i made pasta and served it to my dad today. thank God for that. i haven't spoken to my dad for the longest time. thank God for leading me towards taking this little step.
i put him (my dad) on my impact list today and prayed over it. pastor derek led us in the prayer and God has answered my prayer instantly.. now i know why i was prompted to detour to ntuc for groceries after church.
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my heart jumped when ann asked for a volunteer to lead worship for sunday school on 24th nov. i wanted to, but was afraid i wouldn't know how. as usual, i waited to see who would volunteer. everyone did the same, nothing happened for a while. then sheila volunteered.. me.. i happily agreed. i don't know how i'll go about it yet, but i know God will see me through this.
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been thinking about learning to play musical instruments (for worship) for a while and finally got around to speaking to serena this morning about buying a keyboard. she readily agreed when i asked her about piano lessons for my niece! thanks to crystal for setting this up. thank God for her phone call last thur, telling me to approach serena for piano lessons for shihui. i'm filled with excitement for shihui and my family. i can see God's blessings on them!
we sang heart of worship again today, this song has been in my heart ever since jiayan taught it to me last last week. it was sung at cell meeting and it cropped up again during the music workshop at nlb learning festival when i spoke to jonathan, who is also a christian and a keyboardist..
i think God wants me to understand more about the heart of worship.. it's more than a song..
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
sunday school
missed sunday school for 3 weeks due to softball competitions and finally got to go today!
the children were like angels (was with the p1's today), christen told me she had been practising the xmas dance that i'd taught, kovi chatted happily with me and asked "how come i so long never come", another cute little girl whose name i didn't get kept swinging my arms & told me smelled like her mom.. (i'm sure she meant it as a compliment) i was especially touched when the p5 boys (who usually sits at the back) went right to the front of the first row on their own initiative and sat on the floor to take notes of the memory verses. Thank God!
what we learnt at suday school today: Wear the Full Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-14
10 Be strong in the Lord and in His great power. 11 Wear the full Armor of God. Wear God's armor so that you can fight against the devil's evil tricks. 12 Our fight is not against the people on earth. We are fighting against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world's darkness. We are fighting againast the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly world. 13 That is why you need to get God's full armor. Then on the day of evil you will be able to be strong. And when you have finished the whole fight, you will still be standing. 14 So stand strong, with the belt of truth tied around your waist. And on you rchest wear the protection of right living.
What we wear for God's armor.
Belt of truth (God's word)
Protection of right living (righteousness thru God)
Shoes of peace (stand strong in the good news of peace)
Shield of faith (to stop the burning arrows of the Evil One)
Helmet of salvation (accept God's salvation)
Sword of the spirit (pray in the spirit at all times for all God's people)
during the main service today, i went out for prayer when the pastor asked those who wanted help in doing what God wants us to do, to go forward for prayer, and i was deeply touched by God's love 3 times in a row, i couldn't stop my tears each time the pastor prayed. (he prayed and stopped and asked how i felt and prayed again and asked again and prayed again) the first time he prayed, i felt hot as tears flowed involuntarily, and also felt peaceful as my tears dried. then as i shared about my situation (why i wanted to do what God wanted), i felt shivers / trembling (like when it's very cold) except that it started from within me (not because of the temperature), somewhere near my heart, and also my feet, i asked the pastor if it was cold, and he confirmed that it wasn't. i shared that i get these trembles when i speak about things that are close to my heart, and especially when it's about God. the pastor prayed again and this time i felt warm around my head and the shivers subsided. i asked the pastor whether i had felt hot because of all the crying, and he asked me if crying while watching sad movies made me feel hot, my answer was no. i also shared that i often cry when i worship, because i feel touched. but when i go out for prayer, i weep so hard that people who don't know what's happening would definitely be worried.. (actually, i don't know what's happening either but i wasn't worried, i'd always felt safe and loved whenever this happens)
i'd been wondering why i always weep so hard (was it because of wrong things i've done or ...?) & God sent a messenger to assure me at sunday school today, kovi had me assured when he shared that when he and his mom was touched by the holy spirit and given the gift of tongue last weekend by God, he and his mom both had tears flowing non-stop as well. he was smiling and happy when he told it to me, it helped me understand that my crying during prayers was not some form of punishment from God for not being able to do all the things He wants me to do, but because i'm touched by His love! btw, adorable kovi is a 7 yr old boy from korea!
God works in amazing ways..
the children were like angels (was with the p1's today), christen told me she had been practising the xmas dance that i'd taught, kovi chatted happily with me and asked "how come i so long never come", another cute little girl whose name i didn't get kept swinging my arms & told me smelled like her mom.. (i'm sure she meant it as a compliment) i was especially touched when the p5 boys (who usually sits at the back) went right to the front of the first row on their own initiative and sat on the floor to take notes of the memory verses. Thank God!
what we learnt at suday school today: Wear the Full Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-14
10 Be strong in the Lord and in His great power. 11 Wear the full Armor of God. Wear God's armor so that you can fight against the devil's evil tricks. 12 Our fight is not against the people on earth. We are fighting against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world's darkness. We are fighting againast the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly world. 13 That is why you need to get God's full armor. Then on the day of evil you will be able to be strong. And when you have finished the whole fight, you will still be standing. 14 So stand strong, with the belt of truth tied around your waist. And on you rchest wear the protection of right living.
What we wear for God's armor.
Belt of truth (God's word)
Protection of right living (righteousness thru God)
Shoes of peace (stand strong in the good news of peace)
Shield of faith (to stop the burning arrows of the Evil One)
Helmet of salvation (accept God's salvation)
Sword of the spirit (pray in the spirit at all times for all God's people)
during the main service today, i went out for prayer when the pastor asked those who wanted help in doing what God wants us to do, to go forward for prayer, and i was deeply touched by God's love 3 times in a row, i couldn't stop my tears each time the pastor prayed. (he prayed and stopped and asked how i felt and prayed again and asked again and prayed again) the first time he prayed, i felt hot as tears flowed involuntarily, and also felt peaceful as my tears dried. then as i shared about my situation (why i wanted to do what God wanted), i felt shivers / trembling (like when it's very cold) except that it started from within me (not because of the temperature), somewhere near my heart, and also my feet, i asked the pastor if it was cold, and he confirmed that it wasn't. i shared that i get these trembles when i speak about things that are close to my heart, and especially when it's about God. the pastor prayed again and this time i felt warm around my head and the shivers subsided. i asked the pastor whether i had felt hot because of all the crying, and he asked me if crying while watching sad movies made me feel hot, my answer was no. i also shared that i often cry when i worship, because i feel touched. but when i go out for prayer, i weep so hard that people who don't know what's happening would definitely be worried.. (actually, i don't know what's happening either but i wasn't worried, i'd always felt safe and loved whenever this happens)
i'd been wondering why i always weep so hard (was it because of wrong things i've done or ...?) & God sent a messenger to assure me at sunday school today, kovi had me assured when he shared that when he and his mom was touched by the holy spirit and given the gift of tongue last weekend by God, he and his mom both had tears flowing non-stop as well. he was smiling and happy when he told it to me, it helped me understand that my crying during prayers was not some form of punishment from God for not being able to do all the things He wants me to do, but because i'm touched by His love! btw, adorable kovi is a 7 yr old boy from korea!
God works in amazing ways..
Monday, October 15, 2007
my first vocal class
attended my first vocal class today at music forest, and my teacher is wu jia ming laoshi! (i didn't know beforehand, such a pleasant surprise)
down memory lane >> i remember running to see who was singing on tv when i first heard him sing, he sings beautifully!
and coincidentally, today, he mentioned different reactions to singers, well, he fitted in my category of singers where i'd react by running nearer to take a closer look when i hear them singing from a distance..
i'm so privileged to be learning from him.. and he's good at weaving jokes into the lesson, reminds me of mr kunalan from spe, they both make learning fun for learners.
to think i almost backed out coz it's quite impossible to get there on time after work. i'm so glad i went. am bursting with excitment.
he also mentioned that the motivating factors for taking classes is an influential factor with regard to a student's progress - whether intrinsic or extrinsic (reminded of what was covered in sports psychology)
y did i go for this course? (a question asked during the audition as well..)
i've always longed to sing beautifully since young, but i have a phobia of singing in the presence of others
i had only managed to overcome it recently by signing up and completing a basic singing class at Ark music school, located just across the road from LAdanceconnection, where i used to dance full-time.
i had to sing in the presence of the teacher and 5 other classmates weekly for 12 classes. it was frightful for me, but am glad to have done it.
there was an opportunity to perform at the end of the course but i couldn't summon enough courage to do it.. ~sigh~ i regretted missing the opportunity to overcome my fear of singing in public for an audience and ended up registering for a singing contest at Ark instead so that i could try singing for an audience in public. i chickened out last minute.. ~sighs~ regrets again
then i went for another competition - live the dream - and finally managed to not chicken out of the audition. thank god it was a closed door audition. i forgot the lyrics and had a sore throat (flu virus) but felt a great sense of achievement in overcoming my fear.
thankful that i've had this first audition experience that didn't go well for me as it helped calm my nerves at the subsequent audition that i went to - the one for this vocal course that i'm doing now.. i thought i didn't do well, so happy when they called a week later to tell me i got through. thank God!
well, this longing to sing beautifully has deepened since attending church early this year & i really want to learn to sing beautifully for God
looking forward to this fruitful and exciting learning journey..
down memory lane >> i remember running to see who was singing on tv when i first heard him sing, he sings beautifully!
and coincidentally, today, he mentioned different reactions to singers, well, he fitted in my category of singers where i'd react by running nearer to take a closer look when i hear them singing from a distance..
i'm so privileged to be learning from him.. and he's good at weaving jokes into the lesson, reminds me of mr kunalan from spe, they both make learning fun for learners.
to think i almost backed out coz it's quite impossible to get there on time after work. i'm so glad i went. am bursting with excitment.
he also mentioned that the motivating factors for taking classes is an influential factor with regard to a student's progress - whether intrinsic or extrinsic (reminded of what was covered in sports psychology)
y did i go for this course? (a question asked during the audition as well..)
i've always longed to sing beautifully since young, but i have a phobia of singing in the presence of others
i had only managed to overcome it recently by signing up and completing a basic singing class at Ark music school, located just across the road from LAdanceconnection, where i used to dance full-time.
i had to sing in the presence of the teacher and 5 other classmates weekly for 12 classes. it was frightful for me, but am glad to have done it.
there was an opportunity to perform at the end of the course but i couldn't summon enough courage to do it.. ~sigh~ i regretted missing the opportunity to overcome my fear of singing in public for an audience and ended up registering for a singing contest at Ark instead so that i could try singing for an audience in public. i chickened out last minute.. ~sighs~ regrets again
then i went for another competition - live the dream - and finally managed to not chicken out of the audition. thank god it was a closed door audition. i forgot the lyrics and had a sore throat (flu virus) but felt a great sense of achievement in overcoming my fear.
thankful that i've had this first audition experience that didn't go well for me as it helped calm my nerves at the subsequent audition that i went to - the one for this vocal course that i'm doing now.. i thought i didn't do well, so happy when they called a week later to tell me i got through. thank God!
well, this longing to sing beautifully has deepened since attending church early this year & i really want to learn to sing beautifully for God
looking forward to this fruitful and exciting learning journey..
Sunday, October 7, 2007
what i wanna do next sunday
I'm going to church next Sunday! I've missed church for 2 Sundays in a row & feel awful... Been so torn between going for game and service.. Thank God our games are going to be in the afternoons from now!! Yay
Missed helping out at urbankids sunday school too, sigh
Missed helping out at urbankids sunday school too, sigh
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