projek spidey

nobody will know it's you.
remember that time we did something with the scarf shulynn brought?*click*
we did it again . but this time with ken's spiderman mask.


click the pic for better view.
this is totally self entertaining. tank you for all the cooperation.

ANNOUNCEMENT...!!

Ladies and Gentlemen... and some lil gentlemen...
We are proud to announce that... on this saturday, we're kinda having a movie outing...
The show is "Penelope" and it's at MBO... 8.15 pm show...
Drop ur names at the comment if u wanna come... Transport.. uhmm... Can call me la...
Let's see if i did miss anything else... Hm....
I think that's all... So, those wanna join, drop ur names there ya? Thank You... ^ ^

Attempts to fit into PJGH

Care Group (CG)

Joined the Jeremiah group in former Contracts tutor's house on Friday with Geng Yi and Grace. Ju couldn't go because she had to study for an exam the following day (after which she cabut-ed back to mlc dengan penuh kebahagiaan *sob*).

It was exactly like Bible study back home, except we didn't watch TV while waiting for the rest to arrive, didn't study the Bible (at all. discussion theme was ironically the Bible though. ah hahah.), there was no fish-head noodle soup or jasmine tea for makan, and we didn't watch American Idol or a badminton match or an old Indiana Jones movie on TV after makan.

Yeah, all that basically sums up the Ayer Keroh area Bible study. Dunno about the other Bible study group. Haha.

The CG is based on the discussion questions at the bottom of the previous Sunday's sermon handout in the bulletin. So no reference to any core verses in the Bible. Kinda like what we're trying to start in youth, eh? And also prolly why they don't call it "Bible study group" the way we do in mlc.

I felt quite at home at the CG, maybe cuz it's supposed to be a group that cares for you. Ah ha. Or maybe it's just too early to tell. I'll continue going anyhow (after Raya hols. *yahoo*).


Sunday

One of the issues concerning worship in MGC is that it quite often seems to be a singing session instead of a worship session. After being in PJGH, I think I can see why.

Here, the first part of worship (before sermon) is either equally balanced between song requests and sharing from the Bible, or Bible sharing > songs.

One thing that's quite noticeable, though, is that the PJGH youth don't stand for much of anything except to play the musical instruments. In that sense, I suppose MGC is a guli-roll ahead.

Met Sam, a former GLO-mate in church today. He's back from his uber-long hols. I can see that I'm setting off on the mix-more-with-young-adults-(or-maybe-non-peers)-than-youth route here. I don't know if it's the right route to go along, but right now, the non-peers are seriously more welcoming than the youth. Plus Lin pointed out that I'm not a youth anymore. -_-


Youth

Sam plans to join the youth this time round. So perhaps I'll go to youth with him once in awhile and see how. Don't feel like serving in the youth ministry though. I mean, c'mon la. The churches here in PJ and KL bukannya kurang manpower or what. In fact, I daresay they've excess manpower. I'm going by intuition a lot these days, so please pray that my woman's intuition is accurate.


Music Ministry

Sam very nicely 'let it slip' that I can play the piano, and Geng Yi did the same thing (oh so careless) during CG, so I suppose I might be roped in. Might, because they have a lot of pianists here actually. I also do not feel like being in the music ministry for some reason. Maybe I just want to try something new instead of being stuck in the same ministry my entire life. Not that it's a bad thing. But. Hmm.


Miscellaneous

Was thinking that I should be like the MMU-ians - help out in major events and stuff. PJGH is full of major events, like today's Christianity Explored Conference. Maybe I could volunteer to help in something next time round.

Also, there was a UM visitor today. Was able to kamcheng with her cuz we're both from UM. So I guess maybe I could work with Ms Choong to help welcome UM students.

I think helping people to pour coffee might help too.

Yoh, so desperate for a ministry.

I kept in mind what Uncle Lee Min Choon said last Sunday though:

We always think, "Must come to church and get involved only can do something for God." "Oh! New church! Must faster find ministry to serve in!"

I put this smiley face beside that statement --> =(

True, I'd been fostering that concept ever since I got into PJGH. I shared during CG that after all ties with the Christian world and "church things" have been cut, due to my sudden decrease in church activities, and when my prayer life is in tatters, the Bible has become the only link between me and God. The only reminder to myself that I am a Christian.

No more depending on being crazily involved in every single activity in church to feel like a Christian. No more serving diligently and directly in church to remind me that I am the Lord's servant. No more being involved with church stuff 4 days a week to feel like I'm really attending church. It's ironic to think that I might've even used helping with the dishes to feel like I was doing something in church.

Being in PJGH without a ministry has helped me remember what it is to be a Christian. It's not about serving without end or organizing events or leading Bible studies or nurturing youths. It's about me and God, and me and my Christian family.

Uncle Min Choon helped enforce that in my mind.

All of you back home, I hope that in the midst of all the activities MGC is running, you won't forget why you are a Christian.

You are a Christian because Jesus Christ washed your crimson stains white as snow.

I hope that in the midst of being busy in church on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, you won't forget why you had to be there.

You are there because Jesus Christ set us apart as a family. A family of royal priesthood.


That's all for updates.

Will be coming (like i'm already there hoho) back to Malacca with sis on Friday afternoon.

See you guys!

Results!

You know the bunch of updates and prayers I talked about? Well, here's the results. Yen Mei did alright for her FYP presentation although she choked, but it was still good. Lai targeted A for the FYP, and according to him, he also did ok, so pray that he will be able to score. For Celine, she's finished her UPSR and became a youth last Sunday! It seems A. Grace quite worried she won't get A for BM because score 75% and she's in chinese school, but should be ok right? For the youths, make our new graduate feel at home ok? Juliana said she did not know how to do a lot for her History paper on English but it was also ok! Daniel had a Management paper today and he said can do, but do not think can score, so ok also! Pray for my big sis ya, she just posted about the temptations and exam, maybe she's feeling a bit of what Jesus was feeling when He was tempted. The upside will be Jesus understands her and will bring her through. Anyway, to conclude, MGC-ians results quite ok wan and everything also ok!

Doing the right thing

I feel alarmingly calm. It's weird but true. The same situation demands the same decision. I choose to obey God.

Two years ago, questions leaked before an exam. I took a glance at the questions before realizing it's wrong. I walked away. Then, I was staying with other course mates. They studied according to the questions. No. They just memorized all the answers.

I did not. I chose to study everything. I chose to be foolish. I chose not to cheat despite the pressure. I chose to do what was right. I chose to obey and honor God.

Obeying God involves sacrifice. That also meant I chose not to do well. I struggled with the questions. I came out of the exam hall feeling un-victorious. I felt cheated. Inside it stings so bad I wanted to cry.

Why do I feel bad doing the right thing.? It's so unfair. It doesn't pay to do the right thing.

That was how I felt.

Today, I am faced with the same situation. Ironically, the same subject. I choose to make the same choice once again. I choose to work harder. One thing is different. I don't feel the pressure anymore. The struggle I once faced is no longer a struggle. I've left this stage of struggle two years ago. I can make the same choice and be alarmingly calm.

I have a confession. I haven't been giving my best lately in my studies. Maybe it's God's way of telling me to work hard. Immigrants work harder.

I am a Christian. I am not of this world. I should work harder.

God works in mysterious way. ^_^

Today, after two years, I feel victorious.

Sharing this as an encouragement. Have a good day!

The Dudes in New Zealand

Hi! Selaku wakil MGC-ians (albeit self-appointed) di luar Melaka dan luar negara , I bring news of Uncle Ivan, Marc and Jerm from New Zealand.

As posted on the cbox on 9 September, Marc started his mid-sem exam on 10 September, and Jerm started his on 9 September itself. And since NZ doesn't recognize Malaysia's driving license, Marc has to take a driving test all over again. We all hate driving tests, don't we? (me, at least) So pray for him!

Also, it is now spring in NZ! Woohoo! Flowers everywhere! (macamlah i kat sana) Winter's over, and that means the rugby season's over as well. I didn't know rugby is a winter sport. You guys didn't either, eh? Uncle Ivan says watching Jerm play was like waiting for a bone to be broken at any second. It's 6 more months before the next season, so Jerm's resting till then. Pray for his healthy and whole bones that they may stay healthy and whole.

Due to the lateness of the STPM results, Marc has to start with Term 2, and is currently doing terms 1 and 2 in one term. Kinda heavy, and bone-breaking as well.

Dr Sean, Dr Sherry and Michael went to visit last week, and they had a great time catching up. Uncle Ivan says it feels different yakking in a cafe instead of a mamak stall though (Uncle Ivan: I miss Melaka!). I can relate. I miss mamak stalling as well here in UM. All I have is this thing called KFC (Kafeteria First College), which is kinda slow in delivery. I.e. 45 minutes. *pengsan*

The MGC-ians in NZ are hoping to come back for the holidays next year! The boys have to work to save up for the airfare. *terharu* Pray for them as they work ya.

We'll be waiting in anticipation! Non-stop mamak-stalling throughout the holidays!



p/s: marc and jerm got to experience the high-class version of Genting Snow World. Ish! Unc Ivan said winter was terrible tho.

Updates and Prayers

Alright! Today is Melissa's birthday! So if you're reading this, remember to wish her ya? The youths planned a surprise for her during badminton..... and it worked! Most successful yet, in terms of touching the heart! You cried, but Mel, your tears touched us! With Hwei's absence, no one thought of taking pictures of the birthday girl and the cake, but luckily I remembered so pictures will be up here as soon as I bluetooth to a computer.

Now to updates! Melissa should be working most probably next week in EY (Ring any bell, shuen?) not in accounts though, but admin. Wei Jin, on the other hand, is still looking for a job. The job interview he went for was not successful as they have not called him even after the deadline so pray that as he continues to search for a job, God will bless him and give him the right one. Pray that he won't be lazy in reading Bible also :P .Moving on, Chen Li will be going back to TOA along with her brother tomorrow, so pray for safe journey. Juliana should be back at KL already, but you left so fast none of us had a chance to say bye. Next time any MGC-ians going back make grand farewell okie? *update*Juliana has her History paper on English, so pray that she won't be bored to death but study.

Pray for Chen Li's sister's friend, Wan Yi. She is having third stage cancer now, so pray that God's healing hands would be on her and others who need it as well. Besides that, pray for Lai and Yen Mei, one of the MMU survivors left. They are very busy doing their FYP and assignments, so pray that God will give them the discipline and wisdom to do their work. Lai and Yen, you can do it! Celine got UPSR tomorrow!!! Pray that she won't panic and she may be able to do well! For small fry, I got Moral folio to do so pray that I will be able to stick my butt to the chair and do it.

Not forgetting those outside Malacca, it would be too much to name all of you, but we still remember you guys! Marcus, Jeremy and Unc Ivan, we know you're reading this, so flood the chatbox with messages ya? I heard from Aunty Kim that Marcus is having holiday for one week and then exam the next, so pray that he may study and honour God with his results. As for Jeremy and Unc Ivan, they are still good, except that Jeremy starts calling everyone bro already. Don't worry, we taking care of Livia very well. From the 2 subjects given, she scored 2 A's for PMR trials already, good start! Continue to study ya! For Daniel, he seems pretty stressed over Probability and assignments, so pray that he may persevere in Sabah! *update* Tse Hwei like quite free wan, can set up friends for Flirty at 10.30 some more, but then actually busy, until msn status also put busy. Got exam and assignments so she's not that busy anymore. Pray for Shuen too, who is in final year, so very very busy. I think Gary is in final year too. Ah Zheng, didn't get much updates about you, but I overheard a bit from Unc Kian Boon that your boss or someone likes you and you're doing well, so continue to do well!

We going to have Ice Cream Day (not Night) on 13 September. It is by the kids, so maybe that's why is day, not night. The SU team will be helping out so pray for good number and the patience and ability to handle the monst... I mean kids. SU having a meeting at Wesley Church in the morning so all MGC-ians can come!

Oh yeah, this is one important update: The youth is going to have a Youth Camp! Most probably it will be in December 6-8 where most of the universitians will come back. The venue is at Lendu, the El Sanctuary place. There will be non-Christians as well, so I think the topics will be more to the evangelical side, not so sure. We have not set a theme yet, so youths who are reading this, please think of a theme and a verse most probably that goes with the theme, and tell us ya? Also, we do not have a speaker yet, so pray that God will provide one for us. That's about all. Continue to grow in God and do your quiet time (hehe) regularly ya!

juice night + sports day.

HAPPY MERDEKA ya'll~!!!

*happy*

*sweet*

*sunny* the teams and team leaders+ assistant

*reminiscience*

No Barriers.

Average people label and stereotype.

They name their inventions and thus confine them to the functions they have invented for them.

We, in MGC, are different.

We transcend barriers.

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because we believe we can do all sorts of things with the veil. even make a video out of it. =P

one more.

jess didn't want to do her "towel-ing" gimic with the veil

Worthy is the Lamb

I felt what Kah Wei and dad shared on Sunday really good. The theme on that day was Jesus being the worthy lamb to be sacrificed. Kah Wei shared on a part of Job where God asked him to consider the great creature God created. He read Job 41 and then verse 27; He regards iron as straw, and bronze as rotten wood. I might not get it entirely right, but Kah Wei said something like this,

"This creature that God created was so great that iron was like straw to him and bronze like rotten wood. But Jesus came down and was crucified to a cross made of wood and nails made of iron."

I thought what he said was really good. Jesus came down as a person so low, that he became lower than the creatures he had created. Then my dad preached on John 21:1-25. When he came to verse 19, he said that the 'Follow Me' meant following Jesus until his death. He said this as well.

"Brothers and sisters in Christ, when you look back at all the things you have sacrificed for Jesus to follow Him, always remember that Jesus sacrificed much more than you; He left His glory above, came down to be rejected, and died on the cross for you and me."

To be honest, I never really looked at it that way before, where Jesus actually DID sacrificed much more than us, even His life. Yes, He did know that He would be raised up to life again, but it's just like doing something wrong and having the fear to own up to it. He felt afraid too. So thank you, Lord, for your amazing sacrifice and love to us all. Worthy is the Lamb. Amen.