Singing with joy

Psalm 148

¹ Praise the Lord.^[a]

Praise the Lord from the heavens; 
    praise him in the heights above.
² Praise him, all his angels; 
    praise him, all his heavenly hosts. 
³ Praise him, sun and moon;
    praise him, all you shining stars.
⁴ Praise him, you highest heavens 
    and you waters above the skies.

⁵ Let them praise the name of the Lord,
    for at his command they were created,
⁶ and he established them for ever and ever—
    he issued a decree that will never pass away.

⁷ Praise the Lord from the earth,
    you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, 
⁸ lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
    stormy winds that do his bidding, 
⁹ you mountains and all hills, 
    fruit trees and all cedars,
¹⁰ wild animals and all cattle,
    small creatures and flying birds,
¹¹ kings of the earth and all nations,
    you princes and all rulers on earth,
¹² young men and women,
    old men and children.

¹³ Let them praise the name of the Lord, 
    for his name alone is exalted;
    his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. 
¹⁴ And he has raised up for his people a horn,^[b] 
    the praise of all his faithful servants, 
    of Israel, the people close to his heart.

Praise the Lord.

This video is worth the watch. 

Homer The Musical

HI! You're probably wondering, hmmmm, homer the musical. You're going to talk about...a ...musical? Why yes, yes I am. =)

The musical is  about two individuals decide to step out of each other's comfort zones to walk 

through life together, the face a daunting question: can they truly overcome their differences 

and 

be together?

For him; a wholesome background, a virtuous personality.


For her; a broken family, a jaded persona.


From scene to song, and from song to swing, join us as we step into the shoes of one 


watching the entire story unfold. Will Gomer never find real love, or will Hosea's unrelenting 


pursuit finally win him Gomer's hardened but fragile heart?


Who can turn down a love story right?





HOMER The Musical  is a musical project organised by the youth groups of both Petaling Jaya Gospel Hall and also Subang Jaya Gospel Centre. Besides being a theatrical performance at heart, the main purpose of HOMER at the end of the day is actually for youth development and empowerment. 

But while the cast and crew may comprise of many youths, the story is one of universal messages which young and old would surely be able to relate to. 



Performance Dates/Times/ Venues:
- 2 June (7.30pm - 10.00pm) @ Petaling Jaya Gospel Hall 
- 3 June (7.30pm - 10.00pm) @ Petaling Jaya Gospel Hall
- 10 June (3.00pm - 5.30pm) @ LT20, Taylor's Lakeside (By Tickets Only)*
- 10 June (7.30pm - 10.00pm) @ LT20, Taylor's Lakeside (By Tickets Only)*
- 23 June (7.30pm - 10.00pm) @ Dewan Xiang Gui, SMJK Mentakab

*To book tickets, kindly email your name and no. of tix to homerthemusical@yahoo.com or contact Dora at +6012.391.1034. Tickets can arranged to be passed to the friend who invited you, or you can collect it at the performance.




I'd say this is a good idea to spend your holidays. =) So bring your parents, friends whoever, lovers...ahem ahem....  They have a Facebook page so if you do want to see previews, photos etc, visit the page. =)
http://www.facebook.com/HomerTheMusical

The Unexpected

HI guys! It's been awhile since this blog has been updated. Sorry for that. So everyone's mid terms exams is coming up and here's a devo, ( why yes, another devo ) to read which might cheer some of you who are going through hard times. And I'm not just talking bout exams. =P Thank youuuu jeff olson for the devo you wrote! You know, you can always read more devotionals at Our Daily Journey website. =)

*And if you look below, you'll notice weird wordings highlighted in white that says "rendered ....." , the word can't load. It's actually says " read, more , less " Yea, sorry bout that.

unexpected journeys

Apr

05

by jeff olson
Posted under christian living, daily devotional, faith, fear, God's power, God's presence, grief, peace, trials, trust
(4 comments)

Psalm 23 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me (Psalm 23:4).

Read Jesus’ “Psalm 22” moment in Mark 15:34.

What struggle or personal pain have you been trying to hide from God? Why is it vital that we confess our true spiritual and emotional conditions to Him?

Unexpected journeys. Little and big—life is full of them. A quick trip to the grocery store turns into a car accident, injuries, and several months of recuperation. A routine drive home from work turns into a breakdown on the highway and a lengthy wait for a tow truck. A call on the cell phone turns into the news that someone you loved has passed away. A checkup with the doctor reveals that the cancer is back with a vengeance.

We can negotiate the little unexpected journeys of life—mostly. The big, unexpected journeys, however, can turn our lives upside down. During such times, some of us have a faith that remains solid. Some of us genuinely resonate with what David wrote about in Psalm 23:4: “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me.”

Others of us have more of a struggle. We go through times when we experience what David wrote about in Psalm 22:1, “My God, my God, why have You abandoned me? Why are You so far away when I groan for help?”

Are you going through one of those major unexpected journeys of life? Is your faith like the one found in Psalm 23? Or do you find yourself in the place David spoke from in Psalm 22? Wherever you are, don’t pretend with God. Know that He is gracious and meets you where you are.

God doesn’t want us to stay in the opening verses of Psalm 22. But David’s highs and lows recorded in the Psalms show us that during difficult, unforeseen journeys of life there are moments for both ardent faith and honest pain.

NLT 365-day reading plan passage for today: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

And happy studying everyone! =D

Cf camp Testimony!

Hi! This is really late but still important to hear anyway. May I present to you testimony number 1 by an awesome dude bout CF camp. =D

Hey guys, I'm Dylan! Firstly I wanna start by saying how AWESOME camp was. However, the weather there can seriously make you shiver like crazy. 

Anyways, I've only been to CF camp  3/5 times throughout my entire high school life. And let me tell you this.. I totally regret that! I missed out on 2 years of fun  Alright so, whats CF camp all about? Sure its having fun with your friends during the activities and all but the main reason we go for this amazing camp is to create a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God.

Well, of course you dont have to go for camp just to have that relationship with Him. However, imagine yourself praising God with LOTS of other people doing the same too! Dont you think you'd feel more encouraged and motivated to give Him your all? After all, He is our loving and caring father in heaven and He deserves everything from us. Sooo did I learn anything from camp? SURE DID! I now understand what it really means to be a christian. I have to admit.. All this while, my faith in Him wasn't really that strong. I still had doubts in Him. Fortunately, thanks to our speaker, Michael Williams, I'm sure that he did not just guide me to the right path, but also the rest of the people who went for this camp.


So should you go for camp next year? The answer now is really simple no? OF COURSE YOU SHOULD! Why? Well let me ask you then.. Why not? 4 days and 3 nights of crazy fun with your friends, super fun activities that'll keep you wanting more and most importantly, a perfect oppurtunity to create that relationship with God. Dont miss out on camp as I have. Trust me, you'll certainly regret it. One day!

Easter! =D

Hello! We have CF this Friday ( 6th March 2012) at Block F during CF time ( 12.45 - 2.00pm)! =D 

What is Easter?
If you've been told it's about a bunny who carries a basket full of eggs, guess what, you've been lied to *gasp* That's right, no such bunneh exists!

So what is Easter?

It's the celebration of Jesus Christ's rising from the dead (His Resurrection) after His crucifixion which took place on what we now term Good Friday.

And WHY did he die for us?
FOR OUR SINS! EVEN BEFORE HE KNEW US! He died for us out of love. Can you believe that he was destined to die? Just like what John 3:16 said, 'For God so loved the world he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.' REMEMBER THAT! (:


Anywho,


BRING YOUR FRIENDS
WATCH CF"S EASTER PRODUCTION! 
COME CELEBRATE
REJOICE

SEE YA THERE! =D

Hello! From the 13th to 16th of March, a group of students went on a roadtrip to Cameron Highlands. For what for you ask? To attend Cf camp that is! =D And so, you'll be expecting Cf camp testimonies soon. =) The camp theme which is also by the way Cf's theme is "Imperishable Seed" and the camp/cf verse is

1 Peter 1:23-25

²³ For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. ²⁴ For,   “All people are like grass,
   and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
 ²⁵ but the word of the Lord endures forever.”^[a]   And this is the word that was preached to you.

So get ready to read awesome testimonies! =D In the meantime, enjoy reading this bible cartoon. And for the record, it says in Genesis that Eve ate a fruit. It didn't state specifically what fruit it was.

A sandwich shop

Here's a story that I'd like to share with you! =D Thank you Steve Willis for sharing your story. =)

A story is told about a man who traveled to a foreign city. He checked in to his hotel late at night and—being more than just a little hungry—went out to find a restaurant where he could get something to eat. He found himself in a pretty shabby looking sandwich shop in a rundown part of the city. After taking one bite of the sandwich he had ordered, he decided to forego the rest of his meal rather than risk food poisoning. So, he returned to his hotel hungry and a little disgruntled. The next morning, he found out that there were several other places he could have visited that would have been much better and were even closer. If he had used a guide, he would have arrived at one of those establishments.

We’re often like that in our spiritual lives. We set out on our own, ignoring our Guide, and end up at places where our options are terrible. God ishere and He is more than ready to guide us and bless us. So many times we miss out on preferable options because we don’t allow Him to lead the way. David wrote, “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake” (Psalm 23:1-3 ESV). Failing to follow the Shepherd means we will likely end up in places with rancid water, barren pastures—places that will make for trying times for our souls. Let God “guide you along the right paths for His name’s sake” today!  —Steve Willis, US

Also, to those who have not received the cf camp list of what to bring etc, it's posted, well......below this post. =)

Also, school exams are horrid no? It's a necessary evil. =P *naaah, jst kidding bout the evil part* All the best anyway to everyone taking the exam!! =D Can't wait till the holidays and CF camp! *woots*

Cf camp 2012 (AYA) Imperishable seed

Hello! This post is to those who have missed out on camp briefing. So here is the list of things you need to bring.

TO BRING
1. Sufficient clothing for 4 days and 3 nights stay
    *appropriate clothing for indoor and outdoor games
     ( girls - track pants & dark shirts), since we wld probably have wet games
    *decent clothing for all sessions in the hall
     (girls - no spaghetti strap tops, shorts or even shirts that are too short)
    * clothes for special night
    * a jacket to keep warm - with the fact that it's in Cameron.

2. Toiletries - shampoo, shower foam, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, toilet roll (the camp might
                     not have toilet roll)
3. Bible, notebook, stationery.
4. Money (less than RM50 for emergencies including RM15 for camp shirt)
5. Small gifts, a giving heart & a creative mind (Angels and Mortals)
6. Water bottle (to prevent dehydration)
7. Watch/ alarm clock (to keep track of time)
8. Footwear - rubber sport shoes!!/slippers/ sandals
9. Plastic bags for dirty clothes, etc
10. Towel ('nuff said)
11. Snacks, torch light, mosquito repellent, motion sickness medicine & umbrella
12. A willing and respective heart & mind.

NOTE: Mobile phones & cameras are allowed but to be brought at your own risk.


* Please be warned that the camp authorities reserve the right to send naughty campers home.


NOT TO BRING:
1. Illegal items- e.g. alcohol, cigarettes, etc
2. Games - cards, board games, PSP
3. Magazines, music - CDs, MP3, iPod, Discman, etc
4. Excessive valuables and expensive items and devices
5. Cold and Hardened hearts..


CONTACT NUMBERS:
Camp commandants: Alycia Tan      -  012-3113933
                                Andrew Foong - 017-2078966

NOTE: All valuables brought will be at your own risk.
* This camp is organized by Asian Youth Ambassadors.

Barre IJ Centre Address: Lot 110, Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata, 39000 Cameron Highlands

Where do we meet?
Be at the taman sea tennis court (Map to taman sea tennis court)
Be there at 7.15 am for registration.

Special Night
This year's theme is the letter P seeing as our camp verse is 1 Peter.
So you can dress as anything that starts with the letter P.
eg, pear, pirate, pony etc.

Rules: As of the letter P, DO NOT dress
          'Promiscously' - No, we do not want to see your extra skin. So pls don't come as a "Prostitute"
          Cross-dressing is NOT allowed so DON"T come as a "Pondan" if that came to mind
         
With that in mind, please dress up. If you don't, like the letter P, there'll be PUNISHMENTS! =D


ANGELS AND MORTALS
It's basically a give and take game.
Eg,
1. Person A is given a random name hidden in his name tag. The name is J. Therefore, J is person A's mortal.
2. So, person A wld have to give J presents. Person A is J's ANGEL.

3. Kid M received person A's name hidden in his name tag.
4. Person A is Kid M's mortal.

So with that being said, Person A will be give presents to J and receive gifts from Kid M.

Every person will have an angel and a mortal.

RULES: 1.Pls don't give your mortal a bar of soap you so happen found in the camp. Give naise gifts pls
             2.The joy of this game is not to torture your mortal. Be nice to your mortal.
             3. You have a super secret identity. Don't reveal to your mortal that you're his/her angel. It will    
             be revealed on the last day of camp.