Kawan Go Melaka

Lord thank You for this wonderful and memorable camp!
thankful i have these kawans with me during this camp that makes it special.
the new friends i made, and the old friends i caught up with....
the new things i learn, the old things You spoke again.
the new discoveries about Hope, the old characteristics we hold on to.
the new preachers on pulpit, the old funny preachers still.
the new place we go, the old Hope spirit that remains.
one important thing, YOu whispered into my heart.
thank You for this long awaiting prayer that i have always desire to hear from You.
finally...

very touched by many willing and serving hearts in the CG during this camp.
1) lawrence, depsite his always "shyness" image in front of us, he got a breakthrough! acting as a nerdy man on stage with over 600pple, and really, m very impressed by this act. not because he acted like professional, but he got such a good spirit in him, a heart of willingness, a heart of courage, stg i got to learn from him. wow, PTL!
2) yes, not forgetting our "smart alac", supermodel of our Kawan showcase! haha, jason must have got out of himself too, to act as this supermodel...his first camp, his first performance, must be memorable for him.
3) dennis, serving very hard as ushering head for this camp. very touched to see him taking initative to want to join us as much as possible, depsite his tight duty roles. this is also out of himself, appreciating his supportive spirit always.
4) kim must also be actively wanting to make a difference in rach's life. remembering her saying wanting to serve rach during this camp, and i saw how she took actions to follow up her intentions. this is also out of herself, for it must be difficult to serve one another, especially when personalities are different, when the foundation of kawan-ship not strong, yet, this is truly the love of God that conquers everything.
5) mingzhu, what can i say, always a sister, there for others. serving others quietly, and sensitive to friends' needs. it is a breeze for you this camp, as you have shared, yet i believe this camp memories will draw you closer to Him.
6) rach, gal. it is God. no others. let Him do His work in You, and indeed i saw your heart willing to do so. it must be one of the most difficult and memorable camp, rem, you walked not alone, with God, and kim, and us.
7) shiming. wow. it is always your real and open sharing that helps the CG gel together in this camp. haha, think i always "rebuke" behind doors during this camp, very thankful you are listening, despite age, experiences etc. this is God's authority.
8) joe. hey, one of the most memorable thing in this camp must be your "sweet kawan"?! :p but very glad to see how you bond together with us in this camp, the late nights soccer matches, the wise words "bu yao xin ruan"....
9) yi cheng. the willing model for our Unit, "fish" eater, the early sleeper, the one who opened the sharing on the first nite, that draws us to a deep conversation, whether " should we share or not the person?..." hee.
10) poy, "zhong ji mi ma", the "not enough spiritual input", the one carrying the "big brother" image, the one who always serves and cares. thank God for you, always, you are God's grace shown.

i rem...
the amazing morning QT we had. without practice, we just came in with a heart ready to praise God, we let go of ourselves, without work's load on us, we are little children in God's eyes, singing and dancing....running in circles...clapping hands, lifting feet, wow!!! this is what i call real praise and worship from the heart!! powerful!

law video taped it rite, must send hor, so that we will always be reminded what we have done before, and we can do better...
i can really sensed God's sweet smile on us that two mornings....PTL!

m amazed with choon yam's real and deep sharing as he preached on stage, his relationship with the brother, how hurts caused and being restored, it must have spoken to many people. at least i pray to the two sisters i know, i prayed for them, i hope their relationship can be restored in You.

and of course, another of God's answered prayer.
the CREATIVE CG workshop! impactful.
i liked and learned a lot from Chris, jorry, siew qin.
they did such great job in bringing alive this workshop.
CG shld be fun and enjoyable and creativity can be learnt.
same for cracking jokes...it will be soon....people enjoyed the sharing...
haha...
"submissive" vs "aggressive" - stretch our perimeters.

indeed, God always leave the vision in my heart every church camp.
i rem on the last sunday, Ps jeff was preaching about vision.
another of my prayer for this camp, deepening of the vision.
song..."here i am to worship"
i bowed, despite the previous nite, disobedience of doing so, due to "what would others think?..."
this time, i know, if i hadnt do so, i would not received His fullness in my life.
i did. without much consideration of others's look etc...
i heard.
a moment with Him.
the vision came through again.
i realised the vision i sw some time ago, that day, i was reminded and the portion of which i was uncertain that time, i am sure now. all because You spoke.
and very touched, when i heard the gentle voice: " dont forget about mission..."
yes, i hope so, by Your grace, even as i take this step of obedience and faith to this decision, i will not forget about mission.
prayers, it came to me to pray for cetain people which i didnt think of. when Ps Jeff urged us to spend some time to pray for family, i was amazed their faces came to mind. only then i also realised, i have already embrace them into my heart. it can only be by God.

Father, who am i before You, i am only a mere human being, even created by Your hands. You are the One who knows what's in the past and in the future that holds for me. i do not even have control over what is to come, how can i ever stand before You. It is only by Your grace. You love me so much to bless me to this extent. even at times, i disobey You, You allow grace to come into my life, to give me that second chance to hear fromYou again. and yet, You ran after me, to make sure i got Your message. yes, indeed, faith and obedience are the conditions of man to fulfill to keep the convenant with You. God, i pray even with this new step, it will all the more make my relationship with You grow stronger in love with You, and deepening my faith in You, and may it always grow from strength to strength and glory to glory. Jesus, in all future circumstances, make my heart yield to You first, a Friend always there for me. Thank you for all these while patiently showing me step by step and in my inmost heart, i love You. In Jesus name, amen.