The "Foolishness" of the Cross

Sermon title: The "Foolishness" of the Cross
Key scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Preacher: Apostle Lawrence Khong

Death is so ugly, it has to die!
~3 reaction of God towards death:
1) Death is so ugly that God cried.
John 11:35 "Jesus wept."
Hebrews 2:15
" 9:27
Romans 3:23
Isaiah 53 (Sheeps went astray)
Romans 6:23
Luke 19:41 (Jesus wept)

2) Death is so ugly that God died.
Hebrews 2:14-15
1 Peter 3:18
Before Jesus die, He suffers.

3) Death is so ugly that death died.
When Jesus rose from the dead, death died.
John 11:25-26
Jesus has broken the power of death.
1 Corinthians 15:25-26
Death is a commencement.

God cares

Yesterday at centre I was quite frustrated at my chinese teacher. One of the child didn't bring back his spelling homework. I told her that we forget to give but she push all the blame on me. She told me next time to put inside his bag in the morning in order not to forget. It's a good idea, but yester afternoon I was having a lesson when that child was going home. She was supposed to help give it to him. Seriously I was very frustrated but God calm me down.

I sent a message to let my manager know and she didn't scold me but helped me to solve the problem. That was a relief. God showed me His love, He protects me and that instant I felt like crying. Thank You Jesus! I love You! Later that night I asked God for His forgiveness for being angry with that teacher.

Went to my cell's TGIF (TGIT). I was happy that Shi Ting is interested in knowing more about Christ. Hope that she will be coming for sunday service.

Today went to mummy's cell TGIF. Played with the children and they are happy to receive the present I gave it to them. Glad that they enjoyed themselves. Came back home and have a 2 hours nap. I felt that I'm becoming more like a child now. HEHE~ Enjoying my everyday life with children. It seems like everyday I'm seeing children except some sunday.

I thought of volunteering at elderly home care but don't know where and how to start. I want to reach out to them. Hmm~

Lousy feeling

Past 2 days can't use laptop, quite frustrated. My mother changed the internet from moderm to a wireless type. Rose used it in the afternoon but it's still ok, but when I was using it in the evening it can't be use. Today asked mummy to call the person and thank God the person can come in today and help us.

Zhang lao shi was on MC and couldn't come in. It was quite tiring today and I was rushing over so many things. I want to rest! Really looking forward for Good Friday so that I can rest. At least 3 days without thinking about work. Hope tomorrow will be a better day.

I have feeling weird. I don't know what happened to me and don't know why I'm feeling that way but don't know what I'm feeling. It's just so frustrated. Don't know is it the workload or other things. Lord Lord, please help me! Give me peace and comfort. Thanks!

A child's strength

This happened when I was telling a child not to spray at me during their water play. He purposely doesn't want to listen to me, so I took away his spray. He was sad that he couldn't continue playing so he kept on saying, "Don't want! I don't want!" I told him that is the consequence of being rude. He kept saying no and in the end hugged me and cry. I lost my balance and that was the result of my slipper, but actually the slipper is also quite worn out already. Seeing him so sad, I told him that he musn't do that again and he promised me. So for the whole day I was dragging my foot with the slipper. I have other shoe but I prefer slipper. HAHA!

I AM TIRED!

I AM TIRED! These few days have been shutting my mouth from saying this. It's because if once I said, I will really become tired so I must believe that I will have lots of energy. But I can't hold it anymore. I'm really tired, physically and mentally. Thank God I'm not spiritually tired. I'm still full of energy for God.

My manager finally come back to class. The children misses her a lot. As soon as she come back, I've lots of things to do. When she was away I was finding things to do and now the work appear. Funny isn't it?

Anyway I got to go and sleep. Ciaos!:)

Innocent and adorable

One of the child came to me to ask me to apply medicine for him. When I saw it was a scratch mark with visible nail shape, I asked him who did it. He told me it was from one of the Chinese teacher. I asked him the second time whether is it true and told him he cannot tell lie. He said yes and he didn't tell lie. I was speechless and don't know what to do except apply medicine for him. I thought of asking the teacher but I got a feeling that the teacher will said she didn't do it. But I'm not helping the child like this. I hope that the child's parent will complain. Am I silly to think that way? I'm troubled by the incident.

My manager was on leave so I have to tell the story of Jesus to them. Although they appeared to be bored by the story but it went into their mind. After telling the story to the children about why and how Jesus died for our sins, they said, "Jesus said cannot tell lie." It's when one of the child came and complained to me and the other said he was telling lie. HAHA! When I said Jesus loves children like you you you you and you, they were smiling from chin to chin. One child who is quite mischievous in class asked me, "Why they want to kill Jesus? He didn't do anything wrong mah." He sounded quite angry.

They taught me a lot through their actions and behaviours. and actually they are quite attentive. Especially that boy who asked me why they want to kill Jesus. He showed me that he cares for innocent people. Deep down in me I was crying. Yes! Jesus was innocent but He died for our sins. He paid for our debts and yet many of us still continue to sin and reject God. We are living in the end time. We Christians should be passionate in saving the lost souls! Fight for their lives! Fight with the Devil, We have the Holy Spirit who is powerful than the Devil. HALLELUJAH!

Ain't Gonna Be A Baby No More!

Sermon title: Ain't gonna be a baby no more!
Key scripture: Hebrews 5:11-6:3
Preacher: Rev. Patrick Chew

It is NOT ok to be a spiritual baby forever.
Ephesians 4:11-15
God is very concern when we are not growing.
Once the foundation is built, move on with the other construction!
Don't keep on building and building the foundation.

~How can we move on to maturity?
3 Attitudes to move on:
1) Be determined to grow
*verse 1-3
1 Peter 2
Make that decision to grow!
Have the desire and have the commitment to grow.
Take that step!

2) Be eager to learn
*verse 11
Mattew 5:6
Spiritual lethargy prevents you from learning.

3) Be committed to practice
*verse 13-14
Say 'YES' to the Holy Spirit.
Say 'NO' to the flesh.
God is speaking to us all the time, but are we listening?
When God speak to you, do you obey?
If you ignore God's voice, sooner it will become softer and softer.
Matthew 7:24-27
How deep is our roots?
Ephesians 5:15-18
Be ready when God call us to go.

Poor thing

Today one of my children supposed to celebrate his birthday in school. He never celebrate his birthday in school before, this year was his first year to celebrate it in school. But he suddenly have fever. When I want to take his ear temperate, he kept telling me not pain and he don't have fever. He really doesn't want to go home. When I said go and pack up, he went and play with his friends. Brought him to office still said he has no pain and was very frustrated. Poor little child. Last year and yet can't have that experience. May the LORD bless him abundantly!:)

I'm extremely happy!

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." (Ephesians 6:12)

I'm extremely happy! God answered my prayers. I fast and pray for my dear friends and family. I want them to be save. I'm going to continue to fast and pray till that day. 2 friends comfirm going for the TGIF party and one friend comfirm coming for service. Hallelujah praise the LORD! I'm really very happy and I hope that the party will touch them deeply with God's love. I pray that those attending the party will also be able to attend service on the following sunday! Amen and amen!

A quick update: This whole week my manager didn't come in due to some family issues and her training. I gathered the children and I have a few practice. It was becoming easier and easier. I believe it's a good experience for me.

I found out that my children likes to call me "mummy" and they like to hug me a lot. They always call me just to say "I like you". Then I will say I love you too. Even other classes children. It make my love for the children grow deeper. They are just so lovable beyond what you can imagine. But sometime you really am very angry with them, because you want them to be well-behave and yet they are giving you trouble. HAHA!

Spiritual food: "Replace worry with prayer. How do you do that? You make the decision to pray whenever you catch yourself worrying." ~ Elizabeth George

A runaway train

Sermon title: A runaway train

Key scripture: Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:17-21; Jeremiah 29:11

Preacher: Rev. Eugene Seow

We are living in Acts 2 but we are not Acts 2.

2 important questions:

1) Who do you say that I am?

2) What shall we do?

Acts 2:36-37

We are not what we do, but we do what we are.

~What should we do?

1) Repent and be baptized - Be saved

Acts 2:38

What does it take to be the child of God?

John 1:12

When you receive Jesus Christ, you are submitting your life to God, the Giver.

Repentance is the Doorway of God's blessings.

Galatians 2:20

We must come to the cross in a daily basis.

Are you on a daily basis demonstrating who you are? (As a child of God)

2) Received the Holy Spirit - Be submitted

Acts 2:38-39

Acts 1:8

We need to be in partnership with the Holy Spirit.

We must be sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

You hear what you want to hear.

*verse 17-18

3) Reach out and serve - Be happy

Acts 2:44-47

God is the driver of the runaway train.

Jeremiah 29:11-13

*verse 21