(We are playing the game, Murderer with the poker cards, don't think other wise. Haha!)
Gathering a Marina Bay.
That's team B2, going to places such as Lau Pa Sat and China Town.
People's Park Market is also one of our destination.
We took this at Bugis Market.
Finally, we reached Mind Cafe at Princep Street!!! Took lots of photos here, had our free flow of drinks and even played Jenga!
After this, we had a short time of Praise and Worship and Desmond shared his Testimony. It was a GREAT Testimony Des! I think you should post your testimony on the blog too. Haha!
Moving on, we had other games such as Taboo and Jenga Challenge. Not forgetting to take some "Zhi-Lian" photos of ourselves. Haha!
Enthusiatic players in the game of Taboo.
The heart-pounding Jenga Challenge!!! And some heart-warming "zhi-lian" pictures HuiJing and Carolyn. Haha!
Some pretty sisters and their friends posing for the camera. And... Godzilla?
Good things have to come to an end somehow. Sister Darryl rush down from prison ministry and welcomed all our new friends. We then had dinner together, played at the arcade and made our way home.
a: Yixuan sleeping on the coach.
b,c,d: Seneries while on the road.
a, b, c: The hotel we stayed in!
d: Not forgeting to take a group photo once we reach the hotel. Haha!
a: Taking a photo before we begin our work.
b: We had a prayer meeting that last nearly 1 hour during the briefing!
c, d: We were put into teams and assigned ministries. Yixuan was usher, Desmond was bookstore while I was security!
Two tall guys and one not-so-tall girl. Haha!
The three of us with Pastor Zhuang and Pastor Audrey! The lady next to me is Yixuan's friend, Samantha.
Having supper at a nearby cafe. Look at those HUGE mug of fruit juice! It's only RM4.50!
That will end our first day. A lot of things to do (and shopping is part of it. Mega Malaysian Sale!!! Haha!) but we really enjoyed ourselves.
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Day 2: KL Emerge! Day 1
a, b, c: Photos taken at Sunway Convention Centre, where the night sessions will be held.
d: Team Singapore awaiting for prayer meeting. There's still much to prepare and lots of training (esp. security) to do!
These are taken a few hours before the conference starts. These are the brothers assigned to the security ministry.
a: Martin and I, in our "full gear" (Headsets and black outfit. Haha!).
b: From right - Brother Jimmy's runner, Benjamin Ong. I forgot his name... Martin. Federick.
c: Matthew.
d: Federick and I, he was my partner that night.
Martin and I, ever ready!
a: The crowd just before the conference starts.
b, c: Taking photos while serving. Ops! Haha!
d: That's Chew Ling, another new friend I've made in this trip.
I was posted to patrol outside the auditorium for all 3 nights so I don't get to see the whole conference. However, I took the chance to take a few pictures whenever I could. Haha! (Desmond was also outside because he had to tend to the book store. Haha!)
a: The crowd after the service.
b, c: Things on sale at the bookstore. From Pastor Kong's sermons to Sun's Album!
d: Sun's poster at the bookstore.
There was much training for the rookie security team from Singapore. We were like Militia (if you've played War Craft you will know what I mean.), converting from members to security all of a sudden. Haha!
However, Brother Jimmy was a very good leader. He taught us the basic techniques of communication with the radio, catching people during altar call, how to handle "problematic" visitors, how to escort the offering etc.
I was assigned to escort the offering for all three nights! We had to walk through the crowded shopping mall from Sunway Convention to the hotel room for counting and packing! Thank God it was smooth though a bit stressful. Haha!
With all the responsibilities of protecting the people and especially Pastor Kong, I can now understand how difficult it is to be in the security ministry. I am sure Elton will agree with me. Haha!
Not bad for the first night. It will get better!
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Day 3: KL Emerge! Day 2
a: Gathering at the lobby to leave for CHC-KL for the day session. Desmond in his new Pink Mickey T-shirt! Haha!
b: Arriving at CHC-KL's building.
c: Desmond: "Itch sia!"
d: Me together with the security team. We're the only ministry that was on duty in the day session. Haha!
The inside of CHC-KL. Nice place and the church is growing!
a: The three of us in the auditorium.
b, c: CHC-KL members streaming in when the doors are open.
d: Pastor Kenneth briefing Team Singapore after the session.
a, b, c: Taking photos with Pastor Kevin Loo, Senior Pastor of CHC-KL!
d: The Jeans Design Competition. Top prize is a pair of jeans from TRUE RELIGION!
I don't have much chance to take pictures on the night session. A lot of things happened that night.
While the security were training for catching, one of the brothers accidentally knocked over Pastor Arie's cup of coffee from Star Bucks! It spilled over Pastor's Ed Hardy's T-shirt (ouch!) and the carpeted flooring right in front of the stage, at where Pastor Kong will be sitting later!
Then while patroling, I saw this strange person lingering around the bookstore. He touched one of the sermon CD and asked if it was Christian. The moment I said, "Yes." He quickly withdrew his hand with lightning quick reflexes, as if he touched something "dirty". He then went into the auditorium and started kissing his necklace, which has a ram pendant! There was also a "Star of Satan" symbol stamped on the back of his shirt!
I quickly radioed the rest of the security and alerted them his appearance and location. The most distinctive feature about him was his white cap with a cape that surrounds it. It looked like one of those military headwear that Japanese soldiers wore during World War Two or like a Samurai Helmet. Thus, we nicknamed him and gave him the call-sign "Samurai". Haha!
The presence of God is so strong that night. Even though I was outside, I can sense the presence of God!
Not surprizingly, the "Samurai" rushed out of the auditorium, coughing very badly. He almost manifested and it was only the praise! Later, he collected himself and went in again. This time, he came rushing out during the worship, coughing non-stop! Pastor Kenneth attended to him and he claimed he was from the Church of Satan and he was commanded to come and debate with the leader of this church! Freaky! But I believed that God is doing a work in his life and there is a reason God allowed him to come to this conference. Amen! God is good!
Other than that, some visitors tried to force their way into the auditorium during the preaching. We do not allow anyone to enter during the sermon as it will disrupt the meeting. Some of them almost turned violent and we were on our toes to react if anything happens.
I also discoverd a mysterious bag outside the corridor where Pastor Kong and the stage crew would be resting! I alerted the rest of the people and upon investigation, found out that the bag contained only blankets (Why in the world were blankets doing there?!!).
With all these commotion going on, I believed this is some form of spiritual attack from the devil. Indeed, God is about to do something great through this conference and the devil is afraid!
Nonetheless, the conference went on smoothly. God is good!
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Day 4: KL Emerge! Day 3
a: Yixuan's room mate, Xiu Zhen.
b: Posing with our hotel bills. Argh!!!
c, d: Back to CHC-KL for the day session.
a: Brother Gideon guarding the gate. If you know Brother Gideon, he is the man who brought revival in the Indian community in our church! Both he and his wife lead more than one cell groups!
b, c, d: New friends, Jennifer and Chew Ling.
The last session at night was really the best for all three nights! We were worked to our maximum!
This was the overflow area. I was the security guarding the place, usher arranging the chairs and the television, motivators at the overflow area to charge up the atmosphere! Yixuan even went in front to sing like she was in the choir (or backup vocalist!). Haha!
The children church also had a big congregation tonight. Haha!
a, b: This is Yi Ping with a child.
c, d: The games and singing in the children church. Very fun place for the children! Haha!
a, b: Pastor Chee Kiang sharing his testimony, followed by offering.
c, d: It was my turn to stand guard at the room where they count the offering. The security for the previous two nights only stayed for 30 to 40mins. I stayed for nearly 1hour 30mins because of the overflowed attendance! I fought really hard with the "Z-monster". Haha!
The finale!!! Just like in Singapore! Wow!
c, d: The clusters making their last cheer.
a, b: Brothers of the security!
c: The sisters of Team Singapore!
d: Team Singapore with Pastor Kenneth.
The securtiy. We were serious with our work.
Celebrating Sister Suzanna's birthday! Happy Birthday Sister Suzanna! God bless you and Brother Gideon!
a: Brother Robin.
b: Pastor Kenneth.
c: Euphrasia and Chew Ling with Pastor Kenneth.
d: We ambushed Brother Jimmy in the elevator. Haha!
Team Singapore together with PASTOR KONG!!!
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Day 5: Leaving Kuala Lumpur
It had really being a great trip. Everyone experienced the presence of God even though we were all busy serving. Indeed, it was not just for fun or for anything that we went for mission trip. We could have enjoyed ourselves and spent lesser if we had travelled on our own but it was the love of God and for the vision of Pastor Kong that we went on this trip.
As Desmond said, we grow to love Pastor Kong more through this trip. I personally see the magnitude of our influence and how hard Pastor is working and his spirit of excellence in this trip.
Being in this trip, we get to be up close and personal with many of the leaders and they shared with us their experiences and their love for and struggles together with Pastor Kong and Sun. God had indeed brought the three of us into a deeper understanding of the leaders.
I pray that all of you will go for mission trips. Don't just pray about it but really save up now and start planning. Faith without works is dead. God moves the moment we move and He always works together with us. God loves you and nothing you asked he will not deliver.
This is a verse that the Lord spoke to me in this trip, which had greatly encouraged me.
Dan 9:23a
"The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God..."
I had being waiting, praying and planning so long for a trip like this. Even though I didn't get to sit in to hear the sermon, God spoke to me and made me felt His presence throughout the trip. In His own way, God had ministered to us.
Here's a photo of our other "harvest".
Eat your hearts out! Haha!
Thanks for praying for us! Your prayers and our prayers for you while we are in KL had sustained us. God had really being good to us in this trip. Praise the Lord!
These are taken on the first evening.
2nd evening. Yixuan looked very formal tonight. Haha!
That's me posing with you.
Chloe making face.
We are a very PHOTOGENIC CG!
A special gallery for Yixuan. Haha.
We also celebrated Pastor Kong's Birthday on Sunday! His birthday is this Wednesday on the 23rd of August (am I right? Haha!). So...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASTOR KONG!!!
So to sum up our feelings with words...
"DR. BERNARD! WE WANT YOU BACK!!!" Haha!