Another Sunday Story
Turned in early last night, because the Bird Park adventure we went yesterday. I think because we didn't have enough water to drink, the 3 adults (Eldest sister, brother and I) was very dehydrated and tired when we reached home. It was scorching hot yesterday. Whereas for the two nieces, we gave them all the water and they still managed to stay quite energetic after the whole day.
The Bird Park has significantly lesser visitors because of the Bird Flu thingy going on. Which is good actually. We didn't have to scramble for seats on the panorail (little train that brings visitors over the park). We also get to get good seats at the Bird Show. It's amazing that there are so many different kinds of birds that God has created. One species can have so many pattern and sizes. Eldest sister commented how can the flamingoes thin legs hold their heavy bodies. I told her, that's the amazing thing about God's creation. :)
But the weather was really a killer. Please drink alot of water when you go to this kinda parks. Or bring alot of plain water. You will be thankful that you don't get a headache or get tired easily.
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Woke up at 9 plus today. Decided to wash the clothes I had soaked the day before, cos yesterday I was so tired, I couldn't do the laundry. It felt good that I did something useful. :)
Today's service at the other church talks about love. Ministry motivated by love. Not BGR lah, obviously. But Love for the people, Love for God, and love for our neighbours (I don't know if I got the last one right). Shucks.
I know that the first 2 are very real in my life during my ministry time in QBC. They are really the motivators that kept me in ministry for the past 12 plus years. The 3rd one was something I wanted to hear, and shucks oh shucks, I forgot what it is. I think I will go check out the sermons at the website to refresh.
I was yawning frequently during the service. Wonder what's wrong. I thought I have had enough sleep since i turned in early.
Anyhow, some thoughts I had today
1) I made sure I remember to bring my bible to the service. In my those previous services at QBC, I can literally forget to bring the bible. This shows how excited I am about sermons, or if you can relate, to church.
2) I think my time or, put in a very spiritually-acceptable word, my season with QBC is up. Why do I think that way? Because just as some people who step into the QBC and realise that the sermon is meant for them, I don't feel the same anymore. I am beginning to look for more. I have never ever wanted that before, and have always wonder why I never do that. Now I am experiencing it.
3) The variety of people, even during the youth service, is interesting. This is family. You can go into the church as you are and be accepted.
4) This is the 3rd month that I am playing "disappearing act" from QBC. I don't think alot of people, or particularly, my peers in the church really care.
Let me count who actually contacted me in between: 1 pastor arrange to meet up with me and another girl, another called to want to arrange with me to talk, but because too busy, we will postpone it till end of the month. One sister has gone out with me for movies after one service and some week nights. One younger brother and I can talk jokingly on MSN.
Then after service, I saw a missed call from PY. She asked if I am also planning to be a "runaway soldier" like the others. Hmmm... well, I think I am more of a wounded soldier, how to run? Anyway...
On one hand, I want to cross my arms and snickered at them, "Now you know what it's like that I am not around". On the other hand, I hope that they consider me as indispensable. I just want them to know what difference it made with or without me. The result of this experiement so far, is "interesting".
I am pretty sure I am moving on. Cos my "season" is up.
The Bird Park has significantly lesser visitors because of the Bird Flu thingy going on. Which is good actually. We didn't have to scramble for seats on the panorail (little train that brings visitors over the park). We also get to get good seats at the Bird Show. It's amazing that there are so many different kinds of birds that God has created. One species can have so many pattern and sizes. Eldest sister commented how can the flamingoes thin legs hold their heavy bodies. I told her, that's the amazing thing about God's creation. :)
But the weather was really a killer. Please drink alot of water when you go to this kinda parks. Or bring alot of plain water. You will be thankful that you don't get a headache or get tired easily.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Woke up at 9 plus today. Decided to wash the clothes I had soaked the day before, cos yesterday I was so tired, I couldn't do the laundry. It felt good that I did something useful. :)
Today's service at the other church talks about love. Ministry motivated by love. Not BGR lah, obviously. But Love for the people, Love for God, and love for our neighbours (I don't know if I got the last one right). Shucks.
I know that the first 2 are very real in my life during my ministry time in QBC. They are really the motivators that kept me in ministry for the past 12 plus years. The 3rd one was something I wanted to hear, and shucks oh shucks, I forgot what it is. I think I will go check out the sermons at the website to refresh.
I was yawning frequently during the service. Wonder what's wrong. I thought I have had enough sleep since i turned in early.
Anyhow, some thoughts I had today
1) I made sure I remember to bring my bible to the service. In my those previous services at QBC, I can literally forget to bring the bible. This shows how excited I am about sermons, or if you can relate, to church.
2) I think my time or, put in a very spiritually-acceptable word, my season with QBC is up. Why do I think that way? Because just as some people who step into the QBC and realise that the sermon is meant for them, I don't feel the same anymore. I am beginning to look for more. I have never ever wanted that before, and have always wonder why I never do that. Now I am experiencing it.
3) The variety of people, even during the youth service, is interesting. This is family. You can go into the church as you are and be accepted.
4) This is the 3rd month that I am playing "disappearing act" from QBC. I don't think alot of people, or particularly, my peers in the church really care.
Let me count who actually contacted me in between: 1 pastor arrange to meet up with me and another girl, another called to want to arrange with me to talk, but because too busy, we will postpone it till end of the month. One sister has gone out with me for movies after one service and some week nights. One younger brother and I can talk jokingly on MSN.
Then after service, I saw a missed call from PY. She asked if I am also planning to be a "runaway soldier" like the others. Hmmm... well, I think I am more of a wounded soldier, how to run? Anyway...
On one hand, I want to cross my arms and snickered at them, "Now you know what it's like that I am not around". On the other hand, I hope that they consider me as indispensable. I just want them to know what difference it made with or without me. The result of this experiement so far, is "interesting".
I am pretty sure I am moving on. Cos my "season" is up.
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