Sunday, February 29, 2004
i think i'm old....
case 1
today when i was just about to reach sp hq for morning meeting, then i realized that i left the ice cream for jenny's bday celebration at home!! my gosh..... well no other choice, took cab home and back to sp hq (T_T)
case 2
my cousin's here for one month holiday yeah... and i fetched her from airport today. we took mrt together and realized that from tanah merah the mrt moved back to changi again (we forgot to change train at tanah merah) arghhh (T_T)
need a little bit of prayer here hahahaha........
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Saturday, February 28, 2004
oh dear today had a funny experience, well if normally we saw angry parents, today we got 2 primary kids (a boy + a girl) out of nowhere came to 1st ss and kinda wrecked havoc during p n w... well not really havoc, they were just runnning around, played hide and seek and according to shirls guessing game, plus taking a lot of our new first time visitor gifts cos they're so colorful that they liked it so much, and they were not willing to go out at all... hmmm.... it makes you think twice of having kids hahaha.... anyway it took me + security + even pastor jeff trying hard to drag them out well cos they started to talk quite loud and erm shouting... sigh... i thought they would hate me cos i scolded them and really guarded them outside to make sure they didn't go in again, but at the end of the day well the girl suddenly just hugged me, then i asked her why are you hugging me, then she said cos i like you... weird really weird hahaha.... interesting.
anyway it was a great learning of resting and planning today, self discipline, every minute counts so i guess don't just squander it man! oh really thank God for meihwa for thinking the super fun shepherd-sheep game for poly clm, that was really really fun... =) we talked a lot bout poly ss!!! wow after all the ideas that flowed in, i think it's gonna be a great opening ss...can't wait for it!! we all have to do our part, 15 for DI... come on come on....!!!
*_* can you see my sparkling eyes??
oh had a farewell for jeremy just now, well at last he's moving on to next stage of life erm not marriage but going to YA on sun, really thank God for him all these years.. gonna miss him, yet we all know he's going to make greater impact on adult side amen?
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Friday, February 27, 2004
FOUR STEPS FOR GETTING OUT OF THE RUT
1. ASSUME responsibility for your own life. Refuse to be either an excuser (rationalize failure) or an accuser (blame others). Instead, be a chooser, and choose to break out of the rut you're in.
2. BELIEVE you can change! Stop saying "I can't" and start saying "I can."
3. CLARIFY what you really want. Write down specifically how you'd like to change.
4. DON'T WAIT for ideal circumstances. Stop saying "When things settle down ....?nbsp; Do it now! "One of these days" is really none of these days.
PRAY THIS: "God help me to do something differently this week and to do it better. Give me your strength to change."
by Rick Warren
Boy i really love meeting jasmine for shepherding.... today we met quite late and as usual we always start with walking around for shopping, she's looking for a top for preaching this sat and as usual my comment always all clothes are nice... anything... i think i never give any real contribution in shopping hahah..... but she got quite a nice one at the end.
today she really reminded me of things so basic yet important, we were talking and talking about many things, long term plan, job, etc erm marriage not included if you're wondering haha... i think it all goes back to one thing -- God will definitely make a way, when it seems to be no way. haha enjoyed talking so much until we didn't realize the time, almost missed the last bus woooh... anyway so blessed to have someone that really guide you as a shepherd, really... appreciate your shepherd no matter who s/he is.
^_^
PS. i'm praying for those whose hearts not at peace cos of O results.. peace is found in God amen!
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Wednesday, February 25, 2004
praise the Lord we saw danny, clarence and charls came at the same time for cg today, it was a great time of fellowshippin with one another and God amen? specially for the one who's going to ns soon James 1:12 is given to you dan! take care and enjoy every single day there ok cos God is with you! =)
thank God for germs and huimin for going down to nafa today, new pool of ppl.... with intensive sowing and prayers, harvest is here ppl!!! have faith and always keep the fire ok!
^_^
ooohhh i finally gave up... i went to doc this morning, hope it'll put an end to my misery haha....
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Tuesday, February 24, 2004
this message is specially for germs, danny, junyao and many other recent victims of terrible cough and flu (erm not bird flu ok ppl):
I'M SORRY (T_T)
eh but think back again it may not be from me.... pls investigate and state solid facts before accusing me haha.... oops..
thanks for some ppl who have been quite overly concern about my health, by forcing me not to eat chilli... forcing me to stop checking emails and go to bed etc etc.... reminded me of my mom and dad (it's a compliment), appreciated it a lot really!
ppl pls take care ok... there are germs in the air, i can feel it everywhere....
one thing that maybe good from all these flu thing, for the first time.. i could change a kid's diaper (with super smelly poo) without even smelling it at all hallellujah! haha.... i was so immuned to all those poo today!
verse of the day...
3 John 1:2
Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
PS. ppl.. start thinking about poly ss now! it's gonna be amazing, think of how we can grow in quality and quantity!!! it will make a big difference, be excited for the coming of it and let's really seek God to prepare us amen?
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Monday, February 23, 2004
just woke up from my "unplanned" sleep.. decided to share a bit about today haha.. we went to sunday ss this morning - the swinging singles. it's very interesting indeed, they had a very nice mime performance done by tertiary group (talented ppl wah), and the sermon was so erm punchy. talked a lot about how being a single may not be a bad thing after all. both marriage couple and singles are planned by God and according to His will, so there's no such thing called singles are incomplete. 1 is complete in Christ...! hmm at the end of the ss, all singles requested to stand up and be prayed, not for a husband/wife, but to grow in Christ more haha there were a lot a lot of singles.... great teaching indeed.
after our ddmm, we went down to lavender to see all the ppl playin bb, well of course i didn't play. i think the day when you see me join the bb ppl will be a day of miracle haha. anyway had a great dmm there, a nice change of place yap even though i think it's too windy for me... thank God for huimin teaching for the first time! great job girl... jia you!
after that we went to golden mile to have our late dinner... oh man it was like all thai food chilli stuffs there, and i can't eat chilli now with my sore throat and everything... but we all had a great time of dinner, got to know one another better. thanks to ray for sending some of us including me home hehe... it's a good time of fellowship, shall do it more... but i still won't play...
^_^
monday again.... jia you!!!
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Saturday, February 21, 2004
spinning spinning.....
ok shall make this short.. woke up so early today to attend marcom meetin just to realize that they tricked me in saying 8.30 which actually started at 9 erm because they're scared i'd be late -_-" ended up waiting 1/2 hour for them... but it's ok.. God still loves them hahaha
started to feel out of space....
the training class today was about DISC, well it seems that my chart didn't change at all since last time i took the test, forever S-I. i think everybody enjoyed taking the test, it's good to know one another better even though some of them erm quite obvious which group they belong to. surprised to see almost everyone in I hmm....
more spinning.....
for a moment my running nose stopped when we're having p&w yah but not for long erm... had a great talk with some ppl today.... >>> spin.. spin.. spin... but at least resolved some things...
thanks to pearl and yy who prayed for me... i shall be healed amen! and we ended the day by visiting those who were having great time playing pool... at this time it's really spinning......... so just decided to go home even though sam asked me for a late night date hahahhaah oops just kidding everybody.... kidding... haha..
shall go to bed now and end the spinning... amen!
o_0
PS. God is still awesome despite all the spinning!!!!
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Friday, February 20, 2004
Sandals- peaceful, daydreamy, and thoughtful, you often find yourself staring into space. When you aren't out volunteering you are often just dreaming away. You enjoy the company of friends sometimes but enjoy peace and quiet.
What Kind of Shoe Are You?
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mc today... i guess some of the kids have passed me the germs.. feelin very itchy on my throat and nose. anyway it may be good too cos i can stay at home and do some things that i have been plannin to do but no time yet, like cleaning the room hahah...
"Men listened to me expectantly,
waiting in silence for my counsel.
After I had spoken, they spoke no more;
my words fell gently on their ears.
They waited for me as for showers
and drank in my words as the spring rain.
When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it;
the light of my face was precious to them.
I chose the way for them and sat as their chief;
I dwelt as a king among his troops;
I was like one who comforts mourners.
listening >>> ffx ending theme... it brings back memories
feeling >>> peaceful.. so peaceful..
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Tuesday, February 17, 2004
am wondering...wondering.... why did i forget to buy medicine for huimin? erm she's staging a drama with all my soft toys just beside me now.. am so amazed by her creativity or should i say craziness hahahahahaha.......... i guess projects do cause some brain damage after all... everybody let's pray for her...
^_^
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Monday, February 16, 2004
* we are all performers.... one audience -- God!! * amen!
hehe thanks to pearline... for bringing food to my house for celebration yesterday, and she really bought tom yam soup for me nyam nyam it's really very nice - really blessed by you!!!
the funniest thing is ben and kehan got it wrong, they thought we're having a party.. big party at my house. so they called and said "we're reaching soon, pls leave 2 slices of cakes for us".... i was like hah???? hahahaha they came only to find out that it's only me, pearl and germs... wah pai seh.... but we did have a great supper together and talked a lot about old camps' days.... haha so much fun...thanks guys for everything!!!
^_^
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Sunday, February 15, 2004
at sp hq overnight now...haha they got 4 PCs can be used for online, amazing... anyway today's really a blessed day, really wanna thank God for giving me such a great family in hope. yah it's my bday, right on valentine's day... big thanks for all the ppl who wished me happy bday and gave gifts... am really touched by everybody (T_T)
the ushers really surprised me big time.. with the surprise at africa room + a very nice self made card + walkin dog + bengawan choc cake... i feel totally blessed to be in this ministry serving together with them. yup thanks for being so thoughtful and always faithful in your duties =) ushers shall grow in quantity and quality amen?
thanks for my ppl for buying me tiramisu cake wow i got 2 bday cakes today haha...and for noticing what's the thing that i need most right now which is note-book ... actually the best gift that you can give me is for all of you to walk strong in God and keep growing....!!! that will be more than enough for me really! so glad to lead all of you.. =)
and last but not least, really thank God for my cg... the ddmm team! they gave me such a big hippo!! it's so so cute, everybody's been fighting to hug and kiss him until a point that he's erm a bit smelly now.. haha thanks to pearline he got name "benny" taken from benjamin... well all my soft toys have biblical names. and it's in my fave color...!! erm just in case some of you got it wrong..it's not pink but light blue... not forgetting the very special "black pepper chicken cake" plus kiwi hahahaha... it's a very special way of celebration indeed. suddenly i remember the mm clip today about how blessed we are to have family in church, i can't really imagine my life without God and this family.. !!! "only one life and soon it will pass".... true indeed, must live to the fullest everyday!
^_^
praying for many things>> steadfastness in God... stability in life....amen!
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Friday, February 13, 2004
back in blogging haha.... last night stayed at jasmine's. it was very funny, didn't know that i had to stay overnight cos i didn't get her sms. at the end reached there at 8 just to realize that she'll be home at 11 plus -_-" oh well at least meihwa's there to accompany me with chicken wings and sugar cane drinks hehe...
tmw is sat once again wow...i've been enjoying my work more and more now but of course nothing beats sat!!! let's do our best! DI... if you're reading this now, can i request for a convert as my bday gift tmw?
^_^
listening>>> this very cool "Fight Man" song...!!!
thinking>>> something that just can't get out of my mind... arrrggghh boo hoo hoo... hoo hoo.. i wonder if it's a dream o_0
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Sunday, February 08, 2004
hehe what a joyful day! after going to sunday ss once again (hmm been going a few times liao, am getting used to it already) then met the girls for dmm. may the Lord forgives us for smuggling iced milo to cuppage basement coffee shop =) then we went down to play some bb, well actually i was just watching ehm ehm not so keen on bb... and we closed the day with KTV hahaha...it was so fun man! with around 14-15 ppl taking turns to sing, it was quite a chaos haha... well we can really see who can sing very well, who likes to sing a lot (and i mean really a lot...), who can rap, who's quite shy, who sings very loud, and who's quite sian or maybe just tired haha.... anyway it's really really fun, i almost missed it, thank God for mei hua who forced me to go. we should do this again, great time of fun and fellowship...
^_^
it's monday again! jia you everybody... sow as you go!
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Saturday, February 07, 2004
i have to say this: two thumbs up for the stomp team!
that was a great performance...! i could see everybody's leaning forward to watch thru-out the whole thing. really thank god for all their hard work really, with their sweat and blood (real blood from some injuries during rehearsal), they really tried their best! never knew that kehan, joshua, donald can do those kind of break-dancing and i think kehan did extremely well during 2nd ss haha... so many hidden talents and it's so great to use it for the kingdom amen? and we saw many many ppl came today, and converts praise the lord.
thank god for my team, i know everybody's been inviting like mad for the stomp, don't be discouraged by those who stood you up ok! God sees your heart =) anyway great to meet julie today, another girl from la salle haha...
had a great time of praising and worshipping the Lord today, haven't felt so relaxed for quite some time. express yourself freely indeed!
^_^
ouch... 83 days to CG404!!!!
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Thursday, February 05, 2004
b.l.o.a.t.e.d
haha went out for dinner with emma just now, well she's the girl from la salle who i think is the tallest girl among all my friends and acquintances. this is really funny.. she said let's find a cheap place to eat, then i was thinking which food court we can go then... then i told her again you decide and you know what she suggested? haha..... let's go kenny rogers! and i was like 0_o
hahhaaha anyway thank god i just got my pay so at least can afford, and we only ate the side dishes (which is very filling) very nice indeed....and i do feel a bit bloated... yup a nice friend indeed and after some shoes window shoppin we dropped by at charls' working place to try out some ice cream flavours hahaha..... i can see some hope in la salle liao....
got this from huimin....
EASY ....... DIFFICULT
Easy is to judge the mistakes of others
Difficult is to recognize our own mistakes
Easy is to talk without thinking
Difficult is to refrain the tongue
Easy is to hurt someone who loves us.
Difficult is to heal the wound...
Easy is to forgive others
Difficult is to ask for forgiveness
Easy is to set rules.
Difficult is to follow them...
Easy is to show victory.
Difficult is to assume defeat with dignity...
Easy is to stumble with a stone.
Difficult is to get up...
Easy is to enjoy life every day.
Difficult to give its real value...
Easy is to promise something to someone.
Difficult is to fulfill that promise...
Easy is to say we love.
Difficult is to show it every day...
Easy is to criticize others.
Difficult is to improve oneself...
Easy is to make mistakes.
Difficult is to learn from them...
Easy is to think about improving.
Difficult is to stop thinking it and put it into action...
Easy is to think bad of others
Difficult is to give them the benefit of the doubt...
Easy is to receive
Difficult is to give
Easy is keep the friendship with words
Difficult is to keep it with meanings.
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it:
You say: "It's impossible" God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired" God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me" God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 3:34)
You say: "I can't go on" God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out" God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it" God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able" God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it" God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28)
You say: "I can't forgive myself" God says: I Forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage" God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid" God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith" God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)
You say: "I'm not smart enough" God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone" God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)
God couldn't take the time to bless us today because we couldn't take the time to thank Him yesterday?
God decided to stop leading us tomorrow because we didn't follow Him today?
We never saw another flower bloom because we grumbled when God sent the Rain?
God didn't walk with us today because we failed to recognize it as His day?
God took away the Bible tomorrow because we would not read it today?
God took away His message because we failed to listen to the messenger?
THINK ABOUT THIS ONE.........
hmmm......
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Sunday, February 01, 2004
praise the Lord... what a great month we had in january.. thank God for everybody's hard work. we saw many visitors yesterday, from informatics, shatec, even emma from la salle specially went down taking cab to 1st ss even though she had family gathering. i'm really glad to see her enjoying the ss and really hope that she can bring even more la salle ppl next time haha.... the musical was done well too, thank God for huimin for "hoping that the prince charming will come" hahah... i think you handled the super busy week very well, next time will give you a break from drama....
anyway ppl even though we didn't hit our goal, missed it by 1 (T_T) it's ok, i think it's a fruitful month indeed! next week gonna be a blast amen? with the "stomp out loud" make sure all of them won't miss it..!!! 18 will be!!
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"
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