Worship Leader: Kai Yew
Vocalists: Shankar, Colleen, Lareina
Pianist: Prisca Sim
Keyboardist: Meng Fhui
Guitarist: Anna Sim
Bass: Weng Ern
Drummer:
Projectionist: Joseph Yap
PA: Manjit Singh, Hiew FF
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Worship Team 6 Mac 2011
Chairperson: Liong KC
Worship Leader: Kai Yew
Vocalists: Shankar, Colleen, Lareina
Pianist: Prisca Sim
Keyboardist: Meng Fhui
Guitarist: Anna Sim
Bass: Weng Ern
Drummer:Jaemy C. Ken Fhui
Projectionist: Joseph Yap
PA: Manjit Singh, Hiew FF
Worship Leader: Kai Yew
Vocalists: Shankar, Colleen, Lareina
Pianist: Prisca Sim
Keyboardist: Meng Fhui
Guitarist: Anna Sim
Bass: Weng Ern
Drummer:
Projectionist: Joseph Yap
PA: Manjit Singh, Hiew FF
Sunday Sermon 27-Feb-2011 - Rev. Dominic Chan
Speaker: Rev. Dominic Chan
Executive Administrator, Assemblies of God
http://www.mediafire.com/?5hvr2abhzigxouw
Executive Administrator, Assemblies of God
http://www.mediafire.com/?5hvr2abhzigxouw
Friday, 25 February 2011
When Your Adult Child Struggles
With Depression
Depression is the most common hurdle faced by young adults. Symptoms include feelings of helplessness, despondency, and despair; problems with sleep either too much or too little); problems with eating - too much or too little; and lack of energy. This in turn will affect the young adult's performance and may result in flunking out of college or being fired from a job.
Often when they reach this point the young adult will turn to parents for help. May I encourage you, don't try to help them alone. Insist that they see a counselor, medical doctor, or a pastor. Let them know that if they want to talk, you want to listen. Look for life-threatening symptoms such as suicidal talk or actions. Inform the counselor of such talk or actions. Invite them to do things with you. And pray for them daily.
Depression is the most common hurdle faced by young adults. Symptoms include feelings of helplessness, despondency, and despair; problems with sleep either too much or too little); problems with eating - too much or too little; and lack of energy. This in turn will affect the young adult's performance and may result in flunking out of college or being fired from a job.
Often when they reach this point the young adult will turn to parents for help. May I encourage you, don't try to help them alone. Insist that they see a counselor, medical doctor, or a pastor. Let them know that if they want to talk, you want to listen. Look for life-threatening symptoms such as suicidal talk or actions. Inform the counselor of such talk or actions. Invite them to do things with you. And pray for them daily.
When You Are Low on Hope
by Max Lucado
Water. All Noah can see is water. The evening sun sinks into it. The clouds are reflected in it. His boat is surrounded by it. Water. Water to the north. Water to the south. Water to the east. Water to the west. Water.
He sent a raven on a scouting mission; it never returned. He sent a dove. It came back shivering and spent, having found no place to roost. Then, just this morning, he tried again. With a prayer he let it go and watched until the bird was no bigger than a speck on a window.
All day he looked for the dove’s return.
Now the sun is setting, and the sky is darkening, and he has come to look one final time, but all he sees is water. Water to the north. Water to the south. Water to the east. Water to the …
Water. All Noah can see is water. The evening sun sinks into it. The clouds are reflected in it. His boat is surrounded by it. Water. Water to the north. Water to the south. Water to the east. Water to the west. Water.
He sent a raven on a scouting mission; it never returned. He sent a dove. It came back shivering and spent, having found no place to roost. Then, just this morning, he tried again. With a prayer he let it go and watched until the bird was no bigger than a speck on a window.
All day he looked for the dove’s return.
Now the sun is setting, and the sky is darkening, and he has come to look one final time, but all he sees is water. Water to the north. Water to the south. Water to the east. Water to the …
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Don’t Change the Guy
by Mark Gungor on January 19th, 2010
Way too many women are dating guys thinking they can change or morph them into the man they want him to be. It would be far better to just find a guy that is more of what you want. If he’s a frog, you aren’t going to turn him into prince charming. You need to move on. I don’t know what it is in the female psyche that makes women think that the bum will be different when they are married.
If you don’t like the fact that he isn’t a devoted follower of Jesus, or that he smokes or is a slob, or whatever—you fill in the blank—but think by some “magical cosmic force” he’ll be different once you are married, you are fooling yourself. Women will say they want a solid Christian man, someone with a good job and a wonderful mother but date a guy who stays in bed and watches TV rather than going to church, can’t hold a steady job and whose mother is a banshee. Then they think these things will go away, won’t matter or that they can change him. These ladies are in for a ton of misery.
Way too many women are dating guys thinking they can change or morph them into the man they want him to be. It would be far better to just find a guy that is more of what you want. If he’s a frog, you aren’t going to turn him into prince charming. You need to move on. I don’t know what it is in the female psyche that makes women think that the bum will be different when they are married.
If you don’t like the fact that he isn’t a devoted follower of Jesus, or that he smokes or is a slob, or whatever—you fill in the blank—but think by some “magical cosmic force” he’ll be different once you are married, you are fooling yourself. Women will say they want a solid Christian man, someone with a good job and a wonderful mother but date a guy who stays in bed and watches TV rather than going to church, can’t hold a steady job and whose mother is a banshee. Then they think these things will go away, won’t matter or that they can change him. These ladies are in for a ton of misery.
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
The Lukewarm Church
Revelation 3
14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans[a] write,‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,[b] I will vomit you out of My mouth. 17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
22 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”’” (Revelation 3:14-22, New King James Version)
Footnotes:
- Revelation 3:14 NU-Text and M-Text read in Laodicea.
- Revelation 3:16 NU-Text and M-Text read hot nor cold.
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
A Call to Prayer for the Middle East
from HERE
Like you, I am greatly distressed about the situation in the Middle East. Below is a word to the Christians in the Middle East and the worldwide church, along with a prayer guide for Egypt and the Middle East.
There are certain things that I have not written to all, but I believe that the Muslim Brotherhood is behind much of this, or at least taking advantage of it. As you may know, Mubarak just announced today that he will not seek re-election. We must continue to pray for stability in Egypt, for a peaceful transition that will not result in leadership by the Muslim Brotherhood and Sharia law.
Pray for Jordan as well, that the people will stand with the king and that this unrest across the Middle East will not result in an Islamic Caliphate being established.
Like you, I am greatly distressed about the situation in the Middle East. Below is a word to the Christians in the Middle East and the worldwide church, along with a prayer guide for Egypt and the Middle East.
There are certain things that I have not written to all, but I believe that the Muslim Brotherhood is behind much of this, or at least taking advantage of it. As you may know, Mubarak just announced today that he will not seek re-election. We must continue to pray for stability in Egypt, for a peaceful transition that will not result in leadership by the Muslim Brotherhood and Sharia law.
Pray for Jordan as well, that the people will stand with the king and that this unrest across the Middle East will not result in an Islamic Caliphate being established.
Monday, 21 February 2011
Worship Team 27 Feb 2011
Chairperson: Caleb Ramachandran
Worship Leader: Peggy Tan
Vocalists: Hong Lu, Foong Yee, Gigi Lim
Pianis: Lydia Sim
Keyboardist: Jocelyn Lee
Guitarist: Terry C.
Bass: Ken Fhui
Drummer: Anna Sim
Projectionist: Moses Tan
PA: Hiew FF,Tommy Q.
Worship Leader: Peggy Tan
Vocalists: Hong Lu, Foong Yee, Gigi Lim
Pianis: Lydia Sim
Keyboardist: Jocelyn Lee
Guitarist: Terry C.
Bass: Ken Fhui
Drummer: Anna Sim
Projectionist: Moses Tan
PA: Hiew FF,Tommy Q.
Sunday, 20 February 2011
Because He Lives
In the late 1960s, while expecting their third child, Bill and Gloria Gaither were going through a rather traumatic time in their lives.
Bill was recovering his strength from a bout with mononucleosis. They, along with thseir church, were the objects of accusation and belittlement. Gloria was experiencing a time of torment, including fear of the future and of bringing children into such a crazy, mixed-up world.
As Gloria sat alone in a darkened living room, tormented, and fearful, the Lord sent a calm and peaceful rest to her. The power of the resurrection of Christ seemed to affirm itself in their lives once again. Gloria remembers the realization that it was LIFE conquering death in the regularity of my day. The joy seemed to overcome and take precedent over frightening human circumstances.
And the song Because He Lives came out of their personal bout with darkness:
Bill was recovering his strength from a bout with mononucleosis. They, along with thseir church, were the objects of accusation and belittlement. Gloria was experiencing a time of torment, including fear of the future and of bringing children into such a crazy, mixed-up world.
As Gloria sat alone in a darkened living room, tormented, and fearful, the Lord sent a calm and peaceful rest to her. The power of the resurrection of Christ seemed to affirm itself in their lives once again. Gloria remembers the realization that it was LIFE conquering death in the regularity of my day. The joy seemed to overcome and take precedent over frightening human circumstances.
And the song Because He Lives came out of their personal bout with darkness:
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Being Punctual as Christians
An English professor wrote the following words on the blackboard and directed his students to punctuate it correctly:
"Woman without her man is nothing."
The men wrote: "Woman, without her man, is nothing."
The women wrote: "Woman! Without her, man is nothing."
What's the difference between Punctuality and Punctuation? Punctuation concerns itself with the specific points in a sentence, Punctuality concerns itself with the specific points of time. Now that I have your attention I'd like to "gently" encourage our congregation about the importance of being Punctual and give some practical advice for being on time to church services. We've all heard the old saying, "better late than never." Yes, when genuine reasons keep one from being on time, it's better to see them show up late than not at all. Still, the goal for all of us should be, to be Punctual for church services. Perhaps a good definition of punctuality is, "arriving a little before the starting time." So, being a bit early to church makes sense. It will give you time to say hello to visitors (who, by the way, are almost always seated long before the service starts). It will cut down on coming to worship all stressed out because you've been rushing around. It will give you a chance to help with any last minute needs, etc. When it comes to being Punctual, the business world "expects" it, but the Lord "DESERVES" it.
"Woman without her man is nothing."
The men wrote: "Woman, without her man, is nothing."
The women wrote: "Woman! Without her, man is nothing."
What's the difference between Punctuality and Punctuation? Punctuation concerns itself with the specific points in a sentence, Punctuality concerns itself with the specific points of time. Now that I have your attention I'd like to "gently" encourage our congregation about the importance of being Punctual and give some practical advice for being on time to church services. We've all heard the old saying, "better late than never." Yes, when genuine reasons keep one from being on time, it's better to see them show up late than not at all. Still, the goal for all of us should be, to be Punctual for church services. Perhaps a good definition of punctuality is, "arriving a little before the starting time." So, being a bit early to church makes sense. It will give you time to say hello to visitors (who, by the way, are almost always seated long before the service starts). It will cut down on coming to worship all stressed out because you've been rushing around. It will give you a chance to help with any last minute needs, etc. When it comes to being Punctual, the business world "expects" it, but the Lord "DESERVES" it.
Friday, 18 February 2011
Getting the "I" Out of Your Eye
by Max Lucado
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. (Phil. 2:3–4 NASB)
Love builds up relationships; selfishness erodes relationships. No wonder Paul is so urgent in his appeal: “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit” (Phil. 2:3 NASB).
But aren’t we born selfish? And if so, can we do anything about it? Can we get our eyes off of self? Or, better asked, can we get the little self out of our eyes? According to Scripture, we can.
Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind. (Phil. 2:1–2 NASB)
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. (Phil. 2:3–4 NASB)
Love builds up relationships; selfishness erodes relationships. No wonder Paul is so urgent in his appeal: “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit” (Phil. 2:3 NASB).
But aren’t we born selfish? And if so, can we do anything about it? Can we get our eyes off of self? Or, better asked, can we get the little self out of our eyes? According to Scripture, we can.
Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind. (Phil. 2:1–2 NASB)
When Your Child Moves Home
Who's eating my chocolate?
There is a T-Shirt that boasts, "It's not an empty nest until they get their stuff out of the attic." For you, that may not seem even remotely funny.You aren't thinking about emptying the attic, but about what you are going to do now that your adult child has moved back into your house. They are called the boomerang generation. They leave, but they come back.
Certainly you love them, but you had not anticipated this. It has thrown your life and perhaps your marriage into a tail spin. Most parents are greatly frustrated when their children move back home and one of the most common problems is that spouses often disagree over how to treat the boomerang child.
There is a T-Shirt that boasts, "It's not an empty nest until they get their stuff out of the attic." For you, that may not seem even remotely funny.You aren't thinking about emptying the attic, but about what you are going to do now that your adult child has moved back into your house. They are called the boomerang generation. They leave, but they come back.
Certainly you love them, but you had not anticipated this. It has thrown your life and perhaps your marriage into a tail spin. Most parents are greatly frustrated when their children move back home and one of the most common problems is that spouses often disagree over how to treat the boomerang child.
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Seven Things I’ve Always Wanted to Say to Worship Leaders
from HERE
We would honor God if we applied these principles to our praise.
I consider myself open-minded about worship. My tastes in music are eclectic, so I love everything from Hillsong choruses and black gospel anthems to classic hymns and Spanish worship artists Marco Barrientos and Jesús Romero. My playlist even includes Native American, Nigerian and Iranian worship.
I love any music that stirs my soul and points me to heaven, so worshipping the Lord with other believers is one of my favorite pastimes. But there are a few things I’d like to say to worship leaders. Please don’t take these comments as criticism but as encouragement from a brother who has “seen it all” when it comes to the Sunday morning drill.
We would honor God if we applied these principles to our praise.
I consider myself open-minded about worship. My tastes in music are eclectic, so I love everything from Hillsong choruses and black gospel anthems to classic hymns and Spanish worship artists Marco Barrientos and Jesús Romero. My playlist even includes Native American, Nigerian and Iranian worship.
I love any music that stirs my soul and points me to heaven, so worshipping the Lord with other believers is one of my favorite pastimes. But there are a few things I’d like to say to worship leaders. Please don’t take these comments as criticism but as encouragement from a brother who has “seen it all” when it comes to the Sunday morning drill.
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The Faithful Church
Revelation 3
7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write,‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”:[a] 8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it;[b] for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. 9 Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. 10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 11 Behold,[c] I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.
13 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”’ (Revelation 3:7-13, New King James Version)
Footnotes:
- Revelation 3:7 Isaiah 22:22
- Revelation 3:8 NU-Text and M-Text read which no one can shut.
- Revelation 3:11 NU-Text and M-Text omit Behold.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Be Thou My Vision
This ancient 8th century hymn text from Ireland is still meaningful for us today with its expression of a yearning for the presence and leading of God in our lives.
The earnest prayer is enhanced by such quaint but tender phrases as “Lord of my heart, Thy presence my light, and heart of my heart.” The text states that when we allow God to have first place in our lives, He becomes our treasure. And we no longer care for the pursuit of riches or man’s praise.
The entire Irish poem was first translated into English in 1905 by Mary Bryne, in Dublin, Ireland.
Several years later, Eleanor Hull, a writer of English history and literature, [enned the prose into verse form and included it in her book of poems, The Poem Book of the Gael. The melody for this hymn is a traditional Irish tune.
The earnest prayer is enhanced by such quaint but tender phrases as “Lord of my heart, Thy presence my light, and heart of my heart.” The text states that when we allow God to have first place in our lives, He becomes our treasure. And we no longer care for the pursuit of riches or man’s praise.
The entire Irish poem was first translated into English in 1905 by Mary Bryne, in Dublin, Ireland.
Several years later, Eleanor Hull, a writer of English history and literature, [enned the prose into verse form and included it in her book of poems, The Poem Book of the Gael. The melody for this hymn is a traditional Irish tune.
Monday, 14 February 2011
Worship Team 20 Feb 2011
Chairperson: Barnabas Param
Worship Leader:Peter Long Terry C
Vocalist: Lydia Sim, Lareina, Colleen
Pianist:Jonathan Long Prisca Sim
Guitarist: Anna Sim, Weng Ern
Drummer:Ken Fhui Jaemy
Projectionist: Joseph Yap
PA: Manjit Singh, Hiew FF
Worship Leader:
Vocalist: Lydia Sim, Lareina, Colleen
Pianist:
Guitarist: Anna Sim, Weng Ern
Drummer:
Projectionist: Joseph Yap
PA: Manjit Singh, Hiew FF
The Power of the Blood of Jesus
- Acts 20:28 - Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God[a] which He purchased with His own blood.
- Romans 3:25 - whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed,
- Romans 5:9 - Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
- 1 Corinthians 10:16 - The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
- Ephesians 1:7 - In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace
Sunday, 13 February 2011
And Can it Be, that I Should Gain
Not many hymns begin with a question as does this one. However, it is not an expression of doubt but of wonder and awe.
· How can it be that the shedding of Jesus’ blood 1900 years ago is relevant to me today?
· How was it possible for the Song of God to have died for me?
· Why should our Lord empty Himself of all His divine glory and become a man, in order to save “Adam’s helpless race?”
There is considerable evidence that this hymn was written by Charles Wesley soon after his own conversion. Charles Wesley’s crisis experience occurred on May 20, 1738. He had been sick in body as well as in spirit. It seemed that God spoke to him through a vision. According to his Journal, this confrontation took place after reading the bible for some time.
· How can it be that the shedding of Jesus’ blood 1900 years ago is relevant to me today?
· How was it possible for the Song of God to have died for me?
· Why should our Lord empty Himself of all His divine glory and become a man, in order to save “Adam’s helpless race?”
There is considerable evidence that this hymn was written by Charles Wesley soon after his own conversion. Charles Wesley’s crisis experience occurred on May 20, 1738. He had been sick in body as well as in spirit. It seemed that God spoke to him through a vision. According to his Journal, this confrontation took place after reading the bible for some time.
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