11th-14th DECEMBER 2009
ACS (Barker Road)Oldham Hall
we don't have a cool name (like overflow) for it yet
but watch this space for updates on YOUTH CAMP!
(:
OVERFLOW
so blessed, YOU can't contain it!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
YOUR CAMP COMMITTEE --
we are praying at 9p.m. every night.
If you truly care, you will surely pray.
If you really want God to work, you cannot wait for someone else to pray. Sure, there will be others who will pray, but what if no one else prays for the thing you wanted to pray about? what if they think differently or they don't face the same issues? if you want a miracle, if you want an OVERFLOW, if you have caught our wave, pray with us.
we are praying at 9p.m. every night.
Prayer can move mountains, do you believe it?
" Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." Eph 3:20
Now, that's our God of OVERFLOW.
did i mention that we were praying at 9p.m. every night? join us!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Candidate 2: Alvin
AND THE ANSWER.......
Presenting: Phil, Tommy & Chuckie
Nah... presenting:
Joel, Adriel & Joshua Goh
(Go figure who is who)
(Readers go aww....)
OK enough of the lameness, let's find out what Alvin & Shuo Xian have got to say about OVERFLOW!
1. How does it feel being part of the OVERFLOW camp committee?
Alvin: It's stressful because there are many things to consider and schoolwork to juggle on the other hand. But all this effort is worth it, because the whole camp comm wants to give the campers a really good camp!
ShuoXian: Am I supposed to feel something? Er, privilege.... I guess?2. What can the campers look out for this year that makes it different from other years?
A: I'm praying that it will be an exciting time of experiencing God and having fun together as a youth ministry... and I'm challenging all campers to come with joyful hearts and to join the youth worship teams in sincere, joyful song!
S: Expect not to get anything from me (Since George isn't around)3. What's the most difficult part of planning for your respective sub committees?
A: I guess it's patience...to wait on God's voice and direction.
S: Finding fuel to burn for campfire night. i.e. PEOPLE!!!!
4. What's One thing you would like to say to all the youths out there?
A: Erm...I've said many things already, so go refer to the earlier questions. (:
S: *long pause* Don't know leh. Got lots to say like.... *censored* (Not suitable for your viewership)
5. One word to describe your committee?
A: Lonely (as you know, alvin has no sub comm)
S: Perfect!
That wraps up our introduction to your WORSHIP & LOGISTICS team for OVERFLOW!
There's still 2 more teams we have yet to introduce? Can you guess which are the teams?! Stay tuned for more!
- you did not put them on the logisticslist! (HOW COULD YOU!)
- you don't have a goose-feather bed.
Disclaimer: the log team (no they are not logs.) will not bear any responsibilities for the loss of personal items which either were not put on the logisticslist or did not even exist at point of transport.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Our Friends (pray for them by name):-
Camp Committee:-
If you truly care, you will surely pray.
Prayer can move mountains, do you believe it?
" Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." Eph 3:20
Now, that's our God of OVERFLOW.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
BREAKOUTS have never been that good! (:
You got to agree with me on that!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Your chairman & Vice chairman (she's hidden) & the advisor!
Presenting the young prayer warriors!
You don't have to come for this prayer service to be a prayer warrior, You can be one anywhere, anytime as long as you believe in the power of prayer! So, to all mci youths, start being a prayer warrior for the friends that you are going to invite and for this camp! Let's stand in the gap for our church, our YM and our friends!
Pray till we see you at OVERFLOW!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
HOW READY ARE YOU FOR OVERFLOW????
P.S: All camp committee heads are banned from winning! (but u can still take part =D )
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
DON'T be fooled by Teresa's puppy look, she's all ready to take care of you at this camp!
Catch them and their team on our blog as we introduce to you the different comm. members soon!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
The camp committee heads met up on saturday night to have our second meeting together! It was productive. haha. All we have to say is that YOUR CAMP is in progress! We were all super excited as we updated and threw out ideas! (:
"In Chinese funeral practices there is the concept of human souls - the body, the mind and the soul. One will go to either Heaven or Hell, one will go in the tomb and one in the Ancestral Tablet.
After their death, their loved ones will go to the tablet and commune with the dearly departed and apparently, the dead also commune with them. This is where the question of how true this concept is comes in. If a concept is true, it will most definitely make sense, and draw ONE parallel, like in our Bible. You see, in Chinese philosophy, they believe in reincarnation.
So, if the dead is reincarnated, won't the tomb and Ancestral Tablet be empty? Shouldn't there be only one body?
Why are people still communing with the departed and still believe that they are responding to them?
Is there a loophole in this concept?
Is there really reincarnation?"
We thank the church for organizing such seminars!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Dan: There's a great sense of excitement and urgency as we plan this camp. There's much to be done, but so far, we're on track. Being part of the committee gives me great joy to be part of something bigger than myself, to be able to serve as chairman is a such a privilege and I won't let anyone down.
Truda: I’ll say it’s going to be exciting ‘cause I’ll be working with some people whom I’ve not worked with before. I’m also excited to find out how God is going to use all of us for His good works to His glory! Wonder what’s in store in His plans...
D: We were having a meeting and Serene was pouring a drink and talking about God's blessings, and she was so engrossed that the cup started to OVERFLOW!Ok, not really. Overflow came to us as an inspiration that hit Serene on the head. We tried to probe the word exhaustively during one of the earlier meetings and unanimously decided that it was too broad to handle. But before we moved on to narrow the theme, we were struck by how Overflow was so apt in describing how God really is, as a God who surpasses all our expectations.
T: In a nutshell, you’ve come to know your identity in Christ (through last year’s camp, and the study of Ephesians), that through Christ, the old has gone and the new has come. Now it’s time to understand fully the OVERFLOW of blessings that God has poured into your life... Blessings that spill over the brim! And it’s time to let these blessings OVERFLOW into how you live your life, and into your service to God and His people... to the glory of His name!
D: Overflow is both a timely reminder about the Generous God we serve as well as a desire to see our expectations surpassed! We're actually catering for more people than we have in our ministry, so everyone out there can join us! We ourselves are expecting an overflow!What is something campers can look out for at this camp that is different from that of previous years' camps?
T: So blessed we can’t contain it! Oh wait... That’s our tagline!
D: We're heading to the Great Outdoors this time, away from our computers, Xbox, Wii, DS, PSP.... sigh.
T: This year’s camp is going to be specially designed so that both MCI Youths AND all our other friends who want to join us can come together and have a really good time of bonding, adventure and fun. Also, for those who are curious about MCI, what God has done for us, or simply what it means to have God in our lives, this camp is the camp to go for!
5.What is one thing you would like to say to all campers (and potential campers out there?
D: Huh, only one thing? Hmm, Sign up lah! Then I'll have time to say the other things during the camp.
T: COME EXPERIENCE THE OVERFLOW!!!
6. One word to describe the camp committee?
D: HAWT - Hard at work...(thankfully).
T: Committed! (So everyone should just signup now!)
Location: 31 Teck Whye Lane
Sunday Service: Every Sunday, 10.30am - 12.00pm (English)
Youth Cell: Every Saturday, 4.00pm - 6.30pm
(all are welcome! so don't hesitate to join us!)
Pray about everything. Tell God what you need. Thank him for all that he’s done.
[And if you do this] You will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful
than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds in
Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6 (NLT)
DATES: 16-19 JUNE 2009!
VENUE: Lotus Pang Suankaew Hotel, Chiangmai, Thailand
THEME SPEAKERS:
Mr Neel Roberts - Strategic Missions Coordinator for Thailand, OMF
Rev Derrick Lau - Pastor-in-Charge, MCI
WORKSHOP SPEAKERS:
Ms Florence Leow - Missionary to Shan People, Thailand
Mr and Mrs Leong Seng Kok, MCI Missionaries to Doisakhet Learning House, Thailand
Ms Ho I-Hui, Senior Lay Exec Staff, MCI Mandarin Ministry
Ms Yuen Wai Mey, Lay Exec Staff, MCI
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if you would like more info, please email mciyouth@gmail.com
with the heading "i want to scatter seeds" and we will get back to you asap!
alternatively, drop by the counter at church on sundays for forms and more information!
are YOU ready to scatter those seeds?