Church

We finally went to church on Sunday. Yes, yes, God has mercy on me. I had been so lazy. It has been many months. We stopped when Lil Shauna started her phonics class on Sunday noon. It was too rush to go to church, then to school. We tried and I ended up running around, pushing Lil Shauna in her stroller as if I was competing in the 100m dash race. Then I had to feed her lunch before sending her to class and all the time worrying that she would be too tired to concentrate in class and waste my money. Her phonics class cost us about $50 per lesson!

I wanted to go back after she was promoted and her new class is on Sunday early afternoon but that would mean that I would be away from Lil Isaac for a long time and I was expressing then. It was too troublesome to find a place to express.

Finally, I stopped expressing and Lil Isaac is also old enough to enjoy church. So we finally made it. Lil Shauna didnt welcome the idea of going back to church. She knew that she will progress to the big girl class and she didn't want to attend the big girl class on her own. Interestingly, Popo tagged along, half worrying that I cannot handle 2 kids and also since she has no program on Sunday morning.

The church went well. I stayed with the kids in the jolly room. Lil Shauna participated actively in the worship session. The kids were separately but only by a drawn curtain that segregated the room after worship. I stayed with Lil Shauna, who was really shy. She was attentive when the auntie read them a story and enjoyed craft work. I hope she enjoyed herself enough to go back tomorrow.

Lil Isaac danced when he saw jiejie participating in the action songs but otherwise, he spent most of his time walking around the room. I had to swop with auntie at one point when he cried for mummy.

The few nights following church, Lil Shauna was full of interesting questions about God. The followings are a few of them.

1. Why did Jesus die?
2. What will happen after we die?
3. Why must we go to heaven?
4. How do we put God in our heart?
5. Why can't I see God?

It is tough trying to explain to a 4 year old. It is interesting to hear her questions now that she can reason. I hope she will continue to learn and grow in Christ.

Mummy Lim

Back to Church... Finally

We finally made it back to church after a few months' break. We last attended church when I was in my 37th week and felt too heavy to move.

We went without Lil Isaac and Daddy Lim has to work. I stayed in the Jolly room with Auntie MA and the princess. Surprisingly, Lil Shauna had a good time and even participated in the worship! The last time we were here, she was clinging on to me badly. I hope to be consistent and soon be able to leave Lil Shauna with Auntie MA while I attend the service.

The next step? Returning to the PCM group. We stopped for a long time too, ever since the last maid left us. But if we go, we will have to bring Lil Shauna and no maid cos Auntie MA will have to be home, helping to look after Lil Isaac. We have always been attending the meeting with Lil Shauna and helper.

The PCM thingy is a little more tough. We still have not established the personal touch with the rest of the members. Daddy Lim found it even harder since he is a more private person. And it doesn't help that the rest of the members have known each other and been in the group for the longest time. And most of them attend a different service from us. Hmmmm... No solution, duno how to find motivation, God has to help.

Lastly, after getting myself comfortable in church, we will be looking at baptism. Need to attend classes de and I heard the classes last for months. Jia you.

Mummy Lim

We went to Church

I had been thinking about gg to church since 3 weeks ago. I had promised myself to go back to church but had been procrastinating. There seems to be too much unnecessary anxieties and worries that stopped me. I had wanted to find somebody who had been attending Faith Methodist to accompany me on our 1st service after such a long break but no luck. We couldnt find such a person. I even emailed the church but no respond. It didnt help to allay the fears even after J took the initiative to call the church on my behalf and emailed me about the children sessions when the service is on. I only found peace when I called the church myself.

God must be at it. He sent a really nice lady to speak to me when I called, even when she was just the admin person there. She sounded really encouraging and urged me to return to church. And when I asked about the Children's ministry, I was transferred to this really sweet lady, Auntie Mag.

She was so nice and assuring over the phone, telling me about the Children's ministry and that there is some program gg on for the kids, coinciding with the service timing. I was told to sit in with Lil Shauna today and let her get used to the program before attempting to attend the service. Speaking to her calms my heart and I just knew that we will be in good hands. So, we went to church today.

It had been a long while. Strangely, after that call, I had no fears. It seems as if everything fell in place nicely. We had a late breakfast and Lil Shauna had quite a bit of my porridge before we got ready for church. Lil Shauna was well-behaved on the MRT ride and was in a happy mood.

Aunt Mag greeted us at the door and she was indeed a very nice and warm lady with a nice hearty laugh. We were the 1st few to arrive and Lil Shauna was all clingy at 1st but was attracted by the basket of toys shortly. Most of the toys dun seem to be in too good a working condition but all the kids were very entertained. After awhile, she started to roam freely, sourcing and picking and bringing back new pieces of toys. :)

They had 30 mins of playtime and it was worship time. Lil Shauna got all clingy again when the toys were packed away. She refused to follow any of the activities but merely stick to mummy or stare at the helpers. Faint. But mummy had a good time. Hehe. Then, it was bible story time. I am not sure if Lil Shauna understands the story (about Jesus calming the storm and rough sea) but she seems to be listening intently. Then, it was offering time. They actually got one of the kids to hold a coin bank and the rest of the kids went to make offering. So cute! Then, her favourite snack time and art & craft. The session ended at about 12.15pm. The service is supposed to end at 12.30pm and so they took out toys to entertain the kids somemore. We left then cos the lift at the church is painfully slow and there will be a big crowd when the service ends.

Lil Shauna probably enjoyed herself cos she was willing to wave goodbye to the helpers and was willing to "flying kiss" them. Hohoho. We are gg back next week. I hope that Lil Shauna get used to the program soon, then mummy can attend the service. J will probably have to stay with her but I think she will also enjoy herself too.

When I start attending service, I would want to join a cell group too and start tidings. I hope I would keep my enthu gg. Just one thing, when I saw the toys, I had this urge to want to suggest to collect new toys to replace the the really old and spoilt ones but I didnt dare to. I mean, there are so many parents there or even in the church, we all must have some toys that we no longer want but in good working condition mah. Then at least they can throw away that car with only 3 wheels, or that hungry hippo game with 2 missing hippos. -_______-" Daddy Lim says that we can always start and donate. It is not only about them getting new toys, they must be willing to throw away the old and spoilt ones. Yes, there is nothing wrong about old or spoilt toys. I just tot that playing with toys have got some educational value as well, so why still play if they are spoilt? Merely play and waste time?

Mummy Lim

Church

Like I promised myself, we will go back to church when I get a helper and Daddy Lim comes back from night shift. Both had been fulfilled and it is time for me to do something about my promise. So, I had tot of gg back to Faith Methodist Church yday. I was there before I gave birth. I like the service and the fact that it is not too far (right next to Commonwealth MRT). Daddy Lim might have to work on most Sundays and I have to bring the baby to church via MRT. Convenience is important.

I panicked on Sat. I haven been to church for the longest time and definitely not with a baby. I started wodering if the service is still at 11am, if Lil Shauna is old enuff to go to Sunday school, where is the Sunday school, where do mummies with young children sits where to go if Lil Shauna decided to fuss during service, where to put the stroller, if there is a baby room, a toilet with nappy changing facilities...... The list does on and I was fearful. And I decided to call for help and asked if D and J noes of anyone attending Faith. It would be good to get help to get started.

Both of them were nice to ask if I was interested to attended another x church but I prefer Faith for the location. J has a friend's sister who is in Faith and I requested to be linked up. Hmm.. I hope God helps and gets us back to church. It had been such a looooonnngggg time.

Mummy Lim