Happy Birthday to July & August Babies

Weeks ago, we had a birthday celebration in CG for July & August babies - EG, Yuki, & Melissa. Thanks to Adeline (newly appointed CG birthday planner :P) who planned the celebration. It was a surprise to the birthday babies as no one expected it.

May they have another blessed year ahead, and may the good Lord bless them at all times.

Happy Birthday!!

WorkOut Session

On Friday's CG, (BIG) Daniel suggested to have some sports session, after some small discussion, we have decided to go for badminton + gym session in one of the MNCs in Bayan Lepas, since the employees are allowed to bring some friends in.

7 of us turned up. 4 guys were playing badminton, with 2 girls + 1 guy (strong one :P) went for the gym upstair. It was a good environment with good facilities.

The guys' game

They said Eric is too good so after a few games no one wants to play with him anymore :P

The strong guy showing off his muscles in gym

See how much weight he's carrying?! :D

OK he did successfully fascinate the two girls :P

Mary on her favorite treadmill, while watching Eric playing through the window :D

We had a mix double before we all left the place. I somehow forgot who won the game. I don't think it's me & EG since our teamwork wasn't not very good. But anyhow, we had a good time playing.

It was a very good workout session. I bet everyone had very good sleep on that night after the heavy sweating. Doing sport is good for health since it helps to release stress and detoxifying our bodies, as well as improving the bonding among us. One stone two birds, or maybe more birds. :P. We should do more of this in the future so that all of us will be more fit.

Jireh Unlimited Weekly Announcement: August Week 5

Hello everyone :)

This week we’ll have no CG on Friday. We’re taking a break since it’s a long weekend and most people are planning to go back to hometown this weekend. So, for those who’re going back home, we pray for Journey Mercy.

For those who’re staying back in Penang, don’t worry, there are plans for you too. :). EPCC is having a National Day Prayer on 1st Sept 2008, 8pm – 10pm. It’s Penang combined churches prayer in EPCC. We have a special Guest, YB Lim Guan Eng is coming to join us too. As mentioned by Pastor Sam last Sunday, they will probably remove all chairs as we’re expecting a lot of ppl coming for the prayer meeting. So, come with jeans so that it’s easier for you to squat down or sitting down. :)

OK that’s all for this week… Have a blessed week ahead and enjoy the weekend. :).

Jireh Unlimited Weekly Announcement: 2008 August Week 4

EPCC 11th Anniversary Celebration @ Vistana Hotel

Wanna see how the Jireh Unlimited and Zion CG a.k.a. The Unlimited Zone celebrated our church's 11th birthday?......

Stay tuned....

EPCC Anniversary Weekend - Friday Revival and Healing Meeting

There was no CG meeting at Benji’s place yesterday. We met in church for a Revival and Healing Meeting. This is part of the Anniversary Weekend Celebration.

It was an AWESOME event. We could feel the ‘heat’ of God’s Presence surrounding us. God’s Presence was so strong in our midst, many lives were touched.



It was great to see Unlimited Zone (Jireh Unlimited and Zion) members worshipping together.






Pr. Luis shared his personal moments on how he first resisted Christ and his acceptance of Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. He also shared on how God empowered him with the Holy Spirit. There were tales of his encounters with demonic spirits. He calls them Confrontation of Powers. Of course there is no power like the POWER OF GOD for He that is in me is greater than he that is in the world!! Praise the Lord!

We had 2 new comers and both accepted Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Praise the Lord!



The evening ended with a Healing Rally and yes... supper!!





Praise the Lord for a AWESOME Friday night!

F.A.N.A.T.I.C.

It has been almost 6 months since Joan and I joined JU.

Every since that day, our lives changed as God touched us over and over again.

Here's a summary of how God has changed us and called us to be FANATICs for Jesus!

F - Fascinated by His Goodness
We've since been deeply fascinated by His Goodness!

A - Awe Struck in His Presence
The meaning of Awesome Reverence never had been more real to us. It humbles the heart and fills us with joy!

N - Never Ending Mercies
The Steadfast Love of the Lord never ceases. His Mercies NEVER comes to an end. They are new every morning. Great is the Lord our God!

A - Amazing Grace
By His Grace we are saved! Salvation belongs to the Lord!


T - Tremendous Blessings
OOohhhh yah... His Blessings never end! I always had problems getting to CG early. The first CG I attended, we arrived at 10PM!... But, then bro KC shared with me, ask our Heavenly Father set the possibilities for us. Tell God we want to go CG and He will make a way. Indeed He DID!! I find that my work started to end 5 mins earlier, then 15 mins, then 30 mins, and now.. We'll be in CG latest by around 8:45PM!

I - In Love with Christ
Falling in Love with Christ again and again. and it just gets better and better. Like aged Pu'er.. ok lar... Wine. ahahaha...

C- Christ Centered
From being someone who thrives on people's praises, now I've learnt to Praise the Lord under all circumstances. Even in hardship and sorrow, I Praise the Lord! All Glory to Him!

We continue to pray for God's Loving Hands to touch more lives and raise up more FANATICs for Jesus!!

Amen!

God Bless.

iceless

BJ Hill Hiking

While we're having our breakfast together at Plus Two restaurant on last Sunday before going for Sunday Service, Benji suggested for hiking during the evening. And since most of us want to keep fit (add on with Jon's & Benji's persuasion skills), so a few of us went together.

We are supposed to start at 5pm, but Mary and Eric was late. (Wonder who's Mary? Read on :P). We waited till 6pm, and there we off up to the top!

There's some mis-communication and our photographer (big Daniel) flew us aeroplane and hence, I snapped a few pics using my humble handphone. So, do excuse me for the poor quality of the pictures below.

Few stops that we took so that I don't black out

The strong guys trying to carry their own weight.
Mary tried very hard too.

So now, you should be able to find out who's Mary in our CG. It was a fun outing and obviously I did it better comparing to the first time last year! At least this round we could reach the top within 30 minutes - rather than 45 minutes or 1 hour previously. Let's hope that next time I can reach the top in 15 minutes - just like Benji.

Cell Group Leader Appreciation

It was CG Leader Appreciation night. On this special day, CG leaders are supposed to take a break while all CG members will say some appreciation words to CG leaders to thank him/her for all the hardwork and effort in leading our CGs. However, on this special day, our CG Leader, Benji, was far at Sri Lanka for Mission Trip.

Jon was leading us that night. He chose a very beautiful song, and together we practiced the song in 1 hour. Later, we recorded the song using normal digital camera. Our two photographers - Daniel & Damien - are busy snapping away our pictures. In <48 hours, Daniel did a great presentation slide for our handsome CG leader in youtube. We sent the link to Benji when he's back from Sri Lanka. Of course, he felt touched - just wonder if he cries. :)

Anyway, it was a fun night. I thank God for our CG leader, and also all the lovely CG members.

Lyrics:
I dreamed I went to Heaven, you were there with me.
We walked upon the streets of gold beside the Crystal Sea.
We heard the angels singing, then someone called your name.
You turned and saw this young man,
and he was smiling as he came.

He said, "Friend you may not know me now,"
and then he said, "But wait -
You used to lead our CG, Friday night at eight.
And every week you would say a prayer before the time to part.
And one day when you said that prayer,
I asked Jesus in my heart."

Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.

Then another man stood before you,
he said "Remember the time,
A missionary came to your church, his pictures made you cry.
You didn't have much money but you gave it anyway.
Jesus took that gift you gave
And that's why I'm in Heaven today"

Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.

One by one they came, far as your eyes could see.
Each life somehow touched by your generosity.
Little things that you had done, sacrifices that you made,
They were unnoticed on this earth
In Heaven now proclaimed.

Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.

And I know up in Heaven you're not supposed to cry
But I am almost sure there were tears in your eyes
As Jesus took your hand and you stood before the Lord
He said "My child look around you,
Great is your reward."

Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave,
I am so glad you gave.

morning ppl

morning ppl,

yesterday we ( mary,Mary's friend-hui sun, ericC,ben,smallD, BigD, winnie, EG and me) met up fro breakfast b4 service. later a smaller group went hiking at BJ. in the evening. Winnie made it to the top in excellent condition. sorry no pic as our official photographer - BigD didn't come la. then we all went to have makan accept winnie& EG as winnie sdh masak. anyways winnie promised to brush up her cooking skills and invite all of us to sample her delicious dishes, right winnie?

you know God is doing something with our group, as you know we were not this close b4 but somehow something changed and this is the beginnings of a greater work that God is doing in our CG. it's easier to live separate lives and maybe see one another a few hours on fri nite. we go about our biz rarely thinking what others are doing in their lives much less to think about what struggles they may be facing in their lives. somehow I think that is gonna changed whether we like it or not

In our work especially those in multinationals, you learn how to compartmentalize and organize our lives. you learn to box issues up - this one deal with it later, this one immediate action, that one throw away, that one, that one aiyo byk kepala sakit one!!! Its an effective skill that one acquires in order to perform to the max at work or else you would just go crazy. some how this skill can also flow over into our lives after work. and very often what will work in one place may not neccesarilly be as effective in another. that's where we all will have another super skill_ we have to unlearnt what we learn. This is especially important when we are dealing with lives and not inanimate objects eg work etc. In work , if we don't like to deal with an issue, we can hide it under a " to do when have time" pile. In lives, much as i wish it can be done( definitely will make my live simpler!)this way, but very often you end up hurting ppl

well God is stretching us. and one of the agents of stretching are ppl he has placed around us. they make us happy and glad but they also make us sad. but i'm afraid Throwing them out is not an option. filing them under the " don't wanna deal with it" stack is a choice you can make. Shutting ppl out is a choice. many times made because you've been hurt and don't wanna get hurt anymore. Unfortunately it also mean shutting God out of your lives. God knocks at the door of your heart for you to let Him in. He says " my child my yolk is easy. leave your burden behind and I will give you perfect rest". there is no guarantee when you open the door, ppl will not hurt you but there is absolute assurance that He will comfort you and heal every hurt and He will pick every single pc of your heart that has been broken into smithereens. pcs you think that have been so shattered that you think will never be complete again. But He say He will bind every broken hearted and set the captives free.He will make you complete again. Also when you open the door , you also open the door for "angels" that will come in and cheer your heart. they will encourage you, cry with you when you cry and laugh with you when you laugh. they will share their lives with you and help you through the rain. These are bros and sis He has placed around us.

welcome to our cg. welcome to our lives . let us be open and transparent. we are not perfect and may fail and dissappoint but we will be here - hand in hand , heart to heart.In this journey of life where God is perfecting us , while we are under construction, let us reach out to one another in His LOVE.

God bless

Jonathan Yun Portraits

Hello everyone, Here is my second post. I am uploading Jon's portrait photo taken yesterday. And at the same time testing the feature from Blogspot whether it is possible to send a post directly from my email.

Love That Knows No End

O for a love that knows no end,

A love that's strong and pure,

Reaching afar to both foe and friend,

So deep it will always endure.

Love enables us to walk fearlessly, to run confidently and to live victoriously.

I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me;

And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;

I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

One proof of our love for God is our love for our neighbour.

Welcome to Jireh Unlimited! God loves you so much!

Jireh Unlimited CGL in Worship Mood

Hello JU Members,
Welcome to Jireh Unlimited blog. I know I am suppose to wait for Benji to write something...ok...but I just want to start by posting Benji's photo in this blog. At the same time checking out the layout out of it. This blog will be linked to EPCC web site too.

And happy blogging.