Jireh Cell Sunday Presentation

So long! We're back!

Sorry for not updating this blog for a long time as most of our members are busy with many things - moving houses, wedding preparation, starting up new business and etc.

Last Sunday it was a Cell Awareness Sunday @ EPCC and all CGs are supposed to present something on the stage. Jon wrote a very beautiful intro and chose a beautiful song for us to present on stage as a CG together. Let's cut it short and enjoy the video that I asked Terry to take for me (Thanks Terry!!) during our performance.

Let's make this our prayer too for our CG.

We are not the best looking CG nor are we the most talented CG.
Nor are we the most loving CG. We are what we are... warts and all.
Yes we are not perfect - far from it but we aspire to be better or else we would not come for CG.
We come because its in our DNA as Christians to want to Love God (worship!) to grow (word!) and to love and serve each other (fellowship -whack and welcome!). We come because we want to be more like our Daddy.
So it is not by chance we end up in this CG.
God chose us for our differences as well as our alikeness.
So when we come with differences to put them aside and allow His love to flow through us, we will become ONE VOICE that will glorify HIM.

John 13:34"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."

One Voice

Father we ask of You this day, come and heal our land.
Knit our hearts together,
That Your glory might be seen in us;
Then the world will know that Jesus Christ is Lord!

Let us be one voice that glorifies Your name.
Let us be one voice declaring that You reign.
Let us be one voice in love and harmony,
And we pray O God, grant us unity.

PS: If you realise - we are in rainbow color - though some say it's not obvious! =)

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Hi everyone….

Doing great this week? :). Weather has been cold and I hope you guys are wearing enough in the office so that you don’t catch cold. :)

It’s going to be a short announcement this week with two main things:

1. This Friday, we’ll be having Late Night Prayer @ EPCC @ 8.15pm – 11.30pm. Come and join all of us in prayer for our nation, for FPC and other upcoming events in EPCC. Again, for those who think this is a boring event, come and it will change your mind. It’ll be a night of worship and praying all together. You won’t have chance to feel sleepy at all. :)
2. Besides, on the same day (Friday), our CG (together with other CGs – Zion, Pearl of Joy, Pekaka CG) will lead the Morning Prayer on Friday Morning 6am – 7am. I know it’s hard to wake up early in the morning esp. the weather is so niceeee to zzzzz these days, but let’s just try our best. If you need morning call, tell Benji, he’ll gladly call you guys (right, bro? :))

Jon is currently out of Malaysia (I think he’s now in Bangkok) for his business. He’ll be back on Saturday evening. Do keep him in your prayer for his safety in his travel.

OK, that’s all for this week. Enjoy the nice weather, and wear thicker, stay healthy, and see you guys soon. God bless! :)

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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.

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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. :).

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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.