HELLO ALL! This is your Tuan Zhang here! :DD
Hope that many more are reading this blog besides those who have made themselves known thru the active tagging!

Some Prayer Items for this week...
Pray for Lynn and her parents' safety and well-being in Paris,
For HuiSi and her sister who will be going back to China to visit their extended family [from 25th Nov (Wed) till 17th Dec] for their safety and time there for relaxation and interaction with their relatives,
For my Dad whose wound is still accumulating with fluid,
For my health because I've been sick since my dad was hospitalised & have not recovered,
For the 2010 committee & ds,
For Mission Trip,
For upcoming peak period of X'mas...

Anyone else has any prayer requests? Please sms to inform me if any! :DD

-LOVESS, xj.







Hello TF!

This Saturday, there'll be 培灵会at 7.30pm. We'll be meeting for dinner at 6pm just outside the church compounds.

Let's take a few minutes to thank God for:

• the fine weather on Saturday
• God's guidance over the O level-takers for the past 3 weeks

Now please pray for:

• A safe journey back to Singapore for Jean on 19 Nov (Thurs)
• Those who have just started their school term (poly) and those who have yet to end their term (jc), that they'll have perseverence and good time management
• Everyone in general, for health and our relationship with God

See you guys on Saturday!

Lynn

Hello, TF!

Guess what's on for 郊游 this Saturday...



This Saturday's 郊游 will be held at East Coast Park! You can expect a fun time building sand castles and and also, building closer bonds. We will be meeting at Bedok interchange, beside the food centre at 1pm. I think it's advisable to bring sun block or hats if you want to keep out the sun. Also, please feel free to contribute any sand-castle-building equipment if you happened to save some from your childhood play-box. If you intend to rent a bicycle to cycle, please bring at least $6. Is anyone feeling excited already? (I am...)

Now, please take 5 minutes to pray for:

1. Zhi Chun - Please remember to pray for Zhi Chun in his ministry and service for God. He labours day and night despite his health conditions for the sake of the gospel, and he is indeed a role model for us. If you would like to contact him, his email address is sunzhichun123@136.com. (Thanks, Jacky)

2. 郊游 - Please pray for good weather this Saturday. It's been raining almost every afternoon for the past week.

Should anyone have any prayer requests, be it small or big issues, please feel free to leave a tag.

Lastly, I leave you with a verse.

应当毫无忧虑，只要凡是接着祷告祈求，带着感恩的心，把你们所要的告诉神。

- 腓利比书 4：6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

- Philippians 4:6

Lynn







Hi TF!

How's everyone doing so far? I hope you're all doing fine.

For those who are already enjoying your holidays (Secondary):

Make good use of this holiday to relax and unwind. Spend time with your family, and also with God. If you haven't been doing your devotion regularly, now's the time to do so! If you need help on materials or anything, please feel free to approach the 灵修 exco (Jean and Jasmine) or dao shis for help.

For those who are still having school (JC/poly/O level):

Continue to work hard because your reward (holidays) will come soon. Do your best and let God do the rest. Which reminds me of a song... In Christ Alone.



If you've been doing well in school so far, remember to give thanks to God. Because "in every victory, let it be said of me, my source of strength, my source of hope, is Christ alone". If you haven't really done well, just remember that everything happens for a greater purpose. It's through trying times that God shapes us.

Finally, if you have any prayer requests, please feel free to leave a tag.

In the meantime, please pause for 5 minutes now to pray for:

1. Those who are taking the O Levels. They include sec 4s, as well as sec 3 higher Chinese people. (Sheryl, Shermaine, Hui si, me, Aaron, Andrew, Jean - please let me know if I've accidentally missed out anyone) Please pray for health and perseverence, that we'll be able to manage our time wisely and do our best to glorify God.

2. Azds's mother passed away. Pray that God will comfort their family during this period. The cremation is tomorrow, and if possible, try to visit.

3. Continue to pray for yujun's cousin who has stage 4 cancer.

Have a great week ahead!

Lynn





厨艺大赛

Hi,

It has been quite some time since this blog has last been updated. Something got into me and I had the sudden urge to revive this blog.


I haven't really thought of anything meaningful to post about, but I thought of posting some pictures of last Saturday's activity (ripped from Jean's blog).

Introducing the "Golden Ox". Important and must note: the tomatoes are actually filled with rice!




And this is scene where Moses (the carrot guy with the lettuce cape) leads the Israelites across the "red sea". The noodles are the waves and the soldiers are left behind in the sea.





I must say, our cooking is really not bad. More importantly, no one went to church with a stomach ache on Sunday. Now that was an accomplishment.


Have a good week ahead!


Your fu-tuan-zhang,
Lynn









HELLO;





I'm so sorry. I was supposed to post yesterday.. But here I am now, late.
So I was supposed to talk about PLAYMAX! :D


Details
Date: 12 / 13 June 2009 [But we're going for the 13th June!]
Time Slots: 9 am 11 am 1 pm 2 pm [Going for 1pm slot!]
Venue: St Andrew Catherdral (near City Hall MRT)
$10/ registration fee for 10 - 20 yrs old includesa full meal and a day of fun [We'll be paying for the non-Christian friends who we've invited!]



SMARTMAX: Made up of 7 stations +Giant Jenga! (the first out of Europe!)
FLEAMAX: Fleamax is the place for you to stretch that dollar!Shop for everyone! You will find something for all, from the shy girls to the bold boys. No one will be left out.Shop specials! FleaMax will be selling authentic items that you have yet to try! Come and join us in this new experience.Shop with a cause! There will be some stalls who donate their proceeds to helping the less unfortunate. Find out more at FleaMax.
EXTREMEMAX: Ever thought of living bigger than life? Playmax brings to you a line up of exciting extreme games that lets you live that once in a lifetime experience! Extreme max will test your physical limits in various carnival games and wacky sports.Expect to experience fun and exhilarating games that would keep you coming back for more.
[Bossaball: Exciting opportunity to play a live sized volleyball game without having to scrape your knee or elbows on the floor. Or even having to fall flat on your face! Bossaball allows you to trampoline and enjoy volleyball all the same! ]
CYBERMAX: Cyber games+Wii!
FOODMAX:Here is where you fuel up to keep yourself going through the rest of PlayMax!To recharge over a satisfying meal, simply exchange your food coupon for a set meal at any of our designated food and beverage counters. You'll be spoilt for choice with a wide array of delectable delights catering to every taste bud. Food coupons will be given to you prior to entry into PlayMax.If you can't get enough of the good stuff, don't worry - we still have food stalls selling local and international sweets and savories. Need a break between PlayMax stations? Drop by FoodMax to relax, soak in the atmosphere, or just chill out.
STAGEMAX: Looking for a maximum authentic experience of fun?Get ready to be entertained by a slew of top grade performances ranging from dance to music to drama, and MAXIMISE your enjoyment by participating in the greatest game show on Earth! Walk through the doors of Stage-Max and stand a chance to walk out a winner of attractive prizes. So what are you waiting for? Come join us and be prepared to risk it all in this roller coaster ride of a game show!
Key Highlights:
Attractive prizes to be won
Exciting game show for all
High adrenalin dance and music
Hilarious drama performances


YAY! Excited?! (: Visit the website for more details! http://playmax.sg/

Some of us have attended training today for group hosts! :D
For more information, approach Yuxin, Xiao Jun (me) or any of the daoshis! :D

-xoxo!







HELLO ALL!
Xiao Jun here! :D
I'm here to do a sharing.


I was reading from this small booklet which always comes with the daily bread.

This time round, it was called "When You Don't Know What To Say--Comforting Someone Who Is Suffering". The envelope was delivered to the wrong address to one of my neighbours, and that person kindly dropped it at my door. Thank God it arrived and that person didn't throw it away just bacause it doesn't belong to him.

So I started reading this morning on the way to school and then when I was on my way back home from school.

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This booklet is teaching us, through the story of Job, on how to offer words of comfort and encouragement when our friends are hurting in those awful moments. And awful, I mean life and death, not just because she broke a nail.
If you don't have any background context, please do read the book of Job. It's a really interesting book. This is the summary of the book of Job in my bible...

Considered both a theological and a literary masterpiece, the book of Job is an honest discussion of why God allows good people to suffer. The test of Job's faith, allowed by God in response to a challenge from Satan, revealed God's loving sovereignty and the supremacy of divine wisdom over human wisdom (personified by Job's four friends). Believing in God is good despite the apparent evidence to the contrary, Job rested in faith alone. In the depths of agony he could still proclaim, "I know my Redeemer lives" (19:25). In the end God silenced all discussion with the truth that he alone is wise. Yet he vindicated Job's trust in him, proving that genuine faith cannot be destroyed.

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Job was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.
He was a man with a character of integrity who was living an ideal life. Financially, he was very wealthy. Spiritually, he walked with God and prayed regularly for his 10 children.

But after the dialogue between God and Satan, Job's life is about to change and here comes the rest of the story. His life would never be the same.


God had allowed Satan to scrutinise Job's life and to pay special attention to his character as Satan said that Job's loyalty was not genuine but the result of God building a protective hedge of blessing around him and his family. However, God still drew the boundary that Satan was not to take away Job's life, but still allowed enormous latitude.

Job did not know about this conversation or agreement between Satan and God. We know it as it was stated in the bible. But remember, Job didn't know anything. What would happen if you were in his shoes as his hedge of blessing collapse? Will you trust God, or deny Him straight in His face?

People often turn to the book of Job to try to find definitive answers to the issue of human suffering, but there won't be answers there. In fact, people will discover a story about relentless faith in God despite a hurricane of trouble.
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Job lost...

-HIS POSSESSIONS in terms of his herd of 7000 sheep, 3000 camels, 1000oxen and 500 donkeys. & imagine the pastureland he had available to care for these animals!

-HIS CHILDREN he had 10 children, 7 sons & 3 daughters. His family was closely knitted and Job would pray for each and everyone of them. However, during a family feast, a tragedy occurred and all 10 of his children were killed.

-HIS HEALTH Sores grew all over Job, from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. He had to go outside the city and reside with the lepers.

-HIS MARRIAGE His wife witnessed what God have done for Job and his family and may have felt that the mishaps on Job were too much, so she simply said: "Curse God and die!" (2:9). Only those who have stood beside the bed of a suffering loved one will fully understand the heart of Job's wife. It's a cry from someone bonded by love to the one who is sick. We must remember that God can handle our anger as he might have handled Job's wife's.



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And how do we comfort someone who is suffering?

We can..

GIVE OUR PRESENCE. Job's friends came and met up at some form of cost, be it monetary, or changes in their time and schedule to coordinate. Your decision to visit a hurting friend may not be easy. But he/she needs someone near who cares. So if the Spirit of God prompts us to go, we must go--even if it's inconvenient.

SIT IN SILENCE. There is nothing wrong with silence. Silence can encourage a bonding of hearts with the one who is hurting. You may just hug the person, sit with them in silence, or leave simply by saying, "I love you!"

LISTEN. Listen, but don't attempt to fix the issues by yourself. You have to listen to his/her heart, the heart issue. You can always come up with a reply like this: "I don't have an answer to the complex problem of human suffering. But I will listen to your heart. I care deeply for you in this season of pain. I'm here for you!" Listen to your friend, choose your words thoughtfully.



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What do we say?

DON'T PLAY GOD. There are no easy answers.
Some suffering comes because we're living in a fallen world. Sometimes trouble comes because God is building our character. Still other struggles come to us just because we are Christians. Sometimes our suffering is teaching us to rely on God's power. Sometimes we may feel that something needs to be said, but we need to refrain from attempting to explain the inexplicable. When we try to provide answers that only God Himself can give, we're playing God. Only our sovereign and loving Lord knows the reasons for someone's suffering. He has his purpose and plan. Let's not act like we know God's mind about the reasons for someone else's suffering. Don't play God.

DON'T BE SUPERFICIAL. Our motives may be admirable, but a grieving hard is untouched by slogans.

REFLECT HOPE.
To those filled with shame, " Grace and forgiveness can come your way."
To those bound up in destructive habits, "When the Son sets you free, you'll be free indeed."
To the weak, "Strength from God-the Strength-Giver- can be yours for the asking."
To the weary, "Jesus promises rest for your soul."
To the poor, richness of spirit.
To the lacking, provision in due time.
To the grieving, consolation and comfort.
To the sick and dying, eternal life and new bodies in the life hereafter.

Words like these, when hope has just about vanished, can be a priceless gift to the sufferer if shared sensitively at the appropriate time.
The most help we can give our friends when they are going through difficult times is to place them in the arms of our wise and caring God. That's where hope is found.

SPEAK KINDLY. Speak words that are kind but truthful, compassionate but honest. Speak words from your heart.

SHARE HONESTLY. When our loved ones are suffering, have serious questions about what is happening to them. Because tragedy will take them on an emotional roller-coaster ride, it is important to listen, to be sensitive to their feelings, and to allow them to lead the conversation. It could also be helpful to cautiously, yet courageously ask what questions they are struggling with. Do they have doubts and fears of the unknown? Some with terminal illness have confessed their need to talk to someone about their condition and how they are feeling. They want a friend who will ask them about their fears and about dying. Ask God to show you if you should elevate the conversation to that level of honesty. You can be available with a listening ear and a compassionate heart.
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I think that from this booklet, I will be better equipped in being a better listening ear and comfort to the suffering. I hope yall will read this and learn something out of it. If you want the booklet, just approach me for it.

I think by being a comforter as God has sent us to for our family or friends suffering, it is a good chance for us to talk about death and sufferings and most importantly, about Christ.

I think that's all for now.
I spent like a week to type this out now and then when I need to get away from my homework.
HAHA!

-xoxo!

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