Every Nation Israel Campus Leaders Program

Am really thinking of going but it's like RM12000!! hmmm........
but it will definitely be life-changing, defining moment kind of trip lor.
The details below taken from everynation.org.

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Experience Biblical Israel Study Program

June 11 – July 8, 2006

What: A four-week experiential study program designed to provide campus ministers and campus leaders with a unique first-hand understanding of the bible and key leadership principles.

Program Description: This study program is a unique opportunity to learn from Jewish believer Arie Bar-David, one of the most unique bible teachers in Israel and the world. Past participants have described Arie as one of the true patriarchs of the faith and we are extremely grateful for the privilege of learning from him. He has spent a life-time studying the bible, receiving unique revelation and insight, and teaches with depth, passion and life. In addition, Arie has a unique experiential approach to teaching leadership lessons that will equip an individual to be a greater vessel for ministry. The study program is a life-changing experience as participants gain a new understanding on spiritual leadership principles from experiencing the new and old testament first-hand. It is a special privilege and unique opportunity to participate in this program.

Key course elements will include:
• 4 days of study of Galilee biblical sites, including camping by the River Jordan
• 3 days of study of Judea and Negev, including camping overnight in the desert
• 5 days of study of areas surrounding Jerusalem
• 3 days of study of Jerusalem biblical sites
• 5 days of hiking and camping on Mt. Sinai in Egypt

• Participation in outreach efforts at a large youth music festival
• Develop relationships with other young Jewish believers
• Other study and leadership lessons at Yad Hashmona Guest House and the biblical garden
• Most lessons are experienced at the actual biblical site in Israel and numerous sites will be visited as part of the study program

Target Participants: This study program is designed specifically for Campus Ministers and Leaders within the Every Nation family of churches and ministries to complement participation in the School of Campus Ministry. Based on space availability, other student campus leaders may also apply to participate. The study program will require that participants be physically able and willing to do extensive walking, hiking and camping.

Click here to read testimonies from last year's participants.

Cost: Approximately $3250 plus the additional cost of the additional connecting flight to Newark. This cost includes airfare from Newark, accommodations, transportation and exceptional meals.

Reservation Information: Space is very limited. Registration deadline is February 15. If you would like more information about the tour or would like to register, email Dr. David Skjaerlund, EN Israel Trip Coordinator, at david@solomonstrategies.com or call (517) 204-7686.

RM135,000

RM135000. That is what my next door neighbor wanna sell their apt for. Kitchen cabinet well done and tiles at balcony and toilets.
Is it a big figure? maybe to some it's peanut but to me, it's a binding contract. As i punch the calculator, the reality is setting in.
If i pay installments in...
12 years, every month it'ld be RM937
20 years, every month it'ld be RM563
25 years, every month it'ld be RM450.
not to count the shifting cost, the legal cost and the little payments here and there.
So, my lifetime story is now on the platter. Dear Sharon, what would you like? 25 years of bind or 20 years of bind? Regardless, i'm still kind of hesitant to put down my decision. 20 years or more! sounds more like jail than a happy thing to me! hehehe...
But my mom is absolutely excited and absolutely pushing me to buy it!
I guess one of the reason i werent decisive is becos i wanted a dream house, but staying with my mom wil eventualy end up being like a storehouse and that kind of spoil my perfect house image.
there were times i wanted to throw everything - all the papers lying around, the rc collections, the old things and all those suitcases of junk that she never take a look in the past 10 years!
but in the end i know i'll still end up by complying and letting her have her wish and sweep mine under the carpet lah... maybe until i get my cottage by the lake with white roses! heheheh... *winkwink
I was telling PC that if i buy my neighbor's aprt, it would be like following my dicipler... her apt would be A-5-4 and her disicple, me, would be staying B-5-4!! hehehehe...
she even suggest i buy block A to be even nearer! hehehe... we'll see what happens! sigh...
ooo..... not buying anymore. after calculating, i realise that i have to pay rm850 per month for the next 30 years!! so it's too stretching for me monthly! sniffsniff... so no more buying liow for now.... sigh...

here's the apartment...
this small image,
block A Block B

Love Unreturned vs Unconditional Love

Is it worth it? How many times before i give up? Must i go on? Where is the love? =)
Sitting here, i'm thinking why should i make the first move, the first sms to them when they've practically ignored me the past couple of months. Do i still wanna pursue or just let it die and move on with my life. It's not like i've got nothing better to do or finish. i'm almost buried at my my table, doing 2 person's job for the past few months and still trying to pull myself together, emotionally, physically, relationally.... and continuously..........
must i?
yet, i know i will still choose to pick up my phone, write the words of care, send it out awaiting the reply just to keep the string pulled occasionally... praying for them to return my love and show me they know i care...
easy? not! but just do it. God only knows how not easy it's been.

like pastor quoted the guy that ran, God did not put me here on earth to just live this life or running thru it but to finish the race. keep it up! =)

Collecting Offering

New year, new experience - collecting offering! ehehehhe....

Many people said to me that when i'm on stage, i speak very much like pc. so, i contemplated whether to try something new by saying it like this...
"Proverbs says ‘One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.’
So, give me all your money!!" hahahhaha.....

of course i didnt say that but put it nicely like this...

"Jesus said in the book of Luke & Matthew, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Let us learn to honor God with our treasures and also with our heart.

Proverb also says ‘One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.’

As we give, we honor God with these treasures and with our heart so that we may prosper and may be refreshed by God. That’s a promise given to you.

Ushers, you may proceed.

Lord, we thank you for the abundance you’ve given to us – you’ve been a GREAT God. We lay this offering at your hands, bless it to be used for the extension of your purposes and works. Thank you, Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen."

*wink wink

CNY - Family Ties

I get lots of angpow this year (as usual). Got loads of $$$??? yeah rite! i wish!
Before CNY, i've to give money to my parents, buy stuffs for the pai nian, spend money on new year's clothes, and all those... after balancing the account, it's almost back to square one.

CNY has not always happy times (for me) since granny passed away. when she's alive, everyone respected her and learn to live in harmony. since granny's not around, the family as kind of spread away. some still keep together but others were excluded. as i sat there, i felt like i was in stranger land. i felt as though i thicken my skin to be invisibly there when all these years i thot i was part the family. i didnt have an answer to comfort myself. i cried.

countless times, i spoke to many, encouraging them to go on but when i had to face my own emotions, i've gotta self-govern myself to be the example. it was not the easiest thing to do. i kept the tears inside until i drove alone and spill it out to God and crying to him. i felt like the uninvited unwanted guests hanging around..

it is one of the most painful cny for me. but... life gotta move on and not dwell in our emotions.
so, i dropped it off and went to join the gang to surprise steven at 10pm eve of his bday. it was fun... we stood outside his house in a group, as though carolling, and sang happy birthday. it took him a while to realise and finally open the door for us. hehehhee.... SURPRISE SURPRISE!

I really wanna honor Steven for he really indeed is a good colleague, leader, brother all these years. Working with him, i've watched him throughout the years. He's consistent, he loves people, he thinks for others and most of all, he always, always do the extra mile for his leaders, for pastor, pc and even the zone supervisors. he always go a little more than he needs to, to serve them. i really respect and honor him for this! A really trustable man of God.

Happy birthday, Steven! U r the best! heheheh....