Wednesday, December 31

I am having doubts again.
Worry about next year.
And tomorrow is already a beginning of a new year.
With much expectations made, i think lowly of myself.
Browsing through the website of the college i intend to go, having a tough time making decisions.
Anticipate of what 2009 will bring.
I just don't know.
Drown with worries, anxieties and fear.

Tuesday, December 30

Christmas Sunday

The chan family!


the har siblings.


Ren Jie and Alston













As you can see i am totally lazy to list out the captions, so if any faces you don't know, drop me a message then.

Caroling

Tiffany seriously endulge in praying


The leng chai guitarists









The many people who came


yeah that's how i spend my nights on the 23 and 24.

Monday, December 29

Reflect, realise,respond

Looking back, there were lots of things happening this year.
Some were good, some were bad.
There were times i was place in a situation that really test my faith.
I am glad i pulled through it.
In just 2 days more, 2008 will come to and end.
I ask myself what did i learn this year?
- I learn to be more and more patience with my parents and my friends. Imagine gettng annoyed by your friends almost everyday in school.
- My faith in God has expand. Because God was there for me while i was in the exam hall taking my SPM! Yeah He was there. I felt the peace and joy within me. With also the support of certain people.
- I learn how to deal with different kinds of people. Even in my school, as a prefect i learn to deal with the discipline problem students by taking the first move and being their friend.
- Leadership role in school and in church. Was a prefect in school and serving in the church as a Study Chairperson in the youth ministry. Those times were so meaningful and unforgetable.
- Service above self! It's also the motto for the Interact Club. I learn how to be a person who is not only the leader but a person who serves. Just like what Jesus said in the Bible, He came into the world not to be served but to serve!
- While facing tough times, i look to God and trying to learn from the situation. Talking to God through prayers really help me a lot. Crying out to God when i feel so weak.
- Experience God in a much deeper way.

Well, if i am to list out everything, it will take much of your time.
There were times i regret with the way i respond or how i treated some people, so i ask for forgiveness if i have offend anyone in any way.
I may not realise but truly i want to say Sorry!

Thanks for your prayers, support, words of encouragement!

Let's pack all those horrible memories aside and leave it for this year alone and setting our hearts and mind to the following year which will hold new challenges ahead!

May God be with you all!

*Smiles*

Saturday, December 27

Psalm 23

There is none like You
No one else can touch my heart like You do
And I could search for all eternity long
And find there is none like You

Truly Lord no one else loves me the way You do!

Psalm 23 (New living translation)
v1 The Lord is my Shepherd;
I have every I need.

v2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.

v3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths
bringing honor to his name.

v4 Even when I walk through the dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

v5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.

v6 Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Have fun to those friends who are going for NS soon..
Ern Wei enjoy Ns, although i bet you didn't intend to go.
Oh man i miss my classmates.
Er guys if you read this i am not referring to you.
I find that time really flies.
Now is 2 days after Christmas and i am still thinking that it's just the starting of the year 2008.
So lame!!!
As far as you people know where i am going soon.
I am gonna miss home so much.
Thanks to those who wish me Merry Christmas!
Even those non-christian friends wish me, it makes me so happy~.
=)
Neway, nighty nites people!

Friday, December 26

If i were to list out what i am bringing for JS, it's like bringing my whole room with me.
Js is starting soon. 11 more days to go.
Maybe i am just too enthusiastic to see what God has install for me.
Call me weird then!

Thursday, December 25

Blessed Christmas!!!

Christmas is to remember the birth of our Lord Jesus!


It is not about how well we sing when we go for caroling.


It is not about christmas trees either


Finally it is also not about the christmas scene, the decorations during christmas.


So let's put our hearts right during this Christmas! It is not for ourselves but for God! It is better to give than to receive!

Wednesday, December 24


1st night of caroling

Yesterday was fun.
Really sang our hearts out, enjoyed every single moment.
The first house was my house.
Reasons? My dad is a pastor and my house is next door so that explains it
We went to Care Villa, it's an old folks home.
The old people there, some were happy and cheerful.
Some were quite depress.
Especially when i took the initiative to asked an old lady how long she stayed.
She stare at me blankly and reply i don't know.
She seems depress and sad.
Then i ask her are you happy, she just nod her head but showing a sad face to me.
Maybe her children have dump her at the old folks home.
Conclusion: Never ever neglect your parents. Even though you don't have the time to spend with them but at least let them stay with you. Better than putting them at the old folks home and not seeing them everyday.
I will never put my parents in the old folks home!!!


It's kinda sad to see part of the people in this condition.
Even we as christians, there are times we neglect the people who really need God's love in their love.
We just care about how we feel, what we encounter, but how about the people out there who needs comfort and care?
This is an eye opener and a reminder to always be thankful to God even though i have to face tough situations and that i felt God's love in my life.
We should not just go at specific events like Christmas, chinese new year or easter but a continuous process.

There were some old folks who enjoy our carols even though they may not understand what we are singing. They usually speak chinese, hock chiew or hokkien.
But as what i observe there was a lady who was clapping her hands when we sang.
She is blind but she enjoyed. Another lady who cried because she was touched by us. It brings me joy to see these people's response!


Besides, we went to the Chee family's house, Rumah Wawasan, Yaw Bia's house, Megan's house, The Har family, and others.

Tonight will be even more houses, so that means more fun and even later.
But caroling is not just about fun and how well you sing, but is it really from your heart and doing it for God?
May the songs we sing be glorifying to God's name! And it brings joy to the homes we are going!!!

Tuesday, December 23

Happy Birthday to Wai Sing!
Sorry i didn't put your english name, because you always change it!
Anyway you're a year older!
Just a little reminder.
Continue to grow more mature, physically, spiritually and mentally!
P/s : I don't have your picture so i did not put it. =)

Randomness

This week is gonna be another hectic week.
Caroling for 2 whole nights, christmas musical and christmas service.
Thank God i am getting better from my flu.
Sadly this year i am not able to celebrate christmas in KL, so to my friends in kl, sorry ya!!
Looking back at the past 2 times i join caroling gives me joy in my heart.
Especially looking at the smiling faces and the joy on everyone's heart.
May this caroling be another year we will never forget!

Am counting the days till 2008 ends.
I still imagine myself just stepping into this year.
There were lots of ups and downs, joy and sadness.
This will be the year i have cried the most throughout my 17 years on this earth.
The feeling of being stress, worry,fearful, disappointed.
But i can testify that God was there through it all!
It was worth pouring everything to God.
He spoke to me in various ways.
I may not be able to understand why i have to go through all the tough times, but there is a purpose for everything.
Times to comprehend, understand and learn something new!
Another thing, this year i have said the word 'cute' for so many times.
For example "so cute la", "cute la wei" and more.
This is so random..

Monday, December 22

Jeremiah School!

Just got the email today from Aunty Choy Quin.
It's about some further information,what to bring, what are the lessons we are going to learn.
Daily / Weekly Activity includes:
1. Personal Quiet Time & Journaling
2. Chapel Time
3. Group Worship
4. Sessions
5. Outings
6. Weekend Practical field education & Worship Service at various Methodist Churches

Topics covered:
1. Freedom in Christ
2. Spiritual Disciplines such as fasting, worship and prayer (we also have Quiet Retreats built into the programme)
3. Walk thru’ OT and NT
4. Self Awareness
5. Living in Community
6. Knowing God the Father
7. Discovering the Love of God
8. The Nature, Work and Death of Christ
10. The Person, Work of the Spirit
11. The Fruit and Gift of the Spirit
12. Understand the Church & my role in the Body of Christ
13. Ethics: Right from Wrong
14. Dealing with Conflicts
15. Discerning the Will of God
16. Understanding Intercession & Spiritual Warfare
17. Evangelism as lifestyle
18. How to share the Gospel?
19. Heart of Caring Ministry

Yeah i know it's enriching, but i have never been away from home (sorry i can't put far cos it's just in Tapah, Perak) for so long.
Month of January it's about 2 weeks plus, then February even longer.
I don't know how to express my feelings in words right now.
Not too happy or not too sad.
I just don't know.
I have been encourage by many of my friends who have joined JS before.
I have about 4 other friends who are joining me for this programme, still i feel a little hm...uncomfortable.
Got to admit i am excited to go to different churches and hoping my church is one of them. (in my dreams)
Exposing myself to different things.
Still there is a fear, yeah do pray for me.
God help me!!!
Thankfully there are some facilitators who are pastors and i know them!!
I'm going nuts!!
Someone wake me from my nightmare please...

Saturday, December 20

Youth Camp 2008!

These are some pictures i took. My photography skills are bad.
Purpose for God!!!


My tribe, soaring eagles!


The 2 Michelle's in my tribe. Michelle Su and Michelle Ngo


Jennifer and Jou Ning





Superman, Eve and Bruce Lee.















Cyn Sheng...we did face painting on that night too!


Can i have your autograph?


Me, Jay and pastor Andy!





Becky


Cicelia


Sorry if the effects kinda itch your eyes..

Friday, December 19

Somehow i just laughed when i recall what our tribe did on the youth night.
My tribe is called Soaring Eagles, my idea.
Er not claiming credits for it.
Anyway the theme for our tribe during the youth night is Super heroes
Song given is Drowning by Backstreet Boys
Special character is Adam and Eve
We came out with a funny story.
The presentation is like an MTV.
By the way the song drowning is so nice.
You should listen to it.
Another thing i am happy was my tribe got the 1st for treasure hunt.
Actually not finding for the treasure but a person.
It happened unexpectedly that we won!!!
But it was worth the effort and our group did not complain throughout the games and MTV!
Truly this year is another camp which i can't forget.
=)

Vincent and Maureen's wedding

The happy couple Vincent and Maureen. Me and my dad got the privilege to sit the same table with them!


Benny and his wife


Aunty Kim Guat in the centre.


My family with the couple.


Jiunn Li and Christine Yu


Sieh Jin and his wife


Maureen's family


The 2 beautiful candles








Uncle Hock Sing and Aunty Bee Choo


Their marriage certificate


Anthony and Jo Cyee