Challenge for the Week

Hit one of the low points of my life this weekend. It all started with this... "You can see the labour when it bears it's fruits. But there is no fruits to be seen." A totally 'ouch' moment for me. I was totally discouraged by that statement though it might not have been pointed straight at me. But somehow it just felt painful to know even the very few who you think were supposed to be with you are actually not really with you.

The thought just did not go away and I spent the next day just thinking, what else I could do to make things better. Every time I come close to losing it, I will recall the words, "It is not what I can do, but what Christ can do through me." It's not about me, but Jesus. And so, I kept asking, "How & what Lord?"

Sunday came. To step into church, that was bad enough for me. But more important stuff got me going anyway. Then the sermon started : "Crucify the Flesh." The pastor talked about crucifying the 'old man', and letting the 'new man' take over. Then he shared on John 12:24:

I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls tot he ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

He says that when we crucify the flesh, we will bear much fruits. God was telling me the answer. Crucify my flesh, start doing things for Him even if it means stepping into the uncomfortable zone! If I am willing to do so, I will see much fruits.

Then came the evening service at FCCPH, pastor shared about "Aligning Our Motivations." It's funny how it all come together with the morning sermon. First it was getting out from my comfort zone, and now it was about my motivation. He made a statement; "Quit worrying about everyone else and just follow Jesus - our focus and motivation."

I has been hard for me to practice certain things as a leader and maybe that's why I was never a very good one. But now, God is challenging me through this weekend to step out and do all those 'uncomfortable' things for His name sake. It was a humbling experience and also a learning curve for me. Guess I needed it. He really has His way of teaching His servant.

Now the challenge is this...Would I be able to carry out what I just learnt this week? The spirit is willing but the body is not...Oh Lord, help me to do what I need to do...

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Unilever Global Hair @ Penang

Just got back from Penang 2 weeks ago. Was there for 5D 4N trip for work. Had to setup for part of the Unilever Global Hair event. It was a very last minute job but we were very happy with it cause we actually managed to produce quite a good job over a weekend. Here are some photos of the setup that we did...

We converted a small meeting room at Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Hotel & Spa into a mini, modern salon. Oh ya, did I mentioned that the client was from UK & the job was only confirmed 3 days before the setup was done?

And of course, once it was setup, it became the talk of the whole event. You see, there were other rooms that was being converted into something else too, but apparently, ours was one of the eye catching ones. It was fun seeing people walking all the way to take photos and talk about our setup. You can imagine my boss' face :P

Hard work but I guess it paid off :) Oh yes, not forgetting my 'lil "souvenirs" that I got from the event too...

Unilever's professional salon range: TIGI

Cool packaging, huh?

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'Annyeong haseyo" by Han Woo Ri

Decided it's Korean for the evening. Went to Han Woo Ri Korean BBQ @ Taipan USJ. Here are some sample of the food we ordered....and again, as we were in a hurry to eat, sorry for the 'not so pro' shots :p

BBQ Marinated Pork Ribs - very nicely done, tender and taste great!

One of the Korean signature rice dish in hot bowl (sorry forgot the name)

It comes with raw egg and veggies & some other stuff. Here's how it looks like before they mixed it...

Tasted really yummy! :)

and the rest of the side dishes for the evening...

...which was also was pretty yummy and healthy too!

Oh ya, did I mentioned that and we got also an additional complimentary dish & 10% discount too? *wink* :P

Should make my way there sometime soon again :)

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A Slice of Heaven

Last Wednesday with Tabs...

Chocolate Durian & Death By Chocolate

Imagine: durian flesh covered in rich chocolate

One of the best way to be sentenced to eternity? :P

Bite into A Slice of Heaven

* Sorry for the lousy pic quality. Guess we were in a hurry to taste heaven :P

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What almost got me into trouble...

Gift from a friend who just came back from Melbourne :P

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So, I guess this is it?

Feeling really lousy now. Don't know whether I'm supposed to feel relieved, happy, sad or just numb. Keep asking myself if I knew what I had just done. God, is this where you are leading to? Last few months had been a lot of crying, laughing, praying and thinking....and finally this.

So, I guess this is it? Is this the end?...or it's just a start to another new phase?

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If you're my friend, you will listen...

Interesting approach...

"...most conversation between people of various religions is an intellectual debate about why my religion is right and yours is wrong. It starts from a head perspective - which is critical. But this starts from a relational perspective. If your mind is already made up about your religion and someone bashes it or disagrees with you - you're not listening. If you're my friend - you will listen..."

Christian, Jew and Muslim "Trialogue" by Ed Stetzer.

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Last week's feast at Frames, TTDI Plaza

Ok, once in a while, random food post for the eyes. Guess you will get these posts occasionally if I managed to snap a pic before I feast on them...or should i say devour? :P Muahahaha...enjoy!

"David & Goliath"

The people who ate them, didn't quite match the size though. "Goliath" was Tab's and "David" was Iggy's. Tab amazingly finished the whole meal after a long time. And yes, did I mentioned that the "Goliath" meal comes with 500g of fries? That meal probably weighs 2kg in total!

And this is mine...

Grilled Salmon topped with butter sauce, plenty of sauteed vegetables & great potatoes too!

Definitely look super healthy if compared to the other two :P That huge block of salmon was yummy, crispy outside and juicy inside. It was so huge that I almost had a hard time trying to finish it.

If you are wondering...it's not a really cheap meal. But considering the serving size, guess it's reasonable.

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I ate the bread and drank from the cup...

Just got back from Toefl's 23rd belated birthday dinner at TJ Haus. I'm totally zonked out today for some reason. Probably due to the long weekend. Must find a way to go through my weekend feeling less tired. This is gonna be my weekends for quite some time, I better get tuned up for it :)

Had communion again at FCC PH service yesterday. In FCC PH, we partake communion every Sunday, unlike the once a month communion in HPA. As I was preparing myself to partake the communion yesterday, somehow a thought just came by. I felt like God was saying to me, "Jenn, remember my grace and love for you? Now, be renew in it as you do this every week!" It's like "Hello, please remember again this week yea...you have committed your life to me & My love is still with you!"

With that thought, I prayed & thanked Him, with tears in my eyes...I ate the bread and drank from the cup...

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A New Year...2010

Ok, for some reason, I'm have somehow wandered back here. Haha...
And again...it has been a while. Good news is, this post is coming from my new baby, Macbook Pro :)
Well, been a long 6 months. Felt it was longer. Not gonna summarise my lost time here, or not I will take forever to finish this post again. Aww...ok, maybe I'll just go through what I have fulfilled in my 2009 resolutions -_-

- Finished the bible again, thanks to Old Testament Survey class @ BCM Night Class.
- Have at least 10 regulars for college cell / ministry. Awesomely, God made way for more! We have at least bout 12 people! PTL!
- Got myself a handphone to replace my stolen one. Got myself a E66! His blessing through a freelance job!
- Got myself a new machine, which is what I'm using now.

Never got to fulfill my "a-country-a-year" thing. But hey, what's there to complain about? I actually achieved more than I thought I would :) And all this...is thanks to You, my Father in Heaven! :)

Oh, I just realised I did not mentioned about my new job since I started. Yes, old news...I have moved into a new job on October 2009. Since then, I have been thrust into a new world of retail merchandising, events, special projects & whatever else you can think of that generates profit (yes, that's exactly what I would describe to anyone who ask me what do i do currently). Well, was scary and still is but I'm learning alot of new stuff. It was a decision and He has brought me through it - will tell you more on the testimony in another post. I've been truly blessed by it; both knowledge and financially. This month itself, God has just poured down even more as my boss decides to give me a raise and bonus. Talk about "pressed down, shaken together and running over"...you can't even imagine the meaning!

This year too, I have started to attend another extra service. Faith City Church, Putra Heights, there's where I go every Sunday @ 5pm now. Taking a step to another new level :)

ok...hope to update more soon.

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Tonight, I am deeply sorrowed by an incident that had just happened.
It is said, a small tongue can kill a tall man. Tonight, I had a lil taste of that saying. Tears immediately came to me when I heard those words. Not because I was hurt, but because I felt sad for the person who had just said them. It totally reflect what has been fed into the mind.
Oh Lord, forgive me and give me the strength to pray for the person. Help me not to retaliate but to love just as You would, Jesus.

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Hi, my name is Flu, Swine Flu...

Yes, we are in the mist of the H1N1 season and it doesn't look like it's improving. Well, at least people are not travelling as much for no reason (I hope). Was in KLIA 2 weekends ago and it seems like there we not as much people at the departure hall.

We definately need to do something bout the virus and its good that people are aware and taking actions. But then again, how much is too much / too little? Can we be over / under cautious? How about washing your hands everytime u touch a door knob / railing / shopping item? Or what bout shaking hands with another person as u greet / introduce yourself to them? Would you be labelled 'rude' if you don't return a handshake especially to a visitor in church? What are you gonna tell them? "Sory, I don't do handshakes, I fear that you might pass me the virus" What if, your clients extend a handshake? Would you do the same too? Or would you risk the shake for that good impression's sake?

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Goodbye Grandma, see you soon!

Grandma finally went home to be with the Lord yesterday. It happened in the morning. Surprisingly when my dad told me the news, I wasn't as shaken as I would have thought I would be. Guess we have been prepared for this new, we just don't know when it will happen. Grandma was not in a good condition for the past few months & was bed ridden ever since February.

This was the grandma that took care of me when I was still a baby. Part of me was sad for the departure, but partly it was a good thing too. At least now she does not need to suffer anymore. Wasn't nice at all seeing her drag through day by day. I just want to thank God for giving her a chance to know Jesus 2 months before. Maybe that's why I am not worried...because I know she is in good Hands now. I just regretted that we did not have more times together when she was well. Will definately miss her dearly...

Our last pic together

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All for the cause of...

Yesterday we had our first class for this semester of BCM Night Class - Youth Leadership I
It's definately not the same as the previous Youth Culture class that we had two semesters ago. This time is only half the size and the people are of another mix...and I think the work is more...(oh, no!) We were told that we were required to read up some books for our assignments. That's not going to be something easy for me but I thought it was good. You see, I was trying to make my self to read more books this year and this 'book assignments' thingy is sure gonna make me do so. Haha...talk about 'killing two birds with a stone' :P

During the class, Ps. Lisa & a few pastors from the YAM shared how they got involved in the youth ministry. Some of them was in the youth ministry because they saw the need and decided to fill that need. Some didn't even youth ministry in thier mind, but somehow was called by God and ended up blessing so many youth, more than they can imagine.

One thing I think they have in common - their passion for the generation of young people. Thank God for people like them, huh? I won't even be what I am now if not for people like them. Then again, this brings me to ponder about that same question they were sharing about..."Why am I in the youth ministry?" Is it just because of a need? Calling? Or other reasons?

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Back?

Oh yes, that was my first post after more than a year not touching this place. Haha...Currently doing 'spring cleaning' in here. So bare with me the messiness. It will be up...won't dare to say soon, but it will be in a while. Will scribble some stuff here n there occasionally.

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Esther, my friend

Just remembered I had this nice photo that Aaron took few months ago in LCCT - the month where a whole 'kampung' left for the Land of the Kangaroos. Also with them was Esther, one of my close friend since Sunday school. We haven't been close since high school but recently, just before she left, we kinda linked back again. Now that she is in Perth, really missed her, especially that smile & all the encouragements.

Me & Esther in LCCT

Cool eh? like this shot, wasn't formal but it look really in place :)

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Mandarin oranges anyone?

First, they took moon cakes to another level.And now, they did this to the mandarin oranges...cute, eh? In fact, too cute to be eaten.

These are actually small chocolates balls with orange flavoured sugar coatings. They are shaped like little mini mandarin oranges and packed in large dim sum basket. The whole 'mandarin orange' could be eaten except for the 'lil small stalk stuck onto the top.

It was sent to our office by one of our supplier. Honestly, the taste wasn't really that great thanks to the weird orange sugar coat but I guess many wouldn't mind receiving this radical Chinese New Year gifts for a change :) No idea where they got this CNY gift from. There was a website address printed on the paper bag that says www.cocoaffair.com but we found out that it wasn't a valid address.

Amazing how enterprising people can get nowadays, eh?

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Me?...An addict?

That's so not true...hahaha...or is it?
Can't believe I can actually have an above 50% addiction...muahahha

58%How Addicted to Blogging Are You?

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Gotta START somewhere...

Its 13th January 2008! 13 days has passed for the year...keep telling myself I want to start doing something to make this year a better year. Day by day passed but still nothing much is done.

Today, I told myself that I got to get that '2008 Journal' of mine. Every year I will get a small diary for my daily spiritual journal inputs. This year however, I have been delaying it. Silly excuses like 'too expensive, can't find a nice diary' & etc was part of the reason for the procrastination. Had to admit, because of that, I didn't have a proper place to write down all my devo / spiritual inputs for 2008 yet.

So yea, told myself I think I got to start somewhere , somehow. Finally, today after lunch I made a 'purposeful' trip to the nearest bookstore and bought an averagely looking diary for my journal records. Who cares about how the book looks like or whether its suits my taste or not (normally I'm very particular about it). I just needed something to START...buying the diary was a step to START the ball rolling towards working for a better year!

First entry on my journal for year 2008 starts on 13th January...I guess better then never...

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So what you're gonna do bout it?...

A little glimpse of what we had during our MAXIS Bible Study today...

Imagine walking up to your mailbox and finding an envelope addressed to you and all the return address said was : God.

Here's what's inside...

My Dear Child,

I love you. I desire to spend as much time with you as possible. I took great joy in being part of your creation and your salvation. I consider My sacrifice for you a sign of My significant love for you. My child, I want the best for you. I believe in you. I look forward to our daily times together. It gives Me great pleasure to spend time with you. Don't forget, I'm always with you.

Love,

God

What would you have done if you've gotten this letter from God himself? Wait a minute, let me rephrase that...

What would you NOT HAVE DONE if you've gotten this letter from God himself?

Awesome eh? If you are a child of God, imagine it no more. That's exactly what He is trying to tell you right now! You are HIS CHILD and this is YOUR LETTER! Now that you know that...So what you're gonna do about it?

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