It has been an “eventful” month. Started with the final
class of the year in Ipoh ,
the Dip/MMin class of Indigenous Christian Leadership. It was an interesting
class of mutual learning. Following that was a missions conference in
Chiangmai. The weather was good there – no haze. I learnt pretty much n would
hv enjoyed it a lot if not for some over-rigid team mates that functioned like
my personal CCTV! I had to miss the STM Convocation service this year. Moving
around so much n an aging mother who is growing dependant meant I need to be
more selective of my travels. This is also my worry as ministry is expanding n
requiring more n frequent travels. I did not hv much time to prepare for my
oral exam that came with a short notice but thanks to someone who had
experienced presenting his dissertation, his advices were extremely helpful.
So, I finally wrapped up my studies. Though I initially do not plan to attend
the convocation, I was strongly persuaded to do so. Therefore, I will again
attend yet another graduation mid of next month!
So I hv finally wrapped up my doctoral studies…sent it for
another round of proof-reading before submitting the final version n inserting
a page I just can’t wait to do: dedicating it to the OA church in Malaysia!
Been waiting so long to execute this “prophetic act” that it is almost
sur-real. Already there are two Semai leaders in the master program n I m a
step closer to “working myself out of my job.”
Tmr, 30 Oct is the Ordination/commissioning Service in
Taiping n I will don the white robe, attempting to look “angelic” while in
another two weeks, will don the black robe, attempting to look darkly cynical!
Just got back from a weekend in the OA villages. Brought an
English lady who intends to teach English to the OA villagers. Over the weekend
of getting to know her a bit, I m beginning to have some doubts of her
commitment. Perhaps I m a bit “too protective” of my OA friends. Just do not
want them to be treated as “a safari of wild people in their natural habitat.”
November n December should be more relaxed…I just realized
that I’ve been on a plane once a month since August: to London in August; to Miri in September; to
Chiangmai in October; to KL at the start of November. No wonder the air steward
in MH commented that I look like a “seasoned traveler.” November n December are
also months to prepare endless reports.
Once again, thank you for your partnership in ministry
SweeBee
29102015
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