Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @10:57 AM
In November 2007, after the announcement of Jurong West new service, we (Joanne & Adrian & I) saw a vision to set up new cell group in NTU, so that more people from this community can be blessed by the love of God.
With vision and dreams in mind, what's next?
Answer: ACTIONS!!!
We came out with the idea of one cell group in two locations because during that time, the previous cg location (Eunos) is too far especially for the NTU students. A few months after building the NTU connect group, we had our first meeting in March. Subsequently, people came and for the past few months the NTU group is stabilizing and now we are working towards multiplication.
So, it's a vision from God, should be easy right?
Answer: Dreaming is easy!
Haha! Initially, there were 8 of us in NTU connect group, but guess what, it dropped to 4 even before the starting of new service! But, we refused to bow down to the situation and continued walking as if the vision has come to past.
Joanne sacrificed her time and effort by leading cg twice a week (1 in Eunos, 1 in NTU), and also attending two different services (saturday expo, sunday Jurong West). While Adrian and me fighting in the NTU field, all sorts of late night visitations and outings that required us to stretch our physical and mental capacities especially when Adrian needed to wake up early from Monday to Friday for his attachment.
In short, all of us did this not during convenient time, but during usual days as students.
Of course, during the past half a year, setbacks and bad things still happened despite of serving God's will. All 3 of us faced with difficulties and also bad news in our own lives. But thank God for His mercy and grace, we still kept on walking...sowing...praying...etc.
Result?
Indeed, God moves when we move. Currently the NTU side has 20 people in the church administration system, we are still working on to bring in the harvest and also strengthening the current people spiritually. We had gatherings, Cg, outings, birthday celebration, etc for the people to build relationship. Nothing fancy, simple things with everyone serving and contributing.
Now, let the picture speaks!
Starbucks Outing with Cg & friends 1

Starbucks Outing with Cg & friends 2
Starbucks Outing with Cg & friends 3
Starbucks Outing with Cg & friends 4

Samanths's birthday celebration with Cg and friends!

Serene & Teng Seng birthday celebration with Cg!

Wenni's birthday celebration with Cg!

KeeJin birthday celebration with Cg and friend!
Here, I would like to share with you all some promises of God:
1) Walk by faith, not by sight
In our journey, troubles may come, trials seem so long, but always remember that situations are just temporary, and the only way out is to keep on walking. His grace is sufficient.
2) Faith without work is dead
Many times we pray without actions, or come out with alot of fancy ideas or nice songs or even slogans. But what God wants to see is just small action mixed with pure faith, and He would multiply our work.
3) 5 loaves and 2 fish
For God, qualifications do not matter. Just give Him what you have, small talents, big talents, small money, big money. Do our best and He will do the rest. Do not be weary in doing good, for in due season we shall see the harvest.
4) Never despise the days of small begining
Every big journey begins with a small step, every giant structure begins with a small sand. What are the small things? Collecting forecast? Tithing? How about be responsible for our own spiritual habit such as attending service, cg, prayer meeting, Bible study? Be faithful in little things, and God will entrust us with greater things.
5) Deny yourself, and carry the cross daily
Have I felt like giving up? Sure! How many times? Countless! Then how? We walk by decision, not by feelings. It is no longer us who live, by Christ who live in us. We can choose to live a low life, or to die like a soldier for Christ. Praise God and serve God no matter what situation may come, even at the risk of losing our lives!
6) Be bold and of good courage
Sometimes, we need to fight the battle alone, to face the giant alone. Are we going to runaway? Or are we going to face it, be dare to take risk, to stand out from the crowd of soldiers thrembling with fear?
7) Loving God, loving people
Without the right motive, all things are in vain. Whatever that we do, it is only for one and only one reason. That is the love for God, and the people. Love is the expense of self, for the benefit of others. So cultivate and learn how to love! Pure sacrificial love with no condition.
Thank you all for praying for us, and also thanks Joanne for your leadership and sacrifices, things would not be so good without your encouragement and visionaries. Of course, ALL glory to God our heavenly father!
So friends, it's time to grow up. Stop crying, but standing up. Throw away the milk bottle, but take up the sword. Stop complaining, but loving. Stop sitting, but stepping out. Stop taking, but giving. Stop having self-minded, but having Kingdom-minded. Stop seeking temporary things, but lust for eternal things.
Stop dreaming, but doing!
Ah Seng.
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