Christmas Musical Night

Last Saturday night, we had Christmas Musical Night in Cheras Baptist Church. It's an event organized by Pastor Daryl which we had music, story behind Christmas and Drama. Well, I'm in the worship team again, so I went earlier for practice.

Final practice before the event starts:


Bryan, Tim, Chris on guitars and Ivan on the drum:

It's time to clear the stage as people are arriving. When the lightings are all on in the sanctuary, I noticed that the decorations are really beautiful. Just looking around make it a really great night.

The stage and the control room:

Honestly, I'm very worried since I didn't have much time to practice and Christmas songs are really hard to play. Moreover, we're doing 11 songs this time! Well, I don't know whether I did a good job or not, but it definitely was a lot of people.

The night started with some Christmas songs:

There were also readers that give a brief introduction about Christmas. In between songs, we had the 3 wise men that talked about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. This made it like a journey with some songs flowing.

Readers and our 3 wise men:

After music, we had Ibrahim from UCSI performing a few rap songs. He really can bring the crowd along. Next, the Chinese Congregation did a drama base on the story of Luke 15:11-31. It's kinda interesting as they're doing in in mandarin and cantonese, with the subtitles on the slide shows.

Rap performance and chinese drama:


"So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up."
-Romans 14:19-

Lord, it's so amazing to see so many non-believers in church and in awe of the works done for Your glory. Pray that You will send people to harvest as we planted the seeds of faith in them. Let Your will be done, may Your kingdom come. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Christmas Celebration in UNMC

In collaboration with Christian Fellowship of Nottingham University, the Student Association organized a Christmas Celebration night on Tuesday. This is why I was so busy for the pass few weeks since I'm involve in acting and the band.

Deco team preparing the hall, coral team practicing:

It's getting more nervous, the event was gonna start and thanks God everything was done in time. The only disappointing issue was the heavy rain that restricted the carol team to sing in SA building only instead of the whole campus.

Decoration is done, ticket counters are ready:


Carol and Music Society's band practicing:

The band from Music Society was doing the opening. While they were playing, we actors and the backstage crew were super busy and nervous. Everyone's worried about this and that, and some of us were still memorizing the script.

Actors getting dress up:

For me, I did spontaneous speaking *Hehe* I need to use both hands, so I got a wireless mic that hangs on my ear. It looked so cool, feel like I'm doing a concert.

Girls make up and my wireless mic!

The story is basically about an orphan (the female main character) felt emptiness in her life. She is adopted by a rich family, gradually she make friends and being promoted. However, all the pleasures would not fulfill her, until she found Jesus and knew the purpose of life.

The party scene and our candle light dinner:

My roll in this act is her boyfriend, the one that really upsets her as I just want sex and wealth from her. I'm just acting like a girlfriend-is-nothing and a money-minded guy. Overall, a lot of people were stunned by my acting, they didn't expect that I really can be that bad (means I successed).

After the act, I had a few minutes break while the carol team singing Silent Night. When the curtains close, we were depending on the MC while setting up all the instruments for our band. It was a total mess setting up in the dark, was super nervous too.

Behind the curtains, oh no... it's opening:

Most of the other band members are from Charismatic church, they are incredible. Even the vocalists could do their parts well. Playing in this band is really different, I'm leading the first song Who Am I, and just supporting the second song Salvation Is Here. The last song You Are Good, we did a full blast and I really had fun!

The vocalist and the instruments:


Me doing my famous double gliding ^_^:

Well, it surely was a tiring day. Anyway, after we did our closing song and thanks the audiences as they go our for refreshments, we continued jamming a few more worship songs. That is purely worship, not being pressured by anything, just enjoy God's grace. It's truely a wonderful experience.

Group picture:


"I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose."
-Romans 9:14-

Thanks God for making this effort a success. It's so great to witness and experience Your grace and glory. This little bit of work and sacrifice worth it if the people can know You more. Pray that You will continue to be with us in our future spiritual growth and let us come to know more of You. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Eagle's Night

The time was kinda packed last Sunday. I was playing in the worship team during service, and came back church for Christmas Night's practice. Anyway, I promised Christian Fellowship worship team to play for a sudden event that held in our uni that evening. So I rushed back after practice. By God's grace, I met someone heading back to uni too at Kajang KTM and got a free ride back.

Setting up our instruments before it started:

The event is called "Eagle's Night", it's about African students from different churches gather and have performances/worship together. I bet I'm not having any cultural shock with the experience I had for African Sunday Service at Nilai College and Cross-Over Night at Nottingham University. Their worship and response are always incredible.

One pianist one drummer, free-style rocks!

My team were watching from upstairs, since we don't really know them well. The speakers and main worship team were really good. The event was done nicely, sound system itself were hired private company, which give simple and good quality. As usual, their worship session lasted for almost an hour or more.

Upstairs view and the hired sound system company:

There were several items including drama and message from preacher. The UNMC Christian Fellowship was one of them. We did Time Has Come and Hosanna, just one rush practice done on Friday =.=. Anyway, playing with this gang is somehow a very new experience, they're great.

After that, several bands played on stage. In between, there're a drama performance. The theme was mainly about Satan condemning people with sin, where Jesus came and ransom us. Compare to Malaysians, their acting are more motionful. The meaning behind the story were clearly shown.

Sinners in black, Satan in red scarf and Jesus in white:

Seriously, the event took to long. It was 10 pm late night, and we haven't had our dinner. Out of desperation, a few of us sneaked out and grab a quick meal, expecting they'll be finish by the time we got back.

Nasi Lemak as dinner:

While we returned, it's almost the end of the final message. Once again, I witnessed something new and worth studying in spiritual life. The pastor prayed for the students and declare that 7 of them will commit their life for ministry. I was kinda blur at the point, but in awe when 7 random students were slained by the holy spirit one by one (filled with spirit and fall).

Praying hard for the spirit to work in them:

Again, it was another tiring night. I got home at almost 12 midnight, but the experience was worth it. It also gives a very good pre-stage play before our Christmas Celebration Night comes.

"Sin is no longer your master, for yhou are no longer subject to the law, which enslaves you to sin. Instead, you are free by God's grace."
-Romans 6:14-

Thank You Lord for blessing us in every aspects of our life. Witnessing the works done by difference ministries really encouraged me to worship You, and know that You alone are worthy of all praises. Pray that You blessed the students that attended Eagle's Night so that we can apply what we learn and soar high like an eagle for Your glory. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Children Christmas Party

There was worship practice at CBC yesterday. First time playing in Tat Hee's team, but the most challenging thing for me was all the Christmas songs. I'm so not used to Christmas songs, they're like another level of hymns. Well, something funny was, I'm in the team with Bryan, Ivan and Marcus again, 3 times in a row.

During worship practice:

After that, we were busy preparing for the Children's Christmas Party. I'm mainly helping Shan Berg playing the Christmas songs while he leads the children to sing (again... another Christmas wave T_T). We also helped a lot in logistic and decorations.

Opened up church's foyer, it looked a lot bigger:

The party started at 3 p.m, the place was crowded with children and parents sitting at the back. First item was singing songs, which was Shan Berg's show time. Luckily Bryan was helping with his guitar, I have no confident providing all the beats and chords with the upright alone.

See how crowded it was:

The party went on with children reading session... and painting/drawing session. I'm not there from this point onwards, was practicing another song with Stephanie upstairs. However, I can see from the pictures, it's a huge mess.

Children busy painting on the floor:

Let's take a glance at another room, some of them were preparing snacks for the children. If I were there, I would have ate some on the spot, but I believe somebody already did that. *hehe*

Yummy snacks and the crew:

I guess... they continued with a few more games. The children did enjoy themselves I believe. Anyway, thank God I'm not there during the climax of chaos. I have no confident in staying calm facing them (no patience).

Beans transferring game?


"For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ."
-Romans 5:15-

Lord, I pray so that You may raise this new generation for Your glory. They are the light in future that spreads Your gospel. Also pray that as Christmas draws near, may You grant us unity in the events we are doing. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Chilling in Mid Valley

It's gonna be very busy for the next few days, progress report, Christmas Celebration Night, worship practice at CBC. It's another day with no class but just bible study at night. I realized I was so busy for the pass few weeks and haven't really have some time alone. So, I did what I love doing.

Waiting for KTM, and met someone unexpectedly:

Well, accidentally met Sarah Yang at Kajang KTM. Don't worry, she won't ruin my plan as she already got a date. Once I reached Mid Valley, I could feel the refreshing essence of freedom, I go where I wanna go and I do what I wanna do (except I need to catch the bus back at 4:15 pm).

Christmas decoration in Mid Valley:




Christmas decoration in The Gardens:

The first thing I did was, grab my favourite drink and walk around enjoying myself. Well, one of the main reason I came was to fix my hair. The previous hairdresser doesn't seem to make a good job. Anyway, it's just simple trimming, so any saloon will do, QQ Cut is kinda cheap anyway.

珍珠奶茶!


It's been so long since the last time I expose my ears:

There're still plenty of time, and my taste buds were kinda itchy. As usual, just walking around and get something to eat. There will be gift exchange next week, I stopped by a gift shop and bought something (unrevealable for the meantime).

龟灵膏 and Wan Tan Mee:


The packing looked girlish, gonna walk with this thing the whole day =.=:

There were still time, don't felt like jamming in Yamaha since I did that just the week before. Out of nowhere, this strange idea just came through my mind. I'm not a guy who will buy my own shirt, but I did try that day. Another thing that I hate myself is... the stuff that I aimed are seriously expensive T_T, so I didn't get any.

Cam-whoring in the changing room for almost 30 minutes:


"When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you do these very same things."
-Romans 2:1-

Lord, pray that You bless everyone of us in completing our final bits of reports and assignments for this autumn semester. Also pray that no matter what strikes our life, we will still turn to You and seek Your words. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Chilling in Kajang Town

Yesterday, I went to Kajang town with Chris, Kelvin(driver) and his girlfriend mainly for a haircut (3 of the guys). Heard that the price around there is quite reasonable. Besides, it's already 3 months since I had a haircut, and we have no class on that day too ^_^.

Having lunch at Semenyih "cheap rice" (RM3.80 for mine):

We arrived Hairazone in Kajang and checked on their price. Wow... RM12 for junior cut and RM25 for senior cut, that sounds like a nice deal. There're quite some number of customers there, so it took us some time waiting.

While waiting, I walked around the town to run some errands. First, to change my wristwatch's strap which was half-torned after the frisbee tournament. There're still a lot of leftover dust on my watch, but thanks God it's still functioning. I was wearing this watch since 2002 I think.

New strap, and dirts over the watch:

Then, I went in a few shoe shop for a new pair of badminton shoe. The previous pair were seriously un-use-able after the muddy frisbee tournament. By the way, it really gave me a hard time to find my size, since when my feet grows to size 11 =.=

Dunlop in court sports shoe:

I got back when Kelvin and Chris were already cutting, then it's my turn after a short while. Strangely, the hairstylist insists that I should keep part of my hair long. He said short hair doesn't suit me... eventhough I asked him to trim a bit more. Honestly, Chris' new hairstyle turned out to be really nice, Kelvin is too shy to be posted. I'm still figuring what can I do with mine...

Before:


After:


"For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain."
-Acts 28:20-

As the SPM students go through their last paper today, we give thanks to You for blessings them through all the rough periods. Lord, pray that You continue to walk with us as due dates for reports are arriving. Also pray for this month where disciples all over the world are preparing hard for Your glory. In Jesus I pray, Amen.

ConneXion Frisbee Tournament

Besides being busy with projects and assignments, I was dragged/forced/pulled to frisbee practices because of this very first ConneXion Frisbee Tournament. ConneXions (Penang, Subang, Damansara and Semenyih) and Colleges/Universities (Nilai UC, Segi and Nottingham) are sending teams, and there are total of 10 teams.

Waking up early and walk to ConneXion house:

The tournament was at INTI Nilai, so I'm leading the way again since I'm quite familiar with the way to Nilai. The situation there wasn't pleasant to us, the field was all soaked. I was just thinking "I'm really gonna just stand". Our team chose to wear Santa hat for the whole tournament, and it's a MUST. *Whose stupid idea was that anyway?*

Wet floor and wearing Santa hat:

Other teams slowly arrived, more and more familiar faces. There're people from ex-college, ex-church, uni.... it's just a lot of people. They were all kinda serious bout the game, but we're just being weird shouting Merry Christmas all around.

See the contrast?

So... the game started, we played 5 games (won 2 loss 3). A summary that I can make is running around muddy floor with indoor court shoe and get dirty (if that's what they one, OK~). I guess I make the right choice of not joining much of the games, but I was still completely messed up.

Catch, throw, run, slide (basically that's what they do):

Good think that we got to clean up a bit in INTI College's washroom. The tournament lasted til late evening, so we just had our dinner in front of Desa Palma (used to be our territory). Well, let's just call it a crazy day.

A whole long table again:

Oh ya, I couldn't believe that Robert Yee kept my birthday present and passed it to me. It was exactly 3 months belated... but thanks anyway. It's really been a very long time since I'm in Nilai Sunday Service... Argh

Why is it wrapped with "Thank You"?


"If I have done something worthy of death, I don't refuse to die."
-Acts 25:11-

Lord, pray that You blessed us in this series of Christmas events. Which they are done not for our pleasure, but for Your glory. Let us see Your presence in these events and help us grow closer to each other. Also pray that You bless our study week as we step forward into exam month.