Encounter Weekend (20-21 Oct)

Woke up early on sun to attend my first ever church camp or Encounter Weekend from 20 to 21 Oct. Still feeling sleepy from yesterday's wedding entertainment. It was raining cats and dogs while i was on my way to Changi.

20 Oct
When i reached Changi Village Hotel, the morning was fine. Thank GOD
The session started with worship, which they would, to praise and worship GOD before every Encounter (topic or teaching)
There were about 17 participants and beside not forgetting Pastor Chan and some of his 12 who were conducting the teachings. The oldest was i think about 60+ while the youngest 20+
We were shown a short video clip from the Passion of Christ where our Jesus was nailed and died for us on the Cross. This video played a very important part on my encounter on Sun.

Sadden to say, most of the day i was feeling sleepy during the teaching, probably due to sleeping at 0200 hrs the day before. (Sorry) The most interesting teaching for the day was the Breaking of the Curses which i surely needed it to overcome all the worries, problems, anxiety ...........that i had in me.

The day other teachings included Repentence, Joy of Forgiveness, Plan of Redemption.

Dinner was out, went with my room mate, Richard to the nearby hawker centre and we were joined by another brother in Christ. Took a walked to the Changi Jetty after dinner. The evening was fine and pleasant. Enjoy the sea view and scenery. I always like to look at the sea and feel the breeze of the wind.
Another worship and teaching before we called the night off at 2130 hrs.
Stayed in the room, watch TV and chat with my room mate .......................

21 Oct
Woke up 0700 hrs and had breakfast. Was joined by other brothers later.
This was a better day as i was freshen from last's night early rest. The day begun with worship ..............
Had a very fruitful and blessful day compared to the day before. A teaching which i 'needed' was the Healing of the Soul whereby we prayed and told GOD that we would like to forgive certain people or incidents that had an adverse impact in our lives. This was to ask and seek relief and certainly to move on with lives.
Yes, it was truth when Pastor said that those who have hurted us in one way or the other might not even know that they have. We may have to 'hold' this load and it hinders us. Pastor taught me how to pray for healing .............

Remembered about my previous day video? It came into play during the teaching of Baptism of the Holy Spirit whereby we were 'taught' to pray and experience the speaking in tongue. YES indeed for the first time in my life as i was praying, i begun not only to speak in tongue, i also saw white and shining light and the image of Jesus dying on the Cross and HIM smiling at me on the Cross. That was probably my first encounter with the mighty LORD.
There were two brothers administering to me and one of them was Pastor Patrick (my spiritual Grandfather) He has come just in the nick of time to pray for and with me.
Thank him for taking his time off after service to 'support' me.

The day other teachings included Water Baptism, Family and Vision for Success.

We ended the session @ 1800hrs where there were testimonies from my brothers in Christ.
Were told that we would get baptise next month (don't know when) One brother was so eager that he told us he was disappointed of not having one on the Encounter as he has already brought his extra clothing. (haha) Soon soon lah brother Othman.

Came back to office after the encounter ended successfully and richly.
Would like to thank Ps Caleb, his 12 eg Francis, James, Chye Peng, Conrad, Stephen, Gary ..........and not forgetting Ps Patrick.
Next? Post Encounter but it's stay in (i think)
Finally, Thank and Praise GOD for the wonderful Encounter with HIM