grandma is sick and she is unable to pick you up today.Today, grandpa will pick you up, ok?

Girl: (starts whining) "I don't want you to pick me up. I want Mummy or grandma to pick me up."

Grandpa: "Today,grandma is sick. how can she pick you up when she is sick at home?Come along, be good, ok?tell me where you want to go. Grandpa will bring you there."

Girl: (squats down and whine louder) I don't want you.I don't want you to pick me up. Don't want!

By this time, i was too far away to hear what the grandfather was telling the child. But this incident sparked off 2 different things in my mind.
the first thing is that, aren't we like that many times? though we may not do it to our earthly parents or grandparents, but don't we do this to our Heavenly Father when we choose to disobey? I am not saying the part whereby the grandpa is picking the child part..but i am talking abt the stubborn-ness we have when we want to have it our own way - saying things that really hurts to our Heavenly Father.I really think that the grandpa is hurt by the child's words. I understand that the child is still young to know what she's saying, but still...or well...you know what i mean.

Second thing that came to my mind was the upbringing of kids nowadays. I think I am privileged enough to hear and see 3 different kinds of upbringings. First kind was the kind which I have had heard abt - My dad's generation. My grandma always tell me about how my dad was being "dealt with" when he was naughty. its either the cane or a tight slap across the cheeks. then it was my very own upbringing. I have my own share of caning and scolding as well. But i believe that it was not as bad as my dad's times. Lastly, its what I just witnessed. The soft way of talking sense, persuading the child and not using much of the cane.

"Spare the rod, Spoil the child."

Do you agree?As for me, I dont fully agree but yet I wont be one who spares the rod completely. It really difficult to handle child upbringing. What's the balance? Shall parents be harsh and strict and let the child live in "fear"? or shall parents be nice and use the soft way towards the kid and let the kid climb over your head? Is there really a balance between these 2 ends? I still do not know coz I still yet to have my kids. But will see...

2007-09-28T02:46:00.000+08:00

new insights here and there..its cool to have close frens.it makes life more interesting and enjoyable.caught up with a few people for the Mid Autumn fest - 中秋节. ethan, dennis, daniel C, sharlene,elise and gwen was there with me at tiong bahru reliving our childhood activities, like playing with candles and burning stuff...walking ard with lanterns.we shared our lives and had fun with one another. all along the festival has an special affliation with me.i always love 中秋节.Brings me close to frens and loved ones.I love the moon as well..and Chang'e...haha...juz kidding.

ytd was pris's birthday..went down to her house with a cake and junyao.to have a mini chat with her.always like chatting with her.she is like my da jie jie.giving me advice and hearing me out when i need her to.A good supper mate as well.I look up to her as an example.thanks for the chat today!opened up my perspective towards adulthood and being ready for relationships in the future.

its always good to be aware of your own feelings. reason being is that you are able to take responsible for your own feelings. i am getting to know myself more each day. by thinking thru why react certain ways, what's the trigger and why that feeling at that point of time and more emotional grilling of myself. its difficult to know and help people who dont even know why they feel what they feel. people who are under this category,do go and find out...its really amazing to know why you feel the way you feel coz its about you. and only when you know yourself, then you are able to help yourself.yes..that's the way it is!

been feeling disorientated and stressed for the past weeks. guess its the pre exams stress that's getting to me. cant seemed to focus on the things that i do - like preparing meeting and shepherdings.thinking abt the grp and studies. need to reassure myself that God is in control. I will continue to trust in Him for deliverance from this situation. He will be there for me!

Psalms 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd;I shall not be in want!

last but not least, westlanders, are you guys up and running with your devotion guide.continue to keep your walk close to God alrite? God is what you need in this exams period.Shine for Jesus.Let me remind you again:3 things for this exams...

1) Take ownership of your spiritual life
2) Take ownership of your studies
3) Take ownership of your communities

2007-09-25T17:47:00.000+08:00

i really dont understand! is it very difficult to just read the sms, go to the option "Reply msg" and type in a "Yes"/"No" or if u are really interested,reply a "i am not sure,can i reply you later/tml?" ? i really dont think so. or is it the 5 cents that they are concerned abt? or simply bcoz they dun bother abt the efforts that the organiser put to sms everyone abt a certain event? well, it could be all of the above. anyway...i am used to it.in fact, i am pissed.Not becoz people want to come for the events i organised..i am fine with it if u tell me that u cant make it or you dont want to come. but not replying at all? erm,is it being a people person thingy as in whether we would reply or not...i doubt so.well..only those who are in this category understands.Sorry.i dont understand why you do that but dont expect me to coz i juz find it being total heck care.

talking to abt the 10cents situation...let's turn this to a "last sms to send" situation.if i have one last sms to send,it's surely NOT YOU.yes...NOT YOU! becoz you guys simply dont bother to reply...

2007-09-25T01:53:00.000+08:00

~Secret~

Follow the notes upon a journey;

At first sight marks one's destiny.

Once the voyage comes to an end;

Return lies within hasty keys.

1) I love the show "不能说的秘密" to the tiny weeny bits of it!

2) I want to learn 2 instruments :the piano and the flute.

3) I am still praying that God will give me the girl that I love so deeply in my life.One who love God as much as I do, able to complement me and have the same vision as me.

is this feeling being emo?i dont think so.coz i know God is real in my life and if its according to His plans. 2 and 3 will come to pass!yeah!

2007-09-17T17:24:00.000+08:00

Dennis, Sharlene & Zinc

Hung out with a weird bunch of people that day.Had a underground picnic with shirls DMM.it was funny till the beginning to the end becoz they are simply weird. But i enjoy these people, not becoz I am weird too, but becoz we have a common vision for the world. came together to celebrate Dennis, Shar and Zinc birthday! Basically, dennis daniel and myself met up earlier to shop for food and snacks at Suntec's Carrefour. Bought $60 worth of food. and topping it up with a dozen of DONUTS from Donut Factory.cool rite?when we met up with the rest, we started eating and crapping.and the latter event can really take up most of the program.then we started writing cards for the 3 precious birthday babies.then had some time for photo mania and left the place with stomach filled and spirits refreshed...here's some photos.

my caregroup!crappy but loving team...

wonderful DONUTS!

card for shar!so suitable for her rite?

zinc and her birthday card!

shar trying to make fun of gi-gi!

me, raph and zinc...raph looks weird rite?

dancer and dancer wanna-be, you shld know who is who..hee!

"stranger" smoking..who is she? (hint:check out the specs!)

some "weird uncle" appeared!zinc and shar defeats him...

CL and Zinc...so loving!

2007-09-17T17:08:00.000+08:00

Ting's 19th birthday

After anniversary, me and my team (Justin,Ting,Christine and Jency) went to Sentosa for a camping outing.And its really those kind of tent-pitching camping trip. They were all quite excited as it was their first time doing this.and acty we did quite a good job pitching the tent.it was great time with my people as we eat and chatted. And the nature was against us once again.when we went into the tent and slept, it started to rain.at the beginning, justin and me tried to set up the "raincoat" for the tent..but the rain got heavier and heavier till the rain started penetrating the tent and in the end, we have to run to the pavilion with all our bags and the tent...it was so memorable again.hahah..some photos for u to enjoy...

luminious "ting"

firecrackers!beauty!

the "cursed" rain

taking shelter at the pavilion...

2007-09-17T15:59:00.000+08:00

Hope Sg 16th Anniversary

Ending of Anniversary

Praise and Worship!Awesome!

Angelic Kids...don't they look so adorable?

YOUTH-WEST!MOST HAPPENING GRP!

Macho guys from the West side..take your pick,gals!

me and my handsome shepherd

priscilla and me...good friends!

my team!they rock!!!

the shepherd who trained me from nothing!

personally am very excited abt this event..Anniversary always give ppl a sentimental and nostalgic feeling.I love anniversaries because it helps me reflect on God's mercy and goodness in my life. In a blink of an eye, I have been with this church for 7 yrs already. Joined my very first Hope Singapore Adults service at Kreta Ayer People's Threatre (KAPT). It was on the 24th of December 1999. I was Sec 3 at that time. After a few months, I was brought to the Youth Service at Bishan Salvation Army on the 27th April 2000. There was where I got to know my first UL,my first CL and my first shepherd. Felt the tangible presence of God that day and decide to commit to serve God in my school. 2 weeks later, i became a follow upper.Know nuts abt follow upping, but God chose me and used me.Turned CL on 16th Sept 2000.Was really excited to attend the UDMM at that time at the old Meridien foodcourt.Made many mistakes,done many wrong things,disappointed my leaders and God many times...but yet God and my leaders still trusted and believed in me.Took up a unit in April 2003..was really scared because at that time,i was leading the CAF (Drama and Dance) ministry at the same time.Though the CAF ministry was only a short while, it trained me much...in character and skills. Went to army in Oct 2004, passed on my unit to my 3 disciples. The 2 yrs in army was a test of my faith and trust in God as many times, i felt lost abt what he wants me to do in Youth and ultimately do in life. Finished my army in 0ct 2006.Led Northwest B with a bunch of cool leaders under my care,could say that it was a highlight in my ministry as i went thru my highs and lows with them. And in April 2007, took up the whole West ministry.when i first know abt this, it was really madness as I thought i was inadequate for the task. But God, once again, in His awesomeness, showed that those who trust in Him is more than able. By His grace, I have held on for 7 yrs.Dear Lord, remember our covenant,remember our promise...Serving Him till the end of my life.Amen!

2007-09-11T22:18:00.000+08:00

wow..long time never come to the blogger website le..been ages since i last blog..sorry...have really been unfaithful and i am busy with test as well.

recently a new truth dawned upon me abt leading my people.as leaders or shepherds,many times we have certain expectations towards our sheep and subtlely we might impose these expectations on them as well.not that its not good for us to share to them our beliefs,convictions and passion, but rather we would expect them to behave like us when a certain situation arises. still pondering whether this is the right expectations. I feel that as leaders, we are called to lead to where God ask them to be..but sometimes when we impose certain behaviour patterns and mindset into our sheep/people.it becomes like we are leading people to be more like ourselves.but ultimately my conclusion with God is this: on one hand,I will lead my people with my set of convictions and teach them whatever i have learnt in this youth ministry but on the other hand, i will also bring them to discover what God has in mind for them,using their own set of personality and the way they think.

but the Word of God muz be the foundation of our thinking and our doing.Period!

yesterday was not a good day for me.had a test at 2 pm..and guess what?when i reach my sch at 1 pm..it was at that time that i realised that our lecturer gave us a set of questions and answers for the past yrs test papers.and i have one hr to look thru 3 past yr papers. therefore in the end, din do very well for the paper.God reminded me something at that point of time:doing my best and not to be complacent.i guess i have been too complacent with my studies.kept thinking that i can cope very well.people calls me "smartie pie" but thot abt it...ain't that smart after all...therefore i realised that the smart thing to do is to do my best in revision and trust God fully after that..this is smart!hee!

after the test,went to jurong point to shop for somethings...then headed to airport to send my good fren Jacq off..am quite down coz she has been a great fren to me.Praying that she will be having a great "honeymoon" with God..hee!gtg already!ciao!

2007-08-30T00:04:00.000+08:00

hi everyone..am back!this post is fully narrative and its for the West BBQ~!

last saturday was a eventful day.i mean it was really a day of unpredictability.that day started of with great expectation for me as it was the first ever West BBQ that we are going to have.the stage has been set,the food has been ordered, the visitors have been invited, the fasting and praying have been done on the previous day and what's left was for God to work.I had school in the morning..rushed down for service after class..and after service, all the Westlanders went down to starhub centre excitedly to wait for the bus to fetch us to Sembawang Park.First incident that happened on the bus was that Mingyee realised that she lost her mobile in nexus.. and the thing was that we were all on the bus already.first test of faith!ting and her prayed and tried calling the phone.the phone was not engaged,but no one picked it up.we called a few times and in the end, we left that matter to God.Half a hour later, we reached Sembawang Park.personally it was my first time there..it was not a bad place to have BBQ there.people alighted the bus and started heading towards the BBQ pits.everyone went ahead to change to our casual wear and ting started the games briefing.Justin and I was happily preparing the charcoal to start the fire.and low and behold, we heard the sound of thunder while preparing.was telling God and myself:"God, i fasted for no rain ytd,this could not be happening rite?".So i kept faith and went on preparing the charcoal.shortly when me and justin was done,it started to rain.so all of us shifted our bags to the shelters and waited.many thots went thru my mind,asking "will the people enjoy?hope that they don't complain." 20 mins later, the rain stopped.i praised God and we went back to our pits,wanting to continue with the briefing and games.5 mins later, a downpour began.and i was like -.-"" "Okaayy..God,you muz be kidding rite?"then me and ting started scouting places for back up plans for unit games, so that people will not get bored. so 30 mins later, the rain stopped again. so me and justin went to start the fire and ting,christine and jency went to distribute the bee hoon and fried rice.many people were required to crowd around the pit as we need people to block the wind to start the fire.first fire started!halfway there to the start of the BBQing.and then second fire started, we were all set.and guessed what? the third bout of rain came, bigger than the first 2.Woah man, at that point of time, i dunno what to say. and i told God:"you muz have a reason for this."so sathya,ting and jency shielded one of the pits with 3 umbrellas and BBQing the otahs for the people first.Me and justin thot of a idea to start a "BBQ pit" indoors using bricks and stones.So we did that.15 mins later, we started a fire.30 mins later, this rain stopped. and the rest was fun and fellowshipping.some of them had to leave early..some of us stayed till 11 plus.but nonetheless, i believed that we enjoyed ourselves talking and sharing. In fact, at the end of everything, God spoked:"though alot that happened is out of ur plans, it was in MINE.and I believed that I have made your West BBQ an unforgettable one."what i had to reply God was "THANK YOU!"

Post BBQ happening:remember that i mention that mingyee's phone was lost at the start?

Someone in tertiary found it and returned to her on tuesday...THANK YOU GOD!

some photos to see...some may be too dark to see!hee:)

My 2 "princesses" preparing drinks for everyone!

Birthday babies! Trisha and Nigel!

Marshmallow lover GINA!

happily BBQing!!

Beware:Bear hunting for food!

"models" for satays..."dun they taste good?"

our convert JOE and "satay man" Sathya!

my silly sheep taking pic with me when i look blur...

huichuen and our visitor liyi (drenched rite?)

the "firestarters" and creator of the ingenious indoor BBQ pit.

Supper after the BBQ!(though i wasn't there.)

2007-08-21T23:50:00.000+08:00

Assuredly Yours

All that I am is in You
All that I seek is to follow You
I run to Your side when You call
There is the hope I am longing for

Just to be by your side
There is hope in my life
There is no greater freedom I’ve found

Take my life
And all that I have to give
Take my world
Just inhabit all of it
Take my dreams
Make me assuredly Yours

was listening to this song when God dropped a word into my heart...

inhabit:
1) To live or reside in.
2) To be present in; fill.

assured:
1) guaranteed; sure; certain; secure

these are the 2 words that God used this song to speak to me abt.Is God INHABITING in me already?if yes then i am ASSUREDLY safe in his arms...

Thank you Lord!

2007-08-17T00:57:00.000+08:00

there's something i learnt recently...or rather something that God reminded me abt...

I need to be more holistic in my shepherding.Most of the time, i have been asking my sheep abt their personal lives..and also talking crap with them (guys do like to talk crap)..i recently found out that i miss out a big part of their lives during all these shepherding sessions which is the area of their family life. this is one big area of each and everyone of our lives, no matter u have a big family or a small family. I believe that families exists for a purpose and it is within our ministry that we get our family ties in a right and biblical manner. cant juz cast it aside becoz we are still young..but precisely now that we are young, all the more we can make a influence at this age.So yes!i need to be more holistic in my shepherding...Lord, there are so many things for me to grow in. Remind me that i became a christian not becoz i am able...but becoz i am not very able and recognising that i DO need help...

Resoluting to be a holistic shepherd!:)

2007-08-13T22:12:00.000+08:00

to prove ting wrong, i shall blog! haha. not true la..i was intending to blog even if she did not put up that tag. was feeling lazy for the past one week to blog something up. anyway, here am i again to update you guys abt myself...for the last one week's happening..will try to shorten it coz one week worth of happening is a lot u know?

monday(06 Aug):

met up with zhengkai and jes back to back.the thing abt me is that i am really a people person..thoroughly enjoyed my time meeting people. and though these people that i meet are much younger than me, i enjoy the time with them and most imptly knowing that they have gotten something out of me. Once again reminding myself that Youth ministry is a VERY IMPORTANT ministry as lives are molded and set in this life station.

tuesday(07 Aug):

had school in the morning and spent rest of my day with my proj mates. din really discuss much abt proj but we watched "Secret" at causeway point. The show touched me as much as it touched me for the first time i watched.but many times, i realised that i have to pull myself back into reality, understanding that in reality, there's no such fairy tale kinda love story. at nite, went to a place where i have not been there for a long time : Daniel Cheah's house. it has been a long time since i went there. this time round, went there to celebrate DK's bday. had a great time catching up with Daniel, Ethan, DK and Junyao. its really a great blessing to have true friends around me. talked abt some controversial stuff as well...cool.:)

wednesday (08 Aug):

spent the morning and early noon time with the 4 guys above.then had a date with my West guys at Marina Bay. though not a lot of our guys turn up, but we still enjoy ourselves eating steamboat..i guess guys jus simply enjoys eating!

after eating, we travelled to kai'en's house for M.S.N and watched a real old movie called "army daze". It was quite funny. we slept straight after that coz we had "OPERATION BEAR" the next day...

thursday (09 Aug):

Happy belated 42th Birthday, Singapore! on this day, we have our church level annual Men's event!This time round, its called "Operation BEAR". all the guys in church gathered to have some fun and games together. me and gideon was incharge of manning the rock climbing station. i personally tried the climbing and it was really fun. i mean i love extreme sports but not those super extreme like bungee jumping kind.those kind will die de!!!at the end of all the games, Ps Jeff shared a few principles with us and it was really good reminder...3 BEARS!

1) BEAR your hearts out

2) BEAR hug (Proximity)

3) BEAR with one another

friday (10 Aug):

back to school and meeting people again. after sch, went to meet regina, yongmei and yunian respectively..and really..these people are dear to my life..and i will continue to follow God as you guys follow me..its a promise of a lifetime!

saturday (11 Aug):

its service day and i have no school!cool...met ting up for breakfast and went for service.shirls talked abt prayer. am reminded that prayer is really something simple yet super super fundermental...think abt this: even Jesus have to pray when He himself was God. He prayed when He needed God, He prayed that He was grieved, He prayed when He was tempted, He prayed when He had compassion on people. Jesus was a man of prayer. And if Jesus who is God thinks that He needs to pray, what makes you think that you need not?

After that, we had West Pioneers' Meet...to those people who are there: Let's be a NORMAL christian alrite? Let's not compromise the standards of God, amen? went to watch "Secret" for the 3rd time. this time with my DMM...and i am glad to say that they like it too..here are some pics!if you haven catch it...do so soon!!!!

talented Jay playing the piano...

love blossoms between 僷湘倫 and 路小雨

a corny dance by the lovers...

love is always beautiful.......(on screen)

this is one guy why u wanna watch this show...He is simply hilarious!

2007-08-04T00:41:00.000+08:00

My heart's desire for West:

1)Everyone of the 38 schools having a biblical community inside them.
2)The West having a great family atmosphere amongst them.
3)God empowering everyone in West to do His work.

Jesus,I know in due time all these will come to pass...i rest my case in you...coz i know my heart's beating with you.Thanks!

2007-08-03T01:08:00.000+08:00

RETAIN!RETAIN!RETAIN!

NEW-Bs are VERY VERY IMPORTANT!!!!

JIAYOU!!!

2007-08-01T23:55:00.000+08:00

just finished bathing!refreshed...after a day's work..went to whitley sec to teach chem today..out of a class of 20 students, only 2 turned up.it was really pathetic.but thinking but when i was Sec 4, i was not much better so i better keep my comments to myself.taught them abt Acids,Bases and Salts and speed of reaction.actually i am amazed that my O level chem has not returned to my chem teachers in secondary school.talked to the 2 students abt harry potter too.first time i heard people liking Dobby...hahaha!

this is the highlight of the day.After the coaching, i went to Borders to read some mags and some books..shortly i headed off to meet justin for a movie. He got the tickets for free as he signed up for some membership. it was "SECRET" by Jay Chou..he came out with the storyline and self diect and self act...man!i tell you!it was awesome!really!something that i would not have expected from the likes of Jay Chou (sorry,jay's fans!)...but it was really good!i mean personally i like it alot.maybe its juz MY kind of movie!wanna catch it one more time...any one wanna go with me?

You dont always FEEL that Jesus is with you;the truth is Jesus is always WITH you!

2007-07-29T21:42:00.000+08:00

THE I.F ESS IS FINALLY OVER!woww...first and foremost, would really like to thank God for the Minops people who are involved in the productions...YOU HAVE DONE WELL...the first week was the music presentation and that was really awesome..kudos to the musicians..knew and saw that they really prepared hard for the week and the presentation really "wowwed" us..for the second week, we had animation clip done by our very own media team!the "full of msg" was stuck to my head till now..it was really funny and cool..i mean its really a great step ahead considering that it was the first time that the media team did this!well done!wanna say to all the Minops that though you guys may not be on the field evangelising and SOWing..but i can really tell you that you guys have done a great part in the kingdom of God..using your specialised skills to bless the church!thanks for your hard work!the works are not in vain!

Not forgetting my west people!Thanks guys!i know you guys have worked very hard for these 2 weeks and guess what!we hit 109 for the second ESS which is our new highest attendance!Praise God!your labour have not been in vain!For the past 2 weeks we have seen a total of 14 salvations in the west.when u see this entry, take a moment to pray for this 14 new bros and sis alrite?although it is not the most we can get but God rejoices over them too!so we shall rejoice with God yeah?let's continue to work hard..always remember that its not only ESS that you can invite your frens..even in normal service, you can do it too!make a paradigm shift alrite...you dont need to wait till there's an ESS to invite..let's do lifestyle evangelism and bring Christ everywhere we go...

sat was also a special day for me as i came out with my first very own teaching..principles extracted from Acts 2.taught it to my CLs on sat and it was quite well received..it was quite divine in the sense that acty i was preparing another teaching for them..then i received this very strong prompting from God to teach abt the fundermentals of a community life and abt initiative..so i was drawn to the passage in Acts 2...and amazingly it was talking abt the Early churches and their deeds..so cool!so came up with 4 points from that passage and some supporting verses..haha..now then i realised that preparing sermons are not that easy..really!so do give credits to our preachers alrite!thank you shirls!for giving ur best everyweek!hee!

last but not least,let this passage speak to you abt God's presence in your life...

Psalms 139:7-10
7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

2007-07-26T01:49:00.001+08:00

yoz..am back with some proper blogs..acty i have been thinking..shld i place some spoilers for Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows?I mean i dunno how many people who reads my blog intends to read it yet has not done so. I mean then if i put it here..would i get stoned for putting up such a post?hmm...pls give some comments on the tagboard alrite?let me know whether i can put it up...i shall go by votes!

heard some good news from the CCK grp.i mean they have over 40 people coming for the MCG on tuesday.that's really some great news happening in that school.i mean can really sense that the momentum is up for the school.and i heard from zhengkai that his guys are really working hard now and wanting to rise up. So Joel,Jack,Junkai, Benjamin,Jonathan and Eugene, if you guys are reading this, continue to jiayou and believe and rise up. God can use anyone including yourself. I myself did SOW today and guess what?i juz remembered that it has been 4 yrs since i last did SOW.but i really enjoy it, the process of talking to people and getting to know that more. i guess somehow, my strength lies in this area...ability to connect and attract people (not with good looks, of coz), but with a balance of being sensitive and the powerful ability of being lame. got to know another guy from nan hua thru this SOW session..cool!keeping them in prayer!

personal learning...recently one of my fren told me that she can see from my blog that I really love my God.i mean its true...i really love my God.ever since the day He rescued me from all my loneliness and insecurity..i felt that no one else can love me more than He does.not that i no longer feel lonely and insecure,but at least now i know that no matter what, my God still loves me and He always will love me...

Thanksgiving prayer:
God, thanks for loving me and showing it so explicitly thru the cross. You have transformed me with your love and grace. And even at this moment you are still showing your love to me by painting the night skies for me to see. Thanks for sending people in my life to show your love too. my family,friends around me, my DMM members and people under my care...these are your channels of love. I pray i will be able to channel your love to people ard me too.I love you my God! Amen!

2007-07-25T00:02:00.000+08:00

Presenting to you, my proj mates!

from left: junyao,urs truly,linn,mich and wai

from left: wai,linn and mich

team bonding @ arcade amk hub!

2007-07-22T21:07:00.000+08:00

Your EQ is 120

50 or less: Thanks for answering honestly. Now get yourself a shrink, quick!

51-70: When it comes to understanding human emotions, you'd have better luck understanding Chinese.

71-90: You've got more emotional intelligence than the average frat boy.

Barely.91-110: You're average. It's easy to predict how you'll react to things. But anyone could have guessed that.

111-130: You usually have it going on emotionally, but roadblocks tend to land you on your butt.

131-150: You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin.

150+: Two possibilities - you've either out "Dr. Phil-ed" Dr. Phil... or you're a dirty liar.

What's" Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?

2007-07-21T01:13:00.000+08:00

came back from nexus not long ago.had short term missions team leaders training.the session was good.heard some awesome stories for the guy who was sharing.one story hit me particularly.the guy shared:

usually during my work, i would "da bao" my food to the office and eat.So one day as usual, i was heading towards the same stall that i frequent to "da bao". But on the way, i saw this old lady who walked past me.Suddenly God spoke to me to give the auntie a treat. So I obeyed God and ordered 2 packets of rice,one for myself and one for the auntie.But as i was walking back to my office along the trail whereby the auntie walked past, i kept asking God, "shld i share abt you to her?, what do u want me to share abt u to her?". God did not answer me and i was nearing my office, but i still cannot see her.as i reach my office and was abt to open the door, the auntie walked behind me and past me again. So i tailed her and continued asking God,"so what to share?gospel?".God still did not answer me.Then the auntie suddenly turned back and in quick response i said "auntie, ji bao peng hor li jia eh (this packet of rice is for u in Hokkien)". Then the auntie replied (in hokkien), "thank you!i have not eaten for a few days already". Then she sat down and ate quickly.I went back to office and ask God, "what was that about?" Then God finally answered me and said:"I was looking for someone to bless her with food.Thanks for your obedience,my child."

This story simply remind me of loving people as how God love them.Its really not what we can share to them abt God but rather how we can love them with God's love.Not that sharing with them abt God is not impt but sometimes, we missed out on the fundermental of loving God's people as who they are..even those unlovable people.ya.

confirmation for the first ESS was not that fantastic.But its ok.Your name is still worthy to be praised!I will stick on to Your promises.God spoke to me abt a verse:

Zechariah 10:1

Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime;it is the LORD who makes the storm clouds.He gives showers of rain to men,and plants of the field to everyone

today went out with my proj mates after sch. had a fun time with them. revisited the arcade and played some childhood games.it was fun to hang out with them.talked alot of crap.junyao was the main entertainment as he has the most crap to say de.alrite.shall upload the pics on my next blog!!hee!!!

2007-07-19T02:21:00.001+08:00

its been a good day of rest for me today.today's only programme was to meet keith and kai'en to accompany them to dye their hair.so woke up quite late in the morning and had a mini MSN meeting with my sch proj mates.they are fun and funny people.lame too..but seems that we are getting along quite well.so its really fun and cool..went to kimage to dye hair with them..its kinda cheap coz its done by students,but still ok coz its not styling.styling needs more skills than that.Smsed my contacts today also..both of them replied..cool!and they might be coming for the ESS..so keeping them in prayers.West harvesters,keep on keeping on ok?continue to jiayou for these 2 ESS.we are all in this together.it will be fun serving God...becoz serving God is never boring rite?

Help me God...to be focussed..and help me not to think abt things that i shld not be thinking abt.I know u have your perfect plans in me.so saturate me with your holy being today.thank you God!

2007-07-16T22:18:00.000+08:00

leadership is not a title;leadership is influence.

the above statement is not by a great man.but it is something that i learn yesterday while i was sharing to Kai'en abt being a leader.Indeed a leader is not juz someone who puts on a title and start asking people to accomplish tasks and delegate roles.a leader models and sets examples for people to follow.the greatest kind of leadership is leadership via influence,its when people see how you do certain things and model after you, or when people catches your spirit in doing certain things and are caught in the similar passion.leaders pay a high price too,by leading credible lives and living by integrity.in all that i have spoken,i am juz mentioning about secular leaders, i have yet to touch on being CHRISTIAN leaders.

there are manay consequences to things we do around us.things that we say and we do influences and affects people.Sometimes, it has immediate effects, sometimes, it has long term effects.what i am saying here is not all negative but of coz i am talking abt positive effects too.so as leaders of God's flocks, let's live our lifes carefully as not to stumble people and rethink about certain things that we do.not that whether its a "right" or "wrong" issue, but its more of whether we can do other things that is more beneficial compared to the way that we choose to do certain things. this post may sound very sophiscated, you can approach me for more info if you need clarification.

to end off with something lighter, today i went to CCK to meet ting's girls.what they decided to do was to have a sharing christ session to kick start the whole 2 weeks of evangelism momentum.so i join in also, but i went alone and i din share christ. what i did was to take some invitation cards to invite the people for the I.F services. managed to get 2 contacts today.am happy!when i was inviting the first contact,something weird happened.i was like getting the contact's phone no. and a lady walked towards us and i was wondering who is it and guess what?she was the person's mum..and i thot "gosh, its like what will the mum think,a 20-yrs plus guy approaching my son?" so i quickly smiled at the mum and ended off the conversation by saying to the contact "i will sms you soon"...and i turned and left.SO SCARY...but nonetheless, i managed to get his contact no. today's experiences reminded me that what our people are doing out there are never easy,so harvesters of the West Land, i applaud you for what you are doing for God and God will honour you...i am serious!

People, i can never emphasize enough..these 2 weeks are very important to us in this CG08 period.let's really give our all ok?it will never be in vain if we are doing it for God....

2007-07-15T21:29:00.001+08:00

had service ytd.hosted for both services.was actually quite ok bcoz i have learnt to shift myself lesser.infact,am running out of ideas for hosting.I really need some inspiration for hosting..but i wont be hosting for the next 3 months coz i will have sch on sat till 1230. found a place for meeting at SMU, it was pretty cool.coz its free place and free air con.and very conducive as well..not much people walked past. The pioneers' meet was good.people are excited and charged up for evangelism and ready to chiong and win west for Jesus.I felt that Christine,Jency and Justin taught well ytd..kudos to them for preparing the lessons well..

met my team after that.we wandered ard for a few places and at last we settled for a place at cathay..taught that something that i learnt 5 yrs ago..something abt going deeper with God.and its really remind me abt how close i need to be with God to impact and impart things to my people.leaders in church are not people with great abilities (though it will be an asset), but they are people who are willing to be close to God and to be used by God.simply that.I am still growing..and i want to continue to grow...

Last but not least, West, let's go for 125 this sat alrite?it is not easy...but its possible with God ya?let's do it..let's not be an audience of what God can do..but be a participant and allow God to work thru you yea?jiayou..all of u are in my prayers!

God's good!

2007-07-12T01:41:00.000+08:00

juz a brief entry,juz came back from a 20 mins walk home from Bukit Merah interchange...reason being that I caught Harry Potter 5 till 1230 and i have no bus home..therefore have to take 16 to the interchange and walk home...the movie was good...but as usual,they cut off certain impt stuff from the show to save time.nonetheless it was great.how i wish there was Hogwarts in real life. I think i would have excelled in it..and even coming out with new spells to irritate people...

Another thing was that it was my first time at DL huddle today.the feeling was a bit awkward as i have not seen most of the adults DLs before.and i was quite intimidated by all these spiritual giants there..but one highlight was that during worship, the Lord spoke to me abt my offering of my life to Him. Many times, unknowingly, we offer our lives to God with conditions attached to it, for e.g, "God, i give u my life, BUT you must bless me with my studies.", or" God, i offer my life BUT u muz help me grow my group." Yes, its true...you may argue that the outward action is correct. But ultimately, God looks at the heart, not that action.I need time to digest and reconstruct this thought again...asking for the Holy Spirit to be aware of my own heart motives.Thank You, God, for reminding again!:)

2007-07-11T13:37:00.000+08:00

hi everyone, i'm back!i hope this time, its for good...haven really been faithful to the blogs that i have created.Thanks Jiawan for creating this for me.like the sunset quite a lot...I will try to update abt this blog as much as i can...

First of all, let me kick start this blog with a good news...

WEST HIT 100! for the first time in history.

I am seriously very happy when we count the stats in istana. I mean those who were there will know...ask christine and ting ting abt it..I was like jumping all around like a monkey..i mean its not juz the number. but God has done it thru all of you WEST!And this signifies that God is going to bring us to greater heights...Westlanders!fasten your seat belts alrite?coz for the next 1 and half yrs, God will bring us on this exciting journey of winning schs for Him...yes!all 38 of them! And God has really been faithful...coz most of the converts that he had pour into the grp are people for the 14 schs that we are pioneering from now till end '07...so guys and gals from the west...let's make an impact ya?being the most Enthu and Sacrificial people in the whole Youth....

To end it off:
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Something simple for me..

2007-05-20T23:02:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone...

New blog new stuff...dont know whatever that happened, i cant access to my old blog.
I guess this is for you guys to know more about my life.Nothing much to boast abt..only of the fact that I made a smart choice in 1999 to receive Jesus. The rest was history.
Chill out here for more info abt me and my life...

Anyway, Star Search 2007 is coming.Shld i take part?hee!!!