Thursday, December 24, 2009
This Sunday...
Friday, December 11, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
. . .HEHEHEHEHEHE.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Youth Chalet (Team Building Activity)
This coming Sunday, prepare $2 for a team building activity and remember to bring your ez-link card as we would be travelling from church to the chalet.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Youth Chalet (Friends)
This coming Sunday is our youth chalet and I'm sure most of you would be excited. As time draws near, keep on praying for your friends, the ones that you would be bringing and ask God to use this time of fun to speak into their lives. So don't stop praying just like what Pastor Wilfred say.
Anyways, if you are bringing your friends to the chalet on Monday for the Nerf Challenge and BBQ, inform them to meet you at Changi Village Interchange (Alighting Bay) between 1pm to 1.15pm. From there, you have a choice of either walking to the chalet or taking SBS number 29 (a total of 5 stops) and then walk in to the chalet. If you do have any questions regarding this, feel free to sms me or post your comments on the blog. :)
KKB
Youth Chalet(things to bring)
Snacks!
Toiletries
Torchlight
Footwear ->Shoes/slippers
Sharing ->Pen/Pencil/Notebook
Boardgames/Ball(optional)
Sleeping Bag
Jacket(must bring!!!)
Mosquito Repellent
Sports Wear
That's all!Remember to bring yourself and...don't miss out anything!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
GOD DO EXIST!!!!!
.:.Don't drink (water) when you drive....Accidents happen.:.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Hillsong
The next one is "His Glory Appears" by Hillsong
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Have a super blessed week! :)
From the day You took my hand
Never want to be apart of You again
You are my council and my friend
You're the still small voice in me
every time I need to find
my way back home
You are the compass of my soul
Every step I take You will lead me
with You I'll walk the ranging seas
You're the strength when I'm weary
You give me reason to believe
Hold me close
fill my life to overflow
Holy spirit come and
show me Your way
Won't You show me Your way
All my life only You can satisfy
let my faith ignite
consuming fire
You're the burning desire
In my life
P.S. Will change the birthdays once I get the dates, anyway, John and Brent's birthday is this Sat and Sunday
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Smiles.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Prayer request II
To God be the glory!
Love,
JJB
Friday, September 4, 2009
I can't agree with Ike even more. Heehee... :) God helps those who help themselves. Have you ever come across God helping someone without that someone putting in effort themselves in the bible? It's the heart issue. God looks at the heart. It's the same for prayer too. If you pray but you pray without faith, do you think God will answer? But if you pray and you don't make an effort to do your part in making in work, doesn't that just make you lazy?
God tells us in the bible to be diligent in whatever we do. Go and read 1 Timothy 4:15. One of my favourite verses.
The question to ask yourself now is, do you think that you have been putting in your best to what God has called you to do? So if let's say you want to play a guitar (which you already can) but you want to improve your skills, and you just pray without practicing... I wonder how far you can go yeah?
Take care and see ya in a few hours! :D
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Concert on 5 Sep
On behalf of Samuel Leong, I would like to invite all of you to come and see him performance in a twenty minute performance this Saturday, 7.30pm at Toa Payoh HDB Hub...
Take care,
KKS
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Something you will always hear..
In my point of view,I think that I can just simply place my trust in God without really having to do my best.How about you all?I want to know.
Thank you.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Medical Checkup Part III
Just a small update of what has been happening... They tested my urine and they found that I have a bacteria in my body. Hence, I've been to the doctor 3 times, tomorrow will be the 4th. Well, it could cause me problems with my kidney or even get some kind of disease.
So do pray for me, tomorrow, I'm taking back the test results. Thankies!
Please pray for Diane who is having her prelims too. Her papers end on Friday. :D
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Guess the number????
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
A picture says a thousand words
People change huh!!!!!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
It's gonna be EXXCCIITTTIINNGG....
Saturday, June 27, 2009
HMMM.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
16 June 2009
Psalms 9:17
The wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all the nations that forget God
His thoughts: W e have to pray for unbelievers and believe that God will do something
His vision: We have to read the word of God or else we will be condemned. People will die due to the lack of knowledge.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
His thoughts: We all see North Korea with their nuclear missiles tests, H1N1 and the financial crisis, Christ is coming soon.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Jonah-ANGER
Firstly what I've learn is that the root of anger is self.As God called him to 'Go to Nineveh to preached against it because its wickedness has come back me.' (verse2) But Jonah himself didn't like that city so instead of boarding the ship for Nineveh,he board the ship heading for Tarshish. (Are you angry with God about things that He call you to do but you dont like to do?)
God can call everyone or use anybody and says 'arise' but because of many things in our heart, we choose to 'sit down' and escape from it.
Anger distorts our perspective.
Eg:Jonah dislike the city of Nineveh.God called him to go there is preach against it.Because Jonah already dislikes the city so he might think that going there is pointless or he thinks low of that city. What if God calls you to minster to someone you dislike will you be like Jonah and escape? We often fail to see the bigger picture but God sees it.
God is also patience.As He could have end Jonah's life in the big fish because of Jonah's disobedience.
In the end the story ends with the vine and leaves thingys.I also didn't much understand this vine,leaves and worm thingys but after asking someone I understand only a little of it? LOL?!
Vine=Problems?
Worm=God?
As Jonah was resting under the Sun and God provided him with the vines and brought shade. But later God send worm to eat it up and there was no longer shade.
We sees only the vine so God send the worm to eat away the vine so that we can see Him again.The worm is to protect us and guide us back so we can see the Sunlight again?
The story ends with the worm eating the leaves that act as shade for Jonah and showed us His mercy towards Jonah.He cared not only for the Jonah but also wants the city to be saved.
The story ends with ??? because He want us to ask ourselves are we the same? (Win-Win situation?) or like what Ivan said on the end times thingy-Calling God to wait so that more ppl can be saved or just wait and later enjoy paradise.
I also donno..the ending is for us to inter.p.rate(dono how spell =.=) ba?
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Pictures some of you wanted :)
Zachary is so cute! :) Jolene looks like his sister.. don't know whether that is a good or bad thing... :/
My Nephew
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
For This Cause
O Lord take me on in Your plan
Let me be completely surrendered
So You may be seen in this land
For this cause
We will answer the call
To be light in the darkness
And not count the cost
For this cause
We will give up our rights
And count them but loss
To the treasure
We've found in knowing You
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
What I learn today. =D
The people who hear God's voice best are the ones who know his word most.
Jesus said to his followers, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31-32). If we hold to his teaching, meaning live in it, abide in it, and follow it, then we will know the truth. That's exactly the way hearing from God works. When we abide in his word, we will know his voice, which is truth.
All of scripture is God talking to his people. So, in order to hear from God, you must know scripture.
God has given us scripture, and he calls it his word. It is the word of God. And we refer to it as God's word. So, how do you know when God's talking to you? Because he talks through his word.
In order to hear God talking to you, you must know his word.
A Time to Fast, A time to Pray
Friday, June 5, 2009
"... and seek My face..."
"Here is my heart, make it Your sanctuary, for Jesus only You."
I know that most of the time, taking time out to spend it with God can be time consuming. In Singapore, it's like kind of a non stop thingy, "Go, go, go..." But you know what, which I think everyone of you already know, IT IS IMPORTANT to spend time with God.
I have to admit that there are times where I only seek God when I'm desperate or when I'm only in need. Someone once said,"Seek Me as if you were desperate all the time and then you won't find yourself desperate as often in reality." It is true. When I constantly find myself in God's presence, I know what to do and desperate situations actually don't seem so desperate anymore because I know that I can rely on the Lord to lead and direct.
God is yearning for us to draw near to Him, to spend time communicating with Him. It doesn't always mean that you have to spend an hour or so, you can do it anywhere and anytime. Keep your communication line between you and God open. Seek Him with all Your heart wherever you are.
John 7:37 "... Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink." Seek Him as though you desperately need water after exercising or on a super hot sunny day. The greatest reward is knowing that the Lord is there with us and that we are who we are, we are where we are because the Lord has blessed us.
Don't let anything stop you from coming before the throne of God. I always imagine myself dancing with God infront of His throne and there in my heart, I feel such love, joy and peace. Come to the throne of God, come to a place where you will never be thirsty again, come and join the heavenly angels adoring and praising the Lord. God is calling us to come back to His heart, to make our hearts a sanctuary for Him.
Love, JJB
"Be still and know that I AM God"
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Consecration
Living Sacrifices
As I begin to reflect on Galatians 5:19-21. I think many of us have such sins whether minor or major. Sins are sins, it is definitely not pleasing to the Lord. We may think that God is a gracious God, yes He is but He is also a God who can get jealous and a God who disciplines His children. He did give us a warning in v21, "... I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God." I think the Lord was already being gracious by warning us of the consequences to come if we live such lives.
Hence, I would like to encourage you guys to come before the Lord in surrender and in all humilty. Build an altar of worship today and surrender, pour out yourself, your fears, your doubts, your frustrations, all your sins, whatever your emotions may be... offer it to the Lord as "living sacrifices." As we do, God will bring light into our darkness, renew the confidence of His covenant with us, and assure us that His promise has not been forgotten and is certain to be fulfilled.
As a youth zone, let's unite our hearts together in prayer and make our hearts a sanctuary for God to live in.
Love, JJB
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Letting go and letting God
Day 3
I was then brought to Psalm 51:16-17 "Going through the motions doesn't please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don't for a moment escape God's notice." (The Message bible)
The thing that made David great to me, was a heart of humility. Each time he was seeking the Lord, he would humble himself. Don't you think this is something worth reflecting on in our lives?
In John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (TNIV)
Do spend some time seeking the Lord to show you the areas which you have not been humble.
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking out for your own interests but each of you to the interests of others." Philippians 2:3-4
It's all about Jesus, it's all by His grace that He has given to us for without Him, we can do nothing. David knew that- a humble heart, a heart that is prepared to let God take over and make it His sanctuary.
Love, JJB
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
"Speak Lord, I'm listening"
Good trees with good fruits
"33Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by it's fruit... 35Good people bring good things out of the good stored up in them, and evil people bring evil things out of the evil stored up in them."
It's like what the speaker somewhat spoke on Sunday, "The seed always produces the kind that we sow." My encouragment to you guys, sow good seeds into your lives. The things that we say, the people we mix with sometimes do have an effect on us.
May the Lord help you to make wise decisions and say words that reflect His glory in your life. :)
Love, JJB
Monday, June 1, 2009
Walking in the ways of the Lord
Friday, May 29, 2009
Got room for Jesus?
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Check this out!!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30945762/?GT1=43001
So check this out!!!!!!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
HAHA. (it's been long since i post here.)
Ephesians 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit-- just as you were called to one hope
when you were called--
5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
Though we are manyyy. "HEY!"
WE are ONE body;
WE are ONE body in CHRIST!((((((:
hehe; Sorry it was just a short one.
With love,
Jolene
Friday, May 22, 2009
Change of venue for tomorrow's bowling
Thursday, May 21, 2009
This Saturday....
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Jehoshaphat and His Victory in Battle
Well, if I had so many people surrounding me, I would be scared. Sometimes it may not be people but when we feel like everything is mounted against us and our future feels like crap, we should respond like Jehoshaphat did. Here's what he said in 2 Chronicles 20:6-12:
6 and said: "O LORD, God of our fathers, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you.
7 O our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend?
8 They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying,
9 'If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.'
10 "But now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them.
11 See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession you gave us as an inheritance.
12 O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you."
I believe that he was in fear, but by saying all these, he declared that the Lord is God above all, His power is beyond all and there is nothing that can come upon His people that He cannot handle.
King Jehoshaphat (2 Chro 20:1-22):
1) Seeked God first
2) Allowed His faith to grow by recounting the history of God's work
3) Listen to the Holy Spirit as He speaks
4) Proceed by worshiping.
This man had faith and his faith began to rise when he came out of a solid view that God is faithful, unchanging, and that not one word of His good promise has failed. I pray that no matter what circumstances we may face, we will always remember that our God will always be the same yesterday, today and forever. And also be like king Jehoshaphat, seeking the Lord always.
Love, JJB
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Amazing Grace
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalms 73:26
It is indeed by God's amazing grace that today all of us are set free. By Jesus dying on the cross for us, we have been set free from sin and bondages. And, even though we fail to meet up to God's standards, still yet by His grace, we can call upon Him to be the strength of our hearts. I feel so blessed to know that the Lord is my Saviour. God so perfect yet so merciful, so gracious and our friend, our Lord and our King.
May you guys take time to reflect even as you listen to this song. Be blessed my dear youths! :)
Love, JJB
Ups and downs
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Abraham and altars
Abraham was a man of faith. Even though he couldn't see the future to what God has promised but yet he consistently chose to build altars of worship wherever he went and God blessed him.
Sometimes, in this world we are constantly affected by the things around us, the stress, the things people say, the things people do like Ike's friend, our work and so forth. My encouragement to you guys as Pastor Jack Hayford puts it,
"In the midst of things that grate our souls and threaten our peace, the Lord says, in effect, "Why don't you raise up an altar instead of being preoccupied with problems? Your worship will become an outpost of righteousness in the midst of a crooked and perverse world." "
So my dear youths, as an encouragement, in the midst of trials, temptations and what things you may face, don't forget to worship God.
Love, JJB
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Who is the King of your life?
Sunday, May 3, 2009
1. "Nice bible."
2. "Is this pew taken?"
3. "The Word says 'Give drink to those who are thirsty, and feed the hungry'; how about dinner?"
4. "I believe one of my ribs belongs to you."
5. "I can be your Boaz."
6. "Is this the transfiguration.. because you are glowing."
7. "Hey.. i would work 7 years for your sister.. but i would work 7 more years for you."
8. "Hey good-looking, Ecclesiastes 4:11..."
9. "Can I buy you a non-alcoholic beverage?"
10. "Did i just have mud rubbed in my eyes?"
11. "Now i know why Solomon had 700 wives... Because he never met you."
12. "I used to believe in natural theology, but since i met you I've converted to divine revelation."
13. "How many times do I have to walk around you to make you fall for me?"
14. "How would you like to join my Purpose Driven Life?"
15. "If you say no, i will rip out my hair and my beard."
16. "If you say no, I'm going to tear my clothes, get in my sackcloth and rub dust into my head.."
17. "Unfortunately i cant perform miracles and I've only got enough bread and fish for 2 people."
18. "Let's say, hypothetically, you were married. I would send your husband to the front line against the Amorites."
19. "Feel free to meet me at the threshing floor."
20. "Welcome to the christian family... the only family where brothers and sisters can marry each other."
21. "I'm interested in full time ministry, and not only that... i also play the guitar."
22. "Mmm... you really have to watch out for that man of lawlessness.. but don't worry, I'm not him, so you're safe with me."
23. "If we were around with Noah... then you, me... pair."
24." Me. You. Song of Songs: the remix."
25. "I would leave 99 sheep to come and find you... and then i would carry you home joyfully on my shoulder."
26. "You make the Queen of Sheba look like a hobo."
27. "Have you died before? because that looks like a resurrection body to me.."
28. "You float my ark."
29. "Do you need prayer? Because i am certainly willing to lay hands on you."
30. "I will never give you reason to hammer a tent peg through my skull."
31. "I predicted David over Goliath... now I'm betting on you and me."
32. "Unlike the Israelites, who forgot the Lord, I will remember your name most of the time."
33. "You are a Galatians 5 fruit salad."
34. "If you were my wife, I would never make you pretend to be my sister. That would be too damaging to my reputation."
LOL!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
The jersey
Yeah,
Clement
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Examinations
Just a song that struck my mind while i was studying...
You are my strength when I am weak,
You are the treasure that I seek,
You are my all in all.
I'm seeking you as a precious jewel,
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool.
You are my all in all.
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name,
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name!
Taking my cross, my sin, my shame,
Rising again, I bless Your name,
You are my all in all.
When I am down, You pick me up,
When I am dry, you fill my cup,
You are my all in all.
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name,
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name!
I mean... uni life is not easy and there are many times i just feel like giving up on my assignments and ask God like "why is my life so tragic?!"
But God has been really really really wonderful, and He has been my pillar of strength.
and... to know that He is my NUMBER ONE FAN supporting me ALL THE WAY is really encouraging so I shouldn't give up!
sooooo... jia you's everybody!
n thanks to those who have been praying for me.
(additions after reading previous post)
AND FOR YOUR INFO, I DID NOT SEE THE POST BEFORE THIS. I DID NOT.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Nick Vujicic; I Love Living Life; I am Happy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ZuKF3dxCY
Angeline
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
This morning, I was reflecting on my own father and of course our father in Heaven. I saw some likeness. Let me just share some thoughts of mine. My dad was nice man, not perfect but a daddy whom I could always depend on.
I am not the smartest child in my family. My brother and sister are both from NUS and me? Ngee Ann Poly with a pathetic score during 'O' Levels. Yet, my dad didn't love me any lesser than that. I always thought he favoured my brother more and of course vice versa but neither is true. He loved us all the same.
I remember once, I made my mum so angry that it angered him as well, he took me into a room and slapped me in the face. That just once, made me remember for life.
My father never told me what to do, he gave me a free choice to choose to do what I wanted to do but he was always there to encourage me even when I fall or fail. Of course, there were times where there were expectations, however, instead of discouraging me, my dad always encouraged me and when I did well, he was proud of me.
It reminds me very much of our Father in Heaven. God loves us no matter how different we are, we may not be the smartest, the prettiest, the most brilliant, but God still loves us all the same. He doesn't show favourtism. When the time comes for Him to rebuke us, He will do it but with love and for our own good. God always gives us a free choice to do what we want whether bad or good but He is always there to encourage us and pick us up when we fall. I'm sure God is extremely proud of us, His very own creation.
I would like to encourage you guys to reflect on who God is to you. Take time to rest and reflect in the Lord's presence. May you all be encouraged! :)
Monday, April 6, 2009
No Youth Service on Saturday
Monday, March 30, 2009
shibby!
Why is it that nobody is posting anything here.. Nothing to share mehh.. hahax
Anyway..
Since I’m not coming for youth service this coming Saturday, i’m going to share with all of you what I’ve read today.
“You can't have a testimony without a test.”
“A testimony is often a way of sharing what God has done in a person's life. However, in order to have a testimony there’s always a test through which that person had to persevere.”
From what I have read and understand and learnt, we are told to rejoice when we are facing problems/trials/affliction but we rejoice not because of the problems itself but because of the outcome or the end result of the trials. We must look the trials we are facing in a positive way because we know that it is a test of our faith and the testing of our faith develops perseverance. In James 1:4, says, "Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. "
In other words, we can rejoice/have joy during trials because we know that they help make us mature and complete. Thus refining us into the person God wants us to be.
If you read on a few verses later in James 1:12 we are told the reward of enduring difficult times, “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”
The everyday life and the challenging events that we go through each day is the thing that refines us and make us more like Christ and in 1 Peter 1:6-7, says that one of the purposes of going through grief and trials is so that our faith can grow and be proven real.
Therefore, a real testimony of growing in faith and becoming like Christ requires going through a test. So, instead of despising your tests and trials, look forward to your testimony; after all, you can't have a testimony without a test.
And lastly, I would like to say good job to those who have shared their testimony because you’ve passed your test! Hahax! :P
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
1) Why wasn't there a speech or a write up by the President?
2) You should provide snacks or drinks during the interval...
Okie, other than tat, the concert was good. :) Maybe next time you guys can choose more upbeat songs. A bit more lar... but I enjoyed it especially seeing your shy faces when some of them shouted your names. :D
Here are the photos... :)