Our mission team led the service on both Sundays when we were at Lakeshore. We sang Jesus, thank you on both occasions and right after the first service, Roger spoke about how much he liked the song, both its words and its tune. May we always be grateful, for Christ's work on the cross that saves us from sin.
Jesus, Thank You
Words and music by Pat Sczebel
As recorded on Worship God Live (Track 7)
Lyrics
The mystery of the cross
I cannot comprehend
The agonies of Calvary
You the perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son
Who drank the bitter cup reserved for me
Your blood has washed away my sin
Jesus, thank You
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied
Jesus, thank You
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table
Jesus, thank You
By Your perfect sacrifice
I’ve been brought near
Your enemy You’ve made Your friend
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace
Your mercy and Your kindness know no end
Lover of my soul
I want to live for You
© 2003 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP).
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Finally together again
After being in different lands for the past 1.5 years, (missing her wedding too) we're finally together again. =)
I remain amazed at how God sustained our fellowship. And how years later, God gave us godly husbands who, in God's timing, have to spend some time in Australia.
The Angs (Arthur and Minli) and the Chias
PS: I'm trying to get my hands on the bigger reunion (aka pic with the Tohs+Chias+Angs) Akan Datang...
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ever Thankful
11 years of encouraging fellowship.
Be Thou my vision
When will we sing hymns togther again?
Friday, April 18, 2008
We're back!
Thank you so much for praying for us. We're back! By God's grace, in one piece! (our car nearly didn't.) and we've been really blessed by the warm church members at Lakeshore Church of Christ. The team was involved in many activities involving different age groups. Roger gave a talk at a senior's lunch and co-ordinated the services on both Sundays. He was a part of puppet skits during kids' club, drama skits during the youth event and the many many other tasks in running the activities.
Charis and I participated in most of the activities. I'm thankful that Charis warmed up to the team, and even allowed some of the church members to carry her. =) Being inexperienced drivers, we had many interesting situations with our dear old Ford. It kept us praying, and we're thankful that all such situations happened and were resolved when we were at Buderim (instead of happening along our way to and fro)
The drive down was great. =) We only planned at most a 4 hour drive each day cos we didn't think Charis (or I or maybe our Ford) could endure anymore. So we stopped by at Gold Coast, Bellingen and Forster. We even saw dolphins at Forster beach. So many of them, we saw 6 at one go, they were riding on the waves. Roger commented that they were the best surfers. That was one of the highlights of our trip. The other highlight was when we were at Dorrigo National Park. The rainforest was so beautiful, the mountains-majestic. Gold Coast gripped us by the endless stretch of beaches, the never-ending sound of the waves crashing at the beach. Each place we visited reminded me so much of God’s creation. The wonder and splendor of God in creation-the ocean, mountains, rivers and trees. Truly, all these declare God’s glory.
So, with magical moments, we return to cold, wet and dreary Sydney. (Queensland is really the sunshine state for a reason! We really enjoyed the weather there) Nevertheless, the heart-warming thing is that my best friend and her husband is visiting us, and staying at our place for the whole of their visit! I'm so looking forward to their arrival, am counting down the hours. As for Roger, he'll be back to his books come Monday. More Greek, more Hebrew, more continental reformation, more theology ....and the list goes on...
Charis and I participated in most of the activities. I'm thankful that Charis warmed up to the team, and even allowed some of the church members to carry her. =) Being inexperienced drivers, we had many interesting situations with our dear old Ford. It kept us praying, and we're thankful that all such situations happened and were resolved when we were at Buderim (instead of happening along our way to and fro)
The drive down was great. =) We only planned at most a 4 hour drive each day cos we didn't think Charis (or I or maybe our Ford) could endure anymore. So we stopped by at Gold Coast, Bellingen and Forster. We even saw dolphins at Forster beach. So many of them, we saw 6 at one go, they were riding on the waves. Roger commented that they were the best surfers. That was one of the highlights of our trip. The other highlight was when we were at Dorrigo National Park. The rainforest was so beautiful, the mountains-majestic. Gold Coast gripped us by the endless stretch of beaches, the never-ending sound of the waves crashing at the beach. Each place we visited reminded me so much of God’s creation. The wonder and splendor of God in creation-the ocean, mountains, rivers and trees. Truly, all these declare God’s glory.
So, with magical moments, we return to cold, wet and dreary Sydney. (Queensland is really the sunshine state for a reason! We really enjoyed the weather there) Nevertheless, the heart-warming thing is that my best friend and her husband is visiting us, and staying at our place for the whole of their visit! I'm so looking forward to their arrival, am counting down the hours. As for Roger, he'll be back to his books come Monday. More Greek, more Hebrew, more continental reformation, more theology ....and the list goes on...
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
On Mission Together
College mission starts this Sunday. It's special cos we're going together. Roger and I have been on mission trips separately and now we're going together, with little Charis. =) We'll be attached to a church in Buderim, Queensland.
We are in a team of about 14 college students. Last year, Charis and I stayed home when Roger was on mission. We weren't sure if the college welcomed families on mission, (it didn't cross our minds to ask) and we were still trying to settle in as mission happened just slightly 3 months after we arrived in Sydney.
I do not have any task specifically assigned to me, and I think being on missions, now that I'm a mother, is going to be very different from my previous roles in mission teams. Different = fluid + undefined. Maybe it'll just be conversations with strangers who think Charis is cute, praying, cooking, cleaning, and caring for Charis. (Like what happens here... Hee..)
Please pray for us, the people in the church, and those who will hear as we share the gospel and encourage the believers there. Pray for safety as we drive to and fro Buderim (13 hrs one-way) in our somewhat-elderly little red Ford.
We are in a team of about 14 college students. Last year, Charis and I stayed home when Roger was on mission. We weren't sure if the college welcomed families on mission, (it didn't cross our minds to ask) and we were still trying to settle in as mission happened just slightly 3 months after we arrived in Sydney.
I do not have any task specifically assigned to me, and I think being on missions, now that I'm a mother, is going to be very different from my previous roles in mission teams. Different = fluid + undefined. Maybe it'll just be conversations with strangers who think Charis is cute, praying, cooking, cleaning, and caring for Charis. (Like what happens here... Hee..)
Please pray for us, the people in the church, and those who will hear as we share the gospel and encourage the believers there. Pray for safety as we drive to and fro Buderim (13 hrs one-way) in our somewhat-elderly little red Ford.
