Saturday, March 26, 2005
Good Break!
Hi friends! I've gone into a disappearing act once again, this time due to the demands of Practicum, as expected right? Much to share about teaching but don't think I will say much here, don't want this to be some grievance channel. It's been generally a fruitful learning experience, and I thank God for the nice people around, especially my CTs and HOD. Of course, there were times when I felt a bit depressed, when I didn't communicate well with my students, and I felt tired out having to churn out lesson plans continuously. I've been looking forward to today ever since the week started. March holidays flew by so quickly and all my fellow trainee teachers actually looked depressed when I saw them on Mon. Heh.
It's a good break today, especially so when I could join other brothers and sisters in reminding ourselves of what God has done for us in Christ. The Good Friday service today was the largest I've ever attended, and it was good to see some friends. Michael Raiter gave a clear sermon on Zechariah 12:1-13:1, although I lost him at some juncture. Maybe I am slow..haha . Pastor Andrew says he is one of the most engaging speakers he has come across. Personally, I prefer John Chapman, who is able to simplify his message without diluting the Word. Maybe, like I've said, I am slow in understanding..haha. After the service, I had lunch with Isabel, Grace and Hui Kheng. We had a long lunch at Coffee Club, and got to know one another better. It was a gathering of women from three generations, ranging from 22 to 44. Age isn't a problem at all. :)
Quite slacked tonight, and for once, I've not done any work for a day. Think I need the rest. Will start working on all my lesson plans again tomorow. Practicum has not just gave me a glimpse of teaching, but made me reflect on the struggles that will come my way. The workload is already quite heavy now, what more for full-fledged teachers. My friend shared about her struggle reading the Bible, and everything else seems more appealing, even marking books. I felt the same way recently, when I just wanted time to rest my mind. What a great danger I am in! Edmund preached at BTPC last Sun on our Back to Basics series 'Listening to God', and I was really thankful to God for speaking to me through His Word, and pushing me back on track. I recognise once again that I should be thankful that God speaks to us each time we read His Word. What a personal God we have! Reading His Word shouldn't be a dreadful thing, instead, it is a privilege. How easy for us to go off track. It is always necessary for us to go back to the basics, isn't it? He shared a quote by D.A Carson, which some of you may already know. "Do not be masters of Scripture, but be mastered by it." Even as we read God's Word seriously, may our lives reflect Christ too!
It's a good break today, especially so when I could join other brothers and sisters in reminding ourselves of what God has done for us in Christ. The Good Friday service today was the largest I've ever attended, and it was good to see some friends. Michael Raiter gave a clear sermon on Zechariah 12:1-13:1, although I lost him at some juncture. Maybe I am slow..haha . Pastor Andrew says he is one of the most engaging speakers he has come across. Personally, I prefer John Chapman, who is able to simplify his message without diluting the Word. Maybe, like I've said, I am slow in understanding..haha. After the service, I had lunch with Isabel, Grace and Hui Kheng. We had a long lunch at Coffee Club, and got to know one another better. It was a gathering of women from three generations, ranging from 22 to 44. Age isn't a problem at all. :)
Quite slacked tonight, and for once, I've not done any work for a day. Think I need the rest. Will start working on all my lesson plans again tomorow. Practicum has not just gave me a glimpse of teaching, but made me reflect on the struggles that will come my way. The workload is already quite heavy now, what more for full-fledged teachers. My friend shared about her struggle reading the Bible, and everything else seems more appealing, even marking books. I felt the same way recently, when I just wanted time to rest my mind. What a great danger I am in! Edmund preached at BTPC last Sun on our Back to Basics series 'Listening to God', and I was really thankful to God for speaking to me through His Word, and pushing me back on track. I recognise once again that I should be thankful that God speaks to us each time we read His Word. What a personal God we have! Reading His Word shouldn't be a dreadful thing, instead, it is a privilege. How easy for us to go off track. It is always necessary for us to go back to the basics, isn't it? He shared a quote by D.A Carson, which some of you may already know. "Do not be masters of Scripture, but be mastered by it." Even as we read God's Word seriously, may our lives reflect Christ too!
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Very good to hear you're settlign down well at BTPC, and getting along with people of all age groups!
Hmm, Edmund recycled his materials again... :)
Hmm, Edmund recycled his materials again... :)
Thank God for that, partly because it is pretty much a family church. :) You are welcomed to visit us one of these days. Haha, I suspected it. Just like BTPC's church camp and NTUCF's annual camp. I heard the same sermons twice in two weeks. ;p
Pastor Andrew also did the same thing today over at our Easter Musical. :)
Pastor Andrew also did the same thing today over at our Easter Musical. :)
hehe, even the examples are repeated! haha...
& for sure, one thing is always repeated, & tt is the gospel! preached faithfully & clearly!!!
grasie_me
& for sure, one thing is always repeated, & tt is the gospel! preached faithfully & clearly!!!
grasie_me
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: 12:26 AM
hahaha....glad that you're still alive from ur practicum. =D
Sounds funny when the sermon's repeated, but no need to either change, or stick to the same thing, since the gospel's never changing. Heh heh =)
Take care!
Sounds funny when the sermon's repeated, but no need to either change, or stick to the same thing, since the gospel's never changing. Heh heh =)
Take care!
It might be good for you to try out teaching first by doing it on a contract basis before going into NIE. Because after PGDE, there is a bond of 3 years.
haha..yes, i'm still alive ray. :)
oh..seems that many people are considering teaching. guofeng went for his interview already, huiqing also mentioned teaching is an option. i agree with barnabas. it will be good to try out first. :) we won't have money to pay your bond. ;p
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oh..seems that many people are considering teaching. guofeng went for his interview already, huiqing also mentioned teaching is an option. i agree with barnabas. it will be good to try out first. :) we won't have money to pay your bond. ;p
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