on the 30 May, went for a relationships seminar. (ohh.. then i stayed over at Lest's place! whees) Then on 31 May, went for Missions Conference!
whoo..yes. I definitely learnt much in these 2 days!
In today's Mission Conference, i was very inspired by Ps Sandy from VFH.. She was sharing on how Missions Transforms! Transforms us, our very lives as well as others! It was nice hearing her share some of her experiences and hear of how God moved and did many wonderful things in her life as she avails herself..
She mentioned on responding when God speaks to us.. Respond! Don't have to delay.. if not..God will just continue tugging at you.. haahas.. Then I kept recalling the time when i was at Thailand.. That was actually my very first time really really responding to God! As i'm reminded about that day, I was telling God that I'll always remember that day when I responded.. I may not be able to act in going for missions or even church planting right now.. But that is something I will keep in mind. SO that means that I've got to start preparing myself now! Dennis was sharing to us after the conference that CG08 is very much link to church planting. It's simply the miniature of what we'll do when we go OUT to win the world.. CG08 is the miniature of the Great Commission. Yes, CG08 is our local Great Commission!(Btw, for ya info, CG08 means seeing a CG[community] in every sch in spore!) whooo.. And I really want to make sure I play my part in seeing this come to past.
Preparing myself (to GO!) would mean- *Doing my best in my part of CG08 *Knowing what are my responsibilities, what i gotta DO *And really doing what i gotta do! *There are bound to be obstacles and tough times, I need to go bring myself to go thru all of that! yeap.. with God definitely! How can i ever live without Him! On this point.. isn't it true that if we can't deal and overcome with problems now, how are we gonna deal with the problems in church planting? *Walking with God closely every single day. And doing His work, His way. I need to build my spiritual life strong mannn.. whooo.. *Just thought of this last point.. Be able to lead and work well with others! And together, we'll WIN! Together we'll see CG08 come to past! We gotta work well in our teams.
haahaas.. Sharlene tapped on my shoulder during the conference, and told me.. "Let's quickly complete CG08! And let's go church planting together!" haa.. yeah.. And i was continously nodding my head in agreement to her. Seriously.. we may sound that we're all out to go already.. but.. i don't think it will be too soon as well.. we still got to studyyyy, and see to other things first. BUT then.. It's always good to have in mind about the bigger picture (God's heartbeat is for the world) and preparing ourselves.. Preparation is indeed important.
Act local, think global.
One more thing that I caught in the relationships seminar "Wherever you are, be all there!" -Jim Elliott
Yes! Right now.. wherever you are.. Be all there! Give all you've got to CG08!
wheeeeee (:
Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:26 PM
I'm really really Glad n Happy..... cos at this very moment.. My mum is at CAMP!
yeah.. I brought my mum to the adult service ever since 1st of April 07.. Thank God for her follow-upper, Tracy! She's amazing! haas.. A spirit of love and sincerity oozes out from her.. and whenever you talk to her, she'll somehow leave you feeling encouraged. She'll remind you of how we should keep going to God n trusting in Him esp. when we face with problems or tough times..
Anyway.. yes! This is my mum's first camp! I seriously believe that she'll have a good chance to get to know her CG better, and more importantly.. to get a touch n word from God! That is really much better than any other thing that she or any one would get!
I've been praying praying for God to simply move much more in her life. And i believe He will cause a positive change in my mum n we'll see things take a better turn in her life.. (: whoooo.. I'm amazed by God
wheeeeee (:
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:35 PM
wheeee.. i'm now finally blogging about the Thailand trip that i went to about a month ago. (26 April-4 May 07)
This is my second time to Thailand.. As i recall the previous trip i went with 7 others in 2005 for the thai camp.. much memorable memories flashed back.. Many asked how was the pevious trip differenet from this year.. I'm like.. It's seriously pretty much the same feel, the camp program, the places we go are very much the same.. But there are definitely many different things. The experiences gained and how God was with me and in teahcing me many things in this trip. (:
I thank God for the couple of valuable things he spoke to me and the experiences i had that no one will fully grasp except me! whoo.. (I've shared to most of you already.. if not, yeah.. can always come to ask me to share with u!)
I shall now let pictures to do more of the talking! wheee..
yeah.. That's the 5 of us who went (: That's the first day.. We were at the Budget Terminal.. all ready to go!
That's the first taxi we took.. haaha.. check this out! At the top of the taxi, do you see that green luggage? yeah.. that's mine! I was like.. whoaah.. my luggage might drop during the journey.. and there goes all my stuff on the very first day! haaaha.. but later on the taxi driver fastened the bags on top with some strings.. n yeah.. they were safe!
The frist 2 days were simply walking around, shopping, eating and more shopping!
We all bought quite alot of stuff, went for massages n tried alot of Thai food.. yeah.. Thai food is not bad.. most of the food had a unique and distinct taste..
FOOT MASSAGE! It was something i've been loonnnggg longing for! They let me soak my feet in this basin of warm water.. then this lady helped to wash n clean my feet.. haas.. was thinking of Jesus washing his disciples' feet.
Whooo.. This is the Camp site! It's Khon Kean University.. Whenever i see this building.. I'm like.. This IS the place where you'll get blown away!!
This is the interior of the building.. The hall where we gather to Praise n worship and to listen to the Word. *The place is actually much bigger than u can see from this pic.. There were LOTS of people too! Awwwweeesssomee....
One of the highlights in the camp was this night called the Mission Night..I was seriously excited about it! yeah.. Ps PN preached on Mission Possible! Did learn n capture much from that night.. Ps PN mentioned that mission is not hard, it is possible with God! 2 things to take note. Have a burden for mission and know the purpose of mission.
That night made me know more and see much more possibility in doing much more for the Kingdom!
I responded, and asked God to widen my vision and dream.. To see further in what is in store for me. I pray for more God's anointing as well! - I can seriously do with more of that when i really want to do Greater things! I want to step out more!
wheee.. n yes! Pastor PN layed hands on me!! I believe anointing flows! yeahhh.. Yeap.. He's Pastor PN! (: Let me share to you more about this man.. He's the senior Pastor in Thailand.. and you know what? He's one of the few who walked closely with our very own church founder.. He was discipled and shepherded by our founder! Isn't that cool? It's like Jesus discipling and shepherding Peter, James n John!
That's the 5 of us all fired up to Take the WORLD! waaahaaaha.. oopss.. it should not be take the world.. it should be WIN the WORLD!!! For Jesus! yeahh.. Amen!
I recently watched this video with Jas at Church Office.. The title - One Man, one World.
The main essence of this video is that one man CAN change the world! Believe it!
well.. it's definitely not a one man show kind of thing.. It's more of.. YOU personally believing you play a part in changing the world and Influencing others to do it together with you.. in fact, mobilize and enlist as much help around you as possible!
whooo.. It's great to think big n global! But before we think n do global, let's think n do locally first.. -Am excited about CG 08!! Can't stop thinking about it!
Another highlight of the camp was HOPE GAMES!
haa.. it was like Sports Day! There were much cheering, games, dancing and many more things! We all sure did have a fun time! haas.. there were fireworks too! wheee.. lovely
haaha.. We had something to perform on the field too that day! We internationals did some aerobics! Thank God for this opportunity for me to work-out! Have not been exercising these days.. you all mus have notice my flabby arms! haaha.. btw, can u see me? I'm at the left hand corner, the one wearing shorts. yup!
That's Lilian!!!! I was soooo glad to see her again!! She was the one who first approached me.. and i actually took like 8 secs to recognize her! haaha.. yeah.. She's serving in Hope Perth! Met her in the recent mission trip i went to in March.. Caught up with others in the camp as well.. Alan, Benjung, Joseph etc..Cool!
Oh yaaa.. it was a pleasent surprize to see the Hope Sibu people in the camp too! Met Ah Be, Na and two other guys.. gees.. i keep forgetting their name! oopss
I realize one thing about Thai Camp.. It's literally like a Hope Family gathering!! it's really cool..
One of the main thing i was looking forward in this trip is to meet and interact with PEOPLE!
yeah.. and i really did meet up with a number of people whom i've met before.. i got to know many new people as well!
There was this guy and lady who could recognize me.. n i could not recognize them! we met in 2005.. gees.. i feel bad.. i guess it's also bcos i have STM.
Hees.. gee.. Blogger seems to be lagging a bit.. i shall stop here for now.. will continue the next time when I'm able to!
*on the last note.. Go visit Thailand! Go for Thai Camp.. or on short term missions! Experience the different culture and environment there.. (:
wheeeeee (:
11:17 AM
Whee.. Finally have one morning that I'm free to blog!
gee.. as i don't really have a habit to blog everyday.. at times i'll miss out penning down some happenings and activites..
Here's a few!
Last Sunday, 20 May... Louis got water baptized! yeah.. He simply went despite his mum not fully allowing him too.. But he sure did have an interesting way in still letting his mum know about this decision he made. Praise God! *(oh ya.. It's Xin Yi's birthday on that day too! A blessed n happy birthday to u girl.. )
Here's a picture of Louis about to be baptized!
oh yaaa.. He's now Peter!
ehhs.. not so much because of the recent craze on Spidey-Peter Parker.. haaha..
Peter.. a strong guy! a great passage to see Peter's willing, immediate decision in following Jesus can be found in Luke 5.
Here's the 5 of us! (:
Then on Monday morning (21 May) I had my graduation ceremony! (I hope to put up photos of it soon)
My mum went with me.. (: whee.. got to catch up with a couple of my friends too! *Nice* Our TP jouney seem to have really gone by pretty fast! oh wellll... It's nice n good to know that it has come to an end...!
As most of you should now know that I'm planning to take a 1 year break before I go back to studying again.. In this 1 year would really be a break for me.. To take a breather.. Focus more on ministry, do relief teaching, learn driving, and many more other things that i'll see into using my time in.. This 1 year is surely not gonna go into waste! In fact, I'm really excited about this 1 year.. and I HAVE been enjoying and loving it so far!
haas.. realized that there are a few people i know who are also kinda taking a 1 year break.. Chantelle! My sheep-mate and a few of my school-mates.. pretty cool..
wheeeeee (:
Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:52 PM
Anyone wanna take dance lessons together with me? (:
wheeeeee (:
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:40 PM
Sing, sing a song Sing out loud, sing out strong Sing of good things, not bad Sing of happy, not sad . . .
Sing, sing a song Make it simple, to last your whole life long Don't worry that it's not good enough For anyone else to hear, Just Sing, sing a song . . .
Laa la laa la laa la la laa.....
haaaha.. My all time favourite song from Sesame Street!! wheee.. If you do get to just walk along with me on the streets.. or simply just spend some time with me.. yeah.. you might just hear me humming the tune of this song or singing it! (:
Go with a song in your heart
wheeeeee (:
Thursday, May 10, 2007 11:38 PM
Wheee.. I seriously MISS blogging! haaha.. thanks Phaedre.. you helped me realize that I actually miss blogging! haaha.. There's so much i can blog about. But i guess i did not really see the need in blogging.. or perhaps.. it's more of i just don't feel like doing so. yeap.. It's good to blog. It's a good way to express and communicate stuff to people around you. I'm glad to hear and get feedback from people.. that you enjoy reading my blog.. it inspires or encourages you.. stuff like that.. haaha.. i seriously did not know.. until you all shared this to me. It makes me wanna continue blogging MORE! (: yeah.. so joy is back to blog! are u all ready? wheee.. let's move on then! haaha.. i really really hope my blog will continue to bless and benefit whoever who reads it.
Prov 15:23 'A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!'
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wheeeeee (:
Monday, May 07, 2007 5:32 PM
wheeeeee (:
JaneJoy
In the people business (:
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*Trying her wings out in the great big world*