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!
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OVERFLOW
so blessed, YOU can't contain it!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
We are waiting for you!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The best birthday present you can bring to give to MCI is.........probably yourself.See you there!
P.S: Don't forget your bow & ribbon!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
At first..when I found out that I was going to be an assistant leader..I was'nt sure of what was going to be in store for me..I felt nervous and unsure as I was not sure of how to lead a group.During the camp..as I lead alongside Cassandra..I started to feel more confident and spoke up more often.Then,I realised that leading a group was not that scary as I thought as I knew that God was there to guide me.Overall..I felt that the camp was a good experience for me and I realised through the camp thatMay-Eleanor:
Overflow was God's power to be able to touch the hearts of many.(Especially during the altar call.)
I still remember my initial reluctance in going for Youth camp this year. When some of the guys asked me whether I was going, I told them that I wasn’t sure because I might have to go overseas to attend interviews. Someone even said, “better pray she doesn’t get it!” I thought to myself: “Wow, that sure is mean”.
This whole year, I have had a lot of trouble trusting God. As I have shared with some people, I am someone who is very self-reliant, and each time I’m faced with a problem or a tough situation, I would get overly stressed and worried – all because God was never the first one I turned to.
During the camp, there were many things that spoke to me. I still remember Pek Ya’s workshop, and I have realized that it’s not so much of what we do, but what’s in our hearts. We can be very active in church, but yet our hearts might not be right with God. Similarly, we might also not be the most passionate about church ministry, but we can still serve God in other avenues – in our studies, our jobs… in our everyday lives, through simple things. What is most important is that we do everything to glorify God.
Then came the night of the altar call, where I believe that God spoke to many of us. Like many of you, I cried, and now I’m not exactly sure why. But I know that I was truly sorry, for pushing God out all the time. I realized that I needed to open myself up more, especially to God. I needed to let Him into my life, to be in everything that I do. God shouldn’t be my last resort; I shouldn’t turn to Him only when I have no other choice. I truly wanted to surrender my life to Him wholeheartedly, and to be able to trust that He’ll work in my life and do what’s best for me.
That night was indeed special, I felt so in tune with God, I felt so safe knowing that God will always be there with me, to walk with me in every step. But after the camp, indeed, I trust God more, but the safety that I felt during the camp has diminished.
For me, the camp was not a magical boost that instantaneously accelerated my walk with God. But it was a turning point, a point for me to surrender my life to Him. During the altar call, I wanted to surrender everything to God, but that doesn’t mean I could. I still have problems trusting Him in everything that I do, especially in terms of academic results, university applications, and my future in general, but I’m learning. I’m learning to let go; I’m learning how to give everything to God, uncertain as my future may be. And I know, that as long as I’m willing to try, God will be near me, to help me to trust Him.
My faith was not in vain; I didn’t get any interview offers during the period of the camp, and I’ve gotten an interview offers, and waiting for more, hopefully. But I know, I have to trust God. Because truly, nothing is impossible with Him. During the camp, Dan told me, so convincingly, “Don’t worry, if God wants you to go to a particular university, He will let you in no matter what. He is God! He can even use lightning to strike down the admissions officer.” True enough. I am learning, slowly but surely, to have faith, and to trust God with my life, and to let Him in.
He is standing at the doors of our hearts, knocking. All we have to do is to let Him in, and allow Him to be part of our lives. Only then, will He have a chance to let our life overflow with Blessings from above.
so blessed, you can't contain it
so much you gotta give it away
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?