Pictures of the park along Yarra River. ran around the royal botanic gardens and along the yarra river this morning. Found out we're not allowed to run inside the Royal Botanic Garden so sorry, no pictures of it. It was a very sunny and super windy day! was gonna get blown away man. hahaha nah, im not that light.
Saw the protest against the war on Lebanon and Palestine outside the state library again. it's just a peaceful protest. there're group of ppl setting up tables and selling newspapers from the "Green Left" and badges, flags and banners. They propagade such protests in schools! We had a girl who came to make a short announcement beofre lecture, encouraging more White students to participate in the protest as a sign that Australia, and not just Middle Eastern people are against the war. they have booths giving out flyers and selling anti-war paraphanelia in school too.
Bought lots of food at vic mart, and walked around the non-foodstuff section too. it's like a pasar malam. they sell pretty decent stuff there. clothes and all. good place for shopping actually. but it was SUPER WINDY and COLD and i was just wearing running shorts!
later i went to Planet Shakers church. man, Ernz, you'll love it. it's kinda like the Hill Songs of Melbourne. They are a large band which travels around the world performing in different churches. The auditorium is huge, 3 stories. There are like abt 20 ppl on the stage, singing or playing in the rock or symphonic band, all together. they've got a large projection screen too. Everyone was like jumping and waving their hands in the air and screaming...it's like a youth service i think. yep, i think it's good that the church is moving with time. it doesn't always have to be traditional and old fashion, it can be lively and fun to attract youngsters. somehow, it reminded me of City Harvest church back in Singapore, where they're "popularised" by their music. oh they screened a video clip of their announcements entitled "City News", reminded me of MTV! Seriously. maybe better than MTV in terms of graphics and all. haha.
but what i didn't like, was the offering. it reminds me of FCBC in Singapore, which they're kinda affliated to. well, they like to preach about giving offering and all..i was thinking "if you want the money, just say it!"
anyway, the preacher was damn scary. she was VERY AGGRESSIVE! it made me extremely skeptical and against the message because i felt like it was a brainwashing session, stirring up emotions. i was doubting and thinking of counter-reasons and arguments for the things she said..She was constantly shouting, stamping her foot and repeating words like "PROPHESY!(X5)" or "break the words of the devil!" "BREAK IT! BREAK IT BREAK IT BREAK IT BREAK IT!!!!!" and she'll speak of how negative words are the actions of the devil and the enemy. I mean...it really feels weird. And i feel like it's as though we're segregating, differentiating ourselves from non-Christians coz we think we're on moral high ground, or superior just coz we're Christians? I was feeling really uncomfortable. i'm well aware that i do not like charismatic practices so yea, this was just bad. i kinda wanted to leave halfway. some people like it coz they think it's powerful. but i think it's so pressurizing and makes me feel like i'm in a radical cult. It doesn't feel personal at all. Oh yes, and the congregation gets very worked up. They'll stand up and clap, cheer, shout "YEAH!" "THAT'S RIGHT" "YES" during the message...But the message was not bad. it was essentially about the power of God's word and how we should rely on, and speak his word.
After sermon, we walked 40mins IN THE RAIN & STRONG WIND to college square, Jonathan's apartment. Together with Aaron, his friend from the US, and Melvin, the 4 of us cooked dinner! Teriyaki Chicken noodles. It was delicious! but i was famished man. we ate at like 930pm coz service ended pretty late.
It was fun. we were all washing stuff or cooking or chopping ingredients...fun! and his place is BIG! it's a 1 room apartment more like 2 room actually. it's a twin share but he hasn't got a roommate at the moment so it's huge. a study room, dinning table, sofas and all. hmm but well i'm fine with my small room :)
Saw the protest against the war on Lebanon and Palestine outside the state library again. it's just a peaceful protest. there're group of ppl setting up tables and selling newspapers from the "Green Left" and badges, flags and banners. They propagade such protests in schools! We had a girl who came to make a short announcement beofre lecture, encouraging more White students to participate in the protest as a sign that Australia, and not just Middle Eastern people are against the war. they have booths giving out flyers and selling anti-war paraphanelia in school too.
Bought lots of food at vic mart, and walked around the non-foodstuff section too. it's like a pasar malam. they sell pretty decent stuff there. clothes and all. good place for shopping actually. but it was SUPER WINDY and COLD and i was just wearing running shorts!
later i went to Planet Shakers church. man, Ernz, you'll love it. it's kinda like the Hill Songs of Melbourne. They are a large band which travels around the world performing in different churches. The auditorium is huge, 3 stories. There are like abt 20 ppl on the stage, singing or playing in the rock or symphonic band, all together. they've got a large projection screen too. Everyone was like jumping and waving their hands in the air and screaming...it's like a youth service i think. yep, i think it's good that the church is moving with time. it doesn't always have to be traditional and old fashion, it can be lively and fun to attract youngsters. somehow, it reminded me of City Harvest church back in Singapore, where they're "popularised" by their music. oh they screened a video clip of their announcements entitled "City News", reminded me of MTV! Seriously. maybe better than MTV in terms of graphics and all. haha.
but what i didn't like, was the offering. it reminds me of FCBC in Singapore, which they're kinda affliated to. well, they like to preach about giving offering and all..i was thinking "if you want the money, just say it!"
anyway, the preacher was damn scary. she was VERY AGGRESSIVE! it made me extremely skeptical and against the message because i felt like it was a brainwashing session, stirring up emotions. i was doubting and thinking of counter-reasons and arguments for the things she said..She was constantly shouting, stamping her foot and repeating words like "PROPHESY!(X5)" or "break the words of the devil!" "BREAK IT! BREAK IT BREAK IT BREAK IT BREAK IT!!!!!" and she'll speak of how negative words are the actions of the devil and the enemy. I mean...it really feels weird. And i feel like it's as though we're segregating, differentiating ourselves from non-Christians coz we think we're on moral high ground, or superior just coz we're Christians? I was feeling really uncomfortable. i'm well aware that i do not like charismatic practices so yea, this was just bad. i kinda wanted to leave halfway. some people like it coz they think it's powerful. but i think it's so pressurizing and makes me feel like i'm in a radical cult. It doesn't feel personal at all. Oh yes, and the congregation gets very worked up. They'll stand up and clap, cheer, shout "YEAH!" "THAT'S RIGHT" "YES" during the message...But the message was not bad. it was essentially about the power of God's word and how we should rely on, and speak his word.
After sermon, we walked 40mins IN THE RAIN & STRONG WIND to college square, Jonathan's apartment. Together with Aaron, his friend from the US, and Melvin, the 4 of us cooked dinner! Teriyaki Chicken noodles. It was delicious! but i was famished man. we ate at like 930pm coz service ended pretty late.
It was fun. we were all washing stuff or cooking or chopping ingredients...fun! and his place is BIG! it's a 1 room apartment more like 2 room actually. it's a twin share but he hasn't got a roommate at the moment so it's huge. a study room, dinning table, sofas and all. hmm but well i'm fine with my small room :)
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