to Bangkok and back part 2

friday. went to our mother church's rehearsal for their power of praise. simply luv the lightings over there! had an encouraging time of questions and answers with ps prayuth and his worship team during lunch time. one of their worship leader, sister chin kept asking us if we have any other questions. i could sense their warmth and eagerness to assist in answering any questions about our ministry. i was truly inspired by their spirit.

saturday. it was power of praise #4! one song that inspired me alot was the duet praise. it sounded so canto-pop! the whole stage was so filled with joy, so lively! and i must say, the vocals were really awesome! i was ministered to the core of my heart by their singing during the worship.


sunday. was at Hope Bangkok 25th anniversary service. lifted my feet to dance to the first praise, which happened to be one of my favorites too. "people just like us". the whole indoor stadium was so filled with people, full house! hearing ps PN's voice when he came on for his sermon was empowering and refreshing. "hallelujah!" "amen!" *people echoed back in response*

i felt so blessed to be in Hope Family. the most memorable incident of the trip was to meet sister noi again. sister noi took care of me when i first came to Hope Bangkok during 2000, along with pastor jeff and some other youth leaders. when i was at a LC in pattaya two years ago, i spotted sister noi when she was dancing on the stage. however, i tried to find her after that, she wasn't there anymore. this time round, i was looking forward to the start of the anniversary service, i turned my head to look around and i spotted her with her african friends at the end my seating row! left my seat immediately to greet her and she remembered my name! overjoyed i was. hugs and email addresses were exchanged and we spoke for awhile. her hug meant so much love to me. though we may serve in different countries, yet the heart and spirit run deep in the both of us. i love Hope.

listening: So Grateful by Hope Bangkok (featured in The Rock album)