3 Cheers and 3 Cheers For 0203!

hiphip hurray..hip hip hurray..HIPHIP HURRAY..

A job well done people..very well done..this year was the first time we did a youth camp by ourselves..the results..amazing..

seriously i enjoyed this camp the most compared to other youth camps that i had gone....this year it was special..i felt more communication between us and the New frens..i felt that we went all out to make this camp a memoriable one for ourselves and our new frens..

The games we played led by cheryl, mel, yq and ly was fun wasnt it? i enjoyed myself the most at the wet games..even though i hate to get dirty but who cares ehh? i tried to support every activity in this camp and hey i found out that it encourages ppl..

leading worships was enlightening and joyful in this camp..despite having to stay up late to plan worships..i thought the sleep time lost was lost to good use..

The ubin trip was the highlight of the camp wasnt it? CL was telling me how amazing nat was wif the planning of the route when David onli did it once and it was when nat was still monkeying around..TO Nat: seriously i'hv seen u grow in this camp..and i feel that u r now an adult..i was really impressed by your involvment in this camp..your the best nat!

Despite the rain that God provided for the cool weather..haha we managed to still have our bbq..and i thought it was better compared to having it at the park..why? reason simple..i thought that having the bbq at the chalet could allow more time for communication and frenship bonding..ppl cant run too far away..haha..testimonies i seen BBqing food for people..trying to make the new frens feel welcome..really touched my heart..

On sun..when the worship started and i looked backwards..for once in many years i managed to let sumthing touch me till the verge of tears..i looked at how we have grown these years..from the day i stepped into Cym to 0203..from having little ppl in 0203 to now..and seeing 3 rows filled with youths..i really felt that 0203 is greatly blessed by God..the testimonies shared by zheng wei, zhi an, zhang yang and of course my bro..tell me how this camp was impactful to their lives..

So thank you one and all for making this camp a enjoyable one for me and yourself..take care of your health dun get too sick..haha and see u all at the next race..tonite..overnight prayer..!!

Happy Birthday Uncle Sam Miah Ho.

THINGS TO BRING FOR YOUTH CAMP

COMPULSORY
Smart casual clothing 1 set for Sunday service (EG: Pants, polo shirt)
T-Shirts (at least 1 dark coloured for wet activities) x 4
Shorts x 3
Long pants (night cycling at night) x 1
Sandals / slippers
Towel
Toiletries as appropriate
BIBLE (unless you don’t have one)
Writing materials (notebook, pens, etc) as appropriate
Own medication


OPTIONAL
Extra clothing
Sleeping bag
Jacket/ sweater


MISCELLANEOUS (have is good)
Art materials for making of group identity (useable on cloth)
Anything you think would be useful for finale night
Around $20 (SUPPER!!)
Torch light


P.S. Valuables are to be brought at own risk. We will not be liable for any lost items.
P.S.S. Have a heavy lunch before coming.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I just wanna say

Thank You!!

I learned something in this camp, I hope you did too.

‘07 生活营过了，希望回到家的时候，不要忘记要继续，

破茧而出！

God Bless！

--This walk of faith is never easy.跟随主的代价高过一切，除了不跟随主的代价之外。If u understand the meaning of being a Christain, you feel proud of doing silly things. You feel proud to be different or alienated by your friends. You feel good evangelising even when people spits on you. When every challenge becomes a motivation, when every discouragement encourages us. That's the level of faith we're aiming for, when nothing can stop us coming closer to God and living more like him.---



find tis familar?anyone?

anything stopping u going closer to God?

零二零三!!!!!!!

加油啊!

Do You See What I see..?
We Sure know who tried his best here...

2 Crazy Guys..
And the Bunch of Crazy PPl...

=..-

Let's not do this anymore...
To ourselves, and also to others.

sometimes

sometimes.words are so hard to explain.i noe nth abt expressing myself.i noe nt the way to say the way i feel.i noe nt how to say when i dislike.i noe nt how to say i like.i feel far at times.nt noeing who to go to.nt noeing how to start.all i can do is let everything stay in my heart.ok.maybe u will say u will listen.but i jus not noe how to start.whenever i try to say.i lost my words.my mind go blank.so no words cm out of my mouth.how much i wan to say i dislike.how much i wan to say stop.how much i wan to jus leave u guys alone to die.i noe u wun die without me.but seriously folks.WE hav to change.for the better.actualli.ppl do tell me b4 how bad is our cg.u noe how mani times i heard (evesdrop)ppl saying that our cg cannot make it.i didnt mean to discourage u guys.but i cant bear it anymore.sumtimes.to tell u the truth.i use to hate a particular.or two.ppl in our cg b4.MAYBE not nw.i cant stand their attitude.i noe i m no better.but is like.cos i use to b the youngest in cg.then sumtimes i kinda feel bullied.i hate that feeling.seriousli.n ya.i hate it when ppl accuse my bro for nth.but tell u.dun tink u are older n u can bulli him.i noe he is mischievous.veri mischievous.but i believe his spiritual life may be better than sum of us here.u can laugh.but.u wun noe.but he can be real good.better than u ever can be.i m crying nw k.so.ya.n u noe.he dun act.like sum of us.like me.i feel so sick at times.i m feeling real bad sumtimes.but i still hav to smile.or else i get criticize again.he is as mischievous at home as u see in church.is my fault if u realli nid to say.i m a bad example for him.i m no gd sister.i hav bad attitude n everything.but ya.if u are at home wif me.see how patient he is.she how he care for me when i m sick.see how he cook for me.see how he kneel n pray.see how he got scolded for me.u wun get any better brother than he.sry to say all tis.i realli am nt feeling too gd.wanted to feel better.but ya.no better actualli.i wan to share but i dun realli noe how.i use to look forward to youth.cos.there are very little girls in sundae sch last time.so how i long to know u guys.how i long to share my secrets.but sumtimes.i dun feel.tat i can trust.u dun give me the sense of security.except suya.to be exact.maybe bcos her age is nearer.as for lingyun.i can trust her.but.ya.i noe her nt long enuff.so.she may not noe much.life is so unfair.i realli dun noe wat am i doin.but.its true lor.go ahead n complain if u wan.ask me during cg if u wan.i wun noe wat to say.pls.if u wan to question me.pls ask alone.pls.still i may not say a thing.cos.i wun noe wat to say.u may tink i m out of my mind.mentalli isane.mayb i realli am.but i jus cant hold it much longer.actualli.to say the truth.like cheng qin.dun tink u see me laughing n being able to "blend" in our cg.i dun feel the sense of belonging either.sry.mayb i m too tired.neither do i tink i did anything.but jus tired.seriousli.i cant sleep.but i dun noe who to go to.i dun noe.i m holding back my taers cos my dad is behind me.i cant cry.onli till i go in to the rm n of the lights.or the ppl living wif me may tell my mum.then ya.i dunno.i dunno.i dunno.i realli dunno.wat am i suppose to do.i noe i took not much responsibilities in church.but there is some kind of imaginary stress on me.its hard to explain.sumtimes i hav tis feelin that every1 is against me.i feel so weak.i feel useless at times.but too much work at times.sumtimes.i realli do feel tat my onli fren is God.cos everytime i feel bad.i hide in the toilet.then he will always accompany me.u noe.when i pray.but i hav to get out cos the rest of the ppl nid to use the toilet too.my toilet.to me.is the safest place on earth.but i do get scare when i bath.especialli at nite.cos i scared it will suddenli black out.i duuno.nvm.why am i sayin tis anyway.too random.nvm.perhaps i realli am too tired.tink all i can say is.jiayou.i will try to change for the better.but pls change for me too.pls.for the better.for the good of 0203 too.dun hav to worry for me.i m ok.jus feeling sick.tired.dunno.u can turn off the sun but we will still shine.take tis as our target then.shine.even if it is jus a tiny glow.but at least its better than no light at all.can we let them trust us.youths.that we can do better.much better.perhaps.

:)

Steady laa!!!

Well Done People!

Unless we step into evangelism, we'll never fully understand feeling exceeding joy, excitement and smiling-in-dreams... "Therefore, my dear brothers(and sisters), stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1Cor 15:58 NIV

Yesterday Shannon received $300 and a MP3 player for getting the 2nd prize in the entire nation for NDP bag design. (Ya, that's why shimu and I couldn't make it for sanfu...) Not matter how long I walk to look at the other designs, Shannon's the best! WELL DONE, Shannon!!

today's jie tou bu dao was a blast!
two people accepted christ!
both of them are youths..
three new friends to follow up on!
lots of grace and guidance from God!
keep them in your prayers yahx..
and don't forget to give thanks! =))

Benefit by reading this post: Guranteed!

Ok. Let's start off with Ron Kaufman's inspiration in Customer Relation Management class... There are 5 levels of perceived service quality:

1. Basic
2. Expected
3. Desired
4. Surprising
5. Unbelievable

Examples:
Pager showing who called with a beep sound - Basic
Pager with more music to choose from - Expected
Pager which can see messages from another - Desired
Pager which can reply like sms service - Surprising
Pager which messages can be read in inner glasses - Unbelievable!

But NOW, what was unbelievable becomes basic.

Direct quote from Kaufman,

"Your grandson will tell you, I read my messages from my contact lenses, big deal."

Beyond customer service, beyond rising demands, (Those who knows me know I'm really bad in being updated with Tech and am easily content, so who cares anyway?!) I had a deeper realisation. We can't please everyone everytime! You may say, "Comón, who doesn't know that? Nobody's trying to please everyone everytime!" But haven't in our day-to-day living that we sought to please? Bosses, parents, friends, collegues, or even strangers and organisations! (You wear nice-nice to please the eyes of people in MRT, I maintain 85% attendance to please NYP so I be allowed into exams hall -.-") Everyone does it unknowingly... In fact, everyone is subconsciously forced to do it.

I'm not saying pleasing people isn't good, they are! Many times, in order to please people we are set to a pile of restrictions. The restrictions... Restrict us la. And we become a better person with more discipline, determination, direction and drive! Also, I'm not promoting that we should only do things to please ourselves, ignoring others' requests and expectations. Sometimes we find happiness pleasing others, don't we? If not why do you celebrate your relatives' birthday parties and attend friends' weddings?!

What I want to bring out is...
We're not made to please the Earth.

Nothing on Earth deserves all our attention, we are incapable of pleasing the world anyway. So you and I should understand why we are so tired, why we get so frustrated, why things just don't seem to receive our efforts - We CANNOT please the world. More than that, "Your life is not about you." RW. Well, who ask us to be creations, not Creator...

Learning to say, ""Well, who cares who's talking behind. Who cares who isn't happy about me. Who cares who I'm not satisfying..." isn't at all easy. But when you realign and remember your life's purpose, sometimes really "WHO CARES, just as long I can face Him" seems to run in my blood. The world can go on expecting, the people can go on complaining... But I'm still the one living my life, not them.

This is the way I distress, let me share:

1. Problem arise, people not pleased about me.

2. Restate problem to parents, ask if I'm wrong.
(If they're helpful that day, they'll tell me what to do.)

3. If not, 3 ways:
a.) I'm wrong: Apologise and make it up sincerely.
b.) I'm half-wrong, half-right: Apologise and make it up+ignore problem.
c.) I'm not wrong: Ignore problem and let it die, someday it will.

4. Refocus on more important stuffs. - Not that we don't want to be bothered, but that we can't be bothered. If we're going to be tied down to everyone's displease about us, dying is expressway to Heaven.

Hope it benefits YOU!
:)

the attitude of a winner...wat YOU must learn!!!

输家痴痴地等人来爱，埋怨人们的冷漠。



赢家主动地付出关爱，引动了周围的人爱的回应。





输家敏感于教会的弱点，挑刺她的残缺。





赢家敏锐于教会的强处，以感恩的心欣赏她的优点。





输家疏远那意见和我相反的肢体，列之为拒绝往来户。





赢家耐心地营造双赢的可能，争取对方的合作。





输家把我跟对方之间的差异，看作对方的挑衅。





赢家把两造之间的不同，看作是互补的机会。





输家存心和主内肢体保持距离，以策安全。





赢家信任神的带领，敞开自己，创造了城长的环境。

RECEE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For all who went to the recee at Pulau Ubin,

THANK YOU.

Thanks for all the burnt skin.

Thanks for all the injuries.

Thanks for all the crippled legs.

Thanks for all the bruises.

Thanks for all the orh cheis.

Thanks for all the broken slippers.

Thanks for all the rushing here and there.

Thanks for all the giving.

Thanks for making it all worthwhile.

Jus a few Pics to Share...

hey hey..

These few weeks have been really hectic for me. I know, as compared to many other people who have given up WAY more than I have, this is nothing. But, anyways, I've been out the whole day for almost all days of the week. That made me really tired.

And every morning, when I have to crawl up at 6 plus after only sleeping for 5 hours or less, I feel like getting back into the comforts of my quilts. But as I 赖床 a bit more, contemplating on whether to go to school, I think about the reason why I DO go to school.

Then, I wake up quickly (partly because I thought too long and was going to be late.. lol), and prepared myself for school.

My conclusion: I need to interact with people so that I can bring them closer to God.

The truth is, that's my motivation for studying. I keep thinking how good it would be if I was home-schooled. Then I wouldn't have to crawl up at unearthly hours.

Maybe it's a time for us to weigh our priorities: Why are we doing the things we're doing? Is it because we have to do them? And even if so, how do we make the best of the stuff that 'we have to do' to become the stuff that 'we want to do; because of God'?

"and then i thought about God.. and thought: i just want to go to Heaven and be with Him, want people to hear the Good News so that they can go there too. i want God's will to be done, cause that's like, the best.." ~char

"But there's one drive that wouldn't go wrong: Evangelism... The ONLY way to fulfilling life... For a simple reason: We exist to Evangelise and like you said, let His will be done on Earth. Just it is in Heaven..." ~ CL

:)

greetings from Thailand

hello, for some network reasons, zl cannot access the web. he sent these phtos to me on msn and asked me to put it up for you guys. enjoy.

some random shopping mall.

another shopping mall.

transport system.

i think they copy sg!

road1.
road2.

dream!

hi guys! here's some food for thought.

you know, i made a bunch of close friends in sec sch. though we are now mostly studying in separate schools, we make it a point to meet up and well, stay close.

recently one of my friends HQ came back from Perth. she's currently studying there, pursuing her dream to become a vet. i've not seen her for 10 months, and she's coming back only for a holiday. something about HQ really makes me admire her.. to tell you the truth, she's not very rich, but she sacrificed a lot to pursue her dream. and i understand her passion for animals, she loves them.. not only for their cuteness and company, but something more than that, really. if you see her house u'll understand. it's like a Zoo- she got birdS, rabbitS, fisheS..

i stayed over at her house last night, and over brunch we chatted randomly about life.

and then i mentioned that i really admire people who work hard towards whatever they have in mind. and then huiqian looked at me.. and she said, "ya! do you know how powerful dreams are? it's like, wow.."

i cannot describe how that hit me.. i dont know why either.. it was like, yea.. really.. very very powerful. like her, she dreamt to be a vet, and now, i looked at her notes, her stuff, HER, who's now studying in Perth. i can imagine her as Dr HQ already.. i know she's on her way.. it's just a matter of time.

and then another friend in my JC, XH (yea the one im inviting to youth camp).. she wants to get a scholarship, and head to London, so that she can enter the best accountancy sch, and support her family well.. she's working so hard for it, i actually believe that she can do it.

and then i start thinking.. what's my dream?

and then i thought about God.. and thought: i just want to go to Heaven and be with Him, want people to hear the Good News so that they can go there too. i want God's will to be done, cause that's like, the best..

i guess that's a rather big dream. so whatever la, gotta work towards it.. though i lack the discipline, sometimes very nuah.. i prayed for help, and for long term enthusiasm.

you too okay! think about your dream. dreams are powerful, and i believe, much MUCH more powerful when they are according to God's Plan.

"Let's take a good look at the way we're living and reorder our lives under God."
Lamentations 3:40 (Msg)

"Let your enthusiastic idea at the start be equaled by your realistic action now."
2 Corinthians 8:11 (LB)

Peeps!

Oh man... 0203 rocks man!

Your enthusiasm. Your willingness. Your craziness. Your beauty. Your charm. Your dance. Your talent. Your effort. Your ideas. Your time. Your buay-bah-ness...

With you all, I've learnt:
Serving God can be fun, loud, crazy and enjoyable!

You, yes YOU!
I'll remember you...
(INCLUDING MEL AND ZL!!!)

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P.S. Jus an alt. pic.

With Love,

-MaxX-

The previous sharing sparked this off........

As I was reading Char's post, i was thinking of this particular part:
'As you face the problems of life, keep your eyes on your destination, just as Jesus did. Walk close to God and depend onHim. He will not fail you.'

I was thinking of how it feels like to 'keep your (my) eyes on your (my) destination'. I realised that when I do that, when I really REALLY focused all my attention on something. Even when there are distractions, noises etc all around, all I wanted to do is to GET THERE.

Even when there may be stuff blocking my way, I just wanted to move the obstacles away and reach where I want to get.

I think you get what I mean right??!!

Another sharing..

Overcome That Problem You Face

I JOHN 5:4 NIV
4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the
victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

Yes, we do face difficulties in life, but they only give us an
opportunity to trust the Lord and overcome. Without problems we
would have nothing to overcome, and thus not be able to receive
all the blessings promised to those who do overcome.

There are seven promises given to overcomers in the second and
third chapters of Revelation. Here is the last one:

REVELATION 3:21 NIV
21 To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me
on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on
his throne.

As you face the problems of life, keep your eyes on your
destination, just as Jesus did. Walk close to God and depend on
Him. He will not fail you.

I JOHN 4:4 NIV
4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them,
because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in
the world.

I am an overcomer in Christ Jesus. The Lord is my
Helper. The One Who is in me is greater than any problem.

See you in no time...

MEL! TAKE CARE!

Also take photos...


XD

Hey guys! I was reading through the forum and the discussions we had over the past years of youth camp 2004 & 2005. WE NEED TO START DISCUSSING TOO.

We need to have this atmosphere that everyone's interested in the camp. Not just the ones planning are involved in their own areas, but EVERYONE INTERESTED IN THIS. We can't be inviting friends and expecting them to come when we ourselves are not interested in it. We can't have people saying 'I won't be going anyway' or people engaged in their own conversations other than our new friends and the camp.

We're losing focus, people. The planning is important; and so are all the times we're together. But, let's focus on getting people to come closer to God k?? Even if we've got the greatest games and conversations going on, nothing actually matters if we don't manage to bring our loved ones closer to the Gospel.

So far, we have Yuan Sheng (Melissa's brother), Cherry (Cheryl's schoolmate) and Xin Hui (Charlene's classmate). Please pray that they would be able to come for the camp (in case they pull out suddenly) and that they would enjoy being with us as much as we enjoy being with them. Most importantly, they would see God in us and thrist to know Him. So, be careful who we show God is k!!

hey people!

in the midst of the mad rush of preparing for OUR youth camp..
with all the preparations and deadlines to meet..
don't lose THE focus alrights?
remember our ultimate purpose?if we want 30; pray for it!
don't doubt and limit what GREAT God can do..
his blessings are more than we can ever even think of!

"Ask, and it will be given to you;
seek, and you will find;
knock, and it will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks receives,
and the one who seeks finds,
and to the one who knocks it will be opened."
Mathew 7:7-8

CHURCH CAMP '07 IS HERE!!

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Visit http://huaen07.blogspot.com/ for more updates from the committee.

Two Choices

What would you do?....you make the choice. Don't look for a punch line, there isn't one. Read it anyway. My question is: Would you have made the same choice?

At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves learning-disabled children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: 'When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?'

The audience was stilled by the query.

The father continued. 'I believe that when a child like Shay, physically and mentally handicapped comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.'

Then he told the following story:

Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?'
Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.

Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.'

Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. His Father watched with a small tear in his eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove andplayed in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat.

At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball.

However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.

The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!' Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.

Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball ... the smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home.

All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay' Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! Shay, run to third!'

As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team. 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world'.


Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!


So many seemingly trivial interactions between two people present us with a choice: Do we pass along a little spark of love and humanity or do we pass up those opportunities and leave the world a little bit colder in the process?

A wise man once said every society is judged by how it treats it's least fortunate amongst them.

May your day, be a Shay Day.
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make the right choice!

Youth Camp Updates

Well, I think we ought to share how's our booking of chalet for youth camp coming about to all. Hmm, how should I say?! Well? But also sweat alot?!

Well, WJ and WW has been the ones kana arrowed at to do all the calling and finding out of info, and they have been tolerance to the website and the customer service operator! Man, God must have know I have short temper to all these ting-ting-tong-tong that my call got through the 2nd attempt >..<>
*The below rates are dated 24/10/2007 and has yet booked.

Dates: 27th Dec(Thur) - 30th Dec(Sun)

27th and 28th nights we will be in a double story chalet.
The cost for these 2 nights is $338.
Of course, girls 2nd sty and boys 1st sty.
(Mind you, 1st sty is much much larger!)

29th night(Going back EARLY on 30th so we wouldn't be late for service, so don't ask for no ZZzzz...) we will be in a single story chalet as all double story booked.
The cost is for peak night $258.
Of course, girls in and boys out.
(Mind you, we had small area for the past 2 nights...)

So, the whole chalet cost alone ATE UP $596! T.T

Please, you have to know that as we are really investing lots of effort, time and $$$ into this youth camp, you people should also give all out inviting your possible friends to this camp! This is then the spirit of 0203! Those who are in charge of your different areas, please confirm your part(or at least have an idea) by this sat, 1pm at Charis Centre. We're having a youth camp commitee meeting there.

Last but not least, a camp with a purpose need no more than a focused purpose revealed. A camp without one isn't anywhere worth lift a finger. It all boils down to...

Bringing people to Christ.

I'm in.
Are you ready for it?!

Look Up!

If you want rainbow, you should put up with the rain.

Think this way:
The more rain, the more rainbows await!



The tornado can take everything...
But the rainbow.

From The Rest

You know, sometimes we really feel helpless watching you struggle with leading us, cheeky & naughty kids, and a few delinquents(me me me) :P.....yet, at times, all we are doing seems to make things more 凶 for you. So many times you tried to improve our physical and spiritual lives, but we jus don't seem to budge...(yes, was playin dota in the afternoon...and still playin next morning...) - MaxX

You did all you could(tinking from afternoon to next morn is doing all u could), maybe我们没有争气啦。

Sometimes its hard to understand how we are struggling in our studies bcos our face dun show,its hard to tell, cos we do look smart. We may say nothing,perhaps we find that it is no big deal and perhaps we are scared. However, just by watching,we know u are aware..by encouraging,we know u care..by praying,we know that everything is with God now, so there is nothing to b afraid.We are always growing,step by step.But bcos of u,our dearest cg leader, my dearest cousin,we are not afraid of failures,bcos we noe,when we are in trouble, there is u,there,always standby to help... Although i just join the cg, i feel that you are a great cg leader.. Always giving us advices.. Encouragements really helps u know.. it will let us know that you are there for us in times of needs and troubles.. we know that u care and love us.. we care and love you too.. yes.. like wad yiqi wrote..by praying, we know that everything is with God now, so there is nothing to be afraid.. - Yiqi & Lingyun

Sometimes, when I hold your hand, I just wanna let you know I care. Sometimes, I'm just silently giving thanks to God for having you here. Sometimes, I'm just thinking of you. But at other times, I really need to talk to you. Because talking to you just makes all the difference in the world. - WW

6 years have passed in an blink of an eye..I never fail to thank God for putting u in my life..without CL...there wont be the Zl Charis knows today..u have moulded me to become one, who is able to be someone who is different from boys outside church..u have changed the way I think, u have made me a winner among everyone...God knows what I would be if u weren't here..during my practical..u encouraged me, that is already very heart warming to me..who says u cant do any practical things to help..u made a move tats practical..I ensure you..even though the time left is little...the things that we will do in the future will show that ur teachings as a Cg leader is not futile..Love isn't just saying, it's showing and u have done it..One impt point..I stayed in Charis because of you, you made the difference. - ZL

sometimes i don't know how to put things across, i know you have enough burdens to bear. like now, im stuck again, no idea how to put my thoughts into print. ...
ever since i entered Charis, you've been a significant role, you must understand that. much as how much we mean to you, it works both ways, so reading your post made me cry. you've done enough, really.. if not more than enough. if i have a main reason behind all my holding back of frustrations, it's because you deserve much better than all that. your encouragements keep me going, your prayers keep me safe in God's arms, so, they are really much more practical than you think. (: thanks, for all that. you asked to be forgiven.. i forgive you! now it's my turn.. forgive me for all the worry caused, the sleepless nights; forgive me for my previous refusals to share, refusals to ask, refusals to listen, my nonchalance; forgive me for being too slow to react (at least towards God i'm trying my hardest to be fast now), for disappointing you; forgive me for the other burdens that i will create for you in future (of course, i'll try to minimise).. you asked for it.. ready? i love you- sister, mentor, leader, friend, confidante!
i really wished i could just say that what she said above had already covered all that i wanted to say.. but then.. it just doesn't feel right, especially after she warned me not to do so. but then again.. what she said above, is what i feel too.. but i would just like to add on. despite of all those i said that may have hurt you; worried you; harmed you.. deep down, that's not what i intended.. REALLY.. you are someone; someone whom i really hold close to my heart; someone whose mere presence would be enough to comfort me; to bring me closer to God.. even without words, you convey much more.. even though, sometimes i may not seem to take ur advices.. but they do take effect on me.. your cards; your letters; your sms. they made me go with faith; they made me stop; they made me go slower; they made me go faster.. even thousands of words wont be able to express all that i feel inside.. but there's one thing.. i must say to you.. i love you cause you love me cause God loves us.. hence, you know i'm always here to listen. no, i still dunno whether i need to listen more than you need to say or either way.. but i do know, that you need to say and i need to listen.. more than that.. i want to listen.. - Char & Mel

U know, U have done ur best and the rest R up to us.. Who would wan to see the one beside U go to Hell rather than Heaven? And U did ur part.. I'm sure everyone know....everyone know tat many things have been slacking. I can't imagine the day without CG (next yr), how will we grow by our own..BUT, the fact is..somehow one day we have to. U know its U tat keep us going, but by the end of the day we have to ans for our own life. Ya, time really flies.. I really miss the day we pray pray pray, worship kneeling and SHARINGS......i wish to have it so, cos i think it keep us going......BUT still, we need to grow up. Since we know it, let's us do it. I don think i have much to say, cos the best gift is still "OUR OWN LIFE" . :) - LX

We Thank God for you. For 0203 would not be if without you.

Thank You for giving your best. Thank You for giving your all.

Thank You for just being there. Thank You for being in 0203.

Thank You.

And From all of 0203:

WE LOVE YOU!!

From CL

Sometimes I feel real helpless seeing you all struggle in studies, yet all that I can do is to stand aside and watch, encourage, pray... Can't do any practical things to help. At times I try so hard to improve our physical or spiritual health, yet nothing seems to help. (Yes, I have those times sitting in the afternoon thinking what I can do than to pray. And still thinking the next morning... )

Maybe I haven't do enough, maybe I didn't hit the right spot.

But just to let you know that even if oneday I'm dying on the hospital bed, or busy over big/small problems, or depressed myself... Please talk to me. Tell me whatever is bothering you, anything that's hindering growth, TELL ME. Yes, although I've proved myself utterly helpless countless times to lend a hand, but I'm still here if you need a pair of ears or shoulders.

Excuse me from guessing games, unless they are really hard to share, because I'm really bad at it. The next time you find yourself having no time to talk to me,(LIKE WW) hold my hand look into my eyes with that threatening face and say, "I'll burst anytime. We need to talk." I'll let you cut the Q in my that day's to-do list. Because YOU ARE MUCH, MUCH MORE IMPORTANT.

Yes, you are important. Everyone. Don't doubt how many people can squezze into my "Top Piority" listing inside my heart. Anyone is welcome. As for 0203, I've already reserved designated places for all...

Forgive my selfishness, my pride, my insensitive words, my foolish ways. Forgive when I neglect, when I overlook, when I have no time. Forgive me that I get irritated about all our barriers, and forgot the more important and thus tearing down our fellowship. Forgive my shortcomings, my strongholds, my weaknesses.

I'm giving my best in the remaining months, I hope you too...

Zhong Qiu Jie

Thk's Mel for the decor...

Sorry ar..slow in posting the photos..lol.. BUT, Mel, really thank you.

群策群力；事半功倍！

哈哈，你看陈琴。。。

What Does God Want From Me?

just something to share..

HEBREWS 11:6 NKJ
6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who
comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder
of those who diligently seek Him.

You may be working yourself to a frazzle trying to be perfect
so you can please God.

You may have tried so hard and become so frustrated that you
are about ready to give up. Well, maybe you should quit trying
to be perfect on your own -- because none of us will ever be
perfect through our own efforts, anyway.

God knows you are human. He does not expect perfection out of
you. If you were perfect you would not even need a Saviour.

God loves you and accepts you because He made you. And He is
able to make you into what He desires for you to be -- if you
will trust Him and allow Him to work in you.

God wants you to trust Him. He wants your love and respect. He
has certainly earned it and deserves it. Don't let the devil
keep you from giving to God what He really desires: your love
and faith.

What does God desire from you? Not perfect performance -- but
total trust. God wants you to believe that He is good -- a rewarder!

SAY THIS: I trust You Lord God. Thank You for loving me. I will
rest in your love, instead of worrying about my performance.
Work your will in me.

photos on the loose!

hair commercial..

cool eh?

awwwwwwwww.

(:

retards.

super retards.

more of jj's pics here!

jj with family.

jj with family2

jj and emcee. haha.

jj and friends.

jj and us! this is a rare one! cause she's smiling with her TEETH! heh heh!

Song for the weeks...

在清晨 求你聆听我的祷告

在夜晚 求我倾听我呼求

离了你 我迷失方向

来应允我 再次将我寻回

求你使我得听你慈爱

求你使我明白当行的路

求你使我的心只仰望你

行出你的旨意

MoRe PiCs on JJ's b'day

Actually got other photos tat JJ took woth her families de, but =.=" got someone's hand block a part of the photos.