Post Camp Reflections:

Lego Me Brother: The Theme; placed the emphasis on Christians building other Christians.

Seeing how close and bonded many CF members were throughout the semester, who knew that we were far from considered a brotherhood.

Ms Annette could had preached on sugary coated messages throughout camp, but no; she went to the core of our hearts, exposing most of our true nature and our flaws.

Different lego pieces are required in order to built a complete structure. (In our case, Brotherhood)
These pieces include:
Humility; to commit ego suicide and be servants to our brothers,
Consecration; to set apart and dedicate our lives to our brothers,
Grace; to put down our swords against our own, learning to forgive again,

During the altar call on the third day, many responded,
i wept,
to know that i’m leaving my comfort zone (Campus Ministry) and committing myself to a whole different challenge (Work and Cell Group) alone; the uncertainties and many unresolved issues was all too overwhelming.

Overall, the camp was a fresh one; filled with drama and controversies during games, much love and appreciation via Brothers’ dish out and Sisters’ dish out Night, new friendships through exciting group activities, Redness during the final day and farewell emo-ness for me.

Special Speaker: Ms Annette

Golden Sands: Scenic View

Golden Sands: 'Path to the Beach'

Golden Sands: SunSet

Aww Moment: Rachel and SuYin

Special Speaker: Yong Eng

Team BrickCheese: Reflected Image

Group Pic: The girls

Source of Controversy: The Papaya Eating Game

Source of Controversy 2: Egg/Tofu Catching Game

Colorful Spectators

Prisoners of War: Group 1

Prisoners of War: Group 2

Team Fortress: Abel vs Tim

Group Sketches: Japheth and Kenson

Group Sketches: Hsien Yew

Group Sketches: Woon Han and Bollywood Gang

Aww Moment: Adrian, Rachel and I

Final Night: Camp Fire Fellowship

Final Day: Brotherhood Convenant

Final Day: Camp Speaker Appreciation

Official Goodbye: Sending-off Prayer

Official Goodbye: Group Hug

JoKhoo, Me, Rach & LiWen

Group Pic: Team BrickCheese

These are just some of my favourite pics from Camp; each has its own significance to me.

uploaded the rest of the day 1&2 as well as day 3&4 pictures via facebook.

Just hours away from Monash CF camp in Golden Sands, Port Dickson;
this would signify the final camp i’d be joining in my uni life,
THE official CF retirement party for me, after 4 and a half years of campus ministry since 05′.

next posts:
1) the review of those 5 unbelievable years with CF
2) thoughts and reflections on the camp
3) current purpose/ future plans

for now, i’m just excited about camp!

here are some pics of the current and potential  committee members;
taken during ‘CF special meeting’ where both committee and members gather together to review the semester so far; and discuss the activities, sermon topics including the speakers for the coming semester.

Jenna

Rachel

Rachel/ Pseudo Crescendo

Joshua/ Anti-MSG

Jenna/ Big Apple Fanatic

Joseph/ The Brethren

Matters discussed

Jo and Rach

Joshua and Japh

Joseph and I

Joanna/ Orangeroo

LiWen/ General Secretary

if sending an inaccurate text message on the cell group attendance and church service details would reflect on one’s carelessness and blamed for being an irresponsible leader, made to feel worthless and unappreciated at the end of the day,

i want out.

i’d only admit that i lack strength, patience, teach-ability and capacity to serve,

if you’d admit you’ve failed to love your brother.

I heard, the last major-outing cafe ministry had was approx’ two years ago,
however, the most recent one i was part of was the ‘exclusive farewell dinner’ we had for/ with Kevin Rimas.
exclusive not by choice, but causes of minor miss-communication and major misunderstanding;
hence the “massive” turnout. disappointing really.

putting that aside,

Abel (cafe’s boss/ shareholder)  wanted another outing;

his emphasis would be members being bonded and getting to know one other better,

me, i wanted them to feel appreciated as they deserved it.

however, no one was willing to initiate or respond to this idea;
we lacked a person that would just ‘make it happen’,

finally, i stepped up ( after many people insisting).
i chose the place (after many rejections of previous suggestions);
i arranged the time (after making sure majority of the members would be able to make it);
transportation was taken care of; and this time, no miss communications nor misunderstanding.

16 of us turn up for diner @ shabu shabu, Bandar Puteri,
after dinner, we traveled all the way to George’s place, Casa Damansara PJ for a bonding session.
the fellowship was really good, timely as well,

its been awhile since i experienced so many LOL moments.

and we celebrated Damian and Vi Jun’s birthday!

cheers.

Dr A R Bernard was in City Harvest Church, KL the past two nights and it was brilliant.

I first heard of Dr Bernard and his teachings when my brother first purchased his audio sermon years ago,

I then had the opportunity to see him ‘live-in person’ during Asia Conference in Singapore last year and it was THE highlight of the entire conference for me, among other ie Don Moen.  (hearts)

Dr Bernard’s purpose in CHC KL this time around:
to educated our minds, motivated our will and stirred our hearts, he sure did that.

He talked about God’sGlory; being God’s Presence and Person ( Character)

and the essence of God’s Character being His Goodness, which reflects His Holiness and Love.

Dr Bernard defined Holiness as His Separateness; which is the “Setting and maintaining of physical, spiritual, moral and ethical boundaries, roles in life and divisions.

Hence, applying to ourselves, becoming holy does not mean being sinless but being separated; Setting and maintaining these boundaries, roles in life and divisions in in the way we express ourselves, how we live and the decisions that we make.

i shall pause here.

loads more to digest, i might just post up sermon notes here once i’m done.

cheers.

I am, in fact, dieting.

i have meal replacement drink for dinner,these days.

it taste like crap.  really, flavored crap at best.

i do this; going through the torture, for health purposes, i tell people.

honestly, i just thought it’d help; with my eating habits, how i look and how i feel about myself.

sometimes, i forget why i mind the way i look in the first place;

“Sigh, why can’t people just accept me the way i am?!” i joked ‘grudgingly’ to Rachel,

She responded immediately ” I love you just the way you are! “.

Now, that made me smile! and i knew she meant it!

Carmen said ” never apologize for who you are”, and guess what, i won’t.

however, i am still concern with my health;

hence,  i’m gonna give this health supplement thingy a week and i should be back to my eating ways, hopefully healthier this time. less rice, less sugar, less fried, less junk and less nuts (evil 800 calories a bowl nuts!).

David (My ex cell leader, my first cell leader) is getting married this weekend,

Sweeeet!

I mind,

A non believer, “praising God” in good times and “Praying to Him” in bad times;
confused and startled, yes.

but for that person to express it on his blog, I personally found it disrespectful and insensitive to the believers- those who have a  relationship with Him, those who bear the cross and go through persecution for righteousness sake.

But God,

Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Ephesians 2:4
“But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us”

Matthew 9:13 (Amplified bible)
Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy [readiness to help those in trouble] and not sacrifice and sacrificial victims. For I came not to call and invite [to repentance] the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), but sinners (the erring ones and all those not free from sin).

John 20:29
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.“

God hear your prayers, and He loves you. God bless.

Yesterday was the end of my exams, also signifying my final day in Monash University.
Mixed emotions would be an understatement, but good enough for now.
i choose not to reminisce, yet.

i would prefer to have spent more time in the aquarium in my final moments in campus, however i had to go home and prepare a last last minute sermon for my cell group that night.

cell group went well, despite starting late and guitar-less.
i preached about the boldness of the holy spirit and it was sure present even when we praised and worshiped acapella-style.

Some of my cell group members are experiencing breakthrough, i feel… and that’s a way good feeling.