thanks shu!

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i feel that i have yet to wake up today. anyways, yesterday mr and mrs ow's wedding was awesome. wishing them all the bestest in their marriage life. and today is reverend and mrs soon's 39th anniversary, praying that God will keep this couple together doing great things for Him for the longest time possible! i think its kinda cool, to attend a wedding yesterday and learn of a marriage anniversary today, a pity that rongchang and doreen are not here to hear that cos i am sure it will be an encouragement to them for 39 years is a long long time, and i am not even sure will i live that long.

anyways, since its almost the beginning of the year (the Church year: advent), i pledge to pay 50% of a youth/child's expenses on a mission trip if i dont go for one next year. because in the preparation for my trip this coming friday, i have received so much grace from God. first is xuemei who contributed to my trip at the end of the exams, then josh who so graciously gave out of his bonus (i thought he was kidding when he said it cos we were all in a joyous mood and anything goes, but before he left the hotel, he was like, shirley, come, then handed me the money like how my father would give me money), then shu and li en the great also!

i think only when you have seen people giving then you will also learn to give. Jesus gave too. he didnt give money of course, but he fed those who listened to Him didnt He? i've learnt to give from some of the adults in church. the understanding that material wealth is not the most important, that spirit of generousity to God's work, not just in terms of money, but time, effort and everything else. so kids, if aunty shirley is not going for mission trip next year and you need the money, i will pay half the expenses for you. ask and it shall be given. (: i just think its so nice - because i learn to give from a generous God who have given so much. and its Christmas, He has given us His son! and also the boys.. i overslept. i woke up at 1130 when i was supposed to be in church at 10. they didnt even say anything. i always tease them when they come late but they were really gracious today, aunty k too. so understanding!

need to "wake" up and start doing things right from tomorrow! checklist of stuff to do:
1. learn khmer, at least basic greetings and numbers and may God bless you.
2. practise the lesson that i will be teaching the youths and find khmer phrases that i could use
3. prepare devotion. old enough to do it i think.
4. meet meiying and plan recruitment.
5. draw.
6. Christmas stuff. sorry i cant give many gifts this year. will be offering my prayers instead.
7. prepare for the trip (packing, etc).
8. camp booklet. (tue)
9. collect teeshirts.
10. i am sleepy already.

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nites!