Dear Joyful golfers
We are taking a break on this coming Saturday (2 Aug) afternoon @ DR practices.
But will resume on the coming week….
See you then… Cheer!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Becoming Like Jesus Is a Slow Process.....
1. It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High,
2 to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night
Hey guys and girls
Found this daily devotion article by Pastor Rick Warren is helpful and has shown a right prospective of propose driven living as well as how to becoming like Christ ….
It has taught us not to fall into vanity and self-absorption but look and walk in God’s greater plan in us….
Cheers :) :)
Referring to this process, Paul said, “This will continue until we are . . . mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him” (Ephesians 4:13 CEV).
You are a work in progress. Your spiritual transformation in developing the character of Jesus will take the rest of your life, and even then it won’t be completed here on earth. It will only be finished when you get to heaven or when Jesus returns.
At that point, whatever unfinished work on your character is left will be wrapped up. The Bible says that when we are finally able to see Jesus perfectly, we will become perfectly like him: “We can’t even imagine what we will be like when Christ returns. But we do know that when he comes we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is” (1 John 3:2 NLT).
Much confusion in the Christian life comes from ignoring the simple truth that God is far more interested in building your character than he is anything else. We worry when God seems silent on specific issues such as “What career should I choose?”
The truth is there are many different careers that could be in God’s will for your life. What God cares about most is that whatever you do, you do in a Christ like manner (1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Corinthians 16:14; Colossians 3:17, 23).
God is far more interested in who you are than in what you do. We are human beings, not human doings. God is much more concerned about your character than your career, because you will take your character into eternity, but not your career.
The Bible warns, “Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. . . . Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you” (Romans 12:2 MSG).
You must make a counterculture decision to focus on becoming more like Jesus. Otherwise, other forces like peers, parents, co-workers, and culture will try to mold you into their image.
Sadly, a quick review of many popular Christian books reveals that many believers have abandoned living for God’s great purposes and settled for personal fulfillment and emotional stability. That is narcissism, not discipleship.
Jesus did not die on the cross just so we could live comfortable, well-adjusted lives. His purpose is far deeper: he wants to make us like himself before he takes us to heaven. This is our greatest privilege, our immediate responsibility, and our ultimate destiny.
Found this daily devotion article by Pastor Rick Warren is helpful and has shown a right prospective of propose driven living as well as how to becoming like Christ ….
It has taught us not to fall into vanity and self-absorption but look and walk in God’s greater plan in us….
Cheers :) :)
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By Rick Warren
This will continue until we are . . . mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him. Ephesians 4:13 (CEV)
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Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth. Spiritual maturity is neither instant nor automatic; it is a gradual, progressive development that will take the rest of your life.
By Rick Warren
This will continue until we are . . . mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him. Ephesians 4:13 (CEV)
*** *** *** ***
Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth. Spiritual maturity is neither instant nor automatic; it is a gradual, progressive development that will take the rest of your life.
Referring to this process, Paul said, “This will continue until we are . . . mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him” (Ephesians 4:13 CEV).
You are a work in progress. Your spiritual transformation in developing the character of Jesus will take the rest of your life, and even then it won’t be completed here on earth. It will only be finished when you get to heaven or when Jesus returns.
At that point, whatever unfinished work on your character is left will be wrapped up. The Bible says that when we are finally able to see Jesus perfectly, we will become perfectly like him: “We can’t even imagine what we will be like when Christ returns. But we do know that when he comes we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is” (1 John 3:2 NLT).
Much confusion in the Christian life comes from ignoring the simple truth that God is far more interested in building your character than he is anything else. We worry when God seems silent on specific issues such as “What career should I choose?”
The truth is there are many different careers that could be in God’s will for your life. What God cares about most is that whatever you do, you do in a Christ like manner (1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Corinthians 16:14; Colossians 3:17, 23).
God is far more interested in who you are than in what you do. We are human beings, not human doings. God is much more concerned about your character than your career, because you will take your character into eternity, but not your career.
The Bible warns, “Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. . . . Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you” (Romans 12:2 MSG).
You must make a counterculture decision to focus on becoming more like Jesus. Otherwise, other forces like peers, parents, co-workers, and culture will try to mold you into their image.
Sadly, a quick review of many popular Christian books reveals that many believers have abandoned living for God’s great purposes and settled for personal fulfillment and emotional stability. That is narcissism, not discipleship.
Jesus did not die on the cross just so we could live comfortable, well-adjusted lives. His purpose is far deeper: he wants to make us like himself before he takes us to heaven. This is our greatest privilege, our immediate responsibility, and our ultimate destiny.
Monday, July 28, 2008
ECP coming sat?
Hello my fellow cell mates.. at the risk of general rejection..I am putting this in post.. U guys wanna shelve golfing for one week to go ecp together like the coming sat? we can blade/cycle/bbq/swim(!) or whatever. Or do a bbq, but sports on the side. How? On Boh?
Sunday, July 27, 2008
SWING & SHOOT OUR HEART OUT!!
We are having Joyful weekly Driving Range practice on Saturday afternoon from 2.30pm to ----
@ Asian Golf Academy (601 Sin Ming Avenue, Singapore 575734)
We are learning
*How to hit accurate & consistent strokes?
**How to enjoy the game eligible from 5 year old to above 65??
***How to enhance self-confidence and find challenges from the game???
Let us share, enjoy and improve playing the game together!
By the way, our guru is none other then Elder Yeoh HH
Welcome and See you @ the range ladies and men……
@ Asian Golf Academy (601 Sin Ming Avenue, Singapore 575734)
We are learning
*How to hit accurate & consistent strokes?
**How to enjoy the game eligible from 5 year old to above 65??
***How to enhance self-confidence and find challenges from the game???
Let us share, enjoy and improve playing the game together!
By the way, our guru is none other then Elder Yeoh HH
Welcome and See you @ the range ladies and men……
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Spreading God's Blessings
I've never really liked being tasked with soliciting donations. In the past, more often than not I'll just hold on to the donation cards till it was time to submit and then I'll simply fill up 3 or 4 columns with fictictious names with MINIMUM contributions and hand up the card. Job done. Hassle free. Hee
When NLC announced that we're raising funds for the 2 children's charity and that we'll be given donation cards to help solicit funds, I was filled with enthusiasm. I likened this donation card to a single gold coin entrusted to me by my Master. Don't understand? Ok, here's my one-of-a-kind-weirdo-explanation:
Standing on a pulpit delivering a sermon - 10 gold coins
Worship Leader, Church elder or deacon - 5 gold coins
Fundraising with the aid of donation card - 1 gold coin
Indeed, God wants to see how we handle his 1 gold coin before He decides if we are worthy of handling 5 or even 10 gold coins. I am sure we all know what happened to the servant who was given that solitary gold coin, it was taken from him and given to the servant with 10 gold coins (20 if you include the 10 more he earned). No way am I letting Pastor Abraham have my one and only gold coin! I intend to use it to score points with God!
For the first time in my life, a donation card is more than just a donation card. It is a chance to serve God in an easy yet achievable way! More than that, it is also an opportunity for us to spread God's blessings to our friends and colleagues!! It's true! Every single one of our friends and colleagues who donates will be blessed by God because they are contributing to God's ministry. Let us do away with our skeptism and cynicism and put past experiences with donation cards behind us. God wants to bless our friends through us.
What are we waiting for?
When NLC announced that we're raising funds for the 2 children's charity and that we'll be given donation cards to help solicit funds, I was filled with enthusiasm. I likened this donation card to a single gold coin entrusted to me by my Master. Don't understand? Ok, here's my one-of-a-kind-weirdo-explanation:
Standing on a pulpit delivering a sermon - 10 gold coins
Worship Leader, Church elder or deacon - 5 gold coins
Fundraising with the aid of donation card - 1 gold coin
Indeed, God wants to see how we handle his 1 gold coin before He decides if we are worthy of handling 5 or even 10 gold coins. I am sure we all know what happened to the servant who was given that solitary gold coin, it was taken from him and given to the servant with 10 gold coins (20 if you include the 10 more he earned). No way am I letting Pastor Abraham have my one and only gold coin! I intend to use it to score points with God!
For the first time in my life, a donation card is more than just a donation card. It is a chance to serve God in an easy yet achievable way! More than that, it is also an opportunity for us to spread God's blessings to our friends and colleagues!! It's true! Every single one of our friends and colleagues who donates will be blessed by God because they are contributing to God's ministry. Let us do away with our skeptism and cynicism and put past experiences with donation cards behind us. God wants to bless our friends through us.
What are we waiting for?
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Happy K -time !!!!!
Fun and jubilantly K - time …
Happy BD and happy belated BD to both Bees & LH….
Ha Ha one year nearer to “A” Grade from “S” …
Happy BD and happy belated BD to both Bees & LH….
Ha Ha one year nearer to “A” Grade from “S” …
“Who am I”??? - SG fellowship on 26 July
This question was not only asked by Jacky Chan in one of his action movie…but it had been asked by many people including the great Moses, King David, King Solomon, and may be you & me??
How to building a Healthy Images?
How to change our Self-Image?
How to know our value?
How to believe in Good thing?
How to dare to believe for Greater Things?
How to be Happy with who we are?
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Welcome to our SG fellowship on this coming Saturday (26 July) time: 7.15pm
@ No. 31 Kim Keat Lean #15-02 “The CALARASI” and we will touch base on Lesson 2 of the “LIFE is Beautiful”: Develop a Healthy SELF- IMAGE” .
You are welcome to bring one delicacy to share. Share... share
Let us praise, worship,share and enjoy the magnificent fellowship time together.
See U.
How to building a Healthy Images?
How to change our Self-Image?
How to know our value?
How to believe in Good thing?
How to dare to believe for Greater Things?
How to be Happy with who we are?
**********
Welcome to our SG fellowship on this coming Saturday (26 July) time: 7.15pm
@ No. 31 Kim Keat Lean #15-02 “The CALARASI” and we will touch base on Lesson 2 of the “LIFE is Beautiful”: Develop a Healthy SELF- IMAGE” .
You are welcome to bring one delicacy to share. Share... share
Let us praise, worship,share and enjoy the magnificent fellowship time together.
See U.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tonight K men!
Having K tonight @ 9.30pm Suntec...
Sing our hearts out...
No see No split...
Call Benstar or Bees if coming...
See U…
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Something I am learning in work place…
Young spirit to face changes ….
Brave heart to countenance challenges…
Wise brain to learn and think....
Humble soul to be taught ….
Sensitive to people around us....
Be Sensible and prudent….
Find wisdom from God and be vigilant to accomplish work….
Compassionate feel to others...
Caring thought to the needed....
Willing hands to help ….
Be a chance giver......
Be a blessing for others….
Be a God's blessed one...
Always put in Mind: Life is Beautiful…
Lives is short….
Live is joyful in God’s blessing.
Let us enjoy our best life now in God’s plan.
Cheer up!
Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as droves.”
Matthew 28:20 “… And surely I (Lord Jesus Christ) am with you always, to the very end of age.”
Brave heart to countenance challenges…
Wise brain to learn and think....
Humble soul to be taught ….
Sensitive to people around us....
Be Sensible and prudent….
Find wisdom from God and be vigilant to accomplish work….
Compassionate feel to others...
Caring thought to the needed....
Willing hands to help ….
Be a chance giver......
Be a blessing for others….
Be a God's blessed one...
Always put in Mind: Life is Beautiful…
Lives is short….
Live is joyful in God’s blessing.
Let us enjoy our best life now in God’s plan.
Cheer up!
Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as droves.”
Matthew 28:20 “… And surely I (Lord Jesus Christ) am with you always, to the very end of age.”
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Prayers' items for the week
Greetings.
Words from a wise man's mouth are gracious, but a fool is consumed by his own lips.
- Ecclesiastes 10:12
1) Thanksgivings and Supplications for this week's worship and church -
13 JULY 2008 -
Good Seeds for the Heart (Prov 4:23)
Chinese/Teochew Combined Worship Service
Speaker: Rev Liu Qin Qian
Chairman: Brother Ng Boon Teck
Interpreter: Elder Daniel Ling (Teochew)
Praise Leader: Brother Ng Boon Teck
English Worship Service
Speaker: Pastor Albert Yip
Chairman: Brother Banjamin
Praise Leader: Sister Grace Wan
...instrumentalists and PA, Muilti-media, counsellor & Ushers' Team
2) Church Prayer items
1. Pray for the new friends who are with us today. May God touch their heart and welcome them to our church family.
2. Pray for the "Life is Beautiful" Small Group ministry. May the Lord bless our SG leaders abundantly to lead this new spiritual journey.
3. Pray for the preparation work to produce Teochew Devotional materials using the telephone system for the Teochew-speaking members. May the Lord bless the team with wisdom and faith to produce messages that will build up lives.
4. Pray that our members will continue to build up in the knowledge of the truth. And to stay alert & be in prayers so that they can have the full armor of God and stand firm in the Lord.
5. Pray for the 3rd Quarter LDC which will commence in July. Pray for the speakers Rev Dr See Teck Cheng and Pastor Quek Ngee Hong. May the Lord bless & use them richly. Also pray for brothers & sisters to sign up for these classes.
6. Pray for our Youth ministry. May God bless Pastor Vincent with faith & wisdom to lead & build up the youth outreach.
7. Pray for our Young Adult ministry. May God bless Pastor Brenda Wong as she leads the ministry.
8. Pray for God’s grace and direction as the pastoral team meet on 11 & 12 July to discuss the ministries for year 2009.
9. Pray for the "Emotion Management" Seminar on 13 July. May the Lord bless the speaker Prof Liu Qin Qian and participants may benefit from the seminar.
10. Pray for the walkathon fund raising event on 1 Oct. May the Lord bless this event and use us to bless the children.
11. Pray for God’s grace on the families of brothers & sisters. May the Lord protect us daily as we walk spiritually in prayer & devotion; truly united as family in the Lord.
3) Brothers & sisters in Christ who are ill or recuperating:
i) Pray for those who are ill: Xie Chu’xiu, Alan Goh Khing Hwa, Lim Teck Chye, Lee Yong Huat, Ang Soon Geok, Tan Sia Goom and Guan Qiu Ting. Pray that God’s grace & healings be upon them and the peace of God be with them during their recoveries.
Chew Ting & David's health
i) Pray that the Lord will give Qiu Ting strength as she feel tired easily.
ii) Please pray for David's health too that the Lord will give him strength to go about his work and family.
4)Rev Wan Khwen Lam (in Tamil Community) :
Kindly pray for the folllowing ministries:
I) Our weekday ministries in Singapore:
a) Home visits - we try to bring the gospel to the residents there.
b) Tuesday's Leadership Training Class
c) Wednesday's Geyland Ministry
d) Thursday's Malaysia Ministry
e) Friday's Prayer Meeting
f) Saturday's Indian Fellowship
II) Sunday Services
III) Ministires in India
Words from a wise man's mouth are gracious, but a fool is consumed by his own lips.
- Ecclesiastes 10:12
1) Thanksgivings and Supplications for this week's worship and church -
13 JULY 2008 -
Good Seeds for the Heart (Prov 4:23)
Chinese/Teochew Combined Worship Service
Speaker: Rev Liu Qin Qian
Chairman: Brother Ng Boon Teck
Interpreter: Elder Daniel Ling (Teochew)
Praise Leader: Brother Ng Boon Teck
English Worship Service
Speaker: Pastor Albert Yip
Chairman: Brother Banjamin
Praise Leader: Sister Grace Wan
...instrumentalists and PA, Muilti-media, counsellor & Ushers' Team
2) Church Prayer items
1. Pray for the new friends who are with us today. May God touch their heart and welcome them to our church family.
2. Pray for the "Life is Beautiful" Small Group ministry. May the Lord bless our SG leaders abundantly to lead this new spiritual journey.
3. Pray for the preparation work to produce Teochew Devotional materials using the telephone system for the Teochew-speaking members. May the Lord bless the team with wisdom and faith to produce messages that will build up lives.
4. Pray that our members will continue to build up in the knowledge of the truth. And to stay alert & be in prayers so that they can have the full armor of God and stand firm in the Lord.
5. Pray for the 3rd Quarter LDC which will commence in July. Pray for the speakers Rev Dr See Teck Cheng and Pastor Quek Ngee Hong. May the Lord bless & use them richly. Also pray for brothers & sisters to sign up for these classes.
6. Pray for our Youth ministry. May God bless Pastor Vincent with faith & wisdom to lead & build up the youth outreach.
7. Pray for our Young Adult ministry. May God bless Pastor Brenda Wong as she leads the ministry.
8. Pray for God’s grace and direction as the pastoral team meet on 11 & 12 July to discuss the ministries for year 2009.
9. Pray for the "Emotion Management" Seminar on 13 July. May the Lord bless the speaker Prof Liu Qin Qian and participants may benefit from the seminar.
10. Pray for the walkathon fund raising event on 1 Oct. May the Lord bless this event and use us to bless the children.
11. Pray for God’s grace on the families of brothers & sisters. May the Lord protect us daily as we walk spiritually in prayer & devotion; truly united as family in the Lord.
3) Brothers & sisters in Christ who are ill or recuperating:
i) Pray for those who are ill: Xie Chu’xiu, Alan Goh Khing Hwa, Lim Teck Chye, Lee Yong Huat, Ang Soon Geok, Tan Sia Goom and Guan Qiu Ting. Pray that God’s grace & healings be upon them and the peace of God be with them during their recoveries.
Chew Ting & David's health
i) Pray that the Lord will give Qiu Ting strength as she feel tired easily.
ii) Please pray for David's health too that the Lord will give him strength to go about his work and family.
4)Rev Wan Khwen Lam (in Tamil Community) :
Kindly pray for the folllowing ministries:
I) Our weekday ministries in Singapore:
a) Home visits - we try to bring the gospel to the residents there.
b) Tuesday's Leadership Training Class
c) Wednesday's Geyland Ministry
d) Thursday's Malaysia Ministry
e) Friday's Prayer Meeting
f) Saturday's Indian Fellowship
II) Sunday Services
III) Ministires in India
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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