In 2 days, we’ll leave for Cha’am.
To be honest, I’m not quite sure if I’m prepared…

This will be the 3rd year we’re going there to minister… and for some reason I’m not as excited as I was the past 2 times. I realize it’s a privilege to serve, yet perhaps because of a whole bunch of stuff happening in January (and even b4 in Dec last year), my mind has not really readied myself for this coming trip.

Also, there seems to be more ‘stresses’ where it relates to us traveling as a family. Do keep us in your prayers (when you remember us) that we’ll stay focussed on what God has called us to. There are many opportunities to trust God, and pray that we’ll see them as opportunities, and not threats! =)

Hello Friends!

Here’s a quick update from the Seows.. We’ll be traveling again!!
1. Yes, right after Chinese New Year, from 6th – 12th Feb, our whole family will be embarking on a trip to Thailand. Simon and the band that he’s in, will be leading worship for a conference that many of our missionaries who will be attending. This is the third year that we have been invited to lead worship for them, and it is really a privilege for us to be a part of this movement.

While Simon ministers and provides consultation to musicians at the conference, Lillian hopes to be able to sing with the band on some mornings too. When she’s not doing that, she will be attending the conference, and hearing exciting reports about the work that God is doing. And of course.. watching the kids =).

Please pray that the children will be healthy!!
        – That we will all enjoy the time at the conference, be a blessing and be blessed!
        – That while Daddy is working, Mummy will be able to handle the kids herself, and have fun with them! That they         will be well behaved.

2. A week after we return from Thailand, Simon and Lil will be going for another conference from 20th-24th Feb. This time, it is Singapore Campus Crusade’s first ever Women’s Conference. Lil has been given the privilege to lead the worship team, and they will be leading every morning and evening for the 4-day conference.

Please pray for protection as we travel to batam with our equipment, and
–        For protection over the worship team.
–        For wisdom and strength for Lil as she leads, and serves the women
–        For protection over the children as they will be staying with their grandparents for the week.
–        For Simon as he does sound and video editing at the conference

Most of all, please pray for our finances. We urgently need to raise $2,700 in total for the 2 conferences. We believe the Lord will once again provide!

Thank you so much for your prayers and friendship! Happy Chinese New Year!!

Our ‘fiercely independent’ girl has finally turned 3! She’s growin’ sooo well! She’s really quite a chilli padi.. strong willed, smart, rebellious at times, a darling at other times!

We thank God for her… =)

for once, it was simple affair… no party, no big cake… a little chocolate muffin at Delifrance was all it took to brighten up the day for her!

We had a very fruitful team retreat last week at Aloha Loyang.
I remember going into our week rather stressed… worried in my own ‘performance-oriented’ self that the program would not work out well, people may not enjoy themselves, etc.etc.

But God gently (and lovingly) reminded me to just pray.. and specifically to pray that ‘we’ll all meet God in a special way this week’. I had not idea then why I had to pray that way… but now I do.

And I’m happy to say He did! Not only did the whole week’s program turn out quite smoothly, I believe God met with each person in their specific need. On Thursday morning, Pat led us to consider a passage from Colossians. Little did he know from that point on, God had set aside the whole morning for us a team to pour out to each other honestly about where we are. Different ones began to open up, and shared vulnerably, about their journey, as they process difficult things in their own lives. It’s hard to describe it all in words. By all measure it was definitely a Spirit-led time, no man could have engineered such a kind of atmosphere of openness, and of love and acceptance.

Thank you Lord, for meeting us! =)

Last night ForeRunner had the privilege to usher a group of about 400 students into the presence of God, as we put on a beautiful act of worship for our only audience, God. Despite several comedy of errors, train wrecks and all… I believed God still used us to minister unto Him. And I could tell, people were really worshipping God! It was a wonderful feeling!

I personally had a lot of fun… singing and jumping around on stage. It was all these youthful songs I picked anyways…. and so I was really feeling the freedom to hop joyfully unto the Lord! =) Honestly, I didn’t really care much how I would looked. ha ha. (I would have never imagined myself doing this 4-5 years back). I guess as you grow older, you kinda grow younger (at heart, at least!) =)

Do pray for Love, A Kepala- as they present God’s love in music & drama tonight at Barker Road Methodist church, and tomorrow at St. John’s St. Margaret’s Church.

Their last 2 outdoor performances at Orchard Road has been quite well received. Praise the Lord!

Lil has been involved in A Kepala’s performances helping with the sound, mixing the vocals etc. Prior to the gigs, she’s helped with the blending of the vocals during their rehearsals. It’s been a good chance for her to stay connected with the overall ministry, and actually put her gifts and talents to good use! She’s been enjoying it a lot.. but it’s been also tiring. =)

It’s back to work… it feels real good! I love my job!

frankly, the past 2 weeks have felt like the longest week in my year… =(
But thru it, I did witness God working in my heart, correcting some wrong attitudes & thinking. So i’m still glad for it.

The last 2 days of my in-camp were good as I got to connect with a few of my platoon mates, beyond the superficial level. I’m thankful for that.

I’ve invited a few of them to Christmas Service this sunday, praying that they would turn up! =)

Last week has been rather boring… lessons, revision, lessons, revision, etc. etc.

Finally on Friday we went outfield. Not that I’m super excited abt that either.. but at least it was a change in scenery, instead of just being ‘stuck’ in camp.

I’m still finding it hard to enter any meaningful conversations with these guys (many of whom I’m meeting for the 1st time this in-camp)

I’m planning to invite some of them for Christmas service at my church. Do pray that they will be open & receptive to it.

Thank you for several of you who wrote with words of encouragement after our last TGA update.
Your words and prayers meant a lot to us. =)

Kepala, literally means ‘head’ in the Malay language.

So it’s with this clever word play, that our newest band came up with their name- Love, A Kepala.. meaning Love, Ahead. This acapella outfit will have four performances this Christmas, heralding the real meaning of of this season, through their unique song & skit routine. I heard they will have a ‘giant’ turkey in one of their songs.

You can catch them on Orchard road this Christmas at one of the Celebrate Christmas in Singapore
stages. I believe their first act is scheduled for December 18th.