The Lord's Supper

1 Corinthians 11 :27-30
"27Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
28A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
29For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
30That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. "


What is Paul trying to tell us? Who is UNWORTHY man and what is unworthy manner that Paul referring to?

I think this should be a good discussion since coming Sunday is a communion Sunday.

Q&A

How many total SIN are there?
How many ways a person can commit sin or how many types of sin?

whoever answer correctly with bible verses will win big prize! ;)

Yesterday ...

I got green card … Yayyyyyyy … I danced around with my kids to celebrate. My husband even looked happier than ever … “Permanent Resident.” graphs my attention. To see the word in my very own eyes mean a lot to me …

Imagine, God give me extra ordinary power to plan out 2555 (365 X 7) days … beside allowing me to have whatever I want ? To be honest … I don’t think I can! Those blessed things and people that filled with my life for 2555 days … Those richness of the time and moments that I had for 2555 days … I don’t think I am able to plan even one inch of it …

I am not proud to say this …but .. .sometimes I had doubt about His plan … I was afraid that I made a wrong choice …There were time … I felt tired of waiting … tired about seeing not clear … feared about staying away from family … sort of …:>:>:> "Shat Shat ..."

I thank you all for the friendship that we have shared. Without your love and care I don’t think I could go through this far …I am grateful for understanding of this country … I am thankful for the support of the church … And thank my family for being there for me …

By the way, let’s not forget about our permanent resident card in His place!!! If the earthy card give me so much joy to live each days with my loves ones .. then, the joy of heavenly resident should be even more grateful. We shall enjoy each days …We shall celebrate each moment … Sure we do…!

Need I say more???

I like to share a testimony from someone I know...
"since i met you guys and going to church
i can take a lot more stresses
i was worried about my life
now i can see it from the different angle
better point of view
give me more comfort”

And, some Bible verses and quotes...

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7
“God has taken the responsibility for our care and worry. You can be positively assured that God does care for you, and if God cares for you and has promised to carry your burdens and cares, then nothing should distress you.”(Billy Graham)

Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God. Psalm 146:5
“True happiness begins when one is in a right relationship with God. God is the only source of true happiness, because He offers...contentment, security, peace, and hope for the future.” (Billy Graham)

Need I say more???

I was not alone ...

... when we gathered for small group worship at church on last Sunday morning.

All of sudden I broke down with tears during praising song that some of YAF were leading. I don’t know how to explain … but … each word of lyrics came to alive in my heart … I could hear His voices … I could feel His breath … I could feel Him just right there with me … I just couldn't stop crying …

His touch came very strongly … and I was still crying on my bed that night … I was awake till 3 am Monday morning … and I didn’t feel tired at all …I was soaking in His love that way for a long time …

To be honest, I was having some trouble to believe myself for what God might want me to do …or what God can do through me … I was trying so hard not to break down with such disappointment ... Trying to stand tall and strong ... I thought I have to ...

However, all I hear from Him was …..It is okay, my daughter …. It is okay to be weak …It is okay to be helpless … It is okay to feel you are not good enough …. Come just as you are … I will walk with you …

12 Basket ministry mean a lot to me now … it came to me very personally last Sunday. I feel His compassion on me … His love never cease ... never dry … I truly found my first love for Him again.

Thank you all for being there …. Without you … I won’t be what I am today …

Benny Hinn

Hi guys, A friend of mine has informed me that Benny Hinn is coming to San Jose. He is holding the Youth Service on Jan. 26 (sat) at 4:00 pm. Admission is Free of Charge. Check out the link to see further info.

http://www.bennyhinn.org/events/eventdetails.cfm/eid/732

What do u thinking about joining them??? :D hehe..

I am so proud of you ...

Today our whole family(?) was invited to Lillian’s school. We were told that there will be the reward ceremony for the student of the month. Yup .. she got it! I just can’t stop exciting about it … you know … the first child … and her first award … sort of thing…




My effort to catch up da honorable moment(?)started very early this morning …. Taking shower twice … changing clothes a few times (as my perspective) ... then …???... I should leave the rest of scenarios in your imagination … hahhaha

The award ceremony went well. She was standing so tall among us with big fish smile.. She just can’t stop smiling around people and telling about her achievement (?). She was holding da paper near her chest all the way home and never let it go in her sight since. I knew it really made her day.

Then, I ask myself … when was the last time I told my loves ones… “I am so proud of you” “I am really happy for you”… or sort of thing ? … Instead .. I remember … I used to say …. “You should do this way … or that way ...” or “You shouldn’t do this way … or that way …”

My dear friends … don’t hesitate to say to your love ones … how good they are… you will never forgot the smile on their face …

Huh?

Field trip! Camp! 2008 YAF Enrichment!
Huh? Feel like I am kind of lost and behind… not only with you guys, yet also with my family.

Full time job and school at same time seems to be impossible. Hey… GOD makes it possible for me.
I still have some time to hang out with you guys, still have time to go to Church every Sunday although couldn’t fully support to some activities. I still can stop at my parent house after work unless school night or study team night. Sometime, I get into the house say Hi, grab my mails and leave right away to study. ;p yes… of cause, sometime I spend little more time for foods that aw or mom cooked.

I haven’t cook for long time. Wonder if I even remember how to cook. It’s so nice of TN that he never makes big deal out of it. Always find himself something to eat. It includes having dinner at aw’s house. Ha hahhh
Just 2 years. I will be back…with more energy. Or will I be busy with little ones??

Speaking of little ones… I had a dream the other day… all of the sudden I have 2 girls in my hands… I am so desperate and mad… why do I get 2 girls??… so I take one to hospital and change to a boy… ha hahh… don’t ask me how….

It reminds me that people are not appreciating the blessing they already have. Or… am I the only one? hee
GOD gives me many blessings… uncountable… you, family, job, foods, car, clothes, place to stay, and so on and on and on
Thank you GOD for everything, above all… I thank GOD for giving me chance to know HIM and accept JESUS as my personal savior.

Phyu - My Mom's Visiting

Hello, everyone! How are you all doing?

As many of you already know, my mother is in town now. She comes by about once or twice a year.

However, it's special this time. It's our first time meeting since my father's death last October, 2007. Losing my father was the biggest devastation of our lives and I'm glad we have this time to heal and grieve together.

I'm also really thankful to God for giving me you to help me pull through. It would have been impossible for me if it'd happened any earlier. So, thank you all. ♥

1 Corinthians 10:13
And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

If all goes well, my Mom will visit our church this Sunday!☺


^Mom & Pop during their heydays.

“Oh, don’t worry .. Susan did that too …”

It is enough to grab your attention, right? … Yap, I almost drop my jaw too, when I heard it from the others (?) first time.

This is what really happens … A few weeks ago Roselyn pee on her pants during the class. I have no doubt it must be very embarrassing moment for Rosi. Once I heard the news I rush back to SS room to save her. Here mommy comes! But somehow I felt wearied she didn’t seem to be shy much as she used to be when I arrived at the crime scene. Beside, she looked so proud to show me her pink sweater was hanging her waist in stylish way … and to dance around me with half naked.

After many weeks past … finally the mystery solved. According to the trust worthy witnesses ... there was the teacher … comforting her student, saying “Oh, don’t worry .. I did that too …” Wahahahaha … No wonder …!!!

I learn something today. How can we imitate Christ? By being truthful and honest as we can. The honesty that cares could move people’s heart …even three years old …Thank you Susan … you made my day !!!

Question

One of my friend who is not a Christian shared his/her thoughts on how he/she finds it difficult to abandon his/her god.

He/she gave me an example saying "assume you are brought up by your foster parents and found your real parents when you became an adult.
Would you abandon your Foster parents (who nurtured you for your whole life) for the real parents?

How can i explain this to that person?

xoxo
1love

Just sharing

Today on my way to bus stop I was almost hit by a car. As I was crossing the street a car come out of no where in super speed and almost hit me. It was just a inch away. If the car didn't stop on time I could have been a goner. At then I realized that my life is in GOD hand. He can take it away any minute as he please. Some times we're all too busy with the world that we can forget to pray or give thanks, or read a Bible. But whenever we're in trouble he will never fail us. Always there to Guide us. This was a good reminder for me and I just want to share it with you! :) Our God is GooD!!

Will Jesus really ride cloud on second coming?

After church service, we went to Nway and TN's house and had good discussion till midnight.
Out of so many questions and discussions i don't think we really answered Phyu's question.
Phyu said " Do you really think Jesus will really ride cloud on second coming? Because Israel people were told their Messiah (Jesus) will come as a king but Jesus came to earth as normal people like us and they could not accept and believe Jesus as their Savior.
So if we BELIEVE and keep WAITING till Jesus shows up riding cloud on second coming, we might miss it coz who knows Jesus might come as normal on second coming."
What do you think?

Photos of New Year Visit to Saya Latt's House

We had so much fun talking and joking. Saya is full of humor. It was a great time of fellowship.

Saya also treated us to delicious dinner. Once again, we shared much laughter.

Even though most of us already ate at Khawn Bu's house, we still ate like it was the first meal of the day. It's too yummy! It's "Shan" food... That's all I know. Haha..

Saya's lovely daughter, AwAw and Kelly


Saya's son & TN


Of course we had serious discussion and guidance from the daddio.. I mean, Saya. =D

More pictures at my public album:

http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t242/panphyuphyu/010408%20Saya%20Latts%20House/

I'm very sad some pictures are blurry. Sorry about that. It was my first time using my new camera. I need to adjust it again and get ready for the Karen New Year tomorrow where we'll see Saya again! I can't wait!

Thank You Saya Latt

I've been wanting to go visit Saya Latt's house long before New Year but didn't have a chance to go. Since we didn't see Saya often like we used to, we miss Saya and also want to say greeting for New Year. Saya Latt is very special for our YAF. He show us how to love God, serve God, and how to respect one another. He is very loving and kind person I've ever known. He is indeed one of our role model.

Finally we called Saya today asking if we can come visit him at his house, and like always Saya never say no to us. Saya even prepared delicious foods and we all jump in and ate like we haven't seen foods for a month. (most of us already ate before we went to saya house :P) It was really good to have a fellowship like this again. I can see the love between Saya and YAF from the laughters, from the testimony, and from the stories Saya told us.

Now I want to say thank you Saya Latt for everything. Thank you Saya for always there for us. From the bottom of our heart, we thank you and we love you. We will remember you and your family in our prayer. You are such a good Shepherd to us and we thank you!! May God continue to bless Saya and family!

This picture is from the last time we visit to Saya house......look at us always eating .... :D

Last 2007 Fellowship At Lake Tahoe

just sharing

I'm listening worship CD "We Cry Out" featuring worship leader Kim Walker and others.
Every song is powerful....melody and lyrics(especially).....it just gets in you and your spirit perks right up....I'm loving it...

You can download and listen the songs here:
http://fobfabricio.multiply.com/music/item/2854/Jesus_Culture_-_We_Cry_Out_2007

If you've never heard Kim Walker before, you really need to check her out. She's awesome. You can catch "We Cry Out" on her myspace music page also: http://www.myspace.com/kimwalker2
Enjoy!

When you got too closer to children ...

I am risking my life to put up this video footage :):):) ... Perhaps ...it might be deleted by the one (???) sometime later .. but I like to share with you anyway ...

This afternoon I got this link from Kelly. It was for the good laugh ... But inside my heart .. I was hearing another voice saying "I don't have such video with my daughters, do I?"

They seems don't mind to have Daddy and Mommy who spend more time with others for the sake of God's ministry ... They seems don't mind to visit church more than other fun places ... All these years I thought ... it is because we taught them well (sort of ...) But now I know ... Those empty places were filled with your love and care ... when their Daddy and Mommy were not around ...

Thank you all for being DADDY and MOMMY to my daughters such a way ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r75Jzz1QGaE&feature=related

"Burmese LaBiDa"

My two daughters have a few song lists that they like to sing over and over. Recently they add it one more list that they never seems to get tired of singing. And the song goes like this: “Burmese LaBiDa, Burmese LaBiDa, Burmese LaBiDa, Prospero Anoy Felicidad”

My husband and I tried so hard to correct the lyric to “Feliz Navidad” but never succeeded. Although we have pretty good guess who brain wash these innocent ones (Emily aren’t you?), I don’t blame her. After all I start to like to hear “Burmese is coming …” Because it reminds me .."whom" ... and ..."with whom" ... we need to reach out through out this year. Yes, here we come to you all, 2008!

Awesome work done!

YAFers, you all have not disappointe me and others, definitely not to God. In the year 2007, you have give your best. As we are marching into the New Year 2008, there are more challenges and obstacles to pass through. I know that you are ready for this opportunities. Let us do more with what we have. We just need to give more of our best. "Twelve Baskets" ministry is all about receiving abundant blessings from God as well as submissive to His will with our a little things that we offer for His use. Are you ready to offer Him more with what you have? May your New Year be filled with abundant blessings.

Happy New Year!!!

Bye Bye 2007 and HELLO 2008....here i come....
Are you all ready for 2008???
Any new year resolutions?
I make new year resolutions every year but could not keep them up :) So please pray for me to act on my resolutions and not to be lazy.
well, I'm so excited to find out what God's plan for us.....
Are we gonna have more fun in 2008??
Are (Jae and Ba Lone) gonna push us more harder???
hmm.......can't wait to find out......