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3 July Combined Uth!!!

2010-06-30T09:47:00.002+08:00

Topic:

REAL FREEDOM

4pm to 6pm @ GLCC

Let's Come and Worship and be Blessed together!!!

Seeya there!!!

2010-06-17T23:18:00.003+08:00

The Objective of Prayer

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
— 1 John 5:14

When people say that God never answers their prayers, what they are really saying is they prayed and didn't like the answer. No is as much of an answer as yes. So if you have prayed for something and God said no, don't say that God didn't answer your prayers. It is more accurate to say that you didn't like the answer God gave you.

The primary objective of prayer is to align your will with God's will. As 1 John 5:14 tells us, "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." So if you want to see your prayers answered in the affirmative, if you want God to say yes to your prayers more often, then you must pray according to the will of God.

Jesus taught His disciples to pray, "Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" (Luke 11:2). True praying is not overcoming God's reluctance; it is laying hold of His willingness. Prayer is not getting your will in heaven; it is getting God's will on earth.

When you have lived for awhile, you begin to understand that God knows more than you do. And you even will thank God for unanswered prayers. You will thank God that He said no to you at an earlier time, because you will realize, with 20/20 hindsight, that you didn't know what you were asking for at the time. So don't ever be afraid to pray, "Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" (Luke 11:2).

The goal is to pray according to God's will. And nothing lies outside the reach of prayer except that which lies outside of the will of God.

REVALATION-2-the seven seals-1/2

2010-05-18T17:47:00.002+08:00

During this period of tribulation,in the first 3.5 years(the first half)
firstly,or before it the rapture may happen.next,after the belivers are gone,
false prophets would rise and the nxt event i that the third temple of juruselem
will be rebuilt,then there will be the rise of babylon.but later,two witnesses will appear,this will be the time that the seven trumpets and the seven seal judgments will happen.

As for the seven seals,the first seal will be represented by a white horse,potraying conquest of the anti-christ.the next seal will then be represented by another horse,a black one,bringing famine to all flesh.the next seal yet will be as a pale horse comes,bringing death.The fifth seal,then not by a horse,but by a martyrs-persecution of all the belivers then alive.The sixth seal will then come as worldwide earthquakes,an eclipse that will block out one-third of Earth's light,the skies will roll up,the lands dislodge,the stars will fall:(:(:(.And all of flesh will seek refuge in caves.However, the seventh seal,also known as the seven trumpets,will be of another level of destruction of the Earth.

And as for now,im still wondering if the Earth could withstand before the seventh seal.

Vibe!!

2010-05-18T16:51:00.001+08:00

Hey xteamers!

This coming saturday is vibe!
we are having a monopoly deal competition!
pls do invite your friends people

for more information,pls do check out http://vibecafe.blogspot.com/

:):):)

Church Camp Registration Closes This Sunday

2010-05-14T10:45:00.001+08:00

Gentle reminder that Church Camp registration closes THIS SUNDAY, 16 May.

We only have 31 rooms left for registration, on a first-come-first-served basis.

We seek everyone's understanding that there will be NO extension to the registration closing date. As we are just 3 weeks away from camp, and due to the June peak period, the hotel is pushing us hard for final confirmation of the number of rooms and payment. Any balance rooms after this Sunday will have to be released back to the hotel.

So please make your decision regarding church camp and get your leave/parents' approval in time before this weekend if you have not done so.

Please approach the Church Camp Committee if you need assistance. May the Lord bring His people together for a blessed time at camp!

"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together..." (Heb. 10:25)

with love,

Yu Fei

REVALATIONS-1-the tribulation period

2010-05-13T22:36:00.007+08:00

Hi xteam!

upcoming events on saturday are seperate(boy and girls)
c3 will be sent for further details.

hey,did you ever wondered if the movie '2012' would really happen?
the end of the world?
the answer is NO-for the scripture says that when its time for the second coming of christ,
there will be a 'tribulation period'that will last for 7years
during this time,satan will be in control of everything
but it is said that the belivers of Christ the lord and saviour would be 'raptured'.
It is also said that there are different points of views in this situation.
PREtribulation
Prewrath tribulation
Seven trumpet tribulation
MIDtribulation
Posttribulation

First,the PREtribulation
it is interprated that all christian at that time who is alive will be taken up to heaven even before the tribulations start,but those who become chistians after the rapture or during the tribulation period,will live through,or perish,after the tribulation,then christ will return again.

Secondly,the Prewrath tribulation
these is believed that the rapture will occur during the tribulation,but before the seven bowls of the wrath of God.

thirdly,the Seventh Trumpet Tribulationists
as the same as the Prewrath tribulation,that the rapture will occur during the tribulation,but before the seven bowls of the wrath of God,but specifically,at the sound of the last trumpet.

Fourthly,Midtribulationists
As the tribulation period is divided into two,the beggining of great sorrows,and the 'great tribulation'proper.this interpretation is that the rapture of the faithful will occur halfway through the Tribulation, but before the worst part of it occurs

And lastlly,the Posttribulationist
this believe is that Christians will not be taken up into Heaven. But, they will be received or gathered by Christ into the Kingdom of God on earth at the end of the Tribulation.,immediately

even though there are many different interpretations,it proves that the world will only "end" maximuim seven years from now.

here's an interesting link for the events during the tribulation and before-
http://endtimepilgrim.org/chart2a.htm

Photos of Mugger Zone

2010-05-11T14:17:00.005+08:00

Thank God for the time we can study together
and also the "addicting game" (Monopoly)!!!

welcome back makanking!!!

WOW!!! :O
Jia Wen teaching Noah?

Mr Cool, Mr Weirdo and Mr Blur :D

Our youngest member(: Valeria
Vanessa only brought a book to study (The Bible) :D

A time to study, A time to relax :)

Mugging in process...

Shaunie slacking :)

Did I spotted a "Juno"???!!!

with love,
xteam

Combined fellowship activity last Saturday

2010-05-04T13:41:00.002+08:00

Thank God for bringing NEW friends in :
Giggs, Jia Wei, Jethro, Josei (Rei's friend), JS and Li Tin in for the bowling(:
OLD friends:
Noah, Jon Jon, Ying Jie, Calvin, Daniel,
Melody and Andrea!!!

Check out this LOSER>>> hahahaah

Is our new friend a loser?

Nope!! is Jon Jon!!! :D

Busy now! plz don't disturb me!!!

xteam(:
stay tune for 28 May (Vesak's Day) activity!!!

Study Hard!!!

2010-04-28T16:11:00.003+08:00

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)

Feeling stress already?! DON'T!!!
Whenever you are studying, commit it to the Lord !!!
There is nothing to small for us to ask of Him and there is nothing too big for Him to answer

xteam rocks!!!

UP coming Combine youth activity!!!

2010-04-21T11:45:00.003+08:00

Bowling Competition between xteam, Tsunami and ICE on 1 MAY 2010!!!
@Safra Clubhouse - Mount Faber Club
Detail to be confirmed(:
Age below 14 half price subsidize!!!
Inform and invite your friends now...........

with love,
Yu Fei

Photos of xteam gathering on 17 April

2010-04-20T10:55:00.004+08:00

Meet our new friends Jia Wei (Pastor Jason's Friend) and Michael (Daniel's Friend)

Noah praying? or Noah begging?

Jia wen and Melody blurry face(:

Oscar Award: Jimmy

xteam Gathering

2010-04-14T21:23:00.008+08:00

Supp xteam!

Hey people,

This saturday,17 April,we will have a gathering in church

from 4-6pm.

There will be games,worship and sharing on

'The world's smallest but the Greatest trouble maker'

We will also be having a short muggers zone

from 2.30-4.00

pls try to make it:)

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at making amends for sin,

but,

goodwill is found among the upright.

*peace*

-shaunie.

Mug Mug Mug!

2010-04-12T23:06:00.002+08:00

Olas!humans,

Exams are around the corner again,unfortunately,we hope to have a muggers zone next tuesday,20 April,probably 3-6pm then will have dinner together than after that some of us would be able to go for bible study,you are welcomed to join us to.

pls give your opinion or is there anything in convinient :)

appreciate your help:):):)

Combined outing with Tsunami !!!

2010-04-04T15:41:00.003+08:00

Hi xteam!!! Remember the fun we had at CCAB few months ago?!
The photos show it all (:

Date: 10 April 2010
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Meeting place: 1.30pm @GLCC, 2pm @CCAB
Dress code: Sporty wear (Bring extra clothes to change if you want)
Play what?: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Captainball
For who?: xteam and Tsunami and all of your friends

Prayer request: Good weather and sweet unity and fun(:
seeya there!
Contact Dominic or Yu Fei for more details

Prayer requests for friends coming to Easter Musical

2010-04-01T11:25:00.002+08:00

Please pray together with us for the friends coming

1) Bernice's Friends
2) Noah's Friends
3) Justin's Friends
4) Yu Fei's Friends

If you have invited your friends or trying to invite, please tag on the tag-board so we can pray alongside with you.
See ya there(:

With love,
Yu Fei

Good Friday (Lost & Found)

2010-03-31T10:54:00.003+08:00

Hi people,
This coming Friday is our GOOD FRIDAY, is a day to remember what God had done on the cross for us. Do take some time to pray and thank Him(:

Also do remember those that have not come to know Him in a personal way.
Christianity is not a religious but a relationship with God
Invite your loved one in my friends!!!

Seeya there

With love,
Yu Fei

Gathering at Catherine house this SAT!!!

2010-03-17T22:30:00.002+08:00

Hey people(:
This coming Saturday 20March there will be a xteam gathering at Catherine house. The parent had graciously invited us to their house to have our activity! Thank God for the hospitality(:

Detail of the day~~
Place: Catherine house (2 stops away from GLCC, very near NJC)
Time:3pm to 5.30pm
Meeting place and time: 2pm @GLCC 360 (Let's meet before we go)
Activity: Water game, wash up, worship, sharing, prayer and lastly dinner
(DINNER PROVIDED BY Catherine's parent - Fish & Chips I think(: ) Thx God!

Please bring along a set of clothes to change as you will definitely get wet! haha...
Do invite your friends too if you are keen(: ALL are welcome to join(:

With Love,
Yu Fei

Belle's birthday gathering(:

2010-03-17T22:13:00.005+08:00

Elizabelle's birthday celebration!!!

Spot the different between this 2 group

Our beloved birthday girl!!!

Meet our new friend (Giggs)

Smiles Glenda and Elerina!!! (Cousin)

BTW, Giggs's brother is called Ryan.
Together they are Ryan Giggs. Cool right?!

Nice post man! The spinning ball!

Our pro female bowling who say duno how to play!

It is a spare!!! Good job!
Zephy old already(:

Part II

2010-03-10T11:39:00.000+08:00

Jonathan's special talent

2010-03-10T11:35:00.000+08:00

Yesterday some of us went to bowl and guess what, we found out the Jon Jon has a special talent that are uncovered by xteam people!

Creation vs Evolution Seminar

2010-03-03T19:18:00.004+08:00

Hi all, we have organised our own internal event in church. It is called Creation vs Evolution Seminar.

Date: 13 March 2010, Saturday

Time: 1400 hours to 1700 hours

Venue: GLCC Sanctuary

Speaker: Pastor Ian (sorry can't help myself :p)

We will have dinner at Adam's. Which is very good, because they have really good food. The mee rebus and soto ayam is really good. Mee soto also very good. Prata, briyani also nice.

So make sure you don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! (although it isn't a once-in-a-lifetime thing, it's just to get your attention)

Saturday: Combined Uth!

2010-03-01T22:35:00.004+08:00

Howdy, X-Teamers!
A new month has begun, that also means this week - the first week of March - is gonna be combined Uth worship from 4-6pm on Saturday, 6/3/2010!
Topic will be *drumroll*... ... ... REAL WORSHIP!

Of course, don't hesitate to invite your neighbours, classmates or relatives along for this time of sharing, fellowship and bonding!
After all, the more people, the merrier, right? Don't miss out on the blessings that God is gonna dish out to you!

What are you waiting for?
Come join us!

God bless,
Claudi

2010-02-21T00:59:00.002+08:00

Hey xteam, Thank God for a wonderful time of fun and games at botanics. Just want to encourage you all to pray for the team that is going to cambodia. Its a spiritual battle so lets keep them in our prayers:)
-HANNY!

2010-02-10T20:20:00.003+08:00

HELLO XTEAM(:

THERE IS NO FG MEETING THIS SATURDAY AS IT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR AND EVERYBODY WILL BE BUSY CELEBRATING CNY.

HOWEVER, ON FRIDAY SOME OF US ARE GOING OUT TO WEST MALL TO HANG OUT, FEEL FREE TO JOIN US(: C3 WILL BE SENT OUT.

BUT ANYWAY, HAVE A GREAT TIME AT YOUR REUNION DINNERS AND WHAT NOT. DO REMEMBER TO BE A GOOD TESTIMONY TO YOUR RELATIVES(:

MERRY CHINESE NEW YEAR/GONG XI FA CAI

God bless,
glenda

2010-02-05T23:42:00.003+08:00

OKAY THIS BLOG IS GETTING ABIT DEAD SO I AM HERE TO SAVE THE DAY(:

kay so i shall update on upcoming events.

tomorrow there's Uth from 4-6 at 360 dunearn GLCC.
Brother Ian will be preaching on real friends.
do join us(:
also, just wanna encourage everybody to invite friends(:
SO INVITE OKAYYY

oh and in case some of you don't know, from now on there's a new schedule.
first week of the month is youth,
second and third for fg meeting,
and fourth is vibeeee.

so now you know(;

oh and i think it's time for a change of blogskin righttttt??
SO.
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO DO THE BLOGSKIN??
i would do it but i feel that everybody should have a chance to be involved in someway or another. one way you can be invovled is helping out with the blog(: so please help okay?
if you're interested, you can contact me or any of the leaders. don't be shy okay i won't eat you up or anything. and besides, it's not for me or anyone, it's for God(:

oh yeah and please tag and stuff to keep this blog alive.
simple hellos also can, haha.
would appreciate the tags!

have a blessed week.
praying for you all.

God bless,
glenda

Thanksgiving in trials ( A lesson i learned from Cambodia )

2010-01-13T22:14:00.007+08:00

Blessed Be Your name

"Blessed be your name, in the land that is plentiful

Where streams of abundance flow, Blessed be your name

And Blessed be your name when i'm found in the desert place

Though i walk through the wilderness, Blessed be your name.

Every Blessing you pour out I'll turn back to praise,

When the darkness closes in Lord still i will say .

Chorus : Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be your glorious name.

Verse 2: Blessed be your name, When the sun's shining down on me.

when the world's all as it should be . Blessed be your name.

Blessed be your name. on the road marked with suffering.

Though there's pain in the offering. Blessed be your name.

Every Blessing you pour out I'll turn back to praise,

When the darkness closes in Lord still i will say .

Bridge: You give and take away , You give and take away,

my heart will choose to say , Lord Blessed be your name "

An amazing song . but to treat it just as a song would be dissapointing.
Having gone through a past 3 weeks of difficulties and struggles. This song really struck a contemplation in my heart. Yes i had my problems . it was tough, Yes it was heartbreaking. But i was reminded of Romans 8:28 " All things work together for good, to them that love God, To them who are called according to His purpose " . So we have no other reason but to be thankful to God for everything, even in the good times and bad =) This song shows how we should be reacting to our problems in life .

Trials are not by chance. Trials are God's molding and shaping of us, just as how beautiful pottery is formed, they have to be put through an intense fire before the masterpiece is completed. but we can be comforted that even through our intense fires, God our master potter is watching over us all the time ! The main reason why we are unhappy when trials come is not really because of the problem itself. It's because we refuse to let God work, thats why we are unhappy and miserable all the time. Singing this song reminds me of the story of Job, who though he lost everything, his family, his possesions and even his health, he found his all in all, his everything in God alone.

Job 1:21 And he said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD."

Heb 12:5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

Heb 12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

Heb 12:7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?

1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

2Co 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2Co 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

So my dear brothers and sisters. personally speaking, i know its really hard but hey lets be happy and thankful when we are in trials ! Trials are allowed by God so that we may turn back to Him and cast our full dependance on Him, some trials are made bcos of our own foolishness and He gives us this trials for us to realize our sin and turn back to Him, and some trials are there so that through this trial we are molded more and more into His image. But Though we are in these trials we are never out of our Father's hand. He is always there, Catching us when we fall, picking us up and giving us grace and mercy and forgivness. And He will never put us through a trial which we cannot bear . What a wonderful God we have ! Instead of " looking at the bright side " , Let's look to God for everything ! His Grace is Sufficient for us !

Hope this blesses your heart. It sure did to mine
Love,
Giolo :)

CCAB!!!

2010-01-12T15:00:00.003+08:00

Hey guys and gals!!!

Coming Saturday,16 Jan 2010, xteam gathering will be held at CCAB @Evans road, NUS North.
Time will be 3pm to 6pm. After that for those that are free, we can go for dinner together.

Prayer will be from 2pm to 3pm then will move on to the location.
Seeya there my friends(:
Do invite friends too

1st Youth Worship 2010!!!

2010-01-07T17:14:00.002+08:00

Coming Friday there is NO youth worship

From now onwards, Combined Youth Worship will be held on Every First Saturday of the month from 4pm to 6pm... so see ya there(:

Second and third week is our xteam activities while fourth week is VIBE, so do try to invite ur new friends in(:

xteam activities will be announced through blog and C3( Message through your leaders(: )

Take care and God Bless!!!

2010-01-02T23:34:00.002+08:00

Dear x-team ,
I love you all and i dont want any of us to fall or stumble because of gossiping. The Lord has spoken to me concerning this topic and i thought it would be good to share what ive learned with all of you :) To God be the Glory

Gossiping, It is a commonly known word yet so greatly misunderstood
What is Gossiping?

Gossiping is simply any communication that hurts others. spreading false truth about someone or sharing information of a person/s to people who have no business about it.

Gossiping is in a way telling God, "God, you're not the only one who has the right to judge people, i have that right too". By Gossiping, we are judging that person. Which is totally wrong my brothers and sisters, Only God has the right to judge , we have no right to because we ourselves we have faults .

Romans 14:10 " But why doest thou judge thy brother ? or why doest thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgement seat of Christ. "

In matthew 7:3 it says " And why beholdest thou the speck in your brother's eye, but considereth not the plank that is in thine own eye" The speck in your brother's eyes and the plank in ours represents that we cant go around gossiping about others because we ourselves are not perfect and have also done wrong.

Get what i am saying ?Is Gossiping wrong?
Y-E-S 100% .Why ?

Ephesians 4:29 NIV " Do not let any un-wholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only that what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen . "

God tells us to exhort one another and to encourage each other with our words not to let any un-wholesome talk out from our mouth.So my brothers and sisters in Christ , lets stop talking bad about another, i know its very tempting. believe me i've done this before. but ultimately there is no gain in this. and we are not loving our brother by doing this. when we gossip about someone, we are hating that someone. its either you love or you hate. there is no in between . so my dear brothers and sisters Let us put aside all unloving talk and love one another just as Christ loves us.

1 John 4: 7,8 " Beloved let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone that loveth is born of God and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God for God is love "

1 John 4: 20,21 " If a man say I love God and hateth his brother, he is a liar for he that loveth not his brother whom he can see, how can he love God whom he cannot see ? And this commandment we have from Him that he who loveth God love his brother also. "

1 Corinthians 13 : 1-3 ( NLT )" If i could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didnt love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal." 2 " If i had the gift if prophecy and if I understood all of God's secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didnt love others. I would be nothing." 3 " If i gave everything i have to the poor and even sacrificed my own body, But if i didnt love others, I would have gained nothing. "

With God's help we can overcome the influence of this deadly sin ! as this new year starts, let us start it off right with God, let us love others more and more each day :) Hope this blesses you. Take care and God bless.

Love , Giolo :)

Ps. want to know more ? any questions and inquires? you can talk to God :) His Holy spirit is in us and His word the Bible with us :) Christianity is a relationship with God, what kind of a relationship has no communiation. Talk To God =) He is always there for us :)

2010-01-02T21:00:00.003+08:00

hey everyone(:

just want to thank everybody for your efforts in the Christmas/welcome party earlier on this week on monday.
thanks elizabelle and jessica for helping out in the planning and stuff, and shaun for overseeing the games(:
to those who helped in the decoration, thank you(:
to those who helped to move the tables and chairs, thank you(:
to those who cooked, thank you(:
to those who brought food, thank you(:
to those who helped in the packing, thank you(:
to those i've missed out, thank you(:
all your efforts and labour are appreciated very much!

oh and thanks for making all the new comers feel welcomed.

most of all, thank God for everything:D

love,
glenda

Xteam BBQ outing! ~181209*

2009-12-29T14:06:00.000+08:00

hey Xteam! On friday, 18dec 09. hope you would rmb this day.
photos are up! thk god for that day was really really great.
great weather great day great fun! am i right? haha.
let's give a very very BIG BIG BIG thks to our Leaders & Noah's mum
for all the preparations and food and games!
now let's enjoy some pics. pics are also posted up on facebook.

FINALLY!
youth come back alrdy!
thk god! the tagboard is back to normal! hahaha.
Hv a blessed yr ahead everyone!

POT LUCK PARTY!!!

2009-12-27T17:55:00.005+08:00

heys all!!
tmr will be the pot luck party to welcome the new xteam ppl:)
here are the details:
venue:360 dunearn
time:1.30pm-8.30pm
things to bring:
-FOOD!!
-extra clothes
-toiletries(if u want to bathe)
-yourself:D
we'll be playing games from 1.30 till 5 at botanics ( if you can't find anyone in church, most probably everyone is at the big field in botanics)
dinner will start at 6
there will be entertainment too
jessica, mark and justin will be singing!!!
haha, so it'll be loads of fun:)
for food, pls try to bring side dishes or dessert
e.g. sausages, chicken wings, cake, brownies, etc
if u can't cook, nvm:)
u can lyk buy 1 bottle of drink also can
and if u can't bring anything juz bring youself can le:D
haha, hope to see u guys there tmr!!!
can contact me at 81613026 if u gt questions or anything:)
-belle-

2009-12-20T18:28:00.002+08:00

heys! x team leaders left ytd for cambodia. let's keep them in prayer k?:)
so before they come back...let's party!!!
haha, jkjk.
there will be MUGGERS ZONE tmr!!!:D
it will start at 11 in 360
its free and easy, OTOT
tuesday and wednesday also have. haha
it'll be a good time for those who have not started their hw or have not complete their hw to complete their hw!!!
haha, so do try to join us there tmr to wednesday!:)

-belle-

2009-12-19T15:11:00.002+08:00

Hey people,

thank god that we had a wanderful time on friday,
will try to upload the awesome pictures soon:)

and remember to keep those who are going to cambodia in prayer

have a blessed day ahead:)

Xteam BBQ (updated! AGAIN)

2009-12-16T16:01:00.008+08:00

Hi all!

Updated parts will be in blue*

On this coming friday ,18dec,
You can go there anytime after lunch(1300hours)
There will be a BBQ courtesy of noah's mum.
BBQ pit booking till 11pm.
Here are some things provided at the BBQ.

porkchop
chicken wings
satay
fried noodles
chicken patties
marshmallows
fruits
hotdogs(Andrea might be bringing.). sugg by Noah.
Charcoal,wire guaze or whatever & drinks.

What do you need to bring?

Pls bring extra clothes(in case you will be sweaty and swimming.) & other things you need.

What actities we will be doing?

Games room will be booked for everyone. (opened frm 3-7pm)
Swimming pool will be open too.
Tennis court. (pls bring SHOES! or Noah will abandon you to quarrel with the security guard!)(opened frm 6-8pm)

Rackets are provided*

Note for those who don't know how to get to Noah's house: *

Meeting place: AMK bus interchange (control station)
Time: 2pm
Who will be there?: Yufei.(note: his phone lost, dun contact him yet till further notice.)
Pls DO NOT meet Joshua alrdy. (he dont want to go)

You also go straight to Noah's house @ 3pm
Address: Rivervale Link,Lobby 5,01-26
(but the condo sign says The Rivervale)
you can contact Noah @97819676

here's a link to a map for those whos going there by yourselves:)
hope it helps:)
Map to Noah's house: pls click here to see.
you can find his condo by moving the map a little to the right from
NE15,buangkok mrt station to
North Vista Secondary School and then scroll down a little to
Rivervale Link(which is surrounding the condo) along
Punggol RD and Buangkok Dr.

If you get lost of anything,

2009-12-09T22:09:00.003+08:00

erm...

for some reason due to the service ending late and all

the prayer will be postponed to friday during our gathering

:):):)

and stay tuned for more info on the BBQ

:):):)

:):)
:)

prayer for our dear friend

2009-12-05T14:55:00.004+08:00

Hey,lets come together and pray for Akmal after first service tomorrow as his parents found out about his faith. Lets pray together with him and join us(: seeya there!

from Shaun

2009-12-05T14:27:00.008+08:00

Hey xteam!

There will be a BBQ at Noah's house on the 18th december during the late afternoon sponsored by Noah's mom. The time will comfirmed with you people later:)

keep that day free people

stay tune!

from shaun

Where Courage Comes From

2009-12-03T00:02:00.002+08:00

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
— Hebrew 13:5

Have you ever been discouraged? Are you facing discouragement right now? Have you ever felt as though your life were a failure? Have you been frightened about the future? Or do you feel that life is not fair?

Even the apostle Paul was discouraged at times. After he had spoken his final words to the elders at Ephesus, emphasizing that he wanted to finish his race well, he bid them an emotional goodbye. Then, while staying in Caesarea with Philip the evangelist, a prophet named Agabus wrapped his hands and feet in Paul's belt and warned Paul that if he went to Jerusalem, the Jews would bind him and deliver him to the Gentiles (Acts 21:11).

But Paul went to Jerusalem, and just as Agabus had prophesied, he was indeed arrested and incarcerated. So there was Paul, sitting in prison—again. Trouble could have been Paul's middle name. It was always something with the apostle, and he was discouraged. He was concerned about his future. The Bible tells us, "But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, 'Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome' " (Acts 23:11). The word "cheer" is not really the best definition of the original word used here. The fact is that cheerfulness was the outcome of what Jesus actually commanded. A better translation of this verse would be, "Be of good courage, Paul."

This reminds us that God's presence gives us courage. People will help us at times. People will encourage us at times. And God will work through people. But don't look to people for answers. Look to God. Because ultimately it will come down this factor: God is with you. That is something you can be sure of.

Devotions with Greg Laurie..
Hanniel

Sports Outreach on November 21

2009-11-28T14:34:00.004+08:00

Thank God for the wonderful time and perfect weather we had on that day. We played soccer and captain's ball. We also had ten new friends who joined us. Those who can remember their names, please remember them in prayer!

Here are some photos our consistent photographer, Rogan took.

2009-11-24T01:47:00.003+08:00

Hello Xteam!

Just wanted to talk about last sunday's sermon and how it blessed me. Well, the title was "Dealing with Distractions" and believe it or not, we are indeed distracted. The enemy is not a quitter. He will always try to make us distracted. Be it a person, thing or anything, he will distract us and it comes subtly. The enemy is not only a quitter but the he is also a transformer, he will try anything to lure us away from the work of the Lord. We always sidetrack on what is good rather than what is important and we are also prone to chasing what is good.

Personally, the last few weeks for me was very tough. There were lots of things racing in my mind. In a sense, I felt distracted with lots of things and that really dragged me down big time. But when i surrendered these "distractions" to God, I figured that life with God in it is beautiful and spectacular. It all starts with surrendering! Life is indeed successful when you surrender all this to Him.

Are you distracted today? Can I say that you have a God that is mightier than these distractions in life? Pray about it and surrender it to Him, you will be surprised with the end results.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.
Hebrews 12:1

"When God is at work even the enemies sit up and notice"

Have a good week ahead:)
Hanniel

2009-11-19T18:28:00.004+08:00

HEY XTEAM!

there is NO activity this friday.
BUT! there's a sport outreach on saturday. we'll be playing stuff like soccer, captain's ball, etc.

here are the details:
meet at chruch at 1pm if you are joining us for lunch.
the outreach would be from 2 to 5pm at CCAB NUS north

do invite your friends(:

God bless,
glenda

2009-11-10T21:13:00.001+08:00

Laborers needed for VIBE's Setup Team!

Hey X-Team, just like to share with you about a new area in VIBE to serve in, the Setup Team.

This is a newly formed team in the VIBE Ministry and faithful laborers are needed. The team have to be operational ready by January 2010's VIBE, and the remaining months of 2009 will be used to prepare the team.

The Setup Team's primarily task is the preparation for VIBE - setting up and cleaning the Sanctuary, washing the toilets - and cleaning up the place after each VIBE - reverting the Sanctuary back to a proper Sanctuary, etc.

It is physically exhausting to have the same people setting up, and then sweat themselves out serving in the kitchen or waitering and then back to the heavy duty work of reverting the VIBE's venue back to a Sanctuary.

Thus, the Setup Team is dedicated and designated to meet this need, and committed youths who are willing to get their hands dirty for the Lord (behind the scenes) are vital to the team!

I need a team of 6 young boys and 4 girls who are willing to do the following:
• Clearing of chairs from the Sanctuary the night before VIBE.
• Sweep and mop the Sanctuary when everything is removed before and after every VIBE.
• Washing the toilets in the morning.
• Furnish the venue with VIBE's tables, rags, etc early Saturday morning.
• Reverting the venue back into a Sanctuary after each VIBE.

I need servanted-hearted youths who are passionate and committed to serve in this area. Willingly, without complaints, get their hands dirty and themselves sweaty for the sake of the gospel. (See 1 Corinthians 9:23)

If you are burdened to serve Him in this team or have any inquires, do drop me a text message at 9277 4816.

Other notes:
As it is a physically demanding form of ministry, joining this team may require you to leave the other teams you're already in, so you may rest and recover from the fatigue gathered in the morning and be ready for the cleanup after VIBE.

Rogan

2009-11-09T19:52:00.002+08:00

HELLO XTEAM

This upcoming friday(13/11/09) we will be meeting at church for a time of preaching, worship and games...

5pm - Eat Dinner together.
6pm - Prayer meeting( please join us).
7pm - Meet in the fellowship hall and then we'll start:)

On another note: (13/11/09)
There will be an outing in Claudia's house from 1 - 5, it is optional.
For more details please contact Claudia..

Hope that you can join us and do pray throughout the week for these outings..
Have a good week ahead(:
Hanniel

Just Use It!

2009-11-05T22:55:00.006+08:00

Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.
— Psalm 119:11

A Bible that is falling apart is usually the sign of a life that isn't. I like to see beat-up, marked-up Bibles that are coming apart, because that is a good sign.

I think there ought to be a Bible especially for preachers, which I have mentioned to some of the people who publish them. I have told them, "Make a preacher's Bible. Give it a steel binding." After all, preachers really use the Bible. As we are speaking, we do things like shake it, hold it up, and point to it. Why do we do that, I don't really know.

But we believers shouldn't simply shake our Bibles or hold them up or point to them. We need to read God's Word and memorize it and hide it in our hearts. It is good to carry a Bible in a purse or briefcase, but the best place to hide the Word of God is in our hearts. As the psalmist said, "Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You" (Psalm 119:11).

Hide it in your heart. Know it. Then, when temptation comes, you can use God's Word to defend yourself. When opportunities come, you can use it to share the truth of the gospel with those who don't know Him. Remember that God has given us His Word to both deflect and to attack and strike blows for His kingdom.

God promises that His Word will not return void. Whether a person believes it or they don't, it won't return void. It will prosper in the place where God sends it. So use your Bible. Use it until it is falling apart!

Devotions with Greg Laurie..

God Bless,

Hanniel

The incredible Hulk in us

2009-11-01T22:59:00.004+08:00

A really tragic story.

A Singaporean man has gone on trial charged with murdering his 23-month-old daughter in a fit of rage after he caught her playing with his cigarettes, court officials said Tuesday.

Sallehan Allaudin, 26, is accused of fatally beating his daughter Nikie in January ahead of her second birthday, causing her to die of a ruptured vein.

The Bible warns “Be ye angry, and sin not: …… Neither give place to the devil.”

Uncontrolled anger is highly explosive and destructive. When you can’t control anger, anger controls you. Like the incredible Hulk, you are transformed into a Monster of a man.

Only the Spirit is the solution. Only He can truly give us “anger management”.

Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh

Hey xteam(: Sport reveals your character easily, whether are you always complaining? are you bullying the younger one? are you a one-man show person? are you easily get frustated? are you encouraging or cursing and blaming others? all this can be observed when we play sport. So let us keep our testimony for God whenever we play k(: takkaires(:

Taken from www.glcc-online.org/blog

2009-10-30T09:58:00.002+08:00

HEY GUYS! its time to go out and burn those calories again! haha. and wheres a better place then ccab, where we can all play together and bond also. haha. soccer captains ball, basketball and many more(i think). Hope to see you there and with your friends as well, its s good opportunity to bring your friends in as its post exam period! the more the merrier! hope to see you guys there! be in sports attire and reach ccab about 2 ish? and we'll stay there till about 5ish 6. OK MUST COME MUST COME! :D:D:D
LuzLuz

2009-10-28T23:44:00.003+08:00

Hey guys..

Do you all have musical instruments at home that are not used already? Recorders, harmonicas, guitars or just anything small and usable can be used greatly in the ministry of Cambodia. We need it and if you have some, you can bring it this friday(30/10/09), just pass it to jiahao. Thanks!! and its amazing what God can do with things like these:).

( P.S If you have any inquiries, do contact Jiahao okay! Thanks again).

Hanniel(:

End of exam chill-out

2009-10-26T10:19:00.005+08:00

Bang Bang Bang Who died?
Around the world in eighty day(:
What is next? I know I know!!!
Open or close?
"Black" or "white" Magic?

Confused?! Dun worry, just ask us and we will let u know.. haha

Our biggest helper of the day(: thanks Noah!!!

Even our youngest friends is serving by washing up(: Thank You!

The housewife to be... haha

Our sweating and hardworking cook!

Wonder can it be eaten??? hhaha

Nevertheless, we will not forget to thank our Lord for the 25 people that come! thank God for bringing Ralph and Jimmy to us(:

Thanks Joshua for going to buy the fork too...

all effort may be forgotten by us, but remember that God will not forget what u have done for Him(:

Hide-n-Seek:)

2009-10-26T10:05:00.006+08:00

Sorry for the late post of the pictures because Yu Fei's laptop is spoiled but dont fret here are they now:

Wonder if Joshua still can breath inside with the door close.haha

Daniel running away or chasing someone???

I thought outside church compound is not allowed??? Noah explain!!!

Our beloved Akmal with his little new found children(:
Is basement allowed too? haha

Photo frame of our lovely sisters(:
Guess where is it? haha

E lousiest hidden place ever!!! hahahah

END OF EXAMS PARTY!

2009-10-21T19:54:00.003+08:00

EXAMS ARE OVER YO! (for most of you, i hope.)

WE ARE CELEBRATING THIS WONDERFUL EVENT THIS FRIDAY:D

we will be partying at Yufei's house. if you know how to get there, be there by 6.30. if you don't meet in church at 6. it'll end at about nine.

there'll be food, games, discussion and LOADS AND LOADS OF FUN!

if you want to stay over at his house, please let him know in advance.

his house is at marymount circle line, blk 307 #12-135.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE.(kidding)

GOD BLESS,

glenda

Calling for Street Soccer Team Players

2009-10-21T14:58:00.002+08:00

Hey people. Exams are over eh? I am starting a street soccer team. God willing, a field soccer team. It is exclusive for people aged 11 to 15. Our criteria is very simple:

1. The players must be committed.

2. The players must be committed.

3. The players must be committed.

We are only looking for one thing. Commitment. You cannot say, "Ok, I'll give it a try." We need a clear and firm 'Yes'. You cannot say, "I want to join" but then when got training you go Timbuktu. We do not care if the player is unfit, like me. Because fitness can be trained. Use this as a platform to get your friends to start coming to church.

To know more, please contact me at 98996652 or markanking@hotmail.com.

Cheers,

MARKanking

Draw Your Sword

2009-10-19T18:02:00.002+08:00

The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God

— Ephesians 6:17

The one piece of armor that is both offensive and defensive is the sword. When I go into battle, I don't beat my enemy with my shield or try to defeat him with my belt or chase him down with my sandal or throw my helmet at him. I pull my sword out of the sheath and I use it.

Ephesians 6:17 tells us to take up the sword of the Spirit. When we are tempted, the most effective weapon that God has given to us as believers is the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.

Jesus modeled this so beautifully during His temptation in the wilderness. When the devil tried temptation after temptation against Him, Jesus used the sword of the Spirit (see Luke 4:1–13). The devil said, "Why don't you turn a rock into a piece of bread. I know you are hungry."

Jesus said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.' "

Then the devil said, "Why don't you worship me right now?"

Jesus responded, "It is written, 'You shall worship the Lord God only. Him only you shall serve.' "

"Why don't you cast yourself off of here, and the angels will catch you," Satan said, quoting Scripture out of context.

Jesus responded, bringing the Scripture back into context, "It has been said, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.' "

The sword of the Spirit works. So draw your sword, Christian.

Devotion with Greg Laurie..

2009-10-17T23:05:00.004+08:00

HELLO XTEAM!!!

Thank God for a wonderful time of hiding and seeking!!! Was the game fun?? Anyway, I just want to share some prayer requests. So here they are:

- Tomorrow's outing(18/10/09) that there will be good weather and safety for all of us:), also, pray for the newcomers who are coming..

- Pray for guidance in whether should we have a camp this year.

- Pray for wisdom and direction whether we should have bible study on sunday.

- Pray for PLASTERS!!

- Pray for our unsaved friends to be saved:)

- Pray for Christmas Musical:)

- Pray for the Cambodia trip that God will open our eyes:)

- And lastly, please continue praying for ICE, Tsunami and us as well(Xteam).

I think that should be it. Thanks!!

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

2009-10-17T21:24:00.002+08:00

Hey homosapiens!

xteam had an awesome time today at 360!We had hide-and-seek,again,and we had a time of sharing,then we had a great meal at some stired-fried food stall.thank God that we had journey mercy there and back home.we learnt today that no matter where you hide,God will always find you,so don't hide from your problem,face it.

Check the blog frequently for details and come for VIBE next week yeh!And please do invite your friends,or at least try:)

keeping u all in prayer,
shaun.

2009-10-16T00:05:00.004+08:00

HEY HI HO!
hey guys, exams are over man and that means more time right, hope you guys use it usefully yeah? anyway, old things are past right and so we must have new. so you propose to you to do a revamp to this blog. a new skin and just like a makeover! so those who have the capability( definetely not me and hanniel) please approach Yu fei, not through email but by phone coz he's laptops down. Yep. Hope you guys will pray about it first, then our blogg will be the most superawseomerest blog! . ohya, hope to see you guys for hide and seek:D
From,
LuzLuz and HONEY:p

2009-10-14T23:44:00.002+08:00

Hello Xteam!!!

For some of you exams are over but for some maybe not, but do not worry we have something in store for you this Saturday(Oct/17/09). So are you bored after exams??? Nothing to do?? Do come and join us @360 for a time of games and fellowship. Here are the details and timeline:

12-1pm - Prayer!!(yes, this is a spiritual battle and God wants us to fight the battle with our knees.)

1-2pm - Lunch!!(let's eat together as a family)

2-5pm - Hide-n-Seek and a brief sharing!!

Hope to see you there!! Please invite your friends cos they wouldn't want to miss out on such a great activity right?? So seeya on sat!!!

bro-in-Christ
hanniel

2009-10-10T22:07:00.003+08:00

Hey ppl!

We had a great time to day at mugger's zone(not really referring to the studying part).thank god many ppl turned up.wehad a new youngest adition to xteam!Ira!
We played a few rounds of hide and seek and i was surprised how many great spots there were to hide in church!Pls pray for Noah as he injured his arm as he fell from the shelter above the kitchen upon hearing my name:)

We will be having another gathering and sharing nxt saturday from 2-6pm.come early to have lunch together ppl!

God bless,S h a u n .

2009-10-08T19:26:00.003+08:00

Prayer Request!!! (:
Just one actually.(:
English and Chinese alrdy finished.
now having "break" for 4 days and start on the 12th.
exams:
12Oct-Maths paper 1 & Geography
13Oct-Maths paper 2 & Literature
14Oct-Science
15Oct-Design & technology
16 Oct-Art
pls pray!
THKS!
And JIAYOUS!!!!

Loads & Loads of Love,
Gwyn. (:

Celebrities and Heroes

2009-10-06T23:04:00.003+08:00

But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
Matthew 6:3-4

We hear the word "hero" thrown around a lot today. If a person is a great athlete, adept at a certain sport, we will call him or her a sports hero. There is a computer game called "Guitar Hero." And then there is the sandwich we call a hero. We hear the word used a lot. But do we even know what it means? It seems to me that in our culture we have many celebrities, but very few heroes.

A hero is a person who does something selfless, something sacrificial. A hero is someone who puts the needs of others above his or her own. Sometimes heroes are known in their own lifetime for their achievements. Then there are times people are called heroes long after they are gone. In this case, we sometimes call them unsung heroes, because we didn't realize how heroic they were until after some time had passed. The stand they took wasn't the popular thing to do at the time, but in retrospect, we realize they were heroic—they really were doing the right thing when no one else was.

Unsung heroes are sometimes wives and at other times are husbands. Sometimes they are children. But more often they are parents. Unsung heroes can be teachers, coaches, uncles or aunts. Grandparents are automatically heroes in my book, unless they do something to mess that up. An unsung hero is someone who works behind the scenes and doesn't care if another person gets the credit. Sometimes unsung heroes are sidekicks. Where would Sherlock Holmes be without the faithful Dr. Watson? Where would the Lone Ranger without Tonto?

There are a lot of unsung heroes who never get the credit. And though they may be unknown to us, they are completely known to God.

2009-10-06T14:21:00.004+08:00

Dear xteam,

Here are some prayer updates:

1. Please pray for Jia Wen who is sick and has an exam on friday.

2. Please keep our p6's in prayer as they start their PSLE tomorrow!

07 Oct, Wed - English

08 Oct, Thurs - Maths

09 Oct, Fri - Chinese

12 Oct, Mon - Science

Our p6's are: Gabriel, Jon Yuen, Justin, Jeriel, Andrea, Carina, Lleonah, Leah and Carmella. Anyone I missed out? ;)

and to all having their exams now,

All the best and study hard for God's glory! (:

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."1 Cor 10:31

That includes taking exams and studying ya? :D

Fret not, cos the holidays are round the corner! Yay!

P.S - pls feel free to post any prayer request you may have on the tagboard.

with love,

mel.

2009-10-04T18:01:00.001+08:00

HEY EVERYONE!
just wanted to encourage you all for the coming(or that has already came) exams. i've learnt that studying hard isn't just about self-satisfaction or gain, or pleasing your parents. but it's a matter of testimony. we have to remember to be the light and salt of the earth, and in this case, of our classroom.

and it isn't about the grades, it's the effort. so just do your best and let God do the rest!(:

all the best!:D

Strength in weakness

2009-10-03T00:17:00.001+08:00

We love the exciting aspects of the Christian life—except for the suffering. But Paul wrote, "Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution" (2 Timothy 3:12).

If you want to be used by God, then you will be attacked. If you want to mix in with the crowd and never stand up for your faith in Christ, then you probably will not have much opposition. But if you say, "I want my life to make a difference. I want to stand up for Jesus Christ wherever I am," then you will face opposition.

Paul faced a lot of it—from unexpected sources. He said,

I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again. Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. . . . I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the seas. And I have faced danger from men who claim to be believers but are not. (2 Corinthians 11:23–26)

In spite of this, Paul stated, "I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death" (Philippians 3:10). Part of knowing God is not only in the power of His resurrection, but also in His suffering.

God can work through human weakness and suffering. But if you face calamity, if you have a physical infirmity or challenge and can still rejoice and praise God, then that is a powerful witness. And in some ways it can be more powerful than the person who has no infirmity at all.

In Love,
Yu Fei

A Caution for Critics

2009-09-29T23:26:00.004+08:00

As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?"

Acts 9:3–4

I am always amazed at how people who claim to be believers can be filled with hate and be so critical and mean-spirited. When we become Christians, we are to be characterized by our love. Sure, we can correct one another and reprove one another. Sure, we are to be careful and discerning. But we can do these things in a loving way.

I have seen believers harshly criticize others and their actions, and meanwhile, they are doing nothing at all for the kingdom of God. They are quick to criticize everyone else's efforts, but they are doing nothing themselves other than critiquing.

As Warren Wiersbe has said, "Impatience with God often leads to impatience with God's people. . . . If we start using the sickles on each other, we will miss the harvest." I have seen Christians divide over minor issues rather than pull together for the sake of the gospel.

The Bible tells the story of a devoutly religious man named Saul who claimed to have belief in God, yet he felt it was his job to eradicate a new sect of believers who followed the one called Jesus from Nazareth. Saul went out of his way to find Christians, and he wasn't satisfied with just arresting those who were in Jerusalem. He obtained extradition orders that allowed him to go as far away as Damascus—140 miles away from Jerusalem—to find more believers to arrest and imprison.

Saul was a religious man, but he was a godless man. He was running from God. He was attacking Christians. He was thinking he would successfully destroy the Christian faith. But he had a surprise in store on the Damascus Road, because little did he realize that he was about to have an encounter with Jesus Christ himself.

Devotion with Greg Laurie,
Yu Fei

Close to the Kingdom

2009-09-28T22:04:00.005+08:00

" And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart."
Galatians 6:9

Does it ever seem to you as though God could not save certain people— people you know, but can't imagine their being a follower of Jesus? Here is what we need to remember: No one is beyond the reach of God. Sometimes the people we think are far away from God are closer than we realize.

There might be someone you talk with about your faith who is very pleasant and even nods as you speak. But then he or she says, "Well, I can see that your faith has made you a much happier person. You seem to be full of joy, and I am glad that you have found Jesus."

So you say, "Well, thank you so much. Hey, would you like to come with me to church next Sunday?"

"Uh, no." It was said nicely, but the answer was clearly no.

Then there is that coworker who is always hassling you. It seems as though every Monday, this person has come up with 10 new questions to fire at you and even gets a little angry about it. Or maybe it is your neighbor, your husband or wife, your mother or father, or your son or daughter who is hostile toward your faith. You think, That person is so far from the kingdom of God. Yet the very opposite may be true. The person who is giving you the hardest time might be very close to coming to Christ.

As an old proverb says, "If you throw a rock into a pack of dogs, the one that barks the loudest is the one that got hit." And sometimes the one who protests the most, the one who argues the most with you about your faith is the one who actually is closest to the kingdom of God.

In Love,
Yu Fei

Prayer request(:

2009-09-27T23:19:00.002+08:00

Hey xteam!
here are some of the prayer requests of us..

PSLE exam, SA2, OLevel, NLevel
Wisdom whether to have a camp during Nov/Dec or not
Next xteam activity on 9 Oct
New friends to settle down
Cambodia camp
Christmas Musical '09

In Love,
Yu Fei

No Room for Prejudice

2009-09-26T13:52:00.002+08:00

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.

-Acts 8:5

Being an effective communicator of the gospel requires a willingness to reach out to people who are different from you. We tend to want to hang around people who look like us, who talk like us, and who are just like us. But how willing are we to leave our comfort zone and go to a person completely different from us with the message of the gospel?

To put it another way, are we willing to acknowledge that all prejudice is wrong? Everyone needs Jesus, and we need to go without embarrassment and share the gospel with them. We can talk all day about how to do evangelism effectively. We can go to classes on how to share our faith and read books about it. We can memorize a list of conversation-starters that can help turn a conversation toward evangelism. All these things are good. But none of them will matter if we don't care about others. People can tell whether or not we care about them. Even a dog can tell. And a person will know whether you are sharing the gospel out of sincerity or a mere sense of duty.

The Bible gives us the example of Philip, who had a heart for unbelievers. Along with Stephen and others, he was called to be a deacon in the church. And when Stephen was martyred and Saul of Tarsus began to attack Christians, where did Philip go? To Samaria. Philip was a Jew, yet he went to Samaria. This was significant, because Jews hated Samaritans, and Samaritans hated Jews. Yet Philip went to these people, people whom Jews normally would not speak to, much less want to reach.

May God give us compassion for people who do not yet know Him. Philip had that, and we should too.

In love,

Yu Fei

Combine youth worship

2009-09-23T14:45:00.003+08:00

Hey xteam!

This coming Friday is our Combine Youth Worship together with Tsunami and ICE.

Let's come early at 6pm to pray if you can(:

Worship start at 7pm.

Seeya there in Church @ 360 Dunearn Road

A Walk of Faith

2009-09-22T23:14:00.003+08:00

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. - Romans 5:1

The Bible tells the story of a man who had everything this world says one should have to feel happy and fulfilled: power, wealth, influence, and fame. But along with that came an emptiness that sent him on a search for God. As secretary of the treasury for a powerful nation, he was second only to the queen. But there was a hole in his heart, so it led him on a search to the spiritual capital of the world, Jerusalem. He did not find what he was looking for, but as he was returning home, he unexpectedly found the answer to his questions. He had an appointment with God that resulted in his conversion and complete transformation.

His story shows what happens when a person becomes a Christian. When someone truly believes in Jesus Christ, his or her life changes dramatically. This man went from emptiness and misery to overflowing joy. His story ends with the statement, "He went on his way rejoicing" (Acts 8:39). It is no exaggeration when the Bible says that we pass from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to the power of God, when we believe in Jesus Christ. It is describing what takes place in our lives.

But we also need to recognize that not every case is identical. There are different types of people who come to faith in different ways. Some have a tremendous emotional response, while others have no emotional experience at all.

An emotional experience has little to do with the reality of a person's conversion. When I prayed and asked Christ to come into my life, I felt nothing. And because of this, I falsely concluded that God had rejected me.

Thankfully, I discovered later that Christianity is a walk of faith and not of feeling.

Devotion wit Greg, Yu Fei

Chasing Rainbows

2009-09-22T00:43:00.003+08:00

Again, I saw that for all toil and every skillful work a man is envied by his neighbor. This also is vanity and grasping for the wind. - Ecclesiastes 4:4

One Saturday morning I was up very early because of jet lag, so I went out for a walk. Much to my delight, I saw a beautiful rainbow. I pulled out my phone to snap a quick picture, but the rainbow was barely visible in the photo. The further I walked, the more stunning the rainbow became, so I decided to go home and get my camera. But when I made it back to the spot where

I saw the rainbow at its best, it was gone. I thought, This is why people should not chase rainbows. It can be a metaphor for life. We chase after things that aren't quite there.

When we are young, we think, When I graduate from high school, then I will be complete. So we finally get out of high school, and we think, Now I have to get a job and actually make a living. I'd better get more education. So we further our education. Then we start our careers, and as we begin working, we hope to climb the ladder of success in our chosen profession. Then we start to think, Well, it is a relationship I need. I need to be married. And so we get married, and after awhile, we think, Kids are what I need. After the kids come along, we start dreaming about what it will be like when the kids are grown.

Life just goes on, and we find ourselves chasing rainbows. Then one day we wake up to discover there is more life behind us than there is ahead of us. So don't spend your life chasing after all the things this world has to offer, because you will never find fulfillment on this earth. You will only find it in a relationship with Christ.

In Love,

Yu Fei

How to Be a Blessing

2009-09-19T22:11:00.003+08:00

The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.

-Proverbs 11:25

If you haven't felt the joy of the Lord in your life, if you have been feeling spiritually dry, or if your faith doesn't feel all that real to you right now, then let me ask you something: When is the last time you shared your faith with someone? When is the last time you had a conversation with someone about what you believe?

The Christian life is not meant to be hoarded; it is meant to be shared. You have been blessed to be a blessing to others, not to keep it to yourself. Proverbs 11:25 tells us, "The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself." Do you want a generous soul? It's one area where you don't want to be lean.

Here is what it comes down to: as you start declaring what God has done for you, in some ways it will become more real to you as you make it real to others. As you are taking in truth and growing in your faith, you need to share it with someone else. Every believer needs to do this. It isn't just for pastors or missionaries to do; it is for you. Every one of us needs to look for opportunities to tell others about Jesus.

I can't tell you how many times I have been depleted and drained and felt like I had nothing to offer, but as I began to speak, God gave me the right words to say. I started on empty and ended up on full. Jesus said, "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. . . . For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you" (Luke 6:38).

In His Love,

Yu Fei

xteam's MUGGER ZONE

2009-09-19T20:18:00.003+08:00

Thank God for 20 students that study today in church(:
We have some "tuitors" that joined us too.. haha.. simple but yet valuable time together(:
Here are just some picture that I took during the 3++ hours of study...

Jon Jon our youngest teacher is teaching Akmal??? :D
Nowaday technology is powerful man! even my name can be spell in calculator!

Ying Jie playing game? or using calculator???

Sister-in-Christ smile :D

In Love,

Yu Fei

Joy in Serving

2009-09-18T23:55:00.002+08:00

Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. - Psalm 100:2–3

I want to let you in on a little secret: I think it is fun to serve God. Now, I am not saying that it isn't hard to serve Him. I am not saying that it isn't challenging. I am not saying there aren't times when it is depleting. But I am saying that I derive great joy from it. And by serving God, I don't mean preparing or delivering a message. I mean being used by God in any way that He would see fit to use me. I count it a great privilege to be called by God and to be able to represent Him. And if you have discovered this, then you know what I am talking about. There is a joy in it. And when you serve Him, you sense His blessing on you.

One of my top ten favorite films is the 1981 movie, Chariots of Fire. I loved it. It is the story, among other things, of Eric Liddell, a young runner from Scotland who was a great athlete and competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. Also a committed Christian, Liddell struggled for quite some time with the decision as to whether he should run or whether he should preach. Ultimately, he went to the mission field. But in the film, there is a scene in which his sister was pressing him to abandon his career in running and start his missionary work immediately. Liddell responded in his classic Scottish brogue, "I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.

"Do you feel God's pleasure in what you are doing? Are you living your life well? If not, then start today by doing what He has called—and created—you to do.

Devotion with Greg,
Yu Fei

NO xteam meeting this Friday

2009-09-17T15:01:00.006+08:00

Hey xteam! there will be NO xteam meeting on this Friday 18Sep.

As examinations are just around the corner, let use this Friday to study or revise at home, or even spend some time together with your family:D

However, there will be a MUGGER ZONE this saturday 19Sep.

"fyi: mugger zone means study together in church"

Let's meet 2pm to 5pm in church @ 360 Dunearn Rd.

Bring your friends along if you can to study together too. Some will teach and some will learn(:

Join us for lunch at 1pm in church if you can (:

Seeya there!

In Christ,

Yu Fei

Start Small

2009-09-16T23:25:00.002+08:00

"He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much." - Luke 16:10

I have found that if you want to be used by God, you have to be willing to do the little things first. When I went to Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa and volunteered my services to Pastor Chuck Smith, I was 19 years old (and I did have hair). I said, "Pastor Chuck, I want to be used by God. I will do whatever you want me to do around here." I initially believed that he might ask me to take one of the midweek services and start preaching.

Instead, he said, "I have a man I want you to talk to: Pastor Romaine." Now I didn't know who Pastor Romaine was at that point, but I quickly learned. A former drill sergeant in the Marine Corps, Pastor Romaine seemed to take special delight in whipping young guys like me into shape. My job was to do janitorial work, which involved a lot of sweeping and was strictly on a volunteer basis. I remember thinking, Wait a second! I thought they would let me serve the Lord. And they were.

Effectively, they were saying, "Be faithful in the little things, and if you aren't, then we aren't going to give you anything else to do." So I faithfully went about the tasks they set before me, and in time, they let me do Bible studies, usually in places where no one else wanted to go. I preached in some pretty interesting locations, including mental institutions. I would make hospital calls. I would visit convalescent homes. I would go wherever they allowed me to go. I was anxious to do what I could to serve God.

We have to be willing to do the little things, because we can never be too small for God to use, only too big.

Hey xteam! Let's start serving in small little area first, be WILLING to dirty your hands and wash others feet just like Jesus.

"But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant." - Mat 23:11

In Christ's love,
Yu Fei

They Had Been with Jesus; What about you?

2009-09-16T17:39:00.009+08:00

Acts 3–4

So far in the Book of Acts, we have seen the Holy Spirit come upon the disciples, and the first message of the church. In Acts 3, we read of the first miracle of the church and the resulting commotion. It is notable what the religious leaders realized after confronting Peter and the church’s leaders: that “they had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13). There was no doubting what God had done in their lives.

PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES

1. A person who has “been with Jesus” will boldly share their faith. Just months earlier, Peter had denied Christ three times. Now he was boldly declaring the truths of the gospel to a hostile crowd. Having spent time with Jesus, and being filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter was becoming like Christ (see Romans 8:29), stepping out in faith to share the Good News.

2. A person who has “been with Jesus” will be a person who knows Scripture. Peter was a fisherman by trade, uneducated compared to the religious elite. Yet he spoke with a clear grasp and understanding of Scripture. And what is the Bible? It’s our user’s manual for life. To get closer to God, we need to study His Word.

3. A person who has “been with Jesus” will be a person of prayer. After being reprimanded by the religious leaders, what did Peter and John do? They gathered with other believers and prayed (Acts 4:23–31). As a result, they were filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the Word boldly. When we are close to God, we will want to be in close fellowship with Him through prayer.

4. A person who has “been with Jesus” will be persecuted. When we stand up for our faith, it is a given that people will be bothered by it. Jesus Himself said that we should expect it (John 15:20). Being a Christian is not easy, but true persecution should not make us fold; it should make us stronger in our faith.

RELEVANT REMINDERS

It was a real step of faith for Peter to pull the lame man up to his feet, but God not only blessed it, He gave Peter an opening to preach the gospel. Three things to consider here: Peter saw the opportunity and ran with it; he was bold, preaching Christ and Him crucified; and he challenged the audience, telling them they needed to repent of their sin.

APPLICABLE ACTIONS

When others see you, can they tell that you have “been with Jesus”? Do they see His presence in your life? May the Lord give us the same power that He gave the first-century church so that we too can be bold in our faith and others will say that we have “been with Jesus.”

notes from Greg.

with love,

melody.

Unlikely Instruments

2009-09-14T16:37:00.000+08:00

Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.
— Acts 6:8

Stephen, the first martyr of the church, died at an early age. Some might look at the way he died and think, What a waste! But in the words of Jim Elliot, another young martyr for the faith, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

What kind of person does God look for to use for His glory? What qualifies a person to be selected by God to be His instrument? Is it a towering intellect or how many PhDs a person has on the wall? Do you have to be physically attractive? Do you need to be a born leader? How about someone who is a little timid? What about the person who isn't the most physically attractive? What about people whom many would classify as ordinary? Is there a place for someone like that?

I would suggest to you there is. Because one of the things that stands out from the pages of Scripture is that God seems to go out of His way to use people whom you'd never imagine He would. And if my life is evidence of anything, it is evidence of that.

So why does God do this? We find the answer in 1 Corinthians 1:27–29:

Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God.

God is looking for unexpected people to use for His glory, not ability but availability. Are you willing to be one of them?

Devotion,
Yu Fei

Choose Well

2009-09-12T01:17:00.002+08:00

Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them."
— Ecclesiastes 12:1

A French proverb says, "Forty is the old age of youth and fifty is the youth of old age." So according to the French, I am still a young person, relatively speaking.

However, my wife and I went to a movie theater the other day, where I noticed they give discounts to seniors. So I asked for one regular and one senior admission, expecting to be questioned about it. But without any hesitation, the young employee just gave me my ticket.

I am at a point in my life called "middle age," which I wouldn't mind so much if I only knew a few more 100-year-olds. When you are middle-aged, you begin to wonder who put the quicksand in the hourglass of time, because your days, months, and years go by so quickly.

So let me ask you, what story is your life telling? My story is a simple one: God can take a mess of a life with the deck stacked against it and redeem it. That is my story. What is yours? We all have a story to tell. And we all need to take stock of our lives and ask, "What is my life all about? What is the legacy that I will leave? How will I be remembered?"

It is really important to not only think of this as you are getting older, but it is also crucial to think about when you are young, because that is when you are charting the course your life will take. That is when you are developing habits and making decisions like the career path you will follow and the person you will marry.You will decide the evening of your life by the morning of it, or the end by the beginning. So make the right choices.

Devotion with Greg,
Yu Fei

Face the Music

2009-09-10T13:18:00.000+08:00

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
— Romans 3:23

Remember the group Milli Vanilli? They enjoyed great success until it was revealed that they did not sing on their own records. Everyone found out that Milli Vanilli didn't really do what they said they did. Milli Vanilli had to face the music.

There is coming a day when we will all have to face the music. The phrase, "face the music," originated in Japan. A man was a part of the Imperial Orchestra, but he could not play a note. But because he was a man of great influence and wealth, he demanded a place in the group, because he wanted to perform before the emperor. The conductor gave him a seat in the second row of the orchestra, and he was given a little flute. During each concert, he would raise his instrument, pucker his lips, and move his fingers as though he were playing. But he never made a sound.

This deception went on for two years until a new conductor took over and wanted to personally audition every player. One by one, the musicians performed in his presence. Then came the flautist's turn, and he had to admit he was a fake. He couldn't "face the music."

None of us can live this life perfectly and flawlessly. All of us will fall short of God's glory, time and time again. But there is a difference between a person who seeks to live a godly life, but has their human failures and weaknesses, and a person who tries to appear to be more spiritual than he or she really is.

It has been said that you can fool all of the people some of the time, you can fool some of the people all of the time, but you can't fool God any of the time.

Devotion with Greg Laurie,
Yu Fei

Wheat and Tares

2009-09-08T23:45:00.000+08:00

Here is another story Jesus told: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. But that night as the workers slept, his enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat.— Matthew 13:24–25

Jesus told a story known as the parable of the wheat and tares. In this particular story, He talked about a farmer who planted a crop of wheat. And during the night his enemy, probably a competitor, came along and sowed tares, or weeds, among the wheat.

The tare that Jesus described in this parable was also known as the darnel seed, which looks almost exactly like wheat in the beginning stages of its growth. But after it grows a little more, it becomes evident that it is a weed, and it actually uproots the wheat.

When one of the farmer's workers asked him, "Shall we pull out the weeds?" the farmer replied, "No, you'll hurt the wheat if you do. Let both grow together until the harvest. Then I will tell the harvesters to sort out the weeds and burn them and to put the wheat in the barn.

"Jesus told this story to point out that there are people in the church who have infiltrated our ranks. While there is wheat, there are also tares. We don't know who is who, necessarily. You will find them sitting side by side in a pew, breathing the same air, and singing the same songs. One may be a believer, while the other may be an unbeliever. One may be wheat, and one may be a tare.

We always will have people who infiltrate our ranks, the Ananiases and Sapphiras and the Judas Iscariots—the satanic plants that undermine the Word of God. But it is not our job to weed those people out. We don't see a person's heart. Our concern should not be who the hypocrites are, but whether we are hypocrites ourselves. Our job is to take care of ourselves, to take heed and make sure that we are true believers.

Devotion,
Yu Fei

Movie Outreach: Fireproof!

2009-09-08T15:27:00.002+08:00

This friday(Sept. 11) we are having a combine movie outreach with tsunami.

Here are some details:

Where: Glcc @360 Dunearn Road
When: 3pm - 6pm
What: Games, Movie and Food!!! Yummy
Why: This is an opportunity for you to invite your friends to come to know Christ.
Who: Xteam and Tsunami + friends:) :) :)

Please invite your friends and dont miss out this wonderful opportunity.
For any inquiries, contact Yu Fei (91285331) or Marcus. See ya there..

Hanniel

Prayer Requests!!!

2009-09-08T15:05:00.002+08:00

2pm on friday(combine activity with tsunami) there will be a prayer meeting in the basement. If you are keen on joining, please do join us. The Bible says "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" - Jeremiah 33:3

Some prayer requests:

Pray for Mark's friend (Samuel).
Pray for Luzerne's friend (Pesdy and Shao qi).
Pray for Shaun Chee's friend.
Pray for all the sec 5's "N" levels.
Pray for P6's taking PSLE.
Pray for Doreen(new friend) to be able to come for the xteam outings.
Pray for Paul Chia's friend (Joshua).
Pray for Noah, Joshua and Bernice Lee, they're going Jogjakarta to visit the teachers.
Pray that Xian jun can join us for other activities.
Pray for open doors to all those who are uncertain if they're coming.

For all those people who has a prayer requests, please do tag on the blog.:) Have A Good HOLIDAYS!!

Hanniel:)

Information...

2009-09-08T14:39:00.004+08:00

Hey xteam! I will be posting a devotions on a daily basis on the blog. So if you guys want something to read or do devotion online. You can come and view it. Hope it will be a blessing to you. Do give ur comments and feedback (:

Wondering where I got the devotion from?

It is from Greg Laurie' devotion.

FYI- Greg Laurie is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California. He began his pastoral ministry at the age of 19 by leading a Bible study of 30 people.Since then, God has transformed that small group into a church of some 15,000 people. Today, Harvest is one of the largest churches in America, and consistently ranks among the most influential churches in the country.

No Pretending

2009-09-07T17:21:00.000+08:00

Then Peter said, "Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself.
— Acts 5:3

Acts 5 tells the story of Ananias and Sapphira, a husband and wife who lied to the Holy Spirit. By lying to the Holy Spirit, they were pretending to be something they were not. Ananias and Sapphira wanted others to think they were more devoted to God than they really were.

Ironically, the name Ananias means "God is gracious," but Ananias also found out that God is holy. Sapphira means "beautiful," but she found out how ugly sin can be.

At this time the church was living together communally, because there was a lot of persecution against believers. Some had lost their homes and their income, so other believers who had resources and means were helping out. Everyone had the option of doing whatever God led them to do, and some were selling properties and giving the money to the church. Ananias and Sapphira sold a piece of property, but they acted as though they gave more of the money to God than they really did. The issue here was not about giving or not giving; the issue was lying—saying they did one thing when they really did another.

This is what Jesus warned about: "Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. . . . Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you" (Matthew 6:1, 4).

We have all done this. We have all tried to appear more spiritual than we really are. But it is better to be a sinner and admit it than to pretend to be something you are really not. This was Ananias and Sapphira's problem. They were actors, hypocrites. They put on a show, and no one bought it—especially God.

Devotion with Greg Laurie,
Yu Fei

XTEAM GIRLS.

2009-09-05T21:07:00.000+08:00

HELLO.
THE GIRLS ARE HAVING SO MUCH FUN HERE AT GLENDA'S HOUSE!!
UNLIKE THE GUYS.

STORY ONE: THE HAPPENINGS
WE PLAYED CAPTAIN'S BALL, DID GROCERY SHOPPING, AND LOADS MORE.
AND ELERINA WAS SO RUBBISH, SHE DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO CHOOSE GOOD STUFF, SO OBVIOUSLY SHE NEEDED SAMANTHA'S HELP.
LIKE DUH.
AND WE WERE SO GOOD, COS WE HELPED THE SUPERMARKET TRY OUT THEIR HAND SANITISER BEFORE AND AFTER SHOPPING.
RIKKI AND JESSICA COOKED LUNCHEON MEAT WITH EGG WHICH TURNED OUT REALLY GREAT AND AWESOME ! SUPER YUMMY :D
CARINA AND ANDREA COOKED HOTDOGS!
SAMANTHA WAS THE KITCHEN SUPERVISER YAY!
WE COOKED JAP CRISPY CHICKEN, HOTDOGS BLAH BLAH, ALL THE AWESOME FOOD EVER!
AND ALL THE AWESOME PEOPLE ATE DINNER TOGETHER IN AN AWESOME CIRCLE!
PLUS WE ROCK.
YAY. END OF STORY.

MOVIE TIME NOW, AND POPCORN!
MADE BY AWESOME PEOPLE DUH.

STORY TWO: AWESOME GAMES PLAYED BY GORGEOUS PEOPLE.
THANK GOD FOR THE BALL, COS ANDREA CALLED MELODY LAST MINUTE, AND SHE ASKED IF WE NEED A BALL, AND SHE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD BRING IT, SO WE HAD AWESOME CAPTAIN'S BALL GAMES, AND MONKEY!
AND RIKKI IS TOP ON IMH'S LIST. ALL THAT CAPTAIN'S BALL HIGH-NESS, TOGETHER WITH JESSICA,SO MEAN THEY TRIED TO PASS THE VIRUS TO SAMANTHA.
OH AND SAMANTHA'S WATERBOTTLE WAS PHYSICALLY ABUSED IN THE DOG&BONE GAME.
THANK GOD FOR DOG & BONE TEAMS:
1) AWESOME (SAMANTHA, JESSICA, GLENDA, CARINA)
2) GORGEOUS (MIMI, RIKKI, CATHERINE, KRISTINE, ANDREA)
3) 1, 2, 3, 4, HIGHHHH 5!!! (SAMANTHA,MIMI, RIKKI, GLENDA, ANDREA)
4) NO NAME (JESSICA, KRISTINE, CATHERINE, CARINA)
PLUS THE AWESOME PEOPLE ATE DINNER TOGETHER IN AN AWESOME CIRCLE.
THANK GOD FOR MELODY SHARING THE GOSPEL TO GLENDA'S HELPER.

STORY THREE: ICE-CREAM FIGHT!(:
STORYLINE: SEVEN GIRLS FINISHED(ALMOST) THREE LITRES OF ICE-CREAM!
WE HAD PADDLE POP'S RAINBOW ICE-CREAM AND COOKIES&CREAM.
JESSICA, RIKKI, SAMANTHA AND ANDREA DUG FOR COOKIES IN THE COOKIES&CREAM ICE-CREAM.
BUT RIKKI ALWAYS GOT THE COOKIES, THANKS TO JESSICA THE COOKIE-ALERT-ER.
SAMANTHA AND ELERINA, THE TWO AWESOMEST PEOPLE EVER, CRAVED A HEART IN THE PADDLE POP'S RAINBOW ICE-CREAM, JUST FOR YOU & ME.
GIRLS WHO ARE IN THE SLEEPOVER ARE:
ELERINA, RIKKI, JESSICA, ELIZABELLE, GLENDA, SAMANTHA, MELODY:D

truckloads of love, authors:
SAMANTHA.RIKKI.ELERINA
love this post to the max(:

xteam!!!

2009-09-02T19:36:00.000+08:00

Remember the outreach we are talking about? How we as xteam can reach our friends?

Let us not as do the talking, but do the action :D

We have decide to film a movie during your school holiday week, so that you can have the chance to invit your close one to come for the movie.

Movie title: Fireproof
Time: 3pm

Date: 11 September 2009
Place: GLCC building basement

stay tune for more detail...

But right now after knowing the movie and time and place, please go ahead to ask and invite them to join us(: Don't miss this opportunity ok!

God Bless...

Only for GUY!!!

2009-09-02T19:22:00.000+08:00

Hey guys in xteam(: as I have heard that u all will be having holiday next week, so some of the guys want to have separate gender outing.. As the girls are gathering at Glenda house, we(the boys) will be gathering at Noah's house again..

Details
Place: Noah' house (3 rivervale link lobby 5 #01-26 Sengkang)
Date: This coming Saturday( 5th Sep)
Time: 2pm-7pm
Activity: Tennis, table tennis, pool, swim, board games and makan together!!!

Who can come? --> ALL are welcome except the girls (as they are in Glenda house)

Please invite your friends or even your neighbours or relatives.

Will be fellowshipping and a time together :D

In love,

Yu Fei

Pulau Ubin trip :):):)

2009-08-31T23:30:00.000+08:00

This post will be updated often so pls visit a few times.

Hey xteamers,there will be an outing for the uth group on the 7th(monday)of september during the one week sku holidays to Pulau Ubin island from estimated time 9am to 3-4pm:)We will be meeting at Bedok MRT station for breakfast at around 8.30am,then will be leaving for Changi habour at around 9.00am.Pls bring 5bucks for ferry ride(to and fro)and own money for breakfast and lunch,8bucks for bicycle rental(according to malcolm).You can contact 93225551(shaun),or you could just call malcolm if you have any doubts.Pls pray that many people will turn up and pls do invite your friends:)

Pls contact shaun by sms and stat your name to say that you are going so that we can know where to wait for you at Bedok MRT station or changi habour:) or you could just tag de blog:)
If you want to meet at changi habour pls be there by 9.30am and find for YuFei at the POSB booth(its between the two cofeeshops)the goreng pisang is recomended if you want to have your breakfast there.*breakfast is OTOT.

If you want to meet at Bedok MRT station it will be at 8.15,will be leaving for changi habour at 9am sharp so i do appreciate if that you are going pls sms me and state your name and where you want to meet so that we can wait for you.

If you want to meet at Bedok MRT station,pls call shaun when you reach there,then from there we will be taking bus number 2 straight to changi habour:)see you guys there:)

If you need information on how to go to Bedok MRT station,heres a quick link http://www.singaporepropertymarket.com/future_mrt_lrt_system_map.htm
-shaun

2009-08-30T19:59:00.000+08:00

NOTE: THIS IS AN ALL-GIRLS EVENT

Hey girls!(:
there's going to be an outing, just for you, this coming saturday(5 september). There'll be games and cool activities, so you all better come ok!(: staying over is optional.

meeting point: Dover Mrt Station
meeting time: 2.30pm (timing flexible. contact melody if you can only make it at a different timing or anything.)

ends at about eight for those not staying over. you can leave earlier if you need to, as i said before, timing is flexible. for those staying over, we'll be going to church the following day together:D

WHAT TO BRING
for those not staying over:
-extra set of clothing (optional, but note that we'll be playing games so we'll be getting all sweaty and sticky. so i advise you to bring.)
-snacks(optional as well.)
-water bottle

for those staying over:
-stuff stated in the above list.
-PJ's/sleep wear
-sleeping bag
-toiletries
-your [fancy or whatever] clothes that you're going to wear to church the following day

if you have any questions, contact any of the girl leaders, or me, or whoever.

Hope you all can make it(:
(by you all, i mean girls.)

God bless,
glenda.

A Woman–By God’s Design

2009-08-20T15:53:00.000+08:00

It’s alarming how women have drastically transformed through the years. I could only resent the rising ideals of feminism and liberalism that are spreading like a forest fire and consuming the hearts of the so called “independent” women. However “liberating” it is for the “women of today”, im afraid its deviating from the kind of a WOMAN God has designed us to be from the beginning of time. Today, women are encouraged to be aggressive, competitive, and liberated. Sounds uplifting? Come to think of it, are the “women of today” really experiencing liberty?

Let’s first look at the picture of the modern woman (as dictated by liberal society). They wrestle with the idea that women are degraded, thus, they need to prove themselves by competing with MEN. They love the saying “There’s nothing that Men can do that WE can’t do”. and they glory in the thought that is not, by any means, possible. In the beginning, God created man and woman DIFFERENT from each other. This difference is even evident in our own biological, physical bodies. We look, think, and feel so differently from men. A FACT, we cannot deny..we SHOULD not deny. God has designed man so differently from women so that when they are communed, they compliment and complete each other. With that, it is safe too say that there’s no point comparing ourselves to men. Nor is there any sense in competing with them because THERE IS NO POINT OF COMPARISON; and we are not suppose to compete with them but to be in UNION with them. We are made differently from them. We are, however, designed to complement them. The Bible clearly said, that we, women, are created to be the perfect help-meet and partner of men. It did not say, that we are the perfect COMPETITOR.

It saddens me to think that, instead of enjoying our BEING A WOMAN, we rebel against it and try to become a creature we are not. The Woman, as described in the Bible is not, by any means, degraded. They may have been given a rather different role as that from the man, but it doesn’t imply any degredation of self-worth. Besides, as Christians, we should not be focused on ourselves, we already died to “self”, and our only preoccupation should be, from now and eternity, to GLORIFY GOD and ENJOY HIM forever. And how to glorify Him is to DO THAT WHICH PLEASES HIM…that which is according to HIS WILL. What, then, is His will for us, women?

1 Tim 2: 9-11 ” in like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;…”

FIRST, God designed women to be MODEST. The Bible instructs us to dress with shamefacedness and sobriety. That simply means, we should present ourselves in a manner that is not offensive and provocative to anybody..especially to MEN. Let us be aware of the way we “arrange” oursleves. Let us do so with much thought and regard so that we will not cause our Christian brothers to sin when they see us. We can help them avoid their tendencies to sin by simply presenting ourselves with decency and sobriety.

“…But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works…”

The first dealt with our physical appearance. The next (and the most important), deals with our CHARACTER…the way we conduct ourselves. The Bible says we ought to behave in such a way that proffesses godliness. If we say we are a Christian, we should walk and talk like the CHRIST who made us CHRISTians. Looking at who Christ is, He is never proud nor arrogant. He is MEEK, always in subjection to the WILL of the Father. as Christian Women, let us stride the steps of Christ and by His grace, live the life of His meekness and humility in EVERYTHING.

“…Let the women learn in silence with all subjection…”

Now, the Lord wants us to keep our cool. This, probalbly is the hardest part of BEING A WOMAN. I understand that there are certain instances when we are tempted to be assertive in our dispositions and opinion. Let us learn to be in subjection to the will of God. A pastor was asked how he thinks the most beautiful woman looked like and i quote ” she must be MUTE”. Mute in her fleshly dispositions. Mute in her assertive (that eften leads to nagging) arguments; always seeking first to understand than to be understood. I know this sounds really difficult to achieve, that’s why we need the GRACE of GOD to enable us.

The silence can also be viewed in the manner we deal with our emotions. We, women, are designed by God to RESPOND and never to INITIATE. Initiation is the responsibility of the man. Ours is only to RESPOND to their initiation. Remember, we do not have to devise any initiation to get the attention of the man God has prepared for us. In the first love story recorded in the Bible, God lead the woman to the man, and when the man saw her, HE IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZED HER and said ” you are the flesh of my flesh and the bone of my bones” (Gen 2:23). Eve didn’t have to do anything so that Adam would recognize her. She simply FOLLOWED THE LORD. We have nothing to worry about catching any man’s attention. Notice that Eve was CLOSE to God when they walked in the garden towards the man. All we have to do is to MAINTAIN A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD so that we will not miss His perfect will in our lives. my dad would always say “That’s the last thing you should ever worry about. He will just drop like a log when He sees you are ready for the commitment and the responsibility attached to it”.

All these can only be done BY THE GRACE OF GOD. It may seem too much to ask from us, but if it gives glory to His name, we Christian women should be striving to yield to this design. Let us “enlist” ourlseves to God’s “training school” in the course of BEING A GODLY WOMAN and allow Him to work in our lives according to His will. Let us enjoy BEING A WOMAN according to God’s design and completely yield to His likeness.

This principle has helped me understand God’s will for us women, and i should say i am still a work in progress. I hope you too will come to appreciate our role and privileges as women. Embrace them and enjoy them.

GOD BLESS YOU WOMAN OF GOD!
From one of the SMCI lady(:

WE are BACKED!!!

2009-08-20T14:32:00.000+08:00

Hey xteam guy and gal!

Heard from some of u that u guy are having alot of fun here ya(:
Our next meeting is tomorrow, Friday at 7pm. Let meet at fellowship hall for a time for games, worship and sharing from Melody and Yu Fei. On how God blessed the trip in Phillipines.

If you want to hear some miracles that God performs during the trip, come and be blessed(:
Will be sharing on the things God had taught us during the trip too. Come and join us (:

Yu Fei

2009-08-12T18:59:00.000+08:00

HEY GUYS! We're having another fellowship outing this friday. 14 august at 360 dunearn road! we'll start at about 530 till 10. We'll have a time of singing and fellowship. Its $4 per person and please please please don't miss is!
Let's be praying for the ministry as there is more potential to be released! Really hope to see you guys there:D
anyway. here's a link that really encouraged me this week, click it when you're free:D
http://eden.enc.iis.sinica.edu.tw/fellowship/streams/
LuzLuz

What's On National Day?

2009-07-29T18:25:00.000+08:00

Once again, Uth Ministry is having an outing for us!

Venue : St.John's Island
Date : 9 August ( Sun ) to 10 August ( Mon )
Time : 2:30pm ( Ferry leaves at 3pm thus don't be late! )
Meeting Point : Marina South Pier
Departure Time for 10 August : Early Afternoon
Cost : $7 - Dinner & Breakfast ( Excluding the $15 per person for the ferry )

* Limited to 36 people thus, it's a first-come-first-serve basis. Want to go? Sign up early!

Please sign up with Amelia & payment has to be made upon sign up!

Question : What to bring? ( Optional )
1. Sleeping Bag ( It's an outdoor outing )
2. Water
3. A Set Of Clothes To Change
4. Sunblock
5. Card Games

Closing date for the sign up is this Sunday, 2nd August so sign up now if u have yet to. =)

If there's any enquiries, contact Amelia at 97269259.

URGENT PRAYER!

2009-07-28T22:24:00.000+08:00

GUYS SOS. PRAYER FOR MELODY, YUFEI AND JEREMY URGENTLY NEEDED!!
They are all sick and really need you prayer for them to get better. God is the great physician and im sure He will heal them. Prayer is the most powerful thing. Pray believing and it can move mountains! Don't underestimate the power of prayer!
LuzLuz:D

WOW!!!!

2009-07-25T12:52:00.000+08:00

Hey xteam!!! I am so glad that I am able to use internet finally!!!
Really Missing u guys and gals alot alot!!! But I know that the work here is not done yet. 3 more weeks to go. Almost everyday we share the gospel to thousands of student and even teachers! God indeed is GOOD!!! and he will always be! God is working here in the land of Philippine!!! So far we have share to about 24,500 people and almost 18,000 or even more get saved!!! if i rmb clearly. Amazing God we have man!!! God have been teaching me alot of lessons but will share with u guy after I get back because it will be too longggg.... We seen miracles performed by God, and students are able to listen to the Gospel.

So do PRAY for us as we will be going to Cebu, Leytle and Divao next week.
pray for more room to room opportunity too and strenght too.
Some of us are losing our voice and are tired. BUT thank God We are able to rest from now to Monday!!

Really Missing u guy!! praying for xteam everyday and i hope u will be praying for us too k? wun be able to reply ur msg or use internet from now on i think. haha.. takkaires man xteam!!!Love u guy(:

In Love in Bohol,
Yu Fei

2009-07-19T19:45:00.000+08:00

HEY GUYS!!!
thank God for a blessed outing that the guys had at noahs house! maybe we can go there more often:D despite the confusing LRTs. And Sat was great too, even though i went late i really thanks God that i had fun bbqing! Im sure the rest did too, and the weather was great as well. Let's rmb to thank Tsunami for co-ordinating the bbq and most importantly God who provided everything. Anyway, let's keep our FG leaders in prayer, its a spiritual warfare and they really need prayer as their power source. They have preached to abotu 15000 people, i last hear. Its exciting to haear of God really working there, and the God working there is the same God working here in our lives, let's continue to seek Him Daily! Yufei and Melody sends their regards from Phillipines. And they will be extending their stay there to 5 weeks, anyway Ian will be preaching to us this Friday. Please free up your schedule for it, its something not to be missed! i promise:D:D
AS you start off your week , let us be Living testimonies cause thats the best way to tell the Gospel. JIAYOU PEOPLE! and rmb, prayer is power.:D

LuzLuz

2009-07-15T20:13:00.002+08:00

HEY GUYS and GIRLS!
It's that time of the week and the month again! We'll be having an outing with Tsunami this Saturday, 18 July! We're in charge of games, and we need to cater to 30 plus people in total. Please let me know if you have any ideas. Call me. But not during school hours! The Outing will be at 2.30pm at church, 360 Dunearn Road!
Please be in sports attire and food will be provided by Tsunami!

God Bless,
LuzLuz

10 July, Outing at Yu Fei's place :D

2009-07-11T00:18:00.000+08:00

xteam youngster!!! Thx GOD for another GREAT acitivity that we can have!

Best attendance to date of 30 of us there(: praise the Lord for good weather and fellowship(:

Definitely, God has been given us great UNITY in xteam, answering our prayer by raising up the guy too! So do pray with us for God's direction ahead(:

Below are some picture of the people that came,

and some funny moment to share(: haha

sexy Mark,Raynor and Jon Jon!!! :D

kids at heart!!! Mimi so old liao leh!!! haha.. Jus Jk

Blooper!!! Jessica, Rikki, Elerina and Samantha went behind bushes and stay there for more than 10 min even after the game had ended! Everyone was looking for them!!! The Crazy 4!!! haha

Some guys and gals raced up the stairs to 12 storeys for everytime we went up and down! If there continue to do there, I think there 2.4km run will come in 1st everything! haha

In Love,

Your flying little leader( Do pray for us as we go to Phillipines for 2 weeks)

Do look for the older leaders in xteam for more details on the combine outing with Tsunami and Ian's preaching. Seeya soon(: Dun Miss us too much! haha

2009-07-10T19:30:00.000+08:00

"he himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we may die to sins and live for righteousness" 1Peter 2:24

He suffered so that we could live for God.
living for God is a privilege. and it is a privilege that i have, and wish to use.

the next time we feel that living for God is hard, or resisting sin is too difficult, we will remember this verse, and know that the life in God is a privilege, and something that has been granted unto us, out of such amazing love and grace.

may this verse bless you as much as it blessed me(:

God bless,
glenda

10 July Gathering!

2009-07-07T11:11:00.000+08:00

Hey xteam youngster!!! thx God for a good time ytd(:

Detail for the next xteam gathering

Date: 10 July 2009 (Coming Friday)
Place: Ian's place ( Shun Fu Road Blk 307, meet at the void deck or playground near-by)
Time: 5.30~6.30pm meet in Church@ Dunearn Road 360(Those who do not know how to go)
or 7pm meet @ Shun Fu Road Blk 307
Will end about 9pm+++ (:

Bring: Sport attire
Contact number: Jonathan Yuen@ 83131497, Mark Chia@ 98996652, Yu Fei@ 91285331

Seeya there(: