HOPE Kampar Mission Support (5-6/6/10)

"Dear Lord, I pray that i'm able to mingle well with the bros & sis there..."

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It was a lovely morning in Kampar, Perak Malaysia! A place that is surrounded by hills & lakes. Kampar is located in the tin ore reserves areas where u'll find abandoned mining-ponds too.

It was my 1st time joining HOPE Church Serdang for mission support in Kampar. It was a fantastic experience~ I cherish the friendship i have made with the bros & sis there~

We left Serdang, Selangor on 5th, around 10am & off to Perak we go!!

During the 1st day in Kampar, we had our networking introduction session in the noon, then we were divided into groups for a game. And this game was indeed something to ponder on between Life & Ministry. It goes like this:-
Yellow - means, something you think that is impossible but u would like to try / carry out, & it's possible!
Blue - means, something you are still doing in Life & in Ministry.
Red - means, something you think that is not effective in Life & Ministry, that u have stop doing that.
White - means, something crazy or seems impossible that you would like to do.

Each 4 groups takes turn to write on each different colours of manila cards.

(just a sample)

this session actually gives u a wider perspective on what u r still pursuing in this world & what's your priority in life, ministry etc..

Next, we had our frisbee game & it's really awesome. I thought frisbee game is gonna be boring but hey~ we played it something like the basketball way. Running here & there under the hot sun, my skin was scorching alright~

"....i came here for mission SUPPORT, & not for vacation....."

Though time management was something that needs to improve on, i really appreciate the efforts made by Bro Calvin & his team in serving, organizing everything. There were times he shouted for attention & cooperation. Many times his patience was tested i assumed. I was thinking... sometimes we always go for mission suppport, say monthly~ & it has become a norm, that we have forgotten that we were going for a mission, for a purpose, & not for vacation, relax & have fun. we r going there 4 support & mission oh yeah~

i'm glad to see the spirit among bros & sis who realize this. something that we can learned from each other's life together.

Here comes the night, & we went out to do invitations for Talent Night & Welcoming care groups. I was teamed with Bro Mok, Bro Yun Lai & Sis Vivien, with Sis Shi Rou joined us later. It was awesome going from house to house in UTAR, Kampar doing publicity. Ahh~ just like old times with community service gang in Kundang Ulu, Pagor Johor. Walking under hot sun for days from house to house to promote education, hoping the villagers would join our events. ahh~ miss it!

Tiring~ but had great time~ Though many of them are young babies in Christ, some almost same time with me when i accepted Christ last year, the passion in some of the bros sis for God, the Love within them~ so warmth so sincere~ ahh lovely!

West Lake view is indeed a fascinating sight.... here's a sample

(picture obtained from blogger Adrian Foo)

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The next morning i woke up~ thought i was having flu, but only realize my nose was bleeding. ergh nasty... Kampar is indeed a hot zone alright~

It was Mission Sunday. Sis Adeline's Word For Life class was indeed an awesome1, added with a lil sense of humour, this is no ordinary lady but a lady of God! Shared tits & bits of her life too~ ahh powerful testimonial standing in front of me~

It was a great Mission Sunday service in Hope Kampar, really glad to meet Coordinator Bro Joshua. Wonderful sermons that really touched me that gave me some ponders & encouragements. I thank God for the whole trip, full restoration & answers that I have received. I cherish every friendship that i have found.

met Pui Ying from Hope Batu Pahat too! muahaha *cubit*

like to thank UPten 4 inviting me for this mission as well

+U all STAR groups! Best wishes for Talent Night!!

P/S : Talent Night Singing Competition @ 18/6/2010 7.30pm, @Hope Kampar (walking distance from Grand Kampar Hotel), with special guest appearance 2008 Astro Talent Quest Champion GAN WAN CHEAN(颜莞倩). Welcome every1 including all Utarians to join!!

** 1st prize winner for competition is RM150.

** RM5 entrance fees for Talent Night, while stock last!