Stepping Down

2 weeks ago, I made a difficult decision. I stepped down as a Children's Church teacher after 10 years' of service.

In 1996, I had a stint at Children's Church when everyone from YAC were posted to ministries of their choice for 2 months. That was to give us a "foretaste" of serving in ministries. During my stint, I taught a lesson even though I had no experience. I taught "The Lord's Prayer".
It became a place where I grew over the next 10 years. In the past, teachers "bao ka liao" (meaning: do everything). From teaching, to worship leading, to playing instruments, to acting, to coaching, to counselling, to doing props. Soon, because of a need, I suddenly became a keyboardist. Something I was not ready to do.

Well, I learned organ but had lost touch for 5 years. Of course, I fumbled so many times but because having something was better than having nothing, people were more forgiving. I was stretched by God in this area. Teaching then was something that came easily for me. Not playing the keyboard. I had to trust God and entrust whatever gift He had given me.

playing keyboard,coaching Mei Yin (a student then)

After I got the hang of playing, God yet presented me with another area of growth. I was asked to be the superintendent of CC3 in 2002. It was something I took on with much fear and trembling. It was also humbling for me. But when God called, He also equipped and provided. I praise Him for His goodness.

This year, as Cavan turned one, I began to seriously think about my involvement. Guilt overcame me when I had to juggle between my child and my children at CC. I was giving half my best to them. I took a gradual step for 2nd half of 2006 in relinquishing my position as supt. For 2007, I decided not to commit as a cell teacher, but would stay in my Worship & Teaching team (duty once in a month).

It will continue to be my prayer that children will establish a strong foundation in God's Word and experience God in their lives. That they will growing up loving and serving Him.

Through the Years

Happy again

Blowing out candles

Playing with Fire

It was Mid-Autumn Festival. One of the rare times when children could play with fire "legitimately".

We allowed Cavan to "play" with fire too, while spending the evening at my in-laws'. He was rather excited over his first lantern with candle. (Last year, he had those battery-operated ones that played music incessantly till it drove one nuts.)

Until he saw the rows of candles as he approached Bt Purmei Hill. Candles were more fun than his lantern.

Kids were lining up candles along the pavement. Cavan dashed forward and started blowing the fire out.

Soon after, he was curious about the flame and tried grabbing it. As my in-laws and Clem tried to stop him, I reasoned that we might as well let him touch the small (harmless) flame so he knew how it would feel like. No much point for us to shout "Hot! Hot!". At this age, kids don't register concepts.

Well, he did complain a little after getting burnt but at least he was careful not to touch the flame thereafter.