Amusing Quote

Background: Australia Day Service and Donovan Seeto was critiquing my costume (woodsman with paper axe and flexiruler)
Don: I don’t say why you wouldn’t bring a real axe?
Me: So if I dressed up as a bushranger, you’d want me to bring a real gun
Don: …yeah
Me: (pause) I’m so not inviting you to any fancy dress parties

In the Mystery

In Your Name
There is hope when all seems lost
There is freedom in the power of the cross
Let the world see
In Your Name
There is truth where logic fails
Understanding that makes sense of our days
You Are Worthy
(Pre-Chorus)
Hear the song of all creation roar
We’re crying out as One
To You our God
Now show us the way of Your love
And [...]

This gives new meaning to…

…coming late to your own funeral:
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A Cambodian family thought they had seen a ghost when the husband and father they believed they were cremating turned up alive and well at his own funeral, local media said.
Khmer-language newspaper Koh Santepheap said the family had decided to hold a funeral for Oum Souv, 24, [...]

Powerhouse 1: Far from Basic

Yes, yesterday, the new PH 1 team had their first life group at the Tan’s place. I had to admit, I was a bit surprised by how small our group was: Leon, myself, Don, Anton, Alex, Jien Li and Jien Mae with 3 others missing. However, if yesterday is any indication, 2008 with Powerhouse is [...]

You Know you’re with Ablaze…

…at Prayer Meeting when the first thing your mates ask when they enter the building is:
“Oi, do you have double eyelids?”

Funny Ablaze Service Email

This following email exchange had to be one of the highlights of my year being part of the logistics team for Ablaze Service.
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 From: Trung Tang
To: Aaron Chan
Subject: Logistics
Mr Chan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The point of this email is to inform you that we are part of the ‘Big L’ Team for this Friday. As much as Don and [...]

Taking up the challenge

This person’s name is Bilawal Bhutto. He has recently been been chosen as Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party which is running for elections. His goal is to lead Pakistan, a goal that has cost the life of his mother and grandfather. He is also 19 yeas old. My age.

When I saw the news feature, [...]

To everyone who reads this blog…

I wish you a very Happy New Year. May 2008 be a year where God shows his goodness and blessing in your life. Thanks for making 2007 a very memorable year – bring on 2008.