Yesterday's service was an refreshing one. From the testimonial shared by a Philippino brother to the sermon, God had dropped several thing which blew me away.
Firstly, it was what the Philippino brother had said. "Having success in life is not about just balancing your life but putting God first and let Him battle it out for you!" Many times in life, I always thought that in order to have good grades or anything, you need to balance out your ministry, your studies, and family well. This is not true because balancing our life is only using our own effort and not God's effort. What we should do is to put God in the center of our life and allow Him to control all other areas in our life. This reminded me of the wheel diagram where God is placed in the center of the circle, and other different areas of our life would be on different "spike" (i forget what's that called). This is liked God being in the center would help us to lead us in our life.
Secondly, it was about praying with expectancy. I had to admit sometimes when I prayed, I would forget what I had pray. Gee. yeah! So this is my prayer to God that I want to pray with expectancy. I think it is somehow link with faith. If a prayer is filled with faith, the prayer should be accompanied by expectancy. Because if you dont have faith, surely you won't expect it to happen. Yeah! God increase my faith! (:
My second day of school was quite funny! Kinda be cheated because the second day of school, I had lab lesson. I reached school at 8.55am. Then I remembered that it is compulsory to wear shoe if having a lab lesson so I ran back to take my shoe and ran back to school. I was late again. I reached school around 9.10am. The lab was actually a computer lab and the tutor only teach us how to log in. After that, she said that we can leave already because she was having sore throat, thus she cant teach. WAH! Really feel so cheated at that moment. That's the only lab lesson I have that day so even if I wore slippers, it should be alright. NVM. Because the lesson end early, me and some of my classmates went to library to slack. haha. It is indeed a nice place to slack XD. haha..
As for third day, we ended school earlier because 2 lesson, CADS and APEL was cancelled. We end around at 10 am. We had "brunch" and later we went to CCA fair. I've signed up for tennis, squash and Pace Setter but most probably, I would join squash because some of my classmates said that we can join together but I would be the only girl in my class joining squash. Other girl classmates have joined some CCA that they like. As for Pace Setter, we have to go through the interview so we just signed up, and if we get in then we'll join.
And on friday, I ended school early too because tutorial was cancelled. I finally understand how an air-con works! Got enlightenment in my lecture so this show that it is good to turn up for lectures! After school, I met up with Nigel and Aloysius to go ice-skating. I'm an mountain tortise indeed. I didn't go ice skate before so I really have no idea how to skate. Neither do I know how to rollerblade but I got rollerblade before. The world is small too. I met Kerlyn at the ice skate ring too. She went with her CCA friends. Because if go in as 4 person, you will able to get unlimited time and so we manage to find a secondary school girl to go in with us.
I really dont know how to skate. Starting, I even had problem walking to the ice skate ring. The way I walk was like a penguin. When I finally get into the ring, I was really scared! Wah. I had to admit that I'm old. I think this kind of thing is good to learn when you are young because it is the time when you do not know what pain is like. But for me, I was really scared of falling down and I did fall more than 3 times. It was really painful. I had blue-black on my knee.
I took more than one hour to learn skating. Aloy said that he don't know how to ice skate but when he was in the skating, he had already start skating! For me, I am really slow learner.But when the secondary school girl said that she had leave soon, I finally learn how to skate and of course not as fast as those pros. Sense of urgency is needed sometime! It indeed will push one to do something which he or she cannot do initially.
I really thank God that I dont live in North or South pole. If not, I will be an disabled person there. But seriously, really thank God for Nigel, Aloysius and Kerlyn to teach me how to ice skate. Really sorry to take up your time of skating. yup.. we'll go next month again and by then I THINK I can skate on my own already. HAHA
The three of us
Us and the ice skate
School started today! I went school early to pass the cake to my care person. I had a hard time find the block and in the end, I was late for my first lecture. OPS! haha. Not a very good way to start school.
But anyway, school is quite fun. We have to go to different places to have our lesson and I am quite enjoying that process. It's a great chance to interact with your classmates and we do not have to "walk in two". HAHA. After school, we also celebrate one of our classmate, Phoneix's birthday. It is surprise for her! We pretend that we do not know her birthday and none of us wish her "happy birthday" in the morning too. On our way to different class, I collected the money for the cake from the class. To ensure that Phoneix wont get suspicious about it, I also collected from her but she was told it is for class fund. Then, Jel passed down the message that our care person want to speak to us after school so everyone went knowing what is it about. Only phoneix don't know. HAHA. Then when we reached the venue where the cake is, Phoneix is quite surprised! Really hope that she'll love this surprise which we had planned for her! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHONEIX! I think this is really a good way to start our poly life. I believe it somehow helped to bond with our classmates too. (:
I had a very busy day today. In the morning, I had 2 dental appointment with 2 different dentists. One is to check up on my wound and the other to place in the separators in between my teeth. The first appointment, the doctor was checking if there is any numbness in my jaw and tough. My jaw was alright but there was a slight numbness at the right side of my tongue. He used a tool to stroke at the right side of my tongue and he wanted me to guess what the direction he was stroking. However, because of the numbness, I dont not even know that he had start stroking. That part of my tongue has lost its sense of touch. Cool right? haha. This is also my first time losing my sense of touch! He said that it is temporary. Hope so bah. If it's permanent, to me, it should be still alright because it wouldn't bring any trouble to me. It just feel weird only.
After all my appoinment, I went to collect my EZ-link card. FINALLY!!! I've got back my ez-link card. Because I went to JC and was not officially out of JC, I am able to use student fare!!! haha. I even bought concession. I suppose it's my last concession.
After that, I went back to home to take something and went to TP to pass something to someone. I also got my time-table. It's a very nice time-table. haha. I'm still able to teach tuition.
Later, after this, I went to Meridien Jc to withdraw from JC. Therefore, from today onward, I no longer a MJC student. haha. Met up with some friends and also got to hear things that I've missed out. Had a great time catching up with Hsin yi too.. haha. I really miss those days in secondary school. She did played a big part in my secondary school life!
And after that, I met up with Pris for dinner! haha.. that's my last "station" of the day! haha. I ate porridge as usual but this time it's so hard to finish. I left on the good stuff behind because I can't bite. I only ate porridge.. Literally porridge..
Wow. I feel a sense of great achievement today! Went to a lot of places and settled things which suppose to settle long ago.. eg ez-link, withdrawal. Phew....
A 10 minutes window shop in Life Bookshop was indeed a refreshing one for me today. Holy spirit prompted me strongly of a word--"PRAYER". This immediately made me to reflect about my prayer life. Also, the phrase, "power of prayer" strucked me too. I wondered what's the power of prayer. I am not that sure.
In fact, to think about it, I have not really pray a prayer that was powerful before other than my sinner's prayer (I think it is a very powerful prayer which change my life). Perhaps that is something to do with my prayer life. Actually, I really admire how Pastor David Chen prays. It seems like miracles are queing up everyday to happen in his life. Also, I admire how King David talk to God daily. He always have things to talk to God. From big to small things, adoration to thanksgiving, he will just talk to God. That kind of child-likeness is something which I really wish I would have. [Other than their names, something which the 2 David have in common is that-- They simply love to PRAY~]
Actually, I really pray that as I start to improve my prayer life, I really hope to see what does it really means by saying, "Power of prayer!".
And by the way, Global Day of Prayer is coming! More info, go google it out yourself =D
I went for TP Orientation today. Well, it was quite alright. I got to know my classmates. There are 7 females and the others are guys in my class. I think my class is quite unique. We not only have people from different schools but also people from different institutions. Many of my classmates were from ITE. In fact, more than half were from ITE. Also, there are people who had completed their NS! Therefore, most of my classmates are older than me. HAHA. I'm young!
Anyway, really thank God that I'm able to know Joanna. Phew! Because of her, I am not alone in an unfamiliar environment. HAHA. Pris told me that I can xiang yi wei ming with her! yeah! Really thank God for her! (:
I had Japanese examination today! It wasn't that bad but definitely it's worst than the examination I had before because I have to write everything in Jap and every question is asked in jap too. But I suppose that I am able to pass! haha...
I'm back from the hospital! Yup. Last Friday, I admitted into the hospital to remove my wisdom teeth. It's pretty cool. This is my first time undergoing an operation, my first time going through anesthesia. The operation theatre (OT) is not like what shown on TV. It is not dark but rather bright. They got the big big light too. HAHA. When I was in the OT, they injected a tube to my hand so as to put the drip. If you are afraid of pain, I think you will cry there. For me, I was scared but I can still take injection. The doctor tried to inject twice to my left hand but because my veins are small, it faied. Therefore, they tried on my right hand. Fortunately, this time, it was alright. Later, the doctor gave me something to breathe in. Initially, it's oxygen but later, it was the medicine for anesthesia. WAH! that was pain because I can feel a very acute pain my right arm down to my hand! The doctor said that it was the medicine. Then the next thing I realise that my surrounding was "blurred" and I was put to sleep. I don't know what happen next. I only when I woke up, there were gauze in my mouth. COOL RIGHT?
haha. But I regretted taking this operation! I look super fat now! My jaw is now swollen! The doctor did something to my pain which cause it to swollen. Also, my nose was very pain when I woke up! The doctor told me that they inserted a tube into my nose, then to my throat so that I could breathe! This is why I also got sore throat! Initially, I only thought they inserted the tube to my throat only! I didn't know it was that gross!!
By the way, one of my doctors is a christian from FCBC. He is a funny guy! HAHA. In front of him, I hardly smile. eh.. dont ask me why. I also don't know why. I simply just "dao" him. Then on saturday morning when he went to check up on me, he asked me what church I'm from and stuff. Then he end off with something like that. "Smile more can? Christian should not frown a lot." I was like "HUH?" Anyway, I can't really smile now. It's painful! haha.
I took some pictures of my right hand. If you're scared of needle, perhaps you should stop reading now...
Going off now. Do pray for me that I will recover soon! I will be having orientation soon! I don't want to go there with a swollen face!! (:
Well, I guess it's time for me to blog about the trip to Perth before I forget what I've learned there. Let me first start sharing about my mission team. There are seven of us : Zachary, Joy, Yong Kang, Jeslin, Florence, Lestari and Me. This trip really helped me to get to know them even more especially Yong kang and Zachary whom I don't even know before going for this trip. A lot of interesting things happen in the trip. I guess I have to use pictures to tell u what happen in this trip.
First day
At Singapore's airport
We took this on the plane. When we reached Perth, we saw the sun rise. It's a great way of starting this mission trip in this Aussie land isn't it?
At Perth airport.
We simply love this "One way" sign!
Our first lunch in Perth--- Jesters' pie!
Practising for prayer meet at girl's ministryhouse.
Perth's school. At Canning college. The "COOL" water cooler.
Fellowshipping under the big tree in canning college.By the way, Jeslin and I met our secondary school friend, Aileen who migrated to Perth, in canning college. Currently, she's studying there. It's such a small world!
Perth's "Esplanade" @ Curtin University
Trees in Curtin University
We had our first dinner at this place. Food is prepared my pastor's wife. I forget the name of this park. Is it swan river park? haha i'm not so sure.
Place where prayer meet is held. They are practising P&W for the prayer meet.
1st picture: Miranda (One of the NB from Hong Kong), me, Benjung and Florence.
2nd picture: Me, Benjung, Serena and Florence. One of the few pictures I took with Serena. They always tease her as the future pastor's wife because she resemble Pastor Claudia.
PS: I'm still trying to update abt the trip. Will update more when I'm free!
Why- by Nicole Nordeman
Why?- Nicole Nordeman
We rode into town the other day, just me and my Daddy. He said I’d finally reached that age, and I could ride next to him on a horse that of course was not quite as wide We heard a crowd of people shouting and so we stopped to find out why There was that man that my dad said he loved, but today there was fear in his eyes
So I said Daddy why are they screaming? Why are the faces of some of them beaming? Why is he dressed in that bright purple robe? I bet that crown hurts him more than he shows Daddy please can’t you do something? He looks as if he’s going to cry You said he is stronger than all of those guys-Daddy please tell me why, why does everyone want him to die?
Later that day the sky grew cloudy and daddy said I should go inside Somehow he knew things would get stormy, boy was he right But I could not keep from wondering if there was something that he had to hide So after he left I had to find out, I was not afraid of getting lost So I followed the crowds to a hill where I knew men had been killed And I heard a voice come from a cross:
And it said : Father why are they screaming.Why are the faces of some of them beaming?Why are they casting their lots for my clothes?? I bet that crown hurts him more than he showsFather please can’t you do something? I know that you must hear my cry I thought I could handle a cross of this size, Father remind me why, why does everyone want me to die.When will I understand why?
My precious Son, I hear them screaming. I’m watching the face of the enemy beaming but soon I will clothe you in robes of my own. Jesus this hurts me more than you know But this dark hour I must do nothing. I’ve heard your unbearable cry—the power in your blood destroys all the lies, soon you’ll see past their unmerciful eyes. Look there below see the child trembling by her father’s side. Now I can tell you why, she is why you must die.
Hey first of all, I must really thanks those who remembered and spread ard my birthday! Greatly appreciate that.
Anyway, just came back from the tp union workshop. It was somehow a day camp, not really workshop. Well, I think it was quite fun but somehow not so used to the culture there. Morever, I haven't been attending such "world" camp for some time, therefore, not really use to it. Anyway, the people there had done a great job in "RARA" us! 3 cheers for them! Hip Hurray X3! haha. ok going off now.
Via Dolorosa
Via Dolorosa (Latin for "Way of Grief") is a street in the Old City of Jerusalem. Traditionally, it is held to be the path that Jesus walked on the way to his cruxification. It is marked by nine of the fourteen Stations of the cross. The last five stations are inside the Church of Holy Sepulchre. (Above all are taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_Dolorosa)
I supposed this song is quite suitable for easter. Enjoy and may the lyrics minister to you!
Down the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem that day The soldiers tried to clear the narrow street But the crowd pressed in to see The Man condemned to die on Calvary
He was bleeding from a beating, there were stripes upon His back And He wore a crown of thorns upon His head And He bore with every step The scorn of those who cried out for His death
Down the Via Dolorosa called the way of suffering Like a lamb came the Messiah, Christ the King, But He chose to walk that road out of His LOVE for you and me. Down the Via Dolorosa, all the way to Calvary.
Por la Via Dolorosa, triste dia en *Jerusalen* Los saldados le abrian paso a Jesus Mas la gente se acercaba Para ver al que llevaba aquella cruz
Por la Via Dolorosa, que es la via del dolor Como oveja vino Cristo, Rey, Senor Y fue El quien quiso ir por su amor por ti y por mi Por la Via Dolorosa al Calvario y a morir
The blood that would cleanse the souls of all men Made its way through the heart of Jerusalem. Down the Via Dolorosa called the way of suffering Like a lamb came the Messiah, Christ the King But He chose to walk that road out of His LOVE for you and me Down the Via Dolorosa, all the way to Calvary.
My appeal result is out. I am still stuck with Aviation Management and Services. Well, I am not really sad nor I am very happy. It is a mixed feeling! The feeling of fear, the feeling of dejected, the feeling of anticipation and the feeling of excitement. Ok! I shall call it as my feeling of "FADE"! My dreams seem to fade away. The reason why I study so hard for O level seems to fade away. I'm fearful I am afraid that the course is too technical for me. I am dejected because I cannot get into my sort of dream course. However, I am excited because it is a new course and I may get to work in airport next time!
Btw, I guess "FADE" feeling is the result of my INDECISIVENESS! haha. Those who are taking O level this year, this is for you! Make sure you have something in mind before you go and take O level and make sure you stick with that! Unless your result cannot make it for the course, never take yours eyes off the course that you want. Even if you did, dont ever regretted what course you chose!
HAHA! Never mind! I suppose it's God's plan. Let me share what happen to me 3 years ago when I am taking my streaming. When I streaming results was out, my science was very bad that I couldn't take Bio as one of my subjects. I was left with Literature and History. By reading my blog, it's pretty obvious that I couldn't write very well and definitely taking Lit would be a torture for me so I was left with History which I had never score well before at that time. For history, my average is C5. I tried to appeal but it failed. At that point, I feel so dejected and wondering why God doesn't want to help. However, for the past 2 years, I didn't regret taking history. In fact, I LOVE IT!! haha. I even wanted to take that as my H2 in JC! haha. Therefore, I will try my best to study very very very hard for this subject! Perhaps 10 years down the road, you might see me working in Airport!! oh maybe dating with a pilot!! haha. =X juz kidding! I'd prefer a church planter! haha.
God, increase my faith as I go to pioneered that ULU land! Guard my heart strong as I studying in that ULU course with ULU people! All this I pray in Jesus' name, Amen!
Oh ya! As I end of the prayer, I thank God for sending Jesus because if not for Jesus, I wouldn't be praying to God directly! haha! Happy easter cos JESUS HAS RISEN!
jesus has conquered the grave!!
Jesus Has Conquered The Grave!!
JESUS HAS CONQUERED THE GRAVE!!
Last thurs, the whole tp had an night cycling event. (My friend came!!)It was super tiring esp for me. I had to cycle with that small bike which i borrowed from my uncle. I cant really cycle his big bikes so I took the small one. Because of the circumference of the wheel, I had to paddle more than people. However, I am not that last few to reach the ecp mac. I really experience what it means by saying GOD IS MY STRENGTH! When riding back, I was singing worship songs. That's a very good way of starting the morning! To me, it's so cool! David plays harp and sing, Rayna cycle and sing! Definitely, my way is more tiring! haha. To those who looks down on me, I DID IT WITH MY GOD! woo hoo~ I heard people who were cycling behind me.. they said that I paddle non stop! It's really His strength that sustains me!
Before I go out, I'll just make a quick post. Me, Pris, Stewart and Weisiang went to TP to evax yesterday afternoon. The response was not that bad. We met a girl who is looking for a church! Praise God! I really pray she will come this saturday and stayed on. I also met the Jeremy in my school. I didnt say hello to him but somehow I ignore him. Dont ask me why cos I really dont know I did that. It's not that I dont wanna see him or dislike him. Perhaps a bit awkward to say hello cos we hardly talk in school for the past one year. I'm sorry!
Anyway, I have a visitor who will be coming for the night cycling! I really pray she will! NO PS PLEASE!!!! I'll be going down TP again this afternoon. I really pray that there will have more people who will be coming this saturday and for tonight event.
Actually I am quite worried and scared for tonight's event. 30 people cycling along the road..Pretty scary huh? God, I pray that there will be no injuries or any police report!!! We want safety!! God, Let this event be an enjoyable and fruitful event!! (:
Last Saturday was my last service in youth and my first service in Tertiary. I sang in the choir in youth for the last time. After the service, I heard people saying that the choir was good! They are able to hear the parts. Thank God that we did minister to people! It's really great to sing on stage because when you see how the church worship God, you'll feel really touched and amazed by how God impacted these people that they would come and worship him.
Yesterday, after jap class, me and nicolas met Dennis on our way home. He talked to us about our transferring, asking if we're okay there. He gave us a challenge.. To break 100 in TP group before our 1 sem ends! Amen! Yup.. I'm on in this challenge!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Yesterday's service was an refreshing one. From the testimonial shared by a Philippino brother to the sermon, God had dropped several thing which blew me away.
Firstly, it was what the Philippino brother had said. "Having success in life is not about just balancing your life but putting God first and let Him battle it out for you!" Many times in life, I always thought that in order to have good grades or anything, you need to balance out your ministry, your studies, and family well. This is not true because balancing our life is only using our own effort and not God's effort. What we should do is to put God in the center of our life and allow Him to control all other areas in our life. This reminded me of the wheel diagram where God is placed in the center of the circle, and other different areas of our life would be on different "spike" (i forget what's that called). This is liked God being in the center would help us to lead us in our life.
Secondly, it was about praying with expectancy. I had to admit sometimes when I prayed, I would forget what I had pray. Gee. yeah! So this is my prayer to God that I want to pray with expectancy. I think it is somehow link with faith. If a prayer is filled with faith, the prayer should be accompanied by expectancy. Because if you dont have faith, surely you won't expect it to happen. Yeah! God increase my faith! (:
Saturday, April 28, 2007
My second day of school was quite funny! Kinda be cheated because the second day of school, I had lab lesson. I reached school at 8.55am. Then I remembered that it is compulsory to wear shoe if having a lab lesson so I ran back to take my shoe and ran back to school. I was late again. I reached school around 9.10am. The lab was actually a computer lab and the tutor only teach us how to log in. After that, she said that we can leave already because she was having sore throat, thus she cant teach. WAH! Really feel so cheated at that moment. That's the only lab lesson I have that day so even if I wore slippers, it should be alright. NVM. Because the lesson end early, me and some of my classmates went to library to slack. haha. It is indeed a nice place to slack XD. haha..
As for third day, we ended school earlier because 2 lesson, CADS and APEL was cancelled. We end around at 10 am. We had "brunch" and later we went to CCA fair. I've signed up for tennis, squash and Pace Setter but most probably, I would join squash because some of my classmates said that we can join together but I would be the only girl in my class joining squash. Other girl classmates have joined some CCA that they like. As for Pace Setter, we have to go through the interview so we just signed up, and if we get in then we'll join.
And on friday, I ended school early too because tutorial was cancelled. I finally understand how an air-con works! Got enlightenment in my lecture so this show that it is good to turn up for lectures! After school, I met up with Nigel and Aloysius to go ice-skating. I'm an mountain tortise indeed. I didn't go ice skate before so I really have no idea how to skate. Neither do I know how to rollerblade but I got rollerblade before. The world is small too. I met Kerlyn at the ice skate ring too. She went with her CCA friends. Because if go in as 4 person, you will able to get unlimited time and so we manage to find a secondary school girl to go in with us.
I really dont know how to skate. Starting, I even had problem walking to the ice skate ring. The way I walk was like a penguin. When I finally get into the ring, I was really scared! Wah. I had to admit that I'm old. I think this kind of thing is good to learn when you are young because it is the time when you do not know what pain is like. But for me, I was really scared of falling down and I did fall more than 3 times. It was really painful. I had blue-black on my knee.
I took more than one hour to learn skating. Aloy said that he don't know how to ice skate but when he was in the skating, he had already start skating! For me, I am really slow learner.But when the secondary school girl said that she had leave soon, I finally learn how to skate and of course not as fast as those pros. Sense of urgency is needed sometime! It indeed will push one to do something which he or she cannot do initially.
I really thank God that I dont live in North or South pole. If not, I will be an disabled person there. But seriously, really thank God for Nigel, Aloysius and Kerlyn to teach me how to ice skate. Really sorry to take up your time of skating. yup.. we'll go next month again and by then I THINK I can skate on my own already. HAHA
The three of us
Us and the ice skate
Monday, April 23, 2007
School started today! I went school early to pass the cake to my care person. I had a hard time find the block and in the end, I was late for my first lecture. OPS! haha. Not a very good way to start school.
But anyway, school is quite fun. We have to go to different places to have our lesson and I am quite enjoying that process. It's a great chance to interact with your classmates and we do not have to "walk in two". HAHA. After school, we also celebrate one of our classmate, Phoneix's birthday. It is surprise for her! We pretend that we do not know her birthday and none of us wish her "happy birthday" in the morning too. On our way to different class, I collected the money for the cake from the class. To ensure that Phoneix wont get suspicious about it, I also collected from her but she was told it is for class fund. Then, Jel passed down the message that our care person want to speak to us after school so everyone went knowing what is it about. Only phoneix don't know. HAHA. Then when we reached the venue where the cake is, Phoneix is quite surprised! Really hope that she'll love this surprise which we had planned for her! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHONEIX! I think this is really a good way to start our poly life. I believe it somehow helped to bond with our classmates too. (:
Thursday, April 19, 2007
I had a very busy day today. In the morning, I had 2 dental appointment with 2 different dentists. One is to check up on my wound and the other to place in the separators in between my teeth. The first appointment, the doctor was checking if there is any numbness in my jaw and tough. My jaw was alright but there was a slight numbness at the right side of my tongue. He used a tool to stroke at the right side of my tongue and he wanted me to guess what the direction he was stroking. However, because of the numbness, I dont not even know that he had start stroking. That part of my tongue has lost its sense of touch. Cool right? haha. This is also my first time losing my sense of touch! He said that it is temporary. Hope so bah. If it's permanent, to me, it should be still alright because it wouldn't bring any trouble to me. It just feel weird only.
After all my appoinment, I went to collect my EZ-link card. FINALLY!!! I've got back my ez-link card. Because I went to JC and was not officially out of JC, I am able to use student fare!!! haha. I even bought concession. I suppose it's my last concession.
After that, I went back to home to take something and went to TP to pass something to someone. I also got my time-table. It's a very nice time-table. haha. I'm still able to teach tuition.
Later, after this, I went to Meridien Jc to withdraw from JC. Therefore, from today onward, I no longer a MJC student. haha. Met up with some friends and also got to hear things that I've missed out. Had a great time catching up with Hsin yi too.. haha. I really miss those days in secondary school. She did played a big part in my secondary school life!
And after that, I met up with Pris for dinner! haha.. that's my last "station" of the day! haha. I ate porridge as usual but this time it's so hard to finish. I left on the good stuff behind because I can't bite. I only ate porridge.. Literally porridge..
Wow. I feel a sense of great achievement today! Went to a lot of places and settled things which suppose to settle long ago.. eg ez-link, withdrawal. Phew....
A 10 minutes window shop in Life Bookshop was indeed a refreshing one for me today. Holy spirit prompted me strongly of a word--"PRAYER". This immediately made me to reflect about my prayer life. Also, the phrase, "power of prayer" strucked me too. I wondered what's the power of prayer. I am not that sure.
In fact, to think about it, I have not really pray a prayer that was powerful before other than my sinner's prayer (I think it is a very powerful prayer which change my life). Perhaps that is something to do with my prayer life. Actually, I really admire how Pastor David Chen prays. It seems like miracles are queing up everyday to happen in his life. Also, I admire how King David talk to God daily. He always have things to talk to God. From big to small things, adoration to thanksgiving, he will just talk to God. That kind of child-likeness is something which I really wish I would have. [Other than their names, something which the 2 David have in common is that-- They simply love to PRAY~]
Actually, I really pray that as I start to improve my prayer life, I really hope to see what does it really means by saying, "Power of prayer!".
And by the way, Global Day of Prayer is coming! More info, go google it out yourself =D
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
I went for TP Orientation today. Well, it was quite alright. I got to know my classmates. There are 7 females and the others are guys in my class. I think my class is quite unique. We not only have people from different schools but also people from different institutions. Many of my classmates were from ITE. In fact, more than half were from ITE. Also, there are people who had completed their NS! Therefore, most of my classmates are older than me. HAHA. I'm young!
Anyway, really thank God that I'm able to know Joanna. Phew! Because of her, I am not alone in an unfamiliar environment. HAHA. Pris told me that I can xiang yi wei ming with her! yeah! Really thank God for her! (:
I had Japanese examination today! It wasn't that bad but definitely it's worst than the examination I had before because I have to write everything in Jap and every question is asked in jap too. But I suppose that I am able to pass! haha...
Sunday, April 15, 2007
I'm back from the hospital! Yup. Last Friday, I admitted into the hospital to remove my wisdom teeth. It's pretty cool. This is my first time undergoing an operation, my first time going through anesthesia. The operation theatre (OT) is not like what shown on TV. It is not dark but rather bright. They got the big big light too. HAHA. When I was in the OT, they injected a tube to my hand so as to put the drip. If you are afraid of pain, I think you will cry there. For me, I was scared but I can still take injection. The doctor tried to inject twice to my left hand but because my veins are small, it faied. Therefore, they tried on my right hand. Fortunately, this time, it was alright. Later, the doctor gave me something to breathe in. Initially, it's oxygen but later, it was the medicine for anesthesia. WAH! that was pain because I can feel a very acute pain my right arm down to my hand! The doctor said that it was the medicine. Then the next thing I realise that my surrounding was "blurred" and I was put to sleep. I don't know what happen next. I only when I woke up, there were gauze in my mouth. COOL RIGHT?
haha. But I regretted taking this operation! I look super fat now! My jaw is now swollen! The doctor did something to my pain which cause it to swollen. Also, my nose was very pain when I woke up! The doctor told me that they inserted a tube into my nose, then to my throat so that I could breathe! This is why I also got sore throat! Initially, I only thought they inserted the tube to my throat only! I didn't know it was that gross!!
By the way, one of my doctors is a christian from FCBC. He is a funny guy! HAHA. In front of him, I hardly smile. eh.. dont ask me why. I also don't know why. I simply just "dao" him. Then on saturday morning when he went to check up on me, he asked me what church I'm from and stuff. Then he end off with something like that. "Smile more can? Christian should not frown a lot." I was like "HUH?" Anyway, I can't really smile now. It's painful! haha.
I took some pictures of my right hand. If you're scared of needle, perhaps you should stop reading now...
Going off now. Do pray for me that I will recover soon! I will be having orientation soon! I don't want to go there with a swollen face!! (:
Friday, April 13, 2007
Well, I guess it's time for me to blog about the trip to Perth before I forget what I've learned there. Let me first start sharing about my mission team. There are seven of us : Zachary, Joy, Yong Kang, Jeslin, Florence, Lestari and Me. This trip really helped me to get to know them even more especially Yong kang and Zachary whom I don't even know before going for this trip. A lot of interesting things happen in the trip. I guess I have to use pictures to tell u what happen in this trip.
First day
At Singapore's airport
We took this on the plane. When we reached Perth, we saw the sun rise. It's a great way of starting this mission trip in this Aussie land isn't it?
At Perth airport.
We simply love this "One way" sign!
Our first lunch in Perth--- Jesters' pie!
Practising for prayer meet at girl's ministryhouse.
Perth's school. At Canning college. The "COOL" water cooler.
Fellowshipping under the big tree in canning college.By the way, Jeslin and I met our secondary school friend, Aileen who migrated to Perth, in canning college. Currently, she's studying there. It's such a small world!
Perth's "Esplanade" @ Curtin University
Trees in Curtin University
We had our first dinner at this place. Food is prepared my pastor's wife. I forget the name of this park. Is it swan river park? haha i'm not so sure.
Place where prayer meet is held. They are practising P&W for the prayer meet.
1st picture: Miranda (One of the NB from Hong Kong), me, Benjung and Florence.
2nd picture: Me, Benjung, Serena and Florence. One of the few pictures I took with Serena. They always tease her as the future pastor's wife because she resemble Pastor Claudia.
PS: I'm still trying to update abt the trip. Will update more when I'm free!
Why- by Nicole Nordeman
Why?- Nicole Nordeman
We rode into town the other day, just me and my Daddy. He said I’d finally reached that age, and I could ride next to him on a horse that of course was not quite as wide We heard a crowd of people shouting and so we stopped to find out why There was that man that my dad said he loved, but today there was fear in his eyes
So I said Daddy why are they screaming? Why are the faces of some of them beaming? Why is he dressed in that bright purple robe? I bet that crown hurts him more than he shows Daddy please can’t you do something? He looks as if he’s going to cry You said he is stronger than all of those guys-Daddy please tell me why, why does everyone want him to die?
Later that day the sky grew cloudy and daddy said I should go inside Somehow he knew things would get stormy, boy was he right But I could not keep from wondering if there was something that he had to hide So after he left I had to find out, I was not afraid of getting lost So I followed the crowds to a hill where I knew men had been killed And I heard a voice come from a cross:
And it said : Father why are they screaming.Why are the faces of some of them beaming?Why are they casting their lots for my clothes?? I bet that crown hurts him more than he showsFather please can’t you do something? I know that you must hear my cry I thought I could handle a cross of this size, Father remind me why, why does everyone want me to die.When will I understand why?
My precious Son, I hear them screaming. I’m watching the face of the enemy beaming but soon I will clothe you in robes of my own. Jesus this hurts me more than you know But this dark hour I must do nothing. I’ve heard your unbearable cry—the power in your blood destroys all the lies, soon you’ll see past their unmerciful eyes. Look there below see the child trembling by her father’s side. Now I can tell you why, she is why you must die.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Hey first of all, I must really thanks those who remembered and spread ard my birthday! Greatly appreciate that.
Anyway, just came back from the tp union workshop. It was somehow a day camp, not really workshop. Well, I think it was quite fun but somehow not so used to the culture there. Morever, I haven't been attending such "world" camp for some time, therefore, not really use to it. Anyway, the people there had done a great job in "RARA" us! 3 cheers for them! Hip Hurray X3! haha. ok going off now.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Via Dolorosa
Via Dolorosa (Latin for "Way of Grief") is a street in the Old City of Jerusalem. Traditionally, it is held to be the path that Jesus walked on the way to his cruxification. It is marked by nine of the fourteen Stations of the cross. The last five stations are inside the Church of Holy Sepulchre. (Above all are taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_Dolorosa)
I supposed this song is quite suitable for easter. Enjoy and may the lyrics minister to you!
Down the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem that day The soldiers tried to clear the narrow street But the crowd pressed in to see The Man condemned to die on Calvary
He was bleeding from a beating, there were stripes upon His back And He wore a crown of thorns upon His head And He bore with every step The scorn of those who cried out for His death
Down the Via Dolorosa called the way of suffering Like a lamb came the Messiah, Christ the King, But He chose to walk that road out of His LOVE for you and me. Down the Via Dolorosa, all the way to Calvary.
Por la Via Dolorosa, triste dia en *Jerusalen* Los saldados le abrian paso a Jesus Mas la gente se acercaba Para ver al que llevaba aquella cruz
Por la Via Dolorosa, que es la via del dolor Como oveja vino Cristo, Rey, Senor Y fue El quien quiso ir por su amor por ti y por mi Por la Via Dolorosa al Calvario y a morir
The blood that would cleanse the souls of all men Made its way through the heart of Jerusalem. Down the Via Dolorosa called the way of suffering Like a lamb came the Messiah, Christ the King But He chose to walk that road out of His LOVE for you and me Down the Via Dolorosa, all the way to Calvary.
My appeal result is out. I am still stuck with Aviation Management and Services. Well, I am not really sad nor I am very happy. It is a mixed feeling! The feeling of fear, the feeling of dejected, the feeling of anticipation and the feeling of excitement. Ok! I shall call it as my feeling of "FADE"! My dreams seem to fade away. The reason why I study so hard for O level seems to fade away. I'm fearful I am afraid that the course is too technical for me. I am dejected because I cannot get into my sort of dream course. However, I am excited because it is a new course and I may get to work in airport next time!
Btw, I guess "FADE" feeling is the result of my INDECISIVENESS! haha. Those who are taking O level this year, this is for you! Make sure you have something in mind before you go and take O level and make sure you stick with that! Unless your result cannot make it for the course, never take yours eyes off the course that you want. Even if you did, dont ever regretted what course you chose!
HAHA! Never mind! I suppose it's God's plan. Let me share what happen to me 3 years ago when I am taking my streaming. When I streaming results was out, my science was very bad that I couldn't take Bio as one of my subjects. I was left with Literature and History. By reading my blog, it's pretty obvious that I couldn't write very well and definitely taking Lit would be a torture for me so I was left with History which I had never score well before at that time. For history, my average is C5. I tried to appeal but it failed. At that point, I feel so dejected and wondering why God doesn't want to help. However, for the past 2 years, I didn't regret taking history. In fact, I LOVE IT!! haha. I even wanted to take that as my H2 in JC! haha. Therefore, I will try my best to study very very very hard for this subject! Perhaps 10 years down the road, you might see me working in Airport!! oh maybe dating with a pilot!! haha. =X juz kidding! I'd prefer a church planter! haha.
God, increase my faith as I go to pioneered that ULU land! Guard my heart strong as I studying in that ULU course with ULU people! All this I pray in Jesus' name, Amen!
Oh ya! As I end of the prayer, I thank God for sending Jesus because if not for Jesus, I wouldn't be praying to God directly! haha! Happy easter cos JESUS HAS RISEN!
jesus has conquered the grave!!
Jesus Has Conquered The Grave!!
JESUS HAS CONQUERED THE GRAVE!!
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Last thurs, the whole tp had an night cycling event. (My friend came!!)It was super tiring esp for me. I had to cycle with that small bike which i borrowed from my uncle. I cant really cycle his big bikes so I took the small one. Because of the circumference of the wheel, I had to paddle more than people. However, I am not that last few to reach the ecp mac. I really experience what it means by saying GOD IS MY STRENGTH! When riding back, I was singing worship songs. That's a very good way of starting the morning! To me, it's so cool! David plays harp and sing, Rayna cycle and sing! Definitely, my way is more tiring! haha. To those who looks down on me, I DID IT WITH MY GOD! woo hoo~ I heard people who were cycling behind me.. they said that I paddle non stop! It's really His strength that sustains me!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Before I go out, I'll just make a quick post. Me, Pris, Stewart and Weisiang went to TP to evax yesterday afternoon. The response was not that bad. We met a girl who is looking for a church! Praise God! I really pray she will come this saturday and stayed on. I also met the Jeremy in my school. I didnt say hello to him but somehow I ignore him. Dont ask me why cos I really dont know I did that. It's not that I dont wanna see him or dislike him. Perhaps a bit awkward to say hello cos we hardly talk in school for the past one year. I'm sorry!
Anyway, I have a visitor who will be coming for the night cycling! I really pray she will! NO PS PLEASE!!!! I'll be going down TP again this afternoon. I really pray that there will have more people who will be coming this saturday and for tonight event.
Actually I am quite worried and scared for tonight's event. 30 people cycling along the road..Pretty scary huh? God, I pray that there will be no injuries or any police report!!! We want safety!! God, Let this event be an enjoyable and fruitful event!! (:
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Last Saturday was my last service in youth and my first service in Tertiary. I sang in the choir in youth for the last time. After the service, I heard people saying that the choir was good! They are able to hear the parts. Thank God that we did minister to people! It's really great to sing on stage because when you see how the church worship God, you'll feel really touched and amazed by how God impacted these people that they would come and worship him.
Yesterday, after jap class, me and nicolas met Dennis on our way home. He talked to us about our transferring, asking if we're okay there. He gave us a challenge.. To break 100 in TP group before our 1 sem ends! Amen! Yup.. I'm on in this challenge!
