You can feel it at home, work, in school and practically everywhere. Are you feeling it? What's happening to our world? The Bible has the answer.
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Saturday, 29 November 2008
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
A Few Great Men
Not many. Just a few great men in our land. Nonetheless, through these men, our land is prosperous and safe. I pray that these great men, who fought courageously in the past (you know who they are), will also have the courage to admit that they do need a living God to carry them through eternity victoriously. It's time to remember that Jesus is the truly the reason for the season. Nothing more, nothing less. Here's wishing everyone an early "Merry Christmas".
It's really not funny
Taken from The Sunday Times, 23 Nov 2008
"Trust me, the above is really nothing to laugh about."
Hint: Guess what is extinct now?
Use Hammer
I found the above quite interesting and amusing. It simply says, "Use Hammer To Break Window Glass". Whereas, I would say the Mandarin version is more accurate i.e. "During an emergency, use hammer to break window glass."
Final Fieldwork
Today is my final fieldwork for social studies. In total, we went to three places, namely, The Battle Box (Fort Canning), The Peranakan Museum (near Bible House) & finally, Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Centre (near Maxwell Market).
Friday, 21 November 2008
Monday, 17 November 2008
World in Crisis
Our world is in crisis. One of the greatest after The Great Depression (1929-1939). From USA to Japan and right down-under, every country is now entering into recession. It simply means that more people will be out of jobs and will be tested in these difficult times. May God have mercy on us all.
IF you think deeper, the problem is more severe than any can imagine. In "The Year of Renewal", God is shaking everyone.
Jesus is returning soon.
IF you think deeper, the problem is more severe than any can imagine. In "The Year of Renewal", God is shaking everyone.
Jesus is returning soon.
Saturday, 15 November 2008
AGM
Once a year, the BBHQ would hold the annual general meeting (AGM). Tonight, a record number of 95 companies out of around 113 turned up for the AGM. Apparently, it broke all previous records. Somehow I think the financial crisis is bringing people together?
Nevertheless, it was a wonderful evening! The thing that struck me most was the sharing by BB Asia. An effort to bring BB to the entire of Asia and beyond. To date, apart from Singapore, there are also BB Companies in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Philippines, India.
In the years to come, BB Asia has plans to start BB companies in South Korea etc. Isn't this exciting?! Look out for CAMP TEMASEK V, YOG & BB Singapore 80th Anniversary Celebrations in 2010! It's going to be an extremely exciting year! You can also be sure that a significant number of BB Boys & Officers from around Asia will join us in CAMP TEMASEK V 2010! The last time, we had many Boys & Officers from Thailand joining us! It was really a great time! Blessed weekend to everyone who is reading this! =)
Nevertheless, it was a wonderful evening! The thing that struck me most was the sharing by BB Asia. An effort to bring BB to the entire of Asia and beyond. To date, apart from Singapore, there are also BB Companies in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Philippines, India.
In the years to come, BB Asia has plans to start BB companies in South Korea etc. Isn't this exciting?! Look out for CAMP TEMASEK V, YOG & BB Singapore 80th Anniversary Celebrations in 2010! It's going to be an extremely exciting year! You can also be sure that a significant number of BB Boys & Officers from around Asia will join us in CAMP TEMASEK V 2010! The last time, we had many Boys & Officers from Thailand joining us! It was really a great time! Blessed weekend to everyone who is reading this! =)
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Incredible Journey
It's past 2am in the morning; just completed my preparation for social studies fieldwork tomorrow (1:30pm-4pm) and had my shower. I must say that it has been an incredible journey. It stretches one and 'transported' one into a totally different paradigm in living. There's really no-end in learning and living. Seize every opportunity when it comes and do not worry about the outcome. Nonetheless, do calculate the cost & consequences, then take the step of faith! Once decided, never look back. The Lord has mercy and be gracious to us all. Amen.
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Life in NTU Hall
This is life in NTU Hall.
Just walked over to NTU Mac
& bought breakfast for my room-mate and myself.
Just walked over to NTU Mac
& bought breakfast for my room-mate and myself.
Monday, 10 November 2008
Examination in Progress
You won't believe how serious they were when it comes to taking examination. The above sign boards were prominently tied to railings to remind candidates the consequence of cheating during examination.
I thank God for helping us through our only examination for this semester and the twenty or so assignments completed to date.
I pray in Jesus' name that everyone in my course will graduate in July 2009. Amen.
I thank God for helping us through our only examination for this semester and the twenty or so assignments completed to date.
I pray in Jesus' name that everyone in my course will graduate in July 2009. Amen.
Sunday, 9 November 2008
2008: The Year of Renewal!
It has been a rather eventful and yet challenging year for many of us in 2008.
Interestingly, almost everyone in the company is adapting to changes and undergoing renewal in 2008. From enrolment into the polytechnics to adapting to new BB operating hours, healing in the homes, new job, escape from death, new life in Christ, NS enlistment & marriage!
1. 07 Founder's Man Award Recipients (2007) - The highest number of FM recipients in the entire history of 72nd Singapore Company and to date, 04 of them are actively growing and in service! More importantly, even those who are not FM recipients, have grown and joined us in service! The company has matured.
2. BB Operating hours: Changed from 1pm-5pm to 8am-12noon, every Saturday! Stretching everyone to the limits!
3. A new batch of 11 Sec Boys joined us in 2008. Look out for them in 2009 & 2010! Not forgetting the Sec 2 & 3 Boys! What about the Sec 4? Look out for Ian Lim!
4. JM Fraser 2007: BRONZE! An achievement to show we are very much alive! What about 2008? Are we going to miss it?! Check it out in 2009! Someone is working 'secretly behind-the -scene'. God willing... we can! =)
5. Character Quest 2008: BRONZE! A significant achievement for our young ones!
6. "Miraculous" stories: Hear it from Gerald Ong, Pang Zu Han & Goh Jun Wei!
7. Answering to "The Call" - your BB Captain.
8. First-time ever! 72nd Singapore company is on "auto-pilot mode", more of the Primers & Officers and less of the Captain... A new challenge for all and stretching everyone's learning experience!
9. The enlistment of Elisha Ng & Tim Kiew for national service!
10. The Holy Matrimony of Mr Andy Chua Kok Hwang on 8 November 2008.
11. What's next for us in 2008?
We do not know the future. But we know WHO holds it.
Let us continue to work hand-in-hand to make 72nd truly a place to remember for a lifetime.
Blessed week to everyone reading this.
Regards,
From your Captain's desk
Interestingly, almost everyone in the company is adapting to changes and undergoing renewal in 2008. From enrolment into the polytechnics to adapting to new BB operating hours, healing in the homes, new job, escape from death, new life in Christ, NS enlistment & marriage!
1. 07 Founder's Man Award Recipients (2007) - The highest number of FM recipients in the entire history of 72nd Singapore Company and to date, 04 of them are actively growing and in service! More importantly, even those who are not FM recipients, have grown and joined us in service! The company has matured.
2. BB Operating hours: Changed from 1pm-5pm to 8am-12noon, every Saturday! Stretching everyone to the limits!
3. A new batch of 11 Sec Boys joined us in 2008. Look out for them in 2009 & 2010! Not forgetting the Sec 2 & 3 Boys! What about the Sec 4? Look out for Ian Lim!
4. JM Fraser 2007: BRONZE! An achievement to show we are very much alive! What about 2008? Are we going to miss it?! Check it out in 2009! Someone is working 'secretly behind-the -scene'. God willing... we can! =)
5. Character Quest 2008: BRONZE! A significant achievement for our young ones!
6. "Miraculous" stories: Hear it from Gerald Ong, Pang Zu Han & Goh Jun Wei!
7. Answering to "The Call" - your BB Captain.
8. First-time ever! 72nd Singapore company is on "auto-pilot mode", more of the Primers & Officers and less of the Captain... A new challenge for all and stretching everyone's learning experience!
9. The enlistment of Elisha Ng & Tim Kiew for national service!
10. The Holy Matrimony of Mr Andy Chua Kok Hwang on 8 November 2008.
11. What's next for us in 2008?
We do not know the future. But we know WHO holds it.
Let us continue to work hand-in-hand to make 72nd truly a place to remember for a lifetime.
Blessed week to everyone reading this.
Regards,
From your Captain's desk
Saturday, 8 November 2008
ANDY CHUA KOK HWANG
On this day, the eighth of November, in the year two-thousand and eight, marks The Holy Matrimony of Mr. & Mrs Andy Chua. Our heartiest congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Andy Chua!
Mr. Andy Chua has come a long way. From a Boy of Fengshan Primary School, he joined the The Boys' Brigade in Singapore when he was in primary three or four... (I can't recall).
At one stage, Andy almost quit BB. If he had, we wouldn't have him with us today! Nonetheless, Praise be to God! A wise decision was made then by the Officers i.e. despite of his not very impressive attendance, Andy was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal (LCP).
In those days, the highest rank was Staff Sergeant (SSG and WO was added on later). Thus, it meant a lot to Andy, who was about 14 years of age. After the promotion, Andy began to "rise-up" as a fine young leader in The Boys' Brigade.
When Andy was studying at Siglap Secondary School, I was doing my studies in Australia (1995-1998). I remember there was once when our former Captain, Mr. Patrick Oh & myself were away and Andy was called upon to help us to 'run the company' for about two weeks! It was simply amazing!
Andy rose from "rank and file" rather quickly. From a LCP, he went on to be a Warrant Officer (WO) - The very first! WO in 72nd Singapore Company! Thereafter, Andy went on to be a Founder's Man! Without a doubt, it boosted his confidence even further!
Nonetheless, our BB Officer, Mr. Andy Chua, is not a man who is unfamiliar with failures. Check with him and you will hear stories of how his God had helped him through the years.
There is something very special about Mr. Andy Chua that I would like to share here. He is one man that hardly raise his voice at anyone (apart from training Boys). You can say, Andy is a gentleman. Indeed, a man with lots of power and yet able to control it extremely well. That's the reason why we worked very well together. And when I am not able to control a situation, Andy will usually handle it on my behalf. That's the strength of Andy and I thank God for his love, patience and co-labour in The Boys' Brigade at Bedok North Secondary School since 1996... till this very day. Yes, Andy is also a faithful servant-of-God.
We wish Mr. & Mrs Andy Chua the Blessings of God & a God-Blessed Marriage.
Love from,
72nd Singapore Company
Mr. Andy Chua has come a long way. From a Boy of Fengshan Primary School, he joined the The Boys' Brigade in Singapore when he was in primary three or four... (I can't recall).
At one stage, Andy almost quit BB. If he had, we wouldn't have him with us today! Nonetheless, Praise be to God! A wise decision was made then by the Officers i.e. despite of his not very impressive attendance, Andy was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal (LCP).
In those days, the highest rank was Staff Sergeant (SSG and WO was added on later). Thus, it meant a lot to Andy, who was about 14 years of age. After the promotion, Andy began to "rise-up" as a fine young leader in The Boys' Brigade.
When Andy was studying at Siglap Secondary School, I was doing my studies in Australia (1995-1998). I remember there was once when our former Captain, Mr. Patrick Oh & myself were away and Andy was called upon to help us to 'run the company' for about two weeks! It was simply amazing!
Andy rose from "rank and file" rather quickly. From a LCP, he went on to be a Warrant Officer (WO) - The very first! WO in 72nd Singapore Company! Thereafter, Andy went on to be a Founder's Man! Without a doubt, it boosted his confidence even further!
Nonetheless, our BB Officer, Mr. Andy Chua, is not a man who is unfamiliar with failures. Check with him and you will hear stories of how his God had helped him through the years.
There is something very special about Mr. Andy Chua that I would like to share here. He is one man that hardly raise his voice at anyone (apart from training Boys). You can say, Andy is a gentleman. Indeed, a man with lots of power and yet able to control it extremely well. That's the reason why we worked very well together. And when I am not able to control a situation, Andy will usually handle it on my behalf. That's the strength of Andy and I thank God for his love, patience and co-labour in The Boys' Brigade at Bedok North Secondary School since 1996... till this very day. Yes, Andy is also a faithful servant-of-God.
We wish Mr. & Mrs Andy Chua the Blessings of God & a God-Blessed Marriage.
Love from,
72nd Singapore Company
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Sunday, 2 November 2008
"Don't walk alone"
D-o not battle life alone
O-pen up, do not suffer in silence
N'-ever think you are alone
T-urn to someone when you are in need
W-hen you are down, talk to someone
A-llow others to come into your life
L-earn to share your feelings
K-now that sharing your issues will make you feel better
A-lways make time to build relationships
L-ife is never meant to be alone
O-nly than will you be happy
N-o matter how many disappointments in life, share your life still
E-veryone needs a friend
O-pen up, do not suffer in silence
N'-ever think you are alone
T-urn to someone when you are in need
W-hen you are down, talk to someone
A-llow others to come into your life
L-earn to share your feelings
K-now that sharing your issues will make you feel better
A-lways make time to build relationships
L-ife is never meant to be alone
O-nly than will you be happy
N-o matter how many disappointments in life, share your life still
E-veryone needs a friend
Whose Name is at Stake?
When you walk in faith, following Jesus all the way... tell me... whose Name is at stake? So, now... why then should we worry about anything? Naked we come, naked we shall go.
Blessed Sunday to one & all.
Blessed Sunday to one & all.
Saturday, 1 November 2008
Darius Lum
"Glad to have you with us today, Darius."
"Here's wishing you a Happy & Blessed Birthday on 2 Nov 2008."
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