2011 Mar 24 - Proverbs 11 - Brenda

Proverb 11:25 
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

箴言  11:25 好施捨的、必得豐裕．滋潤人的、必得滋潤。

The scripture is so true as when we love others unconditionally we,in return, will be loved and refreshed.

Just share about Aunty Yvonne who suffered from stage 4 cancer,having chemotherapy today,however her joyful heart and grateful heart really inspire me a lot. She served us and taught us how to make dumpings and Chinese pancakes despite that she's so tired,she still wanted to serve us.

Next Tuesday will be her birthday and I will prepare a card on Sunday and will pass around 
Hope you guys can write somethings to encourage her, and tell her to keep it up and she's not alone ,you can even write some scriptures, she's good in both Chinese and English.

Pls continue to pray for her and her coming bible studies with Elizabeth.

Love
Brenda

2011 Mar 24 - Psalm 18 - Shelley

"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Psalm 18:2

Dear BT,

Very inspired by all of you and your joyful and giving hearts to serve in our BT just like Brenda shared last night. The two sisters Sophia and Ching from Island Central were really encouraged, they could not stop telling me on Sunday what a great time they had at the dinner in Ma Wan. Thanks to Yvonne who gave all of her heart and physical strengh to help us know how to make the dumplings and the Chinese pizza. What an inspiration she is. I would like to try and find some time to see her on Sunday God willing.

The above scripture for me this week has really stood out in a big way. God is always God and He will never change. He will always be our refuge no matter what situation we find ourselves in. Let us be encouraged today to cast all our cares to Him and to delight in His presence. God is our no.1 and will satisfy us always. "As deer pants for water and only you can satisfy. " This is the God we serve. So lets take comfort in that today.

On another note Daniel and I are so encouraged to those who supported our engagement gathering on Saturday. It was a huge surprise to me :-) I am happy to be in this BT and my prayer is that God will show me how I can encourage you all. I am thinking of writing some specific prayer requests from you. Will ask you guys in person.

Have an awesome day.

Love Shelley