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Jan 31, 2008

Gateway City Church Dedication Service

The very much awaited and anticipated event has finally arrived...27 January 2008! With just a very small core group and church of 7 adults and 3 kids, it seem quite an impossible task to host 100++ invited guests for such an auspicious occasion. From physical arrangement, refreshments, ushering, worship leading, media, entertaining guests etc etc.......it's truly impossible in the eyes of men BUT with God, everything is certainly possible!!

It was truly an awesome atmosphere with presence of friends and family from various churches, organizations, and not to mention, there were some from other nations too! And God just rained down His glorious presence. The speaker, Bro. Ooi Chin Aik brought words of encouragement and challenge - the "5 S's" that the church should be......Spontaneous, Strategic, Selective, Shut-in with God and Sending.

No doubt it was a tiring day physically but no complains.....truly no complains. God was re-teaching me to serve this season. Ephesians 6:7...to serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men. =) Oh yea, I'm also thankful to those who came and serve alongside us during the day...the LiveWire Team, friends from Wesley Methodist Church, Paul, Henry, Christina...THANK YOU!

Here are some pics....

Jan 11, 2008

In the Beginning...

Year 2008...a new year, a new beginning! I'm excited for the fact that I'm in partnership with God for His work at Gateway City Church (log on to http://www.gatewaycity.com.my for more info). We started meeting last September on site for prayer. The church is officially starting in January 2008. We'll be having our Church Dedication Service on 27 January 2008. Something to look forward to....

On our very first official Sunday Service, Pr. Edward shared on Genesis 1...In the beginning... and how everything started with GOD! God spoke...and there was light! God spoke...and the earth was formed! God spoke...living creatures and plants filled the earth! God spoke...and here we are living on this earth! Everything comes from God and God alone. And how I was reminded...perhaps more than just a reminder...how my eyes were opened to see that God is the beginning! It is Him who makes all things possible. It is about the God factor! And it is God who will make things happen in Gateway City Church! =)

Jan 1, 2008

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

As I bid farewell to 2007, here's the good, the bad and the ugly of 2007!

THE GOOD!
(in random order)
1. God's grace and favor upon my life each and every day!
2. Having my inner circle people to inspire and challenge me to get back on track spiritually! =)

3. Mal Fletcher and his book 'Making God Famous' that cause me to be conscious about living
my life right so that people would know God
4. The movie 'Evan Almighty' and the lessons learned! (to be nicer to people, be it friends, foe or
strangers!)
5. Celebrating birthdays with family... I LOVE MY FAMILY!!!

6. Seeing God's faithfulness upon my sister and her family in their Australia trip

7. Holiday with family in Bukit Tinggi and also Singapore

8. Learning to 'homeschool' my nieces during the holiday at Singapore....personally felt that it
was FUN and ENRICHING to myself
9. Participating in Gateway City Youth Convention (GCYC) in Singapore organised and
sponsored by Faith Community Baptist Church
10. Experiencing God's provision in receiving a love-gift (3x the amount I actually prayed for!)
from I don't know who. prior to my GCYC trip
11. Sports Leadership Camp at Cameron Highlands...learned so much!

12. Sharing the sweet victory when Malaysia beat Australia in Asia Pacific Floorball
Championship held in Singapore...it was totally AWESOME!
13. God opening door for us to be involved in floorball in a greater scale

14. Taking part in the IFF Floorball Coaching Seminar...truly an eye opener

15. Floorball trip to Sabah and the development that is taking place

16. Contact Sports being nominated and shortlisted for AYA Dream Malaysia awards

17. Contact Floorball Club emerged 2nd runner-up in Dalat League

18. Starting of Gateway City Church at E-Gate

19. Got my desired jacket from parents for Christmas gift

20. Celebrating Christmas with the family...totally different and meaningful....had dinner, singing
carols, sharing of word by our very own family member, Pr. Edward and exchanging of gifts...
21. Sister is pregnant again....and I'm all so excited!!!!! Can't wait for sayang to come out....
22. And many many more that I could have possibly forgotten along the way....

THE BAD?
1. I was down and a bit out of touch spiritually for quite some time

2. I was less compassionate and gracious towards people for quite some time too

3. Financially not being able to support my parents yet

4. Putting on weight! Oops...and I'll lose some soon.... =)

5. My humble car (actually the water pump wire and compressor) was bitten and destroyed
TWICE by the unlovable rats....the bad was referring to the rats and not my car!
6. Grandma fell sick and can't walk

7. Got stung by a bee


THE UGLY????

Can't think of any! God has and will make all things beautiful in His perfect timing =) As I looked back at 2007, I can only trace everything and I mean EVERYTHING to God's goodness. Indeed, His love never fails.....


Another hour to go...thank you Lord for 2007....and welcome 2008! Blessed new year to all with lots of love! =)