Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for the Goh family this year. Little do they know, there are some special guests who not only share their home, but their Christmas traditions as well. Things change when a new addition to the household threatens to shake things up.

Join us as we unfold the true spirit of Christmas this 2011.

Here’s the full drama for you to watch. Enjoy!

It takes years for me to formulate and craft what I want to write. And as we all know, it’s all bound for scrutiny and criticism so I have to decide what to type, what not to, how to properly phrase etc etc.

Though most of the time the thought process ends at “shouldn’t post up.”

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It’s such a privilege that God has given me the opportunity to be part of the set up at Suntec Singapore for this week. Watching the entire floor area from Halls 601-603 transform from ground zero to what it is now, it’s just awesome.

Over the past 10mths, it’s been a trying time not only for the church, but for us members as well. Facing challenging question from friends and families, what’s the best way to answer them. But yet through it all, we stood by our church. To me, this is where I found myself. This is where I discovered who I am. This is where I can actually do something that can impact people all around the world. This is where I get ideas that I’ve never thought I could come up with. This is where I can feel God guiding me in every step that I take.

Through hardships, by faith we know that God is still there with us. That He is watching over us. Personal experience from just over a year ago helps me understand too. Over that period of 5 excruciating months, I pressed on, praying everyday, praying for a breakthrough. And after that virtual/4th dimensional “smack” from Him, I finally woke up. I finally saw what God has in store for me. Well not literally that is. But more of what God could do if I wake up.

And a new day dawned.

New day. It’s gonna get awesome.

Had an amazing start to the new year. Not how I had imagined it be say… 2 years before. But nonetheless, God has been good. New opportunities arose, new projects undertaken. It’s just amazing.

Was handling graphics and media for the Siloso Beach Countdown Party 2010/11. In particular, doing the countdown video for the whole beach and Sentosa to see. You know that one that goes 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 on the video screens as you shout yourself horse? Yeah, that was done by me. The only challenging part was to sync it with the exact correct timing. Cos since the whole to Sentosa was probably there, and the event is also broadcasted live on 987FM! How awesome is that. And everyone is looking to the screens to countdown, that’s one big stress boulder.

The original 50-sec cue failed. Missed it by almost a full-second. Luckily the 30-sec cue was precise and then it went ‘live’. Whoa.

Another eventful thing that happened. While operating the crane camera, almost got burned by the pyrotechnics that went off right behind me as I was craning out of stage, which meant that my ass was facing the pops. Boom they went without warning, and sparks landed on my hair and hand. Well done man.

Anyhow, be glad that 2011 is here. ORD-ing in less than 6mths time. Totally looking forward to it, actually don’t feel like doing any work right about now. Not too sure what they’re going to revocate me as either, or where I’ll be for my reservice. How about having reservist while doing NDP or doing photography, or media consultation? That would be awesome. Woo.

Thanking God for all the great things that has been happening in my life, and of course all the great people that I have around me, in ministry, in church, in zone. :D

Edit: Perhaps I should do a collage of photos from key events in 2010. That’s provided if I have the time to do that to begin with. Bummer NS.

CHC’s 21st Anniversary is coming up!

Been busy with NDP 2010 Multimedia lately. Editing, exporting, rendering tons of files and footages for NDP 2010. Not to mention the overnight editing sessions that we’ve been having a couple of times. Shagged.

Wanted to update, a lot of overdue stuff like Asia Conference, but can’t seem to find the time to do it. Shall squeeze some in some time soon.

Anyhow, just something to put online for the time being. Been listening to this song for way too many times, did the lyrics for them. So it’s kinda hard coded into my brain right now.

Song for Singapore – Corrinne May (NDP song 2010)

Lyrics:

It’s a brand new day a brand new story
I remembered the way it used to be
We’ve come so far
You’re my history you’re my beginning
In all I’ve done I’ve been nurtured in your arms
And you carried me this far

Chorus:
I want to sing
Sing a song for Singapore
With every generation there’s more to be grateful for

So come and sing
Sing a song for Singapore
You’re my brother you’re my sister
I’m thankful for my Singapore
My Singapore
Singapore

Come together everybody
Fly the flag and share our story
Live our wildest dreams
Celebrate the red and white
The moon and stars in harmony unite
Let every colour every heart

Chorus:
I want to sing
Sing a song for Singapore
With every generation there’s more to be grateful for

So come and sing
Sing a song for Singapore
You’re my brother you’re my sister
I’m thankful for my Singapore
My Singapore
Singapore

Bridge:
We’ve had our ups and downs
Sometimes the best things are taken for granted
You’re my family you’re my home

Chorus:
I want to sing
Sing a song for Singapore
With every generation there’s more to be grateful for

So come and sing
Sing a song for Singapore
You’re my brother you’re my sister
I’m thankful for my Singapore
My Singapore
Singapore

Past couple of days has been challenging in a sense. After the first day of excitement, being part of what is probably the largest church conference in the world, meaning Asia Conference and Church Growth International, the reality sets in, that this is not just about doing your work or job right, its about doing it for the glory of God.

Schedule was pretty much the same for second and third day. A morning opening session, then another mid day session, then a elective in the afternoon, followed by a night session. Of course with all e different speakers. Only thing is that I didn’t exactly get to listen to most if the sermons. So decided to go get the DVDs. Kept thinking to myself if it was the right choice to make. Cos, it doesn’t come cheap either. But okay, since now I’ve already pre-ordered it, there doesn’t seem to be a turn back point. God bless my building fund after this.

Learnt a lot of new stuff these couple of days. Mostly tech related, but also got to try out ‘live’ directing during the electives. Was kinda thinking like since there isn’t one needed, why not just try eh? Not a bad experience too. Playing with side LEDs is definitely fun.

POS was fine I suppose.though, it wasn’t as good as the previous Asia Conference in 2008, but given the time constraints and the lack of rehearsals and proper working environment, I suppose it should be fine eh? I don’t know. Or it could just be another one of those ‘i think I can do a lot better than what I just did’ syndrome. Argh. It’s kinda frustrating actually, lol.

And right now, being all alone at home, the feeling is weird too. Especially with all that happiness in the hall during the night session, somehow just wasn’t able to relate to it at all. Result? Lost and feeling lonely. Again. Not the first time, been kinda struggling with that since young I suppose.

But can it be healed? Then i got reminded by what one Pastor said before. That every successful person always have a weakness that tortures them their whole lives. Could this just be it?

Oh wells. Sometime really love to have some company. But then. Again, I’m picky in the kind of company I want to hang out without too. Irony?

God bless my sleep. Just wanna cry in your presence and feel Your love. Do You see me? I hope You do.

Okay, gonna find time to just blog short entries everyday of Asia Conference, then probably do one with pictures when the whole thing is over. Haha.

In case I forgot to put it in my blog, I’ll be at Hall 8 every single day of the conference, serving in TVMinistry as tech ops. Cool eh? It’s kinda cool in a sense where there’s a problem that requires attention, someone goes to fix it, and no one else knows about it, because the event or service appears to run perfectly. Awesome.

Day 1 was okay I suppose. Total of 4 sessions in Hall 8 itself. Started of in the morning with a “record breaking” service, *ahem ahem*, (for more information, please ask those around), with Dr Cho. What a priviledge to listen to him, though it went crazily over time.

Second service was by Pastor Phil Pringle. Really engaged the crowd and stuff.

Third one was actually an elective I think. Steve Munsey did his famous Hollywood/Broadway style preaching again. Really love his preaching, presence of God just smacks down instantly. And here’s the cool part, the altar call, like the fastest ever. Within 15secs, the whole front floor area is crowded with people answering the altar call. And we tired folks in the control room were like, “what’s going on”?? LOL.

Last one, night session. Managed to grab some time to go out to the queues to meet up with some folks, mad hot out there actually. Thank God I didn’t have to queue up out there, otherwise I might just melt, cos I was wearing blazer and stuff. Pastor Kong preached. Pastor John Avanzini shared about financial prosperity when collecting the offering. (Oh everyone pretty much jumped awake during the offering. Oh you know why…..)

Anyhow, time to sleep, gonna wake up in 4 hours to go Expo again for Day 2!

Everyone seems to be really busy with Asia Conference. Especially the ministries and church staff. How could they not be right? In addition to Asia Conference, we’re also hosting Pastor Cho and Church Growth International this year! How cool can that be?

Anyhow, managed to go down for much of the prep, setting up of all the tech stuff, running of videos, creating POS videos etc etc. Test  this test that. And not to mention, we have Hall 7 to set up from scratch, and Hall 10 as well?

Testing testing the video, color balance all.. Oh did I mention we have a new crane? Fantastic stuff. Now can dutch roll all. Had fun playing with the crane man…

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Remember you guys saw the American Idol-like stage last weekend? Remember this on the floor?

Just guess what it is. Just make a big guess.

And no, it’s not going to open up and reveal Pastor Kong or Pastor Cho or Sun being elevated up. Though that would be quite cool too.

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Went over to help set up the TBN News Studio at the conference rooms. Really nice right?

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Helped set up the editor’s workstation at TVM’s control as well. These workstations weren’t there before today. Like, they were only there at around 1am in the morning?

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Oh and guess what I got myself at 1am in the morning?

Woo! City Harvest Church’s new album REIGN! And see that whole rack behind me? Awesome!!

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Really cranky after that. I mean, left expo at like 3am, and there were still editors editing the videos for Asia Conference. Finally reached home at like 3:30am after a nice cab ride. But then, gonna cab back to Expo at 6am to be there for the first session. Man, this is gonna be fun.

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Interesting sight.

glow in the dark portaloos! at 3am in the morning! hahaha..

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Happy Asia Conference all!

My tags and all access pass. woo!

Super delayed post.

Have been busy throughout the entire week editing this ORD video for my unit. Madness. Barely enough content to put in. In fact, half the content is CG. How amazing eh?

Anyhow, just let the photos do the talking, perhaps I might drop a comment here and there. Haha.

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Kexin and Shiya

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Dennis and his “Uncle” seh….

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Kah Keong, cheerful usher.

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Shiya. Likes to cover her face with weird hand gestures.

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Super photogenic

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And then there were the games after service at the rooftop garden

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Meanwhile…

This guy is going to end up with 4 eyes like me in the future if this carries on…

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Dude tried to snap a photo of me.

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Machiam some serious chinese calligraphy man…

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I have no idea what’s going on…

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But it somehow looks like he’s been attacked, or attacking..

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Don’t jump! I jump with you!!

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Like small kid like that…

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SEE! I told you Shiya always covers her face with weird stuff…

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I love this next picture

Taken by Kah Keong. No doubt it’s being photoshopped and edited. But I’m just amazed at how clean the photo looks. No annoying litter or people strolling around. Very nice.

View the other post on Easter with TV Ministry!!