Happy Birthday Su Mei =)

3 days before Christmas...

Someone turns 18 ~
Happy Birthday Su Mei :)

Thanks for being a part of us! :) Appreciate everything you've done for our CG ~ We love you!

Have an exciting day! God bless!

BUCG.

Compassionate in Caring Applied! :) 201110

On the 20th of Nov 2010, BUCG together with several other cell groups had the privilege of visiting Breakthrough Drug Rehabilitation Centre. For many of us, it was our first time there. As such, we did not know what to expect and had mixed feelings of excitement and fear. We looked forward to meeting new people and helping out with spring-cleaning. However, when someone first mentions a drug addict or somebody in rehabilitation, the first image that comes to mind would be a silhouette resembling a skeletal figure with dark rings around their eyes and a sunken, depressed look. Adding on to that stereotypical view was our fear of awkward silences.

Arriving at BDRC changed our perspectives altogether. It was not what we expected it to be. Perhaps it was the place itself – how it was so well maintained and bright in appearance – but we believe it was more to do with the people there. The brothers we met there were so different from the impression we previously had. There was initially a share of hesitance in us to approach them but it all practically disappeared as they introduced themselves – smiles all round and a little nudging here and there. It soon dawned on us that they were just like us, people. It was a pleasant surprise to find that the brothers were the ones that initiated personal introductions and small talk. Hearing a few of them share their life stories and testimonies made it pretty evident how reliant on God they were and just how serious they were about recovering. No shame, no looking back.

We did not feel time pass as it was a really enjoyable experience. We wish we could have listened more. That morning we were all daunted by the fact that we had no plans for the day. Just as well it turned out – we did not need any. All we really needed was to know the time and place. God took it from there. He opened our eyes and helped us look to the needs of others around us.

We really thank God for doing something in the lives of these brothers and ours too! BDRC is truly a ministry of love and hope. Pastor Sam and his team must be applauded for their tireless efforts in making a difference and bringing hope to the lives of these brothers. We would love to have similar activities like this or perhaps a second visit to BDRC. :)

Guys in action

Listening to this brother's inspiring testimony

Waiting to fill our tummies. Lunch was super good!

What an awesome time we had!

ELEVATE Camp Prep :)

ELEVATE Camp is this Saturday!

First up, pls be at Dream Centre at 830am on 11Dec. Estimated time of arrival on 14Dec is 4pm.

Some important stuff to bring:
1) Dark sports attire & sport shoes
2) Sweater / Jacket
3) Bible, pen, notebook
4) Towel & Toiletries
5) Snacks
6) Long pants/jeans (cos it'll be cold)
7) Gifts for Angel & Mortal game

Most importantly, let's come with an open mind and expectant heart. Encourage us to continue to pray & seek God as we prepare for a fantastic journey with Him & lotsa fun with each other! :)

Can go to www.facebook.com/xyzyouth for info too.

And you can give your parents these contact numbers just in case:

Siu Fai: 017 351 7876
Pr Foo: 017 252 6688

TTFN! Will see you at camp!

Take care & God bless,
eunice

021210 :)

On this very special day, Michelle turned 18! :)

She has been such a blessing and encouragement, so from all of us here at BUCG,



Thank You so much for being a part of BUCG! Your cheerful spirit and servant attitude has blessed us all and brought so much joy and laughter to our CG!


May God bless you abundantly as He leads you toward His perfect plan for your life! We pray that He will continue to use you to reach out to many others wherever He has placed you. Continue to rely on the Lord and trust Him as your source of strength and direction as you begin the next phase of your life that you may shine for Him in all you do!


"I thank God every time I remember you." -Phillipians 1:3


Thanking God for you,
BUCG

Compassionate in Caring :) 131110

ZC this week was different and excellent! :) We continued with the 6 Marks of a New Generation: Compassionate in Caring

Worship was powerful! Praise God! We were reminded that God did not want us to only give to Him all the time (sing, clap, lift hands, kneel etc) but also wanted us to receive (hear Him speak, experience His love etc).

Later on, Pr Sam Krishnan who heads the Breakthrough Drug Rehab was the guest of honour while Jared interviewed him. We really learnt a lot.

Among other things, here are a few:

1) Drugs are but temporal and harmful "escapes". They may help you forget your problems but will not solve them. In fact, they will create more.

2) If you know of someone struggling with drugs and wants to get out, seek help and support when counselling him/her. Don't do it alone.

1 Peter 5:8 - Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Satan will always find opportunities to destroy us.

3) Remember that it is God's grace that we are where we are today. Continue to show love to the needy & underprivileged.

Matthew 25:40 - The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Just for kicks, here are some examples of signs that were flashed on that day:

A few announcements before I sign off:

1) Speaking of Compassionate in Caring, just an update/reminder regarding visit to the drug rehab this Sat:
Thanks guys! Will sms you all when I get more info. :)

2) Here's a little something from all of us for the SPMers:

Walking through this journey,
Was happy, sad and funny,
I'll give my best to study,
Because I'm doing it for God's glory!

All the BEST - Alliyza, Crystal, Julia, Munn Kitt & Edmund! You can do it! :) We're praying for you.

3) Finally:Pls sign up. It's RM 200 until 5 Dec.

Take care & God bless! :)

eunice

Super Duper Saturday!

Hello people! :) It was a Super Duper Saturday, wasn't it? It was CG again. =] Our CG`s attendance was exceptional - Yesterday, we saw Jeannette in the pink, and we had Pauline back after a few busy weeks. :D

CG was kicked-off by worship - it was truly a God-moment. :) Let's proceed. Daryll gave us a few announcements ~ whooo! Brief CG meeting.

But then, the funniest moments was when Joshua went out of the room (the first time), Eunice took an opportunity to discuss the CG's surprise for his birthday (thanks to the Loh sisters who planned everything!!) And then the second time when he went out, we were really preparing everything - from the balloons to the cake. Wilson was a good company to Josh meanwhile. :D Amazing! ~

Eventhough Josh actually confessed that he was expecting some sort of surprise, everything fell into place! We celebrated his early birthday.. :) He had a lil' pecan butterscotch cake - after we sang the birthday song; we asked him to pop the balloons in 5 different ways. We laughed heaps. HAHAHA! He reacted in such a rapid way, I believe, Daryll even took a video of him ~

Below are some pictures we took on Saturday - to remember his birthday. =]

After the birthday celebration we partied awhile - with giggles, and excitement - we also ATE some sweets and biscuits! Of course, we prayed a prayer of blessing over Josh at the end.

Thanks a million for the treats, Eunice and Pauline :D We've been blessed. Anyway, before it's too late...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSHUA!! Rock on for JESUS. Cont' to be a blessing to others just as you've been to us in BUCG! :)

Later at 3:30, we went to hall 3 to hear a lil' camp briefing from Siu Fai and his committee -

Guess what? CAMP`S along the way... in about 1 month plus plus plus!! :) Excited? Here are the details:

Theme: ELEVATE '10. EXPERIENCING GOD - TAKE IT HIGHER AGAIN.

Date: 11-14 Dec '10

Place: Peacehaven!

Price: RM180 for early birds - and this is a special flat rate for visitors. RM200 - the normal prize. and RM 240 for late birds :P

Free stuffs: Camp T-shirt [don't have any idea what colour it will be!] and DUMC's growth journal.

PS. Just so you know, when you sign up for camp - please write your name in block letters yeah? Select an appropriate T-shirt size. And if you're below 18 - get ur parents' approval ~ Make full payments! very important stuffs here - be informed! :)

Registration`s starting next week. :D

Some questions to consider in relation to camp!

What are my expectations of camp? What's the outcome of your faith?
Think over - don't forget the things you've written in the mahjong paper yesterday.

Tomorrow`s Pr Foo's birthday. He's 43 years young. :) Remember the secret code? Haha.. We celebrated his birthday yesterday - he meant everything to us! Thank you Pr. Foo for being such a great blessing to us all. :D May God cont' to bless you in everything you do.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PR. FOO. You're greatly blessed, highly favored, deeply loved. =) cheers!

Have a good week ahead`

MiCH

CG.161010 :)

CG this week was the BEST! :) Here's the order of events:

1) Worship. It was a powerful time. We asked God for forgiveness and were reminded to draw near to God because He's always waiting for us.

2) Check-in. We went one round just updating each other on how we've been. Interesting stories.

3) Recap & Discussion. Daryll recapped STOP and we discussed our thoughts and struggles too.

4) Pray. We prayed for our upcoming exams (almost everyone had exams coming up).

5) Celebrate. We celebrated Alliyza's 17th birthday, in (let's just say) an interesting way haha ;) Dunkin Donuts. Fake Maze. Candle Blowing. Donut (Cutting &) Eating.

A few shots:



That's a wrap! Sorry guys short one this week.

See you all soon! :)

eunice

Amazing Alliyza! =]

Four years ago... [Looking back]

=) Reminiscence...

Someone joined the same CG as me. And now she is our respected helper of BUCG.

The girl I once thought was quiet and timid is now the gregarious girl I see. She adds enormous flavor into our lives through her heart-warming tales and her simple yet meaningful words of encouragements. She is an amazing adolescent who is about to turn 17 [As of 15th].

Spur of the moment. Well, before it's too late...

HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY, LIZA!

Thanks for all your unwavering support for this CG as well as your uncountable contributions. You're a gem! :) May God cont' the work He's begun in your life and bring it to completion. Rely on Him for strength to live the next phase of life.

have a nice day!

A bunch of people from BUCG.

PRAYER. The BIG six-letter word.

What is PRAYER? Do you find it hard to pray? Why?
These questions were addressed today. We did a short group discussion, watched a video - profound and insightful, heard a "so-called" demo of praying by XYZ's zone leaders, and set off to pray :)

Don't be scared of the BIG six-letter word. Prayer is simply talking to God - just like you talk to your friend. Opinions on whether it's hard to pray varies from individual to individual.

Let's examine the three points for today:
1) PRAYER is being completely/brutally honest with God and ourselves. Be frank, open up yourselves to God. "honesty is the best policy"

2) PRAYER changes you and me. It does... It changes the way you think or see things...

3) PRAYER - The Holy Spirit helps us to pray.
Romans 8:26 - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express"

Let's start to call prayer a privilege and a pride :)
Have a great week ahead. God bless!!

MiCH.
[PS. Eunice is way too advanced in blogging.. Haha, sorry people I don't really know how to construct diagrams. Simple post this week okay? If I have time I will add colours!]

Fervent in Prayer021010

MOKS shared with us about prayer last Saturday at ZC. :) He definitely had Many Overjoying Keep-the-faith Stories!


We upgrade our phones to improve the way we communicate and update our Facebook profiles to inform others about our lives. Ultimately, it's because we're relational beings. :)


Since we are both spiritual and natural, we need to take time to grow in both aspects. :)

We can update and upgrade our relationship with the Lord through prayer.

Prayer = relationship track and not a religious act
Prayer = out of conviction not convenience

When you stop to pray, remember to:

1) be Specific

Matthew 7:8
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

2) Testify

Revelations 12:11
They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.

3) Obey

Joshua 24:24
And the people said to Joshua, "We will serve the LORD our God and obey him."

4) be Persistent

2 Chronicles 15:7
But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.

That's a wrap! :)

Let's STOP to pray this week and share our testimonies real soon!

tk care & God bless,
eunice

Worship [CG].

Worship is defined as "attributing worth to an object or a person". It is embedded in us, and we're naturally inclined to do it. [Some people worship their toys!] Everyone in this world worships something, or even someone. So, we're designed for worship!

Daryll said he pictures worship as "lifting up two hands". :)

I like this. Worship is the manifestation of the splendor of God! God's splendor is simply portrayed in His wonderful creation! =] I'm so in awe of the sunflowers in the meadow!


God's will for us is: WORSHIP.
Isaiah 43:21 says, "the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise".

Worship can be counterfeit.. so, we'll scrutinize, what's true worship? It is..

1) Being passionate about God's presence.

John 12:1-8, an amazing passage to read. =) Passionate; you know it all.

2) Humbling of the heart.

Isaiah 6:1-8. When Isaiah entered into God's presence, He realized how sinful He was. Humility, people. We should approach God in humility!

3) Sacrificing and then expecting something from God.

Hebrews 11:6... a good passage to meditate on. Believe it as well! We can expect something from God.

JOHN 4:23 - "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks. God is spirit and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth."

That's all for now. (: Take care people!

-Your blogger.

Glenn Packiam Speaks to the Youths

We were all blessed to have the opportunity to hear Glenn Packiam speak to us. :)

Passage: Eph 5: 1, 15-17

Here's what we learnt in a nutshell:

1. We need to grow in our spiritual walk just as how we desire to grow physically, emotionally and mentally. And you know what's great? God's already given us instructions in His Word on how to grow because we are His dearly loved children.

2. It is good to know between right and wrong in life. But it's better to discern what's wise and foolish to do. Certain things we do might be right but not wise. How then do we decide what's wise?

Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you daily and guide you. And when He leads you, obey. See yourself become stronger as you continously choose to obey. :)

Also, here's someting to remember every time we need to make a choice:

See you all soon! :)

eunice

p.s sorry for the late post

hAPPY biRTHdAY tO yOU, WiLSON ~

Today, our oldest "member" of BUCG has turned 19; and we want to take this opportunity to wish Wilson, Willies, Willie, Wills [whatever you call him] a...

hAPPY biRTHdAY!

Firstly, we want to thank you for always being a great example for us to follow! You've been a blessing and an inspiration to us... We really enjoy having you share your lives with us! It's amazing how capable you are of going to the world and telling people, I LOVE JESUS! =)

Anyway, countless stories and humorous jokes from you, we'll always remember! :) Most importantly, we are more than happy that YOU'RE A PART OF US ~ You are really an atmosphere builder... Wishing you all the best in everything you do. =) may you enjoy celebrating your birthday and remember it's also Malaysia Day!

To our beloved nation, MALAYSIA;

HAPPY MALAYSIA DAY! :)

BEST WISHES FROM BUCG!

Change Your World Tour. (:

4th September 2010, Sunway Convention Centre:
A bunch of brilliant & energetic youngsters crowded the convention centre for last week's "Change Your World" Tour. An inspiring 4-hour session with Relent & 1 a.m. was something I never regretted investing my time into. The members of BUCG who actually made it there can say that "It's worthwhile in the long run; I learnt something; & I'm definitely going to make a change!"


To seal our participation in the tour, we got a "chop" of the word "CHANGED" from the assisting crew... While the excitement kept stirring in our hearts, there was a countdown to CYW! :) The tour kicked off with a dance performance (I think Daryll was dancing then). Next, it was a vibrant worship with the band.. They sang songs that are contained in their album called "CHANGE(D)". Later that night, we redeemed the "free album", a gift for ALL participants.

Pr. Kelvin (from 1 a.m.), YB Hannah Yeoh, & Pr. Cathryn were our honored guest speakers for that night. Each of them brings a different message across, & I have summed it up below:

Don't allow feelings to stop you from changing your world. He mentioned that it's a norm (generally speaking) for people to "feel good & comfortable" to do something. Feelings DOESN'T matter when it comes to changing your world. SERIOUSLY. =] Pr. Kelvin emphasized "empathy", which is identifying with the feelings of others. :)

You can't be ignorant about the news around you. You can't change that which you are not yet aware of. One thing I've learnt is to be "more aware" of what's happening... Just as Nehemiah & his "team" helped to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, YB Hannah encouraged us to "rebuild Malaysia". The story of Nehemiah, significant as it is, can teach us lessons on making change...I encourage you to read it! :)

Pr Cathryn wrapped up everything that has been spoken, all the more, urging us to make a change. She shared from John 12:24. Unless we die to ourselves, we can't be productive in changing your world. & ultimately, we can't see the "many seeds" of change. :(


During & after the sessions, we pledged to make changes in various ways & we made money contributions to some organizations which are part of making change for this world. I encourage everyone of you, despite your ineptitude or inability, to start making a change!!
Change is inevitable, as long as we live in an imperfect world.


Credits: 1 a.m., Pr. Foo & XYZ, Daryll & his assistants, & BUCG.

by, [MiCH]

Outing to Rumah Hope 280810 :)

PRAISE: God provided for our every need for the outing! He had used our five loaves and two fish to be a blessing to many! Praise God! :)

PURPOSE: Give our best to serve and be a blessing because we were representing God!

PEOPLE: Ultimately, it was not whether our program ran well but it was all about people.

As we were preparing for the outing, we were reminded of HO HO HO. :)

1) HOPE : Help Other People Everyday

2) HONEY : We were sweet honey that God was going to use to be a blessing.

3) HORSE: Waiting at the gate meant preparation and all the hard work put into making the outing a significant one. Racing meant going all out and giving our best unto the Lord.



We started prep around 2pm. We prayed, packed the party packs, ran through the program (practising arts and craft, dance, games) and basically, prepared all we needed. Not forgetting, parapapapa (i'm lovin it) was just to fill our hungry stomachs before we left. :)



We arrived because we stuck together (HSM). We arrived at Rumah Hope around 6pm. Was really a fun time playing games, singing songs and most importantly, getting to know the wonderful children. :)

It was truly an outing to serve and be a blessing. We went there to give but gain so much more!

Thank you, God for a memorable and fantastic time!

Great job, BUCG! We did it and made history! :)

See you all tomorrow! ;)

-eunice

p.s. more photos on FB

Change Your World - Quest 2

Hey people! We have just completed Change Your World Quest 2. CONGRATULATIONS! =]
Our first activity was to unlock the secret code by following the instructions given in a sheet of paper.

Before the instructions; there was a short poem which says:

Hello young friend, the Chosen One,

This map is a treasure compared to none,

It's up to you to unlock the secret,

A world changer you'll be, when this journey is done.

Stray not from your path, despite temptations aplently,

Vertical or horizontal moves will ensure your safety.

Take one box per step, patience is the key,

Persevere in one continuous journey, and change you will see.

We dilligently solved and my group was the first to finish decoding the "quote".

COMMIT 2 ACT & BUILD.

After that short and brief activity, we watched several videos (including the one featuring the 1 A.M band and the CYW tour!) on 3 MAJOR ISSUES in the world. I wrote down the stats yesterday. Here it is :)

Sex trafficking - 2.5 million victims, it has been tolerated and growing, youths ranging from ages 18-24. Prostitution.. SOBS!

Modern slavery - there are 27 million slaves in this world! Ouch, hearing it hurts. Average cost of a slave is $90. 211 million children are slaves (ages 5-14) around the world. They are DEPRIVED of a proper education.

Illegal treatment - Estimated, about 100,000 refugees, asylum seekers...they're called illegals meaning, they come into the country illegally. Most of them are victimized, abused, deported, trafficked.. they're literally in a "torture chamber" 24/7!

All that's necessary for the triumph of evil is that good man do nothing.

Questions I encourage you to reflect on!

-How would these awareness change the way you live?

-What kind of change is needed in your world?

-What kind of change would you like to bring to your world?

Pause.

BOOYAHH. CHANGE YOUR WORLD TOUR - it's coming up!
details: -

4th Sept 2010.

6-10 pm

Sunway Convention Centre.

Don't miss out.. ;) It's going to be SUPERB. Come and experience something from God. =] and I'm so happy that BUCG is part of "changing the world". Next week, we are going to an outing to "Rumah Hope", it's not that far from church. People, prepare for it ~ :) update ur frontliners.

WELL, CYA NEXT WEEK. GOD BLESS.. HAVE A GREAT WEEK.

MiCH

THIS IS IT!

hey everyone! we had our LAST DBS lesson this Saturday on Water Baptism! Some key things we learnt:

dId YoU KnOw?
the word "baptism" comes from the Greek word baptizo which means "to dip" or "to plunge" something into a fluid and then take it out again.


These are 7 cases in the New Testament about Water Baptism:

1. Jesus Christ Himself

In Matthew 3:13-15, we read that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (Jesus' cousin). John the Baptist was preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins (Mark 1:4-5) Jesus had no sin to confess and did not have to repent from anything. WHY then was Jesus baptized?

The reason was because Jesus wanted to set an example of the baptism that He desired all believers to follow:

a) Jesus was never baptized as an infant. He knew both what He was doing and why He was doing it.
b) Jesus was baptized by the full immersion into the water. Going down into the water completely, and coming up out of the water.
Water baptism is similar to a wedding. It is a public declaration of an inward commitment.

2. The Great Commission (Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:19-20)

Jesus sent His disciples (us!) to all nations with this message: First, to teach the people. Second, to baptize them and third, to observe all things that He has commanded. This is the ORDER that we are to follow when we live out the great commission.

3. Peter on the day of Pentecost

In Acts 2:38, Peter told the people to repent and be baptized in Jesus' name for the forgiveness of sins. Here, we see that REPENTANCE comes before baptism.

4. Philip in Samaria
In Acts 8:12, people who believed in Jesus Christ were baptized, both men and women. Further down in the chapter, we read about Philip meeting an Ethiopian eunuch, sharing the good news of Jesus with him, and baptizing him later.

dId YoU KnOw?
Acts 8 has no verse 37! (It is actually in the footnotes because some manuscripts do not include it.)

5. Peter in Cornelius' house (Acts 10: 44-48)

6. Paul and the Philippian jailer (Acts 16: 29-33)

7. Paul and the "disciples" at Ephesus (Acts 19:4-5)

Christian water baptism is a response of a transformed heart that wants to live a life of obedience.

4 Conditions for Water Baptism

1. Repentance- genuine repentance
2. Faith in God
3. A good conscience
4. Becoming a disciple

You cannot be considered a genuine disciple until you are water baptized. But baptism is only a door into something greater! You need more thorough teaching and training to become true spiritual disciples of Christ. Strive to live a life like Jesus!

ARE INFANTS ELIGIBLE?
The 4 conditions above ruled out infants being baptized! Infants cannot repent, believe, answer with a good conscience, or become a disciple. Therefore, the answer is NO!

WHEN to be baptized?
In the New Testament Church, once a person believed in Jesus for salvation, he/she was immediately baptized.

Baptism was regarded as an urgent component of conversion, but always comes after faith!

Spiritual Significance of Water Baptism
As a sacrament, it is a means by which the grace and spiritual blessing of God flows through a believer. In Romans 5:20, 6:2, 3-5, Paul explains that the grace of God is not given to encourage us to sin even more. The grace of God is given to help us NOT to sin. For that to happen, we need 2 things:

1. DEATH: a death to sin and the old life
2. RESURRECTION: a new life lived to God and to righteousness

The way this transaction happens is through water baptism. At water baptism, there is an "official transaction" that you are "legally" identified with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.

Water baptism opens the door to a new realm of living with Jesus! You will begin to experience and encounter God in a brand-new way. A new grace comes upon you. All of these happen only through faith! :D

THIS IS IT...for now ;D! PRAISE JESUS!

Great job to all of you who went through the lessons! A BIG thank you to all our teachers, Daryll, Joanna, Chia Wen, and Sui Fai! :D

pauline

Lesson 9- Seven Erroneous Faith Teachings

31ST JULY 2010.
Sorry for the late post people. I'll just do a short one, coz it was a very long lesson...

1) Faith means you will never doubt.
Truth is -
a) We seldom experience pure faith.
b) Most of the time, faith does exist with some measures of doubt.

2) Faith means you will never use doctors and medicines.
Make Him your primary Source for healing..nothing else! :)

3) Faith means that you are never sick and healing will always come
It's a myth! [Act Consequence Theology]
No miracles, insufficient faith (paraphrased)

Check by the Word of God! People like Paul, Timothy, Trophimus, and Epaphroditus were godly men in the Bible who struggled with sickness.

4) Faith means never having to suffer in life
We live in an imperfect world. God allows sufferings for Christian maturity!

5) Faith means you can name and claim anything at will
-By God's will! [Everything happens]

6) The failure to distinguish between the logos and rhema.
-You should be able to tell the difference between the both by now!

7) The failure to understand the Sovereignty of God.
- He's the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, so He reigns. He decides what to do, when He wants and how he wants!! :)

Faith vs. Presumption

Faith yields to God's sovereign will, whereas presumption asserts self-will. Presumption is exactly like claiming a prophecy to be the Word of the Lord when it is not, and to overstep the Word of the Lord and do beyond what it says.

The cure for presumption.. how to avoid it?
-Line up ur faith with the whole counsel of God's Word.
-do everything you can in d realm of d natural.
-never impose ur faith on others.
-live at ur own level of faith.
-always remember, God's Sovereign!!

Change Your World - Quest 1

XYZ has just launched CHANGE YOUR WORLD or CYW, in short. As usual, we met with a few other CGs in Room 103. Eunice and Alliyza had the privilege of leading us in the interesting icebreaker. Everyone had to partner with someone, make observations on that person, and then, both had to make a change somehow. Both partners have to spot the changes of their opposite partners. (Example of a change: the position of where you wear your watch)

Today we just did Quest 1. We started off with watching the "You Can't" video - it contradicts the fact that you can make a change! After that, we had "THE CHANGE CHALLENGE" or a debating session. We were divided into 10 groups, in which 5 groups are "advocates of change" and the other 5 groups are "opponents of change". We had to argue on one of these 3 statements:

• We can change the way we treat foreign students or foreign workers.
• We can change our stance against sex and relationships
• We can change our attitudes towards our school and campuses.
  
  My group was "against change" (we picked the 3rd point) and we came up with some points as follows:
• People have negative mindsets...cannot la!
• Too many people involved...
• It's just temporary, that's why.
• Students are immatured to make changes!
• The community can't support us..
• Some people are just conventional.
• Changes might cause things to go wrong... it's risk-taking!
  Well, just stick to the status quo!!

Then, our "proponents" emphasized how change is gradual...and it's GOOD. That's about what I remembered! We shall move on to the "MOTIVATIONAL TALK" on change.

Resistance to Change.

• Own self
• Others: Family and friends.

3 Resistance to Change and their antidotes:

• Complancency ---> Compassion
  

• Fear ---> Courage
  
• Ignorance ---> Awareness
  

Reading is a way to get updated on what's happening around the world.

COMPLACENCY: Means that you don't care, think about yourself only, bored, lazy, no excitement to progress or dream, contented with mediocrity. A quote from Albert Einstein: "The world is not dangerous because of those who don't harm but because of those who look at it without doing anything"

Consider a boy on the beach. One day, as he was throwing starfishes back into the sea from the seashore, an old man came up to him and asked, "Why are you doing this when you can't save all of them?" The boy was genuine enough to say that "I've made a change!" (eventhough it was little)

FEAR: The number one enemy of new possibilities. (I suppose everyone has at least one kind of fear, whether known or unknown). That's why we need courage to venture ahead despite the pounding in our heart that says, "Turn back!"

IGNORANCE: The "I don't care" attitude. You can't change something you're not aware of, right? It simply blinds us to the pressing issues happening in our world.

Let's start now.. make a change!

[MiCH]

Happy Sweet Sixteenth Birthday! [Belated]

On 20th July 2010,

Maybelle turned

"Sweet Sixteen".

On behalf of BUCG, I would like to take this opportunity to wish her a Happy (Belated) Birthday! :)

Thanks for being part of our lives! We're blessed to have you! We wish you God's best in whatever you do... May God bless you richly. You're greatly blessed, highly favored and deeply loved! :) CHEERS!

From BUCG.

with our whole hearts.

180 THE MUSICAL (Part 2)

Hey young ppl of BUCG and XYZ!! :) I'm pretty sure you enjoyed 180 THE MUSICAL, even if you were the ones behind the scenes or even those who performed!!
Here are the pictures as you can see! ENJOY :)




Remember these ppl?? =)



Urgh.. they're staring at me. =P

Heng and Jo, which each of you know!!

:) The young ones. All played major roles!!

the cast =)

The awesome, colorful backdrop displayed when the musical ended!! :)

Not missing out these pics... =)

Me and Su Mei - friends for quite a long time, and I think this might be my first time watching her dance. :D

Not to forget, Daryll - who taught them all the steps. BUCG has gifted dancers :)

What about the question mark?? Haha..

Thanks for dropping by.. it's a pleasure to have you!! We'll hear more about some ppl's experience in the musical soon. :)

Yours faithfully;

[MiCH]