Another year has passed .....

Time flies ... one year has passed.

Last year this time, I was bracing myself in the cold at Embankment for New Year countdown (firework at London Eye). This year, I am smarter: stay at home and rest! :D I have been sick throughout the festive period - cold and cough - causing myself to be quite moody as well. Come to think of it, I always sick at this time of the year - when I have nothing to do for church. I rarely sick when I'm busy. Nevertheless, now I am taking times to rest, to reflect, listening to worship songs, enjoying the presence of God - while welcoming 2008!

I have been in UK for 5 years, 3 months. I have been away from home (Kuching) for 9 years 7 months - that time I was still 18 years old bloke. Now I'm almost 30 years old (2 more years). Time flies. These 9 years has been really my 'life defining' period of time. Joined Hope of God movement, received the vision - and now dedicating my life in fulfilling it! I have seen many life transformations; I have also seen lifes been wasted away. I have brought many to cross the line of faith; I have also disappointed many throughout due to my immaturity and pride. I have gained many new skills, talents and giftings - simply being humble and willing. I would never thought of myself doing what I'm doing now when I first joined Hope. Time flies.

My family has grown as well - parents serving God in Hope Kch, Fabian pioneering Hope Gold Coast and getting married next Aug, Nicholas almost finishing his medic course, Oliver jst wrote an amazing email about his life in Cairnes as trainee as well as a person, Daphne jst got her PMR results - straight As - first in the family and Stefanie, going to Lodge school for her secondanry education. My prayer for my family would be God's protection as well as my two sisters attending church and care group.

I mentioned before I love to do new year resolution - this year is no exception. I have done one! The thing about new year resolution is: it is getting easier to do every year. You just need to update your old one with better strategized plans or set bigger goals (if you achive those goals). You can refer to my 2007's resolution here. Things that I have achived -

Here's my 2008 New Year Resolution:

I will have enough sleep and exercise at the same time! :D Well, not forgetting healthy diet - yes, lots of water and fruits.

2008 ... WELCOME! Looking forward to a greater year - to glorify God in a greater way!!

Hope IF Hatfield and Hope IF IC

It has been 3 months now since the new term start in University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield and Imperial College (2 weeks later) - also the period of time we have our Hope IF.

Hope IF Hatfield

In Hatfield, with a humble team of 4 people (Eldos, Esther, Jessie and Tom) in the beginning, today we have grown into a centre status of 11 core team members and 35 average attendance every Friday. Everyone was amazed of how God actually grow this group. Since 15 Sept, every week, I need to restrategize the CG plans: from establishing the core team, running the Friday IF (dinner, sound n multimedia setup, visitors, programs, teaching etc.), arranging ppl into newly form CGs .... I am so excited! Even now, even though the uni is officially off for term holiday, but we are still planning follow-up activities and Christmas breakaway trip to Epping Forest (with the objective to build relationship)

For 2008, until the end of term in June, we will try to stabilize the CG (to about 40 average attendance) and bring as many people as possible to cross the line of faith. Our bigger goal will be by end of Dec 2008, we will upgrade our status to a church, where we will be looking to run regular Sunday service - maybe in bilingual!

Hope IF Imperial College

This is my 3rd year in Imperial College - and only now I manage to pioneer a care group! :P

Nevertheless, with the help of Anita and Jacey, we had our very first Hope IF IC care group in the chaplaincy on the 2nd Oct with 12 people attending! Throughout the months, all 3 of us were extremely busy with various responsibilities - we even admit we have not done alot of follow-up and evangelism - but God is faithful. Below is the photo taken at our last care group (11 Dec) and these are the regulars in our Hope IF IC! We so enjoy the company of each other - even though most of them are not Christians yet!

I really hope this Hope IF will continue to grow - more people attending, more salvations! Our goal for the end of the term (June 08) is to grow and contain 15 people! And of course, by the end of Dec 2008, we pray for a strong 5 people core team with 25 attendees! :D

Hope IF UK: London, Bristol, Birmingham

Beside the above 2 Hope IF, I am entrusted to oversee the other Hope IF: London, Bristol and Birmingham! We have Michelle and Sohan from Bristol; Nong, Kyu and Michel from Birmingham; Kenny and Yanti from London (UoL)

Because of time constraint, I am not able to visit every Hope IFs, therefore I organize a monthly Hope IF UK meeting. It is really good, because these brothers and sisters will be able to fellowship and learn from one another.

Big plan for Hope IF. If we work hard and God is with us, by the end of Dec 2008, we will see a total of about 110 people for combine total of Hope IF UK! It can be done and it will be done - with all these mighty men and women of God! :D

All glory to God! :D

December Updates

Hi again .. after almost a month missing from blogging! :D

Tickets at Arsenal Matches!

Last night (12 Dec), I went to watch a Champion League match!!! Arsenal vs Steaua Bucharest LIVE at Emirates stadium! Yes, a CL game LIVE! It was another good (not great) experience! The 1st half was very exciting because Arsenal kept on attacking the opposition team; 2nd half was even more 'exciting' because somehow, Arsenal's attacking standard dropped so much that Steaua Bucharest kept on fighting back! In the end, we won: 2-1, scored by Diaby and Bentdner. Btw, it was freezing cold last nite.

Since becoming a red member at Arsenal, I managed to get a lot of match tickets. To date, i've FA Cup, CL's and I also got 2 Premier League ticket - 1st Jan against West Ham and 12th Jan against Birmingham City! Well, it does cost A LOT for the tickets, about £50 each! So, i'm not going to go to all matches ... cause there are my friends who wanna go watch! :D

Nicholas's testimony

Received an email from my brother, Nicholas, who's now in his 4th year medic in Adelaide, Australia! (Click on the following images to enlarge so that you can read the contents)


Congratulation! A year closer to become a doctor! Hopefully I can finish in 2 years as well for my PhD! :D

Freezing Cold weather

Always heard about the term 'freezing cold' weather - well it was really freezing cold last night! Instead of snow, there was ice every where! :D

Nevertheless, just wanna showed some photos of Hyde Park, especially when the ground was covered with icy leaves. This is my cycling route! So whenever I cycle to college, these are the scenary I see! :D