Monday, October 05, 2009 @12:21 AM
Extract from email with Sparkers in the course of the week.
"I try to swim this last lap of youfing splashingly
praying that God grants every Sparker the desire to finish well
Therefore need every little splatter of support from sistars for our self scripted study
on the Character of God.
Uni~Sparkers Sharing. This Sunday
We will relinquish the platform to our Debjunetvic
Just a suggestion on what to share.....
Following a self check on how your 6 months of vacation was spent
What you have accomplished for yourself and for others
What you enjoyed, found useful for your personal growth
What you benefited from doing and would like to continue doing
Share your journey in order to benefit those who will walk the same path in December
Share your regrets so that others will not come to grief with their omission
4.10.2009
This is dedicated to
Eunice who could not be present today as it is her grandad's BD
1.Jeanette shared about her working stint in a learning institution.
She held a temp job. (A blessing to be able to get short term employment during Uni hols)
She concluded that a desk job is not for her. Too sedentary and slow pace.
If she had her way, she would have preferred things to be done more quickly and efficiently.
There are many man-made rules set in concrete in authoritative institutions
Where God has placed us, we must always ask ourselves whether we should be doing the things the rest of the world perceive as ok.
Mostly the argument goes, it does not harm you, it does not harm me. That's perfectly legitimate as far as office politics go.
What will God think?
Self Headed Society
Another interesting experience she recountered concerns differential treatment.
Generally clients are very conscious about cost and stringent about wastage.
Whilst working for a baking enterprise doing demos at different locations, she was blessed with
gracious hospitality from places affiliated with Christian organisations. Her team can almost anticipate a good time of being well fed and using facilities at their own discretion.
Perhaps it was a special divine favour to Jeanette as her boss, a non Christian seems to notice the disparity.
This may be an opening for Jeanette to invite her ex-emplyer for our outreach.
It really speaks louder than words when Christians walk the extra mile for service providers.
Jeanette enjoyed her participation in
June Children's Camp
She learnt some lessons while facilitating the programs
Being a independent worker by nature, she must take special care to communicate and delegate duties to co- labourers
She could work in tandem with Shaun as they take on complementary roles in teaching the children
Thank you for your open precious sharing.
2. Jun did many things to
upgrade herself during the hols.
Learning to play the guitar and golf.
Learning Japanese -a third language
Never try never discover where our affinities lie.
She found time even to tutor 2 students
Tutoring is hard work and it teaches her patience
She is still making time to coach these children despite team having started in NTU
Indeed hard earned cash teaches one the value of stewardship.
It also helps us appreciate the money our parents have to fork out to put us through school
University tution fees are exorbitant these days
I notice you stayed away from mention of your vice- food :"P......
Heehee holiday is spelt with a F-o-o-d for all Singaporeans
Jun volunteered her time during the
June Children's Camp
She learnt to shoulder the responsibility of snack making with the help of senior ladies
The mode of communicating with a differnt generation needless to say is....'reviving'.
Without technology, revive good old reliable paper and and print of course.
Dealing with chaos and the mess of amateurish little fingers baking is run of the mill
Well done Jun. You seem to be destined for lessons on patience.
Time Wise / Sheer Pleasure /Peer Pressure
Thank you for your special mention
borne out of concern for the younger ladies
Although staying in the Hall at NTU can be a liberating exhilarating experience
One must always be careful to
do the right thing
Make the right choices with regards to
liberty and responsibilty
Strike a balance between studies and socialising
It is deemed anti-social not to participate in pleasure seeking bash
Nocturnal escapades to high decibel watering holes pose a certain degree of pleasure or
health hazard?
With strangers? You ought to see a
Red flag.
With peers? Are you able to call it a night when departure time is nigh.
Or the night is still young at 2am.
Its not about you, its about them.
The drunk drivers who has a murder weapon in their hands, we always caution our sons.
Are you able to be focused when its time to bury your head in books again?
Appreciate your very honest sharing which benefitted us all.
So next change @ Sparkers Theatre 5.30pm Sunday
Feature Matinee : Starring Miss Thong and Miss Yue.
Adios my peeress.