My Diary

Valentine's Day Special

2009-02-11T08:23:00.003+08:00

Looking forward to see you this Saturday =)

CNY Open House - Youth Outing

2009-02-05T10:22:00.020+08:00

Started last Saturday morning with the group ready to take train (for some the first time)
Took the KTM at 9:16AM

Reached KL Central, walked towards the Monorail Transit
I like this photo, looks like those Gucci kinda photo =)

Then took the monorail.

Nick & Daryl, somehow i feel that they do look alike =)

Then we decided to take a group photo to get ourselves warmed up for the event.

Then we walked towards the Chinese-Assembly-Hall

We waited to see what was going on ,then the youth started getting bored and started using my camera =)

The place was kinda nice =)

There was live band,

And then one of our political heroes came to join us,

Sorry not the one above, but this one...

After all the VIPs came, then the lion dance (for 20 over times champion) decided to join us...

It was really cool to see the dance.

I was standing beside the drums and the whole band, Could hardly hear anything after that? =D

Brunch was served, it was a buffet style.

The food was pretty ok, i always thought that the food in mass production would be horrible =)

My favourite part was the speech...

It was blast, i enjoyed myself a lot.

Good exposure....

And after that we went on our visitation =)

a Dream....

2009-01-20T18:20:00.001+08:00

Wish i could play like that one day...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCTJmXrgsFg&feature=related

Why - You must see this Video

2009-01-16T15:50:00.001+08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILKcnaoPEgg

Gideon going to school

2009-01-14T14:44:00.002+08:00

I woke up a few mornings ago, and see my lil cute nephew calling me "Sam Suk" as he goes to kindergarden. =)

He is SOOOoooo CUTE!

Just a lil mischevious and rebellious,
But this guy sure has a heart for people. =)

I miss the good ole days of me going to school.

Guess the next school i'll be going is coming soon,
But i definitely wont be wearing what he is wearing otherwise i would look so weird,

Such fashions only look nice when you are of a certain age,
I can't imagine me wearing what my nephew wore,

Oh wait a minute...
I can imagine it and boy!!??

I sure look like an overgrown boy =D

Adam and Eve

2009-01-13T13:36:00.002+08:00

I just started reading on Genesis which i have a lot to catch up with the rest.

Stopped at Chapter 2 and i remembered someone used to have a nice quote of why woman could have been created from the rib of man.

I liked the phrase so i decided to search for it and found it on the web, here it is:

"Woman was created from the rib of man. not from his head to top him, nor from his feet to be walked upon. she was made from his side to be his equal, from beneath his arm to be protected by him, from very near his heart to be loved by him."

* note: it is not a doctrine just probably a phrase came out by man * =)

David LivingStone - An Inspiration

2009-01-07T12:44:00.002+08:00

Just finished lunch and had a nice lunch break reading about David Livingstone.

He is really an inspiration. You should check out this book.
To hear about his passion to reach to the people for Jesus,
The excitement and unabated spirit to reach out to people who have not heard about Jesus.

Really excites me...

Now i'm at Chapter 11,
Where he ask Mary, the girl he loves,
To marry him,

Looking forward to read that after work =)

Meanwhile back to work =)
I thank God i have finally got out of the holiday mood and back to full force on my work =)

Pressing on to the Goal

2009-01-07T09:28:00.002+08:00

Acts 20:24
However i consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.

The more i pray and trust God about the calling,
The more my heart begin to be at peace,

There may be storms,
Reluctancy to let go just like a small boy holding a melted ice cream and crying,
When the father ask him to surrender his ice cream in order for him to get a better ice cream,

Knowing one thing for sure at hand,
That the Lord Jesus has every good thing planned for us in His mind,

Our joy will be complete when we learn to walk and obey His commands. =)

River of Peace

2009-01-06T10:34:00.001+08:00

Nevertheless i feel peace in my heart just as a friend told me,
"River of peace flowing from God"

Water that restores and heals,
River where it continues to flow where God leads.

A sacrifice for a greater cost

2009-01-06T09:26:00.007+08:00

[For the sake of the Call by Steven Curtis Chapman]

Nobody stood and applauded them
So they knew from the start
This road would not lead to fame
All they really knew for sure was Jesus had called to them
He said "Come follow me" and they came
With reckless abandon they came
Empty nets lying there at the waters edge
Told a story that few could believe and none could explain
How some crazy fishermen agreed to go where Jesus lead
With no thought for what they would gain
For Jesus had called them by name and they answered

CHORUS
We will abandon it all for the sake of the call
No other reason at all but the sake of the call
Wholly devoted to live and to die
For the sake of the call

Drawn like the rivers are drawn to the sea
No turning back for the water cannot help but flow
Once we hear the Savior's call we'll follow wherever he leads
Because of the love He has shown
And because he has called us to go we will answer
We will abandon it all for the sake of the call
No other reason at all but the sake of the call
Wholly devoted to live and to die

BRIDGE
Not for the sake of a creed or a cause
Not for a dream or a promiseSimply because it is Jesus who calls
And if we believe we'll obey
CHORUS

[Battle of Wits]

"Looking at things at the bigger picture"

* How does all these tie together?

Coming out to full time isn't a child's play,

Many things to consider,

Many things we have to let go,

And many things we have to be sure of,

For the sake of the call.

This reminded me of the show "Battle of the Wits"

Of how Andy Lau the hero had to sacrifice the glory of taking over a city,

Putting on hold the person he loves most,

For the lives of the whole city.

I was telling Michelle after the movie,

How so many great people in the world sacrificed their love,

Or put on hold the person they love,

For a greater call.

If they didn't, many could have suffered,

There are many things we have to learn to let go or take a step back,

To see how a small piece plays an important role in the big picture.

As Alex mentioned...

"See things in a bigger picture"

I was driving to work and listening to the song "For the sake of the call"

The song was so meaningful to me today and i would like to share with you the lyrics which is above...

As pastor mentioned...

"We have to be sure of the calling"

As Eng Kok mentioned....

"Tough on the outside, but the treasures are in the inside"

As the Word of God says...

"plans to give us a hope and a future"

My thots:

"God, i'm trusting in You...."

*Soaring my wings, Ready to rise*

"Help me to see the bigger picture"

First Day of School

2009-01-05T11:27:00.002+08:00

Today is the first day of school for all the students.
Parents would be so relieved to know that their children are back into doing something profitable other than Cybercafe and "lepak-ing" the whole month =)

I had a conversation with Cheryl yesterday that how nice it would be to be back in school.
This is a picture of my primary and secondary school.

It was one of the best times of my life...
No worries,
No stress,
Just play and eat,
Jumping over drains,
Looking at girls in Assunta at the bus-stop,
Looking forward to trainee teachers who hopefully look pretty,
Sad to say, this is what we got in boys school,
But boys school, being boys,
We have all the crazy and fun things we do in school as well,

Running out of class together to play basket ball,
There was once teacher caught us all and got the whole class to stand outside the class for one period,
I can still remember it till today =P

Miss the good ole times,
What was yours? =)

Joy List

2009-01-05T09:29:00.002+08:00

Today i had my monday blues as usual...
Going to work,
Telling myself that "Ok... I need to look forward to go to work"

Reached to work,
Opened my email box,
Looking at the work that awaits me....

But STOPPED before i dive in,
DECIDED to open my Bible first and pray,
Wrote a JOY list,
Writing somethings i would like to thank God for....

It took some time for me to write something but after writing it,
The spirit in me started to change,
I started becoming joyful,

It makes a difference,
Try it and tell me how it turned alright? =)

Thank God Its Friday

2009-01-02T18:33:00.001+08:00

Hoo Ray!!!

Its Friday.

Weekend is coming.

I get to see my spiritual sons....

Serve God and worship Him...

And hopefully we have Sunday futsal =P

Engaging the Word of God this year

2009-01-02T16:59:00.002+08:00

This year the "Dear usuals" friends in church and i will be engaging to read the whole Bible this year. It has been difficult battles for me to finish this as i have tried a few attempts on this.

I tried it once when I was 18 and another time when i was 21.
The furthest i went was Deutronomy.

This time i will give it another try and prayerfully this battle will be one with Victory.
Looking forward to read the Word of God from cover to cover.

It reveals many truth and often when i read it systematically,
I will go like "Oh wow... i didn't felt or look at it this way before"

It is full of truth and relevant even till today.

"Lord... guide us as we wear our armour and engage this battle again"

Bible journey...
Here i come...

* Andrew runs and jumps into a cliff hole to see how deep he can go*

*TO BE CONTINUED*

Attitude affects Altitude

2009-01-02T10:23:00.002+08:00

Looking at the big picture rather than the small...

Yesterday i had breakfast with Alex,
Went for a full moon party for my colleague's baby (Chan Weng Lok) - sounds like my name =P,
Yum cha with Nick and also able to catch up with my Bleach at the same time,
Help Michelle a lil in cleaning the toilet,
Family dinner,
Prepare for ACTS (Aug 5),
Rest.

Alex was sharing a story that captured my attention,
The Battle of Somme,

Its a really fascinating story story about how lack of leadership can affect many lives,
You should check this out....
http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/somme.htm

There is a difference when a leader fights with the people
Or just stand from afar and just command.

The other thing i woke up this morning,
Remembering that attitude affects altitude,
Changed my attitude about going to work and now looking forward to work =)

Try it out =)

Leaving Early today

2008-12-31T12:14:00.001+08:00

Woo Hoo..... just heard from the management that we can leave at 4pm =P

Should i go for a haircut or go home early to zzzZZZ?

Hmm... Decisions Decisions.....

BUT i don't mind such decisions =)

2009 is coming

2008-12-31T10:07:00.003+08:00

2009 is less than 24 hours time.
It has been a bitter sweet experience for 2008.
I have learned so much and seen so many lives changed.

The more i grow in life, the more i realise that life is temporal.
Like what i used to read in the Bible,
A vapor in the wind....

Don't go the way life takes you,
Take the life the way you go,
And remember you are born to live
And not living because you are born.

How you look at life's perspective is very important,
It affects how you live your life.

Choose Life, Choose to Love...

Change the Attitude, Change the Altitude!

Where is my altitude bringing me?
What is my attitude?

p/s: The Bible is the best guide on our attitude AND altitude.

Thank you Jesus for that.

PMR Results are out

2008-12-30T11:43:00.004+08:00

Congratulations to Nicholas, Hong Ping and Grace on your results.

Really proud of you all.

It must have been a tough few months for you all but you guys managed to pull it through.
I can still remember the intensity and stress you all went through.

Carrying the books as though they are part of you,
Opening the book at every free time,
BUT in those times you guys studied,
I could see you guys didn't give up on God at all. =)

Two thumbs up for all of you =)

For the results:
Nicholas - 4As
Hong Ping - managed to passed almost all
Grace - 6As

You all must be rejoicing right now =)

Always remember our success comes from God and as Pastor always says:
"God doesn't just give us A's by not studying but He will guide us and help us as we put in the effort"

When we give Him our best in everything including studies, He will do the rest =)
In everything give thanks to Him =)

Cheryl and Shannon Dedication

2008-12-28T17:39:00.006+08:00

Congratulations Oliver and Shree on Shannon's arrival =)

Psalms 127
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

May the blessings of God overflow in your lives Oliver, Shree and Shannon.

Ah Jay (sister),
I'm so happy to see you coming out full time to serve God and answering His call.
I'm looking forward to serve alongside with you soon.

I'm really proud of you.
Continue to be a light that shine God's name as yesterday marks the day where the church prays for you as you come out full time to serve Him.

Cheryl sharing her testimony =)

"To God be the glory in our lives"

"IN my life Lord, be glorified =)"

At the end of the service, I had a great time jamming with Marc, David and Michelle =)

This is a picture of my wife (guitar) and me =)

Merry Christmas Everyone

2008-12-26T10:06:00.009+08:00

Merry Christmas everyone...

I want to thank everyone for making this Christmas a memorable one for me...

I want to thank you....

- God : For His ending love for His people and me. Always drawing us back to Him

- Jesus : For His gift of life given to all who would receive Him into their hearts

- Family : For supporting me and helping me through these busy period

- Church : For loving me and giving me the opportunity to serve in such an extend

- Friends : Who have been supporting me morally and in your prayers. You have truly been a blessing.

A picture of the children choir - the leaders of today!

"Christmas really Christmas when we accept Jesus into our hearts"

Choir: "We have finally found Christmas"

Lovely vocals...
Joshua, you did a good job this year. =)

Actors: Awesome bunch... Drives me crazy both in a good and bad way but they are really nice and sweet. I really enjoyed working with them. Always making me laugh as well =) I love them.

Dancers: Graceful, powerful and contemporary moves.

Delicia, you did a good job this year. =)

Leading the stage team this year as stage manager.

James, Dax, Weng Wai, Jon, Joe and team, Good job.

I have learned a lot this year.

I'm looking for 2009.

Expecting great things from God to see His hand and will in my life.

Lots of major life decisions i have to make this year. And i believe God will see me through it all.

I'm excited. =)

Thank you all once again and love you all lots =)

p/s: Thank you God for everything *hugs*

Gideon's Birthday - Dish

2008-11-09T19:36:00.002+08:00

G'day people,

This is the potato chicken i cooked.
Does it look good? =)

Caution:
Please do not look at the photo if you are REALLY hungry.

Disclaimer:
This blog is not responsible for your complain about being hungry =)

Are you ready for Christmas?

2008-11-05T19:16:00.000+08:00

What do you all think of the brochure?

Hong Kong

2008-10-29T01:54:00.003+08:00

Siew Yoke - For Joseph

2008-10-29T01:46:00.002+08:00

Joseph,

You should fly over to Hong Kong and eat the Siew Yoke.
The Siew Yoke here is like meat from heaven.

The half meat and half fat is really nice tender fat and chewy, juicy meat.

Lay Yan,
You should show this to Joseph.

Here i come =)

2008-10-25T00:27:00.002+08:00

I think for tonight, i will write like how Nick writes his blogs...

Here is a photo of a place i always dream i could take photos at since i was a young kid who likes to take pictures....

After 16 years, finally i'm going to her now...

Hong Kong....
Although i have not met you before but i feel as though i know you...
We'll see in the next 10 hours when we meet up.

As for my church members, friends and family in Malaysia,
I'll be missing you all =)

Boo!

2008-10-12T19:38:00.001+08:00

Prayer

2008-10-10T12:40:00.002+08:00

"Dear Lord,
We want to thank You for the gifts and talents you have given to us,
We pray that You would help us to make a difference in our nation, to the lives that is around us,
To those who are yet to know you, and to those who know you,
May our lifesong sing to You,
And give You the worship You deserve,
May it put a smile to Your face and bring pleasure to You,
In Jesus name we pray Amen"

Recovering from my flu

2008-10-10T11:52:00.006+08:00

These few days, my body sure felt like it has been HIT by a truck especially on Thursday.
I decided to take a MC. I remembered reading from a poster in a clinic.

"Some people use their health to chase wealth,
And only to find out that they have to use all their wealth to get back their health"

So being a workaholic, I have decided to take it a break before i break =)
Been on MC yesterday and working from home today, thank God for considerate supervisors.

I have been recovering better each day though i still have the cold and cough which seems to be pretty bad during the day time (do not know why is it true).

But while i'm recovering i have friends beside me, giving me support and prayers which i cherish very much for it.

Thank you all for your prayers, care and concern.

Pray that I'll be able to recover as soon as possible so i can serve God full force soon =)

I'm really fortunate to have friends that care and pray for me and NOT to forget a family where home will always be my place of refuge.... =)

What a difference a day makes

2008-10-07T20:13:00.001+08:00

What a difference a day made, twenty four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you

My yesterday was blue dear
Still I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you, is you

~ Loved the song ~

Love...

2008-10-02T18:41:00.001+08:00

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

Learned so much about it today...

Christmas 2005 "Amazing Grace" Video

2008-10-01T12:25:00.002+08:00

Miss the good ole moments =)

Enjoy the video =)

What happened for the past few days?

2008-10-01T02:18:00.005+08:00

Last Sunday was Baptism Sunday and it was also one of the Sundays we would be spending in our current sanctuary before we move to our new sanctuary...

I'm really looking forward to our new sanctuary,
In the new sanctuary, we would need more shepherds and i pray that the boys i am growing up with and ministering to,
Will grow to be the man of God that God wants them to be.

A Shepherd for God,
Protector of the Weak,
Care Giver of their Family,
Faithful to their love ones,
Shining the Glory of God.

The picture below, hmmm....
My first time leading worship in a public meeting.
I really enjoyed myself and i pray that the worship will be of sweet incense unto God =)

Our beloved caregroup member Alvin, taking the step of obedience,
For Water Baptism,

Keep going for God Alvin =)
Happy Birthday Galvin for your 1st Birthday.
My prayer is that you would continue to grow in the great plans God has for U.
God has sure been using our family as a vessel to serve Him and i pray that He would continue to use you as well to be His shining glory as well.

That is why we are here on this earth....

Love you Galvin and Gideon too.
From Uncle Andrew

My Working Day Today

2008-09-29T17:41:00.002+08:00

Alright... with God, I can do all things.

Neo is like what we IT gigs are like.
Having to fight with viruses and program bugs everyday.

Today this is how my workload is...
Two words: "Simply Crazy"
But i'm trusting in God =)

I know i'm being loved

2008-09-28T00:49:00.002+08:00

"Better are open rebuke than hidden love.
Better are the wounds of a friend than a kisses of an enemy..."

I thank God for friends because I know i'm being loved.
In as much there are times when we stepped on the accelerator and did the wrong things,
They are always there to cry with me, guide me, love me, correct me and help me to grow to be the man God wants to be.

And i thank God for their lives and their usual funny phrase would be...
"Andrew... what have you done?" =D

I just love them so much. Good night friends...
Thanks for loving and accepting me for who i am =)

;)
"Who says leaders are superheroes and does not have weaknesses?" =)

Kai Ling singing "First Time"

2008-09-26T12:39:00.003+08:00

Good all,

I know i owe you all a video, here is a video of Kai Ling singing "First Time".

In my opinion, it is definitely better than the original =)

Here it is "First Time: Unplugged"

Happy Birthday Kai Ling

2008-09-26T07:54:00.007+08:00

On Monday, i was invited to celebrate Kai Ling's birthday with Yenni.
Pergi makan nasi Briyani at Bangsar.
And then walk down the streets of Bangsar...

What was the biggest suprise was that my car front was full of bird *poo* when we came back to my car. Sigh... too bad i didn't take a picture of my car.
I was shocked because my car all of a sudden looked like a dalmation. =)

After the dinner in Bangsar, we went to Cova for a nice dessert.

Here is Kai Ling, trying to see what we've got for her birthday present.
"Don't worry Kai Ling, there is no cockroach inside there waiting to pop up to give you a hug. If there is, i wouldn't have told you =P"

As for this picture, there was something really funny about how the candle was blown off.
I would keep it quiet in this blog to avoid any public humiliation for our birthday girl =)

And this was the take 2, in a successful blow of the birthday cake =)

We had a good time fellowshipping with one another,
Sharing with one another about our resolutions, dreams for God and our testimonies of how God has been real in our lives...

I was really encouraged to hear about the passion these 2 girls has for God.

Before i end this post...

Speaking of an unforgetable birthday memories, it was surely an unforgetable one for me...
Cause guess what...

As you all may have remember my dalmation car =P

After fetching the 2 ladies back, i was washing my car at around 1:30 in the morning at my house =) While doing it, i was really thanking God for the car He had provided for me. God has never failed to provide for His people at the right time =)

The night ended with me collapsing on the bed =)

Donald and Elaine's Wedding

2008-09-22T15:25:00.012+08:00

Yesterday marked another day of my band of brother's happiest moments. Donald Chia, one of my band of brothers who has always been there with us spurring one another and encouraging one another to stay faithful and always giving our 110% to God.

Our (like) motto:
"Always give ourselves fully to the work of the Lord because we know that our labor in the Lord is never in vain" - 1 Corinthians 15:58

Dinner was in place...

The knight in shining armour marches in with her queen...

Tea glass raised high up in the sky to wish the groom and bride, the blessings of God on them.

Musicians ready...

The romantic husband serenades to his wife. Cherishing her for every moment and thanking God for her life...

Cute little children all happy and enjoying themselves, playing with one another. For me, Missing those good ole time when i used to be that size. =D

Well not just the children, even the youth were having fun. There was never a moment of boredom. Everyone really enjoyed themselves especially my table when we were scaring someone with the pork and fish's head which i believe you all already know who. =)

During the wedding day as well, i've got to know 2 of Elaine's wonderful bridesmaid. Very friendly people indeed. Sometimes being a video-grapher has its advantage =D - of getting to know friends.

After the wedding, we went out for a drink. Where heaven's skies were above us and beautiful skyscrapers all around us..

I really enjoyed the wedding. Maybe having 2 days of the wedding isn't that bad after all. It wasn't too tiring.
Congratulations to you both, Donald and Elaine.
May both your lives continue to be a beacon of light in the world where true love has seem to lost its beauty.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mum and Eugene

2008-09-16T10:36:00.003+08:00

I once asked myself this question when i was a little kid...

"What is the best birthday present i can ever get as a kid?"

After much thought about it...
I realise toys come and break,
From GI joe to Transformers,
From Tetris to Gameboys,

But i realise the best gift God has ever given to me is my F.A.M.I.L.Y

Today is my mum and Eugene's birthday.

Happy Birthday y'all and love you both lots =)

Hugs and kisses.

Snippet of Day 4: With Soon Khuan and Family - Comments coming up

2008-08-28T09:06:00.007+08:00

Short one for yesterday - day 3 : Clarke Quay and GMax

2008-08-27T17:23:00.017+08:00

Just a short one for day 4:

Having a really busy day today =)

Went to Clark Quay yesterday. We ate in a Spanish restaurant called Tapas which is by the river. It really reminded me when i was in Australia (Brisbane).
I had Oxtail Stew and i have to say it was AWESOME!!

And along with the nice delicious food, there was nice performers and...
But most importantly, nice group of friends to go out with.
Amir is missing in this photo cause he doesn't like to take photo so he took this photo. =)
Our next destination, Clark Quay on the streets.
Walking along the nice porsh restaurants and small shops.
Like this bar below called "Clinic"
where they use the hospital beds and chairs for their place.
Really creative of them.
And finally, the finale for the night. GMAX!!!!!

The 4 towers you see in the photos are what pulls the forces together to sling shot us really fast and REALLY high. It was really fast and you can't feel the strap on you and the chair can rotate so you can be facing the ground as though it is free falling =p
This was us up there for the bungy shoot up.

This was us on the giant sling and man it was REALLY CRAZY high until i can feel my heart stop when they went all the way up.

Edward,
I can't imagine your expression when you are there since the last time i saw your expression at Genting cable car =D
The ride was awesome. Really miss my siblings eugene and michelle cause i know they will surely love this. =)The ride was awesome.

And thats' the end for day 3... at Clarke Quay.

On my way now for dinner with Soon Khuan and Jouh Yin =)

More to update you all tomorrow =)

Singapore Day 3 - Deep Fried Mars Bar

2008-08-26T13:27:00.005+08:00

Went to a place called Chippy for lunch today. They even sold "Deep Fried Mars Bar".
Now Lay Yan don't droll yet, till you see the photo i'm about to show you.

Their concept is sort of like a British Take Away style.

The lady on my left is Izwani, my ex-team member who is now joining me for the SAP MM Training.

I had fish and chips, the food looks little but man.. it sure is filling.
Having my lunch now in Accenture Singapore office and the office here is really nice.
There you are....
The masterpiece.

Ok lay yan,
Now you can droll....
The deep fried mars bar is not as good as the one in Sydney but

It is HEAVENLY!!!

Singapore Trip - Day 1

2008-08-25T13:10:00.005+08:00

During the night, they had live-band.
While working in the MRT, station we saw a lot of nice chalk-drawn walls done very nicely.
I like this one in particular but NOTE: it does not have any hidden hints =D
My room in Swissotel. The room is really nice, i was leaving in way above 50 floors.Morning shot during Day 2
Night Shot on Day 1
Me during Day 1 night.
Really enjoyed this trip but missing the youth and my family a lot =)

The end for day 1.

Going to check out Bugis St as Delicia recommended, let's see what we can find =)

The Path to Take

2008-08-14T00:03:00.003+08:00

"Many are called but few are chosen"

Today my sister asked me whether i have time to date...

That was a really good question,
I guess when i have found the time for my family and then caregroup and then work then maybe probably i would think about it....

Just think about it, there always seems to be many things to be done in my family, ministry and work...

I'm still learning to strike a balance but after all I will always remember...

Proverbs 19 says:
"...a prudent wife is from the Lord''

So for the moment, I'm enjoying my single life and capturing every moment.

Love my God,
Love my family,
Love my caregoup members and the church,
Love my job and sooon,
One day... there will be one more love.

I'm not worrying, I'm trusting in God =)
I guess i'm just too blessed with a loving family, and a great bunch of loving friends around me =)

Can't Smile Without You

2008-08-06T15:23:00.001+08:00

You know I Can't Smile Without You,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I can't laugh
and I can't sing,
I'm findin' it hard to do anything.
You see, I feel sad when you're sad,
I feel glad when you're glad,
If You only knew what I'm go ing through,
I just Can't Smile Without You.
You came along just like a song
and brightened my day,
Who'd've believe that you were part of a dream
Now it all seems light years away.
And now you know I Can't Smile WIthout You,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I can't laugh and I can't sing,
I'm finding it hard to do anything.
You see, I feel sad when you're sad,
I feel glad when you're glad,
If you only knew what I"m going through,
I just can't smile.
Now some people sa y happiness takes so very long to find.
Well I'm finding it hard leaving your love behind me.
And you see,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I can't laugh
and I can't sing,
I'm findin' it hard to do anything.
Y ou see, I feel sad when you're sad,
I feel glad when you're glad,
If You only knew what I'm going through,
I just Can't Smile Without YouYou know I Can't Smile Without You,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I can't laugh
and I can't sing,
I'm findin' it hard to do anything.
You see, I feel sad when you're sad,
I feel glad when you're glad,
If You only knew what I'm go ing through,
I just Can't Smile Without You.
You came along just like a song
and brightened my day,
Who'd've believe that you were part of a dream
Now it all seems light years away.
And now you know I Can't Smile WIthout You,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I can't laugh and I can't sing,
I'm finding it hard to do anything.
You see, I feel sad when you're sad,
I feel glad when you're glad,
If you only knew what I"m going through,
I just can't smile.
Now some people sa y happiness takes so very long to find.
Well I'm finding it hard leaving your love behind me.
And you see,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I can't laugh
and I can't sing,
I'm findin' it hard to do anything.
Y ou see, I feel sad when you're sad,
I feel glad when you're glad,
If You only knew what I'm going through,
I just Can't Smile Without You

There is no place like Home

2008-08-05T12:13:00.005+08:00

Its so nice to be home.

There is no place like home =)

For the past few days i have been staying in my uncle's house.

Watering the plants, feeding the fishes - those are managable.

BUT the ones that drives up the wall are the rabbits =D

Getting them into the cage is like an hour of daily exercise and torture for me cause it is so difficult to put them into the cage.

In fact last Saturday i took more than an hour to put them in the cage and yet I still failed. I was so tempted to just take the pitch fork and stab them and put them into the cage.

Think only, don't worry... I'm NOT that cruel =P

It reminded me of "Elmer" the hunter who always says "Crazy old rabbit" =D

Finally reached back home, and guess what i missed most about home.

A nice family to talk with,
And also my beauty sleep.

WHO do U want 2 B?

2008-08-02T00:02:00.005+08:00

Today i went to Shell CF, we heard a message by Paul Wesher, a pretty good message.
The message that hit me was

"Be the same man as who you are when no one is looking at you"

Have we ever asked what kind of man /woman we are when we are alone?
Is it still the same?

You know what i want to be...
I want to be BATMAN...
Nah.. just joking.
I want to be a man that loves God and loves people,
A man of prayer and a man that loves people. =)

NOT going to GIVE UP

2008-08-01T15:27:00.002+08:00

Worked on a program since May and MAN!!! it is a killer program and sure is taking my sleeping time (just imagine when you're sleeping, you are still thinking of the solution)

But HEY!! I'm not going to give up. I'm going to HANG ON THERE MAN.
Because Jesus is my rock.

I think at the end of the day i will be able to read some Russian =)

Recent Photos of Gideon and Galvin

2008-07-31T00:25:00.002+08:00

Mummy reading a book for Gideon.

Caught in the act - Galvin tying to play with his toys.

Updates in my Life

2008-07-30T23:55:00.006+08:00

Some updates this week:

I guess by seeing this picture you would know what show i came back from tonight.
This show is really nice and it played one of my favourite old songs "Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilow.

I have to say this is the best show i have seen the whole year.

Hell Boy II Golden Army rocks.
It is has the romantic feel and yet it is filled with action.

In fact while writing this i'm playing my fav album of Barry Manilow.

This photo sure reminds me of my school days when i used to read about love poems and literature in the library from Shakespere and other writers. I kind of miss those moments =)

Last Sunday Joseph took a photo of Larissa during EE.
She looks so cute. =)
And then on Saturday we had the college BBQ, i really enjoyed myself.

Mother and daughter photo.

And then few weeks ago, we had a birthday celebration for Esther as well =)

Now i'm listening to Barry Manilow's "Ready to take a chance again"....

Hmm....makes me wonder whether I'm ready to take a chance again to fall in love.

I wonder...

Bamboos are Growing

2008-07-08T23:07:00.005+08:00

I remembered during a sermon which uncle Eng Kiang shared during Father's Day.

About the story of the Fern and Bamboo...

Once a farmer spread the seed of the fern and alongside the bamboo.

The fern grew really fast but the bamboo didn't grow.

For many months, the people asked and questioned the farmer about the bamboo.

The fern was growing but the bamboo didn't grow at all.

Then after another few more months, the bamboo grew a small branch.

But after that the bamboo grew strong and mighty and even much higher than the fern.

Because during the time when the bamboo didn't grow much, it was expanding its roots.

This reminded me of Zhen Bon, Kok Fei and Nick....

There were times people asked me last time whether they can make it...

There were times I asked myself as well...

I trusted in God and in fact in the family camp in May.

God showed me a vision that these guys are going to grow to be great men of God in the future.

I trusted in God and I learned to trust in God.

Last week, many people started saying that these boys are beginning to sound and the way they minister was as though i was there.

I was so touched because that was the cry of my heart as well that 3 of them would be like Timothy to Paul (which is me).

When they minister, it would be as though i was there.

That is the fruits of discipleship =)

Thank you Delicia for the reminder ;)

I pray that these guys will shine and run with the fire of the Lord wherever they go:

REMEMBER:

For the love of God and For the Love of People =)

Thinks about Life

2008-07-02T00:04:00.002+08:00

A wise and successful man once said that a wise and successful man ponders a lot about life.
I'm not sure how true is that...

For the past few weeks, I have been asking myself what really is important in my life...
WHAT really means a lot to me...

Setting priorities helps us to keep life simple when we have put in place the important things in life.

And one thing i thank God and always am glad that people are the most important part of my life.

Family members,
My crazy and close friends in church,
My caregroup members who really taught me about being a father,
My friends at work, uni, college, school and outside,
Everyone in my life,
God i thank You for them for they have helped me to be a man that loves You and makes me so easy to love them =)

What is life, Andrew......?

Green outshining Blue

2008-06-24T00:44:00.002+08:00

This is a famous chinese phase that means the tou tai (the student) is better than the si fu (master).

Today another OJT we had today. Kok Fei and Jon is really getting better in their sharing and lifting off. They are so themselves now when they share.

I'm so glad they are now comfortable and confident to lift off and land the plane.
Well maybe soon they will be better fishers of men than me, saving souls for Jesus and touching lives.

We shared to another person today about Jesus.
Pretty nice guy, and we had a good conversation.

And i think Jon and KF did a good job in sharing the presentation.
I see a lot of my styles in them as well which sometimes can look really cute and funny =)
Its like "Man, that sounds like mE.... hahahahaha"

Keep going boys...
And Nick and Zhen Bon, i'm also keeping you two in prayer, don't give up k? =)

Our FIRST Profession....

2008-06-21T23:48:00.002+08:00

As my trainee Kok Fei puts it, it is a REALLY "memuaskan" feeling =D

After so many weeks in EE and not give up especially my trainees,
Man I really salute them for their effort, enthusiasm and "NOT GIVING UP" kind of spirit.

We have finally lead someone to Christ today and we are so happy for him.
We are looking forward to know him more and be his friend.

Hopefully we can see him in church soon =)
Pretty nice guy and shares the same reason why i became a prefect =)

Jon & Kok Fei,
Keep shining for God =)

WWWoooooo Hooooooo!!!!!!!

DOn't give up all, you will see the fruits in due season =)

Nick (is the Name)

2008-06-16T00:16:00.003+08:00

Nicolas (as well as the variations such as Nick, Claus, and Nicholai): means victory to the people. In the Bible, Nicholas was one of the seven deacons in the Jerusalem church.

His name and Bible background about him is so true.
A leader and someone who supported the apostles when they taught the Word.

Seeing this young man grow has really been a great evidence that there is always HOPE and God can really change in Matthew CG.

From a man who always run away from follow up to a man that loves the young people as his own children, caring and loving them.

From a man who is really quiet (well that was how I know him at first), to a man that speaks the love of Jesus to everyone. (Go Nick in your EE!!!!)

From a reserved young man, and NOW the CAPTAIN for God's Company (salute!!).

Keep growing bro....

You've been an encouragement to your CareGroup Leader.
*tears in my eyes*

Recent Updates on My Side

2008-06-15T23:42:00.005+08:00

Good Day All,

Decided to finally update my blog after seeing so many of my close church friend have done it. =)

Well this was a picture of my 25th birthday.
Birthdays are always best celebrated with Family and close friends.

Don't Galvin and I look alike?
Both are born in the year of a Pig as well Muahahaha.....

Sorry correction, i should say I look cuter huh? +D
Then today we celebrated Father's Day.
We had a skit and I was playing the role of the father to Esther Lim (known as May) but looking at the photos.

MAN!!! I think i look too funky and young to be a father....
I'm not sure whether I am ready to be a father,

But i have always set in my heart,
To be a spiritual father to my sons under my care (my caregroup),
To be a father to the fatherless,
To protect the helpless and to always be there for people.

Err.... Auntie Rose, did you forget your line? =P
But auntie Rose did a good job, she has always been there for people who always needed someone to be there.

I think we should change Lay Yan's English name to Auntie Rose. =P

Lastly on my blog,
Here is a photo of the people I faithfully spend my Monday nights Futsal with which I would be doing that tomorrow as well Muahahaha.....

It is one of my ways to keep fit =D

And missing my good brother Allan Chiew,
Who is now in UK studying for 6 months, we usually joke with one another about stop bribing our team mates when our team mates score own goals =D
FYI Allan is the one in blue beside my older brother in yellow (the ONLY one in yellow)

"Jesus Loves me" by Gideon Chan

2008-04-18T21:27:00.002+08:00

Gideon Growing Up

2008-04-12T09:43:00.003+08:00

Gideon is sure growing like his brother Galvin. My work has been busy lately that sometimes i even forget to spend time seeing him grow.

Sometimes friends and colleagues may be important but always remember to cherish your family and those whom you love. I'm glad Jesus has always directed me back to the simple truth of life and priority:

1. God
2. Family
3. Church
4. Friends / Work

Gideon....
May you continue to grow in the grace of God and be the leader that God has called you to be.
A light in the dark world.

Super Gideon

2008-03-18T22:40:00.002+08:00

Took a picture of my nephew, Gideon in my mask =)

Family Reunion

2008-02-15T00:01:00.004+08:00

Today I'm happy and enjoyed spending time with my auntie (Koo Chay) and my Tai Koo. Today we celebrated both my aunties birthday, if you do not know who they are, they are the 2 lovely ladies sitting on the bench in the photo =)

Today we had dinner in my brother's home and went for dessert in Old Town Kopi Tiam =)

They are really nice, and have been taking of my brothers and me when we were young, taught us the right values and supported us all the way. They never fail to amuse us and make us remember that family is always important.

I thank God for them =)

Gong Hei Fatt Choy

2008-02-06T22:36:00.000+08:00

Just finished my chinese new year dinner, then i saw this photo which was taken during our old time school gathering. Man, I sure have changed cause this photo was taken when I was in Form 5.

So do i look better now? =P

A Shot in my office

2008-01-31T18:33:00.000+08:00

A few days ago, Eng Kok added me into his Facebook and I went into his facebook to his photos. He actually took a photo of his office. If you want to see it, go check it out in his face book.

Anyway I thought it would be a cool idea for me to do that in my blog as well. So here is it ladies and gentlemen, a picture of where I work.

You can see there a lot of photos of my caregroup and family.
And by the way Edward and Delicia, you could see a picture of your dog on my table.
That shows I got bring it to work as well and use it =)

That is only 2 of my pcs, i've got one more which i thought i shall leave it out of the photo. A colelague of mine was quite envious that I've had so many pcs but my friends with more pcs comes great responsibilities too =P

YOur Love is Beautiful

2008-01-31T16:28:00.001+08:00

Music Video:YOUR LOVE IS BEAUTIFUL (LIVE) (by Hillsong)

Music Video Code provided by Video Code Zone

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI LO, Jonathan and Francis

2008-01-29T00:44:00.000+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY guys...

I must say...

I really thank God for all of you...

[Music Start]

Thank you for giving to the Lord...

I'm a life that was changed...

Thank you for giving to the Lord...

I am so glad you gave!!

[Song End]

Caregroup on the outside

2008-01-29T00:37:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday during Youth Fellowship, we had a good time with the Matthew school care group. Man.. these guys sure know how to pose for silly pictures after being with me for so long.

I'm so glad for the younger ones esp the form 1 and standard six for their smooth transition to YF. Thank you God, Edward, Nick, Francis, Kok Fei, Zhen Bon and all who have made this happened.

We had a personality test and realise that there are a lot of Sanguine and Choleric in my CG. Esp Kok Fei who is an obvious Sanguine who reminds me when I was young =) which i believe with God's strength and guidance he too will become a caring and loving spiritual father to the younger ones.

Thank you Nick for managing the CG on the outside. A job well done I must say.

Edward... glad to have you back with us from a tiring week of work.

Zhen Bon... I like the game, we should Kok Fei to do more Banana dance =)

Kok Fei... thanks for cordinating all the futsal games as well.

Let us be a community -> Common Unity =)

The Singer in my home

2008-01-26T12:08:00.000+08:00

Do not judge the book by its cover. This kid has a high capability to reach his volume to a really high level. I think he is going to make a good opera singer =)

I have spending some time today taking care of him and realise Galvin can really be an attention seeker. I think he is going to be a sanguine just like me when i was young.

Sure enjoying my break today as I spend more time resting now because i just recovered from my sickness. Sometimes in life we have to realise that it is good at times to take some time to rest and ponder about life.

Bon Voyage Wing Lian

2008-01-23T12:35:00.000+08:00

It has been almost 2 weeks since one of my closest cousin, Wing Lian has left to Australia. I sure miss him a lot here. All his warmth, laughter and jokes. Well Wing Lian, I wish you the best in Melbourne.

Do take care of yourself there.

Rock & Roll

2008-01-18T18:02:00.000+08:00

Gentleman,

Do you like Rock & Roll?

GUess who is this?
Is this a girl or a guy?

Tell your guess in the comments and you'll stand a chance to win.....

A day in the playground with my nephew

2008-01-17T19:09:00.000+08:00

It has been a while....

2008-01-17T12:31:00.001+08:00

It has been a while since i updated this blog...
It has been a while since my last jungle trekking trip,
It has been a while since the last time i drove somewhere early in the morning to take photo of the beautiful rays in the sun or the drops of the rain that fell to the ground,
It has been a while since I went home early to spend time with my family because of work (which i sure miss them a lot),

But it has not been a while when God walks beside me,
Because He has been walking with me all these while...
And Jesus will never leave nor forsake me.

Yesterday during my devotion with God,
I felt like Moses standing up on a high mountain and looking at the sheeps God has entrusted in my care....
With the ray of sun shining on my face and a shepherd rod on my right hand,
Which moves me almost in tears to see how much they have grown...

Seeing guys like Nick, Zhen Bon, Kok Fei and Edward,
How they grew from strength to strength...
And now they are shepherds themselves taking care of a group of people,
I really thank God for them almost each day and...
I believe that Matthew Caregroup will shine for God in their schools, family and church.

Not forgetting my Joshua who is now in Mark caregroup,
Reaching out to lives and has now been the Impact Team Captain,
Jonathan, May you continue to change more lives for God there...

Follow up for the younger ones is starting this Saturday and I'm looking forward to see them grow to be disciples after God's heart.

Shalom,
Andrew Chan

CG on the Outside Blog Draft 1

2007-09-01T23:54:00.000+08:00

Captain Ball was exciting!

Wait a minute... is this Baywatch?

Nope... it is "School Group having Great Fellowship Session"

We worshipped together...

The fellowship was fun and awesome.

We got to know a lot about each other.

We had our sharing session of our name, age, school and favourite singer.

And yes Kok Fei, we know your favourite singer was Jay Chou and you like the show "Secret"

The Gathering @ 4 in the aternoon.

Everyone was getting warmed up and so was the weather...

The Matthew and Luke CG was having their CG on the Outside for the first time after quite some time. =)

Thank you Grace, Esther, Nick, Kok Fei and the rest who helped out calling the people

Parts and Puzzles of Growing Up

2007-07-25T17:19:00.001+08:00

i think since i have a short free moment in my busy working environment, i shall write a bit about myself to keep everyone updated.

Hmm.. let's see where shall I start?
Have you ever been in a job where you constantly asking yourself whether is this the job you actually really wanted?
Well I guess humans will always be humans where the grass always look greener on the other side. Recently I left a job where I was suppose to travel everyday and often to Genting Highlands. After some time i just got tired of it and decided that I wanted a more slower working life. And now I'm in a desk bound job and I'm asking myself what did I do to deserve this? hahahha

But anyway I'll be soon moving to a new department though in the same working place but it will be a different team, doing a different job. I'll be working with materials management instead of the usual programming stuff.

GUess I have to take heed of the advice Valerie wrote on her blog about what her husband said. That work doesn't choose us, we choose the job. In the same way we have to learn to start liking our job.

I'm not involved currently in a relationship but does relationship plays the same notes too? I like what was said in an article i read from crosswalk, "Do not fall in love, but learn to love"

These are parts and puzzles of growing up, working, paying bills, making decisions etc etc. With the enviously thought that once in a while knock at the door of our minds "How we wish we could turn back time?" Well I guess its no longer about dwelling in the past but as Pastor samuel has always shared, let the rest of our lives be the best of our lives.

Learn to love life =)

Poster for Passion & Fire

2007-07-20T00:58:00.000+08:00

Hey Team,

What do you think of this for the Passion & Fire Poster 2007?

The Finalized Invitation Card

2007-07-19T14:02:00.000+08:00

Good Day Friends and Family of God,

Thank you for your input on the message. The invitation card has been finalised and will be sent for printing. Praying and hoping that everything could be done before Saturday.

Thank you and keep me praying for ourselves and the Passion & Fire.

Words to Say?

2007-07-18T08:27:00.000+08:00

Dear FCC-ians,

Need some help here with some text.
We are designing the invitation card and I would like your input.
If you were to write a note to invite a friend, write in the comments on how you will write it.

The note is split into Part A & B:
For example:
(A)
Hey __________________!

(B)
guess what ? I’m ………….. ( i.e performing,going for it,singing,etc.). Cool ? come join me and support la.. oh no! its until 8pm.. what abt dinner ?I cant stay alive without dinner.
Don’t worry,dinner is serve *yum..yum* Come learn more about love that is never failing and mercies that never end. How is it possible ? From who will I receive them from ? Come la and see and hear more.

(C)
Meet ya there?
(Sign your name)

Do put in your words under my comments please.

Need it today please. Thank you =)

A Beautiful Chapter that ended so fast...

2007-07-14T00:55:00.000+08:00

Life is like a book.
It contains many chapters in it.
At times it is exciting, at times it is slow...
At times it is a short one, at times it is a long one....
At times it is sweet and at times it is bitter....

Here am I writing another chapter of my life that though it is short but it sure was sweet.
Tonight I am going to write about a friend I know not so long ago...
Maybe some time in the month of February.

I was working in Accenture KLCC office and at times I like to just take a stroll around the office to see what is going on. I remembered on the first week of February, came 2 new people that sat near my project room, where the marketing people was sitting.

A young gentleman and lady. To be of a good host, we took them out for lunch and introduced ourselves. The name of both these 2 were Kim Hoe and Fei Xing. It sure was funny when I first spoke to Fei Xing.

Boy.. her slang sure was REALLY american. =D
Well slowly I've got to know that she came back recently from the States after some time away. I decided to invite her to church because I know that she can find good friends in there. Because there was where I found mine. I call them my "second family" also known as my spiritual family.
So that weekend she agreed to come to church. I remembered looking for her place was sure frigthening because I didn't know Klang really well. When I find her place and waited for her, I remembered she was wearing a red top and jeans because that was the first time I saw her in non-office attire.

Since then I have been praying for her salvation and always made it an effort to share with her about God because one of my birthday wish every birthday is to see all my friends coming to know Jesus. After a few weeks of sharing with her, knowing her and seeing her come to church, Nelson and I decided to share with her the gospel. I prayed really hard and to my joy, she accepted Christ somewhere around Feb or March 2007.

It was really nice knowing her and she truly has been a great friend. Though it sure is hard to see her off to the States but I believe that God has great plans for her and as friends we are there to support each other. And I sure gonna miss someone bringing me around to try different Bak Kut Teh places.

Fei Xing,
I'm glad to know a great friend like you,
I pray that God will continue to use you in the States,
And touch many more lives for Jesus.

Thank you Nelson and Yvonne as well for taking good care of my friend as the youth ministry sure have many things that needs to be done. =)

This chapter will end tomorrow as she flies off to the States.
What lies in the next chapter, only God knows....

But I know it will always be of a good ending because He said that...
"All things work together for good to those who love Him" (Romans 8:28)

Shalom and blessings be upon you Fei Xing and Bon Voyage....

p/s: I pray that in the later chapters of our lives, our paths will meet again.
God bless =)

2007-07-11T10:29:00.000+08:00

LANG TENGAH PHOTOS:

To those who have been asking me about the Lang Tengah Photos, well here you are =D

2007-07-09T14:05:00.000+08:00

FINALISED DESIGN

Greetings Faith City Church-ians and readers of this blog.
I have removed the initial designs as the final design has already been decided.
Here it is...
The FINAL DESIGN of our Passion & Fire T-Shirt.
It will be out soon.... So stay tuned when we ask for your sizes.
Please pray with us for a good price and quality of work done on it.
Thanks everyone for your valuable comments and support.
On behalf of the team and myself, we would like to thank you for your valuable feedbacks and support.

Glad today

2007-07-02T09:00:00.001+08:00

Psalms 37:5
Commit everything to the Lord,
Trust in Him and He will help you.

I'm glad today as I was able to have the opportunity to guide a blind lady to take the escalator in the LRT. =) Cause sometimes it really feels uneasy when I have to rush to get the train that I neglect some of them. Thank God for a chance that I was able to help them out again. =)

Chapters of Life Unfolds - What future lies for us tomorrow?

2007-06-20T15:40:00.000+08:00

This afternoon we had a lunch with Sharon and Alex. Friends who we have not met for almost 2 years. We got to know each other from our college days. It sure is interesting to find out that time sure pass by really fast.

From a school student, La Salle PJ (by the the picture of the guy at the bottom of this paragraph is my school best friend, Cheng Fei) to college in APIIT to an university undergradute in Australia QUT and now have been working for 2 years already.

Man.. time has sure passed. I was just telling Wai Sun, the picture of the lovely lady below that life sure pass by very fast. Sometimes we miss our friends so much and for so long that when we meet again, we do not know where to start updating each other.

Life sure its short and temporal. That is why life would never seem satisfying if we were to live for the temporal which is just within that 70 or maybe 80 years we lived on this earth. Life plays a different perspective when we learn to live the way God has designed it to be:

To please Him... To live for the eternal.

And of course, even in this life on earth God doesn't discount us of the fun and happiness we have on this earth while living for Him in fact we have life abundantly in Him. For example the picture of the couple at the bottom, my good friends Alex and Sharon are now happily married and living in Brisbane and having a PR.

I wonder who will be the next one getting married among my this group of friends, could it be Cheng Fei or could it be Wai Sun?

Who knows I might rise up as the dark horse rider.... =D

Great memories we shared with one anoter, bitter and sweet but it sure has brought all of us together and closer. I thank God for He has always been and always will be the centre of our friendship because His Words says that a relationship with God in the picture can never be easily broken.

Laughters, Happiness, Joy or whatever memories we shared together will always be remembered.

Alex and Sharon,

Wishing you all the best in your marriage life and always remember to include Jesus in every step of your lives.

As for the rest of us who are still around in KL: Cheng Fei, Lan Chye, Wai Sun and Pooi Yian;

May the Lord always cause His face to shine upon you.

Love all of you lots...

Farewell Val

2007-06-06T14:09:00.000+08:00

Two days ago was my birthday but it was also the day that my friend decided to give her life away. It was really a day that was difficult for me. I did not know how to feel. In the early morning when I've heard that Valerie Tay passed away, my heart was smashed into pieces. It was hard for me to go thru the day, then later close to noon the church celebrated my birthday and I was glad that they celebrated birthday with me. The emotions was like a pendulum swinging from happy to sad many times till the point I felt so numb emotionally.

Then later in the afternoon I was just remembering those good moments with Valerie, which really brought me to tears. I was asking myself why does she have to give up on life. I told myself I could have done more but it was already too late.

Now what we can do.. is to make the best out of the living only. I really pray and hope that this incident will bring back all our close friends who knows her and me especially my best friend. I really hope that through this situation he will turn back to God. I really miss him in church and serving alongside with him.

Val,
You will always be in my heart. I miss you dearly and I hope that I would be seeing you when I return back to my Maker.

Farewell my dear friend, Valerie Tay....

Have you read your Bible today?

2007-05-17T13:14:00.000+08:00

(SMile).. Caught a picture of Gideon reading a Children's Bible Story Book.

Just a reminder to those who have not read your Bible, please kindly do it now.

God wants to speak to us.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

2007-05-14T14:26:00.000+08:00

On Mothers Day, Michelle and I woke up at 7:30 in the morning to make breakfast for our mum. To our suprise she woke up even earlier than us.... hahahaha...
But well we did continue on with our cooking with Michelle, my sister as the better chef. She took care of the Hash Browns while I took care of the Scones (FYI: it was bought, i didn't bake it myself) but I prepared the dining set and the music. (Nice Christian Music on a Sunday morning, simply lovely!!!)

To see the results of the hash brown, kindly look at the picture below. Thank God Michelle took care of the Hash Browns otherwise the ending would be different if i were taking care of the Hash Browns, we might be having Hash Brown bakar :P

The scones....

The Hash Browns...

We went to church at 9 and we did a presentation for the mothers that morning. We sang a song composed by Michelle for all the mothers. It was a lovely and nice song. My sister do have a talent in music composing. Jared and Michelle were singing where else Eugene and I were playing the guitar. Which they think was better that way, I always do think that I have a talent in singing however some people just simply don't agree with me =D

After the presentation, the church prayed for the mums. Here is my mum praying for the rest of the mothers. Boy.. I love my mum a lot. Go mum go.. =) She has been a blessing and an example to many mums of a godly woman, mother and wife. My whole family respects and appreciates her for that.

During the prayer, we could see daughters who became mothers and mothers who are now mothers of mothers, praying together.

And not forgetting the little ones who still loves to be in the arms of their mothers.

Mothers.... I salute you all and pray that God will bless with you all with good health and a heart that always love God and your family =)

After the presentation and prayer, the children church also had a 'Worship Week' where they taught the little children how to worship God.

The illustrated priest of old... (Starring Francis Teh)

The musicians: Kevin on the bongo...

Joshua on the guitar... not forgeting Delicia, Yvonne and Alex Choo.

Never underestimate on look down on the little ones because Jesus loves the little ones.
I was an example of how God taught me to worship Him even though I was young and little. But God never look down on us because He loves us so much.

Alex, teaching the children on worship.

Children worshipping God.

After the event had ended, I saw Kaylee. So i decided to take a picture of her.

Happy Mother's Day, Mum.
Thank you for everything you've done for us and the family.

Love you mum.

My mum,

I have to say she is the woman I love most in my life right now,

The sacrifices she made for my family and I are countless,

The patience and love she shared is immeasurable,

The food she cooks is out of this world,

Truly God has chosen the best mother that can help me grow to be the man God wants me to be,

And she is no other than my mum.

Mum.. you're the greatest. =)

A photo of my family.

Missions Trip in Pengkalan Hulu and Pulau Banding

2007-05-03T16:59:00.000+08:00

Coming Soon!!!

Post Dedicated to the Missions Team from Holy Light Church

2007-05-03T16:49:00.000+08:00

Post Dedicated to the Missions Team from Holy Light Church,

Lives that were touched were not just those who were there but also lives who went there. (mine was one of them) It challenges my faith to see men of God in those villages who for the sake of Christ chooses to forsake some extra luxuries and trust in God to take care of their families and providence.
To remind myself that life has more problems than my own, what I have is God's gift to me and what I can give and be is my gift to God. I'm glad I went for this missions trip and never did regret it.
To be able to travel with men and women of faith who have went ahead of me in life and who are still yet dedicated to God and serving Him while there could have many incidents or temptations that they could have just left the ministry to just take care of their family.
To know that no matter how we are, we are still able to serve God. Whether we are still teenagers or parents. We can still serve God and love God till the end of our lives.

Here I am giving a standing ovation to every servant of God who went for the missions trip and who are still in the missions field like Pastor Loh. You all have earned my utmost respect and have made an impact in my life.

Thank You:
Thomas, Eddie and Suit Wan: for the opportunity to join you guys for the missions trip

Joe, Yeoh, Thomas and Eddie: for helping me to know that we can still serve God even though when we have become parents and matured in age.
Suit Wan: for helping me to click with the team
Wai Kit: for knowing the true meaning of friendship
Joe: For sharing all your life's experiences with me. I have learned a lot from those stories, tips and lessons.
The Charlie's Angel (Amelia, Chermayne and Charity): for always bringing the laughter and jokes
Mei Ling: its an encouragement to see your heart for God and the little children
Yeoh: An inspirational and a message of faith during the chinese service
And the rest: Thank you for making the trip a success.
Though I will not be seeing you guys every week but i know one thing is for sure, we will still be continually serving the same God till the end of our lives.
But well, we can still always organise some movies or games together.
Don't forget me alright? =) (Especially if there is another missions trip, I will try my VERY best to make it - it's always a joy to see souls saved and lives ministered)
Keep shining for God.
Andrew Chan

Dream turning into Reality

2007-03-15T08:51:00.000+08:00

Had a dream last night, I went to the future and saw what was happening.

Immorality and darkness spread like wild flower. Hurts, despair and sadness was so immense till you can always smell it each time you breath.

I was being pick pocketed but I managed to pin the man who tried to steal my phone. I looked for help but I found none. I looked for a police station so i decided to drag him along with me and as i was looking around, I saw abandoned homes with pain and sadness everywhere. I saw kids crying at the corner of the home, lost and alone.

I thought to myself, is this the world we are going to live in for the future?

I have to be honest, at the rate the world is going like that. There will be no suprise to actually see my dream become reality. Each day I read the newspaper, the more I fear to only know that my dream can be even more real.

One of the tricks of the devil is putting us in a situation where we are too caught with our own world that we do not really know what is happening. The other trick is to put procrastination in us where we have too much things to occupy us that we tend to put the question of salvation aside till reality hits us, there will be no point of return.

If you are reading this blog now, I just want to tell you two things...
1. Don't be ignorant about what is happening around the world today or else, reality will hit us before we know it.
2. Don't let the busy-ness in life or the things of the world causes you to procrastinated on the question of your own salvation, we are living in a fast moving world. We need to really pause, sit back and think about our eternity.

Each time when I bring my nephew, Gideon for walk. I will always try and tell him to stand strong. Because the the days are evil and he needs to stand strong. Not in career or materialistically, but in his walk with God. We can never stand strong and firm on our own. We need God.

Look at the world around you....
Don't you think what I say is true?

Heads Up, Blogging Coming in Soon =)

2007-03-14T10:44:00.000+08:00

Walking with Jesus

2007-03-09T10:46:00.000+08:00

Good Morning...

Today I saw a REALLY CUTE situation. I woke up late and was about to leave for work. Then I saw my nephew, when he knew i was still around, without hesitation he went into the kitchen and got his shoes. His mum (Cheryl) and I was wondering why, he went straight to my legs and gave me that REALLY innocent cute stare. He sat down and was wearing his shoes.

It was so cute, innocent and funny that I decided to bring him for a walk. He really enjoyed the walks we have together. It reminds me of how sometimes us as humans we tend to walk ourselves and too busy to just go to the feet of Jesus and asked Him to walk with us.

Now I understand how happy Jesus might have felt when we as His children would be willing to go to Him and ask Him to walk with us.

Why don't you do that today?

WALK WITH JESUS =D

Let's Dance....

2007-03-02T12:35:00.000+08:00

Fun and good practice we had yesterday night at the office. We are practicing a HIP HOP dance for our Annual Dinner and Dance event which we are having in March and the Theme you might have guessed, its' 'Bond 007'.

Really glad that our team is coming back up and working hard again. =)

Project Engagement Dinner

2007-02-27T11:04:00.000+08:00

Yesterday we've had our SHELL engagement dinner at Tai Thong near Bukit Jalil. We used Sham's GPS to get us there. So I did a test to see whether my brain GPS was as good as his satellite GPS to find the shortest route there. I was really impressed with his GPS system. And guess what???

My brain GPS didn't fail me. I did used the shortest and fatest route to the place. It took us about 47 minutes to reach there excluding the time to pump petrol and taking photo of the awfully cute car we saw at the parking space. According to Sham's GPS, my maximum speed was 87km/h.

During the dinner, we found out that Rizwan will be getting married in April. I was so happy for him. Well... seems
like another food trip for me again. =)
During the dinner, we've had our 8 course dinner.

We had our Lou Sang and we were so hungry that Nicholas ate the whole plate of Yee Sang all by himself =D (just joking). Many of them thought Nicholas was Kok Wei.

This is the second time already it happened. Do they really look alike???
Left about 10pm. I've had to literally 'Initial D' to KL Central so that Sham could take his last train. PHew... :D It was really funny and exciting at the same time. Reached there 10 minutes earlier at 10:20. Thank God he managed
to take his last train which was at 11:02. Man that must be realy tiring.

But anyway for my side, i knocked at Cinderella and that was my day =)

YF CNY LUnch =)

2007-02-26T15:09:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday, the schoolgroup for the guys and girls had a CNY Lunch gathering.
Esther did a good job in organizing the event.
We had it in Delicia's Home. Had a long table with more than 20 of us.
We played Taboo and the 007 'Bang' game.

After that, Delicia shared a good message on the meaning of why during CNY, chinese wears Red.
In ancient Chinese tradition, blood was used to scare the evil dragon away from attacking their villages.
Red is a symbol of blood and blood symbolizes sacrifice.

Sacrifice....
Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice. He died on the cross so that you and I may have eternal life in heaven.
It was not the nails that kept Jesus on the cross, it was the love that He had for you and I that kept Him to the cross. For a Son of God, nails would not be able to hold Him down.

Jesus chose to take the step so that you and I could join Him in heaven.

I'm Back =)

2007-02-23T20:54:00.000+08:00

After a year of not blogging.... I'm finally back.
Thanks to Michelle Lum who inspired me to blog again.
Sometimes due to the busyness in life, I forgot how important it is, to write down memories that God has given us and how we can use our memories to touch lives.

Sometimes in busyness of life, we forget how important it is to smile innocently and appreciate your love ones especally your family.
Seeing them grow really touches your life.

What say you today?

Why not take a moment of break to remember what really is important?

Do you know who you really are?

2006-08-17T08:15:00.000+08:00

There are moments we can forget our identities in God and we just give up in battles and in the struggles.

Friends....

We are God's children.
I've read in the Bible today in Romans 1:16
"The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that WE ARE GOD'S CHILDREN"

So it means that in God we can do all things.
WORSHIP is... LIVING a LIFE that PLEASES GOD!

I have been really busy with my work and sometimes the stress can be so intense but i pushed myself. I constantly remind myself that what i do is not for me or any men but for God, I stand up again from my tired-ness and run again for God.

When we run with the Spiri and for Him, spiritual victory awakes.

RISE UP CHILDREN OF GOD!

Great Men of our time

2006-07-28T13:29:00.000+08:00

I have known ninety five of the world's great men in my time, and of these eighty seven were followers of the Bible.

W.E. Gladstone

Wedding Suprise

2006-06-16T08:52:00.000+08:00

Don't worry everyone, Its not my wedding. =D

I saw this pictures on the PhotoMalaysia Forum and realize that the wedding photos taken for the underwater wedding was so cool. So i thought maybe let you all check out the phtos.

Hmm... Maybe I should suggest to Lay Yan or Li Ann since their wedding is around the corner to consider the 'underwater wedding' idea. I think it is really cool. =D

What is the purpose for living?

2006-06-14T09:52:00.000+08:00

Friends.. many people chase riches and the success of this world to the point we forget the existence of God in their lives. I know a really rich and successful person who has everything he needs but at the end of the day, he realise that after being one of the most successful person in the world, having everything he wants and needs and yet at the end, he says everything he does are all in vain.

Humans will never have enough of this world, because that was not why we are created for. We are created to love God and walk with Him. Trust me my friends... do not look back and regret for not turning to God and walking with Him. Time and tide waits for no man.

Why proscrastinate and when you can turn to God?

2 Timothy 3

1 You should also know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3 They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control; they will be cruel and have no interest in what is good. 4 They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. 5 They will act as if they are religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. You must stay away from people like that. 6 They are the kind who work their way into people's homes and win the confidence of F4 vulnerable women who are burdened with the guilt of sin and controlled by many desires. 7 Such women are forever following new teachings, but they never understand the truth. 8 And these teachers fight the truth just as Jannes and Jambres fought against Moses. Their minds are depraved, and their faith is counterfeit. 9 But they won't get away with this for long. Someday everyone will recognize what fools they are, just as happened with Jannes and Jambres.

10 But you know what I teach, Timothy, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith and how long I have suffered. You know my love and my patient endurance. 11 You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra – but the Lord delivered me from all of it. 12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will go on deceiving others, and they themselves will be deceived. 14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. 17 It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do

I'll take care of you

2006-06-13T13:19:00.000+08:00

Song By: Steven Curtis Chapman

I'll take care of you
Don't be sad, don't be blue
I'll never break your heart in two
I'll take care of you
I'll kiss your tears away
I'll end your lonely days
All that I'm really tryin' to say
Is I'll take care of you

I want you to know that I love you so
I'm proud to tell the world you're mine
I said it before, I'll say it once more
You'll be in my heart 'til the end of time

I'll take care of you
Don't be sad, don't be blue
Just count on me your whole life through
'Cause I'll take care of you

Day Dreaming Away

2006-06-06T14:57:00.000+08:00

Here I am on a 3 o'clock afternoon in the office, hearing slow jazz away and all of a sudden a day dream away:

With slow jazz music strumming away, beneath thousands of stars shining down and the rays of stars shining all around us. And my eyes was set on only one person, the love of my life, the bright twinkling smile on that face and all I can hear is the breath of the very person in front of me. Both of us dancing slowly along in the nice cooling park during winter, beside the green grasses along the path at the park with nothing on my minds except one another, forgetting the work, the worries, the stress we go through and just spending tim together.

Hmmm......Mmmmmmm.... (with me humming the music)

( Alright Andrew... Get Back to Work =D )

Who I Am?

2006-06-05T16:16:00.000+08:00

Benevolent Inventor

Your Personal DNA Report

Your receipt is 03913ec06386.

You are a Benevolent Inventor.
personalDNA about you:
You are an Inventor

Your imagination, self-reliance, openness to new things, and appreciation for utility combine to make you an INVENTOR.

You have the confidence to make your visions into reality, and you are willing to consider many alternatives to get that done.

The full spectrum of possibilities in the world intrigues you—you're not limited by pre-conceived notions of how things should be.

Problem-solving is a specialty of yours, owing to your persistence, curiosity, and understanding of how things work.

Your vision allows you to identify what's missing from a given situation, and your creativity allows you to fill in the gaps.

Your awareness of how things function gives you the ability to come up with new uses for common objects.

It is more interesting for you to pursue excitement than it is to get caught up in a routine.

Although understanding details is not difficult for you, you specialize in seeing the bigger picture and don't get caught up in specifics.

You tend to more proactive than reactive—you don't just wait for things to come to you.

You're not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you're generally considerate of others' feelings as well.

Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.

If you want to be different:

Try applying your creativity to more artistic arenas, and letting your imagination take less practical forms.

how you relate to others
You are Benevolent

You are a great person to interact with—understanding, giving, and trusting—in a word, BENEVOLENT

You don't mind being in social situations, as you feel comfortable enough with people to be yourself.

Your caring nature goes beyond a basic concern: you take the time to understand the nuances of people's situations before passing any sort of judgment.

You're a good listener, and even better at offering advice.

You're concerned with others at both an individual and societal level—you sympathize with the plights of troubled groups, and you can care about people you've never met.

Considering many different perspectives is something at which you excel, and you appreciate that quality in others.

Other people's feelings are important to you, and you're good at mediating disputes.

Because of your understanding and patience, you tend to bring out the best in people.

You're not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you're generally considerate of others' feelings as well.

Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.

If you want to be different:

You spend a lot of time taking care of others, but don't forget to take care of yourself!

Sometimes you can get overcommitted, and when you sacrifice spending time with those close to you, it can make them feel unimportant.

My Personal Dna Report

ZongZi Festival is TODAY!!!

2006-05-31T09:39:00.000+08:00

Good morning everyone,

I woke up with an sms from my mother telling tonight was a festival dinner and the instructions were to be home for dinner. =P I didn't know what festival it was today so I went online to find out that it was a ZongZi festival. A time where we get to eat the 'Zong' (Stiky Chinese Rice) which i will try and take a picture of it and show it to you tomorrow.

I was thinking at the back of my head, we are the next generation of Chinese, i think we should know the significance and the purpose of our chinese festivals otherwise it would slowly gray off as time passes.

So here is what i found on the internet about the festival:
There are many legends about the evolution of the festival, the most popular of which is in commemoration of Qu Yuan (340-278 BC). Qu Yuan was minister of the State of Chu and one of China's earliest poets. In face of great pressure from the powerful Qin State, he advocated enriching the country and strengthening its military forces so as to fight against the Qin. However, he was opposed by aristocrats headed by Zi Lan, and later deposed and exiled by King Huai. In his exiled days, he still cared much for his country and people and composed immortal poems including Li Sao (The Lament), Tian Wen (Heavenly Questions) and Jiu Ge (Nine Songs), which had far-reaching influences. In 278 BC, he heard the news that Qin troops had finally conquered Chu's capital, so he finished his last piece Huai Sha (Embracing Sand) and plunged himself into the Miluo River, clasping his arms to a large stone. The day happened to be the 5th of the 5th month in the Chinese lunar calendar. After his death, the people of Chu crowded to the bank of the river to pay their respects to him. The fishermen sailed their boats up and down the river to look for his body. People threw into the water zongzi (pyramid-shaped glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in reed or bamboo leaves) and eggs to divert possible fish or shrimp from attacking his body. An old doctor poured a jug of reaglar wine (Chinese liquor seasoned with realgar) into the water, hoping to turn all aquatic beasts drunk. That's why people later followed the customs such as dragon boat racing, eating zongzi and drinking realgar wine on that day.

Dragon boat racing is an indispensable part of the festival, held all over the country. As the gun is fired, people will see racers in dragon-shaped canoes pulling the oars harmoniously and hurriedly, accompanied by rapid drums, speeding toward their destination. Folk tales say the game originates from the activities of seeking Qu Yuan's body, but experts, after painstaking and meticulous research, conclude that dragon boat racing is a semi-religious, semi-entertaining program from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). In the following thousands of years, the game spread to Japan, Vietnam and Britain as well as China's Taiwan and Hong Kong. Now dragon boat racing has developed into an aquatic sports item which features both Chinese tradition and modern sporting spirit. In 1980, it was listed into the state sports competition programs and has since been held every year. The award is called "Qu Yuan Cup."

Zongzi is an essential food of the Dragon Boat Festival. It is said that people ate them in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). In early times, it was only glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in reed or other plant leaves and tied with colored thread, but now the fillings are more diversified, including jujube and bean paste, fresh meat, and ham and egg yolk. If time permits, people will soak glutinous rice, wash reed leaves and wrap up zongzi themselves. Otherwise, they will go to shops to buy whatever stuff they want. The custom of eating zongzi is now popular in North and South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asian nations.

On Dragon Boat Festival, parents also need to dress their children up with a perfume pouch. They first sew little bags with colorful silk cloth, then fill the bags with perfumes or herbal medicines, and finally string them with silk threads. The perfume pouch will be hung around the neck or tied to the front of a garment as an ornament. They are said to be able to ward off evil.

Information taken from:
http://www.china.org.cn/english/features/Festivals/78316.htm

A View From Office

2006-05-29T19:16:00.000+08:00

Sigh...(satisfactorilly) Really glad that I can have a good view from my office.If you are wondering how is the view here. Well here is one of the photos from where I am sitting. =)

Nice isnt it? =)