Now You Can Watch The Movie

Dear friends,

The movie, Where There's Will, There's Wei, is now up on google videos. I've split the movie into 4 parts and here are the links:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

If you want to let your friends watch the movie, you'll have to pass them these links, as these videos would not appear on the video search. Also, these videos are not downloadable. And finally, please be informed that the movie would only be up till the end of June, and would be removed from the internet right after that period.

Hope you enjoy the movie. Ratings and comments are much valued.

Announcing ExG 4

Jezreel's creation of our very own pulpit was timely indeed. I think I represent everyone when I say that it's a very inspiring sight. Sure, it's not the grandest thing ever. But consider what it is made of - bamboo sticks & bounded up together only with string - it's a testimony that with whatever resources we have, we can make beautiful things.

The blueprint...

The end result...

And that will be our testimony of our Creator, who can turn ordinary things into something beautiful, as what He did with us.

Event: Experimental Grounds 4 (video here)
Date: 1 June 2007.
Time: 10pm.
Location: FCC.

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord."

"Let all that is within me, bless His holy name."

3rd Youth Service Ever: Recap

It was the beginning of many new things...

no, MTV did not come to town...

Firstly, we had video & photographic documentation of our youth services. I said it before, and I'm really glad that the idea has been implemented successfully. Thanks to Jojo for the photos & Joseph for letting us use his laptop for the video capturing. Now the youth service can be venue for all who are interested to practice & enhance their skills.

the combination of video and photography: BEAUTY.

And of course we had the introduction of our very own pulpit!! Custom-made by Jezreel Kang, the scout master. Ken Chung, our very special speaker of the day, had the honour to be the first person to use it. He used his extra large bible & Jezreel's masterpiece was up for the challenge.

Ken Chung had a good time preaching.

He shared from Romans 8:31-38. It was the second time the Segambut cell group members have heard this sermon, but I had a great time listening to it again. He's a good presenter, and of course the message of God's favour upon our lives is much refreshing & needed. It's absolutely crucial for our generation to know that we can approach our Father in heaven to grant us the desires of our heart, no matter how small or insignificant you might think they are, cause I believe that Jesus wants to be relevant to us - He meets us where we are.

"What then shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?" Romans 8:31-32

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 8:38-39

Why People Leave?

People leave for opportunity to serve elsewhere.

How do you feel when someone leaves your church for another because they are able to serve there - a place where they are needed, a place where they feel appreciated. How does it make you feel?

Let's face it: Most of the time, the church (maybe just my church) over-rely on certain individuals. It's the safe route, a comfortable arrangement. They know the job, and they do a fairly good job on a consistent basis. And unless and until someone bursts out in tears & begin to prophesy, you won't be seeing a new person in charge of a prayer meeting session anytime soon. We need people to stand out, perform someone amazing or heroic before we take notice of them. And most people don't stand out.

Maybe that is why we find that a great percentage of individuals in church don't serve in any ministry whatsoever - we don't take time to know a person, to find that gem, to spot the potential in the people that faithfully come every Sunday. Sure, the problem is partly due to people not knowing their gifts, people not knowing how to ask, how to offer to help... People perish due to lack of knowledge, so it is the responsibility of teachers, pastors, and leaders to EDUCATE - we need to educate the church about knowing their role in the body of Christ. Then we need to teach & emphasize that no ministry is greater than another.

Expressed appreciation is another element that is missing in many Christians' lives. Those who serve are already feeling under-appreciated, under-valued, underminded - what about those who don't serve anyhow? You see them every Sunday sitting at that familiar spot without fail. What does it take for them to be appreciated around here? Can't people be loved, cherished, and valued for just being themselves? It's not entirely right, but isn't one of the greatest motivating factors to serve in church is because people want to be appreciated?