Tuesday, November 21, 2006
-8:53 AM
Well,
I must admit i am never incline to basketball. In fact, i dun think i am good in sports anyway. But sunday's short time with you guys have been great! I am learning the game and to me, i just wanna spend time just having fun with you guys. Thanks Jason for organising all this. Really appreciate it! Looking forward to the next game.
Now as a whole, really wanna encourage you all to go thru the devotion 2 on Psalms. I'm sure as we all spend time just reading and praying, we will grow in depth of God and with God.
Daniel
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
-1:43 PM
This is something that Yong Howe told some of the boys last week.
He wanted us to do these everyday 1) Pray(Compulsary)
2)Worship
3)Read God's word(Choose 1 of the 2)
I feel that actually it is a real challenge for most of us as we DO NOT read the bible everyday. I hope his words will be a motivation for us to read the bible regularly.
And yes, all of us can go for the basketball. Including those who do not know how to play.
Jason
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
-8:46 AM
Hey,
thanks jason for your initiative to invite us all for a game. I dun know. As far as i can see, i believe this is also open to all the gals right? :)
Sunday, November 12, 2006
-9:54 PM
Yes! It's basketball and it is settled. We will have basketball on Sunday morning then we head to church. I hope that this will be a great time for the guys and not to mention the girls too. Everyone is welcome for this "meeting" and
pls let me know that YOU are coming.
I remember that the last time we played was at my place and we had a great time. So I hope you will be able to come and have fun. And those who dun know how to play, we will be able to actually teach you lah(hope the bball ppl would be able to be good teachers, and yes that group includes me)
Time: 9am sharpPlace: The place is AHS aka Anglican High School. Meet at Tanah Merah MRT at 9am, not in the school itself.
Note: Pls bring proper apparel for
both basketball and service. For anymore enquiries, pls call or sms me. For my no, pls ask any of the boys. (Thx Tim for WARNING me about the dire consequences)
Jason
Edit: My bro got the court BUT it is outdoor, because he also has friends playing in the Indoor one
Saturday, November 11, 2006
-9:53 PM
Hey guys... and gals. Its really quite a long time since I touched my Digi cam. And it was really fun when i had to play with it a few days ago. Btw its not really playing lah... It for a photography competition...
Hope my pics will enlighten you with unexpected inspiration for whatever it is gonna be used. But its really getting kinda fun when i change some of the cam's settings. Getting the pro touch, aiyah just kidding lah...
Actually can't be bothered to join this competition though, its for my school/cca. Lol. Really bored with the photography club... it is a slacking cca. Hahaha
Jason the bored (maybe to be) photographer
Friday, November 10, 2006
-10:20 AM
HSF: Heart Serving FamilySomeone once said, 'When you go through changes, you need to take care of 3 Ss otherwise you become an Ass' The 3 s are You need to allow God to redefine your Success, Significance and Security. This someone shared with another somebody who asked this someone how is it that Shirley & this someone seemed to cope with change rather well all these years??? This someone said that the year they left YOUTH to join their mentors was a year that God dealt with their defination of ministry and they learnt to serve God and people without any concern of church structures, church appointments or even without the concern of changes and uncertainty. How about now? That somebody asked?? Well, the someone said, "We both love God and love our people.....sure it hasn't been a bed of roses but you can either look at rose bushes and focus on the thorns or look up to heaven and be grateful that rose bushes have beautiful roses" That somebody then asked ...so are your people roses ....hahaha...
Another one said, 'Go slow. People are a lot like horses. They don't like to be startled or surprised. They don't like change. It causes deviant behavior.' That's what we are gonna do ..... go slow. Shirley & I have been praying that while change is upon us.... we sensed that many of you have also responded differently ..... some have not thought much about our move with Ps. RL while others have discussed or shared over MSN / Blogs / Emails / SMS ....
This coming Wednesday (15 Nov 2006) .... let us all come with hearts united to welcome and embrace our brothers and sisters who are joining us .... let's listen to their journey and response spontaneously..... Forgive me if I have 'rushed' some of you WE will not rush, we will not be quick to comment but let us come ready and be patient to listen.
HSF will be available to meet anyone of you anytime...please let us know ..... We would like to make your our priority .... Let us know okiez.
Till then, I pray that what Jian Jian shared be true....that this could only bring us closer and we must be joyful and purposeful as we are supposed to be ambassordors for CHRIST, inviting strangers and others to church .....or conversely....this may test existing relationships .... the key is back to our security and significance and who we really are in God and what we want to do with Christ......so let us put down our fears and uncertainties or personal negative emotions and stand up and love each other...considering others before self ...so that the world can see we are His disciples
The prize of status quo is sometimes not bad but for good reasons. It is not usually just a matter of personal or communal preferences but certain values and understandings after a group of people have established over a season..... however some times we feel the inertia and avoid change ...we resist change also becos we may feel that we are compromising our loyalties if we participate in the change. I personally believe that people do not resist change, per se but when we do, it is because we are coping with a loss and hence resist the loss ...... I pray that there come a tipping point in the process of change for us all....... A point at which so much change has already been accomplished that it is futile to resist the change and pointless question but ONLY surrender .....
Remember adaptive change and be harmful but authentic change with God as our light and guide is often for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes and plans!
For those of you who need more time, take your time to feel and come to terms but not for long because people give excuses not to feel because they are afraid to face the changes, the challenges, the realities, the real circumstances.... people who choose not to feel can be in denial of something and hence ...avoiding the issue is normal .... perhaps understanding the circle of change will be helpful (see below)
I hope all of us will learn to go through D.A.B. First ...denial sets in for a while...then...acceptance must come and soon we must start believing in something or someone BIGGER than ourselves once again ...learning to go through this process helps
Until we meet again, let's remember that God has called us to be change-agents where ever you are ...so besides sharing and discussing change on the BLOG .... ask yourself...when was the last time you made a differences or effect positive change in your environment, in other's.... let us not stop being "Salt & Light"
Thursday, November 09, 2006
-9:31 PM
Hey all. This is Jason. Just got home and was kinda surprised when i saw my bro today. He got a new haircut, but like he nvr cut hair like that leh, so dun expect to see short hair.
It was quite cool though. He looks like the Lu (pronounced like Green in Chinese guy) Hahha
Here is a comparison
My Bro: Lim Kian Fong
Kim Jeong-Hoon 김정훈
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
-10:18 PM
Sorry Daniel, for indirectly provoking you with the title... But anyway, its great to be young... Youth is really a big issue. Because we are all in the youth service! Sorry Rachel too, but why cant use "girl"? Its youth I wanna talk about here...
Anyway, its really a good thing we could get together once in a while for some enjoyment. Sunday was really exotic and fun. Something we haven't experienced for a very long time though. Sorry for rubbing it in to those who couldn't make it or not informed.
Btw, for those who wants fun in the KTVs, Jordon is organising another ktv meet on Saturday. Timing not sure yet. But please come and support Jordon!
Haha, got cca tmr and need to turn in soon, so goodbye for now and have fun!
Jason
-2:21 PM
I see growth...in r/s
Love is in the air! Yes indeed you boys and gals are growing to enjoy and have fun with one another. Soooo glad to see that. And it has been my prayer that you all will grow old together.... Thanks Jason for the photo!
Monday, November 06, 2006
-11:59 PM
haha. 1st post gana suan liao. "howe? shirley dio meh one"....
i am so glad people are writing. i've never been in a forum where the age diversity is so huge. but personally i like to write like a pri sch boy and so i don't use words like "ubiquitous" hoh.. need to waste time to check my gd fren webster's website leh Lucas. :)
but then again my younger brother writes like he's in university so i guess i have to accept his role and be a sec 2 boy liao.
i've got a friend who told me recently this:
studies have shown that we constantly hav 12(yes 12!!!the magic number) immediate friends that we could go to share everything in our lives. these 12 people would constantly know what is going on in your life etc... and about 500 people whom you'd see in a bar and would be comfortable enough to go up and say hi to after having acquainted with them before.
my friend told me this: his list of 12 is constantly changing. and like it anot if we reflect back, our 12 are also constantly changin. think about how even our own "12" in church is on a constant change. seeding up seeding down, seed left seed right, i wonder when the beanstalk will grow? but according to him, he would like it to be that way, even if it could be constant, he'd still like that list to change deliberately.
humans are resistent to change
humans are resistent to this resistence to change.
therefore they will change.
(COOOOOOONFUSE right?) clarify with me during service. looks like i've some curiosity ministry going on here.
ever heard of fashion ministry? a fren is into this thing. its called peculiar, fashion ministry, Tshirt designs, fair price, have a look. thinking of bringing it to FCBC. i personally feel that i'd be very happy if theres a t shirt stall that sells cheap and cool "tshirts for christ" amidst all the food stalls that chop our vegetable heads off each time we buy a bandung that costs $1.50!!!!!!!
www.peculiar.vox.com
-11:49 PM
Hahaha thx for the treat Sam. Everyone did well in singing. Especially Jordon! Anyway this singing experience showed us many talents/things/other crap that Tim said(ahhaha Sorry Tim, the part where u literally say "Pretty Girls" in the song:(Seasons in the Sun) were funny)
Who knew Jordon was so good at singing? Who knew Rachel was owning the mic yesterday?Who knew I had a wierd girl/boy hybrid voice? (Actually I knew that already, Btw it was wierd and funny)
About the move to Pastor Roland's tribe, I feel very excited to see new ppl we don't know and it will be a really good season of joy. Expect more joy and laughter with the new ppl(Hey actually we are the new ones!)
Oh ya, I have a photo that Daniel requested. It was very very very under exposed.
Jason
-4:17 PM
Haha thanks lucas for giving your in-depth analysis on change! i do believe you're on your way to reaching the dean's list! I do ask myself why i seem to go through so much change while my friends from other networks seem to have such stability in their nets, but even as i seek GOD as to the why, i realise its not that they're better off because they have stable nets nor i am worse off for having so much change. Rather, i belive that the LORD prepares different people for different things and even as we submit to the leadership and guidance of the church and our leaders, we will grow more mature and stronger in each and every way! and to answer jie's question the end of year camp is for HoweShirley net not including PS Ro and Lai Fun's Net yup!
GOD BLESS all who having exams at this time and grant you strength!
Sam Wong:)
-12:26 AM
Change
Someone once said that, "Change is taking one step foward, whilst taking two steps backward."
That same person also wondered, "Every time we were beginning to form our identity as a network, we had to be reorganized. Are we meeting a new situation by reorganizing, and what a wonderful method it can be for creating the illusion of progress while actually producing confusion and demoralization.
People are naturally resistant to Change
1. Fear of the Unknown - People are worried because that they cannot adopt new "cultures" of the new network after the merger.
2. Breaking Routine - People are creatures of habit.
3. Incongruent Systems - Would the new network have a different system set that needs adjusting to.
4. Incongruent Team Dynamics - Perhaps the single most important factor. Would the new G12 group (VK/HSF) after have different team dynamics, agenda and chemistry? Does our network and Ps Roland/Lai Fun's network have similar outlook and objectives?
Positive Effects of Change
However, Change when executed effectively by leaders and understood by the people involved, can bring new meaning and a better awareness of the situation. Change is ubiquitious. Change is nessesary. Change is normal. Can this transitional stage toward the change be successful? Definately!
Communication: The highest and most effective way for reducing the negative impacts that change brings about. And also for sharing your reactions (positive or negative) with regard to this change. By writing your comments on blogs, I know that Jie Wei and Glenise are excited over the change, with the new people they can know and meet. On the other hand, Daniel seems ambivalent, asking sensible questions and thinking.
By communicating and making your thoughts known, it provides a better platform to understand and support one another in coping with this change. Moreover, communication clarifies issues that you are unsure about.
Communicate your feelings over this change: uncertainty, worries, anxiety, excitement, delight, joy!
luc
Sunday, November 05, 2006
-10:56 PM
Hey,
So glad that you guys and gals are having fun hanging out tonight. Pity i can't be there to join you. So... any photos to upload?? Perhaps jason might have... ahhahaha... the jian feng look alike (as attached below)??
to the meger of HSF to VK and to Pastor Roland. Life is full of changes. Question is how have that impact me? And have all these changes lead to something better? What is my response to these changes? Too many questions ... well i am thinker... but really God spoke a simple statement to me during service today. In the mist of all these changes, anchor back to the Rock who is the same yesterday, today and forever. Do i hear a Amen to that?
Daniel
-8:06 PM
Jianfeng, what an impactful first post. I don't think there are any resemblance at all other than the small eyes or maybe the long hair. Try to sound more excited abt those comments la, afterall people is Singapore idol finalist lehh hurhur.
This afternoon they just broke the news to the tribe that we will be moving to the network of Ps Roland and Lai Fun with effect from Jan'07. Guess there are alot of things to look forward to with regards to this shift. Bigger tribe, new people, the more the merrier? Plus i always thought Ps Roland to be a very dynamic pastor since weekend encounter with him. Then again, all pastors are dynamic in their own rights. i mean, take a look at Ps yonghowe and victor!! :)) I'm pretty much excited about this shift. How about you? Thoughts, anyone?
p/s: The tribe camp in Dec, is it just our tribe as of now or w Ps Ro's?
jie
-3:16 PM
hey guys. just a pic to upload. hahhahahhaha
-2:35 AM
1 week ago, I took a driving test and the picture says it all... for comparison I have also attached my previous Learner license (note the hole punched in it to make it invalid). I am now a Provisional-1 License holder!! Can drive auto without supervision.
Cheers, Ryan
-12:11 AM
Why So Cold???About this i am talking about 3 things.
1) You all! Pls! more ppl post leh...At least ben and jie wei did make us proud a little... Where are the others
2) Expo! Can someone pls make the temperature higher?
3) Actually I hadnt post this week because I had a fever and it was shivering cold.
Jason
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
-12:48 PM
Thank you guys. You've made it special for him. - lilian -
-10:03 AM
To the Guys
Thanks for making my B'day this year extra special. Really appreciate all the efforts you put in yesterday despite exams coming up this week. Thanks!!!
Daniel
