This is my 3rd mission trip since Nov 2005. The first one, was Cambodia, an eye opening for me. Was very touch by the young people there. You can tell the love of the Lord written on their faces. The translator Chan, Mei, John, Richard and many others were so eager to serve the Lord. They were very helpful. Probably, will contact them and make a visit to their churches in the near future.
The second one to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. About 100 children came together for VBS. We have no translators. Except one Thai Pastor for the adult worship. The 15 youth had great time with the children. Charmaine, by God's grace, used her basic Thai language to tell the bible stories. I would say that it went well for the VBS and the youth mime at the village school of 500 children and the private school of 1000 students.
The only thing that I don't like was, the trip was very much diverted to a holiday trip instead of the great commission. The youth were very distracted and confused by a different purpose because there was two different agenda. Somehow, I still felt glad that we did what we had prepared for the children and the 2 schools. It is still so amazing to me even until now because God had carried out the task which was only possible with Him going before us. And not forgetting my friends who were on their knee for that trip for months.
Udon Thani to Phu Kieo was my 3rd trip and 2nd trip for Reb and Rach. We were in Thailand from 13 - 20 Oct. 8 of us in this group, I would say that it was the most challenging and trying of all. Not so much on the physical aspect but more on the lack of preparation and most of the time we were not sure what we supposed to do. Most of the things were decided on a last minute which I am not used to. Too many changes within, I find it very hard to cope. Is alright to have changes without when there is preparation within.
The Thai people have great desire to seek God. They enjoy christian fellowship, especially singing and encouraging one another in the Lord.
We met 4 Bangkok bible college students and the full-time staffs in Thai-Ezra Ministry. Glad to know F Paul and Alice will be serving full-time with the youth at Bethel Youth Ministries Evangelistic Centre after they get married in Jan next year. They will be here on 16 Nov, will take them around and visit Covenant's work with the mission.
I believed that the purpose of me to be on this trip is to help connect people, to know them and their work beside being present in their fellowship and do craft workshop with them.
The children enjoyed Reb and Rach's presence. They had a translater who help them alot. It's a very special experience this time for us to have work very closely with the Thai brethen, to stay with them and eat with them.
In everything God has a purpose which we may not see now but will understand in the future.
The Lord is unfolding His plan for my future. The verses that He first gave to me causes a stir in my inward being but I have no idea what will take place. By now many things God says have taken place in my life and I am really amazed by Him. I only pray that I choose to walk in His path continuously, til the day I meet Him face to face.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Mum's funeral an amazing journey for many
The month of October had ended. I can't imagine how I did get by. It was so challenging and trying. Words cannot describe how I feel. I felt like the days past as if I am being put through them. They were beyond my control and I felt so helpless and drained. Many things did not make sense.
Yet my loving Lord took control of the whole situation, although it was a short period of a few days. Many decisions have to be made quickly and everything went just right. And also many miraculous things happened which were beyond my comprehension. But this one thing I know that the Lord is all knowing.
The Lord provided the right person (Paul Wong)to help us in the funeral service. He was very helpful in every request we made and directed us what to do next. On the next day late afternoon, I realised he came from Life BP church after Beng Hai and Jess visited the wake. Later, got to know that they are friends. I was indeed very surprised by their presence, was unbelievable.
Since 6 Sept o7 IDMC conference in Covenant, the Lord begins to reveal to me slowly, to be awared of the connection and relationship among the people that I know. I am very amazed by the circle of relationship that God has put me into. I do sense God's powerful presence going before me in whatever I am into, this cause me fear Him much due to the experencing of His mightiness.
We didn't want to held the wake at Rochor which was available but All Saint Chapel was difficult to get and yet the Lord blesses us through Paul. We were so privildge to have such a nice place to held my mum's wake which I never could imagine.
Some souls were touched by the song - So you would come (Reb n Rach mime it). Some of my christian relatives feel that the 2 girls are great blessings from God, they came forward to tell me. I begin to see God's hand in their lifes and thank God for them. We ( my family and two nieces) sang - For you I will live, some were so touch by the piece that they ask for song sheets and one of them got Reb to sing into her handphone. That really amazed me. Even asking for a burn copy of the piece for them so they can sing to their cell group.
25th March 07 Rebecca present the choir singing this piece. She pre-record the piano piece so that she can conduct the choir as they sing along. Never would we know that we will sing it at mum's wake but the Lord knows everything. This is the only piece available at that time with music and song shts which I plan to teach at JU Eng Guitar lesson but some how I did not get to teach it. All I can say is that I felt the Lord's present so greatly through out the 3 days.
My sis, one of her staunch taoist friend was very torch by the mime-So you would come.
My bro, his friend who is an atheist was questioning a catholic priest whether God existed while traveling for work. All that he witness at the wake, probably is an eye opening to him that God existed.
My adopted sister who stays in Malaysia, Butterworth has not been back to Singapore for the past five years came to renew her passport and settle her CPF during this period of time. I was glad that she was able to attend mum's wake.
Our close cousin who works in China came back because of one week China national holiday was able to attend the wake too.
What more my own brother's family living in North Carolina whose daughter's passport expired, was planning to collect after processing it at D.C Washington on Monday where he had to attend an airshow for his work. But upon hearing mum's death, the family drove 5hrs to Washington and another 5hrs to New York and took a 20 hrs flight back to Singapore. Thank God they were here safe, for the wake on the second day, I can't imagine myself 30 hrs on the journey back. Are all this happenings coincident? No, the Lord is all knowing, everything is in His hand and at His time.
And lastly, Rev. Tan Chor Kiat just came back from Mymmar trip. If mum's death was to happen earlier, he may not be available to help us held the wake service. I thank God for his authentic way of leading us in the sevice. Especially the closing of the Tuesday night service and Wednesday morning service at All Saint Chapel and Mandai. He was helping us to have closure with our last words to mum, giving us time and space, not rushing us in any way.
Was also very surprised by the presence of the 4 pastors from New Life at 9.45am service at Mandai cremation centre.
Allowing Rebecca and Racheal to mime for a testimony to the unsaved world. I am very touch my his understanding when he does not know what mime is. He told me if the 2 girls are lead to do it for their grandmother, go ahead and do it for that would be their last chance. With that words from him, I got them to do it the first night after message and without regret because many were blessed by it.
I want to give thanks to God for all the helpers and friends present. Who help us walk this difficult time. There were many more amazing happenings which the Lord had put everything right in His time and for His purposes. All glory and honour be given to Him.
Yet my loving Lord took control of the whole situation, although it was a short period of a few days. Many decisions have to be made quickly and everything went just right. And also many miraculous things happened which were beyond my comprehension. But this one thing I know that the Lord is all knowing.
The Lord provided the right person (Paul Wong)to help us in the funeral service. He was very helpful in every request we made and directed us what to do next. On the next day late afternoon, I realised he came from Life BP church after Beng Hai and Jess visited the wake. Later, got to know that they are friends. I was indeed very surprised by their presence, was unbelievable.
Since 6 Sept o7 IDMC conference in Covenant, the Lord begins to reveal to me slowly, to be awared of the connection and relationship among the people that I know. I am very amazed by the circle of relationship that God has put me into. I do sense God's powerful presence going before me in whatever I am into, this cause me fear Him much due to the experencing of His mightiness.
We didn't want to held the wake at Rochor which was available but All Saint Chapel was difficult to get and yet the Lord blesses us through Paul. We were so privildge to have such a nice place to held my mum's wake which I never could imagine.
Some souls were touched by the song - So you would come (Reb n Rach mime it). Some of my christian relatives feel that the 2 girls are great blessings from God, they came forward to tell me. I begin to see God's hand in their lifes and thank God for them. We ( my family and two nieces) sang - For you I will live, some were so touch by the piece that they ask for song sheets and one of them got Reb to sing into her handphone. That really amazed me. Even asking for a burn copy of the piece for them so they can sing to their cell group.
25th March 07 Rebecca present the choir singing this piece. She pre-record the piano piece so that she can conduct the choir as they sing along. Never would we know that we will sing it at mum's wake but the Lord knows everything. This is the only piece available at that time with music and song shts which I plan to teach at JU Eng Guitar lesson but some how I did not get to teach it. All I can say is that I felt the Lord's present so greatly through out the 3 days.
My sis, one of her staunch taoist friend was very torch by the mime-So you would come.
My bro, his friend who is an atheist was questioning a catholic priest whether God existed while traveling for work. All that he witness at the wake, probably is an eye opening to him that God existed.
My adopted sister who stays in Malaysia, Butterworth has not been back to Singapore for the past five years came to renew her passport and settle her CPF during this period of time. I was glad that she was able to attend mum's wake.
Our close cousin who works in China came back because of one week China national holiday was able to attend the wake too.
What more my own brother's family living in North Carolina whose daughter's passport expired, was planning to collect after processing it at D.C Washington on Monday where he had to attend an airshow for his work. But upon hearing mum's death, the family drove 5hrs to Washington and another 5hrs to New York and took a 20 hrs flight back to Singapore. Thank God they were here safe, for the wake on the second day, I can't imagine myself 30 hrs on the journey back. Are all this happenings coincident? No, the Lord is all knowing, everything is in His hand and at His time.
And lastly, Rev. Tan Chor Kiat just came back from Mymmar trip. If mum's death was to happen earlier, he may not be available to help us held the wake service. I thank God for his authentic way of leading us in the sevice. Especially the closing of the Tuesday night service and Wednesday morning service at All Saint Chapel and Mandai. He was helping us to have closure with our last words to mum, giving us time and space, not rushing us in any way.
Was also very surprised by the presence of the 4 pastors from New Life at 9.45am service at Mandai cremation centre.
Allowing Rebecca and Racheal to mime for a testimony to the unsaved world. I am very touch my his understanding when he does not know what mime is. He told me if the 2 girls are lead to do it for their grandmother, go ahead and do it for that would be their last chance. With that words from him, I got them to do it the first night after message and without regret because many were blessed by it.
I want to give thanks to God for all the helpers and friends present. Who help us walk this difficult time. There were many more amazing happenings which the Lord had put everything right in His time and for His purposes. All glory and honour be given to Him.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Thai misson trip to Phu Kieow
It is just so amazing to see how God led us thus far. This morning, Christ Church Sec. had granted Racheal 5 days school leave to go Phu Kieow with us. I wrote a letter to the Vice Principle yesterday night upon knowing that air ticket is still available and Racheal hand in to her form teacher this morning. It was less than two hrs and her form teacher called to let me know as soon as possible so that I can book her air ticket.
Actually, it seems that the date of departure was closed but it appear available on my screen again. And a missionary friend of Mentor P wanted to join us so much, and I did her booking on line yesterday. She felt God's calling to Chiang Rai to start an orphanage home. She had come back from serving 12 yrs in India. I am very touch by her love for God.
I will be sharing with her my trip there, in a few days time. It is just so amazing how God connect people. I am so glad that Racheal can make it, so she and her sister can work on the mime together. Glad Lucy can play the guitar too.
I have finished Gracestoration cards on 12/9/07. Hope to practice and internalise what I have learned because it is the most practical and interesting bible study that I have ever come across. Best, no homework but must have good listening ears and it is so easy to undestand.
I have been too busy this year, unimaginable, can't believe that I am so occupied. Ju Eng Home's guitar lesson will end this Sunday (12th lesson). My tuition took much of my time too but not as bad as working outside. I do thank God because this is His providance for me. Will take a good break and wait for God's new direction.
I thought moving on to another church, I might slow down. Instead, inside me has become a different person. Seeing Pastor A and E serve the Lord, touches my heart, they make great couple. You can see the love of God written on their faces and his pastoral team. So are my wonderful friends like Menotr P, Lucy, Tricia, Jo, Mary and Maple. And not forgetting Jenny Wong, so eager to share her craft with the ladies in Thailand. Unbelievable!
I only can say, I met wonderful positive people who have teachable spirits. I think this is the most important of all. The willingness to listen and learn.
Whoever read this, we really need prayer support for this trip. we are reaching out to 80 to 100 women, teaching them how to prepare Sunday School visual aids and used them. They came from all over Thailand from more than 10 different churches according to Mentor P to be trained during the conference. May God's people say Amen.
Actually, it seems that the date of departure was closed but it appear available on my screen again. And a missionary friend of Mentor P wanted to join us so much, and I did her booking on line yesterday. She felt God's calling to Chiang Rai to start an orphanage home. She had come back from serving 12 yrs in India. I am very touch by her love for God.
I will be sharing with her my trip there, in a few days time. It is just so amazing how God connect people. I am so glad that Racheal can make it, so she and her sister can work on the mime together. Glad Lucy can play the guitar too.
I have finished Gracestoration cards on 12/9/07. Hope to practice and internalise what I have learned because it is the most practical and interesting bible study that I have ever come across. Best, no homework but must have good listening ears and it is so easy to undestand.
I have been too busy this year, unimaginable, can't believe that I am so occupied. Ju Eng Home's guitar lesson will end this Sunday (12th lesson). My tuition took much of my time too but not as bad as working outside. I do thank God because this is His providance for me. Will take a good break and wait for God's new direction.
I thought moving on to another church, I might slow down. Instead, inside me has become a different person. Seeing Pastor A and E serve the Lord, touches my heart, they make great couple. You can see the love of God written on their faces and his pastoral team. So are my wonderful friends like Menotr P, Lucy, Tricia, Jo, Mary and Maple. And not forgetting Jenny Wong, so eager to share her craft with the ladies in Thailand. Unbelievable!
I only can say, I met wonderful positive people who have teachable spirits. I think this is the most important of all. The willingness to listen and learn.
Whoever read this, we really need prayer support for this trip. we are reaching out to 80 to 100 women, teaching them how to prepare Sunday School visual aids and used them. They came from all over Thailand from more than 10 different churches according to Mentor P to be trained during the conference. May God's people say Amen.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Gracestoration n IDMC conference in Covenant
I am so busy that as if I am going to take PSLE soon. Well! beside teaching, I am about to finish Gracestoration Bible study soon with Mentor P together with a group of wonderful ladies. It is so amazingly encouraging that we become knitted in Christ like sisters to one another in time of trials.
I hope to be able to understand the 20 cards fully inorder to practice in my life and teach others in small group in His time.
IDMC - Intentional Disciplemaking Church, the past five months have past quickly. Somehow, I
enjoy being at Covenant. I learned great lesson about God and His love. The leaders' walk with God touches my heart. Their sharing and model help me see God in them.
Especially Pastor E, who I see as a man after God's heart. He can feel the heart throb of God.
Well! May be you might think that I said it too soon, shall see the years down the road. Time do tell a person that what I believe.
This leadership conference touches my heart very much on building our life inside out.
Bill Lawrence spoke on God sends Unwanted Grace. This helps me understand some trials in my life which God has purpose it for me to go through for His glory.
CBSI has just begun, I am so encouraged by the many ladies who turn up. And specially for someone tried very hard emotionally to make it. I appreciate her great courage, may the Lord bless her richly.
Lastly, I am praying for you, obed, cling to God during trying times, takecare -May God always be with you.
I hope to be able to understand the 20 cards fully inorder to practice in my life and teach others in small group in His time.
IDMC - Intentional Disciplemaking Church, the past five months have past quickly. Somehow, I
enjoy being at Covenant. I learned great lesson about God and His love. The leaders' walk with God touches my heart. Their sharing and model help me see God in them.
Especially Pastor E, who I see as a man after God's heart. He can feel the heart throb of God.
Well! May be you might think that I said it too soon, shall see the years down the road. Time do tell a person that what I believe.
This leadership conference touches my heart very much on building our life inside out.
Bill Lawrence spoke on God sends Unwanted Grace. This helps me understand some trials in my life which God has purpose it for me to go through for His glory.
CBSI has just begun, I am so encouraged by the many ladies who turn up. And specially for someone tried very hard emotionally to make it. I appreciate her great courage, may the Lord bless her richly.
Lastly, I am praying for you, obed, cling to God during trying times, takecare -May God always be with you.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Truthfulness
Have not been blogging for sometime, was busy. Being truthful is so important to me, especially in friendship or relationship with anyone.
But too bad, in this world there are many deceitfulness. I thank God for the wisdom to be able to tell the difference. I thank God for friends that are true and honest. Only pray that God will lead me to His people who share my passion for His kingdom. And that I ought to remember that whatever things I do will be all about Him and non of me. Less I forget of His goodness and wander from His fold.
Great friends, I have now. Glad to have another two more friends to come on board with us to Udon Thani mission trip. May the Lord bless His work and glorify himself using us as His channel. Pray for us.
But too bad, in this world there are many deceitfulness. I thank God for the wisdom to be able to tell the difference. I thank God for friends that are true and honest. Only pray that God will lead me to His people who share my passion for His kingdom. And that I ought to remember that whatever things I do will be all about Him and non of me. Less I forget of His goodness and wander from His fold.
Great friends, I have now. Glad to have another two more friends to come on board with us to Udon Thani mission trip. May the Lord bless His work and glorify himself using us as His channel. Pray for us.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Chiang Mai Mission trip Dec 2006
I am glad that Charmaine came on board with me who contributed much to the mission trip by teaching them Thai Language. Rebecca, my daughter helped me to teach them sing and mime. This picture was taken at Ju Eng home 26/12/06, was the last presentation for the mimers
The youth presented 4 gospel mimes at a private secondary school in Thailand, Chiang Mai on 13/12/06 early morning 8am, during assembly. It was the last presentation in Thailand.
Justin, myself, Evelyn, Mrs. Yeo, Charmaine, Rebecca.
Justin, youth leader for the guys and the video camera man during the Chiang Mai trip. Evelyn, who spent much time praying with me for 5 mths before the trip every Monday morning. Mrs. Yeo encouraged and helped me with visual aids and song books.
Picture taken at Ju Eng Home
Issac, Justin, Timothy, Benjamin and Daniel.
They look great in the picture.
They look great in the picture.
This are all the wonderful memories that I will not forget.
I thanked God for the opportunity to serve with them. It had turned history 8 months ago.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Living a life of a renew mind
Just came back a few hours ago, was having the BHR Course. What an interesting lesson! I enjoyed the lesson very much, it give me a better insight on living a life of a renew mind.
Last week, the word 'Geniune' stuck with me for a while, I mean being geniune with yourself and others play a great part in our life journey to have great relationship with people.
This week, the word 'A renew mind' keep repeating in my thoughts. It is very challenging to live a life of a renew mind. I begin to realise that the past years, the Lord help me live my life this way. I only realised it today, many times when I encounter trials or challenging moment, I have learn to see things in God perspective instead of asking 'Why?'
Many time I need to counter check my thoughts or any incidences to make sure that certain issues do not retard my growth in the Lord.
Today's lesson will help remind me have a constant check on myself. This will bring about my awareness of where I am standing.
When Mentor P mentioned that I should have attended Rev. Tan Siong Yang CBT Seminar yesterday as a number of my coursemates and even Prof Fred attended. I felt like a miss at first, what a waste that I made a choice to give it a miss.
I actually rested yesterday for today, well, I didn't miss much after all. Valerie is just as good, it all depend on what I need and how I look at things, right. Though she may not have great qualification as many others do, I learn great insight from her. Isn't it amazing!
Last week, the word 'Geniune' stuck with me for a while, I mean being geniune with yourself and others play a great part in our life journey to have great relationship with people.
This week, the word 'A renew mind' keep repeating in my thoughts. It is very challenging to live a life of a renew mind. I begin to realise that the past years, the Lord help me live my life this way. I only realised it today, many times when I encounter trials or challenging moment, I have learn to see things in God perspective instead of asking 'Why?'
Many time I need to counter check my thoughts or any incidences to make sure that certain issues do not retard my growth in the Lord.
Today's lesson will help remind me have a constant check on myself. This will bring about my awareness of where I am standing.
When Mentor P mentioned that I should have attended Rev. Tan Siong Yang CBT Seminar yesterday as a number of my coursemates and even Prof Fred attended. I felt like a miss at first, what a waste that I made a choice to give it a miss.
I actually rested yesterday for today, well, I didn't miss much after all. Valerie is just as good, it all depend on what I need and how I look at things, right. Though she may not have great qualification as many others do, I learn great insight from her. Isn't it amazing!
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