the secret is out! waterside's first baby! :)))))

yay, the big secret is out on our yahoo mailing list! Mae and Andy are having a baaaaaaaaby. WHOOHOO!

To quote Perfect Strangers' Balki Batokamos (all you 80s kids you know who i am talking about), "Oh Cousin Larry, we so happy now, we do the Dance of Joy!

shoutout to the Man in the USA and thoughts on tsunami thing

Big wave over the ether to Chunseng!

heya! we cant wait to have you back here as well! we went karaoke on new years day and we have found the ultimate MGSR song that will surely send you clawing the walls in agony. Even the more MGSR tolerant among us had shivers hearing it.

was just thinking and blogging as i read papers about tsuanmi crisis updates.....the need for a sustained year of contribution to these places is so necessary! While the vast outpouring of donations has been really heartening, experts think that the real cruncher will be in the next few months of rebuilding and logistical efforts.

while i am pretty sure habitat for humanity and operation mobilisation will get some projects going, i was wondering if we the local church community can make some sustained effort at giving.

was contemplating various initiatives to raise money over the year for rebuilding efforts...anyone have ideas? These could act as a form of ministry as well, one where we could invite non-christian but big hearted people as well. Unleash the inner christian social activist in you, especially for those of you who have mentioned casually/seriously your desire to see the church more proactive in these areas.

one of my new year wishes for our DG is that we start to look beyond just our personal or even our DG needs. The larger church and society itself are laid out before us to serve after all. ;)

food for thought?

DG Wishes for 2005!

1. That all the working boys and girls will finish work punctually on Tuesdays so we can start at 8pm sharp.
2. That mutually encouraging and sharpening relationships will form.
3. That we will not tire from the journey.
4. That if we do tire from the journey, wish #2 would already be in place to keep us going.
5. That those who embark on new endeavours in foreign lands will continue to abide in the Vine and get rooted in a community of faith.
6. That we will grow deeper in our knowledge of God, and share more sincerely His love.
7. That we will be found ready when Kingdom comes.

Blessed 2005 folks! :)