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Monday, February 20, 2006


Division is Multiplication

The day had arrived where we have to bid silent good-bye. It was a tough decision to be made by all, yet for the wonders that God can bring in the coming years, we will be willing to summit and obey.

This cell started unofficially with only the BB primers in June 2004. August 2004, me, the foreigner joined them. It was really a tough time for me to fight through not being odd out and extra. I looked back and I can say, only my cell members made it possible for me. They tried their very best not to talk about BB in front of me, how sweet were they. They allow me to adapt fast, enjoy with them and of course learn with them the best Word from God.

It really took me a while to adapt to them and be part of them so much, that soon I was labeled as part of the BB primers. We had really great fun time together every time we gather. From the meeting up at Kathib MRT, the short journey before reaching Rachel’s place, the short chit-chatting before cell starts, the worship sitting down, the word shared, the praying before it ends till the wonderful many supper prepared with a faithful pair of hands, Rachel’s mum, Auntie Lei Han who never fails to prepare more than enough for us to eat.


We have great fun time fellowship not just with our members but also with the parents of Rachel. After some fun time, is time to go back home. Not forgetting the journey back home too, the great fun time-sharing behind the van! We, the going home gang, used to squeeze at the back, just do nothing but talking while the one who sits in front will have to entertain the driver, the “siao” leader, James. Tough times to reflect now, who are the going home gang, will try my best and I think they are Daryl, Michelle, Irene, ChengJin, Ada, WeeKuang, Priscilla and me. Also not forgetting his service to us by sending each and every one of us home safely and not complaining that even if he has to reach home at 1-2am. Nevertheless, God’s protections upon us in our journey back home.

We were really being polish from a raw useless stone to be mould to precious diamond of God. The time of training was painful, was never easy. People come to join us along the way to shade another color onto this paint. Wendy, Jonathan, Eunice, Leslie, Leon, Shermain, Jeriel had came and share the all that we have with us. While on the other hand, ChengJin left us. It was really a pity that a soul was lost, but I guess as a cell we learn a lesson through this that we should always stand by one another to hear the person out.

Slowly, as we get to know each other more and more, we have had even birthday sabotages. Can you imagine that the birthday boy or girl will have cake all over his or her face? What more interesting is that the victim never fought back, we will just be “played” until somehow someone will stop the “game”. Well, I should compliment my cell group as well, because we get the pain, we get the gain too. The present and also a purposeful and wonderful prayer from cell leader and members. What more to ask than to ask God to pour blessings upon our life.


We moved on. James, Simon and Victor lead a few of us to Dompak for 3 days 2 nights on 2-4 December 2004. The team consists of Rachel, Michelle, Ada, Irene, Jeffrey, Daryl and me. We had really great time taking care of one another over there as our hearts were to just serve and bless them. We had lots of spicy food there, where most of us can’t help but to endure the hotness. We learn butter trading too; exchange with each others the food we eat. It was so fun. During our free time, we watch TV, where we can receive Singapore’s channel. We had some praise and worship too, and not forgetting Simon and his polar bear game. We had a chance to sleep in a hut and it is build near the shore. We were just like sleeping on top of the water. We shared jokes too. Remember the clearest one was Victor and James bickering. Victor was later named as “Choo Choo”.


Time flies when no man is watching. Next event on our list was cell retreat in May 2005, as our church has no church camp last year. God really loves us so much. He gave us our previous Senior Pastor, Pastor Gordon to plan and organize for us. We being young and innocent, knowing nothing and it will be so much of hassles if we were to help out, so our job was to get ready ourselves and prepare for the retreat. Thank God for Pastor Gordon for making it possible for us to really enjoy ourselves over there. I think we will like to thank Uncle Jeffrey for his love on us too, by allowing James to drive his car in to Malaysia. I think Pastor Gordon and James deserved to be mentioned, as without them I think going to Port Dickson will only be a dream.



As we had the best person joining and helping us, we had the best of almost everything. We had the best person to guide us in devotion, sabotage me with his game and some forfeits where you never think of. We had the best food in Malaysia too. We have lots of crabs and seafood. I think the best part about this retreat was we get to know each other better and we have the chance to know and to love one another more. We set our goals, vision and mission in this cell retreat too and that’s how and where the name Nehemial 4 came about. Cell leader wants us to rebuild the wall that was torn down. It sound so tough but only with prayer will we allow it to come to past. Daryl, Jonathan, Eunice, Wendy, Rachel, Michelle, James, Pastor Gordon and me, we had really fun 3 days being together. The bonds that we shared were so closed.

We had fun, we had joy and we had tears in our eyes. Knowing we are all children of God, we need to do business with God too. We need to set our lives right before Him so that we can be the light that will shine for Jesus everyday. So Daryl, Jonathan, Rachel,
Eunice, Michelle, Wendy and me, we went for Encounter Retreat. It was really a time of transformations and I believe we went in that place and out of that place different. We really experience God. Always seen us with smile and laughter in our life, yet encounter retreat was another side of every one of us. Almost every session, there are people crying before the Lord. I learnt how to humble myself before the Lord and throw away my pride. Thank God for His Holy Presence to dwell and deal with our inner man and also His faithful servant, Pastor Gordon and Pastor Timothy for allowing it to happen.





In June, youth service was launched. Every cell group has to do one banner of which represent their cell and the theme given. My cell was given the theme “No Fear”. While doing this banner, we really spend a lot of time doing it together. Getting all our minds together to fix on one common design. It was also in the making of the banner that allows us to understand each other’s characters. The more detailed and precise one or the more “anything” type. Well, in any case, is the different in each and every one of us that make us complete and together. We are thankful that the outcome and the product were really great, what’s more about the journey taken.

So much we had been through together.



Uncle James
I am really thankful that in this one and a half year, you allow me to have room to grow and develop myself with God. I thank you for giving me a chance to be an Intern. I thank you also for the many times that you hear me “complain” and “grumble” without saying much. I also want to thank you for always keeping me in your prayer lists and I know you will want to see me grow in the Lord and not be tempted by the world. I thank you for being who you are in my life. There will never be enough thank you to express how much I appreciate you through the little things and the big things that you have implanted in my life. You are always a good cell leader to me. My prayer to you is that you will be a great instrument for God as you serve as a youth pastor.

Rachel
I hope you know you are someone whom I hold very dear to. We have seen each other grow from a fearful child to a faithful child of God. Like you said, we were very much different yet in many ways the same. Our friendship will never end as long as you stay in my heart forever. Rachel there will be no words or even actions to tell you how much I treasure you and this friendship. You taught me the way to allow others to feel comfortable. You thoughts and actions are true and real. Sister, I hope you will continue to soar like the eagle for the Lord, be ready to be polish and be mould. The greatest fear we should have is to the fear the Lord not the change.

Michelle
Since the day we met, you are forever so real. You never try to be someone you are not. You are indeed special in the eyes of Jesus. I thank you so much for all that you had given me as your friend, your sister. I hope you will shine as bright as you can for God, as a leader, as a friend, as a sister, as someone special. Days ahead may not be easy, but a promise I give you. I will still be the friend you knew from the very start and I will be your friend forever.

Wendy
I remember the journey on how our path ever crossed. I remember the days when we enjoy each other’s presence so much. I remember how determined you were to know the Lord, I was amazed by your child-like faith. I remember you will forever be my sister. Maybe in distance we are apart, but never in heart are we separated. Your gentleness had taught me the real meaning of being a real friend who will never fail. I just want to take this time to thank you for all that you had done in my life, walking alongside with me whenever I am down. Your prayers for me were never to soft that God can’t hear. Thank you and I pray for God’s blessings upon your life as you head on this journey.
Ada
You are someone whom I treasure a lot in my heart. You just being yourself had taught me a lot to enjoy life. I enjoyed being there for you and with you. Thank you so being that someone so special. Continue to work your life till the standard where Jesus wants. In the meantime, I hope to see you continue running this journey with Jesus. God never fail you nor leave you. We can give our best in all that we do but remember to give thanks because is only with God can you give your very best.

Irene
Someone whom I respect a lot whom later I can call sister in Jesus’ name. What more was the joy when you joined the family of God. I have had really seen you grow in the Lord’s wisdom and knowledge. No words can I describe how happy I am for you as you continue to hold your faith in Jesus. I thank God for someone special like you who taught me with your actions never to give up. As long as you trust the Lord, He will provide a way out. Thanks for this lesson and I want to thank you for being a special friend of mine.

Eunice
You are indeed someone really special not only to God but also to me. Your spirit of never stop learning from God really push me to stay faithful in Jesus. The way you worship the Lord had really touches my inner man to really praise Him and worship Him for all that He had done in my life. Sister you are indeed a great follower of Christ. May you continue to serve the Lord the way it is to please Him. As you bring more salvations in His name, I pray for God’s power to be in your life. Thank you for being that special sister.

Daryl
My dearest brother who never fails me every time I needed him. How gentle and quiet you are to hear me out every time I complained. Your advices are always practical and useful. How many thank you can I give to a brother like you? My actions will never be enough to show my gratitude to you. A simple thank you is all that I can offer to you. I ask for God’s wisdom and knowledge upon your life as you lead more boys to the Kingdom of God. May the Lord’s boldness be with you through the days of your life. Brother, be strong and courageous.

Jonathan
Knowing is really a great reward from God. A brother whom always shares his deepest thought. The time has come for you to rise up and be a leader for this small group. Take some great time to seek the Lord what will He wants you to do in this new phrase of your life. I will continue to uphold you in prayer that you will trust in the Lord in good times and in bad. Thank you for being such a sweet brother upon my life. Continue to be a brother that you have had shown me upon the others too. Thank you once again for the time we shared sharing and praying for one another. May God shower His blessings upon your life.

Leon
You maybe someone quiet but I do treasure you as much as I treasure the rest. My prayer for you will be that a strong man for God will rise up within you. I enjoyed the time spending with you in cell. Thank you for being there.

Leslie
You have changed so much along this journey when we walked into one another’s life. You have changed from a quiet boy to a boy who spark and influence others. I am really very proud of you, for how much you have done for the cell group. I think I have caught the spirit of never said die from you! Your cheerfulness really taught me to be happy always and also to be there as a friend someone wants you to be. Thank you brother.

Sherman
A boy who I have yet to get to know well of, but I know the heart of this young man will bring him far. Be sensitive to the prompting of the Lord and continue to worship Him in good times and in bad. Enjoyed the time when you spend joining with us. I treasure you as much and I hope that we will continue to be friends who share. I will not stop hearing you out if you have a problem. My doors for you are always open. Congratulates to be part of this great Family of God. Thank you my brother.

Jeriel
God’s chosen child. As you continue to roar for Jesus, I pray for that spark in Jesus to be with you that you can greatly influence others to see the greatest gift of all. The time has come for you to untapped that potential in you so that you can shine for Jesus everyday of your life. Thank you for joining us faithfully in the cell, God really had seen the heart of yours.

I just want to really thank all of you for being someone so special in my heart. I thank God for allowing our journey to cross and passed one another. What more to ask than to have you with me in this journey when I run for God. Every one of us is made precious in this cell, without one there isn’t Nehemiah 4. As we part here, let us not forget the journey we took.

Lastly, I just want to share this song with all of you. Thank you.
Friends by Michael W. Smith

Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
Can’t believe the hopes He granted
Means a chapter in your life is through

But we’ll keep you close as always
It won’t even seem you’ve gone
‘Cause our hearts in big ways and in small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

Chorus:
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord’s the Lord of them
And a friend will not say “never”
‘Cause the welcome will not end
Though is hard to let you go
In the Father’s hands we know
That a lifetime’s not too long
To live as friends

With the faith and love God’s given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you’ll live in
Is the strength that now you show

But we’ll keep you close as always
It won’t even seems you’ve gone
‘Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

7:54:00 PM

Friday, February 17, 2006


Power of Love in me from Him

You changes me and my perspective
You lead me and guide me far
You alone is more enough for me

Faith was just a word not an action
Stupidly I let emotions make the decision
I was then so dry and died
Until your word said
"Come to me, I am all you need"

I laid down my tears like a child
This alabaster jar

Today You are my everything
The only One I obey
Till I get something
I will live for you everyday

A child-like faith I ask
Obeying is a must
Seeking you is the task
Earthly stuffs are lust
My problems I cast
Jesus shall be just

4:21:00 PM

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