of planning and being overwhelmed

I have been having the privilege to serve alongside many wonderful people in a church called CrossCulture in Melbourne, as well as lead a small part of the ministry here. And last weekend was filled with many many talks and plannings, not just with the leadership team, but also with various parts of the church - honestly, it's quite overwhelming.

Recently, there are a few issues with burnout. And I know that we are not immune to it. I know what it feels like to be burnt-out and it was not a pleasant feeling. Close to hopelessness, helplessness, fatigue, even indifference. You start to not care for anyone or anything, because you feel that no one cares for you anyway.

I thank God however that there are so many people who supported me through my tough time. I know that such community is quintessential and I'm now having the great privilege in helping others through their tough times. I feel honored, but also overwhelmed - not because of the workload mind you, but because I'm in awe of how God would want to use a wretched like me to help others. It's beyond comprehension.

And every day now, I want to be in awe of this undeserved grace.
I want this grace to be my fuel, in everything that I do, for how ever long my life will last.

"May I never lose the wonder / the wonder of Your mercy," Matt Redman sings. And I hope I could still sing such words by the end of this year of ministry.

And what is the purpose of this ministry anyway?

It's all about the people. It's always been about the people.

The church is not the building. It's made up of people.

Flawed, burnt out, unstable, wavering, but we know that we have a Head who is Christ the Faithful.

Steamboat with awesome people.

...Yes, we like to eat, so here's another photo of our mealtime..

Our small Sunday Service... Waiting for the AV to be set up  =P

"Should nothing of our effort stands

No legacy survive.

Unless the Lord does raise the house

In vain, its builders strive."

-- "All glory be to Christ", King's Kaleidoscope