You Will be Deeply Missed [II]

Dear Alex Sim,

Today you'll bid us goodbye
Many of us will cry
Asking God why
You must say this goodbye

You've left a legacy behind
We will keep in mind
To be sincere & kind
To all mankind

You've lived a life
Impacting many lives
Your light will continue to shine
Till we say "hi" (in heaven)

弟兄，一路好走。。再见了

You Will Be Deeply Missed [I]

I was back to office from lunch and received a call from a sister. We usually text each other and to receive a call from her on a working day was not a norm. She told me that she received a text message which informed the passing of a brother whom she knew I was quite close with.

Shocked. Numbed. I was not convinced so I asked her to forward to me the text; maybe that's because I am a word person, I have to read to be convinced.

Shortly after, another sister text me and then another...

Reality did not set in until much later. I could not focus on my work at all. The whole afternoon was trying to recollect myself and discussing with some sisters how we could help his family...

I still remember when I first knew him, he was one of the very few who made me feel welcomed.

Once we were in a gathering at a Pastor's house, and they were playing boardgames. I was standing there alone, not knowing many people & he called me to join the group. Another time I was just standing there after service and he invited me to join the rest for dinner. There was once we had a YA game session and he took good care of me, asked me to follow his car.

There were several occasions he helped me when I needed help by just a call away. In the midst of his busyness, he would spare time for his friends. Once, my Eagle could not start and I was around his housing area, so I called him for help; instead of staying in the comfort of his own home, he came to my rescue.

He gave sound advice and cared from his heart. He told me he cared about my happiness and usually many would say this but would not act on it. He was different, he actually acted on it by introducing someone to me. 

Always cheerful, always jovial, always positive....I could not understand but to ask God, why?

"Alice...Alice..."; his voice ringing in my ears :(

We last met in January at a stall nearby my office, having red wine chicken for lunch; and he bought me lunch that day because my birthday was coming soon. 

His birthday is next month and it would be my turn to buy him a meal but.... :(

We last contacted each other two days ago because I asked him something about my policy. He had always been a helpful agent and would go the extra mile to assist.

My dear brother, you will be deeply missed :(

My First Full Marathon Experience

When SCKLM opened for registration, I was contemplating whether to register for FM or 10km, as I've ran HM twice. My aim was to collect medals from all categories. When I found out that the cut off time for FM was 7 hours, I decided to give it a try & that was one of the craziest thing I've ever done...

Usually I can sleep early especially when I was tired but I couldn't sleep the night before. I went to bed at 18:40 but I think I slept at 22:++, that also, was not deep sleep. I think I was nervous & excited as it's gonna be my VFM. I don't remember having sleeping problem for Newton 30km two weeks ago, which was also my first attempt.

Having rested for about 3 hours, I got myself ready for the run. My net time should be about 4 minutes later from the gun time. Up to KM 8-9, I was able to keep up with Pacer for 06:30 hours. This was something new & I think I shouldn't have done that cuz that's much faster than my normal pace, I should have kept with my own pace, maybe I'll do better. I was able to stay in between Pacer 06:30 hours & 07:00 hours up to KM 27-28.

The crucial checkpoint was at KM 31 & I managed to reach about 8 mins before they close that checkpoint. This was when everything started to slow down 😔

The weather was scorching hot & we passed by Bukit Tunku which was quite a hilly route & although I tried to pick up when we were going downhill, I was few minutes late & therefore I was categorised as DNF.

I didn't manage to complete my VFM & will try better the next round. 37km was not easy either so I'm still proud of myself :) I didn't choose to give up but was forced to give up, & I believed that I would be able to complete the race within the cut off time, albeit a close call.

I still get the Medal & Finisher T; had I completed the race this would be my 28th medal (28 is my birthday date :) )

The Medal & Finisher T would serve as a reminder that I've come thus far in my journey as a runner (Did I just call myself a runner? 😶). I guess it took me a lot of courage to register & appear on race day & try my best to complete the course.

Ganbatte! Hope the next round I post on FM, I'll be able to officially declare that I'm a marathoner:D 

 

Runners don't give up~~

 

 

Me with the medal :)

With Wendy who came to support us & Zihao who had completed his VFM :)

 

 

 

Major Throwback: 14-05-2011 ~ Ta-Daa!! Here Comes the Narrator =)

Back in May 2011, I went to Bangkok with a group of friends and thanks to Facebook Memories, I was reminded of this Note that I have posted on the trip. I want to keep this precious memory, hence transferring it from FB to my personal blog.

 

As I read back this post, I see myself changed; from the way I see things, to the way I express myself. Hence, things will change, only memories remain...

It is always amazing to see how God brings (us) together; two people from different background, meet under common circumstances, and then fell in love with each other, followed by courtship and finally, plan to walk along the wonderful journey, namely marriage, hand in hand till death do (us) apart ~

In the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13:13 says ~
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13: 4 - 8 ~
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.

Love is wonderful, Amen :) With love, we are able to accept each other's shortcomings and with acceptance, there is sense of security. Whenever we see wonderful couples walking along the aisle, we feel touched because love has brought them together.

I am often touched by the couple's thanksgiving speech at the end of the wedding ceremony. When they thank their parents for their love, followed by their thankfulness to relatives, friends, and even acquaintances; this shows how powerful love is. With love, everything is possible.

I always find it amazing when we witness how God works in us human. At first both are imperfect, but we are made perfect in God's love; with His love and presence, both imperfect people are able to accept each other from deep inside their heart ~ what a wonderful picture.

Have you seen a couple whom you think are not a match in the eyes of people? For instance, in terms of education level, physical attractiveness, family backgrounds etc. However, love does not view these things with the human eye, especially when God's love intervenes.

I used to have a long list of requirements on my future partner, however knowing that myself is imperfect, I just have one requirement ~ a God-fearing man who is willing & able to accept my shortcomings with love ~

Oops, too much into my narration huh :p
Here comes the story:-

The GUY came with an ULTIMATE motive
The GAL came with only ONE purpose
Both came to the same destination

The GUY plans to give the GAL a BIG SURPRISE!
The GAL has some expectation from the GUY
Both have different form of expectation from this trip

Tick Tock, Tick Tock
Finally the time comes ~ 10th May, which is also the GAL's birthday date
The GUY starts to execute his plan with his accomplices :p
Accomplices ~ TWO Handsome Guys & TWO Pretty Ladies :))

First, to ask the GAL to go up to a specific venue
Then to blindfold the GAL to play a game
Next the GUY asked the GAL some questions
After some Q&A sessions, the GAL was allowed to see
Oops, what did she see? & what did she hear? & what did she say?
Aha!~ The GUY's expectation was fulfilled!
Simultaneously, the GAL's expectation was also met!
Thereafter, one round of CELEBRATION & MORE SURPRISES!!! =)))

A Joyful moment filled with God's presence
A Joyful moment to be remembered by all those who are present
A Joyful moment shared by family members & friends
A Joyful moment to be passed from generation to generation

At the end of the day, love conquers all the negative feelings & with love that sparks between them, I believe they will carry on their lives hand in hand in God's love :)

10th May, 2011 at Page 10 Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand
A venue specifically chosen for this purpose
A day specifically chosen for this purpose
A purpose fulfilled for the perfect reason

Marriage, a wonderful journey awaiting this wonderful couple ~
May Lord bless them with His Love, Joy, Peace, Grace, Mercy, Blessing & Wisdom :)

My Name

I have always been proud of my name: Chan Weng Yin, Alice.

My surname is Chan (陈), & I am a Guangxi. My Chinese name is Weng Yin (永颖) (Mandarin: Yong Ying; Cantonese: Weng Weng), Weng (永) means "forever" & Yin (颖) means "clever/gifted". 

I thank my parents for giving me such a great and beautiful name. My English name, Alice, is not registered in my Identity Card, and is given by my brother, it means noble/truthful. 

I still love it when people call me by my Chinese name, be it in English or in Chinese.Nowadays people call me Alice more often, simply because it's easier to pronounce. 

Alice 也好, 永颖也好, Weng Yin 也好, I am still me ~ Alice Weng Yin Chan

I did it :)

Firstly, to thank my jogging & marathon kaki for encouraging & supporting me all along, especially Wan Theng, Zihao & Rachel Chong :)

My aim last year was to collect 10 medals in total after realising that I've collected 6 thus far back then & this year, I aimed to collect 10 medals in a year. I was not sure if this was crazy nor was I sure if I could achieve it & now I'm happy to shout out that "I did it! " :)

Running had indeed changed my life! I'm healthier & it helps me to release stress (imagine stomping your feet on whatever that caused the stress in you) & it also helps to clear my mind (being few hours on the road, with close to zero distraction is a good way to clear the cobwebs in mind).

20 medals over a span of 3.5 years since June 2012:)

Description from top left:

Year 2012 - 30km

TM Fan Run - 8km

BSN Night Run - 10km

Newton Challenge - 12km

Year 2013 - 57km

Brooks Marathon - 21km

SCKLM - 21km

Newton Challenge - 15km

Year 2014 - 78km

SCKLM - 21km

PBIM - 21km

New Balance - 21km

Newton Challenge - 15km

Year 2015 - 160.2km

100 Plus Run - 12km

Malaysia Women Marathon - 21km

Shape Night Run - 11. 2km

3R International Marathon - 21km

Sg Long Fun Run - 10km

ASEAN Unity Run - 21km

PJ Half Marathon - 21km

Lion Charity Run - 12km

NB Home Run - 16km

Newton Challenge - 15km

Total distance - 325.2km

Total Half Marathon - 9

This year, due to haze, I missed SCKLM & BSN Night Run & due to the condition of my knee, I forgo PBIM (full marathon).

I wish I'll be able to complete one full marathon to qualify myself to be called a marathoner :)

P.S. Photo is blur, paiseh :p

My Testimony for Mission Trip August 2013

Kesaksian: Alice W.Y. Chan 

Pada tahun 1995, ibu saya balik dari hospital dan semasa saya buka pintu untuk ibu, saya ternampak air mata di mata ibu, lalu saya menyanya ibu apa yang berlaku? Ibu kata, dia baru balik dari hospital dan doktor beritahu ibu terdapat satu bayangan dalam paru-paru ibu melalui ujian x-ray dan ibu seharusnya menjalani pembedahan. 

Pada masa itu, saya masih kecil lagi dan tidak dapat menerima berita itu dengan tenang, namun dengan iman kita sekeluarga berdoa agar kesihatan ibu tidak akan terjejas. 

Ibu mahu tangguhkan tarikh pembedahan sebab mahu pergi melancong ke Negara China dan doktor membenarkan permintaan ibu. 

Setelah ibu balik dari Negara China, kita sekeluarga membuat persiapan dari segi mental untuk pembedahan ibu dan terus berdoa kepada Tuhan Bapa agar Tuhan akan memberkati ibu. 

Saya masih ingat lagi sebelum hari pembedahan itu, doktor beritahu kita sekeluarga bahawa ini adalah pembedahan kecil, dan akan siap dalam masa dua (2) jam. Oleh itu, pada pagi tersebut, saya berpakaian sekolah sebab sesi persekolahan saya adalah pada waktu petang. Dalam fikiran kita, ini adalah pembedahan kecil dan saya masih dapat pergi ke sekolah selepas pembedahan ibu. 

Saya juga ingat pada hari pembedahan tersebut, saya beritahu ibu untuk kuatkan iman dan percaya kepada Tuhan Bapa bahawa Tuhan Bapa akan menyembuhi dan melindungi ibu. Saya juga beritahu ibu bahawa saya akan tunggu sampai dia keluar dari pembedahan dan tunggu dia untuk menyambut hari jadi saya dalam masa dua hari lagi. Pada masa itu, saya nampak air mata dalam mata ibu dan dalam keadaan separa sedar, akibat daripada ubat bius yang digunakan oleh doktor, ibu menangguk kepala dengan perlahan. 

Kita sekeluarga menunggu di hospital dengan sabar dan terus berdoa kepada Tuhan Bapa supaya Tuhan Bapa memberkati para doktor yang menangani pembedahan ibu. Kita tunggu, tunggu dan tunggu. 

Masa dua (2) jam sudah berlalu, namun ibu masih tidak keluar lagi. Perasaan risau mula menyelubungi hati kita sekeluarga. Saya sangat takut pada masa itu dan tidak tahu apa yang dapat dilakukan kecuali berdoa kepada Tuhan Bapa. 

Tiga (3) jam, empat (4) jam, lima (5) jam, ibu masih tidak keluar dari bilik pembedahan. Saya tidak dapat menjelaskan perasaan saya pada masa itu. Perasaan risau, keliru, takut telah menyelubungi hati saya. Hubungan saya dengan ibu adalah begitu erat sekali. Pada masa itu, saya mula fikir, sekiranya pembedahan itu tidak berjaya, apakah yang akan berlaku kepada saya dan keluarga saya. Kita berdoa dengan lebih tekun lagi, minta Tuhan Bapa supaya pembedahan ibu akan berjaya. 

Seketika itu, kita ternampak saudari yang menghadiri gereja yang sama, lalu di tempat kita menunggu. Saudari ini kerja sebagai seorang jururawat di hospital itu, jadi kita minta pertolongan dari saudari ini untuk masuk ke bilik pembedahan dan minta tanya apa yang berlaku di dalam. Saudari itu setuju untuk membantu kita dan sebentar kemudian, dia keluar dan beritahu kita supaya jangan risau sebab ibu masih menjalani pembedahan tersebut dan akan keluar tak lama lagi. 

Suatu perasaan lega dalam hati kita sekeluarga dan kita terus menunggu dengan sabar sambil berdoa dengan tulus kepada Tuhan Bapa. 

Pada jam keenam, doktor keluar dari bilik pembedahan dan kita sekeluarga bangkit dengan segera untuk berjumpa dengan doktor. 

Doktor berkata dengan kita, pembedahan ibu sangat berjaya! Muka kita sekeluarga berseri kembali dengan segera! Doktor juga beritahu keadaan ibu stabil dan perlu masa untuk berehat. 

Sementara itu, doktor juga beritahu kita suatu khabar yang tidak disangka: 

Doktor beritahu kita sebenarnya mereka menjangka pembedahan ibu cuma ambil masa dua (2) jam tetapi pada masa pembedahan sedang dijalankan, didapati bahawa bayangan dalam paru-paru ibu itu sebenarnya adalah sel kanser (barah) dan ibu dijangka mendapati kanser paru-paru peringkat kedua; jadi untuk mengelakkan daripada sel-sel barah itu merebak ke organ lain, doktor terpaksa memotong satu belah paru-paru ibu. Doktor juga berkata sekiranya keadaan ibu stabil dan dalam masa lima (5) tahun, tiada terdapat lagi sel-sel barah dalam badan ibu, maka ibu akan selamat dan sihat pada masa akan datang. 

Semasa saya mendengar khabar itu dari doktor, saya tidak dapat menerima khabar tersebut; air mata mengalir dengan segera dari mata saya. Saya tidak dapat memahami kenapa Tuhan Bapa mahu membenarkan perkara ini berlaku dalam keluarga kita. Namun, kita juga bersyukur kerana Tuhan Bapa tidak menamatkan hidup ibu pada masa itu. 

Hari ini, selepas 17 tahun, ibu saya masih sihat lagi dan bersemangat; dan kita sekeluarga bersyukur kepada Tuhan Bapa kerana memberkati ibu sepanjang masa ini. 

Untuk diri saya, saya bersyukur kerana Tuhan Bapa membenarkan saya mengalami pengalaman ini, sebab semasa kawan-kawan saya bercerita kepada saya mengenai keadaan saudara mereka yang serupa dengan keadaan ibu, saya dapat memahami perasaan mereka dan dapat berkongsi dengan mereka bagaimana Tuhan Bapa telah memberkarti kita sekeluarga melalui peristiwa ini. 

Tuhan Bapa adalah Tuhan yang Maha Kasih. Saya amat bersyukur kepada Tuhan dan harap kesaksian saya hari ini dapat menggalakkan kita semua yang berada di sini supaya terus beriman dengan Tuhan Bapa walaupun kita berada dalam situasi yang tidak dapat ditangani dengan kekuatan kita sendiri, sebab kita seharusnya bergantung kepada Tuhan Bapa di dalam apa jua perkara. 

Terima kasih.

Grateful [IV]

For the little things that happen in our lives, it is important that we do not take each day for granted. Life is fragile, this is what I have learned throughout all these years. This year alone, three (3) people had gone back to meet with our Abba Father. One, was my best friend's mother who passed away due to sickness (but was diagnosed two (2) months before her death); one, was a mentor in my previous Church, who had been suffering from the Big C; and lastly, a Pastor whom I used to serve with, passed away out of sudden.

This week alone I almost met with two (2) accidents. One was on Monday morning, when all of sudden a Ford Ranger swerved to my lane without showing signal but thank God there were no cars on the next lane and I managed to swerve to avoid but my heart was pumping fast thereafter, thinking if both the cars hit, what could have happened. On Tuesday evening, at the roundabout in my housing area, a Pizza Hut Delivery motorcyclist appeared from my car's blind spot and had I drove a little faster, I could have easily hit him. I am grateful, that though these were just minor incidents but God had protected me.

Recently I attended a Christian Conference (Chinese) in JB and to be honest, I had no idea about the theme and details of the Conference. I attended the Conference organised by the same organisation back in 2012 and thought it was good and signed up for this year. I wanted to pull out as I had to take two (2) days leave to attend this Conference, somehow I decided to attend anyway. I went without any expectation but was blessed in many ways. God had touched me tremendously and all I could say is, I miss God very much. At times, we are so occupied with our daily lives that we just "put God aside" subconsciously. Yes, we have our daily devotions and prayer but there are times our daily quiet time is insufficient to fulfill the deeper desires that we have. 

Few weeks ago, I forgotten to lock my car (I work in shoplot and park my car in open area) but thank God everything was safe and sound. On the same week, one of my files had an issue (consider major) and I prayed hard that everything would turn out smooth and thank God, my client called me and on his initiative, the issue had been resolved.

These are not big testimonies and sometimes we just thought, "Aiya, small matter, no need to share", but big things begin with small things. Once again, for these little things that happened in my life for the past few weeks, I am grateful that I am still alive and able to wish "Good morning Holy Spirit" and experience His Love, Joy, Peace and Grace every other day.

God bless :)

Strengthening the Heart Muscles

When I started counting, I realised that although I just had one serious relationship with my former partner many years ago, along the way, there were some potential guys who passed by my station.

The battle of the heart and mind is a very tiring and challenging process. Your mind already knows what must be done but the heart is contemplating. When finally the mind adhered to what the heart wants to do, time actually revealed that the mind should have taken charge and guarded the heart.

I had two (2) strong crushes and both did affect me in one way or another, of which I could still take it positively. The first, I had to walk away because the guy seemed to be playing with my feelings. I felt hurt and used but I did not regret because I have obtained the answers that I wanted to know. The second, was one-sided for about four (4) years. Due to the first experience, I told myself that I would not take any initiative to ask guys questions of proceeding into the next stage of friendship anymore because it was very foolish and hurtful. Nonetheless, I took up the courage and approached my second crush even though I knew the answer would be painful.

I tried to move on that year. I attended seminars, took up classes to improve myself, engaged in active activities, made new friends, served in new environment et cetera. I was coping very well and was very comfortable with my life at that point of time. I could watch movie alone, have meals alone, shopping alone, attend seminars and classes alone, go jogging at the park alone, and many more.

I even thought that celibacy is my spiritual gift (a gift that I would want to reject if God asked whether I want to have this gift) because of one of the test I did and obtained this result until one day, one month, one year...

It really took me a lot of courage and strength to trust someone with my heart all over again, only to get hurt at the end of the day. The hurt was by choice, that would be the right word for it.

The heart is painful and hurtful, trying to accept what the mind already knew would happen. In the beginning, the mind was doing a very good job in maintaining the rationality and logic even though the heart was contemplating. I have always been a rational person and to have my mind taking over is not an issue at all.

However, the heart won the battle. As a result, it got hurt, badly. The proper illustration would be like a sharp knife piercing into the heart.

I could not understand what it meant by everything happens for a reason. I could not understand why things like this have to happen. Perhaps, I am to blame myself because I chose to get hurt this way. The conclusion was clear, but I went on with it.

To live life with no regrets, to do what we felt right at that point of time, even if it hurts, the pain is worth. Not too sure if I agree but I have to endure the pain and get through it...

Perhaps, my heart muscles will be strengthen after all these sagas...

Perhaps...

ARISE 2014 ~ 5th July 2014

The theme for ARISE is GO, GIVE & LOVE.

There was a slot for community work and when I registered myself for the event, I thought I registered for the community work. However, when I double checked with the Administration Team, I found out that I did not register for the community work.

Somehow, I was half hearted on this community work. Ironically, on Friday night when the event ended, I actually took initiative to ask my CG members to join me for breakfast at 08:30 (which would be quite early for most of us).

I attended on time for the breakfast and had a good fellowship with my CG members. Thereafter we headed to the Main Sanctuary for the first session ~ How to have a happy marriage / family?

The session was very good. As I was listening to the message, I prayed to God, telling Him the desire of my heart. Although I am very much afraid to enter into a relationship for fear that I would get hurt and heartbroken, I am ready to have a partner and to start a family.

I have no idea when God would bring me to the godly man that He had prepared for me and to lead the godly man to me, I just need to have faith and continue to pray fervently for this aspect of my life. May our good Lord grant the desires of my heart.

Despite not registering for the community work, I managed to join a group visiting the old folks home nearby SHC. It was a pleasant and good visit; spending time with the uncles and aunties, chatting with them, listening to their stories and sang some songs for them.

After our visit, we joined the bazaar held in our Church. 

We attended the next session followed by dinner before we called it a day.

In conclusion, I had a good time and I was glad I did not give in to my reluctance. Well, God never agreed with my plan anyway, and this is one of it :p

ARISE 2014 ~ 4th July 2014

To be honest, I was quite reluctant to join this event called ARISE 2014, organised by Full Gospel Assembly (FGA). Nonetheless, I registered myself when the event was first launched, so as to encourage my members to join.

As the date drew nearer, the reluctance to join became stronger. Why? The reason was very simple. I was tired, and still tired. I needed a rest, a good rest. There is a Chinese saying which goes, "we rest so that we can walk further". I guess this is quite true to a certain extent.

Why am I tired? My mind had been very "busy" thinking about things. I could hardly focus on a thing. I had to multitask so that I am busy all the time and would not have time to think or focus on things that had been bothering me. 

Well, one would say that this would be an unhealthy way because it seems that I am running away from the issue. Hence, I want to rest.

The day has arrived. Although I was still reluctant, but I attended the event anyway.

First day of the event was a Friday evening. The event starting at about 20:30 but we were encouraged to reach early to ensure parking space; being a lady driver, safety is my concern, so instead of going back to my rented room to shower and pack, I departed from my office at 18:00, estimating that I would arrive at about 19:30.

Fortunately or unfortunately, I reached early at 19:00. Oh my, what am I going to do? I feel awkward to be alone in a crowded place, not in a place where I am familiar with. Well, I can watch movie alone, have meals alone in a restaurant, enjoy shopping alone, sit at the cafe with a cup of coffee and have a good read alone, jog alone, walk at the park alone, watch the sunrise and sunset alone et cetera, but just feel awkward to be alone in a familiar place and where there would be familiar faces around.

Thank God dinner was served at 19:00 instead of 19:45. So I took my own sweet time to have my dinner. I was sitting alone in a corner and opposite me was a young lady who was sitting alone as well. I just said "Hi" and we had a short conversation. Thereafter, my CG member SMS me and she came to join me thereafter.

God is good, Amen! God had never forgotten us, Amen! God would never abandon us, Amen!

I was encouraged by the message shared by Ps Kenneth Chin. The message was taken from this:

Galatians 5:25King James Version (KJV)

25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Not only we should be filled by the Holy Spirit, it is also important to fellowship with the Holy Spirit.

This message touched my heart and I must say, I felt refreshed and renewed. I must have "abandoned" God and I was so touched to listen to this important message. 

I did not stand when Ps Kenneth Chin asked us to stand; but I knew it very well in my heart that God has touched my heart that night.

I pray that God will continue to lead me in my walk with Him, that I would be well rested and get back on track soon.

Sometimes we feel lonely in our journey, but I thank God that He had never abandoned me. I have a Father who is so loving, so forgiving, so awesome, so great that no words could explain His greatness, I really thank God for everything that He had done for me.

Looking Back...My Post on FB on 01-01-2013

2012: Upgrade & Breakthrough

1 January 2013 at 00:25

31st December, 2011

At this time, we, the Young Executive Group members were having our Thanksgiving & Watch Night Service at Swiss Garden Residences. We took turns to share how God had blessed us, and what God had done in our lives. We then shared about our resolution for year 2012; when it came my turn, I casually told my members that my resolution for year 2012 would be simple, just two (2) words: UPGRADE & BREAKTHROUGH! I guess, I must have thought that my life in 2011 was not challenging enough & little did I know, I was going to go through surprises in year 2012!

31st December, 2012

Whilst most of my family-in-Christ are in Church, waiting to count down to 2013, I am at home alone, watching DVD while having my dinner, & now, counting my blessings for what God had done in my life this year. I would say, this is a year of Grace. I experienced God in a manner that I have least expected. 

Let's talk about Upgrade ~

I enrolled myself in three (3) Royal Priesthood Bible College's Courses:

- Counselling Theories & Practices

- Dynamics of the Holy Spirit

- Basic Christian Counselling

I have also completed the three (3) modules of Ps Julius Suubi's Prayer Seminar.

I have attended "Living In the Power of the Holy Spirit" Conference in May.

I attended the Young Adults' Camp in October: "Our Journey, God's Glory"

I have attended the Harp & Bowl Conference in end October: 24 hours of Pray & Worship

I have joined three (3) marathons this year, from 8km, to 10km and finally, 12km.

How about Breakthrough?

When we were younger, we learned to crawl, then we learned to stand, then we learned to walk and finally we learned to run. In the process, we fell, but we never gave up learning; we got up & we tried again & again until we got it right.

As we grow up, we would need to go through the same stages as well; whether we are at kindergarten, school, college, university, office & the community, we all learned things step by step & finally knowing how to do it right.

2012, had been a challenging year for me. I thank God for everything & most of all, for the peace & assurance that He had given me throughout these 12 months. If it weren't for Him, I think I would not be where I am today. The challenges that I faced, the trials that I went through ~ all these will be remembered & would be sufficient to remind me how great is our God.

Ecclesiastes 3

New International Version (NIV)

A Time for Everything

3 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,

3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,

4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,

5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,

7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,

8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

Yes, there is a time for everything. I would like to take this opportunity to thank:

- my dear sister, Swee Zhi, for being there for me, at all times; I really appreciate her kindness & hospitality despite her busy schedule when I borrowed her place in Singapore

- my dear sister, Amy, for being there for me, to support me & encourage me with her love &; patience

- my dear sister, Poi Yee, for inviting me over to her place for dinner & spend time listening to me

- my dear sister, Cerlyn, for offering me with her rational advices when my heart took over my brain

- my dear sister, Su Ti, for offering her care & advices when I approached her

- my dear sister, Alicia, for being supportive & never gets bored with my long winded story

- my dear sister, Cecilia, for your prayers & encouragements

- my dear sister, Yin Yin, for making me comfortable when being with her

- my dear sister, Hui Min, for being patient to listen & wise in giving opinions

- my dear friends, Sim Yee, Bee Ling & Wai Fong, for being my friends since we were in college

- my dear friend, Wendy, for encouraging me to join marathons & being there for me to support & encourage me

- my dear friend, Nancy, for showering me with her motherly love

- my dear sister, Kuen, for sharing with me her testimony, which gave me encouragements to grow in faith

- my dear sister, Kit, for her Godly advices

- my dear mentor, Mrs Ho, for clearing the weeds in my visions

- my dear sister, Rachael, for showering me with her love

- my "bicara hati kaki", Diana, for offering me your listening ear

- my dear friends, Gerri & Lenni, for your friendship all these years

- my lunch buddies, Sandy, Erin & Poh Wah, for being there for me

- my dear sister, Alyssa, thank you so much for everything, I truly appeciate it from the bottom of my heart

- my fellow members in Young Executive Group, for your prayers & supports

- my fellow members in Connexions, for welcoming me to the big family

- my fellow members in YA, thank you for everything!

2013 is finally here!

Philippians 3:13

New International Version (NIV)

13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. 

Dear All,

I may not have mentioned your names but I am glad to know each & everyone of you. I am blessed to have YOU in 2012! May 2013 be a year of blessing to all of us.

Wishing you a Blessed New Year 2013!!!

My resolution for year 2013: FOCUS, FAITH & PERSEVERANCE =)

Looking forward to another exciting year ^ ^

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• Tey Pei Wern, Alicia KhaiYee, Lee Yin Yin and 13 others like this.
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  Cecilia Grace It is indeed touching and encouraging!! Well done sis, keep up the hope and fight the good fight of faith!!!

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  Alice Weng Yin Chan you too, sis...2013 shall be a year of joy, year of blessing 

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  Alice Weng Yin Chan Steve Peter Kok, thanks for your prayers & encouragements throughout year 2012. I really appreciate it! may God continue to use you & God bless 

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  Dellynn Lim My church night watch service message is entitled ..BREAKTHROUGH! Praise the lord!

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  Alice Weng Yin Chan Karen Ng, thanks for the catching up sessions that we had & for your prayers 

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  Wai Yip Thanks for sharing Alice,everyday,in fact every moment being with Christ is excited. We may not know where is He leading to,but we can fully rely on His guidance,may you have another year full of blessings,and may you fullfill your resolution for year 2013.

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  Alice Weng Yin Chan Thanks Wai Yip! May God bless you abundantly in your life & you'll continue to shine for Christ 

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  Wai Peng Low hi! wising you a wonderful year ahead. more love filled days and goals to reach 

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  Alice Weng Yin Chan thanks Wai Peng, may God bless you too 

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  Sook Mui · Friends with Jocelyn HuOy and 20 others
  

  Looks like you had a fruitful 2012. May your 2013 be as fruitful, as blessed.

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  Sook Mui · Friends with Jocelyn HuOy and 20 others
  

  Looks like you had a fruitful 2012. May your 2013 be as fruitful, as blessed.

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  Alice Weng Yin Chan thanks Mrs Ho 
  from the realistic point of view, 2012 is far from fruitful but from another point of view, God's grace is sufficient for us, it's indeed a year of Grace 
  wishing you & family a blessed 2013 too ^ ^

  2 January at 22:15 · Like
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  Lee Yin Yin sis, m happy that you saw God's hand throughout everything..I'm glad that you walked out triumphant knowing that God is with you in everything that you do and as you walk closer with Him, He will reveal greater things to you! God bless you abundantly! 

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  Alice Weng Yin Chan Thanks Sis Lee Yin Yin  wishing you & Por Vin a blessed 2013 ^ ^

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  Lee Yin Yin u too! 

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  Steven Nyu : Alice n YinYin, didn't know u r friends. Cheers to that!!!!!

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  Alice Weng Yin Chan haha, yes, small world!! we're both in the same Church now ~ FGA KL 

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