It's been one great day today! Simply because it is CHC's 20th Anniversary today!(:

When the 20 pioneers stood on stage to share their testimonies, my heart was filled with awe and immense gratitude. Words couldn't describe how I was feeling then , but tears just kept flowing down my eyes as I listened to each testimony and watched "My first Sunday in Church".

Everytime we celebrate our anniversary on a big scale like this, I never fail to cry my eyes out, because the same feeling overwhelms me.
I know that I am who I am because of this Church and its members, and my life has been radically changed from the moment I stepped into CHC years ago.

Everyone of the testimonies were inspiring, but they all carry the same message.
It is the AWESOME Presence and Atmosphere in this place that DRAWS US. Towards Him, Towards each other.

Lord, I'm so thankful that you arranged for me to be part of this church. I cannot imagine if I did not spend the past 6 years of my weekends in Church. I'd probably turn out to be an insecure, introverted, quiet girl and who knows what else.

Have you ever thought, what if you were never "arranged" by God to be invited by a friend, or never came to this church? Well I have, many times. And this is what I figure:

I would never have the chance to lead young people nor influence them for God;
I never would discover that I could actually sing and use my voice for Worshipping Him;
I'd probably have 1039018137X less friends;
I'd be cooped up in my own world somewhere.

But, God Your Plan is always amazing, and You have our best interests at heart.
On this day, I will renew my commitments, convictions and renew my passion for Your House once again.
Thank you for raising up Pastor Kong, who never failes to inspire and bring FIRE to our hearts.

What touched me most, was what Belinda Lee said in the last part of the video.
"I know, that CHC is where I'm going to stay, for as long as I live."

When she said that, a chord struck in my heart. indeed, this is what I would say too.

I'm here to stay. (:

lots of love, lil' miss geek :).