Today is christmas eve. Today I will rest and spend time with my family and friends. Today, I will not worry about studies or ministry (if I do, but I hope not). =D
I praise God for all the people who come to know about the actual gift given to all of us: Jesus Christ. This year will be over soon and 2005 will come.
Our church had came from 5 "mad men" (I heard that from PJ when he preached ...) to the "exodus" stage when we held services from hotel to hotel, place to place. Then, we held many campaigns and many camps. We had camps from St. John Island to Winsfield and even to Johor! Our people grew from strength to strength. People come and go, but the church still grow. God has always shown himself faithful.
This year's end April, we officially ended our CG404 campaign. Many schools and campuses are now "invaded" with Y Hope people who are on fire for God! Halellujah! Now, we even have to disseminate our student year end camp into sizes of units (for PolyDI) and regions! He deserves all the glory and honor!
Last night, I brought a friend for our very own x'mas performance special service. He recieved Christ! In fact, many people went down to the stage front. It's an awesome sight! PJ mentioned something... He said that if we ever noticed, our church is not a spetacular church, but we really do love God and His love has always been evident among us... all the life transformation and testimonies... Ya... Unless you experience it yourself, it's really hard to describe such ans indescribable experience!
I believe that all the lives that we live together will be knitted closely and many will also in turn be drawn near to Him. Such a great unconditional love, who can resist? We are meant to reconcil this relationship and to live life to the fullest according to His purpose originally placed in us.
I am excited for the next milestone. I am excited for the reward at the end of the Race. I am excited for His return and the life in eternalty! I do not just want to live, but I want to be alive!
Merry Christmas!
I realised I did not write christmas card though.... Hmm...
These people (people whom I serve closely with)... you are on my mind and I do treasure you. Here goes (I try to remember all, forgive me if I did not put it down here...) Hehes...
Dennis-my first shepherd, a reliable friend and brother, godly leader
Sharlene - once my shepherd, a loving sis, consistent, crazy for God
Gwen - an encouraging sis, gives so much, wise
Apinun - encouraging and goes all the way out~
Jasmine Loh - siao siao... thank God for you!
Shu Qiang - I remember you
Kerlyn
Hui Qi
Jeremy
Shan Rui
Jacqueline
Jolene - as crazy as many for Christ
Joleen - glad to see you back!
Dolphin - very humble and earnest for Him
Jane Joy - joyful and hopeful
Chialing - bouncy and cranky... erms... loves God and people more and more
Hsiao En
Shern - Chialing's sheep
Charlotte Tan Wei Er
Yu Qian - encouraging and full of faith! Amen?
Jason - supreme cheeken
Bryan - Jason's sheep
Joel
Yaoguo
Bao Wei - thank God for you for being patient with me in this singing ministry.
Nel - a grown-much-loving leader, strategic and pillar
Donald - a godly example for many guys in TP
Jon Lee - I treaure you for who you are, not any of what you possess =D
Clarence - you are important and precious to God and us
Abel - great cook and a good friend
Ritchie - ex-sheep, now my trust-worthy friend and co-servant, values WOG!
Jon Liu - obedient and humble more and more
Qing Cai - seek the audience of One! an added strength to guys
Cecil - be open before Him, yeah?
Robin - my sheep, in army. Hmm, hope to see you soon!
Garbriel - one step of faith and you'll overcome forever!
Xue Ting
Jing Qi
Wan Qi
Candy
Shiva
Jasmine Poh
Serene
Ze Feng, Joel Kua, and many other new brothers and sisters!!
MeiHwa
Li Yan - used to be in deco under her, ha..
Pearline
Sam - his words always inspire me
Colin
Lenon
Lalita
Joanne
Eilton
Leslie
All our pastors... especially Ps Ben and PJ. Thank God for you. The youth won today will win tomorrow for Jesus!
There are many whom I remember but I did not put down... too long already... I'm just so grateful and amazed that we can do life together. Thank You...
How else and what more shall I say? I am unable to explain my feelings now. I love you and and I love You. See, we are not alone and not lonely. See, this is worthy of what we are serving for! Come, let's persist on. See you till the end!
Merry Christmas!
God created man out of love
Man sinned, separated from God who is holy
Man, instincttively, tries to reach back to God e.g. religion, good works, filial, study hard...
Man fails, cos man is imperfect, fallen short of God's perfect standard and glory
Man will sink to eternal condemnation: Hell
God loves man still, sent Jesus, the actual CHRISTmas gift
Jesus became bridge, whoever believes and can have eternal life, reconciled back relationship
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