My Cell

This was the cell (Note: This is not the prison cell I am referring to) that God put me into and unknowingly, I have been with them for 3-4 years now. Time really flies. The blessing I have gotten from this cell is tremendous and is still flowing.

This cell has really grown in size, from the usual 3-4 pax to the current 8-10 pax per cell session. God is adding people to our cell. But then again, cell group is never about numbers. It is about the passion the members have towards God and people. The affection we have for each other and upholding of each others in prayers in time of difficulties is some thing to be yearned for and treasured. Also contrary to popular belief, cell session or church service is not something that restraints you with all the regulations and don'ts. Rather, it liberates you in the truest sense for you to live out life to the maximum.

That is why I look forward to Sunday Service and Thursday Cell group weekly =)

Christmas 2009

It was a gathering with my JC clique on Christmas eve. Due to some unforeseen changes, this year gathering was down to just 4 of us. We did not carry our plan to hit some pub but instead did some sharing and updating on our lives. We shared on the good & bad in 2009 and our anticipation for 2010 and also our wishes for each other in this coming year. Even thou the night did not tun out to be as happening as originally planned, but I think it was a meaningful silent night =)

Our feast =)

The much anticipated gift exchange!

Having slept just 2 hrs the night before, I had a quick shower before heading for Christmas Service. The message shared by the Pastor, thou familiar, is a necessary reminder that the first Christmas present that was ever given was Jesus Christ Himself coming to earth.

After the service, it was a lunch session with my cell mates @ Westmall. I am thankful for these cell mates of mine. They are ever present for any occasions. Be it to share the joy of a happy event or to join in prayer for any difficult situations. No picture taken for lunch but I am sure there will be many taken for our 2nd Jan 2010 gathering =)

And there's a family dinner that I had just a while ago (ie. 25Dec evening) at Dian Siao Er JP outlet. It was just an impromptu suggestion and we went ahead since everyone is available =) Much of the talk over dinner was the kia Cerato Forte which we are considering. Talking abt the new car, I am still excited. Hopefully to get it before 2009 ends =)

Mission Trip Dec 2009

This will be my 3rd visit back to this house church in Tg Uban in Bintan. What a joy for us to be back there to celebrate early Christmas with them. Their earnest & fervour attitude of christian living & worship never fails to inspire me in my walk with God. God is working so mightily in that area and I also know and believe God is working as mightily in my life.

One of the nicest Group Photo =)

Run on a morning

For a change, we had cell on Friday for the first time. (At least ever since I joined in this cell) It was a change from the usual Sat late morning timing and the turnout was pretty encouraging. As it was after a whole day of work/school, we kept it short.

After cell, we decided the night is still very young and thus went down Holland Village for a drink. It was pretty packed everywhere but we eventually found this pub place near Harry's where there was Oktoberfest promotion. In the end, we ordered mostly beers and some liquors for the gals. We also had Wedges, sausages and pork knuckles to go along with our drinks. It was my first time eating pork knuckles and I must say, I enjoyed the taste despite the layers of fats. It's nice! It was priced at S$36 which we all tot was so much more worth it (it was a big knuckle!!!!) compared to the S$45 mixed sausage types which is really over over-priced.

Despite the late night, me and XB still went on with our originally scheduled morning run! In the end, Grace and Alice came to join us. Alice, having to rush for OT course in church, ran just a couple of rounds. Due to XB enthusiasim, we ran 16 laps round the track in all. It was a record for me... never ran so many rounds on the tracks before. I actually do not fancy running on track. But it was a good morning workout thou. Oh, and there was a good morning crowd running there as well.

What a healthy way to start the weekend proper!

PS: Will be getting my new tennis racket later. Can't wait to try. Hope the feeling is great :)

Fruits Day

After PnP in church, a bunch of us were down Mike house for fruits party. We had in mind bags of spiky durians and mangosteens. But who knows Singaporeans' craving for durians is exceptionally high on Friday night, all the durians were practically swept off the racks by 10pm. So us, upon reaching there at 10plus, were left with the expensive "Mao San Wang" durians. In the end, we have to compromise buying the styrofoam packed durians. We bought a combinations of $3, $5 & $12/pack durians, along with mangosteens and rambutans. The latter 2 are courtesy of Ruby. We spent the remaining of the night slavouring the 3 fruits variety we have at Mike's Condo park. Nice place for fruits party. Would be better if it's a little more windy thou.

That's my Friday evening!

Cell Activities

7th Feb 09 - CNY Gathering @ my humble house

Cell CNY Gathering at my place.
What makes this pix different is that my Dad actually took with us!

14th Feb 09 - V-day/Cell @ Grace 1

It was Bro Mike's idea for the guys to come early and decor the place and spring a surprise for the gals.

Choco Courtesy of XB

Handmade cards courtesy of Kevin

Flowers courtesy of Bro Mike

I am still around

And I had a great weekend. Finally free from work this last weekend and packed myself with activities. Cool!

Anyway, not anything super exciting, but in comparison to my past few working weekend, this last weekend was great!

Friday was out with my NUS CN7 mates for Halloween dinner. No costumes party lah. But it was a cool meet-up with 9-10 of us. That was when I saw the Singapore Flyer Pumpkin.

Saturday had a volunteer recee at Chinese Garden. But due to some changes in plan, we ended up just chit chatting in MacDonald. After that was Pot Luck session with my Cell mates. That was the highlight if the weekend. Really enjoy their company and everything. It was a bday celebration for october babies.. But they counted me in as well. Haha..

Sunday was down for Church service + the usual lunch session. Nice and enjoyable! After that went down to ECP for another volunteer session recee (different volunteer program). Original intention was to get a tan as well.. But sianz cos started raining. Nonetheless, we achieved our objective and were just glad to be in the car as it was raining pretty heavily. Melodyee, thanks for driving us about that day. Appreciate that!! Straight after that was dinner with my Family. It was for joint bday celebration for dad and myself. We indulged in Sharkfins and Crab Mee Hoon at Jurong ThaiVillage Restaurant. It was pretty good. The place, the food and the interaction.

So back to work today. But looking to more of such weekends. Hopefully less of "work" weekend.

My ABC Cell