Affirmations! (1)

Year 2008 is near its end, and as i look back these past 12 months... i really want to affirm a few people in the family of SP unit...

I will go by caregroups... and the first on the firing squad.. sorry sorry, affirmation list... is SP.... 3!

I wanna affirm this caregroup of old men for being sacrificial and serving, for they have went down to nexus to prepare the decorations for yesterday's service! Even though u all are being chosen by Colin to participate in this ministry, i believe that without a strong will and burning desire to serve God, u all wont be there already loh.

I also wanna affirm you all for having the right attitude, when you all bring cardboards to nexus while travelling on public transport. In other people's eyes this seems embarassing, but you all showed the correct attitude and focus by putting God's work first! And another thing that i observed is that you all are patient and didnt flare up during arguments while doing the decorations. Its really, really a joy serving with all of you! Thank God for you, brothers!

Now lets get a bit more specific....

Firstly, i wan to affirm Shawn!
Even though you are having a busy time with your fyp and stuffs but you still manage to keep coming down to do decorations, no matter how tired you are. Your spirit and attitude in doing the decorations is indeed a motivation for the rest of us. And i can see how joyful you are when the decorations were finally completed! And our work is not in vain! See how much enjoyment the decorations bring to the visitors! And i also wan to thank you for stretching out a helping hand whenever you are being called to! Your regular initiativeness and humble serving is something that we should learn from! Thank God for your willingness to serve! Amen!

(Psalm 18:29)
With your help I can advance against a troop ; with my God I can scale a wall.

And next is Soh Yi Heng!
I will say that of all the rest in the caregroup, you are one of the most regular and punctual member of the decoration team! And that reflects your heart attitude and desire towards the work of the decorations. You are someone who can be avaliable and easily approachable for any kind of enquiries and questions, which makes you a good advisor and brother. Your word knowledge helps in giving advices and rebuking too. Even though you are the NO. 1 target for tricks and mischieves from the unit people, you are still tolerant and patient with us. And of cause, your initiative and courage (?) for starting the ball rolling every caregroup and meetings. Thank you for your heart, attitude and patience!

Next is Han hong!
The "silent killer"! Hahaha. I affirm you for being sacrificial, lending your home for caregroup sessions after we lost our SPHQ. Not to mention the guitar lessons too! You have also displayed hospitality while we were at your home, and i believed that we have much joy despite only a few times there. I also wan to affirm your mildness and following-ness, for you are easy to talk to, and always ok with anyone's decisions! You are also quite open with your life, and that helps us to grow as we look out for one another. Perhaps you can begin to offer more opinions, decisions and your own stand. Because when everyone puts in their thoughts and ideas together, a better plan will be formulated! Be courageous!

Now... Zhan hong!
Thank God for you in helping us with the decorations! And i really wan to affirm you for serving God using your creative talents! God equipped you with nimble hands and creative skills, and you have certainly showed us what you can do. I can remember the games session i planned with you and Lai teng, and the piece of instruction that you TYPED and PRINTED out! It just shows how much you value your work! Keep up with this spirit of excellence! I also want to affirm you for coming for service secretly even though it is risky for you. You have shown your desire to know God more, but take heart (Ai Zai), distractions and limitations are nothing compared to what Jesus can do! Pray for Him to show you a way out, and i am veri sure that you will be free! Take heart and Have Faith, brother!

(Matthew 5:14-15)
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

And Vincent!
Hahaha. The little boy with the childlike faith in Christ! Indeed, your words and actions have often express your deep and strong faith in God! You always seem so cheerful and joyful, even when deep down you might be facing some problems. And also during testimony time, you will speak with such genuinity and excitement in your eyes that encourages the rest to experience God more! I wanna encourage you to use your influence to impart more faith in people around you! Continue to live the love of God in your life!

And lastly... Yong Xiang!
You have changed a lot ever since you accepted Christ and joined the SP unit! I believe many people can testify to that. And i wan to affirm you for being serving when you come to help out in decorations regularly! Also wan to thank you for your initiative in meeting up with Jorghi, and helping me to contact my sheep when he came back from overseas! Keep up the good work yea, and i believe God will pour more blessings unto you! On the other hand, you need to refocus and surrender that part of your life to God. There's time still for repentance, and i hope that you will make the right decisions soon, for time is an invaluable resource, once used or wasted you will never get it back. May God guide your ways. Amen.