Health...

Chest aches are coming back again.. Feels the same like the first time.. Cant sleep well, and when i cant sleep well, i cant last long during the day.. Commiting it to the Lord..

Still not sure if this is the answer God is giving to me with regards to doing full time...

Installments & love

God is Sovereign and He never makes mistakes.

I remembered being so eager to want to start my course (Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching), but was so concerned about the school fees.

Thank God He had answered prayer, I can pay in installments (total 8) and its per quarter, that means I have enough time to save and pay it on my own =)

One of my friend whom i really love, had contacted me. Am grateful to God for that. Will continue to pray for him.. =)

God is my Shepherd. He takes care of me, sometimes even when I forgot to ask..

School's starting...

Ever had the feeling that you are prepared, yet at the same time, unprepared?

That's exactly how I felt.. Can't sleep well even though I was so tired.. AHHHH!!!

God brought this to mind:

Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.

Sent my anxiety up to Him in prayers..

Watchnight 2010 Testimony

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Over Sovereign Heavenly Father has blessed me more than I can count. Thus forgive me if this testimony seems lengthy.

Roof over my head

Acts 4:32

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

I thank God for the love of Aunty Joyce Choy, who has lovingly opened her house for me to stay, and silently endured my habitual way of stacking things all over. One of my new year’s resolutions is to be neater!

Kindergarten

Luke 18:16

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

I remembered praying for more than a year where God would want me to serve Him (Children’s Ministry). Door after door opened, and I found myself being an untrained part time nursery teacher.

Shocked by the fact that I would be teaching with no previous experience, I find my mind in a complete mess. I threw myself at Jesus’ feet and started asking for wisdom, guidance, patience and most of all, love.

Soon, Lord brought help. Aunty Maureen and Aunty Ah Eng gave me books and advices, and they are always available to answer my queries about teaching.

I’m thankful to God for granting a wonderful partner Mrs Mavis Ng, a capable assistant, Ms Wong Sze Yin, others teachers Mrs Wan and Mdm Joanne Koh. All who have guided me with administrative as well as practical areas of needs.

When I got my hands on my class list, I excitedly prayed for each of them. The most memorable prayer I uttered was that the children would see me as a big, huggable teddy bear and not a big mean monster.

Soon, first day of school arrived and I just could not believe it! My class was quiet and obedient. There was only one or two who had separation anxiety but soon got used to me. God’s indeed marvelous.

I love Wednesdays, because on Wednesdays, I get to tell bible stories. The theme I had in mind was “Jesus is my friend”. I love how the children earnestly soaked up the lessons. They smiled when I talked about God’s love and frowned when I spoke of the penalty of sin.

I am not always the teacher. My children taught me precious lessons of truths too. Through them, I learnt about obeying God’s commands, His grace, mercy, patience and love towards me.

Another challenge presents itself when I was asked to script the Annual Kindergarten Concert on my favourite bible character, Joseph. I am thankful for Pastor Heng, Aunty Ah Eng and Aunty Maureen for helping to edit the script. Thank God too for Diana Chan in helping out the music part. Thank God for the success of the concert.

Jubilee
I was asked to stage managed our Jubilee event. Having disconnected from the theatre world and wanting to sing, I was reluctant. Thank God for the supportive Jubilee committee who were always there to help.

The worst (to me) happened, when my chest muscles were damaged by a flu virus. Eventually it causes pleurisy, an infection of the lungs linings. At that time, I found out I was diabetic and later on, high cholesterol.

Since my strength had been my strength, I was humbled by this experience. I thank God for the strong men who helped to set up for each rehearsal.

I also thank God for Gwyneth Van, Jasmine Wee and Rachel Tan who came over and helped cleaned my house when I was discharged from hospital.

I continued to feel bitter and upset at the fact that I cannot last long hours, or even lift two normal chairs.

On 2 separate occasions back to back, Jocelyn and Sister Charissa asked me if I had re-affirmed my faith. So on 1^st June 2010, I did.

As I reflected on my negative attitudes I had displayed, I felt Jesus saying to me, through Sis Charissa’s reminder,

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness…

2 Corinthians 12:9a.

I thank God for the love and care I received from all my beloved friends.

I thank God for seeing Aunty Christy throughout the Jubilee.

I thank God Jubilee went well, with all the help from musicians, Choir, PA, conductor, ushers, befrienders.

Love, care and provisions

From the time I was ill till now, I am really thankful to God for Pastor Heng and family, Aunty Jeannie Yeo, Aunty Annie, Uncle Jimmy, helpers from CF/JF, YF-ers and YAF-ers. For their prayer support and kind provisions throughout this period of time.

You all are my extended family in Christ, even friends from Kenya and Thailand, I love all of you very much.

I thank God for Sis Charissa who has been taking care of me, and from time to time, challenges me to take small steps of faith during difficulties.

Work In Progress

John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease.

I thank God for Shaun Teo, Jocelyn Teo, Jasmine Wee and Rachel Tan. They are talented and humble in their own ways. I have never been happier working together with them, towards our goal, i.e. to be Christ-like, share the Good news, edify our brothers and sisters in Christ. We continue to look forward to opportunities for WIP to shine for God’s glory.

Sunday School Camp

John15:14

Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

Great team work is necessary to run a good camp. I thank God for Iris, Jasmine, Annabel, Aunty Jenny Aunty Jess, Aunty Dolly, Marcus, Johnathan, Grace and Jolynn.

I thank God for sustaining me throughout the camp.

Most of all, I thank God for answering my most desired prayer: Salvation of my family members.

Hanna Chang (age 7), my niece, decided on her own to accept Christ and Ashton Chang (age 11), re-affirmed his faith with the help of Daryl Tan.

2010 has been the most exciting, roller coaster year.

I cannot wait to start counting my blessings for 2011.

Thank you for your patient in reading this.

God blesses and loves, Cynthia

Intro

Indeed God has been Faithful, in control of everything.

As i spent the last few days of 2010, preparing for the mad rush for 2011, can't help but notice this is when praying time increases a lot.

I want to be responsible for my actions, my thoughts and ways. I found the need to be accountable as well, for the commitment to praying to God.

This year, God has answered many prayers but i had not succeeded in remembering all, and therefore, didnt thank God for answering.

I need to make it right, and so God help me.

My watchnight testimony will be up here soon, it contains my thanksgiving to God for answering my prayers for 2010..