AND SO IT BEGINS

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     This year, to be very honest had been off to a rather weird start. As a family, we took turns to fall sick over the Christmas cum New Year Celebrations. Starting with a huge bout of stomach flu, fevers and the regular incessant cough. That being the backdrop of 2017, we barely realised we were in 2018 when it happened, all of us catching up on our sleep as others took videos of fireworks and clinked champagne glasses at the various countdown events.

     Nonetheless, the New Year descended upon us, without our consent. And school begins officially this coming Monday. With our holidays behind us and an immensity of readings ahead, we are once again humbly asking for your thoughts and prayers to accompany us in this new term.

THANKSGIVING

1.       Wonderful short beach holiday in Desaru after the exams
2.       Slow-paced, nature-filled Taiwan trip with close friends
3.       Many encouraging family / friend gatherings over the Nov / Dec period
4.       Meaningful thanksgiving meal with CG to close the year


PRAYER NEEDS

Mya
1.       Adjustment to school with her promotion to N1
2.       Protection from falling sick, especially in Childcare
3.       Biblical foundation to be built through Sunday School and BSF (starting Feb 2018)

Jon
1.       Pray that I will continue to enjoy studying
2.       To make intentional effort to rely on God
3.       Salvation of family

Amy
1.       Full recovery of appetite and health after long bout of stomach flu
2.       Focus and excitement for the new school year
3.       Discipline and drive for other areas of ministry, especially amongst Young Adults

Thank you for praying alongside. We are reminded each day of how minute we are in the vastness of His greatness, yet how privileged we are to be participants in the pursuit of His glory!

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