back to school

Going back to school, starting the short semester {about 5weeks or so} not willing to give up my holiday but what to do, hehe.

Part of me is glad that school's starting, back to homeworks and assignments and stress. I know its going to be intense but somehow i'm happy because of the subjects i'll be taking, and the teachers that take the subjects, this is my opportunity to get good grades before 2006 is over. Its not over yet, and yeah.

Good to see everyone well almost everyone come back to help with the nights of fire, nice to see people like andrew and jacky again. Nice to see some of my friends actually turned up for the concert that had over 3000 young people in attendance. Praise God.

The bbq was a time just to socialise and meet new christians, i met jacob, ben, ken, charmain {hope thats correct} and fione, they all go to the same school in 9th mile {i know, so far away} ben and ken went to sib while the rest went to st something catholic church, cant remember the name of the saint in question. Anyhow, it was nice to get them talking, at first it was difficult to get them to talk, the girls we so shy shy like that but as they became familiar with the food, they eventually opened up and shared abit of their life. Its good to be in a position were you are uncomfortable with just to learn to trust God to change the environment. Later after our meal was done, we took a group photo, it was a good night. Praise God :)


Sunday worship was really good, its nice having a full house at bethany and its really good to see su ee lead the worship, i guess God's work must go on, and He's raising him for greater works ahead. His promises makes rich and adds no sorrow.

Today's message on serving really blessed me, i get to see the ways everyone serves, not just in places like worship where everyone can see, and its 'glamourous' if i can say that, but also in things like taking the offering, washing cups, helping others, sharing knowledge and talents, encouraging one another, smsing parts of the bible that blessed you to others, or just smiling, the wonders of a joyful expression. Its good. And it touches my heart to see the great examples that God has laid before us to follow people like rebekah, timothy, abraham, ruth, even mary.

When I measure the extent of my service to God, it doesnt even come close when compared to these heros of the bible, but its not something to be depressed about but rather something to work on because God never condemns, i see him disappointed sometimes when we fall short, and happy when we prevail over difficult times. But his love is ever lasting. He's a good father.

I'm looking forward to what the future has in store for us, it would be really nice to see friends shining for Jesus wherever they are, just hanging on and trusting in him to move in our lives, not letting situations weigh us down but rising above them and moving on with Jesus because that the only meaning in this life we live. When all is said and done, only what is done for christ will stand.

~shalom~