Morning Glorious Lord

Morning Glorious Lord
[Lyrics by Annie Seah]

1. My heart is quickened
my feet ordered
to meet My Lord in the morning.

What is it, Lord, you see in me?
'Tis undeserving soul
your forgiveness endures.

Chorus:

The Lord keeps - as we can’t -
us upholding Covenant
in this frenzy world.

The Lord sees - what we don’t -
us reflecting HIS glory
in our human frailty.

2. Your Spirit beckons,
'tis glorious morn;
in sweet commune, You & us, Lord.

That in our yielding,
anchoring our soul;
glorious eternal Lord with us abide.

[Repeat Chorus.]

16 Nov 09

Being Seinna

Blessed are the Peacemakers

I am blessed.

My Significant Other

Freddy Oh is a leading expert in the areas of testing and problem-solving for Petroleum products. He has over 27 years of experience in the Oil and Petrochemical industry. During these years he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and hands on experience in dealing with the quality and problem-solving aspects for products like Jet Fuels, Gasoline, Diesel and Fuel Oil.

Freddy graduated with Honors from London University College in Chemical and Polymer Technology and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. He is a Chartered Chemist from the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, since 1987. In 2004, Freddy was one of the first batch of Chartered Chemists to be awarded the prestigious title of Chartered Scientist by the United Kingdom Science Council in recognition of his decades of experience and vast contribution to Petroleum Technology.

Freddy is at present the Laboratory Technical Director of CCIC, where he is constantly in touch with the latest developments in the Petroleum and Petrochemical industry. He provides valuable knowledge to the laboratory and customers in various technical areas. He conducts a number of training programs, both internal and external and specializes in courses like gasoline and fuel oil blending, diesel specifications, Jet Fuel specifications and bunker fuel program.

Freddy is also a technical assessor for Singapore Lab Accreditation Scheme (SINGLAS) under the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC). He contributed significantly in the field of Chemical and Biological Testing when he was a Technical Committee Member for SAC-SINGLAS from 1994 to 2000.

Freddy and Annie have 2 sons aged 21 & 19.

A WAY TO GROW

4 JULY 09

BY ARIFFIN

It's all worth it....

POEM: On Learning Choice Theory

I’m on a one-way ticket to perdition
There’s nothing else to blame but my own confusion
Obliviousness is synonymous to my way of thinking
Only God knows when this nightmare will be ending

I feel this way though life has its meaning
I’ve lost all hope to carry on this struggling
By a twist of fate which happened one morning
I was obligated by friendship to attend a so-called counseling

Being skeptical to change or to finding any more hope
A team of Choice Theory angels came to teach me the ropes
At the present moment there is no beginning, no end
It’s just a transition to greater fulfillment

Choice Theory guided me without answers, but only questions
Which if practiced would train me to better handle situations
I’m not saying that my future will be absolutely bright
It will be just more worthwhile to take on this fight

I’ve always looked for a reason to take on this challenge
But then again I myself am my own greatest reason
Things and relationships come and they go
That’s why I have to be selfish and start saying no

This isn’t flattery or outright ball-carrying
It’s sincere from four days of genuine soul-searching
The reason for writing this poem and story
Is to show my gratitude, thanks and a whole lot of appreciation


by Y bin D (Prison number XXXXX)
Changi Prison, Singapore
4 March 2009

A Worthwhile Pilgrimage

All the 33 of us returned safely on 11 Dec. The Lord had helped me 'endured' the pilgrimage physically. My body was in 'discomfort mode' throughout the journey from Doha/Cairo/Sinai/Israel/Jordan back to Spore - jet lag, dehydration, constipation, pain on skull n neck even under umbrella n cap (my body seems to absorb heat quickly), diarrhea, heat rashes on the body in spite Cold Cream(i have atopic skin - humidity is good for me), by the time i 'found' Jerusalem, i was 'dumbfounded' (lost my voice that day).

I experienced 3 spiritual encounters during the journey. The first encounter was when my hand touched the Western Wall in Jerusalem. I felt as if my heart met with God's. I brought no petition to Him except to tell Him i love Him and thank Him for extending His love to me. The second encounter was a very heavy heart as i walked up and down the flight of stone steps Jesus took during His last days on earth. I could as if experienced His mixed emotions as He was confronted with life & death issues unique to His calling. The most intimate encounter i shared with Christ was when He ministered to my inner being on the Sea of Galilee. His words of comfort in Aramic moved me to tears.

It's a worthwhile trip on the whole altho' i didn't venture to climb Mt Sinai. The Bible now comes alive and has a familiar feel to it after having seen the places. Yes, Jesus is alive and real to those who are spiritually alive to Him. Praise God for sustaining the 33 of us. My walking shoes decided to stay back in Israel... I crossed the border from Israel to Jordan (& on to Mt Nebo) on slippers bought on impulse/divine directive at Jericho! God saw to it that i didn't return bare-footed! I am glad to be back in Oasis Spore and the humidity that i need. :)

Shalom to you n loved ones this Christmas and in the new year!

A Spiritual Pilgrimage

A Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land plus Cairo, Mt Sinai & Mt Nebo
29 Nov – 11 Dec 2008

QUEENSTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH
Tour Leader: Rev. Richard Loh

DAY 01: 29 Nov 2008, SATURDAY
Singapore-Cairo (via Doha) on Qatar Airlines
Flight Details:
QR 639 Singapore/Doha Dep 0205hrs Arr 0530hrs
QR 514 Doha/Cairo 1320hrs 1605hrs
Arrive at CAIRO AIRPORT. Meet & assist. Transfer to GRAND PYRAMIDS HOTEL or similar in CAIRO for check in, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 02: 30 Nov 2008, SUNDAY
Full Day Cairo Tour
Breakfast at hotel. Will have FULL DAY TOUR in CAIRO for sites like the PYRAMIDS / SPHINX then to PERFUMERY. In the afternoon, visit OLD CAIRO for HANGING CHURCH & CITADEL. Thereafter, visit the EGYPTIAN MUSEUM and the KHAN EL KHALILI BAZAAR. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 03: 01 Dec 2008, MONDAY
Depart Cairo for Sinai
Leave CAIRO CITY early morning and drive to SINAI, passing by SUEZ CANAL and MOSES SPRING. Visit the ST. CATHERINE MONASTERY and see the burning bush before going for lunch. Thereafter, climb MT. SINAI, and check in at SINO PLAZA HOTEL or similar for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 04: 02 Dec 2008, TUESDAY
Depart Sinai for Taba Border Crossing- Dead Sea
Breakfast at hotel prior to check out. Drive to TABA BORDER for crossing into ISRAEL. Meet & assist by Israel guide. Lunch in a nice Asian Fusion restaurant in Eilat before driving to the DEAD SEA. Check in at MORIAH CLASSIC (previously known as the NOVOTEL THALASSA HOTEL) or similar at the DEAD SEA. Leisure time at the Dead Sea: enjoy “floating” in the Dead Sea and try different Spa programs available. Dinner & overnight.

DAY 05: 03 Dec 2008 WEDNESDAY
Dead Sea-Qumran-Masada – Jericho - Jerusalem
Breakfast and check out at the hotel. Start with MASSADA (take a cable car). Then to QUMRAN CAVES. Continue on to JERICHO. Continue to BEIN SHEAN. Then proceed to Jerusalem. Check in at GRAND COURT HOTEL in Jerusalem or similar for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 06: 04 Dec 2008, THURSDAY
Jerusalem-Old City
Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day with a visit to MT. SCOPUS for a panoramic view of the city. Drive to BETHANY (Lazarus Tomb). Continue to MT. OF OLIVES: DOMINUS FLAVIT, ASCENSION CHAPEL, PATERNOSTER CHURCH, GETHSEMANE GARDENS, BASILICA OF AGONY. Then continue with the walking tour in the OLD CITY: POOLS OF BETHESDA, VIA DOLOROSA, HOLY SEPULCHER CHURCH. WESTERN WALL (entry to Western Wall Tunnel), TEMPLE MOUNT with Dome of the Rock. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 07: 05 Dec 2008 FRIDAY
Jerusalem-Bethlehem
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to BETHLEHEM for NATIVITY CHURCH & SHEPHERD’S FIELDS. Continue to the MT. ZION, visiting ST. PETER IN GALICANTU CHURCH, LAST SUPPER ROOM, KING DAVID’s TOMB, DORMITION ABBEY. Drive via Knesset & Menorah to ISRAEL MUSEUM to see Shrine of the Book with Dead Sea Scrolls and Holyland Model. Dinner at “Genesis” – a night out re-enacting the time of Abraham (plus camel ride). Return to hotel for overnight.

DAY 08: 06 Dec 2008 SATURDAY
Jerusalem (New City)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MUSEUM. Visit Yad Hashmona Biblical Gardens. After lunch visit GOLGOTHA and the GARDEN TOMB for Communion service. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 09: 07 Dec 2008 SUNDAY
Jerusalem – Jaffa – Caesarea – Mt Carmel – Megiddo – Mt Tabor - Nazareth
Very early breakfast and check out at hotel. Drive along the scenic coastal road via Jaffa, and Caesarea (Visit the ancient city, amphitheater and the Aqueduct) to MT. CARMEL, MUHRAKA. Lunch and continue to MEGIDDO (Armageddon) and Mt Tabor. Thereafter, we make our way to Nazareth and check in at GOLDEN CROWN HOTEL or similar for dinner & overnight.

DAY 10: 08 Dec 2008 MONDAY
Nazareth-Cana-Upper Galilee-Tiberius
Breakfast and check out at hotel. Tour NAZARETH visiting Annunciation Church & Mary’s Well. Continue to CANA. Continue on to UPPER GALILEE: BANIAS and DAN SPRINGS, Nimrod Castle, MT. BENTAL. Proceed to TIBERIUS. Check in at GAI BEACH Hotel. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11: 09 Dec 2008 TUESDAY
Tiberius-Ginosar-Capernaum-Tabgha-Mt. of Beatitudes
Breakfast at hotel. Take a BOAT RIDE at the Sea of Galilee. Visit YIGAL ALLON CENTER (BOAT AT GINOSAUR), CAPERNAUM, TABGHA, MT. OF BEATITUDES. Visit YARDENIT Baptismal Site at Jordan River. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12: 10 Dec 2008 WEDNESDAY
Tiberias - Mt Nebo - Amman Airport
Breakfast, Then cross the SHEIKH HUSSEIN Bridge to Jordan. Visit Mt Nebo (time permitting) before going to Amman Airport to catch flight home
Flight Details:
QR401 Amman/Doha Dep 1700hrs Arr 2030hrs
QR638 Doha/Singapore 0150hrs 1435hrs

DAY 13: 11 Dec 2008 THURSDAY
Home sweet home…