Its good to have a breakthrough in your walk with God! Woohooo!!
Recently i discovered more about myself as i commit more time for God. I realise that God has put me through quite a lot of things that i don't really like, or not accustomed to do. But because of the purpose behind the things that i do, i find fulfilment and joy in doing His work. Thank God for putting me through the trials and testings to make me a better servant!
I want to see more consistency in my walk with God and serving in pastoral and ministry sides. Rather than 'a-season christian', i want to see 'a christian for all seasons'! God help me to change! Guard my heart against any distractions or temptations that will lead me astray, keep my footing on the foundation that You've built firm and strong, and help me achieve the targets that i have set with You as the main purpose!
The time for Easter is coming! And we are going to have a special Easter Service on the 12th of April, Sunday at Suntec City Convention! Be prepared and expect greatly for God to do a big big miracle! :)
Monday, 30 March 2009
Friday, 27 March 2009
Vision!
The following is the vision of SP2:
We want to be willing to be used by God,
willing to serve and be available for one another.
We are willing to learn, be humble and teachable,
and submit to the authorities, the church and our leaders.
Amen!
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Back from the.... CAMP!
I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM CAMP! Wahahaha! What a great time of fellowship and learning through the 3 days in camp!
Although the sleeping and bathing facilities are not of top notch grade, but God's presence was certainly there! Who ever says that circumstances and conditions will affect God's love for us? Haha.
This camp is the 1st Camp that i have gone to ever since i come to know Christ, and to me its really an eye opener! 3 intensive days of teaching as well as praise and worship in a ulu area with funny orangey skies in the night have isolated us from the rest of the world. But i believe its beneficial for us, as we are able to focus and concentrate on the Word of God much better without distractions.
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Talking about it being the 1st camp, i find my schedule in the camp quite packed! Got mamashop, and i have to stand-in as UA. But thank God i managed to do a little bit here and there, and its really because of the blessing of God that makes it happen! God provided me a miracle of a very complete and confirmed list of people in my unit that reduces my workload as UA by a lot a lot! Really wanna thank God, and also the whole SP unit CLs, members and the original UA for being responsible to our own attendance! Its a joy serving as the unit admin in the camp! Amen!
The same goes to the operation of the mamashop! I wan to take the opportunity here to thank and affirm Ace, Kirby, Victor and the rest of the DI people who helped us to facilitate the mamashop operation (sorry i can't remember all the names)! It is your input of support that helps us to do well during the camp! Really thank you for helping us out although its not part of your camp roles. :) There are still people to affirm, but i wan to 'tou lan' again ah... Wahahaha.... :P
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Although the sleeping and bathing facilities are not of top notch grade, but God's presence was certainly there! Who ever says that circumstances and conditions will affect God's love for us? Haha.
This camp is the 1st Camp that i have gone to ever since i come to know Christ, and to me its really an eye opener! 3 intensive days of teaching as well as praise and worship in a ulu area with funny orangey skies in the night have isolated us from the rest of the world. But i believe its beneficial for us, as we are able to focus and concentrate on the Word of God much better without distractions.
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Talking about it being the 1st camp, i find my schedule in the camp quite packed! Got mamashop, and i have to stand-in as UA. But thank God i managed to do a little bit here and there, and its really because of the blessing of God that makes it happen! God provided me a miracle of a very complete and confirmed list of people in my unit that reduces my workload as UA by a lot a lot! Really wanna thank God, and also the whole SP unit CLs, members and the original UA for being responsible to our own attendance! Its a joy serving as the unit admin in the camp! Amen!
The same goes to the operation of the mamashop! I wan to take the opportunity here to thank and affirm Ace, Kirby, Victor and the rest of the DI people who helped us to facilitate the mamashop operation (sorry i can't remember all the names)! It is your input of support that helps us to do well during the camp! Really thank you for helping us out although its not part of your camp roles. :) There are still people to affirm, but i wan to 'tou lan' again ah... Wahahaha.... :P
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This is taken on Saturday, right after the workshop regarding tattooing and fashion ended...
Its a big big RAINBOW! Ok la rainbows are not uncommon stuffs, but for one to appear at that timing during such a camp really meant something to me...
(Genesis 9:12-15) (NIV)
And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.
As brothers and sisters marvelled at the phenomenon that appears across the sky, we are reminded of God's love and His covenant with us that will NEVER be broken by ANYTHING else! I praise You for Your incredible love for us, Lord!
It is not by chance
or pure coincidence
That Your defining symbol of covenant with us
appear at such a right time
at the right place
at the right conditions
God is worthy of our praises!
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
17 MArcH 2009
Wahahaha back to blog liao.... Last few weeks veri busy so no time to blog.... Anyway i learnt quite a few things in the past weeks....
Expectations
(Luke 17:7-10)
"Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? Would he not rather say, 'Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink'? Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.' "
We whom are believers of Christ should not expect or anticipate blessings to come to us as if its a guranteed deal of "bless-as-you-serve" package. Certain times even when we are serving, difficult circumstances may come our way. Therefore, we shouldn't harbour a narrow mindset of a guranteed smooth sailing journey as we serve God with our all. However, let us also have a heart of faith that acknowledges God's authority and control in difficult times as we serve.
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Secular V Sacred
This is something i learnt through the Christian Ethics class. The idea of categorising 'secular' and 'sacred' comes from the ancient philosopher called.... i cant remember the name! Hahaha... But its important that we shouldnt prioritise too highly on 'sacred' things (e.g. going to church, caregroup) that we totally sacrifice the 'secular' things (work, whatever you need to do that isn't directly related to church). That is because, for everything that we do, as long as it is done for God and in His name, it is also honoring God as well.
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I see visions again! Hahaha... its been a long time since i last saw one.... And this time one is kind of disturbing..... I see people crying and in despair, some complaining in my face about how bad their lives is.... Hmmmm......
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Ahhh CAMP is coming!! And i have been quite busy with the mamashop! Wahaha.... i just wanna pray that the whole campaign will be a success, and may the people be blessed through the shop!
Yes speaking of camp, i wanna affirm a few people here who contributed to the shop!
First i wan to affirm Shi hui! Inspite of your busy schedule with 2 camps to go to in the next few weeks, you helped us with your creativity for the posters! Really thank you lots for your efforts and the time spent on designing the posters!
Next, its Vincent! Thank you for your designs for the posters too! Although you don't really specialise in drawing, but you used your com skills to help us create decent posters! Thank you!
Following that is AhBe (i hope never spell wrong ah)! Yeah wanna thank you for helping us to design and paint the banners with your scary drawing skills! And also helping us to create the gift boxes! Appreciate it lots!
And also Barnabas Soh Yi Heng and Jeremy Kiu for helping (or disrupting?) the set up of the booth at Nexus recep area! Hahaha!
And there are some more people to affirm! But i think i would leave it until the end of the camp den say bah... Lets 'tou lan' a bit first.... Wahahaha!
May God bless the camp!! :)
Expectations
(Luke 17:7-10)
"Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? Would he not rather say, 'Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink'? Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.' "
We whom are believers of Christ should not expect or anticipate blessings to come to us as if its a guranteed deal of "bless-as-you-serve" package. Certain times even when we are serving, difficult circumstances may come our way. Therefore, we shouldn't harbour a narrow mindset of a guranteed smooth sailing journey as we serve God with our all. However, let us also have a heart of faith that acknowledges God's authority and control in difficult times as we serve.
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Secular V Sacred
This is something i learnt through the Christian Ethics class. The idea of categorising 'secular' and 'sacred' comes from the ancient philosopher called.... i cant remember the name! Hahaha... But its important that we shouldnt prioritise too highly on 'sacred' things (e.g. going to church, caregroup) that we totally sacrifice the 'secular' things (work, whatever you need to do that isn't directly related to church). That is because, for everything that we do, as long as it is done for God and in His name, it is also honoring God as well.
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I see visions again! Hahaha... its been a long time since i last saw one.... And this time one is kind of disturbing..... I see people crying and in despair, some complaining in my face about how bad their lives is.... Hmmmm......
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Ahhh CAMP is coming!! And i have been quite busy with the mamashop! Wahaha.... i just wanna pray that the whole campaign will be a success, and may the people be blessed through the shop!
Yes speaking of camp, i wanna affirm a few people here who contributed to the shop!
First i wan to affirm Shi hui! Inspite of your busy schedule with 2 camps to go to in the next few weeks, you helped us with your creativity for the posters! Really thank you lots for your efforts and the time spent on designing the posters!
Next, its Vincent! Thank you for your designs for the posters too! Although you don't really specialise in drawing, but you used your com skills to help us create decent posters! Thank you!
Following that is AhBe (i hope never spell wrong ah)! Yeah wanna thank you for helping us to design and paint the banners with your scary drawing skills! And also helping us to create the gift boxes! Appreciate it lots!
And also Barnabas Soh Yi Heng and Jeremy Kiu for helping (or disrupting?) the set up of the booth at Nexus recep area! Hahaha!
And there are some more people to affirm! But i think i would leave it until the end of the camp den say bah... Lets 'tou lan' a bit first.... Wahahaha!
May God bless the camp!! :)
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