The Ultimate Road Trip http://turt2010.posterous.com Most recent posts at The Ultimate Road Trip posterous.com Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:19:52 -0700 [TURT: Updates From The Road] So Far So Good http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-updates-from-the-road-so-far-so-good http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-updates-from-the-road-so-far-so-good
We're at the halfway mark of the overseas phase of TURT. So far, the band has completed two gigs, one of which was an evangelistic concert held at Prince of Songkhla University. The schedule on the road has been tight, with the students having to undergo cultural training, band rehearsals, and having to adjust to new surroundings and weather.

Thanksgivings: 
1. The band, including Manson who arrived later, are safe and sound in Hatyai.
2. The guys in the band are taking initiative in their respective roles, especially in the area of managing the sound equipment. This has helped to ease the load on the rest of the band during rehearsals and gigs. 
3. So far the team has had great times of prayer, and had fruitful debriefing sessions after each gig.

Prayer Requests:

1. Physical sustenance. There have been a few cases of stomach upset due to food, and also lack of sleep because of the mosquitoes and dip in temperature at night. Despite these, the students in the band are still running high in spirits at the moment, and for this we are thankful. Pray the high morale continues for the remainder of the trip.

2. Sound system. The band has just switched to using in-ear monitors (instead of conventional speakers to hear themselves), pray that they can adjust to it quickly.

Today & Tomorrow:
This afternoon the band is heading out to Thaksin University to conduct a promo for their concert tomorrow afternoon. Besides giving out flyers, the students will also take some time to interact with the people in the campus, and in addition prayer walk around the premises. Do pray for a good time of connecting with the students of Thaksin University, and even for deep spiritual discussions.  

Thank you for standing with us in prayer!

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]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:41:20 -0700 [Updates From The Road] TURTers have arrived in Thailand http://turt2010.posterous.com/updates-from-the-road-turters-have-arrived-in http://turt2010.posterous.com/updates-from-the-road-turters-have-arrived-in We're pleased to inform that the TURT team has arrived safely in Thailand, and have already begun setting up for rehearsal this evening. Do pray for them as they get settled in and work through some changes in the band equipment configuration. Pray also that they get good rest tonight. 

On a slightly different note Manson, our team's assistant leader, has successfully recovered his passport after sweating through the last few nights looking for it. He was unable to fly with the team this morning, but will leave for Thailand tomorrow morning, provided he gets a ticket in time. 

In all things are shaping up well despite the various challenges we've had. We appreciate your continued prayer support!

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]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:49:00 -0700 TURT Leaving for Hatyai, Thailand [17th June - 28th June 2010] http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-leaving-for-hatyai-thailand-17th-june-28 http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-leaving-for-hatyai-thailand-17th-june-28

Dear Supporters and Friends,


We will be flying off to Hatyai in about 9 hours and embarking on the road leg of 'The Ultimate Road Trip' (TURT). We want to especially thank those of you who came down for our Singapore preview on Monday. Thank you for your time and hope you were blessed by the program as much as we are putting it together.

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Supporters, Family and Friends @ Singapore Preview (Photo Credit: Quentin Lee)

For those who couldn't make it, thank you once again for investing into His Kingdom and into our lives. For me, I am already extremely blessed by the past month of equipping, training and heart preparation and I am looking forward for the greater things to come on the road. It is also my privilege to meet and be able to serve alongside many wonderful fellow brothers and sisters-in-Christ from different churches. To me, this unity is truly 1 body of Christ, the church.

I want to quote Daniel's sharing on how God has been faithful.

I think God's been showing me/us(TURT) His faithfulness. His providence. Just yesterday as we were packing up the equipment, we needed to buy some bubblewrap to pad the subwoofer we're bringing over as we dont have a case for it. Then lo and behold, just outside the door as we were going to the toilet, was a trash bin. Don't worry that's not the end. Beside the trash bin was, lots and lots of thick plastic sheets! The plastic sheets were numerous enough and thick enough to be cushiony like bubble wrap! It worked perfectly and i think our faith level really rose a notch! :)

Some Details
  • Departure: 17th June 2010 / Flight TR2132 / 11.05am (We'll be @ the budget terminal at 8.30am to check in our equipment.)
  • Arrival: 28th June 2010 (Monday) / Flight TR2133 / 4.01pm
  • Accommodation: We will be putting up at the guesthouse @ Prince of Songkhla University (PSU) for the entire duration.

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All the equipment we'll be bringing with us on the road! (Photo Credit: Michelle Tan)

 And just to keep you updated real-time while we are on the road, a local stuff (Alvin) will be sending you email updates and prayer pointers so you guys can be our prayer warriors, so don't be surprised to receive updates!
You can also check these places for updates:

  1. TURT Blog: http://turt2010.posterous.com/
  2. Follow Us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicmission
  3. TURT Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/TURT-2010/113793578642188

Once again, thank you for partnering and praying alongside us. We look forward to bringing you glad tidings when we return! :)


ด้วยความรัก และเคารพอย่างสูงในพระคริสต์ (Love and Respectfully in Him),
The Ultimate Road Trippers 2010

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/571020/monkey.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5AGdqRnkoQ5X Marcus Wang GreenGeeek Marcus Wang Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:34:31 -0700 Come Support The TURT Team!! http://turt2010.posterous.com/come-support-the-turt-team http://turt2010.posterous.com/come-support-the-turt-team
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The day has finally come for the TURT band to present the fruit of their labour! We're having a preview next Monday to showcase what the band will be doing on the road in Thailand. So if you're a friend, family member or someone who's simply interested in music evangelism and what it looks like, join us at Agape Methodist Church next Monday at 7.30pm! Details in the attached flyer.

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]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:47:13 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pics]: Photos from the Women's Retreat!! http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-photos-from-the-womens-retreat http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-photos-from-the-womens-retreat Just in case you were wondering... we haven't forgotten the pictures of the women's retreat! Just that the photos took some time to reach this contributor... =P

Anyway the ladies had an enjoyable time making scrapbooks for themselves, and this was followed by some meaningful time of sharing and connecting with one another - all the way till nearly midnight!

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]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:47:57 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pics]: Action from the Men's Retreat!! http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-action-from-the-mens-retreat http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-action-from-the-mens-retreat Yesterday we sent the men out for a day of hanging out with one another, shooting each other over paintball and of course, food. The result was FUN FUN and more FUN. The guys relived their NS days by donning their army greens at the Paintball park. It almost felt as if we were reporting for reservist duties, except that instead of real guns, we had paintball markers (essentially guns that fire paintball pellets). Had dinner over Golden Pillow's chicken and mutton curries, followed by a more sombre time of sharing. Men usually are people of few words, so it was really heartwarming to have the few hours of authentic sharing of our lives.  =)

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]]> Mon, 31 May 2010 20:33:27 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pics]: Story Coaching + Personal Practice! http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-story-coaching-personal-practi http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-story-coaching-personal-practi What's a day of TURT without the students being hard at work? This morning the TURTers are busy with personal practice on their instruments, and for the four who who'll be sharing their testimonies, they are sweating over crafting their personal stories with their story coaches. =)

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]]> Mon, 31 May 2010 05:43:11 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pics]: Snapshots of today!! http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-snapshots-of-today http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-snapshots-of-today

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]]> Mon, 31 May 2010 00:29:57 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pic]: Working hard through a public holiday! http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pic-working-hard-through-a-public-h http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pic-working-hard-through-a-public-h It was the Vesak Day public holiday last friday. However due to the tight rehearsal and class schedule in TURT, we came back anyway for a time of prayer intercession in the morning, followed by rehearsal in the afternoon. It was heartwarming to see God begin to fill our hearts with burden and compassion for the Thai people.

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]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 00:51:52 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pics]: Communications Class + More Rehearsals!! http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-communications-class-more-rehe http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-communications-class-more-rehe Communications class was on today, with Evon teaching the session on Gestures & Movements. What's after class? More rehearsals!! =)

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]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 09:41:07 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pics] - Touchpoint 1 with Richard & Dass from Father Heart Ministries http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-touchpoint-1-with-richard-and http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-touchpoint-1-with-richard-and We took some time off the busy rehearsal schedule to have Richard and Dass from the Father Heart Ministries speak at our first Touchpoint of TURT. What followed was some meaningful insights about what it really means to be sons and daughters of God the Father, and a really impactful ministry time when both of them took time to pray for each one of us.Thankful for that God-moment, and for Him sending Richard and Dass to bless us in such a manner.

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]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 10:10:00 -0700 Long Time Ago... http://turt2010.posterous.com/long-time-ago-7 http://turt2010.posterous.com/long-time-ago-7

Okay, this wasn't that long ago, probably only about 2 months. It sure feels like a long time (since Helsa was still wearing specatcles. She has since undergone Lasik.) as many of us have since conquered our end-of-semester examinations and officially embarked on preparation for TURT amongst many other things. I am sure this set of photographs brings back some interesting memories of when we 1st met one another on a Saturday morning (March 27th).

For myself, I still remember quite clearly the ice-breakers we played, the people I spoke to, etc. Let's just say that I am amazed at how God has bonded the team since.

p/s: Continue to keep us in prayer even as the intensity for preparation is building up. Please pray for team unity and for all of us to look only to fulfilling God's agenda and His agenda alone.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/571020/monkey.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5AGdqRnkoQ5X Marcus Wang GreenGeeek Marcus Wang Tue, 25 May 2010 09:24:00 -0700 TURT2010 Mission Trippers *Updated http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt2010-mission-trippers-updated http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt2010-mission-trippers-updated

We have since taken an updated picture with all of us on the team. Presenting to you, TURT2010 Trippers! :D

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The Formal Shot

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The Goofy Band Shot 


Top Row (From Left):
Marcus Wang Yongren (Not De Fu)
Jon Cho'volta' - Sawadee Yo
Jesse - Woody-Tweety Bird-Look-Alike
Desiree - Desire with an 'E'
Daniel - Self-Proclaim Introvert
Jeremy - The Physicist
Manson - Good Stuff (Staff)

First Row(From Left):
Eeleen - Good Stuff (Staff)
Michelle - Hungrily
Stephanie - 'Pig' Level 123
Helsa - Elsa with a 'H'
Vanessa - Vanessa with an 'N'

*Not forgetting the entire TURT Staff Team who have working and giving so much of themselves to equip, mentor and bless us. We are more than grateful!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/571020/monkey.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5AGdqRnkoQ5X Marcus Wang GreenGeeek Marcus Wang Tue, 25 May 2010 02:46:06 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pic]: 1st Rehearsal! http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pic-1st-rehearsal http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pic-1st-rehearsal
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TURTers working through a song during rehearsal

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]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 09:57:00 -0700 Communication Drills! - Session 1 http://turt2010.posterous.com/communication-drills-1st-session http://turt2010.posterous.com/communication-drills-1st-session

Having learned so much on the 'Core Values of Communication' - Connection, Making A Point, Authenticity and The God-Factor; what better way to learn communication than actually communicating itself? All of us went through what we now know as 'Comm Drills' today! As Daniel and Jon put it, 'Wah... Drills. Sounds like army lah.'

So, what are 'Comm Drills'? Basically, each TURTer gets a chance on the 'hot seat' (there wasn't really a seat) to share something about ourselves in front of a crowd. We are filmed and after that given individual comments on what we did well and what can be improved. As much as it was kinda nerve-wrecking, the staff were really encouraging and most of all it was an amazing time of sharing. :D

p/s: I am reviewing my comm drill recording now and boy it's weird watching a recording of myself speaking. Haha.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/571020/monkey.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5AGdqRnkoQ5X Marcus Wang GreenGeeek Marcus Wang Mon, 24 May 2010 00:01:14 -0700 An afternoon in class! http://turt2010.posterous.com/an-afternoon-in-class http://turt2010.posterous.com/an-afternoon-in-class
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Sara conducting her session on Making A Point

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Sharon sharing a personal story at the start of the class - Context 

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]]> Sun, 23 May 2010 22:36:03 -0700 Program Brainstorm! http://turt2010.posterous.com/program-brainstorm http://turt2010.posterous.com/program-brainstorm
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It's monday, and also DAY FIVE of TURT! Our TURT students are currently hard at work brainstorming the various elements of their program - ie song transitions and how they link with their personal stories and the gospel message. Manson, our program development IC, is facilitating the session.

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]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 07:57:07 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pics]: Alpha Day Two - Action from the COOKOUT! http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-alpha-day-two-action-from-the http://turt2010.posterous.com/turt-2010-pics-alpha-day-two-action-from-the

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]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 02:34:00 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pics]: Alpha Day Two - COOKOUT!! http://turt2010.posterous.com/turty-2010-pics-alpha-day-two-cookout http://turt2010.posterous.com/turty-2010-pics-alpha-day-two-cookout

We're having a COOKOUT! at Alpha this evening... and here are the contesting teams!!!

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]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 02:32:00 -0700 TURT 2010 [Pics]: Alpha Day Two - The day so far http://turt2010.posterous.com/turty-2010-pics-alpha-day-two-the-day-so-far http://turt2010.posterous.com/turty-2010-pics-alpha-day-two-the-day-so-far

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