http://www.samtsai.com/holideck Virtual Deck that Brings Holiday Sightseeing to Your Home Tue, 25 Dec 2007 22:55:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Church Bulletins: Thank goodness for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services: The sermon this morning: “Jesus Walks on the Water.” The sermon tonight: “Searching for Jesus.” - - - - - Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/41/church-bulletins-the-fun-aspect/ Wonder why this 6-year-old girl receives so much attention when singing a song written by her mother? Almost 2 million views of this heart-touching video. View this most inspirational award video clip. CACHE, Okla. (UMNS) - Six-year-old Heather Martin, accompanied only by her mother on piano, has become an overnight Internet sensation ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/40/heather-martin-when-are-you-coming-home/ The following gallery showcases University of British Columbia campus. The panorama pictures were taken on December 22, 2006 when I went back home last Christmas. Scenes include UBC Bus Loop, University of BC Dental School - Oral Health Centre, East Mall, Main Mall, SUB (Students Union Building), Brock Hall ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/37/university-of-british-columbia-panoramic-campus-photo/ The following gallery (panoramic and standard sized photos) showcases University of British Columbia Oral Health Centre. The pictures were taken on December 22, 2006. Very modern facility. Every operatory has a computer screen. The leading sponsor for making this dental clinic possible is Nobel Biocare. View UBC Dentistry ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/36/ubc-dentistry-university-of-british-columbia-canada/ The following Legislative Assembly of Alberta photos were taken on Oct 8, 2006. It’s definitely a fall season. Leaves are changing colors and falling on the ground. Very scenic. View Legislative Assembly of Alberta photos. ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/28/alberta-legislature-building-in-autumn/ Took some pictures for the Xmas Pageant during the first and second morning services on Dec 17, 2006. The images aren’t that great, because they were shot from TV screen. I only took certain shots, because during the play I was too busy controlling one of the three cameras. ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/35/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever-mckernan-baptist-church/ I took these pictures during the Sunday morning service on Nov 26, 2006. The photos aren’t very clear. I sat in the last row! It was too far away to get a clear shot without flash when everyone in the picture was moving, including my hands. ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/31/mckernan-baptist-church-choir-for-christmas-2006/ A collection of children’s praying to God excerpts. Very funny to read. Dear God, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t you just keep the ones you got now? Jane Dear God, I went to this wedding and they kissed right in the church. Is that OK? Neil Dear God, If ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/33/dear-god/ This year Xmas Banquet was on Dec 2, 2006. A $3 ticket gave you: no line no cover VIP pass a catered full meal & dessert drinks, coffee, tea prize draws entertainment, skit, carol singing Unbelievable deal! How can you miss that?! View McKernan Christmas Banquet gallery. ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/34/christmas-banquet-mckernan-baptist-college-career/ The following Alberta Legislature Building panoramic pictures were taken on October 8, 2006. Hope you enjoy panorama photos. It’s a colorful season. http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/27/legislative-assembly-of-alberta-autumn-season/ Did God create everything that exists? Does evil exist? Did God create evil? A University professor at a well known institution of higher learning challenged his students with this question. “Did God create everything that exists?” A student bravely replied, “Yes he did!” “God created everything?” The professor asked. “Yes, sir, he certainly ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/30/did-god-create-evil/ On November 17 and 18, McKernan Baptist C&C Ministry organized a service project for Mustard Seed Society in Downtown Edmonton. We played games and chit chat with the community members, washed dishes, cleaned & set up chairs and tables, watched that crazy hockey game Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/29/mustard-seed-service-project-mckernan-baptist-college-career/ The above picture shows the UAlberta motto: Quecumque Vera. The following UofA campus photos were taken on Oct 8, 2006. It’s autumn! Nice. Scenes include University Extension Centre, Mazankowski Heart Institute, Tim Hortons & Wendy, Health Research Innovation Facility - East Wing, Heritage Medical Research Centre, National ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/26/university-of-alberta-in-autumn/ The objective of this game was to kill two gargoyles with flashlights, but not so fast. The flashlights were disassembled into pieces and scattered in places throughout the church. Even worse, the main switchboard was destroyed by the gargoyles. With no light in the church, two teams of “brave” ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/25/games-in-the-dark-mckernan-baptist-college-career/ What’s your favourite game show? Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Deal or Not Deal, Family Feud? We played them all…..with some tricky changes to the game rules to explode your minds. Time is ticking fast; what’s your answer NOW? View McKernan Game Show Extravaganza gallery. ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/24/game-show-extravaganza-mckernan-baptist-college-career/ This gallery series will be an ongoing project with panoramic pictures of the church once each week. Hope you enjoy seeing the changes through time. View McKernan Baptist Church Panoramic Photos. http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/23/mckernan-baptist-church-in-four-seasons/ The following UAlberta campus photos were taken on October 8, 2006. Very colorful in the fall season. Hope you enjoy panoramic pictures. I especially love the above picture that depicts Dentistry/Pharmacy Building. Very beautiful, don’t you agree? View UofA campus panorama gallery. ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/22/university-of-alberta-autumn-season/ The second worship cafe of the year came with a snow white blessing from the heaven. It had a good turn-out in participation. Many people came that night despite the snowfall. Must be Pastor Lyle’s magic. The worship topic that night was something but trivial—Live A Godly Life. ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/20/worship-cafe-october-mckernan-baptist-college-career/ Volunteering Experience: Richmond Food Bank Chimo Crisis Line Vancouver General Hospital [VGH] Canadian Lung Association - Climb the Wall for Fresh Air Scouts Canada - 40th Marpole Canadian Mental Health Association [CMHA] McKernan Baptist - Fiesta Kids Summer Camp, Video Link Team, & other kids’ events Frontier College - Students For Literacy Valleyview Public Library Places I’ve been to: Australia-New ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/39/profile-of-sam-tsai/ McKernan Baptist Church - College & Career Events » 2006.08.26   Garden Party (Sam) . : Part 2 (Andrew) . : Part 3 (Matt) » 2006.09.16   Survivors Kick Off (Sam) » 2006.09.23   Scalpers (Sam) » 2006.09.30   Worship Cafe September » 2006.10.07   Thanksgiving Potluck (Sam) » 2006.10.14   Service Event (Andrew) » ... http://www.samtsai.com/holideck/21/mckernan-baptist-college-career/