6.17

 Week 6.17 was agm week. Monday was a mistake day when I forgot my wallet and had to return to pay noodle store after borrowing $100 from staff when I could not convince a supermarket to give me cash from my octopus. At least store let me walk away!

Day two was breakfast with MJ, followed by new leaders prayer and lunch. It’s going to be a steep learning curve for many. I’m able to hold my own and more but it’s not about me.

Wednesday was restful as I took half day compensation from our retreat. Night was night leaders turn as it ended a merciful 11pm.

I’m looking forward to debut of four new coworkers reps.

Day four was gym night and the debut of Jessie whom I took for dinner before sports. He’s as jumpy as you can get but he’s not settled after his quarantine.

Friday was a slow day but I began working on Rev 9 with no results! It gets harder by the chapter.

Day six was a talk with a disgrunt who did not understand the moral implications of bad advice but blamed the victims instead. 

Sunday was a big agm day and I had no rest. I served the same church ten years, but nine because I was half time first two years. Buddy was worse praying daily for strength. I thought about my prayer - it’s only to last the day. Nevertheless I’m in a good condition.

September 21, 2021

6.16

 Week 6.16 was a blessed week despite my busy week. Monday was spent at retreat dividing the 🥧. I was calm with my added workload. The new group is quite open and honest.

Day two was bye and a return to coworkers meeting. Buddy was tired but I caught a few winks. It’s a challenge now that M is sick and a big hole is present.

Wednesday was no let up as we said farewell to old leaders with a B lunch at Yuen Long. The front was very spacious.

Day four was the last north point day training twelve coworkers but it was tiring after a long retreat. I took a short nap and had to get back to work on Rev 5.

I was almost done with the sermon the next day and then joined our department meeting, where we agreed to change our name to Mandarin Department. At night I translated two entries for father Mui for his cancer blog.

Day six we told the department committee of the change of name. All was unanimous not to stick our neck out in the present circumstances!

Sunday was sermon time. It could be better but I gave it all I got. The next time at mandarin would be better! Andy dinner was a blast with my young friends and their girlfriends.

September 14, 2021

6.16

 Week 6.16 was a blessed week despite my busy week. Monday was spent at retreat dividing the 🥧. I was calm with my added workload. The new group is quite open and honest.

Day two was bye and a return to coworkers meeting. Buddy was tired but I caught a few winks. It’s a challenge now that M is sick and a big hole is present.

Wednesday was no let up as we said farewell to old leaders with a B lunch at Yuen Long. The front was very spacious.

Day four was the last north point day training twelve coworkers but it was tiring after a long retreat. I took a short nap and had to get back to work on Rev 5.

I was almost done with the sermon the next day and then joined our department meeting, where we agreed to change our name to Mandarin Department. At night I translated two entries for father Mui for his cancer blog.

Day six we told the department committee of the change of name. All was unanimous not to stick our next out in the present circumstances!

Sunday was sermon time. It could be better but I gave it all I got. The next time at mandarin would be better! Andy dinner was a blast with my young friends and their girlfriends.

September 14, 2021

6.15

 Week 6.15 was retreat week. Monday morning was breakfast with neighbor Ed to find out how he’s doing looking for a new ministry. Afternoon tea was with old friend P, who wanted to take me out for my birthday.

Day two was a luxury at work because we have no meeting on the fifth Tuesdays. We had yum cha to the slower day. The next leadership will take their place next week.

Wednesday was preparation for the weekend retreat, which means I have to work on Ecclesiastes 7 ppt before the week is over, as I also have to preach on Rev 5!

Day four was preaching training for North Point, followed by lunch with buddy, Ivan and rev chow. It’s such a pity a good man could not find a ministry.

Friday was the last day for me to finish Ecclesiastes and Revelation. I think I have done enough for next week’s kick-off. M sickness reminded us life is fragile.

Day six began with Saturday core. I was happy my new team was pulling together. We had lunch together and talked about recent happenings.

Sunday was a big day as we have to go to retreat at 4 after a couples lunch which I decided not to go because I was reminded my wife is not there! All went ok at night but we got tons of things to resolve.

September 7, 2021

6.15

 Week 6.15 was retreat week. Monday morning was breakfast with neighbor Ed to find out how he’s doing looking for a new ministry. Afternoon tea was with old friend P, who wanted to take me out for my birthday.

Day two was a luxury at work because we have no meeting on the fifth Tuesdays. We had yum cha to the slower day. The next leadership will take their place next week.

Wednesday was preparation for the weekend retreat, which means I have to work on Ecclesiastes 7 ppt before the week is over, as I also have to preach on Rev 5!

Day four was preaching training for North Point, followed by lunch with buddy, Ivan and rev chow. It’s such a pity a good man could not find a ministry.

Friday was the last day for me to finish Ecclesiastes and Revelation. I think I have done enough for next week’s kick-off. M sickness reminded us life is fragile.

Day six began with Saturday core. I was happy my new team was pulling together. We had lunch together and talked about recent happenings.

Sunday was a big day as we have to go to retreat at 4 after a couples lunch which I decided not to go because I was reminded my wife is not there! All went ok at night but we got tons of things to resolve.

September 7, 2021