Salutations fellow TNT peeps! It’s our turn to do an introduction on the babies and elephants that are part of the Melodies Care Group. If you think that the bacteria in your gut are diverse in their personalities and habits, you ain’t seen our friends yet!
ur Care Group meets every Friday rain or shine at 8.30 to 10.30pm. The two main objectives of our gatherings are to: spend more time with our Heavenly Father and to chill with our fellow friends after a long day at work. It is hard work to earn your keep for five consecutive days in the week, so nothing else is better than to end the last day of work for the week with a great time! Anyway let’s get on with who’s who in Melodies Care Group!
Melodies Care Group Photo (Part 1)!First row: Eevynn, Wen Mynn, So-en, Seow Ching
Second row: Roy, Lawrence, Thomas, Shawn, Wayne, Howard
Third row: Hebert, J’ffery
Melodies Care Group Photo (Part 2)!irst row: Grace, Wen Mynn, Eevynn, Seow Ching, Peter
Second row: Thomas, J’ffery, Shawn, Howard, Wayne
Melodies Care Group Photo (Part 3)!First row: Grace, Peter, Wayne and my laptop
Second row: Howard, Jacky, Eevynn, Wen Mynn
We have natural inclinations to pose as a group.Roy Chan
The Numero Uno, the Neo and the Qin Shi Huang of our Care Group, this guy is the leader of our group. Roy is an accomplished salesman and budding entrepreneur who can even sell you your own nose. He is always fervently rooted in the Lord and our very own walking Bible. Throw a verse at him and he will be able to throw its location in back at you. Even though a leader, he is still a great guy to hang out with, either to have a lim-teh session or shooting a few zombies in Left 4 Dead with the blokes. He is also the guy to go to when we needed any help or counsel in anything. In other words, he is the captain of our ship, the wind of our sails and the water in our toilet bowl. If you do see him anywhere, do wave at him. Who knows you might get a free teh tarik from this Mr. Nice Guy.
The Numero Uno, the Neo and the Qin Shi Huang of our Care Group, this guy is the leader of our group. Roy is an accomplished salesman and budding entrepreneur who can even sell you your own nose. He is always fervently rooted in the Lord and our very own walking Bible. Throw a verse at him and he will be able to throw its location in back at you. Even though a leader, he is still a great guy to hang out with, either to have a lim-teh session or shooting a few zombies in Left 4 Dead with the blokes. He is also the guy to go to when we needed any help or counsel in anything. In other words, he is the captain of our ship, the wind of our sails and the water in our toilet bowl. If you do see him anywhere, do wave at him. Who knows you might get a free teh tarik from this Mr. Nice Guy.
Grace
A demure yet extremely likeable lady, Grace will never fail to get you to like her. She is dedicated in getting to know you. It is impossible for anyone to come to Care Group for the first time without her coming up to you for a little chit-chat. And we all know that she is also playing the role of the referee, making sure that the guys in the Care Group do not get into any mischief.She is the strong pillar that the ladies in the Care Group could rely on. A conscientious optometrist in charge of her shop in Holiday Plaza, Grace will definitely welcome you to go over to get a pair of nice glasses selected by her! It is no wonder Grace is always loved by everyone she meets. At this time of writing, our dear chum has returned to pamper us with her niceness after a looooooooooong hiatus to recuperate from her treatment. Welcome back Gracie!
A demure yet extremely likeable lady, Grace will never fail to get you to like her. She is dedicated in getting to know you. It is impossible for anyone to come to Care Group for the first time without her coming up to you for a little chit-chat. And we all know that she is also playing the role of the referee, making sure that the guys in the Care Group do not get into any mischief.She is the strong pillar that the ladies in the Care Group could rely on. A conscientious optometrist in charge of her shop in Holiday Plaza, Grace will definitely welcome you to go over to get a pair of nice glasses selected by her! It is no wonder Grace is always loved by everyone she meets. At this time of writing, our dear chum has returned to pamper us with her niceness after a looooooooooong hiatus to recuperate from her treatment. Welcome back Gracie!
Thomas
Aiyoh. I still need to introduce myself meh? Put it this way, either you find me noisy, or you find me noisy. I am that famous GUY YOU HEAR BEFORE YOU SEE™. I’m going to be a teacher by June 2010, and I like to eat, to sleep, to play computer games and the colour red.
Aiyoh. I still need to introduce myself meh? Put it this way, either you find me noisy, or you find me noisy. I am that famous GUY YOU HEAR BEFORE YOU SEE™. I’m going to be a teacher by June 2010, and I like to eat, to sleep, to play computer games and the colour red.
J’ffery Chua
How many of you is fortunate enough to have a servant of God in your midst every Friday/Saturday? We do. Mr Jeffo, the pastor of his flock of pixels and colours in the beautifully designed leaflets and brochures of the church, is our resident ‘Padre’ in our Melodies Care Group. His mastery of the colours from #000000 to #FFFFFF is unfathomable, and his l33t skills in graphic design have people enchanted with the leaflets he has performed his magic on. He is also the proud owner of Jovi, the cute golden retriever that girls had squealed in delight about. Let’s not forget that he has his own motley crew of mobsters in 'Mafia Wars’ on Facebook. Beware, ye facebookers!
How many of you is fortunate enough to have a servant of God in your midst every Friday/Saturday? We do. Mr Jeffo, the pastor of his flock of pixels and colours in the beautifully designed leaflets and brochures of the church, is our resident ‘Padre’ in our Melodies Care Group. His mastery of the colours from #000000 to #FFFFFF is unfathomable, and his l33t skills in graphic design have people enchanted with the leaflets he has performed his magic on. He is also the proud owner of Jovi, the cute golden retriever that girls had squealed in delight about. Let’s not forget that he has his own motley crew of mobsters in 'Mafia Wars’ on Facebook. Beware, ye facebookers!
Seow Ching
This friend of ours is our very own organic nutritionist! She is the proud co-owner of the Yogi-House in Taman Pelangi, serving up dishes of delicious organic food and offering a variety of similar products for your physical well-being. Trust me about the food. Even this meat-eater like me enjoys eating her dry charcoal noodles. It is to our benefit to have her in our Care Group made sure that we can to enjoy her famous home-made yogurt (yummy!). An avid photographer who strives to better her skills, Seow Ching is our official Care Group photographer. We usually eat politely when her camera is out of the bag. I don’t think it would be nice to have a photo with us chewing our food with our mouth open. Thankfully Seow Ching has spared us from seeing that. For now.
This friend of ours is our very own organic nutritionist! She is the proud co-owner of the Yogi-House in Taman Pelangi, serving up dishes of delicious organic food and offering a variety of similar products for your physical well-being. Trust me about the food. Even this meat-eater like me enjoys eating her dry charcoal noodles. It is to our benefit to have her in our Care Group made sure that we can to enjoy her famous home-made yogurt (yummy!). An avid photographer who strives to better her skills, Seow Ching is our official Care Group photographer. We usually eat politely when her camera is out of the bag. I don’t think it would be nice to have a photo with us chewing our food with our mouth open. Thankfully Seow Ching has spared us from seeing that. For now.
Wayne
You definitely can’t miss this fellow if you were to catch a glimpse of him in church. It’s not so much about his strapping barrel of a chest, but his bright radiant smile that extrudes warmth! Wayne Sua is our resident Care Bear who always make Care Group fun. His cheeky remarks and jokes never fail to make us laugh out loud, yet his reverence for the Lord never falters. He plays the guitar during our worship to help us find rest in God after a long week of work. Once a crime-fighter (not with a costume with a cape) working for the Fraud department of Citibank JB, he is now in his family business of frozen meat distribution to achieve new heights in profits. Dear Wayne is also a fantastic chef, wowing us numerous times with his delicious cookouts. His culinary talents really show whenever he mans a stall in Elim Kopitiam. There is always a long queue! Wayney boy, DO FEED US WITH MORE DELICIOUS FOOD! And serenade to us with your guitar while we enjoy your cooking!
You definitely can’t miss this fellow if you were to catch a glimpse of him in church. It’s not so much about his strapping barrel of a chest, but his bright radiant smile that extrudes warmth! Wayne Sua is our resident Care Bear who always make Care Group fun. His cheeky remarks and jokes never fail to make us laugh out loud, yet his reverence for the Lord never falters. He plays the guitar during our worship to help us find rest in God after a long week of work. Once a crime-fighter (not with a costume with a cape) working for the Fraud department of Citibank JB, he is now in his family business of frozen meat distribution to achieve new heights in profits. Dear Wayne is also a fantastic chef, wowing us numerous times with his delicious cookouts. His culinary talents really show whenever he mans a stall in Elim Kopitiam. There is always a long queue! Wayney boy, DO FEED US WITH MORE DELICIOUS FOOD! And serenade to us with your guitar while we enjoy your cooking!
Eevynn
Our sister in Christ is really a tough cookie. Under that easy-going and fun-loving appearance is a person who really maximise her life to the fullest! Other than working in her father’s retail business of a range of industrial equipment, she spends her time in her dream job: Diving! She has started a diving company with Howard to bring tourists to see the beautiful reefs in the region. Nothing beats working for a job that is also your passion! Other than gushing about getting sun-kissed and her underwater friends, she is also a fervent servant of the Lord. She offers her time to the Lord to lead the congregation in worship and teach little kids about God during CBC. Do let her know if you wanna try diving!
Our sister in Christ is really a tough cookie. Under that easy-going and fun-loving appearance is a person who really maximise her life to the fullest! Other than working in her father’s retail business of a range of industrial equipment, she spends her time in her dream job: Diving! She has started a diving company with Howard to bring tourists to see the beautiful reefs in the region. Nothing beats working for a job that is also your passion! Other than gushing about getting sun-kissed and her underwater friends, she is also a fervent servant of the Lord. She offers her time to the Lord to lead the congregation in worship and teach little kids about God during CBC. Do let her know if you wanna try diving!
Lawrence
Our dear friend currently holds the record for being the first and only full-time missionary in the TNT! Lawrence is currently in Tibet serving as a doctor in a hospital to provide the best care to the patients there. You won’t get to see him for most of the year, except for days when he does come back to Malaysia. Even those visits are official ones of which he has meetings and other affairs to attend to. That is why we count his returns as precious opportunities to catch up with him. He has a wicked sense of humour (once grossing me out with his sincere intentions to study about skin sores), and a learned perspective of relying on God at a foreign place. So when you have your devotional, do remember to pray for our own missionary, doing his best to make the world a better place in the name of Jesus!
Our dear friend currently holds the record for being the first and only full-time missionary in the TNT! Lawrence is currently in Tibet serving as a doctor in a hospital to provide the best care to the patients there. You won’t get to see him for most of the year, except for days when he does come back to Malaysia. Even those visits are official ones of which he has meetings and other affairs to attend to. That is why we count his returns as precious opportunities to catch up with him. He has a wicked sense of humour (once grossing me out with his sincere intentions to study about skin sores), and a learned perspective of relying on God at a foreign place. So when you have your devotional, do remember to pray for our own missionary, doing his best to make the world a better place in the name of Jesus!
Howard
Another accomplished businessman, Howard is part of the established accounting software company, UBS. There is a high possibility that you are using his products. Even though his family is in Singapore, he spends most of the week being in JB tending to the branch of the company here. He is also the proud co-founder with Eevynn of their diving business. Also an avid fisherman, Howard would go to undisturbed fishing spots in his all-purpose vehicle to cast a line and wait for the BIG one. If you share his passion in reeling in the biggest catch of your life, do give him a call to arrange a trip to fishing bliss. He is the life of the party, bringing fun to the Care Group even on days when we are tired or lousy. He is the other guitarist of our cell group other than Wayne who never cease to play out comically irrelevant tunes at the weirdest timing!
Another accomplished businessman, Howard is part of the established accounting software company, UBS. There is a high possibility that you are using his products. Even though his family is in Singapore, he spends most of the week being in JB tending to the branch of the company here. He is also the proud co-founder with Eevynn of their diving business. Also an avid fisherman, Howard would go to undisturbed fishing spots in his all-purpose vehicle to cast a line and wait for the BIG one. If you share his passion in reeling in the biggest catch of your life, do give him a call to arrange a trip to fishing bliss. He is the life of the party, bringing fun to the Care Group even on days when we are tired or lousy. He is the other guitarist of our cell group other than Wayne who never cease to play out comically irrelevant tunes at the weirdest timing!
Shawn
Wah. Have you ever seen a hard worker like Shawn? He must be the only guy I know who would actually reach Church at 8.00am on Sundays whenever he has his Sound ministry duties, two hours before service? He is a very responsible man with integrity. He put his best into everything he do, because he knows that it is solely for the glory of God! He is also the first treasurer that I know of who would email us an account update every month in a fancy looking Microsoft Excel file. He is also a passionate man who always proclaims the goodness of God in his life. Shawn is of course a great friend to have around. He will always be available whenever you need help and company. Truly a nice man to share a frosty beer with. Remember him when you enjoy a great time worshipping the Lord in Church every Sunday!
Wah. Have you ever seen a hard worker like Shawn? He must be the only guy I know who would actually reach Church at 8.00am on Sundays whenever he has his Sound ministry duties, two hours before service? He is a very responsible man with integrity. He put his best into everything he do, because he knows that it is solely for the glory of God! He is also the first treasurer that I know of who would email us an account update every month in a fancy looking Microsoft Excel file. He is also a passionate man who always proclaims the goodness of God in his life. Shawn is of course a great friend to have around. He will always be available whenever you need help and company. Truly a nice man to share a frosty beer with. Remember him when you enjoy a great time worshipping the Lord in Church every Sunday!
So-En
AKA Roy’s girlfriend, she is the only person who is allowed to give Roy pet names (especially goosebump-inducing ones). She works as an interior designer for her mother’s ID firm, spending much of her time planning for the residences of her clients. Even though she works long hours, she would still come for Care Group. She shows her care and concern to her fellow friends and makes it a point to ask about their well-being. I’m not sure about you, but I would look for her to design my living space when I get my own pad, won’t you?
AKA Roy’s girlfriend, she is the only person who is allowed to give Roy pet names (especially goosebump-inducing ones). She works as an interior designer for her mother’s ID firm, spending much of her time planning for the residences of her clients. Even though she works long hours, she would still come for Care Group. She shows her care and concern to her fellow friends and makes it a point to ask about their well-being. I’m not sure about you, but I would look for her to design my living space when I get my own pad, won’t you?
Wen Mynn
Aiyoh, it is very funny that I will be describing my wife. I will try my best not to gross everyone out with my sweet nothings lah. Wen Mynn is my beautiful wife whom I adore and cherish greatly. She is a kindergarten teacher who makes sure that her students enjoy her lessons and attention. When she is not working, she spend her time serving the Lord as one of leaders of CBC, making sure that CBC runs without any hiccups every Sunday. Don’t worry if you don’t get to catch her attention on Sundays, as she is always running around to help out the different departments of CBC. A great listening ear (even to my big incessantly noisy mouth) to her friends, she is one whom you can spend the whole day doing nothing but talk. Oh ya, her hobbies are reading and napping. I hope I won’t get in trouble for writing this.
Aiyoh, it is very funny that I will be describing my wife. I will try my best not to gross everyone out with my sweet nothings lah. Wen Mynn is my beautiful wife whom I adore and cherish greatly. She is a kindergarten teacher who makes sure that her students enjoy her lessons and attention. When she is not working, she spend her time serving the Lord as one of leaders of CBC, making sure that CBC runs without any hiccups every Sunday. Don’t worry if you don’t get to catch her attention on Sundays, as she is always running around to help out the different departments of CBC. A great listening ear (even to my big incessantly noisy mouth) to her friends, she is one whom you can spend the whole day doing nothing but talk. Oh ya, her hobbies are reading and napping. I hope I won’t get in trouble for writing this.
Peter
This person requires no introduction since you should either have seen him or heard him before. Why, he is none other than that Korean looking (ha.) brother who spent his Sundays making beautiful music with his guitar! Peter was one of our talented guitarists in the English service, having played for FGC for many years. If you notice the use of past tense in the above sentences, this is because our brother had gone AWOL! Haha. Well, he is in Australia right now pursuing his studies in university, and spending precious time with his mother and brother who have emigrated there. Anyway, Peter is a great fellow to hang out with (which Wayne can attest to) and a funny joker to boot. I believe his flawless complexion is due to his spontaneous bouts of laughter. Pete, we are still here if you decide to come back! Just make sure to bring some Aussie chocolates to appease the ladies and a few crates of wine for the guys too!
This person requires no introduction since you should either have seen him or heard him before. Why, he is none other than that Korean looking (ha.) brother who spent his Sundays making beautiful music with his guitar! Peter was one of our talented guitarists in the English service, having played for FGC for many years. If you notice the use of past tense in the above sentences, this is because our brother had gone AWOL! Haha. Well, he is in Australia right now pursuing his studies in university, and spending precious time with his mother and brother who have emigrated there. Anyway, Peter is a great fellow to hang out with (which Wayne can attest to) and a funny joker to boot. I believe his flawless complexion is due to his spontaneous bouts of laughter. Pete, we are still here if you decide to come back! Just make sure to bring some Aussie chocolates to appease the ladies and a few crates of wine for the guys too!
Hebert
Hebert will also grace our meetups whenever he is back in this part of the world with Lawrence. A well-known and loved missionary by the TEENz GAP participants, he spends most of his time travelling the world carrying the Great News with him. When he is back with us, he would indulge our inquisitive minds with his stories and miracles he had seen and participated in. In fact he brought some organic mulberry tea leaves during his last visit, picked by hardworking Vietnamese brothers and sisters! Hebert, if you are reading this, do drop by for a visit the next time you came back to our shores!
Hebert will also grace our meetups whenever he is back in this part of the world with Lawrence. A well-known and loved missionary by the TEENz GAP participants, he spends most of his time travelling the world carrying the Great News with him. When he is back with us, he would indulge our inquisitive minds with his stories and miracles he had seen and participated in. In fact he brought some organic mulberry tea leaves during his last visit, picked by hardworking Vietnamese brothers and sisters! Hebert, if you are reading this, do drop by for a visit the next time you came back to our shores!
Jacky
Jacky is known for his composed demeanour and hilarious outbursts of laughter! He is good with his accounts since he is ACCA-certified! Jacky is also known to be a Mr. Since he is the first in our Care Group to get married! He has been in the TNT since its humble beginnings when we were just one cell group downtown. Too bad that he is very busy with his work and married life to be able to attend much of our gatherings. What to do when you need to work hard in order to bear as many kids as possible? Haha!
Jacky is known for his composed demeanour and hilarious outbursts of laughter! He is good with his accounts since he is ACCA-certified! Jacky is also known to be a Mr. Since he is the first in our Care Group to get married! He has been in the TNT since its humble beginnings when we were just one cell group downtown. Too bad that he is very busy with his work and married life to be able to attend much of our gatherings. What to do when you need to work hard in order to bear as many kids as possible? Haha!
4 comments:
Wow! Great write-up! Enjoyed reading... :)
hey dave, i agreed too! thanks thomas for the effort!
thomas... i could sense u in those writings... haha...
u wrote well.
good piece!
nice, i love it ! =)
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