Getting Married! and thanks to those who helped out!

I am getting married this coming Saturday 5th Jan!!!
It will be a church wedding then lunch buffet than break in the afternoon and have a evening tea ceremony followed by the wedding dinner tonite.

Wanted to say a Big thank you to all of you whom have helped out with the wedding preparations.
You know who u are! :) Its with you guys that Cat and I could have a fun, relaxed day where we share our marriage vows! From helping me with the song lyrics, producing of the invitaiton/bulletin cards, corages/hongbao/ring pillow boxes, emceeing, carpark marshalling, ushering, marchin, AV, video, photo montage, marriage counselling, honeymoon prep, crowd control etc etc. so many things but guys just make it happen for me. THANK YOU!!!

Treat u all to big big one.

Of coz also BIG THANKS to my family. The reno, seating plan, honeymoon, etc etc also...they did so many things!!

Lastly Thank you Lord, for besides the salvation you bestow, she is the greatest gift i can ever receive!

hope fully can post up some wedding photos and videos soon!

Now to count down!

The true meaning of Christmas

The true meaning of Christmas.

当我们庆祝圣诞节，
你是否想过耶稣基督降生是为你，
当我们互曾礼物给朋友和所爱的人，
愿我们献给他神圣的赞美。

当我们赞美救主也将生命献给他，
好让世人都知道他的爱，
他降生在伯利恒，
是神赐人的礼物，
感谢天父，
你的完美爱的礼物。

"When we celebrate Christmas, have you ever thought that Christ was born for you.
When we exchange presents to friends and loved ones,
let us give to God holy praises.

When we praise the Savior Lord and give unto Him our lives,
we let men on earth know about His love.
He was born in Bethlehem,
a gift given by God to man.
Thank you Heavenly Father,
For your perfect loving gift."

End of SF/YF Camp + PS Photos!

Hello, just completed SF/YF camp this wk. Though tiring, but thank God that everything went well and the students benefitted greatly both in fun and in the Word of God.

surprize surprize..below!!! Glimsp of Photoshoot photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
=D



Alamak...i hope the above photos do look like me. Hate it when pple sae eh...how come u look so different one..or..eh..how come don't look like u one.=X

But hor...very yandao and mei nu rite =D

BIG Thank you

Hey all, first off, I would just like to say a BIG thank you to a great colleague and friend at work. Thanks, Jaz, for the 1000 piece Mickey and Minnie jigsaw puzzle below! (she spent 2 days doing this thing hor...so nice...:P and its was nicely framed! ) Seems like wifey has a companion in her jigsaw puzzle building.

As wedding preparations come by more and more, also got to thank Linglee and I-ning for helping me with the SF choir to sing the song that my sis composed. They thought long and hard about the lyrics/melody merging and also guided the SF choir. Thanks to you both and also u lovely kids in SF!

And of course, to Thank God for all these wonderful people around me. Also want to thank my family, whom helped tremendously with house renovations, ensuring that i have a nice nest to stay when I am married. My grandparents, for their daily meals providence...My uncle offering to help with video graphy and photo montage ...my other friends who are all in the preparation process...and of coz my wife (to be) for kinda like EVERYTHING. Let's enjoy our wedding prep and the day itself ok? Not to mention NZ...

Coming week I will be on leave to help out in SF/YF camp! Thank the Lord too that all is well in work, managed to rush out some last minute year end work and am thankful that it all went well, hence letting me able to help out church camp in peace. Remember back i think 15 yrs ago i attended my first church camp and now, I am doing it for other students, hope that it will be a memorable one for them too, not only in terms of fun but through the camp, getting to know God better.

Ok...no more random thoughts, or rather too lazy to pen them down. Gonna sleep soon, tmr sun sch, sun service, SCEL Christmas rally, and wedding @ nite.

1 month countdown...

Wah...very long neber update liao. Singlish all come out liao. hahahah

hehe, below are the song lyrics to be sung by SF choir during my wedding. So romantic rite...They sounded really angelic during their first rehearsal. Many thanks to I-ning and Linglee who led them! My sis gotta quickly come back and rehearse with them!

What we saw during our traffic-jam-look-at-christmas-lights orchard road. It distracted me away from the christmas decos.


Hachi Roku!!! (meaning 86...well even though Jaz says its supposed to bbe Hachi Loku.)


And of coz...my newly renovated study room! With new tables from ikea and wardrobe!! Super big wardrobe! Super long jointed 2 white tables!!!

Goodbye Elder Brother Chan Kok Hua

Dear Elder Brother Chan Kok Hua,

Though I may not really know you, what I know of you is that, you have always been a faithful servant of Christ, never failing to attend worship though your grandson may be falling ill or no one is able to fetch you to church. You would still attend church, making your way there yourself, for sunday school, all these at a ripe old age of 77 years old.

You have left behind a testimony that we all should follow, to number our days alright, to serve the Lord faithfully till the end. We know that you have gone to a better place, seeing the Lord face to face. And by God's grace, we will meet again.

Farewell...

Thank the Lord, my lasik operation went successfully!

Thank the Lord, my lasik operation went successfully! =D

So glad that after being bespectacled for 16 years i finally got back my (almost) perfect vision.
The whole operation though abit intimidating, is actually quite painless. (Though I have tried explaining this to some pple 10,000 times, they don't take it)

It is also kinda my first operation. Well my first one was actually way back when i was very young to remove some lump in my back but that didn't turn out very well. haha.
The whole process really taught me to rely upon God. To know that I am at His mercy. It also made me understanding to those having medical problems, an indication to the kind of worry that they might have. And that I am sure, few would actually turn down you when you offer to say a prayer for them.

It is at these times that man feel most vulnerable, putting aside all treasures/wealth/etc. aside and knowing that they need God at the most. And that is what I felt when I was doning my surgurical gown before entering the operating theatre. So may the Lord help us to be at one's side when he/she is at such a state in life.

For now, have to frequently put eyedrops, acustome to the 'halos' that i see at night, and just careful that no force is applied to my eyes. Btw, I did mine at The Lasik Surgury Clinic at Paragon. Courtesy of recommendation from Emily.

Mature and Complete, not Lacking in Anything

hey hey..

2 more months and I will be in NZ, marital status, married. Unbelieveable right...Can't imagine too. haha. But thank God for everything.

Just got back from a funeral just now, Pr. Ling Ling Bing's bro passed away at a young age of 49. He was fighting arithtitis for over 20 years and breathed his last on the 31st Oct. The Lord called him back to a far better place where he will have a whole new glorious body. I caught a glance at the banner behind his coffin. "Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the life. No body goes to the Father except through Me." Enough said. Within these few words, the hope and peace which it brings to people is immeasurable.

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Wifey just blogged quite a romantic and heartwarming post. Awwwww....

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Work has been going on fine, learning the piano as usual, start learning more and more notes. Latest song to practise is "Diana" sung in 1957 by Paul Anka, the guy who also brought you the hit "My Way".

Well work hasn't realli been so smooth going for some colleagues of mine. People problems. Wifey also has problems. Mum too.
Well i think man's speech realli can't do much in encouragement...but the Word of God in James might help.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking in anything."

John Macarthur

John Macarthur is really a man who stands up for the Truth. See the below videos...

Some updates, and also, welcome Declan!

Some updates...

Firstly, congratulations May and David. You guys are now officially...parents! Thank the Lord that everything went well and both mother and child are doing fine. May Declan grow in truth and stature, and in favour with both men and God.

Now very contrastingly, I met with an unfortunate incident. Before prayer meeting on fri, while i was having dinner, i witnessed a car accident which involved 3 victims, which I till now have no news if they survived not. I am pretty sure that 2 of them would turn out fine but one of them was injured very badly at that point in time. His body motionless, lying there. So all there, the junction of Sims Ave and Aljunied Road (near Aljunied MRT) is no joke. Please be extra alert when crossing/driving around there.

I am still looking out for newspaper articles reporting on the incident that all 3 are alright. If that seriously injured guy passes away, i will be so stunned, and probably night marish.
Also, this reminds me that life can just slip pass u in a second, you never knowing. You might not have the chance to say good bye to your dearest ones. I sincerely hope that everyone embraces the salvation of Jesus before its their turn...
And also, with the breathe in you, glorify God with it.

Went Gospel tracting before YF, as usual, most rejected, but thanked God that the others managed to reach out to some, whom are really earnestly seeking God. May we continue to pray for them. Life is not just a endless cycle of work, eat, sleep, but a life that we are able to seek God and in turn allow God to seek us, that we can rejoice and live it to fruition.

Mid nite liao...gotta sleep teach SS tmr...and mon where its back to work!!! =X

My Sis wrote a Song!

My sis wrote for me a song which I penned the lyrics.
Power rite....btw my sis is in NY now...in a school called MSM (guess the acronym la...)doing her flute masters.

Romantic hor??? =D er...got a small problem here...er...dunno how to sing/play the song...=X

26 liao

Hello all..been awhile since the last post. Getting lethargic when it comes to blogger ya.

While I have just turned 26 officially. I thank God greatly for the many showers of blessings during these 26 years. May i remain faithful and resolve till the very end.

Got quite a headache selecting our wedding photos. We got to choose 30 pics from out of alot alot and to top up additional photos is very expensive. Together with Cat, we decided that the money used to top up the photos could be better spent as where. Hence, we will stick to 30 photos and take more photos during the AD and honey moon! Anyway, you can view some of the photos at Cat's page.

Recently been quite crazy over music, especially piano playing. Together with a colleague (GS), we are picking up pop piano. I've been attending this pop piano class at yamaha and am already into my 4th lesson. Left hand bass clef ok...right hand trevor clef ok...both hands together NOT OK. Must seriously improve on my sight reading. Now its equivalent to the pace of a millipede...even slower. But I ma enjoying yea..=)

Also realize another style of playing the piano, which is kinda of porting the style from guitar..that is..just whack the chords and singalong..hahaha...but some how I am much better at that! and doing that I can kinda of play by ear...hahah...but i wanna learn the traditional way of reading the notes and hopefully can combine them both into......my sister's playing!! (fat hope..haha)

Wedding coming soon...ooohh...lots of things to do... things @ work too...@ church too...

Been reading a book given by Pr. Linglee, just wanna share this sentence which realli nailed it.

"The disciple of Christ is one who in every area of his life determines from the bible what is right and lives it consistently rather than allowing circumstances to shape his conduct."
May God help all of us to carve His word into our hearts.

(p.s.: I wrote some dumb lyrics for a song for a stupid company event.)

Photoshoot

Hello! Had my photoshoot on wednesday. Thank God that everything went fine. I was quite uncomfortable initially, not knowing what to expect and how to react, but I just prayed for guidance and followed.

It was quite fun, posing, similing, fixing the smile, have never done that in my life. Thanks to Nicholas who was my helper that day. Buying lunch, carrying stuff, chaffuering and using that portable fan on me.

Cat enjoyed it alot. Haha..phew...

Hope to post some of the photos soon. Meanwhile, just enjoy two of them below!
The train...


My eyes too small, skin too white, too fat...hahahahhahah...but still nice la!

Meals on Wheels For Children - YWCA

Recently my company had an event calling for volunteers at YWCA. Its called "meals on wheels for children". Well, any activity that is rooted in the Christian faith, I will support. Hence went...

Took care of about 20 over children, mainly coming from needy familes. Took quite a no. of photos and you can see them below,

http://www.flickr.com/photos/resolution81/sets/72157602202498011/

The program actually delivers dinners to these children such that no children will go to bed hungry and about once or twice in a month, they will organize an event where the kids can come and be mentored by older bros and sis. For today's case, us! haha...played plenty of games with them and it was fun. They realli enjoyed the games and also the Macdonalds lunch.

I was thinking to myself how did they get the children to come here, and then I realized that a mini-van would realli do wonders to such a ministry. Being able to use the van to fetch them to and fro, to outreach to them. I pray that our church would be able to get a van of our own so that we could do the same.

Count my blessings, i was born in a wonderful family. And I realli have to share my graces/blessings with others.

To God be the Glory, and thanks to the wonderful missionary who set up YWCA (go to www.ywca.org.sg to know more.).

** PS on wednesday! =D

Mid Autumn Gospel Rally

Mid Autumn Gospel Rally held on Saturday 7pm. May those whom have heard accept the greatest gift of their lives.

Sis Wanting and Preacher Susan:Mischievous kids, but cute though...
Service Hand book
Response slip.
Erm..team/colleagues lunch to ...bombay cafe at suntec
hahahaha...so funni...doesn't feel like you are in Sg at all when you are inside!

Nevertheless

Hello, just had our final fitting today. Catherine and I had our measurements taken and Cat confimed her photo shoot gowns while I confimed my jackets (done in 10 mins plus...). Cat also had her trial make up. Later let u see a glimpse..... Our photo shoot will be on the Oct 3rd. We are planning to take it at three locations, mother church(zion presbyterian), East Coast and the floating stadium which is still pending approval. Share with you some b4 and after photos...haha..dun laugh!!!
haha...transformed into......

I have also been reading the below book "Facing your Giants" by Max Lucado. Its really a good book and through the happenings of what David has gone through, help you face your own giants. Your giants might not only come in the form of a physical man, but it could come as your addiction to pornography, or if you are far away from God, if you can't stop gossiping, if you keep doubting yourself, and many more. Max uses the Word of God to help us overcome this. I have so far read half of the book and I seriously recommend to everyone. It will realli do gd. I particularly like this one,...

Its the story of how David conquered the city of Jerusalem. The jebusites who initially in Jerusalem mocked David that even the blind and the lame could keep him and his army out of the cities. And Jerusalem was indeed a stronghold, high walls, with favourable terrain...how could David win the city? We almost want to join the Jebusites in mocking David. But the bible used this amazing word to describe David's victory...

NEVERTHELESS!

Nevertheless, David took over Jerusalem. When people mocked him, saying that he can't do it, David did not give up in self doubt or despair. The just went ahead. He strengthened himself in the Lord, like what he did back at Brook Besor. Nevertheless, he conquered the city. Nevertheless, now let me remember this word always!

"Born to alcoholics, nevertheless she led a sober life.
Never went to college, nevertheless he mastered a trade.
Didn't read the bible until retirement age, nevertheless he came to a deep and abiding faith."

"Nevertheless, David took the stronghold..." 2 Sam 5:6-9

Marriage Life

Had marriage counseling today with wife and Pastor Tang. Would just like to share the invaluable advice from him with everyone, especially when it comes to something so important like marriage.

1.total committment from a total person for his total life
What does marriage require? It requires total committment from a total person for his total life. I like to remember it as, TC, TP and TL. Our marriage vows are not simply just a script to read, but really, in sickness in health, in good times, in bad times, for riches for poverty, ... it really requires total committment from both parties from their total persons for their total lives.
As we attend other people's weddings and hear them say their vows, its in fact a time for us to re-affirm the vows that we have said on our own big day. A constant reminder.

2. Marriage, like a plant, has to grow, has to be nurtured.
If left alone, a plant will die. Similarly marriage. If both do not take the effort to nurture it, it will slowly wither, you find yourselves distanting, and slowly die. However, a marriage that grows will in turn cause the lives of both to grow as well. When such happens, each will edify each other. For Catherine and I who are Christians, we pray to God that we both can grow together in maturity, to grow in service to God and lastly to grow in being a blessing to others.

3. Having time for each other
Having time for each other, in terms of both quality and quantity. Many might say that they spent 'quality' time, but let this be done in quantity as well. Many gadgets in our midst are indeed strangling this quality time. Two very good examples are the computer and the T.V. Wife, husband gets home from work, immediately switches on the tv/laptop and zoom...its bedtime. Next day goes to work come back from work.... you get the point. (This is why i resolute not to have a TV set in my bedroom, but the other playrm ok la ;)) Do not let the tv, computer take center stage. Spend time communicating with each other, talk.

4. Be forgiving and respectful to your partner
Many are fully aware that they tend to take their partners for granted, but still do so. We have to be ready to forgive, to respect, to trust, letting each other have their own circle of privacy.

5. Having the right priorities and values
Our priorities and values are without saying, rooted in God's Word. When one gets into a car accident, we should not worry about the damages that we have to pay for the bonnet being damaged or lights being replaced. We ask if the person is firstly safe? Secondly, is anyone else injured? The rest is really secondary, don't have to probe further. Deciding the things that really matter. Pastor Tang said one sentence that I will never forget, "Problems that can be resolved with money are not problems." Quoted one example being the guy who went AWOL with a missing rifle because of his failed relationship with his gf. This is not a problem that can be resolved with money. It hence goes back to the values that we hold, where do they come from? Very often, the world's values disappoint. We have to go back to the values revealed to us in the God's word.

Finally,
6. Having a Family Altar
Don't be mistaken, its not having a physical sacrifice altar or tablet but really, a time where both of us (or more if have children in the future) can spend the time together praying, pondering over God's word. A family altar also is a like previously mentioned, a set of values we hold together that prompts us to grow in service to God, to the church, to everyone else, that we might be testimonies for Him.

Yep that's it. I am not saying that Catherine and I have kept the above, but it is certainly a reminder writing this entry to myself as well. What I earnestly hope and pray for is that, Catherine and I will establish our own household of faith and keeping hold of all that has been shared here.

307CC

Below is my colleague's cool car. haha...she wanted a photo of it..so here goes! (courtesy of my equally cool K800 which dunno why the games application ain't working!)
hmmm..wat did I do for the week? Mon nite went bible nite class on revelation. tues went for children camp at aloha loyang. Nice place, might be planning to use it for student/youth camp in the year end. Wed nite went for some drinks courtesy of a visiting director, but I went home shortly after as I have promised grandparents' dinner. Thurs went out with May, David, Jimmy and wife. And of coz friday nite I can predict will be prayer meeting! Of coz if my code release goes smoothly!!!

For wedding preparations, next sunday will be wife's trial make up (a while) and also my jacket fitting (which will probably be done in 5 mins). hahaha...at least i don't bring a PSP there!

Sad note

Phew...finally backed home. After a day's work, went to nite class on Revelation chapter 12. Pastor Teo linked the chapter back to Daniel chapter 9 about the seventy sevens and also taught about the red dragon with seven heads that stood prepared to swallowed the child that was about to be born out of a woman.

Speaking about childbirth, I was greeted with both pleasant and very sad news today. Catherine's colleague Grace gave birth to a healthy young boy today!

But on a very sad note, i learnt that a colleague of mine whose baby daughter was only a few months maybe even weeks old, had passed away last friday. He is now back in India.

Once again I am reminded that life is really not in our hands. Who are we to determine that we are going to live for the next 10, 20 or 50 years? Our breathe of life might be taken away right this instant! Now what's the meaning in life? Without Jesus, it is meaningless.

I don't care if you call me preachy or holy. I have already lost two friends, one my army buddy and the other my secondary school class mate. Life is seriously not in our hands and who are we to demand that we are in control to live tomorrow?

We have to seek God and have faith in Him. In Him, we who are weary and burdened can find rest.

Happy Teacher's Day to Me!

Was greeted with a pleasant surprise today......My sun sch students gave me teacher's day prezzzies! haha..how sweet.

Some pictures of them below...




Just wanted to let you who gave me the presents know that I really do treasure the gifts.

For the other students, please PLEASE please do not be pressured into buying any gifts.
The greatest gift that you can give me is that you grow up into someone used greatly by God.

I enjoy teaching you guys, seeing you all grow both physically and spiritually..haha, till you graduate out of my class. =)

Oh rite, S.F. (Student Fellowship) also gave met this cool card yesterday!

Glory to God,
Jason