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Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 8:29 PM
Hello my dear Central Two!

I think it's been a long time since I last posted, so I decided to come and share my thoughts about the upcoming ELEVATE camp! For those of us who have been for Megalife Camps before, I'm sure we have absolutely no hesitation in signing up and going for it. It's just been....really, to me, one of the biggest events of the year. It's something I look forward to, something like an annual treat :) Imagine, 4 days and 3 nights together with children of God in an ulu place of Malaysia giving God the worship he deserves, PLUS spending some quality time with your churchmates and cell mates! How cool is that?

Also, I just wanted to tell those of you who are hesitant about it because it is not cell based, DON'T BE. We are all part of the same ministry, Megalife (oh man I just now typo-ed it as Megalie, that would be bad) and everyone is loving and friendly so :) Don't hesitate, I'm sure you won't regret it.

In the middle of this year I was invited to go for the Leaders Camp for the first time. I must admit, I didn't really know ANYONE that was going. Okay fine a few guys but none of my girl friends that were leaders were going. Initially Joan chew wasn't going too, so I was seriously like, I dunno how to say, I think super loser? Imagine going for a camp, like totally friendless. Something like, sec 1 orientation camp but a million times worse, it wasn't in Singapore and I didn't have anywhere to escape to.
BUT when I reached church and found my group I immediately felt very much at home. My group members were very nice and we immediately clicked, and then I realised how narrow minded I was. I wasn't open to making new friends and meeting new people, I just wanted to stay with the cell and the cell's leaders.

Going into this camp, I hope all of you will be open to the mindset of making new friends and meeting new people for the very simple reason, that God will open new doors for you! Different people think in different ways, and I think new people can give you guys new perspectives on things you used to think were...well, things that you guys thought there was only one way of thinking about it, you know what I mean? :) Also, no harm in making new friends right? :)

SO! This is not an advertisement, but really, SIGN UP NOW. You don't want to wait till the early bird is over. Remember to bring a PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR PASSPORT, CAMP FORM AND MONEY (cheques also can, address to RIVERLIFE CHURCH) and put it in an envelope (don't forget like me) and pass to Joan NG next Saturday alright! :)

Hope you guys have a great week ahead, and plz plz plz plz plz reply my SMS when I message you guys about Benton and Shaun alright! :) For now I've got a song to share with you guys, reflect on the lyrics cos I thought they were really...encouraging :)

Today Is The Day-Lincoln Brewster
I'm casting my cares aside
I'm leaving my past behind
I'm setting my heart and mind on You, Jesus

I'm reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there's so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good

Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I won't worry about tomorrow
I'm trusting in what You say
Today is the day

I'm putting my fears aside
I'm leaving my doubts behind
I'm giving my hopes and dreams to You

Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I won't worry about tomorrow
I'm trusting in what You say
Today is the day

Today is the day that the Lord has made, we shall rejoice and be glad in it, Central Two? :) Take care people.

Love, Jayna.




Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 2:42 AM
HI GIRLS AND GUYS.

I am sure all of you are excited for camp!!
I am really excited for it!!
Excited for all the GOOD STUFF God's gonna give all of us :)

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CONSENT FORM, ALL THE REQUIRED MATERIALS, MONEY AND PUT THEM ALL IN AN ENVELOPE BEFORE PASSING TO ME!!! :)

PLEASE GIVE EXACT AMOUNT OKAY? :)

Love, JOAN NG :)




Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 3:48 AM
Hey Central Two!

I
AM
SO
EXCITED
FOR
CAMP
!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's at a hotel! How cool is that for a camp!
The hotel is not bad la. And I think it's going to become a Riverlife hotspot. Haahaha. Cos we had last two years of leaders camp there and I think the Highlife leaders had a camp there this year too!

Alright got to run. Just wanted to tell you guys to gear up and get excited for camp! START PACKING! hahahaha Kidding. Can u imagine what fun it would be to pack for camp together?! We should find a way to do it. Haha.

CAMP WILL BE AWESOME. Confirm chop. So get your pens and start filling those forms!
It's not cell-based, but no worries, ML are nice people, you'll get to make awesome new friends! It's no good to isolate ourselves to C2, we should go make friends and get inspired/inspire other Megalifers! (: Step out of our comfort zone.

Jiayou C2! Esp for Benton and Shaun.
Stay strong, all of you.

LOVE YOU (:

Joanc




Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 6:34 PM
Hey Central Two, Its, Ernest! haha

I just want to share with you how God spoke to me after yesterday's service.

Before that,the ushers called me and told me something like im going to be an usher!I am like Woooooo! Praise God! I am worshipping God through a ministry now.At first it was quite hard to concentrate on God when i am also trying to bring people to their seats, but i'll just leave it all to God, i believe he is teaching me something through this ministry too.

Cell was cool! In the Boy's group, we prayed for each other who have problems with Evangelising. It was really a time for me cause the only time i ever somehow evangelised was when i was primary one and secondary one. But it was like "Do you want to come to church?" Then he said, " No,not free/parents don't allow."Then i'll be like oh okay.....I still can remember when i was in primary one, i was sitting beside a muslim girl, then i talked some things about Christ, then she said with a very firm voice something like "Are you saying your God is better than mine?"What she said scared me out of my heart, then i stopped evangelising till i tried again during secondary one,but to no avail.

I believe that as we choice this path to obey and follow Christ, we are choosing to live in the Kingdom Of God, and we are preparing to face whatever Jesus has been through, being mocked at,people despise you, and all.But our first calling when we become a christian is to go and evangelise. You know it yourself all you have been through with Christ,accepting him, all the victories,all the things you faced.

For me,God spoke to me this morning and told me, go and make disciples,for sure i am with you always till the end of the age.Everytime i look at people, i see their hearts crying out to the Lord.The ones who the unpopular ones in school, the ones who are bullies, they are the ones whos hearts are crying out to the Lord.Because they hate the feeling of being mocked at, and they were not secure of themselves and started threatening others.

Central Two, it is really the time to get out of the comfort zone. Your relationship with God is not only to keep it to yourself.It is stated in the bible we read and follow,God called us to make disciples.I know its hard and stuff, but if you are unsure, pray to God for a breakthrough like what i did, seek the Lord with all your heart.

People may not like how you talk to them or they may disagree with you.But this is how its like, like how Elder Freddy's "Friends" left him one by one.This is what we will face when we choose to be living in the Kingdom Of God.We need to seek God to help us stay spiritually strong.

Let us pray for the people who are not coming to Church too often,maybe because of parental objections,courses,tuition?I can see that Kele is back on the roll! Praise God :)Lets pray for people like Sandy,Renia, and many others who are not attending church regularly,we really encourage people to attend church every week because as we gather as a church, as a cell, there is unity, and when there is unity,God is working among us.It is important to build up your spirit man always because you may not know what is ahead of you, only God knows, and i believe it is really something big,you may face things that make you feel down and all,but trust in the Lord for he has a higher purpose for everything that you do,he has it all planned out.

Lastly, lets pray for the people still having exams, some of the sec 3s,sec 4s having 'O' Levels, Shaun and Benton, they need our prayers!Prayers have power,Amen?Prayers are to the Lord,and he may answer them.

So dont lose that fire for God Central Two,and for those of you who are still unsure of everything,it is never too late to seek God.We, as a cell, are always there for you, in the spirit.

Love You C2!




Saturday, October 10, 2009 @ 6:33 PM
Hey Central Two, its been quite awhile since someone posted here... Well, a post doesn't have to have some model things or such, its just good to share your feeling with your spiritual family (Cell), we will pray for you if in need.

How are you guys/girls doing with exams?Well,those of you who cannot come to church because of exams,remember that God is our strength.There are many things in life that we can enjoy, especially in many different ways, Love,Laughter,Joy,Insights,Happiness,Family,Friends. Now its the Working/Exam period and especially crucial for those taking 'O' Levels/'N' Levels.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight.(Proverbs 3:5-6)

Anyway, yesterday during cell we gathered all the Centrals together to watch "LEFT BEHIND" , it was about people being left behind ( mostly backslided and pre-believers) after the end times. I think that we should be grateful that we are living by the almighty and powerful God with everlasting love.Definitely all of you have different feelings after watching that movie, but always remember that we all worship the same Jesus.For me, after watching that movie i was fearful, but after thinking about it, it was a good thing that those things in the movie happen, cause we will be going to heaven to be with God.But overall,continue to build your inner man with God, it is God who judges us.

You have watched the movie, you have seen what will happen to the world.You people may have lots and lots of questions,like,what will happen to the people who are left behind?Why did this happen and all? Well, all that i can tell you is that, this is the truth and lets respect God in his decisions. IF this movie troubles you alot, if it comes into you as a nightmare or something, do feel free to approach the leaders(:

Do we need to change how we live our lives?Just be aware that we are living in the Revelations/End Times, when will all this happen? Honestly, no one knows, only the Father in heaven knows.Questions and Questions everywhere,if you have questions,feel free to ask the leaders,they won't tell anyone that you asked a ridiculous question or anything, we are here as a cell to help each other.

What i am going to do after watching this movie?
Well,my worship for God will never change. I Have watched the movie, i dont really understand it much, but ONE THING IS FOR SURE, i am not taking my life for granted, everything that i do,even if something bad happens that makes me really feel down, God has a higher purpose for it, I WILL LIVE MY LIFE TO THE FULLEST!

Stay strong and be dependent on God C2! Continue to seek intimacy with God (:
love,
Ernest




Monday, October 5, 2009 @ 12:38 AM
Hi C2! :)
Joan Ng here, I come to realised it's been quite a while since I posted here.

So yeah, today was the start of my N levels. I did 3 during Sept holidays already though. Thanks for those who kept me in your prayers :)

Anyway, I came to tell you guys again, never doubt God's plan for you.
Some time back I had some personal problems which made me really really upset. Like, seriously affecting me A LOT. I was really scared that it will affect my N levels.

The problem came before my first 3 papers (SS, CL and EL) during sept holidays. I was already struggling through, trying to focus on exams. I thought I can deal with it after those 3 papers. I thought those problems will slowly go away and things will go back to per normal. Happy and good. I thought so.

But right after my 3 papers, like finally. I thought I can have a break. I was already really very tired, mentally, physically. But no, God surprised me with a really big and sad issue. I was literally... broken.

I was asking God, why. Why can't you just give me a break? Why can't you just let things go normally and give me a break. It was then just 3 weeks before my rest of exams. Why can't God let me focus? I was really 'angry' with God. I didn't want to obey Him. I knew what God wanted, He wants me to move on & surrender all my problems to Him. But instead of praying for me to accept it, I prayed that God will make things go back to the same. I was really stubborn. Then, of course things didn't go back to how I want it to be. I was still really angry with God. I continued to pray for my way for the next few days.. It was terrible, I was distracted, I can't focus in school and all, I cried like hundred times in school. Until when I realised it won't be any better if I continue to go against God.

So yeah, I moved on. I held on to God's promise, I wrote bible verses on post-it and pasted all over my books like:


"But this happened so that the work of God might be displayed." - John 9:3

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast"

"Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy" - John 16:22


Yeah, it did helped me to move on. It was not easy but God really did helped me through. & now when I think back, if things went my way, maybe now, I won't even work half as hard as I am right now for exams. I wouldn't have grown so much spiritually and in myself. I learnt a lot of things through this. Even though it hurts, even though I wasted 1 week in my 3 weeks of study time for N's, I still managed to get back on my feet.

Also, I truly believe that through this I'd really displayed God's work in my life to my friends. On how I relied on God's strength through this painful moulding process.

We may find it stupid, hard and painful when we're in the 'not that easy' part of our lives, but you know, God really taught me that He really got great and awesome plans for us. He let us go through all the pains so that we can really experience Him once again. All He want is for us to rely on Him and walk through with Him.

As I was doing my N levels, if you know during National Exams, our OTAS sheet or you guys call it OAS will have your name and school printed on it. It's like specially made for you. Everytime when I get my OTAS sheet, first thing that came to my mind is that, it's specially made for me, just like how God know us by name. Each and everyone of us. Also, he got a plan specially planned for us. Don't ever doubt Him.

Oh yeah, wanna thanks Joanne, Jayna, Joan chew and Ernest for all the support you guys gave during that period of time. Really appreciate it :)

Thanks for reading :)
Have an awesome week, see you!