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it's frightening sometimes to see ppl that are similar in some ways- we both grew up in a bubble, are good with people, charismatic, not really risk takers though we're adventurous enough to show we're brave (even though we aren't really), in tune with our emotions and finally, we look like we're confident & know stuff. hahahahahahaah at least, that's true for me.

so all the thoughts, doubts, confusion, fear, anxiety...i understand :)

though you're the successor for the DOE role, i think i purposely came with a hands-off approach cuz you seem to be someone who learns best by figuring things out yourself. and by someone challenging. idk if that was the most loving thing but my main goal was for you to hopefully not just figure out your role and department but also yourself.

Being DOE was a sanctifying role for me as it exposed me for my double-mindedness, my idolatry, my love for myself in the way that i wasn't burning up for God as a total burnt offering. total. unreserved. intense. all for the One i love.

i'm sensitive to culture and people and manner. but what abt God? am i sensitive to the things of God? do i instinctively notice and comment on the Word? how the Word shapes culture and manner and people? i was willing to settle. willing to compromise as long as "results" were seen.

i hope you'll be sanctified too as you think things through.

i'm encouraged by your perseverance and intentionality- and i would be remiss if i don't encourage you to push yourself further.

love God for who He is. from His own Words. And you'll find joy and sweetness as you run to CGLTs, think of your department goals 24/7, think about relationships, care for God's sheep, love His church, study, workout, be hurt by people, get sick, run PGs with no sleep, run to committee meetings, prep for church membership and TGGs, get rebuked, train evangelists, reflect etc

oh to be the man who offers himself to God to be burnt up fully daily- as he puts his hand on the unblemished bull and slowly cut the neck of his substitute and watch the blood drains out of the flailing animal, quietly crushed and humbled as he thinks "that should've been me". and he goes off and sins again before His saviour. and comes back the next day. faith. hope. love.

i'm glad to have you as a brother and someone to reflect honestly with. i hope you sharpen me as i strive to sharpen you too as my beloved brother.

happy big two oh :)

happy 20th solomon 🥂

-ames

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YOOOO happy birthday solobro!!! Congrats on the big 20 🥳🥳

It’s been a great 1 and a half years knowing u and walking alongside each other in TCF, rly appreciate all the times u fetch me home and all the reflections and talks we shared in da coolest BMW car ever

Praying you’ll continue to serve God faithfully and persevere thru life, rooted and fully assured of our hope🫡

-shuennie

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Well well now you're 20 (no more teens behind your age now) that means congrats on graduating the teens.

Even though i only know you for not quite long, but i know your perseverance in serving God and the journey you have been through in America.

In this new age, i hope you keep persevere to keep learning God's Word and spread the gospel. May you always keep on being the humble (idk bout it but okay) and fun sol for our community.

-Christa

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Yoo bro! The past 4 months meeting and knowing you have been a blessing man! Thank you so much for introducing me to the TCF and CERC family. Without the rain that day when we played basketball I don’t think I would have got the chance to know you my brother in Christ. Have a happy 20th birthday and many more basketball sessions with you!

-Anric

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Glad to see how much you have grown in the path from being a kid in CERC to being the man that God designed you to be. Thankful for the brain God has given you to ask questions, think critically, and especially to encourage others with God’s word and build up his church. Even if there may be times throughout your life that you feel like you are not growing older and wiser, I’m sure that if you continue to trust God above your own wisdom and understanding, and keep working hard on the scriptures, he will mature you in Christ by his Spirit. Don’t give up, keep fighting the good fight. Rome was not built in one day.

In Christ,

Soung

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congrats on reaching your 20th year streak on earth🕺

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congrats on reaching your 20th year streak on earth🕺

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happy birthdayyy sol! finally stepping into your first 2-0's milestone, how does that feel? 🎤

I think i first met you was on this same day 2 yrs ago during UNITE(?) :0 and this past 2 years from knowing you as a goofball around ppl to now also seeing that you're a person with a loot of thoughts in mind from our last conversation, it really shows different sides of you and that ure not just the outgoing extrovert person as most of us know abt you

it's good that you started to open up to more people and being vulnerable to them :) yes it can be scary so choose the ppl that helps you work through things, don't go thru tough times alone.

I'll pray that in the future days to come you'll continue to grow in more maturity, able to withstand more responsibilities coming on ur plate like relationships, family, church ministry, etc and more importantly, striving to be A MAN OF GOD!!! this is really the time for you to start thinking abt ur future seriously and what it takes to build God's family. gotta start prepping and sort urself out soon too not just thinking abt it haha time won't rlly wait for youu

once again, happy birthday my brother in Christ, happy to be able to serve alongside with you in TCF and soon-to-be in church as members too (hopefully) :)

-mercy

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It's really encouraging seeing you working and serving in TCF as a member and now a committee. I'm so thankful that I've gotten the chance to serve with you and really see how you have a heart for people by learning and observing the way you talk to the freshies and engage with people, making meaningful conversations and giving really good advice. I'm also grateful for the times in CGLT (where you’ll be the brave soul to speak up when the room get quiet) and I'm able to learn and grow from your thoughts and insights on the topic and the gospel. I pray that you'll continue having the zeal to keep sharing and growing in the gospel and that you'll never loose sight of your identity in Christ as your Lord and saviour.

Hazel

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Hi Solomon, happy 20th birthday! Here’s to another year of increasing in Christ-likeness!

I’ve really appreciated the talks we’ve had over the time we’ve known each other, and I am so thankful that you’re a person who cares about making people feel heard and included. Your care for your brothers and sisters, and especially your thoughtfulness when it comes to how you think about the Word and your life as a Christian is a really encouraging example.

I pray that God will continue to keep you faithful to His calling and guide you, all throughout the challenges and difficulties of another year in His ministry!

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man you're really 20. that's crazy. I still remember your air force 1s and purple hoodie era the first time I met you haha, I think no matter how much you age or how cool you make yourself, you'll still be that sol in my mind. You've grown so much and I truly enjoy working alongside you for all these years. Life's tough but I hope what keeps you grounded in tough times is knowing how undeservedly you received the gospel. It's easy to be complacent or just 'make do' but remember that Christ has risen, and he will return. So work to live a life worthy of Him until the day you see him again.

no cap I thank the lord for you frfr despite all the unlucky times we fought back then. (my attempt to use solrizzler language)

-Marthina

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Heyyy Sol! Happy 20th birthday!

So thankful to God for your growth over the years. I have seen how you use your natural charisma drawing people to you and brining them to church & CF. Well I think you don’t want to be known as just a cool guy anymore after US haha. Do stay curious and always explore the world our God has created in submission to Him!

Sister in Christ,

Yew Lin

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Happy birthday Solomon !!!🥳🥳🥳

Pray that you will keep persevering in the gospel and in Christ🏃.. and that the reality of this gospel be so clear and true in your life.

-Ashley

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Yooo... Dumb stupid me thought that you're the same age as me for a sec (or even older, no offense). But in many ways, your energy and drive has been nothing short but inspiring and encouraging to me (hence why my brain even thought for a sec you're older than 20 lol). I'm not good at pep talks... But it has been great knowing you, and I do hope that we can use the remainder of this year to exhort one another and to encourage one another to bear fruit for Christ.

In Christ Jesus,

Patrick

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YOO BROO, finally the BIG 2-0, that's crazy, you've been on this earth for 2 decades, that's something. In the short time I've known you, your energy never fails to amaze me; it's been great serving alongside you. I cherish our conversations, whether about life, our relationship with our father or the most random stuff. Pray that as you keep growing each day, you never fail to recognise our Lord and what he has done in your life by bringing you to him, to be the man you're called to be. And spend all your days in indebted service to him. Love in Christ, bro

Can't Wait for PG'S lessgoo 🙌😎

-Abhi.

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Yo Happy Bday man. I know you've been going through quite a bit, especially since coming back from the States. But I do hope that what me and (what I'm hoping) others have been telling you gives you encouragement to continue your walk with Christ for the rest of your days. God bless, man.

P.S. the next time i see you, I'm hoping that you don't excessively use your love language on me.