Happy Birthday Andrew!

Whoo... I'm so tired right now... I went to Andrew's house last night to celebrate his 17th birthday, the bank near his house brought back undesirable memories, long queues, below-average service, long waiting time, etc, etc... But it's Andrew's birthday I wanna talk about today. We had a great time of fellowship last night, there was Andrew, Kelvin, Hui Mei, Jin Hong, Lokies, Me and the steamboat. Haha! Had alot of fun, we were talking alot about movies, like what's the scariest movie we've watched, for Lokies, it was '28 Weeks Later', even Kelvin thought so. Then we changed it to what's the most romantic movies you've ever watched. Hui Mei was telling us how scary it was to take the lift up to Andrew's house alone, don't worry Hui Mei, your not the only one. I also discovered that Andrew has something for Tigger from Winnie the Pooh. At least I know what he like now...

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! – who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save:
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine –
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
‘Til He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand!

Love this hymn.

Randomness.

Wow... alot of random things to post... where to start? Let's start with my homework, yeah, I just realized I've not started on my holiday homework... Nope, not even english. The only homework I've finished is chemistry cause teacher made us do it in school.

I miss the Cell Group... Everyday apart is like torture. I know, it sounds like some cheesy line from a very cheesy, cliche soap opera. But still it's the truth. Soon we'll be multiplying, And it's a good thing, but not something that I'm really enthu about. But still, I'll respect any decision our leaders make.

A&B update. I'll be accomplishing my A&B pledge for the month of November by this week. Praise the Lord. Still it's a struggle. Alot of nice looking things calling my name... All those things will have to wait...

Next year I'll be in Sec 4. It's gonna be a very stressful year for me, seeing as MOE has pushed O's forward... MT O's will be in May! Can you believe it?! But still this doesn't really concern me, seeing as I have been forced to take CLB. I'm gonna have to catch up with my POA if I'm gonna get good grades for my O's. Same goes for my maths, science, english. Unbelievable. I'm gonna have to improve on almost all of my subjects.

Saw many tanks and weapons used by different militaries all over the world. My favourite so far would have to be the T-34 tank of the Soviet Union. It's a well armoured tank. In fact it is the first tank in the world to incorporate sloping armour such that a piece of metal 5 cm thick when tilted at a certain angle can become 8-12cm thick. It's main armament is a 76.2mm F-34 tank gun. It's secondary armament is a 7.62mm DT machine gun. It used a 12-cyl. diesel model V-2, 500 hp (370 kW). It was an easily mass produced engine and easy to maintain. This made the T-34 a fast medium tank of the Soviet Union. Unfortunately this tank design was discontinued in 1996 after serving for 56 years. Now to get a T-34 would cost approximately US$ 20,000 -US$ 40,000.

This is really random stuff.

19/11/2007

It's 7:50 now, I'm coming in from my mum's office. yeah, I know. My comp isn't back yet... I'm expecting the worst now. Last week was truly phenomenal, I had alot of blessings, not gonna share now. Also we saw alot of new friends coming for last Saturday's BBQ. A very BIG Thank you to all the helpers who made the event possible. Also must thank God for the good weather, even though there were many ominous dark clouds in the sky, but it didn't rain. Praise the Lord. Unfortunately I had to leave earlier. reached home around 8:30 pm. Went into my room to see my Lego helicopter destroyed! First I thought it was Kino, maybe she went into my room to terrorise my Lego people. But after checking with Aunty Emily, turns out it was my cousins instead. when she went to ask them why they mess up my Lego they just kept laughing. I'm so gonna punish them next time. Hehehe.

Last Sunday's service was really unique. Pastor Phil came to paint and preach! it was really great, he entitled his painting 'The Cross'. Though it took some time for the picture to truly take form, when it did I was truly mesmerized by the picture. It touched my heart. After that we went to look at more of Pastor Phil's artwork. Was really, really, really, fantastically nice! Prices were even nicer. But the way he paints is such that he can just dab the brush on the canvas, and sooner or later the picture just takes form. If I could paint like that, My art grade would be better. Had a great time of fellowship afterwards. Carol blessed me with alot of things that day. Thanks Carol! Then we took a video called 'America's ugliest models'. It's so funny lah! Me and Sap were the judges and Lokies and Carol took turns being Tyra Banks. It was very comical. wonder if Lokies can send to me the vid...

I'm really proud of our church as well. we were expecting $22,000,000 for this Arise and Build, but, we managed to raise a total of $26,000,000++. Well Done City Harvest! Together we will be expecting 50,000 members before we have our new stadium! I can't wait, but then again, all good things come to those who wait. I'm also expecting 50 members for our Cell Group by December. It's gonna be tough, but if God is with me I can do all things. I'm really excited about next week's worship service with Reuben Morgan!

Till then this is Ayron.

I Love You.

It was another day of work done. Listening to my songs on my mp3. Listening, listening to the lyrics and getting lost in them. Trying to catch the words, when suddenly, louder than anything I've ever heard, clearer than the clearest sound, and more evident than even the sun is, I heard Him call me.

"Ayron."

And I said, "Yes, Lord."

"I love you."

3 little words, with such great meaning. It touched me. I know my God is real, and I love Him too!

Doubts. Fustrations

Talking the talk is one thing. Walking the walk is another. Looking at my finances... I'm so screwed... Sometimes I wonder if I can fulfill my pledge to the Lord. With so many events taking place during the holidays it's a wonder I still have strength. Thank God for that. I'm about to start Christian Lifestyle soon, but at the same time I want to give Shyang Zhi Bible Study. I know his desire is also to have Bible Study, but sometimes I wonder if I'm fit to give it to him. I still don't have a bloody clue as to where I'm headed! Everyone's pushing me to get into JC. Sure it's glamourous and it'll assure me a place in university. But what if I don't wanna go there?! What if I wanted something else?! Do they ever stop and consider what I want? It's just so friggin'ly fustrating when I can't seem to have a choice. However, even with the illusion of free choice, I still don't know where I'm headed, or where I want to go. I'm just drifting. I need a Dove to point me in the right direction. I dunno what it'll be, but, the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.

Here I go!

I remember when I was on fire.
I remember what I did.
I did not know much then.
But I was looking for the lost.

Now the fire has died.
Down to nothing more than cinders.
All that was left were burnt logs,
and ashes...

But You. You came and reignited me
All it took was one log,
and a spark.
And the fire burns again.

The wind blows hard,
trying to extinguish my flame.
But He comes and adds more fuel.
Thus my flame burns brighter.

Yes the harvest is great!
But the labourers are few.
So here I am Lord.
Send me.

Armed with a sickle,
and a basket.
The harvest is ready
It's time to bring it in.

Here I go.
Into all the earth.
Living out Your Word.
Making Your praise heard!

Looking at my fruits

There was a prayer meeting yesterday, going for the prayer meeting at Joel's house. It was so dumb. In my rush to get to Joel's place, I was sorta late, I got on to bus 98 instead of bus 99. at least it brought me to Lakeside MRT, from there I was able to get a train to JP and then take bus 242 to Joel's place. Such a waste of cash... Anyways I arrived late still, sorry guys. Now, this prayer meeting was 'special', it was more of a super mini Cell Group. Joshua led praise (Good Job Mate!), Hui Mei led worship (Multi talented Leader), and she also preached on what is an armour bearer. Or what an armour bearer does. anyways there are 10 points. As she shared on this topic, I looked at the points, reflecting on myself, and then I realized, "Hey, almost 70% of the points I have not done or been."

Hui Mei then asked all of us to share on our leaders, be it cell group leaders, ex-cell group leaders, or even one of the helpers. Joshua shared first, then Lokies and Schumann shared as well. Hui Mei asked for 2 more people to share, then she called me. I was, at this point torn in 2 parts, 1 part saying 'You don't have to share.' The other saying 'But I want to.' In the end I shared, about what I felt about myself. Trying my best not to cry, I ended. Joshua then spoke to me, telling me, how I've been willing to serve, everytime he asks for something I would be there to say 'Yes, I can do it'. Tears flowed down my eyes, as emotion overwhelmed me, expecting someone to say 'Yeah, see how you've been, see how you've acted.' In short, expecting someone to rebuke me. Instead Joshua spoke to me of what I've done and been. And I've never thought of myself this way. Lokies then spoke, saying how I've been a source of strength to him, how I've been there for him. Again, I never saw myself in this light. Schumann spoke to me saying, "Look at your fruits." I thought about what he said, and I realized I've never looked at my fruits, nor have I given myself credit for what I've done and been. Instead I've beaten myself up over my failures and told myself I could have always done better, even when I've put in my best. I'm not trying to put myself in the spotlight y'know. But I just wanna share this with all the people who are like me. stop beating yourself up. Instead give credit for what you've done and been, and always look at your fruits.

Till then, this is Ayron.

My computer and I

Coming in from my mum's office. it's very slow today since it's Deepavali and the banks aren't open. It's too slow for my taste... Anyway the only way I can seem to blog now is on my mum's office computer since mine has to be reformatted... But I can't reformat it myself, so a very good friend of mine will be taking my computer away to reformat it. My computer hates me so... I've been very good to my computer, best graphic card, best anti-virus system, best etc, etc... but still it's not satisfied. choosing instead to crash and stall... It's so stubborn! I can't even play solitaire without it crashing. Well, I now have 3 options,

1) Reformat it and pray for the best.

If after reformating it still doesn't work,

2) Live without a computer.

But if I can't live without a computer, (And I can't)

3) Get a new Paladin Computer.

I'd very much rather have the Paladin Computer. Mum! Break out the Cheque book.

My cash for the building fund is increasing steadily. But I have my doubts of whether I can accomplish it or not... But by the Grace of God it will be completed. If I work extra hard I may be able to complete my building fund by end of December. Also because of the Breakaway Youth Camp I will not be going to work on the 13th to 15th of December... I'm torn between going for the camp and working towards my building fund.

On the whole this week has been quite good even if tiring. God has blessed me with a new book and a new computer game. Hellgate: London. But it's no use having a game if you can't play it on a computer eh? Well, like I said this week has been quite good, it would have been even better without a stubborn computer. It's as stubborn as a mule. (Sorry, animal lovers)

So, until then, this is Ayron signing off.

Arise(ing) and Build(ing)

My 1st Arise and Build has finally begun! I'm really excited about it and will be giving my best. I never knew I could give so much till today. I recently got a job in my Mum's office as a Clerk/Accountant. POA is so useful right about now... But in any case the pay is good (S$20) and so are the hours. I would get to work by 8, and would usually leave by 3, latest (5 hours). The only downside is... IT'S SO FRIGGIN' BORING!!! Sitting at my desk for 5 hours straight, writing cheques, checking accounts, faxing, making calls! Argh! it's enough to drive me nuts! But, hey, at least I'm getting paid to be bored. HA HA. Most of the money gained will be going towards building God a new house. Together we'll hit the S$22,000,000.

At last in the blogging world

Whoo... I'm in the blogging world at long last! always thinking it was a bore, but well, it seems so interesting now! So glad to finally be able to post my opinions on the web for all to see!

You'll be hearing more from me! Rawk On!