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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Spent most of the day in church...

Went to church at 9.10am for Sunday school.
Went home at 11.00am.
Then Doreen came and fetch me at 1.50pm -
back to church for lectors & commentators meeting.
Few people turned up - about 10 came out of 30.
3 main issues discussed
- reflection day
- xmas deco
- training

xmas deco for the church consist of 3 categories.
Decorating the crib, decorating the interior of the church,
and lighting up the interior and exterior of church.

Lightings and the crib Philip is in charge.
Deco of the interior of the church Mary Jo is in charge.

Theme is 'Bright and angelic'

After meeting which ended about 3.20pm waited in church
for choir practise at 4pm.and mass at 5.30pm

Ben came for the 5.30pm mass and we went home together.
Went back to fetch Ian for dinner.
Tony and Lucy joined us for dinner.
They met a group of friends at the makan place.
We were suppose to buy Tony and Lucy dinner but
instead their friends 'belanja' us. 'Ng Hoe yee si'

After dinner came back, wanted to go online to chat with Suzanne.
Had trouble signing into msn.......then received sms from her.
She was watching movie with Teoh family so won't go online.

Read her latest blog......hmm.....how can I help her???
Thought I will send her another Prayers for students.
Do use this prayers, Suzanne.
and spent few minutes in silence with Jesus before you study.

Today I had no time to bathe Snoopy.
As for Ian, he was too tired and sleepy.
Saturday he was very occupied -
2pm he went for tuition,
4pm - went to Elim church for Samuel's birthday
8.15pm went to OMPH church for the Youth vigil.
Youth vigil was from 11.00pm till Sunday 7.00am
7.00 am Olivia fetched Ian, Benjamin,Kelvin Chew
and her sons from OMPH to SMC.
Imagine the car packed with the boys.....
Olivia, Joshua and Benjamin are so heavy....
They had breakfast in SMC then waited to attend
Sunday school before going home.
By afternoon Ian couldn't stay awake anymore...
slept......zzzzzzzzz

Prayer of a Student
Christ my Lord, the Giver of light and wisdom, who opened the eyes of the blind man and transformed the fishermen into wise heralds and teachers of the gospel through the coming of the Holy Spirit, shine also in my mind the light of the grace of the Holy Spirit. Grant me discernment, understanding and wisdom in learning. Enable me to complete my assignments and to abound in every good work, for to You I give honor and glory. Amen.

Prayers Before Study
Most blessed Lord, send the grace of Your Holy Spirit on me to strengthen me that I may learn well the subject I am about to study and by it become a better person for Your glory, the comfort of my family and the benefit of Your Church and our Nation. Amen

Christ, the true light, who enlightens and sanctifies every person coming into the world, let the light of Your countenance shine upon me (us) that I (we) may see Your unapproachable light; and guide my (our) steps in the way of Your commandments, through the intercessions of Your all-holy Mother and of all the Saints. Amen.

Prayer After Study
I thank You, Lord our God, that again on this occasion You have opened my eyes to the light of Your wisdom. You have gladdened my heart with the knowledge of truth. I entreat You, Lord, help me always to do Your will. Bless my soul and body, my words and deeds. Enable me to grow in grace, virtue and good habits, that Your name may be glorified, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

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