A time to reflect: A tribute to my leaders before me

Though most of you won’t know them, I am the leader I am because of them, so this is my journey….

I entered Region D, then Region F youth min at 12 yrs old.

With Wee Hian Koon (No picture but stare 4 a while at abner and u'll get what he looks like) at helm, I entered a youth ministry united umbrella of fun and love. I learnt to get things done properly and not to waste time inbetween! Still hard.

Then came Law Heiling, who exposed me to a new dimension of fun. I still stand amazed how so much nonsense and God-anointed direction can come out of the same person. He taught me the power of believing in pple! He let me host his wedding at 16! Must have made a fool of myself then. Haha.

Then Melvin Song. One I consider a mentor. He modeled a shepherd’s heart, extreme dedication and one who will go out all the way for the strays and side-lined. A leader who told me so often how he believed in me and prayed that I’ll be a history maker till I actually believed and ran with it. He’d “talk” wif me after my mum’s naggings to him about how I didn’t do my schoolwork hence shouldn’t play wif the youth so much. *rolls eyes* Took me out to Swenson’s for talks of encouragement after drama productions and grounded in me practical advise. That giving my all in youth min will always cost time, heart and money. He was never afraid to spend it and made sure youths always had a birthday surprise. Guess that’s his legacy till today in youth min. The first surprise happened for Deborah’s birthday under my watch I think.

Then there’s THE ROCK! THE POWERHOUSE! The one and only *drum roll* GRACE CHONG!
*and the scandal begins
My best lap yet! She came in with a storm and remodeled the interiors, piping, foundation and everything. *grin* We battled but I cry today having to part with greatness such as Grace. It has been a privilege serving God with you. A leader whom I’ve come to trust as one who listens to the voice of God more than the voice of man. The pillar of strength only coz you draw strength from God. RESPECT! Growing and running with you was always a touch with the divine. You’ll always have a place in my heart princess of God!

In case you wana give any of my leaders a hug, they’re still in church today. Hian Koon is Abner’s dad. Heiling is the tall guy who comes back from France sometimes, Melvin is the guy who sits at the back with a tummy competing with his wife’s (Megan’s dad), and Grace, always give her a hug for me!

Thank You, for pouring into my life....