至于我和我家人,我们必定事奉上帝。 As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

生日思绪的收集 (2) A Collection of Birthday Thoughts (2)


翰福音 6: 47-51 John 6:47-51 (NLT)
47实实在在的告,信的人有永生。48我就是生命的粮。49的祖宗在野吃過哪,是死了。50是从天上降下来的粮,叫人吃了就不死。51我是从天上降下来生命的粮;人若吃粮,就必永遠活著。我所要的粮就是我的肉,世人之生命所的。
47 “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life. 48 Yes, I am the bread of life! 49 Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. 50 Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.”

From Evelyn – my wife of 23 years
BD Card reads: To My Husband – We’ve shared so much since we were married – our plans, our work, our fun, and every day I’ve found new reasons to love you … Even the challenges we’ve faced have made me realize how strong our relationship is, and how much happiness you’ve brought to my life. And I want you to know I’ll only love you more as the years go by. Happy Birthday.”
Penned words: Dearest Hubby, I love you even more with each passing day. --- coz you can be funny sometimes. You make me laugh more than I can ever imagine. Lots of love, Evelyn.

From Geraldine and Joelene – my two sweet daughters
BD card reads: Dear Daddy, You’ve done so much for us, Dad, and on your birthday, we want to remind you that we’re here for you, too. You’re a wonderful, caring father, and your happiness means so much to us. Wishing you a Great Birthday. With much Love, your daughters Joelene & Geraldine.

Penned words: Daddy!!! Happy Birthday!!! I love you and I’m so happy we’re able to celebrate your birthday today! You are my favorite Dad and thank you for always letting me talk to you … and just listening to me!!! You are the best dad ever. I pray that you will have a long & healthy life and keep receiving many blessings from God! 生日快乐,我爱你!!!Zhe
Hey Dad! Words cannot express how much of a great dad you’ve been to me! From teaching us to swim, to bringing us out on hikes, it has been such a blessing to be your daughter. I hope & pray that God gives you a long life & that you enjoy every moment of it! Have fun … and always have an open mind. I hope this new year of your life is just as good if not better & remember to always have fun & love no matter what circumstances you’re in! I love you so much! Your daughter, Joelene Goh

From Jensen – my son
“hey daddy!!!!! happy birthday!!!!!! i freaking love you. da best dad in the world. stay funny. remember that you are still my role mode forever!!!”
Thanks son. Glad to have a son in you. You are a blessing to me. I am proud of you. God is good, Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith.”

From Susan – my sister
“Happy Birthday, brother. Don't worry, your son is doing well in the army.”
Thanks sister. Happy belated BD to you too. Thanks for taking such good care of him in Spore.”

From Wesley Putnam – a friend in Texas
“Happy birthday Jerry! What a great day to celebrate God's good gift of life!”
Hi Wesley and Felicia. Thanks. Indeed. God has been good to me all these years. His has given life, health, family, friends, and salvation and all the benefits that come with it. Today, my life is a testimony of his goodness and grace. Blessings. Jerry.”

From Felicia Putnam – a friend in Texas, Wesley’s wife
Happy, happy birthday, Jerry! Love to you and your sweet family!”
Thanks! Thanks! Felicia. We miss you and your lovely family too.”

From Jeremy and Bee Chew – our Asbury friends
BD Card reads: Your birthday is the perfect day to say thanks for your wonderful friendship. Wishing you a warm and wonderful Birthday!
Penned words: The words on this card express so well what we want to say to you. It is a blessing to know you and your amazing family. May God bless you, Jeremy & Bee
Happy Birthday!! Thanks for fetching us from the airport, and showing us around when we first arrived! Jed
Dear Uncle Jerry, have a great day! Hope God gives you a great day and his richest blessing, JemiChew

From Benson and Josephine Goh – our Asbury friends
BD card reads: Three wishes for you. One wish for a day that’s sunny, one for a year that’s bright, and one for a wonderful future in which everything goes just right.
Penned words: Dear Jerry, you’ve been a great blessing to our family and many others in Asbury community! We celebrate God’s precious gift of who you are on your special day! Blessed Birthday! Just Benson, Jo, Joylynn & Benny

From Dan Boycott – a friend in FAC
“Wow, the day is almost over. Trust you had a blessed and enjoyable birthday.”
“Thanks Dan. Eve and I went to a Chinese buffet where she treated me to a BD lunch. Better still - she cooked me my favorite dish - curry chicken - for dinner. I am a blessed man. Psalm 1.”

From Diane Troyer – a friend in Wilmore
“Happy birthday, Jerry! I hope all those sweet ladies of yours treated you extra-special today! Love your profile picture! :)”
“Thanks Diane. The ladies have been really sweet. Eve cooked my favorite dish - curry chicken with potatoes. Geraldine bought me dark chocolate - the one the we both like very much. Jo prepared and wrote a really nice BD card and decorated the living room. Our opposite neighbor and his wife bought us a BD cake. Another neighbor family friend got me some presents too. All these and the Facebook family and friends really made my b-day very special.”

From Stevie Brown – FAC youth Pastor
“happy bday big daddy!! we love your fam!”
Hi Stevie and Jenny. We appreciate you and your ministry to us and our children. Thanks and blessings.”

From Cindy Larsen – a friend in Asbury and missionary in Uganda, Africa
Happy birthday, Jerry! I miss you and your contagious smile. May God bless you abundantly!”
Hey Cindy. Miss you lots too. You are always so energetic and encouraging. How's Bible college leadership in Africa?”

From Lisa Goh – a friend in New Zealand
“Happy birthday, Pastor Jerry! Wish you nian2 nian2 you3 jin1 ri4, sui4 sui4 you3 jin1 zhao1!”
“Hi Lisa. Thank you very much. Life and health come from God. He is the author of my salvation. My life is a testimony of his gift, grace and goodness.”

我在我的生日以吉他弹这首歌:只要与耶稣同在
I played my song on the guitar on my Birthday: Just to be with Jesus

(副歌)
只要与耶稣同在,
只要等、等候他。
只要享受他的同在,
这是我灵的甜蜜。

耶稣是生命之粮,
我要喂他赐的粮。
耶稣是生命之活水,
我喝了永不口渴。

耶稣是羊群之门,
我要从他而进入。
耶稣是至牧人
我们命。

Chorus:
Just to be with Jesus,
just to wait upon him.
Just to enjoy his presence,
This is sweet to my soul.

Jesus is the bread of life.
I want to feed upon him.
Jesus is the living water.
That in drinking I may never thirst.

Jesus is the door of the sheep.
I want to enter in.
Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
He gave his life for us all.

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