The next CA will be held on the 3rd April 2008.. usual place and usual time… but an extraordinary CA that will that will make an impact along ur journey….. trust me!!!
March 28, 2008
March 22, 2008
Broken Watch
I’ve been managing this blog for almost a year now. In that one year span, my friends and I have submitted quite a few posts into this blog. However, if you check at the labels, you can see an overwhelming number of message compare to the amount of testimonies. It kept me pondering for days, “How could it be that the messages are more than the testimonies?” In a church, there are alway finite amount of messages that a pastor can preach but there is an infinite number of testimonies that people can share. Because of that, I’ve decided to put down my testimony here and I strongly encourage all of you to share with others too. Just email anyone of the staff here and we’ll post it for you.
This is my story.
I have a broken watch with me. It had not been working properly since December. Because it is an automatic watch, there is no way to fix it except to open it and fix the spring in it. I do not have the capacity to do it. Hence I will have to adjust the watch every morning when I wake up to make sure I have the correct time for the day. Often, it will only last about a day (max) before the inaccuracy kicks in slowly. That have been the case since December 2007 until now. I was frustrated but nonetheless pleased with my broken watch. After all, it had served me well from 2004 to December 2007. I absolutely love the fact that I do not have to change the battery in my watch because there is none. O__O
I was having finals earlier this week. Guess what, my watch never slowed down. It never stopped (like every other time) and the time was surely accurate. I did not pay attention to it at first but after I finished my exam, my watch started to go back to its old habit of breaking down. Only then did I realize the miracle that just happened on the past few days.
An old broken watch that cannot be fixed unless you fix the anatomy of it was working perfectly for about 5 days during my finals week. Who could fix the watch ? I tried to find a few reasons to it. Hmmm… perhaps the weather was doing the trick. Honestly speaking, it was kind of warm (not warm, but at least warmer than winter) for the past few days but then again, once my finals was over (but the warmth was not over), my watch went back to its old self again. Lol… It can’t be the weather.
Anyway, I believe it is God and even though I did not pray specifically for my watch to get healed for my finals week, I guessed God must have heard a little anxiety in my heart about the fear of getting late to class for finals and must have decided to do something for me.
Finals week was awesome and it went on smoothly. Praise God.
In His service,
Leen
Die and Rise
The much anticipated Easter CA was finally here! Although it rained heavily in the evening, but the weather didn’t stop the hearts that wants to seek God and His greatness. This CA was a special one because we were given the privilege to be the first one to use the newly renovated NLRC’s youth centre. The atmosphere was vibrating with the spirit and vitality of God’s young men and women, filled with His presence. Amen!
Easter CA came to an end with refreshments and fellowship. There was this crispy popiah prepared by Mary and Chien Loo, not to forget those lovely and alluring chocolate cake by Aunty Suzanne (NLRC’s church member). Time to have fun and talking is never enough. We were asked and arranged to go back to our hostel by 10.30pm. Thank God for His journey mercy that brought us safely back to hostel in time.
Called to serve,
Peiling ^^
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March 4, 2008
CA 28/2 Report- "Heavenly Chatroom"
After almost 2 weeks of preparation, once again, another CA was held successfully, praise the Lord!!! The main theme for this CA was “ Prayer” or just like what is stated on the fliers “Heavenly Chatroom”.
CA started at about 7.30pm. The emcees of the day were Samuel and Jia Jeng.
Basically, people who attended CA this time were lesser compare to the previous one due to the exams for the juniors and trial exams for the seniors. However, all this didn’t stop God from filling the whole sanctuary with His presence. As you can see, the peace and the joy of the Lord still be upon everyone who attend.
Normally, CA began with the ice-breaker. But this time, CA started off with worship. Andersen was the worship leader.
King Of Majesty
You know that,
I love You,
You know that,
I want to know You so much more,
More than I have before
These words are,
From my heart,
These words are,
Not made up,
I will live for You,
I am devoted to You,
Pre-Chorus:
King of Majesty
I have one desire
Just to be with You my Lord,
Just to be with You my Lord,
Chorus:
Jesus You are the Saviour of my soul
And forever and ever I’ll give my praises to You,
Jesus You are the Saviour of my soul
And forever and ever I’ll give my praises to You,
Bridge:
Jesus You are the Saviour of my soul(echo)
And forever and ever I’ll give my praises to You(echo)
My Redeemer Lives
I know He rescued my soul
His blood has covered my sin
I believe I believe
My shame His taken away
My pain is healed in His name
I believe I believe
I’ll raise a banner
‘Cause my Lord has conquered the grave
My Redeemer Lives
My Redeemer Lives
My Redeemer Lives
My Redeemer Lives
You Lift my burdens
I’ll rise with You
I’m dancing on this mountain top
to see your kingdom come
Jesus Lover of My Soul
Bridge:
Worship You, my God,
Until the very end.
Jesus,
lover of my soul
Jesus,
I will never let You go
You’ve taken me from the miry clay
You’ve set my feet upon the rock
And now I know
I love you,
I need You
Though my world may fall
I’ll never let You go
My Savior,
my closest Friend,
I will worship You until the very end
Everytime I Pray
i will come to You in prayer
i will seek Your face
i will stand between the gap
there will i intercede
for every time i pray
i move the hand of God
my prayer does the things
my hands cannot do
for every time i pray
the mountains are removed
the paths are made straight
and nations will turn to You
i am weak and helpless, God
You my strength shall be
guide me with Your gracious hand
there will my victory be
Up next, is the ice-breaker. Shalisha was leading the ice-breaker. We were divided into 5 group, each group was given an item to act out in order for others to guess what is it. Here are some randomly picked photos.
The winning team, a guy standing in front meowing, and the rest standing behind singing, and the answer is “Elvis Presley” ?!
The night continued with Bro. Chun Chung’s short message on prayer. His message began with a short video clip about Psalm 23. He mentioned that David, to our surprise, was actually praying with his eyes opened. When David prayed, he was looking at the nature, the mountain, and the sea. With his eyes opened while praying, he actually sees God as a shepherd.
Psalm 23:1, The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
Through prayer, you can respond to God in any moment of your life. You still can pray even when your eyes still opened wide. Seeing what is around us, and respond to God. It’s a way for us to communicate with our Heavenly Father.
Later, all of us were divided into groups again to pray. Each and everyone in the group take turns to pray. After that, the prayer coordinator, Eliza, briefed about the WSW (World Student Week).
That night ended with the refreshment prepared by Shalisha, Xin Yun and Qian Ru. Really thanks a lot for their effort. The refreshment was nice. Lychee juice with sandwiches and some round round thingy (I’m not so sure what is that called, but I think I tasted kaya inside that round round thing, nice:p)
The 3rd CA of the year has finally come to an end. Everything went on so smoothly in the midst of the presence of the Lord. It was a great and enjoyable night. Once again, praise the Lord for His blessing throughout the night.
-Bry@n
March 2, 2008
History in the Making
How CA came into existence in my world…
Part 1- At AUSMAT Cafe
Anna: (in Mandarin) Amy, want to go CA?
Amy: (in very broken Mandarin) Huh? What’s that?
Anna: Don’t know. Campus Alive, some Christian gathering I think. Joshua invited me to go.
(Along comes Joshua, blur as usual)
Anna: Joshua! Can you explain more about CA to us?
Joshua: Er….it is our Christian fellowship in INTEC. Er…wait ha. I’ll ask him to explain to you (turns around and talks to a guy half eating)
(Guy half eating stands up half chewing his unfinished rice about to open his mouth)
Amy: Hie, “him” *laughs at lame joke*
Jim: Huh? How did you know my name?
Amy: Huh? What name? Your name is really Him? Finish chewing your food first.
Jim: (finished chewing food) Huh? Never mind. Never mind. Anyonghasaeyo. That’s most probably the only thing I know how to say in Korean. Hie. I’m Jim from the AUSMAT Programme. CA stands for Campus Alive. It is where we gather once every two weeks to worship and have fellowship with God’s people. Do come. It is very nice.
Amy: Oh ok…..
Part 2- During ICS Week
Eugene: Join CATS!
Amy: Ah….what do you guys do?
(Eugene explains. After finishing, he pauses)
Eugene: Ah, I see you are wearing a cross. Christian?
Amy: Uh-huh
Eugene: Do come to CA tomorrow. It is our Christian Fellowship. It’s going to be fun! It’s my last CA though. *frowns*
Amy: Oh……
I came to INTEC, as a believer who was losing her faith. Question, doubts, fear haunted my thoughts day and night. Lost and not connected to a church at that time, inevitably, I backslid. Fortunately, thank God, He sent people to tell me about CA. It was there that God chose to bless my life with people who got me back on track. People who inspired me when I looked at their faith. Joash, Erin, Jim, Calvin….. Back then I could barely comprehend how did they manage to get such faith, but as I continue my walk with Jesus and as He ministers through CA to me, I learnt. Slow but steady. Baby steps.
This year, God used CA as a platform again to launch me further into my Christian life! This time, discipleship. Truly, one cannot really experience Him fully until they start to serve. Last year, Yen Mii asked me whether I wanted to be in the committee. I contemplated, not knowing what I can actually contribute. Somehow, I was moved to take up the offer. So, I did. And from then on, I was made game master. A job I enjoyed. When I first got it, as usual, I wondered was I up to it. A lot of what ifs came up. But God remained faithful. When the first CA came about and I did the games, I knew, it was a job God tailor-made for me.
First CA of the year was a success. There were 3 generations of Intecians gathered together to kick off the year. I was nerve wrecked. Super seniors, seniors and juniors. But, God’s presence was strong and we went home victorious, honouring Him. The second CA was simply a blast! Elder Kien Yiak shared about loneliness, and taught us how to wait upon God, something which I felt helped further equip us as students who will further their studies in a foreign land.
I prayed hard for an unforgettable CA when it struck me that CA is something that I will never forget. It was where Jesus set my feet on solid ground. He replanted the seed that fell on the rocks on good soil. That night, i truly understood why Eugene had a frown on his face when he told me about his last CA, for now I will tell you with a frown that 13/02/2008 CA was my last. Though short lived, being game master has taught me the concept committing something greater than myself to Him first before I do anything.
CA Committee before 2007, thank you for making CA happen and keeping it Alive. CA Committee 2007, thank you for introducing me to CA and putting me into place. CA Committee 2008, thank you for making me part of the team, keep up the GREAT work and continue to burn for Jesus! CA Committee to come, keep the fire BURNING! We would never know how many lives has been, is being and will be touched through CA, only God knows, and I’m here as one of the many testimonies. Continue to make CA a miracle and blessing for the many to come.
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!
*CHEERS*
-Amy-