Weekend over

On Friday, I accompanied a dear friend, Ai Hua, for her bridal fitting at Touch Collections.

Pardon the unlady-like way I was sitting... the sofa was way too comfortable...

Ruth came with her paraphernalia for working on MBTS assignments. LOL. *Salute*

While Ai Hua was trying on her umpteenth dress...

So glad that Ai Hua found her favourite dresses. *Phew* 마침내!

Ben and I received the keys to our new apartment on Friday too ~ and so we eagerly and very excitedly drove all the way there to take a look. Realized from the Sales and Purchase forms that our house was bigger than we thought - instead of 860 sqft, it is 925 sqft! There is no electricity supply (as well as water) yet, so we watched the sun set over the horizon and went home after darkness fell. Ben engaged the contractor the very next afternoon (while I was teaching and attending worship practice) and chose the tiles for the flooring. Hoping that things will proceed quickly, because somebody else is waiting to move into our current home! God, we thank You for providing us this house. It is exceedingly and abundantly more than we could ever ask for or imagine. We pray that it will be a blessing to others who visit or stay with us. A place of refreshment, love, worship and inspiration. May You be glorified.

There is more to the seaview than this picture portrays. This was taken on our balcony. The seaview from our bedroom windows is much better.

My very supportive parents-in-law and brother-in-law (as well as Ben's two closest aunts) came with us to our new place on Sunday (after church) to help us figure out what can be done with the house. It was fun! We passed the swimming pool on our way up to the apartment, and an elderly gentleman was wading chest-high in the water, baking in the sun. I couldn't help noticing how golden-brown his skin was. An hour later, he could still be seen baking in the sun. A few other elderly gentlemen (of all races) were now sitting around the pool, seemingly enjoying the terrible heat that I loathe, tanned in that same shade of golden-brown! I amused myself by thinking that perhaps one day (when I've moved to our new place), I'll learn to enjoy that "terrible heat" and turn from pale to golden-brown myself. Possible? :P

Discipleship session with the two girls on Saturday morning was great. We've come to a point, after many weeks (and months) behind us, whereby we trust each other more - thank God for that. The most heartwarming part of working with the girls is their teachability... their willingness to learn and be corrected. They are also beginning to ask more questions, ask for prayer and engage in corporate prayer. It has been a fun, fulfilling and beautiful experience for me... being involved in God's sovereign work in these girls' lives. Having a small part to play, and yet most of the time, it's sitting back, keeping my hands off,and watching God stretch and grow them in His own time, a process that cannot be interfered in or sped up. What a privilege for me - and yet all of us, Christians, are called to make disciples (Matt 28:18-20). This is really the first time I've discipled new believers at TMCP. A unique experience indeed, considering the previous churches I've attended weren't Methodist churches and the lovelies I've discipled weren't Methodist. Hehe. Beautiful nevertheless, coz ultimately it's the same Kingdom we are building... that of Jesus Christ. All glory be unto Him.

Led worship again on Sunday. Music rehearsal on Saturday was really humbling and tiring (because some of us were blur and exhausted from a busy week ~ including yours truly), but I was glad and inspired by how committed our team was. There was absolutely no complaining aloud, even though I must have whined a bit in my heart, I confess. (God, forgive me!) Musicians worked hard to gel with one another as well as to play their various roles in the ensemble. Nevertheless, it was really difficult this round, beats me. The songs were mostly familiar songs too. At the end of the rehearsal, we still struggled with certain parts. I went home very humbled and tired. I believe the rest did as well. Praise God that whatever the outcome on Sunday, God was still worshiped extravagantly and unreservedly by many... and that was the sweetest reward ever - God turning our inadequacies into something beautiful with His adequacies. Not only something beautiful, but something that truly blessed His heart... that caused all to see and savor His glory. Thanks to all who prayed and encouraged us. *Appreciative*

And so, today is Monday. Gonna spend it doing my theology assignments, revising my 한국어, working on my music... and (hopefully) ironing some clothes.