Thursday, September 10, 2009

Birthday!

Just turned another year older a few days ago; and by the grace of God, hopefully wiser as well!

Thanks to many for the kind words and gifts and songs and cakes and chocolates on both Saturday and Sunday… I really appreciate them all!

During one of the services, just as I was about to lead the prayer meeting, one of our leaders came up to me and encouraged me with some very heart-felt words. She said that many people are with me and they are assured of how God is leading through me! She was so honest and sincere. That’s a real encouragement to me!

Then later in the day, I had some one-on-one time with a leader. He said very similar things to me as well.

That encouraged me a lot. I know that if I had done anything good, it must have been God working through me. It strengthened me to know that I am not alone; God and many others are walking with me in this journey of extending His rule and reign together.

Once again, thanks and I really appreciate you all!

21 Comments:

Anonymous minnieve said...

Happy belated birthday greetings Pastor! You rock!

September 10, 2009 11:01 pm  
Blogger yeu@nn said...

I'm with you, Ps Jeff! Let's build up the church of Christ to fulfill the Great Commmission! :)

September 10, 2009 11:16 pm  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday Pastor Jeff =D

September 11, 2009 10:23 am  
Blogger Jeff Chong said...

hi eve, great to hear from you. how are things in down under?

Thanks YA!

Hey Andrew, hope you are doing well in your new job :)

September 11, 2009 11:31 am  
Blogger JesuaFreak said...

PJ, happy birthday. Its true, many are behind you.

See you at the end of the race.

September 11, 2009 8:27 pm  
Anonymous annoy-nymous said...

Why do people always tend to give cakes and chocolates on birthdays? So unhealthy, especially for people above a certain age.

Gifts given with good intentions but undesirable outcome is something we should hold in deeper thought.

I have no tangible birthday gift for you, Ps Jeff! But a healthy "food for thought" instead.

Happy philosophical birthhday!

Signed:
Your brother from another mother.

September 11, 2009 11:37 pm  
Anonymous minnieve said...

I've been counting down to my return to home sweet home Singapore. Very happy to start serving in the CG I go to here for the past one month. It's nice to have an opportunity to serve and bless. :)

Oh, love your sermon "How To Be A Vision Carrier".

September 12, 2009 4:19 pm  
Blogger Jeff Chong said...

thanks JX...

your brother from another mother :) very creative way of saying things...

Looking forward to seeing more of you soon Eve

September 12, 2009 8:02 pm  
Blogger sixty85 said...

Happy Belated Pastor Jeff!!!
Continue to pass on your conviction for Jesus!!! ^^

come Hope Perth yea!! :))

September 12, 2009 9:40 pm  
Blogger Andrew Teoh said...

Happy belated birthday all the way from Peru and the Hope Lima team, Ps Jeff!

September 14, 2009 9:45 am  
Blogger Jeff Chong said...

thanks joanne... perhaps will drop by perth one day... meanwhile take good care..

Gracias Andrew and the whole team!

September 14, 2009 10:12 am  
Anonymous Mike and Leah said...

Hi Paster Jeff. Happy Birthday to you. We thank God for your life. God bless you and your entire family. -- Mike & Leah (Central Family - Filipino Grp)

September 15, 2009 5:39 pm  
Blogger Jeff Chong said...

Thanks Mike & Leah :) Appreciate your kind words...

September 15, 2009 8:02 pm  
Anonymous Lisa said...

Hi Pastor Jeff (:

Happy Belated Birthday! *checks date* Um, yes, really quite belated! :P

Blessed to be part of this church and community.

Blessed by your teachings and leadership.

-lisa

September 20, 2009 8:54 pm  
Blogger Jeff Chong said...

Thanks Lisa :)

September 20, 2009 10:50 pm  
Blogger Paul said...

Happy 40 ?? Birthday to you... keep up the good work... wish i could be back soon in Singapore.....

Still remember when you were 28 ... how time flies...

Adrian frm Perth..

September 22, 2009 7:37 pm  
Blogger Jeff Chong said...

Hi Adrian, its great to hear from you. 40 was last year :(

Yup... still remember serving with you in those days :) you disease man!

Wish you were here too

September 22, 2009 7:59 pm  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yo Pastor Jeff,

Happy 40s! Man Utd is good but Newcastle rocks!


Thank God for your life and a blessing to the church :)

Jinghe

September 28, 2009 6:16 pm  
Blogger Jeff Chong said...

Thanks Jinghe... at least Newcastle is above the top teams in this new league :)

September 28, 2009 9:16 pm  
Blogger Peter Truong said...

Happy Birthday Ps Jeff. I pray for many blessings from God on you and your family

Love

Peter Truong

September 30, 2009 5:18 pm  
Blogger Jeff Chong said...

Thanks Peter... I really need all the prayers that I can get!

September 30, 2009 10:48 pm  

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