Youth Conference in pictures [27 Dec 2009|02:11am] xxgreen Washing up Pastor who despite being unwell and busy took time to serve us Into the dishwasher! Portobello mushrooms laced in cheese and I can't recall what, but it was FABULOUS. And I don't even take mushrooms! Fellowship over meals We also celebrated Pastor Mitch's and Mark's birthday! :) The faithful cooks who prepare our meals daily Youth Conference Committee The 17 of us YOUTH CONFERENCE 2009! Okay, I know I should really crop some pictures and all but ahhh I'm really lazy! Pictures of games and meals are on Facebook! 1. Area Cleaning 2. Games I, Games II 3. Meals I, Meals II Oh ya!!! And I really liked my vespers girls very much!! I hope they liked me too!!!! But these pictures present such a myopic summary of Conference. What was really of essence were the lessons and testimonies given by each of the camp officers. One of the things that I take back with me this year is about living an abundant life. I'm challenged to live out my potential till the end of life's journey and to continue appreciate the freedom I was meant to experience when the Lord Jesus died on the cross for the sins of mankind. Psalm 32 records how sin separates man from God. Beyond asking for the forgiveness of sins, we must also ask for the forgiveness of a neglected relationship. That night, I was really kept up thinking if indeed I had a restored relationship with God. There are just so many things I must continue to discipline myself in to preserve this very, very precious relationship. --- Christmas was really, really awesome....... Cos we went bangla hunting! So we were watching a movie when suddenly Nick received a phone call. He answered, disappeared for awhile, came back up and went, "Eh Matthew, come. Ivan too." And everyone started dashing down the stairs. The first thought that came to my head was, "Burglar." Next thought, "Oh crap, my bag is on the dining table!" Thankfully, my bag was there - and so it wasn't a burglar! Turns out a woman was molested by a bangla outside Nick's home!! The boys started chasing the fella while I stayed with a frightful neighbour of Nick's (not the one who got molested). Aww man the bangla was so quick! He jumped over the gates of so many houses!!! The police soon arrived. Nick's family returned home during then. We later went on our own bangla hunting trail. But seriously, the boys were so fast. I know who to count on the next time I'm in need ;) Prior to this, we were having such a great time. Mega Christmas lunch at Shang + dessert buffet, homemade pizzas for dinner, Rock Band (which everyone got bored of after half an hour), Jungle Speed, well... just hanging out :) It was really much fun. To the boys who ought to receive commendation from the police: Daniel Chu, Ben Kwok (not included haha), Ivan, Nick, Eugene, Matthew and Joel (Not in picture) ahh! monster! don't touch me!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! [26 Dec 2009|12:45am] xxgreen such a special Christmas! :) 1. Christmas morning worship + Christmas lunch at Shangri-La 2. LITENG + ROWENA :) 3. His presence 4. Nick's homemade pizzas 5. Nick's banglla action (oh my goodness when the boys started running down the stairs, the first thing i thought was of a burglar who might have invaded!!! And second thought was, Chanel!!! Phew, thank goodness it wasn't. The bangala merely molested a passerby. It could have been much worse considering his ability to climb over gates and into houses.) 6. Reading Christmas cards. I really like receiving Christmas cards very much. One card really stood out to me because it encouraged me especially during tenacious times like these. I will miss you when you leave :( ahh! monster! don't touch me!

This Baby changes everything [23 Dec 2009|06:26am] xxgreen This baby has changed my whole life. It was something I was glad I took time to meditate upon the past month. This baby is the reason why I'll continue doing the things I do (and more so) though some may call me "weird". Like many who have gone before me, they say the outside world will not understand. Initially I was very affected by others' comments, but for the blessings I have received, service is but a reasonable response. Oh and recently I watched a freaking good documentary. It was The Case for Christ and it was about how Lee Strobel, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, turned from atheist to believer when he went about uncovering historical evidences which demonstrated the existence of Christ, His very nature as Son of Man and His ressurection. I was so blown away!! One more night of concert! :) Posted via LiveJournal.app. ahh! monster! don't touch me!

Freed! [13 Dec 2009|11:48pm] xxgreen At this year's Youth Conference, I was very privileged to have served and even had a vespers group together with Suihui. I really cannot fathom how far I have come and in retrospect, they were all very, very small steps to faith that gradually led to the bigger things. More on Youth Conference with pictures soon! And today, I was formally identified with the Lord Jesus Christ!!!!!!!!!! I'm very glad yet at the same time, I know that such is only the beginning and I have a long way ahead of me. A special friend asked me as I sat with him at lunch during camp, "I know all the things you used to do. I need to know what made you change. What made you become the person you are today?" I really identified with what Michelle from Perth shared. One night, after all the ridiculous clubbing and drinks, I sat down and looked around me. I saw drunkards, I saw people who got wasted. I saw Keith drunk and sprouting rubbish. I saw how people who were sober passed by these drunkards and ridiculed and judged them (and so did I). And I thought to myself, what if I were them? Suddenly an overwhelming sense of disgust overcame me. I didn't know what path I was to go nor where would I find The Solution, but I knew I didn't have it and that I didn't want to be like these people who sought a temporal high only to come down crashing at 4am when the lights came on. Yet like what Andrew shared with me. There is nothing essentially wrong with clubbing or drinking itself. But it is the heart and intention behind it that we ought to consider. Going these places.. what do we seek to achieve in it? Will they last? Do they add value into our lives? With our time so limited, what would be a more worthwhile pursuit? ahh! monster! don't touch me!

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