Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
A God of possibilities ~ by Sis Joan Lim
This is a testimony of my past until when I was baptized last week.I only have the courage to tell now,as I know that God would want everyone to know what amazing things He had done in my life..
My dad ran away since I was very young,therefore I followed my mum's surname.I stayed with a guardian in Singapore since the age of 3 because my mum had to work,so she had no time to take care of me.As a child,I felt abandoned and depressed.
But thank God I went to an Adventist school when I was 7,that's when I first knew God.I was very close to Him,until when I was around 11/12 years old,when my pastor drowned at Tioman during a school trip there.At that age,I couldn't understand that death is part of life,I was very sad and disappointed.Probably that's when I started to drift further and further from God..
When I got to Secondary One,I was very rebellious.I chose to walk away from God and mixed with bad company,doing things I shouldn't have done.. I felt so ashamed and had no face to face God,so eventually I stopped praying and totally lived in denial..
All these while,my relationship with my mum was horrible.We only saw each other a few times a year.When I was around 13 or 14(I can't remember exactly when),she got married to an Indonesian guy(which is my step-dad now).My relationship with my mum got worse after that.Even though she took care of my financial needs,I still felt betrayed and very angry at her.I was left all alone to suffer in misery while she was happily married to someone else so far away.My dad abandoned me when I was very young,and now my mum.... Can you imagine how heart-breaking and abandoned I felt?
In 1998/1999 my step-dad went bankrupt.. Thank God my mum and step-dad turned to Christianity a few years later,and moved back to Malacca to stay.They changed a lot after that,but my relationship with my mum never got better as I still had hatred towards her.I thought that I could never forgive her..
Many years later,I happened to see a signboard (that's GEPC!),and decided to go and ''check it out"... My life has changed ever since then.. God took my hatred away,and deliver me from my miserable,painful,heart-breaking memories.He not only take those sad memories away and heal them,but use them for good as well.So that I can share my experience with others who are suffering from past memories,that God's power of deliverance,restoration and healing is there for them too.He took my miserable past and make it to be my greatest blessings now.I'm closer to my parents than ever before. =) I thank God for setting me free from my past,and to be able to forgive and love my parents again.I thank God for giving me back a loving family and a caring dad,something that I always thought impossible.Without God,all these wouldn't have happened...
Joan Lim (1st from the right)
My dad ran away since I was very young,therefore I followed my mum's surname.I stayed with a guardian in Singapore since the age of 3 because my mum had to work,so she had no time to take care of me.As a child,I felt abandoned and depressed.
But thank God I went to an Adventist school when I was 7,that's when I first knew God.I was very close to Him,until when I was around 11/12 years old,when my pastor drowned at Tioman during a school trip there.At that age,I couldn't understand that death is part of life,I was very sad and disappointed.Probably that's when I started to drift further and further from God..
When I got to Secondary One,I was very rebellious.I chose to walk away from God and mixed with bad company,doing things I shouldn't have done.. I felt so ashamed and had no face to face God,so eventually I stopped praying and totally lived in denial..
All these while,my relationship with my mum was horrible.We only saw each other a few times a year.When I was around 13 or 14(I can't remember exactly when),she got married to an Indonesian guy(which is my step-dad now).My relationship with my mum got worse after that.Even though she took care of my financial needs,I still felt betrayed and very angry at her.I was left all alone to suffer in misery while she was happily married to someone else so far away.My dad abandoned me when I was very young,and now my mum.... Can you imagine how heart-breaking and abandoned I felt?
In 1998/1999 my step-dad went bankrupt.. Thank God my mum and step-dad turned to Christianity a few years later,and moved back to Malacca to stay.They changed a lot after that,but my relationship with my mum never got better as I still had hatred towards her.I thought that I could never forgive her..
Many years later,I happened to see a signboard (that's GEPC!),and decided to go and ''check it out"... My life has changed ever since then.. God took my hatred away,and deliver me from my miserable,painful,heart-breaking memories.He not only take those sad memories away and heal them,but use them for good as well.So that I can share my experience with others who are suffering from past memories,that God's power of deliverance,restoration and healing is there for them too.He took my miserable past and make it to be my greatest blessings now.I'm closer to my parents than ever before. =) I thank God for setting me free from my past,and to be able to forgive and love my parents again.I thank God for giving me back a loving family and a caring dad,something that I always thought impossible.Without God,all these wouldn't have happened...
Joan Lim (1st from the right)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Outing to OFB’s (Openhands Fellowship Berhad) House
On 31st October 2009, CG01 and CG04 had a combined cell group outing to OFB’s house where everyone participated actively in various fields, such as cooking, cleaning and managing the teens and children.
Before we started the activities, we had a short praise and worship session which involved the Openhands girls as well.
Then, we were separated into different ministries according to the tasks assigned beforehand. The different ministries included Teens, Children, Cooking and Cleaning Ministries.
For the Teens Ministry, Jasmine led a “Cell group-like” session where there were ice-breaker, sharing of testimony, sharing the Word of God and prayer. During testimony time, all the girls were very responsive as they were willing and ready to share their own testimonies as well to praise God. It was very encouraging to listen to their testimonies. The topic being shared on that day was “Who You Are In Christ”, where the objective was to strengthen their faith and their stand in God.
It was not only the teens who learnt something new on that day; the children had a lot of fun as well. Led by Chin, the children learnt about the Lord’s Prayer. Then, they were given angel pictures which had the Lord’s Prayer printed on. The children were asked to colour the angels and make wings for them. Overall, the children enjoyed colouring and making the wings for their angels.
In the Cleaning Ministry led by Jenn Hau, everyone did a great job in helping Pastor Anba with the cementing work and dismantling the bed frame. They also helped in carrying the new mattresses up to the individual bedrooms at the second floor of the house. The Cleaning Committee also helped in cleaning and mopping every room in the house. Great job guys!
Lastly, the Cooking Ministry led by Sh’n Yee lent a helping hand to Latha Sharmila as they prepared lunch for the girls and also the whole team. We had delicious Mee Goreng!
Overall, it was a very successful outing. Our team reached Openhand’s house on time and we left around 12.30p.m. Every activity was carried out smoothly and joyfully. It was very encouraging to witness the participation of every team member. They were willing to serve the girls (even Masoud helped in cooking the Mee Goreng!) and there were good cooperation and coordination among them. As for the girls, I could feel their joy of having us to spend time with them. They really appreciated our presence and help. Hence, it is good to have this kind of outing, because the best way to prove that God loves them is through our loving actions as Christians.
Before we started the activities, we had a short praise and worship session which involved the Openhands girls as well.
Then, we were separated into different ministries according to the tasks assigned beforehand. The different ministries included Teens, Children, Cooking and Cleaning Ministries.
For the Teens Ministry, Jasmine led a “Cell group-like” session where there were ice-breaker, sharing of testimony, sharing the Word of God and prayer. During testimony time, all the girls were very responsive as they were willing and ready to share their own testimonies as well to praise God. It was very encouraging to listen to their testimonies. The topic being shared on that day was “Who You Are In Christ”, where the objective was to strengthen their faith and their stand in God.
It was not only the teens who learnt something new on that day; the children had a lot of fun as well. Led by Chin, the children learnt about the Lord’s Prayer. Then, they were given angel pictures which had the Lord’s Prayer printed on. The children were asked to colour the angels and make wings for them. Overall, the children enjoyed colouring and making the wings for their angels.
In the Cleaning Ministry led by Jenn Hau, everyone did a great job in helping Pastor Anba with the cementing work and dismantling the bed frame. They also helped in carrying the new mattresses up to the individual bedrooms at the second floor of the house. The Cleaning Committee also helped in cleaning and mopping every room in the house. Great job guys!
Lastly, the Cooking Ministry led by Sh’n Yee lent a helping hand to Latha Sharmila as they prepared lunch for the girls and also the whole team. We had delicious Mee Goreng!
Overall, it was a very successful outing. Our team reached Openhand’s house on time and we left around 12.30p.m. Every activity was carried out smoothly and joyfully. It was very encouraging to witness the participation of every team member. They were willing to serve the girls (even Masoud helped in cooking the Mee Goreng!) and there were good cooperation and coordination among them. As for the girls, I could feel their joy of having us to spend time with them. They really appreciated our presence and help. Hence, it is good to have this kind of outing, because the best way to prove that God loves them is through our loving actions as Christians.
Friday, November 6, 2009
CG 6th November 2009 ~ Different Kinds of Tongues
Why are there many kinds of tongues? What are they used for?
Tough topic? Come and learn more from the sermon here.
Tough topic? Come and learn more from the sermon here.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
CG 23rd October 2009 ~ The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Do you know what are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Do you know the reason why you have these gifts?
Also, do you know that if you do not practise these gifts, they can disappear?
Learn more through the sermon notes here.
Do you know the reason why you have these gifts?
Also, do you know that if you do not practise these gifts, they can disappear?
Learn more through the sermon notes here.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Pieces of Me by Sis Shiao Yong
First off, this is my first time sharing in GEPC blog, so please bear with me for a few minutes :) Well, I think that most of you have actually seen me crying during church service (quite a lot if you come regularly). But I think this is the first time that I have to skip one of the cell group meetings because I really burst into tears and it was a disaster for me.
Here it goes..
My mum has a rare disease called scleroderma, where her skin will get harder as time goes by. Eventually, she will have difficulty in speaking and not as normal as a healthy old folk. The medication that she is taking right now will affect her kidney and liver function and slowly she will have other complications. And, I was given this privilege to go through it with my mum. Why did I say so?? I believe this is what God wants me to go through to know His plan.
I always thought that my mum will get well as long as she is under medication and follow a strict healthy lifestyle. In fact, medication does not help in stopping all the hardening process but only slows it down. I choose to ignore that part and I cling on to the hope that one day, my mum will get cured. So, my life goes on as a normal college student, probably get a job in KL after graduating from Nilai college, get married, have a family and so on... I assume that my parents will be there for me in all these events, and I want them to be there. So, I always thought that my mum will definitely make it there for me. But guys, I never know that I was in a wrong direction until something happened to my mum.
My mum is having all her check-ups and follow-up in Singapore Tan Tock Seng Hospital, so she needs to be there every 2 to 3 months. I thought this one would be as usual as every other one previously. Well, it wasn’t. She had hypertension on one of her main blood vessels that sent blood to lung. This was dangerous to her because she might seem asymptomatic, but things can become serious in short period of time. It is unpredictable. I went blank totally after hearing what the doctor had explained. The medicines and tests involved were super expensive, so the doctor recommended us to join a clinical trial drugs test, where all the tests and drugs regarding this complication were all free of charge. Well, to cut short the story, my mum was not fit for this drug test, because my mum's condition didn't allow her to join it.
Can you understand how I feel?? Being with my mum to go through all the tests to check whether she is fit for the clinical drug test is the hardest thing for me to do. I cannot imagine if my mum was to do it alone. I cannot imagine my mum had to bear with this herself for all this while, and she never complained anything to any of us. She would still wake up in the morning to make breakfast even though we were already grown up. She would still iron our clothes, wash our cloths... She never said a word. She is a bit slow in movement right now. There are certain things that I need to explain twice for her to understand. Her skin is getting harder.. Her life was not easy after having this disease. But... she never complained.
But my world fell apart. All this while, the things that are important to me, right now they doesn’t sound so important for me anymore. First thing I say to God, “Let me go back to my mum, I want to take care of her.” It doesn’t matter how successful my life can be if I can't have her in my life to share with. She is my life. That’s all I think. I was so regretful to take them for granted all this while. They never missed out on any stages of my life, and now, I cant afford to be the one absent from their life when they need one. It doesn’t mean that my mum will get cured if I go back to KK, but it will be too late to be with her if things get worst. EVERYTHING WILL BE JUST TOO LATE. I don’t want that to happen.
So, I repented to God and said, “I pray that everything will not be too late for me to realize, I am sorry Lord. I promise I will study hard for my course, but please let me go back to serve my parents.”
Well, I hope I did not make u cry. But I want to share one more thing with you all. I was actually given this privilege to pray with mum when we were in Singapore. Why? Because my mum has not been to church for a long time, but she allows me to pray for her every night before sleeping. Ya, that part really made me feel blessed. Prayer is the best thing we can do for our parents. I don’t have to hide in the room to pray for her, but I actually can pray with her... That alone makes me feel so privileged.
Sometimes it’s hard for us to say “Thank you”, “Sorry” or “I love you” to our parents, so why not say it now? Or even a hug can make the world different. We can do that easily to strangers, friends, but don’t forget about our parents. A simple call, a day off from work and spend time with them... you won’t missed a thing. Just simply chat about everything, here and there... You will realize that your parents are just so adorable. You can try to observe them, especially when they are doing or preparing things for you, if it is not the best thing that they can give you, they won't give you, unless this is the best that they can give.
Sounds similar??? Hm... it is God that I am talking about. If parents are giving their best for us, what more can you think about God? Yeah, God restores the broken relationship that I have with my parents. And God wanted that to happen in every of my relationships. Positions cannot give you tones of friends, but a genuine friendship can. I don’t have to be a millionaire for my parents to have better life, but a genuine relationship based on love is more than enough for them.
That’s all for my sharing. Actually I cried again when I typed this down. But, I hope I won’t make u flood your room... Kidding...
Have a good day ahead and God Bless!
Here it goes..
My mum has a rare disease called scleroderma, where her skin will get harder as time goes by. Eventually, she will have difficulty in speaking and not as normal as a healthy old folk. The medication that she is taking right now will affect her kidney and liver function and slowly she will have other complications. And, I was given this privilege to go through it with my mum. Why did I say so?? I believe this is what God wants me to go through to know His plan.
I always thought that my mum will get well as long as she is under medication and follow a strict healthy lifestyle. In fact, medication does not help in stopping all the hardening process but only slows it down. I choose to ignore that part and I cling on to the hope that one day, my mum will get cured. So, my life goes on as a normal college student, probably get a job in KL after graduating from Nilai college, get married, have a family and so on... I assume that my parents will be there for me in all these events, and I want them to be there. So, I always thought that my mum will definitely make it there for me. But guys, I never know that I was in a wrong direction until something happened to my mum.
My mum is having all her check-ups and follow-up in Singapore Tan Tock Seng Hospital, so she needs to be there every 2 to 3 months. I thought this one would be as usual as every other one previously. Well, it wasn’t. She had hypertension on one of her main blood vessels that sent blood to lung. This was dangerous to her because she might seem asymptomatic, but things can become serious in short period of time. It is unpredictable. I went blank totally after hearing what the doctor had explained. The medicines and tests involved were super expensive, so the doctor recommended us to join a clinical trial drugs test, where all the tests and drugs regarding this complication were all free of charge. Well, to cut short the story, my mum was not fit for this drug test, because my mum's condition didn't allow her to join it.
Can you understand how I feel?? Being with my mum to go through all the tests to check whether she is fit for the clinical drug test is the hardest thing for me to do. I cannot imagine if my mum was to do it alone. I cannot imagine my mum had to bear with this herself for all this while, and she never complained anything to any of us. She would still wake up in the morning to make breakfast even though we were already grown up. She would still iron our clothes, wash our cloths... She never said a word. She is a bit slow in movement right now. There are certain things that I need to explain twice for her to understand. Her skin is getting harder.. Her life was not easy after having this disease. But... she never complained.
But my world fell apart. All this while, the things that are important to me, right now they doesn’t sound so important for me anymore. First thing I say to God, “Let me go back to my mum, I want to take care of her.” It doesn’t matter how successful my life can be if I can't have her in my life to share with. She is my life. That’s all I think. I was so regretful to take them for granted all this while. They never missed out on any stages of my life, and now, I cant afford to be the one absent from their life when they need one. It doesn’t mean that my mum will get cured if I go back to KK, but it will be too late to be with her if things get worst. EVERYTHING WILL BE JUST TOO LATE. I don’t want that to happen.
So, I repented to God and said, “I pray that everything will not be too late for me to realize, I am sorry Lord. I promise I will study hard for my course, but please let me go back to serve my parents.”
Well, I hope I did not make u cry. But I want to share one more thing with you all. I was actually given this privilege to pray with mum when we were in Singapore. Why? Because my mum has not been to church for a long time, but she allows me to pray for her every night before sleeping. Ya, that part really made me feel blessed. Prayer is the best thing we can do for our parents. I don’t have to hide in the room to pray for her, but I actually can pray with her... That alone makes me feel so privileged.
Sometimes it’s hard for us to say “Thank you”, “Sorry” or “I love you” to our parents, so why not say it now? Or even a hug can make the world different. We can do that easily to strangers, friends, but don’t forget about our parents. A simple call, a day off from work and spend time with them... you won’t missed a thing. Just simply chat about everything, here and there... You will realize that your parents are just so adorable. You can try to observe them, especially when they are doing or preparing things for you, if it is not the best thing that they can give you, they won't give you, unless this is the best that they can give.
Sounds similar??? Hm... it is God that I am talking about. If parents are giving their best for us, what more can you think about God? Yeah, God restores the broken relationship that I have with my parents. And God wanted that to happen in every of my relationships. Positions cannot give you tones of friends, but a genuine friendship can. I don’t have to be a millionaire for my parents to have better life, but a genuine relationship based on love is more than enough for them.
That’s all for my sharing. Actually I cried again when I typed this down. But, I hope I won’t make u flood your room... Kidding...
Have a good day ahead and God Bless!
Friday, October 16, 2009
CG 16th October 2009 ~ The Work of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)
Who exactly is the Holy Spirit? Do you know?
In the previous sermon, we learn that the Holy Spirit empowers. This week, we learn that the Holy Spirit reveals.
Do you want to know what does the Holy Spirit reveal? Come and view the sermon notes here.
In the previous sermon, we learn that the Holy Spirit empowers. This week, we learn that the Holy Spirit reveals.
Do you want to know what does the Holy Spirit reveal? Come and view the sermon notes here.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
CG 9th October 2009 ~ The Work of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)
Do you know what does the Holy Spirit do?
In the bible, many people have been filled with the Holy Spirit to do wondrous works for God.
Once we have accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour of our lives, the Holy Spirit lives in us. We have the Holy Spirit's power in us!
Isn't that exciting?? Learn more through the sermon notes here.
In the bible, many people have been filled with the Holy Spirit to do wondrous works for God.
Once we have accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour of our lives, the Holy Spirit lives in us. We have the Holy Spirit's power in us!
Isn't that exciting?? Learn more through the sermon notes here.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Results for Friendship Connection's competition
The winners are
1) Sh'n Yee
2) Lin Keong
3) Lee Keng
The answers are
1) 56
2) Han and Yuen Dynasty
3) A wedding
Friday, October 2, 2009
CG 2nd October 2009 ~ Our Attitude towards Problems
Why does God want you to go through trials and difficulties?
As a Christian, we are called to be the light of the world we live in. How is it possible?
Do you know Psalm 23?
Do you know the students' version of Psalm 23?
Click here to view the great sermon notes!
As a Christian, we are called to be the light of the world we live in. How is it possible?
Do you know Psalm 23?
Do you know the students' version of Psalm 23?
Click here to view the great sermon notes!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Jacob's Graduation
Woo hoo!! Happy happy occasion.
Our brother Jacob Liaw is graduating!
His graduation ceremony will be on the 16th October 2009.
His graduation dinner will be on the 15th of October 2009 (RM 27 per pax).
Anyone who wants to be physically there to share his joy at graduating after putting in 4 hard years of hard work, tears, sweat, jokes, lectures, notes and finally being able to throw that mortar up into the air and shout "I graduated!", do let Sister Eliana know. She'll follow up with you. Appreciate if you could do that before the 5th of October 2009.
Our brother Jacob Liaw is graduating!
His graduation ceremony will be on the 16th October 2009.
His graduation dinner will be on the 15th of October 2009 (RM 27 per pax).
Anyone who wants to be physically there to share his joy at graduating after putting in 4 hard years of hard work, tears, sweat, jokes, lectures, notes and finally being able to throw that mortar up into the air and shout "I graduated!", do let Sister Eliana know. She'll follow up with you. Appreciate if you could do that before the 5th of October 2009.
Friendship Connection-mooncake
A little bit of history for us about the origin of this festival.
Moonlit Uprising
In the 14th century, the Han Chinese overthrew the Mongols in a carefully planned uprising. The success of this uprising lies in these little mooncakes. Small pastries with a secret message outlining the plan was hidden inside the pastries and distributed. Lantern wielding rebels distributed the pastries at night in a well disguised wedding celebration. As outlined in the secret message, the Han Chinese executed a surprise attack on the Mongols.
The full moon on the Mid Autumn Festival shone brightly on the pathways to guide the rebels through the maze of the palace. Since then, mooncakes and lanterns are used each year to honor the new dynasty.
Mooncake Festival this year falls on the 3rd of October. It’s a festival that is celebrated traditionally as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s a time when families gather together, have a merry feast and children enjoying themselves playing with candle lit lanterns and adults enjoying tete-a-tete over tea and dainty slices of mooncakes.
Much emphasis is placed on familial ties and bonding among friends.
Our event in conjunction with this happy occasion runs along these lines of building relationships and having connections with our friends as well! And it’s happening on this Saturday already, 26th of September! It’s so exciting; we’re going to have a drama, (which is quite the epic of the year, I might add!), great worship, and great sermon from a great man of God, great joy and excitement from our members, great people who just can’t wait to welcome you (Yes!! You!!), glorious food and of course, mooncakes! What is celebrating Mooncake Festival without mooncakes, aye?
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http://felixs.im/category/felix/
http://tenthkl.org/
http://dfw-singapore.com/image/lantern.jpg
timeoutsingapore.com
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
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Friday, September 18, 2009
CG 18th September 2009 ~ The 10th Commandment
What is the meaning of covetousness?
The Bible says that we will always have a desire for something, whether it's for a new bag, new shoes, new laptop, new mp3 etc. But what happens when we let our desires to be out of control?
Here is the golden question: How do we learn to be contented with what we have now?
Find out more about this exciting sermon through the notes here.
The Bible says that we will always have a desire for something, whether it's for a new bag, new shoes, new laptop, new mp3 etc. But what happens when we let our desires to be out of control?
Here is the golden question: How do we learn to be contented with what we have now?
Find out more about this exciting sermon through the notes here.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
CG 11th September 2009 ~ The 9th Commandment
Have you ever told a lie?
What is a lie?
What happens when I lie?
Why do we lie?
Lastly, do you want to know how to handle the truth in a godly way?
Take a ride through the sermon notes here.
What is a lie?
What happens when I lie?
Why do we lie?
Lastly, do you want to know how to handle the truth in a godly way?
Take a ride through the sermon notes here.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
CG 4th September 2009 ~ The Prayer of Faith
What is the prayer of faith?
What is the difference between a prayer and a prayer of faith?
Do you know that there are seven foundations of faith that a newborn Christian should have?
Learn more through the sermon notes here.
What is the difference between a prayer and a prayer of faith?
Do you know that there are seven foundations of faith that a newborn Christian should have?
Learn more through the sermon notes here.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
CG 21st August 2009 ~ The 8th Commandment
Dictionary defines stealing as taking something that belongs to others without their permission. It is a sin that the Bible heavily punishes in the Old Testament. You probably think that you are not stealing based on the definition above, but do you know that there are many other ways of stealing?
Also, why do people steal? And what should you, as a Christian do to avoid the temptation of stealing?
Learn more through the sermon notes here.
Also, why do people steal? And what should you, as a Christian do to avoid the temptation of stealing?
Learn more through the sermon notes here.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
CG 14th August 2009 - The 7th Commandment
Exodus 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.
What is adultery? How does the court define it? And why is it such a serious sin? Many of you may say you do not commit adultery, but did you know that even a glimpse of something that arouses you is a sin?
Learn more through the sermon notes here.
What is adultery? How does the court define it? And why is it such a serious sin? Many of you may say you do not commit adultery, but did you know that even a glimpse of something that arouses you is a sin?
Learn more through the sermon notes here.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
CG 7th Aug 09 – The 6th Commandment
Exodus 20:13 says “You shall not murder”
We are not supposed to take away a person's life, it's obvious even by the human law. But what about committing suicide? mercy killing? and abortion?
Fine, you may not be doing any of the above, do you know that you can commit murder by holding grudge and anger towards someone in your heart?
Learn more through our Cell Group sermon here.
We are not supposed to take away a person's life, it's obvious even by the human law. But what about committing suicide? mercy killing? and abortion?
Fine, you may not be doing any of the above, do you know that you can commit murder by holding grudge and anger towards someone in your heart?
Learn more through our Cell Group sermon here.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
GEPC's Annual Family Camp ~ Day 3
Another bright new day kicked off with good breakfast (breakfast is a must, people!). When everyone had settled down, the third session of congregational worship was led by sis Zi Hui.
Then, it came to the time of sharing by Ps. Debbie and Ps. Sherry. As we sat in groups, we were asked two questions:
What are the hindrances that keep you from finishing well in a race?
What are the motivation factors that help you finish well in a race?
Many great answers were written on the board, among them were "married non-believers, overburdened with life commitment and discouragement" (for the first question) and "perseverance and patience, lasting compassion and strong relationship with God" (for the second question). For each of the question, Ps. Debbie and Ps. Sherry shared their own experiences and beliefs on how to start well, continue well and finish well in a race.
"We are called to be world Christians, not worldly Christians."
At the end of the sharing, the pastors opened the altar for us to come forward and sign our commitment to God. Many of us took the step of faith to trust in God though the challenges might overwhelm them at some points in their lives in the future. Praise the Lord for we know that He will always be faithful to carry us through it all! Amen!
Before proceeding to lunch, we had a short time of sharing and appreciation to the camp committee who had worked very hard to get everything in order.
Congratulations and thank you for a job well done!
Then, it came to the time of sharing by Ps. Debbie and Ps. Sherry. As we sat in groups, we were asked two questions:
What are the hindrances that keep you from finishing well in a race?
What are the motivation factors that help you finish well in a race?
Many great answers were written on the board, among them were "married non-believers, overburdened with life commitment and discouragement" (for the first question) and "perseverance and patience, lasting compassion and strong relationship with God" (for the second question). For each of the question, Ps. Debbie and Ps. Sherry shared their own experiences and beliefs on how to start well, continue well and finish well in a race.
"We are called to be world Christians, not worldly Christians."
At the end of the sharing, the pastors opened the altar for us to come forward and sign our commitment to God. Many of us took the step of faith to trust in God though the challenges might overwhelm them at some points in their lives in the future. Praise the Lord for we know that He will always be faithful to carry us through it all! Amen!
Before proceeding to lunch, we had a short time of sharing and appreciation to the camp committee who had worked very hard to get everything in order.
Congratulations and thank you for a job well done!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
GEPC's Annual Family Camp ~ Day 2
By 9.30 am, almost everyone was already in the hall, enjoying breakfast with hot milo.
When everyone was ready, we had another session of congregational worship, this time led by sister Melissa! Then, Ps. Debbie and Ps. Sherry started off their sharing by conducting another activity. Five brothers and five sisters volunteered and they were given the task to bring the long pipe in their hands to the ground at the same time! Whenever either one of them went down faster, they would have to start all over again. You could see their frustration slowly building up after each failure, but they pressed on. After many trials, they completed their mission (albeit with the help of Ps. Sherry).
The message behind this was in our Christian walk, one can never walk alone. Had any of them tried to lower the pipe faster than the other, they would have to restart the whole process. We are one body with Christ as our head. We need to cooperate and work together, each supporting the other. Wow! I just marvel at how such a simple activity can have such profound meaning behind it!
Next activity was the two workshops, planning your future conducted by Ps. Rueben and character by Ps. Robert.
I believed that all who attended either one of the workshops learnt some pointers to improve themselves, either to plan a better future according to God's will or adopting godly characteristics. Amen!
Now, here comes the time for (drum rolls.....) BAPTISM!!!!! Woohoo!!! We were extremely enthusiastic, excited, joyful and glad when two faithful members of GEPC decided to proclaim in public that they would follow Jesus Christ, their Lord and Saviour, for the rest of their lives. They were...... bro Joseph Woo Zi Xin and sis Lathasharmila!!!
It was incredible and wonderful to be able to witness their water baptism as brothers and sisters in Christ. Congratulations, Zi Xin and Sharmila!!!
After that, it was time for... "fear factor" aka outdoor games such as flying fox and kayaking. Whew... I really want to thank God for protecting everyone who participated in the games because some went back to shower with bruises on the arm, shoulder and leg. Who knows how terrible it would be if God was not protecting them.
Finally, it was barbecue time!!! We would like to thank the good samaritans who stood and cooked for all the campers. It was definitely a delicious assortment of prawns, chickens, hotdogs and squids. Thank you to those who made this barbecue possible!
While enjoying the barbecue, we were entertained by talented "actors and actresses" as each cell group came forward with a sketch. Though they brought the house down with their jokes, each sketch portrayed a hidden meaning that could be applied in our daily lives.
Congratulations to every cell group for your effort. Also, congratulations to...... CGO2 for winning the competition!
The last event for the day was the walk of faith. Basically, you will be blindfolded and led to a rope whereby you would have to make your path just by hanging on to that rope in your hands. This symbolised our own walk and relationship with God, which could only be strengthened with our faith.
Congrats to those who made it through. Hopefully, this will help increase your faith to the next level! Amen!
When everyone was ready, we had another session of congregational worship, this time led by sister Melissa! Then, Ps. Debbie and Ps. Sherry started off their sharing by conducting another activity. Five brothers and five sisters volunteered and they were given the task to bring the long pipe in their hands to the ground at the same time! Whenever either one of them went down faster, they would have to start all over again. You could see their frustration slowly building up after each failure, but they pressed on. After many trials, they completed their mission (albeit with the help of Ps. Sherry).
The message behind this was in our Christian walk, one can never walk alone. Had any of them tried to lower the pipe faster than the other, they would have to restart the whole process. We are one body with Christ as our head. We need to cooperate and work together, each supporting the other. Wow! I just marvel at how such a simple activity can have such profound meaning behind it!
Next activity was the two workshops, planning your future conducted by Ps. Rueben and character by Ps. Robert.
I believed that all who attended either one of the workshops learnt some pointers to improve themselves, either to plan a better future according to God's will or adopting godly characteristics. Amen!
Now, here comes the time for (drum rolls.....) BAPTISM!!!!! Woohoo!!! We were extremely enthusiastic, excited, joyful and glad when two faithful members of GEPC decided to proclaim in public that they would follow Jesus Christ, their Lord and Saviour, for the rest of their lives. They were...... bro Joseph Woo Zi Xin and sis Lathasharmila!!!
It was incredible and wonderful to be able to witness their water baptism as brothers and sisters in Christ. Congratulations, Zi Xin and Sharmila!!!
After that, it was time for... "fear factor" aka outdoor games such as flying fox and kayaking. Whew... I really want to thank God for protecting everyone who participated in the games because some went back to shower with bruises on the arm, shoulder and leg. Who knows how terrible it would be if God was not protecting them.
Finally, it was barbecue time!!! We would like to thank the good samaritans who stood and cooked for all the campers. It was definitely a delicious assortment of prawns, chickens, hotdogs and squids. Thank you to those who made this barbecue possible!
While enjoying the barbecue, we were entertained by talented "actors and actresses" as each cell group came forward with a sketch. Though they brought the house down with their jokes, each sketch portrayed a hidden meaning that could be applied in our daily lives.
Congratulations to every cell group for your effort. Also, congratulations to...... CGO2 for winning the competition!
The last event for the day was the walk of faith. Basically, you will be blindfolded and led to a rope whereby you would have to make your path just by hanging on to that rope in your hands. This symbolised our own walk and relationship with God, which could only be strengthened with our faith.
Congrats to those who made it through. Hopefully, this will help increase your faith to the next level! Amen!
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