Hello again from Florida! :d
Yesterday was a not so good day, and a good day.
As with every Monday, we started off with worship and intercession, which normally is a great time for me where I spend intimate time with God. However, I just felt apathetic that morning. Apathy through praise, and apathy through the intercessory prayer. So that was a little disappointing. The teaching was interesting, but felt repetitive with some of what was taught before, so felt a little apathetic to that as well.
Then we moved onto recreation, but it was really hot and humid that day. :<
I was looking forward to my CR [community responsibility, like a job I have almost every day (Tuesdays are reception, and I have access to a computer to be able to write this :d)], which was dinner prep., which I really like. Another student however, wasn't doing so well so I decided to trade CRs for that day (to 'miscellaneous/misc.' CR).
It sucked.
At this point, I had a small headache building, and I don't deal with mental pain well at ALL. So I was left at a house to bring chairs out into the front of yard in the heat and humidity, waiting for the other two people to come back from their air conditioned car and buildings to pick me back up.
As you guys know, I'm not the most physically fit guy out there. ;d
In my sweaty, tiring misery, I was reminded of why I was there. I volunteered myself to do this. I could have just not traded jobs, and I would be comfortable in the air conditioned building, having fun cooking. I would have access to cool water and some advil and whatnot.
I chose to do this. Knowing that my job would probably be more tiring ('misc' CR people don't know what they do until day of), I traded jobs so that my fellow sister would not have to go through this because I felt that I was able to do this with more grace and to give her rest with an easier/more restful CR.
I had to remind myself that I wasn't doing this for recognition or any king of 'good job for working so hard' [and nor did anyone say such, though they probably don't know what I did exactly], but instead for God. So I brought out the chairs, telling myself of why I was doing this, and to do all things well, for I do everything in and for Christ.
Through the headache, heat, humidity, work, I was so close to just stopping what I was doing and just to give up/take the easy way out. I was reminded of Paul, however, when he had complained to God for a problem to be taken away from him. God replied, "My grace is sufficient."
That was probably the biggest thing that prevented me from just breaking down after what had happened throughout the day. That phrase just kept going through my head as I had to move things out of the closet to put the chairs in, only to put everything back in there again [and I VERY MUCH dislike the repetitive moving of furniture].
I was tired, sweaty, pained, unappreciated, and just wanted to break down and cry, but God's grace was sufficient. It is sufficient. And that undeserved favor WILL be sufficient for me in all I do.
I know it sounds whiny here, but that wasn't the attitude I showed through the day [I consciously decided to be polite/kind/amicable, even though I was often wanted to act out in tired frustration], and I am just so thankful that I was able to get through by His grace.
Though I may not have 'felt' God, I know by faith that he was there with me throughout that day. I know that it was by His grace that I was able to finish the work I had put myself in.
Praise God.
:3
PS: There are two DTS groups running at the same time: the regular DTS, and the Sports and Fitness DTS (guess which one I'm not in 8D). The S&F DTS are going to Morocco, and we are going to Tunisia.
Yay for Tunisia. :d
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Keep this in your prayers, please~
Hi guys,
I don't know if you remember the friend that I brought to Friends' Night, named Young, from the library at Hope. He was the one who got all of the PMC category questions right when even we didn't know, haha :D Anyways, he's leaving next week to go into the Korean military for his mandatory 2 year service. He's not exactly the military type, and he's much older than most of the guys who go into the military, so he'll probably have a pretty hard time. I just want to ask if you guys could remember to pray for him occasionally over the next few weeks... and years. Thanks :D
Emma <3
I don't know if you remember the friend that I brought to Friends' Night, named Young, from the library at Hope. He was the one who got all of the PMC category questions right when even we didn't know, haha :D Anyways, he's leaving next week to go into the Korean military for his mandatory 2 year service. He's not exactly the military type, and he's much older than most of the guys who go into the military, so he'll probably have a pretty hard time. I just want to ask if you guys could remember to pray for him occasionally over the next few weeks... and years. Thanks :D
Emma <3
Friday, April 16, 2010
Just a quick reminder to those who didn't get my e-mail (Sorry I might not have everyone's email or mightve missed a few names.)
There is a PRAISE NIGHT this coming saturday the 17th @ PMC starting at 5:30pm!
I am expecting everyone to be there because its emphasis is on our event, Miles 4 Missions.
Thanks
Sorry if this is late notice. I sent out an e-mail bt hoep you guys all got it
There is a PRAISE NIGHT this coming saturday the 17th @ PMC starting at 5:30pm!
I am expecting everyone to be there because its emphasis is on our event, Miles 4 Missions.
Thanks
Sorry if this is late notice. I sent out an e-mail bt hoep you guys all got it
Thursday, April 15, 2010
God's Timing
Alright so, thanks for praying for me about the American Friend Coordinator position, but unfortunately, I didn't get it. I had a really hard time the past three weeks, and a lot had to do with that position. I waited for a week longer than the employer said it would take to get back to us, which means my Spring Break was riddled with extreme stress and anxiety. I could barely sleep all week and stayed home most of the time. Then my parents were hounding me to be more responsible, but I was too stressed and anxious to follow through, which led to more hounding. Anyways, last Tuesday, I finally got the email that I hadn't gotten the position. Needless to say I was pretty crushed. It only added insult to injury that the person who did get the position is one of the only people on campus that I actually thought of as a pretty good friend. It gave me some pretty negative thoughts and I've been trying to deal with them this week. Anyways, this whole debacle has forced me to think about God's timing.
I know that God's timing is usually different than our timing. I know that I want to have things happen for me, success falling into my lap, all right now. I'm very impatient with life. Thus, through this I'm trying to understand that God knows what is best for me and He has a plan already. He knows when and where I'll be best used for His Kingdom, and maybe that's not next semester in the American Friend Program.
So anyways, I'd like for you guys to pray for me that I can listen and be ready for God's plan when His time comes.
Thanks.
I know that God's timing is usually different than our timing. I know that I want to have things happen for me, success falling into my lap, all right now. I'm very impatient with life. Thus, through this I'm trying to understand that God knows what is best for me and He has a plan already. He knows when and where I'll be best used for His Kingdom, and maybe that's not next semester in the American Friend Program.
So anyways, I'd like for you guys to pray for me that I can listen and be ready for God's plan when His time comes.
Thanks.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Greetings from Florida!
HELLO EVERYONE!
Just here to bring a news update from me to you. :3
DTS is amazing. Think of our church retreat during August, except for 5.5/6 months.
This is a community of peoples from many different nations (S. Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ireland, Scotland, S. Africa, many different states, etc), cultures, denominations; this is a place where we can all come together from all these different backgrounds, all seeking God. It's really amazing.
It's a great place to learn as well. Yes, there are differences in what each may believe is acceptable/etc, but we don't focus on differences to judge each other, but instead come together, despite our differences, as a united body of Christ. This is a part of why I think this place is so amazing. Multicultural, interdenominational seekers of God. :3
I'm learning a lot as well. Lots of valuable information that's been helping shape my relationship with God, to understand the lines between religion and that relationship, working together in a group, etc. A big thing that I enjoy around here is the opportunity to serve. I serve my room/housemates by cooking/cleaning. I serve the church with community responsibilities, like food prep, church cleaning, etc. I am so glad to be here with all these people who are seeking God.
During our first small group, we had a 'large' group kind of meeting and shared our testimonies. The things I learned was amazing. Truly never judge a book by its cover. You may be a good judge of character, and think you know them, but there are so many things that shaped who that person was, what they went through, it's just amazing that we're all not just messed up rejects of society. It's so encouraging too, that God would use such broken people like us, that he has called each of us to know Him, to have that relationship with Him, and that He would use us to do His work.
I had previous stated that my outreach was Morocco, but it looks like that may change due to the current situations in there [some people were kicked out, etc] and our contact group there is asking for a super small group to go only, since a group of 15-20 westerners coming into a muslim country is TOTALLY not suspicious, AT ALL. ;d
All we know is that it's going to be a muslim country in North Africa. :d
I'm excited. :d
I pray that things are going well with you, that you are seeking God, and that you would not lose faith or trust in the one who is always faithful. :3
PS: Someone tell Danny T that I'm well, and that I didn't forget or ignore him, it's just I didn't have internet until now (one hour at the library XD), and I still don't know his email. :3
Just here to bring a news update from me to you. :3
DTS is amazing. Think of our church retreat during August, except for 5.5/6 months.
This is a community of peoples from many different nations (S. Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ireland, Scotland, S. Africa, many different states, etc), cultures, denominations; this is a place where we can all come together from all these different backgrounds, all seeking God. It's really amazing.
It's a great place to learn as well. Yes, there are differences in what each may believe is acceptable/etc, but we don't focus on differences to judge each other, but instead come together, despite our differences, as a united body of Christ. This is a part of why I think this place is so amazing. Multicultural, interdenominational seekers of God. :3
I'm learning a lot as well. Lots of valuable information that's been helping shape my relationship with God, to understand the lines between religion and that relationship, working together in a group, etc. A big thing that I enjoy around here is the opportunity to serve. I serve my room/housemates by cooking/cleaning. I serve the church with community responsibilities, like food prep, church cleaning, etc. I am so glad to be here with all these people who are seeking God.
During our first small group, we had a 'large' group kind of meeting and shared our testimonies. The things I learned was amazing. Truly never judge a book by its cover. You may be a good judge of character, and think you know them, but there are so many things that shaped who that person was, what they went through, it's just amazing that we're all not just messed up rejects of society. It's so encouraging too, that God would use such broken people like us, that he has called each of us to know Him, to have that relationship with Him, and that He would use us to do His work.
I had previous stated that my outreach was Morocco, but it looks like that may change due to the current situations in there [some people were kicked out, etc] and our contact group there is asking for a super small group to go only, since a group of 15-20 westerners coming into a muslim country is TOTALLY not suspicious, AT ALL. ;d
All we know is that it's going to be a muslim country in North Africa. :d
I'm excited. :d
I pray that things are going well with you, that you are seeking God, and that you would not lose faith or trust in the one who is always faithful. :3
PS: Someone tell Danny T that I'm well, and that I didn't forget or ignore him, it's just I didn't have internet until now (one hour at the library XD), and I still don't know his email. :3
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Love
As some of you may have known, our family moved very recently [past few days] into a one-bedroom apartment in the same complex for several reasons. During this time, the entire family was stressed, tired, etc.
Normally, this would be an excruciatingly troublesome period for me, since I'm REALLY lazy, and I get angry whenever people tell me to do physical work. The last few times I've moved resulted in the entire family angry, tired, and miserable because of it.
GRACE OF GOD STRIKES AGAIN!
I've been 'weaned' away from the computer and internet more and more since I've come to know Christ, which is such a blessing. Same thing with games, though I do struggle with it at times. God has also changed me. He has been given me a heart to truly care and love, which I've been asking for from God to help me grow and develop.
This is what I feel happened during this move. Even though I did not want to exert myself at all, God helped me understand that it wasn't all about me, and gave me a self-sacrificing heart during those times for my entire family. By God's grace, I helped my dad move things around, even though I was tired and hadn't eaten that day. I was able to pick up my sister up from school without complaining, and helped her bear along with her own struggles at school, etc.
Even though I was tired, hungry, and would have previously just complained and not have helped at all, by God's grace was I able to love my family, by serving them.
Though I was working, God used this opportunity to really bless me and the family during these times, so I was able to help out in all things without complaining or grudgingly.
Just wanted to share this experience God has blessed me with. :3
Normally, this would be an excruciatingly troublesome period for me, since I'm REALLY lazy, and I get angry whenever people tell me to do physical work. The last few times I've moved resulted in the entire family angry, tired, and miserable because of it.
GRACE OF GOD STRIKES AGAIN!
I've been 'weaned' away from the computer and internet more and more since I've come to know Christ, which is such a blessing. Same thing with games, though I do struggle with it at times. God has also changed me. He has been given me a heart to truly care and love, which I've been asking for from God to help me grow and develop.
This is what I feel happened during this move. Even though I did not want to exert myself at all, God helped me understand that it wasn't all about me, and gave me a self-sacrificing heart during those times for my entire family. By God's grace, I helped my dad move things around, even though I was tired and hadn't eaten that day. I was able to pick up my sister up from school without complaining, and helped her bear along with her own struggles at school, etc.
Even though I was tired, hungry, and would have previously just complained and not have helped at all, by God's grace was I able to love my family, by serving them.
Though I was working, God used this opportunity to really bless me and the family during these times, so I was able to help out in all things without complaining or grudgingly.
Just wanted to share this experience God has blessed me with. :3
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Cal State Ghost Town
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YES!! It feels good being done with finals. One of my finals had the answers on them [ professor accidently gave us the answer sheet version of the test and the sub just told us to use it ] and the other one included one of the students having a seizure. My third final was quite pleasant. TELL ME YOU FUNNY/CRAZY/EMBARRASSIN' stories about finals!! {shout out to emma!!!, we are praying for you}
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Update!
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Hey guys,If you're wondering, I had my interview today for the American Friend Coordinator Position. I think it went pretty well, but there are 3 other people applying for the position. I should know before April 1 whether I get the position or not.
So just an update and a prayer request. Please pray for me that I get the position and that I can deal with it if I don't get it.
Thanks ^^
> Emma
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Next Semester, New Start
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Hey guys! How's your week been? Mine's been pretty lazy hahaToday, though, I was filled with motivation! I wanted to share with you guys because it's something that was so sudden and so fulfilling that it can only come from God.
As some of you may know, I've been having a sort of hard time with school for the past few years. Community college last year and Hope this year were not what I had in mind at all when I was preparing myself for college at Troy. But I've gotten over being upset about my situation. Unfortunately, I've transitioned into apathy. Thus, I sleep a lot (ask Christine, I sleep all day sometimes), miss classes and generally laze about. But today! Today, I checked my school mailbox for the first time in like, two months. Inside I found an envelope with my name on it with an application inside for the "American Friend Coordinator."
At Hope, we have a program in the International Students department called the American Friend program. It's designed to pair up every international student with an American student who can befriend them, help them with English and the American culture, and provide support during the time they are living here at Hope. I became friends with the coordinator this year and attended quite a few of the events. Anyone that knows me can tell you that this kind of program is right up my alley haha.
Anyways, I found this application in my box today and it's due tomorrow! Because of the timing and everything around this, I feel like this application was a gift from God (though I think it was my friend, the current coordinator who put it there). So I've been working on the application today.
But along with that application is a renewed sense of motivation. I feel like this application opened my eyes to what I could be doing out there for my community and even for myself. If I get this position, not only will I have an actual motivation to get up every morning and go outside, but I'll meet a huge number of new people whom I can minister to and support.
Anyways, the bottom line: I'm excited and I feel motivated today for the first time in... at least this semester.
See you all Friday, or at least Sunday :D
Lub,
Emma
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Burned Pot Story pt.2
Hey you guys!!
You know my pot story.. well like yesterday i was cooking Mobu Tofu thing with my friend cuz she is (sort of) learning cooking from me, one meal at a time. :D
I was just telling her the pot story and Arevik comes and she joins in the convo with how she almost burned my pot while she was cooking her oatmeal. Then she also adds, "Oh last year i burned this pot and i almost burn it again! How funnyyy" i was like... "what? when????" lol... she said, "last year i borrowed this while you were out and i got permission from Eileen (my previous roommate) and yeah.... I burnt the bottom.. LOL Eileen and i were like oh shooooot and decided to not tell you (me) about it. Man, I scrubbed the bottom like Well the burnt bottom came off after i scrubbed it. XD"
I was like... "Well, is this why my pot has all these scratch marks on the bottom?? I noticed it but just didnt say anything. and it was a new pot!" XD So yeah... the hidden story of her burning my pot a year ago has been revealed. XD I wonder when she was planning to tell me lol....
I thought it would be funny to share this with you guys :D "Lawl"
-GGBai
You know my pot story.. well like yesterday i was cooking Mobu Tofu thing with my friend cuz she is (sort of) learning cooking from me, one meal at a time. :D
I was just telling her the pot story and Arevik comes and she joins in the convo with how she almost burned my pot while she was cooking her oatmeal. Then she also adds, "Oh last year i burned this pot and i almost burn it again! How funnyyy" i was like... "what? when????" lol... she said, "last year i borrowed this while you were out and i got permission from Eileen (my previous roommate) and yeah.... I burnt the bottom.. LOL Eileen and i were like oh shooooot and decided to not tell you (me) about it. Man, I scrubbed the bottom like Well the burnt bottom came off after i scrubbed it. XD"
I was like... "Well, is this why my pot has all these scratch marks on the bottom?? I noticed it but just didnt say anything. and it was a new pot!" XD So yeah... the hidden story of her burning my pot a year ago has been revealed. XD I wonder when she was planning to tell me lol....
I thought it would be funny to share this with you guys :D "Lawl"
-GGBai
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A Young Future
Hello everyone!
It's good to see all the new people, and thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. :3
I've found out where I am going for my DTS outreach location: Morocco! :O
Though, it seems before that, I have quite a few bills to pay, both for school and for DTS itself. :d
I guess that this would be my prayer request: that if it is God's will and in God's timing, that God's will would be done, and that I myself would have faith and trust in Him through all things, and for peace for my family, who's having a lot of trouble and difficulty trying to 'make ends meet.' :3
Thanks for your support, and I'll try to keep you guys posted about anything that happens here, or in Orlando/Morocco, should I be able to go! :D
It's good to see all the new people, and thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. :3
I've found out where I am going for my DTS outreach location: Morocco! :O
Though, it seems before that, I have quite a few bills to pay, both for school and for DTS itself. :d
I guess that this would be my prayer request: that if it is God's will and in God's timing, that God's will would be done, and that I myself would have faith and trust in Him through all things, and for peace for my family, who's having a lot of trouble and difficulty trying to 'make ends meet.' :3
Thanks for your support, and I'll try to keep you guys posted about anything that happens here, or in Orlando/Morocco, should I be able to go! :D
Monday, March 8, 2010
We have 11 people on this blog...amazing..hopefully we can all keep in touch and really get closer together and build that relationship that we are hoping for! AJA AJA FIGHTING everyone...my weeks tough..but I got you guys praying for me so thank you in advance.
Grace - Good luck Studying
Jose - Keep up the hard work. Stay focused and don't lose sight of the finish line
Emma - Hope you are feeling better, hang in there take it day by day.
Becky - Seek guidance, don't just wait for it and it will come...trust me :D
Young - Hope you are doing well in SD... Keep posting those cool sermons they are great.
Ji - Love is patient and Love is kind. Remember Love with effort becomes actions. It is not just something you feel.. it is something that you do...makes permanent. So practice sharing love Practice
Robert - Hang in there bud, schools tough but we are all with you on that boat. Like Jose, stay focused and look to the finish line.
Linda - Welcome back after I "accidently" kicked you off this blog...LOL..Linda I encourage you to keep posting here and I hope you do...Update your prayer request and I will be sure to change it up for you...
TA TA Rissa - You are still part of this group when it comes to the blog. Please I encourage you to keep in touch with all of us and post your prayer request...We will pray for you always. You are always welcome.
**Everyone be sure to thank Linda for keeping this blog so neat and refreshed for us...*** although I designed everything and made all the layouts...I give credit where credit is due so thanks linda........ -____-
Pray for each other please... EVERY PRAYER COUNTS!
Welcome :D
Hi People!! I have an exciting story to tell you!!!
But first of all, Young, we alllllllll miss you VERY much and I hope it stopped hailing over there. Just recently rain storm passed us by but we are all well :D i jk jk... Young, come over again~ (Spring break? :D)
Anywhooo... Okay so last night (Sunday at home around... 11pm) i decided to make some green tea so i put the pot with water on the stove. While I was waiting, my roommate (Arevik) said she needed help with installing her printer to her laptop. Forgetting that the pot was on, i spent GOOD 30-40 mins with her. When we were almost done (getting the software installed and turning on the printer + printing her essay out) we noticed a burnt smelling coming from nowhere! We just assumed that it was the printer warming up with new set of ink cartridges. LOL so we got that done... And i moved back to my room to see if Bruce was done with the system check up. He wasn't. Being bored, i decided to go to the kitchen and see what's up. And what do i see.... The pot just burning nothing but air and smoke creeping out of the cover... I was like "OH crap." O_O
Well, an automatic response to this situation would be "call the girls." But no... I thought i could hide this incident so i opened the kitchen window and turned on the stove fan. Uhh you'd be surprised... they didn't know what was going on until later (hold that thought). So i did the dishes to buy time and there were some to do... Hmmm I'm now thinking... what do i do with the pot... HmmMMmmm... So i concluded to "Hide it." :D
I really just wanted to throw it away but I knew better. (Here is what i really did) I held the burnt pot in my hands, i walked to Arevik (it was her pot i was using). "Arevik, I have a confession... You know how i said i wanted to make some green tea, well... i uhh burned your pot. I'm sorry :'( "
To cut it short, she said it was fine, just a pot... and you were helping with the printer stuff... LOL heheehe She wasn't mad or anything. She took it cool~
Man, I have never burned a pot before but this is like A NOOOOB mistake. :(
So i thought it would be nice to share a funny story LOL Btw, she almost burned my pot this morning, while she was making some oatmeal. "LAWL" well, there are 3 burned marks on the bottom~ :X
Hope you guys have a good week!
(Grace, GOOD luck studying for finals next week~ <3)
-G.Bye
But first of all, Young, we alllllllll miss you VERY much and I hope it stopped hailing over there. Just recently rain storm passed us by but we are all well :D i jk jk... Young, come over again~ (Spring break? :D)
Anywhooo... Okay so last night (Sunday at home around... 11pm) i decided to make some green tea so i put the pot with water on the stove. While I was waiting, my roommate (Arevik) said she needed help with installing her printer to her laptop. Forgetting that the pot was on, i spent GOOD 30-40 mins with her. When we were almost done (getting the software installed and turning on the printer + printing her essay out) we noticed a burnt smelling coming from nowhere! We just assumed that it was the printer warming up with new set of ink cartridges. LOL so we got that done... And i moved back to my room to see if Bruce was done with the system check up. He wasn't. Being bored, i decided to go to the kitchen and see what's up. And what do i see.... The pot just burning nothing but air and smoke creeping out of the cover... I was like "OH crap." O_O
Well, an automatic response to this situation would be "call the girls." But no... I thought i could hide this incident so i opened the kitchen window and turned on the stove fan. Uhh you'd be surprised... they didn't know what was going on until later (hold that thought). So i did the dishes to buy time and there were some to do... Hmmm I'm now thinking... what do i do with the pot... HmmMMmmm... So i concluded to "Hide it." :D
I really just wanted to throw it away but I knew better. (Here is what i really did) I held the burnt pot in my hands, i walked to Arevik (it was her pot i was using). "Arevik, I have a confession... You know how i said i wanted to make some green tea, well... i uhh burned your pot. I'm sorry :'( "
To cut it short, she said it was fine, just a pot... and you were helping with the printer stuff... LOL heheehe She wasn't mad or anything. She took it cool~
Man, I have never burned a pot before but this is like A NOOOOB mistake. :(
So i thought it would be nice to share a funny story LOL Btw, she almost burned my pot this morning, while she was making some oatmeal. "LAWL" well, there are 3 burned marks on the bottom~ :X
Hope you guys have a good week!
(Grace, GOOD luck studying for finals next week~ <3)
-G.Bye
Hello everyone, glad everyone got the chance to post something up for people to read. I updated the prayer request on the bottom so let me know if you guys want to add anything. If you guys have any general prayer request you guys would like to keep in mind let me know so i can put it into that section. Bye all
Hello
Hi Everyone!
I've been in this group before, but it feels like a new setting with new people, so I hope that I'll get to know more of you guys through this group. I hope that we can be group where we can comfortably share things about ourselves and our experiences, and be there to support each other!!
p.s. Hi Young! I hope you're doing well at school!! And, I hope to see you soon at PMC!
-grace
I've been in this group before, but it feels like a new setting with new people, so I hope that I'll get to know more of you guys through this group. I hope that we can be group where we can comfortably share things about ourselves and our experiences, and be there to support each other!!
p.s. Hi Young! I hope you're doing well at school!! And, I hope to see you soon at PMC!
-grace
Emma's First Post!
Hi everyone!!
I hope we can all become closer through being in this group together and through this blog. Because I'm pretty new to PMC, I really hope that I can get to know all of you better!!
Good night everyone ^^
Mucho Love-o,
Emma
ps. HI YOUNG, HOW ARE YOU? FEELING RONREY? WE MISS YOU AND LUB YOO BOIII~
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Hello Everyone!! this is Robert! I am new to the group so i hope i can learn lots from this group and i can have fun with you guys! ~ Also, Hey Young. Hope you are doing well.
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Welcome to our SPOT, let's keep it going!! Post often and comment with love!!!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
schedule
Sorry for not posting it sooner but this is my next week schedule
mon-7am-330p
Tues-7am-2p
Wed-7am-12p
Thursday off but i have class at 10 am till 1150 and 5p-650
Fri-7am-3pm
Sat-5am-1230p
And im off Sunday. These past couple of weeks i have put in the extra day of the week so I worked 6 days for the past two weeks and as you can see i worked Sunday so i worked 6 days straight and then got Thursday off and then worked another 6 days.
I am trying to promote with in the company and was transferred here to this store and i am having to prove my self once more to a whole new store manager. I am taking shifts left and right and I am trying to get noticed so to add on to my prayer request I would like to ask you for your prayers that someone sees my hard work and I finally achieve that promotion.
If not then for a new job that pays more and has better hours for me. I am looking for a teller position at a bank at the moment and I can not find one that is currently hiring so if you guys know of one please let me know.
But there is my schedule and I just wanted you guys to know what I have been going through with work and I wanted to thank you guys for keeping me in your prayers.
Love
TaRissa
mon-7am-330p
Tues-7am-2p
Wed-7am-12p
Thursday off but i have class at 10 am till 1150 and 5p-650
Fri-7am-3pm
Sat-5am-1230p
And im off Sunday. These past couple of weeks i have put in the extra day of the week so I worked 6 days for the past two weeks and as you can see i worked Sunday so i worked 6 days straight and then got Thursday off and then worked another 6 days.
I am trying to promote with in the company and was transferred here to this store and i am having to prove my self once more to a whole new store manager. I am taking shifts left and right and I am trying to get noticed so to add on to my prayer request I would like to ask you for your prayers that someone sees my hard work and I finally achieve that promotion.
If not then for a new job that pays more and has better hours for me. I am looking for a teller position at a bank at the moment and I can not find one that is currently hiring so if you guys know of one please let me know.
But there is my schedule and I just wanted you guys to know what I have been going through with work and I wanted to thank you guys for keeping me in your prayers.
Love
TaRissa
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Unity in the Spirit.
Just some verses I wanted to share that impacted me on how we should live and treat each other as fellow brothers and sisters, keeping together in peace and in unity as God has called us to. :3
Matthew 5:23-24
23"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
Ephesians 4:16
1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Matthew 5:23-24
23"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
Ephesians 4:16
1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Two Helpful Lists
I got these lists from the church I go to in SD while I'm at school, and I found it useful/encouraging, so thought I'd share. :3
Praying for the Pastor and the Sermon - Michael Fabarez
Colossians 4:3
3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison-
A. Pray for the Crafting of the Sermon
1. Pray that the message your pastor is preparing to preach would be an evident part of his own life.
2. Pray for the protection of your pastor's sermon preparation time.
3. Pray that your pastor will be given grace and illumination to rightly divide God's word.
4. Pray that the words your pastor chooses to frame the outline would be effective and powerful tools for the Holy Spirit to employ.
5. Pray that your pastor would have insight into the needs of the congregation as he prepares the sermon.
B. Pray for the Delivery of the Sermon.
1. Pray that people will attend the preaching event
2. Pray that the congregation would arrive in the right frame of mind.
3. Pray that God would guard against preaching distractions.
4. Pray for clarity and power in the pastor's vocabulary.
5. Pray that God will give understanding to all who hear this week's sermon.
6. Ask God for the most effective and fruitful sermon your pastor has ever preached.
C. Pray for the Response to the Sermon
1. Pray that all, including yourself, will put the sermon into practice.
2. Pray that the sermon will not be compartmentalized.
3. Pray that the application of the sermon would be contagious.
4. Pray that the sermon itself will be repeatedly delivered.
10 Practical Preparations for Hearing the Word of God on Sunday Morning - John Piper
Luke 8:18
18 Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.
1. Pray that God would give you a good and honest heart (Ezekiel 26:36, Jeremiah 24:7)
2. Meditate on the Word of God (Psalm 34:8, Psalm 1:1-3)
3. Purify your mind by turning away from worldly entertainment (James 1:21, Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:1-2)
4. Trust in the truth you already have (Jeremiah 17:7-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 119:41-42)
5. Rest long enough Saturday night to be alert and hopeful Sunday morning (1 Corinthians 6:12)
6. Forebear one another Sunday morning without grumbling and criticism (Psalm 106:25, 1 Corinthian 10:1-12, Philippians 2:14, James 1:19)
7. Be meek and teachable when you come (James 1:21)
8. Be still as you enter the room and focus your mind's attention and heart's affection on God (Psalm 46:10)
9. Think earnestly about what is sung and prayed and preached (1 Corinthians 14:20, 2 Timothy 2:7)
10. Desire the truth of God's word more than your desire riches or food (1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 19:10-11)
Praying for the Pastor and the Sermon - Michael Fabarez
Colossians 4:3
3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison-
A. Pray for the Crafting of the Sermon
1. Pray that the message your pastor is preparing to preach would be an evident part of his own life.
2. Pray for the protection of your pastor's sermon preparation time.
3. Pray that your pastor will be given grace and illumination to rightly divide God's word.
4. Pray that the words your pastor chooses to frame the outline would be effective and powerful tools for the Holy Spirit to employ.
5. Pray that your pastor would have insight into the needs of the congregation as he prepares the sermon.
B. Pray for the Delivery of the Sermon.
1. Pray that people will attend the preaching event
2. Pray that the congregation would arrive in the right frame of mind.
3. Pray that God would guard against preaching distractions.
4. Pray for clarity and power in the pastor's vocabulary.
5. Pray that God will give understanding to all who hear this week's sermon.
6. Ask God for the most effective and fruitful sermon your pastor has ever preached.
C. Pray for the Response to the Sermon
1. Pray that all, including yourself, will put the sermon into practice.
2. Pray that the sermon will not be compartmentalized.
3. Pray that the application of the sermon would be contagious.
4. Pray that the sermon itself will be repeatedly delivered.
10 Practical Preparations for Hearing the Word of God on Sunday Morning - John Piper
Luke 8:18
18 Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.
1. Pray that God would give you a good and honest heart (Ezekiel 26:36, Jeremiah 24:7)
2. Meditate on the Word of God (Psalm 34:8, Psalm 1:1-3)
3. Purify your mind by turning away from worldly entertainment (James 1:21, Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:1-2)
4. Trust in the truth you already have (Jeremiah 17:7-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 119:41-42)
5. Rest long enough Saturday night to be alert and hopeful Sunday morning (1 Corinthians 6:12)
6. Forebear one another Sunday morning without grumbling and criticism (Psalm 106:25, 1 Corinthian 10:1-12, Philippians 2:14, James 1:19)
7. Be meek and teachable when you come (James 1:21)
8. Be still as you enter the room and focus your mind's attention and heart's affection on God (Psalm 46:10)
9. Think earnestly about what is sung and prayed and preached (1 Corinthians 14:20, 2 Timothy 2:7)
10. Desire the truth of God's word more than your desire riches or food (1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 19:10-11)
Monday, January 25, 2010
Home
So I'm here in the 24/7 engineering, just got back from the school gym. Went on the Blog.....got this friday off!!! WHOOHOO! Not really, I'd probably be there anyway, hahaha. ANYwhooooooooo......I wanted to post a question: WHAT SHALL YOU BE DOING THIS FRIDAY??!! post your answers pleez!!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Regarding this Friday.
Just a REMINDER TO ALL in my Sunday Group.
THIS FRIDAY is your Friday OFF!!!!
ENJOY THE TIME OFF BUT STAY FOCUSED AND CONTINUE ON WITH YOUR GAME PLAN. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK AND PLEASE KEEP EACH OTHER IN YOUR PRAYERS.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
As you guys can see I updated the countdown. This countdown will be for the Feb. Praise night. I hope you all can prepare yourselves a bit as the time comes. I know God will be with us on that day ready to pour out His blessings. I hope you all will be ready to receive it. God bless. Have a blessed week. Stay out of the rain and be careful on the roads.
PRAYER REQUEST! KEEP PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER. EVERY PRAYER COUNTS.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sooooooo......
I had on sunday said that I was behind on my bible reading and had asked for prayer on that topic. I am glad to say that maybe I am not caught up yet but I am on chapter 39. I stayed up till 1145p last night and Had started at 10p. I also took my bible with me to work and on my ten and lunch read thus far.
I am really proud of myself. I know that I am supposed to be done in Genesis but this is a huge building block for me. For the first time in a long time I was able to stay home and shut my laptop off and not get distracted by the television. (even though it was very tempting because the remote was next to me) I was able to read God's word.
Question: In chapter 38 they switch from jacob to israel. Jacob was renamed Israel by God. It just confused me because there are times that they call him Jacob like when the sons brought Josephs robe they refer to him as Jacob(v. 34-35) and the time when Rachel died. But then the sentence immediately following it they say Israel(v.20-21) Is this the same guy?
Anyway. I wanted to thank everyone for praying for me.
I am really proud of myself. I know that I am supposed to be done in Genesis but this is a huge building block for me. For the first time in a long time I was able to stay home and shut my laptop off and not get distracted by the television. (even though it was very tempting because the remote was next to me) I was able to read God's word.
Question: In chapter 38 they switch from jacob to israel. Jacob was renamed Israel by God. It just confused me because there are times that they call him Jacob like when the sons brought Josephs robe they refer to him as Jacob(v. 34-35) and the time when Rachel died. But then the sentence immediately following it they say Israel(v.20-21) Is this the same guy?
Anyway. I wanted to thank everyone for praying for me.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
One of these days!!!
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Relient K,
Song
Hello gang, I wanted to share with you a song that has really touched my heart. It's kinda long, but every time I sit to listen to it, it bring me to tears....ahem......manly tears.........but tears nonetheless.
It is called Deathbed and is found on Relient K's Five Score and Seven Years Ago album.
This song is about a person who needed Jesus and even though his life was completely out of whack...Jesus sought him out and saved him. It ends very nicely with some truthful words from the 'Jesus' in the song!! I'm not ganna lie: Some of the underlying themes (Correct? Linda?) are things I can relate to. So when I hear this song I can really see myself there, in some of the parts at least. I hope you guys enjoy it!!!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Hello everyone,
It has been some time since I have been on this page and that is my own fault. I should be posting the most and keeping all you guys posted hehe.
I am seeking for some prayer from my fellow brothers and sisters. As I had told you guys on sunday about my new years, it seems as though the bumps are only growing and the number of them are starting to blockade me. I ask sincerely for all your prayers. Not a prayer of sympathy but one of wisdom and knowledge to take each bump in the road the right way. I know I can always count on you guys. Thanks in advance.
-Mike
Friday, January 1, 2010
My game plan/ New Years resolution
So I wanted to apologize that I have not posted in a long time. Anyway here is my game plan.
I was not there to understand fully of what i am supposed to do but I will try...
So here I go...
1. To read the bible every morning to start my day fresh with the Word of God.
~I have tried to do this and it has been something that was asked of me awhile ago and all excuses aside I have not obeyed as I wish I would have.
2. To strive to read the bible from start to finish. Try to annotate or take notes as I go so I might bring questions to ask to better understand what God is trying to tell me.
~I have to admit I have never read the bible cover to cover and I do not know all the stories that I must know as a christian. It is sad but everytime I try to read the old testimant I can never finish it.
3. To always remember there is another day after a storm and to try and look at the possitive instead of the negative all the time.
~Kind of explains itself
4. To try not to procrastinate on my bible studies and my prayer time. Also to study hard for the future God wants for me in school.
~I have not been doing too well in school I am really bad at math and that class is taking a toll becasue I have not met a teacher yet besides my 12th grade teacher that can teach me to understand. I also have not been praying as much as I want to or should I say as much as I can. I also have not been upkeeping my bible studies.
5. To set up a schedual of time that I can pray and read my bible. Even the the scheduale may vary on days I work to follow a guidline. Without that I wont be able to stay on track. This may be the best way for me to stay in tune with God and also work and go to school.
6. To strive to pray with John as much as I can. To set a schedule that is best for both of us so that we may grow as one not only in marrage but in God and always have God in the center of our relationship. Without God nothing is possible and we wont be able to surive.
7. By doing bible study and prayer I hope to use that to not only grow in spirit but that I might be able to share the good news of God with others and of the salvation that come with it. Accepting God into thier hearts.
~This one is going to be very hard for me becasue I am not what you would call a social butterfly and I do not make friends at school I go to school to learn and I am a very silent person dispite how everyone sees me at church. I am not a talkative person so making friends and witnessing to them is going to be a very hard task but this is what I wish I can uphold with God's help.
Sorry it is so long but Mikey told me that it needed to be through and so here is my game plan.
I am hopping I can do this.
I was not there to understand fully of what i am supposed to do but I will try...
So here I go...
1. To read the bible every morning to start my day fresh with the Word of God.
~I have tried to do this and it has been something that was asked of me awhile ago and all excuses aside I have not obeyed as I wish I would have.
2. To strive to read the bible from start to finish. Try to annotate or take notes as I go so I might bring questions to ask to better understand what God is trying to tell me.
~I have to admit I have never read the bible cover to cover and I do not know all the stories that I must know as a christian. It is sad but everytime I try to read the old testimant I can never finish it.
3. To always remember there is another day after a storm and to try and look at the possitive instead of the negative all the time.
~Kind of explains itself
4. To try not to procrastinate on my bible studies and my prayer time. Also to study hard for the future God wants for me in school.
~I have not been doing too well in school I am really bad at math and that class is taking a toll becasue I have not met a teacher yet besides my 12th grade teacher that can teach me to understand. I also have not been praying as much as I want to or should I say as much as I can. I also have not been upkeeping my bible studies.
5. To set up a schedual of time that I can pray and read my bible. Even the the scheduale may vary on days I work to follow a guidline. Without that I wont be able to stay on track. This may be the best way for me to stay in tune with God and also work and go to school.
6. To strive to pray with John as much as I can. To set a schedule that is best for both of us so that we may grow as one not only in marrage but in God and always have God in the center of our relationship. Without God nothing is possible and we wont be able to surive.
7. By doing bible study and prayer I hope to use that to not only grow in spirit but that I might be able to share the good news of God with others and of the salvation that come with it. Accepting God into thier hearts.
~This one is going to be very hard for me becasue I am not what you would call a social butterfly and I do not make friends at school I go to school to learn and I am a very silent person dispite how everyone sees me at church. I am not a talkative person so making friends and witnessing to them is going to be a very hard task but this is what I wish I can uphold with God's help.
Sorry it is so long but Mikey told me that it needed to be through and so here is my game plan.
I am hopping I can do this.
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