my CG had a BBQ session in Putrajaya. this was a combined CG: Thirst CG and SEED CG making up our old Ohana CG.
so i just went, taking time off from my exams. it was fun just to relax. the place belonged to our beloved Leo. superbly nice place, romantic, and quiet. the new Putrajaya concept is a home without fence, and it really was there. no gates or fences, just ur house, smack rite beside your neighbours. sometimes i guess it's a lil too close for comfort.but the place is a really nice place. i wonder why Leo doesn't want to stay there? hmmm.... anyways,we started off with praise and worship led by Kevin, then moving on to ice-breakers which Charis conducted.she made us play water guns.woohoo! everything was going well. then the BBQ time came. i was more fascinated with cooking than eating. so while everyone else was eating and yakking away., i was busy flipping chicken wing after chicken wing over. i wanted perfection in the product. managed to bbq 4-8 (in my opinion) good looking chicken wings, before the fire leaped up and kinda charred all the other wings. crap! the rest were mostly partly black on one side and white on the other. somehow, the 'yin and yang' of the chicken was really good;)
after eating our fill, Kenneth, Jo Wen and Kevin Tang ( the organisers) got us back together for another round of games. it was something like Christians, Romans, & Spies.this was conducted by Benjamin. mien! i wanted to be a Nad-zi or a Hip-pie or something else:P couldn't really understand what was going on. but it was fun...i got to tell ppl to go to jail. after this, Daniel took us for a ride with a freefall game. can't remember exactly what's the name of the game...it wasn't a game, really. it was something about trust. one person would stand on a chair, and he had to trust that his catchers would catch him when he fell. only a few ppl did, and i had the privilege to be the last one. boy, i did freak out as my body was experiencing free-fall!
after this, everyone quieted down, as Jo Wen gave a speech. *blah blah blah*.but what really touched me was to see our CG expand. out mother CG was Protoplasma CG. and a time came when we had to split. it was a painful time for us, but the bible says that unless a seed falls to the ground and dies... so from Protoplasma, 2 other CGs were born. Ohana CG that was led by me and Kevin and DUH CG led by Desmond and Rachel. it was a really learning time for me as i learned to serve my members. it thought me alot about trusting God and it did build me up as a person. there were times when things got screwed up, but God was always faithful. one thing i learned during this time: as leaders, we should raise future leaders who are as good as us, if not, better! as the year ended, Ohana and DUH both came to that painful period where we both had to split again. we splitted coz we had the numbers to do so. so from DUH, came CHUP and BLUR. and from OHANA, my cg, came SEED and Thirst. last night's gathering was Ohana's gathering. i was moved when i saw the number that were there. i saw the people that i used to lead and care for, and now they are leading. after splittting, our CGs grew. and i was praising God in my heart as my eyes swept across the room. i was speechless as i thought how God had used me , someone who had nothing much to offer, to raise up this CG. and all i could say was " Thank You God. " everything that happened was because of Him. i was just an instrument. boy, was i speechless! never underestimate what God can do for you and thru you.
after that, Jo Wen called me up and he handed me this specially designed notebook just for me. whoah! i was really *zeng*! it was designed non other than our FIT cum FCM dude: DAwgHause! really awesome work man. check out his stuff!
i was impressed that they still remembered why we named our CG Ohana the last time. we wanted that sense of being a family. we didn't want anyone to be left behind. and till today, they still remembered.
suddenly the lights went out...Happy Birthday To You came on...i was stunned...i knew this was coming...just didn't know when...i was busy taking it all in and at the same time i was trying to reply some sms...before i knew it, flour was on my head...a whole load of it...then i felt something cold...darn! water... in my life...the best combination for a strong stick...flour+water...then i felt more flour...and this time something like jam...but it turned out to be chili sauce...and then meehon...and then still more flour and water...the water was darn cold...mien, i was the human trash can for the moment...whatever they could get their hands on...it came on me...imagine...just a few seconds before this, i had my digicam and handphone and the notebook with me...the product:
one big happy family=)
and a new product for my hair!
wanna thank Alvin, Michelle and Nicky for taking time off and coming all the way just to celebrate with me:) thanks guys!
for 1 minute of trashing i got...just that 1 minute...we had to spend 1 hour cleaning up the whole house. imagine if they had used eggs *brrrr* gross! then it would have to be poor Leo. but we really cleaned the house.
i had to take a bath 1st before i could help clean the house. coz i was part of the mess:P after everythign was over, i was thinking how was i goign to get back. who was gonna accomodate me in their car? i had a change of t-shirt, but i was still wearing my 'poo-crap-shit-infested' pants. i wasn't too sure whether Daniel would let me into his Alfa Romeo. He called me out saying that he had prepared a place for me in the car and asked me to come check it out. as i walked to the car i felt a sense of dread, like mien! they're gonna treat me like some old daddy putting newspaper on where i was gonna seat. to my surprise, he ushered me to the driver's door, and there laid carefully on the driver's seat was plastic bags to cover the seat. he handed me the keys and told me to take her home for the night:p i was really blown away! how did i ever get the privilege to drive this invention of the Italian gods. Benjamin said he'd guide me. i got a lil nervous as i eased myself into the leather seat. it was really a golden moment. but i was worried if i would disappoint Ben with my unseasoned manual driving skills. He sat beside me, and told me to 'bring her to life'. *switches ignition* he said: 'prepare to lose your virginity'. as i heard the rumble of the engine, i knew i was 'raped'! it was awesome!!! the sound of the gentle purring of the engines, would soon unleash a power that i've never seen before. don't be decieved! as i reved her up, did i get a jolt of electric. smooth baby! Charis and Julian were in the car and they witnessed me being 'converted' to a 'believer'. i eased her out of the driveway and to the roads...piece of cake. all the while, Ben was keepig a watchful eye...thankfully, if not, i wonder what i would have done with such a magnificent beast under my control. Kae Ee and Hong Aun were close behind. they were up for a race! and i wouldn't want to let them off too easy would i eh? Traffic light...1st gear...2nd gear...3rd gear...tunnel...floor the pedal...feel the exhiliarating rush of adrenaline...as the window-down-sunroof-up creature charged into the tunnel...that was the epitome of euphoria as sound met ears...the blatant roar of the engines was magnified within the walls of the tunnel...was i in car-heaven. after that, i was all set for a race with those 2 other crazy drivers...but wait a minute...*Leo's Kancil zooming past all of us* what the heck?! He was driving like mad...nuts man! anyways, it was a burst if fun as i shifted gears back and forth...3rd gear...4th gear...5th gear...floored the pedal...zooom...brake...(the brakes are painfully responsive...Ben was right in asking me to use only a toe to halt this beast)...i flew...we flew...she was awesome...never have i laid hands on the creation of the Italians, and now, i'm here taking this baby for a spin...as i brought the Alfa to a halt in Cyberia, i was a 'believer'. i believed that the Italians have a god!!
Ben and Daniel...thanks a billion! it was really a memorable experience. thank you for trusting me to drive 'her':) u guys have good taste:D
guys! thanks a bunch! thanks for making it a memorable moment for me. will never forget it:) u guys have been awesome...continue to be great oks. i've been really encouraged by u guys:) so keep shining for Jesus wherever u are. thanks for making this something worth remembering:)
Kenneth, Jo Wen, Charis, Kevin, Grace, Vincent, Jay Shen, Mian Chin, Daniel, Benjamin, Kae Ee, Hong Aun, Audrey, Celine, Darren, Eric, Julian, Leo, Melisa, Michelle, Alvin, Nicky...thank you so so much! for being there last night.
and to the rest of you who sent ur wishes: Jay, Ming Chu, Jenna, Beckyz, Mum & Dad, Leona, Peak Yin, Serena, Premila, Joash Yap, Justin, Julia, Jospeh, Jacklyn, Esther, Benny, Beatrice, Andrea, Ee Chia, Rachel, Alvin, Purdey, Joshua, Daniel, Kelvin, Poh Yee, Stephanie, Gary, Jia Wern, Desmond, Alicia, Yuin-Y, Xiao Wei, Zi Bin, Zheng Jie, Su Chen, Joash, John,Sharlene and to whoever i might have missed out... ...thank you all:D
as i got back, this is what i found:
a gift from Michelle:D thanks...so that's the bottle Leo mentioned about huh?...thanks so much:D
Beckyz gave me a kewl t-shirt...thanks yeah:D
come on LIFE...i'm ready! give me what you got! this is so much more than i ever expected or asked. thank You GoD!
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