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hellos yanen -- firstly i'm so sorry for dragging this for so long, definitely put this off as there were alot of messages to collate, but i'm sorry, it's not an excuse. But please note, these messages were written in June 2021, ofc you know the DOTS kids alot better now already 😬  Only this message from me, is written now in Mar 2022.... Okay, going into my message now
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hey yanen!
I still remember the day when Joel asked me if I was okay for you to visit the cell and see if you wanted to join us. That time, I didn't think much of anything, so I just said sure why not? But I think when you first came in, I could see that you were a very cheerful, and yet someone with strong opinions, very straightforward, honest, confident, and not afraid to speak your mind. I did feel a little awkward and scared, as I'm not very confident, and am someone who already finds it hard to articulate my thoughts or speak my mind coherently to express what I really wanted to say. But I think over time, I got to know you just a little bit more, and I did appreciate like how even though you talk very boisterously as your honest white girl self (NOT a bad connotation haha), there is a genuine-ness that exudes from you so naturally.
A strong memory I had was having that call with you about Pray Fast Give and really seeing how you flourished in your element and took charge of this, fuelled by such a passion for reaching out to the community. This is truly a trait given to you by God, and expressed through the Holy Spirit :')

Never lose that heart, and also your honesty. See you around in JPI sista ;)

love, jw

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FELLOW SISTER IN CHRIST LEMME SEE THOSE RAISED HANDS!!

Anyways, here’s my long dedication for you. I actually knew about you before this cell, you struck me as a person that was part of the “cool kids” gang. Not that you aren’t now, but I was initially intimidated talking to you. I still remember that first interaction we had last or the previous year as we were on the circle line going home after cell dinner. Not only was my first impression wrong because you were really genuine in getting to know me, but you were sharing your why you decided to stay behind in youth segment for a bit made me realised how you truly have a heart for things you believed in. I’m thankful at how fun you can be, whether it was random karaoking at the uncle house or you giving the whole series about the spirit of giving during the height of the pandemic last year. I believe its something the youth segment will lose in worth. I hope you aren’t discouraged if the visions you had didn’t really materialised, but I think the small impact can definitely have long term effects ah. I hope that as we move on to our different YA cells that we can still see each other as old pals and that we can still joke around each other. :)
-- Cassell

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Hello Sister Yanen,
Really sad that you are leaving cell alr when I feel like I’m just getting to know you😢 Honestly I was a little intimated by you coz you look like such a cool girl but you are also really chill HAH. I’m gonna really miss your presence in cell so visit us soon okayy and don’t forget us! Jiayou with school/work and life. I will carry on your legacy of calling everyone sis and bros HAH
~ Amber

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Hey vsco girl!
We still haven’t gone golfing like we wanted to yet (covid ☹ maybe next time). Hahah, gonna miss your white girl vibes and your long rants. Anyway, sry to hear the you plan in campus didn’t work and I feel God has greater plans for you. Nvr stop being yourself cause you’re one of the most fun and morally upright people I know. Anyway, hope to see u outside and gonna miss you bish!!
-- Tsu Hsien

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Hey Yanen

Thanks for being part of the cell and I pray as you transition towards your next phrase in church and continue to serve God, that your actions and thoughts will be guided by the lord and that he will bless you in where he has called you to serve! I believe the lord will bless you in what you intend to do for him and also for whatever reason I was given a verse to be referred to you to meditate on is hear it is!
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."( Matthew 19:26)
-- Kenneth Lee

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Hey Yanen! Wah i must say its quite interesting how life comes full circle and we ended up being in the same cell since we first met at core camp HAHA but honestly im really grateful that it did :) you have an extraordinary gift in connecting with people, and we as the cell appreciate you for contributing your heart and time to making the cell a comfortable place to be in. Thanks for serving beyond obligations and loving the cell as your own. I pray that as God continues to work in you to bless others in the same way, that you will feel his delight in you as I am sure he has been delighted in your presence and service to this cell 🙆🏻‍♂️
-- Ian

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hi yanen
bye bye, i hope u enjoy uni :) thanks for being in our cell, though u alw negatively influence us. i really super duper love your heart for the community. of how u r alwasy thinking of bringing the church out of the 4 walls(i think). I pray that God will continue to reveal his plan for u in his super duper big kingdom!
stuart :~)

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Hey Yanen! Wow happy grad from the cell 😊 You have challenged me in the way I seek God and want to learn to handle the bible and word rightly. “Cite your sources!!” and sharing your raw stories of BGR/ struggles in non profit/ exploring work are such precious experiences and advice for us. Wanted to really affirm you for being such an important older sis figure. Thank you, really for putting yourself out there and bringing a little part of what you have learnt and experienced into the cell. But more than that, your courage to step back into cell. It taught us (the cell) to dig deeper and desire for more authentic community. You have taught me through your actions and texts that you care for people and time together – the zoom exercise sessions, facilitating cell volunteering (cell masks lol) initiating other activities together. The impact that you leave on me and the community you have worked to build is more lasting and of a wider scale than you imagine! Even as you venture into new grounds and enter another season of your life, I pray for you to find a good God-centred community that points you back to the truth and has your back. We love you and will really miss you.
- Gracelyn

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Hey Yanen! It's been a great privilege getting to know you in cell. I think it's easy to feel weirded out by your unorthodox methods of doing things, but it actually brings a lot of life to the cell, it becomes conversation starters, or brings people together through laughter. I gained a lot more respect(more than I already had) for you after hearing your story of being a leader and sacrificing certain dreams for God's sake, it was kinda then that I realised that you're not just about Spin and BGR but someone that was tough and obeyed God. Thanks for bringing me out for Habitat, it was q an experience, especially the incident, which made me think a lot more abt the issue and it's complexity. Sorry for laughing. Thank you for bringing your heart of evangelism/outreach to the cell, and I think you did quite a lot to add that influence into the cell. All the best in YA and masters. Godspeed
-- don

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OMG sister I’m so so so sad that u r leaving😭😭😭but also Glad that u r coming back to sch n being sch mates w me!! I’m so grateful to have found u in life, u r my soulmate??? hahaha this is so cheesy but really never found someone that is so similar,, really my true honour is meeting and knowing you. I thank god all the time for you oh manzzz!! thank you for being so ‘me’ (LOL) and giving me the safe space to rant & to be me!! I love your heart that always observes and notices the things that are not right around us and you never hesitate to bring it up!! I pray that you continue to experience god’s love and joy in whatever you do and that you continue to magnify his name in your community!!  Congrats to graduating and welcome to the next season of life ahhaha 🥰🥰🥰🥰
-- bernice

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hi yanen! u r the very first person i talked to when i came into this cell, b honoured. but thank u for helping me feel comfy, and for the convos abt leading cells and what god is doing in society! praying that u wld continue bringing godly influence to areas u r in, like the gcg u r hehehe
-- sarah