Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Making the best use of time :)
After handing in my final report last friday, I feel a great sense of relief. At least I can slow down my pace of life (at least for a while), and catch up on lots of reading! This is probably the final long break in my life as a student. Better make the best use of time!
Some plans on my mind:
1. Meet up with the youths more often, and strengthen our relationships.
2. Meet up with non-Christian classmates and friends, and pray for opportunities to share the gospel.
2. Spend more time encouraging my Dad.
3. Dig deeper into God's Word.
4. Finish reading some books which I'm halfway through. (Bad habit, don't learn from me!)
Besides the above, I'll be away to Pulau Besar with my parent's senior citizen's fellowship (yes, I'll be the youngest in the group. ), a 7 days trip to Honshu, Japan, followed by Church Camp! Really looking forward to it. :)
Some plans on my mind:
1. Meet up with the youths more often, and strengthen our relationships.
2. Meet up with non-Christian classmates and friends, and pray for opportunities to share the gospel.
2. Spend more time encouraging my Dad.
3. Dig deeper into God's Word.
4. Finish reading some books which I'm halfway through. (Bad habit, don't learn from me!)
Besides the above, I'll be away to Pulau Besar with my parent's senior citizen's fellowship (yes, I'll be the youngest in the group. ), a 7 days trip to Honshu, Japan, followed by Church Camp! Really looking forward to it. :)
Sunday, April 17, 2005
End of Practicum
My first round of Practicum ended on a happy note. The last day was simply memorable. :) I'm glad it's finally over, but feel sad that I have to leave the kids. I guess this happens to everyone. All in all, the 8 weeks was a frutiful learning experience and a bittersweet one. I didn't do much on the last day, except to complete marking a stack of spelling and some worksheets. Did a revision game with my P5s to ensure that they still remember what I taught, which fortunately they do. I was really touched when I received handmade cards from the P3s. :) One parent told me that her daughter stayed up till 10 plus to make a card for me. Aw..So sweet. Although I am doubtful that I've contributed much to their learning, I was touched to hear that they enjoyed my lessons. After saying endless goodbyes, I left the school understanding why teaching can be so rewarding. :)
Friday, April 01, 2005
Practicum Stress
Received a sms from a NIECF friend, requesting that I pray for a fellow trainee who's contemplating suicide due to stress from Practicum. She has been on anti-depressant pills and keeps crying. Seems that she's not the only one, someone did commit suicide a few weeks ago, and she died. It may not be due to Practicum though. Coincidentally, both are Christians. Feel sad for these people...Reminds me once again that we are to look forward to the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
I'm getting a bit stressed up too..don't worry, I'm not contemplating suicide..:) The thought of having 3 observations early next week is a bit daunting, and I'm anxious too. The sermon in church last week was about talking to God. Indeed, we are to rejoice in the Lord always and not to be anxious about anything! Compared to everything else, we have eternity in Jesus Christ, in the Kingdom of God. (Note the imperative "Do not"). We fall into the trap of not praying when we are busy, but let's remind ourselves that the more busy or the more worried we are, we should pray. Christians are to pray about everything and worry about nothing! :) May this entry encourage my dear friends.
Philippians 4:4-7 - "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. "
I'm getting a bit stressed up too..don't worry, I'm not contemplating suicide..:) The thought of having 3 observations early next week is a bit daunting, and I'm anxious too. The sermon in church last week was about talking to God. Indeed, we are to rejoice in the Lord always and not to be anxious about anything! Compared to everything else, we have eternity in Jesus Christ, in the Kingdom of God. (Note the imperative "Do not"). We fall into the trap of not praying when we are busy, but let's remind ourselves that the more busy or the more worried we are, we should pray. Christians are to pray about everything and worry about nothing! :) May this entry encourage my dear friends.
Philippians 4:4-7 - "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. "
