Just had a tremendous graduation ceremony! This really marks the end of 4 years of university, but also the beginning of a new phase of life.
I still recall the days of chionging for the library during the exam periods, doing POS trainings during the holidays, prayer meetings in school, playing soccer, hanging out to mug in Biz library, hanging out with Pharmies classmates at the S4 area, playing bridge at the back of lecture halls, class run for fund raising for our juniors...so many memories.
i guess at the end of it all, the people are the ones who really matter. They make the world go round! They sit through the rain, laugh through the joyful times and just enjoy the beautiful little moments together.
do stay tuned guys for the photos!:)
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Each One Reach One Each Day
Adapted from weekly email to members
Hi guys!
It’s good to start a new week on a prayer:) This week, Teo’s sister, Aizhen, responded to the altar call and gave her heart to Jesus! Praise God!
However, I am not satisfied. While talking to my gf, I found out her cell group, under Esther Yap, has 38 new friends this week! Quite a number are from school hostels. What are we doing then? While others are making an impact in the school campuses, are we making a similar impact in our respective marketplaces?
Evangelism is a calling for each and everyone who claims to be Christian. Friends, even as we go about our daily lives, let us not live each passing day without a purpose. As we begin to meet our colleagues, let us begin to be open to their needs. I believe that each one of us can reach out to a new friend every week!
From now till the end of July, I will be fasting a day every week, either Mon or Wed. Feel free to join me as i fast for new friends and for the entire cell group. Have a great week ahead! Remember: Each One Reach One Each Day.
Hi guys!
It’s good to start a new week on a prayer:) This week, Teo’s sister, Aizhen, responded to the altar call and gave her heart to Jesus! Praise God!
However, I am not satisfied. While talking to my gf, I found out her cell group, under Esther Yap, has 38 new friends this week! Quite a number are from school hostels. What are we doing then? While others are making an impact in the school campuses, are we making a similar impact in our respective marketplaces?
Evangelism is a calling for each and everyone who claims to be Christian. Friends, even as we go about our daily lives, let us not live each passing day without a purpose. As we begin to meet our colleagues, let us begin to be open to their needs. I believe that each one of us can reach out to a new friend every week!
From now till the end of July, I will be fasting a day every week, either Mon or Wed. Feel free to join me as i fast for new friends and for the entire cell group. Have a great week ahead! Remember: Each One Reach One Each Day.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
from jay chou's capricon
i like this song! talks about not giving up, appreciating the simplest things we often take for granted, family and love that will give us the strength to last through the valleys of our life
Monday, June 29, 2009
no unit?^.^
checked my ns.sg for reservist details...and this is what i found?
NO UNIT? hope it stays that way^.^
NO UNIT? hope it stays that way^.^
Purpose
adapted from my email to my cell group members
Hi friends and members,
It's me again with your weekly updates:)
I've been truly blessed by the Song of Solomon series of bible studies, and here's just one of the many things that i got out of it: the purpose of your life, your ministry.
One thing i've been reminded once again, as i sit through the bible studies, is that of my purpose of making a difference in other people's lives. One testimony to share is that of my brother. Watching him grow in the Lord is just like watching myself in my early years of christian development. Since getting saved in this year's easter, he has been attending regularly cell group and services, reading the bible, praying, and even going for ALL of the morning prayer sessions! (How many of us make it a point to go?)
It is things like this that really spur me on, to continue to serve other people's needs and trying to make a difference in their lives. I really hope that as a connect group, a cell group, a sub-zone, and a church, we can continue to grow more and more in love with God, and make a difference in the lives of the people around us. At the end of the day, we've got to ask ourselves one question: What is our purpose in life? What is the purpose of our christian walk?
See you guys in cell this week!:)
Hi friends and members,
It's me again with your weekly updates:)
I've been truly blessed by the Song of Solomon series of bible studies, and here's just one of the many things that i got out of it: the purpose of your life, your ministry.
One thing i've been reminded once again, as i sit through the bible studies, is that of my purpose of making a difference in other people's lives. One testimony to share is that of my brother. Watching him grow in the Lord is just like watching myself in my early years of christian development. Since getting saved in this year's easter, he has been attending regularly cell group and services, reading the bible, praying, and even going for ALL of the morning prayer sessions! (How many of us make it a point to go?)
It is things like this that really spur me on, to continue to serve other people's needs and trying to make a difference in their lives. I really hope that as a connect group, a cell group, a sub-zone, and a church, we can continue to grow more and more in love with God, and make a difference in the lives of the people around us. At the end of the day, we've got to ask ourselves one question: What is our purpose in life? What is the purpose of our christian walk?
See you guys in cell this week!:)
Saturday, June 27, 2009
updates: love love love!
its been a long week for me:)
the SOS conclusion is superb!!! since the notes are uploaded onto the website, i shall save myself the work of typewriting my notes...
felt really bad for making dear wait for 1hr plus and then not being able to meet her up for dinner...sorry dear!!! i really didnt know u were coming...
but having said that, she and my bro are showing me just how true love is. my dear is really really nice! we are now approaching our 10th month, and growing deeply in love with each passing day. just the simple things, like cooking and eating lunch together, are the times i feel we really bonded. (even though i did the cooking and most of the washing...nevermind, dear will have a chance to make up in near future:)
my brother, on the other hand, a month-plus-old christian, reads his bible and attends bible studies and service regularly (even more so than some of my members!) really impressed! reminds me of how my love was when i was a new christian.
both these 2 closest people of my life really spur me on.
love more. give more.
the SOS conclusion is superb!!! since the notes are uploaded onto the website, i shall save myself the work of typewriting my notes...
felt really bad for making dear wait for 1hr plus and then not being able to meet her up for dinner...sorry dear!!! i really didnt know u were coming...
but having said that, she and my bro are showing me just how true love is. my dear is really really nice! we are now approaching our 10th month, and growing deeply in love with each passing day. just the simple things, like cooking and eating lunch together, are the times i feel we really bonded. (even though i did the cooking and most of the washing...nevermind, dear will have a chance to make up in near future:)
my brother, on the other hand, a month-plus-old christian, reads his bible and attends bible studies and service regularly (even more so than some of my members!) really impressed! reminds me of how my love was when i was a new christian.
both these 2 closest people of my life really spur me on.
love more. give more.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Song of Solomon: Transforming Love
Song of Solomon: Transforming Love (part 4) by Pastor Tan Ye Peng
Further Challenge of the Cross (part 1 of transforming love)
Physically, serving God is tiring. However, our Spirit always long for more of God!
in Sos 5:2, there is a progression of relationship with God. From "my sister", to "my love", to "my dove" and finally "my perfect one". This mirrors our relationship with God.
Sos 5:3 Just like the Shulamite woman, sometimes we want a break, and are reluctant to respond to the call of God. We like to stay in our comfort zones when God calls us to serve at inconvenient times.
That is why we need to understand God with our Spirit, and not our Flesh, so that we are able to move when He moves.
verse 4 and 5 tells us that the Spirit of God will not thrive with men forever.
In the early stages of Christian walk, discipline often comes before obedience.
However, as we become mature, discipline may come after obedience.
Verses 6 and 7 tells us that we must be prepared for the trials and tribulations that will come at us once we step out of the comfort of the 4 walls of church and launch out into the world. Sometimes, the people who criticise what we do may be our Brethen in Christ, for the "watchmen" refers to Christian Leaders.
Comparing Sos 2:5 and Sos 5:8,9 we see the process of maturation of the Shulamite woman's relationship. Initially, she needed her lover's love to refresh her. Now, she needs her lover to be around because she can't live without him! We have to come to a place where we can't live without God!
1 Cor 11:17 talks about the divisions amongst the church, which is the greatest enemy of the body of Christ.
we are divided by being rich or poor, strong or weak and by our many different interests
1 Cor 23-26 gives us the solution for the division: to remain united through understanding the purpose of God's sacrifice.
What is the purpose?
God divided His body for us, and likewise, as we partake of the Holy Communion, we identify with Christ and divide our bodies to serve others, so that the Body of Christ benefits!
1 Cor 13:1,4-8 further illustrates the importance of unity; for we each are given different gifts, and together the gifts can be used to build up the church.
The Road to recovery (part 2 of transforming love)
Sos 5:9-16 tells us of the 10 facets of our relationship with God
"Hair" speaks of Prayer and Consecration.
"Eyes like doves" talk about everlasting love.
"Cheeks like a bed of spices" talks about a pleasing spirit.
"Hands" speak of healing
"Feet" talks about the firmness of God set in holiness and righteousness.
"countenance that is lifted up" refers to the joy in serving God.
Where can we find God?
Sos 6:1 tells us God will be at the place where He is shepherding His people. A shepherd never leaves his flock!
Sos 6:8-10 talks to us about different levels of spiritual maturity. Now, after we are called out of darkness into His light, we must then be planted back into the world. In Rom 1:14, Paul speaks of being a "debtor" to the Greeks and Barbarians, wise and unwise. Likewise, we owe it to the lost to reach out to them, bless them and make a difference in their lives.
Further Challenge of the Cross (part 1 of transforming love)
Physically, serving God is tiring. However, our Spirit always long for more of God!
in Sos 5:2, there is a progression of relationship with God. From "my sister", to "my love", to "my dove" and finally "my perfect one". This mirrors our relationship with God.
Sos 5:3 Just like the Shulamite woman, sometimes we want a break, and are reluctant to respond to the call of God. We like to stay in our comfort zones when God calls us to serve at inconvenient times.
That is why we need to understand God with our Spirit, and not our Flesh, so that we are able to move when He moves.
verse 4 and 5 tells us that the Spirit of God will not thrive with men forever.
In the early stages of Christian walk, discipline often comes before obedience.
However, as we become mature, discipline may come after obedience.
Verses 6 and 7 tells us that we must be prepared for the trials and tribulations that will come at us once we step out of the comfort of the 4 walls of church and launch out into the world. Sometimes, the people who criticise what we do may be our Brethen in Christ, for the "watchmen" refers to Christian Leaders.
Comparing Sos 2:5 and Sos 5:8,9 we see the process of maturation of the Shulamite woman's relationship. Initially, she needed her lover's love to refresh her. Now, she needs her lover to be around because she can't live without him! We have to come to a place where we can't live without God!
1 Cor 11:17 talks about the divisions amongst the church, which is the greatest enemy of the body of Christ.
we are divided by being rich or poor, strong or weak and by our many different interests
1 Cor 23-26 gives us the solution for the division: to remain united through understanding the purpose of God's sacrifice.
What is the purpose?
God divided His body for us, and likewise, as we partake of the Holy Communion, we identify with Christ and divide our bodies to serve others, so that the Body of Christ benefits!
1 Cor 13:1,4-8 further illustrates the importance of unity; for we each are given different gifts, and together the gifts can be used to build up the church.
The Road to recovery (part 2 of transforming love)
Sos 5:9-16 tells us of the 10 facets of our relationship with God
"Hair" speaks of Prayer and Consecration.
"Eyes like doves" talk about everlasting love.
"Cheeks like a bed of spices" talks about a pleasing spirit.
"Hands" speak of healing
"Feet" talks about the firmness of God set in holiness and righteousness.
"countenance that is lifted up" refers to the joy in serving God.
Where can we find God?
Sos 6:1 tells us God will be at the place where He is shepherding His people. A shepherd never leaves his flock!
Sos 6:8-10 talks to us about different levels of spiritual maturity. Now, after we are called out of darkness into His light, we must then be planted back into the world. In Rom 1:14, Paul speaks of being a "debtor" to the Greeks and Barbarians, wise and unwise. Likewise, we owe it to the lost to reach out to them, bless them and make a difference in their lives.
updates:)
yesterday, i joined dear and her family for dinner after work @ this fabulous place called Prive @ Marina @ Keppel Bay. It's like a place for chillout and wine, and even though the scenery is not as fantastic as One on the Bund, nevertheless, its a cool place!
Part 4 of the Bible study series, Maturing Love, was great as well for this is indeed the stage where I'm at, and again it reminded me of the priorties of my life. Need to keep on keeping on...
Dad came for Father's Day service today! Yippee!! He responded to the altar call! Praise God!:)
Talking about keeping on, I've been @ work for a month already! Really learnt a lot of things with regards to the retail world...you get to see all kinds of people man! Different languages, pattern...
Last but not least, as the swine flu is spreading, dear will really have a handful in hospital. She might not be able to go on holiday with her family as well, so I'm really praying for her. Going to fast and pray for Carrisa as well, for her probation to go well. Jiayou dear, jiayou carrisa!:)
Part 4 of the Bible study series, Maturing Love, was great as well for this is indeed the stage where I'm at, and again it reminded me of the priorties of my life. Need to keep on keeping on...
Dad came for Father's Day service today! Yippee!! He responded to the altar call! Praise God!:)
Talking about keeping on, I've been @ work for a month already! Really learnt a lot of things with regards to the retail world...you get to see all kinds of people man! Different languages, pattern...
Last but not least, as the swine flu is spreading, dear will really have a handful in hospital. She might not be able to go on holiday with her family as well, so I'm really praying for her. Going to fast and pray for Carrisa as well, for her probation to go well. Jiayou dear, jiayou carrisa!:)
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