Friday, December 31, 2010

Mission 2010 Accomplished

Hey guys. SO this will be my final post for the year 2010. Will be joining the youth this year for the BBQ night on Friday. It's going to be awesome
Anyways before 2010 ends, I want to share on my part . 2010 has been such a crazy year. I can't imagine that I was still in college taking my exams beginning this year and now I'm on holidays until Feb 21st. Everything happened so fast but all I can say is I managed to carry out God's plan for me this year . I managed to fulfill most of my goals this year . SO lets go through every event I went through this year....
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College-Ah My target for this was to do well for my A-levels exams and also to help out in CF this year and to leave a legacy there. Its been a great 1and half year for me in MCKL. I would always remember the dedication of my lecturers Mr John Peter, Mr Chan, Mdm Chong Moi Moi and Datin Aru. Especially for maths and chem classes, I had the most fun there. JP with all his sarcasm and jokes and annoying Datin in classes. Really bonded with my friends there. Delta class is the best class I've ever been. I believe although all of us had gone our seperate ways, we'll still be friends and forever. I learned so much about life in college. When people say peer pressure causes others to drink and what not, its so true. I met so many different people I don't usually meet and it helps me to become a better person. I really met REAL people in the sense like those you watch in tv. They exists! like those really annoying ones..haha...I learned how to still depend on God everyday when things pile up like exams and work and its really an eye opener. I always wandered how and why people stop coming to church cos of assignments or friends or latest happenings and now I know why. I'm so thankful God had been always walking with me throughout my college life. One advise I can give to those who are still in college or going into college. NEVER COMPROMISE GOD FOR ANYTHING. I'm serious about this. once you give in to work and all its the start of the end. I always remind myself this. If now my assignments can overwhelm me, what about next time when I work? Being in college its not a MUST to join CF or attend classes but I thank God that I can say I did well i college not just in academic studies.Being part of Cf also helped me in my walk with God. These are the people who are same age as you and have problems , most of which you can relate to. helping organise the EASTER and Youth Alpha events were awesome. I was games co-ordinator there. Really God has helped me progress in this area which I will explain later.
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Worship Team and Visual Ministry- I'm still part of these 2 ministry. Partly in visual still to help out with the newer ones . Might still be in this one next year if they still need me. One thing I learned about being part of the worship team is that the WE are very vulnerable . I noticed many of the church members who left church have been part of the worship team. The devil wants to always bring us down. The whole team are very sensitive people and many times can get offended easily. I myself now understand how can people being so on fire for God can just die because of small things. Few things happened this year in this ministry that made me want to take a step back and take a break from it. Thank God for people around me to support me and to encourage me to keep pushing forward ad pressing forward. I really grew a lot in this ministry. Not in terms of skills but communicating. Somethings I do may not be accepted by the worship leader sometimes but I have to learn to take it well. Playing drums for me makes me thank God I can express myself in other ways in terms of worship. Thank you God for always backing me up when things are getting down. Also since my exams ended, been always in church and been teaching drums a bit here and there so some people. taught Adam for a while but just got busy in the end. E Von is a fast learner. Can play ed.haha.. Have been learning quite a few tricks from Seah . How to practice, what to practice, different kinds of drumming drives ,etc...
Future plans- So since i finished my exams, I was quite worried about this. I kept praying to God for a direction and it took some time. I learned how to really let God flow in me and for me to focus in Him. Its easier for me to say this then to show it but really I encourage all of you , especially those who are going to college and UNI, FLOW WITH GOD.It was a real frustrating time then but things are looking good. I finally finish my IELTS with a 7.5 band and my registration is ok so far. I am going to do DENTISTRY fully locally because I do want to be here for the church at this time when things are getting good. I said this during my interview(SERIOUS) I pray that I will be always be with God throughout this time in UNI.
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General- Its been a great year in terms of friendships . Finally understand the BRO CODE. haha. Its been great having great friends in college and church. People who are real and not ashame to of you. that will support you whenever. Jeremy, Ivan, Hsien, Kai, Anthony, Dik you guys are the best. Catch up with all of you soon yea..Also in church got the chance to talk with the staff here and there. Its been a great time learning few things from them. Especially Seah when sometimes we have dinner and lunch together. We will talk about a lof of things and not only drums . These things really can't find anywhere else but through experiences . Thank you all of you. You know who you are. All the best in future plans. Also to Yu Wern! Of course I have not forgotten you. This year we had a lot of ups and downs together. Its really a long and wonderful journey being your friend this year. We may have our seperate opinions and many get into arguments but its all good. haha.. I really enjoyed the times we go out for movies and meals. Although we don't really talk much but I know you still care for me and I want you to know I also care for you although I don't show it much. I really cherish times with you and of course YOU. See you real soon =D
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Youth Ministry- This i got a lot to share about. haha..Well the first event of the year was Hock and Jinny's New Life wedding ceremony. Although I didn't participate in the dance presentation, I still managed to make it(came back from S'pore). Nothing much really happened for the first half of the year so I'll just fast forward up till the point when I came back from my Europe Trip. I told myself this year that I will come help out in the church and also to be in at least a mission trip. 1st thing before I left for my trip I told Hock to sign me up for the Cambodia Mission trip. Since I was overseas , meeting up was a bit of a problem(DUH!) . I came back and had like a week to do my sharing on PRAYER AND HUMILITY. My 2 favourite topic. haha.. I did prepare my sharing only 2 days before my trip! I did learn a lot from my first mission trip. I will not explain much because I did before... Also in my heart I wanted the Youth to be on the mission field and Hock told me he and Jinny were actually planning to do one Orang Asli Mission trip in Sept. How amazing is that? God read my mind!... Moving on....Me, Hock,Ling and E Von went to STM to check out the place for camp. I had that feeling that this camp would be focusing on LEGACY-1 of the area that Pr. Jeremiah had for the church this year and yet again before I told Hock anything , he also wanted the camp to be focusing in this area. Amazing again isn't it. See what happens when you follow God always and listen to Him. I didn’t actually want to do anything big for the camp but to just help out but that night as I was doing my devotion, the topic so happen was about take up the responsibility and don't worry. What coincidence. So since then, I never looked back. Preperations for camp were really challenging and new to me. I told God I wanted a new journey with Him and to really GROW. He gave me so many challenges throughout this time and I really thank Him that I have the chance to grow in capacity.... Not just in the area of serving but much more, self control etc...Just like for my Phillipines Mission trip. I didn't wanna go actually but I can say I'm thankful I went. All was in God's plan for camp. Found a new sense of worship there and got to see another side of the world there.....
Not forgetting Pyjamas Prayer. For those who didn't manage to come for both times. The reason for this is that I want US,Youth to have a meaningful event where we can actually bring something back. not just in youth camps, or other presentations. Prayer for me is really how I survived. Its something we can always do anytime and anywhere. Next year it will be done on a more regular basis during school holidays so do take note.. The times we had praying were just beyond words. I can't really explain how it went but I can say its worth it.
SO thats my story of 2010. 2011 will be a very exciting year for me and for you. AJA AJA fighting!

with Love James.....







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This for you, E Von ..muahaha .i'll say this once so yea
You're truly a blessing to me throughout my time helping out in the church. You bring a new excitement to the office with your originality and fun. You may not know it but really you have been there for me to hear me out(sometimes at least!) haha. Thank you so much for camp preperations. I know you had a lot in your hands like Children Camp but you always still give your remaining time to help plan for Youth camp. We really knew each other more this time and I do cherish those times when we mamak together when our bosses left us. haha.. Its nice to know that people like you still have a heart for God. You're not the one who will point out my errors when I do somethings wrong ( except when it comes to eating...) It encourages me to push myself knowing I do make a difference in other lives. We had a lot of things to say and in the coming year I know we will serve together for the church and the Youth Group. You have a lot of great ideas and have been very supportive . Every event we had me and you were there.. haha...good thing not sien of each other ..haha...Its great having you as a colleague and although I know you're still worried about the future I hope what ever I have shared with you, you'll remember.
Youth camp!!!
Phillipines Mission trip in November

Leader's retreat in November

Captain Ball in December

Orang Asli Mission Trip in Sept

Children's Leaders and teachers retreat in October

bOwling competition in Sept

Cambodia Mission Trip in August

A-levels results day ! =D


Europe journey

MCKL SUIT UP DAY

Youth Bowling Day

Easter day. haha...

Ivan's hoody day

Hock and Jinny's Wedding in Jan

Dawn Prayer in January

Welcoming the Juniors to CF in January

Orientation Ball in Feb

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Mission Initiated

Hey guys and girls. So I'm finally back from the most awesomest/bestest/God filled camp ever so far. The camp has been really just great. If there is one thing to sum up camp is that we showed the true identity of NEW LIFE.

As I have said before. Just because a small group of people that came and believe in a common thing in God everything changed. Prayer works YET AGAIN.

We showed people how to pray, worship, speak in tongues, minister and how to have FUN doing it!

So this camp is so personal to me. From day one until now, God planned this so long ahead. He had the theme and idea for this camp frm the start. All the campers, visitors and committee He called by name!

Initially my idea for camp was for the next 30 years. Hock had the same thing on his mind . The only way to carry on NEW LIFE'S LEGACY was to know its history. We had PR J, PR RON,SIS GRACE, PR LAWRENCE to share with us. About 6 ppl accepted Christ while loads learned how to speak in tongues.

During the firs session when I had to chair, I was nervous man but God had trained me well to handle things like this and I can say for myself I'm impressed on how God used me that night.

Worship sessions are just the bomb. First night session already same intensity with other camp's last night's session( where its usually the best) and our last night worship session....all I can say is God brought us to a whole new level of worship. everyone jumping here and there and not just in 1 spot! There were just so many breakthroughs in camp la. I saw so many people speaking in tongues and crying out to the Lord. Walls were broken. I'm sure all the visitors and many first-timers enjoyed themselves because I certainly did.

We always prayed before every session and that really made a difference. the whole atmoshpere just got turned on!

During each session, the flow of the message was great. Pr J shared a bit of the history of New life and what he learned from that. Also taught us about being a COOL CHRISTIAN( being steady, seeing the big picture and so on. Pr Ron also shared a similar message the very next session although they didn't meet up.

Games was fun. Thank You Nevina and the whole team - Mun Hong. Elicia, Rebecca, Abigail and Poh Yi for doing such an awesome job carrying things around and making games work. My team is just awesome la. So many young ones taking up roles and although we didn't win, we had fun more importantly.

Thank you Joshua for taking care of the worship team. Being there early and going for meals late cos of the worship team and making sure everyone prays before they start.

Thanks to Xuan Yun for the booklets, name tags . You 've been such a testimony to me and see you soon bro.

Thank you also to Krystal for being the commander! You bring such positive energy to the camp. Very enlightened by you.

And also to E Von for helping me SO SO MUCH during the camp preps. and chilling me down when things started to pile up and taking over when I was in Phillipines, helping me make some decisions with everything.

BIGGEST THANK YO IS TO GOD. WITHOUT YOU ALL THESE WILL BE NOTHING. THANK YOU FOR BEING OUR SPECIAL GUEST.

Like it or not WE YOUTH ARE AT A NEW LEVEL AND GOD IS GOING TO CHANGE US FROM GLORY TO GLORY. AMEN

So with this, this doesn't just stop here. I want everyone to continue praying even if you don't know how. Ask God how to pray and He'll teach you. Read the bible to understand Him. The great work and plan from God for you has just started. It's Time

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

It's Time

Hey everyone.SO i better update before I got loads.

First things first. Youth camp is coming in a days time!!

REally excoted for this and also in the same time not excited.lol..still got things to settle before it starts but all I know is God is in control and He is part of this camp.

so here are the things to bring

Bible
Notebook
Pen
......Sportswear( tshirts,socks,pants,shoes)
Dirty/old worn shirts for 2 days
Toiletries
Personal medication
Torch light
Gifts for Guardian Angel
Forks and spoons for supper
Own junk food

So for the past 2 weeks. I attended the children camp appreciation dinner. I did help with the newspaper and other small things so I just find an excuse to tag along. It was good. Went to this restaurant at my place called Kimmies I think. Its a bakery shop. The owner's daughter and son are coming for camp!

Other than that attended Xuan Yun's wedding with Jyn Ee..woohoo. haha it was a children church play actually. True Love. First time being part of it although its the last segment =O.

Went for Calvin's wedding last weekend. Saturday's was a garden wedding in Cyberjaya. It was good just that it was hot la. Food was good. Sunday's was in Muar so drove down. Was the usher for the wedding with the other cousins. Almost lost my laptop man. One of Calvin's friend accidentally took it. Dunno how that happened. Brought it along to the Phillipines video but didn't even touched it -___-

last tuesday was an eventful day. Went to help Sri Eden move all their things to another house together with Hock,Josh, Alex, Melvin, Xuan Yun, Evon, Angel, Vicky and Ben 10. It was a fun day together with everyone. Time for bonding. It was good. Although I can't say the same when we had to move the photostat machine =(

Had a sleepover at Hock's place with Xuan Yun,ALex, Ryan,Ben 10 and Mel. Played games all night long .Of course after we had a dinner birthday celebration for Ryan and after throwing him into the pool! haha.. It was good stuffs la. Will cherish it these times for life =D
















thats it from me. Till then.Byes

Monday, November 29, 2010

Salamat

Hey all.

So the last few weeks have been quite a ride. Few ups and downs here and there.

Mainly because YOUTH CAMP is getting closer. Just to let you know. Things are going great in terms of preperations and most importantly how I see God going to work through this camp. For those who are not sure about this CAMP that is coming up , the theme is IT’S TIME. The reason for this is for it to be in line for next year our church’s 30th anniversary .I,myself have so much story to tell about my walk with God in this church. I literally grew up in this church so I went through every stage thus far and looking back its fun. So our camp will be focusing on that. We want EVERY youth we have to have some story with them. Whether you’re a new member or a old one it doesn’t matter. We want your life to be a testimony to others. We will also have a lot of games and activities that will be focusing on team building, leadership, and individual growth. You probably heard about this many times when people promote camp but we really mean it. A church consists of different individuals working TOGETHER as one.
In conjunction with that. My youth group had our 2nd Pyjamas Prayer! We had it on the 12th of November. This time was even better than our 1st. We prayed for 3 hours and 40 minutes straight!! About 13 people came for this historic time and we can really see every youth that came taking ownership of our youth group. We prayer for many things, camp , church, our leaders and more importantly each other. We are the Youth. So if we want it to grow. We need to grow and support each other. I do not have the pics yet. Will upload it soon on fb and here.

Moving on. I just cane back from the Phillipines! It was an awesome trip in the end . Really got to seek God this time further. I was telling Him why on earth am I there when I got my own things to settle back in M’sia but I guess that’s just an indication of how things are going to happen in the future.God will call us at the most difficult time and testing time. We may think that we got a lot in our hands but all we need to do is just release it to God and continue with His works

Well the trip was an experience. Got to see the poorer side of Manila. We stayed at JLLCF. It is this orphanage being run by Pastor Rachel and Bishop Chito. So we managed to play with the kids for a few days. Its really sad to know that some of the kids were left by their parents and had to beg around. What touched me was on the final night when these 2 boys took some food from this party held for them by their teachers for me. They thought we got enough for dinner and took some for us. Even at their young age they knew how to share. Why can’t we?

We did also a lot of prayer walks here and there. Mostly in shopping malls because they have many church service there. The church was River Of God and they had 2 sessions in Robinson’s Galleria. The morning one is in tagalong(Phillipine language) and the evening in eng. The people are there are very warm and always think I am one of them. They kept talking to me in tagalong. Haha.. One asked me to join his photography club since I was taking pictures. We went to Mall of Asia. The biggest Mall in Asia. It was ok. Did also prayer walks the whole place before shopping around. Bought 27 comic books from one of the Malls.

We attended about 2 prayer meetings excluding the soaking service. The prayer meeting is nothing new. Just that all of the team members shared their testimonies. I shared about my leg injury and my lost camera. The soaking service was new. It was a time to get soaked by the Holy Spirit. It was all speaking in tongues, praise and worship. They have it once a month. This was in another mall.

The other ministries that we did were ministering to the ladies in the slump area near our place, prayer walks to a school and the city hall. My mum had a cooking demo for the cook of JLLCF. Showed them how to make our own nasi lemak.

So with that. That all from me. I’ll update soon I hope before Christmas. Having an IELTS test this week. Please pray for me. Thank you. And God bless



Me and Joey





doing a dance-action session with the kids

Soaking Service
The eng service


Bichop Chito and his whole family


Michael, William and Norman

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Our God Is Love


hello hello..


So well been a while since I last blogged. Things has been piling up lately and also partly due to my friend LAZY. Few things has happened. Finally got to do my IMU application 2 weeks back. Went for the interview the following Monday. It was ok I guess. Havent done much interview so yea. Got the letter from them today. I got admitted in! Thank God. but I may not go in yet. Will apply to other unis first. IMU ain't everything in the world plus its expen...


Went for the Leaders Retreat last Friday at Avilion Hotel, PD. Was hired as a babysitter by the church. and manit was chaotic. The kids were like screaming and running around. Those 3-5 years old are not too bad..still cute but the 8-11 yrs old..my gudness.. The kind of words that they know. You also know la..Don;t need explanation here but it was an enjoying experience nonetheless. Got to know many of the kids and their parents.


Moving on to Youth Camp ! The theme is It's time and thank the Lord I was chosen by Him to be the chairperson this year. This time around we're going to focus on leaving a story and a legacy behind for us to tell people about what has God done in our lives over our lives.
SO if any of you are interested in joining this camp please email me at jamestan48@hotmail.com or E Von at purple_angel811@hotmail.com or visit our youth site..www.youth.my


My durian..haha










Lets play Hide and sleep. You hide I sleep







ALso I finally managed to finish my shirt design. Been prolonging it for weeks. but finally its done. its just a start so yea ..more to come..




Will have a games session tomorrow with the staff of New Life . Just some crazy idea I came up with few weeks back and Pr Ron gave me the green light. Father Lord, thank You for an awesome weather tomorrow. Cloudy and cooling. Amen