The Lord is the one who opens doors of ministry for us. He shows us His heart when we avail ourselves to Him without reservation. As a channel of His divine love, we become the extension of the hand of God to touch people around us.
Monte (my husband) and I have the wonderful privilege to reach out to different people that the Lord brought into our paths. We have reached out to terminally ill people. We are challenged to see terminally ill Christians who fight their way through the raging battle. Armed with added strength from the Lord they battle their physical ailments against all odds. Physically their bodies may be weakened and ravaged by disease but their spiritual health is intact because their eyes are on Jesus. The wonder working power of God is at work. Though some of these people have gone home to be with the Lord, their testimonies lived long after them to reveal God’s love and faithfulness.
I thank God for the opportunity to be a voice trainer. I am privileged to meet people from all walks of life who range from the age of 12 up to aged 70.
I had a great time at my last vocal training with Cornerstone Community Church which ended on 30 April 2009.. I was greatly encouraged by the joy and enthusiasm of my brothers and sisters there.
The testimonials from my past trainees and workshop attendees bring me tremendous encouragement and motivation. I continue to trust and look to the Lord for He is the one who gives me the strength, grace and ability. He spurs me on to give my best and has blessed me beyond my wildest imagination.
The following are some testimonials that I deeply appreciated because these people have taken time from their busy schedule to drop me these words:
“After the vocal training, I am now more confident in singing, at least I dare to sing louder then before and with more expression. Thanks for teaching us the techniques of singing.
May God continue to bless you and your work.”
Rosie Lee
"I begin to enjoy singing with a louder voice. Thank you Sister Jee Fong."
Paul Png
"We have definitely learnt a lot through this course. It has helped us to project our voice better and we have also discovered many new insights. We will surely look forward to attend such courses in the future. Cheers to you our coach!!"
Janet Koh
"A committed and dedicated teacher to her craft, Jee Fong believes that everyone has a singing voice that just needs the correct techniques to bring it out. I thoroughly enjoyed the training sessions with her and gained a better understanding on how to "stretch " my vocal range."
Michelle Chau
"Indeed I feel that the training is fruitful and useful to me. Sis Jee Fong has made it so interesting and practical that I can put into practice right away. After attending the training, it has given me more confidence in delivering the songs and I am able to express better. Thank u Sis Jee Fong. Hereby, I would like to give thanks and praise to the Lord for giving me the opportunity to attend this training. God bless one and all!"
Cheralyn Lim
"I can feel the passion that Jee Fong has in wanting to impart all the knowledge that she has to the participants that comes to her class. Personally, her desire to make sure that her participants understood and grasped what she was teaching touched me the most"
Lilian Lee
"Hi! Your vocal training has helped me in singing properly and with confidence. I will continue to use the techniques to improve on my weak areas. I used to have sore throat after two hours of singing. I have learnt that I have exerted on the wrong muscle and lack warm up. Now with proper practice and knowledge of taking care of my vocal cord. I am able to speak properly after 2 hours of singing. I must thank Jee Fong for her Marvellous GIFT in Vocal Training."
Hong Demei
"It is most liberating to be able to sing with confidence without getting hoarse or worse, a sore throat. Now I can worship with greater joy!"
Frances Goh
"My greatest achievement is knowing Christ. And that He loves me and you."
Goh Hong Eng
"After several meetings, I can sing loudly and confidently. It is an enjoyable experience to work with you."
Clifford Mario
"Jee Fong's classes enabled me to learn how to use my voice better and to realise that good speech not only included using one's voice correctly but that it was necessary to have the right posture and use correct breathing techniques as well. Jee Fong's personality is also warm and engaging which made the personalised classes all that more enriching to attend."
Bhawani
"I've attended the voice training sessions with hopes of improving my foundational techniques and I have improved since. Now when i sing for longer periods of time, my voice does not feel the strain and tiredness. Praise God!"
Vincent Kwok
"It was an eye opener for me. I was not aware of the intricate details of maintaining vocal quality. A great help for me, as a trainer."
Selvarajoo Vadivelu
"Thank you for coaching us in vocal and singing techniques. It had been a fun time. We found the sessions refreshing, enjoyable and relaxing as we are comfortable with you. You have been very helpful and patient. May the Lord bless and extend this area of your passion and ministry for His glory."
Nancy Choo, Michelle Pillai & Pearl Yeo
Monte (my husband) loves cats. It is more accurate to say that he is crazy about cats. As for me, up till today, you will find me fleeing when a cat comes near.
Last Saturday morning, while we were at Changi Village, we were surprised to find a group of cats near a bus stop. Nine cats to be exact. They were adorable. Monte had so much fun playing with them. Cats are by and large very affectionate and warm, but once in a while we run into cats that are moody and prefer to be left alone.
From 5 Feb to 30 March 2009, I had the privilege to conduct speech and drama training to some amazing eight year girls for two classes in the Bukit Timah Area. I was in training with them on weekly class. The girls were very infectious and eager to learn. I was encouraged by their enthusiasm.
On the final session, I saw a girl who on the verge of tears because that was my last class with them. I knew that I would miss them as much as they would miss me. Children have a way to warm our hearts.
At the end of my time with one of the classes, the form teacher who had been sitting in in most of my training sessions gathered the children together and led them in a cheer in appreciation of me. I was speechless. I was so touched by the kind and encouraging gesture of that teacher. It certainly was a sweet surprise.
In recent years, I have difficulties learning some new worship choruses. One of the reasons might be because they are difficult to learn. Some may have weak melodies while others may be too wordy.
We need sold congregational songs that help us to pour our hearts out to the Lord. We need songs that enable us to enter into the holy of holies. The sad fact is that some song writers today may be trapped in the money making thing. They write songs that the market wants. The lure of money and fame may be an issue here.
I pray that God will touch the hearts of Christian song writers to produce songs from the throne room of God; songs from the heart of God and songs that are birthed by the Spirit. God will use His songs to touch and transform us increasingly. Lord, bring Your songs back to our churches, Your heavenly songs and melodies that we may glorify You and proclaim Your greatness.
Show us Your mercy. Show us Your grace. Had it not been for Your loving kindness, we would have despaired.
Our breath is full of Your love. Every breath is full of Your mercy. Every breath is full of Your grace.
I Need You More
I need You more
More than yesterday
I need You more
More than words can say
I need You more
Than ever before
I need You, Lord
I need You, Lord
More than the air I breathe
More than the song I sing
More than the next heartbeat
More than anything
And Lord, as time goes by
I'll be by Your side
'Cause I never want to go back to my old life
I need You more
More than yesterday
I need You more
More than words can say
I need You more
Than ever before
I need You, Lord
I need You, Lord
For four days last month, I made a trip with my parents to Genting Highlands in Malaysia. We had a wonderful time. The breathtaking view was absolutely amazing. My elderly parents had a relaxed time there and we ate and rested so well.
Upon arrival back in Singapore, Monte (my husband) and I were both sharing that it was difficult to be apart from each other though it was only for a short four days, it seemed like a long time of separation. One day, our life on earth will end, either I will leave before Monte or the other way round. For sure, it will be very difficult for either of us because we have grown so close to each other over the years.
I thank God for the opportunity to conduct vocal training at Cornerstone Community Church last month. I do not take training opportunities likely for the simple reason that there are many vocal coaches around but the opportunity was given to me.
One of greatest joy in vocal training is to see people improving and growing. Learning is a lifelong process that we embark on. As I look back to my past training, all I see is the enablement and grace of the Lord.
The blessings of the Lord is on His children. When the Lord blesses us, He does not merely fill us up to the brim, He continues to bless us till we overflow. His blessings run over, He blesses us and beyond. It is extended to our children, our parents, our siblings, our nieces and nephews and beyond. The heart of God reaches out to touch His own. He promised to bless our children’s children. He picked up from the miry clay, rescue and restore us and bestow His blessing on us although we do not deserve anything. For He first loved us.
We are all different and we see things differently. Looking at the picture in this post, some of us may see the young lady while others may see the elderly woman. One of the many lessons we can glean from this is that it is helpful to be open to the views and opinions of others because we often see things from different angles. Not only can we learn from others, we are reminded that they might be more than one-way to get things done. Our way may not be the only right one.
Not everyone gets to lead all the time. Sometimes the Lord puts us in a place where we may not be in the heat of things. It may be a support role. 
Last Sunday morning, the Lord opened the door for Monte (my husband) to minister at Touch Hearts Community Church. We thank God for a great time of ministry and fellowship with the people.
God patiently works on our rough edges. The most refined people on earth will still need to work on different areas on our lives. For some of us, there are bad habits that we have to kick, at other instances; God may be speaking to us about some attitudes that we must change. No one is perfect, the loving hand continue to mould and make us to be what He wants us to be. He wants to present us as His masterpiece; every child of God can shine for the Master when we reflect the light of Jesus.
We must travel light, especially so in our journey with the Lord. Excess baggage may be worry, insecurities, hatred, anger, rebellion, strife, bitterness. The list goes on. The unnecessary excess baggage does not merely slow us down, it also adds extra burden on this already arduous journey of life. We are not meant to lug them around wherever we go, the Lord wants us to lay our burdens at His feet. He wants us to taste true liberty when we fully submit our life into His loving hands; when we give Him total control so that the life and light of His glory can shine brilliantly through us.
Last Saturday, I was blessed to be able attend ISOW (International School of Worship) – Worship Encounter at Marine Parade Christian Centre. It was my third time there. Thank God for the ministry of Brendon and Cathie Clancy. They are a gifted and humble couple.
In the mid 80’s, I was a childcare assistant teacher for about two years. Part of my time was spent at the Kindergarten that was linked to the childcare business. I was supporting a teacher there, a lady in her mid forties. At one point, she fell sick and not long after that she suddenly passed on. She left behind her loving husband and teenage children.
Life is fleeting. We are here today and gone tomorrow. When we look at the life that God gave us, our respond is total abandonment to His will and purpose. We are made to praise and glorify Him. As we give our self to Him in total submission, He brings out the best in us. We are on earth to fulfill our own selfish ambition, we want to trust and obey Him each moment of the day. We want to feel His heartbeat and abide in His glorious presence. We want to follow hard after Him till we reach the end of our journey.
Yesterday morning, before church, we had breakfast at a coffee shop. Along came a man with his cute little dog. I approached him to ask if I could snap a shot of his dog and he agreed. The dog was wearing shoes. It walked so comfortable in those cute little shoes. It was so adorable.
On Sunday evening, 15 March 2009, Monte (my husband) and I wanted to take some time to pray. We headed to Changi Village. After dinner, we went to the beach, laid down a plastic sheet and spent some time praying there. The beauty that we saw before our eyes that lovely evening captivated our hearts.
Today marks the ten years of our marriage. The Lord has blessed me with Monte. The past ten years are the best years of my life. Jesus is the third person in our marriage. He binds us together as one. After living together for ten years, we are still discovering and learning more of each other. Just like pursuing God, we'll never stop discovering and knowing more of Him.
As we get to know the Lord more intimately, His abiding presence encapsulates us. What preoccupies us will consume us. As we meditate on Him, we become more like Him. The character of Christ rubs onto us so to speak. Our every waking moment is devoted to all that He desires to do in and through us. We become more sensitive to the voice of His spirit. Beyond our resources, talents or time; He wants our hearts. He wants to commune with us. He wants us to come away to the secret chambers so that He can pour His heart out to us. What an awesome privilege for you and I, common people to be able to come into the King’s chambers to hear His heart. This is enough to overwhelm us because He sought us out while we were yet sinners. He put His robe of righteousness on us and gave us hope and meaning to live. He cleansed our sins so that the enemy of our soul has no power over us. We give Him all the glory, honour and praise.
I enjoy vocal coaching. Thank God for every workshop participant and trainee that He had brought into my path. I have trained people as young as 12 up till the age of 70. These people are from all walks of life, coming from diverse backgrounds. I continue to learn, grow and develop in what God has put into my hands. Like all field of work, I will never stop learning new things because there is so much untapped resources and information available out there. When I am training, I do not think of it as work because I enjoy what I do. Every training session is different because every trainee is different. That is reason why it is so interesting.
Last Friday morning, I brought Mickey out for a walk. Upon reaching the ground level, to my horror, his leash came apart. He started running and I chased him. Meanwhile I got my father to come down. Both of us started to chase after the dog. He was having such a wonderful time and there my father and I were worried sick. He came so close to a road that was quite heavy with traffic. We were so relieved when we finally caught up with him and my father tried to carry him. In a split second, he bit my father's thumb. The bite was quite deep and my father bled profusely. Thank God that the bleeding stopped in about three to five minutes.
