Canberra Mission Trip: Day 2

We started the day with a loud knock to on our door. We were actually supposed to wake up at 7am and get ready by 8am. But, we all overslept and one of our sisters had to wake us up. 

All of us quickly washed up and headed over to the girl's room. There, we had a great worship session before we went to have our individual quiet time. Then we formed guys and girls discussion groups to discuss what we have learned. I was appointed to lead the discussion which I didn't do very well. I guess it's something I can work on next time.

Later, we went to Hungry Jacks for breakfast. Managed to get 50% discount thanks to the "Shake and Win" app. When we were all satisfied, we walked over to the mall and did some grocery shopping. The rest of the guys went to collect our rental car while the girls and I walked home with the groceries.

Saved us a lot of money! :P

Walking from our Motel

Hungry Jacks for Brekkie

The girls enjoying themselves while walking to the mall

Our rented cars

We only had one activity planned for today which was the Hope Queanbeyan prayer meeting. So some of us took this opportunity to rest while others prepared and practiced for the night.

Worship team practicing for the prayer meeting

Our microwaved dinner

When it was time, we drove to the prayer meeting location. Had a short worship session among our mission team as we were waiting for the Hope Queanbeyan people to arrive.

Outside the Prayer Meeting location

I was asked to help with the visuals for the prayer meeting. It was a great experience for me because I never used the Visuals software before. Found it quite fun except when the computer shut down and couldn't be turned on for like 10 minutes. Prayed like crazy and after a while the problem was solved.

Other than that, the prayer was really powerful and we even managed to pray for the people of Hope Queanbeyan. We all had a great time worshipping God as well and when we ended the session, the pastor still wanted MORE! :D

Worship Team practicing for Sunday Service

The team waiting for supper at Hungry Jacks

After the prayer meeting, we went to Hungry Jacks again for supper. Had a great time before we went back to our motel to rest for the night. This time, we remembered to set the alarm so that we don't wake up late again! :P

Canberra Mission Trip: Day 1

Did some final packing and lazed around till Tim picked me up. He then drove some of us to the airport. And after checking in and everything, we went to Hungry Jacks for dinner. Our flight was at 7.30 and I just slept throughout the entire journey.

All ready to Go!

We arrived at Canberra Airport 2 hours later but because of daylight saving, it was already 10pm there. Pastor Nonoi with his daughter and Arnel from Hope Queanbeyan was there to welcome us. They then brought us back to our motel.

Our Canberra Mission Trip booklet

Before leaving, we had a short chat with the pastor and he told us that he was working in Coles to support the church. 

At first I wondered, why coles. But few days later, he explained that he used to be an architect but when he planted this church, he didn't want to come home with a mind that is too tired to do ministry work. So instead, he CHOSE to do an easy job which doesn't take up too much of his brain juice so that he can serve God effectively when he comes home. Working at Coles also helps him connect with the community.

Our motel room and beds

We unpacked and called it a night. As we only had 2 queen beds in each room, we had to combine the beds and someone had to sleep in the middle. Daniel selflessly volunteered so THANK YOU BRO! :P Anyway, it was a fairly equipped accomodation and we were very blessed to find it.

ID Lifegroup

Last week, we had our ID Lifegroup. Four lifegroups in QUT came together to have a great time of food, fun, and learning. :D

Video courtesy of Tim Ngu

August

It's a new month now. And I've decided to post something here at least once a week. Perhaps something fun, or maybe more technological stuff. Who knows? Oh well...

Here's a picture of what happened yesterday. CCM's first Timeout. Where students from CCM come together for lunch with free drinks and snacks. :D

CCM Timeout 31/7/12