E267's life story

Why shoud we be fit?

2010-02-28T21:31:00.003+08:00

Badminton Session on Sunday (6 March)

Time: 2pm onwards

Venue: Tampines Badminton Courts

Guys, I really do want to encourage all to engage in this physical program that the biggest loser ministry people have been organizing. They are very concerned about our health.

why is it important to keep fit?

1 Cor 6: 19-20
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? ²⁰ For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body^c]">[c] and in your spirit, which are God’s.

We are having all these program not so much to focus on getting slimmer.. which most of us need hehehhe... But is keeping fit for God.

In the bible it said that we were brought at a price ( Jesus sacrificing His life). Therefore we should glorify God in our body. how? by keeping fit to serve God, by not falling sick so easily. When we serve God in the different area of our ministry, we wont get tired so easily. Cause we have been working out. So E267, keep this in mind that we are doing all these not to slim down. but to be fit enough to Serve the Lord.

For example:

Bible Study Teachers: You need the stamina to preach throughout the one or two hour to your students.

Guitarists and future guitarists: you need to stamina to play throughout the cg.

Children Church Teachers: You need to not be tired so easily by taking care of the kids

Security: I know you all have been running 5km. So Eric dun need to push you to do it

Usher: You need to strength to carry and transport things.

Yes, I know some of us will said " Pray la.. the strength will come" isn't it better when you are fit in your physical body and you have the strength of God as well? double up your stamina and strength in your serving right??

So... lets work together to be fit for GOD!

Jialin

2009-10-11T12:05:00.004+08:00

Hi people, for the benefit of those not sure where Jialin have gone to.. hehee. Jialin have went to Vietnam for her 4 months of Internship there. She is in this Resort called Song Be Golf Resort. Check out the website of the Resort.
This resort is actually run by two of our city harvest members. She is really having fun over there. She is able to watch our live service online with her managers. They have cell group over there too..

I was saying that you guys are able to catch jialin on msn 12am yesterday. My apology because i think there are some problem with her connection so unble to chat with her. Anyway, she will always be online every single day so just catch her and chat with her anytime k?

This is the fun moment she had! Dun worry people, Jialin is doing very good over there!

Ministry of E267

2009-09-07T10:17:00.003+08:00

Ministry For E267

Law&Order: Jasmine, Leon

A.K.A the ‘cell group fund’, this ministry serves the cell group by managing the finances of the cell group. They collect money on a monthly basis and are used to celebrate our birthdays and at times for refreshments.

Freedom Writers: Eric, Eugene Teo

A.K.A the “study hours coordinators”, which ensures that every student fulfils their weekly targeted number of hours. Study hours are collected on a weekly basis to ensure that all students study hard and shine for God!

God’s Army or Evan Almighty: Jialin, Tingya

A.K.A the “bible study coordinators”, to empower every member with the Word of God, this ministry plans for the members in the cell group to attend bible study classes.

The Simpsons: Leon, Jasmine, Melissa, Tingya

A.K.A the “Greeters” of the cell group, this ministry is made of friendly and very approachable members who greet the new comers in the cell group. They ensure that all the friends feel warmly welcomed into our cell group

Ironman: Lucas, Candice Tay Ezekiel, Eugene Teo, Jasmine

A.K.A the “runners” who queues up before every service and ensures that the cell group gets the best seats in the hall.

Eagle Eye: Jonathan, Ming yang

A.K.A the “IT crew” which updates the blog of the cell group and creates the song sheets for cell every week!

The ‘Birthday’ Planners: MeiJun, Tingya, Lucas, Suki, Candice, Mingyang

A.K.A the “birthday coordinator”, who does the honor by organizing the celebration of the birthdays of members by blessing them with gifts and cards.

We are called to fellowship

2009-09-01T19:37:00.008+08:00

On29 Aug 2009, E267 have a great time fellowshiping! Headed to katong to eat and den to parkway area to have a cup of bubble tea! Some of the pictures we took:

Different individuals at there

we are called to fellowship!

Welcome back

2009-08-10T00:33:00.003+08:00

Welcome Back Low Meijun!!!!

We miss you.. and great to have you back with us
:)

Events

2009-07-26T14:48:00.002+08:00

Announcement:

1. Event: Overnight PM
Venue: Riverwalk
Time:9pm-3am
Date: 30 July, 2009

2. Event: City Harvest Church 20th Anniversary
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Time: 9am-130pm
Date: 1 August 2009, Sunday

3. Event: Festival of Praise
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Time: 730pm onwards
Date: Friday to Sunday

Birthdays

2009-07-26T14:09:00.002+08:00

E267 want to wish Leon and Tingya a very big Happy birthday to you!
Keep growing in the Lord.. And Soar like eagles !! hehehe..
E267 Loves you!!

Sun is on 8days

2009-06-05T10:14:00.003+08:00

SUN is on 8days!
9pages of interview with her..
She talks about her life, aspiration and more!
Get your copies:)

Events

2009-06-05T10:01:00.003+08:00

YO People!!!

A Time of fellowship at Royal Seafood after service this sat~~
It's going to be GREAT!!!! GOOD FOOD! GOOD PRICE!!!! YO!!

Calling out all 19 years and above! A time of overnight cycling after Royal Seafood!
It's going to be fun!
SEE ya there!

E267 will miss YOU

2009-06-01T00:13:00.004+08:00

On 30 May 2009, there was changes in Shilin's three cell groups.
From E267, there are four people who have transferred out to go over to various cg to help out.
The people are Cihui, Chef Tanpeng, Debbie and Ryan.
It was really an emotional moment where E267 members began to see these people that have been together for years is been transferred out to a place where God wants them to be.

E267 would like to say "we will miss you"
And thanks for all the laughter and joy you have brought in this cg.
We appreciated it :)
Keep growing in the place where God placed you to be

Different cg but FRIENDSHIP is strong:)
E267 LOVES YOU

Take care

2009-05-20T14:06:00.003+08:00

On 19 May 2009, Meijun have left to China for three months to go for
her overseas attachment!
So do keep her in prayer!
Farewell Meijun!
WE will Miss you!

Please take note!

2009-05-11T02:24:00.001+08:00

E267, Please take note:

Cell Group Meeting remains the same timing:

Time: 730pm-9pm
Venue: Chin jie house

Not sure of anything, Contract Jas..

Two exciting events coming up!

2009-04-28T01:30:00.004+08:00

Two events coming up this week:

Event: Woman's meeting
Date: 1 May 2009
Venue: Jasmine's place (opposite TP)
Time: 11am to 130pm

Event: Man's Conference with Dr Allen Meyer
Date: 1 May 2009
Venue: Jurong West St 91
Time:11am - 1pm

Event: Wolverine
Date:2 May 2009
Venue: Kallang Leisure Park
Meeting time: 1230pm at Kallang Mrt

Price: $6 for each members and FREE for every new friend

Do invite your friends along with you this Saturday!

Makan Fiesta

2009-04-28T01:25:00.003+08:00

On 25 April 2009, E267 went for the
MAKAN FIESTA!
And they did an awesome job!

Eat!!! EAT and EAT!

Yummy!!! the pau is all MINE!!! WHHAHAH

They went over to Aljunied to have a
dumpling wrapping session..
Once again, they did an awesome job!

Last stage. Bedok Stadium..
I would say, E267 you guys have done a good job..

Two AWESOME EVENTcoming up!

2009-04-19T17:33:00.005+08:00

ATTENTION ALL E267members and friends!

There are two exciting event coming up this week!

1. SLUMBER PARTY for all Shilin's Cell Group!!

- There is going to be awesome games lining up for you.
-Do wear your pajamas along!
- It is going to be VERY VERY FUN!
- Bring your FRIENDS along and let them have fun with you!

Date: Fri, 24 April 2009

Time: 730pm-930pm
Venue: Seaview condo

2. Makan Fiesta for all Wenling zone members!
- Are you hungry most of the time???
- Are you excited the moment you see food???
- Never wrap a dumpling before???
-This GAME is so FOR YOU!
-Bring your friends along for this....

Date: 25 April 2009, Sat
Time: 1130am at Clark Quay Mrt

I SHALL SEE YOU THERE!

A time of Fellowship

2009-04-19T17:23:00.003+08:00

On 17 April 2009, E267 had a wonderful time
fellowshipping together.

Welcome back Lui Jialin from CHINA!
We miss you!!!!

Of course not forgetting the wonderful food
cooked by chef Tanpeng!
We appreciate it a lot!!!!

E267 had a wonderful day..
Looking forward to such event more!

Passing out Parade

2009-04-13T20:57:00.003+08:00

Hi all, You guys must be wandering why am i posting
armies photo on E267 blog.. ehehe...
It is because I am here to let you guys know that
Bin Yuan is having his passing out Parade this coming Thurs.

What is Passing out Parade?
The Passing Out Parade (POP) is the parade which signals that they've successfully completed their BMT/BPT/BRT and are now ready to continue the rest of their NS journey.

If you guys or girls don't really know about NS life..
The BMT period is the toughest for all army guys..
So this coming thurs we are there to show our support to Bin Yuan.

If you guys are going...
Lets meet at CCK MRT at 415pm.
The parade will start at 515pm to 615pm...
So do let Debbie know if you are going..

Thanks, Yen

BBQ Session on 11 April 2009

2009-04-13T09:04:00.004+08:00

On April 11, E267 celebrated Easter!
Our church have bring to us an awesome performance
"The Final Solution"

After which, we headed down to Jessica's place
To have a combine BBQ with the other two cg.
here are some photos:

Eugene and Chef Tanpeng!
Sometimes, is really good to have a chef in your cell..:)

Meijun's friends!

Can't wait to eat Jessica's cooked been hoon!

Little Eugene and the girls!

This is Xiao Jiao's friend...
She is 1.78 can!!!!! Heheee

End of the BBQ, all had fun and home sweet home!

We are on Newspaper!

2009-04-12T16:02:00.001+08:00

City Harvest Church drama is on Strait time!

Check this out:
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_362249.html

Seeking the Lord

2009-03-29T16:06:00.002+08:00

A time of prayer this week from Tue to Saturday...
Lets come together to have a time of seeking the Lord...

6 a.m. - 7 a.m.

City Harvest Church
Jurong West St. 91
Main Auditorium

Heart Of God Church
@ 10 Eunos Rd 8
#12 - 20
Singapore Post Centre

Church of Singapore (Harvest)
30A Kreta Ayer Rd
Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre

Goodbye old friend.. ="

2009-03-05T00:02:00.004+08:00

Hey guys , as you all have already know , our good old friend Jessica has parted from us to join N422 :( There goes another cutie from our cg! Fret not brothers! WE WILL BE STRONG! HAHA. Ooops.. enough of that.

Jessica , thanks for being such a joy in our cellgroup all these while that you have been with us , it has really been a blast having you personally around everytime we have a chance to fellowship!
I'm sure god will use you mightily in that new cellgroup!

We , E267 will miss you dearly our usher goddess. :D do fellowship with us if you have time! hehe.

P.S ( Eric misses you alot xoxo )

Signing off,
Leon

Thanksgiving featured!

2009-02-10T22:23:00.004+08:00

Hey guys , you remembered our MTV Thanksgiving we had last year? It is featured in citynews!

Heres the article.
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It was a Thanksgiving celebration with a real difference.

On 28 December 2008, one of Goh Yock Kiang’s subzone held their very own “MTV Asia Awards”. There was about 260 attendees at the event, with a lineup of “stars” that included Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Madonna, Beyonce, Hillary Duff, Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera — even Elvis Presley came back to life for this!

These “celebrities” were really cell group leaders in dress-up. “Michael Jackson” and “Elvis” were a hit with the crowd, many of whom asked to take pictures with them.

The event kicked off with the group’s very own version of the gameshow, Don’t Forget the Lyrics — the contestant has to sing along to a song and recall the correct lyric when the music stops. Three teams of three were sent forth to compete and vie for prizes. As the contestants sang their parts, the crowd followed suit, with their hands up in the air, clapping to the beat of the songs.

That was followed by a session of praise, followed by a performance from the dance team of Nanyang Polytechnic. The highlight of the event was the red carpet catwalk by the leaders, dressed up in their celebrity disguises. The crowd cheered and laughed as each leader came forth and struck a pose.

“Kylie Minogue” and “Ricky Martin” sang a duet, ‘Way Back into Love’. They may not be professionally trained, but the duo had the audience transfixed. The duo went on to host the award show for the evening. Twelve special awards were presented to members; then the leaders took the opportunity to appreciate their zone leader Wenling for her love and guidance throughout the entire year, even as she took on new responsibilities in her job.

PHOTOS: Daniel Poh

The evening ended to the tune of ‘Auld Lang Syne’, with everyone going around shaking hands and hugging.

Even after the meeting had ended, the photo booth set up outside swarmed with members eager to take photos with their cell groups and the “celebrities”. A guest to the event, 25-year-old Adam Tham said, “The entire event is rocking. I enjoyed myself a lot.”

Source : http://www.chc.org.sg/citynews/?p=8418
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Wow , our subzone is really making an impact! haha.

Cheers,
LeonZai

New Cellgroup Ministry

2009-02-08T23:04:00.004+08:00

Hi guys , as you all have known by now , our cg assignments for everyone have been reshuffled/changed . For those whom have not received your sheet of paper ;

Here are the new assignments as written below;

Cell Group Fund : Jasmine , Jialin

Study Hours Coordinators : Candice Tay , Jayer

Bible Study Coordinators : Debbie , Eric , Mingyang , Jian Hui

"Greeters" : Jialin , Jessica , Jonathan , Cihui , Eugene Teo
- Made of people who are friendly and very approachable members to greet new comers!

"Runners" : Jasmine , Candice Tay , Huifurn , Ezekiel , Rachel , Eugene Teo
- The people whom you can trust to get good seats!

"IT Nerdos/Crew" : Leon , Melissa , Aijia , Eugene

Birthday Coordinators : Mei Jun , Tingya , Lucas , Zara , Shilun.

** Bolded names are the key people for that particular group.

If your name isn't here , please contact Jasmine Yen for your roles.

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Any fresh ideas to contribute? improve? any requests of news you want to see here?
Contact me @ Archangel@innoxious.net via MSN .

Signing off,
Leon

2009-01-16T08:50:00.003+08:00

HELLO GUYS!!

CNY is fast approaching, as such, we will be having an advanced CNY celebration this coming Sunday! On the 18th@Mingyang's place. It's going to be steamboat style. Do invite your friends and loved ones on such a joyous occasion!
SEE YOU THERE:D

Happy Birthday Mingyang!

2009-01-12T01:51:00.004+08:00

E267 want to wish Mingyang
a very BIG happy Birthday...
We're glad to have you with us all this years :)
Keep on growing in the Lord ...
And Shine the Lord in your studies!
Study Hard... We shall see you in poly SOON! :)
Love,E267

The start of 2009

2009-01-08T00:29:00.006+08:00

hi guys, we have been through 8 days of 2009 already....
Have you guys set your goals for 2009? If not... START SETTING THEM NOW!

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail

Have you guys start on your daily bible reading? I am so on track.. hehe are you guys on track? i Pray & hope that you guys have started on your bible reading. Let all of us today hold on to this habit to read the word.

Our human body need food to survive. So does our spiritual life.. We need the word of God to keep our spiritual life revived.

E267, Lets aim to keep this cg growing in quality and quantity..
Alright lets hear more revelations shared among our midst k?

Post by Yen

E267 - 2008~

2008-12-30T05:01:00.009+08:00

HERE'S TO THE BEST CELL GROUP OF THE YEAR '08!!!
(Shilin's popping the Champagne)

Of course, it would not have been possible without our very own cell group leader and member - Huang Shilin and Jasmine Yen's guidance throughout the year!
Thank you both for sowing into our lives, may 2009 be yet another victorious year for E267!
AMEN!

Christmas is here!!!

2008-12-22T02:59:00.004+08:00

Singapore Expo:
24 Dec (wed), 745pm
25 Dec (Thurs), 10am & 1230pm

Jurong West St 91:
24 Dec (wed), 330pm & 530pm
25 Dec (Thurs), 330pm
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Lets invite our friends for any of these slots.
The Harvest is plentiful!
Start calling your friends now!
Update your connect group leader or any helpers once you have friends:)

E267 will grow..grow and Grow!!! hehhee

CONGRATULATIONS SHILUN

2008-12-16T01:40:00.003+08:00

Congrats to Chen Shilun for coming in as CHAMPION with his team!

WE enjoyed the performance loads! Do invite us again for '09!!

2008-12-09T03:17:00.002+08:00

Hi all E267 Members! (:
Want a treat to experience for yourself the unique atmosphere of an improvisational theatre created by the energetic students??
Do lend your support to OUR very own member Shilun who is representing his school in this performance! (:

Event Details
Date: 12 Dec 2008
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Lee Foundation Theatre (Nanyang Academy of the Fine Arts) @ Bencoolen Road
Ticket Price: $5

Please contact him to purchase the tickets! (:

2008-12-09T03:15:00.001+08:00

Calling out to all E267 members!
Please do give suggestions with regards to the blogskin!
You may log on to www.blogskins.com to source for new skins and choose one for our blog.
Here’s the theme!
Since our God is a creative and colourful God,
let’s make it vibrant and at the same time, stylish.
ANY suggestions at all, please e-mail it to debbie1732@hotmail.com or mel_baoer@hotmail.com OR sms us (:

HELLO!

2008-12-03T02:01:00.001+08:00

hello, the pictures at SENTOSA and AIRPORT (only 2nd and 3rd page)are uploaded! yay.
(click on the 'sentosa' and 'airport')

2008-11-28T04:17:00.005+08:00

hello, some pictures that i have with me :

didn't manage to take many pictures during the Asia Conference though! :
Queuing up... heh.

Birthday celebrationsss:

ShiLun and Joshua

JianHui (leon disturb lol) and Jonathan

Brendan

Sentosa Outing

2008-11-28T01:50:00.004+08:00

Hi guys,
I believe you have enjoyed the awesome Asia Conference 2008..
Hehee i am very blessed!

This coming Sunday we are going to Sentosa to have FUN!

Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Harbourfront Mrt

Alright, for those that have not been to Sentosa for quite some time..
It has changed a lot.. You will love it.. hehe so bring your friends along....
I shall see you there... :)

Love,
Yen

HAPPPY MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL YA'LL!

2008-09-16T23:44:00.007+08:00

SMILES ALL ROUND =D

On 14th Sept 08, E267 celebrated Mid Autumn in Ming Yang's House! Cell Grp started with a superfun Game, TREASURE HUNT!

In short, Cell Grp members were first split into 2 grps.
the first out of the 2 grps to Find 5 pieces of Chinese
characters wordings and a mooncake wins!

PICTURES : THE HUNT BEGINS!

After abt 5 minutes of searchinggg, a winning team emerged and
so a BIG POMELO awaits the Losing team!

Here's a picture of Shilin going "Hee hee hee",
look carefully enough and see Ci hui and Jessica giving the same expression! hahaa!

a Picture of Tan Peng laughingg and Check out Jonathan's cute expression!

Cell Grp sermon was very powerful! We learnt the importance of communication and the 5 different levels ! Thereafter it was refreshment time!
Special thanks to Jialin, Debbie, Melody+Maid Rose, Bill ,
Mingyang and Mingyang's mum for the yummmmy fooood!

We had delicious noodles, sweet and sour pork,Fried rice ,sausages ,orange juice and NYDC cheesecake baked by Bill!

Yummy time : Tan peng, candice,Debbie and Ka sheng enjoying the Food!
After the Food, we went downstairs to the badminton court for DOG & BONE!

Members were once agn split into groups of 2!
A photo of Grp 1 labeling themselves frm 1-6 ,brain storming- strategies !

And a super funny candid picture of Grp 2! =) HAHAA
THE GAME BEGINS

It was insanely Fun! the ones with their numbers called out were in the middle of the court Defending and waiting for that right moment to run the with the "bone" back to their base!
while the rest back at their base were cheering their team mates on!

That's Ka sheng RUNNING back to his base with the "bone"!

Here in this picture you see Jalin using body language to stop
Ka sheng and Ci hui from getting near the Bone!

INTENSE!

A fine example of good planning -
Ci Hui found the Right moment to take the ball and Jalin who saw it coming!

Grp 2 won as the 1st RUNNER UP!
*Applause *

HAHA. YES THERE WERE ONLY 2 GRPS !

and PROUDLY PRESENTING
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THE WINNING TEAM!! =D

E267 had a great time fellowshipping and a very Happpy Mid Autumn Festival to all!
XOXO ,till next time.

Mooncake Festival 中秋节

2008-09-10T01:46:00.004+08:00

Mooncake Festival is round the corner!

Mooncake Festival is not just for kids who looking forward to this day

so that they can play the lantern.

It is also the time for the youths and adults as well!

Apart from the traditionally chinese mooncake and tea

The purpose of mooncake festival is family/friends gathering together.

No where to go on Mooncake Festival????

Come join us to have a great time of games, food and get together!

Don't hesitate to contact any of us.

We look forward to see YOU there!

Love, E267

Happy Birthday Aijia

2008-07-30T06:53:00.004+08:00

Fellowship at Aijia's BBQ. HEre are some photos:

E267 Would like to wish Aijia a Happy BIrthday!!!!

May all your wishes come true..

Keep growing in the Lord...

E267 Loves you:)

Happy Birthday to Cihui and Leon

2008-07-21T10:47:00.002+08:00

E267 would like to wish Cihui and Leon

A Happy Birthday!!!!

Really Great having you guys around with us....

BOO!!!! The big guys!! LOL

Ok... May all your wishes come true!!!!!

Love, E267

Read it people

2008-07-12T00:43:00.000+08:00

I like this... Get this from the leadership file:

PUNCTUALITY

Always be early and you'll never be late.Leave your place early so you'll arrive early at their place.Be there before they are, or others are.People will learn you can be trusted.Don't arrive when it's time to be leaving.People don't appreciate those who steal their time.Respect people's time and they'll give you more.

calling out

2008-07-07T23:36:00.002+08:00

Farewell to Qianjun, our member who will be joining N422 next week! We will miss you. May your spiritual walk with God be brought up to another level as you are join the new cell group! God has a purpose for YOU ! :D jiayou!
and...
Hi all E267-ians! Please keep Bill in your prayers as he will be participating in a Math Olympiad competition on Wednesday from 1215pm to 2pm!
Let's pray that he'll shine for God through his studies!
Thank you all!

Relationship Matters

2008-07-01T12:03:00.002+08:00

Do good to your friends to keep them, to your enemies to win them
- Benjamin Franklin

If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secret of getting along - whether it be business, family relations, or life itself
- Bernard Meltzer

Assumptions are the termites of relationships
- Henry Winkler

Know thyself to know others, for heart beats like heart
- Chinese Proverb

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice
- Samuel Johnson

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance
- 1Cor 13:7

PICTURES

2008-06-30T21:00:00.006+08:00

a gentle reminder : bring your cell group fund along on saturday!! :D

28th June'08 post-Service fellowship

Shee Zheng's 'MAGIC' trick! got Meijun and Jialin tricked.hehe.

Bill !

Lucas and Eric

Day 1 of Boot Camp '08, on the way to MingYang's place

SHOWDOWN on FRIDAY

2008-06-10T01:54:00.003+08:00

ATTENTION ladies and gentlemen!!!

WL ZONE Showndown event is HERE this Friday...

What are you waiting for!!!

Date: 13 June 2008

Time: 1pm-5pm

Venue: Pasir Ris Park

Bring your friends and fight out with the rest of the teams!

Bring your class, CCA group to this event!!!

For more information, contact your connect group leaders NOW!

Happy Birthday ERIC

2008-06-10T01:50:00.003+08:00

A BIG Happy Birthday TO Eric Ting!
Really Great to have you with us since you were secondary 1 :)
E267 want to wish you a happy birthday..
May all your dreams and visions come true :)
Looking forward to see you play in cell group meeting soon! HEHe
GOd Bless :)
WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Exciting Month!

2008-06-04T01:40:00.004+08:00

Events in the month of JUNE!

6th June, 3pm-5pm: Men and Women Meeting@ RiverWalk

6th June, 3pm-5pm: Prayer Meeting@ RiverWalk

13June: Outreach @ Pasir Ris

20June-22June- E267 n N335 Camp

Happy Birthday to You

2008-05-26T17:42:00.002+08:00

E267 Would like to Wish Andrew a very BIG

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

Really Great to have you joining us:)

May God bless You :)

Love, E267

Happy birthday

2008-05-20T10:34:00.002+08:00

E267 Would like to wish you a BIG
Happy Birthday to Debbie HUang Bao Ting!!
May all your wishes and dream comes true:)
GOd bless You!

2008-05-11T01:29:00.011+08:00

2008-04-25T20:32:00.002+08:00

Easter Photos

2008-04-07T00:30:00.007+08:00

2008-03-26T22:57:00.004+08:00

Easter Message – Breaking the Shame Barrier

Hebrews 12:2-3 (NKJV):

“looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Acts 2:17:

And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,
That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your young men shall see visions,
Your old men shall dream dreams.

In life, as we begin to pursue the dreams and visions God has placed in us, we tend to grapple with issues of shame and guilt. These will cripple us and thus prevent us from fulfilling our destiny in God.

God has great plans for us, but the devil will always plot against our dreams and visions.

Examples of bible people who broke through the barrier of shame:

1. Joseph in the Bible – he was unwanted; sold by his brothers and accused of raping Potiphar’s wife.

2. Peter – denied Jesus 3 times, felt ashamed of his betrayal of Jesus. He later became an important apostle.

What is Shame?

Shame is a fear-based emotion that makes one believe one is unworthy and unlovable.

-Failure

-Not a good person

-Embarrassed about yourself

Shame is closely linked with guilt. However, there is a difference between the two.

Guilt is feeling sorry and sorrowful for something after it has been done BUT shame is a general feeling about yourself.

5 ways Shame can destroy you:

1. => Shame robs you of the motivation to SEEK CARE.

-You reject care and concern; results in helplessness to hopelessness.

2. =>Shame robs you of HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.
-You lock yourself and become emotionally shutdown.

-It could be past bad experiences that make you as such; that you fear communicating.

3 . =>Shame causes ANGER and AGGRESSION.

-You become angry with people around you who put you in such a spot.

-Bitterness breeds and you are unable to see yourself loving people around you.

4. =>Shame causes PSYCHOLOGICAL problems.

-Eating disorders

-Nightmares

-Very negative mindset

-A mind that is not guarded by salvation

5 . =>Shame causes problematic MORAL behaviors.

-Crime

-Early sexual activities

-BGR

-Drugs

Shame is very destructive to our soul!

Shame is so prevalent in our Asian culture:

‘…Results are worst in the family…shame on you! You are the black sheep of the family…’

BUT thank God, on the cross Jesus:

è Accepted all emotional rejection

è Endured all verbal abuses – the Roman soldiers hit him on his head and asked him to prophesy who had hit him.

è Accepted all physical abuses.

Isaiah 53:3-4 (NLT):

He was despised and rejected, a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief.

We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrowsthat weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins!

Verse 5: But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.

Shame is a bruising feeling…

ANYTHING you feel, Jesus can heal!

It's HARVEST TIME!

2008-03-18T01:30:00.004+08:00

BOO! It's HARVEST TIME!!!!

SINGAPORE EXPO HALL 1

21 Mar (Fri)

4 p.m. & *7 p.m.

22 Mar (Sat)

3 p.m. & *5.30 p.m.

23 Mar (Sun)

*10 a.m. & 12.30 p.m.

1 JURONG WEST ST. 91

21 Mar (Fri)

4.30 p.m. & *7 p.m.

22 Mar (Sat)

3.30 p.m. & *6 p.m.

23 Mar (Sun)

12.30 p.m.

23 Mar (Sun)

*10 a.m. (Chinese Church Service)

The Harvest is Plentiful but the laborers are few
Bring your FRIENDS along with you!!!!!!

2008-02-25T23:02:00.002+08:00

HELLO EVERYONE :D
im here to revive the blog...
WITH A SERMON! :D

Rev. Ulf Ekman Sat Service 23rd Feb 2008
FEAR!! && how to avoid it.

Isa 41:10

We fear all kinds of different things, and we cannot escape it.

Mark 4:35 - daily experiences of the disciples

We need to analyze fear and see how it works.
We need to live by FAITH & not FEAR!!

The main weapon that satan uses is FEAR.

Fear is a spirit & spirits come from the devil. (2 Tim)
Fear is also an influence.

Law creates fear

Theres nothing more horrible and fearful than rejection.
and theres no plece for fear in our lives!

When we are born again, the spirits of God invades & drives the spirit of fear away.
Gen 3:8-13

One of the biggest fears is the fear of men.

There are many ways to do things higher than the natural way

We can live higher than the spirit of FEAR!
FEAR will take you away from all the good things
Rom 12

why do we fear?
because we are selfish!
fear is rooted in sin (rebellion)

We came to Jesus to walk with God for the rest of our lives

The Devil will pervert evey gift you have
LOVE = UNSELFISHNESS
the devil will test us.
The TRUTH will set you free & FEAR will be broken!
Acts 18:9

feel free to edit it & make it more colourful :D
and pls pass me ur bible study status ASAP
-SHILUN! :D

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS

2008-02-24T00:33:00.003+08:00

hello HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BOTH JIALIN AND CLAUDIA!!

Shee Zheng's funny face;

Jessica's!

sorry those whose b'days are over and not posted..i dont have the pics. Do upload them too ya! :D

Pre-CNY celebration pictures

2008-02-07T23:30:00.000+08:00

1st Feb '08
Steamboat at Potong Pasir

to the airporttttttt

2008-02-07T23:18:00.001+08:00

Posers! heh. :)

FORTITUDE

2008-02-06T12:37:00.001+08:00

Hi E267, i will post the most recent sermon which is on Fortitude and then return to update the past ones a.s.a.p ya?

Speaker: Pastor Tan
Date: 2 Feb'08

FORTITUDE
- The strength of the mind that enables a person to encounter danger/adversity with courage.

2Cor 6:4 (NLT)
In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind.

- Storms of life are inevitable, but what is important is our ability to endure it through.

2 Tim 3:10 (NCV)
But you have followed what I teach, the way I live, my goal, faith, patience, and love. You know I never give up.

- One character trait in a person whom God will use is one with the 'never giving up' spirit!

It is said...

Success is going from failure to failure but not losing the Enthusiasm!

Prime Example - Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
She had the will to endure it through and said she was called to be faithful.

How to develop Fortitude?? (when you feel like quitting)

(E.N.D.U.R.E)
1. Embrace God's purpose in your situation

1 peter 1:7 (NLT)
These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

-The purpose of strengthening our character and faith is far greater than our problem. It serves to purify our faith.

- Man's strength is not shown in victory but in adversity.

James 1:3-4 (NLT)
For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

Romans 5:3-4 (NLT)
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.

- Focus on our purpose and what God's intent for our life is.
-Learn to rejoice not at the problem/situation but at what will eventually be developed in us through it.

2. Nurture your spiritual Roots

Mark 4:17 (NKJV)
and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word’s sake, immediately they stumble.

Mark 4:17 (CEV)
But they don't have any roots, and they don't last very long. As soon as life gets hard or the message gets them in trouble, they give up.

- No depth of character is shown

-When at a loss and you dont know what to do, you turn to your Bible.

Luke 8:15
But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.

- We seize the Word of God! keep on holding on to it...

Romans 15:4
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

Patience = Endurance
Comfort = Encouragement

3. Direct your attention to Jesus Christ (God)

Matt 11:28
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

- Fix your eyes on the solution

Hebrews 12:2
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

4. Use your experience to help others

2 Cor 1:6 (NLT)
Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

Example - Christopher Reeve who was paralyzed neck down.

- The Greatest Life message comes out of out weakness (how we overcame it/got through it) NOT strength!

2 Tim 2:10 (NLT)
So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.

- Use it to minister to others!

5. Rely on God's Power

Colossians 1:11 (CEV)
His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy.

Romans 12:12 (NKJV)
rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;

6. Expect God to bless you

James 1:12 (NLT)
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

-Example ; Job. We see that God restores to him double of what he originally had!

James 5:11
We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.

Heb 10:36 (NLT)
Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.

welcome + sermon

2008-01-21T18:00:00.000+08:00

A mega huge welcome to Shee Zheng into our e267 family!

And farewell to Alex Poh who has been transferred over to N335. We thank you for bringing much joy and love into our cell group! We hope that you will be able to serve God in a great way in N335! :) we will miss youuu...

= Forgiveness =

Speaker: Pastor Tan
Date: 12 Jan '08

When you focus on negative things – bitterness, hurt, past experiences, you will destroy your spiritual life!

If we really want to Love, we must learn how to forgive
– Mother Teresa

5 myths about forgiveness:
1. you don't have to forgive until the offender ask for forgiveness.
2. when you forgive, you minimize the pain caused by the offense.
3. to forgive means to work to resume the relationship.
4. you have truly forgiven only when you have completely forgotten.
5. (forgot)

5 things about Real Forgiveness:

1. it is UNCONDITIONAL.
- and it must be your initiative.

2. it DOES NOT MINIMIZE the seriousness of the offense.

Prov 26:18~19
'Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
'Is the man who deceives his neighbour, And says, “I was only joking!”'

like a murderer asking for forgiveness,
whether he's forgiven or not does not change the fact that he's caused harm.

3. it is NOT RESUMING A RELATIONSHIP without any change.

4. it is NOT FORGETTING.
- it's almost impossible to forget sth that has hurt you.
- instead of trying to forget and focus on the issue itself, focus on the positives.

5. it is NOT YOUR RIGHT IF YOU'RE NOT THE ONE WHO GOT HURT.

3 things before a relationship should be resumed:

A. there should be GENUINE REPENTANCE.
=> "I know what I did wrong and I'll change"
B. there must have been RESTITUTION
=> restoration of the damage
C. TRUST has to be REBUILT

3 reasons why we need to forgive:

it's difficult to forgive until we see the values in forgiving...
1. we forgive because God forgave us;
2. we forgive because bitterness destroys our lives; and
3. we forgive so that we will be forgiven.

*PERSONAL RENEWAL

= repair/replace something that's worn out

*LIFE is 10% situations and 90% your reactions.

Values:

you can't make a change until you see the values..
1. it is WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU

2. it is WHAT YOU STAND FOR

3. it is WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR

Esau:

Heb 12:16~17
"lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright.
"For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears."

Don't value according to circumstances:
- Value is transcendent to conditions.

4 steps to forgiving:

1. give up your rights to get even.

Rom 12:19
'Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.'

2. set boundaries
- not walls - set up walls with a gate
3. respond to evil with good
4. repeat those steps as long as necessary

* PRAY for the offender.

2008-01-18T18:55:00.000+08:00

Hey Guys! Pastor Kong has began the 4 'F's' series and Focus is the very first one. Great sermon to start off year 2008 yea? please read to refresh your memory or for certain key points which you may have missed.

note: Majority of this sermon note is extracted from Andre's blog, again. just to let you guys know, he's very honored to have it on our blog! so be blessed!

= the Power of Focus =

08-01-05 Pst Kong

Luke 11:34 (KJV)
"The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness."

Your eye is the point of vision; it is the place where visions are being captured everyday. When you are easily distracted, you become double minded!

Success is NOT hocus-pocus, it's all about FOCUS!

the Sun gives out much more energy than a LASER does..
but the LASER focuses its beam and it can cut diamond.
- the key lies in concentration

Jesus was sooo focused it could be seen on His face(mentioned 3 times!).

Luke 9:51~53
"Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem,
"and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him.
"But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem."
Phil 3:13,14
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead"
1Cor 9:26
"Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air."

To focus, we need to first PLAN:

Luke 14:28~31
"For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it—
"lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him,
"saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish’?
"Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?"
God is our director and we have to be the script-writer of our own lives!
Pro 16:9
In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.

Learn to take small steps with God!

Proverbs 13:19
"A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul..."

The NEXT F- FORGIVENESS sermon note will be uploaded very soon!
(Following 2 F's = FAITH & FORTITUDE)

2008-01-16T16:47:00.000+08:00

PICTURES

2008-01-11T13:13:00.000+08:00

Hello! these are pictures taken after cell group meeting on the 9th of January 2008; our first cell group meeting of the year!

Things we did :
- goal settings
-celebrated Mingyang's birthday

Feel free to share some of your S.M.A.R.T.E.R goals here too!

List them down;
Specific
Measurable
Realistic
Time conscious
Expectation management
Revelation

Cihui and Shilun!

Jacob and Brendan!

Mingyang and his Mum

e267

Birthday BOY!

Happy Birthday MingYang!

This celebration was after service::

This one was at MingYang's house:::

C-H-A-N-G-E

2008-01-10T01:00:00.000+08:00

E267! this sermon note is copied over from Andre Kamarudin's blog!

ENJOY!

last service of the year 2007 - with Pst Tan

= Change is Necessary for Growth =

*We need to make changes in order to grow.
E.g. repentance from sins transformed all our lives didn’t it...

*Re-pent (which is a change of mind)
= Re + pent
= back to a previous point + highest level
= back to the highest level of thinking
= getting to the level of God’s thinking

*Repentance -> Changes -> Growth

*Changes and Traditions are contradictory...

3 steps to make a change:

1. Decision
a. A decision gathers all your energy to one direction
b. It is about casting a judgment on an issue
c. After a decision there should be no room for double mindedness
2. Dedication
3. Discipline
a. Ideas -> DISCIPLINE -> accomplishments
b. Discipline is the gap between your IDEAS and your ACHIEVEMENTS...

To make changes requires FAITH and COURAGE~!

5 reasons why people don’t change:

1. Pride
2. Fear
3. Rebellion
4. Laziness
5. Ignorance

*2 kinds of men don’t change:
fools won’t change;
dead can’t change...
LOL!

“When change is necessary, not to change is destructive.”
- Dr. AR Bernard

*We don’t have to change only when there’s a crisis,
but whenever wisdom calls!

Prov 1:20~24, 5
‘Wisdom calls aloud outside; She raises her voice in the open squares.
She cries out in the chief concourses, At the openings of the gates in the city
She speaks her words:
“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
For scorners delight in their scorning,
And fools hate knowledge.
Turn at my rebuke;
surely I will pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
Because I have called and you refused,
I have stretched out my hand and no one regarded…’

“A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel…”

There’re only 4 types of people as mentioned:
1. Simpletons = the inexperienced / the novices
· My Sidetrack:
· Notice that “Novice” is spelled “NO-VICE”
· Simpletons know no vice but are not wise.
2. Fools = those reluctant to turn
3. Scorners = gatherings of fools in resentment
4. Wise men = those who turn at wisdom’s call

Either you lead changes or Changes will lead you in life!
And your ability to lead changes in life will determine your success in life.

The 3 T's

2008-01-05T00:59:00.000+08:00

Speaker: Pastor Kong
Date : 15 December '07
(i am really very sorry for the delay, nonetheless i hope you'll read up; refresh your memory and be blessed by the message!)

Luke 1:5-6 :

In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly.

"Zechariah" means Worshiper.

Verse 7 : But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.

You must understand that...

♡ Bad things do happen to good people But, when walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we shall not fear because God is with us.

♡ there are times where you will feel barren, fruitless and even have empty emotional tanks, yet God has great plans and destiny for all of us!

Zechariah was a man who prayed fervently and very specifically. this reminds us of the previous message pastor has preached about; that with the fervent intensity and passionate prayers, we will be able to breakthrough that icy wall that separates us from our destiny. All things are thus made possible!

Luke 1:11-13 :

Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear.

♡Do not doubt, but be ready to receive whatever you have prayed for!

James 5:16 :

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

♡ the presence of God comes through the atmosphere of worship...whenever you pray, healing and power comes upon you...

James 5:14-15 :

Is any one of you sick? ... And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

♡ We all have God's DNA within us, and that is also the reason why we will never be satisfied when we are not like Him.

♡ We ALL need a dream for life...there's nobody more blind than one who has 2 eyes yet, cannot see the vision of God in his/her life!

♡ Let's not be like "The Mundane Man" who lacks depth and vision! Let us not be the resemblance of a great ship navigating in a small pond!
Luke 1:16-17
♡ We are ordinary people committed to an extraordinary God!

♡ Your Dream does not have to be an overtly religious one!

Luke 1:18 :

Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years."

There is a progression/change from Tradition --> Transition

♡ Because God loves us, He always seeks to bless and to benefit. Normal people don't change or impact the world!

Let's follow the example of Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 11:23-28;
♡ It is one thing to get to the top, it is another to stay up there! It requires CHARACTER!

Now ask yourself...Do YOU have the character to be all that God wants you to be in life??

♡ We must all learn that without TRANSITION, there can be NO TRANSFORMATION!

The only constant in life is change
- Edwin Louis Coleman.

Estuary - That area of a river mouth which is affected by sea tides. (from answers.com)

♡ Estuaries are thus also known as the places of transition! It is where there is constant flows and currents. STILL! it is one of the most vibrant and lively places.

♡ C-H-A-N-G-E gives birth to a more productive life! Transitional periods(which are risks-filled) are also periods we all trust in God and learn to let go of the past and embrace whatever God gives us! Additionally, it is also 'cause we want to be pregnant with possibilities!

REMEMBER :

Tradition ----> Transition ----> Transformation!

Luke 1:19-20

3 Basic Keys to Success:

#1 : Revelation ; what has the Holy spirit revealed to you?

#2 : Visualization ; there is power in imagination,if you can see it,you can have it!

#3 : Confession ; it says in the bible that life and death is in the power of your tongue, so guard whatever that you say!

In Genesis Chapter 1, it is indicated that the Holy Spirit won't get into action until god spoke the word! The word is His launching pad to send His power!

Hebrews 11:3 :

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

♡ What you say will set the boundary for your life! It sets HOW FAR your life is going to go! Therefore, people who only use vulgarities display a lack of vocabularies! Let us all be eager to learn new words each day!

♡ Lastly, we all must learn to protect a dream when God gives one to you...This is because THERE ARE dream stealers/busters around!

Matthew 7:6 :

Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

♡ they come in forms of criticisms, doubts etc...

Nehemiah 2:12 :

I set out during the night with a few men. I had not told anyone what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem. There were no mounts with me except the one I was riding on.

taking pointers from Elizabeth; (Luke 1:24,39-41) we should :

A. Receive

B. Protect; and

C. Nurture

our dreams...

Let us marinate our dreams in the presence of God!

i'll post the one on change asap kay! see you! :D

THANKSGIVING 30 DEC 2007

2008-01-02T19:22:00.000+08:00

2008-01-01T00:12:00.001+08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!

Be patient

2007-12-30T11:36:00.000+08:00

hello! sorry for the late notice...the sermon notes will be up very soon...be patient guys, thanks!

Thanks Guys :)

2007-12-26T12:11:00.000+08:00

BOO!!!
Just want to THANK all of You for contributing in this Christmas Season
Thanks for Working so hard to invite your friends..
You guys have make this Christmas GREAT!!!!
Thanks GUys :)

Xmas 2007

2007-12-23T02:26:00.000+08:00

Here r some pictures for u to enjoy!!

2007-12-14T23:32:00.000+08:00

BOO! It's time for Christmas and is HARVEST TIME!!!!!!

COunting down: 84 MORE TO GO!!!

Jia YOU!!!! Go GO GO !

E267 needs a great revival...
84 won't happen if only some of the members are doing the reaching out
ALL of us Play a BIG ROLE in it!

Happy Birthday, Shilin

2007-12-13T10:54:00.000+08:00

It's Shilin's BirthdAY!
E267 wants to wish you a very very Happy Birthday!
Thank you for doing so much for E267.
Thank you for placing your life in all these...
You have been a Great Leader to us.
Thanks So SO SO MUCH for EVERYTHING!
We LOVE you!! :D

2007-12-07T12:07:00.000+08:00

Making Our Dream A Reality

2007-11-29T12:48:00.000+08:00

Speaker: Pastor Tan (Service Sermon)
Date: 24 Nov '07

Mark 10:27- "But Jesus looked at them and said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.""

♥ In God's vocabulary, there is no lack or worry. That is what we need to establish in our lives because the Bible is always applicable to our lives.

♥ how do we do that? Because everything begins with our mind, we need a renewal of mindsets! We must condition ourselves to think how God thinks.

#1 Truth: Nothing is impossible with God.

How God presents/introduces himself in the NEW&OLD Testament::
Luke 1:36-37 (new) Jeremiah 22:26-27 (old)

♥ We then tend to have doubts or be cynical about the promises of God over time.
Matt 17:20 - Having faith as small as a mustard seed; we can come into a place where this truth can be applied in our lives- healing,being debt-free,our studies etc...

♥ We need to get this in our spirit and it all begins with our belief system!
♥ Our carnal spirit is always drawn to the spirit of the world= negative attitude....which is why we are all saved from darkness into the kingdom of God.

#2: Whatever God has spoken, it will be done.
Isa 14:26-27
Mark 4 - Jesus calmed the storm and this is very typical of lives. we need to just trust and believe in His words.

Based on these 2 truths, what should we do:
A. Open yourself to God for a New Life.

Isa55:8-9
- We as humans, usually look at things on a natural and earthly way.
Isa 43:19= "Behold, I will do a new thing..."
♥ If we are not open for new songs/visions/purpose etc, then our spiritual life will lose it's passion!
Ezekiel 36:26
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you: I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."
♥ If you do not have one, start asking God for one in year 2008!

B. Give yourself to God for a higher life.

- Our life is likened to a seed; only when a seed dies(buried underground), then can we produce much fruits!
Learning from the 12 disciples, Matt 10:38-39 - they left everything and followed Jesus.
Hebrews 2:6,9
"...but we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone."

♥ Allow God to come into every aspect of your life; NO CROSS, NO CROWN!
The Cross is the place of exchange(of selfish ambitions); to start all over again, and believe God for a higher life.

C. Live your Dreams for others to have a better life!
What catches the attention of God?
Remember the widow with the two mites?
- God looks at the heart, it is the lowest, needy person that grasps His attention...It is NEVER the high and mighty.
♥ We need to change our mentality because God loves people! we are to help the down and out in the world, how? through our Time, Finances and even encouragement!
♥ Let's not pay attention to dream-killers and be a dream builder!

Our church will only become a dream center when you play a part! Let's not be passive, you can contribute!

Matt 27: 33-34
"Golgotha" - Place of a Skull
"Gall" - Bitter
♥ Jesus refused to be bitter even at the brink of death...

Exodus 15: 23,26,27,25
"Marah" - bitter
"Elim" - Place of clear and sweet water.

♥It takes one decision to move from bitterness to sweet, vice versa!
Hence we must guard our hearts and minds...start releasing forgiveness to people...

pictures from the BBQ(E267&N335) :D

2007-11-26T02:48:00.001+08:00

acting shy?! the oddest of all pics. haha.

Games time...

the chef! Teng Tanpeng!

eat,eat,eat...yum yum yum...

Candice and Jana playing with Tissues...

Exciting event on Fri!

2007-11-22T01:03:00.000+08:00

Hey it's BBQ time!!!!!!!!

E267 and N335 is going to have an awesome Outing @ East Coast Park

Come on Don't miss this opportunity!!

Bring someone along with you!!!!!

Yes YOU! bring your classmates or friends along

Don't come for this BBQ alone.....

All of us play a PART! We're a TEAM

The HARVEST is out there!

Go bring them IN!!!!!!!

2007-11-21T03:00:00.000+08:00

Pastor Phil painted The Cross for the Sunday's service :))

2007-11-18T15:20:00.000+08:00

SERVICE SERMON - 17 Dec 07

2007-11-18T01:32:00.000+08:00

[This picture isn't the clearest of all, we'll have to wait for Jialin's net to be working again. :) ]

This weeks' guest speaker is Pastor Phil Pringle. He painted a painting titled "The Last Supper". After much discussion with Miss Debbie Huang. We decided to do a little research on the 12 disciples of Jesus and post them here to share with you guys. To make it a little more interesting, I added another column called 'interesting facts'. Certain things you may not have known before. So enjoy!

Who are the 12 disciples of Jesus? Looking into the details, they were really all very ordinary people like you and me. Yet, Jesus called everyone of them to the table. Dining on the table is a symbol of communing with Jesus, having a personal relationship with God. The 12 of their characteristics also covers almost everyone on this earth, which we can definitely identify with. Thereby showing that each and everyone of us; are called to Jesus. :)

1) PETER
He's one of the very famous character in the bible. His original name wasn't Peter, it was Simon. Jesus changed his name to Peter which in greek is called "the rock". Jesus said: "Upon this rock, I will build My church upon." Peter had a brother named Andrew who was also one of the 12 disciples of Jesus. He was a Galilean fisherman before following Jesus. Among the 12 disciples, there 3 disciples that are closer to Jesus and Peter is one of them. On the mount of transfiguration and when Jesus raised Jairus' daughter from the dead, only these 3 disciples were present with Jesus alone. You can find him in all the 4 gospel. He was the only guy that Jesus called to walk on water with Him (Matthew 14:22–32). He loved Jesus wholeheartedly and yet he was also the one that denied Jesus 3 times. I believed that after he denied Jesus, he felt super remorseful and I guess he felt very lousy of himself too. In the final chapter of the Gospel of John, Peter, in one of the resurrection appearances of Jesus, three times affirmed his love for Jesus, balancing his 3 times denial, and Jesus reconfirmed Peter's position (John 21:15–17). Jesus restored Peter completely! After the resurrection of Jesus, in the book of Acts, you can see that Peter was a extremely important figure the early church days. Because of this guy, Peter, you and I can have the opportunity to be saved. He was the one that God spoke to bring the gospel to the Gentile world! *side track here! What is Gentile? It's everyone that is not a Jew which is me n you!* In the last chapter of the gospel of John, bible scholars believed that Peter was martyr by crucifixion head down. Jesus said these in John 21:18–19 ".. when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.” This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.”

Some interesting facts!!
1. He was married! Remember there's a verse in bible that Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law in Capernaum. (Matthew 8:14–17; Mark 1:29–31; Luke 4:38)
2. When Jesus washed the feets of the disciples, Peter initially refused Jesus to wash his feet. John 13:7–9 Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this.” Peter said to Him, “You shall never wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.” Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!” He's indeed quite a joker!
3. On the day that Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. During the arrest, the disciples were trying to protect Jesus. Peter took a sword and cut off one of the men that tried to arrest Jesus. Later on, Jesus healed him and restored back his ear.
4. He was the first disciple to preach, to perform miracle, to raise the dead and to preach the gospel to the Gentiles.

2)JOHN
John has a brother, James, they were the sons of Zebedee. This John is also known as the Apostle John. He was one of 3 that were closer to Jesus. Among these 3 disciples, John is the closest to Jesus. At the last supper, John was the one that leaned on Jesus' chest. You can see that from Pastor Phil's painting. I believed that you'd seen the sketches that Pastor Phil drew of the individual disciples. He was like the "rock star". Bible scholars believed that he's the youngest disciple of all. John was the only disciple remained near Jesus at the foot of the cross on Calvary with Jesus’ mother and Mary Magdelene (John 19:25-27). He wrote 5 books in the bible. These 5 books have the recordings of his personal encounters of the works and the life of Jesus. He was put into the pot of oil to be boiled in Rome but he was unharmed and was exile to the island of Patmas which he wrote the book of revelation. He was the leader of the Jerusalem Church.

Some interesting facts!!
1. John wrote the book of revelation on the island of Patmos.
2. John the Baptist and John the Apostle are 2 different people, they are not the same person. John the Baptist was actually Jesus' cousin. Later was beheaded by King Herod. That's where you have the shortest verse in the bible. "Jesus wept"

3)JAMES
He is John's brother, the sons of Zebedee which also means the sons of thunder. Reflecting their tempers. James was also one of the 3 disciples that were closer to Jesus. James, like John, came from a fishing village of Galilee. James was one of the apostles who sought power and authority above the others, something that Jesus reproached him for:
"Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.” And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” They said to Him, “Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are able.” So Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized; 40 but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared.” (Mark 10: 35-40)
Jesus uses this occasion to repeat his lesson about how a person who wants to be “great” in the kingdom of God must learn to be the “least” here on earth, serving all others and putting them ahead of one’s own needs and desires. Not only are James and John rebuked for seeking their own glory, but the rest are rebuked for being jealous of this. James was beheaded.

4)ANDREW
The younger brother of Simon Peter. He was a disciple of John the Baptist. He was the first called the Apostle. He was the disciple that told Jesus about the 5 loaves and 2 fish when feeding the great multitude. He was the like evangelist. He brought the Greeks into the saving knowledge of Jesus together with Philip. Andrew also inquired of Jesus about the destruction of the temple in the book of Mark. He was crucified and he was the one who said: "I am not worthy to die the same way as my Savior."

5)PHILIP
First of all, this Philip is not the same Philip the Evangelist in book of Acts. Philip is very prominent in the book of John in the bible. Philip is person full doubts and unbelief, practically he was skeptical and cynical. He asked Jesus whether he could see the Father. Jesus answered him: "If you see Me, you see the Father. He who receives Me, receives the Father." Philip brought Bartholomew (Nathaniel) to Christ. Philip is believed to have been crucified.

6)BARTHOLOMEW
Sometimes he was also known as Nathaniel in the bible. His name actually means "God has given". Whenever you find Bartholomew in the bible, you can always find Philip. They are always mentioned together. It was Philip that witnessed to him under a fig tree and brought him to Christ. But nothing is said of Bartholomew. He was one of the disciples to whom our Lord appeared at the Sea of Tiberias after His resurrection. He witnessed the Ascension. Bartholomew went to India to preach the gospel and was crucified.

7)THOMAS
You can find him in John 11:16. Lazarus was dead and Jesus wanted to remove the tombstones and go into the tomb. Thomas has the last word: "Let us also go, that we might die with him" (NIV) Thomas was best known in John 20:24-29. he doubts the resurrection of Jesus and demands to feel Jesus' wounds before being convinced. He was trust through by a spear in India.

8)JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS
Sometimes he was mentioned as James the Less because the other disciple, James is greater in a sense. This was like to differentiate the both of them. James' mother has a name called Mary, she was one of those who went to Jesus' tomb to find Jesus. James had a brother who is Matthew. You can find James in these verses. Matthew 10:3-4; Luke 6:15; Mark 3:18; Mark 15:40; Acts 1:13; Mark 2:14-15. He was stoned to death in Jerusalem.

9)MATTHEW
He is also known as Matthew the tax collector and Levi son of Alphaeus. He should be very good with numbers and calculation. In the days of Jesus, a tax collector earn a very good living and back up by Rome. So Matthew must be very rich too. He was said to be despised by his own fellow countryman as he is the tax collector. He is believed to be literate and an educated writer. This may be the reason why he was able to write the detailed accounts of Christ’s spoken sermons including the long Sermon on the Mount. Matthew met Jesus at the tax office in Luke 14:26-27. He was serving money but now he served God. Matthew responded to his calling from Jesus by holding a BIG party to celebrate. He invited all his friends including fellow tax collectors, scribes and Pharisees. You can find in Luke 5:29-32. That's where you know the verse that Pharisees asked why Jesus fellowship with the tax collectors and the sinners. Matthew loved God so much that he's willing to let go of his material possession to follow Him.

10)SIMON THE ZEALOT
He was also known as Simon the Cananaen/ Canaanite. Nothing much was mentioned about him. He was martyr in Persia.

11)JUDAS ISCARIOT
He was in charged of the treasury in Jesus' ministry. We all know that he's the one that betrayed Jesus with a kiss for 30 pieces of silver. He loved Jesus but he loved money more. Just like the woman with the alabama flask of oil used it to wash wash Jesus' feet. Judas reacted in a way that it was such a waste because it cost a lot. This alabama flask of oil is actually perfume used only once in a lifetime, on the wedding day of a woman. Once it's broke open, it cannot to kept for later use. Not like our perfume with cap. You can image how much this perfume cost. It cost like a year's salary in Jesus' days. At the end of the day, he committed suicide by hanging himself on a three.

12)JUDAS THADDAEUS
I really cant find much details about him, apart that he's a worshiper, just like what Pastor Phil said.

Hope that you're blessed! :)

Cell Group meeting 14 Nov '07

2007-11-15T19:33:00.001+08:00

Grab your pictures with Debbie! hahaha.
Just Kidding la. i wont force you. heheh.

Jian Hui Excited over his new hp! :))

χάρισμα: Charisma

2007-11-12T01:06:00.000+08:00

Copied over from Andre's Blog. :)

χάρισμα: Charisma

= the NEED for the SPIRITUAL =
Nov 1st week - service with Pst Ulf Ekman

χάρισμα, Charisma in original Greek text,
means gift or divine favor.
and so "the Charismatic Church"
fitly describes us who speak in tongues
as it is the gift from the Spirit because of the special favor..

together with the gifts of the Spirit,
the anointment of the Holy Spirit
brings upon the believe a power - grace..
the supernatural power to live a fruitful life..
this power brings LIFE..

Galatians 3:14
'that the blessing of Abraham
might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus,
that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.'

when the Holy Spirit comes into us,
He provides us with whatever we need.
strengths, wisdom, knowledge, and all...

1 Corinthians 2:5, 12
'that your faith should not be
in the wisdom of men
but in the power of God.'
'Now we have received,
not the spirit of the world,
but the Spirit who is from God,
that we might know the things
that have been freely given to us by God.'

but without the Holy Spirit,
we can only rely on our own strengths,
and thus we are limited...
that's exactly what Jesus meant here...

John 15:5
“I am the vine, you are the branches.
He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit;
for without Me you can do nothing."

indeed outside God we can do nothing..
of course we can do something in that we can do a lot physically..
but the point is that nothing we do can ever LAST..

John 15:16
'You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you
that you should go and bear fruit,
and that your fruit should remain,
that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.'

sometimes, some Christians say they don't know whether it's God..
well let me tell you that is not..
because when God works,
you just know it's from the Lord..
no confusion.. no mistaking it..

2 Timothy 1:7
'For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind.'

it's as clear as how you know whether you have been born..
the moment the Holy Spirit enters you, you're born again in spirit,
and everything becomes crystal clear..
and then you'll never wanna let it go again..

Romans 8:35, 38~39
'Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution,
or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?'
'For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,
nor angels nor principalities nor powers,
nor things present nor things to come,
nor height nor depth,
nor any other created thing,
shall be able to separate us
from the love of God
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.'

the worst thing I've ever known,
is to let that feeling go..
and maybe that's true for all other believers
who've once experienced the power of God..
to ever have the presence of God depart
is the closest thing to hell..
it's the most torturing thing next to nothing..
it's like there's a hole that's been stretched when God came in,
and the hole is now left empty... desolate..
you'd do anything to bring God back in..

2 Corinthians 5:8
'We are confident, yes,
well pleased rather to be absent from the body
and [in order] to be present with the Lord.'

that's why we Christians would be so careful,
not to grieve the Holy Spirit..
Holy Spirit is gentle, like a dove..
if you do not trust / obey Him,
He lets you have your way,
but from then He'll keep quiet..
He doesn't leave you but you don't feel Him any more..
yes.. that's why we are particularly watchful for our behaviors..

2 Corinthians 5:9
'Therefore we make it our aim,
whether present or absent,
to be well pleasing to Him.'

the difference in nature between the Holy Spirit and the world
can be made obvious by studying the ways they operate..

the world ORGANIZES an INSTITUTION; but
the Spirit FORMS a LIVING CHURCH.
the world CONTROLS the institution; but
the Spirit SHAPES the church.
in the world people are TOLD WHAT TO DO; but
in the Spirit things are REVEALED.
so in the world people do things when THEY HAVE TO;
but
in the Spirit people do things 'cos THEY WANT TO and 'cos they LOVE..
and so they do things with enthusiasm..

this is why the character of the Holy Spirit is so beautiful..
it is one thing to know about that..
but man, I tell you it's completely different
when you experience it for yourself..

there is one point in life when you learn to obey..
just so that you can keep the presence of God with you..
because you love Him so much..
and that's how you learn to be more like Him...
as you really strive, to do what He likes..

NOTICE: the Holy Spirit could come only because of Jesus' sacrifice!

Galatians 3:13
'Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law,
having become a curse for us
(for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”)
He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham
might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus,
so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.'

=> no sacrifice, no Holy Spirit in your life..

everyone has something he/she gotta deal with..
maybe a sin, a weakness, or an unhealthy part of life..
or it could be just something you hold dear to..
well God wants you to bring that onto the altar to offer it to Him..
because your slaughtering it brings death, then resurrection
and then the power of the Holy Spirit..

James 2:21, 22
'Was not Abraham our father justified by works
when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?'
'...faith was working together with his works,
and by works faith was made perfect...'

you see, this is important..
because although God called everyone
to have a relationship with Him..
but NOT every Christian loves Him strong enough..

Matthew 24:11-13
'Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.
And because lawlessness will abound,
the love of many will grow cold.
But he who endures to the end shall be saved.'

to guard against that we need to prepare ourselves now..
and such sacrifices help to grow your love for Him..
because just as love leads one to sacrifice,
consistent sacrifices actually produce love..
and love and it alone can produce life..

and just as importantly, it's gotta be done out of revelation..
because only then the offering become a pleasing one..

1 Samuel 15:22
'So Samuel said:
“Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices,
As in obeying the voice of the LORD?
Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,
And to heed than the fat of rams."'
and only a heart of obedience draws the Holy Spirit near..
you could convince yourself you have to do it..
and do it out of an unwilling heart..
[and a real childish one I would say..]
but God wants you to do it out of ρημα, a rhema,
and out of love for Him..

Numbers 24:3~4
'Then he took up his oracle and said:
“The utterance of Balaam the son of Beor,
The utterance of the man whose eyes are opened,
The utterance of him who hears the words of God,
Who sees the vision of the Almighty,
Who falls down, with eyes wide open:
(and he blessed Israel).."'

with blind eyes, people utter nonsense..
but with opened eyes, revelations..
with closed ears, you listen to the sermon..
but with opened ears, you hear God..
it's your choice. make it today.
there's gonna be a revival..
we need to prepare ourselves
by being completely filled with the Holy Spirit..
there are many things we want to do..
and probably much more we need to do..
we need the power of the Holy Spirit
yes we do.. like deadly do...
right now.. as soon as possible..
no time to waste.. do all you can...
open your heart today..
Acts 3:19
'Repent therefore and be converted,
that your sins may be blotted out,
so that times of refreshing
may come from the presence of the Lord...'

Kayen, Jayer and Jana!

2007-11-09T01:52:00.000+08:00

Jayer
Kayen

Welcoming two beautiful girls into our midst: Jayer and Kayen!
Although you both may only be primary 5, and seem young, you girls can start learning more about God too!
E267 loves your friendship:)

WAhaha. Jana's first outing with us! just thought that it'll be memorable :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Eugene Leong!

2007-11-09T01:37:00.000+08:00

(notice progression...)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Eugene Leong!

One year older, one year wiser.
E267 loves you despite all of your 'disturbingS'!
Keep growing in God, we LOVE you!

O happy day...

2007-11-09T01:00:00.000+08:00

escape theme park

Queuing up for the Wet&Wild ride!

Jayer, Shilin

Kayen, Tanpeng

Jialin, Leon

Shu Rong, Candice

Mingyang, Alex Poh

Claudia, Eric at the back

From this, we learn how important Mei Jun's camera is to the cell group. haahah. sorry for the lousy quality! :)

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to the airporttttttt

FORTITUDE

Colossians 1:11 (CEV)His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy.

welcome + sermon

Hey Guys! Pastor Kong has began the 4 'F's' series and Focus is the very first one. Great sermon to start off year 2008 yea? please read to refresh your memory or for certain key points which you may have missed.

= the Power of Focus =

Learn to take small steps with God!

PICTURES

C-H-A-N-G-E

= Change is Necessary for Growth =

3 steps to make a change:

5 reasons why people don’t change:

The 3 T's

THANKSGIVING 30 DEC 2007

Be patient

Thanks Guys :)

Xmas 2007

Happy Birthday, Shilin

Making Our Dream A Reality

pictures from the BBQ(E267&N335) :D

Exciting event on Fri!

SERVICE SERMON - 17 Dec 07

Cell Group meeting 14 Nov '07

χάρισμα: Charisma

Copied over from Andre's Blog. :)

χάρισμα: Charisma

Kayen, Jayer and Jana!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Eugene Leong!

O happy day...

Colossians 1:11 (CEV)
His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy.