Today's reminder

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Blood-Drive

So, a couple weeks ago we have a blood-drive at church.
I've been asked to help out the participants, but at the same time i'm also excited to be the participant :p something i always wanted to do!
Been excited and anxious that weekend, i came prepared myself with a hearty breakfast and prayed to God that I have the chance to do it, because before you actually donate blood they check your weight, Hemoglobin level as well as your blood pressure; to make sure you are FIT enough to donate.

So 1st they check my weight, well i certainly don't have problem in this one! :p They do asked if i was on my period, thank God i wasn't. Next they check my HB, they used this little tool to get sample-blood, then they check your blood pressure. I was quite nervous on this two thing, but that morning praise God, i passed! :') It's a joyful feeling to have because i did watch some participants got rejected because they have anemia or low/too high blood pressure, etc etc

I'm sharing the following pictures, and as you can see they speak for itself :p (click to get a bigger view)

they still run some test after this, hopefully my blood could be useful in helping someone in need, this is the real-pass-test! *praying2*

Asides from blood-drive, the church also do Free checkups on blood-sugar, cholesterol and uric-acid (asam-urat). Taking the advantage of this i had me checked up :p I was nervous on my blood-sugar level because i LOVE sweet! but again thank God for the result, everything still on the normal bracket :)

I was really against this checkup thing, because i'm always afraid to know what if i'm sick then i had to really watch-out on my food, start to take medication, etc etc it's stressful - -" but again God taught me that it's a joy to be healthy and i need to maintain those things not only for myself but also for those who care for me. And so that i can do many more things for God :')

Thank God for health, despite my carelessness in taking care of myself
Reminded to care on my health
Thank God for papa & mama's health as well :')

Note to self:

"And if we win, we praise Him. And if we lose, we praise Him. Either way we honor Him with our actions and our attitudes." -Facing the giants

it's NOT funny

One of the ways Satan tries to get sin and deviant behavior acceptable is to get you to laugh at it. Once you've laughed, your barriers have lowered. If Satan can get you laughing at something that is wrong or sinful, you've already lost the battle.

Sin is not funny. It put Jesus on the cross.

-Rick Warren's Daily Devotional

NCWC 2012

Last Saturday i was helping out Domba Kecil with NCWC (National Children's Workers Conference) It would be similar to BASS Conference in my opinion, except that the focus is on the children ministry. A lot of Sunday school teachers from various churches and teachers from Christian School were attending this event. I met my sunday school teacher too in this event :p and some sunday school teacher i've worked with in the past and the attendees came from all over Indonesia, including Papua, NTT, etc etc

It was awesome! there were over 2000 people attending and i could say that the topic and materials addressed are really compatible with the US or maybe a little bit better fit since it's adjusted to the need in Indonesia specifically. I was really proud T.T of Indonesia. They have kids EE as well :)))

Now back-track a little bit: I was really excited to help out, when i heard about this event and how they need a lot of ushers to help out. But then i got lazy midway, we have to attend several meeting before the big events. 1st week i couldn't make it because i have my cousin's wedding and i'm in it. 2nd week i was unable to attend the meet because of transportation issue and not until the 3rd meet which is the LAST meet then i'm able to attend. I had talk with God the morning before the meet, because i feel really bad having this lazy feeling doing this ministry plus there's no one i know doing this with me. So After re-checking my motivation i went to the meet. A lot of people i met were a younger than me and they're all so energetic!! I was a little discouraged being the oldest in the bunch. During the ice breaker one person shared how God had put enough people to help out. On 1st meet there were only 5 ushers, serving 2000 people, which is impossible to handle. After ice breaker we're splits into teams and i really thought they're gonna put me in usher, but i'm actually at registration and there i was the youngest in the team :p

During my not busy time i got to walk around and see stands, they have VBS! and then materials and tools to help teachers demonstrate lesson to the kids from domba Kecil. and they also have this cool program called FBI (a fun way learning the bible) Kids act like they're detective, doing historical research, etc

And on my busy times, thank God for God's grace in holding pee and hunger hahaha :D Thank God for a good system and co-ordination that people actually lining up. After the registration, we're receiving application for certificate (they give certificates for going to workshops and classes) During the meet, i remember someone was saying that we're just gonna do the certificate on the spot because not everyone want one, there's additional cost. But turns out most of the attendees want one! Its a little crazy crowded because we're not prepared for it. But nothing and noone was harmed :) One thing that i was afraid of is the cash money, we have no control over this, we just have to move fast and count it later at our non-busy time. Thank God no-one have to go through the headache of having over/shortage money :)

This year's theme is PASSION and i think i'm one of the person that need that the most now. My fire might have dimmed since i got back here. I'm so glad i went and got rebuked for wanting to stay in the comfort zone. Shame on me for being lazy! I'm not on fire yet, but i think it's a bit brighter. I'm still finding my ways on how i can fit in doing ministry that i'm passionate about and not what is comfort for me to do and i miss GII :(

Please pray for me ...

Nutella

these pictures are self-explanatory :p

nutelleria currently only available in europe :'(

omnomnomnommmm :'p~

this is LOVE

Nutella hot chocolate recipe: *srrlppsss*

Ingredients:(1 serving)
3 tbsps nutella
1 1/3 cups milk

Directions:
1 Put Nutella and 1/3 cup milk in small saucepan over medium heat.
2 Whisk until blended.
3 Add remaining milk, increase heat to medium-high, and whisk until hot and frothy.

on my Bucket List

See how pretty?
The solar storm earlier this week has caused to more visible view of aurora borealis :')
i sure hope i get to see this one day with my own eyes ... <3
Click on the picture to get the full-effect ;)



How great is our God :')

Info:
I like to edit most of my pictures on picnik, sadly they're closing on April 19 :( but the new picasa have new editing options, hopefully is as fun and as easy as picnik. Because picnik is closing, now all premium access is open for free until april 19, 2012 :) Happy editing!!! :)

oh and this is my 100th posttt :D
*fireworkssssss* hahahahahha
cheers to 100 experiences with God and for the more to come :')
*blushed* and will continue to blush :')