wonderment

I should have started a journal logging in all the stuff that’s happening for CCIS a long time ago … but I can’t remember when I really got into the thick of things. Anyway, it isn’t too late to start, so from now till Christmas, expect a blow-by-blow account of all the stuff happening in CCIS

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We’re still operating largely on presumptions and unconfirmed details. Nicole and I have been working on this thing for one year but details only started coming in the last few weeks. It seems that we’ve been in this race like forever. On top of that, we’ve met so many spiritual obstacles that expend more energy than needed. The final straw was when we heard the news that the parade would be shifted from the 18th to the 19th, it was a huge blow to everybody’s morale.

Right from the start, I knew God was going to provide somehow like He did that first Christmas night. Mary and Joseph had nowhere to go, but God led them to the place He had prepared, and it was just right.

I’m not worrying. I know He can provide. Between the 2 of us, we’ve got 139 foreign guests to keep happy and healthy for the next 14 days, barring any major accidents. The largest group will be a 59-strong team from Bandung Indonesia and the smallest being the 9-person Australian Didgeridoo team (whom I think I will like very much).

I heard many good things about the Australians but nothing beat the leader of the Australian group calling me long distance on Thursday. I was on the line with my dad and somebody else though, so the Australian ended up in the voicemail. He left me this ultra long inspiring message that nobody does on a local line, let alone a trunk call. That one phone call at the end of a very tiring day gave me the boost I needed to carry on running.

And running I shall be. Our first group from Hawaii arrives at 2355 hours, this Tuesday night. Accommodation is all set and I pray that their transit from the airport to Amara will be smooth enough. NicI got a shock today when their pastor called her wondering why there weren’t any rooms booked for them (Everything’s booked under CCIS, you see).

Tomorrow, we’ll be settling the rest of the transport details, accommodation with Lucky Plaza, Amara and Le Meridien, hospitality folders, arranging volunteer support, etc. I pray for added strength, wisdom and clarity when it comes to dealing with all these tiresome admin details.

But despite all the complaints I have, there are many things to thank God and it would be unfair if I didn’t also put them here.

First of all, thank God that its been smooth so far working with the various outside companies who are providing their services to us.

Secondly, though both of us were involved in a misunderstanding in the committee, it was resolved among all the parties very quickly.

Thirdly, thank God for Nicole. Her experience running these sort of hospitality things have caused me to see that I’m not as streetwise as I think I am and I’ve learnt a ton of stuff from her.

Fourthly, thank God for Christmas. This Christmas, I am surrounded by like-minded friends with a deep desire to serve the Livng God. This Christmas, I’ve been given such an amazing opportunity to serve His servants. This Christmas, my wish is to renew my covenant with Him - to seek, serve and follow Him.

Yes and Amen!! Please, if you’ve read this entry thus far, could you please add CCIS into yourr prayer list and spend a bit more time everyday praying for everybody who’s involved?

If you want more info, you can contact me or just check out the CCIS website for schedules of performances and events at www.christmasinsingapore.com.