YOUTH IS ON TODAY!
4-6! See You guys there!
Gonna have an awesome cell time. So see you there!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sermon from Singapore
Hey everyone, Joel here from Singapore. Just want to share what I got from today's sermon in Gospel Light Christian Church with you all. The speaker was Pastor Les Heinze from Red Rocks Baptist Church, Colorado (http://www.redrocksministries.org/).
It centers around the story of Joseph, Genesis 42 - 50. As most people know, Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers (Genesis 37:28), sent into prison by Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39), yet in the end became in charge over the whole land of Egypt. In many ways, Joseph is like a face of Jesus, betrayed by close people (Judas), but became the saviour of the land, Joseph saved Egypt and possibly the surrounding countries from the famine (Genesis 41).
From the story of Joseph, there are 3 lessons to be learnt.
Firstly, it is not what you remember, but what you choose to forget.
Joseph had all the reasons to not help his brothers when they came to ask for food. He had the power to refuse to grant them any grain, but he didn't do as such. Before they even went to Egypt, Joseph had already forgiven them of the evil they have done agaisnt him. In fact, he named his firstborn Manasseh, which means forgetting (Genesis 41:51). If he had kept all the hatred in his heart, hatred of people who have done him wrong, not just including the brothers, he wouldn't have been able to save the land of Egypt.
Secondly, it is not what you achieve, but what you become.
Joseph probably had the worst imaginable career track, from shepherd, to house slave, to dungeon dweller, and to prime minister (or something like that). Not a career path many of us would wish for, well, maybe the last part =) but anyway, through all these, Joseph still worshipped God, and God blessed Joseph. In Genesis 39:5, God blessed the household cause of Joseph, in Genesis 39: 21, the Lord was with Joseph and granted him favour in the prison warden's eyes. In everything we do, we need to be Christ-centered, and God will bless us in return.
Thirdly and lastly, it is not how high you climb, but how low you bow.
In other words, it is not ability nor tenacity, but humility before God. Joseph had skills, God gave him the gift of intepreting dreams, but when Pharaoh asked for him, his reply was this, "I cannot do it, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires." (Genesis 41:16) He could have said to Pharaoh, "I'm the best person to do this, I'm your man, without me, you will fail etc. etc." but he didn't, he gave all glory to God. We need to stop being a glory-grabber, but be a glory-giver. It is said for a fruit tree, the most laden branch (means branch with most fruits) bows the lowest.
Ending off with this simple piece of verse
Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Hopefully this has been an inspiration, and here's wishing everyone all the best for the week ahead. Remember, people may do you wrong, but God always do you right.
Signing off,
Joel
It centers around the story of Joseph, Genesis 42 - 50. As most people know, Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers (Genesis 37:28), sent into prison by Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39), yet in the end became in charge over the whole land of Egypt. In many ways, Joseph is like a face of Jesus, betrayed by close people (Judas), but became the saviour of the land, Joseph saved Egypt and possibly the surrounding countries from the famine (Genesis 41).
From the story of Joseph, there are 3 lessons to be learnt.
Firstly, it is not what you remember, but what you choose to forget.
Joseph had all the reasons to not help his brothers when they came to ask for food. He had the power to refuse to grant them any grain, but he didn't do as such. Before they even went to Egypt, Joseph had already forgiven them of the evil they have done agaisnt him. In fact, he named his firstborn Manasseh, which means forgetting (Genesis 41:51). If he had kept all the hatred in his heart, hatred of people who have done him wrong, not just including the brothers, he wouldn't have been able to save the land of Egypt.
Secondly, it is not what you achieve, but what you become.
Joseph probably had the worst imaginable career track, from shepherd, to house slave, to dungeon dweller, and to prime minister (or something like that). Not a career path many of us would wish for, well, maybe the last part =) but anyway, through all these, Joseph still worshipped God, and God blessed Joseph. In Genesis 39:5, God blessed the household cause of Joseph, in Genesis 39: 21, the Lord was with Joseph and granted him favour in the prison warden's eyes. In everything we do, we need to be Christ-centered, and God will bless us in return.
Thirdly and lastly, it is not how high you climb, but how low you bow.
In other words, it is not ability nor tenacity, but humility before God. Joseph had skills, God gave him the gift of intepreting dreams, but when Pharaoh asked for him, his reply was this, "I cannot do it, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires." (Genesis 41:16) He could have said to Pharaoh, "I'm the best person to do this, I'm your man, without me, you will fail etc. etc." but he didn't, he gave all glory to God. We need to stop being a glory-grabber, but be a glory-giver. It is said for a fruit tree, the most laden branch (means branch with most fruits) bows the lowest.
Ending off with this simple piece of verse
Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Hopefully this has been an inspiration, and here's wishing everyone all the best for the week ahead. Remember, people may do you wrong, but God always do you right.
Signing off,
Joel
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Camp Video
After some tinkering (thanks to Youtube's 10 minutes limit), the camp video is FINALLY ONLINE!!!!
It is in 3 parts.
Credits:
Videos: Joel, Adrian Yap, Lai Har
Music: A Revolution of Love (Instrumental/Acoustic) by Sam.Y.Lo and Gang; Smile by Uncle Kracker; Solution (Instrumental) by Hillsong United
Everyone who is featured in the videos =)
and of course GOD!!!!
ENJOY!!!
It is in 3 parts.
Credits:
Videos: Joel, Adrian Yap, Lai Har
Music: A Revolution of Love (Instrumental/Acoustic) by Sam.Y.Lo and Gang; Smile by Uncle Kracker; Solution (Instrumental) by Hillsong United
Everyone who is featured in the videos =)
and of course GOD!!!!
ENJOY!!!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
YOUTH CAMP VIDEO IS DONE!
HEY PEEPS! Camp video is DONE DONE DONE!
SO if you guys wanna have a look, COME FOR CGBC YOUTH MEETING THIS SATURDAY AT 4-6 p.m. ! ALL ARE INVITED!
COME COME COME COME!
Credits to Joel Lim who completed this awesomely cool video for all of us to go down memory lane!
SEE YA!
Monday, January 4, 2010
When School Becomes a fear...
School has officially STARTED!
Bad news to most eh... It was the same for me but it turn out to be a blessing instead.
Sunday night, the night before school. I was going through so much emotions. Bad one's though kind of because of the resposibilities ahead and well basically school...
Knew I needed to start my revisions cause this is a tough year ahead, yet this emotions keep distracting me and i felt so uncomfortable. So opted to turn to the Lord. Spend some quiet time with Him and He gave me this
Joshua 1v9
"Have I not commanded you? Be STRONG and COURAGEOUS. Do NOT be terrified; do NOT be discouraged, for the LORD your God WILL be with you WHEREVER you go."
I was soo soo encouraged. Just what I needed to be strong and courageous! And most IMPORTANTLY He reminded me that WHEREVER and i mean WHEREVER I go HE is with me and He is with you too! Let noone discourage you as school resumes. For the Lord is with you. He will deliver you, He is your assurance and as Aunty Esther proclaimed, "This is the year of ABUNDANCE!"
The Favour of the Lord is upon YOU!
Proclaim this in your life this year,
Luke 4v18,19
"The Spirit fo the Lord is on me,
Because He has anointed me
to preach Good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to release the oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the Lord's FAVOUR!"
God Bless
Sincerely,
Camp Commander
(gonna expire soon... HAHAHA)
Bad news to most eh... It was the same for me but it turn out to be a blessing instead.
Sunday night, the night before school. I was going through so much emotions. Bad one's though kind of because of the resposibilities ahead and well basically school...
Knew I needed to start my revisions cause this is a tough year ahead, yet this emotions keep distracting me and i felt so uncomfortable. So opted to turn to the Lord. Spend some quiet time with Him and He gave me this
Joshua 1v9
"Have I not commanded you? Be STRONG and COURAGEOUS. Do NOT be terrified; do NOT be discouraged, for the LORD your God WILL be with you WHEREVER you go."
I was soo soo encouraged. Just what I needed to be strong and courageous! And most IMPORTANTLY He reminded me that WHEREVER and i mean WHEREVER I go HE is with me and He is with you too! Let noone discourage you as school resumes. For the Lord is with you. He will deliver you, He is your assurance and as Aunty Esther proclaimed, "This is the year of ABUNDANCE!"
The Favour of the Lord is upon YOU!
Proclaim this in your life this year,
Luke 4v18,19
"The Spirit fo the Lord is on me,
Because He has anointed me
to preach Good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to release the oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the Lord's FAVOUR!"
God Bless
Sincerely,
Camp Commander
(gonna expire soon... HAHAHA)
Saturday, January 2, 2010
2009 Year in Review
Hey all CGBC YOUTHS!!!
2009 has been a great year. AWESOME, don't you think?
As we look back, here are some of the great things that has happened to our youth.
We had our easter dance performance......
We had several guests, Mr. Alan Collingwood etc. and of course, the cool people from YWAM!!!
We even had some of our youths going back to their roots, the place where it all started, KKC (King's Kids' Church) and gave their testimonies.
and of course we had our AWESOME X-TREME MAKEOVER YOUTH CAMP 2009!!!!
*camp video coming out soon... XD can't wait for it
and we ended the year on a bang with our Christmas performance
Undoubtedly, God has bless our youth group a lot this year, and we look forward to more great stuff in year 2010!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
2009 has been a great year. AWESOME, don't you think?
As we look back, here are some of the great things that has happened to our youth.
We had our easter dance performance......
We had several guests, Mr. Alan Collingwood etc. and of course, the cool people from YWAM!!!
We even had some of our youths going back to their roots, the place where it all started, KKC (King's Kids' Church) and gave their testimonies.
and of course we had our AWESOME X-TREME MAKEOVER YOUTH CAMP 2009!!!!
*camp video coming out soon... XD can't wait for it
and we ended the year on a bang with our Christmas performance
Undoubtedly, God has bless our youth group a lot this year, and we look forward to more great stuff in year 2010!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
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