This morning was rather stressful - just running around trying to do as much as I could before Dr Daniel came over. Unfortunately, didn't managed to get everything done as I'm now still stuck here in the office.
I know I know, why am I blogging if I'm so busy. Guess I don't want to "miss the moment".
Had a really fun time talking to Dr Daniel in the afternoon. He reminded me really strongly of Simon Ling. Maybe it was just his mannerisms- he was also as thin as Simon too(and dressed like him - except for the shoes =P).. Simon's really into worship as well and for a while I experienced a bit of deja vu.
So I must say that I'm really looking forward to having him around for the next few days.. It'll just be really interesting. He's speaking on worship leading tomorrow and he'll be speaking on songwriting on Saturday and he'll be worship leading in the church service on Sunday..
Just on a side note, was upset for a bit this afternoon. But I thank God for a really great friend(you know who you are) who helped me to put things into perspective. Really appreciate your advice and concern. *big grin*
Dear God,
Thank you for this day. Have heaps more to do but I know that you'll see me through somehow. Thank you too for ppl who cares for me.
Thursday, August 19, 2004
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Nostalgia
Am feeling slightly nostalgically sad now. Was reading a friend's blog and I realised that her blog had a link to some of my OCF friends and I ended up reading some of their blog. As I read their blog, just realised I missed them quite a bit- hence the sadness. Serves me right for reading when I should be doing my work.. =P
Haven't kept in contact with these people in quite a while... Mostly it was a choice on my part. Was struggling being back here in Malaysia at first. Now that I've more or less settled here for now, I'm more ready to confront my past.
So maybe it was a good thing that I didn't come across their blog earlier. Would have probably have had a greater struggle in accepting what HE wants for me.
Philippians 3:12-14
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Dad
On a different note, thought I should put a record that dad came home for a couple of days. Didn't get to see much of him as I was busy with the seminar and all. He came back on Saturday evening, went to church and was going in and out of the house. Went for supper with him, mum and sam yesterday evening. That was good as it was probably the only meal that I sat down to eat with him. He left for camerons again this morning.
Others
Thought I should also add that it's sometimes SOOOO difficult to get ppl to come for prayer meeting. =P
Miss Jon Lee- he always came whenever he could.
Dear God,
Heaps to do again today. Know I feel a bit sad but thank you for bringing me back and for enriching my life with other friends that I've made for the past two years. You are my shepherd and my guide.
Haven't kept in contact with these people in quite a while... Mostly it was a choice on my part. Was struggling being back here in Malaysia at first. Now that I've more or less settled here for now, I'm more ready to confront my past.
So maybe it was a good thing that I didn't come across their blog earlier. Would have probably have had a greater struggle in accepting what HE wants for me.
Philippians 3:12-14
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Dad
On a different note, thought I should put a record that dad came home for a couple of days. Didn't get to see much of him as I was busy with the seminar and all. He came back on Saturday evening, went to church and was going in and out of the house. Went for supper with him, mum and sam yesterday evening. That was good as it was probably the only meal that I sat down to eat with him. He left for camerons again this morning.
Others
Thought I should also add that it's sometimes SOOOO difficult to get ppl to come for prayer meeting. =P
Miss Jon Lee- he always came whenever he could.
Dear God,
Heaps to do again today. Know I feel a bit sad but thank you for bringing me back and for enriching my life with other friends that I've made for the past two years. You are my shepherd and my guide.
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Thoughts
This is so funny... When I normally walk around, I'll think - 'hmmm... that's a good idea to put in my blog'. But now, my mind's just blank. =P
This is contradictory but I'll just type whatever that just comes into my mind.
Adeline Loh
Was great to meet up with that 'char boh'... Have not seen her in ages. She's one of the closest ppl to me in my life. She was like a big sister to me when I was in Melbourne. Did I mention that she was my housemate and partner-in-crime?
Anyways, went out with her and her friend and EJ for coffee at Starbucks in Section 14. On my part, it was really good to talk with her and just to catch up with her... Am really happy for her as she's now working at a place where she enjoys the job and seems to be happy..
Chris Leow and Hoong Ern
These two ppl whom I'm fond off will be going off.. *sob sob*.. Hoong Ern's going off to UK to study. *sigh* will miss making fun of EJ with Hoong Ern.. Will definitely have to take him out for dinner next week before he goes.
Chris Leow's going to DTS in Melbourne. Am really happy for him and I pray that he will really grow in his spiritual walk with God. Am so glad that he's taking this step because he wants to have a firsthand knowledge of God. Both will be leaving next month.
Alicia Chew
Went out for lunch with her today. She's just one beautiful and talented individual.. Am really fond of her. She's a great friend, drummer, singer and worship leader. Really enjoyed lunch with her. She'll be going back to US this Thursday. Will miss her.
This is contradictory but I'll just type whatever that just comes into my mind.
Adeline Loh
Was great to meet up with that 'char boh'... Have not seen her in ages. She's one of the closest ppl to me in my life. She was like a big sister to me when I was in Melbourne. Did I mention that she was my housemate and partner-in-crime?
Anyways, went out with her and her friend and EJ for coffee at Starbucks in Section 14. On my part, it was really good to talk with her and just to catch up with her... Am really happy for her as she's now working at a place where she enjoys the job and seems to be happy..
Chris Leow and Hoong Ern
These two ppl whom I'm fond off will be going off.. *sob sob*.. Hoong Ern's going off to UK to study. *sigh* will miss making fun of EJ with Hoong Ern.. Will definitely have to take him out for dinner next week before he goes.
Chris Leow's going to DTS in Melbourne. Am really happy for him and I pray that he will really grow in his spiritual walk with God. Am so glad that he's taking this step because he wants to have a firsthand knowledge of God. Both will be leaving next month.
Alicia Chew
Went out for lunch with her today. She's just one beautiful and talented individual.. Am really fond of her. She's a great friend, drummer, singer and worship leader. Really enjoyed lunch with her. She'll be going back to US this Thursday. Will miss her.
Friday, August 13, 2004
Him and I
Contemplations
I seriously think that I have to decrease and he increase in my life.
Just yesterday evening, I got really grumpy cos I couldn't get my way(yes, I usually get grumpy anyways). Just chose to be miserable and when that happens, I try to get everyone around me to be miserable. But it doesn't work because everyone around me just knows me too well. =P
In the end, my misery was just confined to me and myself. *sigh*.
Yes, he just has to increase in me. Don't like me sometimes. Especially when I get really irritated and grumpy.
This morning
This morning I managed to find my specs and got to work on time. =) Have heaps to do. Am partially worried and yet am not. Guess that I just need to do the work and not think too much. Need to rely on His strength once again. May He increase and I decrease....
Dear God,
Just want to commit the Worship Seminar into Your hands. Help me to remember the things that i need to do and not to worry too much. Grant me the wisdom I need. I commit the rest of the day into your hands. Help me to find the registration form that I can't find at the moment. I thank You that You are with me in this seminar and that I am never alone. My heart is once again filled with gratitude and love for You.
This morning
Woke up this morning - took a look at the clock: 8.39am... ARRRGGGHHHHH... Aunty Chan Boey's coming NOW! Where's my specs? Where's my specs!!!????!!! Cannot find it... ARRRGGHH!! Quick! Need to change! Where's my specs!! *honk* *honk* ARRRGGHHH... She's here!! *ring* *ring* "hello aunty chan boey! Can't find my specs!! Go ahead and i'll *somehow* find my way to work." *click* Where's my specs!! ARRRGGGHHHHH....
Yup- there was just how my morning started... Finally found my specs-it was under the radio cupboard/table. *sigh* And managed to get a lift to church from EJ.
On a different note, I know I need to plan for the worship seminar but boy- am feeling so lazy... Not to say that I've not done anything this morninglaaa... Just overwhelms me at times on what I have to do.. Feel paralysed.... Just have to take time out and add God in the equation.. Even this morning, seriously had to pray "God you have to help this 'blind' child of yours where to look for her specs' *grimace*
Just realise as I'm writing this that He is just continually teaching me to depend on Him for everything: for strength that he will carry me through and for sight to see what He wants me to see..
Dear God,
It's another crazy day. Am overwhelmed with the things that I have to do. Am so afraid that I can't finish it all and that I won't do a good job. But Your word assures me that "I can do all things through Christ" so I'm counting on you ya??? =)
Thank you too for people that encourages me and that bears with me-my messiness, my scatterbrain-ness, my impatience and my irritated-ness.. You alone know how much I love and appreciate them all the more- though I may not show it.
I know too that you're refining me each day-and it's rather painful at times. But at least I have You beside me and I know You love me more that I can every imagine. Thank You..
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Lovely Surprise Call
Just received a lovely surprise call from - Adeline (My beloved ex-housemate in Melbourne)!!
Have not heard from her in 4 months now. The last time I saw her was during Easter.
She has been busy travelling in Australia and with her new job(which requires her to travel a lot).
Am gonna meet up with her this Sunday at 2pm! Am SOO looking forward to it.
Didn't realise how much I missed catching up with her until she called today.
Dear God,
Thank You for each and every person that you've placed in my life. They are such blessings to me.
Have not heard from her in 4 months now. The last time I saw her was during Easter.
She has been busy travelling in Australia and with her new job(which requires her to travel a lot).
Am gonna meet up with her this Sunday at 2pm! Am SOO looking forward to it.
Didn't realise how much I missed catching up with her until she called today.
Dear God,
Thank You for each and every person that you've placed in my life. They are such blessings to me.
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
The past week
It has been a rather eventful week. Caught up with Sue Lee just last week on Thursday evening and it was rather good. Also had an argument with a close friend and things sorta went 'funny'(Hmm.. it was not so funny after all) the next day and was really sad at one point. But we made up on Friday and got back to our usual footing so that was really good. Made me realise how much I treasured our friendship.
Went to cross gen late on Friday. Had a memorial service at 5pm for aunty Dora's brother and I was supposed to play the piano so a lot of things beforehand back logged and I had to stay back to finish up. Cross Gen was good though I was rather sad when I found out that most of my cell group members have not had the role models/accountability partner/spiritual mentors that I've had.
The weekend was hectic as usual. Had a wedding on Saturday morning and played for the worship. Sat afternoon had the usual practice and basically hung out with my mum. Just her and I- for the first time in ages. =) We did the usual mother daughter stuff- talk about ministry and stuff. And then we watched tv together.
Sunday was more busy than usual. Had service in the morning, had lunch with EJ and his friends then had to rush back to church for the practice for this Sunday. Was so tired that when I got home I just fell asleep. Had a nap then mum came home to pick us up for dinner. Finally got to meet up with my aunt who's on a short holiday here from Brisbane. Then had a cross gen leader's meeting that evening.
Monday was just the usual - cook in the morning, teach piano, hang out with EJ in the afternoon. Went home for dinner, did my chores, watched telly, read a book by Mike Pilavachi(The title escapes me for the moment) and then went to sleep..
Today has just been a busy day with the worship seminar. Still need to get my musicians.. *sigh*
Looking forward when the seminar will be over. Thank God that Sarah came in to help with sorting out the old songsheets...
Arrgggh.. just remembered that I need to send aunty I the lyrics for Paul Baloche's "Above All" =P
Dear God,
Preserve me.. *cheeky grin*
Went to cross gen late on Friday. Had a memorial service at 5pm for aunty Dora's brother and I was supposed to play the piano so a lot of things beforehand back logged and I had to stay back to finish up. Cross Gen was good though I was rather sad when I found out that most of my cell group members have not had the role models/accountability partner/spiritual mentors that I've had.
The weekend was hectic as usual. Had a wedding on Saturday morning and played for the worship. Sat afternoon had the usual practice and basically hung out with my mum. Just her and I- for the first time in ages. =) We did the usual mother daughter stuff- talk about ministry and stuff. And then we watched tv together.
Sunday was more busy than usual. Had service in the morning, had lunch with EJ and his friends then had to rush back to church for the practice for this Sunday. Was so tired that when I got home I just fell asleep. Had a nap then mum came home to pick us up for dinner. Finally got to meet up with my aunt who's on a short holiday here from Brisbane. Then had a cross gen leader's meeting that evening.
Monday was just the usual - cook in the morning, teach piano, hang out with EJ in the afternoon. Went home for dinner, did my chores, watched telly, read a book by Mike Pilavachi(The title escapes me for the moment) and then went to sleep..
Today has just been a busy day with the worship seminar. Still need to get my musicians.. *sigh*
Looking forward when the seminar will be over. Thank God that Sarah came in to help with sorting out the old songsheets...
Arrgggh.. just remembered that I need to send aunty I the lyrics for Paul Baloche's "Above All" =P
Dear God,
Preserve me.. *cheeky grin*
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
People
People are such funny and amusing beings at times. Just had a rather interesting wedding rehearsal yesterday evening. In short, uncle Loh Soon Choy is a rather interesting character. =)
I think that God uses ppl to help you improve in your short comings.
Proverbs 27:17
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
I think it is so true. I figure that I might not like being scolded/rebuked but it helps me to be more like Jesus. =)
Need to stop this here. Have heaps of stuff to do. Two more things to say. I've finally got my computer at the office!!! My aunt from Brisbane's here!!! yay!!
Dear God,
Thank you for the ppl that you've put in my life. Especially the ones that care for me enough to rebuke me - not that I enjoy it when it happens or that I like it happening all the time.
Thank you too for my computer and that Ee-ee's down here.
I pray too that you help me to get through this week. You know how hectic it's going to be and how much I want to be used for your glory especially in the worship ministry.
I think that God uses ppl to help you improve in your short comings.
Proverbs 27:17
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
I think it is so true. I figure that I might not like being scolded/rebuked but it helps me to be more like Jesus. =)
Need to stop this here. Have heaps of stuff to do. Two more things to say. I've finally got my computer at the office!!! My aunt from Brisbane's here!!! yay!!
Dear God,
Thank you for the ppl that you've put in my life. Especially the ones that care for me enough to rebuke me - not that I enjoy it when it happens or that I like it happening all the time.
Thank you too for my computer and that Ee-ee's down here.
I pray too that you help me to get through this week. You know how hectic it's going to be and how much I want to be used for your glory especially in the worship ministry.
Friday, July 30, 2004
Work Stuff
Am so GLAD that the distribution of brochures for "Rediscovering Worship Seminar" is FINALLY finished. Thanks to EJ's help of driving me around town to the other churches, we completed it yesterday. Was so tired after that that I went to bed at 8pm! Haven't done that in a while. *grimace*
Today, I'll have to prepare for my worship tonight, pray for the Worship Ministry and work out the flow for the worship this Sunday. So it looks like I better get started for all of that or else I'll not be able to finish it all.
Dear God,
Thank you for being with us yesterday as we went around distributing the flyers. I pray that you will be with me even as I go around finishing the stuff that I have to do today
Today, I'll have to prepare for my worship tonight, pray for the Worship Ministry and work out the flow for the worship this Sunday. So it looks like I better get started for all of that or else I'll not be able to finish it all.
Dear God,
Thank you for being with us yesterday as we went around distributing the flyers. I pray that you will be with me even as I go around finishing the stuff that I have to do today
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Worship Leading
Worship yesterday evening went well. Ended up chosing a bunch of hymns and some old songs which I really like(Then again, all the songs I chose are the ones I really like)..
Worship leading at prayer meet is something that I've not done in a while and the only reason that I did it in the first place was because no one else wanted to do it. But I really felt the Lord's guidance in this one. The songs just flowed through my head- seriously- if it was me, I would not have chosen so many hymns. One's usually the maximum for me.
I need to pray for the worship leaders.
Ang - who's feeling slightly under the weather and who's leading worship this Sunday
Uncle Lawrence - who has so many responsibilities and struggling with them at times.
Peng Peng- Have been so blessed by Hillsong
Ting -Parents are here
Uncle Thomas - now assistant HF leader
Dear God,
There always seems to be so many things to pray for. Remember the hymn- what a friend we have in Jesus and am reminded that we can take ALL things to you in prayer. Thank You for that. =)
Thanks too for leading me in the worship yesterday.
Worship leading at prayer meet is something that I've not done in a while and the only reason that I did it in the first place was because no one else wanted to do it. But I really felt the Lord's guidance in this one. The songs just flowed through my head- seriously- if it was me, I would not have chosen so many hymns. One's usually the maximum for me.
I need to pray for the worship leaders.
Ang - who's feeling slightly under the weather and who's leading worship this Sunday
Uncle Lawrence - who has so many responsibilities and struggling with them at times.
Peng Peng- Have been so blessed by Hillsong
Ting -Parents are here
Uncle Thomas - now assistant HF leader
Dear God,
There always seems to be so many things to pray for. Remember the hymn- what a friend we have in Jesus and am reminded that we can take ALL things to you in prayer. Thank You for that. =)
Thanks too for leading me in the worship yesterday.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Breakfast with Adrian
Just had breakfast with Adrian. He gave this super cool idea of having breakfast once a week with the Worship Leaders. =)
Dunno how well it will sit with the rest of them. =P
We discussed about discipleship and worship over breakfast.
Now I have more work to do. =P
Oh well, looks like i'll have heaps to do today.
1. Prepare for worship leading at prayer meet tonight and at cross gen on Friday
2. Check the flow for Adrian's songs.
Dear God,
Thank You for Your faithfulness. Need you to lead me today as I prepare for worship for tonight and Friday.
Dunno how well it will sit with the rest of them. =P
We discussed about discipleship and worship over breakfast.
Now I have more work to do. =P
Oh well, looks like i'll have heaps to do today.
1. Prepare for worship leading at prayer meet tonight and at cross gen on Friday
2. Check the flow for Adrian's songs.
Dear God,
Thank You for Your faithfulness. Need you to lead me today as I prepare for worship for tonight and Friday.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Nothing
My mind seems to be rather blank today. Feeling rather sleepy too.
So much to do and yet.. feeling sluggish. =(
WANT TO SLEEP some more!
*sigh*
Need to prepare for Friday's worship and possibly tomorrow night's. =P
I hope not...
So much to do and yet.. feeling sluggish. =(
WANT TO SLEEP some more!
*sigh*
Need to prepare for Friday's worship and possibly tomorrow night's. =P
I hope not...
Monday, July 26, 2004
Random stuff
Colour code
Black = Neutral
Purple = Great
Red = Bad
Black = Neutral
Purple = Great
Red = Bad
- Have not been able to blog as often as I would like to.
- Going out with Olivia this afternoon for tea
- Watched an awesome play yesterday about trusting God by Colin Kirton and his team - the footstool players.
- Helped out at an awesome choir event last Tuesday.
- Have been busy with Cross Gen
- Sad cos have been reading less and less books
- Been watching more animes at EJ's
- Had an email from Liz - she says that she'll be calling soon
- Had an awesome time with my cousins(Sern Yi, Sherene, Melissa and EJ) last Thursday evening
- Missed them heaps after that
- Have not been able to play with the dogs as often as I would like to
- Yen Ling's staying over tomorrow
- Heaps of ppl coming in and out the house
- Aunty Poo Choo came and visit- encouraged me to go over and visit her in the UK. Have not seen her in 5 years.
- Was not happy with how things went for worship yesterday.. ARGGGHHH!!
- But God's been moving in the worship on Sundays for the past three Sundays now as I've been praying - and I'm sure heaps of others have been too
- NECF has started a fast and prayer for Malaysia for 40 days till Merdeka Day.
- My godbrother- Sean's back from YWAM DTS. Missed him heaps as he's really encouraging to me in the Worship ministry. Need more of that now that I'm working in church
- Felt a bit disorientated at work last week. Maybe due to heaps of work and my routine had to change. NEED my computer!!!
- Prayed for Diane who's sick with some disease in her kidney. I pray that I was a blessing to her.
- Worship leading for Cross Gen this friday
- Breakfast with Adrian Ang this Wednesday morning (this will be a good thing cos of the free breakfast.. heheheh)
- Checked out my mum's library of books last night. COOL!! HEAPS of new stuff to read!! Now I just need more time- how about it God?? =)
- Going out with Sue Lee next monday.
- Uncle Lawrence is coming back soon from Australia!
- Christmas planning isn't going so great - too many conflicts coming up
- Continually praying for Cross Gen to change- that God's will be done.
- Been praying a whole lot more. Probably twice the amount than I usually pray
- Been able to talk to Jorja. Passed her some bible study material to her so that she can study it with her sister
- Still need to buy my camera
- It's almost a month now that I'm working in church- been a really great experience so far
- Had time to spend with my cousin Sherene.
- Cooked with my sister today. Always good to spend a little time with her.
- EJ needs to check his ears. He still having some ringing or buzz.. =(
- ICE CREAM NITE FOR AV TEAM TOMORROW!!! Yummy!
- Am growing through a growth stage in my spiritual life! Thanks God!!
- Need to pray about finding a place to do some studies for worship
- Praying for spiritual mentor for EJ and Rimash
- Had a lovely necklace with a 'R' from Peng Peng (her souvenir from her trip to Aussie Land). Was really sweet of her.
There's probably heaps more. But that's it for now. *Phew*.
Dear God,
Thank you for all the great stuff that's been happening- after all, there are heaps of purple stuff. And a few red ones. Please see me through this week as you have been the past week. Great is thy faithfulness!
Your Child,
Ruth
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Love
Was at NECF prayer meeting last night and it was pretty awesome. Was challenged again to set aside time to fast and pray for this country. The 40 day prayer and fast will be starting on 22nd July.
1 Corinthians 13 was somehow imprinted in my mind. I believe that God has something to say to me- to love more. As the speaker said last night - what is ministry without love. Am now listening to the second part of Uncle George's message - what surprised me most was that he used the exact same passage. Uncle George said that when he was on board the ship, he used to love ppl in ministry the whole day. But at the end of the day, he would get irritated with his wife when he got home. Sort of know how that feels because it happens to me.
1 Corinthians 13
Love
1If I speak in the tongues[1] of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames,[2] but have not love, I gain nothing.
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Events
Work have been running more smoothly. Though yesterday was almost covered by an avalanche of work. Our church will be organising a Worship Seminar with Peter Rowan and Dr Daniel Chua from the UK. The event will be next month 14th, 20th and 21st August. This will be the first event that I'll be organising so I'm pretty nervous. Thank God for mum and ppl at the office who have been contributing ideas on what and how I should go about doing it. Looks like I'll be pretty busy (and draggind EJ with me =) ) in the next week in publicising the event to other churches.
*Sigh* looks like I'll have to postpone a couple of stuff-reorganising the worship structure, completing the songbook and compiling my worship library until the event is over.
Dear God,
Am glad that you've placed me in full time. Please give me the wisdom and the perseverence to complete the tasks that you have for me. Please give me a bigger heart to love others and my family.
Your Child - Ruth
1 Corinthians 13 was somehow imprinted in my mind. I believe that God has something to say to me- to love more. As the speaker said last night - what is ministry without love. Am now listening to the second part of Uncle George's message - what surprised me most was that he used the exact same passage. Uncle George said that when he was on board the ship, he used to love ppl in ministry the whole day. But at the end of the day, he would get irritated with his wife when he got home. Sort of know how that feels because it happens to me.
1 Corinthians 13
Love
1If I speak in the tongues[1] of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames,[2] but have not love, I gain nothing.
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Events
Work have been running more smoothly. Though yesterday was almost covered by an avalanche of work. Our church will be organising a Worship Seminar with Peter Rowan and Dr Daniel Chua from the UK. The event will be next month 14th, 20th and 21st August. This will be the first event that I'll be organising so I'm pretty nervous. Thank God for mum and ppl at the office who have been contributing ideas on what and how I should go about doing it. Looks like I'll be pretty busy (and draggind EJ with me =) ) in the next week in publicising the event to other churches.
*Sigh* looks like I'll have to postpone a couple of stuff-reorganising the worship structure, completing the songbook and compiling my worship library until the event is over.
Dear God,
Am glad that you've placed me in full time. Please give me the wisdom and the perseverence to complete the tasks that you have for me. Please give me a bigger heart to love others and my family.
Your Child - Ruth
Wednesday, July 07, 2004
Prayer and Work
Just came back from prayer meeting. It was really excellent. Everyone was really involved in prayer - it was slightly louder that usual - which I figure was a good thing.
Uncle John and Aunty Siew Wah shared about their struggles of moving to Australia. Aunty Jenny shared about the quarrel between her mum and her maid. She was really funny when she shared - I'll definitely remember her sharing for a long time.
We also prayed for the team that will be going for Kunming for two weeks. I MUST remember to pray for them.
Have been having a strong burden to pray for the Worship Team every week. Must set aside half an hour every Friday to pray for them.
Working in Church
Working in church have been rather unsettling at times. Find it difficult whenever I have to move from desk to desk. Probably because I'm quite a disorganised person and it helps me to have a permanent desk rather than moving around (and all my stuff moves with me. =P )
Been adding chords to lyrics and have been finding it difficult and rather tedious. EJ had this great idea before I left the office this evening to help with the lyrics and chords. Hope it works out. Will have to try it out tomorrow. If I go on the way I've been going, I'll go crazy really soon.
I must say that working in church has been really good so far. It's officially a week now - I enjoy it so much that I don't realise the time flying. Before I know it, it's usually 5.30 in the evening and I feel like staying on to get more stuff accomplished. The only thing that stops me is transport (Aunty Chan Boey really likes to go at 5.30 sharp) and my family(need to go home and chip in).
Other than not having a permanent desk, I find it a bit unsettling not to have set things to do. Find it weird that I have to set my own timetable everyday and to make a 'to do' list and ensure that I get through all the stuff on the list. But I guess that it's good for me - have to learn to be more organised and to manage my time more efficiently. =P
In spite of all that, I'm glad that I'm working at church. Am reminded from time to time that He is leading me and guiding me each day as I work there. It's just this great sense of being on the path that He's chosen for me.
The office environment is great. The 'three wise men' (Uncle Ean Chiew, Uncle Kah Kee and Uncle Chee Seng) are really funny and the rest of the staff have been rather supportive.
Everyday Aunty Chan Boey picks me up to church and sends me back. Her driving has been rather interesting and it's rather amusing being in her car. She makes all these funny comments about the drivers on the road. She also asks me questions in the car - how I feel about Cross Gen, What are my hobbies, tithing issues and non-existent boyfriends. =P Must say that the car rides are never EVER boring. heheh..
Okies.. That's it for now. Have been having rather late nights helping aunty Jessica with her art and craft stuff for the Kunming mission trip. We've done creating figurines out dough, baking them and painting them; making masks; making puppets and all the usual art and craft stuff. Brings back all the great memories where my mum used to do all that with us as kids. Mum's been having a great time too. =)
All that blogging probably made up for my lack of blogging lately.
Dear God,
Thank you for the lessons that you've been teaching me in the past week. Thank you too for the great times that I've been having. I praise you for all that you are. Teach me to worship you and to give you my best in all that I do. You know that I want to do heaps for You. Please make up for my lack - my messiness and my bad time management. Guard my heart and mind from evil. Teach me to live the way you want me to and to learn well the lessons you teach with a heart that you can mold to your will.
Uncle John and Aunty Siew Wah shared about their struggles of moving to Australia. Aunty Jenny shared about the quarrel between her mum and her maid. She was really funny when she shared - I'll definitely remember her sharing for a long time.
We also prayed for the team that will be going for Kunming for two weeks. I MUST remember to pray for them.
Have been having a strong burden to pray for the Worship Team every week. Must set aside half an hour every Friday to pray for them.
Working in Church
Working in church have been rather unsettling at times. Find it difficult whenever I have to move from desk to desk. Probably because I'm quite a disorganised person and it helps me to have a permanent desk rather than moving around (and all my stuff moves with me. =P )
Been adding chords to lyrics and have been finding it difficult and rather tedious. EJ had this great idea before I left the office this evening to help with the lyrics and chords. Hope it works out. Will have to try it out tomorrow. If I go on the way I've been going, I'll go crazy really soon.
I must say that working in church has been really good so far. It's officially a week now - I enjoy it so much that I don't realise the time flying. Before I know it, it's usually 5.30 in the evening and I feel like staying on to get more stuff accomplished. The only thing that stops me is transport (Aunty Chan Boey really likes to go at 5.30 sharp) and my family(need to go home and chip in).
Other than not having a permanent desk, I find it a bit unsettling not to have set things to do. Find it weird that I have to set my own timetable everyday and to make a 'to do' list and ensure that I get through all the stuff on the list. But I guess that it's good for me - have to learn to be more organised and to manage my time more efficiently. =P
In spite of all that, I'm glad that I'm working at church. Am reminded from time to time that He is leading me and guiding me each day as I work there. It's just this great sense of being on the path that He's chosen for me.
The office environment is great. The 'three wise men' (Uncle Ean Chiew, Uncle Kah Kee and Uncle Chee Seng) are really funny and the rest of the staff have been rather supportive.
Everyday Aunty Chan Boey picks me up to church and sends me back. Her driving has been rather interesting and it's rather amusing being in her car. She makes all these funny comments about the drivers on the road. She also asks me questions in the car - how I feel about Cross Gen, What are my hobbies, tithing issues and non-existent boyfriends. =P Must say that the car rides are never EVER boring. heheh..
Okies.. That's it for now. Have been having rather late nights helping aunty Jessica with her art and craft stuff for the Kunming mission trip. We've done creating figurines out dough, baking them and painting them; making masks; making puppets and all the usual art and craft stuff. Brings back all the great memories where my mum used to do all that with us as kids. Mum's been having a great time too. =)
All that blogging probably made up for my lack of blogging lately.
Dear God,
Thank you for the lessons that you've been teaching me in the past week. Thank you too for the great times that I've been having. I praise you for all that you are. Teach me to worship you and to give you my best in all that I do. You know that I want to do heaps for You. Please make up for my lack - my messiness and my bad time management. Guard my heart and mind from evil. Teach me to live the way you want me to and to learn well the lessons you teach with a heart that you can mold to your will.
Good Story
Was really impressed with this story that Uncle John sent.
GROWING GOOD CORN
James Bender, in his book How to Talk Well (New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1994) relates the story of a farmer who grew award-winning corn. Each year he entered his corn in the state fair where it won a blue ribbon. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about how he grew it.
The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbours. "How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbours when they are entering corn in competition with yours each year?" the reporter asked.
"Why sir," said the farmer, "didn't you know? The wind picks up pollen from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbours grow inferior corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbours grow good corn."
He is very much aware of the connectedness of life. His corn cannot improve unless his neighbour's corn also improves.
So it is in other dimensions. Those who choose to be at peace must help their neighbours to be at peace. Those who choose to live well must help others to live well, for the value of a life is measured by the lives it touches. And those who choose to be happy must help others to find happiness, for the welfare of each is bound up with the welfare of all.
The lesson for each of us is this: if we are to grow good corn, we must help our neighbours grow good corn.
GROWING GOOD CORN
James Bender, in his book How to Talk Well (New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1994) relates the story of a farmer who grew award-winning corn. Each year he entered his corn in the state fair where it won a blue ribbon. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about how he grew it.
The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbours. "How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbours when they are entering corn in competition with yours each year?" the reporter asked.
"Why sir," said the farmer, "didn't you know? The wind picks up pollen from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbours grow inferior corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbours grow good corn."
He is very much aware of the connectedness of life. His corn cannot improve unless his neighbour's corn also improves.
So it is in other dimensions. Those who choose to be at peace must help their neighbours to be at peace. Those who choose to live well must help others to live well, for the value of a life is measured by the lives it touches. And those who choose to be happy must help others to find happiness, for the welfare of each is bound up with the welfare of all.
The lesson for each of us is this: if we are to grow good corn, we must help our neighbours grow good corn.
Monday, July 05, 2004
Time
Wow! Time really flies by really quickly. Before I know it, it's been a while since I've updated my blog.
I've started work at church on 1st July and it's been crazy the last few days as I've been rushing around trying to get things sorted out and settled down and meet deadlines at the same time. =P
But I must say that it's just great and different working at church. Really enjoy what I'm doing and it just feels funny doing stuff that I've been doing intermittently since form 3 FULL TIME.
Working at church has been really good and interesting. The uncles and aunties at church are hilariously funny and very supportive. EJ's been a great help at times too. Though he tends to kacau ppl at STRESSFUL times- but it does make work more interesting. =)
The next few weeks will be really 'full on' as well. There's the NECF prayer event at our church next Wednesday(14/7). Sean's coming back on 22/7. There will be a two events at church on 18th and 20th July. And there's a leader's retreat on 16/7/04-18/7/04.
Went to watch "Around the World in 80 days" yesterday and really enjoyed the movie. Enjoyed my day yesterday. It was a really good day.
Heaps to do today. As usual, mum's driving me crazy by giving me heaps of stuff to do. ARGH! Gonna have to cook again in the afternoon for everyone due to SOMEONE'S miscalculations on the portion of food.
Am now looking forward to going back to work again tomorrow after all the craziness in my house (PLEASE GOD MAKE TIME GO FASTER!). =P
I've started work at church on 1st July and it's been crazy the last few days as I've been rushing around trying to get things sorted out and settled down and meet deadlines at the same time. =P
But I must say that it's just great and different working at church. Really enjoy what I'm doing and it just feels funny doing stuff that I've been doing intermittently since form 3 FULL TIME.
Working at church has been really good and interesting. The uncles and aunties at church are hilariously funny and very supportive. EJ's been a great help at times too. Though he tends to kacau ppl at STRESSFUL times- but it does make work more interesting. =)
The next few weeks will be really 'full on' as well. There's the NECF prayer event at our church next Wednesday(14/7). Sean's coming back on 22/7. There will be a two events at church on 18th and 20th July. And there's a leader's retreat on 16/7/04-18/7/04.
Went to watch "Around the World in 80 days" yesterday and really enjoyed the movie. Enjoyed my day yesterday. It was a really good day.
Heaps to do today. As usual, mum's driving me crazy by giving me heaps of stuff to do. ARGH! Gonna have to cook again in the afternoon for everyone due to SOMEONE'S miscalculations on the portion of food.
Am now looking forward to going back to work again tomorrow after all the craziness in my house (PLEASE GOD MAKE TIME GO FASTER!). =P
Thursday, July 01, 2004
Pray for countries
Was just listening to a tape by Uncle George.
Am once again challenged to pray for the following nations. It's an excerpt from my notes that I made.
Top 10 most impossible God Shaking nations.
1. North Korea - very few churches and believers. Very fanatic.
2. Saudi Arabia - has almost no church. You can be imprisoned just to show a Jesus film. A national church does not exist.
3. Libya - about 10 believers from majority. Very few minority ppl.
4. Iraq - George have been praying for Iraq since he was 20 (now 45 years of praying). Iraqis are coming to Jesus because of the war. But they need more prayer and intercession
5. Iran - Young Christians are persecuted. The Iranians in other nations/around the globe are coming to know Jesus. God seems to be opening doors. Persecution is not extreme.
6. Chechnya - almost no Christian workers or missionaries.
7. Turkmenistan - The exception openess to gospel in central asia is Turkmenistan. Fanatics and great persercution
8. Tibet - No church in Tibet. You go there teaching English. You may go as a tourist or tentmaking.
9. Socotra - fanatic. Totally unevengalised.
10. Afghanistan - Now is the hour for Afghanistan.
Jesus told us to be concerned for all the countries.(the ends of the earth part in Acts 1:8). Pray that the Lord of the Harvest to send more workers.
Am reminded to read and pray with my Operation World.
Dear God,
Please send more workers to the above countries so that more may come to know you. Keep safe those who are doing your work there too.
Am once again challenged to pray for the following nations. It's an excerpt from my notes that I made.
Top 10 most impossible God Shaking nations.
1. North Korea - very few churches and believers. Very fanatic.
2. Saudi Arabia - has almost no church. You can be imprisoned just to show a Jesus film. A national church does not exist.
3. Libya - about 10 believers from majority. Very few minority ppl.
4. Iraq - George have been praying for Iraq since he was 20 (now 45 years of praying). Iraqis are coming to Jesus because of the war. But they need more prayer and intercession
5. Iran - Young Christians are persecuted. The Iranians in other nations/around the globe are coming to know Jesus. God seems to be opening doors. Persecution is not extreme.
6. Chechnya - almost no Christian workers or missionaries.
7. Turkmenistan - The exception openess to gospel in central asia is Turkmenistan. Fanatics and great persercution
8. Tibet - No church in Tibet. You go there teaching English. You may go as a tourist or tentmaking.
9. Socotra - fanatic. Totally unevengalised.
10. Afghanistan - Now is the hour for Afghanistan.
Jesus told us to be concerned for all the countries.(the ends of the earth part in Acts 1:8). Pray that the Lord of the Harvest to send more workers.
Am reminded to read and pray with my Operation World.
Dear God,
Please send more workers to the above countries so that more may come to know you. Keep safe those who are doing your work there too.
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Unfinished Tasks
Some work never seems to get done. There's always heaps to do either at home, work or at church and they never seem neverending. Not that I am complaining - I do really love the work. But there are times that I really need a break. =P
Have not seem to have had one for a while.
My idea of a break:
1. HAVE to be away from home(one can almost NEVER have a break at my house).
2. Not ministry or work related (I always end up doing something - it's just me- can't stand not doing anything at a conference or event- hmmmmm I think must recheck my life for the 'Martha syndrome' =P )
3. Listening to music for more that 2 hours in a row
4. Having a book in hand and not having any interruptions while reading it.
5. Time for meditations and just reflection on the things God has done.
6. Have to be more than one day per break.
Gonna start work at church tomorrow. There's already a pile of work to do. *sigh*
But one can always hope- can't they?? =)
Have not seem to have had one for a while.
My idea of a break:
1. HAVE to be away from home(one can almost NEVER have a break at my house).
2. Not ministry or work related (I always end up doing something - it's just me- can't stand not doing anything at a conference or event- hmmmmm I think must recheck my life for the 'Martha syndrome' =P )
3. Listening to music for more that 2 hours in a row
4. Having a book in hand and not having any interruptions while reading it.
5. Time for meditations and just reflection on the things God has done.
6. Have to be more than one day per break.
Gonna start work at church tomorrow. There's already a pile of work to do. *sigh*
But one can always hope- can't they?? =)
Monday, June 28, 2004
Not blogging today
Not blogging much today. Am still recovering from the trip. And am feeling sick too.
Will blog more tomorrow.
Will blog more tomorrow.
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