Friday, February 27, 2009

today had a taste of how much training i need to g through in terms of leading and having things under control, both before and after and definitely not reacting to issues when they react though it's still important to react to situations~ rawr...

one thing that i gauge for myself: is when people ask me for things to do, but i do not know what to give them, knowing that there are still things to be done makes me a poor leader...

i need to look on thee bigger pic to let the peeps have free play to lead and decide at the same time fitting the criterias! =)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Woohoo! Settled my school admission! Now gonna wait for the letter of acceptance and very soon I'm on my way back to school by May!

Manage to find out that everyday gonna have school, not like UOL or RMIT because of the modules im taking. 40 modules over 4 yrs! When I heard 40 modules i almost fainted? Haha!! Well, gonna press in more!

In case you are wondering, I'm taking up Psychology and Communication degree, it's a double major program. Will be quite in line to what I want to do in the future, a social worker! =D

Next up and the only thing left to settle is a job, that can last me through school for the 4 yrs (hopefully) and yea... My wait will not be wasted! =D

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

I'm seeking a greater purpose, a greater vision, a more tangible touch from You.

I want to create miracles, signs and wonders with You and through You!

You have been working in me through the shadows, I want to work with You hand in hand now. =)

You are the best!

Extracted from Ray's blog:
(background story: ray was sharing about how we are always on the losing end of us shifting from Hall 8 to Hall 1 every now and then, coz' all we asked was a place for us to worship and it's tiring to the whole organisation and all these God said:)

God said:
"Because "My church" is still not big enough, and i have yet to use "My church" to build "My house" in the marketplace.


"Every move is to remind each other to pray for the church, and His leaders that we will be able to secure the land within this year (as what Ps mentioned during vision weekend)"

"Every move is to remind us that Expo & JW are the not His best plans for us yet, and that we must never think that we have "arrived" , and think its time to relax"


"Every move, no matter how tiring, is for a purpose of growth"
(but how? i still don't understand... but God knows, and I know I can trust Him.. )


"Every move is a reflection of His faithfulness & protection"
If Israel had travelled in the deserts for years, they must have built, torn down and rebuilt the tabernacle a thousand times...

but not once did the people complained.

Why should we complain now?


Think what God said brought a greater purpose to why we are doing all these and knowing that it's something temporary to train us up for something greater, that's ultimately our own building in the marketplace!
'Wow' was what I can say~

General~~

Last weekend was totally amazing.. I'm just so amazed with myself of how much I can do and the support I have from everyone~

Let's start from Saturday, was in Expo early morning to settle some matters, went for lunch at Tamp before coming back to start with packing of Logistics. Thank God for people who were so availing like Jen, Joyce and Gordon as we started out on the packing.
We certainly had lots of fun trying to pack things into cupboards and thinking of ways how to squeeze things! Lol... By the time service ended we packed quite abit of things and everything was very much on schedule.
Had the privilege of taking Jeff's car to Yongwei's wedding and was quite in time for the matrimony and dinner. (Was sharing with someone that it's a blessing to have known Jeff of how he's so willing to teach and looking forward to build a stronger friendship with him) The dinner was fun coz of the company and thanks to Ray and Tze Hwa, some of us that were on duty the next day were forced to drink~~ Zzz.. Luckily only got forced to drink 1/2 a cup..

On Sunday, the great-faith day because we were shifting to Hall 1!!!! Did Stage 2 and though I had done the position before but I still learnt a lot of new things, thank God though.
Anyway had the help of Kenrus, Lincoln and Alan to help me with packing along with Gordon. Things were running on very well and then came more help! Peeps like Joyce, Sushan, Jeremy Kon, Karen, Feng Ming came too and events fell into place and before we knew it, around 2pm we were very much settled with most of the items. Special thanks to Tzehwa and Peixiong (Elder Chee too) for hanging around to help after oscar and Ray and Wenbin too. =)
To cut the details by 4.30pm we cleared out of Hall 8 and by 5.30pm we were out of the hall! Yay!! Thanks to everyone around for the help and cooperation and you had been real amazing! =)
Very glad that I belong to the family of Logistics and I know that if for anything, you guys will definitely lend your support to make things happen also! *Special thanks to Matt, Gaius and Cheryl who offered their help but couldnt make it at last min*
(Somehow I felt like I'm writing a thank you speech but it's true really that I really can't thank you guys enough!)

In any case after the shifting I just made my way Mandarin hotel where CHCSA had a Stakeholder's Night 2009 which was to thank the sponsers and volunteers who believed in them to make change and to touch lives. The dinner was simply breathtaking and amazing not just because of how great the event was executed but rather the people sitting in the same room, which their lives had been changed one way or the other, be it the elderlys or ex convicts. Their lives were dramatically changed because someone offered a helping hand to care to meet their needs so that they can lead a better life in the future. That was the breathtaking part.
AFter the dinner I had a fun time doing recycling (yeap you guessed it, recycling!) clearing up and packing up. The fun moments of trying to expand the suitcase to fit everything in and how you see people's face of disbelief of how we can really pack things! Haha!! Yeap!

I just felt that I want to do my part to change lives! I myself don't come from a very pleasant background especially during my growing up years and there's this conviction for myself that I want to reduce that. So I'm actually going to take up Psychology and Communication degree in SIM this year, to fulfill that dream of mine.
Along the way will plan to take up other courses on counselling etc. Of course in this field guys don't really earn alot but just going to trust God on it.
In the meantime, I'm still trusting God for a good job that can last me through university and payment of my BF and debts this year! Yeap I'm close to being jobless for 2 months and seriously, I'm so want to get a job asap!! No replies from employers yet but will continue to pray that doors are still opened for me and I'll get them!!!!! =DD

That's all folks! Till later~

Friday, February 20, 2009

Food for thought

This year is going to be the year of Holy Spirit touching our lives and we are never going to be the same again!

Here's an equation for your thinking:

Reality = Sum of your Experiences

Another to think about:

Is Experience = Your Circumstance then?

OR

Is Experience = What you think, say and do ?

Thursday, February 19, 2009

the same problem keeps hunting back at me about balancing eh?

communication apparently ain't enough but i got to build upon the relationship. there's only so far i can go on both sides. wahhh oh wells..

bang~ hungry@!! (random i know sorry~~)

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Exciting morning!!

Hey! Woke up this morning and I was so overwhelmed and felt God's joy totally!!
(reminded me of Wanxiu's recent post of waking up and saw a clearer vision by God) Totally amazing!!

Got calls for job recommendations and settled for 2, one is work at MOH doing a research case study on low weight babies, another admin job at somerset. Both of which have duration of at least 6 months so if I do get any it's really a blessing. Things came when I just released myself fm another commitment of mine and really thank God for everything! I don't know but I'm just so excited!!

Havent been so excitied in a long while and just so expectant for the so many things to come now!! I'm just starting to love God all over again! =D

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Was walking back home just now and I was suddenly reminded of this song. Meaningful lyrics. Too bad I can't find the song link of this song, but enjoy!

Guy Sebastian - Angels Brought Me Here

It's been a long and winding journey, but i'm finally here tonight
Picking up the pieces, walking back into the light
Into the sunset of your glory, where my heart and future lies
There's nothing like that feeling, when i look into your eyes...

My dreams came true, when i found you
I found you, my miracle...

If you could see, what i see, that you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...

Standing here before you, feels like i've been born again
Every breath is your love, every heartbeat speaks your name...

My dreams came true, right here in front of you
My miracle...

If you could see, what i see, you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...

Brought me here to be with you,
I'll be forever grateful (oh forever Faithful)
My dreams came true
When I found you
My miracle...

If you could see, what i see, you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Yes they brought me here...
If you could feel, the tenderness i feel...
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Woohoo! brand new week ahead!!

Last week had been great. One full week of morning PM, zone meetings with great sermons by B.Darren, wonderful part 2 series on relationships on the needs of man and woman and a greater time @ JW!

JW getting more and more happening, especially with the Logistics family growing and so amazed with the people rising up and growing like never before. =) Haha, peeps like Yee, CK, Thomas, JJ etc. You guys had been wonderful and very honoured to have known you guys and maybe not to forget also the teachers like Yonghui and Alan!

Special dedication to the both of them anyway too!
To Yonghui:
Thanks for the endless hours of late night supper and fellowship on Fridays after CGM when you will be there to share and disciple and to sow seeds into my life! You had been there at the crucial time when I felt discouraged fm ministry and almost fell back but you caught hold of me and pushed me on.
For the times you had been praying for me in the area of family and ministry, the experiences that you shared and the insights of plan and conviction wowed me totally! Not to forget the charisma and the leadership qualities that you carry which never fails to lift people up. :)
You have been a great spiritual teacher ever since the times at Expo when i was still new to Logistics, a faithful spiritual buddy as well that always adds light to the end of the tunnel and above that a spiritual shelter that I know I can rely on in times of needs. =DD

To Alan:
My first teacher I can say. He was my MTL when I first transferred to Sun service under Eric in 3S5 then. My first impression of him was that he was very fierce, always have black face (now still do coz of his darkened skin, oops!) and not very approachable so didn't really dare to talk to him. I can't remember how the friendship got started but when it came, it was like a journey of breakthroughs for me in ministry! That's when also i got promoted to helper, entered Logistics, took a set in a main hall duty (totally unprepared then too) and because of him i started to guide and learn at the same time.
Along the way he had also imparted many things and one famous skill of his is "Throw you down to drown so to learn how to swim and SURVIVE". Remembered one duty he was my E2 while I was E1 during Joyce Meyer's service when he was there watching me running the whole show until the time when I almost couldn't it, he came into the picture but thank God fm the next duty on, I came out stronger. Haha..
Part of me was what he shaped me to be in in this day, and of course his horrendous yet enormous eating habit of adding rice and dishes in one meal!! Haha! Significant trade of the teacher but i only inherited 60 % of it <-- but scary enough liao. oops!
Thanks Alan! =DD

Somehow I'm quite blessed and greatful for being in this very special ministry and things had been so happening since I stepped into it! =) I believe more and more will come!! =DDD
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Started to give tuition for the 1st time in 4 yrs and happen to have a pri 5 kid named Kelvin. Very cute boy and simply adorable! But i notice that he likes to say 'Very easy!' in Chinese and ah, just gets very careless and will always get the wrong answers. Somehow when I saw him in my heart I was like 'I want to change this boy's life'. Wow and wow. Gonna do just that but the charges a bit low according to Jassie and Lionel on Sat. Gonna see if can re-discuss the fees, if not i think long run i suffer sia. Oops!
Got another possible tuition assignment fm a relative, heard was lower sec student but haven't call yet. Think will be calling later bah...
Tuition means increase in income!! Haha!! But thinking of the evenings been burnt! Sob but oh well! Haha!!


Pretty long post now.. gotta go! Byebye!! haha!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

I just love blogging...

Wanna say Happy 23rd Birthday Jen!! (her birthday was on the 10th but i didn't have the time to blog but yea...)
We had a celebration with her on last Sunday. It was pretty happening with Jeff, Alvin, Gaius, Matt, Alex Yiu, Aaron, Peifen, Joyce and Weiwei around, at Manhatten Fish Market @ PS. My 1st visit there and it's a nice place to be in except for their uncleaned floor.. grrr...

Gave her a bouquet of flowers (purple and white tulips) and a self made card and I think she received a guess watch as a present too. Haha. Totally enjoyed the gathering and certainly hoped that she enjoyed it too. (Still remembered totally didn't sleep after Sat supper and did the card till morning before reporting to Expo for Logis. Totally zonked out by the time I was home) haha.

(So proud of the end result for the card too!)













here's a portion of it. shall ask the owner to take a full one then show on blog. lol

Anyway it was a good chillout session with the guys and got sabo-ed during the dinner but shan't say much. Haha.

Pretty good way to end the wk. =) More celebrations to come!
I awestruck, lost for words.

I'm beginning to find myself in transition whereby i'm striking a balance no more. Things are very delicate on one end while the other awaits my attention to get things done.

Initially I thought having cg and svc on sat while sun is ministry will be an ideal balance such that compromise is reduced to the minimum.

But it suddenly came as a revelation to me recently that things may have gone out of hand without me noticing it. I feel disconnected from cg and sharing of the heart which i used to have with some ain't there anymore. I just appeared to be the 'appear-only for svc and cgm' member or 'offer help when present' helper.
Whereas in ministry i helped to fulfill the needs of the department, of the service, of the leaders to a personal level but the feeling of fulfillment is no longer there. I know along the way I'm meeting the needs of others, both the ushers and the leaders but i lost the urge to have my needs met. My walk with God is also affected along the way probably?

Yup I can serve less in ministry, but does it really help solve the problem? I can start serving more in cg now, being there for the people to start with.

2 years ago things were bad enough, coz i totally missed CG on service days and most time was spent on ministry and the self awareness was not there until Vic signalled the red alarm. Perhaps then it showed that i wasn't ready for more responsibility and thus promotion never came.
This time I sense and know the difference. I'm aware of the going-ons and am not blinded by promotion. I only have the drive of wanting to do more to serve God, to make the difference in others' lives. But perhaps it's time to expand this small little capacity of mine to allow God to come in, to pay attention to both cg and ministry. The session with B.Darren just now was a start and I can see that Vic really have high expectations for me.

Yet I know ultimately, my purpose is to love God wholeheartedly, love people fervently, forming the 2 beams of the wonderful cross God had created 2000 years ago. Being a CGL or an Usher head becomes secondary now. Thanks for this revelation God. It comes in good time.
And I do know right now, there are many things waiting for me to fulfill and make it happen. :)

If I'm do called to be in UM, so be it God. ! Love you to the max!
I want a job, I need a job, I desperately want one, a good and flexible one..

God if You see this, please answer my prayers.

Thank You God. You are the best!
Hi I'm back!

Just came back fm CGC training with the zone leaders and man it was happening! Now i roughly know what a zone leader's meeting is like. Haha!

Thursday gonna have a combined adults' meeting @ Riverwalk, Sat for the youths' meeting. Happening week ahead!!!
Mon - Tuition class
Tue - Zone meeting aka CGC Training @ CHEC Bukit Merah
Wed - Tuition
Thu - Adults' meeting @ Riverwalk
Fri - Yi Wei's birthday party and late night movie with Yee and gang.
Sat - Sentosa go-kart (maybe), Youth meeting (maybe also), early to expo for warehouse packing, service <--- can't wait for pastor to preach on the 2nd part of sermon on relationships!!, fellowship with cg (maybe)
Sun - Off duty!!!, Packing cum planning for Hall 1 shift, Warehouse shifting, JW meet up at Kenrus' place.
Woot! That basically sums up the whole week ahead this week.

Sometimes seeing this kind of schedule, though may mean I'm doing alot of things, busy with this and that but somehow there seems to be a lack of personal time, a time which I can really enjoy myself.
Yeap I can be enjoying myself during ministry, hanging out with friends etc but there seems to be something else I'm looking out for.

A time when I'm free, not bounded by anything and just go all out to play without worries. And just that 1 person or 2 person company that will really make the whole difference to my world. The last time I ever have such a feeling was during polytechnic days when family was perfect, studies were alright, and nothing to worry about except to play. Friends were ever there and simply a life without worries. It seemed that life was fulfilled at its purpose.

Now things are definitely different and certainly more responsibilities on hand now. I can sense God's purpose for me more evident in my life and if it's really the case of going all out, I will want to, just for Him. Maybe then I'll have the sense of enjoyment and feeling of being free, on a whole new level.
I'm looking forward to that.

I still remembered God speaking through B.Darren, that I'm meant for greatness and for greater things to come than I am right now. I'm looking forward to that day too.

Friday, February 6, 2009

February is like a crazy month for me. Though it had just started but today's like the 6th day...

firstly I'm without a job for 5 weeks (long time for rest but ain't nice if it's too long?) anyway openings gonna come soon.. still got hope!!!!!

If I can get a good job probably I'll consider not going SOT..
Gonna pray and fast about it... Things are coming but I'm not ready to receive them yet.. or rather the door is closed, not fully prepared for them yet...

Things now are a good job, SOT, Uni admission, personal life, spiritual, finances, Arise and Build and ministry... (Can I consider relationships too? haha)

Currently opting for either NUS FASS (if i can get in prayerfully) or SIM Uni of Buffalo doing Psychology and Communication. Anyway inclusive of SOT, all 3 forms of applications ends on Feb 28th. So just have got to make a break for it but of course after praying about them before doing anything.

Ministry... coming to a dead-end somehow.. Things are going slower for me now and anything new now is definitely a challenge. But I wanna experience more. I want to quickly fulfill my BF also. I'm seriously lacking behind...

Perhaps I've not being too faithful in the things of God or too lazy and slacking too much.. Ahhhh. ok i deserve it, somehow just got to change that silly attitude of mine.

I want to live in a envionment of blessing to others, while God can use me to bless, not just words but finances. Means living in a world of financial freedom where things come and go with careful planning and wise management at the same time no wastage and generating extras. Ahhh ok.. too much random things on my mind..

In summary, GET MYSELF OUT OF MY OWN COMFORT ZONE!!!!!!! =D

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Been ages since i last blogged it seemed.

CNY was normal, except for the hanging out with friends. But days after CNY hadn't been better..

Been slacking at home.. Not a good thing though the time was there to watch dramas and had ample rest.. But getting tired of getting jobless and surviving without any income...

Ahhh i need a good job, sth that can last me through university as well..

Currently I have one tuition assignment though I hasn't started on it yet, a job with Matt but no confidence that it'll work out, i dunno..
Come to think of it I"m quite demoralised.. :(

My mind is going stagnant and I'm not the usual Junius or the normal Solomon!!! I gotta buck up, move it, jump out and shake it!!! *nudges himself* *slaps himself*

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!