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Monday, July 13, 2009

130909 Monday


Hey! This is N and J updating you from Thailand. The previous writers got fired as they were simply too boring. Yeah...

N: So... Hey J, so how was today?

J: It was great starting the day off with the concept of honoring one another, which really was edifying. Jacob received encouraging words from Ying Qi for being honored for being a brotherly person to us, bunch of kids during the past few days! Whilst Kirstie received words from Neo, of being honored for being real and caring towards kids! :) Yay, that was great, strengthening words to encourage each other to walk longer distances on this walk of faith!

N: Yeah, that's good news for Gabriel too. Anyways, Neo totally received words that he's uber cool and awesome. *cough cough* Oh yeah, then we went shopping in some open market place. Some of us bought some stuff for our loved ones and friends, so if you don't receive any gifts....

J: Yeah, but I received from Clarence, he got me this COOL water bottle holder, so I can look cool walking around and free my hands so I can shop! YThe Thais are so totally creative and innvative and of course, having a lovely to purchase it as a gift for me! Oh yes, but the funnest part of the day, was watching ANDREW DANCE! WHOOTS!


N: Yeah. Before we get on to them. We had a totally awesome lunch of beef kway tiao and wanton mee at paew's store. And on to our afternoon programme, where we conducted a children's club at Sawaeng Ha...

J: Gosh! I think today, everyone got a taste of Andrew's true powers! His dance prowness and his knack of teaching dance moves to the kids, as we all danced to JAI-HO (with moves with names like Helicopter, JellyFish, Ajar Ajar), and how loud they all screamed when the song went JAI HO, it was pure fun to see the entire team mingling so well with the kids, we could probably stand a high chance of handling our own kids in the future?

N: Yeah ....we would like to upload a video of Andrew dancing but decided against it as he would be totally flooded with calls from India. Anyway, we also had this skit/craft session/message on the lost sheep (which is basically the same as what we did yesterday, if you have been following us). That was led by Ying Qi and Andrew, and Ying Qi gave a testimony of being lost and found. After playing several games of icebreakers and singing some Thai songs, we now come to the evangelistic concert.

J: What was really moving in the concert, had to be the Everything skit. A stage that had a literal lorry as a backdrop, and metal gates and kids just sitting two steps away from the actors/actresses, they all did really well in managing the space, and the emotions being protrayed of God's love.. Itwas really moving, it made me feel the magnitude of God's love for me, *deep breath* nice.

N: Yeah, smashing job by everyone for Everything, especially the 2 leads. We also had the flashcard presnetation, where we wrote our 2-line testimonies on coloured paper. It was pretty cool as the kids read out the Thai alphabets we ourselves wrote. Following that was En Min's testimony, where she talked about how God makes everyone special and unique.

J: Talk about the amount of time, we spent simply on writing out the cards, I do take pleasure in loving the Chinese language more, and found it easier! The Thai language has 44 alphabets and 5 vowels, which really made our writing time, felt like Caligraphy lessons but it was good! I feel child-like, and that's what God has called out to be mah.

N: Anyway, the kids loved the dances so much that we danced it a couple of times. Besides Jai-Ho there was also a dance to "every move you make". Even pastor Eng Kiat joined in and he was almost as cool as Andrew. Besides that, Andrew and Alvin perfromed RK's abide in you in Thai.


Sunday, July 12, 2009

Update from Thailand (12/07/09)

Greetings from Thailand. Today was a particularly fruitful day for our team. We are basically split into 3 teams - Children's team, Youth team and Adults' team.

We went to Tachang Church in the morning. I'm sure many of you who have been to TMT would remember the church and the people there.



The children's programme was based on the Parable of the lost sheep. They also did plenty of sing-along action songs which was a joy to look at and attempt to follow.



The youth team did prophetic art, which was done on T-shirts with fabric markers. Hence every youth went home with a specially hand drawn tee with a message just for them. We were really amazed by the artistic talent and the encouraging messages they had for each other.

The adults received a sermon by uncle Henry. Wan Hsi gave her testimony. The adult team also led worship.

Lunch was awesome. It was Hor fun cooked by the church workers, but of course, to them it was called 'Rat na kuay tiao'.

We went to Thanpraporn Church during the afternoon. We were like busy for the whole day. Anyway, many people from Tachang church also attends Thanpraporn church so they attend church service twice a Sunday. Amazing,huh?

Children's programme was 'I am special' where they all became prince and princesses of God wearing crowns.

The youth team played several icebreakers and games, followed by a testimony by Joyce Goh. We then sang many Thai songs with them. Finally, Eunice shared a message about God's love.

The adult team had a sermon in a room-sized oven that was baking hot. But that was nothing compared to the fire of the Holy Spirit burning within everyone's hearts. When it was ministry time, there was a whole row of people who went out for prayer. There are 3 incredible testimonies. First of all, after ministry, the temperature of the room suddenly went down. Also, a women who had problems walking and shook a lot felt much better after being prayed for. Last of all, a women who had a bent over back actually had her back straightened after being prayed for. Praise the Lord!!"

Oh yeah. Dinner was awesome too.

Cool findings: While exploring the town, we noticed that coffins were available at provisions stores.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Update from Thailand (11/07/09)

Heyhey! The YA TMT team '09 is in the house! (Pastor Eng Kiat's house). Thank God that we have arrived safely. (The take off was rather rough but the landing was great!) - ONE PIECE WE HAVE ARRIVED, and on to MACDONALDS for dinner!



Tomorrow will be the start of our real work here. There will be back to back activities as we will be conducting services at both Tachang and Thanpraporn churches. Pray for
1) Divine strength from God, to keep us going for the whole day
2) Courage as we share our testimonies and interact with the Thais
3) Unity as one body, encouraging and edifying each other
4) God's love to shine through us, that we can be sensitive to the Holy spirit

Ok. Check out this site for daily updates (hopefully) on the status of this trip and be the first to find out about the awesome work God will be doing in Thailand! Nights.


This is Joyce and Neo - Your correspondents from Thailand ^^.
Out.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Farewell Jessica n Jaclyn

Number 6:24-26

[24]Thee LORD bless you and keep you;





[25] The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;







[26] The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.



Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Healing Testimony from Jia Wei

I just want to thank God for the miracle and healing over my left leg. My legs used to be of unequal length and the difference is quite significant, about 1.5cm. So my left leg is shorter than my right leg by 1.5cm. I first realised this condition during my SISPEC (Army) training when I got injured while doing the Standard Obstacle Course (SOC). The Army doctor and Podiatrist at Alexander Hospital certified that my left leg is shorter than my right leg by 1.5cm which was quite severe, that was about approximately 1 year ago.


On 04/07/2009 (Saturday), Pastor Derek Hong came to our church for the Prayer Servant Training. God gave him a word to heal those with feet problems, as mine was a leg issue, I didn't really think that God was referring to me. But I wanted to get healed so I ask  some of the Young Adults to pray for my condition at the back of the YA room.


And God was truly Good and Awesome, He not only healed me that day but also risen my faith level and the faith level of those around me. They checked my legs and they are of the same length now !


Praise Jesus for the love and compassion that He has shown me... Amen!


JW

Thailand Mission Trip (11-19 Jul)

Dear young adults,

On behalf of the Young Adults TMT '09 team, we would like to sincerely thank you for your contributions for our trip. Our team had a fund raising event last Sunday and the response was fantastic. With your help, we have raised a total of $437 which would go a long way to blessing Pastor Eng Kiat and the church in Thailand. In addition, your generous donations of stationery would greatly bless the children over there. Once again, thanks for all your support and do remember to keep us in your prayers as we go forth to bless the people of Thailand.

The group of 18 (Henry, Carol, Wan Hsi, En Min, Eunice, Charissa, Clarence, Mark, Alvin, Lydia, Yingqi, Shi Wei, Jacob, Andrew, Joyce, Kirstie, Gabriel and Keryn) will depart S’pore at 6.20pm on Tiger Airway flight TR108 this Saturday. The following day, we will serve at the children sun sch, youth sun sch and worship service at Tachang church and Thanpraporn Church.

From Mon to Fri, the team will be running 1 English Tuition club, 4 Children’s Clubs, 3 Evangelistic Concerts. We will also be doing 7 visitations to church members and 2 cell group meetings. The final event is a full day Christian Youth Discipleship camp on Sat 18 July. The team will leave Bangkok on 19 Jul for S’pore on flight TR103 (8.20am) and flight TR105 (12.35pm).

Do look out for periodic updates on the mission at our YA blog http://yagers4christ.blogspot.com/

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners

We are claiming Isaiah 61:1 over this trip. We would really appreciate your prayer cover over us. Thank you.

Serving Our Saviour,
Henry and Carol

P.S. This photo was taken at t
he open field next to COOS - really looks like the Lord's hand, I feel that God will unveil things from His heavenly realm that are beyond our imagination.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

YABF This Sunday!!