At that moment i recalled back, the very first time i was touched by God's presence. At that time i was still in my secondary. I was from a Christian school since kindergarden. In my secondary school it was compulsory for all student to attend church every monday and to jot down sermon. We'll be getting mark by doing so and will receive penalty for not doing so. Besides, we have this subject called Christian Religious subject that is compulsory for us to take. That is how i know the knowledge about christianity. But back then i have not had personal encounter and personal relationship with God. Until one day during one of the service that i attended at church i was touched by God's presence. I was crying and one of the sister at church brought me to one room to pray for me. At that i time i still cant figure out what caused me to cry but one thing for sure i was touched by Him.
On year 1998, when riot happened in Jakarta, my mom asked me and my brother to further my study at Sarawak, Malaysia. At first i refused and objected the idea of studying oversea. But my mom was worried due to the riot and it was very dangerous especially for chinese female. Furthermore I am the only daughter in the family..hmmmm...After many "bujukan" from different people, i decided to go to Sarawak with my brother.
That mark the beginning of my journey with Him. I found a church through my housemates cousin. I called the church and told them i want to join their service. One brother picked me and my brother. The church i attended "Hope Church" is full of many friendly and sincere people where they really have the heart and willingness to be used by God. And it caused my brother and I to stay on and to serve in this church.
I never thought that i will go far in serving Him. Starting from a simple ministry like ushering and i began to find out talent that God has deposited in me. I started to be part of the worship ministry. And God has enlarged my capacity in serving Him in take caring care group and dealing with people life. I will say this church has play a part in developing my understanding about Him and in laying a foundation about Christian life. Another good thing, Hope is not only at one country, thus when i moved to KL, Singapore and back to Jakarta for holiday; these countries also have Hope Church which allow me to serve Him wherever i go and have a church covering as well.
I really thank God on how he has laid the path for my journey with Him. Up to today, it is still a journey that i want to go through with Him; The perfector of my soul.
I was reminded by God as well during the prayer time, about the struggle that i faced when i serve Him at Hope Singapore. The moment when i felt not convicted about being a leader. He spoke to me many time at Leadership conference at Kuching and when Bro Peter Truong (The evangelist from Australia) prophesied on me; both occassion spoke to me that God has chosed me and when He chosed me He will also equip me. That has gained a confident in me to serve Him.
And very soon, the care group that i lead, is going to birth. It is exactly one year when i first take up the challenge to be the cg leader. I remembered the last time when i became care leader back in Kuching, Sarawak. The group did not really grow in term of quantity. I was very disappointed coz it has been sometimes that the group did not really grow. It consisted of the same person everytime we come together for care group. Somehow i have this fear that the group that im going to lead in the future will have the same problem. But it's not!! The group has multiply! Thank God for the growth! All glory goes to Him!
Here is the picture of the beloved care group
Shine 2 "Melissa Bday Celebration at Vivo City
Shine 2 Pretty Ladies..hohoho
Chin's Birthday Celebration at Iin's House
Last but not least "Shine Unit"....Yeah we have won for the "Stomp Performance"
Here is what they wrote for me:
Ming2:
I can see that you've grown in your heart for the people, you decrease and God increase in your life. You 've grown in your conviction in what you are doing and your walk with God is getting stronger. It can be seen by the fruits you've resulted =)
Cece:
Grow in the area of peseverence. Even though you struggle in taking care of people, challenge people, you still persevere on it. Keep it up! ^-^
Yen Nee:
Grow in your leadership to speak into your CG's lives - Amazing changes
Grow in your love for your ppl
Grow in your courage and confident in worship leading, speaking into ppl's lives
Have greater sense on what you do & Conviction
Yin San:
You used to shy away, entertain negative thoughts. Still do..but you have grown in your knowlegde of who God is in you & you have grown in your self-esteem & Confidence. You are a gem =).
Hari:
Sy, I see you've grown in bold and courage. You've been fearful previously, afraid of this and that (perhaps consequences) but I see how you've grown sis. You've been growing in faith as well (Jesus walk on water) yeah!
Goto:
CinCin!! you have grown in speaking to people life & discipling people and in your confidence in God
Jorry:
Si, gw really can see how you've grown in your leadership & willingness to step out of your comfort zone. You've also grown in your courage =). Hope is always there.
Ufong:
Sisy, you have grown in your love towards people. Grow in your courage to speak to other people life
Suryani:
She has grown in her conviction and confidence that God is the one who chose her.
God has enlarged her territory to serve God
She has grown in the area of speaking into ppl's life even to the point to confront them
She has grown in her patience and courage and wisdom
She has clearer understanding about what God wants to do in her life
Han Han:
Sisy, area that i can see you grow is in term of worship ministry, really can see you grow in term of leading people to praise and worship God. Being blessed by your leading. Bless by your word and excitement in leading. Continue grow! ^_^
I was truly blessed by the word and the encouragement writen on the paper...Let's together we keep growing in Him!!
God Bless You
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