Blessed New Year 2010
As an old year draws to a close and the new year begins, it’s a time to reflect on God’s goodness throughout the year, with a heart of thanksgiving.
Using the themes of Worship, Healing, Friendship and Joy , I’m thankful for…
Worship
- The opportunities to serve in my church through design work, camp and Christmas High Tea.
- The choir at my sister’s church and singing with them throughout this year for Easter, Missions Month and Christmas.
Healing
- God’s protection over my step-brother earlier this year. And recently, my niece who fell at home on 3 Dec and fractured her elbow, that it wasn’t more serious. Her cast was removed on 29 Dec. (See story below.) Praying for God’s constant protection over our loved ones.
Friendship
- Those who have given towards my needs and prayed for me. I appreciate you!
- The time spent visiting with friends in USA, Canada and Turkey.
- The time re-connecting with friends, former schoolmates (some of you, yeah!) & disciples and Sunday School students.
Joy
- Partnerships/conferences with various staff and fellow believers – Internet Evangelism Day, MinistryNet, “Journey To Journal” poem book, Making the Gospel Click newsletters (MGC). In particular at MinistryNet, I was encouraged that I was doing some things well, and also challenged to try new ways to connect with people online.
- Having written to more than 2000 people as an e-mentor since Nov 2005.
- Meeting with existing and new e-mentors individually and in small groups.
- Meeting with e-contacts… most recently, the 15-year-old boy who received Christ on 25 Sept. Praise God for his friends and teacher who have impacted his life, and that he was able to attend church with his friend over the Christmas period.
Dan Lee, from Global Media Outreach who oversees the Singapore ministry, shares that we are seeing over 60 million people exposed to the Good News this year, with over 10 million indicated spiritual decisions and have answered 1,800,000 e-mails.
New Visitors: 2016 ; Return Visitors: 370
Mails Received (In): 2572 ; Mails Sent (Out): 2737
Some e-mentors have mentioned it is hard to tell how genuine the contacts are who “prayed to receive Christ” since there are so many and most do not reply. But my philosophy is this: (adapted from the Back Street Boys): “I don’t care who you are, where you’re from, what you did, as long as you wrote in…” 
because you never know if that one is indeed genuine!
Making the Gospel Click…
The latest issue features the volunteers in our various components, and a couple of the e-mentors share their experiences. Read all about it here.
Last but not least…
When I had a sleep-over with my niece, I asked if she wanted me to make casts for her dolls’ elbows as well. The answer was “Yes!” (Of course!) I used tissue paper and her Princess sticky tape for the tiny casts… one was for a Polly Pocket doll only about 5 cm tall.
I guess having the dolls in casts was my way of helping her to know that others can identify with her pain.
It reminded me of how important it is for us to know that God identifies with our pain.
“He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.” Isaiah 53:3
As we enter a new year, may the love and grace of God give us a quiet assurance that He is already there and all ready to take care of us.
Blessings!
>>> Download the PDF version : PurpleClick Dec’09
