Staff Day Picture Competition

We had our staff day earlier this month. We as Trinity Church staff (which I am priviledged to be a part of) take a day off once every quarter and do something fun for the whole day. One of the things we did the past Staff Day was visiting the Dallas Arboretum. In spring time, there are prettier flowers. Since we went in the Fall, there weren't much flowers to see.

We were divided into a few teams and we were supposed to take 3 most creative pictures that we can think of. So here are the products of my creative team: Jeremy(the accountant), Cristyn(Member Services Team), Melody(Children Ministry Team) and me!

I really really really think we have the best pictures. I will try to post some from the other teams later..but here are the winning ones! =) Results, not announced yet. We will find out in our next staff party-Christmas/ Thanksgiving party!

"We are the champions..my friend!" hahahaaaa

Cat Adventure!!

Today, we had quite an adventure. This is our last weekend in Matt and Sako's residence-housesitting for them while they are away in Japan! We were about to walk out the frontdoor to go to church when Bear Bear (the dog) dashed out the front door! Horrified, Thomas went after the dog. It is illegal for a dog to be out without a leash. And we definitely do no want to lose one of the Neese family member while they were gone!!

Bear Bear ran next door to a neighbor's house. While trying to grab Bear Bear..the neighbor's cat(came out from I don't know where) got frightened and scratched Tom's forehead! It looked pretty bad to me. Big lines across his forehead and blood oozing out! Tom finally got Bear Bear back into the house. And we decided to drive home to get his wound medicated because there wasn't any in the Neese household. And the last thing i want is for Tom to bloat up because of allergy again! And thus, we skipped church service today.

Anyhow, we've had a good long weekend. I had a 5 day weekend, Tom had 4! So, we're ready to get back in gear for a new week. Though we got a little lazy after the long weekend. But hey!! Bring It On!! It's a new day! God is so faithful! =)

.....Pheng (tired of Bear Bear's whining)
.....Thomas (talking on the phone with his family-Tom's dad, then Ah Sok, then now his sister)
.....Bear Bear (just glad to be around any homo sapien-such a social dog)

Thanksgiving

Today is Thanksgiving Day here in America. People generally take this special day to pause and be thankful for the people or things in their lives. I've came up with mine a few weeks back, but never got the chance to post it until now.

I've pondered on what I'm thankful for in life and there are many. A speaker came to our church almost three weeks ago and spoke at our Missions Conference. Wayne Myers said, "How much you are really worth, is what you have left when you've lost it all."

If I lost all the material things in my life, God, my family and friends still remain. So, naturally they are the top of the list. There are other things that I'm thankful for too. Here's a few that I've came up with. What are YOU thankful for?


1) God’s love and mercy

2) My beloved family

3) His promise of salvation for them

4) Sister and brother’s salvation

5) My dear husband

6) My friends (near and afar)

7) Food to eat

8) Car to get around with

9) Church to serve in

10) People who love me

11) My youth pastors who have sowed into my life

12) Healthy body

13) Opportunity to study abroad

14) God’s FAITHFULNESS

Lost

I feel kinda lost. Not sure where God would want us. Not sure what His plans are. Of course, ppl will say God has a plan, He will make a way. And all that is true, i know it is. But when it comes to really believing it in my heart..it's not easy. And i guess it will never be easy.

When circumstances and the odds are against you, it's hard. It's hard to keep believing, keep trusting. Everyday is a new day. A new day to decide to trust Him. A new day to know that He's got my back. =) A new day to know that my God is big enough for me. That He cares, that He never lets me down. To know that even if things don't come through..He is still God and that He's still on the throne. Like Daniel's 3 friends in the Bible? They said stg along these lines..that EVEN if God doesn't come through and save them, they will still not bow down to the idol.

So goes for me i guess. A lesson that can be learnt..EVEN if God doesn't come through, I shall never waiver. I shall be strong. I will still love Him. I cannot bow down to worry, fear, doubt. That's where the rubber meets the road!

The high priest in the olden days minister in the Most Holy Place with no light. He moves about in the small and pitch black room, ministering before the Lord. He cannot see. "The just shall live by faith" "We live by faith, not by sight". It's really more than a song isn't it?

Hmm...i almost feel like a piece of rubberband stretched more and more and more........

Anyways, please pray for me. My ulcer and my jaw hurt really bad. It's been like that for almost a week. Thank you for your prayers.

berylynn

At The Foot of The Cross

At the foot of the cross
Where grace and suffering meet
You have shown me Your love
Through the judgment You received
And You've won my heart
And You've won my heart
Now I can

Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross

At the foot of the cross
Where I am made complete
You have given me life
Through the death you bore for me
And You've won my heart
And You've won my heart
Now I can

And You've won my heart
And You've won my heart
Now I can..

BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's my brother's BIRTHDAY today!!!!!!!!!!! September 19th! He turned 26 this year. I'm happy that he got to spend his birthday with his someone special-Soo Ling. I sure do miss him though we're not the closest brother and sister. He's still the only brother i've got! =))

FUNNY GUY!!

Hahaaa..i almost forgot to write this. We were in the kitchen last night wanting to cook and pack for lunch the next day. Before we started cooking, we had to put away the pots, plates and cups in the dish dryer from the night before.

I was telling Tom about my 'new' favorite song. I was excited to play Ronan Keating's song on the Ipod for him that i really enjoyed at work that day. If you're curious about what song, I played "Lovin Each Day" by Ronan Keating. I was sooooo excited. I turned up the speakers and turn to face Thomas...

He cracked me up! He started dancing and grooving to the music. And as usual i laugh..then he went on and on. And then, he picked up a little silver pot and started dancing with it..and used it as a mike! He's soooo funny!!!

I was really impressed. He can dance!! Hahaaa..for those of you who didn't know he could! HAhahahhahahaaaa...

You can try to make him dance for you, but i think it will never be the same! Phenomenal!

heeheee..

Small Group!

We went to our first small group EVER since we joined this church. We have put it off for the longest time because of various reasons: we don't know anyone, we didn't have the time etc etc. BUT finally, when Pr. Melissa approached me 2 days ago about this small group she's starting today for newly weds, we knew it was time for us to be plugged into a small group. Not that it wasn't 'time' before..but we both knew that we should this time!

We went for the first meeting tonight. It was so good. We didn't look at any curriculum tonight, but we had a good time getting to know new couples, new people in the church. We had a good time.A "jolly-good-time" a British will say? =)

Okay..it's late. We're going to bed. yawnnnnn...

berylynn

Pet Peeve

We're all learning something new about ourselves each other. Recently, i found out what really ticks me off..BIG TIME! INJUSTICE and someone who doesn't keep his/her word.

Injustice in my own words..when something is done in an unfair manner. I'm a very strong advocate that one should carry out his/ her responsibility thoroughly. I cannot stand when one does not do things 'right'. A lot of times, i will review in my mind what the right thing is..or what i would do if i were in that position etc etc. I get so mad when i see INCONSISTENCY in the way a person handles things.

And really, i think that my intolerance towards injustice has a close link to my aggravation towards someone who doesn't keep his/ her word. When someone does not deliver what he promised me he will do, i get really upset. And i mean..REALLY upset. I think that he should NOT even give me his word in the first place if he wasn't planning on keeping his word. How disrespectful to lead someone to trust that you will keep your word and then only to let them down.

I know that not everyone out there gets ticked-off by such people..but i really have a hard time with people like that. Yes, God is full of GRACE and MERCY. But like i said..these are things that i found out about myself recently. Yeah, i need to be gracious..but how much better this place would be..if things are done rightly/fairly/justly..and people deliver what their words promise to.

Sigh..anyways. That's my frustrations right now..just thought i could let out some constant thoughts in my heart.

berylynn

Is It Really Possible?

I'm at home right now, resting from a full day of being in front of the computer screen. Have been thinking today..is it really possible to work and study at the same time? Is it possible to be newly weds, adjusting to a new life and still take time to study? Not to mention the work load involved for ministry? What about the money for school fees? One semester's school fees here is similar to what one needs to pay for 3 years of Public University's fees back home.

YET..in saying all that. I searched deep within..and i'm forced to ask myself this question: do i believe that i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me? Do i really believe God when He said "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD"? Do i believe that I am made in His image? Do i believe that i can achieve and excel in the dreams and hopes that He has put in my heart? Do i believe that I am the head and not the tail? Do i believe that when i am weak, that's when He's strong?

"I DO!" I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me and He is my Provider!!

lynn

Joke

I was waiting for my hubby to pick me up from work today. I get off at 6pm, but he finishes at about 6.20pm and he has to drive to church to pick me up. So usually, he gets here by 6.50-7.00pm. That leaves me a lot of time to just relax after a long day at work. So, i went online to www.thestar.com.my (a local Malaysian news online) and read a funny joke. I told the joke to Tom in the car and he laughed so hard! He thought it was so funny that he already told the joke to 2 of his friends tonight. Just thought you guys might wanna read and check it out!!

To my blonde friends out there. No offense, okay?? It's just a joke....

A lawyer and a blonde woman were sitting next to each other on a long flight. The lawyer leaned over to her and asked if she would like to play a fun game. The blond decline and turned towards the window to catch a few winks.

The lawyer persisted, saying that the game was really easy and a lot of fun. "I ask you a question and if you don't know the answer, you pay me, and vice-versa. Again, the blond politely declined and tried to get some sleep.

The lawyer made another offer. "Okay, if you don't know the answer, you pay me $5, but if I don't know the answer, I pay you $50." The blond agreed.

The lawyer asked the first question : "What's the distance from the earth to the moon?". The blond silently reached into her purse, pulled out a five-dollar bill, and handed it to the lawyer. Then she asked the lawyer : "What goes up the hill with three legs and comes down with four?"

The lawyer took out his laptop and searched all his references. He tapped into the airphone with his modem and searched the net. Frustrated, he sent emails to all his co- workers and friends. All to no avail. After and hour, he gave up.

He woke the blonde and gave her fifty bucks. The blond took the money, then turned away to get back to sleep. The lawyer asked the blond: "Well, so what is the answer?".

Again, without a word, the blonde reached into her purse, took out five bucks and handed it to the lawyer, and went back to sleep.

Cheers!

Countdown

Muahahahhahahaaaa....the countdown begins. 11 days, 10, 9, 8, 7....i'm going home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pics

Mum and Ah Yee..


Chee Phang and Ah Loo..

Family..

Grandparents..

Sweetheart..

Missing home..

God??

Today, i'm reminded that God's standards are so high yet, He never lowers His standards just because we cannot possibly meet them in our inadequate attempt to! BUT, i am also reminded and comforted that while His standards are high, He also abounds in His multi-faceted character...

His love is deep
His love is wide
His love is strong and..
His mercies never dry!

His goodness sufficient
His grip of grace tight
His Gift is offered
So men should never die!

what else can we ask for? what else can we demand??
God in the flesh..Immanuel has come! ~If God is for us, who can be against us??~

in awe..beryl

Girls Girls..

Ever strong and charming Felicia...

Oh..playful and beloved Eloise..

Loved and missed..

Worth It All-Rita Springer

I don't understand Your ways
Oh but I will give You my song
Give You all of my praise
You hold on to all my pain
With it You are pulling me closer
And pulling me into Your ways

Now around every corner
And up every mountain
I'm not looking for crowns
Or the water from fountains
I'm desperate in seeking, frantic believing
That the sight of Your face
Is all that I need
I will say to You

It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it all
I believe this
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it all
I believe this

You're gonna be worth it
You're gonna be worth it
You're gonna be worth it all
I believe this
You're gonna be worth it
You're gonna be worth it
You're gonna be worth it all
I believe this

this songs is for me..and also for a dear dear friend-Michel..we miss you.

Thankful

As i begin this new year with great and many challenges ahead..i want to pause and be thankful for the precious blessings that God Almighty has lavished upon me..

i thank God for..

my salvation..
my family and dear ones..
my friends both near and far..
my church here and at home..
the opportunity to study abroad here in CFNI and beyond..
His providence..
His faithfulness..
His steadfastness..
His belief in me..

without all the above, i wouldn't be who i am today, i wouldn't be where i am today. thank you Lord for life..and life abundantly! keep me in your path Lord..

~pheng