I'm quite amazed that I actually will use "Facebook". Usually i find this kinda thing rather cumbersome and a waste of time but on Tuesday night as i went for the "Missions Response Night", I realized how Facebook can actually be a powerful tool for me to network with so many more people whether is it globally or locally. And i was encouraged to have one. I would say that its much better than "Friendster" in terms of communication and its much more convenient and easy to use lah.
Okay if you know me and haven add me to your Facebook, do add me yeah through rich8jes@hotmail.com. Xie Xie all of you!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
MY DEAREST SHEEP FINALLY YOU ENLIST!!!
For once, i shall let him take centre stage...haha really hope that you will grow to rely on God more while you're in NS and also grow physically and mentally tougher. Be a MAN! =)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Encouragement Cards FTW
Encouragement cards were always something that i found it hard to do as I would prefer to affirm the person face-to-face (more feel and personalization i find). But as time went on, it has eventually won me over that encouragement cards are really powerful tools. Face-to-face affirmations do impact people for that period of time but encouragement cards will stay with you just like an asset for life. Encouragement cards not just mere cards but cards which reflect your spiritual life, your growth and progress in your relationship with God and also assure you that there are others running together with you in this long race.As i was looking through my box of accumulated encouragement cards over the years, it really brings back not only memories and tears but joy in my heart that I have really grown these past few years. There was a set of 5 cards that I received from a person in which up to this day, the impact that these set of cards has made still remains firmly in my heart. Its from the same person giving it to me at different stages of spiritual life: new believer, shepherd, CL (when I was in TP). In particular, i remembered a sentence which this person wrote: "You weren't put on earth to be remembered. You were put here to prepare for eternity!" Beautiful. That's the power of encouragement cards. And i'm so going to bring that element back to my ministry. Let's really seek to encourage and build one another up! I'm learning and improving in this area too! Love Love Love!
Eph 4:29
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
btw, to date i still love this drawing the most though its from 3yrs ago. cute sia. =)
Monday, October 13, 2008
"Advance"!!!
Back from leadership camp! Thank God for this camp, the committee as well as the bros & sis who made it all the more wonderful!
- Teaching: Through the teachings which centered around Courage, Wisdom & Annointing, as i reflected upon these 3 areas, without all these, we wouldn't be able to last in this long race that we're in.
"Courage" whereby we are assured in God in situations which we really feel like running away or finding a better way out rather than facing it, yet at the same time FEAR God as well and revere him!
"Wisdom" to understand, foresee and analyse things and situations around us to uncover the hidden, to really seek God for the best solution!
"Annointing" to authenticate/credit leadership, to have faith to rely on God's work and his power to work great things in us and around us!
- The "After" Hours
Really enjoyed the fellowship time with the Bros & Sis after the end of each camp day and the BBQ nite was awesome as well! Got to share my convictions and thoughts with a few bros. I'm here not to learn only but to impart as well! Really enjoyed this time. And it also allowed me to clarify some of the matters that had been lingering in my heart. Treasured the talk with Jasmine and Jeremiah.
- "NEW" Blood
Got to know many new potential leaders as well as some current leaders throughout the camp! Its glad to see new people rising up to take the lead! Geck Ting, Priscella, Luke, Shirley, Dennis, Lestari, Amanda. Maybe i left out a few ppl but anyway jia you guys, God has great plans for all of you!
- "DISC"
LOL to the dismay and shock of others, why am i not a "D"? And why of all instances would i have "I"? DISC tests are situational and people do change. As known to many, I was definitely a "D" in the past when it comes to ministry and am still "D" when it comes to my DMM but put my DMM aside and bring the play and fun as well as social factors in, i'll let loose. Perhaps people have the impression that "I" must be very talkative people but i'm not. Well you don't need to be outspoken and talkative to be "I"! I can say that the way i am to others has changed partly due to the fact that i work with sisters much more now than in the past which my "D" personality at times can be overbearing, thats why i learnt to change myself to be a more people-person but yet at the same time, adapting this style has made my whole self changed over the course of a period of time as well, eventually and subconsciously losing that choleric personality. I can't go into the details but anyway, i'm the convincer a.k.a psychoer in small groups and not crowds.
- "Response" times
Those climatic moments. God, may you just implant a vision into these people's hearts. Really excited to see these people's desires and convictions for you and may you prosper them just as how you prospered David and his kingdom. I just feel so priveleged and blessed to pray over the potential leaders and the CLs. Kaien ,Kelvin, Priscella, Mag, Joycelyn, Faith, all of you will be a river of blessing to other people! Stay focused!
Looking forward to the next 10 weeks! Let's "Advance" the kingdom!
- Teaching: Through the teachings which centered around Courage, Wisdom & Annointing, as i reflected upon these 3 areas, without all these, we wouldn't be able to last in this long race that we're in.
"Courage" whereby we are assured in God in situations which we really feel like running away or finding a better way out rather than facing it, yet at the same time FEAR God as well and revere him!
"Wisdom" to understand, foresee and analyse things and situations around us to uncover the hidden, to really seek God for the best solution!
"Annointing" to authenticate/credit leadership, to have faith to rely on God's work and his power to work great things in us and around us!
- The "After" Hours
Really enjoyed the fellowship time with the Bros & Sis after the end of each camp day and the BBQ nite was awesome as well! Got to share my convictions and thoughts with a few bros. I'm here not to learn only but to impart as well! Really enjoyed this time. And it also allowed me to clarify some of the matters that had been lingering in my heart. Treasured the talk with Jasmine and Jeremiah.
- "NEW" Blood
Got to know many new potential leaders as well as some current leaders throughout the camp! Its glad to see new people rising up to take the lead! Geck Ting, Priscella, Luke, Shirley, Dennis, Lestari, Amanda. Maybe i left out a few ppl but anyway jia you guys, God has great plans for all of you!
- "DISC"
LOL to the dismay and shock of others, why am i not a "D"? And why of all instances would i have "I"? DISC tests are situational and people do change. As known to many, I was definitely a "D" in the past when it comes to ministry and am still "D" when it comes to my DMM but put my DMM aside and bring the play and fun as well as social factors in, i'll let loose. Perhaps people have the impression that "I" must be very talkative people but i'm not. Well you don't need to be outspoken and talkative to be "I"! I can say that the way i am to others has changed partly due to the fact that i work with sisters much more now than in the past which my "D" personality at times can be overbearing, thats why i learnt to change myself to be a more people-person but yet at the same time, adapting this style has made my whole self changed over the course of a period of time as well, eventually and subconsciously losing that choleric personality. I can't go into the details but anyway, i'm the convincer a.k.a psychoer in small groups and not crowds.
- "Response" times
Those climatic moments. God, may you just implant a vision into these people's hearts. Really excited to see these people's desires and convictions for you and may you prosper them just as how you prospered David and his kingdom. I just feel so priveleged and blessed to pray over the potential leaders and the CLs. Kaien ,Kelvin, Priscella, Mag, Joycelyn, Faith, all of you will be a river of blessing to other people! Stay focused!
Looking forward to the next 10 weeks! Let's "Advance" the kingdom!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
The "Four" Pillars of Poly Men Ministry
Being an avid lover of Hong Kong TVB Dramas (that's where I picked up most of my Cantonese besides talking to my Granny...), I just started watching this drama called "The Four". I just love TVB's iterations of various ancient chinese novels though their endings often leave much to be desired.
It tells the story of 4 vagrants coming from different backgrounds and band together to form a special group of constables. One's a heartless cripple, another a wilful wonderer and not-to-forget a steel fisted warrior and a cold blooded killer. Totally unique in their own right, you think it would be hard for them to come together but they all have a common goal: Justice. (sounds cliche i know)
As I watched this series, a single tear rolled down my face. Its nostalgic and really brings back the good old times that i had in the past too. It reminded me of this photo:
It was taken during my birthday last year~and I really treasure this friendship and brotherhood with these people. God is really wonderful and these people have really impacted my life alot. Being the youngest out of them didn't matter. We were bounded by a common vision and that is to be the pillar of the Poly guy's ministry for others to model. Even amidst the fulfillment of this vision, as some of us are in different life station and are in different levels of leadership and ministry, I really love these people alot.
Raymond Ng (The Family-Man):
A wonderfully engaging person. He makes you feel comfortable and is a great listener. A very fatherly-person. Raymond, I have learnt greatly from your acts of service towards others, your heart for your people, your heart of servanthood for those around you. The reason why you are so well-liked and remembered by many is because when people see how you serve, how you love others, they are attracted to love others as well. Continue to grow in Adults and focus on God. Glad to see you share about your CG! Stay strong in the Lord!
Colin Seah (The Manager):
An excellent manager in the sense that he knows how to manage groups efficiently, how to mobilise and utilize people to their fullest potential and strengths. Just like his nick Eagle Eye, he is able to spot many potential people. If he was born in the era of "The Three Kingdoms", he could fight with Cao Cao/Zhou Yu/Zhuge Liang but God has called him to lead his people in this generation. Being my shepherd for 2 years as well, I have learnt much from him as his focus on expanding God's kingdom is an inspiration to others.
Jeremiah Wong (The General):
The front-liner of any army troop, the voice of any team. He is the Manliness of the Manliness. Charismatic, knowleagable and focused for God. He is inspiring and the fruits in his group really show it all. He may look serious but if you take some time to get to know him and understand his conviction, he can be an inspirer to any. He has a really big heart for God and we are definitely gonna build this Guy's ministry strong yea!
In the eyes of Man, we may lose completely to F4, Farenheit etc. but in the eyes of God and his Kingdom, we're the ultimate winners. Stay strong bros~
It tells the story of 4 vagrants coming from different backgrounds and band together to form a special group of constables. One's a heartless cripple, another a wilful wonderer and not-to-forget a steel fisted warrior and a cold blooded killer. Totally unique in their own right, you think it would be hard for them to come together but they all have a common goal: Justice. (sounds cliche i know)As I watched this series, a single tear rolled down my face. Its nostalgic and really brings back the good old times that i had in the past too. It reminded me of this photo:
It was taken during my birthday last year~and I really treasure this friendship and brotherhood with these people. God is really wonderful and these people have really impacted my life alot. Being the youngest out of them didn't matter. We were bounded by a common vision and that is to be the pillar of the Poly guy's ministry for others to model. Even amidst the fulfillment of this vision, as some of us are in different life station and are in different levels of leadership and ministry, I really love these people alot.
Raymond Ng (The Family-Man):
A wonderfully engaging person. He makes you feel comfortable and is a great listener. A very fatherly-person. Raymond, I have learnt greatly from your acts of service towards others, your heart for your people, your heart of servanthood for those around you. The reason why you are so well-liked and remembered by many is because when people see how you serve, how you love others, they are attracted to love others as well. Continue to grow in Adults and focus on God. Glad to see you share about your CG! Stay strong in the Lord!
Colin Seah (The Manager):
An excellent manager in the sense that he knows how to manage groups efficiently, how to mobilise and utilize people to their fullest potential and strengths. Just like his nick Eagle Eye, he is able to spot many potential people. If he was born in the era of "The Three Kingdoms", he could fight with Cao Cao/Zhou Yu/Zhuge Liang but God has called him to lead his people in this generation. Being my shepherd for 2 years as well, I have learnt much from him as his focus on expanding God's kingdom is an inspiration to others.
Jeremiah Wong (The General):
The front-liner of any army troop, the voice of any team. He is the Manliness of the Manliness. Charismatic, knowleagable and focused for God. He is inspiring and the fruits in his group really show it all. He may look serious but if you take some time to get to know him and understand his conviction, he can be an inspirer to any. He has a really big heart for God and we are definitely gonna build this Guy's ministry strong yea!
In the eyes of Man, we may lose completely to F4, Farenheit etc. but in the eyes of God and his Kingdom, we're the ultimate winners. Stay strong bros~
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