just so you know..

Still in the wake of the end of Relentless 07 (kinda oxymoron, kan? wake of the end..hehe...but that's not what i'm going to expound on today)

currently:
1. Packing up for a 12 day trip to PD-KL-Alor Setar-Langkawi-KL-home. If you all have been reading you know it's a trip that has been in my heart for a long time now. The mission conference in PD is really something i'm looking forward to. On the agenda also, church visiting (note pads, tape recorder & pen; set & ready)! So totally looking forward to this too.

2. Still in its preliminary stages..Free2Be '08. Just had the 1st meeting. Will keep you all posted. Will need willing hands, feet & hearts :) & it's still at the indoor stadium. 5000 capacity, ppl!

3. Sorting through Relentless 07 pics. Give us a little more time for this, ppl. Will release it all out when done.

4. Gali punya gali...found AW Tozer's book called ' The pursuit of God' at pr John's. Highly recommend it to all. Still reading it but already in my favourite list.

ok..now that's done. Allow me to do some moments of reminiscence here.




The past 3 weeks have been unbelievable. I don't think i have presently felt as stretched as what have transpired during that time. Had to take up major decisions role on 3 simultaneous projects at work.

Then at the SAME time, Relentless was speeding through with more details to look into (for the first time i could feel my brain literally compartmentalizing itself. Visualising what to do, who to do it, how to do it etc.).

And to make it kinda super-strectching, my parents weren't home during that period & the domestic responsibility was added. Although, kudos to Nick for being able to be the more responsible one.




Now in all this,
tired, helpless, kinda-desperate situation..i had sooo many things to be thankful for.

Number 1: I had people i could turn to. At first reaction, when a task is given...the diminishing 'choleric' part of me wants to control it to the point of scrunitizing details. But it doesn't work that way. For my work projects, i had to learn to delegate and trust. So, it was with Relentless. Yes, you still have to follow-up but you have a team; use them. There was a great beauty in all this though. Each of us learned how important in the face of mounting duty to still put God first. He deserves the place of honour & where else will it be more stubbornly ingrained in us if not through the toughest of our lives moments. The place where you could feel the strain running down your neck :) So, to the Relentless team(EYM & VCF); you have been a great encouragement. Through your subtle way of enduring & hoping & working out the difficulties in faith..has stirred me deep. And yes, i've said this before, i'm saying it again..our roles are NO coincidence.


Number 2: Met with so many interesting & 'real' people this week. The ever-putting-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat FGA KL team, pr Nirhal of BOH was also down for 'Godman', a missionary couple from the states, the Sarikei & Bintulu youth...and the funny thing is, each & every meeting & fellowship never felt wrong. like there were pieces of puzzle of a big picture designed to fit certain needs that time and for the not-so-distant future. The meetings not only challenged us back to the right direction but it also illuminates just enough for the next step.

Number 3: God never fail. PERIOD! When we have done all that we can, when we have given our best, when we have seek His face & will; there is where we let go & let God! Nothing wrong to give your very best in your work & duty (Even Daniel & Joseph from the Bible did their work excellently under unbelieving masters, what more to say us today) Anyways, whether we 'succeed' we 'succeed' in Him. Whether we 'fail' we 'fail' in Him. This is where the threshold of faith starts. At least we could say, we have done to our very best. I know no amount of work can ever replace grace..we are saved by grace! But shouldn't the act of showing our love for Him, working our bodies for His will be natural to those who call Him Saviour. Anyways, the art or faith of knowing when to hold on and when to let go, cannot really be taught. We must learned for ourselves and constantly be reminded.

So, at the end of it all...God is still the hero here! He is the centre where everything revolves around. I'm just happy that I'm on the ride & that He's leading. So, before i end this post...(might be quiet for the next following weeks..) some stuff on the events that have happened..

the Relentless 07-FGA KL sent-off

the much needed sushi-break in Brunei

Niah Trip with Pr Ros & company :)

Relentless '07 welcome note

The Relentless dance workshop







Go with God, ppl!

Relentless 07

Still preoccupied, ppl...but just want to let this out - God is awesome! really!

anyways..Relentless 07 is over but the lessons learned and truth imparted are just beginning.

We made new friends, learnt so many hard but crucial lessons, came together as a team in so many ways (i.e. drama, ushers, parade!, p&w & etc) and above all God met us.

The only thing now, let's do what must and should be done! the work is not over. We were again reminded..let's move onward & forward in Christ! His way, His time!

anyways...here's some pics of the event..it's only the 1st night..till i get my hands on the 2nd & 3rd nights plus the workshops..in the mean time..this is it

God bless!

Birthday blog

Guess what? another birthday entry..

November seems to be busy with birthdays..lots of them are even on the same day..Vina shares her birthday with another friend from YA..

and on the 11th..my mother..the queen of my heart..who's funny even when she's not aware of it..the voice of reason..the bank of wisdom..the contagious goof-ball...turned 46..

and she shares the same birthday with our worship coordinator, uncle stanley and guess who else..Leonardo DiCaprio..HAHA! ya..just so you know.

anyways was raining non-stop from morning that day & initial plan was to go to taman selera early in the evening for kerang (the birthday girl's favourite dish) & crabs. But because of the rain we just hung around at home first..watching Shaolin Soccer. Forgot how funny that movie is..

tif & dor were with us, which added to the fun of staying home with them.

we finally did go out, braving the rain..but it's all worth it.

for your enlightment, my mum is not really that complicated..she loves - God, her family, her friends, people & food..hehe..and that evening we had a healthy dose of everything.

So, happy birthday mum! may you continue to have many more fruitful years to come..

p.s. her potential conquest this year..climbing to the peak of Mt Kinabalu. my parents will be leaving for it next week. do uphold their trip in prayers.

some snap shots of the day's event

Tif & my dad adding some cultural flavour

The essential ABC - air/ais batu campur..well something like that

yes. Nick took all the shots :)

An overview

it was raining & cold, which made it more comfortable in our hoodie :) love this shot

the Birthday girl

*in a whisper *
yeah! i love my mum..

hehe..God bless, ppl!

24

24

it's the hours in one Earth day, it's the series starring Kiefer Sutherland (Jack Bauer!), it's the song by Switchfoot..

it's also happened to be something that is a little closer to the heart; my comrade in ministry, kai-mui, the ever pleasant collegue, my friend - Vina turned 24 on the 7th..

so, we thought we would come together to celebrate her during young adults cell (which is on the eve of her bday). We got the present early. The cake was ready, the plan was laid down in full. Went to YA a little earlier than usual..

then, all of a sudden, there was this one moment where we thought she wasn't going to make it..(oh man! & here we were so psyched up in surprising her)..we prayed in our hearts.

A little later..she texted - she's on her way! YES!!

the evening progress as usual..but not that usual. really felt that the sharing that day was NO coincidence..I'm thankful for the ppl that are the closest to my heart..

And that night in each others' presence we were again reminded of God's sovereign control,His sovereign grace & His sovereign love...of not giving up..of carrying on..of finishing the race well...

yeah, it was no coincidence..

anyways, we reach the part of the surprise.Brought the cake & present out. Sang her a loud happy birthday song & still fully psyched about it.

she blows her candles, cut her cake...and unwraps her present..she shrieks in glee, she says thank you, she's happy...

and then came that moment where we will always remember as a 'Vina-moment'

so, to my dear vina...a tribute to you..who not only managed to touch our hearts on her birthday, but left us with an unforgetable moment..

btw, thanks to technology..it is forever recorded in the moment

enjoy the video, ppl (and the 'Vina-moment' is at 1:16)

just realized we questioned non-stop la...how you feel? are you surprised? do you like it? are you happy?...haha! looked like we were indeed more excited than her.
Sorry ya Vina! kesian you toleh ke sini ke sana..hehe..

(Vina opening up her present)

and yes..look's like there is a new definition of worthless-ness..

so to all my 'worthless' ppl...i love you! :)

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