Saturday, December 31
two zero zero five to two zero zero six
had a retreat yesterday and today, the speaker asked us to think of times when there were compelling reasons why we wanted to give up. mine is when i had to plan BT05 and team event. these 2 events were TOUGH! had many late nights and i just felt so tired. i thought, "why am i getting myself into these? don't i have enough to do?" the next question was to think of times when there were compelling reasons why we continue to press on. for me, it is times when different people esp like B and PL say, "young people really need the Gospel". that's really true. they NEED the Gospel. and that is what keeps me going.major things in 2005
1. Proj Serve for 6 months
2. M Trip to Yunnan
3. Trip to Batam
4. Trip to Desaru
5. Pub for BT05
6. A level results
7. Applying and deciding on uni
8. Guitar exam
9. Trail series
10. Camp Orion
11. FUSION
12. Uni exams
13. CA127
14. All the many students I have met from so many schools and all the wonderful times i had with them
15. Seeing new people in ministry and the faithfulness of those who have been serving
2006 personal goals
1. Honouring my parents more
2. Diligent in my studies
3. Spending more time praying and reading the Bible
4. Be more involved in the life of my students
5. Consistent in ministry despite exams
help me to trust.
Sunday, December 25
an update!
after CA127's caroling, i went for church's caroling on the 24th dec... 23 of us went for caroling, and we stayed over in church after that. went to 4 houses... i think the caroling was really fun, even the ride in the bus was fun... on one of the rides in the bus, we talked non-stop about KING KONG. ha. we were discussing about all the gross and funny moments of the show. J was so excited when he talked about it! he kept talking and talking and talking about it... hahha... he's so funny lor! then in another ride, we were "showing off" our talents! A could like twist her tongue until it's like a W shape, then J could put back the tip of her tongue (duno how to explain la) and then J could move his ears, YS's fingers were really flexible... haha.. so interesting lor! really quite amazing how all of us are made so differently. thank you LORD!
the caroling at the houses were alright.. just that i felt that we should have talked more to the hosts and their friends... because most of the time we were talking among ourselves. but sometimes really duno what to talk to the hosts about...
thank God for Christmas! because it is the day that Jesus was born! and because of Jesus, then we can have eternal life and be saved from our sins. this year my family did something interesting... i suddenly had the idea that we should write a card to our new neighbour sharing about Jesus' birth... so i did! then dad passed to them... yay. thank God that they can know what Christmas is really about. got sm prezzies from people today in church. i love all the presents! thank You everyone! i love all the gifts! thanks thanks thanks. i got a green necklace, a green crumpler hp pouch, a wallet, 2 pairs of nike socks, chocolates, cards, ear rings,
oh yah, after the CA127 caroling at Ya Kun, M asked me how my results were. i said i've not gone home, so i didn't check yet.. coz need to check from the net. then she said i could call up NUS for results. she dialed the number for me. i was too nervous and excited and scared.... so i walked away and listened carefully.. slowly, one by one, the person announced my results... i was the most afraid of my math.. because i really had ZERO confidence. i heard 'D-'.. i was quite sad.. but i deserved it. when i told M, she said that there's no such grade as D-.. maybe it was B-... so she helped me to listen again and she told me it was B-!!!!! i literally jumped up and down! i was too happy. it was too unbelievable! thank God for that!! i've once again experienced his grace and mercy to me.... thank you Lord. really. i got A- for economics. couldn't believe it as well. because i was struggling through the paper. didn't even complete some questions... i think coz many other people also didn't know how to do. yup. on the whole, i'm very happy for my results. =) i must work hard next sem and stop being too slack.... that's my new year's resolution!
help me to trust.
Wednesday, December 21
ca one two 7
Christmas Airway 127. ha, this is the first time i sang in public. CA127 is a caroling program. we have went to 3 places to carol so far. we went to east coast park, underwater world and change alley to perform. wow. i didn't know that singing requires so much skill. first, you have to smile and sing, and you have to project your voice when you sing, and you have to memorise the lyrics of the songs and you have to communicate with the audience when you sing. then we also had to dance for some songs and there were actions to some songs also... haha.. must remember the moves and everyone must coordinate well. it was quite fun... i enjoyed it. and the best thing is that we can bring carols to people out there. singing of how a saviour was born!
help me to trust.
Friday, December 16
relationship with Christ
during FUSION, we had sessions on "sex and ethics" and "knowing God's will" after listening to all the sessions, i came to a conclusion. different as the sessions may seem, there's a common thing, which is: "HAVE a close relationship with Jesus/God, and you won't go wrong." Really leh! it's true. all you have to do is to read His word, pray, and obey.
help me to trust.
Monday, December 12
FUSION
FUSION is really THE camp. from an idea, it became reality. i can clearly remember the day i was sabo-ed to take up CC role. i really really didn't want to. had exams to deal with and had 2 camps b4 FUSION. i was already quite tired after those 2 camps. as i look back, i thank God for seeing me through, for providing people to help out when i was away. the youths in our church really had loads of fun and they bonded really well. it was so heartwarming to hear them share about what they learnt about others, and how much they enjoyed the camp. this camp was a good platform for them to get to talk to people whom they only SEE in church. Thank you Lord for making the whole camp possible. all glory and praise goes to Him. thank you Lord!
help me to trust.
Sunday, December 4
i am an alien
yes. i am an alien... just came back from the first camp. learnt through the sessions that we ought to be strangers and aliens of the world. we as Cts are only travellers, and we are on this earth only for a while. i learnt about how i should relate to others, about what i should value, and about what my attitude and perspective toward studies should be. thank God for teaching me these precious lessons. am praying that God will continue to change me into someone that pleases Him.
help me to trust.