An Afternoon with Charrisa (19 June 2007)

My 'daughter', I count it a privilege to be able to witness how you have grown and changed over the years from when you were in Primary 6 to when you came into the youth ministry to now.

Although I was rather sad when you left church last year, I feel comforted and relieved to see that you've adjusted well to your new church - Evangel Family Church, which is at Yishun.

I take comfort in that you've found peers with whom you could connect and a female assistant cell-group leader (Mae) with whom you feel close to.

I guess the process of finding a church for yourself has caused you to mature in your thinking, your character and your walk with God.

The maturity is expressed out in your choice of friends, your goal-orientedness, your ability to reflect and make changes, your ability to deal with disappointments, your ability to comfort and encourage others.

I am proud of you. When I think of you, I'm reminded of a Bible verse which I would like to leave you with:

'Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.' - 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)

Jia you, as you continue in this journey of becoming all that you can be in God! =)