Sunday, July 24, 2005
Had a chat with an old time classmate of mine last week who's also from "Amplify" aka Youth Praise Ministry. Really don't know if I'm making a good move by joining them. Right now, music is my calling... I've served at the Altar, I've served behind it... Now, I'm gonna serve by playing...
It's hard to make decisions. Reminds of back in '98, where I made a really tough decision to part ways with the Ministry of Acolytes for Youth Liturgy Ministry. (Yoz, Altar Server bros, you guys rock... Always will be my most treasured time in CTK!)
I've seen 7 years of Youth Liturgy Ministry. From the initial 20 to 25, down to 3 and right back all the way till we're 25 again. I must say Youth Liturgy Ministry has taught me lots of life's lessons. Even right now, I never fail to learn something new each time I'm with YLM. Like mentioned above, it's hard to say goodbye to something I've held on to for years, something that I've build with my hands (together with many other brothers and sisters) The next part's dedicated you:
Alex - Been lots of disagreements between you and me, had lots of brushes. But hey, you're still a really good pal to me! I wanna thank you for all those times you taught me something, for all those times you encouraged me to not stop praying... Thanks bro!
Matthew - Really been like a brother I never had. Among the first people I spoke to when I joined the class in '93. Never stopped talking since then! I guess among everyone else, you know me best. Afterall, we share a number of things in common... Toys, Games, Comics, now... Anime (I hope!) Thank you for being a journey man in my path of life. You never fail to make time to listen to my lamentations! You never did violently complain at all those early morning reporting calls! heh! You really lived out the song "Brother let me be your servant..." Guess it's like what you said, we have to move on... It's been great knowing you for 13 years... And working for 7 of those years... Nothing will I trade for those times.
Melissa - Remember I told you once over the phone? You have my utmost respect, and you're a real sister to me. You always show me different perspective to lots of things. I really appreciate all the times you had to listen to my complains! Okok, and I'm really sorry for the whole "arm rest" thingy! Really! From the bottom of my sorry heart! Can still remember the "babysoda" times to the white tee/pink dress and boots to the "superwoman" and now the sis I never had! Thanks!
Robin - The original "Ah beng"! You're the most important part of the YLM engine man... You crack us up whenever we face a blank wall. And there's always something about your suggestions... Always different and alternative! Thank you for all the times we worked together! Adios!
Rest of you leaders, there's a bright future for YLM and you're the team to go, reach out and grab it! And grab it real tight! Bring this ministry to a greater height than where we are. Where the pioneer batch have failed, you guys learn from it and succeed! We may not have been the best examples to you guys, but nonetheless, I believe your experiences is enough to lead this ministry!
entered our final fantasy @ 17:40
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