Awesome week!

Last Sunday (24th of June), church was awesome! I went to the 11:15am service, went out to lunch with my family's benefactors (Henry and Sharon wong; We so owe them a lot!) and then they took us to Mt. Eden, the highest mountain in NZ! Oddly, there wasn't any severe wind shears on the peak.

It was a beautiful afternoon. The sun was up and about, mischievously glamouring itself and positioned it perfectly to reflect the wonderful grassy volcanic crater right at the peak of Mt. Eden.

One day, I said to myself, that I will climb down to the hole of the dead volcano. The crater was huge! Grown men and children carefully counted their steps down, took pictures and gather some rocks as souveniors. Unfortunately, I don't want to trek down alone, and so I pestered my mom, who was very reluctant.

She said, "Next time, go with your friends from Christian Life Groups."

I pouted, shrugged and complied to her suggestion.

Then after, we went to the Wong's house for a cup of tea.

I have to say, By Golly! Their house is HUGE! The house dated back to 1928! The doorknobs were situated high on the side of the doors; engraved windows, and wood slide doors. I didn't mention the fireplace, 'coz it's so common to find them in the houses in NZ.

We then went back to church to attend 'Basix', a wonderful course for new Christians. My family and I started last week ad they were already at Chapter 6. That very Sunday, I was baptised.

I was the first one and Pastor Neal touched my forehead and prayed. He also 'spoke in tongues'. I felt my legs going all tingly and was falling. Luckily, someone was behind (they are always behind the person being baptised, just in case the person really fell over; Pastor Neal recounted his memories and there were people who kneel or fall over under the mighty power of God).

However, whenever I wanted to fall, I felt someone's hands behind me, and I was suddenl jolted out of my reverie and stood up-right again. Still, with my eyes closed. I felt like falling backward twice, but I always stand right back up.

It's like something was pulling me up-right again.

I don't know. I dn't know what to think.

After the first almost falling over, Pastor Neal then said something like 'cast the devil out from Alyce's mind'. Later, I was a wee sceptical. Did the Devil tried to influence me?

I prayed to Lord and I hope not.

Today (27th June), I donated blood for the very first time!! *jumps up in joy* The feeling of giving and praying to save lifes had touched me and I felt rejuvenated and selfless.

The feeling was amazing.

I also noticed the width of the siphon-needle. It's THICK I tell you! I was the only girl to have to take off my jumper, 'coz I'm wearing a long sleeve blouse underneath.

Actually, I was suppose to stay back until 7:30 pm after school, 'coz to help with the translations from English to Cantonese and Mandarin. Apparently, the primary teachers needed help when conversing with parents of different nationalities during Mt.Roskill primary Report Day. But, my service was not needed. They had sufficient amount of helpers.

Haha. I have mre time to study for the Biology assessment tomorrow.

C'yaz!!!

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Youth Camp

I went to an Asian Live Group Camp and I became a Christian.

The camp was awesome! I did 'Flying Fox' and archery!! Cool beans!

Although the 'Flying Fox' left me with plenty of sore muscles and aches, I don't mind and I feel proud that I conquered my fear of heights.

I met lotsa new friends (mostly university students) and we exchanged information about ourselves. I never knew church would be so much fun!! With all the singing and hopping about, it's alright to say that the atmosphere had influenced me a great deal.

I'm joining some live groups to see which is more suitable for me.

Until then, adios.



~Praise the Lord.