Sunday, January 02, 2005 :::
it's been too long, a memory so distant, since i last wrote a blog. they say out of sight, out of mind, but i guess it's in the army, no more mind. but that's out of point.
the best thing that happened in 2004, ( though it happened way back in time but the realisation only lately hit me ), is my cell group N182! you can't even start to imagine the kind of love we have for each other and the kind of teamwork we can have. i've been to many other cellgroups for make-up cellgroup meetings, but one thing that stands out distinct in N182 is that there aren't any freeloaders. no one takes the presence of God lightly. no one passes by every week without contributing somehow for the benefit of all. sure some are entrusted with more responsibilty and accountability, but ultimately it's the little roles everyone plays that causes growth and maturity.
brand new year, brand new thoughts. but before i'll like to go any further, i feel compelled to write a little something to all of you who saw a little something in me and said a little something to me.
Melvin : your parents must have called you si ah boy ah! too much when you were young. thats why you turned out so C. luckily, you took it upon yourself to train your I up and guess what? it not only changed your life, it changed all of ours too, when you shared so much things with us. much we never knew, some we never observed, none we ever forgot. you are the true inspiration story, from someone more apt to impale than to impact, to someone now who knows exactly what to say and do to build others up. guess you never saw it coming too, but God certainly did, and i sense you got to start building up those muscles, He's bringing you for a tough, exciting run with Him!
Gershon : my bible study lesson today touched on gifts and its various manifestations. and when i saw exhortation, i immediately thought of you. classic overachiever, your cupboard at home is practically bursting out with trophies. but there's this something about you that makes you so endearing. i can't really put it to words, but when you put aside all your achievements to share humbly with someone to be empowered to live a victorious life, it suddenly becomes a powerful testimony, without being pretentious or pompous. and this little twist makes all glory point towards God, who now exalts you when you humbled yourself. how exciting it is to see God move in accordance to His Word!
Yingying : what can i say? you are already there before i joined church. throughout the years, i've seen a side of you i never knew you could be if from my perspective in school. and i've seen you mature all these while, taking on more responsibilty when there was a need. meanwhile.. YAY! you lost those glasses! BOO! you still got those black T-shirts! haha! anyway just want to let you know, before the more I people came, the cell group would have be dead if not for your ever enthusiasm. but you have moved on from that categorisation. you were in any way just an ordinary girl from what i have seen in school then, but now you have shown how the life of this ordinary girl can be transformed by God to do greater works. this life in Christ, i daresay, is of more importance than being the life of any cellgroup.
Huimin : i remember when i first came to church, you were the like the only person who kept talking to me though i wasn't much inclined to say anything much. you've got this ability to talk to complete strangers which i find amazing cause i figured out it's something i'll never be able to do. but over the years i realised, more than just talking, you get things done. little wonder for your ministry promotion. praise God! shows too in everything you do. previously as birthday co-ordinator, every birthday celebration was properly and timely planned ( except yours, oops! ). and your tenacity during your competition period really encouraged me a lot. i had hardly any excuses to give looking at the work you are putting in and yourthe late nights for weeks. i feel that there is much more you can do with your abilities and i hope you will rise up to the occasion!
Rongzhang : i'm really glad you are proceeding so far and so smoothly in your ministry in such short time. imagine leading the congregation for praise and worship! wow! something i realised about you. you never get flustered. no matter what happens you always seem to have a plan for it. shows a lot in your relationship with angela. you are a good communicator too. remember that time when we were aruging over the frisbee game rules over at sentosa, you simply just came over and explained it in just two sentences. i was so impressed. and i begin to take notice that whenever you speak, it is after careful delibration and thinking, to edify others. take note of these strengths, use them to the fullest!
Liling : the happiest girl i have ever seen. i still remember the first few months when you came, you were brimming with little testimonies to share. you probably didn't know, but these little testimonies of simple faith really lifted me up at a time i was struggling and asking if i have done enough for God and if God have done enough for me. since then, my, how you have grown and matured! and for taking such a big ownership in the cellgroup, making cards and gifts and talking to everyone, you helped the cellgroup tide over times when everyone was busy with schoolwork and exams.
Eujean : if i needed any reference on being a gentleman, all i have to do is to observe you. your magnanimousness and generousity is truly emulate-able, traits i feel a man must have, and it's little wonder siater yah lan thinks so highly of you. did you know? you say the most beautiful prayers i've ever heard. these prayers are not reheasred, not pompous or flashy, but it comes from deep within, a unpretentiousness that makes it all the more sincere. you are truly S. you relate to people far more deeply than anyone i know of. perhaps not apparently through words, but certainly the souls connect.
Jean : you are this carefree spirit, in your little world. but after some time, i realised, u think a lot too. too much in fact. you know thinkers are often cheerless and gloomy, over analytical, always trying to find a panacea when there's none. not that this is all bad, i find it cool to know someone whom i can talk to about deeper stuff, but you got to find a balance to this, something that will make you look forward to waking every morning, something that will bring a smile to your face when you think of it. oh, and if you want it bad enough, you will be a good guitarist soon enough.
Jacq : you have been there in the same cellgroup with me ever since N182 revamped nearly two years ago. gosh, it's been so long i can barely remeber the hairstyle i first saw you in. haha! but see how much you have matured! hardly the little girl i once knew you to be. grown quite strong spiritually too. remember once melvin asked for someone to pray for the cellgroup's praise and worship, you came in immediately and prayed up a storm. and guess what? i sense our praise and worship did get better. sort of like our unity and love began to show. still got a long way ahead of you. hope you will never lose this love and continue on strong.
Eliora : God is my light! wow! such a powerful name! and you are the light that shines brightly in the midst of darkness! the cellgroup always seems to be missing something when you are not around. haha! even sister yah lan said the cellgroup felt empty because she couldn't hear your voice. your personality really draws people to yourself, but i'm sure you already know that by now. hehe, so how about combining it with this? ' when the name of Jesus is lifted high, He draws all men to Himself ', so wow! you draw people to yourself and direct them all to Jesus!
Shengda : you just told me joshua told you you have a lot of visions. i find it very true. and you always share them with us, always saying things so that we can know more about what is happening and that we can go out and edify others too. back to the bible study lesson yesterday, you are more like a prophet and a teacher. you may not realise it, but whenever you share something with someone, it usually speaks directly into their lives. the Holy Spirit moves in you. and you can explain things well, not so in the worldly way though, but somehow what you are trying to get across the other party can grasp in the Spirit. now that's real powerful.
Eva : hehe! i knew you before you came over to N182! i went to your previous cell group for makeup before! but didn't know before you are this power admin person, forever doing admin stuff while we are all eating. also didn't know you could sing so well. hmmm, well seems like an understatement, but you bring the cell group's praise and worship to a new level, esp when you sing in the Spirit. i'm like awww, when can i sing like that..
PC : your great leap of faith really took us by surprise, but we are all happy for you. more than that, your perseversance really encouraged all of us. coming for service when anyone can see you are quite sick, and what more, coming for 2 consecutive services, i guess nothing is going to stop you from reaching the prize. haha! noticed too that you have grown more outgoing and talkative in the past few months. was it delibrate? anyway don't stop. it brings balance to you. can you imagine a non-talking PC?
Liru : you are quite quiet, i hardly hear of you, but i don't need ears to see you treat relationships seriously. very S i should say. quite apparent in the way you talk and treat others, and it's always a joy to talk to you and see your smile =) somehow i feel there more to you that you are not showing. i always belived in people being balanced, so i think there a noisier side to you we havent seen, a wilder side no one yet knows.
all of you mean something special in me. all that you have said. all the things you did you thought no one noticed. that's a lot of words, but..i love you guys!
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::: posted by Richard Wan at 5:08 AM
