a new season @ church last weekend

so things around here are seasonal.
remember the board games era?
the dancing weekends?
the table tennis era?
and even the time when people came around church to study!??!!? (my faith was reinforced that there truly must be a God in those seasons!!)

well, last weekend, the guys got together and did their IPPT and fitness regimes in church.

this pic was of the gang trying to see who could last longest.
jpaul was in a league of his own.
his cocky-ness however, is ..well, legendary!! to say the least.
there was the inclined arm flex from a chair. (i think mark john holds the record) and the shuttle run.

let’s see how long this will go for around here.

beauty packaged

so that’s how they do it …

quiet

this shot was taken this morning as i came out of the airport after sending matt off. the quick catch up and breakkie was nice. i think i kinda like the idea of an early morning breakfast and chat when all the world is still quiet and asleep. there as something about the way the rays of sun had found my car, that made me think of how blessed i am to have a vehicle that i get to use and how such a blessing the car has been.
today the sound of everything being quiet has magnified itself, especially being juxtaposed next the chaos of the last few weeks – from the 4 camps, to internship, to meetings, to everything.
and now.
quiet.
it feels weird.
a friend flies off.
an intern gone.
the office is
quiet.
lunch is
quiet.

not a bad kinda quiet.
just different.
something that needs getting a little used to.

i thought i would have liked the change.
but maybe i’ve realised that i miss the noise.

but i’m sure it will come back
soon enough.

a marriage proposal

haha! how cool!

enlistment

7th Oct 2009. another one enlists. a new chapter. a new transition. he texted earlier – my hair is gone. but he thinks he the best looking! may this chapter unlock new experiences, and may he find His God true. serve well dude! am cheering you on, praying for you, and believing for God’s best.

church on the weekend

it was the normal panic this weekend, as i had to speak, but it was way cool to see everyone back, and here’s a quick snapshot of things.

the team on sunday.

i think someone was praying, hence the slightly bowed heads, except for mervin, who i think, believes it good to pray and see!

i thought they did great. and Mel’s song choice had a good flow. very uplifting. thanks.

jay and vicky (and mel and sherman) had a planning meeting on sunday where we took time to discern the focus for the team for next year. am excited about where we are going. we’ve also managed to plan out the major things for 2010! hooo!

bryant was spotted by chance in the bathroom. it’s not everyday that we see him all dressed up and such. hooo!

and check out yeronn’s look! very cool la! (but i think the tie comes from Grace)

we had some problems with church news. although it was filmed and such on thursday, the tape broke, so last min, Elgin, said we could still get something done. and i had to be the newscaster. so we ran through it, he edited it, and it was ready to go. the only thing is that i had to introduce myself – which was kinda fun and funny!

and choir after service was fun too. we’re working on our caroling repertoire. managed to work through 4 songs. and one re-arrangement! haha! it was fun coming up with a r&b version of Joy to the World!

10

it’s hard to believe it’s been so long

but at the same time, it feels like yesterday

like yesterday i got the call

like yesterday i had to make the drive down the ECP,

lost, unsure, pained, and in that drive needing to make sense

Thank You God for being there

it feels like yesterday still, when i had to make plans

and inform everyone

and make the trip up

and stand by that wooden box

and to find the space to cry

alone

i miss her

still

but i’m thankful for the time we had

thankful that God, You allowed me this privilege

to have known her and to have had her in my life

i’m thankful she is with You

and that she is whole and healed

and loving every moment being with You

i still don’t fully see the picture,

but these last weeks, i’ve come to see Your hand move in this story

watching “Up” recently became a sacred moment for me

for in his struggle to make sense

to remember

to live up

he finds the adventure book, with her words

she writes

“thank you for the adventure, now go find a new one to live”

and suddenly, it was like these lines were meant for me

i’ll be honest,

it’s been hard to find a new adventure

but like the old man in the show, i know there’s a new generation that i can reach out to

and so i will

God,

i’m not afraid of the future,

i trust You completely

and i’m so thankful that You are with me

and that You have been with me

lead me

guide me

make me

i didn’t think that writing this would be so hard

still

how to introduce God

this is amazing la!

watch and be inspired! hooooo!

a dedication to the mousehunters i know

there are a few people i know who are dedicated mousehunters.

so i dedicate this video to them.

facebook fever

this is an interesting video.