Starting Life Afresh

It has been a month since I last posted on the blog. I had been busy with my 'O' levels and Youth Camp. I came back from the camp yesterday back was too tired to post.

This year Youth Camp was very special to me as it might very well be my last time to go for Youth Camp, to join my friends to go for service to sing priases to the Lord. At the Youth Camp, I came to realise how drifted apart I am from Jesus that I was so lost on the first day of the camp. Thank God that this year Youth Camp theme is Lost, I was able to find my way in Lord.

On the first day of the camp, Mr Lim talks about 'what is man', 'where does man come from' and 'what is the purpose of man'. these states the points of Identity, Significant and Purpose (ISP). If you think about it, these are the problems people face when the struggle with religious and belief.

The camp was very fruitful and was benefitting. Do pray that more people will come to know the Lord and to be save.

Every Decisions Come Sacrifices

Oh My God! I am not going to be the guitarist for this year Youth Camp anymore. I thought everything will work out just fine in God's plan but I was wrong. My parents said that I spend too much time on sports that I am not doing my revision. Now, I have to give up my last chance of being a guitarist in God's ministries. When I told them of the rehearsal tomorrow, they begin nagging,"Why aren't you studying" everytime they see me doing other things like checking my e-mail. But I thank God for my caring parents and I thank God that I am still able to go for Youth Camp. Hope that the 'O' level examination can end quickly.

Enough of complaining. 'O' level is just around the corner and everyone seems to be falling sick. Pray for good health to be upon each and everyone of us and that we can complete this last lap of secondary school safely.

I must really try to keep this Bible verse in mind : "Consider it pure joy, my brothers whenever you face trials of many kinds because yo know that the testing of your faith develops perserverance. Perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

4E1 Superstars

All right guys, I have finish with the uploads. Best of luck for your 'O' levels :)

Graduation Day

"You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win!" 1 Conrinthians 9:24 (CEV)



After these few months of hardwork, tomorrow is our Graduation Day. We are less than 3 weeks to the 'O' level. Nervous yea. Its time to give everything we got for the last lap of our secondary life.

Haze Hazard

Haiz, haven't been able to log into blogger. It almost gave me the thought that it might be because of the haze. Hahas.



Well, 'O' level is coming. 3 more days to Graduation. 4 more days to 'O' level Combined Science Practical. Its nice to hear that we are finally graduating but we still have to go back to school almost everyday for English. Knowing that our time have mostly been 'booked' teachers always complaint of us spending too much time on a particular subjects. Eg. English saying Mathematics, Mathematics saying Chemistry...

There is also the recent outbreak of gastric flu. Not sure how harmful it is but more than HUNDREDS of students had gotten it. Must pray for good health for everyone.

'O' Level Is Just Around The Corner

'O' level is approaching, but try to relax a bit. Don't overwork yourselves.



Years ago, a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that raged across the Atlantic, wreaking havoc on the buildings and crops.

As the farmer interviewed applicants for the job, he received A steady stream of refusals. Finally, a short, thin man, well past middle age, approached the farmer. "Are you a good farm hand?" the farmer asked him. "Well, I can sleep when the wind blows," answered the little man. Although puzzled by this answer, the farmer, desperate for help, hired him. The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt satisfied with the man's work.

Then one night the wind howled loudly in from offshore. Jumping out of bed, the farmer grabbed a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and yelled, "Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they blow away!" The little man rolled over in bed and said firmly, "No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows."

Enraged by the response, the farmer was tempted to fire him on the spot. Instead, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his amazement, he discovered that all of the haystacks had been covered with tarpaulins. The cows were in the barn, the chickens were in the coops, and the doors were barred. The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down. Nothing could blow away. The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he returned to his bed to also sleep while the wind blew.

When you're prepared, spiritually, mentally, and physically, you have nothing to fear. Can you sleep when the wind blows through your life? The hired hand in the story was able to sleep because he had secured the farm against the storm. We secure ourselves against the storms of life by grounding ourselves in the Word of God. We don't need to understand, we just need to hold His hand to have peace in the middle of storms. A friend of mine sent this to me, and I enjoyed it very much. I hope you enjoy your day and you sleep well. God Bless You :)

Destress.. Haha

Today we had almost 5hrs of Maths lesson. Super tiring. Must prepare for 'O' level, what to do. I decided to change my blog while taking a break from all those studying. I think we should really not neglect those details of our life like excercising, reading the BIBLE, spending time with family and of course, GOD. Often, we will get so carried away with our studies and homework that we will tend to slowly forget to do all these. Try recalling when is the last time you spend even a few minutes reading the BIBLE.

You might not have notice. But many a times, it is these activities in our life that help us to destress. This way, you will find that you will be able to concentrate better. Try it :)

Do pray for wisdom for the Youth Camp committee and GOD's giving in the number of campers.

Take care everyone.

Still Hesitating???

Aiyoyo, Youth Camp '06 registration closing soon yet most of them still cannot make up their mind. Do pray that they will hesitate no more and join us in the fun in Youth Camp.

After giving some serious thoughts, I have come up with 2 types of people in their participation in different activities. The first group of teenagers are people who had since, become very dependent on their friends, including myself. When people ask if you are interested in going for a activities, the first reaction will usually be,"See first", when in actual fact, they wanted to see if their friends are going for it before they make up their minds. Take for example, if this is what the adults are doing, the world's economy will begin to slow down because nobody dares to do anything first before other people does.

The second group of teenagers are people who needs alot of guarantee before they can make their decisions. This is good that teenagers are cautious in the decision they make so that they will not regret in the future. However, this will become a problem if the amount of assurance they need is too much that nobody can guarantee. For example, a group of friends come together wanting to plan for a overseas trip. Everything had been planned out nicely then a friend gave a question,"Is it safe to go... Will we come back safely?" This will demoralise the moral of the planning committee. The same goes for any camps when the number of participate is way below the expected number.

All in all, what I want to say is that, follow your heart. If you want to go, just go. You need not worry about your friends in this 2 groups because eventually, they will join you. Just trust in GOD on it and go with it.

REMEMBER : Alone, you can move fast because you can make decision very quickly. In a team, you can move far because all of you will be cautious in every move you all make. Just bear in mind not to be too overly dependent in any of which.

Make up your mind??? Go to the LORD in prayers :)

Finally

Hooray, prelims are finally over. Got back my science results today. My physics all very good but my chemistry really need to put in a lot of effort. Tomorrow is E-learning day so need not go to school. Isn't it Co0l.

Thank GOD that Jonathan and company came back from Cambodia safely. Gone for a week, hope that they will find the trip meaningful. For the BB inter-companies Basketball competition, our company clinched the 1st and 3rd position. They also received the challenge trophy. So happy for them.

No need to go to school or for parade had been a problem to me. Hahas. I always end up not knowing what to do. Take today for example. Knowing that there is no school for us tomorrow, Justin, Anthony, Leroy and I spent almost 4 hours playing badminton. Although it was tiring, I think it was a good way to destress right after exam.

Lastly, Youth Camp registration is closing soon (30th September). I only receive 1 consent form so far but I hope and believe that more is to come in the following week. Hope to see all of you in this year Youth Camp.

The King & 4 Wives

Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another.

He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confident and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times.

The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her!

One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious life and wondered, "I now have four wives with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone." Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No way!", replied the 4th wife, and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.

The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No!", replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to remarry!" His heart sank and turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!", replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave." Her answer struck him like a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated.

Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was very skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!"

In truth, we all have the 4 wives in our lives: Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when we die.

Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will all go to others.

Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.

And our 1st wife is our Soul . Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world. However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of us that will follow us to the throne of God and continue with us throughout Eternity.

Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray.

Marking 3/4 of The Year, 3/4 Mile Parade

Last Saturday was 3/4 mile parade and we all had lots of fun. Although I went late due to my remedial lesson, I could still feel that I was at the parade all along. We watch the movie, Poseidon at the Ava Room and we were then called out by Mr See to be stations master. Luckily, I brought along my camera and I managed to take quite a number of pictures.



When the race was done, the first 4 teams had another round of games to complete and Thaddeus group came in first. The prize was very attractive and it was a waste that I did not take part or the winner might very well be me. Hehe.

After which, we had the BBQ. And since Teachers' Day was just the day before, we decided to prepare some token of appreciations and a cake for our mentors, Mr Jonathan, Ken, Dennis and Qiu Song. I believe everyone enjoyed themselves.

Hope to see more boys and girls taking part in the BB and GB events.