Wedding Preparation

This shall be the very first time i ever blog about my wedding preparations =).

So much things to plan...decide...$$$ to spend but i'm always reminded that this is only ONCE in a lifetime and yes~its also my dream to walk down the aisle and say my vow to the one whom i want to spend my life time with =).

5 years of courtship with Connie have been an interesting journey getting to know each other.The good and hmmmm,"challenging" part of her =p.No matter what it is,truly want to thank our Heavenly Father for blessing me with Connie.

Random Shots 1

Thought of sharing some of the photos i've been taking for the past few months...Still in the process of improving my skills =).Another thing,when i took these photos - really Thank God for creating this earth.God is GENIUS =)

2 Corinthians 5:7

"We live by faith,not by sight" - 2 Corinthians 5:7

After watching the movie "Book of Eli",this was one verse that was struck in my mind..(Yes,you can call it a Christian movie but for me,its a reminder to us as Christian not to take our bible lightly).Anyway,back to the scripture...Faith its something we can't see,can't feel it,can't taste it...but its the an important ELEMENT in our everyday walk with Jesus.FAITH leads us to believe that Jesus is REAL

In Hebrews 11:1 it says "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see".The whole passage of Hebrews 11 talks about FAITH..

This word FAITH keep playing it back in my mind after the movie and its in relation with the wedding preparation.So many decisions have to made,especially decisions that involves $$$...Certain decisions would determine the cost of it.And this word FAITH its just the answer for it...Believing God that HE will guide and lead us to the BEST decision.We may not see the result now but we just want to BELIEVE that HE will provide the best for us.So God,let Connie and I continue to put our FAITH in YOU!!!Believing that YOU will change things around though we may not see it as of now...Jehovah Jireh,our Provider...

Revival....

Will slowly take time to revive back my blog...Was thinking of using this blog to showcase photos and important events in my life??Hmmm...lets see how things will take place =)

A New Year

2009 have finally arrive.

Goodbye 2008.It was a good year.Ups and downs are part of parcel of life.The experience going thru each of it is priceless =).

Now sitting down nicely on my couch.Listening to Jeremy Camp "You're Worth of my Praise",turn on the TV but not watching it (I know...i'm wasting electricity =p).Blasting my music on my laptop and i don't think anyone will complain the decibels of it =).

Just looking back at Dec 2008,it is really a hectic month by itself and thank God for His strength to go thru the whole month.Of course there is the Christmas caroling and the Youth Camp.The Christmas caroling is because of all the practices and i think 2-3 presentation jz in 3 weeks time?Haha...But really thank God,everything went well and kudos to Matthew,Joyce,Emily and William.They really did a great job *APPLAUSE*.Even though this is YF first time going out to the public to perform,could really see all the participants were all so excited and ready for it.All Glory back to God.Hmmm....Whats next?...Hey,for those who are reading this blog...Maybe you want to give some of your ideas what else YF could do to bless the community.What say you all...Post it as a comment.Since CCC theme for this year is "Spread Out,Think Big,Lets Grow"...Lets go out and bless the community =).

Other than the Christmas Carolling,Youth Camp was another main highlight for 2008.Being a co-od for this camp,it was a challenge for me.As it really tested my faith and pulllllllll my faith to another level.Honestly,i have always this fear being a co-od...Its not about the programs or # of ppl,u know what?...Its finance~I'm really learning how to be a good financial planner.I believe thru this camp is one of the big step for me to experience it.Anyway,i'm truly encourage to see 150 campers coming for this camp and being bless.One of my prayer request for this camp is that EVERY camper will come back to KL different and changed by God.I believe each of the camper have a testimony to share.For those who comes back disapointed because you didn't "feel" touch by God or didn't kena slain,it do not mean God didn't bless you..He did,just a matter of time only.Just open up your heart and ears wide =).Its just a matter of time only...

30th December 2008,1.08am,Port Dickson.The day i took another step of faith in my relationship with Connie and i proposed to her =) =) =).Haha,yes...Some of you may have hear how it happen and what not.So,i shall not talk about it here.Before this very important day,there are many Q's i got to ask myself and ask God.For example:Am i ready for it?Am i ready for the roles and responsibilities ahead of me?Am i ready to take Connie to be my beloved wife and live with her for the rest of my life?Am i ready financially?Am i ready to lead spiritually as the head of the house?Am i ready? Pray...Pray...Talk talk...Pray Pray...Talk talk...YES,i'm ready.Lets go get the ring!!!

After that day,Connie and i have never been so excited before.Told our parents about it and thank God for their day prayers and support.Do you know that parents REALLY plays a VERY important role in these sort of love relationship.After that day,we are so excited of this journey in front of us.So many uncertainties...untold stories of the future.But i'm slowly to learn one thing.."Trust God that He holds our future and He is our provider".Its not easy as now Connie and i are planning all the wedding details =).Checking out the hotels...bridal shop (very interesting i must say)...Hunting for photographers...Looking for this and that.Now is only January but have to start planning already =).Its interesting and for those who are reading this blog,there is one request...Could you please uphold Connie and i in prayer as we truly need God's strength and wisdom to go through all this planning.As we need to manage our work,ministry and this wedding planning =).Or if you have any prayer request,you can always drop me an e-mail at ankey7@yahoo.com .Why not make a blog a prayer blog,right?

Alright...I guess thats all i would want to write for this post.Again,thank you for everyone wishes..We really appreciate it and we truly encourage by it.Thank you and God bless =)

Can't wait...Can't wait...AAAAHHHHHHHHHH

Another 3.5 hours to go....3.5 hours....3.5 hours....can't wait...Can't wait to CCCAAAABBBBBUUUUUTTTTTTT from office.Every holiday is important nowadays.Really miss those 3 months uni holidays...Sigh...Thats why must really appreciate EVERY single holiday.

This time,gonna be on-leave from 25th till 2 Jan 09...WHHOOOPPPPIIIIII!!!!!That is like 9 DAYS OF HOLIDAYS!!!! (Yes,i'm bragging about it...).

Lets see...How am i gonna spend it....Tonight caroling,tomolo church service and dinner (Yummieee)...Then prepare for camp....then then YOUTH CAMP!!!>.WOOHOOO...Hmmm,after that..LEPAK & SLEEEEEEEEEPPPPP....

Sigh...Just can't wait for it...3.5 hours~Please pass-by quickly =(

Another 2+ weeks to go.....

Haha...OK,i've just notice that my previous post is dated as 30th October.Yes,i actually wrote that post back then but i did not complete it.

Alright...13 December 2008.Another 2+ weeks is the end of 2008.Have we took some time off to reflect back what have you been doing and what has God done in your life or what have you done for God.Maybe i'll take this post to reflect back and really thank God for everything =).

1.Family - Thankful for each one of them.Parents,brother and sister...Not forgetting my sis-in-law and bro-in-law.Oh yeah,allow me to share this joy with all of you.A new born boy into our family.His name ~Lucas Jay Herman Bell.My first nephew.I'm really glad and happy for my sister...How i wish i could see him here in Malaysia and just to hold him in my arms.And thats Bethany Lee Bell kissing and holding him.Sweet right? =).Thank God for the many blessings.Well,mom is at the States and dad will be joining her pretty soon.Thats right...the house belongs all to me now ~Amen~.













2.Connie - Haha,i'm not too sure if Connie will whack me if i post this here.But let me keep it simple here.Thank God for her.I understand last time why Pastor always...ALWAYS emphasize to date a Christian girl.Really,it makes a whole lot of difference.Supporting each other in prayers and ministry,encouraging one another,understanding one another when serve in a ministry.But most importantly is Christ...Jesus Christ.If its not because of Jesus,i wouldn't truly understand the TRUE meaning of what relationship or marriage is for.Thanks Connie for everything.
3.Church - Being in Charis since 1997 its truly a journey for me.Yes,having personal devotion is very important and attending church is equally important as well.Went in as a children church kid...then youth...and now a young working adult.Charis Christian Centre have been a centre where i can really minister to different group of people and being ministered as well.Hearing the testimony and teaching from more mature pastors/leaders/parents have really help me in my spiritual growth.Really thank God for this church and i believe for now,God still wants me to continue serving in this church.Not forgetting the Form 4 CG...Again i say,you guys and gals are the BEST!!!!.I've read some of their blogs and i'm truly bless by them.To see them growing in the Lord its an encouragement to me already.What more to see them continue walking faithfully in the Lord in the future its even FANTASTIC!!! =).Really proud for each one of them

To reflect back 2008,of course the highlight of the year is the chance to go to Chiang Rai for mission trip.But i felt the most important thing is my own spiritual growth.Have i grown much in the Lord this year?Have i done what God wants me to do?Have i been doing my personal devotion consistently?These are a few Q's that i really got to ask myself personally.One thing i know for sure....God is always there for me.Through the good and tough times.

"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9