Thursday, January 02, 2014

Reflections of 2013 & New Year Resolutions for 2014! :)

Was just looking back some of my old posts, notes, writings and reflections in 2013 and I can say it's been yet another exciting Journey of Faith! Starting with serving as a mentor for Trackers 2013, gone through two major transitions, stepping down from YM after serving actively for 8 years, starting Seminary life in TTC, making amazing spiritual friendships and visiting a total of 16 church services in the process! Attending a total of 7 conferences, 4 retreats, 5 camps & 3 mission trips this year alone. And lastly, having the privilege to be part of the process to see a "revival" in my small group God's Clay this year! :)


2013 at a glance!

5 Jan- SGM Zone 4 Retreat
6 Jan to 7 April - Trackers 2013
(18 Feb - 1 Mar) - Mission Trip to Kathmandu, Nepal
14 Mar- Kingdom Invasion Conference 2013, Singapore Expo, Singapore
17 Mar- YM GAP Retreat 2013, Praisehaven, Singapore
22-24 March- Wesley Sec 1-3 Camp 2013, Camp Challenge, Singapore
25-28 May- TRAC Youth Workers & Leaders Retreat, JB, Malaysia
15-18 June- Wesley Church Camp 2013, Melaka, Malaysia
20-21 June- Ignite Conference 2013, Emmanuel Assembly of God, Singapore  
1 July- Started Seminary life at Trinity Theological College (TTC)
7 July
, Fusion, TRAC Youth Conference, PLMC, Singapore
8 Aug- Bethel Conference, PLMC, Singapore
31 Aug- 1 Sep- TTC Cross-cultural Mission Trip to Karimun, Indonesia
5-7 Sep- Intentional Discipleship Making Church (IDMC) Conference 2013
12 Sep- Burning Hearts Conference with IHOP's, PLMC Singapore
13-15 Sep- Young Methodist Leaders Conference 2013 (YMLC), Batam, Indonesia
28 Sep- Disciple 1 Retreat 2013, Wesley Plaza, Singapore
12 Oct- Run For the Nation Singapore
10-14 Nov- Post Exams Holiday to Penang
30 Nov- Sister's Wedding, Wesley Methodist Church
3 Dec, FCA Power Camp
12-15 Dec- YM Camp 2013, Admasri Resort, JB, Malaysia 
16- 21 Dec- Mt Rinjani Adventure Trek
31 Dec, God's Clay SG Retreat, Avril's place, Singapore
Four milestones of 2013

a) Firstly, was my involvement as one of the mentors for this amazing discipleship programme in the Methodist Church called Trackers 2013 (Jan to April) 


 

b) Secondly, the transition period out of YM, from leading my beloved youth small group, G.E.L which i've led for the past 5 years & stepping down from serving in the Youth Ministry after 8 years serving so actively as a youth leader & full time youth worker. (June/July)




c) Thirdly, probably the most impactful milestone, starting a new season of my life as a seminary student at Trinity Theological College (TTC) where i've been looking forward to study in since I got my initial call into ministry over 5 years ago. (July - November)






d) Lastly, just being part of the process seeing a "revival" in my own small group, God's Clay which was formed 11 years ago. Just in this past year alone since our retreat in 2012, we decided to be a small group that will be more kingdom minded & outward-looking! First by serving as host group for SGM Alpha course and opening up our group to over up to more than 10 new members & seekers over the course of 2013 alone. These new members changed the dynamics of our small group entirely and made it more vibrant than ever before. And this year 2014, we are attempting to grow deeper in the Word by starting the year by doing the Precept upon Precept series together! :)

Flash back of the last New Year Resolutions I made at the start of 2013...

New Year Resolutions for 2013!1. To get into Trinity Theological College (TTC), and begin a new season of my life in Seminary for the next 3 years come July. (Check!)2. To find a successor to lead my youths small group (GEL) before I leave for my studies. (Check!)3. To embark on the TRACKERS programme (Jan to March) (Check!)4. To embark on Disciple 1 again this time as a Facilitator. (Check!)5. To embark on the Alpha programme with my own small group and inviting a friend for it. (1/2 Check!)6. To go Israel and experience Biblical History coming a live! (Not met) 7. To attend the Global Discipleship Congress (GDC) in Manila  (Not met) 8. Get IPPT Gold again for my next window. (Check!)9. Go for an adventure trip in Bali! (Went to Mt Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia instead)10. To sign up for another half marathon this year! probably sundown? (Check!)11. To improve on my handwriting! :) (Not exactly)12. To continue to live each day with the JOY OF THE LORD! =) (Check!)



New Year Resolutions for 2014!

1. To observe, learn & grow in the area of the Inner Healing & Deliverance and Healing rooms ministry as I begin my placement at Church of Our Savior for the next semester in this area of ministry. (Jan to May)

2. To post a summary of my morning reads at least twice a week. 

3. To complete the 365 days devotional by Oswald Chambers, My Upmost of His Highest for 2014.

4. To continue making time for our 1-3-5 morning prayers at the TTC prayer garden, get more involved at the Tuesday Evening Chapel. 

5. To make a conscious effort to Speak Good English! :)

6. To improve my mandarin so I can communicate better with the TTC Chinese department). 

7. To reach out to at least 2 friends! 

8. To go for Wesley Church Camp 2013 together as a small group (5-8 June 2014).

9. To participate in the 4x25km, Sundown Marathon. 

10. To maintain my IPPT Gold for my new window. 

11. To go for an adventure trip to Mt Kinabalu (16-19 June 2014).
     
12. To spent a month doing an internship at Wesley Mission Church, Sydney, from Nov to Dec 2014. 

13. To just enjoy the process of just learning, studying and not to focus on the grades.

14. To have an even more deeper intimate relationship with the Lord daily. 

15. To continue to live each day with the JOY OF THE LORD! =)

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