2011 ConneXion Sem End Potluck

After rushing back from Apogee demonstration at Time Square, we're back in ConneXion house for potluck dinner. It's ConneXion's tradition to have a semester end party and this time Jin Kiat is hosting it. We reached back almost in time and they're almost ready to start.

Everybody brought a dish:

We started with eating first, and when the crowd was building up, Legend lead the little worship song session. Then, Uncle Rodney gather the graduating/leaving students, and we all pray for them (us). I'm kinda glad this time, as there're so many CF people joining and contributing too. Looking back to the pass year, God really has been faithful.

Sing songs and prayer:

I didn't eat a lot, guess it's because of Kim Gary and the hotel refreshment that afternoon. Anyway, we had a lot of fun just taking pictures around. I think everyone mingled around this time, a very good improvement for the ConneXion members.

Group pictures:

It's not very late at night, but I'm kinda tired and just went in the house to play cards with the kids (Ben, Bryan, Allyson and Legend). Thank God I don't have to clear up most of the leftover food like last year. Seriously, it's a great night just to relax and fellowship.

Pinned down Legend:


"They were leaders in their father’s family because they were very capable men."
-1 Chronicles 26:6-

Thank God for bringing the undergrad students through the academic year. Before the exam starts, let them has a time of refreshing rest and clear mind for study. Let all effort, be for Your glory. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Apogee Products Demonstration

Its still a working day on Thursday but me, Sarah and Jacqueline went down to Time Square for new products demonstration by Apogee. Apparently, Sarah's friend is one of the organizer (I guess), that's why she's invited and I'm invited (chain invitation), and the best thing is, it's FREE!

Lunch at Kim Gary:

The demonstration is held in a conference room in Berjaya Hotel. Seriously... this is one of the most high class hotel that I see. We were one of the first few people that arrived, the event is delayed for almost half an hour for guests' arrival. Hey, we had an opportunity to touch the first few models that is not released in Asia yet, cool.

Conference room and product details:

First, there's the sales engineer of Asia region giving a brief intro about the specialties of their products. Seriously, it sounds like instrumentation and control lecturer, but this is way more interesting. Me and Sarah was sorta captivated by the products, especially ONE. So sorry for Jac where this class is kinda out of her experties :P

They actually provides yummy refreshments:

During the break, they allowed us to have some hands on experience on their products. Too bad Apogee only works on Mac, and we don't have any. For the last part, 2 musicians actually demo song recording with Apogee's audio interface gadgets. Impressive, as the specs are actually better than Yamaha's Audiogram that I was eye-ing on.

Good instrument sampling ability plug-in or live:


"All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the LORD, with cymbals, lyres and harps, for the ministry at the house of God."
-1 Chronicles 25:6-

Thank's God for the ear-opening experience and for the fellowship/outing. Pray that this will be a motivation for us to serve you with a better mind and heart. In any circumstances, You will still be the only one we wanna please, regardless of what gadget we have or use. In Jesus I pray, Amen.

Easter 2011 Celebration in FBC

Nilai student ministry is being invited by Pantai Baptist Church in PJ to do a post-worship presentation for Easter and we did a choir. We got a pretty short notice and it's super high risk to do my Oh Happy Day/Nothing But The Blood combo, but we gave it a try.

Practiced for 2 hours only the day before:

We had a whole 44-sitters bus full this time and I need to go there by Robert's car. We arrived slightly earlier than the bus and get to take some awesome pictures around. But seriously, I'm kinda nervous... how long was it since I played a weighted keyboard in front of so many people?

The church members baked the cupcakes:

Our presentation was right after the worship service. I'm on the piano and Charles on the drum (2 man band). This is a pretty hard song to play especially with all the key changes. Thanks God, it really did well and the congregation really liked it. I'm really enjoying myself on the keys again.

Hey, there's James on the piano again for the worship team. He's sorta like the main pianist in this church and the way he played really inspired me to learn worship music when I just started.

The most encouraging thing is, after the service, he approached me and said I played really well ^_^ some more ask me am I a gospel pianist (actually I don't know what genre is that). Being recognized by someone that you set as role model, I felt like all the hard work for these years really paid off.

Worship and sermon:

After that, Robert invited me and the Chan family to Delicious in Bangsar Village for his birthday lunch. Wow, his whole family was there too, I'm the only outsider, but the lunch was great, both food and fellowship. Happy Birthday to Robert once again.

Lunch in Bangsar:


"I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is very great; but do not let me fall into human hands."
-1 Chronicles 21:13-

Thank You Lord for blessing me this group of great people. Doing great things together for Your glory is always the most enjoyable things to do. Pray that through this presentation, we bless the students and also the church members. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

The Arrival of XPS

I just got through my credit card problem last Friday and on Wednesday, I received an sms stating that my new laptop would arrive the next day. That's pretty fast actually. Although they promised it'll arrive between 2pm - 5pm, they actually delivered it around 6.30pm, nevermind, as long as it's here.

2 big boxes, one is a Belkin bag:

There's the adapter, user manual, installation CDs and a nicely cushioned laptop. Well, if their gonna deliver it by ship or truck, that's necessary I guess. Finally, I'm getting out of my miserable life staying in office late night to online (...or not).

Unboxing Dell box:

Nice metallic cover, and it's not that heavy for an 14" laptop. A lot commented on the ugly design of XPS but it actually looks good in real life. Good keyboard and touch pad. I like the way that audio in/out ports are at the left side so that my speaker cable don't need to cross over with my mouse.

I have yet to do any serious editing nor gaming, so I can't testify its speed and performance for now, but one thing for sure, the JBL speaker is awesome (can't fight with sonic gear still). The only draw back is that the volume/brightness hotkeys are sharing same button with F1-F12, so I need to hold Fn button down while using F1-F12.

Playing with my new toy:


"Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight."
-1 Chronicles 19:13-

There's a reason for everything, also for the failure of my previous gadget. Still in the progress of learning how to see the big picture that God has plan in our life. Even I can't, what I can do is... for every downtime, pray for His guidance, and for every good time, give thanks. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Last CG of the Semester

Today is the last Cell Group/Care Group meeting of the semester. different from last semester, we are assigned to a group with same members throughout the semester, so these few people would actually grow a lot more closer to each other. Too glad to have Benjamin in my group ^_^.

So for the final meeting, we're doing things in a special way. We went for Satay Kajang for dinner, the whole big bunch of CG group (almost whole CF actually). Actually, I've eaten before but never been there, a new experience.

Reaching our dinner place:

The place has really interesting decorations and wall painting. It's kinda amazing to see 2 long tables reserved for us. Another record that we made with our CF makan session.

Be seated, everyone:

Yee hah~ there we go, pig plates of satays and ketupats. I think chicken tastes better than beef, but nothing beats the lamb. The amount that we eaten, that could be dinner alone, but it's the fellowship that matters.

Food food food:

After that, we head back to our favourite meeting place, the balcony of admin building facing the lake. We have some sharing session from group leaders and assistants, that sort of wrap up our whole CG of the semester. Good job, everyone!

Back in uni:


"David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people."
-1 Chronicles 18:14-

Thank's God for all these awesome people that make each other so awesome. The CG has indeed encourage one another and also impacted their life. Pray that this spirit would be stronger and may Your blessings uphold them for the coming academic year. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Nilai Worship 2011 Camp (Day 2)

Woke up early in the morning for devotion, we did it at the rooftop again. After that, we're down to the restaurant for breakfast. Wow, a lot of milk and bread kind of foods. By the way, we were assigned a mortal to take care of during the camp (in secret), and there we can see a lot of angels sending foods to their mortals.

Early morning devotion and breakfast:

We had our Sunday service in the ballroom, the message continues on spiritual gift, which gives us more insight of how to use it wisely. Then, we were given back our questionnaire results, some stayed back during lunch to ask about their gifts. Oh ya, some of us rent some bicycles and have a tour around Fraser's Hill, that's so cool.

Sunday service and cycling:

Before leaving, we have a last round of gathering in the ball room, playing a game that see how we rely on each other to "stand". Also to reveal the angels to their respective mortals. Finally, the cert giving ceremony of our gifts. I'm still thinking how accurate is the test, it doesn't sound like me.

Ending of the camp:

Another 3-4 hours drive in the bus, and the good news is, we're having dinner in one of the most luxurious restaurant in Nilai, Loong Seng. I've been studying here for so long and I'd never step into this place. This night, I can finally taste some real good foods!

Dinner place:


A video that Robert made for the camp:


"He was his responsibility because he was skillful at it."
-1 Chronicles 15:22-

If the gift of God is what helps us to fulfill our purpose, I pray that we could truly train and exercise our gifts and make an impact to the society. Pray also that when the calling has come, let there be no fear and worries, but a heart ready to surrender all for His glory. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Nilai Worship 2011 Camp (Night 1)

It's dinner time, the hotel restaurant actually reserve a place for us and we have buffet for dinner. Although not much choices, but they sure are some nice foods. The environment is pretty good too, chilling breeze and free time talking with some students.

Buffet dinner:

Back to the ballroom for the first teaching session about "Spiritual Gift", something that I knew but want to know more, that's why I'm here this weekend. We played a game called "tangram" which taught us with the few same pieces, many different shapes could be made. After filling up a questionnaire of our spiritual gift, there we go for sate!

Exercise and talk about spiritual gifts and sate!

The time given was kinda short but each group needs to perform a short skit about a given scripture passage. My group got the fall of Jericho, I was thinking, Oh my... after the uni Easter event, not skit again. But thanks God my group has a bunch of enthusiastic people that kinda lead that off. We kinda enjoyed that night.

Other groups performing their skits:

Here comes the last agenda of the day, "Light of the World". Basically, it's everyone of us holding a candle, walk to the park nearby and sing songs. If feels like a camp fire but this is really great, reminding us we often needs other to light us up when we're put off.

Our little light that shines in the dark:

Before ending the night, me, Robert, Cheryl and Charles joined the worship practice for tomorrow's service. Our rooms' balcony are connected and we just did it at the rooftop as we climb over the balcony. Lying down watching the moonlight while singing songs, best thing ever to do in a retreat.

"The LORD answered,''Go, I will deliver them into your hands.'”
-1 Chronicles 14:10-

What a great night of fellowship that the Lord has granted us. I pray that we really ponder back on the spiritual gift session and think about it. Pray that the Lord will guide us to our true path, and be the salt and light that shines for the world to see. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.