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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Visions and goals of 2009


Proverbs 29:18 (Amplified Bible)
Where there is no vision the people perish; but he who keeps the law --blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.


What is vision?
1. It is the act or power of sensing with the eyes (physical).
2. It is the act or power of anticipating something that which will or may come to be, although not actually present, often under the influence of a divine or other agency. (Imagination)

Vision drives people to live their lives to the fullest.
Vision helps us to reveal our hidden potential.
Vision allows us to do great things which are impossible with our own strength.


3 must-do steps:

1. Seek God for the vision!
-If you can see it you can have it. (Genesis 13:14-17)
-When you see a vision from God you will begin to have the desire to wanting the vision to come to pass.
-Joel Osteen says - If God let you see the vision in your heart, it is because He knows that you have the potential to fulfil it and He will prepare the material for you to get the job done!

2. Write the vision down!
-Whatever you want to remember in your mind, pen it down.
-A vision will give you the clear focus to complete your life mission.
-Too often we tend to forget our visions and goals in lives, but when we write it down, this will help us to stay focus.

3. Don’t give up on your vision!
-Sometimes your vision does not come immediately. It takes time. Therefore, do not ever lose hope on your vision.
-Even when you have failed once or twice in your life, never give up. Also, do not think negatively, saying that it is impossible to achieve your vision.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 – To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.



Set your visions and goals according to SMART!


1. Specific goals
Your goals must be specific. When you set goals, there is a transition from making your dreams into realities.


2. Measurable goals

How are you going to measure your success? Numbers and grade are certainly involved here.

3. Action plan

-Describe the specific steps you want to make to help you to complete your goals and visions.
-You have to discipline yourselves in order to act according to your plans to see yourself successful in life.

4. Realistic goals
Set your goals that are realistic and doable. Like “giving to Openhands RM 100 per month” or “I will bring 1 friend to Cell Group every month”. That’s realistic.

5. Time frame

How long do you need to complete your goals?
Set some time limit for your goals.

Proverbs 16:9 (New Living Translation) - We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Warm welcome & Fun games
Joyful carols & presentation
Touching sharings
Exciting Gift Exchange
Don't miss the happiness and warmth of sharing the joy of Christmas!
See you @ GEPC in this season of love!
*p/s: pls prepare a gift of RM10 for gift exchange*


Tuesday, December 16, 2008

GEPC on the news??



Its really amazing at how technology evolves and able to do wonders...thank God for He is the One behind all wisdom and intelligence...

Friday, December 12, 2008

This coming Christmas...


Pre Christmas Korean Service
20th December 2008, 5pm @ GEPC
Come and join us for this wonderful time together as a people of God,
from every parts of the world,
celebrating the birth of Christ!

Monday, December 8, 2008

Letter from Someone who loves you

This is not what I wrote, but what I read in an email. I'm sure some of you may have encountered this letter before, but I'll post it here so that everyone will remember Jesus Christ and the reason we celebrate Christmas Day.

Dear loved ones,

As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there is a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer.

It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think of me. As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago. At first people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the celebration. Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the celebration.

I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts. But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation. The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my face .... and I wanted to be with them and share their table.

In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a grand time. To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus" .. as if the party were in his honor!

At 12 Midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug me and ... do you know ... no one hugged me. Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, there was one for me.

What would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one? I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left.

Every year it gets worse. People only remember to eat and drink, the gifts, the parties and nobody remembers me. I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life. I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you. Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart.

I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party.

I'm still making the final arrangements. Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party. Those who don't answer the invite, will be left outside.

Be prepared because when all is ready you will be part of my great party.

See you soon.

I Love you!

Jesus