December 2007

December was really action-packed for me. Maybe it was some sort of a catching up as it was the last month of the year. Here are some pictures...



"Extraordinary Light" was Kids on Fire's theme for the Christmas program this year. It was a simple presentation showing all the kids how they could be "light" among their friends.

(posing in front of a Sumatran house)

Indonesia has a rich cultural heritage. It's a blessing to be able to live here.

I got to join Mawar Sharon's Aksi Natal activity with the Pasukan Kuning (Surabaya's garbage collectors). It was such a blessed time to see the smiles on their faces as this was the first time that they were appreciated for their role in the community.



I declared myself to be Pak Tony's and Ibu Mei's youngest daughter. But Maria and Monic always protest, they say I should be Jie-jie. But then, I say that it doesn't seem to show. :) This photo was taken during MSI's Christmas Service on Decemeber 23.


A day after Christmas, I visited an orphanage in Mojokerto along with some other teachers from school. It was simple a celebration of sharing and remembering God's goodness in our lives. These 2 girls show what joy and contentment is. They were so happy even with just a simple meal of rice and fried chicken. We have so much to learn from children. :)



With Riri and Reni at the school's Christmas lunch at Majapahit hotel. We had a great time eating dimsums. After lunch, each level gave a short presentation. It was simple but meaningful.

Learning by doing - that' exactly what the kids did when they had their field trip at Papa Ron's. We all got to see how pizza was made and everyone got the chance to make a pizza. And of course, the best part was the eating part! Yummm....

(Daniel Class with its own rendition of "O Holy Night!")

Christmas was a time of remebering all of God's goodness in my life. I've seen His faithfulness throughout the whole year. I just want to thank God for loving me that He gave Jesus to die for me. I can never thank Him enough!