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.

a little something from our dearest zl:
Days might prove to be stressing..but hang in dere...
creeping around the corner is that little sumthing tat u care..
those little things tat make your day....
are always around u when u need them..
so 0203..do your best cause i am that little thing tat cares...


sweet?














but wait!





look at the whole conver!
it all started with me asking him for encouragements..
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The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:27 PM):
u asking me for encouragements?

CHERISH.nv wait 4 regrets.- [i'll be e white sand among e black sands] .. [messy to perfection] says (8:27 PM):
if not?

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:27 PM):
i dun anyhow give de

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:27 PM):
haha

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:27 PM):
LOL

CHERISH.nv wait 4 regrets.- [i'll be e white sand among e black sands] .. [messy to perfection] says (8:27 PM):
okiies lorr..

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:27 PM):
dun so xiao qi la

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:27 PM):
hmm..

CHERISH.nv wait 4 regrets.- [i'll be e white sand among e black sands] .. [messy to perfection] says (8:27 PM):
wahahhahs..

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:27 PM):
jiayou very bored de lehz

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:27 PM):
let me think of sumthin else

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:30 PM):
let me think....hmmm....

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:31 PM):
Days might prove to be stressing..but hang in dere...

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:31 PM):
theres always a little sumthing to cheer u up when ur sad..

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:31 PM):
look forward to that little sumthing even though it might be lame..

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:31 PM):
but nvr give up till the very end..

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:32 PM):
^^

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:32 PM):
pro rite?

CHERISH.nv wait 4 regrets.- [i'll be e white sand among e black sands] .. [messy to perfection] says (8:32 PM):
hahas.. thanks!!

CHERISH.nv wait 4 regrets.- [i'll be e white sand among e black sands] .. [messy to perfection] says (8:32 PM):
i can post this up right?

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:32 PM):
sumthing different

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:32 PM):
wait

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:32 PM):
that lame thing

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:32 PM):
i think must change

CHERISH.nv wait 4 regrets.- [i'll be e white sand among e black sands] .. [messy to perfection] says (8:32 PM):
hahas.. okiies..

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:33 PM):
Days might prove to be stressing..but hang in dere...

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:33 PM):
creeping around the corner is that little sumthing tat u care..

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:33 PM):
those little things tat make your day....

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:34 PM):
are always around u when u need them..

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:34 PM):
so 0203..do your best cause i am that little thing tat cares...

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:34 PM):
!!

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:34 PM):
good

CHERISH.nv wait 4 regrets.- [i'll be e white sand among e black sands] .. [messy to perfection] says (8:35 PM):
hahs... okiies..

CHERISH.nv wait 4 regrets.- [i'll be e white sand among e black sands] .. [messy to perfection] says (8:35 PM):
grin

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:35 PM):
see talented

CHERISH.nv wait 4 regrets.- [i'll be e white sand among e black sands] .. [messy to perfection] says (8:35 PM):
hanah..><

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:35 PM):
i think wad cl said is true

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:36 PM):
nxt time my gf sure tio make until dizzy wif my words

The Time Will Pass..It Will... says (8:36 PM):
lol

the above has been slightly edited due to irrelevancy..

日升之处

齐声赞美耶和华

赞美他圣名 哦哦哦

赞美他，全地赞美

赞美耶和华的名

在日升之处 哦哦哦

到日落， 全地赞美

赞美我主

全地人类都当赞美他

赞美我主圣名

齐声赞美， 赞美我主

赞美我主

直到永永远远

喜乐的源头

你要靠主常喜乐 不要为生命忧愁

吃得穿的算什么 主是万有的源头

且看天上的飞鸟 天父尚且养活它

所罗门荣华时候 穿戴不及一朵花

当将一切交托他 心中应当无牵挂

凡是祈求和感谢 还要紧记主的话

常常喜乐
常常喜乐 向主高歌

不论环境如何

高山或低谷主都看顾

相信就能蒙福

常常祷告 耐心等候

主做事有定时

流泪撒种必欢呼收割

相信就有喜乐

*下垂的手再一次举起来

封闭的心再一次敞开

抛开一切忧虑　放下一切重担

来到主的面前　我喜乐满怀

冰冷的心被主爱来温暖

干渴的灵被主爱充满

主是我的力量　主是我的高台

死荫幽谷一路有耶稣陪伴

他永不离开

有一位神

有一位神　

有权能创造宇宙万物

也有温柔双手安慰受伤灵魂

有一位神　

有权柄审判一切罪恶

也有慈悲体贴人的软弱

*有一位神　我们的神

唯一的神　名叫耶和华

有权威荣光　有恩典慈爱

是昔在今在永在的神

有一位神　

有权能创造宇宙万物

也有温柔双手安慰受伤灵魂

有一位神　

高坐在荣耀的宝座

却死在十架挽救人堕落

宝贵十架

主耶稣 我感谢你

你的身体 为我而舍
带我出黑暗 进入光明国度

使我再次能看见

主耶稣 我感谢你

你的宝血 为我而流

宝贵十架上 医治恩典涌流

使我完全得自由

宝贵十架的大能赐我生命

主耶稣我俯伏敬拜你
宝贵十架的救恩是你所立的约
你的爱永远不会改变

你爱永不变

你流出宝血，洗净我污秽
将我的生命赎回
为了我的罪，牺牲永不悔
显明你极大恩惠
我深深体会，你爱的宝贵
献上自己永追随
或伤心或气馁
或生离或死别
愿刚强壮胆永远不後退
哦 你爱永不变
从今直到永远
深深浇灌我心田
或天旋地转
经沧海历桑田
都不能叫我与你爱隔绝

A Few Pics Taken At JJ's 21st.

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Happy 21st, JingJuan!!

Take Note all cgers...

ATTENTION!

We'll be going to Jing Juan's Birthday Party after TQ this saturday.
Leaving TQ at 7pm.
There're somethings to take note:

Theme - White, Accessorised (Not sure can ask WW)
Present - Giving as 0203 (Price per head can also ask WW)
God's Word - Suitable for new friends, old friends!
God's Work - Will see if we have time... XD

0203，韦文爱你们。。。

Exams Timetable For This Week

For those who have finished their exams:
Congratulations! Now we have time to make new bible verses!

For those still having their exams:
Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7

0203 加油！！

To my childrenS...

HAPPY CHILDREN DAY!!!

Don't lose your kiddish-ness.
Don't give up your naive beliefs.
Be a Child in this sinful world.
Be simple while you can.

Because He said, :"Let the children come to me."
And the children just...

Go to Him.