Sovereign.

" I AM Sovereign..."

Class 2.3 (220707)

The only time when they are so prim and proper.
*Shermeen was missed.*
From Top Left: Boon Ching, Noor, Iman, Steven, Danial, Kian Tat, Haziq, Riz & Chester
Shun, Anelka,Jerome, Tesmond, Benjamin,Kyan, Gaius,Khairul, Zhilei and Kaiser
Syafiqah,Sumasree,Huiyi,Putri,Wadiah,Miss Pretty,Wanting, Iffah, Siti, Yixin & Chloe

Rollin' Good Times.

Did blading on Monday with some of my colleagues. Boy! It was so fun. Tried before once with En En though it was fun too but I had never left the railing. Hiak hiak hiak . How lousy right? This time round, Siew Chin invited some trainers and I would say, I like their step by step instruction. Had a bit of anxiety since I dun really enjoy speed. However, its just so fun to glide instead of walk. Yea learning a new form of moving can be really exciting.

For that whole 90mins I was just so absorbed in those wheels that it took my mind off the load that is before me. So looking forward to another 90mins of rollin good time. Should I get a pair of blades? Could I? Shall train to be better before I could speak more convincingly before dad.

Garfield Kills.

Was checking with my little one yesterday...

Soowei: so where do you learn the word 'hate' from.
Little one: The Garfield comics lor...that time I read in the library
Soowei: who said it?
Little one: Garfield
Soowei: what does it hate?
Little one: forgot.

No wonder my little one would pick up such a word. GOSH! Its from a grouchy, greedy cat. Wait til I find that book! I might just burn it. Fwahh ahahahhaah.

Hate - a word that kills

Monday came and I got to talk to my little one again. Asked him if he still seriously wanted me dead. Silence. Upon the 3rd repeat, he finally answered with a 'no'.

soowei: So, do you hate me?
Little one: *silence*
soowei: I'll give you some time, tell me when you are ready.
Little one: mmmHmmm er... no
Soowei: Do you know the meaning of 'hate'?
Little one: Bu4 xi3 Huan1
Soowei: Yea, you nearly got that right. However 'hate' is really a very strong word. Some times when we hate people, we really wanted them dead. But that is very mean. What have I done wrong that you would hate me and want me to die? Discipling you? Do you not like everything that I did or only at times when I discipline you?
Little one: Discipline.
Soowei: So, a better word would be 'dislike'. You could say "Miss Sim, I dislike it when you discipline me, I feel angry, or even sad..." What do you have to say now?
Little one: Sorry, Miss Sim.
soowei: Its ok. But I was hurt when I saw the note last Friday. If I don't discipline you it means....
Little one: (interrupts) you don't care.
Soowei: Yes. You are right.

Little one gave me sweet smile. I had so many questions on my mind... So many other things to teach him.... so many things to say.... shall wait til next monday.

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Yesterday, I had a rather fun time weighing my kids and measuring their heights. I saw that all of them have grown taller, fatter and well, wonder why but I was quite happy knowing that. :)

On Monday, all my kids were supposed to post their 'apples' onto the 'apple tree' in class. The tree was previously an encouragement board. Where my kids would post to thank anyone in class, school or their family. Have decided to change it this term as a "public journal" for them.

Topics given were:
1. How do you feel today?
2. How was the weekend?
3. What are you doing this weekend?

They could write on anyone of them. All except one wrote something that shocked me, threw me off balance and simply blew my mind. That kid wanna kill me. He wanted me dead. I brought down the post and had a talk with him after class. Asked if he seriously wanted me dead, he replied positively. I asked again if he hated me. He agreed. I asked if he could think of an incident that made him felt the way he did, he was silent.

My conscience is clear of course, of how I have always treated him with love. I do discipline him and for that I am not at all ashamed. However, that's where the hurt comes in. Cos I invested in him.

I left him with the weekend to think things through and would talk to him again. I don't think this is a normal response and I worry at the thought of that. What has happened to him?

Whats that 2%? Hmmph

Fun quiz which I got from Jean's blog. Some of the questions are really a give away.
Sec ones, if you are reading this. Do try. :) Have fun.

You know the Bible 98%!

Wow! You are awesome! You are a true Biblical scholar, not just a hearer but a personal reader! The books, the characters, the events, the verses - you know it all! You are fantastic!

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What Devotion...

He Won't Let You Go Lyrics - Kry

He won't let you go
the moment that you say
come and live in me
take me all the way
what He said is true
He will never leave you
forever by your side...it's true

He won't let you go
though the seasons change
He's never been so close
He's just a prayer away
when you hear the Father's call
when He's calling to you
run into His arms
don't hesitate to do it

Chorus:
He won't let you go
when He's forever by your side
He wants you to know
Jesus has paid the price
He wants you to go
forever in paradise
getting close to Him
is really all you have to do
and even when you die
He will still be by your side

He won't let you go
His love will never change
let Him hold you close
closer everyday
He would have died for you
had you been the only one
don't you ever doubt...its true

He won't let you go

R@ge 10th Anniversary.

It was a long time since the 12 girls came together. The anniversary was such an opportunity. We sang Pastor CX "Til There Was You..." Such a lovely song. *Aw....*Just wanted to really appreciate her for all that she had done for and in the ministry. Am really thankful for her countless wise words that had spurred me on all the time to love and do even more good deeds in my years of ministry.

Recently, in view of an incident, I reflected that I only know how to "fight fire" most of the times but she taught me how to trace to the source of the fire and react accordingly. Cx is so wise. I have so much more to learn.

That night CX was crowned "Miss Always There". Indeed, she is. :) Thanks once again to Amanda for the flowers, Anna for the Tiara, Joel for playing for us though it was so last minute. Regina, for the harmonising and the rest of us should really put a pat on our own shoulders for doing such a splendid job. I believe CX was really moved and touched.

Our 'Leaning Tower of Pisa'

T-ONE

Are you interested?
This is a band / dance competition for the Christian youths.
An opportunity not to be missed!

Midnight Shopping!!

Wonder what many Singaporeans do on the last friday of the month after 11pm? People shop! I was astounded to see numerous fellow citizens shopping at CK Tangs at 11pm. Tell you the queue was bad...I mean it was really terrible. Bought a couple of mops and the clock struck 12, soowei yawned her way home and thank God for Liqin who lives just a block away. ALright to be more precise its a couple of blocks away. Liqin- my new Jalan ulu bilu bahar neighbour.

Hey girl thanks for sending me right to the door step. :)

And everyone says.... Praise GOD!

R@ge Street E Last Sunday.

Total number shared to: 99
Salvations: 12
Interested to know more: 28
Not Interested: 59

Dad's 1st Step.

Today was Dad's first step. He exercised!!!??? Wah did I hear the heavens rejoice? Haa. Have been rather worried about Dad's health recently. Bloatedness, gastric, high blood pressure... aging, gaining weight. Worried. We have been asking him to go for strolls but he remained a NATO (No Action Talk Only) til today.

Dad is snoring away now ZZzzzZZz with the television program watching him. Haa I must have made him really tired. We took slightly more than a 1km walk and Dad decided to try out at the public gym area near our place. I was happy jogging while Dad took his stroll. As I encouraged him, Dad just smiled. I think he must be really proud of himself too! It was a great time spent. Strolling, chatting and just being with Dad.

"You once rejoiced over my first step. Today, I rejoice over yours..."

To Stay.

Went out with Zhen last night and it was such a pleasant catch up. I guess we had so much to say that many opened topics were left unclosed. So much that we were really reluctant to leave even despite the waiteress giving us several signals to leave. Thick-skinly, we both sat and talked and talked more and talked even more.... I guess its cos we have not talked for a year. A year.

To a friend whom I missed :
There are some friendships that are meant to stay despite the distance.
Ours is one. To stay. No distance is too great. Even as far as the West is from the East. *wink*

Koinonia - End

The retreat came to an end and these were my favourite pics from the whole of it.

Annabel the Creme Brulee. Ooooo Super Sweet.

Carissa the Shangri-La chocolate truffle. Who can resist?

it was such a beautiful ending when the Lord showed me a rainbow when we were at the Malaysia's causeway. Thanks Esther for her exclamation or I would have missed it.

God reminded me of His faithfulness. "...He will bring it to past..."

Koinonia - Day THREE

Jon led us in devotion and we were asked to read Luke 10:38-42. I was left with these thoughts...

1. Mary showed the greatest hospitality to the King of Kings by dining with Him.

• Martha was busy preparing the place, dinner but Mary just sat with Jesus.
• "God is most glorified when man is most satisfied in Him." John Piper.
• True fellowship is when you are in the presence of the King.
  

2. Mary was focus and Martha was distracted.

• Martha did many things for the preparation. Mary just did one thing.
  
• Which is most impt? To attain great things for God or doing great things with God?

3. Martha spoke and complained. Mary listened. She just listened.

• The high call of a disciple is really to listen and to listen attentively.
  
• What have I missed out God?

Pastor Sam shared in his teaching which I thought quite tied in with what God has been speaking to me about:

1. "Clarity of hearing is proportional to your Faith"
2. Posture of a listener

• Focused attention
• Love-longing (Psalms 42:1-3, 7-8)
• Humble waiting.

My Sec One Boys: Gordon (at the Peak of the pyramid) Adler(from L to R), Eugene, David, Chan Keen, Joseph.

Lovely Tea Cup.

I had a great time just La kopi-ing with Carebear friend today. When was the last time we met man? Some donkey months ago? :) With you, I never seemed to be out of topic... er...yes, actually I am seldom out of topics. Haa What I am trying to say here is that with you, I am just comfortable to share anything under the sun. Yes anything! Thanks for the lovely tea cup Carebear friend. I know you have put in great thoughts into it. :) I lurve it. So English! Ahhh... can't stand it! Thanks.

A toast for greater friendship ahead. YUM......... oops I meant toast. *wink*

Koinonia - Day TWO

I really lurve the verse Pastor Sam shared with the congregation that day:

"The Lord confides in those who fear Him."
Psalms 25:14

Confides - a beautiful term that implies the intimate sharing of personal secrets.
when I heard that I went like, "wow! I wanna know God's secrets and I want that fear in me to increase."

The fear of the Lord is a term we always pray and talk about. What then is truly the fear of the Lord? Simple reverence and awe of Him? Is it more? This article provides a simple understanding of what the term means. Time to go back to Packer's 'Knowing God'.

Pastor Sam went on teaching that God speaks through the various ways:

1. Invitation (The time when we were all once told of the gospel and invited to be in the family of God.)
2. Scripture
3. Teachers
   
4. Worship
5. Convictions
6. Burdens
7. Promptings

Prophetic Encouragement: Love + Encouragement + scripture = Bull's eye!
"If your motive is love, your purpose is encouragement and your content is scriptural, then you can't miss!"

How gay can this be right? haaa.....


I like this pose so much, Jenn has to take one too. haaaa

And everyone says "aw...."

Koinonia - Day ONE

God just wanted me there! Was supposed to give this retreat a miss but God made it all possible. Received a call the day before the retreat and was asked to replace her. Isn't God awesome?! By no coincidence I am there at the retreat and I thank God I was there cos I heard Him. Heard Him regarding my destiny, my life and the things that were in my heart. Heard Him regarding truths. I have rested well during the whole retreat. Physically and of course spiritually.
Prayer Power Night

• Be Contagious!

Day 01

• "A Faith Can't Be Tested is a Faith Can't Be Trusted"
  
• "People on Fire, Fight Fire with Fire"
• "Set your eyes on the resurrection of Christ and not the crucifixion!"

My bunkmates: Edith and Phui See.
Thank you for always being so sacrificial and letting me have the room in the night to sleep. :)
I have enjoyed my time with you.

These are my desserts after dinner. Aren't they sweet.

With Kit Yee, Van and Jeanie. Our 2nd Take. After we looked really small in the first take.

With my Sec 1 girls: Livia , Tiffanie, Eunice, Deborah and Ruth.

With my Sec 1 girls *oops I meant boys: Joseph, Chan Keen and David.
They seemed so miserable taking the pic right? YEs! Cos I forced them too. HA!

Queen Esther, Jean, Cui Cui, Kit Yee and Van. Eh! How come how more head behind Vann? Argh!

KL Trip 07

Back from school's KL trip before heading to the I-Journey camp. The 8 hours of traveling to KL nearly killed me. However, it was also a good time spent thinking things through, reflecting about the past half a year and talking to God about the moments that took place in my life. Was also reading the book "Fearless" - talking about the fears and worries a woman has in her life. Am so determined to finish it during this hols.

They brought us to the "Eye of Malaysia" I nearly died too! We went round and round seeing...nothing. Argh!

They brought us to Putra Jaya. This place is quite scenic though, the lake is man-made and just behind me is where some minister lives. Or was it Raja? Hmmm can't rem.

I really like the waters though. Calming. Just reminds me of Dor's house in Perth. Where I would wake up to see a calming river every morning and worship.

They then brought us to this chocolate boutique that sells like loads of chocs but only ONE tasted nice. Kekee.... The durian choc one does taste unusual and SeDAP.

The final stop before heading home was this organic Dragon Fruit Farm. One thing I really like about it is that there were NO DOGs *phiew* We were all holding this Dragon Fruit Popsicle. Delicious!

Another 6 hours coach ride.....

Liqin's Wedding 190507

19th May was Liqin's big day. Missed the first walk-in but managed to rush there in time for the second walk-in as they were pronounced husband and wife. :) It was so nice to see all the old friends in GB. Kind of miss GB when I saw the girls helping out in the wedding. I recalled the times when I was a GB girl, learning marching, outdoor cooking, canoeing... that was so much fun. Remembering those National and Company camps that I went through with Zhen and Liqin, cuddling together when we were like how disgustingly sweaty... yucks but I like.!!!! haaaa

Life is really like a little mist. In a blink of an eye, we've known each other for 14 years. Liqin, I pray that your new life journey with Edison will forever be exciting and that you guys will always live in a growing marriage. Growing to know more about each other, accepting each other and loving each other. Importantly, may you both spur each other on to love and good deeds. :) Continue to shine forth as a couple for Jesus! Oh Yeah!!!! Amen.

Look @ how funky this girl looked even on her day of wedding. haaaa. :)

What were the hand signs for? *puzzled*

Zhen and I. We took countless pictures. Miss you pal. :)

I- Journey

Just got back from the I-Journey Camp with Class 1N1. Few weeks back, Pastor asked me if I could make it for the camp. I thought I would have prob cos its the first week of Hols. But God made it possible. Supposed to bring a pupil for a competition briefing but my co CCA teacher volunteered to take her and that freed me to go for the camp.

I went there not knowing what I was suppose to do (as in specifically) and whom I was going to meet but it was enjoyable after all. We took only one Normal Tech class to Changi Fairy Point Chalet 6. This class of sec ones is really rowdy but they are definitely fun people to hang around. People without pretense. Genuine. Real. I like. :) Was really tired throughout the camp since I went the very next day after the KL trip. However, I did learn a couple of things as I sat through Kenneth Kwan's session. I brought home some learning points.

1. No one can deny you of anything. Only you.
Sometimes I guess our greatest enemy is ourselves. We don't believe in ourselves strong enough to see our desires, ambitions and visions come to past. If God's plan is to prosper and not to harm, to give us a future and a hope, then really, no one can deny us of anything. No one but ourselves.

2. The Only Failure is the Failure to Participate.
How do we know we would fail if we don't even try? How do we know we would not succeed if we don't even take the first step? When I was digesting this, I just felt that self esteem is the main killer to anyone's willingness to participate in anything. Fear to try, fear to make a boo-boo in life, fear to being laughed @....etc. However, if we are secure in Christ, would we need to fear failure? Our confidence should not be in ourselves, who we are and what we are capable of rather, our confidence is in Him who can do exceedingly, abundantly above all else in us. :) We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

3. For Things to Change, We Must First Change.
If we want better grades, we must first change to be diligent.
If we want a closer walk with God and living an empowered life, we need to change.
I need to change to be more conscientious in my reading of the word of God and consciously applying them in my life. You?

The PSL aka Peer Support Leaders are really a bunch of cool people. I must say that Lester, Kunjie and Kenneth Yeo did a fantastic job in breaking ice with them and making them feel really comfortable with them. :) Great job guys.

Lester: I lurve the way you joked, played and laughed with them. Maturity was displayed when you commented about having the PSLs sit with their members during the sessions. I was very impressed. :) Saw how you corrected the boy who used vulgarity at me with love and firmness. Very well done. :) ZHANG DA Le.

Kunjie: Thanks for sharing with me in the camp. Through it, I saw your love for the ministry and the youths in church. I saw the passion and I listened with delight. Spread forth your fire man. It is going to be contagious! Oh yea. Btw, I knew its not easy leading 5BX this morning to a group of nearly 100% unresponsive and tired youths but I must say you did well. Rather brilliant use of the exercises and tie them in with the lessons learned yesterday. :)

Kenneth Yeo: You simply attracts little boys hor? Haaa So enjoyable seeing the little ones clinging on to you and climbing all over you. This shows that they like you. Saw how you helped in the cleaning of the rubbish when no one sees and also how you simply invest time into the lives of the Sec ones and the PSLs. Commendable. During the camp and of course the KFC lunch, I must congratulate you that your efforts have paid off. :) Keep it uppity up!

KFC after a camp is just simply luxurious!!! haaa.

L to R: Lester (Birdie? HIAKHIAKHIAK), Kunjie, Kimura,
Erwin(Cuixian deemed as JEREMY TOH look-a-like) and Hakim.

L to R: Ee hong (as we all agreed, he is a Bradley Lam look-a-like), Sabrina, Daphne,
Qi Zheng & Kenneth Yeo.

Just when its my turn to take a picture.... LESTER!!! ARGH!!! K-bish.

Second take. LESTER!!! HOW COME THE HEAD IS STILL THERE?? AH!

Third take. How come have a thumb? KENNETH!!!!! K-bish bish!!! Give up!
L to R: Me, Win (Lester so felt that he is a Jeremy Lim Look-a-like) and of course Cui Cui. :)

I was bored @ some points of the camp. But generally enjoyable cos I was handling people. :) Looking forward to the next meet up at the Thanksgiving Dinner. :) YEah!

I felt so loved....

The past week is crazy but I felt crazily loved too... thanks all for the smses, prayers, calls and meet ups. I really appreciate it. COS I FELT SO LOVED. :) Especially all the smses with prayers I am going to take some time reading them while heading to KL with my school.

200507.
All these people in the picture made time for me despite their exams, prep for mission trips and of course tiring week from work. I felt so blessed. Thank you guys. :)



230507.

Awfully Chocolate Cake + HEI ice cream is just totally Sinful.

But How could anyone resist?
My colleagues threw me a surprise 'party'. They indeed surprised me with my favourite HEI ice cream. Not a scoop but a PINT. GOSH!!!! It was a hard day but they brightened it. :)

Met up with CX and Regina for mentoring too. Good sharing though time was short. Ended up @ Haagen for my usual and it was just so satisfying.

240507.

Jie came home specially to cut cake and had dinner with the family. I was very touched. Kor came home just in time to take a family pic. I was very moved by Kor's sms on Wednesday. Today, when everyone crowd around me and sang me my birthday song, I really felt like the baby in the family. I felt so doted upon and so cherished.

"Happy Birthday 2 u, may all ur dreams come true. 2 my dearest sister, Suhui." - Kor Kor

Wah I really felt very loved. Who am I to deserve such favor and love? I thank God most of all for bringing these people into my life. Especially my family - one which I love and treasure most; one that loves me and treasures me most.

RL Meeting 100507

Today we had a great time of worship and of course prayer for all our CMs. I lurved it!! Every moment was so enjoyable as we prayed for our CMs by name. :) After which we all had nice banana Chox cake from secret Recipe. Jeraldine bought herself a cake and we helped to eat it. SLURPPY DOODLE YUM!

RLs 2007 and Liying and Hannah were missed . *pout* work commitment SIGH.

Aiyo! Look @ how cute we can be?? These are my 2 beloved slog-to-death partners. Thanks for being in this ministry. Appreciate you guys man. Mic and Vann, keep up the good job!!!

Look at how we commit sin together? Chocs Banana Cake - Really sinful!! ha.

You gotta try it! Its delicious. :)

Look at this lovely smile. Despite the wisdom tooth OP! WAH RACH! Glamour!! Keke

Jeanie and I in our favouritest Huggie PIcture. Vann dun worry, like Rach said, "you enhanced the picture."

Tired... time to Yawn and back to LaLa land.

Labour Day.

Grace Mini Olympic!!! Yeee HA! The event of the century. Thinking about it, I don't think Grace will organise another one as such in years to come. Dragged myself there cos there were quite a bit of work to complete but went despite all that cos my CMs and SEC ones were there. No regrets cos it was a great bonding time. :)

Actually 1 regret - Regretted not bringing my camera cos we had this whole group of us rushing to the ice cream man buying ice cream!!! haaa Come on! Its ice cream, how could I resist. In a nutshell, I did enjoy myself cos I get to catch up with people i have not seen for a long long time. Peifoong was one of them. Short conversation though but I guess its good to catch up on the friendship. Saw a couple of our youths' parents and of course played much with The TWO ULTIMATELY cute but ENERGY draining Carissa and Annabel Yow. What a day! But it was truly enjoyable as I saw how our youths truly have the sportsmanship of playing fairly and of course with excellence. I think that was truly commendable.

Darren took this pic for Van and I. But look! So many people were looking at the camera. Haa.. Darren had to highlight us! :) Thanks Darren.

Wished Tiffany was a little much bigger in this pic.
BUT WOah I lurve this pic. I think its one of those pics that I looked super good in. Hmm.. but then again, I guess there are just few or nearly none that I dun look good in them Haa.

By His Wounds.

Isaiah 53:5

He was pierced for our transgressions
He was crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed

He was pierced for our transgressions
He was crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed

We are healed by Your sacrifice
And the life that You gave
We are healed for You paid the price
By Your grace we are saved
We are saved

He was pierced for our transgressions
And crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed

We are healed by Your sacrifice
And the life that You gave
We are healed for You paid the price
By Your grace we are saved
We are saved

He was pierced for our transgressions
He was crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed
And by His wounds, by His wounds

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus

Honey to my mouth...

I met Audrey for our second follow up lesson today. On the outward, there was nothing spectacular about today's meet, nothing mind blowing; I would say its norm. However, on the inside of me, there was a stir. As I was teaching Audrey the basics to Christian living, I benefited so much from it. I gained new insights to the verses that I had constantly quoted in my prayers and even to new believers. I would say its RHEMA. I saw the light to "when we anyone is joined with Christ, he is a new being; the old is gone and the new has come" (2 Cor 5:17). For years, it was a head knowledge, today it was unscripted in my heart. "When anyone is joined with Christ" we are 'together' with Him. That union brought forth so much privileges:-

1. An abundant life
2. Freedom from the bondage of sin. We could now say 'NO' to temptation.
3. Co heir with Jesus and heir of God. WOW! What riches we have!!!
4. We are made new; brand new beginning with God. Brand new life. True living.
5. Christ lives in us cos now we are ONE with HIM. We are joined together.
Just recalling from the book of Romans that says "...NOTHING can separate us from the LOVE of God." NOTHING!

All these were running in my head when we were discussing about the verse this morning. It was really like honey to my mouth. It tasted so good. Yummy.

As I was teaching, I recalled how I would feed this neighbor of mine when he was a baby and I felt like eating his porridge cos it seemed so good, he was savoring every bit of it. I didn't of course! In case some of you might guess otherwise. Today, I felt the same as I was 'feeding' Audrey with the word of God. It seemed so tasty as I was giving it to her. I was just glad that the Lord has prepared for me a portion of what Audrey had. The word of GOD. Yummy.

I love them to bits...

Brought the P2 children in my school to the Snow City yesterday and took some pics that I really love...

These kids are not from my class but they are simply so adorable.
Gotta get it captured!

This boy is not from my class either. Haa
But I thought he has the making of some hunky korean/japanese star in future. Righto?

Tesmond with Ma Shun. Perfect wedding pic. The glow and the smiles.. *aw....*Haaa

First shot: not really ready and I think Wanting was really squashed. Poor thing.


Second Shot: Wanting, Miss Sim, Tesmond and Steven. PERFECT take! :) I like!