I couldn’t fall asleep yesterday with a lot in mind and ended up waking up late today at 9:05, more than an hour later than I had planned to wake up. I rushed to take the quickest shower and get ready for church in minutes. I got picked up by a deacon and it’s insane how he gets a new phone whenever I see him every once in a while, heh, getting sick of phone much?

Upon entering the church, I got to see many old friends and it’s definitely a delight seeing them all again. The number of people at the English Ministry hasn’t always been the highest but it was quite filled today, woot. The projection and the praise team isn’t as fancy as I’ve been spoiled at the campus church, but it’s definitely a setting where I can enjoy in more personal sense.

The service was about Isaiah 8, the book that we covered for men’s discipleship this summer. I couldn’t help but to get distracted by Peter next to me who kept playing with his phone, especially during prayer times. I’m in no position to judge him but it brings out my skepticism 🙁

After the worship & service that lasted about an hour only, we went downstairs for some fellowship time while eating some breads, and I had a great time catching up with people. I met Rachel and I haven’t seen her for years since the SAT prep days and she’s been attending this church for many months already. It’s funny, because I looked like a newcomer even though I’ve attended that church since 2001. I also got to chat with Mark who mentioned how he fell away quite a bit, and he wasn’t worthy of going to bible studies. I admit shaking my heads when he tried to leave before we got into the bible study, but to acknowledge his status and to know he’s been journaling on his own and trying to get back, I was really glad. We also got to talk about our other friends who stopped coming to church… Heh, I gotta pray for them too.

Then the bible study started, with only a few people, including Rachel. (She was active in greek life before and I also have to confess that my view of greek life isn’t the greatest, but who am I to judge again, gah). We looked deeper into Isaiah 8 and had a great time along with an adequate sharing time too. My conclusion was to be reminded that God is truly the God who is capable of bringing people to Him regardless of what they’ve gone through, or how they are today.

My siblings went off to a retreat today and I’m pretty satisfied, except my parents argued a bit and my dad went out to get some air. Instead of getting upset at them or judging people, I just need more Jesus.