Monday, November 26, 2007

:: IPPT ::

The only time that I ever past my IPPT was when I was in Secondary 4, back in 2000. I have not been passing it ever since. This thing, has cause me alot of problems. Why? It's because I have to attend RT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It really drained away my strength and energy, wasting alot of my time as well.

One thing I don't understand. I am just a NSF, why my officers keep wanting me to pass? Only regulars are required to pass their IPPT. I did not sign any contract that I have to pass my IPPT upon enlisting! Why? Is it for my own good, or is it because they want to have a good name in the section?

I heard my earth-shaking news from one of my camp mate yesterday, but I shall not mention it here. One thing I can say was, he have cause me a fear for me to take IPPT.

Henry, Wei Jian, thanks for your encouragement. I will try my best and put in every effort that I do. If I do my best, God will do the rest! You guys will hear good news soon! =)

Saturday, November 24, 2007

:: Decisions? ::

I am given a choice, to come in on Saturday or Sunday to go back to camp. Both of the days I can't really make it as I got something important on. Still, I have to make a choice. Sat I have Prayer Meeting with my ZS Ming Jing, and Sun I have my last ministry gathering at my leader's house as we are going to seperate ways due to the new English Service starting next week.

I decided to choose to come in to camp on Sunday, because I wanna to come to learn to pray. In the end, the prayer meeting was cancel and it was change to pre-camp (Breakaway Camp) briefing instead. I was so discourage, and I thought to myself, when can I ever make a wise decision?

After talking to Si Hui, I feel better. She told me that if I choose to go to camp on Sat, I will miss a chance to pray. Besides, Ming Jing share a very good word on that day. Nevertheless, both days I still have to sacrifise one of them, and both days are equally important to me. So no matter what decision that I have make, I will still feel regret why did I not choose the other one. I share this with Wei Jian too, and I feel that no matter what decision that I have make, its still worth it. Thanks Wei Jian, I feel really bless to have you as my member, and as a brother in Christ. =)

Counting down to 196 days to ORD! Yes!

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

:: Change for a good cause ::

I will be serving this Sat in Chorus Board Ministry. This will be the last time that we will be serving together as a team. That's because some of my ministry friends will be moving to form a new English Service back at Jurong West. One of them who move is my ministry leader, Jacelyn.

I have been in this ministry since Emerge 2006, and I am really happy to serve in this fun and challenging ministry. Jacelyn had really taught me alot of things and I really learn alot from her. She will also call me up once every 3 weeks and ask me how I am doing. This ministry has also help me grow, and I am proud to be in this ministry. =)

I could still remember the times how I have make alot of mistakes. One of the major mistakes that I have made was during the Jurong West prayer meeting, and I was doing a praise song. I have make one silly mistake and it result in me panic, and I flash the wrong lyrics to the congregation. Thankfully, one of them take over and it was successful. After that prayer meeting, Jacelyn did not condemn me, but rather encourage me, to be more vigilant and alert next time.

Times also include when Si Hui care for me by asking me how I was doing, and I am surprise that she can see me going through some problems in my life. All the friends in this ministry has really been a great blessing to me. =)

As the new English Service will start at Jurong West next week, some will move over there. We will be separating for at least the next 3 - 4 years, until the marketplace stadium is ready. That will be the time, that we will be reunited again. However, it's all for a good cause. One day, the time will come.

Thank you CHCCB team 1, I will never forget the times that I have serve with you people!

* Thanks Gen, for reading my blog. May you enjoy the trip in Hong Kong. Take good care, and looking forward to see you back soon.. ;)

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

:: Flashback Of The Past ::

I was just chatting with one of my campmate today and we were discussing about the times that we have spent since we were being posted to the base a year ago. We chatted and chatted, and we happen to come upon this certain topic. Somehow, I come to realise that the past emo-ness and hurts that I have is something that I can prevent myself from getting it.

In the past, I thought that why my campmates like to "ill-treat" me. Why do they always like to condemn me. Why is the whole world against me? However, he explain how he felt about me in the past and I finally understand why they treat me like this.

I couldn't remember if its because that I can't remember the stuff that I ought to know, or is it because of my learning attitude need some repentance. However, I know during that point of time I have created trouble for my other friends as my standard is still very bad, and I don't know alot of things. My seniors have taught me the same thing over and over again, but I never fail to disappoint them when they test me. My same batch of friends are also quite unhappy with me, because of my low standard, I am not being put into duty, and they are the ones who keep on doing that, over and over again, and this last for months.


On the other hand, I though that the whole world is against me. I though of leaving and posting out of the horrible place. I wanna go to a whole new place where I can start over again. As I was typing this, a powerful statement stuck into my mind. "No matter where you go, if you have a lousy attitude, you will still feel the same, always wanting to go to a new place, a new environment whenever you face disappointments. That's because you want the whole world to follow your style, and you just simplily don't bother to care or change."

Isn't true? No matter which vocation that I am being posted to, I will still want to change in the end. Thank God, I did not do it. However, this negative thoughts tormented me for weeks, months. It left me with a deep hurt, a scar and it affected my walk with God. At that point of time, I don't really have any close friends to share with, and the feeling was really terrible. I don't know how to share with my cellgroup members as I didn't really open up to them.

Today.. I have finally get out of it. I have know what I am suppose to know, but I don't dare to say that I know 100% of what I am suppose to know, but at least the basic that I ought to know is there, and I can still survive the skills when I am required to use them. The journey is not really nice to walk with. If only I had put in effort, I wouldn't have been through those unnecesary battle.

I am really glad to have this special friend of mine, who is always being positive about things, one who knows how to relate to people in work, and one who will see the end results before making any decision of before opening his mouth. Thank you for sharing the knowledge, and I am really bless by it. You have truly impacted my life in camp. Thanks for sharing to me Man of Steel, Melvin Ooi... =)

Monday, November 19, 2007

:: Random Humour ::

Not too long ago, a large seminar was held for ministers and reverends in training.

Among the facilitator were mainly well-known motivational speakers. One such speaker bodly approached the pulpit, gathering the entire crowd attention and said, "The best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who wasn't my wife!"

The crowd was shocked!

He followed up by saying, "That woman was my mother!"

The crowd burst out with laughter and he gave his speech, which was well recieved.

About a week later, one of the ministers who attended the seminar decided to use that joke in his sermons. As he shyly approached the pulpit one Sunday service, he tried to rehearse the joke in his head. It was a bit foggy to him.

Getting to the microphone, he said loudly, "The greatest years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who was not my wife!"

His congregation sat shock, murmuring.

After standing there for almost 10 seconds trying to recall the second half of the joke, the pastor finally blurted out "... and I can't remember who she was!"

Sunday, November 18, 2007

:: Service With Rev Dr Phil Pringle ::

What can I say? It was definitely one of the best service that I have ever attend. Ps Phil paint as he preaches! He paint the drawing of the last supper of Jesus having with his disciples. And it was really beautiful. =)

I am so happy for one of my brother, my friend, my member, Derek. He came for service today and he respond to the altar call! He had a close step with Ps. Phil and even shook hands with him! Wow!! How many a times in your life can you shake hands with a Pastor? Haha.. It's really glad to see someone finding God's first love back again.. =)

I gave him a book call "But God" by Ps Phil. It's really a blessing to give, and I hope that we will walk together with the Lord till eternity, forever and ever. W421, let's walk together ok? No matter what may come along our way, we will always know that God will never forsake us, He will never leave us alone to fight the battle. Let's pray strong for a greater unity in the CG, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against us! Amen.. =)

Saturday, November 17, 2007

:: Cell Group Meeting ::

Had a great Cell Group meeting today. Its great to see a great number of people in the house, worshipping God together. =)

We had a surprise celebration for our leader, Sharon. Haha.. Many obstacles come along our plans and we though how are we going to have a surprise for her. But God was good. Our plan work well when Ming Jing call Sharon. God was on our side! Haha.. I am glad that she was touch by us. Thank you W421! Without you guys, this wouldn't have be a success. Thanks for the little effort everyone contributed. No matter how small the effort you make, its the thoughts that count. Well, here is abit of Maths formula involve. Thoughts = Your heart + Your effort + Your motive. =)

Wei Jian, thanks for reading my blog! Haha.. I though no one will ever read it! Thanks so much. Really touch by it. Thanks Pascale, for your advise too.. =)

Thursday, November 15, 2007

:: Who does what ::

A man and his wife were having an arguement about who should brew the coffee each morning.

The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first, and then we didn't have to wait as long to get our coffee."

The husband said, "You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee."

Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that man should do the coffee." Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me."

So she fetch the bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of the servaral pages, that it indeed says........ "HEBREWS"

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

:: Day Off and Leave ::

WooHoo!! Today I am on day off and 2 days leave. Haha.. Shiok! :P Friday then continue go back work again. But its good lar, reserving the next 7 days leave for a good purpose. BREAKAWAY CAMP!! Hahaha.. It has been long since I went for a camp. Well, I do went for camp, but its a very different one.. =)

So what am I going to do today? Well, maybe just tidy up my room ba.. It's not that messy but still can be improve on it. Maybe later also go for a jog around my house. Intending to go swimming but the swimming pool is close every Tuesday. -.- Nvm.. There is still plenty of chances in future. =)

Last Sat, Glenn accepted Christ! 1 more soul added to W421! Haha.. More breakthroughs for W421! =D Congrats for Henry! Happy ORD.. Finally can see your pink I/C after being seperated for 2 years.. All the best for your future! =)

Sunday, November 11, 2007

:: Great Service ::

Service with Rev. Dr. Ulf Ekman was great! I really love his teachings and the way he preach. He is indeed a great preacher to have in City Harvest. A mentor of Pastor Kong, and City Harvest would not be what it is today without him. =) I respect this great man of God alot!

Well, we also have special guest singer Carola Haggkvist with us! A Swedish singer entertainer and song writer. She had a really powerful voice and I really love it, especially the song "Invinsible". =)

My member, Cheng Xi bought her 2 albums and he manage to get her signature and a photograph with her! First in the que somemore! ArGh!! (Jealous).. Haha.. Opps.. God, I repent.. :P

I didnt manage to get the ablums because it's SOLD OUT! Ps Ulf book about "The Holy Calling" is begin sweep away as well! Sounds as if its the Great Singapore Sale! But NO! Haha.. Very powerful right? Anyway, if I can, I shall get it next week! I don't mind if someone bless me with the gift, and I shall remember you for life. It's a blessing to give, and I shall tell you how a member of mine got bless.. =)

A bought B to church. B was grateful, and she decided to bless A with a bible dictionary. For those who knows, there was a Attributes Winning Contest or something, so B was entittle to take part in the contest to win the hamper. Last Wednesday, the Attributes people call B, and tell her that she have won something, but they didnt tell her what was that. So on Sat after service, B go and retrieve her prize. Guess what she won? A SERMON ON THE MOUNT VCD!! Worth nearly $200!! Isn't amazing? B spent only about $70 for her gift to A. Till now, A don't know about it yet, but soon she will. If I am A, I will feel happy, because both A and B are being bless.. =)

God is indeed wonderful. Praise the Lord. Who knows, you bless me with the CD and you may reap a harvest of VCDs! Hahaha.. :D

Thursday, November 8, 2007

:: I wonder? ::

Even though today is Deepavali, I am required to go back to camp. Only 6 people are required to go back. However, I am given a choice to go back or not to, and I strongly say that I don't wish to go back.

The reason is because I have been going in to camp quite early for the past few days, either 5 plus or 6 plus, and I went back quite late, which is quite tiring. Secondly, I have CG in the afternoon, and I wish very much to go too.

On the way back yesterday, I told one of my friend(who have already had a family of his own), that if he wish to plan for family outing, I can stand in for him. Well, I though by sacrifising for my own happiness in exchange of 3 people happiness will be pretty good. He say that he will SMS me to confirm with his wife. In the end, it really came to past. He asked me if I can stand in for him.

Later that night, I recieve an SMS from my leader, Sharon, that she will preach a very good message and she will also be praying for us, indivually, which is not very frequent. I stare at my handphone, and I begin to think, am I begin stupid to say those words earlier to my friend and promise him?

When I woke up this morning, I begin to think. Am I trying to say that God is more important than the 3 people? Yes, we can sacrifise for people, but for this case, am I doing the right thing? I love my CG alot, and if I am given a choice, of course I would spend my time with my members more.

Guys, have I made the right choice? Someone please give advises...

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

:: Out of camp course ::

Today was a good day for me! No need to stay in camp. Went over to Changi Airbase to have some course. Finally can take a break from the place which will drain away my strength. Haha.. =)

For the past few days, I have been going to camp early and going back late.. Due to RT sessions.. I fail my IPPT.. Sigh.. Wish that I could pass so that I will need not go for the session anymore.. Waste of time plus going home late and decreasing my morale...

God, create a unusual miracle in my life, so that I could pass my IPPT. Currently, I can only do a 2 non-standard pull up, and a miserable 186cm standing board jump. The minimum to pass for pull up is 6, and the passing for standing board jump is 216 cm. God, I pray for a unusual miracle so that I can do all this things! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! =) I also look forward for more open doors for me so that I can have more blessings!

Sunday, November 4, 2007

:: Birth of my fourth dairy ::

This is my 4th blog that I am creating. Hopefully the last one bah.. =)

Yesterday was the 3rd Arise & Build service. It was just great! We are not into building buildings but building lives! Indeed, God is raising up a generation of new people, that will take the Asia by storm! I believe that the target for this year can be and will be achieve! =)

This is also the 3rd time that I am giving to the building fund season, and I am proud to be part of the church in this exciting 6 months race. I believe that I will be bless as I give to this building fund.. If God can bless me for the blessings of transport to camp for almost a year, I believe that He will give me greater blessings this time round. =)

I am proud to see W421 has just added another 2 souls! I believe that multiplication by June shouldn't be too difficult to achieve. God, let this CG grow like never before, let this CG be a history maker and world shaker for You! Help us to grow not only in terms of numbers, but let each individual of the members spiritual life to grow too.. =)

The zone prayer meeting was also very great in Riverwalk last Saturday. Ever since we join the new zone, I believe that it has change us too.. =) I got lay hands by Ming Jing and a leader. Was really touch and motivated to live a righteous life for God, to live what I was taught in the Sermon On The Mount. =)