MY JAPANESE NAME

My japanese name is 猿渡 Saruwatari (monkey on a crossing bridge) 三千代 Michiyo (three thousand generations).
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LINUS

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MY BRITISH NAME

My very British name is Emily Salisbury.
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STANDING FIRM IN THE WILL OF GOD

That was the topic of evening's talk by Alastair last night at church. It was started by the topic "Talking". Something that I shared to him afterwards, responding to his talk which was relevant to what I went through about a couple of years ago.

Here's a bit of the story, hope it can be an encouragement, well.. it is more to what christians would face which often is a struggle.

It happened at my previous work place. On one weekend (it was Friday), my supervisor was trying to get someone to cover for Saturday shift. Apparently she couldn't come up with one person, so she came to ask me whether I'd be available and so I said "No, I can't". It was in front of my other colleagues she asked, "Why?"; "I have to go to church", I said. Then she started laughing ironically and said, "I think you are silly to go to church on Saturday!". I was silent to a thought of needless to reply back anything, apart from being embarrassed to be treated like that in front of my colleagues. But I thought I did the right thing, which might not the be right thing for her or perhaps others for that matter. My other colleagues didn't laugh at me or anything like that, maybe they understood that it was not appropriate to talk like that and unproffesional.

I was thinking if I would have come up with anything to response to it, what would it be? It probably doesn't look as complicated now, but it was a struggle for me at that moment. My english wasn't perfect, if I would have responded her, I thought I would have lost anyway because nothing much I could say in english.

In Alastair's prayer, he asked that may God open up more opportunities for us to talk about God and His words, whether it'd be at our work places, Universities, etc. Often I find it hard (as most christians would do so), sometimes it's not as easy as just the so-called word "spreading the gospel", a lot of times we might be hated by those around us because of our faith in Christ. I am glad that I quitted the job so I didn't have to deal with something like that again. Partly I felt like I was running away from it, which I could have dealt with it by continuosly believing in Him and His strength in me to be able to response in the right way. Well, but this is not mainly why I quitted though.

As what the title says, we need to stand firm in our faith and upon His wills in our lifes. I was glad (in the Lord) that that didn't shift my faith in Him. I knew that was the right thing to do (whether I should give up work for VG & Pemuda). Alastair said that, that person would feel guilty for treating good people badly. Hehe, sometimes it's a pleasure to know someone's got the consequences for doing bad things. Anyway.. I guess I shouldn't rejoice, instead should pray that she can come to know Christ.

That's all I wanted to share.

A BABY

Ferry 'n Sianty's baby girl, aaaa... I can't wait to see! Very happy for both of them. Congratulations guys!

By the way, my guesses slipped. I was most certain that it was a boy. Not a good guess, am I? :p

MY WEEKEND

I was invited to Nensi's for pancakes on Saturday. She was so creative and all, we had pancakes with maple syrup and ice cream PLUS cocktails... it was really special. She made it all herself. Thank you Nenz!

And guess what! Hehe.. I got to play with Agatha, she is so cute still and getting really smart now. She can dance and sing already.. so cuteeee!! Gregetan nih! So while Nenz and I were chatting, she was watching the Hi-5 and was dancing. But she couldn't leave us alone, so she literally dragged and got us dance, so we did and that was like a 2-minute-exercise for me, not bad huh?! Then she started laughing and dancing hehe... what a happy girl!

Afterwards, I managed to get to church at approx. 2:30pm for a setup. Tris song-led for the 1st time at IPCYF, well done. It was a MPKD service (Malam Pujian Kesaksian dan Doa), few peeps were sharing about God's goodness in their lifes, it was all really encouraging. We had some prayer points to pray about too.

After Youth, continued to have a practice for sunday morning. Someone was in a bad mood!! Hmmm... but all went well, then dinner at Arthur's with ViiP. Went home ... and shut down (zzzz).

Sunday (today) was as normal, morning church, Choir, teaching, then I went to see night's team practicing (not really, because they were waiting for couple of ppl to turn up). While waiting.. I had Imen to teach me some drum rhythms, cool .. I picked up about 3 different patterns today. Then went home and enjoyed my afternoon in my room.. zzzz..

More plans for tomorrow! Lord, give me strength to get through another day. :>

JESUS LOVES US

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Jesus' love knows no bounds, let us be faithful. :)

EXAM TODAY

Had my music history exam today, I think I went OK but not great. I am not a big fan of history subject (of any kind). I always thought it's good to know about history but it's not a pleasure to be examined on that (especially when you need to memorise composers' names and dates of their works). However, I'm glad that it's all over, I did my best. I was quite happy with my essay result! Hihi.. not bad (after a 2-weeks of hard work, I think I deserve it hehe).

I got an email from a friend asking how my exam was going, very thoughtful! It's just amazing how an email of a concern can brighten your day enough, eventhough you might be having a tough day, so touched knowing someone cares for you. Xie2. :)

Now.. practice practice practice (the piano) as my essay and exam had kept me from doing it. A concert coming up.. err scary!

ANOTHER THING!

I had to miss on christmas meeting and my dear sister Steph's birthday party (Happy birthday Stephie........!) because I need to prepare for my upcoming Music History exam on Tuesday. I am really praying and hoping that I can do well on this one.

Back to study. Ciao!

TWINS?

Just found out that my blog's layout is the same as cindy's. Congratulations.. we are twins! Hehe..

BACK

Adi approached me on msn messenger, saying "jen update your blog hehe". Thx Adi. But I think my blog is pretty boring but hope it still can be an encouragement to whoever might read it.

I came late to Pemuda (aarrghh I missed the presentation and a little talk by Bruce Dipples [hope I got his name right]) but luckily I didn't miss much of the Q&A session which was really really good. I got tears in my eyes when Bruce was explaining about "how Jesus is the only way to God" to a new friend who is a hindu, came from India. She had a problem accepting that Jesus is the only way to eternity, although she was really nice in her question how she showed appreciation to christianity.

Explaning it, Bruce shared how he was convicted to christianity long time ago when he saw a living testimony in his friends' lifes, also through the experience in learning God's words. Somehow God's voice spoke to me through Bruce's sharing, that's to remind me again of being a christian, how much have I shown "Jesus" in my life, can my life be a blessing to others especially to non-believers. My tears started to come out and blurred my eyes. God has His ways to remind and rebuke us.

Someone surprised me with a little bag, it's got a little card of encouragement in it to "cia yoo" for my exams and along with it, a little tiramisu cake looked really yummy! And it IS yummy, I just ate it all for my dessert after dinner. :p Thanks, "someone"! This person has been a dear friend whom I can only have and find in Jesus. "Hey, I can't thank you enough!" :)

This is another encouraging Saturday that I have. Thank you Jesus for everything you've done for me. I love you and praise your Mighty Name!

I MISS THEM

Missing Mum, Dad and my both lovely sisters so so sooooooooooooooo much. Maybe I have to start missing my 2 brothers in law too hehehe.

Being apart from them, I realise how much they really mean to me. I cannot ask for more loving and encouraging family than I have already had. Grateful to have very godly parents and sisters.. they mean alot to me!

So let us appreciate those whom we still can see and meet today!

I HAVE FINALLY

I have finally finished my essay, yey! Feeling a bit relieved (as least for now).. not mentioning the exams coming up! I am trying to relax a bit after a long tension I had for the last couple of weeks with my study and work too I guess.

Was just thinking, a long weekend is coming and friends are organising a day out on Sunday to the Hunter Valley. Don't think I can go because I have an exam on the Tuesday 15th June. Please whoever might be reading my blog, pray for me. Hehe... *Ora Et Labora*. However, hope that they will have a good fun there.. which I can't experience. But it's ok, I'd been there before and I can't drink wine .. so what's the point?! Well surely I will miss the fellowship. T_T

DEVOTIONAL TIME

My friend and I are starting our daily devotional time together online since we are really far apart. It's been really encouraging. Pray that God will continously open our hearts to humbly receive His word.

SUNDAY & MONDAY

Went to morning church yesterday. Felt fresh and had more time to rest after church. Before going home, we all went to Yum Cha at the market city to meet Vera and her mum who had just arrived in Sydney at 6 AM. It was a pleasure to see them. They are here for Victor's graduation tomorrow. Some of us will be there too.

Today I had to do an accompaniment for a violin student who was doing her exam at the Trinity College. It was nice to know and meet her. She came all the way to Sydney from Mitagong just to do her violin examination. So I don't know when I will see her again. She is such a nice person! As I said to her that people come and go in our life journey, we've got to appreciate them every way we can. My heart is thankful to God for another opportunity to know Nayma (her name is) and to show God's love to her.

Now I am back to my room doing my essay again. Can't wait to finish it off so I can be a bit relaxed. Hmm I am feeling sleepy too at this hour! God help me, give me strength and wisdom to do it.

A BLESSED SATURDAY!

Not sure what to write..., but I'll just probably write what I had been doing the whole day today.

Slept pretty late last night and got up really late today, it's still about the assignment thinge. Taught piano today and it was really fun, i've enjoyed teaching so much. I'm grateful to God for giving me this opportunity to do what I love to do.

I went to church afterwards, had a bible study. Just found out that our group is the fastest one, we are up to chapter 7 today. Everyone has been so eager to come to BS to learn more about God's word.

Then had a practice for Youth. I was really encouraged by the sharings and the preaching by Ahon (theme was "being in a true faith" - it was something like that! hehe), and also the fellowship afterwards with fellow brothers and sisters.

I went to dinner with Joan, Irma and Victor at the Java Restaurant, had 'bakmi kangkung' and 'es teler', yummm! We had a good chat and sharing amongst us.

So we went home after that, thought I could catch up on some on my essay, but ended up not doing anything as I was feeling really tired after a long day :(. Have promised myself to finish it tomorrow!

Got to call a friend to catch up on things and now I am on my way to bed. Good night my lovely blog! See you tomorrow, will have more updates for you! :)

HERE IT IS

I got challenged by Rose to write a blog of my own, I thought why not give it go. :)

I'm stressing out with assignment. Never felt this way before. This semester appears to be harder than previous ones, thought it might be because of my job which consumes much of my time. Praying that God will give me strength to concentrate on the things that I need to do now.