My Heart Has The Beat: Mission 2010 Accomplished

Hey guys. SO this will be my final post for the year 2010. Will be joining the youth this year for the BBQ night on Friday. It's going to be awesome
Anyways before 2010 ends, I want to share on my part . 2010 has been such a crazy year. I can't imagine that I was still in college taking my exams beginning this year and now I'm on holidays until Feb 21st. Everything happened so fast but all I can say is I managed to carry out God's plan for me this year . I managed to fulfill most of my goals this year . SO lets go through every event I went through this year....

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College-Ah My target for this was to do well for my A-levels exams and also to help out in CF this year and to leave a legacy there. Its been a great 1and half year for me in MCKL. I would always remember the dedication of my lecturers Mr John Peter, Mr Chan, Mdm Chong Moi Moi and Datin Aru. Especially for maths and chem classes, I had the most fun there. JP with all his sarcasm and jokes and annoying Datin in classes. Really bonded with my friends there. Delta class is the best class I've ever been. I believe although all of us had gone our seperate ways, we'll still be friends and forever. I learned so much about life in college. When people say peer pressure causes others to drink and what not, its so true. I met so many different people I don't usually meet and it helps me to become a better person. I really met REAL people in the sense like those you watch in tv. They exists! like those really annoying ones..haha...I learned how to still depend on God everyday when things pile up like exams and work and its really an eye opener. I always wandered how and why people stop coming to church cos of assignments or friends or latest happenings and now I know why. I'm so thankful God had been always walking with me throughout my college life. One advise I can give to those who are still in college or going into college. NEVER COMPROMISE GOD FOR ANYTHING. I'm serious about this. once you give in to work and all its the start of the end. I always remind myself this. If now my assignments can overwhelm me, what about next time when I work? Being in college its not a MUST to join CF or attend classes but I thank God that I can say I did well i college not just in academic studies.Being part of Cf also helped me in my walk with God. These are the people who are same age as you and have problems , most of which you can relate to. helping organise the EASTER and Youth Alpha events were awesome. I was games co-ordinator there. Really God has helped me progress in this area which I will explain later.

Worship Team and Visual Ministry- I'm still part of these 2 ministry. Partly in visual still to help out with the newer ones . Might still be in this one next year if they still need me. One thing I learned about being part of the worship team is that the WE are very vulnerable . I noticed many of the church members who left church have been part of the worship team. The devil wants to always bring us down. The whole team are very sensitive people and many times can get offended easily. I myself now understand how can people being so on fire for God can just die because of small things. Few things happened this year in this ministry that made me want to take a step back and take a break from it. Thank God for people around me to support me and to encourage me to keep pushing forward ad pressing forward. I really grew a lot in this ministry. Not in terms of skills but communicating. Somethings I do may not be accepted by the worship leader sometimes but I have to learn to take it well. Playing drums for me makes me thank God I can express myself in other ways in terms of worship. Thank you God for always backing me up when things are getting down. Also since my exams ended, been always in church and been teaching drums a bit here and there so some people. taught Adam for a while but just got busy in the end. E Von is a fast learner. Can play ed.haha.. Have been learning quite a few tricks from Seah . How to practice, what to practice, different kinds of drumming drives ,etc...
Future plans- So since i finished my exams, I was quite worried about this. I kept praying to God for a direction and it took some time. I learned how to really let God flow in me and for me to focus in Him. Its easier for me to say this then to show it but really I encourage all of you , especially those who are going to college and UNI, FLOW WITH GOD.It was a real frustrating time then but things are looking good. I finally finish my IELTS with a 7.5 band and my registration is ok so far. I am going to do DENTISTRY fully locally because I do want to be here for the church at this time when things are getting good. I said this during my interview(SERIOUS) I pray that I will be always be with God throughout this time in UNI.

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General- Its been a great year in terms of friendships . Finally understand the BRO CODE. haha. Its been great having great friends in college and church. People who are real and not ashame to of you. that will support you whenever. Jeremy, Ivan, Hsien, Kai, Anthony, Dik you guys are the best. Catch up with all of you soon yea..Also in church got the chance to talk with the staff here and there. Its been a great time learning few things from them. Especially Seah when sometimes we have dinner and lunch together. We will talk about a lof of things and not only drums . These things really can't find anywhere else but through experiences . Thank you all of you. You know who you are. All the best in future plans. Also to Yu Wern! Of course I have not forgotten you. This year we had a lot of ups and downs together. Its really a long and wonderful journey being your friend this year. We may have our seperate opinions and many get into arguments but its all good. haha.. I really enjoyed the times we go out for movies and meals. Although we don't really talk much but I know you still care for me and I want you to know I also care for you although I don't show it much. I really cherish times with you and of course YOU. See you real soon =D

Youth Ministry- This i got a lot to share about. haha..Well the first event of the year was Hock and Jinny's New Life wedding ceremony. Although I didn't participate in the dance presentation, I still managed to make it(came back from S'pore). Nothing much really happened for the first half of the year so I'll just fast forward up till the point when I came back from my Europe Trip. I told myself this year that I will come help out in the church and also to be in at least a mission trip. 1st thing before I left for my trip I told Hock to sign me up for the Cambodia Mission trip. Since I was overseas , meeting up was a bit of a problem(DUH!) . I came back and had like a week to do my sharing on PRAYER AND HUMILITY. My 2 favourite topic. haha.. I did prepare my sharing only 2 days before my trip! I did learn a lot from my first mission trip. I will not explain much because I did before... Also in my heart I wanted the Youth to be on the mission field and Hock told me he and Jinny were actually planning to do one Orang Asli Mission trip in Sept. How amazing is that? God read my mind!... Moving on....Me, Hock,Ling and E Von went to STM to check out the place for camp. I had that feeling that this camp would be focusing on LEGACY-1 of the area that Pr. Jeremiah had for the church this year and yet again before I told Hock anything , he also wanted the camp to be focusing in this area. Amazing again isn't it. See what happens when you follow God always and listen to Him. I didn’t actually want to do anything big for the camp but to just help out but that night as I was doing my devotion, the topic so happen was about take up the responsibility and don't worry. What coincidence. So since then, I never looked back. Preperations for camp were really challenging and new to me. I told God I wanted a new journey with Him and to really GROW. He gave me so many challenges throughout this time and I really thank Him that I have the chance to grow in capacity.... Not just in the area of serving but much more, self control etc...Just like for my Phillipines Mission trip. I didn't wanna go actually but I can say I'm thankful I went. All was in God's plan for camp. Found a new sense of worship there and got to see another side of the world there.....

Not forgetting Pyjamas Prayer. For those who didn't manage to come for both times. The reason for this is that I want US,Youth to have a meaningful event where we can actually bring something back. not just in youth camps, or other presentations. Prayer for me is really how I survived. Its something we can always do anytime and anywhere. Next year it will be done on a more regular basis during school holidays so do take note.. The times we had praying were just beyond words. I can't really explain how it went but I can say its worth it.
SO thats my story of 2010. 2011 will be a very exciting year for me and for you. AJA AJA fighting!

with Love James.....

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This for you, E Von ..muahaha .i'll say this once so yea

You're truly a blessing to me throughout my time helping out in the church. You bring a new excitement to the office with your originality and fun. You may not know it but really you have been there for me to hear me out(sometimes at least!) haha. Thank you so much for camp preperations. I know you had a lot in your hands like Children Camp but you always still give your remaining time to help plan for Youth camp. We really knew each other more this time and I do cherish those times when we mamak together when our bosses left us. haha.. Its nice to know that people like you still have a heart for God. You're not the one who will point out my errors when I do somethings wrong ( except when it comes to eating...) It encourages me to push myself knowing I do make a difference in other lives. We had a lot of things to say and in the coming year I know we will serve together for the church and the Youth Group. You have a lot of great ideas and have been very supportive . Every event we had me and you were there.. haha...good thing not sien of each other ..haha...Its great having you as a colleague and although I know you're still worried about the future I hope what ever I have shared with you, you'll remember.

Youth camp!!!