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Monday, March 03, 2008
title:
time: 8:36 PM
MOVED!
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
title:
time: 10:45 AM
The precious blood of Jesus Christ redeems
Forgiven I’m alive, restored set free.
Your majesty resides inside of me
Forever I believe, forever I believe.
.
Arrested by your truth and righteousness
Your grace has overwhelmed my brokenness
Convicted by your spirit, led by your word
Your love will never fail, your love will never fail
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‘Cause I know you gave, the world your only son
For us to know your name
To live within the Saviour's love
And he took my place, knowing he’d be crucified
And you loved.. you loved, a people undeserving!
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This song is really one that God used to speak to me over the past week. Can still remeber that horrible Friday (well at least it started out horrible). Sometimes I think I should just leave my handphone turned off and at home. Anyway, I came to school feeling like a puddle of nothingness (read:emo *cue gasp). Decided to forgo MW for a time of just sitting and reading and praying. That time at the bench on the second floor, wind blowing in my hair, "To Know Your Name" blasting in my ears, and my bible, once again seemingly coincidentally opened to just the right passage, I began to realise how profoundly awesome My God's love is. To think that through all my unfaithfulness, He still took the time and trouble to refresh me in that way, it was just beyond my comprehension.
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FAST FORWARD one week and one day, sermon was about knowing the name of God. Coincidence once again? I think not(: I think the point that really spoke to me was that of representing the name of this great and faithful one that I call my God. Was I a misrepresentation? Am I worthy of being called a Christian in the things I do, not just in church, but in my school/family life? That of a servant and of one who truly displays the love of my God. Then again. This reminds me of smth I heard SP say once, that "Humility is a funny thing. Once you think you've arrived, you haven't." How true, how true. Lots of things to get straight, many attitudes to correct. I pray that I'll be able to get through this.
You LOVED a people UNDESERVING




Sunday, January 06, 2008
title:
time: 4:06 PM
The harvest from the REALLy impromptou CD-buying spree on Saturday morning (THANK YOU DAD! :)


Yay finally got it back after losing it to the crash of my com last year. I am tending to agree with Jonadab's assesment that it's their most solid album so far after listening to it again. Listening to it again really brings back memories of bus rides to school in the morning in Sec 3/4 where it was perpetually on repeat(: Which reminds me, I HAVEN'T GOTTEN MY TICKETS FOR THE 31ST!!! *panics*


This is the only CD I haven't really listened to yet. Heard it playing at HMV whilst browsing and thought that it sounded much MUCH better than when I first heard it on itunes, so decided to give it a crack. Still LOVE her voice, but I really hope that it doesn't turn out to be like a certain Mcphee's debut - overly synthesized pop/R&B (though I have to admit still very catchy). (does anyone else think she looks real strange on the album cover?)


These dudes have done it again. Solid effort that retains that unique sound of Rascal Flatt-ness. Lol(:

My current obsession((:
The music coming off this album is worth so much more than the $24.95 I paid for it. BY FAR one of the best albums I have had the honour of purchasing. True genius songwriting, music arrangement and absolutely melting vocals.
Fave tracks include "Love Song", "Morningside", "Many The Miles" and "Gravity".
Can't believe I finally got it after about 6 months of waiting and wishing that it'll finally come to our shores and not be stuck on itunes mocking me forever. Reaction when I saw it at HMV was the same as when I saw the Sugarland one. Euphoria.((:





title:
time: 2:37 PM
Finally, here's my "Looking Back at 2007" post:
I think I have said this to death, that this has been the best year of my schooling life. Sounds extreme I know, but it really has been. Can't imagine any other time where I have learnt, laughes and loved so much. The ups have been high, and the many downs have really been the pits, but I am just so grateful that God even thought of me to take me through it all so safely and still find the time to bless me so abundantly.

1. Putting me back into ministry at WEB, and blessing me with anchors like Erika. Worship min and VIVIFIED, you guys have been absolutely amazing. Thank you for helping me grow so much in the Lord. Its been an honour serving alongside you guys.

2. SFC. Woah talk about roller-coaster ride. You people are one wacky and awesome bunch. I thank the Lord for the opportunity to serve Him with yall in the school. Continue shining for him. We're gonna attack 2008 with all we've got for our Lord. ALL THE WAY!((:

3. 07A06. You people really help to make lessons that much more bearable. All of you have something so unique to bring to the class, and we just all gel so well together. Thank you for the great times. Looking forward to a greater year ahead!




4. Friends(:



Sonia: I know that we've had many ups and downs, but they really happen for a reason. Hopefully this new year sees some change and improvement. Thank you for being who you are, caring and hyper and bird-phobic and all. You've got an awesome future in front of you, and I pray that this year be an equally awesome one for you. rock on(:



Clarissa: I am so encouraged seeing you grow in the Lord this past year, especially in your service in WEB. I pray that the Lord continue to guide you as you seek direction in your life and ministry, especially as this year's gonna bring so many changes. Thank you for everything, for being your caring and blur self, and putting up with grumpy me in the mornings.(:

Enya and Cheok: I'm so glad that we all ended up in the same school once again! From SMPS all the way to here. Really grateful for the opportunity to comtinue knowing you gals. Continue being quirky and encouraging selves(:


Erika: You have a real exciting year ahead with *ahem* hahaha. I pray that as you seek and serve, the Lord will continue to reveal himself to you and to nourish you. Thank you for being to one to literally pull me into WEB and for being such an encouraging AWGL, singing buddy and friend(:


Rachael: I'm really glad I had an opportunity to serve with you this year. You've been so encouraging and such a joy to work with. Thanks for all that, and for all the after-SFC chats and sharing. I really do appreciate that we share so much in terms of ministry, and are able to share and encourage one another. You really are someone I respect alot in your walk with the Lord. Let's charge towards 2008!(:

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Everyone seems to be telling me that this year is gonna be a short one. But from the past three days of school (which I have barely survived), it seems to me that it is gonna be one LOOOOONG year ahead. Trying to get myself pumped up, and it's working. But its not lasting. I pray that this year, the roller coaster ride that I'm in for, is going to be one that is glorifying to God, and one that He will work in(:
Grow me Lord, show me your heart. Help me to see as you see, that I may do as you say.





Saturday, December 29, 2007
title:
time: 10:01 PM
HUGE HEARTY CONGRATS TO
MARK AND SUE
(hey that rhymes.. heh)


You guys have been such a fantastic blessing to the Senior Zone, and we love you for all that you have sacrificed and spent for us. May the Lord continue to guide and bless you so richly as you enter this next phase of your lives together. (to quote Ps Kay Kiong, go forth and multiply too! hahaha)
And so today was the wedding that the Senior Zone (and I think I can safely speak for most of us) has been anticipating for a long time. Must take this opportunity to thank ERIKA and ETHEL for traipsing, or rather frantically dashing from shop to shop around West Mall and Jurong Point with me yesterday. Heh. I know I'm an extremely slow shopper thanks to my total lack of decisiveness =/


Beautiful ceremony that was absolutely so so sweet and so typical of the couple. Started off at Grace AOG at Tanglin, which had a very interestingly shaped sanctuary, then mad rush off to SAFRA Mt Faber for the lunch reception.

Erika and I (:

Gan and I (: rawr blur picture.

VIVIFIED performance, which was unfortunately below our expectations. BUT ITS OKAY. Considering the lack of practice, we did alright. You guys are awesomely talented musicians and vocalists, and it's been an honour and joy to serve and sing alongside you. Here's to many more opportunites to come! (((:

4/5 of VIVIFIED (Syahir's missing)
Jerrold + Erika + Me + Yiren(:

On another note, seems like everyone's doing those pre-New Year, post-2007 posts of reflection, evaluation, and resolution. I probably should get around to doing so too, seeing as I think I have ALOT of people to acknowledge this year. But the list is so long that it'll probably take forever. So I'll just do the pris thing and procrastinate a little longer :D .........

SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL IS STARTING.
*chokes and dies*





Wednesday, December 26, 2007
title:
time: 8:16 PM
Zhenghua Christmas Carnival(:


VIVIFIED!
Erika + Me + Jerrold + Syahir

haha my very first public gig with this amazing buncha people. the first of many more to come I am sure (one of which will be Mark and Sue's wedding:) You guys are amazing friends and vocalists. Thanks for the great times of practice and lunching at Greenridge and wacky arrangements. It all worked out great in the end. All praise be to God(:


Soundcheck with PLEROMA.
(Jon Lim, Keith, Titus, Ming Xuan, Jon Quek, Yiren, Matt, and most recently added BVs Jerrold, Erika and me:)
One of the most fun things of the week was definitely singing with them. hahah. this seems to be the week of many firsts, and this was the first time I was involved in a "rock-ish" set. Sounds exaggerated, but it was such a rush to be able to get completely immersed in (and deafened by) the music(:

Rawr the week is just passing too quickly and I am finding myself increasingly bummed out by the prospect, no reality, of school starting next week. I guess its the homebody in me that's really speaking out. Lazy days at home just chilling with Mom and a good book, leftover lunches, afternoon naps, nail-biting eps of Mcleod's Daughters, and evening walks with the doggie-bow-wows (as Aunty Pauline would put it). Those were seriously the stuff. Just the thought of the mad rush of events and responsibilities that will start on Wednesday is enough to make me bury my head in the ground and pretend that time has stopped. ):

AND I HAVE NOT FOUND MY DRESS FOR SATURDAY!
erikaaaa hellllpppp! ):





Saturday, December 08, 2007
title:
time: 8:58 PM
Lord I want more. The fire has been ignited. I don't want it to die off again. I don't want this to be another post-camp spiritual high. I want more and more, and I don't want it to stop. Sure there may be bumps in the road, small and gargantuan, but I want You to be my constant. The past week has really been so amazing, You've shown me how it could be like if I wanted it bad enough. Help me grow so much this month that I will be ready for next year, ready for all that the world will throw at me, help me to never think that I have already arrived, that I have already been completed, but keep me in your hands, under your nurturing. Till I see you, I will live to love you, give you praise, a child in awe of you.

The greatest love that anyone could ever know
That overcame the cross and grave to find my soul
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You
With all I am I'll live to see Your kingdom come
And in my heart I pray You'd let Your will be done
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You
I will live to love You
I will live to bring You praise
I will live a child in awe of You
You are the voice that called the universe to be
You are the whisper in my heart that speaks to me
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in you
You alone are God of all
You alone are worthy Lord
And with all I am my soul will bless your name
I think as you read you can surmise that I have had an awesome week. hahha. started off with SFC Retreat which was a definite eye opener. Other than the spiritual stuff, it was an awesome time of bonding for those there too. From Mark's scarily and very entertaining "high" moments, to seeing how domesticated all my fellow SFC-ers were, to the Kitchen Adventures and chilling out playing "Saboteur." More details when I manage to get photos from Jon Ho (*ahem* pls upload soon! haha).
Envisioning prep on Friday was great too! Spent the morning with the exco seeking for our theme verse, and finally found it in 1 Peter 2:9. 2008, watch out! we're coming at you with this verse as our artillery. May the plans of the Lord be fulfilled((: Rest of the day was spent watching X-Men 3 and gorging on biscuits. -.- haha.
ANNNNNNNNND.....
MISS LU XINYUE has FINALLY come back to our sunny shores! hahaha. WELCOME BACK MY DEAR! took one long lonely train ride to the airport to usher her back Friday night. Pit-stop at Raffles City to get, true to form, a sunflower for her (: Just looking at all the shops while I was there gave me the shopping bug. Can't wait to go shopping with her and with Erika later in the month (clothes for Mark and Sue's wedding! :)
It's gonna be a great and hectic week again. Absolutely cannot wait for it to come. On the other hand it would mean that another week has gone by and I am one step closer to school and CHANGE. whoo. I really need to start being less apprehensive of it. Envisioning is another thing that is so going to stress me out. Pris and public speaking sooooo do not go together. Ohwell it's all in His hands(:
To the people out of the country and enjoying yourselves to your hearts content....
Shantilal: If you're reading this from the States, hope you keep enjoying yourself, and have a good rest at the same time. Don't shop too much((:
Gan: Are you bringing me chicken rice back? hahah. QUICK come back so that we can plan WG farewell for david! haha. have a good time too((:




Saturday, November 24, 2007
title:
time: 10:51 AM
past few days have been pretty crazy. flaring tempers, soul searching, and learning to be patient. It has been trying, but I thank God for bringing me through, and for sustaining me, sending people along the way with just the right encouragement/advice with them not even knowing it.
had a great time with the SFC peeps on thursday mapping out our work for the holidays and for next year (LOTS TO DO!!!) and just being the zany people we usually are when you throw the huge group of us into a small confined space (mentor's room). which reminds me...
TIMELINE for Life Con/EW comm is due on the 1st of Dec people! don't forget like I did. now i only have a day to get it done before I (finally) leave for a holiday ):

CLUB MED PHUKET here I come!

Yesterday night was really fun too. Combined CG Gathering at church! The Lord blessed, and we grew. Just looking at the sheer size of us, the original CG that grew so big we had to split into 3, then the subsequent three growing to about the size of the original one, then finally splitting up into about 8 DGs and 2 CGs with the advent of IDT =/ almost like a mini-church already. It was so good too see all the families again, some with new additions, but all still with the same spirit. LOOoooong time of sharing testimonies and all, but it was encouraging to hear how the Lord really used this family to grow and nurture us, in one way or another.
Also glad to say that the powerpoint presentation that Dad tasked me with was a hit. Hours and hours of the last two days were spent pulling it all together, syncing and animating and captioning. Happily, everyone enjoyed it(:

Amanda, Amelia, Sam and me. Dad ambushed us with the camera(:


One big happy family(: