i joined the CCK YA Cell today
and i realised how much i miss everyone's company.
we all adjourned to lePastor (aka my PrayerBuddy)'s place
for lunar new year celebrations
(FOOD!! thankyou auntypeggy
for the dee-licious homemade lowhay!)
somewhat on an impulse?
i have yet to complete my 2000word essay
but after the worship meeting at church
i (surprised myself and) decided to join them.
and i do not regret my decision.
i really miss the YA.
i just feel so comfortable,
at ease, myself
when i'm with them.
may lydia daniel ian thomas
(jesu) (jon) (hannah)
(selene) (colin o) (colin g).
--
for cell group we discussed
DISCIPLE MAKING.
[Matthew 28:18-20]
"19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you.
And surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age."
note to self: ask May for the material's name.
we should all be pregnant! [SPIRITUALLY.]
but individually, are we?
spiritual pregnancy
-goes beyond bringing others to Christ (child-like faith)
-mentoring one into a deeper walk with God (follow up)
reasons for sterility:
1) singlehood
- not yielding closely to God in marriage
(just like the church is the bride
and Jesus is the loving groom)
2) disease
- sin can be likened to a disease
(where it hinders us from fulfilling
what the GREAT COMMISSION says)
3) immaturity
- as a young child cannot be pregnant
(we are not ready or prepared
to carry out disciple-making)
satan's tool to hampering pregnancy
> gossip
> disunity
> busyness
--
after the sharing and discussion
(of which i greatly treasure)
i am inspired, determined
to do what i have been called to do.
i realise my life here on earth
is not without purpose.
and i am going to fulfil it.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Worship Meeting at COA
i got to touch the bass for the first time in a month!
was a little rusty although i'd practice beforehand
with the in-terrible-shape acoustic guitar at home.
i was reminded:
it is a privilege to praise God.
(so don't get all cocky and prideful
of the gift/talent one may have.)
was a little rusty although i'd practice beforehand
with the in-terrible-shape acoustic guitar at home.
i was reminded:
it is a privilege to praise God.
(so don't get all cocky and prideful
of the gift/talent one may have.)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
replies to tags
[colin]: hello! totally rejoicing now that the bout of presentations are over. WOOHOO =P but thanks ya. =]
[mel]: dear!! haha, aiyo. so long le, yet i still haven't remembered to get the photos from you! i will the next time we meet ya? sorry! miss youuu..
[dawn]: *beams* thanks ya.. okay, now let's see.. *clears throat*
written papers are:
-> feb02 - CE1 (2000word report on my attachments)
-> feb05 - OTTP (examines how well i understand a given casestudy)
-> feb13 - LLD (memory work! and application of theories for different life stages)
-> feb16 - anatomy (yucks)
-> feb18 - physiology (moreyucks)
-> feb19 - communications (self-explanatory?)
practical exam coming soon too, need to confirm dates!
thankyou so much dear! =]
[samanthaa]: heyy! haha, long time no see =P mm, can send me the link again? can't seem to ope it leh.. =\
[howard schumacher]: uhh, hi! just to clarify, is this the howard from crusade? heh.. =P
[ruth]: HEYYYYYY! thanks for dropping by, ruth(ie).. hee =P mann.. time has really flown, aye? i do miss the times we sang and swam and hid in tents and went to our secret places.. haha, but i miss you most. hope you're enjoying the new year? do let me know if you blog ya? take care.. =]
[hannah]: whee~ glad you came by! haha, i tagged at yours, ya? you really need to update =P
[mushroomhead]: someone special =]
[mel]: dear!! haha, aiyo. so long le, yet i still haven't remembered to get the photos from you! i will the next time we meet ya? sorry! miss youuu..
[dawn]: *beams* thanks ya.. okay, now let's see.. *clears throat*
written papers are:
-> feb02 - CE1 (2000word report on my attachments)
-> feb05 - OTTP (examines how well i understand a given casestudy)
-> feb13 - LLD (memory work! and application of theories for different life stages)
-> feb16 - anatomy (yucks)
-> feb18 - physiology (moreyucks)
-> feb19 - communications (self-explanatory?)
practical exam coming soon too, need to confirm dates!
thankyou so much dear! =]
[samanthaa]: heyy! haha, long time no see =P mm, can send me the link again? can't seem to ope it leh.. =\
[howard schumacher]: uhh, hi! just to clarify, is this the howard from crusade? heh.. =P
[ruth]: HEYYYYYY! thanks for dropping by, ruth(ie).. hee =P mann.. time has really flown, aye? i do miss the times we sang and swam and hid in tents and went to our secret places.. haha, but i miss you most. hope you're enjoying the new year? do let me know if you blog ya? take care.. =]
[hannah]: whee~ glad you came by! haha, i tagged at yours, ya? you really need to update =P
[mushroomhead]: someone special =]
i guess, sometimes
things do not go as planned?
for those who know,
it was meant to be at least a year later!
but well..
i was asked,
and i said yes =]
it was meant to be at least a year later!
but well..
i was asked,
and i said yes =]
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
went and back!
hee, once again i left without notice =P
on jan24th 06:00am, my family & i
zoomed away to m'sia for the new year.
spent a good 4days3nights there
with the cousins and i can only say
i thoroughly enjoyed myself =]
almost the whole clan was there!
for the annual lunch on 初一, that is.
(save for one family in newZ,
a cousin in PJ studying for his As,
a cousin & partfamily who didnt come.)
anyway, the lunch was different this year.
first of all, we went to a different restaurant!
we'd been going to the same one for years
so perhaps it was time for a change?
i think this one was nearer to our aunt's place.
next was the table arrangements!
this was the first lunch that
i'm not at the "kid's table",
scooping food for them,
ensuring everyone had some to eat..
(not that i mind,
but it's a change i could get used to?)
so the young people at my table were
ladies 18+above, and two men.
'twas kinda funny 'cos
through the conversations,
we found that Ezra was totally out of touch
with where everyone was and
with what everyone was doing.
but we caught up eventually. =P
and i spoke to AhYong KorKor
FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME!!
haha. he was asking what i was doing
so i told him and tried explaining
a little of what it meant.
he shared about how things are
on his side as well
(he's in Bible College! in Taiwan!!)
then after like.. fifteen minutes
i asked him if he knew my name
and he was.. speechless! haha
i guess the age gap's kinda big la, ya?
but since i'm in my TWENTIES now,
i guess it's about time
i get to know my cousin?
haha, as usual, we'd shuttle between
two of the aunts' places
to watch some telly, catch up
and eat and eat and eat and EAT!
goodness.
there goes my plans to be fit~
haha.
nonono. cannot.
totally feeling the level of fitness going downhill!
(evident in lack of strength & endurance required for the current attachments)
after the exams, kay?
i promise.
on jan24th 06:00am, my family & i
zoomed away to m'sia for the new year.
spent a good 4days3nights there
with the cousins and i can only say
i thoroughly enjoyed myself =]
almost the whole clan was there!
for the annual lunch on 初一, that is.
(save for one family in newZ,
a cousin in PJ studying for his As,
a cousin & partfamily who didnt come.)
anyway, the lunch was different this year.
first of all, we went to a different restaurant!
we'd been going to the same one for years
so perhaps it was time for a change?
i think this one was nearer to our aunt's place.
next was the table arrangements!
this was the first lunch that
i'm not at the "kid's table",
scooping food for them,
ensuring everyone had some to eat..
(not that i mind,
but it's a change i could get used to?)
so the young people at my table were
ladies 18+above, and two men.
'twas kinda funny 'cos
through the conversations,
we found that Ezra was totally out of touch
with where everyone was and
with what everyone was doing.
but we caught up eventually. =P
and i spoke to AhYong KorKor
FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME!!
haha. he was asking what i was doing
so i told him and tried explaining
a little of what it meant.
he shared about how things are
on his side as well
(he's in Bible College! in Taiwan!!)
then after like.. fifteen minutes
i asked him if he knew my name
and he was.. speechless! haha
i guess the age gap's kinda big la, ya?
but since i'm in my TWENTIES now,
i guess it's about time
i get to know my cousin?
haha, as usual, we'd shuttle between
two of the aunts' places
to watch some telly, catch up
and eat and eat and eat and EAT!
goodness.
there goes my plans to be fit~
haha.
nonono. cannot.
totally feeling the level of fitness going downhill!
(evident in lack of strength & endurance required for the current attachments)
after the exams, kay?
i promise.
Monday, January 19, 2009
ode to syams =(
will miss this dear friend
who'd been there to
(sometimes, literally)
catch me when i fall,
fellow mrt buddy,
a great encourager
in studies,
a listening ear and
tolerator of my
many idiosyncracies.
we should have taken more photos...
although you're not with us in the course,
we'll still hang out ya?
movies and meals with farah and me!
--- photos to come ---
(be patient, ya.. um, after exams!)
hee =P
who'd been there to
(sometimes, literally)
catch me when i fall,
fellow mrt buddy,
a great encourager
in studies,
a listening ear and
tolerator of my
many idiosyncracies.
we should have taken more photos...
although you're not with us in the course,
we'll still hang out ya?
movies and meals with farah and me!
--- photos to come ---
(be patient, ya.. um, after exams!)
hee =P
Friday, January 16, 2009
celebrated my (future) profession's day!
we had a mini fair at the atrium today
with many booths set up
and tended by fellow yr1s & 2s in shifts.
games by the yr1s, and
projects by the yr2s.
i'm not sure about the rest
but i really enjoyed what we did at my booth!
the name wasn't so appealing
Now You See It, Now You Don't
however the game was fun!
basically we attempted to simulate
what a person with visual impairment
would experience ambulating in
semi community environment
under controlled/supervised condition?
participants who came could
either play in pairs or singly.
we would first brief them on
how a guide would assist
the visually impaired to perform
simple tasks like ambulation,
taking the stairs, lift and escalator,
walking through narrow spaces
and guiding to sit.
then they were blindfolded
and we brought the participants
around the L1/L2 atrium area
in a not-revealed-beforehand route!
haha, during the short :( timeslot
we had slightly more than 10 participants
who visited the booth and tried out the game.
there was a group of 5 who were
really enthusiastic and sporting
so it was nice to share with them what
the profession (i'm still studying for)
can do for the visually impaired.
when my shift ended, i saw them
at the wheelchair-race booth.
GH was explaining to them bit on
how to use and maintain the wheelchair.
then he did a wheelie! so cool.
i would like to try learn that
although i'm not sure i dare to
do so without supervision. heh =P
anyway, it was a fun morning
and i'm glad i got to work with
suanwoo, jonathan & cheekiong. =]
with many booths set up
and tended by fellow yr1s & 2s in shifts.
games by the yr1s, and
projects by the yr2s.
i'm not sure about the rest
but i really enjoyed what we did at my booth!
the name wasn't so appealing
Now You See It, Now You Don't
however the game was fun!
basically we attempted to simulate
what a person with visual impairment
would experience ambulating in
semi community environment
under controlled/supervised condition?
participants who came could
either play in pairs or singly.
we would first brief them on
how a guide would assist
the visually impaired to perform
simple tasks like ambulation,
taking the stairs, lift and escalator,
walking through narrow spaces
and guiding to sit.
then they were blindfolded
and we brought the participants
around the L1/L2 atrium area
in a not-revealed-beforehand route!
haha, during the short :( timeslot
we had slightly more than 10 participants
who visited the booth and tried out the game.
there was a group of 5 who were
really enthusiastic and sporting
so it was nice to share with them what
the profession (i'm still studying for)
can do for the visually impaired.
when my shift ended, i saw them
at the wheelchair-race booth.
GH was explaining to them bit on
how to use and maintain the wheelchair.
then he did a wheelie! so cool.
i would like to try learn that
although i'm not sure i dare to
do so without supervision. heh =P
anyway, it was a fun morning
and i'm glad i got to work with
suanwoo, jonathan & cheekiong. =]
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Sunday, January 04, 2009
a first: COA
went to church today!
with part of the family
and a family friend.
although the environment
was different from CCK,
i'm sure with God's help,
adapting'll be okay =]
--
with part of the family
and a family friend.
although the environment
was different from CCK,
i'm sure with God's help,
adapting'll be okay =]
--
there were some
(un)raised questions
as to who the friend is.
a sec-sch/jc acquaintance,
he is someone i find myself
beginning to admire
for his desire to be
more Christ-like.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
mummy&meimei's in taiwan!
a well-deserved break.
the family sent mummy&meimei
off at the airport this afternoon.
they look so excited to be on the trip!
haha, am happy they can have
mummy-daughter bonding time =]
just like how i did.
um, remember mummy&australia&me?
-ohwait- i haven't completed my post
on that yet! *yikes* heh...
um, but the fact that
they're gonna be away for the next 8days
means
- no delicious home-cooked meals
(aiyo, must we survive on instantmee?)
- no nagging reminders to sleep early
(heh, i sometimes need them)
- no annoyed meimei 'cos of left-on-lights
(i sleep later than her ma!)
- i need to learn how to operate the
washingmachine, dryer, oven
(haha, this should be a piece of cake)
yeeeargh.
i'm gonna miss them.
a bit.
but still, i will.
HeavenlyFather, please watch over
mummy&meimei as they're in Taiwan.
go before them every step of the way,
keep them safe from all harm&danger,
preserve their health (stomachs esp.)
so they can enjoy the food/time there.
help mummy also have peace of mind
that we're not killing ourselves in her
absence over here, and help meimei
look after mummy too. Amen. =]
off at the airport this afternoon.
they look so excited to be on the trip!
haha, am happy they can have
mummy-daughter bonding time =]
just like how i did.
um, remember mummy&australia&me?
-ohwait- i haven't completed my post
on that yet! *yikes* heh...
um, but the fact that
they're gonna be away for the next 8days
means
- no delicious home-cooked meals
(aiyo, must we survive on instantmee?)
- no nagging reminders to sleep early
(heh, i sometimes need them)
- no annoyed meimei 'cos of left-on-lights
(i sleep later than her ma!)
- i need to learn how to operate the
washingmachine, dryer, oven
(haha, this should be a piece of cake)
yeeeargh.
i'm gonna miss them.
a bit.
but still, i will.
HeavenlyFather, please watch over
mummy&meimei as they're in Taiwan.
go before them every step of the way,
keep them safe from all harm&danger,
preserve their health (stomachs esp.)
so they can enjoy the food/time there.
help mummy also have peace of mind
that we're not killing ourselves in her
absence over here, and help meimei
look after mummy too. Amen. =]
Friday, January 02, 2009
boy meets girl
i'm currently reading this book
by joshua harris.
it talks about relationships
in a Godly perspective.
hope to learn as much as i can
and apply what i read into reality. =]
by joshua harris.
it talks about relationships
in a Godly perspective.
hope to learn as much as i can
and apply what i read into reality. =]
Thursday, January 01, 2009
farewell dinner with CCK YA =]
this year, my siblings and i
ushered in new year
not in front of the telly! *gasps*
hee..
the YA organised a nice hangout
farewell-y sorta dinner
at tea party yesterday/today =]
(our most familiar hangout)
'twas nice to spend the evening
catching up over dinner,
playing silly boardgames
-the simpsons
(uh, thanks ah.. don't know who
remove three of my tokens
and made me enter the nuclearpowerplant
the second time ah..!) haha
-taboo
(haha, this time that we're playing
in mixed teams -girls&guys in each-
the scores were really leveled out, aye?)
-fact or crap
(ohmaaan.. i was almost gone
during the second half of the game..
forgive me, dear friends who were wished
happybirthday/merrychristmas
when you called.. i was halfasleep!)
haha, well anyway,
i ushered in the new year
with wonderful friends&lovedones
while playing fact or crap
over scones and tea
at tea party. =]
--
i just wanna give shoutouts to my:
prayerbuddyMAY
-thankyoufor always supporting me
in more ways than prayer when i'm in need.
your little gestures of encouragement do not
go unnoticed! -huggs
dancingqueenLYDIA
-we've really gone a loooong way
since the time i used to be the rebellious
don't-listen-to-you hard-to-teach dancer
to who i am today.
you've seen me grow! -huggs
misterdareDANIEL
-i think you're nice.
next--
haha, kidding.
misterdareDANIEL
-you're someone whose enthusiasm
in offering much-needed advice and help
especially when it comes to planning
events and stuff really encourages me.
thankyou for all the fun & laughter =]
IAN
-you're another one who has always
been around since i joined CCK.
going for my very firstMTrip
with you on the team was real nice
'cos i felt very looked after.
that's one of your strengths!
(besides the jokes you provide) =P
JESUgel
-although you couldn't join us
for dinner, i haven't forgotten you!
i love your GOd-given servantheart.
you're easy to talk to
and i really respect you for
the wisdom you share.
will miss your rhyming-thing
when you lead Cell!
uncleTHOMAS
-as the young ones call you, haha.
thankyou for the smses that ask
me how i am, and offer points of view
that help & guide my thinking.
the gift of pianoplaying has
really blessed me.
thankyou for the songs we've
written too, ya?
ah, these are the people i'm
definitely inviting to my wedding
(when the day comes). =P
ushered in new year
not in front of the telly! *gasps*
hee..
the YA organised a nice hangout
farewell-y sorta dinner
at tea party yesterday/today =]
(our most familiar hangout)
'twas nice to spend the evening
catching up over dinner,
playing silly boardgames
-the simpsons
(uh, thanks ah.. don't know who
remove three of my tokens
and made me enter the nuclearpowerplant
the second time ah..!) haha
-taboo
(haha, this time that we're playing
in mixed teams -girls&guys in each-
the scores were really leveled out, aye?)
-fact or crap
(ohmaaan.. i was almost gone
during the second half of the game..
forgive me, dear friends who were wished
happybirthday/merrychristmas
when you called.. i was halfasleep!)
haha, well anyway,
i ushered in the new year
with wonderful friends&lovedones
while playing fact or crap
over scones and tea
at tea party. =]
--
i just wanna give shoutouts to my:
prayerbuddyMAY
-thankyoufor always supporting me
in more ways than prayer when i'm in need.
your little gestures of encouragement do not
go unnoticed! -huggs
dancingqueenLYDIA
-we've really gone a loooong way
since the time i used to be the rebellious
don't-listen-to-you hard-to-teach dancer
to who i am today.
you've seen me grow! -huggs
misterdareDANIEL
-i think you're nice.
next--
haha, kidding.
misterdareDANIEL
-you're someone whose enthusiasm
in offering much-needed advice and help
especially when it comes to planning
events and stuff really encourages me.
thankyou for all the fun & laughter =]
IAN
-you're another one who has always
been around since i joined CCK.
going for my very firstMTrip
with you on the team was real nice
'cos i felt very looked after.
that's one of your strengths!
(besides the jokes you provide) =P
JESUgel
-although you couldn't join us
for dinner, i haven't forgotten you!
i love your GOd-given servantheart.
you're easy to talk to
and i really respect you for
the wisdom you share.
will miss your rhyming-thing
when you lead Cell!
uncleTHOMAS
-as the young ones call you, haha.
thankyou for the smses that ask
me how i am, and offer points of view
that help & guide my thinking.
the gift of pianoplaying has
really blessed me.
thankyou for the songs we've
written too, ya?
ah, these are the people i'm
definitely inviting to my wedding
(when the day comes). =P
WELCOME 2009!
2008 has gone,
a new year has come.
what does 2009 behold me?
i want to make a commitment
to dedicate 2009 to the Lord.
i entrust all aspects of my life unto God:
- family
- relationships
- studies
- personal walk with Him
as a close friend mentioned,
2009 is going to be a year of
many new beginnings.
2009 marks the leaving of CCK
-where i bid my farewell
with great assurance from God
that the always-loved TJC & YA
are in His good hands.
it seems a pity that i'm gone
just as the youth are
experiencing rapid growth
(in numbers & spiritual depth),
but God has a plan in store for me! =]
2009 marks the joining of COA
-where new friendships will be made
and possibly where i be challenged in my faith?
i hear that they do Medical Missions
so that's something exciting to look forward to!
2009 marks my confirmplusguaranteechop
superdeeduper determination
toexcel in my studies
-where i will no longer rely on
last minute work and God's grace
but on His strength to begin revision early.
haha, i want to glorify Him in my studies!
2009 marks a choice to
include God in my relationships
with both family and friends
-where i want to make it a point
to see all around me through
His lens, and thus be able
to love others more.
this means no gossiping/using vulgarities/
complaining in speech,
and putting others first in actions.
i pray God's strength and guidance
to help me use my life to bring Him
praise, glory and honour. =]
a new year has come.
what does 2009 behold me?
i want to make a commitment
to dedicate 2009 to the Lord.
i entrust all aspects of my life unto God:
- family
- relationships
- studies
- personal walk with Him
as a close friend mentioned,
2009 is going to be a year of
many new beginnings.
2009 marks the leaving of CCK
-where i bid my farewell
with great assurance from God
that the always-loved TJC & YA
are in His good hands.
it seems a pity that i'm gone
just as the youth are
experiencing rapid growth
(in numbers & spiritual depth),
but God has a plan in store for me! =]
2009 marks the joining of COA
-where new friendships will be made
and possibly where i be challenged in my faith?
i hear that they do Medical Missions
so that's something exciting to look forward to!
2009 marks my confirmplusguaranteechop
superdeeduper determination
toexcel in my studies
-where i will no longer rely on
last minute work and God's grace
but on His strength to begin revision early.
haha, i want to glorify Him in my studies!
2009 marks a choice to
include God in my relationships
with both family and friends
-where i want to make it a point
to see all around me through
His lens, and thus be able
to love others more.
this means no gossiping/using vulgarities/
complaining in speech,
and putting others first in actions.
i pray God's strength and guidance
to help me use my life to bring Him
praise, glory and honour. =]
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