This blog is dedicated to you Charmaine

Charmaine Lun(CL) was one of the very first person who changed my life. I was around in CHC in 1998 when I was Sec 1 but wasn't very committed back then. I changed my CG from W37 to W69 and was eventually transferred to CL. Was first introduced to her by my first CGL Meow Ling in 1999. The very first impression that I had towards Charmaine was that "she's quite fierce". I swallowed my saliva as I met her the very first time. Honestly speaking, I don't remember the fierce side of her. Never once was I afraid and hid away from her. Under her strict discipleship, I was transformed from an uncommitted old "new friend" into a dedicated OM with dreams and passion. In my first year under her leadership, I was awarded with the "teachability and willingness" award. Wow! This really shows how much I've changed! Through the countless times of BS at JEC Mac where she will rush a cab down from her ever-packed BS schedules all around the island. She never fails to teach me line upon line, precep upon precep as we go through the numerous Bible Studies such as GS, CL.... etc classes together, teaching me good spiritual habits and how to simply just love God. To travel all the way down to Hollywood Theatre(prev church location at Paya Lebar) was never a hassle for me as I love to be taught by her. Sometimes in the creche, sometimes on the freezing hall's carpet floor or we will go to the vending machine beside church and lay tables and chairs. I will be looking forward to meet her as there's just something about her that will attract me. Out of love, she will correct my character and change me. She's always so ever-patient towards me and never will she fail to lend me a listening ear any moment of the day!  1999 will always be the most memorable year for me as it was the BEST year of my life as a Christian until many years later.
In 2000, she raised me up and gave me the opportunity to be a CG Guitarist. Back then a CGG was like everything! To play for a CG, you are like the No.2 person in-charge of worship apart from the CGL and its like WOW! Sitting on her left, observing how she preach, following her from CG venues to venues on her cab was probably the most intimate time I have with her. I decided to open my heart to her and press into her life and build her ministry. Opportunites were slowly given for me to serve in other CGs and I was slowly promoted in my various ministries (eg, choir, BV dialect, drama).
However things did not go smoothly as expected. I was rather a "slow boomer" in my spiritual life. I had lots of potential in me but I wasn't very accountable with my life. Leading a double-standard life for many years made me face shame and guilt. A Christian by day, a crude wordly man by night. Yet despite knowing my weaknesses, CL did not fail to be there for me to listen to my struggles. She's always so inspiring as she shares her own life story on stage during our combined meeting to encourage all of us that if God can use her, He can use us as well. She's such an awesome role-model.
I was eventually placed under the leadership of Sharon in 2001/2. Despite not being directly under her, she will still show her extended concern towards me and my CG. In fact it was in 2002 that I caught a vision from God (during the year end zone mtg) that I want to be serious with Him all over again. Subsequently, CL spoke a rhema word in my life that brought the 180deg change in me. I still remember her saying this to me that impacted me the most, "Edwin, are you going to continue to waste your life trying to get it right back with God that you missed out all the joy and blessings that you could have enjoyed all these years as a Christian."
These words WOKE me up from my irresponsible life and I picked myself up strong again.
In Feb '06, CL gave me the opportunity to be a PCGL (of course other than God). It was a year of breakthrough where I learn many things. I atteneded ldr's mtg and unfortunately, my journey in CL zone ends in June the same year. Due to a re-shuffle, I was transferred to JO zone and eventually came over to WYZ in Jan '07. During this period of transition, she never fails to be there to fellowship with us(sharon and I) and to listen to our struggles. It wasn't the easiest period in my life as I have to adapt to a lot of changes. I treasure the late night suppers that we will have in Thomson area eating pratas and going to cafes. She will always be such an inspiration to us. Being away from the zone made me see CL as more than a leader but a friend, a servant that simply just love God and people faithfully. I am blessed to have known such a great woman of God that played a significant part in the moulding of my life. Without CL, Sharon and God, I would not be where I am today.

I wish CL all the best as she embarks on a new journey in the market place and I'm sure she'll be greatly missed by us! I will keep her in prayers everyday and I know that she will shine so brightly and win the industry for Christ! Thank-you Charmaine for the deep imprints that you've given in my life. Your name will be engraved in my "Hall-of-fame" and never will you be forgotten!
Best wishes for your future endeavours!

-@win

i cut my hair just in time for Sun's combined zone mtg. Nice? I think much neater la. Cuz my head tends to be a lil bigger, so if longer hair makes it messy and "bushy"
hehe... i like it can liao. let me hear ur comments yeah? Don't be shy! *lol

The Bible says that it is not good for a man to be alone. Well, I truly understand what this means. More that just for man and wife, it applies to frens too!
I thank God for a group of dedicated and wonderful frens that's always there to encourage me.
This week has been a tough and rough week for me. CG wise not too encouraging.. Has been quite tired and discouraged esp with all the tuitions that I'm running..
But in the midst of being down, these frens of mine has added joy into my life! We caught movies, ate, fellowship, 自 high... its awesome considering the amt of QUALITY TIME spent! We caught shows like Spiderwick Chron, August Rush, Water horse, Step up 2. And i've also watched Leap Yrs w ger jin jas na too! hehe..
wad can i say... fabulous.. awesome... splendid.
Special shout-out to all my heroes and heroines: Donny Rayvin Lynn Shannen Kel Tan Bee  Jas Ger Jin Na.
u guys rox!

Happy 20th Bdae Jasmine (12/3)

-@win