Monday, October 31, 2011

Just say YES

And just hours ago, one of my closest and best pal(s) got together to take a step forward in their relationship.

Despite the fact that much hours and effort have been put in by close friends and loved ones, the long awaited for moment did finally came.

Now a YES has been given, things have moved up to a whole new level.

Enjoy =)



















Thursday, October 27, 2011

Digging the Ditches

Today attended the Global Leadership Summit 2011 at Riverlife Church. Though I got up late and 'missed the boat' , thank God I made it on time for the conference.

The GLS is an annual leadership conference usually lasting 2 days, this GLS happens to be my first time in attendance. For more info, you may visit http://www.glssingapore.org/

I honestly did not attend GLS with any expectations to begin with. All I could do was utter a sincere prayer before making my way down, telling God that since I'm already going for the conference, He might as well make use of it to speak to me. Well and He sure did, not just to me but I believe the rest of us who attended.

There were various sessions, interwoven with recesses and meal times. The timely breaks were just long enough for fellowships between the many groups attending the conference. As true blue WRPF people, we sure did make full use of the breaks through our 15 minutes of quick (and I really mean quick) sharing of the first half of the day's sessions. We barely had 30 seconds (There was a countdown timer projected on the main screen!) and we managed to wrap up and close in prayer just 3 seconds before the worship leaders came on stage.

One session after another, the speakers (through broadcasting of the video recordings) never failed to inspire (me) in faith-building and trusting God for greater things. The first 4 sessions today seemed almost like a walk up a flight of stairs, each session building up on the previous one. I thought today in particular I was intrigued by the 4th speaker in session 3, Patrick Lencioni. Visit his profile at http://www.tablegroup.com/pat/

I thought this was it. The most engaging speaker for Day 1 of GLS. But no, I was wrong. When session 4 came on after tea-break, I was glued to the video on Steven Furtick. This was a 31 year old (yes 31!) pastor who hails from America and having grown a church from 4 members to the 8000+ congegation it is in Elevation Church (click to visit them).

Pastor Steven is not to be viewed as some "young punk" who happened to hear God speak and followed whatever God said. Hear it for yourself, his life and journey with the Lord and how the church he started grew (exploded may be a better description here). This dude is now my fav! And I thought Ethel was just going ga-ga over him before he spoke, but I was wrong!!! And now I can't wait to hear him speak at Hillsong Conference 2012! Sydney here I come!

So I share stop sharing about GLS here but just like to post 3 photos that describes what I think YAY! Ministry is going through:


Then after GLS, I went to a wake with several church members. This wake was in memorial of a lady, at a young age of 25, not much older than myself.The father, Mr James Chan commonly known as National Director of YWAM greeted us and thanked us for coming jsust after we paid our respects.

I did not personally know the family, even Mr. Chan. But one thing for sure, I wanted to make this trip because Joanne's life story inspired me in a way when she was alive. I could identify with her since we were quite close of age though I have never met her in my life. Reading all the prayer updates of Joanne's condition going up and down over the past days have caught my attention and thinking to consider my own life.

And I owe it to Joanne that I concluded that I shall not live my whole life pursuing personal desires of earthly things but to cherish the things of eternal value such as souls and salvation. It also got me realizing that if I want something (major in life), prayerfully do it and stop hesitating because life (and time) isn't going to wait around!

And summing up today, is really a bombardment of emotions (quote Aunt Agnes). And I thank God for giving me this experience. Because in any and every circumstance, give thanks to God knowing that He allows all things to happen for good. Greater good.

YAY! Leaders
More YAY! Leaders
And more YAY! Leaders
Still some more YAY! Leaders
"I want to hear from you now"
With every ship, comes the captain (and his wife)
GLS 2011
Are you ready to step up?


Sunday, October 23, 2011

Crossroads


How I feel after 48 hours of this weekend.

God has placed 2 unique and independent events in my life.

Is this His sign?

Monday, October 10, 2011

Alpha the Awesome Cell

God, these are Your people. Each and everyone of them, belongs to You.

Alpha Cell (23 members at Sarah's 23rd birthday!)
Alpha Cell Leaders - Marcus Ethel Sarah Elaine
Alpha Army Dudes

Alpha Poly People

I was wrong

If you had followed my previous post, God really proved me wrong, in a good way.

Sat's turnout was way better than I expected, and really heartwarming.
Often I wonder who still reads my writings (except those who tag), oh well here goes:

1. Shawn Ng - It is great to see you after such a long time and glad to hear that you're into your final phase of poly life. Hope you encounter God wherever you are and regardless of which service you go to, that you seek God with all your heart!

2. Peng Chen - Now that you're in BMT. Wait, I didn't even know you enlisted!!! Anyway it was nice seeing you at the party too and knowing that NS ain't exactly a fun thing, do keep in touch more often? So we can keep praying for you too!

3. Joseph Chang - Thank God for always keep you safe thus far especially with all that airborne jumps! You are a a blessing to those around you in case you don't already know! Just learn to discover how you can greater glorify Him as you tune in to God!

4. Dione - Always giggling and chirpy! You're like the bubbliest girl in cell! Really hope to see you in cell more often! And yes, you can always learn canto other than from TV shows!!

5. Timothy Andrew - Know that NS has probably been occupying a lot of your time but it has been wonderful hanging out with you over the party and Sunday afternoon! REAL STEEL huh! haha...You have great gifts of God in you and God can still use you though you don't have a desire for full time! God loves you all the same brother!

6. Marshall - You've been coming to cell more often and yes, it heartens the leaders to see you around! Remember God's opinion of you is the most important! Jia you for your school work and believe God is more than able to help you!

7. Pavit - Thanks for coming even though you only had like 3-4 hours of bookout time! It's really encouraging to see you journey in your faith and Pavit, I pray you'll rise up to the occasion in faith and watch what amazing things God can do in your life!

For the longest time ever, there were close to 20 people in the Alpha Cell photo! To me, that was an encouragement from God. But I pray we'll not just meet up because it's a special event like someone's birthday but we desire to fellowship because we can then sharpen one another in Christ!

Lord, help our cell. Only you can work things out. Amen.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Ways and Means

Yes God, it can get really tiring and demoralizing.

I always wondered in awe how you went through all that for those who don't even care.

I don't think I have that kind of capacity, I just don't think so =(

I can only pray you'll intervene.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Rest & Reflect

Today marks the 3rd YAY retreat that we have had so far.

All of us agree that having come so far, the R&R has seem to become a part of our schedule that without it would just seem so weird!
Nevertheless, it was a short and good session today.

Meeting up somewhere in Commonwealth for private dining, the place was surprisingly good and served great food alongside the generosity of the owner. Gerald was also a strong believer and I believe today, both parties benefited mutually.

We came together basically to slow down from our daily routines and also to regroup and reflect on the past 3 months of God's faithfulness.

And yes indeed, it was a great time and to know that the few of are all in this together! =)