WE WILL STAND

Sometimes it’s hard for me to understand Why we pull away from each other so easily Even though we’re all walking the same road Yet we build dividing walls between Our brothers and ourselves

But I, I don’t care what label you may wear If you believe in Jesus you belong with me The bond we share is all I care to see And we can change this world forever If you will join with me Join and sing, sing

You’re my brother, you’re my sister So take me by the hand Together we will work until he comes There’s no foe that can defeat us When we’re walking side by side As long as there is love We will stand

The day will come when we will be as one And with a mighty voice together We will proclaim that Jesus Jesus is King And it will echo through the earth It will shake the nations And the world will see See that

The time is here, the time is now To take a stand, to make a vow I won’t let go, you’re not alone Now and forever we’ll sing together

hey people!

just felt like sharing a little something for everybody to digest and chew on over the week (x

God is always good. Another 'one' has come to acknowledge God today, even trusting God in prayer that He will see her friend through some personal situation. It's really enouraging for her to come to this step of faith even, thirsting for God's word against her parents' opposition[wanting her to wait till she's older then decide], hiding in her room to read the new testament as a solution. not to mention, just about two months ago, she swore she would never ever touch a bible. God really works in mysterious ways!

I really hope that all of you, precious beloved darling children of God, have not stopped being 'joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer'! remember and be commited to your 'one'! God loves her/him just as much as He loves you.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."

in the same way as your Father loves you, love your 'one'!

Dance Ministry @ The edge

We are looking out for people like YOU.

The Edge Dance Ministry will be conducting a recruiting drive. We will be bringing in potential dancers and people who are interested in joining us.
So if interested, or any enquiries please contact me, Gladys Soh @ gladds_90@hotmail.com, or sign up with me personally before, Wednesday, 30 April 2008 (:

Big hug.
Hope to hear from you all soon.

flying (Part 1)

“You are my hero!”
”Do not cry, I’m here to wipe your tears away.”
”Oh carry me away from this place!”
“Hold on to me and do not look down.”
”Okay.”
”A few more blocks and you are safe.”
”Can I…”
”Yes?”
”Can I… Can we hold each other like this a little while longer?”
”…”
”You are going to fly away again, right?”
”I can be your hero. I can look after you. But I can’t be with you.”
”Why. Why not?”
”The sun is rising. I have to go.”
”NO! Stay with me!”
”We will meet again. I promise.”
”W… Wait! Come back… I do not know your name yet.”

{Oh yea! A post! Whoohoohoohohohohoooho!}

bday to Yihui!

Who:Lee Yihui
What:Birthday
When: 23 apr
Why:A special day

Youthled Service!

HEY GUYS (:
Just thought Id say WELL DONE to everyone today.
I had alot of fun at service! haha.

Firstly, the Dancers.
Xiaowei, Grace, Yihui, Rane, Kimberly, Qian Hui, Minyee(I hope you feel better already!), Joycelyn :) youguys were so pretty! haha. keep it up and dont worry if you missed some steps today, we've got 6more to go.

Then, the Youth Band.
Hey guys thanks so so much for helping me along the way. The practices that we had throughout the week, though time-consuming and tiring, were alot of fun. haha. Im kinda sad its over but well I hope there are future youth-led services to look forward yeah. :D
Ive learn lots of things from you guys!

so I pat you on your backs:
Joel Leong
Joanne
Silas
Jinguo
Joel Lim
Grace Chan
Plus Sis Angie Foo and Sis Grace Ma. :)

The Drama team!
My ma. Uncle Peter. Angie Lim. Grace Chong!
And my bimbotic friends & Cassie that I stll love alot (Dont worry, I dont get depressed THAT easily, HAHA)
the DOTS people (Jacinth, Nicksow, Mathieu, Sam Heng?)

Oh oh, the sound guys,
for bearing with our sounds checks and all.

Love, your regional Loser/Nerd and her big old ugly glasses that cost 2bucks. :D
Seeya all around!

The Room; What's Heaven Like
By late Brian Moore, retrieved from an email

In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features except for the one wall covered with small index card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endless in either direction, had very different headings. As I drew near the wall of files, the first to catch my attention was one that read 'Girls I have liked.' I opened it and began flipping through the cards. I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each one. And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was.

This lifeless room with its small files was a crude catalog system for my life. Here were written the actions of my every moment, big and small, in a detail my memory couldn't match. A sense of wonder and curiosity, coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening files and exploring their content. Some brought joy and sweet memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching.

A file named 'Friends' was next to one marked 'Friends I have betrayed.' The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird 'Books I Have Read,' 'Lies I Have Told,' 'Comfort I have Given,' 'Jokes I Have Laughed at .' Some were almost hilarious in their exactness: 'Things I've yelled at my brothers.' Others I couldn't laugh at: 'Things I Have Done in My Anger', 'Things I Have Muttered Under My Breath at My Parents.' I never ceased to be surprised by the contents.

Often there were many more cards than I expected. Sometimes fewer than I hoped. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived. Could it be possible that I had the time in my years to fill each of these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature.

When I pulled out the file marked 'TV Shows I have watched', I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn't found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of shows but more by the vast time I knew that file represented.

When I came to a file marked 'Lustful Thoughts,' I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content.

I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded. An almost animal rage broke on me. One thought dominated my mind: No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!' In insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size didn't matter now. I had to empty it and burn the cards. But as I took it at one end and began pounding it on the floor, I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find it as strong as steel when I tried to tear it.

Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file to its slot. Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long, self-pitying sigh.

And then I saw it.. The title bore 'People I Have Shared the Gospel With.' The handle was brighter than those around it,seemed newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand.

And then the tears came. I began to weep. Sobs so deep that they hurt. They started in my stomach and shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes. No one must ever, ever know of this room. I must lock it up and hide the key. But then as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him.

No, please not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus. I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn't bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own.

He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes. Why did He have to read every one? Finally He turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn't anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands and began to cry again. He walked over and put His arm around me. He could have said so many things. But He didn't say a word. He just cried with me.

Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card. 'No!' I shouted rushing to Him. All I could find to say was 'No, no,' as I pulled the card from Him. His name shouldn't be on these cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, so alive. The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His blood. He gently took the card back. He smiled a sad smile and began to sign the cards. I don't think I'll ever understand how He did it so quickly, but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file and walk back to my side.

He placed His hand on my shoulder and said, 'It is finished.' I stood up, and He led me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written.

cool vid- take it all by hillsong

you should know the lyrics... im too lazy to post it up...

Sharmian says you must come!

click here for detailed information.!
school website: www.cchms.moe.edu.sg the link is there too.

hey guys i would love your support!. Im in charge of a Haunted House on the first floor exhibition room so please please do come down and join in the fun (: entry fees are super cheap as compared to other school's bazaar so dont worry about spending big bucks. i promise this bazaar is going to be of tremendous fun, you can expect alot of food and games as listed in the website. it will be open from 10-4pm at my school , thats very near matthieu tan's house.

Coupons are sold at SGD$10 a set, you can get them there on the spot. Do let me know if you are coming, Sharmian 94657660. i can help you with all the directions and stuff.

i really hope to see some of you guys there (: much Love.

Ahh oh im so excited! :D really thank God after staying overnights in school to work on this big scale attraction, its finally super scary enough to make my principal scream lol. and he is a guy, how's that.? hahaha im so happy, so happy so happy its a success. so come and check it out okay!

ps: if im slightly late tmrw please someone save me a seat! i'll be rushing over!

Amen amen amen amen

WATCH THIS! ITS AWESOME (:

region ahoy matey!

okay guys, this is trip number 2 now. going off for a month and will be back in early may. do take care of one another and smile always. pray when it gets difficult, play when it gets quiet. inspire one and another and message each other nice things when you remember them. drama people please exaggerate a bit more and be cleaner in your movements. xiaowei gang girls are doing great, very nice to see you all so excited. grace and leaders, yay you are doing a super job at your roles as mother hens and assistant hens.

haha okok i'm being naggy but ya, please take care.
wah im darn scared of seasickness man. see you guys soon.

qigebage wan sui!

don't go too mad at bishan playground okay.
later gang fight or go jail again.

Get In Line..

IMPORTANT!!! >.< Week of fasting and prayer

HELLO BELOVEDS!!!! *SCREEN HUGS!!

I believe we all have something we wan to happen!! Be it your campus/school saved, friends saved, new guitars >.< , providence ETC. WHATEVER!! Please post it under the comments section and please leave your name if possible so we do know who are we praying for :)

I felt that we should come together as a region to pray for one another, so we can all rejoice with one another when God answer our prayers. A way of bonding, if you may^^. ALSO praying for one another allow us to practice empathy and think of others instead of always ourselves:) we can love more in action and we look forward to praying for we all :)I Love u all ^^ I would love to see you all get blessed and breakthroughs.

Let us make the possible, possible! WHY?? because God can do all things! so theres nothing impossible to begin with!! :) Let us pray knowing God hears and answers. :)

With Love,

Silas of :P :P :Ps

Perfect for this moment

Perfect.

The word that seem to have lost its purpose since it is deemed impossible to attain all the time. i somehow disagree, It is actually how u look at it :)

One night while spending my time with Jesus, i was thinking of HER. yes... HER. I went WOAH!! LORD!! HOW DID U MAKE HER?? Her movements, laughter, smile (i've a liking to mesmerizing smiles XD) She's beautiful! (if u know me by now, i try to choose my words carefully, beautiful is not one used carelessly as far as i'm concerned ) She completely dazzled me *.* i would ga ga over her b4 God. I talk to him bout almost anything under the sun! so this is one of them XD
i went "She is PERFECT!!!"
Then Jesus went "Son, u know she isn't, she HAS weaknesses u know"
"But she fits EVERYTHING I LISTED IN MY HEART!! ( hah... everything BUT the spiritual ones that is..) she's like a perfect human wife!! *grins..." Aaah... i was so in love...
Then the punch line comes... "Did it ever cross your mind that i thought of u like that??"
i paused, then i saw myself through the eyes of God. I look so very beautiful, so complete, so.. perfect.. there was no mistake in my creation. I almost feel that i was looking at the image of me in God's mind when he formed me! it was, WOAH!! i never thought i was like that in your sight!!
( one of the bonds God relate to us is husband n wife, check out Isaiah n Jeremiah, also Ephesians 5:22-33v)
HER is the 2nd and last Girl I thus gave up by the command of my Lord. No! It ain't easy at all!! Feeling? Its like i dug out my heart and put it on the alter. I love Jesus :) Your not alone in "heart" problems!! Let no girl get between you and Jesus! I'd die without Jesus, He do i now trust for my perfect wife :P In the mean time, I'll go enjoy my teen and single season!!! .. Plz do understand this is not MY FAITH! that allows me to give up things for God. Its not my "spiritual strength". If u know how many times i tried to backslide, you will know i'm so very weak. But its the same reason why i ALWAYS fail to backslide, simply put, i will really die without Jesus. I dont know how to explain but in short, its not my strength but something God did.

We have defined being perfect in this world on the level of how u please people. Once u got something that this person don like, it becomes YOUR imperfection. So isn't your perfection very subjective to each evaluation of you? thus this is not quite reliable because its just what people THINK of you.
We Christians then defined being perfect in respect to Jesus. Which is correct!
So whats the problem? well, in both cases, we seem very imperfect. One, we will somehow piss people off (most of the times u don even know why! >.< )Second, since we've all been trying to be like him, you should know why sometimes we ain't successful^^ its very duh.. as its unattainable for both.

Now, how are we perfect?

You see, A piano chair is perfect for a person playing piano. A netball net is perfect for netball game etc. You see, everything is made for a specific purpose. No doubt some can multi serve yet it is still made for something specific. Like a stool, u can sit on it or put your leg on it OR use it as a mini table. Now think about us. EVERYONE of us is PERFECTLY MADE for a SPECIFIC purpose. NONE of us is the same, similar but never the same. The job that God has made us to do, no one could do it better. Like a puzzle piece, even though each have different edge (think strength n weaknesses) we all complete one big picture! one missing will destroy the beauty of it. We are made perfectly in God's eyes to complete his work. if God wanted us to be made differently, he would have done so then but no! We are made thus. Check out Ephesians 1 verse 4,5,11. we were CHOSEN n predestinated.

Then there is God's definition of us being perfect. Look up 2nd chronicles 25:2. You have to read the whole chapter to understand the context. God's "perfect" meant us having the Fear of him, complete obedience and also your heart towards God. With the once in a while mistakes n bloopers aside, God's perfect of us is when we get obsessed with him n do whatever he says. Our HEART's love towards him. THAT is perfect with God.

So dear beloveds, Don get depressed when you fail, beat up yourself when you make a mistake, feel empty when you are feeling lousy. Know This!! The Eyes of God has not left you and You are significant to him in every aspect. He's made you for a specific reason. He loves you so much that those does not matter anymore. He loves you so much that your weaknesses, mistakes everything that you deemed bad about yourself seems so small. Your tears, your love, your cry, your smile is those things that is significant to him. In essence, lets stop trying to be perfect in all the wrong ways but love God! for that is the perfect life to live and the perfect thing to do. It is also what makes us perfect ^^ Beloveds, Go to him as you are? :)

I hope this will edify at least some of you, because knowing I'm special in His eyes has changed my life forever. I pray you all will know him more and more. I'm not doing this because I'm "spiritually fit" or any of that crap, I just gave out what blessed me :) As you freely receive, freely give out is it not?? :)

With much love unrefined,

Silas of Apgape :)