Sunday, December 16, 2007
Christmas Caroling
Hey everyone!! In just less than 2 weeks time, it's Christmas! Isn't it exciting? Do you smell Christmas in the air? haha.. Christmas decorations are all up in the malls since the beginning of this month, and certainly none of us could forget its another year to celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For us, its not about what we see out in the malls, nor is it all about the presents. Oh, speaking of presents, we all have it. On Christmas, Lord Jesus Christ give each one of us himself as a gift, and as we are still in the season of Advent, its time to prepare well for the big day. ;)
5l2f-ers have been preparing to spread the Christmassy spirit since the beginning of this sem. Despite the hectic schedule and distance, some of them still managed to make time for the weekly practices.
Last Friday, 14 December, 5L2F went Caroling with the Hosanna BEC in USJ, and it was the same BEC we joined last year. The group, dressed in red, went in 3 cars from Cyberjaya, led by Christina, together with Angela, Bernard, Benedict, Eugene, Eric, Joanne, Jason (Guitarist), Melisa Ann, Priscilla and Timothy. (Names arranged in alphabetical order). My brother and i joined them later from PJ.
Unlike the previous year, they started at 8pm sharp. From there we hopped to 8 different houses. We took the car as the distance weren't that close between. The carols we sang were Feliz Navidad, O Holy Night, Mary Did You Know, Donde Esta Santa Claus, Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, O Come All Ye Faithful, Winter Wonderland, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joy To The World, When A Child Is Born, The First Noel, Angels We Have Heard On High, Santa Claus is Coming to Town + Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer + Jingle Bells (Medley), etc.
The singing ended with a fellowship at the last house. It was about 12 am. After munching and chit-chatting, we were cordially invited to join their dance session. The music began.. and 5l2f-ers couldn't have said no to the lively atmosphere.. and needless to say, they joined in the fun.
When we had the first Caroling outing, some of us wished for it to be a 5l2f tradition. This year it is our 3rd time. Great job peeps. Didn't you think it was a great night? There will certainly be a 4th, 5th, and 6th (..), right? ;) Keep it up!
p/s: the number of houses we went may or may not be 8.. can't remember lo.. sorry!
pp/s: the pictures are with Eugene and Eric, lets wait for them to upload.
5l2f-ers have been preparing to spread the Christmassy spirit since the beginning of this sem. Despite the hectic schedule and distance, some of them still managed to make time for the weekly practices.
Last Friday, 14 December, 5L2F went Caroling with the Hosanna BEC in USJ, and it was the same BEC we joined last year. The group, dressed in red, went in 3 cars from Cyberjaya, led by Christina, together with Angela, Bernard, Benedict, Eugene, Eric, Joanne, Jason (Guitarist), Melisa Ann, Priscilla and Timothy. (Names arranged in alphabetical order). My brother and i joined them later from PJ.
Unlike the previous year, they started at 8pm sharp. From there we hopped to 8 different houses. We took the car as the distance weren't that close between. The carols we sang were Feliz Navidad, O Holy Night, Mary Did You Know, Donde Esta Santa Claus, Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, O Come All Ye Faithful, Winter Wonderland, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joy To The World, When A Child Is Born, The First Noel, Angels We Have Heard On High, Santa Claus is Coming to Town + Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer + Jingle Bells (Medley), etc.
The singing ended with a fellowship at the last house. It was about 12 am. After munching and chit-chatting, we were cordially invited to join their dance session. The music began.. and 5l2f-ers couldn't have said no to the lively atmosphere.. and needless to say, they joined in the fun.
When we had the first Caroling outing, some of us wished for it to be a 5l2f tradition. This year it is our 3rd time. Great job peeps. Didn't you think it was a great night? There will certainly be a 4th, 5th, and 6th (..), right? ;) Keep it up!
p/s: the number of houses we went may or may not be 8.. can't remember lo.. sorry!
pp/s: the pictures are with Eugene and Eric, lets wait for them to upload.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Gathering Numero 007! - Washing of the Feet-
We did it! We achieved the target for the day that is to learn how important this liturgy is to us.
All in all, it was indeed an educational session from a biblical point of view. We shall see what in store for us in our next gathering! ;)
Read John 13:1-15 to know exactly what it is about and how did it strike you.
We read it, reflected on it and then discussed what we each felt what the passage was trying to tell us. All in all, we learnt that we have to learn to be humble to anyone despite their status or name (we outta like it). As the saying goes - We live to SERVE and NOT to be Served.
Love & Serve
"Jesus, knowing that his hour had come…loved them to the end."
"Jesus, knowing that his hour had come…loved them to the end."
The life of everyone is colored and directed (you might even say consecrated) by some private moments - the moment your mother really spoke to you, heart to heart, the moment your father kept a promise, or your friend gave you a piece of advice.
It was the same with Jesus' apostles that evening. He was alone with them in that upper room. He had invited them, they had eaten, drunk, broken bread, and shared wine, just as we do. For them, however, that evening had been much more private, much more personal, especially when he had washed their feet.
Having your feet washed is something very private, very personal, and very powerful. After a tiring trip, have your feet ever been washed by someone who loved you? Did you ever wash and massage the feet of someone you loved? Do it once, and you, too, will know what I am talking about.
He had washed their feet, he had dried them - in a way he had consecrated them. And it was at that moment that he had said to them - 'I am sending you, you have to go, if you want to be faithful to me.' And though they were very ambitious, very shallow, very consumer-minded, very competitive, and very contentious, they never forgot that moment.
Moments like that kept them together with him and with one another. It is those private moments with someone we love and respect that keep us together, that keep us faithful at unexpected moments in our lives.
Don't you remember a happening, an event, a private moment that determined and still determines your life's direction?
It was the same with Jesus' apostles that evening. He was alone with them in that upper room. He had invited them, they had eaten, drunk, broken bread, and shared wine, just as we do. For them, however, that evening had been much more private, much more personal, especially when he had washed their feet.
Having your feet washed is something very private, very personal, and very powerful. After a tiring trip, have your feet ever been washed by someone who loved you? Did you ever wash and massage the feet of someone you loved? Do it once, and you, too, will know what I am talking about.
He had washed their feet, he had dried them - in a way he had consecrated them. And it was at that moment that he had said to them - 'I am sending you, you have to go, if you want to be faithful to me.' And though they were very ambitious, very shallow, very consumer-minded, very competitive, and very contentious, they never forgot that moment.
Moments like that kept them together with him and with one another. It is those private moments with someone we love and respect that keep us together, that keep us faithful at unexpected moments in our lives.
Don't you remember a happening, an event, a private moment that determined and still determines your life's direction?
Also, when Simon Peter questioned "Why Lord, you want to wash my feet!" Jesus said, "What I am doing you cannot understand now, but afterwards you will understand it." Then Peter replied, "You shall never wash my feet." Jesus answered, "If I do not wash you, you can have no part with me." Then Simon Peter said, "Lord, wash not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!" - Hmm, think for yourself ;)
After reflection, we did some washing of the feet ourselves! Imagine the stench.. Lol.. Nah, just kidding.. everything went well. We all did it willingly and thats the spirit ;)
All in all, it was indeed an educational session from a biblical point of view. We shall see what in store for us in our next gathering! ;)
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Ooops! Trimester 3 already!
Boy, does time fly since the last time we updated our poor lil redundant bloggie. Thousand apologies for that ya. I'm very bad in writing, what more in blogging but I'll try to update you guys about whats been happening with us lately ok? Here goesss...
Gathering 1 : Well, we ALL went to Sunway Pyramid for Dinner and Movie. Nandos was what we had and "Stranger than Fiction" was what we watched. This was when we met our lil bro, Angello who ended up falling in love with us - crazy ppl. Lol. Just kidding man. But yeah, we were glad to meet a few new ppl who joined us. Hope you guys had fun too as much as I did ;)
Gathering 2: Is Valentine's Day Necessary? Yes/No? Adoi..The whole bunch against just two people. Where can like thatttt? Unfair! Unfair!!! Lol. At the end of the day, those who were against V Day changed their minds as we learnt that V Day is not only for couples but for the non couples too! For they have their family and friends with them and its a day we appreciate each other. Without family and friends, we will not be as strong as we are today.
Gathering 3: Hmm, we discussed about the importance of Lent and how will be fixing ourselves for this Lent season. Mr. Lui led this sharing and I must say it was an eye-opener for me coz I did learn more about Lent.
Gathering 4: Ahhh, Mr. Eugene Lim led us in this one - Stations of the Cross! It was a beautiful one too, I must say ;) Reflecting and meditating from one station to another together as a 5L2F family was lovely. I had a peace of mind after that nite.
Gathering 5: We got "bored" of each other, so we invited Mr. Adrian from CKK Lifeline to help lead us in a para-liturgy. Thats to re-enact the Sabbath Meal. It was a new thing for most of us. All of us sat at a long table, reflected on the related Bible verse then went ahead with thanksgiving. One by one we mentioned what we were thankful for then we had our very own Bread and Wine. Yummm. Good experience I must say along with the msg learnt thru that.
Hmm.. I think we also got involved in helping out in a Coffee Morning held by and for the Kuala Lumpur Coordinating Council. Our beloved Ms. Mary Tan organized it and it turned out great! We made quite a profit if compared to the other years. Ahem, Cheers to Mary for a great job ya! See, dont worry too much for everything happens for a reason. N definitely our Heavenly Father will be with us. Of coz you have to work yourself la. Can't expect Him to help us in everything without even working for it, riteee? ;;)
THEN! On our 6th Gathering, we said the Rosary together. T'was another awesome nite. I found that doing such solemn stuff actually gives us the peace of heart. mind and soul. Watcha think? Do post some comments ya.
As for THIS week - our 7th gathering - we will be washing each others feet. Lol. Yeah. Smelly feet. Wahaha..Just kidding la. Its the Washing of the Feet. Theres a lesson we learn in this. Check out John 13 for more info and u'll know what I mean. Looking fwd to see you ALL there!!!!
Till the next post,
Nalsy OUTZ!
Gathering 1 : Well, we ALL went to Sunway Pyramid for Dinner and Movie. Nandos was what we had and "Stranger than Fiction" was what we watched. This was when we met our lil bro, Angello who ended up falling in love with us - crazy ppl. Lol. Just kidding man. But yeah, we were glad to meet a few new ppl who joined us. Hope you guys had fun too as much as I did ;)
Gathering 2: Is Valentine's Day Necessary? Yes/No? Adoi..The whole bunch against just two people. Where can like thatttt? Unfair! Unfair!!! Lol. At the end of the day, those who were against V Day changed their minds as we learnt that V Day is not only for couples but for the non couples too! For they have their family and friends with them and its a day we appreciate each other. Without family and friends, we will not be as strong as we are today.
Gathering 3: Hmm, we discussed about the importance of Lent and how will be fixing ourselves for this Lent season. Mr. Lui led this sharing and I must say it was an eye-opener for me coz I did learn more about Lent.
Gathering 4: Ahhh, Mr. Eugene Lim led us in this one - Stations of the Cross! It was a beautiful one too, I must say ;) Reflecting and meditating from one station to another together as a 5L2F family was lovely. I had a peace of mind after that nite.
Gathering 5: We got "bored" of each other, so we invited Mr. Adrian from CKK Lifeline to help lead us in a para-liturgy. Thats to re-enact the Sabbath Meal. It was a new thing for most of us. All of us sat at a long table, reflected on the related Bible verse then went ahead with thanksgiving. One by one we mentioned what we were thankful for then we had our very own Bread and Wine. Yummm. Good experience I must say along with the msg learnt thru that.
Hmm.. I think we also got involved in helping out in a Coffee Morning held by and for the Kuala Lumpur Coordinating Council. Our beloved Ms. Mary Tan organized it and it turned out great! We made quite a profit if compared to the other years. Ahem, Cheers to Mary for a great job ya! See, dont worry too much for everything happens for a reason. N definitely our Heavenly Father will be with us. Of coz you have to work yourself la. Can't expect Him to help us in everything without even working for it, riteee? ;;)
THEN! On our 6th Gathering, we said the Rosary together. T'was another awesome nite. I found that doing such solemn stuff actually gives us the peace of heart. mind and soul. Watcha think? Do post some comments ya.
As for THIS week - our 7th gathering - we will be washing each others feet. Lol. Yeah. Smelly feet. Wahaha..Just kidding la. Its the Washing of the Feet. Theres a lesson we learn in this. Check out John 13 for more info and u'll know what I mean. Looking fwd to see you ALL there!!!!
Till the next post,
Nalsy OUTZ!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Highlights of 2nd sem
Greetings.
Here is an update regarding the major highlights of 2nd sem that has just passed recently.
We went for Carolling at USJ with Nat's BEC on the night of 15th of December. We hopped from one house to another; overally about 7 to 8 houses if i'm not mistaken. We started at about close to 9 so naturally went home after midnight. :)
After singing, the family of the last house provided us food. Good food, i mean. Food that satisfy all the hungry people like us after singing continously for hours straight.
The below picture is taken at the last house.
We wanted to spread the joy of Christmas around the neighbourhood by singing Carols. I hope we left some Christmas spirit somewhere around. Thanks to those who joined for if you didn't, that night wouldn't have been the way it was. IT WAS AWESOME.
Another event highlights would be our Exam mass celebrated by Fr. Chris and the Christmas party.
On a rainy night of 19th December, we managed to come together for the Exam mass at Cyberia A3 hall.
After the Mass ended, some of us went over for the Christmas party held at my place. It was a potluck party so most of us brought food. And PLENTY of food. Generous bunch of peeps. Thank you all so much! and thanks to Regina for the sad looking Christmas tree which was 'alive'. It has only 2 leg stands so it doesn't balance that well. It will fall whenever people knock or push it. haha. But we really made do with everything we can find.
Picture tells a lot more than words. So, hope these pictures bring some ideas in your mind about the fun we had there. Just look at the smiles.
amused, surprised and delighted
There's something about Eric and the Christmas tree
Here is an update regarding the major highlights of 2nd sem that has just passed recently.
We went for Carolling at USJ with Nat's BEC on the night of 15th of December. We hopped from one house to another; overally about 7 to 8 houses if i'm not mistaken. We started at about close to 9 so naturally went home after midnight. :)
After singing, the family of the last house provided us food. Good food, i mean. Food that satisfy all the hungry people like us after singing continously for hours straight.
The below picture is taken at the last house.
We wanted to spread the joy of Christmas around the neighbourhood by singing Carols. I hope we left some Christmas spirit somewhere around. Thanks to those who joined for if you didn't, that night wouldn't have been the way it was. IT WAS AWESOME.
Another event highlights would be our Exam mass celebrated by Fr. Chris and the Christmas party.
On a rainy night of 19th December, we managed to come together for the Exam mass at Cyberia A3 hall.
After the Mass ended, some of us went over for the Christmas party held at my place. It was a potluck party so most of us brought food. And PLENTY of food. Generous bunch of peeps. Thank you all so much! and thanks to Regina for the sad looking Christmas tree which was 'alive'. It has only 2 leg stands so it doesn't balance that well. It will fall whenever people knock or push it. haha. But we really made do with everything we can find.
Picture tells a lot more than words. So, hope these pictures bring some ideas in your mind about the fun we had there. Just look at the smiles.
Actually 19th of December was also our dear Alvin Lee's 21st birthday. We played this musical game(whats the game called again?). You know we tried to surprise Alvin by stopping the music when he is holding the thing (a bottle) and instead of penalising him we would then bring the birthday cake out. Somehow the music stops all the time on either Fr.Chris and Leslie. The scene was hilarious. After a while of denies, Leslie owned up and was spotting enough to do this.
Leslie the Ballerina
We planned to surprise Alvin in the 3rd round. On the other side of the hall, in the kitchen, Lana and I had already litted up the candles and prepared to bring it out. But we failed to stop on Alvin in the 3rd round, and failed again in the 4th. Okay that time the candles were already almost burnt out. So we just took out the cake, and everybody started singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Alvin.
Leslie the BallerinaWe planned to surprise Alvin in the 3rd round. On the other side of the hall, in the kitchen, Lana and I had already litted up the candles and prepared to bring it out. But we failed to stop on Alvin in the 3rd round, and failed again in the 4th. Okay that time the candles were already almost burnt out. So we just took out the cake, and everybody started singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Alvin.
amused, surprised and delightedThen at last, it was the gifts exchange time. It was only a simple exercise of giving, but it means so much. Afterall, Christmas is about giving and sharing. Thanks to all who came because by coming you all shared yourself there, your presence, your smiles and laughter. And of course, your food. :) Not forgetting to Thank Jon who left his delicious curry puffs for us.
There's something about Eric and the Christmas treeLabels: events
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Happy New Year !!! God Bless all the members of the CSS MMU. Good luck with you coming finals !!
Monday, December 25, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Christmas Musings~
Tonight the church bells will ring with joy for the coming of the Saviour 2000 years ago. He was born in a lowly manger but He does not mind. He did not come for power or riches but He came to save the world, to save mankind. I know most of you guys know that already but as a gentle reminder, seek only not material riches in your life, but also spiritual and charitiable riches. All of us are here for a purpose, not to make money but to live the life that has been ordained to us. But of course, you wanna make money go ahead, no one's stopping you but do not neglect your other needs. Spiritual food... No, I am not meaning the Host but I am meaning your conversations together with God.
As we celebrate His coming tonight, let us sing our hearts out to welcome Him amongst us, for He saved us with His life and the spillage of His Most Precious Blood.
Alleluia to Him, Prince of Peace, Saviour of the World, Jesus Christ
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