Trip to Kalimantan

My trip to Singakawang in Kalimantan, an exposure trip of World Vision Malaysia of their works in Indonesia. Really enjoyed the trip, seeing what has been done with the people in the remote areas of Kalimantan, how awareness is brought to them of the simplest things like drinking clean water, washing hands with soap or the importance of having a proper toilet.

My highlight was my encounter with the staff of World Vision Indonesia or Wahana Visi. They are all fresh graduates, all Christians, decided to give their lives and time to God in their service in their communities. Such amazing stories of moving according to their passion and sharing their capabilities to see that their people will have a better life.

New Year's Eve Dinner * Reflection * Worship

 New Year's Eve!! After mass, a simple dinner with my famous baked rice... Sharing of highlights and challenges of 2012 and ended with worship welcoming the new year.

God's anointing pouring out on us, to a point we can't contain it anymore... "My cup overflows...". Like a waterfall, flowing without end.

Family Christmas Lunch

Christmas lunch at our place, with all aunts and uncles; cousins and their children. It was my first time roasting a turkey at home, the second one in my life!! (First one was in Malta, 8 years ago!). So, here's the menu:

Garlic Rice

 

Roasted Turkey

with Walnut & Mushroom Stuffing

 

Pasta with Ham & Mushroom

 

Brocolli & Carrots

 

Mixed Salad

 

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

 

Rambutans, Pamelo, Starfruit

 

 

Christmas 2012

SAC with Lifeliners

Cherishing China

So impressed to see this Gothic designed Cathedral of Guongzhou. Amazingly beautiful inside. Was really taken by the Sunset Mass in Mandarin. The choir played the violin and flute. The congregation was so free and expressive, in their singing and in their praying.

My main objective was to take a look at the Canton Fair that was on. With some encouragement of friends, I was really happy to have made the choice of experiencing an expo like this, so huge and organised. Really an eye and mind opener for endless possibilities of business.

Impressions of Guongzhou

Food Haven

Look what they sell in their supermarket...

My short reflection:

The Chinese are very enterprising. Trading is in their blood. You see people everywhere selling all sorts of things. I experienced the selling in the huge expo right down to street food. Sure, a people who are able to survive with a principle. I have something to exchange with you for something else that I need...

You see people everywhere, all busy going about in their everyday lives, like any big city. People are simple and helpful. Poor people are there too. Still, they seem to be able to get some money begging on the street. Still a way of trading...

It was an honour to be able to see my roots as a Chinese. A closer look to where some of my passion and dreams come from. A little closer to understanding myself....

Bea's Birthday - Surprise!

Who would have thought a cake was coming, when we had a serious time of intercession for the Life Centre.

Thank you dear friends for making the day so special!!