Bye bye, Claudia! This morning went to send Claudia off at the airport. Wah! So early siah! Suppose to meet her at the airport at 6.15am. #_# Alarm set at 5.15am. Just didn't want to wake up. So early siah! Stayed in bed till 5.20am den managed to drag myself off bed. So reached T1 at about 6.20am. There were me, xu en, Joanne and Xin Ling.
Haiz! Going to miss her. Haha! She will be back only during next year Chinese New Year. SO long! I am planning to go Vietnam year end to visit her. Anybody interested? Hehehe!
So after sending her off, went to have a QUICK breakfast. The coffee auntie really slow siah! I think I queue for at least 10min to just get 1 ICE MILO and 1 ICE HORLICKS! Auntie, buck up can or not! : p So after that went home and was so tired so went to sleep.
Something interesting happened during my sleep! I dreamt that I was trying to wake up from my sleep. The 'me' in the dream was consciously awake but the eyes just refused to open. So was like struggling to open the eyes but cannot. Den try coaxing myself to relax but the eyes still won't opened. Den tried screaming for help but couldn't say anything. Tried moving my body but also cannot. Wah! Freakish siah! It's like I was totally blind and paralysed. Thankfully, somehow or rather, the dream drifted away. The funneh thing is when I woke up from my real sleep, my eyes were very wet and soggy. And my right eye was sored. Darn! `.* Arrrhhhhhhhhhh! So impossible. Did I have that dream becoz my eye was turning sore or was it becoz of the dream that my eye turn sore? hahaha!
Sometimes SILENCE can be so deafening!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Weekend Away
Haha! I was away in Malaysia over the weekend. It is a long story how I ended up there!
On Friday, I went to church and Pastor Ngaim Koy came up to me. He was like very 'desperate' and he asked me if I could go with the Alpha team to the Alpha Weekend Away because there was no musicians. I was kind of reluctant because I tot of chilling out with frens over the weekend to celebrate my birthday. I was struggling. On one hand, I really dun mind going to help out but on the other hand, I also really want to have fun. Even though, I finally agreed to going, my emotions still weren't really settled. It was a bit too last minute. And Sandy told me the Lord delights in a joyful giver. So yup! I tried to cheer myself up by thinking about the nice things I can do at Malaysia.
So Saturday came, and took William's car. Was travelling to JB, Sofitel Palm Resort. Reached there about 1.50pm and was late for lunch. Had to kinda of quickly settle lunch in 25min. There was smoked salmon. ARHHHH! I just had to gobble it up. Cannot sit down and enjoy. Haha! Den the group was playing Ice Breaker alreadi when i got there. They were playing the Beauty, Hero and Beast game (similiar to sisscors, paper, stone) Den I was dragged to play. I played 3 rounds and I won both rounds. I'm just too good! Muahaha! Den Hui Jun led worship. Den Lydia shared the message. After that, was dinner. Wooo hoo. Had a chinese sitdown course meal. The food was superb. Fantastic dinner. Den Hui Jun said something that I can't remember but it make me blushed like mad.
Den night time the groups break up into individuals accompanied by a leader for Confession time. So I was like free and den I went back to my room. By the way, I had a whole room to myself. Wooo hooo. I soaked in the bath tub for 1/2 hour before watching soccer. Den later chilled out with William and Xiao Feng at their open cafe. Ordered a coconut mocktail. Horrible! How could they put such a horrible drink on the menu! (angry) Den went back to room, watch a bit more of soccer b4 turing in to bed.
Next morning woke up den went for breakfast. Good breakfast. I love the eggs. 2 sunnysideups and 1 omelette. Muahaha! High in cholestrol! Who cares! Haha! Den the next session where Pastor Ngiam Koy and the leaders prayed for those who wants to bless with the giftings of the Holy Spirit. So after this, had a testimony session where many shared about how and what God has done in their life. Really very touching and all glory goes to God!
So after all this, we all suppose to check out of our room. So I enter my room and took off my slippers. Den I heard a beeping sound from the door. So I exited out of the door and tried entering the room. But guess what, the door refused to open. Classic siah! I was locked out of the room, barefooted. I was told by one of the cleaner that the door's mechanism battery flat. Great! So I walk barefooted to the front desk to ask for help. So they got the mechanics and got it fixed in 5 min. Then quickly I packed everything and checkout and went for lunch.
Half way thru the lunch, a cake was presented on my table. Haha! So touching. They got a cake to celebrate my birthday. Nearly wan to cry. They also celebrated Xiao Feng's birthday. Den Pastor Ngiam Koy said a prayer for us. Then he prayed about 'something' and everybody was like replying with loud amen. So pai seh! And I once again blushed very badly. Kena teased by so many peopel. Haiz!
Dun know why I blushed so easily? It is so bad for the brain. The blood that gushes up to the brain. Haha!
I really enjoy this Alpha away. I could have chosen to stay in S'pore and celebrated over the weekend but it was really worthwhile to go. Seeing God's hands at work and also fellowship with family in Christ.
On Friday, I went to church and Pastor Ngaim Koy came up to me. He was like very 'desperate' and he asked me if I could go with the Alpha team to the Alpha Weekend Away because there was no musicians. I was kind of reluctant because I tot of chilling out with frens over the weekend to celebrate my birthday. I was struggling. On one hand, I really dun mind going to help out but on the other hand, I also really want to have fun. Even though, I finally agreed to going, my emotions still weren't really settled. It was a bit too last minute. And Sandy told me the Lord delights in a joyful giver. So yup! I tried to cheer myself up by thinking about the nice things I can do at Malaysia.
So Saturday came, and took William's car. Was travelling to JB, Sofitel Palm Resort. Reached there about 1.50pm and was late for lunch. Had to kinda of quickly settle lunch in 25min. There was smoked salmon. ARHHHH! I just had to gobble it up. Cannot sit down and enjoy. Haha! Den the group was playing Ice Breaker alreadi when i got there. They were playing the Beauty, Hero and Beast game (similiar to sisscors, paper, stone) Den I was dragged to play. I played 3 rounds and I won both rounds. I'm just too good! Muahaha! Den Hui Jun led worship. Den Lydia shared the message. After that, was dinner. Wooo hoo. Had a chinese sitdown course meal. The food was superb. Fantastic dinner. Den Hui Jun said something that I can't remember but it make me blushed like mad.
Den night time the groups break up into individuals accompanied by a leader for Confession time. So I was like free and den I went back to my room. By the way, I had a whole room to myself. Wooo hooo. I soaked in the bath tub for 1/2 hour before watching soccer. Den later chilled out with William and Xiao Feng at their open cafe. Ordered a coconut mocktail. Horrible! How could they put such a horrible drink on the menu! (angry) Den went back to room, watch a bit more of soccer b4 turing in to bed.
Next morning woke up den went for breakfast. Good breakfast. I love the eggs. 2 sunnysideups and 1 omelette. Muahaha! High in cholestrol! Who cares! Haha! Den the next session where Pastor Ngiam Koy and the leaders prayed for those who wants to bless with the giftings of the Holy Spirit. So after this, had a testimony session where many shared about how and what God has done in their life. Really very touching and all glory goes to God!
So after all this, we all suppose to check out of our room. So I enter my room and took off my slippers. Den I heard a beeping sound from the door. So I exited out of the door and tried entering the room. But guess what, the door refused to open. Classic siah! I was locked out of the room, barefooted. I was told by one of the cleaner that the door's mechanism battery flat. Great! So I walk barefooted to the front desk to ask for help. So they got the mechanics and got it fixed in 5 min. Then quickly I packed everything and checkout and went for lunch.
Half way thru the lunch, a cake was presented on my table. Haha! So touching. They got a cake to celebrate my birthday. Nearly wan to cry. They also celebrated Xiao Feng's birthday. Den Pastor Ngiam Koy said a prayer for us. Then he prayed about 'something' and everybody was like replying with loud amen. So pai seh! And I once again blushed very badly. Kena teased by so many peopel. Haiz!
Dun know why I blushed so easily? It is so bad for the brain. The blood that gushes up to the brain. Haha!
I really enjoy this Alpha away. I could have chosen to stay in S'pore and celebrated over the weekend but it was really worthwhile to go. Seeing God's hands at work and also fellowship with family in Christ.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
MUFFIN - BETTER WITH COFFEE OR TEA?
Today went to Plaza Singapura and bought muffin from Carrefour. 3 for $2. Bought a walnut, banana and chocolate flavour. Ate the walnut first. Not too bad. But I think I ate quite a few junk food before hand. So stomach feeling a bit sick from the walnut muffin. Haha! So didn't get to try the remaining 2 favours until supper. Went to watch Jay Chou's The Secret movie. Not too bad. Quite interesting plot (but won't say it's a new concept). The flow was pretty well thought through, though I do believe if I sit down watch again, I'm sure there will be some irregularities. Romance part was quite touching. Thought that if the romance was done more in depth, it will stir more emotions. Well! On the whole, good movie. 7 out of 10. And an extra 1 point if you are Jay's fan.
So coming to Muffin. Does it taste better with coffee or tea? I can read up on it, I can go analyse it, I can go poll the public, I can speculate but I will never know the answer for myself. Unless I try it myself. At least, I know this will be my answer!
So coming to Muffin. Does it taste better with coffee or tea? I can read up on it, I can go analyse it, I can go poll the public, I can speculate but I will never know the answer for myself. Unless I try it myself. At least, I know this will be my answer!
Monday, August 13, 2007
The BEST
Yes! I'm the best. I'm number one! If you want to beat me, you have to try harder! Haha! I'm talking about me being the goalkeeper. Yesterday was one of those game that put me to the challenge. Clean sheet! A few heroic saves! A few good long range crosses! 1 head-on challenge that left me on the ground. I am the man! Muahahahaha! All these to erase away the previous record of 7 goals in 2 matches. Haha!
I've read this article written about goalkeeper a while ago. Very hilarious and yet so true. I cannot remember the writer's name, most probably a freelance writer. He, himself, is a goalkeeper and he was recapturing his glorious and also many of the bitterness of being a keeper. (below statement contains abstract content of the writer)
When we were young and come together for a match of soccer, who is to be the keeper? Everybody wants to have a touch of the ball and plays on the outfield. So naturally, the least capable of all will be entrusted the 'most important role' (that's what the rest always say). Usually, the fat ones are chosen because by the fact they cannot run fast and their shape acts as a natural barrier, they make the 'best' keepers. I cannot remember why I became a keeper but I do remember the challenge, thrill and joy of making saves. That must be the reason why I became a keeper. (ok fine! I was fat too)
I guess as time pass, things does not change - you are still a keeper and your size is still the same or even better, bigger. Once a Keeper, Always a Keeper. Many a times, we are labelled as the easiest job in the game of soccer. We simply stand on the line and make sure the ball does not roll over the line. I wish it was this simple. True keepers do not wait for the ball. They have to be always on the focus, anticipating the ball movement and the whole flow of the game. Any let down of concentration may result in the ball SIMPLY roll over the line. So who says keeper is the easiset job?
And as a keeper, our job is the most undesirable compare to the outfield players especially a striker. A striker can miss 99 shots and score on the 100th tried and pple will lift praises to him. But for a keeper, we can save 99 shots and SIMPLY let in the 100th and we will be condemned as the villian. It is just not fair.
Well, then again, I still love playing as the keeper! Because SIMPLY, I'm the best!
I've read this article written about goalkeeper a while ago. Very hilarious and yet so true. I cannot remember the writer's name, most probably a freelance writer. He, himself, is a goalkeeper and he was recapturing his glorious and also many of the bitterness of being a keeper. (below statement contains abstract content of the writer)
When we were young and come together for a match of soccer, who is to be the keeper? Everybody wants to have a touch of the ball and plays on the outfield. So naturally, the least capable of all will be entrusted the 'most important role' (that's what the rest always say). Usually, the fat ones are chosen because by the fact they cannot run fast and their shape acts as a natural barrier, they make the 'best' keepers. I cannot remember why I became a keeper but I do remember the challenge, thrill and joy of making saves. That must be the reason why I became a keeper. (ok fine! I was fat too)
I guess as time pass, things does not change - you are still a keeper and your size is still the same or even better, bigger. Once a Keeper, Always a Keeper. Many a times, we are labelled as the easiest job in the game of soccer. We simply stand on the line and make sure the ball does not roll over the line. I wish it was this simple. True keepers do not wait for the ball. They have to be always on the focus, anticipating the ball movement and the whole flow of the game. Any let down of concentration may result in the ball SIMPLY roll over the line. So who says keeper is the easiset job?
And as a keeper, our job is the most undesirable compare to the outfield players especially a striker. A striker can miss 99 shots and score on the 100th tried and pple will lift praises to him. But for a keeper, we can save 99 shots and SIMPLY let in the 100th and we will be condemned as the villian. It is just not fair.
Well, then again, I still love playing as the keeper! Because SIMPLY, I'm the best!
Thursday, August 02, 2007
ALL SMILES
Haha! I'm still smiling, to my surprise. Haha! By God's grace. Indeed His grace is sufficient. And I guess the lesson learn is communication. What I intend to say may not be understood by others the intended way. Does that mean we stop talking? No.... the more we should talk. Talk already dun understand, den talk again, dun understand, still talk, talk until understand. Haha! But one thing for sure is God will never misunderstand. Even before we speak or think, He knows exactly what it is.
Lord, thank You for being such an understanding God, even before we speak, You know the heart of our desire. Though things may not turn out the way we intend it to be, one thing for sure is that You are in control. Let it not be my will but Yours be done! Amen!
Lord, thank You for being such an understanding God, even before we speak, You know the heart of our desire. Though things may not turn out the way we intend it to be, one thing for sure is that You are in control. Let it not be my will but Yours be done! Amen!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Countdown
National Day is coming in less than a month! I am counting down to that day! I dare not say I am very patriotic lah but I still love my country. I thank God for placing me in this peaceful and prosperous country. Honestly, I have not been too keen to watch the national parade after that one year, the whole parade was a history lesson. I know a lot of hard works have been put into it but it is not the kind of thing that will attract nor boost my patriotism in me. Maybe the firework but the rest, hmmmm, nah.
I still prefer the firework. One year in my NS, I helped out with the fireworks and I saw the fireworks like fr 1km away. I just laid on my back and watch the sky being lit up with the colourful flowers of sprakles while feeling the trembles in the ground from the ignition of the fireworks. Wowwwwww.... That's the best firework I had ever seen in my life. After that experience, the rest of the firework display was far fetched from it. Hahaa! But it is still nice to go and watch with frens and closed ones. Haha! Especially when everybody start counting down and anticipating the fireworks.
As I talked about counting down to the firework, I couldn't help but think about relating it to our life. We do many countdowns in our life. As we count down, we anticipate the fireworks after the count of 1. But what if it is not a majestic or even a tiny winy display of fireworks. What if the ignition did not go off? What if the display is called off? Simply put, it never reach our anticipation. I guess somethings it is good to have expectation and anticipation but our focus shd not be just fully on the end product but rather on God, who is Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. Put our trust and faith in Him. For if it is His will, He will open up the right doors, shut the wrong one, tear down walls so that the answer will be right before our eyes. Even if it did not reach our expectation or anticipation, we know that God is in control.
I still prefer the firework. One year in my NS, I helped out with the fireworks and I saw the fireworks like fr 1km away. I just laid on my back and watch the sky being lit up with the colourful flowers of sprakles while feeling the trembles in the ground from the ignition of the fireworks. Wowwwwww.... That's the best firework I had ever seen in my life. After that experience, the rest of the firework display was far fetched from it. Hahaa! But it is still nice to go and watch with frens and closed ones. Haha! Especially when everybody start counting down and anticipating the fireworks.
As I talked about counting down to the firework, I couldn't help but think about relating it to our life. We do many countdowns in our life. As we count down, we anticipate the fireworks after the count of 1. But what if it is not a majestic or even a tiny winy display of fireworks. What if the ignition did not go off? What if the display is called off? Simply put, it never reach our anticipation. I guess somethings it is good to have expectation and anticipation but our focus shd not be just fully on the end product but rather on God, who is Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. Put our trust and faith in Him. For if it is His will, He will open up the right doors, shut the wrong one, tear down walls so that the answer will be right before our eyes. Even if it did not reach our expectation or anticipation, we know that God is in control.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
祢 來 告 訴 我
KEY: F
词曲: 顯傑
望 着 无 月 的 夜 空
情 感 有 一 点 谜 蒙
心 在 飘 浮 没 有 着 落
我 应 该 怎 么 做 祢 来 告 诉 我
望 着 奥 妙 的 海 阔
冷 风 在 耳 边 吹 过
心 像 海 浪 不 停 起 波
脑 海 里 不 知 所 措
该 怎 么 做 祢 来 告 诉 我
(Chorus)
我 对 这 份 情 感 没 有 把 握
我 只 默 默 守 候 只 因 怕 做 错
我 不 想 错 过
主 请 祢 来 领 导 我
我 的 一 切
我 的 未 来
我 的 渴 望
该 怎 么 做 祢 来 告 诉 我
词曲: 顯傑
望 着 无 月 的 夜 空
情 感 有 一 点 谜 蒙
心 在 飘 浮 没 有 着 落
我 应 该 怎 么 做 祢 来 告 诉 我
望 着 奥 妙 的 海 阔
冷 风 在 耳 边 吹 过
心 像 海 浪 不 停 起 波
脑 海 里 不 知 所 措
该 怎 么 做 祢 来 告 诉 我
(Chorus)
我 对 这 份 情 感 没 有 把 握
我 只 默 默 守 候 只 因 怕 做 错
我 不 想 错 过
主 请 祢 来 领 导 我
我 的 一 切
我 的 未 来
我 的 渴 望
该 怎 么 做 祢 来 告 诉 我
Friday, July 13, 2007
Cambodia
I should be going to Cambodia this September. There will be a Youth Camp in Cambodia. Will be held up at Seeds of Hope. Yeah! Really missed that place Had been there 4 yrs ago. Really looking forward to it. Let's hope I can clear my exams and den my project. Haha!
I will be going with Pastor Edwin. And he approach me to speak on one of the session. BGR. Haven't know exactly in wat aspect to talk about. But interesting topic. Honestly, I really quite hesitant even though I have a good level of knowledge and understanding but it's like something that I have no experience and am challenged with. Haha! By God's grace. By Your grace. Have to start to read up more things and plan for the session. Haha! Still very excited!
Got chance want to go and eat the Char Siew Rice. Then hopefully also can see some of those youths that I have known and also Rev Isaiah. Haha! Really miss the place. I thank God for Cambodia for thru Cambodia, I see God's hand at work and also see a bigger picture in life. I love Cambodia alot and I pray that the Lord will continue to stir in me the passion for them and that He will continue to use me.
I will be going with Pastor Edwin. And he approach me to speak on one of the session. BGR. Haven't know exactly in wat aspect to talk about. But interesting topic. Honestly, I really quite hesitant even though I have a good level of knowledge and understanding but it's like something that I have no experience and am challenged with. Haha! By God's grace. By Your grace. Have to start to read up more things and plan for the session. Haha! Still very excited!
Got chance want to go and eat the Char Siew Rice. Then hopefully also can see some of those youths that I have known and also Rev Isaiah. Haha! Really miss the place. I thank God for Cambodia for thru Cambodia, I see God's hand at work and also see a bigger picture in life. I love Cambodia alot and I pray that the Lord will continue to stir in me the passion for them and that He will continue to use me.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Weekend
It passes so fast and it takes so long to reach the next weekend. Wish it can last longer. Even if it's a minute.
你 (耶 和 华) 來 告 訴 我
就 在 这 时 刻, 我 向 耶 和 华 唱 新 歌。
我 曾 耐 心 等 候 耶 和 华 ； 他 垂 听 我 的 呼 求。
这 首 新 歌 代 表 着 我 对 你 的 祷 告, 我 的 一 切, 我 的 未 来, 我 的 渴 望, 该 怎 么 做, 请 你 来 告 诉 我。
我 曾 耐 心 等 候 耶 和 华 ； 他 垂 听 我 的 呼 求。
这 首 新 歌 代 表 着 我 对 你 的 祷 告, 我 的 一 切, 我 的 未 来, 我 的 渴 望, 该 怎 么 做, 请 你 来 告 诉 我。
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!
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