Nursing an injury

Well, I sprained my upper left arm and shoulder a few weeks ago, and doctor had told me to rest and can only do light work, BUT, how to? I've got to do housework, was in Hong Kong for an exhibition that we had to set it all up - ouch..... don't know what is it, maybe it's what my fren called it - subscapularis injury. Hmm... gotta go find out what that it :)
Well, better get well before Christmas cos I'll be going to China soon, and I would not want anything hinder what God wants to do over there!
God is good and worthy to be praised!!!!! AMEN!!!!!!

On Green Green Plain - Singapore

Was with Chuck Hong on his album launch in Singapore the last two weekends, touring a few different churches.
It was really tiring but a wonderful experience.
Queenstown Methodist Church:














Riverlife, Pasir Ris:














Group shot with the band in Sengkang Methodist church:

My new toy!

I finally got my new toy - Samsung Omnia!
I was not ready to buy one yet because of the price, but since my old phone gave up its ghost and simple refused to work, I had every reason to just go and grab another phone, hehe. And I got it at a good price too! Thank the Lord！
So, if I'm asking you for your name when you sms or call, it's because I am still transfering my contacts, haha, ok?

My Johari Window

Help me find out more about myself :)
http://kevan.org/johari?name=Anne+Sua

Have you been taking your vitamins?

Lately decided to pop in vitamins regularly, then thought 'hey, what about spiritual vitamins?' Well, here are the vitamins necessary:

Anxious? Take Vitamin A.

All things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose (Rom 8:28)
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Blue? Take Vitamin B.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name (Ps 103:1)
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Crushed? Take Vitamin C.
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. (1 Pet 5:7)
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Depressed? Take Vitamin D.
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. (James 4:8)
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Empty? Take Vitamin E.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His Name. (Ps 100:4)
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Fearful? Take Vitamin F.
Fear not, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God. (Isa 41:10)
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Greedy? Take Vitamin G.
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put unto your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. (Lk 6:38)
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Hesitant? Take Vitamin H.
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns." (Isa 52:7)
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Insecure? Take Vitamin I.
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Phil 4:13)
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Jittery? Take Vitamin J.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Heb 3:8)
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Know nothing? Take Vitamin K.
Know this that the Lord is God, it is He that made us and not we ourselves. (Ps 100:3)
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Lonely? Take Vitamin L.
Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Mt 28:20)
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Mortgaged? Take Vitamin M.
My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness. (2 Cor 12:9)
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Nervous? Take Vitamin N.
Never, no never will I leave you nor forsake you. (Heb 13:5)
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Overwhelmed? Take Vitamin O.
Overcome evil with good. (Rom 12:21)
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Perplexed or puzzled? Take Vitamin P.
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. (Jn 14:27)
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Quitting? Take Vitamin Q.
Quit you like men and women, be strong. (1 Cor 16:13)
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Restless? Take Vitamin R.
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him. (Ps 37:7)
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Scared? Take Vitamin S.
Stay with Me, and do not be afraid; for the one who seeks My life seeks your life; you will be safe with Me. (1 Sam 22:23)
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Tired? Take Vitamin T.
Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. (Isa 40:31)
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Uncertain? Take Vitamin U.
Understand that I am (the Lord). Before Me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after Me. (Isa 43:10)
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Vain? Take Vitamin V.
Vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. (Acts 5:16)
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Wondering what to do? Take Vitamin W.
What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Mic 6:8)
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eXhausted? Take Vitamin X.
Exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (1 Tim 4:7)
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Yearning for hope? Take Vitamin Y.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff - they comfort me. (Ps 23:4)
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Zapped? Take Vitamin Z.
Zealous for good deeds. (Titus 2:14)

Samsung Omnia - My next target!!! :P

Have been thinking of getting this phone. Found this on youtube and it was like, so cute!!!! Anyone got lobang?

God of this city

Let's pray for our nation:

Thanks Ekman for introducing this to me.
God bless ya.
Cheers!

God is my hope and strength

Been thinking a lot lately, guess sometimes it's good to ponder and use that time to pray and seek God for direction. Well, I was at a cross-road of staying or leaving (don't worry, I'm not talking about church :) haha), but felt it's time to just step out in faith. I was praying for God to provide before leaving, but the last few weeks, I was brought back to the story of Peter, where the Lord asked him to step out onto the waters first before even wondering if He was providing him a way to stand on water. Peter responded to His Word. What's His Word for me? I was challenged to just let go and let God! Yes, there are still a lot of uncertainties, I must admit, but I trust and believe that He WILL see us through! So, pray for me ya? The next few months will not be easy, but our God is an awesome God!!!! He is Jehovah! Amen!!

John 3:16

The Father's love and sacrifice!

What is wriiten on your tombstone?

Recently have been exposed to different messages regarding how we are spending so much time in work/school/other activities, but so little time for our family, friends and ourselves. Yes, I am guilty too. I really need to re-think my priorities, or even make drastic changes if need be, so that at the end of the day, I can honestly say that I have done my part in making my family, my friends and me happy.
I remember someone saying this before: What do we want in scripted on our tombstone? Is it: XXX was a 'filial' worker? XXX spent most of his/her days doing lots of OT? XXX slogged for the company who will not remember him/her after he/she left? XXX was a great church leader who ministered to others but not the family?
Or do we simply want: XXX was the greatest father/mother/son/daughter? XXX was fun to be around, to be remembered by family members and friends? You get what I mean....
So, therefore, we decided to help start a little at a time, we finally bot a Wii, after so long. We can use this small little device to play together as a family, help the girls relax and have fun all at the same time. Next target I wanna achieve is to get Lyn her bass guitar (she's been patiently waiting for so long, God bless her beautiful spirit)! My family means so much more than work is to me!
What about you? What do you want to be in scripted on your tombstone? (No choy choy choy cos it's seven month, we're not superstitious ok?)

Mission Impossible Theme song

I like the way it was played. Have a listen:

SMILE! BE HAPPY!!!

Smiling is infectious,
You can catch it like the flu.
Someone smiled at me today,
And I started smiling too.

Interesting

Fantastic film of Italian police riders putting on a motorbike display in the 50s.

Friendship

What is friendship?
Someone sent me this sms few days ago: Many people want to know how high you fly, but only a few want to know whether are you tired flying high. How true that is! In this world and society that we live in, we undoubtedly have many friends. But how many true best friends do we have? 知心朋友or 好朋友?
True friendship does not come by easily, but if you do have one or two, count your blessings!
I only realize this recently that I am very blessed, Yes! I do have many friends - 'hi' and 'bye' friends/casual friends/close friends, friends that are willing to stand by me. But friends who would really understand me even without me saying anything, friends who would still love me for who I am even though they've seen the ugliest side of me, friends who would give me a hand even before I asked for it, friends who would prepare the way before me and walk behind me even without me knowing..... these kind of friends, I do not have that many. But I thank God for the very few who are truly my friends, my 知心朋友.
So for this week, as it is 'Friendship' week, let me say a B-I-G THANK YOU to my 知心朋友. Although we may not communicate often, nor do we see each other regularly, you will always have a very special place in my heart and in my life.
HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK! I love you! <3

One of my fav song

你是如此愛我

愛到為我將你身體打破

你是如此愛我

默默地承擔我所有的錯


你是如此愛我

天涯到地極我無處可躲

你是如此愛我

愛到體恤我一切的軟弱


我愛你因為你先愛我

你的愛像慈繩愛索

啊 ~我別無所求

因為擁有你的愛這一生我已足夠

This week is a hectic week!

Well, this week is Palme Asia exhibition week. My office is involved with a booth there and ever since last week, we've been busy getting ready for it. Palme started today but will go on till Thursday. I've been standing the whole of today (feet very tired, due to the fact that I was vain, wore heels :P I asked for it actually, haha). Tomorrow night there is a Palme 20th Anniversary celebration at Oosh in Dempsey Road, organized for the exhibitors and then Thursday after the event, it's pack up time. PHEW! Just thinking about it makes me tired liao! Wish someone else can do it for me :P
Anyways, looking forward to the weekends, cos it means everything is over liao, YEA.
If you are interested, do drop by at Palme to visit me, hehe. CYA

Pick Up Your Umbrella!

Matthew 21:21-22 'I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done.'
We all have faith! We go to a doctor we hardly know. He hands us a prescription we cannot read. We take that prescription to a pharmacist we have never met. He gives us a medication we do not recognize or understand -- and we take it...all in faith! Faith in God does not come all at once. Faith is a step-by-step process that begins with one small step and increases as we go.
Joshua 3:15-17 During harvest the Jordan overflows its banks. When the priests carrying the Ark came to the edge of the river and stepped into the water, the water upstream stopped flowing. It stood up in a heap. So the people crossed over. (NCV)
Notice that God did nothing until those toes touched the water! That first step was all God needed to see! Many times, we won't take the first step because we're afraid we won't be able to make the whole journey.

Don't wait until you believe it all!
Don't wait until you can see it all!
Don't wait until you understand it all!

Just step out in childlike faith, knowing that every step deposits faith into your spiritual account and strengthens your trust in God. Got doubts? Don't we all? One way to weaken your doubts is by strengthening your faith in God. Some people say it doesn't really matter where we place our faith, as long as our faith is real. I could not disagree more!
A small country town was in desperate need of rain. One Sunday morning, the pastor of the church called for a special prayer meeting that night. The people gathered and when the pastor stood to lead the prayer time, his words stunned the crowd. "Only one of you came in faith." He looked down at the first row where a little girl sat - her umbrella in her hand. We can pray for rain, but we have faith when we pick up the umbrella!

Whole world in His hands

'O Lord our Lord, how excellent Your name is,
How excellent Your name in all the earth.
Your glory fills the heavens beyond the farthest stars,
How excellent Your name in all the earth!
When I think about the heavens, the moon and all the stars,
I wonder what You ever saw in me.
But You took me and You loved me,
And You've given me a crown,
And now I'll praise Your name eternally!'

Really, think about it! How small and insignificant we are in this huge and vast universe！And yet, He can see me, He can see you in His eyes. I really am in awe of His greatness, glory, sovereignty and majesty, but yet, still cannot fathom His love for me. In His 'busy' schedule of controlling the whole world, He still has time dedicated especially for me. Therefore, I can do nothing but to praise and exalt Him with all my heart and sing to Him:

'How excellent Your name in all the earth!'

Daily devotion - Discipline

“You are controlled by your new nature if you have the Spirit of God living in you . . . ”

-Romans 8:9 (TLB)

A harnessed horse contributes much more to life than a wild donkey. Energy out of control is dangerous; energy under control is powerful.
God does not discipline us to subdue us, but to condition us for a life of usefulness and blessedness. In His wisdom He knows that an uncontrolled life is an unhappy life, so He puts reins on our wayward souls that they may be directed into the “paths of righteousness.”
That is what God seeks to do with us; to tame us, to bring us under proper control, to redirect our energies. He does in the spiritual realm what science does in the physical realm. Science takes a Niagara River with its violent turbulence and transforms it into electrical energy to illuminate a million homes and to turn the productive wheels of industry.

Direct all my energy, Father, so that I may be a blessing to others.

4/6/08 - 5/6/08 (last 2 days) 最后两天了

想不到，一转眼，就只剩下两天的时间了。还没离开前，我们在饭店附近走走，想看一看人民的居住环境以及享受一下纯朴的生活方式。
Time and tide wait for no man, how true is that! Before we knew it, it's almost the end of this journey. We were trying to get as much exposure to the life in Guangzhou before we leave.
许老师手上终于握住他的新玩具。哈哈。真为他感到开心。
Jon finally got his new toy! So happy for him.




之后，我们就到碧山湾温泉度假村，真的应该好好享受享受一下下了。
Bishanwan Hotspring Resort, here we come! I think everyone really deserves a break!


大家都带著喜悦的心情，等待着能把这几天累积的疲惫的身心，好好的浸泡在温泉里，好让我们能疏解压力和重新得力。这还是我第一次泡温泉呢。那儿有泡泡温泉，咖啡温泉，米酒温泉，冰火温泉，中药温泉等等。
We were excited about dipping in the hotspring (at least I was excited cos I've never tried it before). Just the thought of draining away the weariness and tiredness brings an air of anticipation of what is to come. There's bubble hotspring, coffee, wine, ice and fire, herbal, steam hotspring etc.
晚上我们到乡下人家吃晚餐，并把握老师们这一次在中国的最后一顿晚餐 。一想到明天我们就要回去了，心里是又开心又难过。
Our last dinner meal in China for this trip. Treasure it while it last. Thoughts about going home the next day brings mixed feelings in my heart.
在温泉后面有一座小山，我们在最后一天还上山去看了一下，可是因为天气实在是太热了，我们没有留太久，反而想去泡最后一次的温泉呢。
We took a short stroll in the woods behind the hotspring resort. But because it was too hot that day, I could only think of dipping myself in the hotspring ONE LAST TIME :P
回去以后，中国之旅将会一直烙印在我的心理，因为她已经成为我的一部份了。好吧！我还会再回来的，你等我吧！
Well, the end of a great and memorable journey, but it will not end there for me as this trip has been imprinted deep in my heart. Looking forward to going there again! China, wait for me!

1/6/08 - 3/6/08 (Day 8 - 10) 第八到十天

离开了温州，一到达了广州，就直接开车到东莞。一放下行礼后，就到一间工厂去事奉。
Well, it's time to leave Wenzhou. We went straight to DongGuan immediately after touch-down at GuangZhou. Then it was a special ministry night at a factory. Sorry, no photos cos we were not allowed to take any. It was there that we heard the testimonies of two brothers and their hometown in SiChuan. Thank God for His grace and mercy!
终于有一天可以放假，我们就乘机到饭店的SPA按摩，哦对了，这也是义恩第一次做按摩，好好玩哦。之后我们就到附近走走逛逛。
Monday was an 'off' day, where we went massaging and shopping :) not that there were anything special to buy, really 'CMI' kind lor :) We saw on the street an interesting T-shirt which we nearly bought - Bonald Buck print on it :P
晚上洪老师请我们吃日本餐，哇！好吃！我们老师们也利用这个时间更深入的互相培养感情。
That night was Chuck's treat to Japs restaurant. Very yummy, very relaxing, a time to fellowship and gel with each other again.
隔天，我们又是开车到广州，晚上到那儿的教会事奉，兄弟姐妹们都很热情的欢迎我们，最重要的是，他们都很期望进入神的当中。
Next day, drove down to GuangZhou & had night service there. The people were very receptive towards the Lord's leading & us. Thank God.
义诺和家人对我们很好。感谢他们。
Us with Enoch and his wife. They, together with their other siblings treated us very warmly. They brought us to dinner before service and supper after that.
聚会过后，又是到了吃的时间了。这次，我们要求要去喝咖啡，他们就带我们到这间有格调的cafe，喝喝咖啡，吃吃蛋糕。我们还试吃了鸭舌头呢！
This was where we went for supper. For once, we went to an 'ang mo' kind of food. We had coffee :) Very classy place :)
It was also there that I tried duck's tongue. Interesting taste, quite nice actually, hehe.

Daily devotion sharing: Leadership

We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us.

-Romans 12:6 (NRSV)

What comes to mind when you think of leadership? Do you think of great leaders from the past? Or do you think of certain characteristics that you feel a good leader should possess - qualities like vision, self-confidence, communication skills, decisiveness? In the Christian setting, many of us hesitate to lead when asked. Perhaps we don't feel we possess the skills needed to be a good leader.

Jesus' leadership was not about leading in the business sense but rather about doing what God had called him to do. Likewise, we have unique talents and gifts from God, and we are called to use those gifts for serving, for building up the Body of Christ. (See Eph. 4:12.) At times we may pretend we don't hear God calling us to serve, or we may rationalize that we are too busy. We may even try to convince ourselves that we are not capable because someone else is more qualified. However, God doesn't call the qualified; God qualifies those called.

The heroes of the Bible were ordinary people with typical human flaws and weaknesses. They show us that when it comes to serving in God's kingdom, we don't have to be spectacular - just available. Spiritual leaders are ordinary people, called and enabled by God.

O God, give us the courage to serve as faithful disciples in the world around us. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Life is about letting God use each of us for a purpose.

Feeling alone?

have u ever felt strangely alone all of a sudden?


i have.


in fact, this strange feeling came weirdly. out of the blue. juz happened.
i found myself needing space, needing time out, needing somebody to talk to, needing an outlet to release. i felt weird, strange, lost.
but i know it's also a good season cos i found myself talking to God so much more, whenever i need space, need time out, need someone to talk to and He's my outlet to release. in Him, i can find strength, peace, hope and love, He is the One who can hear not only my voice, but also my heart. i'm so glad that He is my Father, my God, my Saviour.
i ever told someone that 'pressure does not come from without, but from within', well, now i'm saying this to myself :) it's time for me to let go and let God！
Psalm 91:11-12 (NIV) For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
We always link this portion of the scripture to protection against the enemy, warfare etc. but today, i saw this in a different way. His angels are lifting me up in their hands - I am safe in God, so that I will not strike my foot against the stone: the cares and worries of this world! Amen!

hehe, just trying to 发牢骚 la！

30/5/08 - 31/5/08 (Day 6 & 7)

大家都在学习， 为了星期五晚上加油。Every team is practicing very hard for their 'show time' on Friday night.




这就是敬拜！This is the symbol of worship!






星期五晚上，我们跟学生们道别了。 虽然是依依不舍，但天下无不散之宴席，只好把眼泪往里吞。下山后，还是吃东西。We had to part with our students and go down the mountains. What else but supper (again?) after settling down!

当我们到这间教会事奉时，我看到了这不止感动了我的心，更感动了我的灵的一目。
We went to this church on Saturday night, with the choir to minister. But this was a sight that not only caught my eyes, but also my heart.

唱诗班。他们是我的骄傲！
The choir :) They were wonderful! My pride and my joy!





会所很早就已经坐满了。大家都是为了慈爱的神而来。
The hall was packed FULL half an hour before the service started. Wow! I had a wonderful time worshiping with them.


过后，又是吃东西，不把我们养胖是假的呢 ：)
After that, what did we do? Make a guess. SUPPER!!! Again!

28/5/2008 - 29/5/2008 (day 4 and 5)

接下来的两天，我们是加紧把握所有时间来上课跟练习，因为星期五晚上每个团队都要上台示范， 所以大家都会找机会练习。而老师们在休息时间会到附近的小溪散散心，拍拍照。Day after day, all we need is more time, but seemingly, it's always not enough :) whenever we have time, we would juz walk over to the little stream for a time of relaxation, a time to be part of nature, to breathe in the air of freshness.
看到温州兄弟姐妹们敬拜，有时会让我感动，眼泪也会不听使唤的掉下来。Worship - in the eyes of the brothers and sisters there in Wenzhou, somehow the meaning is so different.


华强老师分享了一段非常感人肺腑的讯息，谢谢你把神要说的都传达出来。Jon shared a message on Thursday night that I think is truly God-given, thought provoking and inspiring.


当然，蛋挞是我们的压轴罗。Then came the highlight of the night. Well, it came timely too because on Wednesday night, we actually had no water to bathe, to even brush our teeth. We then went down the mountain for supper (which was very heavy, more like dinner), dry clean ourselves before heading back up the mountains. But for egg tart, it was worth it :)

When I am down, You are always there,
When I am lost, You will always find me,
When I am afraid, You gave me peace,
When life is not a bed of roses,
You comfort me.
When there seems to be no hope,
You light shines through!
Let me shine for You Lord,
Let me shine like You do!

27/5/2008 (Day 3) 第三天 - 课程正式开始

这是我们女老师的睡房， 也是老师们每天早上一起祷告的地方。This is the girl's room, also where all the teachers meet for daily devotion and prayer. We usually hang out in the boy's room.

梁伟强老师，我最喜欢他所弹的键盘二，特别是萨克斯管， 好好听哦。I've never met anyone blowing into his synth, until now (I know I'm a bit suaku). His saxophone 'blowing' was great!


许华强老师，一位附有爱心和非常善良的人。Jonathan Koh, multi talented, even though he's got an impressive background in the past, he's very humble, with a gentle and kind heart.


林义恩老师，我们最年轻，最帅的贝斯老师！Well, youngest and most 'handsomestest' (ahum, cough) bassist!







杨少伟 老师，我很喜欢和他聊天，因为每每与他说话以后，自己的心情也会好起来。Jeremy, talented and fun guy to hang around with. He brought lots of laughter into the group. Thanks Jeremy!

秋云老师，一位我非常敬佩的人。 她的才华是有目共睹的。CY, what can I say? You've always been an inspiration to many people around you. It's God's gift to you. I'm so glad that you've been blessing the Kingdom of God. Thank you!

当然，不要忘记我们的灵魂人物，洪启元老师和阿Hum老师。洪老师不止要领唱，还要教导学生们如何带领大家进入崇拜。阿Hum老师把音响系统管理的十全十美。他不愧是我合作过最好的调音师。哇！大家都很专业。Not forgetting, Chuck Hong and Ah Hum. Chuck was the leader of the team, not only planning the schedule, but also leading the people into songs and teaching them to lead others into worship too. Ah Hum, the BEST sound personal I've ever worked with, very professional, very detailed, very precise.

学生们正在学习如何唱歌。大家都很用功。Singing lesson begins. Students learning how to sing, and feeling the sensation of 'head' tone. I even made them bark like a dog :)


键盘一课正在如火如荼的进行着。That's the keyboard class. Everyone is so eager to learn. Wow, what a sight!




午餐时间到了！老师们可以趁机休息，也可以讨论学生们的进展。这可是我们老师们最宝贵的时间之一。Lunch Time!!! We use this time to eat, rest, prepare for next session, discuss about the progress of students etc. This is precious time!

又到了一天最期盼的时刻了，那就是蛋挞时间！虽然我一直听到其他老师们谈起，说蛋挞多好吃，可是当我咬下它第一口时，哇！真的是好好吃哦！好！我们一定要每天都吃到它！I've heard them talking about egg tart egg tart, what is so nice about it? Well, it was only until I sink my teeth into one of this, then I understood how nice it was. Yes! It was decided that we'll find every opportunity to grab a few of these whenever we can! Egg tart...... here we come!!!!