Think i'm now in a dry spell.. things ard me dun seem to be going too smoothly.. work piles up.. and after my staff planning retreat, i foresee more work to be done.
Ministry is not too smooth.. wanted to step up to do more earlier this year but the plan for tuition in tct did not come to pass.. pass few months have been trying to involve myself more.. taking up vocal/keyboard class, going for brett manning singing success, recently volunteered to be backup vocals on touchkidz worship team.. volunteering to join fs during intercession, to volunteer to do consolidation..
But this morning when i asked one of my gals if she wanted to join me on the platform next Sun during worship, she declined.. i was puzzled cos she was one of those who were more 'onz' and went for Sch of Modern Levites (trains ppl who wanna serve in music ministry), and the children pastors have given her feedback that she has a good voice.. asked her if there was any reason, and she said she juz din want.. asked her if she would be joining the other children vocalists soon cos she has not been on the platform for quite a while, she tells me that she has told the pastor that she does not want anymore.. very puzzled.. don't know why.. challenged her that God blessed her with a good voice and would she not use that to glorify Him? but she was unmoved and said that she was going for a fren's bday party in the afternoon till late evening.. challenged her if she would sacrifice a few hours of the party to come and prac with the team but she declined.. wanted to ask her if she was feeling self conscious abt gg on stage and she kept quiet and shook her head..
Children's Pastor addressed postencounter on overcoming the world.. for her perhaps it is something that she needs to grow in.. how to put her focus on God rather than on things of the world.. my prayer that she will grow up to be a woman who chases after Him, fixing her eyes on Jesus..
Then so happens pastor melvyn preached abt the parable of the talents.. how the master gave each of the servants talents according to their abilities..
I pray that God will constantly remind me to make use of my talent(s) and not bury it under the ground like the last servant.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Friday, September 29, 2006
Hallelujah!!!
I've finally finally created a personal blog. This shall be my online journal of thanksgiving to the Lord, an area that God wants me to grow in. I think this in itself is a miracle - that I have my own blog. =)
But, I also want to learn everything about blogging so that our cluster blog can be "prettified".
But, I also want to learn everything about blogging so that our cluster blog can be "prettified".
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Choices that will determine our destiny
Gen 13:1-18
1) Choose to return to faith in God
Gen 12:10-13, 12:17
Fear rose up in Abram, resulting in bondage
Bondage of Sarai cos she was stuck with Pharaoh
Bondage of Abram cos he couldn't tell Pharaoh Sarai's his wife
Abram came to the end and called upon God (Gen 13:4) and God intervened
In the end, Pharaoh sent them away.
Application:
When we act in fear instead of faith. We end up being in bondage/being a bondage to others.
2) Relinquish our right to God
Gen 13:8-9
Abram could choose first being more senior (he was Lot's uncle) but he relinquish the right to choose first.
Application:
Faith is a risk. God NEVER shortchanges those who are faithful
Selflessness. When we think for oursevles vs when we think about others.
1 Cor 9:19-23 - we learn abt Apostle Paul relinquishing his rights
Phil 2:5-8 - we learn how Christ Himself relinquished His rights
God spoke to Abram in Gen 13:14 after he relinquished his rights to God.
3) Realign our vision to God
Gen 13:10-15
Lot saw and made a choice. He chose what he saw and not what God had planned for him. Walking away from the destiny that God had in mind for him.
Abram looked and made a choice. To follow in the destiny God had in mind for him. (Heb 11:8-10)
What happened to Lot: Gen 19:4-9, 14, 16, 26, 33, 36-38
Application:
Lot was a righteous man (2 Peter 2:6-8). But even a righteous man who does not align himself with God's vision will not live out a life in accordance to His destiny.
Possible consequence when we do not live in the destiny that He has called us to
- Hosea 4:6
Let's all choose to:
Place our faith in God
Relinquish our right to God
Realign our vision to God
So that we can have a destiny that is in Him!
1) Choose to return to faith in God
Gen 12:10-13, 12:17
Fear rose up in Abram, resulting in bondage
Bondage of Sarai cos she was stuck with Pharaoh
Bondage of Abram cos he couldn't tell Pharaoh Sarai's his wife
Abram came to the end and called upon God (Gen 13:4) and God intervened
In the end, Pharaoh sent them away.
Application:
When we act in fear instead of faith. We end up being in bondage/being a bondage to others.
2) Relinquish our right to God
Gen 13:8-9
Abram could choose first being more senior (he was Lot's uncle) but he relinquish the right to choose first.
Application:
Faith is a risk. God NEVER shortchanges those who are faithful
Selflessness. When we think for oursevles vs when we think about others.
1 Cor 9:19-23 - we learn abt Apostle Paul relinquishing his rights
Phil 2:5-8 - we learn how Christ Himself relinquished His rights
God spoke to Abram in Gen 13:14 after he relinquished his rights to God.
3) Realign our vision to God
Gen 13:10-15
Lot saw and made a choice. He chose what he saw and not what God had planned for him. Walking away from the destiny that God had in mind for him.
Abram looked and made a choice. To follow in the destiny God had in mind for him. (Heb 11:8-10)
What happened to Lot: Gen 19:4-9, 14, 16, 26, 33, 36-38
Application:
Lot was a righteous man (2 Peter 2:6-8). But even a righteous man who does not align himself with God's vision will not live out a life in accordance to His destiny.
Possible consequence when we do not live in the destiny that He has called us to
- Hosea 4:6
Let's all choose to:
Place our faith in God
Relinquish our right to God
Realign our vision to God
So that we can have a destiny that is in Him!
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Sunday, September 17, 2006
About me!
I suppose more of you will appreciate me blogging here rather than trying to tell you all the 'applications' I have tried so hard to sift out from the book of Colossians.
Hmm, but I think I will have MORE applications from ANOTHER week of reading the SAME book right? So let me entertain you with 5 things that I THINK you don't know about me. :P
1. When I was young, I wanted to switch jobs every month so that I get the chance to try everything out.
- This is one trait that is really typical of me. Hmm, if you know me well enough, I am almost always interested in learning and attending all sorts of things and workshops. If I had my life to live over, I would want to be a genius. So, that is probably THE regret that I have in my life...not being a genius. Hahahaha. :) Nevermind, I'm still dearly loved...but I really have this 'grace of all trades' streak in me.
2. I used to love this edu-cartoon called "十 万 个 为 什 么"
- So much so I stayed back for Chinese Remedial classes even though I didnt need to catch it. (Teacher showed it) It is a really educational show okie!?!
3. I went in to a neighbourhood police post to 'report' a case when I was in Primary 4.
- To report a guy loitering around my block. Well, on hindsight, and to be really fair, that was actually the first time I saw him hanging around. He was probably waiting for a friend or what. But well, too bad, I was on an ultra-paranoid mode when I was in Primary 4 due to some not-so-nice experiences that happened to me. The good things that came out of that 'reporting' session? The person never appeared again (by the way, I still remember what he was wearing that day) and I learnt a new english word -- "loitering" -- from your friendly neighbourhood police uncle.
4. Satellite Dish = Science Centre
- I have this strange association between a satellite dish and science centre. It's like, whenever there is a Satellite Dish, there is Science Centre. They come in a pair. I remember once in the car when I was young, I saw the satellite dish and said I wanted to go to Science Centre. And so my parents detoured and brought me to Science Centre. If I recalled correctly, is those satellite dishes along BKE. Okay, SC is not that far away but I guess my parents' bringing of me to the SC immediately really reinforced the fact that they are alongside each other.
5. I have an uncle who used to be a popular local comedian
- Not much to comment about him since I dont even think people remember him anymore. I saw him on National Day at the Clarke Quay bus stop. I looked at him because I stopped my car just beside that bus stop when the red light was on. He didnt seem to recognise me. The lights turned green, I drove away. So much have changed.
Okie, hope you know me slightly better through my history. I encourage all to share things with all too!
Hmm, but I think I will have MORE applications from ANOTHER week of reading the SAME book right? So let me entertain you with 5 things that I THINK you don't know about me. :P
1. When I was young, I wanted to switch jobs every month so that I get the chance to try everything out.
- This is one trait that is really typical of me. Hmm, if you know me well enough, I am almost always interested in learning and attending all sorts of things and workshops. If I had my life to live over, I would want to be a genius. So, that is probably THE regret that I have in my life...not being a genius. Hahahaha. :) Nevermind, I'm still dearly loved...but I really have this 'grace of all trades' streak in me.
2. I used to love this edu-cartoon called "十 万 个 为 什 么"
- So much so I stayed back for Chinese Remedial classes even though I didnt need to catch it. (Teacher showed it) It is a really educational show okie!?!
3. I went in to a neighbourhood police post to 'report' a case when I was in Primary 4.
- To report a guy loitering around my block. Well, on hindsight, and to be really fair, that was actually the first time I saw him hanging around. He was probably waiting for a friend or what. But well, too bad, I was on an ultra-paranoid mode when I was in Primary 4 due to some not-so-nice experiences that happened to me. The good things that came out of that 'reporting' session? The person never appeared again (by the way, I still remember what he was wearing that day) and I learnt a new english word -- "loitering" -- from your friendly neighbourhood police uncle.
4. Satellite Dish = Science Centre
- I have this strange association between a satellite dish and science centre. It's like, whenever there is a Satellite Dish, there is Science Centre. They come in a pair. I remember once in the car when I was young, I saw the satellite dish and said I wanted to go to Science Centre. And so my parents detoured and brought me to Science Centre. If I recalled correctly, is those satellite dishes along BKE. Okay, SC is not that far away but I guess my parents' bringing of me to the SC immediately really reinforced the fact that they are alongside each other.
5. I have an uncle who used to be a popular local comedian
- Not much to comment about him since I dont even think people remember him anymore. I saw him on National Day at the Clarke Quay bus stop. I looked at him because I stopped my car just beside that bus stop when the red light was on. He didnt seem to recognise me. The lights turned green, I drove away. So much have changed.
Okie, hope you know me slightly better through my history. I encourage all to share things with all too!
Saturday, September 16, 2006
A Question:
During the last elections, my sis and I went to watch the opposition rally, because it was right next to my flat and we were curious how come so many people came all the way just to do this. There was actually traffic jam in Hougang just because of that rally.
I estimated the crowd, according the different service places we had, to be at least ten thousand. I was surprised. You mean so many people would come and stand around on the grass with the mosquitos having a feast, just to hear this man talk?
In the end, I thought he was pretty good (content-wise), but even with all the mega-microphones they were using, it was still quite muffled (accoustics-wise) with lots of echos because of the huge ground it was supposed to cover.
At last, I come to the question: I remember reading in the bible that thousands of people gathered on the hillsides the hear Jesus speak, and there were no mega or microphones of any sort in those days. So how did they manage to hear Him?
I have trouble enough shouting myself hoarse to be heard to a 30-40 audience, so how did He manage the thousands, and not just Jesus, for that matter, but all the public speakers of ancient times, what did they do?
This isn't any spiritual question, and is just asked for curiosity's sake, but any one out there who knows? I like to imagine it when I read, see. :>
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Just for laughs:
However, my imagination is really inaccurate. When I read about the part when Jesus reinstates Peter, because it's supposed to be by the sea, somehow I can't keep the picture of coconut trees out of my head...
I estimated the crowd, according the different service places we had, to be at least ten thousand. I was surprised. You mean so many people would come and stand around on the grass with the mosquitos having a feast, just to hear this man talk?
In the end, I thought he was pretty good (content-wise), but even with all the mega-microphones they were using, it was still quite muffled (accoustics-wise) with lots of echos because of the huge ground it was supposed to cover.
At last, I come to the question: I remember reading in the bible that thousands of people gathered on the hillsides the hear Jesus speak, and there were no mega or microphones of any sort in those days. So how did they manage to hear Him?
I have trouble enough shouting myself hoarse to be heard to a 30-40 audience, so how did He manage the thousands, and not just Jesus, for that matter, but all the public speakers of ancient times, what did they do?
This isn't any spiritual question, and is just asked for curiosity's sake, but any one out there who knows? I like to imagine it when I read, see. :>
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Just for laughs:
However, my imagination is really inaccurate. When I read about the part when Jesus reinstates Peter, because it's supposed to be by the sea, somehow I can't keep the picture of coconut trees out of my head...
Friday, September 15, 2006
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
Want to know the secret on how to expand your vocal capacity or handle public speaking without losing your voice? TOUCH Music Ministry invites you to spend three evenings with the renowned vocal coach, Brett Manning and he will be sharing three different topics during the sessions. If interested, please register through Info & Service Counter at Singapore Expo Hall 9 on Sundays. Registration closed on 24 Sept (Sun).
Fr: http://www.fcbc.org.sg/service_eventcalendar.asp
Anyone interested?
Sunday, August 20, 2006
August.. a sudden revelation..
I blogged a similar entry in my blog.. and i thot that i wanna share this here too!
August is a special month...
Not my birthday.. but it's National Day.. Special place in my heart.. cos i'm Singaporean.. Was juz watching a program.. how Singapore became a nation..
Special mention about the parade in 1968.. how it rained on the day of the celebration.. but everyone was already at attention.. and awaiting the arrival of the PM and President. Interestingly, everyone juz stood in the rain.. including spectators.. PM came out of his limo and walked steadily to his seat and joined the rest of the ministers in the rain..
It was heart warming to see how everyone was determined not to let the rain get to them.. children included as the choir sang the national anthem in the rain.. a simple parade.. not like the parades of these years.. but the Singaporean spirit no doubt was evident!
Today, we also celebrated the 20th anniversary of FCBC..
Even as i was watching the program, how Singapore became a nation after we were 'cut off' by Malaysia, it dawned upon me a certain revelation.. and drew the parallel with how FCBC was started when my pastor was 'disowned' by his previous church...
And i was pleasantly surprised at how much blessings have been poured on us.. as a nation and as a church.. May God continue to bless us even more!
August is a special month...
Not my birthday.. but it's National Day.. Special place in my heart.. cos i'm Singaporean.. Was juz watching a program.. how Singapore became a nation..
Special mention about the parade in 1968.. how it rained on the day of the celebration.. but everyone was already at attention.. and awaiting the arrival of the PM and President. Interestingly, everyone juz stood in the rain.. including spectators.. PM came out of his limo and walked steadily to his seat and joined the rest of the ministers in the rain..
It was heart warming to see how everyone was determined not to let the rain get to them.. children included as the choir sang the national anthem in the rain.. a simple parade.. not like the parades of these years.. but the Singaporean spirit no doubt was evident!
Today, we also celebrated the 20th anniversary of FCBC..
Even as i was watching the program, how Singapore became a nation after we were 'cut off' by Malaysia, it dawned upon me a certain revelation.. and drew the parallel with how FCBC was started when my pastor was 'disowned' by his previous church...
And i was pleasantly surprised at how much blessings have been poured on us.. as a nation and as a church.. May God continue to bless us even more!
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Monday, August 07, 2006
Some low-level office-political issue
I actually wanted to share something about dreams, but I shall put that on hold and tell you all what is really disturbing me at the moment.
And so, I shall start.
For those who do not know, I am temping at a bank now. The contract is for 2 weeks only. This is only my 3rd day but I sort of sense that my colleagues (aka fellow temps) dont really like me. Oh well, relationships' fine, but only on a superficial level.
And the reason why I think they dont exactly like me?
Because I work too hard. Or so it seems.
What I think I am doing is what I am paid to do. I do not feel that I am overly hardworking nor am I in any way try make my boss like me more by proving my work capabilities. I do not have to and I do not want wish to.
The problem comes because the rest of the temps are simply too slack in their job. Their teasing about me getting the 'employment of the month' gets to the point of sarcarsm. (And by the way, I'm only working there for 2 weeks, remember?) I am seriously only doing what I am suppose to do (hardly even 'doing things with excellence'), occasionally helping improve the system of working simply because my supervisor told me to...okay...probably I took too much initiative in doing some things. You may say that I am stupid in doing more than I am supposed to. That's fine. But the issue at hand is not my 'over-enthusiasm'! (I am not overly-enthu, just in case you really think I am)
Okay, here's where you all can input.
I want to know:
1. Am I really working too hard?
2. Is it stupid to be doing more than what you are suppose to do (sometimes)?
3. Assuming I am just doing things at a normal rate (which i think i am), yet still hitting super high quota, what can I do to not let the rest of the temps appear lazy in front of the supervisor? But I mean...my quota is my quota and theirs is theirs. Numbers dont lie.
So in a sense, a 2 week-exposure is really a good learning experience for me in handling kids' infantile behavior. (Yes, they are all younger than me. Except for one guy who was my coursemate last sem)
I am disturbed by the way they think. And I am baffled because I dont know if I am in anyway wrong. If I am, can you all please tell me, so that I can learn to be wiser in future. I dont think this issue is serious enough to be termed "office politics" though...haha...way too low-level. Hmm, but aiyo, if you are an employer, you want to pay your workers to do nothing meh?!
Please give advice!
And so, I shall start.
For those who do not know, I am temping at a bank now. The contract is for 2 weeks only. This is only my 3rd day but I sort of sense that my colleagues (aka fellow temps) dont really like me. Oh well, relationships' fine, but only on a superficial level.
And the reason why I think they dont exactly like me?
Because I work too hard. Or so it seems.
What I think I am doing is what I am paid to do. I do not feel that I am overly hardworking nor am I in any way try make my boss like me more by proving my work capabilities. I do not have to and I do not want wish to.
The problem comes because the rest of the temps are simply too slack in their job. Their teasing about me getting the 'employment of the month' gets to the point of sarcarsm. (And by the way, I'm only working there for 2 weeks, remember?) I am seriously only doing what I am suppose to do (hardly even 'doing things with excellence'), occasionally helping improve the system of working simply because my supervisor told me to...okay...probably I took too much initiative in doing some things. You may say that I am stupid in doing more than I am supposed to. That's fine. But the issue at hand is not my 'over-enthusiasm'! (I am not overly-enthu, just in case you really think I am)
Okay, here's where you all can input.
I want to know:
1. Am I really working too hard?
2. Is it stupid to be doing more than what you are suppose to do (sometimes)?
3. Assuming I am just doing things at a normal rate (which i think i am), yet still hitting super high quota, what can I do to not let the rest of the temps appear lazy in front of the supervisor? But I mean...my quota is my quota and theirs is theirs. Numbers dont lie.
So in a sense, a 2 week-exposure is really a good learning experience for me in handling kids' infantile behavior. (Yes, they are all younger than me. Except for one guy who was my coursemate last sem)
I am disturbed by the way they think. And I am baffled because I dont know if I am in anyway wrong. If I am, can you all please tell me, so that I can learn to be wiser in future. I dont think this issue is serious enough to be termed "office politics" though...haha...way too low-level. Hmm, but aiyo, if you are an employer, you want to pay your workers to do nothing meh?!
Please give advice!
Friday, July 28, 2006
Day Of His Power!
Date: 8 August (Tuesday)
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
This is a citywide prayer gathering lovesingapore convenes once a year in conjunction with the 40-Day season of prayer.
We will lift high the name of Jesus.
We will go deep and pray down revival rain.
We will remember the poor.
Will you be part of the Defining Moment?
Gateway Cities Youth Convention 2006 (GCYC)
"CELEBRATING THE NATIONS"
Venue: TOUCHCENTRE
Date: 29 Jul - 2 Aug 2006 (Sat - Wed)
GCYC program
This year's event is from 29 July to 2 Aug. The theme is “Celebrating the Nations” with the aim to forge deeper engagement with our overseas friends to serve the Lord and the nations together.
Find out more:
http://www.youthnetonline.blogspot.com/
http://www.fcbc.org.sg/service_news_fcbc_gcyc.asp
Youth Harvest with Planetshakers
Planetshakers are an explosive, energetic and youth oriented Australian band. Come for the Worship Party Event of 2006 and be illuminated at the concert!
Date: 11 & 12 August (Fri & Sat)
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: The MAX Pavilion at Singapore Expo
Free seating. Admission by tickets only.
Student/NSF : $4 per ticket / per day
Working Adult : $8 per ticket / per day
** You will need to purchase 2 tickets for 2 days **
For more info: www.fcbc.org.sg/ultraviolet/
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Our graduation
Grace and Yating graduated on 10th July 2006 and Anna graduated on 11th July 2006. We are finally graduates of NUS!! =)
I have uploaded some pictures. Too lazy to upload anymore. Will do so when I am less tired
Want to say a big thank you to Sharmaine for coming down the whole day, for accompanying me and helping us to look after our bags. thank you so much!!
I have uploaded some pictures. Too lazy to upload anymore. Will do so when I am less tired
Want to say a big thank you to Sharmaine for coming down the whole day, for accompanying me and helping us to look after our bags. thank you so much!!
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