Trip to Hope Perth:

Praise God that I was not scheduled a flight on Sunday so I can finally join them for service. I have not been going to church for 2 weeks as a result of flights on Sunday … hence I was spiritually malnourished.

Felt a sense of belonging even though I knew no one there. The people were as usual, friendly and approachable. I was the subject to some as they were expecting me two weeks back, they were preempted of my arrival. Felt really good to be welcomed…

The service was similar to that of Hope Singapore. Even the songs we sang were that of the songs we sang in Hope Singapore. The only significant difference was the size of the church. I guess the hundred odd people congregation gave me the warm family feeling as oppose to the thousand size church that gave me the grand feeling. Had this thought that Hope Singapore was once like that: a hundred odd size congregation and thru God’s grace, numbers were added and it grew to a size of a few thousands congregation. I am sure one day Hope Perth will have a size of a thousand…

Lastly, I met Allan (in picture), the one who used to join EN2, the funky caregroup that have since been disbanded.. Good to see him again.. Seems like he found his home here in perth as he got a nice job here working as a terrirory manager.

This is just a short intro clip of me and my coursemates watching a game of football australian rules or better known as footy. Remember when I first came to australia for my undergrad study, I came across footy. But back then, it didn't impress me much. Just thought it was a game that was rough and messy. Player just kicked the ball aimlessly and hopefully will get the ball into the goal post...

However, my impression was corrected yesterday when I had an experience to watch a game of footy Frementla vs Hawthorns. Understand the scoring system and the rules better. But still, we were not patient enough to sustain watching the match till the end. Hey, at least my group did better than the rest, we left at the 3rd quarter of the match.

Anyway, the highlight of the day was not watching footy but was what happened before that. My coursemates and I did some wonderful job as voulenteers for the children starlight foundation:- collecting donations from the spectators before the show. It was heartening to see how the australians were active in making donations. Aussie, keep this spirit of giving alive...

Hey.. sorry for the delay in posting.. just had some trouble in putting some pictures on. lets see if the problem still exist..
Oh great... now I can continue with blogging..

Last sunday was the first time I went to church... Faith community church... marcus and ee ching brought me there.. it reminded me so much of Australian for Christ Fellowship (ACF) few years back where I was serving in that church.. Most of the members are from asia..

The pastor was from Full Gospel Assembly... he gave a good sermon on overcoming the storms.. I shall want to go back to church again to listen to sermons and unite with God's people..

After service, we went to Frementle to have lunch. Fish and Chips was what I had... fish was fresh... Saw lots of ppl at the park playing with their kids.. then I understand what is family life all about. I wish Singapore could have nice weather were we can enjoy outdoors activity.