Treasures in heaven....

I attended the cell leaders' refresher course these 2 days even though I used to be a supervisor and cell leaders for the past 17 years and attended more than 10 times of this same course/training. Well, I was a bit reluctant at first, but as much as what it is suppose to be - refresher course, I am refreshed. hehehe...

Sadly, most of the people do not see the needs to attend the said training/course. I am not sure what is the reason. Most probably it's a short notice (less than a month's notice) and CCL leaders has this 'tradition' to go away from KK during long weekend and/or holiday. Oh well, this has somehow kept me thinking... of whether we put our treasures in heaven or on earth. Do we want to enjoy the 'holiday' on earth then putting the 'holiday' and fun in heaven for later? Do we sacrifies time for the Lord and for His kingdom then our own schedule or programmes and enjoyment? I really wonder...

I can say that, until today (after 4 years of starting of cell group in CCL), my cell is the ONLY cell that runs the 5W and we run it as it is suppose to be. Others do not see the needs of following the same 'methods' simply because first, they do not understand how effective it is and secondly, it's because they do not want to have a changes in their cell/fellowship/group meeting. I am seriously discouraged today after the refresher course, as only a handful of people attended, Oh.. i mean, a handful of LEADERS (which they always call themselves as) had attended.

I wonder, if they want to be leaders only or are they looking for expanding His kingdom. If it is the later, I do hope they do discover what it means by putting treasures in heaven in terms of their time, their dedication, their submission and so on. I am disappointed, but I am too, reminded... of the same point - putting treasures in heaven (His kingdom).

- Treasure in heaven ... -

Birthday? CNY? Valentine's day? Sunday?

Friends and relatives have been telling me, I got 3 in 1 celebration this year on the 1st day of CNY. Oh well, it's special indeed. Someone commented that, the Valentine's day and 1st day of Chinese New Year only happens once every 59 years. I am sure, quite sure that I won't be celebrating the same 3 in 1 occassion and celebration again. hahaha...

Well, it's a special day indeed and obviously, some people do remember my birthday, some do not. Some choose to celebrate with me before and also after the actual day instead as everybody has to go back home for dinner on 14th of February 2010. A friend had lots of fun counting how many greeting she received on her birthday and I found her 'counting process' fun too and so, I did ever thought of doing the same thing. But, I gave up after the eve of Chinese New Year as many has greets me as we have family reunion dinner, and we had video conference with relatives over at Australia and elsewhere, apart from Tawau. It is funny that I stop counting almost immediately as it has become impossible to count.

Oh well, after the church service, I sent my parents home while I went to pick AC up from the Rectory to send her to airport. Just before I park my car, IC called, asked where I was and when I arrived the entrace of the rectory, I saw about 8 youth lined up, greeted me and while I walk inside, they start signing a birthday song to me. Goodness, ... so embracing... as Rev. Victor Leong and family and, AD John and all were just there, laughing and greeted me.

Oh well, it's a great birthday. A birthday I celebrated with mandarin oranges then cakes. hahaha.... oh well, I went out for a movie with friends. I received a cake on the 15th evening though... my favourite bitter sweet chocolate cake. What can I say? For the first time, I ate so much from a big cake. hahahahaha..

Well, seriously... besides it's 3 in 1 occasions, or 4 in 1, it's just any other ordinary day...

- Birthday? CNY? Valentine's day? Sunday? -

Job or Career?

A job is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment, usually as one's occupation. A person usually begin a job by becoming an employee, volunteering, or starting a business. ... the series of jobs a person holds in their life is their career. [Wikipedia's definition]

Career, as defined by Oxfort English Dictionary as an individual's "course or progress through life" (or a distinct portion of life). It is usually considered to pertain to remunerative work.

This question has seriously again raised in my mind as I am considering of whether I should just work for others or starting my own career. I remember an interviewer whom I ever met told me, "if you need a job, this is not a place for you. But if you are looking for a career, you may want to consider working here". Seriously, I will never forget that phrase, ever since that day, I have been wondering, if i am looking for a job or a career. It is not difficult at all to find a job and work and get paid. But is having a job is enough? Can that job sustained me for the rest of my life? Or do I need to start a career now .. for me to plan for my future? I guess I am not stuck with not having a job. I am stuck with not knowing what to plan for my future.

- Job or Career? -