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Saturday, April 07, 2007

When I was younger, I always looked forward towards Good Friday as it was a public holiday, therefore, no school.

I still look forward towards Good Friday now, albeit with an additional reason. I give thanks for Jesus, who died on the Cross for me and my sins.

Today's event I felt was a success. It was not how many people who came and received Christ but how much we can give to them. I saw my brothers and sisters actively walking out of the comfort zone and trying to make small talk amongst the friends we brought, taking the effort to make every single one feel welcome.

At that moment, I felt God standing next to me saying, "You've all grown up." I guessed so too.

I was always afraid of sharing the gospel, in fact to mention the name of Jesus in front of my friends is like a taboo. I was very afraid that they may reject violently to this 2-syllabus name and from that moment on, they will not be my friends. Even when i invite them for church activities, I try to say it in a roundabout indifferent way, just to minimise the "impact".

But after being in Church for so long, I think it is time for me to stop being a slave to the world. I placed my faith in God and when friends asked me about my church family, I went all out to share with them, thanking God right in front of them.

And i realised it wasn't that nightmarish after all. In fact, i think it cemented the friendships!

No one said that being a Christian or sharing about Christ is going to be lauded or easy but really, God is a nice man. If you are obedient towards Him, He'll help you in ways you cannot imagine. All we have to do is stop giving excuses, it's difficult but not impossible. Hehe =)

love;

BEL

ps: this is my FIRST post! cox i finally got my router up and running..WHEEEE!

I'm Gonna Touch the Sky!
3:32 AM

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This is a simple prayer song sung by kids, i heard it today and realised Nyk also sent out his reflections regarding this. I thank God that His love is simple, without conditions attached. And i believe this song being simple is what we all need to come back. As we grow and have more knowledge, often we get so sucked into having alot of head knowledge but, whether your heart is having the same heartbeat .. ? May we all grow up serving Him. =D

Kids Prayer -
Dear God, thank You for loving me and giving me Your all. When I grow up, I will still be serving you. I want to know you more, I want to love you more. I'll never forget You, Lord. In Jesus's name, Amen~

I want to know You, Lord

You are a great big God

I'm young and do not know alot

Come and be my all

I want to love You more

Giving You my life and all

You died for me, You sacrificed

I won't forget You, Lord

I love You, Jesus

I'll grow up knowing You

I love You, Jesus

I'll grow up serving You

I love You, Jesus

My life is saved by You

I'll never forget, never forget

I'll grow up loving You

- Michelle

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2:11 AM

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What does Good Friday mean to me

A fren invited to me to a Good Friday event in year 1998. There were so many questions jumping around in my head...is there really God? why do my frens love God so much for? God, where are you? If you are real, bring peace to my heart please..."

The Lord spoke to me in amazing way. God used a song to touch me.
HE WILL COME AND SAVE YOU.

For many years I looked strong, calm and steady to many. Little did I know God knows my heart and its real state. The sadness, loneliness and hopelesses is swept under the carpet of my heart. When people ask me, my answer is always, 'I'm ok!' Well when I heard this song, His love filled my heart, His love touhes and heals the innermost unspoken hurts of the past. That day I knew someone greater is looking after me. I gave my life to Jesus. Will you give God full reign of your life too?

HE WILL COME AND SAVE YOU
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Say to those who are fearful hearted
Do not be afraid
The Lord your God
Is strong with His mighty arms
When you call on His name
He will come and save

He will come and save you
He will come and save you
Say to the weary one
Your God will surely come
He will come and save you
He will come and save you
He will come and save you
Lift up your eyes to Him
You will arise again
He will come and save you

Say to those who are broken hearted
Do not lose your faith
The Lord your God
Is strong with His loving arms
When you call on His name
He will come and save

He is our refuge in the day of trouble
He is our shelter in the time of storm
He is our tower in the day of sorrow
Our fortress in the time of war

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12:10 AM

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Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Pastor led us back to the scene at Garden of Gethsemane. For 3 times, Jesus found his disciples sleeping when they are suppose to pray...

Question: Are you sleeping?
Are you praying? What is the state of your heart?

I had a vision just now as we prayed in tongues, I saw the walls slowly breaking down and bit by bit i can see millions of people standing on the other side of the wall. Hhhm...the wall was still standing there but WEAKENED! Let's pray somemore! I'm praying that especially our families and friends are able to come and be with us...let's pray strong for this Miracle Weekend!

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11:57 PM

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Tuesday, April 03, 2007

CHURCHWIDE PRAYER MEETING - APR 2007

DATE:4-April-2007
TIME:07:30PM
VENUE: TOUCHCENTRE Auditorium

Enter a time of prayer to seek the Lord with the rest of the FCBC family. Calling for prayer warriors!
Let's pray for this weekend till the hands of God shakes our meeting with miracles and much healing because Jesus not just died but He is alive! Hallelujah!!!

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11:56 PM

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Monday, April 02, 2007

Born to die

The Old Testament tells us that God appeared as a human being on several occasions. If Jesus wanted only to heal and teach, he could have simply appeared. But he did more: he became a human. Why? So he could die. To understand Jesus, we need to understand his death. His death is a crucial part of the gospel and something all Christians should know.

Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). He came to give his life, to die, and his death would purchase salvation for others. This was the primary reason he came to earth. His blood was poured out for others (Matthew 26:28).

Jesus warned his disciples that he would suffer and die, but they didn’t seem to believe it. “Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. ‘Never, Lord!’ he said. ‘This shall never happen to you!’” (Matthew 16:21-22).

Jesus knew that he must die, because the Scriptures said so. “Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected?” (Mark 9:12; 9:31; 10:33-34). “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself…. ‘This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day’” (Luke 24:26-27, 46).

It had all been according to God’s plan: Herod and Pilate did only what God “had decided beforehand should happen” (Acts 4:28). In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked if there might be some other way, but there was none (Luke 22:42). His death was necessary for our salvation.

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Seven Images of Salvation

The New Testament uses a wide range of images to express the richness of the work of Christ. We may describe these images as analogies, models or metaphors. Each gives part of the picture:

Ransom: a price paid to achieve someone’s freedom. The emphasis falls on the idea of being freed, not the nature of the price.

Redemption: the basic idea is "buying back," or for a slave, buying freedom.

Justification: being put right with God, as if declared by a court to be in the right.

Salvation: the basic idea is deliverance or rescue from a dangerous situation. The word can also suggest restoration to wholeness, a healing.

Reconciliation: the repair of a broken relationship. God reconciles us to him. He acts to restore a friendship, and we respond to his initiative.

Adoption: making us legal children of God. Faith brings about a change in our status, from outsider to family member.

Forgiveness: This can be seen in two ways. In legal or financial terms, forgiveness is like the cancellation of a debt. In terms of personal relationship, forgiveness means the setting aside of personal hurt or injury.

** Today, reflect upon the love that Jesus had to die for you. Receive His LOVE.

I'm Gonna Touch the Sky!
8:49 PM

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