See you again!

Looks like LA DI DA BEAT me to it, haha!

I was just telling Yi Xin today about how God has been looking after Dom7th, watching our backs. With Zhong Jie and Tian Yu leaving, He led 2 willling teenagers to us - Ervine and Vignette - 1 guy, 1 girl. (At least, I hope they aren't shell-shocked from the express train prac on Sat. And, hopefully, they'll pass the audition in a few weeks' time. Haha...).

It gave me a sense of continuity. Since the time I've joined Qing Shao, I have seen 2 complete changes in the batch of ppl by now (haiyah, old already...). I see each change as an affirmation that God wants this music ministry to go on. He has led us so far and I believe He will continue to do so in the years to come.

I don't like to say goodbyes. It's too definite...too sad. I always preferred the Chinese expression：再见 or the more 武狭片 expression 后会有期 which harbours the hope of seeing each other again. Besides, being bonded by Christ's love, we can never really be separate from one another!

So Zhong Jie and Tian Yu, we'll see you around! May the lessons/sharings/songs you have gained in your service here stand you in good stead in your future endeavours and go on to edify the ppl around you =)











P/S: If you miss us very badly, you know when and where to find us!

PP/S: I'm really looking forward to seeing you energetic bunch later! Maybe we'll even get to watch our concert DVD!

Time to say Goodbye...

No one's talking...

Yesterday was the last choir practice of the year for Dom7th. Don't know why it didn't feel that it was the last, maybe cos we have been so used and so comfortable with each other that every week spent is just like every other week. So, the first is the last, the last is the first etc...

But, yesterday, there was this subtle sadness hanging in the air. Maybe it came from the teary eyes and tired minds of camp. Haha or it could just be me being emo.
Yesterday was the last practice for our Dear Tianyu and Zhongjie.

Oh man, 5 years for one and 9 years for the other. Why not make it 10 Zhongjie? :P

How they have 坚守岗位 for all these years is amazing. Suddenly, one fantabulous bass is leaving and our funny tianyu is leaving too. Boo.... Thank God for their dedicated voices and for their LIFE that has created sparks amongst us when we sharpen and encourage each other through all times.
Do bring your LIFE and your VOICE with you to your other ministries and keep the passion alive!

However, beside the little sadness, there was joy too when God very graciously provided us with 2 more new members!....

VIGNETTE & ERVINE!!!

Yayyeyeyey. And Yes, ervine, we trust that you have absolutely no ulterior motive... Vignette welcome to us! The girls really need to boost strength :)
We are still welcoming more! Do NOT hesitate if you want to be a part of Dom7th :):):)

Oh and practice will revert back to 4.oo-6.00pm! No more rushing around like kan cheong spiders... Haha we WILL miss rehearsal for the concert though, I'm sure.

Steamboat tomorrow. Almost like our ritual every year end. Sigh, but this year will be even more nolstalgic and sad and reluctance.. Okay I shan't get too caught up in this!!!

Can't wait for tomorrow, for 2008!

Enjoy your Kukup trip Fuxing! We'll miss you.

HELLO PEOPLEEE.

I AM BACCCKKKKKK.

&.... I'M STILL FAIRRRR!:D

hahah okay WHATEVER.

well i just want to say that i missed all of you ALOTALOTALOT when i was in india

& i'm really glad i've got the chance to serve the Lord with all of you(:

okazzee.

BYEBYEEEEE.

yesyes i know it's a random picture.. but it's my pink christmas!:D
( don't you just loooove the pink christmas tree! )

恩典在等待。。。

It is 3.13 am now and I am still typing frantically away on the key board, trying to finish my Christmas cards.

But, I still have the urge to share about this.

Its Christmas morning, and its very quiet. And I am listening to track no. 5, which is
恩典在等待。。。How apt... I wonder if all was really quiet when Jesus was born.

To continue where Aiping left off,

"为要把身躯十架上奉献, 使绝望的罪人拥有明天"
He was borned to die as a sacrifice.

"悲伤，遗憾不再是永远... "

"因着 恩典到人间那一天"
We were, We Are, the reason that there is Christmas.

I pray that we will be filled with the joy of Christmas EVERYDAY, the joy of knowing that Christ is the reason we live.

A tender baby brought blessings to us ALL
Will you come embrace this blessing?

Have a Very Blessed Christmas :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

May the hope, peace and joy that Baby Jesus brought to Man on the 1st CHRISTmas be with each and everyone of you always!

就在恩典到人间那一天
基督耶稣降生马槽间... ...

Christmas sharing

I was asked to share about Christmas during sunday school last week. I gave that sharing a miss, as the time was tight then. Nevertheless, since Christmas is about giving, I shall share the content with you all out there.


施比受更有福(It is more blessed to give than to receive)

In certain cases, there is this higher level of satisfaction when you give something to others. With Christ in our hearts , knowing that your actions and work is of help to your friends, would definitely make you happier.

It is interesting to note that “施比受更有福”appeared in the bible (Acts 20:35)
Paul strongly believed in Jesus who himself said ‘it is more blessed to give
than to receive’. That is probably one of the reasons why he faithfully spread
the gospel (大喜的信息,关乎万民的信息) from house to house while he was on Earth.


记念耶稣的降生

Why did Jesus come to Earth?

The answer is found in John 3:17.
'For God did not send his Son(Jesus) into the world to condem the world, but save the world through him.' Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through him. 人因有罪而与神隔绝. 因此, 神差祂儿子,为我们的罪死在十架上, 成为神与人中间的桥梁, 沟通了两者之间的深渊. Are you comforted by this truth?


生命的意义

Since God gave his one and only son to us and created us, one should really contemplate on the purpose of life. From Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life, we know that 'focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life’s purpose for it is God who directs the lives of his creatures; everyone’s life is in his power.’

It also states that 'it’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ, … he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.'
Hence, focus on God and you shall comprehend the purpose of life.

I will end this post with a verse. Do contemplate on it.
' So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but what is unseen. For what is seen is
temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.' 2 Corinthians 4:18

Have a blessed CHRISTmas.

Christmas Schedule

For Dom7th-ers who have been missing the action: OUR UPCOMING SCHEDULE!

21 Dec (Fri)
7pm Carolling practice
(come at 6pm to help prepare gift packs!)

22 Dec (Sat)
1.45pm set off for carolling @ KKH
after we return to church short prac for 23rd Dec and Jan song

23rd Dec (Sun)
9.15am prep for service （我们没有遗忘 blues version & We Are The Reason)
after service + lunch worship prac for 25th Dec
5pm Christmas event @ Tanglin Halt RC

25th Dec (Tue)
CHRISTMAS LUNCH (to be confirmed)
4pm prep for service

A little hectic, but as a team, we can do it!

Write your cards and do your Christmas shopping early! Most importantly, share THE GOOD NEWS and prepare a room so that Baby Jesus can stay in your heart =)

hello people(:
i'm in INDIA nowww.
HAHAHAH.

anyways,
just popped by to say
it's rather sad (for me) that i can't join you all for carolling & christmas celebration this year but well, HAVE FUN & ENJOY YOURSELF AIGHT!

i won't be able to message or call so here's an early one
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAVE A BLESSED YEAR AHEAD!

much love,
the nonsensical one,
mab. <3

We've only just begun

"... ...功劳是大家的，荣耀完全是上帝的... ..."

I believe many of us are feeling the emptiness that comes after intense elation that accompanied the end of the concert. But like I have said to many after the 2nd night of the concert, we've only just begun.

It's been an amazing journey in 2007! We have seen His leadership, His providence, His love, His glory. We have certainly flourished in this three-way relationship. Let's take this year-end to reflect on the past year and recharge for the road ahead. Come what may, wherever God takes us, we will follow!

By God's grace, Dominant 7th is celebrating her 4th birthday coming Jan 2008. May there be many God-glorifying years ahead! 加油，属七！Praise the Lord!

P/S: Post concert, this blog will remain as Dominant 7th's blog for members to post reminders, sharings, song clips that will hopefully edify anyone who visits. Henceforth, the blog shall be titled: 属七和弦 靠主完全

PP/S： Ahem...ppl with concert photos, you know what to do!

The curtain has fallen. And we thank God for His faithfulness, and our unworthy privilege. We trust God for His divine workings in every listeners' hearts, and our increase in faith and gratitude for Him.

During the camp, someone told me that there would be this sense of emptiness after the concert. True, emptiness in schedule (haha!), but i hope not in Spirit!
Remember that singing about the Lord's faithfulness and greatness is an ongoing affair, whether there is an audience or not, whether in the bathroom, in bed, or on stage. And let it just spring from our Spirit-filled hearts with the same sincerity as displayed in concert!

I approached MingHong after the concert. He said that we had accomplished what was said in the song (Yong Heng De Bao Zhang) these 2 nites (by God's grace!), and asked whether we will be ready to go door to door. You see.. God challenges us all the way, will we practise what we have preached? Sharers, live out your sharings! Please pray about this...

Lets give cheer to a start of a new page in the history of Dominant 7th! For the Divine Perfect Cadence!

May his beauty rest upon me
As I seek the lost to win
And may they forget the channel
Seeing only him

THE week

I spent this week meaningfully.
I did not regret forgoing the time to play computer games and watch SEA games, abstaining from oily food and chili for quality fellowship time with the other Dom7th members. It was worth it.

Monday (10th Dec)
It started off with an apt reminder from Yi Le that even though we are singing pieces with different styles we are still illustrating the same story, the same God. From the modified touch rugby game, I learnt about the value of teamwork. (If my group members did not pass the ball to me, I would not be able to score, right?) We also had our sweet hour of prayer and BANG!

Tuesday (11th Dec)
那一天we sang “ 那一天” and did jumping jacks at the same time. That was something I have never tried! We burst out laughing at each other’s most eye catching entrances. It felt like a local version of ‘Just for laughs’. Then the mood changed when we were asked to shared our saddest experience. I thought the fact that we were able to open up ourselves to one another made our bonds stronger as it brought our understanding of one another to a higher level. Just when my sister wanted us to enjoy singing, we were given a chance to rehearse for our 2nd service worship.

Wednesday (12th Dec) – Thursday (13th Dec)
We made curtains and touched up the props.
Our wonderful God gave us a stage managers and light operator!
We took some servings of laughter as usual.

Friday (14th Dec)
It was the first day of our performance. Adrenalin rush!
Time flew faster from 8-10pm. The simple repetitive routine (Sing, move to backstage, change, knock and ‘GO! GO! GO!’) was made complex with all the excitement in us.

Saturday(15th Dec)- Sunday(16th Dec)
Each of us got a copy of our Dom7th CD. Finally! Yay!
Our voices sounded tired but we gave all that we have got.
Commendable effort for Saturday’s performance!
Thank God for KFC supper! KFC is finger licking good! Heh…

We went home and came back to church about 8 hours later.

At the end of 2nd service, So Heng said he was touched by the music when we sang “如此一般的婴孩”. I was quite surprised when I heard that. Although we failed to spend more time to ‘perfect’ that song (Lord please forgive us), that piece was able to ‘touch’ So Heng. This reminded me that even though we were not in our best form on Saturday, God could still use our voices to touch the hearts of other people, be it Christians or Non-Christians. Truly, He works in ways we cannot see.

I would like to end this post by thanking God and Dom7th for this marvelous week.
Hope this week has been a pleasant week for you all! =)
Take care people (especially those with sore throat)!

enJOY!

I am still stunned from yesterday's happenings.

Before it could sink in that I and we were so enjoying ourselves, it was over...

On the way back, the various scenes just kept replaying in my head and I can't help but just be humbled and amazed by how our dear heavenly Father has been so gracious and loving. Yes, tucky, I totally agree with you... The super pro stage mananger and the lightings and all couldn't have just popped up on the same day and just when we were feeling helpless and frenzied about the technical aspects of the concert. When we walked out yesterday night, the mics, the lights, the props, ALL were so in place that gave us room to just immerse ourselves in singing our best.

Ah... This is all just too amazing, overwhelming. Its all a...

Miracle!

One last time tonight to give our all and our best! Let it be no lest!

Dom7th, just enJOY it! Don't be bothered anymore by the nitty gritty. Let this all be etched into our memory forever and may it always be a reminder and reflection of His immeasurable glory and grace.
Amen!

“ 我要歌唱主赐地恩典！”

CD launch advertisement

属七和弦 靠主完全！
Dominant 7th - For The Divine Perfect Cadence

我们活泼开朗、我们朝气蓬勃、我们崇拜耶稣！
我们有音乐；音乐是天父赐下的最共同美丽的语言。
我们有歌喉；歌喉是他亲手所造能发最动人音乐的乐器。
领受了这样大的祝福，我们不得不全心全意投入音乐事奉来回应他的慈爱与恩典！

属七和弦是什么？为什么要取这个名字呢？

其实，属七 (Dominant 7th) 是音乐术语，指的是由 sol、 ti、 re、 fah 四个音符所组成的和弦 (chord)。这个和弦的主要功能是引入该调子的主和弦（由 doh、 mi、 sol 组成），从而形成一个完全终止 (perfect cadence)。

我们就像这和弦，每个成员具有鲜明的特征，却融为一体，为要通过敬拜更亲近主，藉着赞美把人们带到他面前，与他团圆!


《直到风暴过去》
..............Till the Storm Ceases
.
在事奉中，我们深切地察觉到能引人深省、拨动心弦的现代华语合唱诗歌并不多，不愿无助地等待这类诗歌的诞生，所以录制 《直到风暴过去》，积极地为音乐祭坛注入新生!

耕耘多时，收成的日子终于临近，我们期待果实能与更多人分享，使喜乐倍增，所以订于2007年12月14及15日，晚上8时正举办CD发布会。在此「属七和弦」邀请各位前来参加我们的CD发布会，通过诗歌中词、曲、编曲与歌声的紧密的结合使心灵得激励，更真切地体会上帝的真、善、美。

第一次

千百种情绪涌上心头。

演出前很慌。眼看时间就快到了，可是我们的饭都还没吃，装都还没化。分享者在后台不停的碎碎念，想着将要分享的内容，心情忐忑不安。即使练习得很充足了，还是怕会怯场。灯光暗了，什么也听不到，只听到自己的心跳声。

演出时不免感到兴奋，心情是跟着配乐的起伏而变化。悲伤、悸动、挣扎、喜悦... ...我发现许多诗歌当初给我的感动，至今因人生经历的加添而更有意思、更有味道了。在台上是享受、是陶醉，享受着上帝丰盛的恩典，陶醉在充满希望的画面。

演出后很乐！毕竟等待了5年，叫我如何不喜形于色呢？观众的掌声很动听，我们也难免有些骄傲，要如何放下自我，将荣耀完全归给神呢？这想必是每个在教会里事奉的艺术工作者所面对的挑战与挣扎吧。

这台是我们的祭坛，献的是音乐的祭、心灵的祭、生命的祭，毫无保留地摆上。我们的第一次公开演出，第一次发布CD：就献给上帝。不知今晚上帝是否在观众席当中拍手叫好呢？

the truth hurts

you are not professionals
you are all just good amateurs.

indeed the truth hurts, for awhile i was having really high expectations about myself, and the choir.
but then again, setting an unreachable bar would just be purely insane and mindless.

"try to act like a professional, and you'll fail miserably"


actually, as i stepped back, i found that i didnt even deserve to be a good amateur, standing alone, im just
a kid.

thank you God, i sure loved to be called good amateur!

well. the performance is just in a few hour's time
and like i said, the truth hurts.
really, last night's full dress wasn't quite a full dress.
we stopped here and there, we had hiccups and interferances etc.

but isnt it encouraging to know that we can actually do so much better?!
come on guys, its now or never.
time to show our stuff and spread the life, love, light and warmth

Lord, the clouds are now laden with moisture.
no doubt there'll be rain.
but i pray that you aid the heavens in holding its bowels
that all the audience may be safe in the shelter before the rain finally pours.
i also pray that the rain may be of a blessing, not soiling, but setting the mood for the performance.
finally, if the performers had been holding back in any way, i pray that they'll be able to experience the true joy in You, and that they will find absolutely NO shame in sharing it.
Lord let all these point to you.
in Jesus's name.
amen.

ahhh. i just thank God for how amazing people keep sprouting out from nowhere yesterday.
now we've got a professional stage manager and a person in-charge of lighting.
both which we did not have previously, nor dreamed to have.

today is the day.
Lord please help us while we do this for your name.

this is the day
that the Lord has made...
there'll be a plan surely

Grace Alone

~恩典

Grace:
a) The freely given; unmerited favour and love of God
b) the influence or spirit of God operating in humans to regenerate or strengthen them
c) moral strength: the grace to perform a duty
d) Grace note: noun music. A note not essential to the melody or harmony, added as an embellishment

Grace Alone
Scott Wesley Brown, Jeff Nelson

Every promise we can make
Every prayer and step of faith
Eery difference we can make
Is only by His grace
Every mountain we will climb
Every ray of hope we shine
Every blessing left behind
Is only by His grace

(chorus)
Grace Alone
Which God supplies
Strength unknown He will provide
Christ in us our cornerstone
We will go forth in grace alone

Every soul we long to reach
Every heart we hope to teach
Everywhere we share his peace
Is only by His grace
Every loving word we say
Every tear we wipe away
Every sorrow turned to praise
Is only by His grace

我们能唱，
我们能跳，

一切惟靠恩典。

我们原本绝望，却因恩典有着明天的盼望
白白得来的，应当白白舍去。。。

属七！不要吝啬，敢敢将一切的恩典与大家分享。 加油加油！

愿颂赞荣耀归于上帝！

Amen.

明天的这时候

明天的这时候，第一场演出已经过去。
明天的这时候，想必心情是欣喜若狂的。

演出倒数都不到24小时了，心情除了紧张，还是紧张。当然还有兴奋啦！排练多时就为了这一天；期盼多时的CD发布再过了一个日出就到了！

今晚，特别感性：那些在录音室的日子、练唱、跳舞、剪辑、制作道具、分享的时刻不断在脑子里浮现。从录制CD到发布，整整5年的时光。我的脑子装得是满满的回忆，我的心装的是满满的感恩。每一步，每个环节都给我们见证了上帝的同在与带领。

这时，还有很多琐碎的事情还没有完成。真的希望等一会儿的演出顺利。

愿我们能齐心，将最大的荣耀归给我们全能的上帝！

camp. phew..

camp wasn't that tough..

i can still remember how hopeless i felt when i stepped into camp feeling feverish.
feeling like i wanted to get out quickly..
everyday was busy. everyday had no breathing space.

maybe i imposed it all upon myself, but i felt like i DESERVED rest.

well thank God.
you have great plans and they're always easily accepted.
使人接受。
well the camp was fun, it was meaningful.
it became my breathing space.

there was this workshop where we shared our pains and misgivings.
though now when i look back, honestly i do get freaked out a little.

somehow God managed to drive us to admitting certain things we'd never dream of letting other people know.

well.. brings me back to the qt (quiet time) on the last day.

it was something like
rather, we should expose our (etc. etc.)
and it went on till this part where Christ was described as light.
light shines and exposes all.

today is we're in grief, and desperate to admit our sins and crimes.
thank God.
we have accepted his light.

just look at the time.
its time for a teenager to go to bed.

Rehearsal Camp Day 1

Day 1 was well, quite slack. Our workshop instructor cum CD producer cum designer was still busy with the mastering of the CD and we didn't exactly have workshops today, just some prac and games.

I'm elated to say this: The CD is finally in the REPLICATION process, which means we'll get it done in time for the CD launch. PHEW PHEW PHEW! Thank God!

What made my day (besides the CD replication bit) was the sharings today. Having heard the kids talk about the songs/music they are going to sing made me realized how much they have grown: from the shoulder-shrugging teeny boppers to clear headed thinkers. It's remarkable how much one can grow in the span of 5 years.

I want to blog more but my sleeping bag beckons! Day 2 awaits!

my fingers can count the days

today is sunday.
THAT day is friday.

lets see
monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday.
5 days. yes indeed i can use my fingers to do the counting.

can you believe it?

right now im suffering from pre concert blues.
its like.. hm.
how can it be
its finally here. cannot be. surely its like next year or something.

oh well! but im still excited for the camp and how the events of this week are squished together like sardines in a can

it'll be the first time i'll be doing logistics
ok wait i lost my train of thoughts
will be back after im done with the ppt!

a lesson in physics: matter contracts when cooled

Ice cold water is useful for prop making. I'm serious!! You can try guessing where we used it when watching the concert =p

I don't know why we were so "high"-- maybe it's the super glue and the spray paints or maybe it's just our nature to have fun!

I really hope you all will have fun watching the concert as much as we had fun preparing for it!

6 days to concert!

Star gazing

Today was a hectic props day! Very productive =)

We also learnt many things today:

1. Ice cold water is useful for attaching 2 separate bamboo poles together.
2. A ball of yarn can't cover 2 volcanoes.
3. Poster paint on carpet can be removed by water and newspaper easily.
4. Popular bookstore at Tiong Bahru closes at 9pm.
5. Macs delivery can take about an hour to deliver the food.
6. Anything will taste good when you haven't eaten anything PROPer for the entire afternoon.

After the long day, we sat around with Shaker Fries and drinks, just chatting. At that point, I felt so satisfied...so at home...

So awww...Thank you, Lord, for putting these kids in Dominant 7th!

At that point I realised, if we had another 2 weeks to do the props, it will just get more elaborate. Thanks ppl, for being so crazy to actually suggest/adopt insane ideas, for being so generous with time and laughter (and money)!

It's a cool night tonight. Having rained all day, the skies cleared and God painted jewels on black canvas. As we walked out of church, we lifted our heads heavenwards, looking in the same direction, standing in awe of God and His creations.

God saw all that he had made and said that it was good. I wondered if He was looking at us tonight and said that he's pleased.

We're All in this Together!

Prop making has been very intensive and yes. tiring... I think, maybe all of us, to a certain extent are physically drained but definitely not demoralized! Instead, we have been getting more excited and HIGH! ("We're all in this together...!") each time we complete a certain segment of the props, seeing how the whole big picture is coming together gradually really spurs us on... And I honestly believe its because we are ALL doing this together and supporting each other along the way :):):)

So, here are some of the 点点滴滴s of Propagenda!

Tucky taking a short rest cos he was sick...

Fiddling with the leaves of trees! :)

AWWWwww... The chicks are: super, cute, macho, and something else.. Ask eunice!

Oh no!!! The mistress is attacking the praying mantis!!!

(Haha if you are interested in finding out the story, you can come ask me...)

This SUperUberUltra cute BUMblebee will be given to the person who buys the 1st dom7th cd :) You know you want it, hehe...

Who's who?...

I guess we were really quite mentally exhausted...

Yes folks, these are just a fraction of our beautiful props. I know you can't wait to see everything. Be patient...

Cos the storm is only in 8 days time!!!

Thank you Lord for the strength and creative juices that flow out of each and every one of us

that empowers us to complete this task!

And thank you that we are all bonding and growing closer each time we come together,

in your name, for your name.

In Jesus most precious and almighty name, Amen!

第5个“准”

I was just reading through Dom7th’s 2004 camp booklet and I came across this particular devotion. I think it would be good to bring it up again, as a reminder. The text from the devotion passage will be in orange.


准
经文---歌罗西书3:23-24

诗班员照理都晓得唱诗时， 除了歌词方面的咬字要准之外， 在音乐方面还有三准：
1.音高(pitch)要准
2.音长(duration)要准
3.音速(tempo)也要准
合共四准. 这四准都很重要。我们作诗班员的， 都要悉力以赴。

除了以上的4 “准” 外， 还有一准。 这一个 “准” 比其他 “准” 更重要， 我们应该郑重思想， 小心从事。 这个 “准” 是 “对准” 的准， 指我们选定行为的对象和目标。 对诗班员而言， 关键就是:：“我歌唱的对象是谁? 为什么要向他歌唱?”

满足自己的艺术冲动和表现自己的歌唱水平， 这两样本身并没有不对，只是在敬拜上帝的事奉上，若以自己为主要焦点，并抱着满足自己的艺术冲动和表现自己的态度，那就不应该了。

敬拜的歌唱是以上帝为对象----以他为唯一或最高至宝而唱给他听；目标是使上帝得荣耀和讨上帝的喜悦。我们要为上帝而唱，对准上帝发出颂赞。


Once again, we are reminded to worship the Lord, the Audience of One. As long as we work for God with all our hearts, God will be please with us. Let us be determined to give the Lord our best, for he is worthy of our best. Have faith in the Lord, for he is the one in control.

让我们努力追求第5个“准” 吧！

i'm leaving for mission trip on WEDNESDAY!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
i'm pretty nervous i must say.
not because it's my first time but i'm just afraid that
in the course of spreading the gospel, my faith in Him might sway.
AHHHH.

anyways,
before i played for the xian chang today,
i was reallyreallyreally nervous & scared because
-i had sweaty palms & i was afraid my fingers would slip.
-i was afraid that i'll go faster & faster
- i couldn't see yibin, which means i don't know when to enter after the cut.
- i was afraid i would play the wrong notes.
i decided to pray & leave everything in Him
& HEY!
i didn't feel nervous at all when i played!
& i didn't make too many mistakes!:D

this really reminded me to trust in Him & to leave all worries to him.

the concert's nearing & i'm sure we'll all be scared & all but well,
trust in Him for all things will go well when we have faith(:

alright I'LL MISS DOM7TH WHEN I'M AWAY!

BYEBYE.