2 Corinthians 8:21
We are careful to be honourable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honourable.
Went to church for Watchnight Service 2010, to usher in 2011..
Few people went up to thank God for His wondeful blessings, financially, health, work, studies, spiritual growth, etc.
Pastor Heng preached on the above passage. He boldly challenged the congregation these few questions as we reflected on 2010, and think about 2011..
- Whatever we did, was it honest?
- Were we trying to bluff God or men?
- How did the year past? How did I live?
- Do I have anything to thank God for?
- Whatever actions I did, will is pass through God?
- How much time did I spend on spiritual matters, e.g growth, fellowship?
He reminded us through Psalm 139, that God sees and knows every little detail of our lives. He also reminded us, that Jesus is coming soon, and whatever opportunity of serving will end, by then,
Are we ready to be accountable to God?
I had done my reflections earlier on, and here is the Watchnight testimony, because it was super lengthy, i sent it directly to the office, to be printed out and placed into the bulletine..
Gonna sleep now.. Zzzzzz... Tired after setting up another page for book study on "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan...
Blessed New Year to all!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
Last day of the year
Woah. I am super excited about 2011, yet at the same time, super stress about it.. Let me just list down what i have to do, and what I intend to do.
To be done:
- Teach (5 days a week, 8am to 11:30am, Fridays till 4:30pm)
- Office (5 days a week, 12pm to 2:30pm, Fridays till 4:30pm)
- School (Dip in Early Childhood, thrice a week, 6:30pm to 10pm, includes loads of assignments)
- Children's and Junior Fellowship (drop in every Sat to befriend kiddos till my own fellowship time, only helping out in special events.)
- Attend Young Adults' Fellowship.
- Choir on Sunday (I think i am part of the music committee i am not too sure =/)
- Work In Progress (a.k.a WIP, a singing group, performances on special occasions)
Whether to do/ praying and planning:
- Youth Fellowship friend/ buddy/ extra (i have no idea what to call my position there)
- internal auditor
I dropped Sunday School and teaching at CF/JF because i seriously think i need to pace myself on the weekends. I realised i still get muscle aches whenever i get too excited or hyped up. This year, i am praying to be focused on my school children, especially to tell the story of Jesus.
I think i'll stick to the theme, Jesus is my Friend.. =)
Blogging about me growing up, trying to get as much down as possible before school starts..
WIP meeting later!
To be done:
- Teach (5 days a week, 8am to 11:30am, Fridays till 4:30pm)
- Office (5 days a week, 12pm to 2:30pm, Fridays till 4:30pm)
- School (Dip in Early Childhood, thrice a week, 6:30pm to 10pm, includes loads of assignments)
- Children's and Junior Fellowship (drop in every Sat to befriend kiddos till my own fellowship time, only helping out in special events.)
- Attend Young Adults' Fellowship.
- Choir on Sunday (I think i am part of the music committee i am not too sure =/)
- Work In Progress (a.k.a WIP, a singing group, performances on special occasions)
Whether to do/ praying and planning:
- Youth Fellowship friend/ buddy/ extra (i have no idea what to call my position there)
- internal auditor
I dropped Sunday School and teaching at CF/JF because i seriously think i need to pace myself on the weekends. I realised i still get muscle aches whenever i get too excited or hyped up. This year, i am praying to be focused on my school children, especially to tell the story of Jesus.
I think i'll stick to the theme, Jesus is my Friend.. =)
Blogging about me growing up, trying to get as much down as possible before school starts..
WIP meeting later!
(A-B-C) Peter's Final Greetings
1 Peter 5:12-14
Bible verses: 12, 14
I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God's grace for you. Stand firm in this grace.
Greet each other with Christian love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ.
Challenge:
I will encourage believers and greet my friends with Christian love.
Before i came back to Christ, used to dread going to Church because I hardly have any friends.
Now, I found such great sisters and brothers in Christ, i can't wait for Sat and Sun to come! And it's always a special day when I manage to meet them outside other than the weekends =)
Work In Progress meeting later... Wheeee!!
Bible verses: 12, 14
I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God's grace for you. Stand firm in this grace.
Greet each other with Christian love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ.
Challenge:
I will encourage believers and greet my friends with Christian love.
Before i came back to Christ, used to dread going to Church because I hardly have any friends.
Now, I found such great sisters and brothers in Christ, i can't wait for Sat and Sun to come! And it's always a special day when I manage to meet them outside other than the weekends =)
Work In Progress meeting later... Wheeee!!
Risks...
A friend asked, "how can we be accountable through blogs?"
Well, here's the explanation.. I promised the readers to be entirely honest about my blogs, and i will blog about everything under the various subject titles. And as i do so, because I do not want to stumble others, whoever IS reading my blogs, I became more and more aware of my thoughts, ways and actions.
I am not perfect, i am still learning. I do realised the risks i am taking. I just sent an invitation to a group of friends in Church to read my blogs.. As most of you had read, some are not entirely pleasant.
What have i gotten myself into?
As i asked that question when i click "send", I realised, if i cannot face my friends because of how shameful i am of my deeds, how about God?
Ultimately, I will be facing Him, and I do want to hear Him say,
"well done, good and faithful servant..."
Well, here's the explanation.. I promised the readers to be entirely honest about my blogs, and i will blog about everything under the various subject titles. And as i do so, because I do not want to stumble others, whoever IS reading my blogs, I became more and more aware of my thoughts, ways and actions.
I am not perfect, i am still learning. I do realised the risks i am taking. I just sent an invitation to a group of friends in Church to read my blogs.. As most of you had read, some are not entirely pleasant.
What have i gotten myself into?
As i asked that question when i click "send", I realised, if i cannot face my friends because of how shameful i am of my deeds, how about God?
Ultimately, I will be facing Him, and I do want to hear Him say,
"well done, good and faithful servant..."
Thursday, December 30, 2010
(A-B-C) Advice for Elders and Young Men (Part 3)
1 Peter 5:8-11
Bible Verse: 8-9
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. remember that your Christ brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.
Challenge:
I will stay alert, stand firm and be strong in my faith.
Seems really challenging, but am reminded, with God everything is possible!
Bible Verse: 8-9
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. remember that your Christ brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.
Challenge:
I will stay alert, stand firm and be strong in my faith.
Seems really challenging, but am reminded, with God everything is possible!
Today had stuff meeting.
Mrs Teo shared from Romans 15:5-7
May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.
Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.
She reminded us to have the attitude of Christ (Philippians 2:1-11), which also means to reflect the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
-Be of one mind..
- serve others
- giving up our own interest
-self-sacrifice. Like Paul, still preaching when in prison. Christ gives power to deny self..
- Unity. Paul encourages to work together, contend ONE enemy (i.e devil). Growing in Christ requires discipline, focus on Him..
- Joy --> comes from depending on Him. Outside circumstances can never cause you joy, but comes from within.
I am really thankful to God to be able to have this job. I love the children.
At the same time, i am starting to feel multiple stress, and somehow my heart aches each time i feel stress.. Not fun.. Have to learn to give it all to God..
One of my church friend's mom passed away. My friend's really upset because her mum's not saved. I can understand how she feels. If mummy leaves me without accepting Jesus, I don't know how i would react.. But God's still in control no matter what..
Praying hard for my children. For myself, i prayed for wisdom, patience, and most of all love. Like Paul says in 2 Cor, do everything in love. Without love, whatever you do doesnt bring joy, does not bring satisfaction..
Met up for dinner with my besties, Anne Marie, Aly, Shirin & Heng and of course my godson Lusius Ignatius Heng. He's such a cute and wonderful boy. His observation skills are wonderful, such a clever boy! Oh, and he's really social-able too.. Would love to have him in my class.
watching flashcards apps on his dad's iphone.. Yes he knows how to use it!
tired from the lil outing... Woke up after his mum puts on his pjs...
Shirin drives now, and she offered to drive me home. So embarrassing coz she stays at Sembawang. Gave me some tips on how to pass theory.. Haha.. super cool..
Wooo.. Tired...
Mrs Teo shared from Romans 15:5-7
May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.
Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.
She reminded us to have the attitude of Christ (Philippians 2:1-11), which also means to reflect the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
-Be of one mind..
- serve others
- giving up our own interest
-self-sacrifice. Like Paul, still preaching when in prison. Christ gives power to deny self..
- Unity. Paul encourages to work together, contend ONE enemy (i.e devil). Growing in Christ requires discipline, focus on Him..
- Joy --> comes from depending on Him. Outside circumstances can never cause you joy, but comes from within.
I am really thankful to God to be able to have this job. I love the children.
At the same time, i am starting to feel multiple stress, and somehow my heart aches each time i feel stress.. Not fun.. Have to learn to give it all to God..
One of my church friend's mom passed away. My friend's really upset because her mum's not saved. I can understand how she feels. If mummy leaves me without accepting Jesus, I don't know how i would react.. But God's still in control no matter what..
Praying hard for my children. For myself, i prayed for wisdom, patience, and most of all love. Like Paul says in 2 Cor, do everything in love. Without love, whatever you do doesnt bring joy, does not bring satisfaction..
Met up for dinner with my besties, Anne Marie, Aly, Shirin & Heng and of course my godson Lusius Ignatius Heng. He's such a cute and wonderful boy. His observation skills are wonderful, such a clever boy! Oh, and he's really social-able too.. Would love to have him in my class.
watching flashcards apps on his dad's iphone.. Yes he knows how to use it!
tired from the lil outing... Woke up after his mum puts on his pjs...
Shirin drives now, and she offered to drive me home. So embarrassing coz she stays at Sembawang. Gave me some tips on how to pass theory.. Haha.. super cool..
Wooo.. Tired...
(A-B-C) Advice for Elders and Young Men Part 2
1 Peter 5:5-7
Bible Verse: 6
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time He will lift you up in honour.
Challenge:
I will humble myself.
Seen situations where adults refused to eat the humble pie, and caused really much unnecessary hurt, etc... I need to keep reminding myself to be humble, and that I am learning always.. I think humility is harder to attain as you grow older.. I pray that I will be humble all the time..
Going back to YAF raised several concerns for me, but ultimately, I am accountable to God for my personal reasons why I'm being like this. Might have caused others to stumble...
My bad.. Please forgive me Father..
Bible Verse: 6
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time He will lift you up in honour.
Challenge:
I will humble myself.
Seen situations where adults refused to eat the humble pie, and caused really much unnecessary hurt, etc... I need to keep reminding myself to be humble, and that I am learning always.. I think humility is harder to attain as you grow older.. I pray that I will be humble all the time..
Going back to YAF raised several concerns for me, but ultimately, I am accountable to God for my personal reasons why I'm being like this. Might have caused others to stumble...
My bad.. Please forgive me Father..
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Farming and harvesting
Today Gwyn came back, so excited.. hee..
Went to school to do stuff, then went off at 2pm with Sis Charissa and Alycia to receive Gwyn.
She's a bit sick, but in really great spirit! Nice to see her after two months.. Then i hung out with her the whole day. Went to the doc with her, ate dinner, did quite a lot of catching up..
Then we went to IMM to meet up with Jas, Nelson and Alex..
Decided to go back to YAF, but felt the burden to serve in YF. Timing crashes, well, gonna pray and hand in all in to God, He's always in control, and He never makes mistakes.
Doing 2nd lesson with Minibible college now.. Topic is on the Holy Bible, introductions, purposes. Will share more tomorrow, have to be disciplined to sleep early and wake up early. Totally messed up my meal timings today...
Went to school to do stuff, then went off at 2pm with Sis Charissa and Alycia to receive Gwyn.
She's a bit sick, but in really great spirit! Nice to see her after two months.. Then i hung out with her the whole day. Went to the doc with her, ate dinner, did quite a lot of catching up..
Then we went to IMM to meet up with Jas, Nelson and Alex..
Decided to go back to YAF, but felt the burden to serve in YF. Timing crashes, well, gonna pray and hand in all in to God, He's always in control, and He never makes mistakes.
Doing 2nd lesson with Minibible college now.. Topic is on the Holy Bible, introductions, purposes. Will share more tomorrow, have to be disciplined to sleep early and wake up early. Totally messed up my meal timings today...
(A-B-C) Advice for Elders and Young Men (Pt 1)
1 Peter 5:1-4
Bible verses: 2-3
Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly - not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.
Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.
Challenge: (even though this is mainly for men)
I will willingly care for people younger than me and to lead by example.
Gwyn's coming back!
Bible verses: 2-3
Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly - not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.
Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.
Challenge: (even though this is mainly for men)
I will willingly care for people younger than me and to lead by example.
Gwyn's coming back!
Monday, December 27, 2010
(A-B-C) Suffering for being a Christian
1 Peter 4:12-19
Bible verse: 19
So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.
Challenge:
I will keep on doing what is right and trust my life to the God who created me, for He will never fail me.
Totally mis communicated for today.. i thought didn't have to come in to school today because Christmas was on Sat, i thought today was an off day, so i spent the night over at Cindy's place, taking the night feeds.. But in the end, i was so tired, i slept through the 2nd night feed, which mum still took. Thank God mummy's always so responsible. =) I love her!
Anyway, happily dozing off till about 10am, when mum said Aunty Sharon's coming to have breakfast. So i woke up and checked my phone. To my horror, my principal called and leave message, and I had to go back.. I quickly apologized and told my mum. Brushed my teeth and quickly went down to get breakfast. Was worried that I had to take a long trip home because I was in Ang Mo Kio, about an hour and half ride. Thank God my aunty gave me a love gift, which allows me to take a taxi and flew down!
God is gracious and so are His disciples! My principal and co teacher was forgiving, and understanding towards me, and i quickly got down to work.. Thank God everything's quite fine. I thank God i could still have discipleship at 4:30pm.
Sis Charissa told me about this Mini Bible College where I can start my bible studies online, and it's something I always wanted to do.
Half way through, some guy walked up to us and asked if he could buy a "Thank You" card from us because the person they are saying bye to is leaving, and they dont have a farewell card for that teacher. Sis Charissa kindly assisted them.
Later on, after several analysis, there are some thoughts that we were being tested on by people who are studying sociology.. Well, whatever the cause, Sis Charissa did God glory today =)
Went to her house for dinner, supposed to stay and watch "Beyond the gates of Splendor" but got shoo-ed home because I forgot to bring my pills out =p.
Went home and did some packing around the house, threw away some stuffs. Then I watched "Flywheel". It's really an interesting show. Those in business should definitely watch it!
Gwyn's coming back tomorrow!
Praying I can finish my work fast and fly down to the air port to receive her! Hee.. Wish i learned how to drive! But then again, i cant afford the car. Haha.
Well, whatever it is, God's Will be done.
Hey, realise how crazy the World has been lately.. Maybe you should start thinking
"Is there a tomorrow for me?"
Bible verse: 19
So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.
Challenge:
I will keep on doing what is right and trust my life to the God who created me, for He will never fail me.
Totally mis communicated for today.. i thought didn't have to come in to school today because Christmas was on Sat, i thought today was an off day, so i spent the night over at Cindy's place, taking the night feeds.. But in the end, i was so tired, i slept through the 2nd night feed, which mum still took. Thank God mummy's always so responsible. =) I love her!
Anyway, happily dozing off till about 10am, when mum said Aunty Sharon's coming to have breakfast. So i woke up and checked my phone. To my horror, my principal called and leave message, and I had to go back.. I quickly apologized and told my mum. Brushed my teeth and quickly went down to get breakfast. Was worried that I had to take a long trip home because I was in Ang Mo Kio, about an hour and half ride. Thank God my aunty gave me a love gift, which allows me to take a taxi and flew down!
God is gracious and so are His disciples! My principal and co teacher was forgiving, and understanding towards me, and i quickly got down to work.. Thank God everything's quite fine. I thank God i could still have discipleship at 4:30pm.
Sis Charissa told me about this Mini Bible College where I can start my bible studies online, and it's something I always wanted to do.
Half way through, some guy walked up to us and asked if he could buy a "Thank You" card from us because the person they are saying bye to is leaving, and they dont have a farewell card for that teacher. Sis Charissa kindly assisted them.
Later on, after several analysis, there are some thoughts that we were being tested on by people who are studying sociology.. Well, whatever the cause, Sis Charissa did God glory today =)
Went to her house for dinner, supposed to stay and watch "Beyond the gates of Splendor" but got shoo-ed home because I forgot to bring my pills out =p.
Went home and did some packing around the house, threw away some stuffs. Then I watched "Flywheel". It's really an interesting show. Those in business should definitely watch it!
Gwyn's coming back tomorrow!
Praying I can finish my work fast and fly down to the air port to receive her! Hee.. Wish i learned how to drive! But then again, i cant afford the car. Haha.
Well, whatever it is, God's Will be done.
Hey, realise how crazy the World has been lately.. Maybe you should start thinking
"Is there a tomorrow for me?"
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