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Sunday, April 18, 2010
, 9:17 PM
⇨Victory Life Centre
Today was the 1st day in almost 3 mths that I went back to Church.
I visited Margaret Court's Church, former world no. 1 tennis player.
It's call Victory Life Centre.
Nice place. Awesome experience.
I was just sharing with Jiayi earlier about my experience there in my email to her. So thought maybe i should take some parts and write it down here.
"......... Remember i sent you a sudden email on Monday? About during my quiet time, I was prompted by the Holy Spirit to go back to church? Yup, I obeyed and went to a church this morning. Honestly speaking, when i woke up this morning, got myself ready and hop onto the bus then train from home, as I was about to reach Glendalough Train station, where the church is near at, I began asking myself, what in the world am i doing when i could still be enjoying my sleep in bed? Never the less, i carried on and walked towards Victory Life Centre, which was about 700m away from the train station.
First step as I entered, I was immediately greeted by ushers, and I was at the bookshop and small cafe area where everyone from the 1st service was fellowshipping. I was lost and i seriously look lost and i headed towards the information desk to ask for direction. It is quite a small church, about 3 stories high, look like a warehouse. I was told to head upsairs to the 3rd storey, where their auditorium was at. Immediately, i was greeted by ushers again and the 2 door ushers gave me a friendly handshake. I was there at about 10.15am, about 15 minutes before the service started. As i look into the auditorium, which probably seats about 300 to 350, it was only 25 percent full. However, as time goes by, at about 10.29, there was this thing "1 minute" shown on the screen, and you could see that everyone started to get seated down. To my surprise, the auditorium was full of people. The screen counted down again at 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 5 seconds, and 1 second. Then, the worship leader started the service.
Praise and worship was good. Presence of God was there. Although i do not know the songs, but the songs were easy to learn. Catchy tunes and easy lyrics. There was actions to 1 of their praise songs, which was great. To be honest, I've never thought that Australia will have so many people worshipping God in 1 service altogether, and seeing them really on fire for God, even though being adults. After praise and worship, a pastor got the whole crowd to go around greeting each other. Although i was seated quite back, Pastor Margaret came up and gave me a friendly handshake saying hi to me. It was really an honour to meet her and even shake her hand. Hopefully as the weeks to come, before i leave, i get to take a picture with her.
When Pastor Margaret went up stage, I had a deja-vu. A sight that I have seen it myself before, but I have never been to the church before. As pastor kong mentioned before, deja vu happens because God has shown us a glimspe of eternity, it is a God thing. Therefore, one thing i know was, I should be there at the service just now. I was guided by the Holy Spirit there.
Pastor Margaret preached today. She talked about the Glory of God. The 1st point she mentioned today was about we, being what we speak of. The words that we speak will reflect on who we are. We can't blame anyone around us for becoming who we are. These words immediately struck me, 1st 2 minutes and i was convicted. Guilty. Being from a kitchen, I always blame the stress in the kitchen for making me swear like nobody's business all the time. Even until today, i struggle with swearing and cursing all day, as in the kitchen, saying the F word is like saying please and thank you. Immediately, i can't blame anyone for myself for wanting to rely on my own strength but not God's. Pastor also mentioned about us having a crown on our head, which is the glory of God. She also told us that we have to become the light, the light of the world that shines in the darkness, as we got the light from the glory of God.
She mentioned something which I am still wondering about today, which was "Faith is no higher than our mouths". I'm still wonder about that. I don't really understand what it means. But i suppose it means when we speak, we have to speak with faith and speak of faith, not just saying things for the sake of saying.
The part of the message today that really impacted me the most was, from Exodus 34:28 to 35 and a few others later about Moses. It was basically about Moses going up to Mount Sinai to seek God. Moses really spent a lot of time with God, he fasted and prayed. When he came down, he was shining with God's glory. However, that's not all. Moses really love everyone around him that he would be willing to fall on his face to pray to God, just so that God will forgive people around him. Pastor challenged us, asked us, whether have we or are we even willing to even humble ourselves so much before God, that we will fall on our face and pray to Him, for the loves one we have and for the places we love. Pastor was challenging us whether are we willing to fall on our face, and pray to God, for Australia, for our family, for our workplaces, for our businesses. Wow. Such simple thing, but then, it was really impacting to me. I began asking myself, when was the last time that I fall on my face just to pray to God, for people around me especially, when people are praying for me. I can't be selfish anymore, I need to humble myself before him more. But she also mentioned that when we seek God, seek Him for who he is, not for the good we are going to get from Him.
In closing, she mentioned that in order to get there, successful on the top, it's out of the obedience that we have towards God in our life that gets us there. To me, I want to be up there again, even though I have been up there before, but that was without God. Imagine that I'm up there with God, how high is he going to bring me again?
At the end, Pastor asked the whole hall to join hands, and we all prayed together. It was nice. The presence of God was so strong. Extremely strong that i felt like as though inside my spirit, it was stirring on the inside of me. I almost thought i was going to have a deliverance there. I felt so much lighter when i went out of the auditorium. I felt like being totally refresh. I felt like my burden is lighter. It was really awesome. Somehow, words just can't explain that feeling, but it was just amazing.
After service, I was invited to a visitor's lounge as it was my 1st time there. I met a few nice people and even a pastor. I told them that I was from Singapore and they began talking about City Harvest. They do know who Pastor Kong is. They say that he is a awesome guy. I was telling them about in CHC, how we don't really have the opportunity to get close to him as he is always busy and having people around him. They were saying, he's going to come again this year, but i forgotten to ask when. Hopefully, I'm still in Perth then, then i'm able to get a picture and hopefully meet him.
Overall, I felt like a changed person. I no longer feel tempted to lust and swear anymore. I can feel the peace of God in me. I'm really looking forward to go back there again next week =)"
I'll be back again soon =)
Take care people =)
I visited Margaret Court's Church, former world no. 1 tennis player.
It's call Victory Life Centre.
Nice place. Awesome experience.
I was just sharing with Jiayi earlier about my experience there in my email to her. So thought maybe i should take some parts and write it down here.
"......... Remember i sent you a sudden email on Monday? About during my quiet time, I was prompted by the Holy Spirit to go back to church? Yup, I obeyed and went to a church this morning. Honestly speaking, when i woke up this morning, got myself ready and hop onto the bus then train from home, as I was about to reach Glendalough Train station, where the church is near at, I began asking myself, what in the world am i doing when i could still be enjoying my sleep in bed? Never the less, i carried on and walked towards Victory Life Centre, which was about 700m away from the train station.
First step as I entered, I was immediately greeted by ushers, and I was at the bookshop and small cafe area where everyone from the 1st service was fellowshipping. I was lost and i seriously look lost and i headed towards the information desk to ask for direction. It is quite a small church, about 3 stories high, look like a warehouse. I was told to head upsairs to the 3rd storey, where their auditorium was at. Immediately, i was greeted by ushers again and the 2 door ushers gave me a friendly handshake. I was there at about 10.15am, about 15 minutes before the service started. As i look into the auditorium, which probably seats about 300 to 350, it was only 25 percent full. However, as time goes by, at about 10.29, there was this thing "1 minute" shown on the screen, and you could see that everyone started to get seated down. To my surprise, the auditorium was full of people. The screen counted down again at 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 5 seconds, and 1 second. Then, the worship leader started the service.
Praise and worship was good. Presence of God was there. Although i do not know the songs, but the songs were easy to learn. Catchy tunes and easy lyrics. There was actions to 1 of their praise songs, which was great. To be honest, I've never thought that Australia will have so many people worshipping God in 1 service altogether, and seeing them really on fire for God, even though being adults. After praise and worship, a pastor got the whole crowd to go around greeting each other. Although i was seated quite back, Pastor Margaret came up and gave me a friendly handshake saying hi to me. It was really an honour to meet her and even shake her hand. Hopefully as the weeks to come, before i leave, i get to take a picture with her.
When Pastor Margaret went up stage, I had a deja-vu. A sight that I have seen it myself before, but I have never been to the church before. As pastor kong mentioned before, deja vu happens because God has shown us a glimspe of eternity, it is a God thing. Therefore, one thing i know was, I should be there at the service just now. I was guided by the Holy Spirit there.
Pastor Margaret preached today. She talked about the Glory of God. The 1st point she mentioned today was about we, being what we speak of. The words that we speak will reflect on who we are. We can't blame anyone around us for becoming who we are. These words immediately struck me, 1st 2 minutes and i was convicted. Guilty. Being from a kitchen, I always blame the stress in the kitchen for making me swear like nobody's business all the time. Even until today, i struggle with swearing and cursing all day, as in the kitchen, saying the F word is like saying please and thank you. Immediately, i can't blame anyone for myself for wanting to rely on my own strength but not God's. Pastor also mentioned about us having a crown on our head, which is the glory of God. She also told us that we have to become the light, the light of the world that shines in the darkness, as we got the light from the glory of God.
She mentioned something which I am still wondering about today, which was "Faith is no higher than our mouths". I'm still wonder about that. I don't really understand what it means. But i suppose it means when we speak, we have to speak with faith and speak of faith, not just saying things for the sake of saying.
The part of the message today that really impacted me the most was, from Exodus 34:28 to 35 and a few others later about Moses. It was basically about Moses going up to Mount Sinai to seek God. Moses really spent a lot of time with God, he fasted and prayed. When he came down, he was shining with God's glory. However, that's not all. Moses really love everyone around him that he would be willing to fall on his face to pray to God, just so that God will forgive people around him. Pastor challenged us, asked us, whether have we or are we even willing to even humble ourselves so much before God, that we will fall on our face and pray to Him, for the loves one we have and for the places we love. Pastor was challenging us whether are we willing to fall on our face, and pray to God, for Australia, for our family, for our workplaces, for our businesses. Wow. Such simple thing, but then, it was really impacting to me. I began asking myself, when was the last time that I fall on my face just to pray to God, for people around me especially, when people are praying for me. I can't be selfish anymore, I need to humble myself before him more. But she also mentioned that when we seek God, seek Him for who he is, not for the good we are going to get from Him.
In closing, she mentioned that in order to get there, successful on the top, it's out of the obedience that we have towards God in our life that gets us there. To me, I want to be up there again, even though I have been up there before, but that was without God. Imagine that I'm up there with God, how high is he going to bring me again?
At the end, Pastor asked the whole hall to join hands, and we all prayed together. It was nice. The presence of God was so strong. Extremely strong that i felt like as though inside my spirit, it was stirring on the inside of me. I almost thought i was going to have a deliverance there. I felt so much lighter when i went out of the auditorium. I felt like being totally refresh. I felt like my burden is lighter. It was really awesome. Somehow, words just can't explain that feeling, but it was just amazing.
After service, I was invited to a visitor's lounge as it was my 1st time there. I met a few nice people and even a pastor. I told them that I was from Singapore and they began talking about City Harvest. They do know who Pastor Kong is. They say that he is a awesome guy. I was telling them about in CHC, how we don't really have the opportunity to get close to him as he is always busy and having people around him. They were saying, he's going to come again this year, but i forgotten to ask when. Hopefully, I'm still in Perth then, then i'm able to get a picture and hopefully meet him.
Overall, I felt like a changed person. I no longer feel tempted to lust and swear anymore. I can feel the peace of God in me. I'm really looking forward to go back there again next week =)"
I'll be back again soon =)
Take care people =)
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
, 10:53 PM
⇨Natural Disaster
My 1st ever 1st Hand experience of a Natural Disaster happened yesterday..
It was a Serious Hail Storm..
It's where ice falls from the ice..
I experienced this once before..
But then, not the the extend that the hails were as big as golfballs..
Yes, no jokes.. Golf Balls..
Imagine it falling from a few thousand feet from the air (**faints**)
OUCH!!!!
People are just going into hospitals because of those hail stones hitting them..
It crashed and destroyed roofs, ceilings.. causing major damages..
Winds were blowing at 120km/hr.. OH MY GOSH..
u can see trees flying around,
brunches broken.. trees falling and crashing onto roads and houses..
Lamp post were blown down,
traffic lights broken..
Electricity gone.. 180,000 homes totally with no electricity..
Wow.. just scary..
My school was flooded in some areas.. The B block's was atrociously ridiculous..
I was in the 2nd floor.. and there were tons of water dripping down from the ceiling..
it's a 4 storey building..
apparently, one of the ceilings collapsed and water started to come in..
It was a man-made waterfall in the staircase..
Can you ever imagine that such a thing could happen?
Although it was predicted..
But i never really expect that such heavy damage could be caused in just that few hours..
It's going to cost the West Australian Government 100 million dollars at estimation
totally for the repairs and such..
Wonder what's with mother nature yesterday.. hmmmmm..
It was a Serious Hail Storm..
It's where ice falls from the ice..
I experienced this once before..
But then, not the the extend that the hails were as big as golfballs..
Yes, no jokes.. Golf Balls..
Imagine it falling from a few thousand feet from the air (**faints**)
OUCH!!!!
People are just going into hospitals because of those hail stones hitting them..
It crashed and destroyed roofs, ceilings.. causing major damages..
Winds were blowing at 120km/hr.. OH MY GOSH..
u can see trees flying around,
brunches broken.. trees falling and crashing onto roads and houses..
Lamp post were blown down,
traffic lights broken..
Electricity gone.. 180,000 homes totally with no electricity..
Wow.. just scary..
My school was flooded in some areas.. The B block's was atrociously ridiculous..
I was in the 2nd floor.. and there were tons of water dripping down from the ceiling..
it's a 4 storey building..
apparently, one of the ceilings collapsed and water started to come in..
It was a man-made waterfall in the staircase..
Can you ever imagine that such a thing could happen?
Although it was predicted..
But i never really expect that such heavy damage could be caused in just that few hours..
It's going to cost the West Australian Government 100 million dollars at estimation
totally for the repairs and such..
Wonder what's with mother nature yesterday.. hmmmmm..
Labels: Australia, OMG, Stormy Perth
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
, 11:04 PM
⇨Cooking
Cooking is fun.. Definitely..
However, it brings out the worst of a human being..
Just like how it brings the worst out of me..
Making me doing things and saying things that people who know me vaguely will be shocked..
Especially my CG members..
However, it brings out the worst of a human being..
Just like how it brings the worst out of me..
Making me doing things and saying things that people who know me vaguely will be shocked..
Especially my CG members..
Labels: Australia, cooking, random, Thoughts and Feelings
Monday, March 1, 2010
, 11:46 PM
⇨Goodbye girl...
Over the weekend,
I saw my 1st ever crush of Australia,
I met her a long time ago when i 1st came to australia..
She has really changed a lot..
Not just only in character, where she looks happier and more out-going out,
but she has become more beautiful as well..
Somehow when i saw her, i felt a "thud" in my heart, and it was really beating..
Somehow, I felt that all my confidence disappeared..
It's like she has drifted so far away..
I can't bring myself to talk to her..
All i could do in the end,
was to stay in one corner,
watch her and remain silent..
And see her walk away..
Further and Further...
Good bye girl..
Take care..
Will always remember you definitely..
I saw my 1st ever crush of Australia,
I met her a long time ago when i 1st came to australia..
She has really changed a lot..
Not just only in character, where she looks happier and more out-going out,
but she has become more beautiful as well..
Somehow when i saw her, i felt a "thud" in my heart, and it was really beating..
Somehow, I felt that all my confidence disappeared..
It's like she has drifted so far away..
I can't bring myself to talk to her..
All i could do in the end,
was to stay in one corner,
watch her and remain silent..
And see her walk away..
Further and Further...
Good bye girl..
Take care..
Will always remember you definitely..
Labels: Australia, random, Thoughts and Feelings
Thursday, February 4, 2010
, 2:38 AM
⇨New Year = New Blog
1st Blog post of this New Blog..
1st post of the year 2010.. What's the best way to start off with something extremely positive and awesome..
Spent most of my time spending time at Marsiling Secondary..
With Badminton especially,
as a senior, it's seriously my pleasure to see my juniors all grown up,
to become BIG boys and girls =)
Bigger not only in size, but mental and emotional capacity as well =)
Shall not talk more about the trip back, but it's worth it.. 6 out of 10 for the trip back =)
To start off the year, it's obviously to start off with a really awesome book..
This was presented by Jiayi to me while we were waiting for my flight at changi airport on sunday..
Out of the 100 lessons inside, i've only read 4..
And 4 was simple awesome enough to make me think and reflect about my life..
This book is titled: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Omnibus - Written by the late Richard Carlson..
So far, i would rate 9.5 out of 10 stars for it..
And you guys know, that if Benben rates it that high, it's a MUST READ!!!
So shall share with everyone what this book about, it's a bout "Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over your Life"
It's written a form in a manner similar to a devotional diary.. Like a story a day kind of thingy..
Lesson 1: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
This is like an introduction. As human beings, we are always worrying..
Regardless of whether is it about big or small things, we are always worrying and thinking about it, often ended up stressing ourselves bcoz of it..
This has taught me to be someone more open, like what aussies love to say "No Worries Mate"
Really, there are indeed a lot of things that are not worth "sweating" for..
Lesson 2: Make Peace With Imperfection
I feel that so far, this chapter was like the 1st stepping stone to make me realise a very important factor..
I'm someone who worries about anything and everything.. Worrying that things are not done perfect enough.. Always striving for better and better even though i'm extremely good or exceptionally good at something..
But then, there I am, still stressing up for nothing..
There is something written in this lesson that i really love a lot..
"As you elimiate the need for perfection in all areas of your life, you will begin toe discover the perfection in life itself" - Awesome Statement
I remember that last time, as a sports leader president, whenever i was overall IC for an event,
I will want an event to become flawless..
I will end up training those under me to become people who can't afford to make mistake..
So in general - i'm a perfectionist =.="
But now, I feel relief.. it's like i'm able to see more beauty in life and things..
Still in the progress of it.. But aren't things around us awesome already??
How awesome God's creations are =)
Just WOW!!! ABSOLUTELY WOW!!!~
Lesson 3: Let Go of the idea that Gentle Relaxed People can't be Superachievers
This is another thing that suits me.. As i always stressed up over everything..
As mentioned before, and being a human being, i stress myself up for nothing all the time..
I'm a perfectionist that wants everything done perfectly.. NO ROOM FOR MISTAKES!!!
But then, as I learn the need to relax, and not having to stress myself up over things that are not worth stressing for, i begin to realise that most superachievers, are people who're like that..
Just look at leaders around us, very successful ones..
I've ever wondered, why is it that people in 399 bar, who are so successful,
can be so relaxed when they're under so much pressure..
It was then i realised that, they know what to stress about and what not to!!!
WOW!!!~ Just WOW!!!~~
Lesson 4: Be Aware of the Snowball Effect of your Thinking
In our thinking, there is such thing known as a snowball effect.. For example, if today, we were to receive a phonecall from someone, at this time of the day, 12am.. Just before u head to sacks.. And that call regards an appointment the next day..
What is the next thing that will come to our mind??
Most cases, it'll be "OH NO!! I NEED TO MEET THAT PERSON TMR, what shall i do after that?? Where am I gonna visit him from, how am i going down to travel"
See, everyone does that..
No point being over-obsessed with what you have to do tmr just bcoz you're reminded about tmr... No point!!
In the end, we'll only end up getting overwhelmed by those limitations..
SO RELAX!! Go with the flow..
No point stressing ourselves up for nothing!!!
WOW!!!~~ WOW!!!!!!!~~ JUST WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~
So guys.. what do you all think??
IT'S ABOUT TIME NOW TO START BUYING THIS BOOK TO READ!!!
Really wanna thank N246 & W193 for the book and the momento that u guys made for me..
Really really appreciate it.. Was almost in tears.. Never felt so loved in a CG before =)
1st post of the year 2010.. What's the best way to start off with something extremely positive and awesome..
Spent most of my time spending time at Marsiling Secondary..
With Badminton especially,
as a senior, it's seriously my pleasure to see my juniors all grown up,
to become BIG boys and girls =)
Bigger not only in size, but mental and emotional capacity as well =)
Shall not talk more about the trip back, but it's worth it.. 6 out of 10 for the trip back =)
To start off the year, it's obviously to start off with a really awesome book..This was presented by Jiayi to me while we were waiting for my flight at changi airport on sunday..
Out of the 100 lessons inside, i've only read 4..
And 4 was simple awesome enough to make me think and reflect about my life..
This book is titled: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Omnibus - Written by the late Richard Carlson..
So far, i would rate 9.5 out of 10 stars for it..
And you guys know, that if Benben rates it that high, it's a MUST READ!!!
So shall share with everyone what this book about, it's a bout "Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over your Life"
It's written a form in a manner similar to a devotional diary.. Like a story a day kind of thingy..
Lesson 1: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
This is like an introduction. As human beings, we are always worrying..
Regardless of whether is it about big or small things, we are always worrying and thinking about it, often ended up stressing ourselves bcoz of it..
This has taught me to be someone more open, like what aussies love to say "No Worries Mate"
Really, there are indeed a lot of things that are not worth "sweating" for..
Lesson 2: Make Peace With Imperfection
I feel that so far, this chapter was like the 1st stepping stone to make me realise a very important factor..
I'm someone who worries about anything and everything.. Worrying that things are not done perfect enough.. Always striving for better and better even though i'm extremely good or exceptionally good at something..
But then, there I am, still stressing up for nothing..
There is something written in this lesson that i really love a lot..
"As you elimiate the need for perfection in all areas of your life, you will begin toe discover the perfection in life itself" - Awesome Statement
I remember that last time, as a sports leader president, whenever i was overall IC for an event,
I will want an event to become flawless..
I will end up training those under me to become people who can't afford to make mistake..
So in general - i'm a perfectionist =.="
But now, I feel relief.. it's like i'm able to see more beauty in life and things..
Still in the progress of it.. But aren't things around us awesome already??
How awesome God's creations are =)
Just WOW!!! ABSOLUTELY WOW!!!~
Lesson 3: Let Go of the idea that Gentle Relaxed People can't be Superachievers
This is another thing that suits me.. As i always stressed up over everything..
As mentioned before, and being a human being, i stress myself up for nothing all the time..
I'm a perfectionist that wants everything done perfectly.. NO ROOM FOR MISTAKES!!!
But then, as I learn the need to relax, and not having to stress myself up over things that are not worth stressing for, i begin to realise that most superachievers, are people who're like that..
Just look at leaders around us, very successful ones..
I've ever wondered, why is it that people in 399 bar, who are so successful,
can be so relaxed when they're under so much pressure..
It was then i realised that, they know what to stress about and what not to!!!
WOW!!!~ Just WOW!!!~~
Lesson 4: Be Aware of the Snowball Effect of your Thinking
In our thinking, there is such thing known as a snowball effect.. For example, if today, we were to receive a phonecall from someone, at this time of the day, 12am.. Just before u head to sacks.. And that call regards an appointment the next day..
What is the next thing that will come to our mind??
Most cases, it'll be "OH NO!! I NEED TO MEET THAT PERSON TMR, what shall i do after that?? Where am I gonna visit him from, how am i going down to travel"
See, everyone does that..
No point being over-obsessed with what you have to do tmr just bcoz you're reminded about tmr... No point!!
In the end, we'll only end up getting overwhelmed by those limitations..
SO RELAX!! Go with the flow..
No point stressing ourselves up for nothing!!!
WOW!!!~~ WOW!!!!!!!~~ JUST WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~
So guys.. what do you all think??
IT'S ABOUT TIME NOW TO START BUYING THIS BOOK TO READ!!!
Really wanna thank N246 & W193 for the book and the momento that u guys made for me..
Really really appreciate it.. Was almost in tears.. Never felt so loved in a CG before =)
Labels: Australia, Badminton, Books, MSL, Singapore, Thoughts and Feelings