God knows best! April 20, 2009
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For the past few months, I’m learning about trusting in God at a deeper level. Really, there’s no end in trusting God. Things happen and you get worried, then you realise that your anxiety or fear has a spiritual root that is waiting to be yanked out of your life, that your view of God needs to be aligned to who He really is.
I appreciate God really more these days. Prayers are no longer insisting on what you want, but a trusting attitude and action to say “God knows best!”
With the farewell we bade with 8-week old “Yeshua” on 20 February 2009, it was a time of grief, no doubt, but a time we brace ourselves in full submission and assurance of God’s grace and mercy. A colleague told me that it is through such times that the verse “His loving kindness is better than life” takes on a new and special meaning. I truly could appreciate this verse now. Nothing beats His loving kindness, not even life!
I remembered that my beloved hubby said a prayer after we found out that Yeshua had lost his heartbeat…
“… nothing can be compared with the price You paid on the Cross…”
Wow! That was enlightening and I must say, relieving. Yes, this experience IS painful and we cried lots. But indeed, such pain and grief pale in comparison when we ponder on His sacrifice on the Cross!!
And because He lives, I can face tomorrow…. Because He lives, all fear is gone… Because I know, I know He holds the future… And life is worth the living just because He lives!
TGIF Thanksgiving – Melvin’s clustered cell April 11, 2009
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We had our TGIF party yesterday (on Good Friday itself). It was great because although we didn’t have many guests, there was a fun and cozy atmosphere, so the guests weren’t intimidated by the overwhemling people who are already Christians. It was a good faith-building exercise for many of us, and I’ll like to share two thanksgivings:
1) Greater sense of ownership
This time round we decided not to cater food. Since one of my guys, Sheng, is working in a French restaurant and has a passion to cook, he was willing to handle the food part. The rest of my guys also chipped in and help. They were also involved in the planning and execution of the icebreakers and worship. Other members of the clustered cell were also helping to run the programme according to their talents. Some of them even stayed back to help clean my house after the party.
The leaders didn’t just sat on the bench, but helped in handholding the members in their roles as and when necessary. In short, EVERYONE was playing a part to make the party successful. A classic example of 100% man, 100% God.
2) Creative avenues of letting guests respond to the altar call
In addition to the feedback card that was given to the guests, Shiying thought of a brillant idea of using Post-it notes and a paper cross for everyone at the party to respond to the altar call. In such a small group setting, some may feel shy or intimidated to share their inner thoughts to people they don’t really know.
During the altar call, everyone had a Post-it note and were encouraged to write their prayer requests or anything they want to say to Jesus. We told them it was private talk between them and Jesus, so even I’m not suppose to read them. (On hindsight, we could have used plain paper and sticky tape to hold the prayers up onto the cross.)
I think is a very visual and symbolic way of conveying the message of the Cross, and it’s also an act of faith for everyone to write their prayers.
The party would not have been successful without everyone in the clustered cell doing their part and praying for their friends. Praise be to God!
(Now I’ve got to mop my floor again…)
Choosing to believe March 11, 2009
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Just wanted to share a thanksgiving with all of you.
It was a while back when my school released my cohort’s Industrial Attachment(IA) allocation. I was unfortunately allocated to semester 1, or rather, maybe this was God’s plan. I wanted to do my IA in second semester because I would like to participate in a particular sch program but doing this program in sem 1 was impossible due to various sch commitments. In terms of work in GB, sem 2 is also more ideal. Added on to that was several minor reasons.
I quickly sms-ed quite a number of my friends asking them if any of them wanted to change. I was rejected. It was difficult to change because even more wanted sem 2 IA than sem 1. During this time, I kept praying to ask God to let me find someone that I can swop with. I’ve already done what I could have done physically. Then, there was a glimpse of hope that I thought I could change because my friend wanted to take a break from sch. My hopes went up. However he needed to get approval from the sch first, before he could swop his IA allocation with me. I was gittery as the deadline drew nearer and nearer. Prayed that the sch will approve his application so that I could take his IA slot. Deadline came, but still no news from the sch for his application.
I had gone to consult my prof on the IA and he said that I could don’t register for sem 1 IA, but that would mean I would not be allocated to sem 2 either. So i either had to bank on the sch program that I wanted to go for, or source for my own IA which would be difficult. If all else fails, I had to do industrial orientation which wasn’t what i wanted.
Since the deadline had past, I started praying and asked God, then how? Do i take the risk of not registering for sem 1 and pray that God will help me to be accepted for the sch program? Before long, i totally forgot all about my IA and hence i also forgot to pray.
Recently, a sms caught me by surprise. A pleasant surprise asking if i wanted to still change my IA if prof allows. I was on cloud nine but tried to contain the joy for the fear that my hopes would be dashed once again if prof said that it was too late to change. Called my prof after our lesson and he said that we could still change but we need to send him our details. JOY is what described my mood that day. Even when i forgot, God remembers me and my prayer.
My day ended late so by the time i got back to send him the email, my prof had probably left the office. I waited 1 day, 2 days for his email before someone mentioned that he was on leave for 10 days!!! I needed him to approve asap for fear that the letter from career office might come and this would mean i will no long be able to change my IA.
I tried checking my email several times a day hoping to receive a reply even while he was on leave. It was futile. I kept praying that the letter wouldn’t come. i satrted to doubt too. Then it dawned on me that why am i so panicky over this matter when its a blessing that God has given me? There shouldnt be any reason to. I started to claim victory over this issue by faith! It was also by God’s planning that pastor preached about doubts during the time of waiting. Some may say its by coincidence but I choose to believe this is God’s planning.
The 10 long days of waiting finally came! My IA allocation change to sem 2 has been approved! God is my answer.
We cant run or hide when God chooses to test us, but we can always turn to God in times of trial. Bless you to know that God remembers you even when you forget Him. He remembers your prayers even when you forget them. Prayer is powerful.
My Hope Singapore Sharing By Lijun December 13, 2008
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I am glad to see unity in the body of Christ as we prepare for My Hope Singapore. We had taken time to meet after Youth Service to plan, pray and to rehearse on the eve of My Hope. I’m most glad to see the younger ones, those in Secondary schools, take up ownership of the event by opening up the house for My Hope, inviting people and leading in games and sharing of testimony and others.
I’m thankful that Holy Spirit has spoken to the people in the event through the powerful testimony of Kelvin Soh and the powerful preaching by Dr Billy Graham. Praise God, there were three salvations and one of my guests, though did not receive Christ, is interested to know more about Christianity. I am arranging to meet her in church this Sunday.
Thank You Jesus for everything!
Regards,
Lijun
My Hope Singapore Sharing by Sern Chiew December 12, 2008
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Hi Cluster
It is a good experience to held the MHS as we saw the growing of the our boys and girls to take up the owenership to plan and to execute a harvest event.
During the planning, boys learnt about patience and waited for the girls before meeting. I am very thankful as boys started to appreciate the girls better. I must say MHS and the principle of clustering provided the opportunity for me to disciple the right values to our boys.
Besides that, I am also seeing the maturity of boys and girls in this cluster, where they all have the selfless faith to help one another to ensure the success of MHS. For example, charles’ boys were helping to order food and take initiative to make sure food is adequate. While, for lijun’s girls were doing a very good job in the ice-breaker.
Among the leaders and helpers, it is the great time for us to work with another, as we can share the information together constructively. Indeed, the presence of God is strong as we choose to commit everything to Him.
I am also very thankful to God and all of them who put their faith to invite their friends.It is to my encouragement that one of my boys invited 4 friends. I believe this has been a great encouragement to the rest of my boys as if we have faith as small as mustard seed, it can move mountain.
Hope as we move on together, we can see more of the greatness of God as we trust in Him fully 
Regards
Sern Chiew
Family Letter from Ps Serene October 28, 2008
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Dear family,
The trip to Argentina has been both a memorable and life-changing experience for me. Seeing like-minded brothers and sisters in Christ who have been transforming the world face-to-face and being able to speak with them and eat with them, I remember Hebrews 12:1.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
I am really thankful for these still-alive “witnesses” cheering me on in this race. I am so encouraged by their testimonies and through their obedience, how the Lord is able to be glorified where they are as they run the race. Indeed, the Kingdom age has begun! Let’s see His kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven!”
Read on below on a testimony by one of the delegates at the conference.
Thank God for FCBC and the G12 family. Indeed, we are not orphans too =]
In His Love,
Serene (more…)
My Lunchtime Testimony February 3, 2008
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On Thursday, two of my female colleagues asked me out for lunch. We went to this nice place that sold German cuisine near my office and ate pork knuckle and German sausage. Yumyum… too bad I puked everything out after lunch cos I was just recovering from gastric flu.
Anyway, this entry is not meant to talk about the food… it was more of the conversation that left me a deep impression. Let me give some intro to the other 2 characters. Colleague S is a lady who just started work 2 years ago. She is quite well-to-do and always works very hard, cos she always eats in. But she buys herself very nice, branded and trendy stuff to wear. Colleague J is a very clever girl, is a management trainee, first class honours student, beautiful, speaks very eloquently etc
This was how the conversation went as we were eating the sausages and pork knuckle…
J: Hey Cindy, you always seem very busy. What do you do during your free time?
Me: Oh Mon I am free, Tue tennis lesson, Wed cell, Thur free, Fri cell, Sat GB, Sun church..
J: Oh how about pak tor?
Me: Oh yah forgot to mention, one of the free days will be spent pak tor.
J: Wow your life is very fulfilling. I like your life.
S: I admire your life too but I am someone who needs alot more free time
Me: Oh yes I like time by myself too but it’s still possible to find pockets of time free here and there..
J: Why are you involved in GB?
Me: Oh it’s a long story.
(Before I knew it, I realized I was sharing my testimony with them)
Me: I used to lead a havoc life when I was young, it was only after I became a Christian in NUS that my life changed.
J and S: What?! I thought you were born a Christian cos you look so “guai”….
Me: Haha no…
J and S: How many bfs you had last time?
Me: Haha you don’t want to know anyway that was how I was in the past.
S: So what made you change your life?
Me: (I couldn’t find any other way to paraphrase so I just said) I felt God told me my life was not right. I decided to change my lifestyle and here I am now. I felt that I made alot of mistakes when I was younger which could have been avoided if I had a mentor then. Thus I decided to join the Girls’ Brigade, in the hope of impacting the girls.
J and S: That’s very meaningful….
(With that, we finished our lunch and went back to work)
(8pm at taxi stand, I bumped into J)
J: Hi Cindy, Wanna thank you for sharing about your life this afternoon. Will like to hear more next time.
Me: Oh it was nothing much….. my pleasure… Good night…
With every lunch appointment that I make, I have always hoped that it will be one that I can encourage another colleague. At least for that particular lunch, I’m glad I am able to speak of His goodness in my life. Sometimes I really wonder how I will have turned out if I hadn’t known God in NUS. Thank God, thank Serene and thank all who have been ploughing in NUS. Don’t give up! I’m sure there are many more like how I was there!
A small act goes a long way January 27, 2008
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As I was queuing at the bus interchange this evening, I received an SMS. It read like this:
hey melvin! S here…just saw u gettng off the mrt station. hope things gg well for u. btw thks for going round e block durin exams durin our stay…which i think has a certain influence on me and im visiting churches. just wanna show my thanks for this. cheerios!
It was a pleasant surprise receiving this SMS. I stayed in Sheares Hall for my whole Uni life, and every year a bunch of us Christians staying in the hall will go around blessing our block neighbors with green bean/barley soup and offer prayers during the exams period. It was a small act of showing God’s love for them with no strings attached; an act of meeting needs. I never really expect a small act of kindness will influence others that much.
After asking how she is doing now, she replied with a follow-up:
Of cse lah. cos aft i joined u guys for cell grp at our block master house [we used to borrow our Resident Fellow's flat for cell meetings], u gave me a wooden key ring, with my name and a plasm [sic] from bible. hee. and altho i did not immediately believe in god, i stil did eventually. so i hope u wil continue to spread e love of god.
The message speaks for itself. I totally forgot about this until she reminded me. Whatever you do impacts others, no matter how small. Small it may be, but I’ve learned that it’s never insignificant.
Thank God for another live saved!
Thank you, Lord for everything December 29, 2007
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Hi everyone, 
In case you don’t know who I am. Let me intro a bit: I’m Jane, one of Xuemei’s NUS open cell members. I’m also a second year life science major undergraduate in NUS.
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Every semester in uni is a challenge to me and I really want to thank God for renewing my strength and being there for me all the time throughout this year. Indeed God has His plan for everyone, plans not to harm but to prosper us. I believe the struggles that I faced were part of His plan to mould and shape me into someone He wants me to be. Thus, I have learnt and am still learning to wait and persevere even in times when I do not understand or see why certain things had happened.
Since I have just gotten my results for the previous semester, I would specifically like to give thanks to God for my studies. I am not in the dean’s list; mind you, but I want to thank God for the improvement in my academic performance this semester. I would also like to thank everyone in cell who had prayed for me. Thanks for sharing the burden with me. I really appreciate it! May all glory be to God for all that He has done through me! Wish you all a Happy New Year!
Year of Victory Thanksgiving December 13, 2007
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God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
This year is indeed the year of Victory. I have experienced for myself (I think it’s only the tip of an iceberg), what amazing things God can do.
1. Healing of my leg
I was diagnosed with vasculities last year after some strange rash appeared in 2005 and leaving bad scars. Well, God allowed it so that his glory might be shown. Went through a roller coaster journey with God of his assurance that beauty is not just skin deep, and to continue to trust God that He is a healer, even if the docs say otherwise.
This year God made a miracle in my life by healing me! And I’m off all medication (popping pills is not fun at all). Doc say no need to go back anymore for the rest of my life. It’s cleared. All good. Praise God!
2. Miraculous healing of my mum
Mum had stroke last year and went through surgery. But, the side effects of the medication made my mum really weak and she had to walk with clutches. During one of the miracle weekend, I brought mum to Chinese service. The aunty at the altar call just said: “Aunty, God will heal you, just walk with FAITH!” ANd my mum with very simple faith, BELIEVED and WALKED with FAITH. Hallelujah! I was dumbfounded that healing is just so simple (I was like, God, are you serious?). Just Believe, Just Do It. She walked into the church with clutches, walked out none! And my mum’s condition is stable now, no clutches, and she prays everyday God will heal her.
3. Salary increment.
At the beginning of the year, I asked for a certain Faith figure and interestingly, this year, my salary was adjusted 3 times! So, God gave me more than I asked for. Praise God!
Spread this OUT!!! November 17, 2007
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Our Hero October 25, 2007
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