IBA captainball league finals 2007

We. Won. The. Captainball. Challenge.

Ok, not 1st place. It was sort of 3rd place la! BUT what a day!

We won 2 matches! For those who didn't know, we had been playing captainball in Klang with other churches for the past 6 weeks had been losing to other teams. We were the underdogs. But what a miracle it was last Sunday! At times, it looked like we couldn't win the game. But the situation turned around. Lesson - Endure till the end!

But the other good thing is that we met new people as well as old BUC friends who joined us for captainball . A message was shared at the end of the day. Let's pray that they will one day join our big big family :)


Those who played captainball/supported/cheered:
1.Chung En
2.Hui En
3.Annie Boo
4.Edmund
5.Su-en
6.Aarthi (su-en's friend)
7.Chuen Seng(su-en's friend)
8.Jia Yao
9.Jia Ling
10.Jia Hua
11.Oi Ting
12.Jia Tee
13.Jia Yein
14.Ming Han
15.Darren (ming han's friend)
16.Jae Han
17.Ai Ling (joined us for family camp 2005)
18.Jasmine (pei lu's friend)
19.Pei Lu
20.Jit Hong (correct spelling onot? - hui en's friend)
21.Ying Choy (hui en's friend)
22.Jian Lun ( i suppose correct spelling - hui en's friend)
23.Sam Nee
24.Jia Wen (Jia Hua's friend)
25.Jia Qi (Brother of Jia Wen)
26.Jin Jun (Sister of Jia Wen)
27.Hui Jean
28.Other friends from Setapak church
29.Chua Hui Ling
30.Michelle
31.Rachelle
32.Charis
33.Denise
34.Danielle
35.Kevin Cheong
36.Sahaya
37.Yung Ling
38.aty Yoke Kheng
39.unc Hoi Meng
40.Others whose names i might hv forgotten


P.S. a big big thank you (you know who u r)for :
1.introducing your friends/relatives to join us
2.driving the youth around & paying for toll
3.belanja isotonic drinks & ice-cream
4.just being there to support
5.jaga the bags and stuff
6.your time
7.heading the team
8.coordinating
9.playing ur best

Whoopee!

Just felt like saying....

.... I our GG...


The Fellowship of the Believers

Acts 2:42-47
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

2Thessalonians 1:3
We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.

Beware of Garbage Trucks

Hello dear GG members,

No, not the MPPJ ones... but this is an article that's small but makes a big difference.

Beware of Garbage Trucks

by David J. Pollay

How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you're the Terminator, for an instant you're probably set back on your heels. However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly he/she can get back her focus on what's important.

Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson. I learned it in the back of a New York City taxi cab. Here's what happened.
I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded, and missed the other car's back end by just inches!

The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.' Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally.
You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on.
You'll be happy you did.

So this was it: The 'Law of the Garbage Truck.' I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, 'I'm not going to do it anymore.' I began to see garbage trucks. I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.

One of my favorite football players of all time, Walter Payton, did this every day on the football field. He would jump up as quickly as he hit the ground after being tackled. He never dwelled on a hit. Payton was ready to make the next play his best.

Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses.
Teachers and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you?

What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by?

Here's my bet. You'll be happier.

So.. Love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't.
Believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance , TAKE IT!
If it changes your life , LET IT!
Nobody said it would be easy...
They just promised it would be worth it!

Sermon & GG Word Notes

Hi folks,

For those who were need to look back and review the sermon notes or gg notes, i've updated the following in slideshow format.

Coming Sunday 14 Oct 07 is at Uncle Hoi Meng's! Cheers and God bless. YL

CONNECTING WITH GOD

CROSSING THE RIVER 1
by Hok Seng 7 Oct 07

CROSSING RIVER JORDAN

CROSS OVER TO TAKE POSESSION
by Chris Leong 30 Sept 07

Notes for GG Word - POWER

Creative Power (9 Sept 07) by Hoi Meng

Destructive Power (26 Aug 07) by Hoi Meng

A Beautiful Evening with the Lord

Yesterday we have such a beautiful evening during the Ladies Discipleship Cell meeting at Helen’s house. It was a special evening where we did not do our normal study. The leaders wanted a time of sharing and praying and so we did.

Firstly, we were all very excited to know how we fare in our scoring of our Spiritual Gifts Test which we did a week ago. We all wanted to know what God has given us. Some were disappointed, some were surprised, and some were challenged.

Then we went into a time of sharing and it was so good to hear sharing of God’s goodness in all of our lives. Each one HE holds dearly and planned carefully. It was so evident that God is in each of us and I am so very glad that we are conscious of it. What was most beautiful is to hear the cry of a young lady who thirsts for HIM so much. She was crying out loud for HIM. God was right there affirming her that she is as precious as a golden heart. How amazingly beautiful is our LORD! All praises to HIM.

Like Selvi said, lets seek HIM this Sunday with all our heart. What if HE says, ‘I MISSED YOU’?

By the one who scored 0 in writing category for the spiritual gifts test!

BUC made it on TV!!

Check out this Rasa Sayang video made for the Tourism Malaysia website in conjunction with 50the Merdeka celebrations. Look out for the stars from BUC...

Movie Review website

Hi folks,

Here's a website offering the latest movies' reviews from christian perspectives put up by Focus on the Family. Do check it out. :)

http://www.pluggedinonline.com

YL

Take time

Take time to think,
It is the source of power

Take time to play,
it is the secret of perpetual youth

take time to read,
it is the foundation of wisdom

take time to pray,
it is the greatest power on earth

take time to love and be loved,
it is a God given privilege

take time to be friendly,
it is the road to happiness

take time to laugh,
it is the music of the soul

take time to give,
it is too short a day to be selfish.

(as shared by Hoi Meng on GG 12 Aug)

YL

Tired Retired Tiresome Tireless ?

With regards to serving Christ, which of these four words describes me?
As shared by Unc Hoi Meng in GG on 29 Jul, it has given me encouragement to go on.

Although sometimes we maybe Tired, and matters and effort can be Tiresome, we'd think its time to be Retired. But no, we must continue to be Tireless. Christ remained faithful and Tireless till the end - for me, for you. And we can be sure that in times when we are weak, God whispers to us, "My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Cor 12:8

Boot Camp '07 Fun-nite presentation

These slides were shown at the beginning of Fun Nite :
Uncle Hoi Meng also wrote lyrics to go with the song beat of "We will Rock You" !

*Images taken from various webpages...

BUC BOOT CAMP 2007 HCC

PRAISE GOD for a wonderful and meaningful time at HCC. Pastor Alvin spoke relevantly and powerfully to us individually and as a church.

(Visit Seng Chor's GG blog for more pictures and sermon notes.)

GG 13th May 2007

Yesterday we met at Aunty Helen's house for GG. We had good fellowship and good food!! (Yeah we celebrated Hoi Meng, Lai Leng, Denise, and my (Yung Ling) birthday. And we finished the bible study lesson 'Good Grief'. Please remember to prepare Chapter 7 The Need to Give for the next gg meeting.

For the following Sundays:
20th May - Congregational at Antioch (Speaker: Pastor Sivin Kit speaking on Minister in the Sufficiency of Christ's Grace 2 cor 12:1-10)
27th May - Family Camp at Camerons 26~29 May
3rd June - Congregational at Antioch
10th June - GG at Hoi Meng's


The announcements if you need to refer.

1. Discipleship cells are on as follow:
- Men's Discipleship Cell ~ Wednesdays 8:30pm at Chris' home
- Ladies' Discipleship Cell ~ Thursdays 8:00pm at Helen's home
- Parenting Group ~ Saturdays 5:00pm at Selvi's home

2. SUPERSATURDAY
Captainball at BU3 Community Hall 5:00~6:30pm. All are welcomed to join. Or you could also remember to pray for the youth who are playing and reaching out to the community. They need our encouragement and support.

3. BUC FAMILY CAMP 26~29 May @ Highlands Christian Center Camerons
- GG Leaders need to arrange transport for GG members.
- If anyone wants to follow the convoy, meet at 7-Eleven Centrepoint 9:15am on Sat 26 May. Leave Centrepoint by 9:30am.
- Lunch on Sat is on our own.
- Bring warm clothings, sports attire & shoes and own personal toiletries. Blankets will be supplied.
- Every family represented bring a nice scrapbook to record events or things learnt at the camp. (in pictures, collage or writing). The most interesting scrapbook will be given a prize~ANOTHER SCRAPBOOK!! No lah just kidding.
- bring any army looking attire to be worn on Monday nite of the Camp.

4. Please pray for the Camp (Theme: I'M In The Lord's Army)

• Intimacy with the commander in Chief, our Lord Jesus Christ
• Meaningful fellowship among all the campers. There will be new friends among us.
• Inspirational Worship let by the worship team
• The organizing team & those involved in the running of the camp
• Logistics from transport, accomodation to food to run smoothly
• Alvin, Pastor from Singapore Covenant Presbyterian Church, as he prepares & brings God's message
  

Camerons, we are coming!!!
Cheers, YL

I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed.

Written by a young pastor in Africa, following his martyrdom for his faith in Jesus Christ, this passage has been greatly encouraging to me. (Taken from the book The Signature of Jesus, Brennan Manning)

I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made - I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean in His presence, walk by patience, am uplifted by prayer, and I labor with power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way rough, my companions are few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the enemy, pander at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till he stops me. And, when he comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me.... my banner will be clear!

Yung Ling

Easter as I see it..........

I see disunity among Christians,
I see no peace among nations,
I see the Gospel twisted of its facts,
And I see now why God had to act!

I see deterioration in moral values of the human race,
I see corruption and injustice showing its ugly face,
I see no hope for us all at this age,
But yet I see each individual knitted and created in God’s image!

I see sky scrappers and man-made achievement,
I see man’s pride with all it’s invention,
I see self-reliance is the key to life,
And I see now why Christ had to give up his life!


I see nature being plundered and raped,
I see no hope for all the creatures that God made,
I see how marvelous God's hand in all creation,
And I see only through Christ, we can have redemption!


I see the cross where you and I should be the one carrying, I see death as our destiny with eternal suffering,
I see this journey to Calvary no one is prepare to take,
And I see Christ who took all these for our sake!


”My God, My God, Why have thou forsaken me?”


I see pain on His face at Calvary,
I see grief and sadness, with breath barely,
I see much tears and blood that were shed,
But I do not see Him showing any regret!

I see bondage in the human race,
I see death and destruction we will surely face,
I see God’s intervention in human history,
And I see hope, for Christ who died and now arose in all glory!


”Forgive them for they know not what they are doing”


I see sadness,
I see gentleness,
I see forgiveness,
And I see love manifested in all its greatness!


I see Christ as the living Savior,
I see His grace is for all without condition or favor,
I see salvation if we only believe,
And I see there is hope with God's full pardon......what a relief!

“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” ~ Joshua 24:15

I see Christ ascended up in glory,
I see now this is the Gospel story,
I see no matter who says whatsoever the contrary,
I will still declare....He lives! He lives! And He lives in me.....what a mystery!

Hoi Meng

Busyness.... (Cringe)

The past month everyone has been busy(i feel its necessary to cringe everytime this word is spoken), either with work, or study, or church or other things. I certainly was one caught in the middle of it, so much so that i can't remember what worthwhile things i have done.

Yet, there is a time when i know i must come back to God (although i know i seriously can't keep repeating this drifting-away-then-come-back-when-i'm-finally-free process). What a sister shared in church some time ago still impacts me and reminds me everyday (even in the midst of busyness) about the snare of the cares of this world. I'm must say what she shared has come a long way. Thank you Selvi. The passage is from My Utmost for His Highest. Hope that it will bless you too:

January 27, 2007

Look Again and Think

Do not worry about your life . . . —Matthew 6:25

A warning which needs to be repeated is that "the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches," and the lust for other things, will choke out the life of God in us (Matthew 13:22). We are never free from the recurring waves of this invasion. If the frontline of attack is not about clothes and food, it may be about money or the lack of money; or friends or lack of friends; or the line may be drawn over difficult circumstances. It is one steady invasion, and these things will come in like a flood, unless we allow the Spirit of God to raise up the banner against it.

"I say to you, do not worry about your life . . . ." Our Lord says to be careful only about one thing-our relationship to Him. But our common sense shouts loudly and says, "That is absurd, I must consider how I am going to live, and I must consider what I am going to eat and drink." Jesus says you must not. Beware of allowing yourself to think that He says this while not understanding your circumstances. Jesus Christ knows our circumstances better than we do, and He says we must not think about these things to the point where they become the primary concern of our life. Whenever there are competing concerns in your life, be sure you always put your relationship to God first.

"Sufficient for the day is its own trouble" (Matthew 6:34). How much trouble has begun to threaten you today? What kind of mean little demons have been looking into your life and saying, "What are your plans for next month— or next summer?" Jesus tells us not to worry about any of these things. Look again and think. Keep your mind on the "much more" of your heavenly Father (Matthew 6:30).

YL

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Thanks to Yung Ling who has been the faithful contributor to this blog for our updates and edification. Please be continue to be faithful and may the quotes from Mother Teresa encourages you and all who are faithful in serving God.

We serve not because we are doing God a favour but because of what he had done for us...........

HMYu

ON SERVING GOD

Quotes by Mother Teresa.....................

“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.”

“Each one of them is Jesus in disguise.”

“I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.”

“I do not pray for success, I ask for faithfulness.”

“I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much.”

Posted by Hoi Meng

GG Retreat postponed

Hi again,

Please take note that the GG retreat has been postponed as it clashes with evangelist Tony Anthony's Easter Evangelistic Campaign. I'll post more info on that .... later... By the way, I have read the book. YOU MUST READ IT TOO. Great book.

YL

CNY Lunch 25th FEB

Hello all,

GONG XI FA CAI! Blessed Chinese New Year to all of you. What a meaningful Sunday gathering we had in Antioch on the first day of CNY. Even though its only a few of us, I feel really joyful to be amongst God's people, singing love songs to God. Yoke Kheng graciously printed song sheets for us and led us in a time of worship. Just as Uncle Hoi Meng shared in GG, where God's people is gathered, there is where God is, how encouraging.

Truly, CNY is a time of giving and loving, together with family and friends. Nai Kyn shared on Sunday that the greatest thing we can share is love - God's love.

Our CHINESE NEW YEAR LUNCH is on THIS SUNDAY 25th Feb 10.30am at Aunty Helen's home. Let's invite our friends to share God's goodness and love as we makan 'together-gether'. Jia Hua is in charge of the program for the day.

Let's also pray that God's blessing of His presence and joy be in us as we fellowship together.

Cheers, glory to God.
YL

JiaTee RBS Graduation

Dear beloveds,

You are all invited to Jia Tee's RBS graduation on the 8 Feb 2007, Thursday 8pm at PJ Gospel Hall Jalan Gasing. :-)

p/s Sorry for the late notice...

YL

Thanksgiving

Until 28 January 2007, I have been taking my health for granted all my life. Until 28 January 2007, I realised that being in a state without any pain in my body is precious and blessed. My thanksgiving to Jesus is that He has healed me from a lung infection last 2 weeks ago. And I thank all who prayed for me.

Yungling

Pray for....

1. Aunty Dolly (she is not well due to a cough that has not fully recovered since Christmas, also she's tired from housework)

2. Uncle Chris, Chung En & Hui En (that God's healing comfort and strength continue to embrace them after Aunty Luan's return to the Lord)

3. Jia Tee (for good health and fruitful learning and doing in RBS)

4. You. (Now how often do we do that, pray for ourselves.)


Yung Ling

....psst psst, can you hear the crickets ......

Updates

Yo beloveds,

Its seems our GG retreat will not be at HCC, venue is still not confirmed yet. :-)

This Sunday 28th January we will have for the first time a speaker in our GG at Aunty Helen's house - Kenny Gan, after he speaks, Uncle Edwin will lead us in the study. Please prepare the study that was given yesterday at church congreg. so that we can contribute and encourage each other in a deeper way as we study the word this Sunday - topic is "Always Yes in Christ". Yes.

(Whoever does not have the study sheet, just tell me and a soft copy will be on the way to your virtual mailbox in no time....... Technology is great.)

Have a fruitful and blessed week.
Yung Ling

***I will go anywhere as long as it's forward. ~ David Livingstone***

GG Retreat 31 March 2007

Folks in Christ,

Book your calendars on 31 March 2007!

Its our first GG Retreat- Hooooray!!!!!!!!! See this beautiful scenery of morning mist....













And this beautiful sunset....













Yeah... these are the unedited photos taken from the Highlands Christian Centre
Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands. And yeah, its the venue for our gg retreat. A great time for us as a GG to spend time together. So book your calendars 31 March 2007.

God bless ya'll and stay cool.
God is good all the time.
Yung Ling

p/s: whenever i update the blog i feel as if i am the only person in this world... because its so quiet in here........ "hint hint"

And off she goes......

...... not to National Service, but to Residential Bible School (RBS) 2007 in Highlands Christian Centre HCC. She has arrived in HCC yesterday and the first thing she sms-ed back is, "I arrived di!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here so nice no sun!!"

The person I am talking about is my sister Jia Tee. She will spend about 5 weeks in RBS to undergo discipleship training. It will certainly be an exciting and fruitful adventure and learning experience for her.

And there is many opportunities to thank God for His goodness and providence. Uncle Aaron Tham offered to give JT a ride as he was also sending his daughter Selina. And JT also receive ang pau from beloved gg members for her fees and expenses. Praise the Lord! Hui En and Uncle Chris (RBS founder... don't play play) even came to send JT off yesterday morning. I don't know about JT, but I am truly moved to see such love in action.

JT will be back on the 8th Feb. From now till then, the only means of communication with her is .... snail mail. Let's remember to pray for her that she stay healthy, able to adapt, teachable, also brave to make new friends, and time to spend with God and to know Him better ....etc.

Yung Ling

Aunty Luan

Our beloved Aunty Luan returned to the Lord's bosom at 8:30am on Sunday morning 31 Dec 2006.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.

2 Timothy:7,8 NLT

Psalms 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.