In the name of Jesus we run!

3 days. It took me 3 days to write this and for the sore to go away. For a handful of us, 8^th October was exceptionally thrilling, not to mention history-making. It was the day we ran for the nation.

A total of 920 runners from all across the nation embark on a 1000km relay to run and pray for the nation. The mission of Run for the Nation was to uphold our nation Malaysia in prayer as runners cover designated routes passing by homes, school, commercial area, government buildings and religious sites.

With the cold morning air blowing, it was hard not to be hyped up as runners were flagged off at Putrajaya as the first station. Each team covers a 5km route with a prayer card in hand. The run ends at Luther Centre in Petaling Jaya where a simple appreciation ceremony was held.

For a first timer, Run Nat was a refreshing prayer experience. As we run pass houses and the regular man and women on the streets, I felt a real burden to pray for the strengthening of family institutions, salvation and commitment of hearts. For a few minutes, I was entirely immersed in prayer and forgot about my blurring vision, aching calf and pounding heart.

Being the only girl in the team, I have been blessed with extremely patient teammates who waited for me at every junction to catch up. So here’s a heartfelt thanks to Jackee, Tham and Waikit. Also to Aaron who played Team Manager, photog and chauffer.

I know of 2 other teams from Eaglepoint that completed the run, so kudos to all! Catch up with them to hear their RunNat experience. Better yet, form a team to run and pray for our nation next year. Next RunNat is on 6^th October 2012.

Looking for Kaki?

Looking for "kaki" or (loosely translated as) looking for friends with the same interest?

One way to connect in this church is you can find kaki in the same interest. Connect via Facebook or via group page and you will find possible new friends that share your passion. Let me introduce a few here to illustrate my point:

> Rock Climbing

there's a group of working adults that go to the CAMP5 at One Utama weekly if now few times a week!

> Running

I know at least a few people in church that loves to run. I dont personally but there are those passionate to even join the marathon!

> Boardgames

aha! I just got to know that many people like to play boardgame and someone started a Boardgame Club that happens every alternate Wednesday at church! Even friends not from church came overflowing in!

> Dancing

1a.m. Dance is every Sat. We are starting another beginners class for the chinese church. And if you dont like hiphop, we have a contemporary/jazz/latin dance teacher!

> Singing

Singing of course you can always join the 1a.m. team. They sing weekly and monthly! So you can sing and worship and serve all in one package! Good Deal! hehehe...

> Acting

1a.m. Drama is not really active at the moment but with the recent year end production happening, let's revive it!

> Watching Stage plays / Musicals

I love to watch stage play and few of us always go together. Recently someone came to me and say that her friends does not like to go for stage play and can she join me? More than welcome. Let's go together!

> Cycling

I think there are a few serious cyclist in church. They would be more than welcome to see new blood in the team.

> Hiking

MORE WORKING ADULT has been posting about the various activities that they are planning. From hiking to the recent White Water Rafting trip! Hop in!

> Praying or Ministering together

If you love to pray and minister to others, Healing Room is the place for you.

> Love kids

If you love kids, there are more than enough avenue for you. Playgroup, Kidzone, Kids School Holiday Camp... take a pick!

> Kicking ball or even watching matches together

Did you know there is a Eaglepoint Football Club? They practiced weekly and even recently won runner up at a competition! When they are not kicking their own football, they meet to watch the worldwide matches. You too can join in them in their screaming matches! =)

> Badminton

This is definitely a must for Pastor Tim and his gang and whoever would like to join them!

> Swimming

oh. this is a weekly affair. A few families gathered on Sunday morning for a swim together with their children so that everyone make friends ... adult with adults, and kids with kids. We have a couple of swimming teachers in the church as well.

> Talk business

There are a number of established businessmen n businesswomen in church and many young entrepreneurs lurking around gleaning wisdom from each other and sharing thoughts on how to better their business.

> Clicking Cameras away

1a.m Click are constantly taking photographs. You see them at every event and even carrying cameras during non-event time .. just in case!

> haunt the cinemas

the media team does haunt the cinemas at every new movie that come out and they even organise media team outing to special movie fair like the recent Japanese movie fair. we read subtitle for the entire show.