Month: August 2009

  • It’s a very Voon thing

    I’ve been doing some thinking of myself late – why am I the way I am, while contemplating my attitude towards studying. Dwelling into some thoughts, I find that most of the male ancestors exhibit similar traits.

    My uncle skips class to go fishing.
    My dad, while studying in one of the top schools in KL sleeps in class.
    My grandfather loves getting his hands dirty with craft and recreational activities.
    My cousin brother lives as though he’s never had a near death experience (he almost died when a car rammed into him, really really hard, while cycling).

    Looks like I’m a mix of everything above. I skip class, I am mentally asleep in class (sadly, gone were the days I actually dare to sleep in class), I love doing anything but studying and I defy death (not worried about handing up work late).

    After exhibiting all these traits, I really thank God for bringing me where I am now.. with the undeserving grades I get.

    Perhaps it is a very Voon thing – to be in God’s favour =)

    *ps: This entry is not meant to bang all the male members of my family. Instead – treat it as a compliment!

  • NPMM Night 09

    National Prayer and Missions Month is a period where all OCF centers will encourage its members to pray daily for an assigned country and center. In conjunction with this event, OCF Victoria has an annual gathering somewhere in the middle of the second semester to emphasis a state focus on the importance of missions and prayer. OCF after all is a missions based organisation, where we “reach out” to fellow students, making our universities a mission field. NPMM Night was also aimed at improving state unity, otherwise, the centers only come together once a year during Easter Camp, which is wayyy too little!

    I was partly involved with organising NPMM as one of my “assignments” being part of Viccomm. I find that my organisational skills have badly degraded since the first time I left Malaysia. Too many loop holes and risk. But I’m glad the actual event turned out fine in the end (that’s assuming I don’t get shot down during the next coming review of the event).

    Being part of OCF has been quite a journey. One that makes a whole lot of sense with regards to where I’m headed next. God has taken me from strength to strength in this ministry which I will undoubtedly need back in BB.

    Much has happened lately. Quit my job due to the studying load and also to enjoy the last few months I have in Australia. In less than 4 months I will back home for good. Life is suddenly becoming more exciting again.

    Pastor Ken Teo speaking at NPMM 2009, Casey Plaza RMIT
  • A Bunch of Hippies at the Grampians

    Hippie Ephies. That’s the cell group I’m in this semester.  Ephies after the Book of Ephesians. Hippie after our hippie-ish CG leader, who on part got the idea from me, which I ironically objected to.

    It’s a custom to go on road trips as a cell to foster relations and bonding. We picked the Grampians as our get away spot for the weekend due to its proximity, as well as the fact that most of our cell members haven’t been there before. It is my third trip to that region. Somehow, it never gets dull. Last year, I hoped God will bring me back to the Grampians after one of the best camps I ever had. I never imagined He will grant that wish. Twice.

    In a sense, it was a different trip due to different company. Quite relaxing and enjoyable due to the different routes, more daring excursions and cam-whoring moments. Wildlife and scenery is still one of the best Victoria has to offer. My only regret is not having the coffee and pie at Stawell.

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    Left: Heh. I step step step you! Right: Surprisingly enjoyed playing with the parrots in this trip.


    I remember this time last year, the cell bonded so well.. we dreaded separating and moving apart. Come the beginning of the year, the become “sien” needing to repeat the whole bonding process again. I think it’s important to know that eventually, we WILL bond and form long lasting relationships. People may come and go, but we need to remember God always places people into our lives. This all plays a part in His great plan.

    I’m still quite excited for what’s in store for this bunch of Hippies. Can’t wait for the next thing!

     
    Hippie Ephies of OCF Clayton 2009
    Lynette Goh (leader), Faith Luo, Bernard Tee, Melissa Khong, Elisa Mak (my former CG lead btw), Sabrina Tan (my housemate =.=”), Tan Ming Han, Tan Eilene, Wai Shan, Richard Chow, Matthew Khaw and few others

            

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