As we move on to the second quarter of the year, we will learn more about striving for excellence in whatever we do. Like Daniel who have strived for excellence in his place of service, we too should strive for the best in our ministry. For a start, we will learn about striving for excellence in our attitude towards God. We often wondered why our youth ministry cannot be as big or as strong as the other youth ministry we saw in conferences. We had evangelistic meetings, fellowship outings, anointed speakers to share with us, attended many conferences and discipleship classes but yet we see no significant different in our ministry. I believe this result is also due to our individual attitude towards God and ministry. In our lives as God's children, we should have the seriousness towards our walk with God. It would really pain the heart of the Father if His children only come to Him when they are free to come as a routine every week. In our walk with God, we must always strive to move forward. What Brother Isaiah Fazilim shared with us last week was really ministering, especially the part where he shared about the different closeness the people in Jesus' time had with Him. For those who are not there, here's a summary: Of the 500 people who saw Jesus ascended to heaven, only 120 stayed back the upper room to prayed. Of the 20, only 77 went out to prayed the gospel. Of the 77, only 12 is Jesus own disciples. Of the 12, only 3 saw most of what Jesus has done, they are James, John and Peter. Of the 3, only 1 knows actually what Jesus wants to do, and he is John.
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."
John 15:5-8
No matter which category of people you belong in, there is always somewhere to improve. If our walk with God is not a on-going one, it would definitely be one that is backsliding. Stop illusioning that everything is going well. Do something to improve your walk. Read His word and have constant fellowship with Him. Ask God to give you a passion and hunger for more of Him. Be serious in your walk. Be fruitful Christians for God.
Look forward to!:
Our first evangelisticoutreach coming up on April 19th! We really wanna believe that God will change lives and Detonate(: Brother Andrew Yeo will be our speaker for this day! Even more will be revealed this Saturday during service. Would you be part of this great Detonatemovement?
Youth camp 2008!! We thank God for that awesometime together last year and this year, we believe it will be a greater experience of fellowship, spiritual development and fun as we overcome our differences and fears! So book the dates now on your schedule: 9th to 12th June!
This Week @ Detonate:
DG is finally back! We have been missing it for a few sessions but nevertheless, it doesn't deter us from learning God's Word for us to develop an abundant life! Wee! Do remember to revise your previous DG topic for a quiz this Saturday! So cya all, at 4.45pm for a beautiful time of praise and worship unto our God, our Helper:) Also! We will be staying back after service to join hearts and strength to do something for our friends in our DGs:) We missed it last week but it's not an excuse! See it not as a time wasted, but a time invested.. for our friends.
Prayers from the Body:
Let's start praying for the work we will be doing these few weeks to prepare for the evangelistic outreach on April 19th! Not only for God to strengthen us in inviting our friends, but also in the follow-up and in dedicating our time investing into the lives of our new friends amongst us. Let's make a difference by standing in the gap, to love others like Jesus do.
Hope you guys have already taken note that from May onwards, the church English main service on Sundays will be shifted to Great World City Golden Village Hall 5. Do keep the entire church in prayers! Let's not see this as a change, but a step of faith to grow our church:) Yeap! You play a part!
Do remember our university students as they prepare for their exams in the next 4 weeks! May they honour God with their diligence and God will grant them good time management to handle their projects in the midst of preparing for their papers:) Cheeries peeps! It will soon be over!