Time to catch up . . .

Here is Davina with two of her family group members who had just graduated (L-R: Sharon, Davina, & Miyoun). School is still out for Davina at the East Asia School of Theology (EAST). So she is trying to catch up with her assignments for AGST studies as well as her preparation for the coming English review class for new students at EAST.

College has begun for Casey!

The 2nd semester has just begun at AGBC. And Casey is now coaching 6 students on Exegesis of Matthew over the next 2 weeks. Patterned after the MBA-style for busy Singaporeans, the 2-week intensive classes are from 9am-5pm (every Mon & Sat) and 7-10pm (every Tue & Wed)--very "siong" (Singlish: tough). The 6 brave students who have signed up are from diverse background. Back row (L-R): Jireh (a church worker), Han Hui (a lecturer), David (an IT consultant); front row (L-R): Casey, Liana (a broker), Elizabeth (a home-maker), & Nancy (a tutor). But they have a common worthy goal--to be a better interpreter of the Gospel! Wow, may the Lord honour their desire. Amen.

Casey at the College

Here are some of Casey's "kaki"(Singlish: colleagues) at the Assemblies of God Bible College (AGBC). L-R: Vincent (Librarian), Isabella (Business Manager-Registrar), Magdalene (Dean of Students), Casey, & Peter (Dean of Studies [English--partially hidden).

Emmanuel . . .

Before: "Lord, help me!"
After: Smile, sashimi . . .!

". . . and they will call Him Emmanuel--which means 'God with us'" (Matt1:23). What a comforting assurance from the Lord Jesus. Recently when we arrived at Osaka-Kyoto, Japan, Davina was sick for four days. Being strangers in a foreign-speaking land, we felt so helpless. It became more critical when she ate up the last two panadols that we brought along. All we could rely on was the name of the Lord--Emmanuel. And the Lord was with us--she was up early the next day, somewhat what brighter and stronger. We were able to enjoy our remaining trip to Tokyo for the next five days without a single panadol. Hallelujah! What a wonderful name--Emmanuel.