Our cell leader has always said this "Our cell is truly blessed!" and I agree to that. Not only has the cell multiplied, even our cell members have multiplied! Introducing our new cell members! (Aren't they cute!)
Marcus Jay Wong (Bergson & Mei's Son)*Look like Bergson (personal opinnion..hehe)*
Naomi (Crystal Bee & Husband's Daughter)Naomi was so busy that she fell asleep while talking on the phone. hahaha.
The proud mother and fatherMarcus: Yawn~* Why all these people looking at me?
Crystal and Naomi (Naomi Full Moon Party)
Crystal, Naomi & FeliciaNaomi still on the phone. Wonder how Crystal's gonna pay for the phone bill. hahahaha....
The mothers are discussing the marriage plans already. hahaha. (Just kidding)See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:19a
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
Even as each of us enters into the new year, realise that God is doing something new. Something new in Church, in cell and in each of our lives.
Where there used to be only desert land and wasteland, there will be streams and pathways. He will form an oasis in the middle of a parched desert and life will spring forth from it.
There are three questions that are essential to build on:
1. What new thing is God doing? (In Church, cell and your life)
2. Do you want to be involved in what God is doing?
3. If you want to be involved, to what extent (how much) do you want to get involved?
Answering these three questions will provide a starting indication of God's will for you in this season (if you're curious about what it is =). As you evaluate them, do so knowing with complete assurance that God's master plan works for the good of those who love Him.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future".
Jeremiah 29:11
Hi all,
Tomorrow is our first cell of 2009 and I thought I’d write a post to communicate the vision for this year in Church as shared by Pastor Vincent last weekend.
Last year was the Year of Empowerment and this year is the Year of Positioning!
The verse that we’ll be referring to as a basis is from Ephesians 4:16:
“From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”
The main message is that every person in the body of Christ has an important purpose and part to play. Each of us are very different as individuals but have a perfect fit in the body, that has been set aside for us by God. When one part of the body hurts, the rest of the body suffers along.
In 1 Corinthians 12:18, the verse states that, “God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be”.
I’m excited for this year. We’ve shared so many experiences together as a cell; within cell meetings playing ice breakers, worshipping together and discussing the relevance of the Word in our daily lives, as well as outside cell meetings with boardgames, sports, countless mamak sessions and dinners.
We went through multiplication into two cells and several harvest events, including the recent LIITA event which was the largest harvest event we’ve ever tried to handle (Yen’s side had 41 people and our side had 39 people attending). Two cell members had their first baby son, Marcus. We supported each other through job changes, migration plans, family and financial situations, mean bosses and tyre punctures.
2008 was an awesome year. It wasn’t easy by any means with many challenges and rough times but I’ve seen many individuals grow and develop even as they learn to trust God through their trials. It was a year of transition and the power of God was demonstrated in our lives many times even as He remained faithful.
I’m believing God for a greater 2009, where each cell member is going to find their place in the body of Christ, understand the purpose for which God has prepared for them, and be positioned there effectively. It will be a year of growth and and a year of release.
I’m constantly grateful for all of you and the way you have been involved in cell. Thank you for your support and love. It was an honour to serve with and alongside many of you.
Happy New Year.
(Last LIITA picture post)
Wah, thanks Bergson for taking all the pictures! I didn't realise how many pictures you took even though you were running around, organising food and talking to people. =) Really appreciate it!
Now for the main Christmas programme!
This guy...put people to sleep. =P
All the 'interested' listeners.
It got a bit more exciting when each group of five needed to complete a challenge to proceed with the programme. Here are some pictures of the intense discussions on how to fulfil the challenges!
OK, discussion and preparation over. The first group steps up to do their best "Ho ho ho!" for 20 seconds.
I have to say that Colin did a pretty good Santa impersonation.
The second group sang a whole carol only using the words "Baa Ram Ewe" over and over again.
The third group had a fun sleigh ride with 4 reindeer and one big Santa behind with a whip. Haha!
The fourth group had to act out a scene where Santa has to make his way down a really skinny chimney!
The fifth group had to do the turkey walk.
But actually, all I see is Edwin showing everyone how to do a really...unique turkey walk. =P
The sixth and final group had to act like snowflakes falling in the wind, responding to every change of wind direction as a team.
Applause from everyone for the great job they did!
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