tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181861732024-03-14T01:57:37.414+08:00Jaspoonjaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-55401386299761690242010-09-24T23:54:00.001+08:002010-09-25T14:07:51.751+08:00Ideas RoomI chanced upon this article and it gave me more thoughts of what I have been thinking since July. I like the fact that the writer have a balance view about ideas. This article is not saying throw away all tested ideas but rather on top of grounded methods, make huge space for ideas from the unheard-of and the inexperienced.<br /><br />Well, Let me know your thoughts and also your ideas about doing church and ministry. I'm making rooms for ideas and lots of it. Post your thoughts on my blog and do get your friends to read this post so they can give me ideas of doing church as well!<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Make Room for New Ideas by Ben Arment<br /></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#663366;">Hundreds of thousands of pastors have converged upon South Barrington, Illinois, at one time or another to attend a Willow Creek conference. For years, it was Mecca for outreach-minded church leaders. They came to learn the models and methods of this larger-than- life church. And that’s a shame.<br /><br />It’s a shame that most of us missed the beginning of Willow Creek Community Church. We missed the college class where Bill Hybels caught the vision for a New Testament church from Dr. Bilezikian. We missed selling vegetables door-to-door with a teenaged Nancy Beach to help pay the bills. We missed the years of meeting in a movie theater and the infamous “train wreck” (detailed in Rediscovering Church by Lynne & Bill Hybels) that almost killed the church.<br /><br />Most of us caught the back end of the vision for Willow Creek, when it was tested, proven, and old. Once it broke all records in church ministry, we finally paid attention. When the lakeside auditorium was built and the escalators were installed, we finally woke up. And that’s a shame.<br /><br />It’s a shame that we only catch on to great ideas when they’re no longer new. Willow Creek is a living monument to the power of vision, but we seem to have learned nothing from its story. When was the last time you paid any attention to a recent college graduate with a dream?<br /><br />It’s a shame because the future is in the new.<br /><br />Last year, I worked at Catalyst Conference, where we hosted 12,000 church leaders in Atlanta, 3,500 in California, and thousands of others at one-day events all across the country. The events were packed, the excitement was contagious, and the momentum was unquestionable. This year’s gathering in Atlanta sold out at 13,000 people and became the highest trending topic on Twitter. But hardly anyone was excited about Catalyst when it started. They had to give away hundreds of free tickets in its first year. Only two or three sponsors were interested in exhibiting. The early bird deadline was extended at least three times to reel in the stragglers. Nearly two-thirds of the attendees came from North Point Community Church, and that only happened because Andy Stanley promoted it for $49 two weeks before the event.<br /><br />What a shame.<br /><br />We miss out on the most important season of a vision’s lifecycle because we have an undying love for proven ideas and a blatant disregard for new ones. We don’t want to tolerate the hardships or the impossible odds that come with new ideas. We don’t want to take a risk on something untested. We want to gather where others are gathering, celebrate what others are celebrating, and affirm what others are affirming.<br /><br />I’ll never forget the story of how a pastor visiting Willow Creek got caught measuring the distance from the rear doors to the front stage, presumably for his own building campaign. He wanted his church to be just like Willow’s, but without the unique vision. I think he missed the point. And unfortunately, so have most of us.<br /><br />This year, a considerable number of conferences are closing down. Rob Bell just announced the end of NOOMA. The time is ripe for fresh, new vision, but it’s not going to come from what is already established and proven. The future comes from the new. And this means we all have to take some risks. We have to start looking for great ideas in their infancy. We can’t dismiss a young staffer’s audacious idea just because he’s inexperienced. Sure, he’ll make mistakes, but his idea will become refined by the process. It just might be the next great revolution in the church.<br /><br />We have to trade our preferences for potential. If we go to the same conferences, listen to the same podcasts, and follow the same preachers, we’ll get more of the same. It’s time to shuffle the iPod and discover some new opportunities.<br /><br />We have to be willing to break some rules. Great ideas turn into systems that get repeated over and over again. So when a new idea comes along, it threatens our way of doing things. We’ll be inclined to say, “You’re not allowed to do that.” But we have to be willing to break the rules if these new ideas have a shot at making it.<br /><br />So go ahead—honor the idea-makers of the past. But make room for the obscure, the unheard-of, and the ridiculous. The future is in the new. </span>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-25235085408492417872010-05-19T23:13:00.003+08:002010-05-20T17:22:10.938+08:00A Tribute to Daddy, Poon Sheng Khim<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfqNpGXwhNIuWttFOvWQ6GlmZePJabde6NmlG8Ssjc8OR8HxO1cXgSP9kj5g6ob_ycGqmeogd3ZvaO6GmbqoTCPtdi05nF-RLrqC2iwmpPQuuEocspKsPiq_a2Cf8Y1uxaE9z/s1600/Dad+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473275640812548930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfqNpGXwhNIuWttFOvWQ6GlmZePJabde6NmlG8Ssjc8OR8HxO1cXgSP9kj5g6ob_ycGqmeogd3ZvaO6GmbqoTCPtdi05nF-RLrqC2iwmpPQuuEocspKsPiq_a2Cf8Y1uxaE9z/s320/Dad+1.jpg" /></a> A good looking young man</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjX3UyxIeX-Knqn74alCKvJD3w23EX5k1HwgD0mLsutlQhnGS93nd90YHRAhipkS5Tfz8mjlCbp8VBi4d3wT2uwMNmQ_Ztuus_VQXBkIsu___bH_Tm64C_4CNkfHJgRpld3h8/s1600/Dad+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473274937504570866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjX3UyxIeX-Knqn74alCKvJD3w23EX5k1HwgD0mLsutlQhnGS93nd90YHRAhipkS5Tfz8mjlCbp8VBi4d3wT2uwMNmQ_Ztuus_VQXBkIsu___bH_Tm64C_4CNkfHJgRpld3h8/s320/Dad+2.jpg" /></a> 2nd honeymoon to China (1994)<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXPhZM1k_NtLP2ySU4UUsj8Gpa0-q6_UWVtcB4BRVvhpRnzA4UoGpqgTi0cdFNObajMiGC4pQs5kUSMSVGbAxxeRmzvEhKQXpfzIbK7XPwnqSyge3EenBRr-BahVlYStlEGd2/s1600/Dad+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473274208359409298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXPhZM1k_NtLP2ySU4UUsj8Gpa0-q6_UWVtcB4BRVvhpRnzA4UoGpqgTi0cdFNObajMiGC4pQs5kUSMSVGbAxxeRmzvEhKQXpfzIbK7XPwnqSyge3EenBRr-BahVlYStlEGd2/s320/Dad+3.jpg" /></a> Sis's big day<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtzIXVOEMhwU_Hc0bjDGV-jJfH6RjwW1zPyQZp8MJ1TYVQCgtUushzkNTyJn4Ldk5pNNyzMgEboeZpN2MalPwIE5bJnCy5WpUCxOlq2VUvmXAKuKcNBJ52WCz5fbaCQLU3s2O/s1600/Dad+4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473273257747249170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtzIXVOEMhwU_Hc0bjDGV-jJfH6RjwW1zPyQZp8MJ1TYVQCgtUushzkNTyJn4Ldk5pNNyzMgEboeZpN2MalPwIE5bJnCy5WpUCxOlq2VUvmXAKuKcNBJ52WCz5fbaCQLU3s2O/s320/Dad+4.jpg" /></a> Celebrating Mother's day (2002)<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23PJiY1mQP0GL2xUEs37o9tj9xSvi6rAxt8g2zBtp0hydqi2bRXQ_MM1TQX1KJviTSGxJAgh27kVkMwW3FSKFaAOVHKsrl5Knp3RWPW30ZDg-h9_9G-lPhVNn8dsRBN801DnP/s1600/Dad+5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473269335628164610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23PJiY1mQP0GL2xUEs37o9tj9xSvi6rAxt8g2zBtp0hydqi2bRXQ_MM1TQX1KJviTSGxJAgh27kVkMwW3FSKFaAOVHKsrl5Knp3RWPW30ZDg-h9_9G-lPhVNn8dsRBN801DnP/s320/Dad+5.jpg" /></a> Celebrating Dad's bdae (2004)<br /><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Dad is a chinese man who started out as a businessman. Met his wife in an arranged marriage and had wonderful 4 children. Business went burst and make a change in his career as a bus driver. Care for the children though he will not communicate feelings to each of them. </div><div align="left"><br />He NEVER beat anyone of his children and believes his angry tone is good enough to stop us from being naughty. It works!</div><div align="left"><br />He brought Vincent to a funfair and spent quality time with his elder son 1-1 when brother is just in his teens. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Dad waited in a dark living room for his 3rd child, Jasmine, because she had a very late campfire event when she was just 14. When dad saw her reached home safely, he went straight to the room and sleep. </div><div align="left"><br />He worked 12 hours shift work as a bus driver and take no leave. He see us through tertiary education and didn't pressure anyone of us in academic. That's his style of raising kids and it works for us. I enjoy so much in my childhood because my parent don't set too high expectation. You gives room for us to explore and make mistakes. So I can play and explore and play and explore. ha!</div><div align="left"><br />Dad travelled with mom to China and Bangkok after he retired. Maybe this is 2nd honeymoon. <3</div><div align="left"><br />Dad seldom share his feeling with us but I knew he is very sad when grandma passed away in 1996. </div><div align="left"><br />Dad is not a quarrelsome man but when he is angry, we know he is really angry. So we know we won't mess up with him. He is a man who loves his family.</div><div align="left"><br />I learnt abt being responsiblity from dad's life. To be responsible over our lives and be responsible for our loved ones. You takes care of grandma, mom and us. Thank you for all you have done for us and I will treasure and remember your care and concern. Thanks Dad and you will always in our hearts and thoughts!</div><div align="left"><br />We Love You Daddy! I will see you soon!</div></div></div></div>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-41669149586893042642010-05-18T16:15:00.010+08:002010-05-18T17:12:31.273+08:00Dust to DustTime flies as dad has passed on for about 2 weeks. I felt it was just yesterday at his sick bed looking at him catching his last breath and then exhale his last. I was comforted that I was with him at his last of last stage and God granted my wish. <br /><br />2 weeks ago, many things that went through my mind and emotion welled up in me. I should be glad that he is free from suffering and going to Jesus in heaven and I will meet him soon. Yet on the other hand, I was sad that he really leave the family and the world. Tears kept flowing like rushing sea. I knew what sleepless night was. Memories how he worked hard for the family, cared for me and my siblings in his quiet and chinese man ways kept me awake. Thank you Dad for raising us up and your input and contribution will be in us forever. <3 You!<br /><br />Thanks to God and all my friends who supported me for the past 2 weeks. I knew I'm going to meet dad soon (though he didn't have a Christian wake but it will be his faith that will lead him to Christ). <br /><br />Last week was surreal because I got to slow down to think and rest. When I saw my dad's ashes and bones at the cremation center, this verse filled my entire mind, <em>"Since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return."</em><br /><br />Dad's death has slowed me down and asking myself what really matters to me. Jesus' life showed me what really matters and what really last. This is something I heard, discussed and preached before. However, as I reflects, I was taken to a whole new level. <br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">What matters the most : His relationship with me and People he </span><span style="color:#990000;">loves.</span></strong><span style="color:#990000;"> <strong>Luke 10:27</strong></span><br /><br />This 2 last forever and for eternity. It's nothing new but God used dad's death and bring me to a place and moment where he showed me His heart - what really matters to Him and what will really last. <br /><br />My relationship with Jesus and People he has created - my family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, church, people I know and people I don't know. <br /><br />In 40-50 years later, dust am formed, dust I will go. What matters will be how I live my life on this earth. Am I growing and thriving as a believer and shine His glory? Have I impacted my family, friends, neighbours, church, people who are far from God? Have I influence and love all that God has placed in my life? Have I live a maximised life? <br /><br />Well, I can't say I have did and done it. I think there are so much room and potential to develop in. But now, when I ask me and look at my priority, what matters really? <br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">My answer will be Jesus and People!</span></strong>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-55057229373671631462010-04-18T17:33:00.003+08:002010-04-18T18:27:31.814+08:00I 'HEART' NG8 - 1 year Anniversary!I have wanted to post this blog over Easter weekend but I was too busy to do so. So, I'm doing it now...*guilty smile* <br /><br />I'm in NG8 Sub D for 1 year! I have learnt much and gained much when I started to serve and lead the people in the sub district. I remembered Cara has planned to relocate to KL for her full time work for HIM and Ps Jeff has approached me about serving and leading the sub-D.<br /><br />I was thankful for this opportunity yet also a little apprehensive because it will be my 1st time leading adult group. I'm not sure whether I can be up to it. Anyway, I'm certain it will be a good development area for me to learn the ropes of reaching and discipling adults of different background and profession. So, I took it up.<br /><br />It's been a year since then. Time flies so fast that I thought it was yesterday. I still feel that I'm a greenhorn yet I have gained much understanding and experience in adult ministry over the 356 days. There are many leadership lesson I have learnt through hearing different stories, solving growth barrier, helping believers transiting to new life station, and many others.<br /><br />Defintely, the past 1 year, I have build closer relationship with likeminded leaders in the sub-D.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Appreciate Kuan Long, Kelly, Victor, Elaine soooooooooooo much! I enjoyed all the time and conversation we had over a meal or a drink. I enjoyed those inprompto Christmas shopping we had. I love the house visitation and play with the baby - joel! I enjoyed the 1-1 time when we can talk about family, work, hobbies and courtship stories. I love many moments that we prayed for each other. I appreciate all the support you have given to me as a new leader and friend.</span><br /><br /><strong>I just wanna to say a big Thank You! I 'heart' NG8!</strong><br /><br />God, take everyone of the believers in our sub-D to where you wants us to be. The best is yet to be and we know you will take us there. Take us into another level this year, your favour, power and influence!<br /><br />I asked the same thing as Jabez asked in <em><span style="color:#990000;">1Chron 4:10, "Oh, that you would bless each and everyone in NG8 and enlarge our spiritual territory! Let your hand be with us, and keep us from harm so that we will be free from pain. And God granted my request."</span></em>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-38678876662745606282010-04-17T23:59:00.000+08:002010-04-18T17:31:47.746+08:00SEED storiesSpent an awesome time with a group of movers and shakers of the nation. I was totally blown off when some Polydins care leaders was sharing what God has done and doing in their lives and their group. At one point, there is some joyful tears welling up in my eyes! (maybe it's the jokes they cracked?!?!?!)<br /><br />God, what can we say when we heard how you turned someone who is not interested to gather for fellowship to someone who see the value of connecting to a life group. <br /><br />God, what can we say when you change the spiritual atmosphere of the CG into a community who is spiritual vibrant. <br /><br />God, what can we say when you stirred in the hearts of many young men who are passionate to reach people who are far from you.<br /><br />God, what can we say when you empowered many CG/units to pioneer new courses and camps. <br /><br />God, what can we say when committed student leaders scored great results.<br /><br />God, what we say when you added new and more people into the region - 600 committed believers is our next level!<br /><br />God, what can we say when the young grads come together and gel them so quickly and united in the same vision of making a GREAT impact in the marketplace!<br /><br />Let's shout : God did it again!!!!<br /><br />I was dead tired physically but was renewed inwardly! I could sensed God is preparing the new leadership to take on His vision to another whole new level! I'm just so trilled to be part of this transition to witness the revival to take place in the soonest time!jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-9467029879303516942010-01-22T23:44:00.002+08:002010-01-24T05:56:57.819+08:00Real age vs Body ageLast year, I had a simple health check in church office by Yung with a health check machine. It was good results. On Mon, I went for a check on my body age. (I just being curious how old is my body, really.) It was a measurement of my body fats, metabolism and few other things. The machine is able to check how old my body age too.<br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Here are my brief health check results.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong><em>Body fats : 22.5 (healthy)</em></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong><em>BMI : 18.1 (Slightly lower than healthy range)</em></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong><em>Internal fats : 1 (good)</em></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong><em>Calorie burnt per day w/o exercise : 1068 (consider low)</em></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong><em>Bone mass : 28 (Average)</em></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong><em>Body Age : 24 years old!?!?</em></strong></span><br /><em></em><br />This year, I'm 34 and my body age is 24?! I'm pleasantly surprised with this result. One of my long term friend told me that my body age might be 24 years old but perhaps my liver and kidney might be 60 years old. I kind of agree with her. "guilty"<br /><br />I will go for a thorough healthy check up soon to know how's my organ doing. I might have worked the organs too hard as I consumed unhealthy food often. God, pls be gracious to me. "crossing my fingers"<br /><br />Keeping a healthy body to serve Him for a long haul is my aim.jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-63695852942507040012010-01-02T09:49:00.001+08:002010-01-05T10:51:45.471+08:00At the Door Photos<div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423067120930158082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6p3Iuv_q0c9-heyelck10m-wVvr1N-4Ou0fhdAJDJl9UP157QY4mgTMqHx9c8Y1jZbNMb0C_7dN6qpvoqQ9PHGH4rItlydB506NQ9diOwmGSFGXTDa40kq1BcTUjnm8DB2rdO/s320/ATD+16.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423067825005136498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LOfhRRM5nisyFwBuLlq6DN1za3mM_QZxE8DHSyVfh0EckI_TNqWHd47S7TAa-hu1RJczRTYNiX-NHdJ9Lo2njg68EpUgH5k7Yric5EaxAwBVjzj8dIPNzvJUSTocPHXFPMpI/s320/ATD+19.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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I just love to be in this team!<br /><br />I wanna to thank Shuzhen who champion the opening item and coordinating the details of item! The 3 soloist by our filipino gals are superb! The dance done by the youth team was just so awesome!<br /><br />I wanna to affirm the worship team (Shirley and the singers and band) that lead us into a tangible presence of God! The worship after the sermon was heaven!<br /><br />I wanna to thank Angie, Jocelyn and the drama team who bring out the true stories of Dasmond and Kelly. You guys has worked really hard!<br /><br />A special thanks to Fenny who composed all the songs that was sung in the play. It was just so appropriate and tasteful that brings out the thoughts and emotion of the character!<br /><br />Thanks to Philothea that did the filming and editing of Dasmond and Kelly's story. Also thank you the youth Communication team that champion the publicity clip, invitation cards and bulletin - it was so classy!<br /><br />Thanks to Dasmond and Kelly & Kuan Long who avail themselves to tell of their story. It was authentic and moving.<br /><br />Thanks to Ps Jeff who prepared the timely message and also delivered a impactful truth.<br /><br />Thanks to Hong teck who shared a concise message about giving. Thank you for your effort because you were oversee the Hopekids service at the same time as well!<br /><br />Thanks to Jorris and the image volunteers that helped the stage ministers looks just so pretty and good looking! I love the image of the dancers and the soloist! keep it up!<br /><br />Thanks to Steven and Royston and many other tech crew that brings out the best sound and lightings of the hall!<br /><br />Thanks to Desmond, Peik kee, Chris Goh and Joseph who run the actual program so well. Thanks to the decoration team for your late nights effort. Thanks to the ushers that bring a big smile to the face of the audience!<br /><br />And many thanks to all those whom I didn't mentioned here. you have played a part to make the 24th service possible!<br /><br />Thanks to the pastoral leaders who graciosuly release your people to volunteer to make this production possible. Of course thank God for all the visitors who came to that door!<br /><br />Lastly, a big toast to Jesus for your message of Hope that ushers many to open the door of their heart to accept you! You have moved big time again! Glory to the New Born King!<br /><br />(I will post the photos real soon!)jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-41606679480578481792009-12-26T23:46:00.000+08:002009-12-28T00:32:59.183+08:00A Toast to the PARTY team!It was busy weeks because of xmas season. As I have stayed home after the 24th services at Suntec due to my injury (I will share in the next post). It was one of the quietest xmas I have ever spent. Before I continue to share how I injured myself, I would like to give a big toast to Polydins team!<br /><br />The first toast is to give to the Polydins team! PSPT (Abigail and the gang), all the volunteers and all those who sowed and brought their friends has shown the world who is the reason for the season - Jesus. It was a wow-ed service because of the excellence work you have given to make it work. The decoration was awesome! Bing Quan and Jorris & team has did a remarkable work! The image of the stage minister was gorgerous! 3 claps to Jesse and the dancer. It was the 2nd dance that you guys have attempted and I like the jazz feel dance. Great improvement guys! Great testimonies and Robin, Cannie and Shareen, your stories indeed has strike a chord in the hearts of the peeps. Leanne and Ritchie has hosted so well that you are engaging the audience with memorised script and joyful impartation! Keep it this way! Worship team has usher the presence of God! A toast to all sowers, shepherds and leaders who engage with their friends and camp mates regularly.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div>Of course, last but not least God indeed has moved on our behalf that more than 120 friends came and 15 friends gave their lives to Jesus. 13 of them are guys! That just so cool! A super big toast to JEsus! You made it possible! I'm just looking forward for what God can do through the Polydins peeps to touch hundreds and thousands of lives in 2010! It's all about people!</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419948799016929794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEireq3jZXC-bXzYoSxqQGhRRRkolzEJB1M6UVdCxaW5d0wta_SZdauxIhq4qUTDDE24CzMKiWgYEjdzF_Oqy5gP074Ba9qWVt3udTuT1CPKAnqP6dnWVOB_wev_X4GkIbERo1Ha/s320/Party+1.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419949163716957778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzW6l_3467OY9IO1Ou7kZvCzA6H4Fa2QO5e4ccf9FnjxRT9_akCDfLI0EjT5bRNSyTY8n064Gd1zR44CTZNpY-GyYeOYIc5os8l3z6y4ymJ95ddIuM0nU36P79ziMMwO41P5e-/s320/Party+2.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419949879215794354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uY7h762X-ig-gYThJ8wQfp37T64cGtxW2O3cy1MrKDjuWADj36t04g2jhWlJv1dIduO8Vp8DXj7bQAB7oaH-JkpnbaOQIro1WfnxilxTaaaONWRVokzEJmvgZVB0DBIJOgvs/s320/Party+10.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419950306906805634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIiAA8tNtiZI_eBCLzZC4qJRBIVjJjRPFHILE6XChlpDavMsy1qGbht7J2XuWokjIssEmRuL0RXUWq_f-NUoy4pMcW1c4hu84y52DdkslSQkOptQh42a7VkQ9pe_Y6ooIxjR-/s320/Party+3.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419950813207108146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGfkQSv-cvONbMXaJ_qa64ToZUqNfMuqDGF2FkEWh-fcsyQL0QFe5FklYjvjUtbxMsbKHb3opV-XBA3g3CZBjU3lvX_DXljqWJEKRJWGg41rMXOcKEL1F1PXZLNHw8BE_uCLg/s320/Party+4.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419951434123182834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithRtyIc0a0hVsGG9ThxrR_1la3Ao4rD4VsLL3Bttw_ZgFAeFKilnXRzmYiXH4a4TLeEuZfKlghY5MDDutivi4umLjWNixbN8og93vg1qEWkKOc1bonER2YS5FAwQs-HghQvNV/s320/Party+8.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419951892411776978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2M2Zml1WX6uAyGktPruQPPL-wKY2UUOYpwowNjBbmUec7Em-WyKMZJjwKLD8pBbs47fJgmQ9xrHmHt1Ap-mFqGgcNoeUUyt1NYni5HmKV4BNFD2jNKHk7QFxug6-l2ChiWfFl/s320/Party+5.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419952440854291282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0k1ts9gJTANhz1RMDKgvbkN3u6FSnmKmS57m4OTcqkogWHbZLYiHMPcFST3jRGGs9FCShZKIACIEn3pPZA-DTWXDE9L8wYYWxezr9KLhFtlZWtxh0e949lv6vTHekWBaE50O/s320/Party+6.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419953070409570322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLasA07W5tZuhswbIcrJ_vE63nwq5EBNIt3YhMG16LeJUoqx7Vi5ZnEzrcbojGIWuNEtG2OzGwG2y0Y5eKQ4r9UZOYZgWKh2e85TZF71mJjgQQfMSA8admrbnVFBu-HSxe2Lp/s320/Party+7.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419953638091613122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDXXc7bFE2R02jop8j463B3paQScVPk29x4dxYxxU_mPlbc5aQRjAzZxAmFEGILRhIHt_IRdRUGklJaNK6RXFuknWyx2HNQTMxb3WCZQDxq2bKGjLdiRJnpQk2b9vdE9p34A3/s320/Party+9.jpg" /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-48825333570953370862009-12-14T22:11:00.001+08:002009-12-15T11:00:54.075+08:00Prayer changes us to engage the cultureWell, God is awesome! We had our 1st Sub District prayer meeting of 2009. I took a risk of not having a guitarist and a worship leader because the designated WL was unable to be on duty.<br /><br />I was sharing to Victor, KL and Elaine that probably we will just focus on praying and get the Holy Spirit to inspire us to pray. So we decided to do so and not sure what to expect.<br /><br />We knew we need to stretch our spiritual stamina and hunger in prayer and declaring our dependence on God. That's what I shared before we pray. We need to increase our eargerness to pray. It's not going to be easy for all of us. We are capable to depend on ourselves then to labour in prayer. It's much easy to operate in our flesh and not the spiritual. That's why we came to work out together.<br /><br />To our amazement, 40+ of us prayed continually for 45mins without stopping. And God gave specific word to encourage and add faith into our hearts. Then we continue another 45mins.<br /><br />1. God wants to draw those who are timid or insecure but putting up a brave front/strong front out. God wants those to take his authority, the very same authority that he has given to his disciples (Mark 16:15-20). God wants to build the lasting confidence in our lives. It's not the confidence the world models (confidence in your experience, your job, your academic, finance, etc) but having the confidence in Christ. Because when we put our confidence on things or people, it will fluctuates and it will change. But when we put our confidence in Christ, it will grow from level to level (Ps 84:7). We will be more consistent in our boldness and courage and assurance because God is our identity.<br /><br />That's how we can engage our culture. People in our culture are self sufficent people. They don't need a religion but they need to know how relationship with Jesus is meaningful and relevant in their lives. How to do that? When we grow in our confidence in Christ and face our lives, pain, struggles and challenges different from those who are self sufficient. They will be curious how we do it because it's impossible to have consistent joy and courage in trying times. That's engaging!<br /><br /><br />2. God wants to use our words to build others up. There is power in our words. We uses thousands of words a day. We either complain or grumble. God wants us to do otherwise. He created the earth by speaking. He called lights. He spoke and the land divided. When we uses our words to affirm and encourage, we are creating a little world / Life inside the person. God wants us to be generous in our words to speak a great future of our family, colleagues, bosses, friends, Christians. Don't be stingy but be generous in doing that as regularly as we can. (Heb 3:13)<br /><br />That's how we engage our culture. Singaporean complain more than commend. We criticise more than affirm. We sow with what we reap. When we sow a smile, we reap a smile eventually. People loves to be build up and knows that someone believes in them. When we start to use our words like how Jesus would use, we are a walking cheer leader to our friends and family. They will wonder why we can do so continually. They will start to wonder and then thats how we can engage with our lives and sharing of Christ.<br /><br />I'm just so excited to be among NG8 peeps to become this kind of community that carries the presence, love and power of God in the way we see ourselves (confident in Christ) and the words we speaks. Thank you G, for your timely words!<br /><br />That's the way we do and be CHURCH!jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-511146873768902212009-11-07T09:29:00.002+08:002009-11-07T09:37:01.614+08:00totally graced by your love...Woke up this morning spending time with You in Your Word and Worship. Quite a number of things to handle in work, ministry and family. Seems beyond my control and you called me in your presence to listen. Your Word brings me back to who you are and then who I really am. <br /><br />Your presence graces me. Your Word strengthens me. I need you so much Lord like what John the Baptist prayed "You Increase and I Decrease..." <br /><br />Totally surrender and walking with You. I will never walk alone. Thank you.jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-54395080784713700462009-10-29T23:54:00.004+08:002009-11-01T00:13:47.822+08:00singapore hit awards 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOupwqYY8QeE8gVme8pDK7ehPCYLweZ8WKYogZ65AzOMIwezDgbPjLQ6h3A67d0zAYMrE2cTcs8DYKDE7g1ZhTlevfyhn3Db3i_tNmbf7O-qpaGFB23cdArn5y7ZGejGlAdlJv/s1600-h/pc_large_image.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398797829153155810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOupwqYY8QeE8gVme8pDK7ehPCYLweZ8WKYogZ65AzOMIwezDgbPjLQ6h3A67d0zAYMrE2cTcs8DYKDE7g1ZhTlevfyhn3Db3i_tNmbf7O-qpaGFB23cdArn5y7ZGejGlAdlJv/s320/pc_large_image.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><div align="justify">Singapore hit awards 2009 is an event in the Chinese music industry, jointly organised by Mediacorp 93.3FM and Channel U. It will be stage on Friday, 6th Nov at 730pm at S'pore Indoor Stadium. with artistes from China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore vying for top honours in this awards ceremony. I think should be exciting and can learn how this event is run.<br /></div><br /><div align="justify">Abigial helped to get the ticket for next Friday event. Quite a number of polydins peeps going to observe how the event is run and also to enjoy the annual Mandarin pop song award event. Initially, I can't make it next Friday but seems that one of the appointment is cancelled so I can GOOOOOO! </div><br /><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify">groove to M pop! lalalala!</div><br /><div><br /></div><div> </div></div>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-28645443281799779072009-10-16T15:35:00.005+08:002009-10-16T15:49:41.273+08:00I'm a student again!I started with my personal development plan. My 1st upgrading training is to improve my English language. Thanks to Fenny, our HR manager who source out possible English tutor for me.<br /><br />Well I started my 1st tution with this American-German english tutor last night. I felt soo good to be a student again. I asked, questioned, went through few tests on gramma and we have a full 2 hours on that.<br /><br />Before meeting her, I was a little nervous yet excited. I really hope I can improve my English gramma and vocabulary with leaps and bounds after 4-5 one-one sessions.<br /><br />Every leader is a learner. Every leader identify areas of upgrading so that we can be a more competent leader - skills, knowledge or attitudes.<br /><br />Well, here are my English workbook that I need to complete 1-2 chapters before I meet Kathleen again.<br /><br />So wish me "blessed" and I will work hard to move my English level to another whole new level!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGERny8y2lmlTD-KUnuAEriwXO_UJM63TS19YgyyTZGMmnOjDoI5uF3iDXXumU8Rw0bushNLLcO77QKiwTy38IgNHCXiqQ3UN332PR3fnPKv_zVe50gOjHU5soH5UOnk9tLIQ/s1600-h/P1030354.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393101032620416338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGERny8y2lmlTD-KUnuAEriwXO_UJM63TS19YgyyTZGMmnOjDoI5uF3iDXXumU8Rw0bushNLLcO77QKiwTy38IgNHCXiqQ3UN332PR3fnPKv_zVe50gOjHU5soH5UOnk9tLIQ/s320/P1030354.JPG" /></a>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-28956880726659161612009-10-13T15:09:00.000+08:002009-10-16T15:34:13.131+08:00Voiceless days<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMf5T4tVoiZFU60e3myOxf6Yn_bWJdRO6CpOYeQ05bCH5JINu8cdCOHr4pxeXLiyJPEUgOXDMSbsVy-nJoXfCBQMwOehBDlYsndwyXpzMnVQpC6ZjbKP_jhKfeofnaJn1OoSfD/s1600-h/Silence.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393097259233879442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMf5T4tVoiZFU60e3myOxf6Yn_bWJdRO6CpOYeQ05bCH5JINu8cdCOHr4pxeXLiyJPEUgOXDMSbsVy-nJoXfCBQMwOehBDlYsndwyXpzMnVQpC6ZjbKP_jhKfeofnaJn1OoSfD/s320/Silence.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Well, I lost my voice 2 weeks ago and it lasted for 4 days. I wannted to post this blog but had procrastinated for some time and here it goes...</div><br /><div>Those who knows me will know that it was a struggle for me if I can't talk. So it was a interesting experience for me. I lost my voice immediately after NG8 sub D meeting. hohoho!</div><br /><div>When some polydins peeps suppose to meet me for dinner on 2 Sundays ago, they all made the same comment abt me - Jasmine, you are so demure and gentle!!!! my goodness, because I speak really softly!</div><br /><div>And because of that, Leanne stand in and preach on that weekend. Thanks sis! Appreciate you as you could see and hear how I sould on Tuesday during the members meeting!</div><br /><div>Then on Wed, during the management meeting, everyone kept very quiet and they leaned forward to listen to me. Wow, many of them commented that I was so gentle that day. </div><br /><div>Well, initially I struggled with my inability to speak. Then on 2nd and 3rd day, I started to get use to it. And many close friends commented that probably I can learn so much more on listening than speaking. </div><br /><div>So what's my reflections during those days....</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>1. The only way for me to be demure is when I lose my voice? maybe? </div><div>2. To get people to listen, speak softly so they will try to listen.</div><div>3. A leader lead by listening - A quiet leader!</div><div>4. I'm grateful to God that I can speak again.</div><div>5. To skip preaching, one effective way is to lose your voice?!?!?!?! (not a bad idea for all the pastors!)</div><br /><br /><div></div>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-23425058381255460422009-09-15T10:42:00.014+08:002009-09-15T11:41:39.755+08:0012:8 Leadership Camp<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC69Wi-MlKBODWppD4yN1Je7bH8h27tnFez5g50wFiJQRsMyTbAEY-p5MDIBsztsSVQEysS3Sri3Je4lN4t2qzV5ogJUe-X7cMZpnOwDQEezZFSy_uSS3klLTYA2JOFK_IiVzq/s1600-h/edited+design+typogram+copy.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381525052589835682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC69Wi-MlKBODWppD4yN1Je7bH8h27tnFez5g50wFiJQRsMyTbAEY-p5MDIBsztsSVQEysS3Sri3Je4lN4t2qzV5ogJUe-X7cMZpnOwDQEezZFSy_uSS3klLTYA2JOFK_IiVzq/s320/edited+design+typogram+copy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have taken a few weeks break from the cyber world after a hectic weeks of GC and then speaking in Hope KS camp.<br /><br />Last weekend was a blasting week as 110 CLs and potential CLs from Polydins gathered for a leadership camp. We are back to Standfields Residence Hall at Mount Vernon Road.<br /><br />This camp is very different from the past few leadership camp. We had 7 experiential activities and 2 teachings. We evaluated among the leaders that Polydins peeps learn more through experiential learnings. After the activities, we did facilitation and debriefing. Many leadership lesson can be learnt and caught in different activities.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkmoK-Wq_kf9OcqyVuVQljeZZlDrZlaF2VmXk6Fw2LHCdnTTmSeA971qFpI_sc1Kn_gerAJo7Jht5s1RROQQGuv3coTFQfHrtrb4qKYJvwUWsBNLM3oQgLKXt54vrpOoopm2t/s1600-h/Pic+6.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381531583522780402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkmoK-Wq_kf9OcqyVuVQljeZZlDrZlaF2VmXk6Fw2LHCdnTTmSeA971qFpI_sc1Kn_gerAJo7Jht5s1RROQQGuv3coTFQfHrtrb4qKYJvwUWsBNLM3oQgLKXt54vrpOoopm2t/s320/Pic+6.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Few acitivities caught my attention...<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">a) Dream for the stars</span></strong>.... Polydins peeps really can dream and have big vision. I like this segment because leaders should be visionary. We don't lead out of duty but we lead out of vision. The amazing thing was all the peeps dream under the hot sun at Henderson wave. It was a spiritual moment where we look up to the sky where there is no limit. We started to dream what God can do if we don't limit him.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBY25DM3I5oFHn3z0W3lysSeiK_2L5vvu3-qN-xAVJBPnFbhjDufOEOVg6T2MwlkePhn4ukEi8-aEhB7cxv9ptrSnGsOwMvx-2zXjIZLrxsj3US8D63lT9KLIMDJL4LIVgjYHN/s1600-h/Pic+3.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381529376403177650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBY25DM3I5oFHn3z0W3lysSeiK_2L5vvu3-qN-xAVJBPnFbhjDufOEOVg6T2MwlkePhn4ukEi8-aEhB7cxv9ptrSnGsOwMvx-2zXjIZLrxsj3US8D63lT9KLIMDJL4LIVgjYHN/s320/Pic+3.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsHxvfQaZPlelUB4Y_AJMLL2I5oNbb9nNMCgdNHFrL1R5IxJlzpmfaSwAURI7mP0I0maZw0lhEg9z__pyLcYLEPhKYkhd0cr-BjECY58IEzejzMJKSzOoNOGWwI8JAplVBJZPx/s1600-h/Pic+4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381529885005971842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsHxvfQaZPlelUB4Y_AJMLL2I5oNbb9nNMCgdNHFrL1R5IxJlzpmfaSwAURI7mP0I0maZw0lhEg9z__pyLcYLEPhKYkhd0cr-BjECY58IEzejzMJKSzOoNOGWwI8JAplVBJZPx/s320/Pic+4.jpg" /></a></span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">b) Sling Shot...</span></strong> Every peep will have a chance to face a group of 20 people and speak of their vision. To confront their fear of public speaking. Personally, I was really blessed and challenged when I heard the peeps speaks of their conviction of what God can do in their lives and campuses and camps. This segment is abt public speaking. We got a gal from Toast Master to share some basic public speaking skills nuggets. It's helpful for all CLs and PCLs. 3 nuggets to good speech : Purpose, Structure and Seasonings. So Practice, Practice, Practice!<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">c) Cafeteria</span></strong>.... This segment is abt strategic and creative thinking. Every group of 5 are given an item to sell. All are given a simple item and every peep needs to come out a business plan on how to market the item to the targeted group of people and project the avenue. This leads to CG growth. CL and their peep to think how to grow their CG within certain month and reach certain quantity and quality.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5hL6fVIGtVfQ2Ogm9pil6I6Em21ckCwqN9-PSMhK2Sa6nJvGOj4wKH48pcznsMkxIVbXP9vGUhjc7oDYQj3SikO09W9WudyxkX9H7nvu_1VBsDc0ftzC5egbRlMvYdpI0eOI/s1600-h/Pic+5.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381530935094269314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5hL6fVIGtVfQ2Ogm9pil6I6Em21ckCwqN9-PSMhK2Sa6nJvGOj4wKH48pcznsMkxIVbXP9vGUhjc7oDYQj3SikO09W9WudyxkX9H7nvu_1VBsDc0ftzC5egbRlMvYdpI0eOI/s320/Pic+5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />There are 4 others experiential learnings where very helpful. We take home many leadership lessons and so to apply to our CG and bring our CG to a newer level of growth and breakthrough!<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>Rom 12:8 " ....if it is leadership, let him govern diligently,.."<br /></strong></span></em>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-45680803877983339692009-08-14T14:35:00.012+08:002009-08-14T17:36:45.146+08:00what occupy my week?This are the 2 upcoming events that occupy my these 2 weeks! There is a great excitment and anticipation of the HIM GC among the church staff. Everyone is busy with Global conference.<br /><br />Of course on top of that, Event Programming staff and vounteers are busy with combined services next Sat! It will be a God moment to bring everyone in church together to move together as one! I'm praying and looking forward to the combined service as God will bring all of us together united and move into His greater glory!<br /><br /><br />19th to 21st Aug<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxltkOG3Z3V6EmHwnKZUBL3tKq2Kfk2SWxBUZXzfHAqdzaaafC8PBEqi9YLMkcsMI18yBgefWLs0abZU6RlOgp2wGkoUnre-MKhQVn5YqKEpTkGCr2FVeI6KTi6FostdplxZj/s1600-h/him-gc-thecore-logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369742865980038082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxltkOG3Z3V6EmHwnKZUBL3tKq2Kfk2SWxBUZXzfHAqdzaaafC8PBEqi9YLMkcsMI18yBgefWLs0abZU6RlOgp2wGkoUnre-MKhQVn5YqKEpTkGCr2FVeI6KTi6FostdplxZj/s320/him-gc-thecore-logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />22nd Aug, Sat at 4pm and 7pm!<br /><br /><p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwCTi-UfAn3T9t6nqqAXU_hF2YE3FSFd4EcJ5Q4_ojq3WjDMkPedQ8hJiphTg4hCuBqV-ohgnV1PNc' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p></p><p></p>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-31594302153349145442009-08-10T23:52:00.000+08:002009-08-11T01:33:00.993+08:00Days of ElijahMan, this Praise song is my OT song. I heard of this song many years ago. It just reflect my cry and praise unto God these few days. I like this song because it sings of the Word. It sings of the coming of the King. It sings of the year of Jubilee - year of celebration. (Lev 25:9). Though there may be sorrow in the night but rejoicing in the morning. This day will come where the King comes for the church and the church will stand in this great day with praises and celebration.<br /><br /><br />Check this youtube and be 'mess up' by this song!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avcu4Htkhbk&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avcu4Htkhbk&feature=related</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Days of Elijah</span></strong><br />These are the days of Elijah<br />Declaring the Word of the Lord, yes<br />And these are the days of his servant, Moses<br />Righteousness being restored<br />And these are the days of great trial<br />Of famine and darkness and sword<br />So we are the voice in the desert crying<br />Prepare ye the way of the Lord<br /><br />CHORUS:<br />Behold he comes<br />Riding on a cloud<br />Shining like the sun<br />At the trumpet's call<br />Lift your voice<br />It's the year of jubilee<br />Out of Zion 'till salvation comes<br /><br />And these are the days of Ezekiel<br />With dry bones becoming as flesh<br />And these are the days of his servant, David<br />Building the temple of praise, yes<br />And these are the days of the harvest<br />The fields are all white in the world<br />And we are the laborers that are in your vineyard<br />declaring the word of the Lord<br /><br />CHORUS 2X<br />Behold he comes<br />Riding on a cloud<br />Shining like the sun<br />At the trumpet's call<br />Lift your voice<br />It's the year of jubilee<br />Out of Zion 'till salvation comes<br /><br />There's no God like Jehovah (x8--modulate)<br />There's no God like Jehovah (x8--modulate)<br />There's no God like Jehovah (x7)<br />CHORUS X2jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-45531226008064834642009-08-06T09:52:00.004+08:002009-08-06T10:21:00.956+08:00Drama Mama Moment!finally, i'm back to the cyber world! Last 4 days were so dramatic that happened to my family.<br /><br />Let me take you thru the journey, i promised i will keep it short and sweet.<br /><br />As many knew what happen on Saturday as I have shared in the service that we managed to get a super dooper new worship leader to replace Abigail because she fell ill! God was gracious and the polydins peeps were just supportive and we gave our hearts to Jesus then! Abigail is fine now!<br /><br />Then at late Sat night, I went home and found out that mom was sick as well. She threw up and had diarrhea. So the next day, I brought her to see a family doctor and was late for sunday morning service. Very strange thing started to happen on Sunday night.<br /><br />At 11pm, I started to feel my stomach bloated and 5 mins later, I threw up what I ate for dinner. I thought that throw was the end because I thought it was the noodle that was hard to digest. However, my nightmare just started. Every 1-2hours I will vomit or diarrhea. Oh goodness, at 5am, I was so weak that I didn't went back to room but rest in the living room instead. Then to my horror, I heard dad vomitting very loudly as well.<br /><br />Then I realised my family got a stomach flu or food piosioning! Wilson sent dad to SGH, I went to see a family doctor, mom continue her medication. My sis-in-law called that my nephew, Zane also vomitted and had serious diarrhea on Monday. (My siblings came on Saturday night for family dinner.)<br /><br />What a way to welcome Mon! Now, I'm so much better, Praise God! Dad still in SGH for further observation. Mom has fully recovered. Zane, still need time as he is not alright yet.<br /><br />My siblings were putting on a detective hat and think what happened and what could have happen so that what could have prevented.<br /><br />That leaves us to think and discuss.<br /><br /><em>a small note : serious stomach flu really no joke! (my legs were so wobble that i need to sit on a chair to bathe myself!!!!!) hahahahahaha!</em><br /><em></em><br />Alright, I have wasted 3 days of the week and I need to catch up with many work that piles up. It will be an exciting journey with HS! HS, let's fasten the sit belt and step on the accelerator!!! Let's go!jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-45342769849908713222009-08-01T06:17:00.012+08:002009-08-01T07:10:07.594+08:00Step into His atmosphereThe topic of Praising and Worshiping God is just so amazing! It's so basic yet it's liberating and empowering!<br /><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#339999;">Ps 149:6 "May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands."</span></strong></em><br /><br />God has given us weapons to defend our faith and take hold of our faith. One of it is praising God! Instead of suck into negativity, fear and doubt is to step into His atmosphere of exalting Jesus!<br /><br />There is strength and power in His dwelling place. And the way to enter the gates of the dwelling place is Thanksgiving! It's positive declaration of who Jesus is and what He has done!<br /><br />Devil loves to steal our heart of worship. Thus as believers we need to position ourselves and take our stand in worship regularly and delibrately. Let praising God be the main thing that will be kept in our mouth and heart and mind.<br /><br />When comes to an example of total selfless worship, one great example of the woman in Luke.<br /><br />Luke 7:44-50 "<em><span style="color:#009900;">Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. 46You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. 47Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little." 48Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." 49The other guests began to say among themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?" 50Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."</span></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"><em><span style="color:#009900;"></span></em></div><div align="justify"><em><span style="color:#009900;"></span></em></div><div align="justify"><em><span style="color:#009900;"></span></em></div><div align="justify"><em><span style="color:#009900;"></span></em></div><div align="justify"><em><span style="color:#009900;"></span></em></div><div align="justify"><em><span style="color:#009900;"></span></em></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><em><span style="color:#009900;"></span></em></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">She demostrated the literal act of worship & sacrifice and obedience. She brought all that she has at that time. She yielded her will and pride. She pour it out extravagant offering. Then she stood in the face of great oppostion - Jesus' disciples. All she had in that particular day, she came to the Lord. Then she just began. She stepped courageously into her future. She expressed her love honestly and fraily. She is indeed a true worshipper that cross the line of what will people think. </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">We have heard it over and over again. It doesn't matter what people and you think but what Jesus think. Jesus dignified the woman in her active selfless worship. </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Bring all we've got and as who we are. God is waiting on the other side of obediebce. Jesus is at the other end of your prayer.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Step into His atmosphere.</strong> </div><div align="center"><strong>Step up to declare His wonder, goodness and greatness</strong>. </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Then you are stepping into your future.</span></strong> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="center">Start praising Him today, tomorrow, in the day, in the night! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Song for the week : We the Redeemned by Hillsongs. (Faith+Love+Hope)</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-7375445482461872382009-07-30T03:18:00.004+08:002009-07-30T03:47:45.091+08:00New lifestyleit's 318am now. I woke up because dad was shouting and seems to need something or someone to be around. stood besides him for some time. I tried to guess what he need. My helper applied oilment on his stomach and hope it will make him more comfortable.<br /><br />This is almost a daily routine for me and my mom since dad was discharged from hospital. To wake up 2-3 times in the night to respond to dad's shouting and frustration.<br /><br />Everytime when this happens, i would stand besides him "sleepily" and see if he needs anything or not. It sounds like parents with new born baby where they need to wake up as and when the baby cries.<br /><br />The interuptions in the night was not easily adjusted for me. At times, i dislike the interuptions. I wished I could sleep peaccefully throughout the night. I wished I know what my dad needs but sometimes can't tell. Sometimes he just need someone to be just besides him.<br /><br />it was a new lifestyle for me and mom. it has been close to 4 months. It was not easy at all but God gave strength and hope to me as I prayed.<br /><br />The strength to live with interuptions at night. The hope that my dad will know Jesus is with him. The hope that he will get better and better.<br /><br />That's what ultimately I have. The Hope in Christ and strength in Christ. Thats what I carry into my daily lives to face things that is beyond myself. Life is not a bed of roses and sometimes it may not be easy But....<br /><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Jesus said, " Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matt 11:29-30.</span></strong></em><br /><br />That's just so wonderful! Jesus will carry it and I just be relax in his presence and power! what a good deal!<br /><br />Friends, meditate on the Words of Jesus. Take the deal when you face situation that you can't handle and you are stress over it. It can be anything in your life. Jesus offers this deal to you and so that you can run and not grow tired, walk and not be faint but rather you can soar under his wings. <br /><br />What a deal, so take it as regularly as you can.jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-1210914967369741202009-07-24T00:37:00.003+08:002009-07-24T00:41:04.087+08:00S1AN!!!Adults ESS just another 2 more days! I'm so excited to meet new friends in NG8! All CLs gathered last Sunday to pray that we will see 2 new friends joining us and may they be touch by the love and gospel of God and to cross the line! <div><br /><div>Only God can do so! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURrE7_TRs49Gu35kuyXcHoplbVUa7uZZ6boe3bRx6ovun51HkTZ6t0pPfncqXnfqKhUJRvxvftsOwfFJvVBNB03XQGz4T4fG4px2ow1N3l2hQnL2dxhnk7e_yraij8VRQzvkV/s1600-h/The-s1aN-Times-EiNVITE-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361696476538059602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 226px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURrE7_TRs49Gu35kuyXcHoplbVUa7uZZ6boe3bRx6ovun51HkTZ6t0pPfncqXnfqKhUJRvxvftsOwfFJvVBNB03XQGz4T4fG4px2ow1N3l2hQnL2dxhnk7e_yraij8VRQzvkV/s320/The-s1aN-Times-EiNVITE-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-36787413741909008202009-07-23T00:25:00.001+08:002009-07-24T00:35:24.450+08:00deeper source<em><span style="color:#000099;">The story is told of a farmer who owned an orchard in a valley full of orchards. One year the drought was harsher than all the previous years. Yet his trees were verdant and more fruitful than the surrounding ones. The other farmers' trees were brown while his were still green. They gathered one day to ask his secret.<br /><br />He replied, "My trees can go another 4 weeks without water. You see, when they were young, I often withheld water from them so that their roots were forced to drill deeper to find water. So while other trees are dying, mine are drinking from a much deeper source."<br /><br /></span></em>Drill down, and get your water from a deeper source.<br /><br />This story illustrate how my spiritual growth should be. Those circumstances that are tough, harsh and seemingly hopeless are enviornment that 'forced' me to go to deeper source - God. Not so positive and promising situations are moments for me to grow my roots deeper so I can receive from God.<br /><br />These are important moments! It's for me to spread my roots deeper to get wisdom, hope, love, courage, faith, purpose and many more from the everlasting source.<br /><br />That's the way it should be. My spiritual roots to spread and grow deeper so that I can bear spiritual fruits in all seasons. So that I can reach higher and further.jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-4494682479220615702009-07-20T23:16:00.002+08:002009-07-21T14:07:28.425+08:00chill out places to chill outi enjoy the embience and music of certain pubs. I'm not into hard rock music but jazz and unplugged music does attracts me.<br /><br /><div>In the past 1 year, there are a few good pubs that i hang out with polydins peeps. A nice place to chat and chill out. </div><br /><div>There are some peeps who don't like to drink but it's fine because it serves non alcholic drink too. So check these places for a time of chilling out after a heavy meal!</div><br /><div><br /></div><div>A) <a href="mailto:JAZZ@southbridge">JAZZ@southbridge</a> located along Boat Quay. if you game for jazz music and quieter embience, this will be for you. This is one of my favourite if not my favourite. Many in their 30 something gather here<br /></div><div><a href="http://www.southbridgejazz.com.sg/">http://www.southbridgejazz.com.sg/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8he_LTog0K4QGv9Goyz2_l2j-QIg9JmD2QYxgLUJS7vGgIUjCAu21thEStgqsRWR4vfR8rgP2GbfkUCAtKEWf8TrlbgN1m6dBrxXqE_YeEqUMZGM0_RllJB5hWayjTPKQUFXv/s1600-h/jazz@southbrdige.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360781604122207810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8he_LTog0K4QGv9Goyz2_l2j-QIg9JmD2QYxgLUJS7vGgIUjCAu21thEStgqsRWR4vfR8rgP2GbfkUCAtKEWf8TrlbgN1m6dBrxXqE_YeEqUMZGM0_RllJB5hWayjTPKQUFXv/s320/jazz@southbrdige.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIBaMum3FgfGxRD0_MJ9REp6vRcDhlSVfYMFaSnRQv7AxW-ONYIFr2Adtb4pRTZ04nAKVZMwYLaESInpI0CBSG15rKuiJd4JPx2wAgUQwKiZeCYQg5xghcYGN2bTFJDsngC1O/s1600-h/jazz@southbrdige.jpg"></a></p><br /><div><br /></div><br /><p></p><br /><div><br /></div><div>B) Timbre - The art house. It located along Singapore River. if you support local band and like the open air concept, then this place will be for you. many polydins leaders loves this place. We celebrated many birthday here and got one of our "vocalist" up to sing once before! hohho!</div><div><a href="http://www.timbre.com.sg/">http://www.timbre.com.sg/</a></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>C) the recent place that we chill out is at Pan Pacific Hotel bar. It's such a nice embience and the cakes are superb! The service was good and the singer sang a beautiful birthday song to Abigail. I will visit the place again. I like the chips and smoothing music. It's not loud, i love it!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjF5oDD1J_RGQJP0U74aFEm57ibt2UpYuk-Ccv9hWOPINx_C6IyLV7rwy9tKVzSJ-SvBCww0hq1E7xuQIYe47C69O8zKULK5jtQ1hDd4CnIzFrJHzPXi89S9mNb9bOLk_PEkJ/s1600-h/Pan+Pacific+bar.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360783475859126098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 196px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjF5oDD1J_RGQJP0U74aFEm57ibt2UpYuk-Ccv9hWOPINx_C6IyLV7rwy9tKVzSJ-SvBCww0hq1E7xuQIYe47C69O8zKULK5jtQ1hDd4CnIzFrJHzPXi89S9mNb9bOLk_PEkJ/s320/Pan+Pacific+bar.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-65118665275615330942009-07-17T00:59:00.001+08:002009-07-17T02:09:05.138+08:00NEW day!<div align="justify">I like this quotes. I can't remember the author but it has put it wisely and simply about living daily in freshness with God's grace, mercy and power. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#993300;"><em><strong></strong></em></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#993300;"><em><strong></strong></em></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#993300;"><em><strong>"I have to let yesterday be done with, the joys as well as sorrows, the trophies and tragedies and leave them in God's hands. They are no longer mine to possess. Thus, I cannot cruise through today on yesterdays awards and old press clippings, and neither can i allow past sorrows to dictate a yet unchartered future!"</strong></em></span></div><p><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">New beginnings allows me to tap into fresh potential.</span></strong> </p><p> </p><p>So dreams, visualise and live out all what God has in store for me! that's just so exciting and awesome! </p>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18186173.post-27292004918439872492009-07-14T21:08:00.002+08:002009-07-14T21:18:38.534+08:00a recommended book about AngelsI chanced upon this book 2 weeks ago, Angels, God's secret Agent, by Billy Graham.<br /><div></div><div> </div><div>It's a good book because it covers a comprehensive understanding of Angels. It's very bible based and and it make it easy to understand. Most of all, it do not just touches on theory of angels, it also addressed what does Angels' role of today. You can find it in the last chapter.</div><br /><div></div><div>I like the introduction because Billy Grahman emphasised not his experiences on angels but rather the biblical understanding about Angels and the experiences we can find in the bible. It's balance as he draws the bible experiences and experiences by different people. </div><br /><div></div><div>So if you are keen to know and understand more about Angels, can check out this book. </div><div> </div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcSd4O43KazosjqYUI6xPWTgqTnnguZNx1rzT-rDmY53oLPWwJmR6Q99pQ-oKlSHzeHE0m0QGgpeeEuFe-dgi-CQSKhh4zND-d_4fvXb-FZWakn9y_dF5Eg4oQ__VKO_O42N6/s1600-h/Angels+God%27s+secret+agent.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358304509950881650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcSd4O43KazosjqYUI6xPWTgqTnnguZNx1rzT-rDmY53oLPWwJmR6Q99pQ-oKlSHzeHE0m0QGgpeeEuFe-dgi-CQSKhh4zND-d_4fvXb-FZWakn9y_dF5Eg4oQ__VKO_O42N6/s320/Angels+God%27s+secret+agent.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>jaspoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812910607219914176noreply@blogger.com0