Speaker: Dr. Siow Khim Woon
White Fields Assembly Seremban
Sunday, 29 November 2009
6 Dec 09 (C)
CM: Barnabas P.
WL: Kai Yew
BU: Gigi Lim, Foong Yee, Chris Lai
P: Grace Lee
S: Jocelyn Lee
G: Kenneth Lai
D: Anna Sim
LCD: Siew Pin, Colleen
PA: Tommy Q, Tom C
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WL: Kai Yew
BU: Gigi Lim, Foong Yee, Chris Lai
P: Grace Lee
S: Jocelyn Lee
G: Kenneth Lai
D: Anna Sim
LCD: Siew Pin, Colleen
PA: Tommy Q, Tom C
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13 Dec 09
Siow KW
Peggy Tan
Lareina, Timothy, Shankar
Chris Lai
Jason Lai
Weng Ern
Jaemy C.
Moses, Kenneth
Manjit, Hiew FF
DECEMBER IS "THANKSGIVING MONTH"
Let us all reflect on 2009 and find reasons to be thankful for...
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Let us look forward to 2010 and find reasons to be thankful for in advance..
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- Thank the Good Lord: for good health, providence, guidance, comfort, strength..
- Thank our leadership - Church leaders / CG leaders / Ministry leaders..
- Thank our brothers & sisters in the White Fields Family..
- Thank our own family..
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What are you thankful for?
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Monday, 23 November 2009
Youth & Young Adults (YaYA) Slumber Camp
Dates: 18 & 19 December 2009 (Friday & Saturday) - Friday is Awal Muharam PH
Venue: White Fields Assembly
Time: 9am (18 Dec) - 9pm (19 Dec)
-It is fine if you can only come for one day - of course, the best is to stay for both.
You are welcome to invite your friends and relatives.
Send their contact details (email & phone number) to feedback2wfa@gmail.com
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Contacts:
Bro. Hong Lu & Sis. Foong Yee
Bro. Kai Yew & Sis. Michelle
Bro. Terry
Sis. Lydia
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Sis. Foong Yee will be handling all matters related to food.
Sunday, 22 November 2009
29 Nov 09
CM: Liong KC
WL: Foong Yee
BU: Peggy Tan, Tian Sia, Hong Lu
P: Jason Lai
S: Jonathan Long
G: Darren Oi
D: Kai Yew
LCD: Timothy, Jocelyn
PA: Manjit, Hiew FF
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WL: Foong Yee
BU: Peggy Tan, Tian Sia, Hong Lu
P: Jason Lai
S: Jonathan Long
G: Darren Oi
D: Kai Yew
LCD: Timothy, Jocelyn
PA: Manjit, Hiew FF
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6 Dec 09 (C)
Barnabas P.
Kai Yew
Gigi Lim, Foong Yee, Chris Lai
Grace Lee
Jocelyn Lee
Kenneth Lai
Anna Sim
Siew Pin, Colleen
Tommy Q, Tom C
Thursday, 19 November 2009
What if Things Only Get Worse?
by Max Lucado
Christ tells us that they will. He predicts spiritual bailouts, ecological turmoil, and worldwide persecution. Yet in the midst of it all, he contends bravery is still an option. (Matt. 24:4-14)
Things are going to get bad, really bad, before they get better. And when conditions worsen, “See to it that you are not alarmed” (Matt. 24:6 NIV). Jesus chose a stout term for alarmed that he used on no other occasion. It means “to wail, to cry aloud,” as if Jesus counseled the disciples, “Don’t freak out when bad stuff happens.”
“See to it…” Bosses and teachers are known to use that phrase. “See to it that you fill out the reports.” Or “Your essay is due tomorrow. See to it that you finish your work.” The words call for additional attention, special focus, extra resolve. Isn’t this what Christ is asking of us? In this dangerous day, on this Faberge’-fragile globe, with financial collapse on the news and terrorists on the loose, we have every reason to retreat into bunkers of dread and woe.
But Christ says to us, “See to it that you are not alarmed.” (NIV)
“Keep your head and don’t panic” (MSG).
“See that you are not troubled” (NKJV).
And remember: “All these [challenging times] are the beginning of birth pains” (Matt. 24:8 NIV), and birth pangs aren’t all bad. (Easy for me to say.) Birth pains signal the onset of the final push. The pediatrician assures the mom-to-be, “It’s going to hurt for a time, but it’s going to get better.” Jesus assures us of the same. Global conflicts indicate our date on the maternity calendar. We are in the final hours, just a few pushes from delivery, a few brief ticks of eternity’s clock from the great crowning of creation. A whole new world is coming!
From: Fearless
© (Thomas Nelson, 2009),
Max Lucado
Christ tells us that they will. He predicts spiritual bailouts, ecological turmoil, and worldwide persecution. Yet in the midst of it all, he contends bravery is still an option. (Matt. 24:4-14)
Things are going to get bad, really bad, before they get better. And when conditions worsen, “See to it that you are not alarmed” (Matt. 24:6 NIV). Jesus chose a stout term for alarmed that he used on no other occasion. It means “to wail, to cry aloud,” as if Jesus counseled the disciples, “Don’t freak out when bad stuff happens.”
“See to it…” Bosses and teachers are known to use that phrase. “See to it that you fill out the reports.” Or “Your essay is due tomorrow. See to it that you finish your work.” The words call for additional attention, special focus, extra resolve. Isn’t this what Christ is asking of us? In this dangerous day, on this Faberge’-fragile globe, with financial collapse on the news and terrorists on the loose, we have every reason to retreat into bunkers of dread and woe.
But Christ says to us, “See to it that you are not alarmed.” (NIV)
“Keep your head and don’t panic” (MSG).
“See that you are not troubled” (NKJV).
And remember: “All these [challenging times] are the beginning of birth pains” (Matt. 24:8 NIV), and birth pangs aren’t all bad. (Easy for me to say.) Birth pains signal the onset of the final push. The pediatrician assures the mom-to-be, “It’s going to hurt for a time, but it’s going to get better.” Jesus assures us of the same. Global conflicts indicate our date on the maternity calendar. We are in the final hours, just a few pushes from delivery, a few brief ticks of eternity’s clock from the great crowning of creation. A whole new world is coming!
From: Fearless
© (Thomas Nelson, 2009),
Max Lucado
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Monday, 16 November 2009
The Problem With Self-Sufficiency
READ: Revelation 3:14-22
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. —Revelation 3:15
The city of Laodicea had a water problem. One nearby town had fabulous hot springs and another had cold, clear water. Laodicea, however, was stuck with tepid, mineral-laden water that tasted like sulphur. Not hot. Not cold. Just gross.
Given those facts, the words of Jesus to the Laodicean believers in Revelation 3 must have stung. Jesus rebuked them for being “neither cold nor hot” (v.15). And when He thought of them, He felt like vomiting (v.16)—like the effect of their drinking water.
What was their problem? It was the sin of self-sufficiency. The Laodiceans had become so affluent that they had forgotten how much they needed Jesus (v.17).
When we say we have everything we need, but Jesus isn’t at the top of the list, He is deeply offended. Self-sufficiency distracts us from pursuing the things we really need that only He can give. If you’d rather have cash than character, if your credit cards are maximized and your righteousness is minimized, if you’ ve become smart but aren’t wise, then you’ve been shopping in all the wrong places. Jesus offers commodities that are far better (v.18).
He’s knocking at your heart’s door (v.20). Let Him in. He will give you all you really need! —Joe Stowell
We must be careful to avoid
All self-sufficiency;
If sinful pride gets in the way,
God’s hand we will not see. —Sper
We always have enough when God is our supply.
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. —Revelation 3:15
The city of Laodicea had a water problem. One nearby town had fabulous hot springs and another had cold, clear water. Laodicea, however, was stuck with tepid, mineral-laden water that tasted like sulphur. Not hot. Not cold. Just gross.
Given those facts, the words of Jesus to the Laodicean believers in Revelation 3 must have stung. Jesus rebuked them for being “neither cold nor hot” (v.15). And when He thought of them, He felt like vomiting (v.16)—like the effect of their drinking water.
What was their problem? It was the sin of self-sufficiency. The Laodiceans had become so affluent that they had forgotten how much they needed Jesus (v.17).
When we say we have everything we need, but Jesus isn’t at the top of the list, He is deeply offended. Self-sufficiency distracts us from pursuing the things we really need that only He can give. If you’d rather have cash than character, if your credit cards are maximized and your righteousness is minimized, if you’ ve become smart but aren’t wise, then you’ve been shopping in all the wrong places. Jesus offers commodities that are far better (v.18).
He’s knocking at your heart’s door (v.20). Let Him in. He will give you all you really need! —Joe Stowell
We must be careful to avoid
All self-sufficiency;
If sinful pride gets in the way,
God’s hand we will not see. —Sper
We always have enough when God is our supply.
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Who Cares For Your Future?
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about it's own things. Sufficient for the day is it's own trouble." - Matthew 6:34
Earlier this month we looked at what our future is worth under God's plan, so now lets look at how we should see the future as believers of Jesus Christ. The above verse is from Jesus' teaching from Matthew 6:25-34 about trusting God, and is among the most important teachings found in the famous Sermon on the Mount. The media is filled with reports these days on the future of the world's economy and how it is going to affect us.
No matter what the experts claim, nobody can actually predict accurately everything that is going to happen next year, next month or even next week. Their best forecast are merely educated guesses. People worry about the increasing speed and extent of change as well as its unpredictability and conclude that the future is uncertain. When faced with worry, let us note that scripture gives us three principles for facing an uncertain future.
First, we must set our goals according to God's direction because He is the only one who really knows the future and He wants to guide you through it. Jeremiah 29:11 declares that His plans to give us a good future and a hope. Proverbs 16:1 can be translated as "man can make his plans but God has the final word". Planning without praying is presumption. As 2009 is coming to an end soon, we can begin by praying and asking God what HE wants us to do over the coming year.
Second, we live one day at a time. While we can plan for tomorrow, we cannot live it until it actually arrives. Don't spend time regretting the past or worrying about the future that you miss out on enjoying what God has given you today. Someone once said "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." Perhaps we should decide to make the most of each moment of life. After all in Matthew 6:34 Jesus is saying "Give all your attention to what God is doing right now, and don't worry about what may or may not happen tomorrow." God will help us with difficulties when the time comes.
Third, do not procrastinate - when prompted to do something, do it NOW. Proverbs 27:1 tells us not to boast or depend on tomorrow. We do not know what will happen between now and then. Procrastinating is a subtle trap because it wastes today by postponing things until tomorrow. You want to do something for God "one of these days" but usually it becomes "none of these days". What will God put into your heart in past years that are still not done? When will you get started? Do you trust Him to help you?
In summary, let's remember that anxiety and worry are not meant to defeat the believer in Christ. Jesus gave us a completely new way of looking at life that is designed to overcome the habit of worry. In His Sermon on the Mount He gave simple examples by asking us to look at nature to see how God takes care of the birds, flowers and grass. Then He said that if God can take care of these simple things around us, He can most surely meet our needs. Jesus taught His disciples to have a divine perspective on life. He promised that those who seek God and put His kingdom first will have their needs met. Therefore, you have no need to worry about your future if you walk with Him and obey Him.
22 NOVEMBER 2009
CM: Caleb R.
WL: Peter Long
BU: Tian Sia, Jacquelina, Foong Yee
P: Chris Lai
S: Lydia Sim
G: Darren Oi
D: Jaemy C.
LCD: Lee Siew Pin, Jocelyn Lee
PA: Tommy Q., Manjit Singh
WL: Peter Long
BU: Tian Sia, Jacquelina, Foong Yee
P: Chris Lai
S: Lydia Sim
G: Darren Oi
D: Jaemy C.
LCD: Lee Siew Pin, Jocelyn Lee
PA: Tommy Q., Manjit Singh
Fear Not, For I Am With You Always
by Max Lucado
“This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).
“This is the day” includes every day. Divorce days, final-exam days, surgery days, tax days. Sending-your-firstborn-off-to-college days.
God made this day, ordained this hard hour, designed the details of this wrenching moment. He isn’t on holiday. He still holds the conductor’s baton, sits in the cockpit, and occupies the universe’s only throne. Each day emerges from God’s drawing room. Including this one.
From Fear Not PrPost Optionsomise Book
Originally printed in Every Day Deserves a Chance
“This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).
“This is the day” includes every day. Divorce days, final-exam days, surgery days, tax days. Sending-your-firstborn-off-to-college days.
God made this day, ordained this hard hour, designed the details of this wrenching moment. He isn’t on holiday. He still holds the conductor’s baton, sits in the cockpit, and occupies the universe’s only throne. Each day emerges from God’s drawing room. Including this one.
From Fear Not PrPost Optionsomise Book
Originally printed in Every Day Deserves a Chance
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Believe
by Max Lucado
Jairus fell at Jesus’ feet, “saying again and again, ‘My daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so she will be healed and will live’” (Mark 5:23).
There are no games. No haggling. No masquerades. The situation is starkly simple: Jairus is blind to the future and Jesus knows the future. So Jairus asks for his help.
And Jesus, who loves the honest heart, goes to give it…[He] turns immediately to Jairus and pleads: “Don’t be afraid; just believe” (v. 36).
Jesus compels Jairus to see the unseen. When Jesus says, “Just believe … ,” he is imploring, “Don’t limit your possibilities to the visible. Don’t listen only for the audible. Don’t be controlled by the logical. Believe there is more to life than meets the eye!”
“Trust me,” Jesus is pleading. “Don’t be afraid; just trust.”
From Fear Not Promise Book
Originally printed in He Still Moves Stones
Jairus fell at Jesus’ feet, “saying again and again, ‘My daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so she will be healed and will live’” (Mark 5:23).
There are no games. No haggling. No masquerades. The situation is starkly simple: Jairus is blind to the future and Jesus knows the future. So Jairus asks for his help.
And Jesus, who loves the honest heart, goes to give it…[He] turns immediately to Jairus and pleads: “Don’t be afraid; just believe” (v. 36).
Jesus compels Jairus to see the unseen. When Jesus says, “Just believe … ,” he is imploring, “Don’t limit your possibilities to the visible. Don’t listen only for the audible. Don’t be controlled by the logical. Believe there is more to life than meets the eye!”
“Trust me,” Jesus is pleading. “Don’t be afraid; just trust.”
From Fear Not Promise Book
Originally printed in He Still Moves Stones
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Abiding In The Vine
"By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples." - John 15:8
In recent conversations with an old friend known to many in WFA, the topic of Calvinism arose in our discussion. This involves an age-old debate over scriptural issues developed in the 16th century from older doctrinal arguments about whether Christian believers are still saved even if they backslide and lead a sinful life. Those who oppose this view are often said to take the Arminian position that holds that you must continue walking with Christ after receiving Him as your Lord and Saviour.
Calvinists believe that once you are saved, you are forever saved no matter what, using many scriptures to support their view, among which are John 6:37-39, Jude 24,25 and John 10:27-29. Most Church leaders I know understand these scriptures well and embrace them but do NOT agree with the idea that you are totally saved whatever you do and however much you deliberately sin after becoming a Christian. There are of course other aspects of Calvinists thinking that are sound where they hold on to the absolute and unlimited sovereignty of God that is central to their teaching.
The modern day theologian and pastor David Pawson once said "The Arminian position is accurately portrayed by someone throwing a lifeline to a drowning man and saying 'grab hold of this and keep holding on tightly until I pull you to safety'. I would maintain that no one rescued this way would dream that he had saved himself or even made a 'contribution' that merited his rescue. He would be filled with gratitude towards his rescuer." I tend to think that our role as someone being rescued from drowning in the sea is, at the very least, to hold on to that rope with our all!
It is vital that Christians do not become overly caught up in this or any other debate that can cause division in the Church. Sometimes reading strongly worded opinions on this issue can bring on reactions like someone just having enjoyed a meal of very hot spicy Madras style beef curry. Not everyone likes curries too fiery hot and some prefer a fragrant rich spicy chicken korma that is not hot. The important thing is not to insist that everyone agrees with your choice and to make sure all the ingredients used are wholesome and healthy - otherwise you may end up with an upset tummy.
Reading the Bible is in some ways like this because scripture is neither Calvinist or Arminian. It is important not to isolate the issue of the sovereignty of God to the exclusion of other truths in the Bible. John 15:5-7 are clear about a need to abide in Christ since withered branches are cast out and thrown into the fire. "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. " (John 15:8) The apostle Paul talks about running a race and discipline in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 that compares the Christian life to that of an athlete running to win a prize. Just as athletes must give up certain things in life to excel, we too need to be disciplined.
15 NOVEMBER 2009 - communion
CM: Barnabas P.
WL: Shankar R.
BU: Jason Lai, Hong Lu, Lareina
P: Grace Lee
S: Chris Lai
G: Darren Oi
D: Kenneth Lai
LCD: Lee Siew Pin, Jocelyn Lee
PA: Manjit Singh, Hiew FF
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WL: Shankar R.
BU: Jason Lai, Hong Lu, Lareina
P: Grace Lee
S: Chris Lai
G: Darren Oi
D: Kenneth Lai
LCD: Lee Siew Pin, Jocelyn Lee
PA: Manjit Singh, Hiew FF
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22 Nov:
CM: Caleb R.
WL: Peter Long
BU: Tian Sia, Jacquelina, Foong Yee
P: Chris Lai
S: Lydia Sim
G: Darren Oi
D: Jaemy C.
LCD: Lee Siew Pin, Jocelyn Lee
PA: Tommy Q., Manjit Singh
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Courage
Courage
by Max Lucado
The disciples were alone in the storm for nine tempestuous hours. Long enough for more than one disciple to ask, “Where is Jesus? He knows we are in the boat. For heaven’s sake, it was his idea. Is God anywhere near?”
And from within the storm comes an unmistakable voice: “Courage! I am! Don’t be afraid!” (Matthew 14:27, literal translation).
From the center of the storm, the unwavering Jesus shouts, “I am.” Tall in the Trade Tower wreckage. Bold against the Galilean waves. ICU, battlefield, boardroom, prison cell, or maternity ward—whatever your storm, “I am.”
Christ comes astride the waves and declares the words engraved on every wise heart: “Courage! I am! Don’t be afraid!”
From Fear Not Promise Book
Originally printed in Next Door Savior
by Max Lucado
The disciples were alone in the storm for nine tempestuous hours. Long enough for more than one disciple to ask, “Where is Jesus? He knows we are in the boat. For heaven’s sake, it was his idea. Is God anywhere near?”
And from within the storm comes an unmistakable voice: “Courage! I am! Don’t be afraid!” (Matthew 14:27, literal translation).
From the center of the storm, the unwavering Jesus shouts, “I am.” Tall in the Trade Tower wreckage. Bold against the Galilean waves. ICU, battlefield, boardroom, prison cell, or maternity ward—whatever your storm, “I am.”
Christ comes astride the waves and declares the words engraved on every wise heart: “Courage! I am! Don’t be afraid!”
From Fear Not Promise Book
Originally printed in Next Door Savior
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Remember
Remember
by Max Lucado
Jesus performed two bread-multiplying miracles: in one he fed 5,000 people, in the other 4.000. Still his disciples, who witnessed both feast, worried about empty pantries. A frustrated Jesus rebuked them: “Are your hearts too hard to take it in?...Don’t you remember anything at all?” (Mark 8:17-18 NLT).
Short memories harden he heart. Make careful note of God’s blessings. Declare with David: “[I will] daily add praise to praise. I’ll write the book on your righteousness, talk up your salvation the livelong day, never run out of good things to write or say” (Psalm 71:14-15 MSG).
Catalog God’s goodness. Meditate on them. He has fed you, led you, and earned your trust. Remember what God has done for you.
From Fear Not Promise Book
Originally printed in 3:16, The Numbers of Hope
by Max Lucado
Jesus performed two bread-multiplying miracles: in one he fed 5,000 people, in the other 4.000. Still his disciples, who witnessed both feast, worried about empty pantries. A frustrated Jesus rebuked them: “Are your hearts too hard to take it in?...Don’t you remember anything at all?” (Mark 8:17-18 NLT).
Short memories harden he heart. Make careful note of God’s blessings. Declare with David: “[I will] daily add praise to praise. I’ll write the book on your righteousness, talk up your salvation the livelong day, never run out of good things to write or say” (Psalm 71:14-15 MSG).
Catalog God’s goodness. Meditate on them. He has fed you, led you, and earned your trust. Remember what God has done for you.
From Fear Not Promise Book
Originally printed in 3:16, The Numbers of Hope
Sunday, 1 November 2009
8 NOVEMBER 2009
CM: Dr. Siow KW
WL: Foong Yee
BU: Shankar R., Peggy Tan, Gigi Lim
P: Jason Lai
S: Jocelyn Lee
G: Kenneth Lai
D: Nicholas
LCD: Moses Tan, Timothy Chang
PA: Hiew FF, Tommy Q.
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WL: Foong Yee
BU: Shankar R., Peggy Tan, Gigi Lim
P: Jason Lai
S: Jocelyn Lee
G: Kenneth Lai
D: Nicholas
LCD: Moses Tan, Timothy Chang
PA: Hiew FF, Tommy Q.
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15 Nov:
CM: Barnabas P.
WL: Shankar R.
BU: Jason Lai, Hong Lu, Lareina
P: Grace Lee
S: Chris Lai
G: Darren Oi
D: Kenneth Lai
LCD: Lee Siew Pin, Jocelyn Lee
PA: Manjit Singh, Hiew FF
New Life Group Names
A few hours ago, it was decided that instead of identifying the Life Groups by the Leaders, specific names should be given as to add meaning to the Groups.
As such, here are the results: (in no particular order)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
As such, here are the results: (in no particular order)
- Bro. Tom & Sis. Romila - FAITHFULNESS
- Bro. Jelson & Sis. Mimi - JOY
- Bro. Hong Lu & Sis. Foong Yee - LONG-SUFFERING
- Bro. Michael - KINDNESS
- Sis. Peggy & Bro. Ann King - PEACE
- Bro. Liong & Sis. Karen - LOVE
- Bro. Kai Yew & Sis. Michelle - GOODNESS
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
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