A couple of weeks ago, my shepherd asked if I was interested to go on a mission trip to Wynnum. I gave some thought about it and decided, hey, why not, since I was on holiday and did not plan on any activities that week, might as well spend some time doing something beneficial instead of letting time fly by. So I went to Wynnum with some people from my CG and we combined with others from another CG.

Going into a mission field in another country is a totally different ball game. We had to adapt to the new culture, be brave ad step out in faith as we approached people. Wynnum is a small suburb by the coast with mostly retirees living there. So, you can imagine its a quiet and slow area with not much entertainment.

On the 1st day we just went to scout around the town and supermarket to talk to people and find out more about the place using a set of survey questions. However, we discovered that we went at the wrong time....afternoon, and there weren't many people outside. So, we learned from our mistake and modified our schedule for the following days.

On the 2nd day, we went on a prayer walk around the area and discovered that there were 9 churches, 6 of which were cults. Therefore, we could see there is a bondage in that place. My partner and I talked to an old man and he was into witchcraft. Then, we did street preaching and evangelism in the park but not many people were there that afternoon and no one was bothered about us. It was the 1st time doing so for many of us and we were very very nervous. But of course Christ was our source of strength. We felt that the ground was very hard that day and went back with more prayer for the following day.

On the last day, we did street preaching and evangelism as well...and this time we could see the difference that people were more open. I was more relaxed personally as there were people that approached us and we received 40 cents! haha! We felt really encouraged by the change in response in people and my partner and I managed to share the gospel to a Japanese girl.

We achieved our goal of scouting the place and got more information from the locals. Wynnum needs lots of prayer to free from the bondage of occultic practices. Finally we went for a BIG dinner after fasting lunch for 3 days and surviving on $3 per person for the entire trip. Hee!

In just one week I heard from 2 of my good friends that they are going into full time ministry! (To protect their privacy I'll just call them Peter and John). About 2 years ago, I remembered Peter telling me about his heart's desire and passion with young people. However, he was still praying about it and he shared with me about his struggles, feelings of inadequacy, yet had this burning desire to respond to 'The Call'. I truly understand sometimes, how we think we are not good enough to be serving the Lord because of our past human faults, failures and we will not always reach His standard. But hey, God is not looking at our past mistakes, not picking on our faults, or failures. He simply is looking for a willing heart to follow His ways, allowing us to grow into perfection, teaching us and moulding our lives so that we can be the best that He wants us to be.

It was difficult for Peter, to stand up at that time to tell people that he wants to serve God full time. It was not time for him then, as he had to deal with his personal struggles. At the same time, all he needed was for people to support him, believe in him, help and encourage him to develop to his full potential. In the past 2 years, that he had a mentor to teach, guide, encourage, believe and stand by him. It was then, that he grew in the ministry, continuing to do things he's passionate for Christ. And, I just got to know that, he will be submitting his letter to his current company, to go into full time ministry next year in his church. Also, being brought up in a non-Christian family, he was able to tell his plans to his parents. God, really has the perfect time for everything, if only we have a willing heart to learn, wait and respond to 'The Call'.

John on the other hand, was my fellow church member back home. We were serving in the same ministry, youth and young adults. I couldn't remember how long I've known him, but I remember him at first, as a quiet, "in-the-background" kind of person. But over the years, man, this brother has turned grown and turned radical for Christ! I really could see the change in him as he grew spiritually from year to year. And I just got to know that he too managed to tell his parents about his desire to go into full time ministry. That is a break through in itself, since he also came from a non-Christian family.

Looking back, I felt so priviledge to have crossed paths with Peter and John and just to watch them respond to 'The Call'. I've seen how God worked through their lives in the past and it just amazes me how much more God is going to do in their lives when they obey 'The Call'.

Friends, what can I say.....I'm really inspired by the both of you! Continue to be the shinning light wherever you are!

It's holiday time once again!!! WoooHooo!!! Looks like I got a great start to my holidays....went shopping the day after....jus couldn't resist it. That's what I did on the last day of prac too.....headed straight to the mall to release stress. And today.....went to the mall again! BUT, this time for gym.....haha! An hour and a half of exercise.....and will see how I feel tomorrow. Really needed the exercise man.....but went to KFC after that. (Sigh......) At least, there was a work out before....so it makes a difference. YES, it does!

I've been spending the past few days watching movies, korean dramas and helping out in some admin stuff for church conference. Besides that, was planning the itenary for my parents and sis when they come in Dec. Polishing up my cooking so that the get to taste some Aussie food...haha! How do baked fish, grilled chicken with pumpkin, served with couscous and salad sound like? Oh, well....better get back to my dramas now.....