The Alto section had a popiah party at Lay Nee's place. It was our very first Alto gathering thus far - Alto Power!
2024: 17th Anniversary Celebration
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Saturday 23 January 2010
Friday 1 January 2010
New Year Reflections and Ramblings (3)
Family
Thank God for family. I am glad we make it a point to celebrate birthdays together! The kids are so adorable and they are growing up fine (must continue to pray for them to grow in wisdom and in stature, in favour with God and men just like Jesus re: Luke 2:52).
Friends
Thank God for friends (and teachers and students) too!
I still try to keep in touch with my school friends from primary school to secondary school to JC to Uni and NIE! God is truly good - He has provided for good friends all through my life.
And I also keep in touch with a few of my secondary school teachers. I think teachers are important people in the lives of their students. I endeavour to play my role as a teacher well.
And I do have students that I keep in touch with. Thanks to Facebook too!
Concluding thoughts
This life is temporal. I must attend to things that have eternal significance. This became more apparent especially when a few people in my life had medical conditions, some of which could be considered a struggle between life and death. I was reminded not to sweat the small stuff... Money can always be earned back. Work will not end. People will always be entitled to their own opinions etc etc.
May 2010 be another year filled with God's blessings!
May there always be love, joy, peace, comfort, hope, loads of laughter, good friends and good health!
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which GOD, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Phil 3:13-14
Thank God for family. I am glad we make it a point to celebrate birthdays together! The kids are so adorable and they are growing up fine (must continue to pray for them to grow in wisdom and in stature, in favour with God and men just like Jesus re: Luke 2:52).
Friends
Thank God for friends (and teachers and students) too!
I still try to keep in touch with my school friends from primary school to secondary school to JC to Uni and NIE! God is truly good - He has provided for good friends all through my life.
And I also keep in touch with a few of my secondary school teachers. I think teachers are important people in the lives of their students. I endeavour to play my role as a teacher well.
And I do have students that I keep in touch with. Thanks to Facebook too!
Concluding thoughts
This life is temporal. I must attend to things that have eternal significance. This became more apparent especially when a few people in my life had medical conditions, some of which could be considered a struggle between life and death. I was reminded not to sweat the small stuff... Money can always be earned back. Work will not end. People will always be entitled to their own opinions etc etc.
May 2010 be another year filled with God's blessings!
May there always be love, joy, peace, comfort, hope, loads of laughter, good friends and good health!
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which GOD, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Phil 3:13-14
New Year Reflections and Ramblings (2)
Ministry
I thank God for the opportunity to be more active in His Kingdom work.
I am part of the small group BRICK (Be Rich in Christ the King) and we are journeying with one another to be aligned with God's will.
I also serve in the Wesley Wind Ensemble and the John Wesley Choir. I am glad to be part of the ministry which enhances the worship experience. I have been much enriched myself - many of the songs touched me e.g. 'You are mine' and 'Stand up and be counted'.
For the coming year, I hope to be more disciplined spiritually.
I thank God for the opportunity to be more active in His Kingdom work.
I am part of the small group BRICK (Be Rich in Christ the King) and we are journeying with one another to be aligned with God's will.
I also serve in the Wesley Wind Ensemble and the John Wesley Choir. I am glad to be part of the ministry which enhances the worship experience. I have been much enriched myself - many of the songs touched me e.g. 'You are mine' and 'Stand up and be counted'.
For the coming year, I hope to be more disciplined spiritually.
New Year Reflections and Ramblings (1)
2009 has passed all too quickly. I was too caught up with a lot of things especially work to be faithfully blogging, so here is a quick summary of significant events that took place this year.
God has been truly good to me.
Trips
I made a few special trips in 2009.
1. USA/Canada - April
My first time to east America. I got to see Niagara Falls! And I experienced some snow!
2. Cambodia with students - April
My first time taking a group of polytechnic students on an overseas community project trip. Lives were touched!
3. Melaka, Church Camp - June
My first church camp! It was on the theme of faith and I learnt that other than having faith, it's important to pass the baton and to pray for the Joshua Generation ...
4. Kuching - October
The last time I went to Kuching was my trip with Grandma more than 12 years ago. But this time I actually went to the Bako National Park and did some trekking. I survived the trek and got to see some wonderful views! :)
Work
The caregroup I inherited when I went back to teaching graduated! Woots!
I was involved in a few projects - Dreamweavers, LAW, Coffee with Com etc. Busy busy...
And lots of marking! Marking is really tedious - but at the Covenant Renewal Service, I was reminded that Jesus also did what he had to do, living with his earthly parents (Luke 2:51-52), carrying out chores that could be deemed as a drudgery but He did not complain... I must learn to take it all in my stride.
I had the opportunity to be involved in adult learning at the Institute for Adult Learning. I even joined the Adult Educators' Network. I have completed 5 out of the 6 competency units for the Advanced Certificate in Assessment and Training. I hope to get the full certificate in 2010.
God has been truly good to me.
Trips
I made a few special trips in 2009.
1. USA/Canada - April
My first time to east America. I got to see Niagara Falls! And I experienced some snow!
2. Cambodia with students - April
My first time taking a group of polytechnic students on an overseas community project trip. Lives were touched!
3. Melaka, Church Camp - June
My first church camp! It was on the theme of faith and I learnt that other than having faith, it's important to pass the baton and to pray for the Joshua Generation ...
4. Kuching - October
The last time I went to Kuching was my trip with Grandma more than 12 years ago. But this time I actually went to the Bako National Park and did some trekking. I survived the trek and got to see some wonderful views! :)
Work
The caregroup I inherited when I went back to teaching graduated! Woots!
I was involved in a few projects - Dreamweavers, LAW, Coffee with Com etc. Busy busy...
And lots of marking! Marking is really tedious - but at the Covenant Renewal Service, I was reminded that Jesus also did what he had to do, living with his earthly parents (Luke 2:51-52), carrying out chores that could be deemed as a drudgery but He did not complain... I must learn to take it all in my stride.
I had the opportunity to be involved in adult learning at the Institute for Adult Learning. I even joined the Adult Educators' Network. I have completed 5 out of the 6 competency units for the Advanced Certificate in Assessment and Training. I hope to get the full certificate in 2010.
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