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Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Church Service
I thank many of those who always without fail be in the hall or chapel way before the service starts.
I thank many of those who always give their best attention to the whole service even if they have difficulties understanding.
What is a church service to us? Do we have a tendacy to break up the service into different sections? Beginning is worship, then followed by Scripture Reading den Sermon den Prayer, den Announcement den End of service. Church service is simply to help us worship God. People can stroll into the service an hour late. People can have their own chit chat session during Prayer or Announcement time because it has no concern of theirs. People can leave the Holy Communion Service straight after taking the bread and wine without finishing the ritual. I am not saying I am fully free from all this wrong doings but I just cannot understand why people are able to take God so lightly.
Service itself is a worship. It is not to be broken up into the different sessions and in my own delights to choose which one I will pay attention and which one I need not. A pastor is standing on the stage, representing the whole congregation to come before God in prayer and people can take it so lightly and chit-chat, laugh and etc. A pastor is up on the stage making announcement, informing people about news and info and the same problem happen. Why? Because firstly, there's no full fear in God. A man standing up there in the authority of God but yet people can choose to ignore. Secondly, lack of knowledge of God, failing to understand what worship is all about.
If we are just into the comfort and convenience of worshipping God, then we may find ourselves doing all these in vain because it definitely will not draw us closer to God. As Kind David had said, "I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." Likewise, let's come to the Lord with our best.
I thank many of those who always give their best attention to the whole service even if they have difficulties understanding.
What is a church service to us? Do we have a tendacy to break up the service into different sections? Beginning is worship, then followed by Scripture Reading den Sermon den Prayer, den Announcement den End of service. Church service is simply to help us worship God. People can stroll into the service an hour late. People can have their own chit chat session during Prayer or Announcement time because it has no concern of theirs. People can leave the Holy Communion Service straight after taking the bread and wine without finishing the ritual. I am not saying I am fully free from all this wrong doings but I just cannot understand why people are able to take God so lightly.
Service itself is a worship. It is not to be broken up into the different sessions and in my own delights to choose which one I will pay attention and which one I need not. A pastor is standing on the stage, representing the whole congregation to come before God in prayer and people can take it so lightly and chit-chat, laugh and etc. A pastor is up on the stage making announcement, informing people about news and info and the same problem happen. Why? Because firstly, there's no full fear in God. A man standing up there in the authority of God but yet people can choose to ignore. Secondly, lack of knowledge of God, failing to understand what worship is all about.
If we are just into the comfort and convenience of worshipping God, then we may find ourselves doing all these in vain because it definitely will not draw us closer to God. As Kind David had said, "I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." Likewise, let's come to the Lord with our best.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Updates
6 July
Still in the midst of recovering from my sprained ankle. Thkfully, it has recovered pretty fast. I can at times walk without the crutch. Then at night, no cell and William and Lydia dropped by to visit me and my mum who happened to have also injured her leg earlier. Really very appreciative of my cell. The love, care, concern, support! So blessed to be in the family of God! Thank you to all who prayed for me. Then Claudia also dropped a oversea call which I didn't manage to pick up and followed by an sms. Haha! So touch!! :)
7 July
Haha! I could walk without the crutch. Haha! Then no need to bring crutch to the church wedding. So pathetic to be in crutch while attending a church wedding. Haha! Today was Larry and Jenny's wedding. Know Jenny since she was in Poly and I have seen her grown alot. From a noisy Ah Lian moved to Youth Ministry den later into helping in Children Ministry and now she becomes a MRS Kee (still as noisy). Haha! May the Lord continue to bless them in this new walk with Him!
After the wedding, we went to Vivo from my request. I haven't been there before. NOt really lah! I did go there b4 but just for a meal and left after. Nvr get to walk around. So went there and parked ourselves at Marsche. Den D.Y and the young girls went to entertain themselves somewhere else. Hehehe! Shared food with Jamie and Sue Fern. Honestly, the food variety so limited and so expensive. Haha! After that, we went to walk around a bit. Surprisingly, my my ankle was still intact. But I know the next day going to be 'buang'. Haha!
8 July
Went Church in the morning. Vicar talking from a few Psalms. Haha! Can't remember the whole sermon but basically in a nutshell, that in our plan, we need God! God does not expect us to walk with Him in leaps and bounce but He simply want us to take our every next step in faith.
During the JY class, some of us played Risk and we all like so friendly. Haha! After that went to EastPoint eat lunch and went back to church to rest. Then went for soccer. I couldn't play so end up playing basketball. Haha! After that, went to Bedok 85 for makan. Then met Xu En who kindly send us home. Hahaha!
9 July
I had one of the sweetest sleep of my life. No sweet dreams but it seems so light and sweet, like a big stone is tossed away. Thk you so much to those who had lent me your ears and share with me!
Still in the midst of recovering from my sprained ankle. Thkfully, it has recovered pretty fast. I can at times walk without the crutch. Then at night, no cell and William and Lydia dropped by to visit me and my mum who happened to have also injured her leg earlier. Really very appreciative of my cell. The love, care, concern, support! So blessed to be in the family of God! Thank you to all who prayed for me. Then Claudia also dropped a oversea call which I didn't manage to pick up and followed by an sms. Haha! So touch!! :)
7 July
Haha! I could walk without the crutch. Haha! Then no need to bring crutch to the church wedding. So pathetic to be in crutch while attending a church wedding. Haha! Today was Larry and Jenny's wedding. Know Jenny since she was in Poly and I have seen her grown alot. From a noisy Ah Lian moved to Youth Ministry den later into helping in Children Ministry and now she becomes a MRS Kee (still as noisy). Haha! May the Lord continue to bless them in this new walk with Him!
After the wedding, we went to Vivo from my request. I haven't been there before. NOt really lah! I did go there b4 but just for a meal and left after. Nvr get to walk around. So went there and parked ourselves at Marsche. Den D.Y and the young girls went to entertain themselves somewhere else. Hehehe! Shared food with Jamie and Sue Fern. Honestly, the food variety so limited and so expensive. Haha! After that, we went to walk around a bit. Surprisingly, my my ankle was still intact. But I know the next day going to be 'buang'. Haha!
8 July
Went Church in the morning. Vicar talking from a few Psalms. Haha! Can't remember the whole sermon but basically in a nutshell, that in our plan, we need God! God does not expect us to walk with Him in leaps and bounce but He simply want us to take our every next step in faith.
During the JY class, some of us played Risk and we all like so friendly. Haha! After that went to EastPoint eat lunch and went back to church to rest. Then went for soccer. I couldn't play so end up playing basketball. Haha! After that, went to Bedok 85 for makan. Then met Xu En who kindly send us home. Hahaha!
9 July
I had one of the sweetest sleep of my life. No sweet dreams but it seems so light and sweet, like a big stone is tossed away. Thk you so much to those who had lent me your ears and share with me!
Friday, July 06, 2007
My Crutches
hmmmm! Unfortunate, I must say! What a perfect time to sprain my ankle. Decided to go for an evening jog and to be destined by a small but diastrous fruit on the ground. A freak accident. I was jogging and I saw this fruit on the ground and passed by it. I u-turned back and once again came across the fruit. I didn't know why instead of running past it, I stepped on it. And that was the start of the disaster. I stepped on it in an awkward way and it caused my left ankle to sway in a left-right manner. Immediately, I knew my ankle was gone. It was like a bird that flew directly into a full speed plane. I laid on the floor in agony. Thankfully, I managed to drag myself home. And quickly I applied oilment and bandaged it up.
The next day, the foot was better but I needed a crutch to move around comfortably. Praying hard that I will be off crutch by Saturday. Looks pathetic to go for a wedding in a crutch. Haha! Here are some fotos of my pig trotters
Can you see the swell in the ankle? Like pig trotters siah! haha!
Monday, July 02, 2007
FOtos
This is the bouquet that I make for Claudia! Yes! It's one of the Princess series - I name it the Shalom which means peace in Hebrew. In the middle is 3 white roses which represents God as Trinity. Around the white roses are smaller light blue roses which represents the peace of the Lord. The next ring is bigger dark blue roses that represents the Sovereignty of God that He is in control. My prayer to Claudia is that as she moves to Vietnam, the peace of the Lord is with her and that the Lord is in control, taking care of her every needs and protecting her.
Hehehe! One of my flower arrangements that I like alot. Haha! I quite like the way I use the different leaves to create the shape of the arrangement. I must say it's a very unique gift the Lord has blessed me with. And I am not ashamed to show it. Thank You Lord! MuackS!!!!
The wardrobe that I bought from Ikea. I badly needed an extension. My original wardrobe (in the backdrop) is fulled. And the bar is bending like beckham. It will give way any time. So I had no choice but to look for one. Actually thought I may need to spend $100 plus. But I found this. It work perfectly and it only cost $50. Muahhaha! Thank God. Save money so I can spend on other things! Ops! hehe! Retailtheraphy is good for the mind and body! Muahaha!
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Youth Sunday
Haha! To be very frank, I was very annoyed and frustrated on Saturday. Practise so hard then at the end tell me change in flow of service. Then practise so hard on one song then at the end never use. I wasn't angry with people lah but I was just annoyed because being musically declined, it takes me longer to adapt to changes. But I thank God along these years, I am learning to control and manage my emotions. Haha!
Then today at service, I must say I felt so comfortable even though we only manage to practise the day before. And also considering Darren and Natasha playing the first time as a team and also James and Amelia first time on the Sax and Violin respectively. I really enjoy every moment of it. With the violin and sax solo part, it really give a new dimension to the whole worship. I do believe we still have space for improvement but I still must really affirm the whole team. I had a few compliments from the adults. They say the vocals were clear and distinct and the musicians provided a nice mellow feel to the worship. Hehehe! Well done people! There is also suggestion to keep this combination as a band.
Then Pastor Edwin preached about the cost of being a disciple of Christ. Then Rev Wong added on with some sharing which I thought was pretty interesting and funny.
He was having a conversation with his ex- fellow collegue who was a Christian as well. Then his friend ask him when is it the best time to serve the Lord. And he say that the best time to serve the Lord is in the youth because that's the time when one is carefree and don't have to worry about putting the bread on the table. And his friend carried saying that if we missed this chance, there's another better chance to serve the Lord. That is when one just started out in work because as a junior staff, there's less responsibility and will have more time to serve the Lord. Then he carried on saying that if one miss this chance, there's another better chance to serve the Lord. When one is a high authority personnel in the work because one will be experienced, influencial and wise to serve the Lord. Then again he said that if one missed all these chances, there's still a better chance to serve the Lord. When one is lying on the bed, breathing one's last. There is no worries and everybody comes to visit you. It's a good chance to evangelise. It is pretty comical but yet so true. The best time to serve the Lord is now, wherever we are, whoever we are and whatever we have.
Lord, may I be a vessel for Your glory and Your work! Use me as who I am, where I am and what I have.
Then today at service, I must say I felt so comfortable even though we only manage to practise the day before. And also considering Darren and Natasha playing the first time as a team and also James and Amelia first time on the Sax and Violin respectively. I really enjoy every moment of it. With the violin and sax solo part, it really give a new dimension to the whole worship. I do believe we still have space for improvement but I still must really affirm the whole team. I had a few compliments from the adults. They say the vocals were clear and distinct and the musicians provided a nice mellow feel to the worship. Hehehe! Well done people! There is also suggestion to keep this combination as a band.
Then Pastor Edwin preached about the cost of being a disciple of Christ. Then Rev Wong added on with some sharing which I thought was pretty interesting and funny.
He was having a conversation with his ex- fellow collegue who was a Christian as well. Then his friend ask him when is it the best time to serve the Lord. And he say that the best time to serve the Lord is in the youth because that's the time when one is carefree and don't have to worry about putting the bread on the table. And his friend carried saying that if we missed this chance, there's another better chance to serve the Lord. That is when one just started out in work because as a junior staff, there's less responsibility and will have more time to serve the Lord. Then he carried on saying that if one miss this chance, there's another better chance to serve the Lord. When one is a high authority personnel in the work because one will be experienced, influencial and wise to serve the Lord. Then again he said that if one missed all these chances, there's still a better chance to serve the Lord. When one is lying on the bed, breathing one's last. There is no worries and everybody comes to visit you. It's a good chance to evangelise. It is pretty comical but yet so true. The best time to serve the Lord is now, wherever we are, whoever we are and whatever we have.
Lord, may I be a vessel for Your glory and Your work! Use me as who I am, where I am and what I have.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
More Updates
There are so many things but just can't remember in sequence. Haha! Getting old.
After the trip to Wild Wild Wet, my skin has been badly scorched. The skin on my face became so dried that it wrinkled up when i cringed my face. Thankfully, it didn't peel much. At first I thought only my face affected since the rest of the body skin was intact. I was wrong. Next in line was my chest. The skin started to peel off. And it was itchy. Then were the shoulders and my back. So itchy.
Then for this first time went to Vivo City last wednesday. BUt din't get to shop since I was meeting for dinner. Met up with Daniel and Desiree. Then went to this shop called the Carnivore. Fantastic place. Their main dishes are just meats. I hear the 'yes' from all the 'beast' out there. The meats are fabulous. I feel like I ate a cow at the end. Enjoy it siah! Oh yah! I remember, morning went to send CLaudia off. She finally can go to Vietnam. Will miss her. Haizzz. Din't know what to give her so I give her what I do best. A bouquet of paper roses. Took me from midnite to 3am plus den I finish. So tired. Then after the send off, went to Suntec City. Then Joanne went to work and 'SOMEBODY' went to buy cheesecake. Heard that "SOMEBODY" went again to buy cheesecake. I wonder what so 'special' about the cheesecake. hehehe..................
Then friday was interesting. Cell was 3 adults, 1 boy and a toddler girl. Hahaha. Me, william, lydia, daniel and anna. Muahahahaha. The rest all not free. Though it was such a small group but it was still enjoyable. The smaller the group, the more time to share more intimate stuff. Hahaha. Thank God for such wonderful partners in ministry and also mentors.
Then today also very busy. Worship Practise then Patient Svc den attend a wake. Then me, darren, hui xian and joseph waited at Seminar room. Then talked a lot of crap. hahaha. Then got one point I went to make Cup Noodles for everybody. Went into the training room to get hotwater. Happen that some of the church pple there also and a conversation started:
Lady:(spotted my cup noodles) Ai yoh! Eat cup noodles arh!
Me: Yup! Cooking for the youths!
Lady: So poor thing! I think you should go get a wife lah!
Me: Yup! Get a wife. More poor thing. Then I will have to make 2 Cups.
Ok lah! I exaggerated the content of the conversation but more or less this was the content. Does a wife = to having good meal??? muahahhahaha!
It is so easy to rally people to have fun but yet so hard to rally people to do serious stuff.
I really appreciate Darren, Hui Xian and Joseph (and also Ding Yi who would love to come but got caught up with Choir) for turning up at the wake. Though we didn't do much but at least to me it means alot because I know this walk with Christ is never alone. Thank you very much! : )
After the trip to Wild Wild Wet, my skin has been badly scorched. The skin on my face became so dried that it wrinkled up when i cringed my face. Thankfully, it didn't peel much. At first I thought only my face affected since the rest of the body skin was intact. I was wrong. Next in line was my chest. The skin started to peel off. And it was itchy. Then were the shoulders and my back. So itchy.
Then for this first time went to Vivo City last wednesday. BUt din't get to shop since I was meeting for dinner. Met up with Daniel and Desiree. Then went to this shop called the Carnivore. Fantastic place. Their main dishes are just meats. I hear the 'yes' from all the 'beast' out there. The meats are fabulous. I feel like I ate a cow at the end. Enjoy it siah! Oh yah! I remember, morning went to send CLaudia off. She finally can go to Vietnam. Will miss her. Haizzz. Din't know what to give her so I give her what I do best. A bouquet of paper roses. Took me from midnite to 3am plus den I finish. So tired. Then after the send off, went to Suntec City. Then Joanne went to work and 'SOMEBODY' went to buy cheesecake. Heard that "SOMEBODY" went again to buy cheesecake. I wonder what so 'special' about the cheesecake. hehehe..................
Then friday was interesting. Cell was 3 adults, 1 boy and a toddler girl. Hahaha. Me, william, lydia, daniel and anna. Muahahahaha. The rest all not free. Though it was such a small group but it was still enjoyable. The smaller the group, the more time to share more intimate stuff. Hahaha. Thank God for such wonderful partners in ministry and also mentors.
Then today also very busy. Worship Practise then Patient Svc den attend a wake. Then me, darren, hui xian and joseph waited at Seminar room. Then talked a lot of crap. hahaha. Then got one point I went to make Cup Noodles for everybody. Went into the training room to get hotwater. Happen that some of the church pple there also and a conversation started:
Lady:(spotted my cup noodles) Ai yoh! Eat cup noodles arh!
Me: Yup! Cooking for the youths!
Lady: So poor thing! I think you should go get a wife lah!
Me: Yup! Get a wife. More poor thing. Then I will have to make 2 Cups.
Ok lah! I exaggerated the content of the conversation but more or less this was the content. Does a wife = to having good meal??? muahahhahaha!
It is so easy to rally people to have fun but yet so hard to rally people to do serious stuff.
I really appreciate Darren, Hui Xian and Joseph (and also Ding Yi who would love to come but got caught up with Choir) for turning up at the wake. Though we didn't do much but at least to me it means alot because I know this walk with Christ is never alone. Thank you very much! : )
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Have a bite
Well recently, the dengue has been up again. And it has caused quite a concern throughout the island. Checks have been ordered in those areas where there have been high cases of dengue. Education through all medias are being broadcast. One mean is slogan.
"They breed, You bleed"
"Bleed for your country, not the mosquitoes" (ARMY)
Haha! Interesting! So I decided to come up with my own slogan in support of this campaign.
"The only sucker in your life is your boss! Don't add one more"
ok! This is just a joke lah! Everybody let's do a part in helping to rid those pest. Let's make Singapore a clean and safe place to live in!
"They breed, You bleed"
"Bleed for your country, not the mosquitoes" (ARMY)
Haha! Interesting! So I decided to come up with my own slogan in support of this campaign.
"The only sucker in your life is your boss! Don't add one more"
ok! This is just a joke lah! Everybody let's do a part in helping to rid those pest. Let's make Singapore a clean and safe place to live in!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Solitude
Today was Food Trail. I kinda last minute back out as I did not really feel like being 'ra ra' if you know what I meant. Actually just want to stay at home. Then early in the morning got 2 old persons in my house quarrelling. Got me irritated. So decided to go out than stay at home. So went to church. Then happen that Eleanor wanted her fav "wan tan mee" from my house round market. So swing by market, got her the mee and went to church. Reached about 10:15am. The Food Trail was about to start as well. I didn't play but followed William around. Xin Ling also tagged along as she was not well. Quite fun lah! Get to do the mid-station. Then had a lot of fun. After that, went back to church for worship practise. Then went home!
I don't know! Suddenly, that same issue dawns upon me again. I don't know! Is it just a mere natural reaction, just simply a blink or is there more, a wink, a sign, a response? I really don't know! Maybe I should just brace myself up! Maybe it is just simply putting the left leg in front of the right leg and then the right leg in front of the left leg. That simple! Sound so simple but never when done. Lord, if it is Your will, then let the necessary things to fall in place.
I don't know! Suddenly, that same issue dawns upon me again. I don't know! Is it just a mere natural reaction, just simply a blink or is there more, a wink, a sign, a response? I really don't know! Maybe I should just brace myself up! Maybe it is just simply putting the left leg in front of the right leg and then the right leg in front of the left leg. That simple! Sound so simple but never when done. Lord, if it is Your will, then let the necessary things to fall in place.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Update
Exams over on the 13th of June! What a big relief! This time round the exams are much easier but then again anything can happen. I can only rely on God's grace and mercy. I did my best already!
My first 2 papers were in Expo Hall. As they couldn't get any hall for the last paper, we were transferred to RJC to take the paper. What a hassle! From the east all the way to Bishan. Somemore first time there so blur blur and didn't know where to go. I guess because it's RJC, so also a bit intimidating siah! But shiok siah! The classroom all aircon. Then interesting thing is that the room I was in, got some people scared cold so ask to increase the temp. After a while, somebody start to feel hot den ask to lower the temp. So it went on quite a few times. I was too busy to be bothered about the temp. Haha!
After exams, I quickly zoomed out and headed to Maxwell Market. Having a farewell party to Claudia. She is leaving for Vietnam. So fast! A very lovely and wonderful and sweet sister-in-Christ! Haizzzz..... So sad! Will miss her presence in church. But also very happy for her because I know it was always her wish to be able to go to Vietnam. And indeed it is praise to God for He open the way for her. So after dinner at Maxwell, we went to a tea house. Very cultural siah! Sit inside, take out time to brew the tea and the music really make one so cultured. But the moment I open my mouth! So much about being cultured. Muahahahhahahaha! So we sat there, chit-chat until 10 plus and we left.
The next few days were a big challenge to me. Having a worship symposium. Graham Kendrick and his invited band. Roy on the Bass. Steve on the Keyboard. Gabriel on the Drum. Dave on the Electric Guitar. Raul on the Percussion and Brass. Andre on the Flute and Support Singing. Fantastic. They are all so good. Really learn alot from them. Really can see that they really love the Lord so much by using the gifts the Lord has blessed them with. And the last day, had a practical workshop. First was an hour individual instrument training. I went for the Bass workshop. Roy was doing the workshop. I feel so inadequate. Haha! Then during the Band play, I was totally handicapped. I couldn't hear myself. And the Bass was eccentric. Certain notes were too loud while some are barely audible. Or maybe it's just me lah! Haiz....! The guys also dun know how to critique me. Really xian siah! It just say one thing. I need to brush up my skills!
Then on 18-20 June had a chalet. Shiok siah! Fun and fun and fun. BUt one thing I must learn is to start to do less things. Haha! Delegate is the word! Then 2nd day went Wild Wild Wet! Shiok siah! Den the down side is sun burnt. I was so badly burnt that my shoulders hurt when touched. But I guess this will be last time I am organising Chalet. If you all want, you all go and plan and organise. Next year on, I am looking at travelling. Muahahahaa! Taiwan, here I come!!!
My first 2 papers were in Expo Hall. As they couldn't get any hall for the last paper, we were transferred to RJC to take the paper. What a hassle! From the east all the way to Bishan. Somemore first time there so blur blur and didn't know where to go. I guess because it's RJC, so also a bit intimidating siah! But shiok siah! The classroom all aircon. Then interesting thing is that the room I was in, got some people scared cold so ask to increase the temp. After a while, somebody start to feel hot den ask to lower the temp. So it went on quite a few times. I was too busy to be bothered about the temp. Haha!
After exams, I quickly zoomed out and headed to Maxwell Market. Having a farewell party to Claudia. She is leaving for Vietnam. So fast! A very lovely and wonderful and sweet sister-in-Christ! Haizzzz..... So sad! Will miss her presence in church. But also very happy for her because I know it was always her wish to be able to go to Vietnam. And indeed it is praise to God for He open the way for her. So after dinner at Maxwell, we went to a tea house. Very cultural siah! Sit inside, take out time to brew the tea and the music really make one so cultured. But the moment I open my mouth! So much about being cultured. Muahahahhahahaha! So we sat there, chit-chat until 10 plus and we left.
The next few days were a big challenge to me. Having a worship symposium. Graham Kendrick and his invited band. Roy on the Bass. Steve on the Keyboard. Gabriel on the Drum. Dave on the Electric Guitar. Raul on the Percussion and Brass. Andre on the Flute and Support Singing. Fantastic. They are all so good. Really learn alot from them. Really can see that they really love the Lord so much by using the gifts the Lord has blessed them with. And the last day, had a practical workshop. First was an hour individual instrument training. I went for the Bass workshop. Roy was doing the workshop. I feel so inadequate. Haha! Then during the Band play, I was totally handicapped. I couldn't hear myself. And the Bass was eccentric. Certain notes were too loud while some are barely audible. Or maybe it's just me lah! Haiz....! The guys also dun know how to critique me. Really xian siah! It just say one thing. I need to brush up my skills!
Then on 18-20 June had a chalet. Shiok siah! Fun and fun and fun. BUt one thing I must learn is to start to do less things. Haha! Delegate is the word! Then 2nd day went Wild Wild Wet! Shiok siah! Den the down side is sun burnt. I was so badly burnt that my shoulders hurt when touched. But I guess this will be last time I am organising Chalet. If you all want, you all go and plan and organise. Next year on, I am looking at travelling. Muahahahaa! Taiwan, here I come!!!
主题曲
回忆的声音
播在夜里
像是一首旋律
多么美丽
那时我很肯定
你是我唯一
眨个眼我们就各分东西
再说我爱你
泪把心占据
却有些甜蜜
让伤心被允许
说过的话语
做过的事情
像歌曲陪我每个冬季
纪念着我和你相爱这主题
时间早已忘记
分手时候的无情
你给的美好回忆
让我有怀念的勇气
播在夜里
像是一首旋律
多么美丽
那时我很肯定
你是我唯一
眨个眼我们就各分东西
再说我爱你
泪把心占据
却有些甜蜜
让伤心被允许
说过的话语
做过的事情
像歌曲陪我每个冬季
纪念着我和你相爱这主题
时间早已忘记
分手时候的无情
你给的美好回忆
让我有怀念的勇气
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
空秋千
荡秋千
来回终究要停在原点
望太远
眼前幸福却忽略
晃半圈
圆不了爱恋
高一遍低一遍
风就吹散了永远
还想为你摇秋千
对着夕阳扮鬼脸
若月光再美一点
我们会否把手牵
还想被你碎碎念
当数流星的配乐
你却说你等不到天亮
空秋千陪整夜
秋千和我失眠
在你影子身边
这公园太想念
你无邪的笑脸
来回终究要停在原点
望太远
眼前幸福却忽略
晃半圈
圆不了爱恋
高一遍低一遍
风就吹散了永远
还想为你摇秋千
对着夕阳扮鬼脸
若月光再美一点
我们会否把手牵
还想被你碎碎念
当数流星的配乐
你却说你等不到天亮
空秋千陪整夜
秋千和我失眠
在你影子身边
这公园太想念
你无邪的笑脸
2 in 1
This is very random but I tot it may be very helpful to those who drink only 2 in 1 beaverages or those who drink 3 in 1 but prefer it to be less sweet.
For those 2 in 1 drinker, what do you do when there's only 3 in 1 beaverages? For those 3 in 1 drinkers who will prefer to have the drink less sweetened but yet not having to dilute the drink with more water. Here's the solution:
1) Fill cup with hot water till desired level.
2) Add a bit of cold water. Do not stir
3) Now empty the beaverage powder into the cup. Do not stir.
4) Let the beaverage settled for a few minutes. Do not stir.
5) Enjoy the less sweetened beaverage.
6) At the end of the drink, you will find a layer of sugar.
For those 2 in 1 drinker, what do you do when there's only 3 in 1 beaverages? For those 3 in 1 drinkers who will prefer to have the drink less sweetened but yet not having to dilute the drink with more water. Here's the solution:
1) Fill cup with hot water till desired level.
2) Add a bit of cold water. Do not stir
3) Now empty the beaverage powder into the cup. Do not stir.
4) Let the beaverage settled for a few minutes. Do not stir.
5) Enjoy the less sweetened beaverage.
6) At the end of the drink, you will find a layer of sugar.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Loonngggg!!
These few days have been very long. It seems like years. Everybody is gone at the Family Camp! Thinking alot. Studying alot. Can wait for after exams. Worship symposium, Chalet and something........
Michael Card
This guy is fantastic. I like the way he composed his songs. His composition is beyond just merely expressing his love for God. His songs circle around the incidents that happen in the history that talks about God. I have linked 2 of his songs that I liked alot. A Violent Grace and He was Heard. Very meaningful. Both talks about Jesus sacrificing Himself for mankind. I think I will try to get more of his songs. Haha! Enjoy the songs and may it help you to have a more fruitful time with the Lord!
A Violent Grace
A Violent Grace
Michael Card
Hebrews 5:8, 12:2, 13:3
A mural of memories moves by in a blur
His prayers all seem unanswered and unheard
His pleading petitions, his loud cries and tears
A last reprieve will simply not appear
So ruthless He loves us
So reckless His embrace
To show His relentless kindness to a hardened human race
The joy that was before Him
On the Man of sorrows face
And by His blood He bought a violent grace
Most willing of victims and with His final breath
Destroyed the one who holds the power of death
The hate heaped upon Him, scorning all the shame
But all for love He died and overcame
In all of time no one had ever heard
And to the world the thought seemed so absurd
Beyond their wildest dreams no one could ever tell
Of a high priest who would sacrifice Himself
Michael Card
Hebrews 5:8, 12:2, 13:3
A mural of memories moves by in a blur
His prayers all seem unanswered and unheard
His pleading petitions, his loud cries and tears
A last reprieve will simply not appear
So ruthless He loves us
So reckless His embrace
To show His relentless kindness to a hardened human race
The joy that was before Him
On the Man of sorrows face
And by His blood He bought a violent grace
Most willing of victims and with His final breath
Destroyed the one who holds the power of death
The hate heaped upon Him, scorning all the shame
But all for love He died and overcame
In all of time no one had ever heard
And to the world the thought seemed so absurd
Beyond their wildest dreams no one could ever tell
Of a high priest who would sacrifice Himself
Sunday, June 03, 2007
HE WAS HEARD
He Was Heard
Michael Card
Hebrews 9:28
In the days of old the priest would come
With a lifeless sacrifice
While the crowd in anxious silence
Would wait outside
As he entered in the Temple
They only hoped he would be heard
God would give them a tomorrow
And the priest would stay alive
Their only chance, their only hope
Would he be heard
The only way they might be saved
Would he be heard
In the fullness of the promised time
The Final Priest did come
And He offered up a living sacrifice
Now we His children wait for Him
With hope and joyful praise
For we know that God has heard Him
For we know that He was raised
He offered tearful prayers and He was heard
He offered up His life and He was heard
So let us fix our eyes upon
The priest whom God did hear
For the joy that was before Him
He overcame the fear
For once and all He paid the cost
Enduring all the shame
Taking up the cruel cross
Ignoring all the pain
Michael Card
Hebrews 9:28
In the days of old the priest would come
With a lifeless sacrifice
While the crowd in anxious silence
Would wait outside
As he entered in the Temple
They only hoped he would be heard
God would give them a tomorrow
And the priest would stay alive
Their only chance, their only hope
Would he be heard
The only way they might be saved
Would he be heard
In the fullness of the promised time
The Final Priest did come
And He offered up a living sacrifice
Now we His children wait for Him
With hope and joyful praise
For we know that God has heard Him
For we know that He was raised
He offered tearful prayers and He was heard
He offered up His life and He was heard
So let us fix our eyes upon
The priest whom God did hear
For the joy that was before Him
He overcame the fear
For once and all He paid the cost
Enduring all the shame
Taking up the cruel cross
Ignoring all the pain
Friday, June 01, 2007
Once again the attempt by SACC did not bring back any medals. We LOST?? Nah! Far from that! We definitely were the winners in many aspects. We sent in 2 teams. The Youth and Veteran Teams. The Youth was the youngest team and the Veteran was the eldest team. Haha! We fought well in our own Group matches. The Youth Team drew the 1st match 0-0 and that spurred us on to take the next 2 games, 1-0 (Jason) and 2-0 (Daniel and Seng) respectively. And with our last game drawn, we took the 1st position of the Group. The Veterans had a tougher time. They were playing with bigger goal post. And even tougher was that their 1st match was against the strongest team in the Group. The Veterans took a bit longer to warm up and bowed down to the opponent 1-3. That didn’t disheartened the Veterans. Once bitten, they bite back 2 times harder. With their experience and hunger, they tore the next 2 teams apart. And little did we know that we had a David Beckham in our midst. Uncle Bryan. His free-kick was pin-point sharp. Once, it floated across the helpless wall, smashed the cross-bar before falling into Uncle Puar’s terrrorising possession. The Veterans fought a hard war. They came in 2nd of the Group. Rejoice! For the top 2 teams of each group will qualify for the quarter-final. However, the inevitable was too soon. We faced each other in the quarter-final. We were relax but we still fought with our best. The Youth took the game 2-0. And we entered into the semi-final. We had great chances but the keeper was in the right place. And they headed in the winner by sheer luck. As there wasn’t any 3rd/ 4th placing, we left before the Award giving. Haha!
After this tournament, it left a lot of after-thoughts. To be honest a lot of which are not positive but I take it as a learning moment. I suppose this is the first time the organisation is holding such a big event. I am sure they had done their best. Just that there were still areas, very visible to us, as being unprepared. The whole tournament start off way late but it wasn’t their problem. There are teams that just cannot seem to make it on time. So when we really started off, they began with a sharing and singspiraton.. This was the first thing that kinda irritated me. The person sharing was in the tent sharing while 20 Teams worth of people were in the hot sun. And to be honest, his sharing was so unprepared. And it wasn’t short to be frank. Lesson learned: You want to lead people, You have to be with where the people are. And that’s in the sun. Then the tournament’s rules were also not understood properly. I was informed earlier that a draw in the game will give a point to both teams. At the game itself, a draw leads to sudden death. I went to check with the organisor and was told that that was the rule. Fair enough if they change the rule but should have informed earlier. Then after 2 matches, the organisor and officials concluded that a draw match is still a point for each team. Haizzzz. Lesson Learned: Planning is important! Communicating is as important!
When the Youth lost at the Semi, we lost with integrity. The opponent cheated. They had 2 teams, and 1 team had already been out of the game. They combined both teams. And worst, is they had the cheek to tell us that they did it. I am not sure to compliment them for their honesty.
It seems like the whole tournament may seem like a frustrating time for me. Nope! In fact, it was so enjoyable. We played better than before. We were superb. The Youth and Veterans. We are getting stronger. The only regret is that I couldn’t play my best position – Goalkeeper. And Marcus did a great job. Clean sheet for 5 matches. Well done Marcus! I believe we have a long way to go and am sure we all will go far. All praises to God!
After this tournament, it left a lot of after-thoughts. To be honest a lot of which are not positive but I take it as a learning moment. I suppose this is the first time the organisation is holding such a big event. I am sure they had done their best. Just that there were still areas, very visible to us, as being unprepared. The whole tournament start off way late but it wasn’t their problem. There are teams that just cannot seem to make it on time. So when we really started off, they began with a sharing and singspiraton.. This was the first thing that kinda irritated me. The person sharing was in the tent sharing while 20 Teams worth of people were in the hot sun. And to be honest, his sharing was so unprepared. And it wasn’t short to be frank. Lesson learned: You want to lead people, You have to be with where the people are. And that’s in the sun. Then the tournament’s rules were also not understood properly. I was informed earlier that a draw in the game will give a point to both teams. At the game itself, a draw leads to sudden death. I went to check with the organisor and was told that that was the rule. Fair enough if they change the rule but should have informed earlier. Then after 2 matches, the organisor and officials concluded that a draw match is still a point for each team. Haizzzz. Lesson Learned: Planning is important! Communicating is as important!
When the Youth lost at the Semi, we lost with integrity. The opponent cheated. They had 2 teams, and 1 team had already been out of the game. They combined both teams. And worst, is they had the cheek to tell us that they did it. I am not sure to compliment them for their honesty.
It seems like the whole tournament may seem like a frustrating time for me. Nope! In fact, it was so enjoyable. We played better than before. We were superb. The Youth and Veterans. We are getting stronger. The only regret is that I couldn’t play my best position – Goalkeeper. And Marcus did a great job. Clean sheet for 5 matches. Well done Marcus! I believe we have a long way to go and am sure we all will go far. All praises to God!
Monday, May 28, 2007
REPEAT
Obviously someone doesn't seem to understand what I am saying. So I will repeat myself for this poor soul. STOP BUGGING ME ON THIS ISSUE. PLEASE DO NOT JOKE ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR I DON'T APPRECIATE IT. Yup! I guess you get my point. Thks! I am not angry but I just don't appreciate it.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Whose Line Is It?
I did not go to cell on Friday. Decided to take 'leave' from cell until exams are over. Is not that I dread going cell. In fact, I love cell so much. It just feel so comfortable and relax. The fellowship, the 'fat-so ship' (a word I use for makan), the Worship, the Word. Everything related to cell is so enjoyable. It just feels like home until I just want to stay over. However, it usually ends at around 10.30pm and by the time I reached home, it's nearly 11:45pm. Then bathe and everything finish will be past mid-night. And I will be very tired. I guess that this period of exam, I just prefer not to be tired out 'un-necessary'. So though I will miss cell, I truly miss cell.
So instead of going cell, I stayed back in church and visited the Alpha class. Hehe! Got free dinner. Muahaha! I didn't sit in the session. I just sat outside at the welcome desk, free and easy. Then was chatting with Emily. Haha! She one funneh lady. Pregnant alreadi still so comical. I wonder if the baby will be as comical as her. Drama-mama. Then happened that Wee Kiat was around. So as usual, he will have something to say to entertain us. One of the common things he will mention is his love story with Angie. A lot of stories and all super funneh. And I really admired both of them. They really understand each other very well. They can really 'suan' each other like nobody business and yet they don't get offended. And I know they meant it as joke and still love each other alot. But when they are serious, they are really serious. Somehow, that is the kind of relationship I wish I can have with my partner. No barriers but yet at the right time to give each other space.
Then Wee Kiat was talking about 'how he regret marrying Angie'. He blamed it on the 'fine print' which he never sees. Hahahaha! Then he was saying that before he went steady with Angie, he was actually interested in another girl. Then it was Angie who came up front with him and told him that she likes him and if he will want to be her boyfriend. Emily and I were like 'mouth-big-big'. "Kow Tow'' to Auntie Angie. So daring. I wonder if now-a-day girls are still so straight-forward.
Emily then ask me if a girl were to say that to me, what will I do? Hmmmmm...... My initial response was "see who first lorh''. But then as I think again, if a girl really comes up to say that to me, only 2 possibilities. 1 is a prank. 2 is that girl must really have thought and pray through carefully. (bearing in mind, I'm neither cute, handsome, macho, blah blah blah.... you know what i mean) I guess my response is that "I will really consider and pray about it" Sound very holistic and cliche but I will seriously consider. However, that's provided firstly the girl is a Christian lah. Then again, our culture has always place that responsibility of saying that line to a guy. For a girl to say that, it is just not ideal or acceptable. If you like something badly, won't you at least try to make an effort? So Whose Line Is It? It's your call...
So instead of going cell, I stayed back in church and visited the Alpha class. Hehe! Got free dinner. Muahaha! I didn't sit in the session. I just sat outside at the welcome desk, free and easy. Then was chatting with Emily. Haha! She one funneh lady. Pregnant alreadi still so comical. I wonder if the baby will be as comical as her. Drama-mama. Then happened that Wee Kiat was around. So as usual, he will have something to say to entertain us. One of the common things he will mention is his love story with Angie. A lot of stories and all super funneh. And I really admired both of them. They really understand each other very well. They can really 'suan' each other like nobody business and yet they don't get offended. And I know they meant it as joke and still love each other alot. But when they are serious, they are really serious. Somehow, that is the kind of relationship I wish I can have with my partner. No barriers but yet at the right time to give each other space.
Then Wee Kiat was talking about 'how he regret marrying Angie'. He blamed it on the 'fine print' which he never sees. Hahahaha! Then he was saying that before he went steady with Angie, he was actually interested in another girl. Then it was Angie who came up front with him and told him that she likes him and if he will want to be her boyfriend. Emily and I were like 'mouth-big-big'. "Kow Tow'' to Auntie Angie. So daring. I wonder if now-a-day girls are still so straight-forward.
Emily then ask me if a girl were to say that to me, what will I do? Hmmmmm...... My initial response was "see who first lorh''. But then as I think again, if a girl really comes up to say that to me, only 2 possibilities. 1 is a prank. 2 is that girl must really have thought and pray through carefully. (bearing in mind, I'm neither cute, handsome, macho, blah blah blah.... you know what i mean) I guess my response is that "I will really consider and pray about it" Sound very holistic and cliche but I will seriously consider. However, that's provided firstly the girl is a Christian lah. Then again, our culture has always place that responsibility of saying that line to a guy. For a girl to say that, it is just not ideal or acceptable. If you like something badly, won't you at least try to make an effort? So Whose Line Is It? It's your call...
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Would You Be There
By Ken Chong and Redwan Ali
The lyric is not fully accurate. Still trying to record the full version of the song. Very hard to decipher with the talking in the background. Those lyrics in red are those that are not confirmed.
V1
If I were blue, would you be there for me,
And whisper in my ears that's ok
Would you stand by me, let me hold you tight,
And say you love me one more time
V2
If I feel good,
Would you slow-dance with me
And touch my lips with tender, loving care
Would you die for me
Would you run with me and never look back
C
Would you be there to love, to be with me
Would you swear that your love is always true
Would you say that you’ll always be the one to take my breathe away
(That you'll be there )
V3
If I'm away, would you still think of me,
And wish that you could hold me now.
Would you die for me, would you run with me,
All the way
Disclaimer:
I like the flow of the music but that does not mean that I personally agree with the content of the lyrics. In a relationship, why must we talk about dying for one another. I prefer to live to the fullest for one another. My life is in the hands of my Lord and I have no say in how long I live or when I should die. I just live it to the fullest.
And also in a relationship, you do not need to swear to one another to show our love. Let our Yes be Yes and No be No. And it is also about mutual respect and love for one another. There is no need to swear on heaven or earth. Just be sincere and truthful.
The lyric is not fully accurate. Still trying to record the full version of the song. Very hard to decipher with the talking in the background. Those lyrics in red are those that are not confirmed.
V1
If I were blue, would you be there for me,
And whisper in my ears that's ok
Would you stand by me, let me hold you tight,
And say you love me one more time
V2
If I feel good,
Would you slow-dance with me
And touch my lips with tender, loving care
Would you die for me
Would you run with me and never look back
C
Would you be there to love, to be with me
Would you swear that your love is always true
Would you say that you’ll always be the one to take my breathe away
(That you'll be there )
V3
If I'm away, would you still think of me,
And wish that you could hold me now.
Would you die for me, would you run with me,
All the way
Disclaimer:
I like the flow of the music but that does not mean that I personally agree with the content of the lyrics. In a relationship, why must we talk about dying for one another. I prefer to live to the fullest for one another. My life is in the hands of my Lord and I have no say in how long I live or when I should die. I just live it to the fullest.
And also in a relationship, you do not need to swear to one another to show our love. Let our Yes be Yes and No be No. And it is also about mutual respect and love for one another. There is no need to swear on heaven or earth. Just be sincere and truthful.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Choice
Door has always been closed. Given myself enough chances. I guess there is situation where one cannot just force his way through. It is better to let go. Yes! I have make that choice. So people out there stop bugging me on the same issue. (especially Joseph! :) I know you are reading)
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Jars of Clay
My one and only Jars of Clay album. Previously, I had tried listening to their songs but never like it because firstly, their songs can never be sung in a congregation and secondly, is that the songs are personal songs. This album was a birthday gift. I think! From Auntie Khim??? Haha! But thought that this album very nice. So decided to post 2 of my fav songs from this album. Enjoy it!
Lonely People
This is for all the lonely people
Thinkin' that life has passed them by
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
Ride that highway in the sky
This is for all the single people
Thinkin' that life has left them dry
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
You'll never know until you try
'Cause, I'm on my way, yes, I'm on my way
Yeah, I'm on my way back home
This is for all the lonely people
Thinkin' that life has passed them by
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
She'll never take you down or never give you up
You'll never know until you try
'Cause, I'm on my way, yes, I'm on my way
Yeah, I'm on my way back home
Thinkin' that life has passed them by
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
Ride that highway in the sky
This is for all the single people
Thinkin' that life has left them dry
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
You'll never know until you try
'Cause, I'm on my way, yes, I'm on my way
Yeah, I'm on my way back home
This is for all the lonely people
Thinkin' that life has passed them by
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
She'll never take you down or never give you up
You'll never know until you try
'Cause, I'm on my way, yes, I'm on my way
Yeah, I'm on my way back home
Sunny Days
Sunny days keepin' the clouds away
I think we're coming to a clearing and a brighter day
So far away. Still I think they say
The wait will make the heart grow stronger or fonder
I can't quite remember anyway
So if you're waitin' for love
Well it's a promise I'll keep
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
Winter, Spring..is what love can truly bring
Ice turns to water, water flows to everything
You can lose your mind, maybe then your heart you'll find
I hope you won't give up what's movin' you inside
So if you're waitin' for love
Well it's a promise I'll keep
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
So if you're waitin' for love
Well it's a promise I'll keep
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
If the car won't start, when you turn the key
When the music comes on, all your cold, cold heart can do is skip a beat
It's a promise I'll keep
When you're waitin' for love
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
So if you're waitin' for love
It's a promise I'll keep
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
I think we're coming to a clearing and a brighter day
So far away. Still I think they say
The wait will make the heart grow stronger or fonder
I can't quite remember anyway
So if you're waitin' for love
Well it's a promise I'll keep
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
Winter, Spring..is what love can truly bring
Ice turns to water, water flows to everything
You can lose your mind, maybe then your heart you'll find
I hope you won't give up what's movin' you inside
So if you're waitin' for love
Well it's a promise I'll keep
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
So if you're waitin' for love
Well it's a promise I'll keep
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
If the car won't start, when you turn the key
When the music comes on, all your cold, cold heart can do is skip a beat
It's a promise I'll keep
When you're waitin' for love
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
So if you're waitin' for love
It's a promise I'll keep
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
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