Jim was a 25 year old who lived in a rundown flat. He leads a rather sad life some might call it. No companion, not enough money for the yelling man every month, doesnt have good clothes and such. His works as a waiter at Mcdonalds which will get him no where.
He takes the subway back home to and fro from work. One day, as he was travelling back home in the train, a man sat next to him. From the way this man dressed and smelled you could tell that he was homeless. The homeless man looked at him and asked...
"If you were put in a situation where your next action or your next answer will either deny your faith or make you lose your world, what would you do?"
The man answered back,"What do I have in this world? All I have is a job with a pay that doesnt even meet my basic needs. My parents died violently in a car crash and fortunately I'm the only the child or I'll have to moan for more deaths. I dont know any uncles and aunts. I dont have much friends. And oh yea the only bloody entertainment I get is my dad's old playboy magazines. It still kinda creeps me out that I'm jerking off to the same stuff my dad did. So yea I'll think I'll take faith thank you. Cause right now it seems to be one of the things I only have right now."
"No, what if you had everything"
"Everything?"
"Yes, everything your heart desires"
"Well then thats simple.."
"Is it?"
"Yea...I would pick my world over my faith"
Just in time they arrived at the next station the homeless man smiles and says,"Well this is where I get off"
Jim was puzzled and asked,"Where do you got to be? I mean you being homeless and all."
"Jim, everyone goes somewhere"
With that, the homeless man walks off leaving Jim pondering over what he has just said.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Entry 23: DU Cellies UNITE!
Yay!! Tomorrow(30 May) cell will be in ONE UTAMA! So please take note that it wont be in DU but we'll be meeting at GSC CINEMA at 6.30pm sharp ok?!
Announcing, your movie selection for this time round is...............
After movie, we'll go for dinner together-gether (place yet to be confirm). So do take a light snack before you come, just in case you're hungry. Of course, do bring 10 bucks for the movie ticket as well =P
Lets get excited and see you tomorrow!!
Announcing, your movie selection for this time round is...............
After movie, we'll go for dinner together-gether (place yet to be confirm). So do take a light snack before you come, just in case you're hungry. Of course, do bring 10 bucks for the movie ticket as well =P
Lets get excited and see you tomorrow!!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Entry 22 : Celebration
JOYCE & RYAN!!!!"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Entry 21 : Celebration
TIMOTHY!!!!"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
Jeremiah 33 : 3
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Entry 20 : Celebration
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GABRIEL OOI!!!!
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man."
Proverbs 3 : 3-4
Proverbs 3 : 3-4
Friday, May 16, 2008
Entry 19: Hillsong!
This is the website for hillsong's kl concert!
http://www.hillsongunitedkl2008.blogspot.com/
In case ya'll didn't know ;P
-joHn nEw-
end of entry
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Entry 18: To The Ends Of The Earth
Love unfailing
Overtaking my heart
You take me in
Finding peace again
Fear is lost in all you are
And I would give the world to tell you're story
'Cause I know that you've called me
I know that you've called me
I've lost myself for good within your promise
And I won't hide it I won't hide it
Jesus, I believe in You
And I would go,
to the ends of the earth
To the ends of the earth
For you alone are the son of God
And all the world will see
That You are God
You are God
The verse really, rweeaally describes what's going on now. As days go by the more I feel the pressure of being an intern (is this normal John?). Not so much on the physical but more on the psychological.
By the way I came across this song cause well, Daniel picked it for this Friday so I had to at least play it once ... :D. In the midst of playing it, this song spoke to me. As I was playing I felt that love unfailing was taking over my heart. Like you know that feeling when you're about to cry when a Pastor prays for you, yea that.
I have doubts in myself becoming a cell intern every now and then. Wheter or not I was cut for it. I mean that fear you know. That fear of wheter or not I can live up to what it takes to be a cell intern. I mean could I do it? I rarely read the bible. And yeah honestly I havent been doing much seeking either. But as I sang the words..Finding peace again Fear is lost in all you are. Peace I found and fear is lost(not completely though...yet).
Then came the bridge. I would give the world to tell your story... gosh you do not know how that is true(where you take the scale of world and turn it down to a MUCH MUCH smaller scale). I mean I havent fully given up my world yet but certain things like FRIDAY NIGHT PARTIES are definitely over. One cause I have a party EVERY FRIDAY with you guys and secondly...I'm an intern. Oh and to tell your story part...well I think thats counted in seeking God in cell so that I can tell the world His story.
As an intern I have to set an example of coming to cell though theres a really kick ass birthday party going on. Gosh. The funny this is that I knew that I had to sacrifice all these stuff. I just didnt know how hard it would be.
First thing first. WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD I ACCEPT THE JOB AS AN INTERN after knowing that I have to sacrifice a lot of stuff. Well for one, my life was really getting boring. It was the same thing over and over again so I really needed some twist to it. So I accepted thinking that it would be interesting and fun if I served God. Dont get me wrong though. It is interesting...just that the fun part isnt exactly living up to what I expected it to be. But maybe the fun part isnt here yet maybe its later on or something I dont know. Or maybe I have experienced the fun parts just that didnt really know it was the fun part of being an intern. But observing other leaders ... it looks like their having fun.
And then secondly I have been in this church for 16 years of my life and I hardly know anyone in church. So I thought HEY if I was involved with church stuff...I would get to know alot of church people. I wouldnt say the amount of people I know now a lot..but its definitely growing. Lastly, I figured that I could die anytime soon...and I wanted to live for God as much as I can. And also honestly, somehow I keep getting this feeling I'm gonna die young for something great [=)= this is called the mixed emotions formula].Oh well, a problem maybe?Or too much tv. I dont know. You tell me.
And then I sang I've lost myself for good within your promise and at that moment I remembered what John told me in the last camp we were at. Okay I didnt remember exactly what he said but I knew it was something about doing things and being blessed...a lot. Now remember what John said to me wasnt from John it was from God...through John. And that my friends, that promise, from God is the promise I hang on to daily to get me through stuff.
And I wont hide it. I wont hide why I became an intern. I wont hide. Because we ought to share our testimony to encourage others to live for God. And I'm doing just that.
No doubt you will doubt and have fear in yourself when it comes to these things but you will definitely find peace again and fear will be lost with the help of God. Sacrifices are to be made when you serve God. And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23. And we are called to tell his story by the way. If you want to know more about that ... ask Mei Fong or John New about the Message of Reconciliation :D. And God has a promise for everyone so hang on to that. :D
Overtaking my heart
You take me in
Finding peace again
Fear is lost in all you are
And I would give the world to tell you're story
'Cause I know that you've called me
I know that you've called me
I've lost myself for good within your promise
And I won't hide it I won't hide it
Jesus, I believe in You
And I would go,
to the ends of the earth
To the ends of the earth
For you alone are the son of God
And all the world will see
That You are God
You are God
The verse really, rweeaally describes what's going on now. As days go by the more I feel the pressure of being an intern (is this normal John?). Not so much on the physical but more on the psychological.
By the way I came across this song cause well, Daniel picked it for this Friday so I had to at least play it once ... :D. In the midst of playing it, this song spoke to me. As I was playing I felt that love unfailing was taking over my heart. Like you know that feeling when you're about to cry when a Pastor prays for you, yea that.
I have doubts in myself becoming a cell intern every now and then. Wheter or not I was cut for it. I mean that fear you know. That fear of wheter or not I can live up to what it takes to be a cell intern. I mean could I do it? I rarely read the bible. And yeah honestly I havent been doing much seeking either. But as I sang the words..Finding peace again Fear is lost in all you are. Peace I found and fear is lost(not completely though...yet).
Then came the bridge. I would give the world to tell your story... gosh you do not know how that is true(where you take the scale of world and turn it down to a MUCH MUCH smaller scale). I mean I havent fully given up my world yet but certain things like FRIDAY NIGHT PARTIES are definitely over. One cause I have a party EVERY FRIDAY with you guys and secondly...I'm an intern. Oh and to tell your story part...well I think thats counted in seeking God in cell so that I can tell the world His story.
As an intern I have to set an example of coming to cell though theres a really kick ass birthday party going on. Gosh. The funny this is that I knew that I had to sacrifice all these stuff. I just didnt know how hard it would be.
First thing first. WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD I ACCEPT THE JOB AS AN INTERN after knowing that I have to sacrifice a lot of stuff. Well for one, my life was really getting boring. It was the same thing over and over again so I really needed some twist to it. So I accepted thinking that it would be interesting and fun if I served God. Dont get me wrong though. It is interesting...just that the fun part isnt exactly living up to what I expected it to be. But maybe the fun part isnt here yet maybe its later on or something I dont know. Or maybe I have experienced the fun parts just that didnt really know it was the fun part of being an intern. But observing other leaders ... it looks like their having fun.
And then secondly I have been in this church for 16 years of my life and I hardly know anyone in church. So I thought HEY if I was involved with church stuff...I would get to know alot of church people. I wouldnt say the amount of people I know now a lot..but its definitely growing. Lastly, I figured that I could die anytime soon...and I wanted to live for God as much as I can. And also honestly, somehow I keep getting this feeling I'm gonna die young for something great [=)= this is called the mixed emotions formula].Oh well, a problem maybe?Or too much tv. I dont know. You tell me.
****
I know that you've called me. Honestly, I'm not too sure if he really did call me to be an intern. I was just offered the job. Thought of why I should be an intern, what are the pros and cons, took a dive of faith and said yes.
And then I sang I've lost myself for good within your promise and at that moment I remembered what John told me in the last camp we were at. Okay I didnt remember exactly what he said but I knew it was something about doing things and being blessed...a lot. Now remember what John said to me wasnt from John it was from God...through John. And that my friends, that promise, from God is the promise I hang on to daily to get me through stuff.
And I wont hide it. I wont hide why I became an intern. I wont hide. Because we ought to share our testimony to encourage others to live for God. And I'm doing just that.
No doubt you will doubt and have fear in yourself when it comes to these things but you will definitely find peace again and fear will be lost with the help of God. Sacrifices are to be made when you serve God. And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23. And we are called to tell his story by the way. If you want to know more about that ... ask Mei Fong or John New about the Message of Reconciliation :D. And God has a promise for everyone so hang on to that. :D
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Entry 17: "Oh! Serenade my SouL..."
Hear ye! Hear ye! Let music minister to thee! xD
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I'm uploading some songs onto imeem [ http://www.imeem.com/ ] =) will be on the blog soon (hopefully! as it's taking a long time to load the songs onto it =S).
Let me know if you want to share anything with the rest of us. I have loads to share with ya'll cause' I believe songs are a great way to minister to the soul (Christian or not =))...been listenin' to alot of love songs l8ly... haha*
But PLEASE remember...don't download illegally! Please support the INDUSTRY! Thank You. All songs are just for referencing and listening ONLY!
on another note....
=) 6 more days Baby and I'm HOME FREE!!! w00t can't wait for the long break that awaits me...COMPUTER HERE I COME sweat*...okay I'm not that sad, will be hanging out with people and chillin' out at coffee shops and all that jazz...that's if I'm not too busy lookin' for a new guitar/shoppin' (need new clothes =S)/workin' (Church office? But mummy wants me at starbucks...[no idea why])/lookin' for college...and lastly hehe* plannin' for a NEVER DONE BEFORE cell outing (of sorts)...;P (will keep ya'll posted)
With Christ as our Rock-Keep pressing on!
-joHn nEw-
end of entry
Entry 16 : It's Cell Time Again!!
Hello peepsie!! How are all of you doing? I bet busy with exams right? Always remember to trust and cling on to God even in this season of life. Of course, do study hard too =)
Anyway, there will be cell as usual this friday (16/5/2008)!! So dont miss it!! It's just for 2 hours and Im sure you can take a time off that night for cell right? You'll be having the whole weekend to do some nerding XD. So please do not skip cell alright.
So see you there!! Pray along with us and get excited!!!
Anyway, there will be cell as usual this friday (16/5/2008)!! So dont miss it!! It's just for 2 hours and Im sure you can take a time off that night for cell right? You'll be having the whole weekend to do some nerding XD. So please do not skip cell alright.
So see you there!! Pray along with us and get excited!!!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Entry 15: You'll Come (Hillsong United-The I Heart Revolution: With Hearts as One)
Hello and Good Day to Everybody!
Kinda busy studyin' for my last 3 papers-so far so good, still praying so keep praying too aite? ;P (and ya'll keep prepin for yourselves too xD)...I'll make this a quickie.
Hillsong United's latest album "The I Heart Revolution: With Hearts as One" is a compilation of tracks from all their recent songs which were all recorded LIVE and on location of their concerts-pretty cool huh? =D (speaking of which they'll be recording a song over at the concert in our church too-so exciting xD)
The DOUBLE DVD-which is coming soon; is all about all the traveling they have done through the years, the places they've been too, people they've met. The highs and the lows-and all recorded on camera to share with us =)
In Summary of what "The I Heart Revolution" is about (quotation from CD insert):
"Yet for all our differences, one thing remains constant: people are people. We are all united in our humanity and in our need for truth and faith."
In closing I leave with everyone the latest song from "The I Heart Revolution: With Hearts as One":
YOU'LL COME written by Brooke Fraser. The song is about how God is certain and will always be there for us and that we will wait upon the Lord, wait for the experience of his love for us.
"...As surely as the sun rises; he will appear..."
(Hosea 6:3)
YOU'LL COME-Brooke Fraser (Hosea 6:3)
Verse 1:
I have decided I have resolved
To wait upon you Lord
My rock and redeemer shall not be moved
I'll wait upon you Lord
P-C:
As surely as the sun will rise
You'll come to us
As certain as the dawn appears
Chorus:
You'll come let your glory fall
As you respond to us
Spirit reign flood our hearts
With holy fire again
You'll Come
You'll Come
Verse 2:
We are not shaken we are not moved
We wait upon you Lord
Our Mighty deliverer my triumph and truth
I'll wait upon you Lord
Bridge:
Chains be broken
Lives be healed
Eyes be opened
Christ is revealed
Purchase Hillsong United-The I Heart Revolution: With Hearts as One from your nearest Salvation today! Only RM35.90
With Christ as our Rock-Keep pressing on!
-joHn nEw-
end of entry
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Entry 14 : Tension In The Air
This is the season where all your hair starts falling off. EXAMS!! So are you prepared? I am sure many of you are doing last minute revision and start cramming all the Sejarah facts into your head =P In advance, I wish you all the best!! Of course, study hard but study smart too. Remember to take care of your health alright?I hope you will keep your fellow cellies in your prayer too =) Let's learn how to pray for each other ok? Here are the updates of all the members' exam date. Even as you are reading now, whisper a short prayer for each one of them!!
| Amanda Tee | 20 May – 23 May |
| Daniel Chew | 20 May – 23 May |
| Esther Goh | 14 May – 23 May |
| Esther Lim | 8 May – 15 May |
| Joel Lai | 20 May – 23 May |
| John New (o lvls) | 5 May – 20 May |
| Jospeh Lu | 16 May – 22 May |
| Joyce Goh | 9 May – 16 May |
| Justin Yap | 16 May – 22 May |
| Kelvin Chee | 15 May – 23 May |
| Leon Chong | 9 May – 23 May |
| Ryan Goh | 9 May – 16 May |
| Shaun Liew | 12 May – 23 May |
| Teik Peng | 12 May – 23 May |
| Timothy Soo | 9 May – 22 May |
| Ven Hui | 20 May – 23 May |
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”
~ Philippians 4:6-7
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Entry 13 : Cell In Church
Hello!!
Please take note that cell meeting this friday (9/5/08) will be at GT Jalan Gasing Chinese Church, 8pm. This week will be Pentecost Sunday. So we'll take time and seek the Lord's face alright. So dont ponteng!! See you in church this friday alright?! Take care!
Please take note that cell meeting this friday (9/5/08) will be at GT Jalan Gasing Chinese Church, 8pm. This week will be Pentecost Sunday. So we'll take time and seek the Lord's face alright. So dont ponteng!! See you in church this friday alright?! Take care!
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