I've never spoken Japanese this much until now =P
(Sunday, December 6, 2009/10:50 PM)
Despite the nagging migraines bothering me incessantly, I felt very blessed for everything which went down this past week! I'm beginning to receive favor and opportunities for my calling, as I was given the honour to play host to a Japanese Christian delegate, Tatsuya Shimomura-san, for the duration of his vacation in Singapore.
Somehow, foreigners have the impression that us Singaporeans know the tourist attractions inside-out. I was sooo ashamed to tell him that it's my first time in a long while that I'm heading to Sentosa for sightseeing. I don't even know the way to the Merlion. =S But thankfully, the overhaul in the island's infrastructure made it easy for me to assume the role of a tour guide.
I'm very blessed by this young man for his spiritual hunger. He literally bombarded me with spiritual questions, and thankfully, his Japanese friend was with us, so I did not need to rack my brain too hard to translate my reply into Japanese. =P Despite the language barrier, he was still enthusiastic to join my CG's thanksgiving event. Truly a strong-willed worker for the Lord!
Shimo-san, the always lovely and bubbly Elicia, and me =)
Somehow, foreigners have the impression that us Singaporeans know the tourist attractions inside-out. I was sooo ashamed to tell him that it's my first time in a long while that I'm heading to Sentosa for sightseeing. I don't even know the way to the Merlion. =S But thankfully, the overhaul in the island's infrastructure made it easy for me to assume the role of a tour guide.
I'm very blessed by this young man for his spiritual hunger. He literally bombarded me with spiritual questions, and thankfully, his Japanese friend was with us, so I did not need to rack my brain too hard to translate my reply into Japanese. =P Despite the language barrier, he was still enthusiastic to join my CG's thanksgiving event. Truly a strong-willed worker for the Lord!
Shimo-san, the always lovely and bubbly Elicia, and me =)Pastor Kong mentioned before that he was weary when he preached the gospel in Japan to an ungrateful crowd, but as he obeyed God, his message unknowingly impacted the originator of the largest revival in Japan. Which is why I wanted to invest in Shimo-san's life, although at the moment, it seems like he's quite powerless to change anything in Japan. I believe his raw faith will see him through the storms which he would be inevitably facing when he returns home.
If you're wondering where I went on Sunday, I availed myself to attend the Japanese fellowship at Janet's birthday place, the SAF Yacht Club. Not sure if that was a sound decision cos' Jasmine and I were feeling utterly AWKWARD *lol*. Didn't manage to make any new Japanese friends, although I did catch up with a few acquaintances.
At least in a smaller setting, both parties are 'forced' to interact with each other, as how Shimo-san and I interacted on Friday. It's natural human instinct to fall back into familiar territory if it's available. So, the Japanese were talking amongst themselves, and Jasmine and I were standing by a corner.
Awww shucks... I thought I was getting a hang of things, ever since I took the bold step to engage the Japanese culture actively, thus it came as a rude realization that I'm still far from maturity in handling different situations. I shan't give up tho'! I'm gonna keep trying and learning! (^-^)
Thanks to all my dear CG mates who showed great hospitality to Shimo-san! He was very blessed by our CG, and he wants to bring back our open and fun CG culture back to his CG in Japan! Kudos to all of you! Christianity truly has no boundaries! =)
If you're wondering where I went on Sunday, I availed myself to attend the Japanese fellowship at Janet's birthday place, the SAF Yacht Club. Not sure if that was a sound decision cos' Jasmine and I were feeling utterly AWKWARD *lol*. Didn't manage to make any new Japanese friends, although I did catch up with a few acquaintances.
At least in a smaller setting, both parties are 'forced' to interact with each other, as how Shimo-san and I interacted on Friday. It's natural human instinct to fall back into familiar territory if it's available. So, the Japanese were talking amongst themselves, and Jasmine and I were standing by a corner.
Awww shucks... I thought I was getting a hang of things, ever since I took the bold step to engage the Japanese culture actively, thus it came as a rude realization that I'm still far from maturity in handling different situations. I shan't give up tho'! I'm gonna keep trying and learning! (^-^)
Thanks to all my dear CG mates who showed great hospitality to Shimo-san! He was very blessed by our CG, and he wants to bring back our open and fun CG culture back to his CG in Japan! Kudos to all of you! Christianity truly has no boundaries! =)
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