Thursday, June 5, 2008
Thoughts in Vietnam
Hey guys, just wanna share my trip in Vietnam with you all. It's been a week since I came back, but my laziness had gotten over me. I've finally defeated my laziness!!! and being obedient to the Chief Cell Warden order =D
During my stay in Vietnam, I stayed in my aunt friend's house. It was really a nice holiday. The highlights of my trip were the food, shopping, grass skiing, mekong delta, cu chi tunnel, manicure, pedicure and not to forget FOOD POISONING! [I'm alright now if you're wondering ; )]
My entire life of going round for holidays; this is my first time attending church (except once in Singapore). I was so excited since it's my first time attending church overseas and the best part of it is in VIETNAM! FYI, I have a passion for mission in Vietnam.
Little did I know that the so-called church is actually in a house. According to my aunt friend, the government of Vietnam only allows Catholic churches around. To them, Catholics, AOG, Methodist, etc are all the same. So they do not see a point of allowing so many churches around. Hence the government went round and closes down all churches except for catholic churches.
Although they were forced functioning "church" in a house nevertheless they didn't give up in their faith. I was truly amazed by the number of people attending. All different ages (from age 4-60) gather in one house worshipping the Lord. It was then that I realized that God is really omnipresent. He is everywhere. No matter where you are, as long as you're tune in to God's frequency, God is there!!
When I was in Vietnam, I went to a pottery factory where they demonstrate the process of making potteries. Wow... no wonder the bible says that we are the clay and God is the potter. The clay goes through many different processes and it really takes a lot of patience, effort and time to mould the clay into a beautiful piece of pottery. Often times we get on other people's nerves, only God and God alone is able to "tahan" us all and have the patience to mould us. The question is, are you willing to let God be your potter?
I wanted to video the process of it and show you guys, but camera is prohibited. Too bad. =)
During my stay in Vietnam, I stayed in my aunt friend's house. It was really a nice holiday. The highlights of my trip were the food, shopping, grass skiing, mekong delta, cu chi tunnel, manicure, pedicure and not to forget FOOD POISONING! [I'm alright now if you're wondering ; )]
My entire life of going round for holidays; this is my first time attending church (except once in Singapore). I was so excited since it's my first time attending church overseas and the best part of it is in VIETNAM! FYI, I have a passion for mission in Vietnam.
Little did I know that the so-called church is actually in a house. According to my aunt friend, the government of Vietnam only allows Catholic churches around. To them, Catholics, AOG, Methodist, etc are all the same. So they do not see a point of allowing so many churches around. Hence the government went round and closes down all churches except for catholic churches.
Although they were forced functioning "church" in a house nevertheless they didn't give up in their faith. I was truly amazed by the number of people attending. All different ages (from age 4-60) gather in one house worshipping the Lord. It was then that I realized that God is really omnipresent. He is everywhere. No matter where you are, as long as you're tune in to God's frequency, God is there!!
When I was in Vietnam, I went to a pottery factory where they demonstrate the process of making potteries. Wow... no wonder the bible says that we are the clay and God is the potter. The clay goes through many different processes and it really takes a lot of patience, effort and time to mould the clay into a beautiful piece of pottery. Often times we get on other people's nerves, only God and God alone is able to "tahan" us all and have the patience to mould us. The question is, are you willing to let God be your potter?
I wanted to video the process of it and show you guys, but camera is prohibited. Too bad. =)
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You earn a merit point!
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Wow.. what a terrific holiday it must have been. ok.. minus the dreaded food poisoning ;) glad to know you survived it.
i'm planning a trip to Vietnam sometime later of the year.. it didnt come across my mind to visit one of the underground churches until you mention. i definitely want to witness and be a part of it. i'm glad you had your share of experience that it may stir up your passion for the people there. may His fire pour down upon you girl and releases you to do greater things for Him.
you've mentioned some of things i have in mind, ie cu chitunnel n mani n pedi.. hehhee.. must jot down notes from you the next time.
my trip-adviser =)
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