First Xmas party of 2011 and also the most meaningful Xmas party of my life:)
Woke up at 7am to prepare for my busy and fruitful Saturday. Went The Rock at level 4 for my Xmas Party with Gracehaven. At first I thought that every child in Gracehaven has committed an offence or was sent there by their parents cause they were naughty but I was so wrong, only a minority was like that, most of them were sent there by Court Order, either because their parents has passed away or serving their terms in prison or they were abused by them. Most of us, the Befrienders, were assigned a child each but we were not informed of their background, we were just told all of them had received Christ, except for one and we had to avoid sensitive words and topics. Just chat with them, let them see and know Christ. And most importantly, we cannot lose them in sight.
I got the name of the child I was assigned to, I was very nervous as this is my first time doing this and I was very scared that I might say the wrong things. Leaders prayed for anointing and wisdom over us before the kids came.
I had a lovely surprised when I saw the kid I was assigned to, he is so cute!!! God assigned the liveliest and cutest boy there!!! He is so talkative and lively and was the focus of the day. All of us knows and remember his name:) I had deep impression of few child, another one was a quiet 13 yrs old boy, he had a very sad face when he just joined us but after a while he opened up. A handsome young boy. God is so wonderful, He assigned a Rock Kid teacher to him! This lady is anointed to serve children ministry, and thus has no problem at all in communicating with the child and causing him to open up! Behind all these laughters and innocent faces, I wonder what is the story behind? However I didn't ask of course, and I was quite pissed with one volunteer who asked my boy where is his siblings. I changed topic and asked my cute boy why he dun take meat, he told me he will vomit when he does so. Somehow I have this feeling that he comes from a stornge xxxxx family. I didn't probe much but someone else did, it was then I realized he might be that only one that has not received Christ. A leader came over and asked if he wants to do so, he said no. When we were leaving, I tried again. His answer this time is "I dunno" but when I wanted to get Pastor Lawrence to pray for him, he said no. I was quite disappointed but I didnt say further, i dun want to force him or to create the impression we did so much things just to "force" him to accept Christ. I know what is the feeling of being "pushed" to do so and the reaction to this is to "avoid Christ" if Sis Carol had done that few years ago, there will never be the "me" now. I prayed in my heart for this precious boy and I know God will do the rest:) this precious boy will surely be another testi for God:)
I was holding my tears during the whole session as I realized there were so many not-so-blessed kids even in Singapore. It has indeed been my priviledge to be a blessings to them. In this session, I also realized how blessed I am to be able to bless others. I truly experienced what it meant by giving is a greater joy than receiving. In fact, today session has helped me more than I have given. I found my calling, I wanna help the less fortunate ones. The Rock Kid lady asked me if I wanna serve in the children's ministry. She must have got the wrong impression that I loved kids from the way I treat the cute boy today. I did have this thought too that's why I asked Sis Carol if the kids in Rock Kids are all the blessed ones. She told me in order for them to join the Rock Kids, their parents or Guardians are NCC members. In another words, they must be blessed le lor. My love or desire to serve is not for children generally but for those who are not so blessed. I will continue to serve in Outreach Ministry and will get more involved in all missionary trips both locally and overseas. I really thank God for this wonderful privilege:)
Went for my viewing with Carol, didn't close on the spot today but I believe I will close with Carol soon:) viewing with Jimmy was cancelled as he is sick. Its ok, I will close him next week. I have already received a blessing much greater than closing deals itself today:) Went to tabao lots of nice food from Bedok Market and Carol sent me home after that:) finished my dinner and went to nap from 7pm till 1130pm, shiok!!!
Louis jio movies and we were prepared to go out but heavy rain came and we decided to stay at home tonight :)
I want to chat with my lovely Jesus tonight:)
I got the name of the child I was assigned to, I was very nervous as this is my first time doing this and I was very scared that I might say the wrong things. Leaders prayed for anointing and wisdom over us before the kids came.
I had a lovely surprised when I saw the kid I was assigned to, he is so cute!!! God assigned the liveliest and cutest boy there!!! He is so talkative and lively and was the focus of the day. All of us knows and remember his name:) I had deep impression of few child, another one was a quiet 13 yrs old boy, he had a very sad face when he just joined us but after a while he opened up. A handsome young boy. God is so wonderful, He assigned a Rock Kid teacher to him! This lady is anointed to serve children ministry, and thus has no problem at all in communicating with the child and causing him to open up! Behind all these laughters and innocent faces, I wonder what is the story behind? However I didn't ask of course, and I was quite pissed with one volunteer who asked my boy where is his siblings. I changed topic and asked my cute boy why he dun take meat, he told me he will vomit when he does so. Somehow I have this feeling that he comes from a stornge xxxxx family. I didn't probe much but someone else did, it was then I realized he might be that only one that has not received Christ. A leader came over and asked if he wants to do so, he said no. When we were leaving, I tried again. His answer this time is "I dunno" but when I wanted to get Pastor Lawrence to pray for him, he said no. I was quite disappointed but I didnt say further, i dun want to force him or to create the impression we did so much things just to "force" him to accept Christ. I know what is the feeling of being "pushed" to do so and the reaction to this is to "avoid Christ" if Sis Carol had done that few years ago, there will never be the "me" now. I prayed in my heart for this precious boy and I know God will do the rest:) this precious boy will surely be another testi for God:)
I was holding my tears during the whole session as I realized there were so many not-so-blessed kids even in Singapore. It has indeed been my priviledge to be a blessings to them. In this session, I also realized how blessed I am to be able to bless others. I truly experienced what it meant by giving is a greater joy than receiving. In fact, today session has helped me more than I have given. I found my calling, I wanna help the less fortunate ones. The Rock Kid lady asked me if I wanna serve in the children's ministry. She must have got the wrong impression that I loved kids from the way I treat the cute boy today. I did have this thought too that's why I asked Sis Carol if the kids in Rock Kids are all the blessed ones. She told me in order for them to join the Rock Kids, their parents or Guardians are NCC members. In another words, they must be blessed le lor. My love or desire to serve is not for children generally but for those who are not so blessed. I will continue to serve in Outreach Ministry and will get more involved in all missionary trips both locally and overseas. I really thank God for this wonderful privilege:)
Went for my viewing with Carol, didn't close on the spot today but I believe I will close with Carol soon:) viewing with Jimmy was cancelled as he is sick. Its ok, I will close him next week. I have already received a blessing much greater than closing deals itself today:) Went to tabao lots of nice food from Bedok Market and Carol sent me home after that:) finished my dinner and went to nap from 7pm till 1130pm, shiok!!!
Louis jio movies and we were prepared to go out but heavy rain came and we decided to stay at home tonight :)
I want to chat with my lovely Jesus tonight:)