Ever wondered if Christianity is from the West? What if you were told that your forefathers in ancient China embraced the teachings of Christianity.... long before the Westerners did?
Below are just short snippets of what biblical truths we can find in our Chinese roots:
If you're interested to see the whole video, just drop us a note. There's also a very interesting book on the same topic. This book was in fact written about 30 years ago. So, what you watched in the videos above are actually not something recent.
The book is entitled The Discovery of Genesis: How the Truths of Genesis were Found Hidden in the Chinese Language. It was written by CH Kang and Ethel Nelson. You can download a copy from www.bibleetnombres.online.fr/genesis.pdf
The Bible says, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32, NIV)
May you be liberated and know the True God of all.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
The Importance of Unity
Check out the video below!
It was shot during the opening of the 2009 14th Malaysia National Convention & Global Conference (MNC&GC) held at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC).
1 Cor 12:12,26
v12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.
v26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
United We Stand, Divided We Fall !
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Uncomfortable Definition of an Infidel
The following was taken from an email written by someone in the UK:
Allah or the Lord Jesus Christ? The Muslim religion is by far the fastest growing religion in the UK .
Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my prison security clearance.
During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their beliefs.
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete
with a video.
After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked:
'Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams
and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?'
There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, 'Non-believers!'
I responded, 'So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?'
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command
to that of 'a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.'
He sheepishly replied, 'Yes.'
I then stated, 'Well, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope Benedict commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr.Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a place in heaven!'
The Imam was speechless!
I continued, 'I also have a problem with being your 'friend' when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?'
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam remained speechless.
Needless to say, the organizers and promoters of the 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with this way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslims' beliefs.
Within twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.K. to elect a government of their choice, complete with sharia law.
Let's start praying for our neighbors. They deserve to hear the TRUTH as well.
31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 33They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?" (Jn 8:31-33)
Just like the Jews, our neighbors don't realise that they are in a 'bondage'. Are we prepared to share the TURTH?
If interested you can visit this website for more info on how to share the truth to our neighbors: http://www.gospelformuslims.org
Allah or the Lord Jesus Christ? The Muslim religion is by far the fastest growing religion in the UK .
Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my prison security clearance.
During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their beliefs.
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete
with a video.
After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked:
'Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams
and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?'
There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, 'Non-believers!'
I responded, 'So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?'
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command
to that of 'a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.'
He sheepishly replied, 'Yes.'
I then stated, 'Well, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope Benedict commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr.Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a place in heaven!'
The Imam was speechless!
I continued, 'I also have a problem with being your 'friend' when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?'
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam remained speechless.
Needless to say, the organizers and promoters of the 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with this way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslims' beliefs.
Within twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.K. to elect a government of their choice, complete with sharia law.
Let's start praying for our neighbors. They deserve to hear the TRUTH as well.
31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 33They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?" (Jn 8:31-33)
Just like the Jews, our neighbors don't realise that they are in a 'bondage'. Are we prepared to share the TURTH?
If interested you can visit this website for more info on how to share the truth to our neighbors: http://www.gospelformuslims.org
Friday, November 20, 2009
Giving Thanks...Looking Forward
Another semester has gone. Time flies...doesn't it? It was no ordinary semester. What we went through was quite spectacular. No, we didn't see any supernatural events or miracles or whatsoever. But we tasted God's faithfulness. Everything that happened seemed a miracle to us.
We started off this semester very excitedly. All of us were geared up for the new intake...especially after the powerful SRCC in June. We were just ready to go forward but some setbacks came along. Out of the 4 new converts we had in the previous semester, most were stuggling with their faith. Suddenly it seemed as if the fruits of our labor in the previous semester were gone. Frankly, we did have high hopes on them...hoping that they would rise up and take the Promised Land together with us. But it wouldn't happen that way. Not only did we had some difficulties with the new believers, but we also had some regular visitors deciding not to join us anymore. On top of that, the MHS didn't go as we thought would be. Due to some communication errors, we didn't manage to get the list of Christians who wished to join us for the Sunday Service.
Despite of all these, we were detrmined to make a difference. We managed to get hold of the list of Christians in the new intake, called them one by one and invited them to our Service. The response was quite overwhelmed, with over 20 juniors attended our Service on the Sunday after MHS were over. Like before, only a few stayed on but the rest went away as time went by. But we were determined to go all the way to make a difference.
We started off this semester very excitedly. All of us were geared up for the new intake...especially after the powerful SRCC in June. We were just ready to go forward but some setbacks came along. Out of the 4 new converts we had in the previous semester, most were stuggling with their faith. Suddenly it seemed as if the fruits of our labor in the previous semester were gone. Frankly, we did have high hopes on them...hoping that they would rise up and take the Promised Land together with us. But it wouldn't happen that way. Not only did we had some difficulties with the new believers, but we also had some regular visitors deciding not to join us anymore. On top of that, the MHS didn't go as we thought would be. Due to some communication errors, we didn't manage to get the list of Christians who wished to join us for the Sunday Service.
Despite of all these, we were detrmined to make a difference. We managed to get hold of the list of Christians in the new intake, called them one by one and invited them to our Service. The response was quite overwhelmed, with over 20 juniors attended our Service on the Sunday after MHS were over. Like before, only a few stayed on but the rest went away as time went by. But we were determined to go all the way to make a difference.
Many wonderful and significant events happened over the semester. Among them are:
New CG
After dreaming of having 2 CGs, it finally became a reality in August. It was a dream of about 2 years and we kept working hard and tireslessly to achieve this. Seeing the need of meeting the different language groups, we decided to have one English CG (Uni 1 led by Bro Sunny) and the other Mandarin CG (Uni 2 led by Bro Khang Yinn).
New Core Team
We had 2 more people (Jingzu and Kelvin) joining our core team...the CORE, since Adrian and Graig graduated in the previous semester. It was great to have this two young, willing, vibrant, teacheble brothers in the team. They have really been a great blessing though they only started to pick up in ministry in the beginning of the semester. They officially received their church membership on 22-11-09.
CG Growth
There was a "boom" (explosive) growth on the sisters' side. A few years ago, we only had Peniel. Last year God brought in Li Fong. This semester, we saw how God answered our prayers... after the many years of praying and working hard. There's now Lily, Bel, (became more stable this semester though they did join us last semester), Qian Ying, Hei Ling, Pui Ying, Jia Sin and many other visitors (both believers and pre-believers totals more than 15)! (If your name is not mentioned, you are equally important, ok?!) It was just unbelievable but true. Really want to appreciate both Peniel and LF for their hardwork and faith in God. Rise up, sisters! Brothers, don't give up!
Breakthrough in Relationship
Someone said that our CG was like a magnet - keep drawing people into the CG. By faith we proclaim that! Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (Jn 13:33-35). We did have a great breakthrough in our relationship with one another - among the core team, shepherds and sheep, among the sheep, members and visitors. The kind of relationship that we live out touched many lives. We're far from being perfect of course. But when each one choose to put down themselves to care and love one another, truly many were attracted to join. Praise God! It's so true that "We love because he first loved us." (1 Jn 4:19) In fact, we attracted so many that we recorded the highest number of attendance for SS and CG during the study week before final exams!
Someone said that our CG was like a magnet - keep drawing people into the CG. By faith we proclaim that! Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (Jn 13:33-35). We did have a great breakthrough in our relationship with one another - among the core team, shepherds and sheep, among the sheep, members and visitors. The kind of relationship that we live out touched many lives. We're far from being perfect of course. But when each one choose to put down themselves to care and love one another, truly many were attracted to join. Praise God! It's so true that "We love because he first loved us." (1 Jn 4:19) In fact, we attracted so many that we recorded the highest number of attendance for SS and CG during the study week before final exams!
New Converts
We had 3 new converts this semester! It's a miracle to see how each one of them came to know Christ! First, Ban Leong accepted Jesus during our Bible Conference in JB. That's amazing because BC focus on teaching the Word of God and may not cater well to the pre-believer. But the Holy Spirit works in all occassions...beyond man's wisdom. Next Pui Ying received Jesus in Oct. She came to join us through her cousin who's in Hope JB. The amazing thing was that she's LF's coursemate. Not long after joining us, she accepted Jesus. Lastly, Kok Leong @ Superman accepted Jesus during the MNC! It seemed impossible but once again, God was at work. He joined the MNC last minute. Throughout the MNC, he didn't give much response. But surely God was working in His heart. He accpeted Christ at the end of the MNC when everyone was leaving PICC. He was kinda "hard" when we FU him but God softened his heart. Seeing the 3 new converts is AMAZING! Continue to grow in Christ! We want to believe for more new converts next semester!
We had 3 new converts this semester! It's a miracle to see how each one of them came to know Christ! First, Ban Leong accepted Jesus during our Bible Conference in JB. That's amazing because BC focus on teaching the Word of God and may not cater well to the pre-believer. But the Holy Spirit works in all occassions...beyond man's wisdom. Next Pui Ying received Jesus in Oct. She came to join us through her cousin who's in Hope JB. The amazing thing was that she's LF's coursemate. Not long after joining us, she accepted Jesus. Lastly, Kok Leong @ Superman accepted Jesus during the MNC! It seemed impossible but once again, God was at work. He joined the MNC last minute. Throughout the MNC, he didn't give much response. But surely God was working in His heart. He accpeted Christ at the end of the MNC when everyone was leaving PICC. He was kinda "hard" when we FU him but God softened his heart. Seeing the 3 new converts is AMAZING! Continue to grow in Christ! We want to believe for more new converts next semester!
Baptism
On 22-11-09, apart from Jingzu and Kelvin received their membership, 7 bros and sis from Uni were water baptised! They were Kelvin, Ban Leong, Li Fong, Qian Ying, Lily, Bel and Pui Ying. Each has their own story to tell. Li Fong waited for years to be baptised! Finally...! After having gone through so many struggles in her faith, Lily now have a strong conviction towards Jesus and the vision. Bel was not baptised by immersion decided to be baptised after being taught the Word of God. Kelvin, though only accepted Christ in April '09 grown in his walk with Christ and decided to obey God's command to be baptised. Ban Leong, Qian Ying and Pui Ying (last minute decided) though fearful of their parents' reaction decided to be baptised anyhow. Their parents objected their baptism when were approached for permission. Thank God for their faith in Jesus! "I have decided to follow Jesus...No turning back!"
On 22-11-09, apart from Jingzu and Kelvin received their membership, 7 bros and sis from Uni were water baptised! They were Kelvin, Ban Leong, Li Fong, Qian Ying, Lily, Bel and Pui Ying. Each has their own story to tell. Li Fong waited for years to be baptised! Finally...! After having gone through so many struggles in her faith, Lily now have a strong conviction towards Jesus and the vision. Bel was not baptised by immersion decided to be baptised after being taught the Word of God. Kelvin, though only accepted Christ in April '09 grown in his walk with Christ and decided to obey God's command to be baptised. Ban Leong, Qian Ying and Pui Ying (last minute decided) though fearful of their parents' reaction decided to be baptised anyhow. Their parents objected their baptism when were approached for permission. Thank God for their faith in Jesus! "I have decided to follow Jesus...No turning back!"
New Home
We have been blessed by a new ministry house as well. The previous semester was really tough on us, having the police visited us so many times. Probably we are in their "Top 10" list now. Trying our best to be considerate to our neighbor, we moved to the cabin for CG though it was more troublesome. Of course, there were times where we could not avoid using our house for CG. Come next semester, we will be having a brand new home for CG! This house is truly a blessing from God and we want to use it to bless so many others!
We have been blessed by a new ministry house as well. The previous semester was really tough on us, having the police visited us so many times. Probably we are in their "Top 10" list now. Trying our best to be considerate to our neighbor, we moved to the cabin for CG though it was more troublesome. Of course, there were times where we could not avoid using our house for CG. Come next semester, we will be having a brand new home for CG! This house is truly a blessing from God and we want to use it to bless so many others!
There's just so many more wonderful things God has done in the past semester. Too many to list down one by one. But in our hearts, we keep counting God's blessings. We are very thankful to God. Looking forward to 2010! We will continue to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Just for Laughs!
For those who are stressed up for exams, have a break. Enjoy some jokes here. Just for laughs...HA HA HA =)
There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible
to her brother in another part of the country.
'Is there anything breakable in here?' asked the postal clerk.
'Only the Ten Commandments. ' answered the lady.
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'Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world.
There are those who wake up in the morning and say,
'Good morning, Lord,'
and there are those who wake up in the morning and say,
'Good Lord, it's morning.'
========
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because
he was short of time and couldn't find aspace with a meter.
Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read:
'I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment.
Forgive us our trespasses.'
When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note
'I've circled this block for 10 years.
If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.'
========
There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation:
'I have good news and bad news.
The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program.
The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets.'
========
A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question,
'Boys andgirls, what do we know about God?'
A hand shot up in the air.
'He is an artist!' said the kindergarten boy.
'Really? How do you know?' the teacher asked.
'You know
- Our Father, who does art in Heaven... '
========
A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend.
The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him.
Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump.
'Reverend,' said the young man, 'I'm so sorry about the delay..
It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.'
The minister chuckled, 'I know what you mean. It's the same in my business.'
========
People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the
center of attention.
========
A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly,
'I know what the Bible means!'
His father smiled and replied,
'What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?'
The son replied, 'I do know!'
'Okay,' said his father. 'What does the Bible mean?'
'That's easy, Daddy.' the young boy replied excitedly,
'It stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.''
========
Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about.
The daughter answered, 'Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt.'
Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed.
Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for tea and
the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday school
lesson was about.
He said 'Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming.'
========
VATICAN HUMOR
After getting all of Pope Benedict's luggage loaded into the limo, (and he doesn't travel light),
the driver notices the Pope is still standing on the curb.
'Excuse me, Your Holiness,' says the driver,
'Would you please take your seat so we can leave?'
'Well, to tell you the truth,' says the Pope,
'they never let me drive at the Vatican when I was a cardinal, and I'd really like to drive today.'
'I'm sorry, Your Holiness, but I cannot let you do that. I'd lose my job! What if something should happen?'
protests the driver, wishing he'd never gone to work that morning.
'Who's going to tell?' says the Pope with a smile?
Reluctantly, the driver gets in the back as the Pope climbs in behind the wheel.
The driver quickly regrets his decision when, after exiting the airport,
the Pontiff floors it, accelerating the limo to 205 kph.
(Remember, the Pope is German.)
'Please slow down, Your Holiness!' pleads the worried driver,
but the Pope keeps the pedal to the metal until they hear sirens.
'Oh, dear God, I'm going to lose my license -- and my job!' moans the driver.
The Pope pulls over and rolls down the window as the cop approaches,
but the cop takes one look at him, goes back to his motorcycle, and gets on the radio.
'I need to talk to the Chief,' he says to the dispatcher.
The Chief gets on the radio and the cop tells him that he's stopped a limo going 205 kph.
'So bust him,' says the Chief.
'I don't think we want to do that, he's really important,' said the cop.
The Chief exclaimed,' All the more reason!'
'No, I mean really important,' said the cop with a bit of persistence.
The Chief then asked, 'Who do you have there, the mayor?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'
Chief: ' A senator?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'
Chief: 'The Prime Minister?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'
Well,' said the Chief, 'Who is it?'
Cop: 'I think it's God!'
The Chief is even more puzzled and curious,
'What makes you think it's God?'
Cop: 'His chauffeur is the Pope!'
------------ --------- ----
Give me a sense of humor, Lord,
Give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life,
And pass it on to other folk!
There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible
to her brother in another part of the country.
'Is there anything breakable in here?' asked the postal clerk.
'Only the Ten Commandments. ' answered the lady.
========
'Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world.
There are those who wake up in the morning and say,
'Good morning, Lord,'
and there are those who wake up in the morning and say,
'Good Lord, it's morning.'
========
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because
he was short of time and couldn't find aspace with a meter.
Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read:
'I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment.
Forgive us our trespasses.'
When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note
'I've circled this block for 10 years.
If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.'
========
There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation:
'I have good news and bad news.
The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program.
The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets.'
========
A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question,
'Boys andgirls, what do we know about God?'
A hand shot up in the air.
'He is an artist!' said the kindergarten boy.
'Really? How do you know?' the teacher asked.
'You know
- Our Father, who does art in Heaven... '
========
A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend.
The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him.
Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump.
'Reverend,' said the young man, 'I'm so sorry about the delay..
It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.'
The minister chuckled, 'I know what you mean. It's the same in my business.'
========
People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the
center of attention.
========
A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly,
'I know what the Bible means!'
His father smiled and replied,
'What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?'
The son replied, 'I do know!'
'Okay,' said his father. 'What does the Bible mean?'
'That's easy, Daddy.' the young boy replied excitedly,
'It stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.''
========
Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about.
The daughter answered, 'Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt.'
Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed.
Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for tea and
the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday school
lesson was about.
He said 'Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming.'
========
VATICAN HUMOR
After getting all of Pope Benedict's luggage loaded into the limo, (and he doesn't travel light),
the driver notices the Pope is still standing on the curb.
'Excuse me, Your Holiness,' says the driver,
'Would you please take your seat so we can leave?'
'Well, to tell you the truth,' says the Pope,
'they never let me drive at the Vatican when I was a cardinal, and I'd really like to drive today.'
'I'm sorry, Your Holiness, but I cannot let you do that. I'd lose my job! What if something should happen?'
protests the driver, wishing he'd never gone to work that morning.
'Who's going to tell?' says the Pope with a smile?
Reluctantly, the driver gets in the back as the Pope climbs in behind the wheel.
The driver quickly regrets his decision when, after exiting the airport,
the Pontiff floors it, accelerating the limo to 205 kph.
(Remember, the Pope is German.)
'Please slow down, Your Holiness!' pleads the worried driver,
but the Pope keeps the pedal to the metal until they hear sirens.
'Oh, dear God, I'm going to lose my license -- and my job!' moans the driver.
The Pope pulls over and rolls down the window as the cop approaches,
but the cop takes one look at him, goes back to his motorcycle, and gets on the radio.
'I need to talk to the Chief,' he says to the dispatcher.
The Chief gets on the radio and the cop tells him that he's stopped a limo going 205 kph.
'So bust him,' says the Chief.
'I don't think we want to do that, he's really important,' said the cop.
The Chief exclaimed,' All the more reason!'
'No, I mean really important,' said the cop with a bit of persistence.
The Chief then asked, 'Who do you have there, the mayor?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'
Chief: ' A senator?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'
Chief: 'The Prime Minister?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'
Well,' said the Chief, 'Who is it?'
Cop: 'I think it's God!'
The Chief is even more puzzled and curious,
'What makes you think it's God?'
Cop: 'His chauffeur is the Pope!'
------------ --------- ----
Give me a sense of humor, Lord,
Give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life,
And pass it on to other folk!
Islamization of Europe
Here is the speech of Geert Wilders, Chairman, Party for Freedom, the Netherlands, at the Four Seasons, New York, introducing an Alliance of Patriots and announcing the Facing Jihad Conference in Jerusalem.
Dear friends,
Thank you very much for inviting me.
I come to America with a mission. All is not well in the old world. There is a tremendous danger looming, and it is very difficult to be optimistic. We might be in the final stages of the Islamization of Europe. This not only is a clear and present danger to the future of Europe itself, it is a threat to America and the sheer survival of the West. The United States as the last bastion of Western civilization, facing an Islamic Europe.
First I will describe the situation on the ground in Europe. Then, I will say a few things about Islam. To close I will tell you about a meeting in Jerusalem.
The Europe you know is changing.
You have probably seen the landmarks. But in all of these cities, sometimes a few blocks away from your tourist destination, there is another world. It is the world of the parallel society created by Muslim mass-migration.
All throughout Europe a new reality is rising: entire Muslim neighborhoods where very few indigenous people reside or are even seen. And if they are, they might regret it. This goes for the police as well. It's the world of head scarves, where women walk around in figureless tents, with baby strollers and a group of children. Their husbands, or slaveholders if you prefer, walk three steps ahead. With mosques on many street corners. The shops have signs you and I cannot read. You will be hard-pressed to find any economic activity. These are Muslim ghettos controlled by religious fanatics. These are Muslim neighborhoods, and they are mushrooming in every city across Europe. These are the building-blocks for territorial control of increasingly larger portions of Europe, street by street, neighborhood by neighborhood, city by city.
There are now thousands of mosques throughout Europe. With larger congregations than there are in churches. And in every European city there are plans to build super-mosques that will dwarf every church in the region. Clearly, the signal is: we rule.
Many European cities are already one-quarter Muslim: just take Amsterdam, Marseille and Malmo in Sweden. In many cities the majority of the under-18 population is Muslim. Paris is now surrounded by a ring of Muslim neighborhoods. Mohammed is the most popular name among boys in many cities.
In some elementary schools in Amsterdam the farm can no longer be mentioned, because that would also mean mentioning the pig, and that would be an insult to Muslims.
Many state schools in Belgium and Denmark only serve halal food to all pupils. In once-tolerant Amsterdam gays are beaten up almost exclusively by Muslims. Non-Muslim women routinely hear 'whore, whore'. Satellite dishes are not pointed to local TV stations, but to stations in the country of origin.
In France school teachers are advised to avoid authors deemed offensive to Muslims, including Voltaire and Diderot; the same is increasingly true of Darwin. The history of the Holocaust can no longer be taught because of Muslim sensitivity.
In England sharia courts are now officially part of the British legal system. Many neighborhoods in France are no-go areas for women without head scarves. Last week a man almost died after being beaten up by Muslims in Brussels, because he was drinking during the Ramadan.
Jews are fleeing France in record numbers, on the run for the worst wave of anti-Semitism since World War II. French is now commonly spoken on the streets of Tel Aviv and Netanya, Israel. I could go on forever with stories like this. Stories about Islamization.
A total of fifty-four million Muslims now live in Europe. San Diego University recently calculated that a staggering 25 percent of the population in Europe will be Muslim just 12 years from now. Bernhard Lewis has predicted a Muslim majority by the end of this century.
Now these are just numbers. And the numbers would not be threatening if the Muslim-immigrants had a strong desire to assimilate. But there are few signs of that. The Pew Research Center reported that half of French Muslims see their loyalty to Islam as greater than their loyalty to France. One-third of French Muslims do not object to suicide attacks. The British Centre for Social Cohesion reported that one-third of British Muslim students are in favor of a worldwide caliphate. Muslims demand what they call 'respect'. And this is how we give them respect. We have Muslim official state holidays.
The Christian-Democratic attorney general is willing to accept sharia in the Netherlands if there is a Muslim majority. We have cabinet members with passports from Morocco and Turkey.
Muslim demands are supported by unlawful behavior, ranging from petty crimes and random violence, for example against ambulance workers and bus drivers, to small-scale riots. Paris has seen its uprising in the low-income suburbs, the banlieus. I call the perpetrators 'settlers'. Because that is what they are. They do not come to integrate into our societies; they come to integrate our society into their Dar-al-Islam. Therefore, they are settlers.
Much of this street violence I mentioned is directed exclusively against non-Muslims, forcing many native people to leave their neighborhoods, their cities, their countries. Moreover, Muslims are now a swing vote not to be ignored.
The second thing you need to know is the importance of Mohammed the prophet. His behavior is an example to all Muslims and cannot be criticized. Now, if Mohammed had been a man of peace, let us say like Ghandi and Mother Theresa wrapped in one, there would be no problem. But Mohammed was a warlord, a mass murderer, a pedophile, and had several marriages - at the same time. Islamic tradition tells us how he fought in battles, how he had his enemies murdered and even had prisoners of war executed. Mohammed himself slaughtered the Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayza. If it is good for Islam, it is good. If it is bad for Islam, it is bad.
Let no one fool you about Islam being a religion. Sure, it has a god, and a here-after, and 72 virgins. But in its essence Islam is a political ideology. It is a system that lays down detailed rules for society and the life of every person. Islam wants to dictate every aspect of life. Islam means 'submission'. Islam is not compatible with freedom and democracy, because what it strives for is sharia. If you want to compare Islam to anything, compare it to communism or national-socialism, these are all totalitarian ideologies.
Now you know why Winston Churchill called Islam 'the most retrograde force in the world', and why he compared Mein Kampf to the Quran. The public has wholeheartedly accepted the Palestinian narrative, and sees Israel as the aggressor. I have lived in this country and visited it dozens of times. I support Israel. First, because it is the Jewish homeland after two thousand years of exile up to and including Auschwitz, second because it is a democracy, and third because Israel is our first line of defense.
This tiny country is situated on the fault line of jihad, frustrating Islam's territorial advance. Israel is facing the front lines of jihad, like Kashmir, Kosovo, the Philippines, Southern Thailand, Darfur in Sudan, Lebanon, and Aceh in Indonesia. Israel is simply in the way. The same way West-Berlin was during the Cold War.
The war against Israel is not a war against Israel. It is a war against the West. It is jihad. Israel is simply receiving the blows that are meant for all of us. If there would have been no Israel, Islamic imperialism would have found other venues to release its energy and its desire for conquest. Thanks to Israeli parents who send their children to the army and lay awake at night, parents in Europe and America can sleep well and dream, unaware of the dangers looming.
Many in Europe argue in favor of abandoning Israel in order to address the grievances of our Muslim minorities. But if Israel were, God forbid, to go down, it would not bring any solace to the West It would not mean our Muslim minorities would all of a sudden change their behavior, and accept our values. On the contrary, the end of Israel would give enormous encouragement to the forces of Islam. They would, and rightly so, see the demise of Israel as proof that the West is weak, and doomed. The end of Israel would not mean the end of our problems with Islam, but only the beginning. It would mean the start of the final battle for world domination. If they can get Israel, they can get everything. So-called journalists volunteer to label any and all critics of Islamization as a 'right-wing extremists' or 'racists'. In my country, the Netherlands, 60 percent of the population now sees the mass immigration of Muslims as the number one policy mistake since World War II. And another 60 percent sees Islam as the biggest threat. Yet there is a danger greater danger than terrorist attacks, the scenario of America as the last man standing. The lights may go out in Europe faster than you can imagine. An Islamic Europe means a Europe without freedom and democracy, an economic wasteland, an intellectual nightmare, and a loss of military might for America - as its allies will turn into enemies, enemies with atomic bombs. With an Islamic Europe, it would be up to America alone to preserve the heritage of Rome, Athens and Jerusalem.
Dear friends, liberty is the most precious of gifts. My generation never had to fight for this freedom, it was offered to us on a silver platter, by people who fought for it with their lives. All throughout Europe, American cemeteries remind us of the young boys who never made it home, and whose memory we cherish. My generation does not own this freedom; we are merely its custodians. We can only hand over this hard won liberty to Europe's children in the same state in which it was offered to us. We cannot strike a deal with mullahs and imams. Future generations would never forgive us. We cannot squander our liberties. We simply do not have the right to do so.
Dear friends,
Thank you very much for inviting me.
I come to America with a mission. All is not well in the old world. There is a tremendous danger looming, and it is very difficult to be optimistic. We might be in the final stages of the Islamization of Europe. This not only is a clear and present danger to the future of Europe itself, it is a threat to America and the sheer survival of the West. The United States as the last bastion of Western civilization, facing an Islamic Europe.
First I will describe the situation on the ground in Europe. Then, I will say a few things about Islam. To close I will tell you about a meeting in Jerusalem.
The Europe you know is changing.
You have probably seen the landmarks. But in all of these cities, sometimes a few blocks away from your tourist destination, there is another world. It is the world of the parallel society created by Muslim mass-migration.
All throughout Europe a new reality is rising: entire Muslim neighborhoods where very few indigenous people reside or are even seen. And if they are, they might regret it. This goes for the police as well. It's the world of head scarves, where women walk around in figureless tents, with baby strollers and a group of children. Their husbands, or slaveholders if you prefer, walk three steps ahead. With mosques on many street corners. The shops have signs you and I cannot read. You will be hard-pressed to find any economic activity. These are Muslim ghettos controlled by religious fanatics. These are Muslim neighborhoods, and they are mushrooming in every city across Europe. These are the building-blocks for territorial control of increasingly larger portions of Europe, street by street, neighborhood by neighborhood, city by city.
There are now thousands of mosques throughout Europe. With larger congregations than there are in churches. And in every European city there are plans to build super-mosques that will dwarf every church in the region. Clearly, the signal is: we rule.
Many European cities are already one-quarter Muslim: just take Amsterdam, Marseille and Malmo in Sweden. In many cities the majority of the under-18 population is Muslim. Paris is now surrounded by a ring of Muslim neighborhoods. Mohammed is the most popular name among boys in many cities.
In some elementary schools in Amsterdam the farm can no longer be mentioned, because that would also mean mentioning the pig, and that would be an insult to Muslims.
Many state schools in Belgium and Denmark only serve halal food to all pupils. In once-tolerant Amsterdam gays are beaten up almost exclusively by Muslims. Non-Muslim women routinely hear 'whore, whore'. Satellite dishes are not pointed to local TV stations, but to stations in the country of origin.
In France school teachers are advised to avoid authors deemed offensive to Muslims, including Voltaire and Diderot; the same is increasingly true of Darwin. The history of the Holocaust can no longer be taught because of Muslim sensitivity.
In England sharia courts are now officially part of the British legal system. Many neighborhoods in France are no-go areas for women without head scarves. Last week a man almost died after being beaten up by Muslims in Brussels, because he was drinking during the Ramadan.
Jews are fleeing France in record numbers, on the run for the worst wave of anti-Semitism since World War II. French is now commonly spoken on the streets of Tel Aviv and Netanya, Israel. I could go on forever with stories like this. Stories about Islamization.
A total of fifty-four million Muslims now live in Europe. San Diego University recently calculated that a staggering 25 percent of the population in Europe will be Muslim just 12 years from now. Bernhard Lewis has predicted a Muslim majority by the end of this century.
Now these are just numbers. And the numbers would not be threatening if the Muslim-immigrants had a strong desire to assimilate. But there are few signs of that. The Pew Research Center reported that half of French Muslims see their loyalty to Islam as greater than their loyalty to France. One-third of French Muslims do not object to suicide attacks. The British Centre for Social Cohesion reported that one-third of British Muslim students are in favor of a worldwide caliphate. Muslims demand what they call 'respect'. And this is how we give them respect. We have Muslim official state holidays.
The Christian-Democratic attorney general is willing to accept sharia in the Netherlands if there is a Muslim majority. We have cabinet members with passports from Morocco and Turkey.
Muslim demands are supported by unlawful behavior, ranging from petty crimes and random violence, for example against ambulance workers and bus drivers, to small-scale riots. Paris has seen its uprising in the low-income suburbs, the banlieus. I call the perpetrators 'settlers'. Because that is what they are. They do not come to integrate into our societies; they come to integrate our society into their Dar-al-Islam. Therefore, they are settlers.
Much of this street violence I mentioned is directed exclusively against non-Muslims, forcing many native people to leave their neighborhoods, their cities, their countries. Moreover, Muslims are now a swing vote not to be ignored.
The second thing you need to know is the importance of Mohammed the prophet. His behavior is an example to all Muslims and cannot be criticized. Now, if Mohammed had been a man of peace, let us say like Ghandi and Mother Theresa wrapped in one, there would be no problem. But Mohammed was a warlord, a mass murderer, a pedophile, and had several marriages - at the same time. Islamic tradition tells us how he fought in battles, how he had his enemies murdered and even had prisoners of war executed. Mohammed himself slaughtered the Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayza. If it is good for Islam, it is good. If it is bad for Islam, it is bad.
Let no one fool you about Islam being a religion. Sure, it has a god, and a here-after, and 72 virgins. But in its essence Islam is a political ideology. It is a system that lays down detailed rules for society and the life of every person. Islam wants to dictate every aspect of life. Islam means 'submission'. Islam is not compatible with freedom and democracy, because what it strives for is sharia. If you want to compare Islam to anything, compare it to communism or national-socialism, these are all totalitarian ideologies.
Now you know why Winston Churchill called Islam 'the most retrograde force in the world', and why he compared Mein Kampf to the Quran. The public has wholeheartedly accepted the Palestinian narrative, and sees Israel as the aggressor. I have lived in this country and visited it dozens of times. I support Israel. First, because it is the Jewish homeland after two thousand years of exile up to and including Auschwitz, second because it is a democracy, and third because Israel is our first line of defense.
This tiny country is situated on the fault line of jihad, frustrating Islam's territorial advance. Israel is facing the front lines of jihad, like Kashmir, Kosovo, the Philippines, Southern Thailand, Darfur in Sudan, Lebanon, and Aceh in Indonesia. Israel is simply in the way. The same way West-Berlin was during the Cold War.
The war against Israel is not a war against Israel. It is a war against the West. It is jihad. Israel is simply receiving the blows that are meant for all of us. If there would have been no Israel, Islamic imperialism would have found other venues to release its energy and its desire for conquest. Thanks to Israeli parents who send their children to the army and lay awake at night, parents in Europe and America can sleep well and dream, unaware of the dangers looming.
Many in Europe argue in favor of abandoning Israel in order to address the grievances of our Muslim minorities. But if Israel were, God forbid, to go down, it would not bring any solace to the West It would not mean our Muslim minorities would all of a sudden change their behavior, and accept our values. On the contrary, the end of Israel would give enormous encouragement to the forces of Islam. They would, and rightly so, see the demise of Israel as proof that the West is weak, and doomed. The end of Israel would not mean the end of our problems with Islam, but only the beginning. It would mean the start of the final battle for world domination. If they can get Israel, they can get everything. So-called journalists volunteer to label any and all critics of Islamization as a 'right-wing extremists' or 'racists'. In my country, the Netherlands, 60 percent of the population now sees the mass immigration of Muslims as the number one policy mistake since World War II. And another 60 percent sees Islam as the biggest threat. Yet there is a danger greater danger than terrorist attacks, the scenario of America as the last man standing. The lights may go out in Europe faster than you can imagine. An Islamic Europe means a Europe without freedom and democracy, an economic wasteland, an intellectual nightmare, and a loss of military might for America - as its allies will turn into enemies, enemies with atomic bombs. With an Islamic Europe, it would be up to America alone to preserve the heritage of Rome, Athens and Jerusalem.
Dear friends, liberty is the most precious of gifts. My generation never had to fight for this freedom, it was offered to us on a silver platter, by people who fought for it with their lives. All throughout Europe, American cemeteries remind us of the young boys who never made it home, and whose memory we cherish. My generation does not own this freedom; we are merely its custodians. We can only hand over this hard won liberty to Europe's children in the same state in which it was offered to us. We cannot strike a deal with mullahs and imams. Future generations would never forgive us. We cannot squander our liberties. We simply do not have the right to do so.
(End of speech)
Any thoughts on this? I believe that the world will turn back to Jesus! Not sure how God is moving, but one thing for sure is that the CHURCH is the main instrument that God will use to fulfill His will.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Tears of the Saints
(Song :Tears of the Saints by Leeland Video: Unknown Author)
A very inspiring video about the unreached people. It's time that the church (YOU and I) rise up to answer the call! The alarm has sounded! The trumpet blown!
That is why I truly believe that the Church is the Answer. Building strong and biblical people to plant strong and biblical churches is what God the way to go about it.
"The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." Luke 10:2 (NIV)
It has been 2000 years since the Great Commission has been given to us. There were many before us who had done what they could. Now the baton has been passed on to us. Should we wait any longer?Tears of the Saints
Artist: Leeland
There are many prodigal sons
On our city streets they run
Searching for shelter
There are homes broken down
People’s hopes have fallen to the ground
From failures
This is an emergency!
There are tears from the saints
For the lost and unsaved
We’re crying for them come back home
We’re crying for them come back home
And all your children will stretch out their hands
And pick up the crippled man
Father, we will lead them home
Father, we will lead them home
There are schools full of hatred
Even churches have forsaken
Love and mercy
May we see this generation
In its state of desperation
For Your glory
This is an emergency!
There are tears from the saints
For the lost and unsaved
We’re crying for them come back home
We’re crying for them come back home
And all your children will stretch out their hands
And pick up the crippled man
Father, we will lead them home
Father, we will lead them home
Sinner, reach out your hands!
Children, in Christ you stand!
Sinner, reach out your hands!
Children, in Christ you stand!
There are tears from the saints
For the lost and unsaved
We’re crying for them come back home
We’re crying for them come back home
And all Your children will stretch out their hands
And pick up the crippled man
Father, we will lead them home
Father, we will lead them home
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
1 Malaysia
I was boarding a Rapid KL train this evening. As it was after work rush hour, there was a crowd in the train. When the train stopped at one of the stations, I saw two ladies came in. There was only one empty seat.
The two ladies, one Chinese and the other Malay were strangers to each other. They were very courteous to each other. They allowed each other to take the seat. But none took the seat. Instead the Malay lady turned to the other side and invited her Indian lady friend to sit. But the Indian friend was very courteous as well. She refused and asked the Malay lady to sit instead. After a short hesitation, the Malay lady finally took the seat.
I was quite amused with that incident that happened right in front of me! It's not the courtesy that got me amused, but rather it happened among a Malay, a Chinese and an Indian (the 3 main races in M'sia). Amazing!
It really caught my attention. I was wondering how beautiful it'd be if Malaysians regardless of races are courteous to each other in all circumstances and areas in life. No one would claim that this is his or her race's right.
That's what I call 1 Malaysia.
Selamat Hari Merdeka. Happy 52nd Birthday Malaysia.
SuNnY
The two ladies, one Chinese and the other Malay were strangers to each other. They were very courteous to each other. They allowed each other to take the seat. But none took the seat. Instead the Malay lady turned to the other side and invited her Indian lady friend to sit. But the Indian friend was very courteous as well. She refused and asked the Malay lady to sit instead. After a short hesitation, the Malay lady finally took the seat.
I was quite amused with that incident that happened right in front of me! It's not the courtesy that got me amused, but rather it happened among a Malay, a Chinese and an Indian (the 3 main races in M'sia). Amazing!
It really caught my attention. I was wondering how beautiful it'd be if Malaysians regardless of races are courteous to each other in all circumstances and areas in life. No one would claim that this is his or her race's right.
That's what I call 1 Malaysia.
Selamat Hari Merdeka. Happy 52nd Birthday Malaysia.
SuNnY
Saturday, August 22, 2009
It's all about GraduatION!!!
Gideon's Grad.!
Our dearest 4 brothers and sisters...
Hoho!!! Tiu Sing and Lily~ you guys are trying teleport ka? Oli~ do something! >~< 
Gideon's papa, sis, Gideon....and Hei Ling =_= anak angkat (kekeke!)
aiyo~ kelvin---a! don't rebut camera. nah~ take your PERSONAL photo la..hiak hiak..
Mei Yen, Pui Mun, Muxin, Bel, Peniel, Sunny, Alix
Yo! This is our dearest Brother Christian all the way from Africa~ WUhu!
Left: KY
Right: Joshua(look at his sitting pose."wu she leh.."), Wasabi, Jingzu,Scott, Benjamin, Bro. Vincent, Adrian's mama+sis....and so on(those not in the photo)
Master graduate---Mother Melissa's sharing about the past few years leh~ Muz stay on tune!
Sis Melissa, Bro Adrian, Bro Gideon are receiving present+card from Brother Vincent!
Ky! wHat pose is that!!?
14th MNC & GC
Our 14th Hope Malaysia National Convention (MNC) is not too far away... it's about 3 months from now. Details are as follow:
Date: 26-29 Nov 2009
Venue: Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)
Theme: The Core II
Fee: Registration - RM 230 (before 16/9), RM 260 (17/9 - 31/10)
Accommodation - RM 90 (optional)
The MNC is an annual gathering of all the centres and churches in Hope Malaysia. It's like the annual reunion during CNY for the Chinese family or Gawai/Keamatan for the Bumis in S'wak and Sabah. This 14th MNC is even more special as it is held together with the Global Conference (GC), where leaders from all over the world will attend as well. So we'll get to see all the big shots in Hope International. (Cool!)
Of course the most important thing of all is the Word of God. Really hope that the vision will be imparted clearly to us during that time. On top of that, a great time of P&W and ministering. I do believe that we'll have some time of excitement during games and tour (hope that I'll be able to join this time since I missed it last year!).
The theme "The CORE II" is a continuation of the BC in August. If you joined the BC, don't miss out this one. If you've missed out the BC, make sure you don't miss out on this one again! In other words, don't miss this out!
So start saving up or shall I say setting apart your loan (since most of us are taking PTPTN). For those fr East M'sia, pls book your tickets to return after 29 Nov!
Registration is already open. Pls register with Bro KY or Bro Sunny ASAP!
For more information, do approach us or log on to www.seeklite.com/mnc2009
H1N1 Personal Preventive Measures
An excerpt from an email I received about H1N1:
Most N95 respirators are designed to filter 95% particulates of 0.3µ, while the size of H1N1 virus is about 0.1µ. Hence, dependence on N95 to protect against H1N1 is like protecting against rain with an umbrella made of mosquito net.
Tamiflu does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation. H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tracts and proliferates (only) there.. The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/ throat.. In a global epidemic of this nature, it’s almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not the problem but proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps — not fully highlighted in most official communications — can be practised (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications)
2. “Hands-off-the-face” approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don’t trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don’t underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Sutra Neti (a very good Yoga asana to clean the nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.
Happy breathing! As the saying goes, PREVENTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN CURE!
SuNnY
Friday, August 21, 2009
Life from A Pencil
Dear brothers and sisters, just want to share something in our blog. Not saying out blog is outdated or empty or something like that but, just a thought I would like to share with all. =) Well, I don’t want it to go outdated too… haha…
From my point of view, our life can be summarized as a pencil. Yes, a pencil. Well a part of it, not all. Though not many people use it now but really come to think of it, it’s very similar. Although it’s not very special, but it depends on how we all look at it. A simple pencil has a lot of qualities and is special. And so are we.
First quality:
From my point of view, our life can be summarized as a pencil. Yes, a pencil. Well a part of it, not all. Though not many people use it now but really come to think of it, it’s very similar. Although it’s not very special, but it depends on how we all look at it. A simple pencil has a lot of qualities and is special. And so are we.
First quality:
Pencil has much usage and is capable of a lot of things. Same goes to us, we are capable of great things, our life can do magnificent things, but we must never forget that there is a hand guiding our steps. Yes, God and He always guide us according to His will. His grace will always be sufficient for us. Have faith in God and to put our trust in God that He alone knows what is best for us. Let us have a willing heart for God to use this pencil to do incredible things. And He will be with us till the end.
Matthew 28:19-20
Second quality:
Pencil every now and then has to stop writing and use a sharpener. That makes the pencil suffer a little, but afterwards, the pencil is much sharper and can write more. Thus, we must learn to bear certain problems, obstacles, pains and sorrows, because the hardship will make us grow, becoming a better person and our life moves towards perfection. I truly believe that it is God’s plan to let it happen in our life. God has a wonderful plan in every one of us.
1 Peter 1:6-7
Third quality:
Pencil sometimes does mistakes and there is always a rubber that is able to rub it off. Let God be that rubber and while for us, mistakes are a fact of life, it is the response to error that counts. Therefore, let us truly repent for our sins and God will “rub” the sins away.
1 John 1:9
Fourth quality:
Pencil has two parts, internal and external. What really matters in a pencil is not its wooden exterior, but the graphite inside it. It is the graphite that does all the writing not the wooden exterior. So we should always pay attention to what is happening inside of us. Everything we do must comes from a sincere heart, not to show our doings to man. I believe that a simple and a sincere heart is more than enough for God not appearance, because we all know where and how God look at us.
1 Samuel 16:7
Fifth quality:
Pencil leaves mark. It always leaves a mark, in just the same way, we should know that everything we do in life will leave a mark. It is because I believe it is life influencing life, life imparting life, life touches life. Pencil doesn’t stay long forever, so does our lives. Therefore we should leave a mark that is good while we can. Let our lives be a blessing to other lives. Like how Jesus died on the cross and His great love touches my life.
Jesus could have saved Himself but He chose to save us instead. We are the salt and the light.
Amen.
Matthew 5:14-16
That’s all brothers and sisters, though it’s not much but hope that it’s an interesting thing I have shared. Let’s keep seeking God and to believe we can all be the greatest pencil for God and for this precious Vision God had entrusted to us. Amen.
Matthew 28:19-20
Second quality:
Pencil every now and then has to stop writing and use a sharpener. That makes the pencil suffer a little, but afterwards, the pencil is much sharper and can write more. Thus, we must learn to bear certain problems, obstacles, pains and sorrows, because the hardship will make us grow, becoming a better person and our life moves towards perfection. I truly believe that it is God’s plan to let it happen in our life. God has a wonderful plan in every one of us.
1 Peter 1:6-7
Third quality:
Pencil sometimes does mistakes and there is always a rubber that is able to rub it off. Let God be that rubber and while for us, mistakes are a fact of life, it is the response to error that counts. Therefore, let us truly repent for our sins and God will “rub” the sins away.
1 John 1:9
Fourth quality:
Pencil has two parts, internal and external. What really matters in a pencil is not its wooden exterior, but the graphite inside it. It is the graphite that does all the writing not the wooden exterior. So we should always pay attention to what is happening inside of us. Everything we do must comes from a sincere heart, not to show our doings to man. I believe that a simple and a sincere heart is more than enough for God not appearance, because we all know where and how God look at us.
1 Samuel 16:7
Fifth quality:
Pencil leaves mark. It always leaves a mark, in just the same way, we should know that everything we do in life will leave a mark. It is because I believe it is life influencing life, life imparting life, life touches life. Pencil doesn’t stay long forever, so does our lives. Therefore we should leave a mark that is good while we can. Let our lives be a blessing to other lives. Like how Jesus died on the cross and His great love touches my life.
Jesus could have saved Himself but He chose to save us instead. We are the salt and the light.
Amen.
Matthew 5:14-16
That’s all brothers and sisters, though it’s not much but hope that it’s an interesting thing I have shared. Let’s keep seeking God and to believe we can all be the greatest pencil for God and for this precious Vision God had entrusted to us. Amen.
Thank you.
Do drop some comments, =)
Brother Kelvin.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Convocation
From 8-10 August, it was a time of celebration for many graduates in UTHM. Among those who graduated, Melissa, Adrian, Gideon and Graig. As a CG, we celebrated this special occassion with them (though Graig was not able to return for the convo), to congratulate and appreciate them for what they've labored in the past years.
As I looked back, I really thank God for each of their lives. This convocation was very special to me since 3 of my sheep (Adrian, Gideon, Graig) graduated at the same time. Seeing them graduate reminds me of a father finally letting his children go after they grow up. The 3 of them were in fact the 3 sheep that I "brought up" personally. Of course, it's God who was at work. What I'm saying is that I truly have deep thoughts and feelings as I "watched" them grow up and then graduate.
I believe that none of them would have ever thought they'd be where they are today. They would have never thought that entering UTHM in 2005, they'd be in God's BEST plan - in His vision. Most people graduate with only a certificate and some memorable experiences. I believe you all graduated not only with these but also with a vision and have made a diff in so many people's lives!
Adrian
I could remember exactly the very first time you joined us, during an outing to Punggor for BBQ. It was Graig who invited you. As you continued to join us, I believe you had a tough time, especially with me being your shepherd. I could remember clearly the whole event when I went to your house on a Fri afternoon to discuss about certain issues. It must have been tough for you when I "chased" you off. There were also other occassions where we ended our conversation in a not so good manner. I thank God that you hung on. Indeed His grace is always sufficient. I believe it was during those times that you really trusted God and seeked Him. Else I don't think I'd be seeing you here today.
Thank you very much for your life. Thanks for making a difference not only in my life, but in others as well... the core team, Jingzu, Kok Chen and many others.
I've grown a lot through shepherding you. I hope that those memorable experiences will help you to continue to move forward to fulfil God's vision.
Gideon
You wouldn't have imagined at all being where you are today. You would have never dreamed of becoming a Christian when entering UTHM. Indeed God has a great plan for you.
With a simple visitation to your hostel by Bro John, today you are fulfilling God's vision, even in KK. I could remember how Bro John followed up on you without fail and later when he grad, I took over his job. You were the very first person that I followed up who accepted Christ! It was a very touching moment to see you accept Christ during Hope BP's 10th anniversary and later in 31 Aug 2006, you were baptised. As I continue to shepherd you, it was really like bringing up a child, from infant to adult....(as if I've got experience...haha). Wathcing you grow spiritually from a new believer to becoming involve in ministry and then in the core team and later be a shepherd was wonderful. Through the years, I grow up a lot as well. I remember how you were so hungry for God's Word and asked me so many questions. I hope that the fire and passion in you only keep on increasing.
Thanks for being a great encouragement to me. I'm always thankful to God whenever I think of you. Your life truly help me to see that this vision is so REAL! Life impart life. I believe that your life will continue to make a difference in other lives, no matter where you go! Be faithful to fulfil God's vision til the very end.
Graig
My very first Bumi sheep. I could remember exactly the very first time I met you as well. We met up at Arked for breakfast. I was so excited, knowing that you're from Hope. Indeed God had such a great plan for you.
I was very encouraged to see how you responded to this vision. You were the very frist from your batch to do so, though you're not a Chinese but in a majority Chinese church. You paved the way for more Bumi students to come in. Your willingness to learn and go beyond boundaries have in fact helped you grown a lot. Not only so, I saw how God raised you up from being a follow upper to a shepherd and later a CL. It must have been quite challenging for you but you overcame all those and I see how you made a difference in so many of our lives in the CG. One of the most obvious one is Alix. Till now, he keeps mentioning about you once in a while.
Time past so fast. Now you're already working. I hope that you'd remain faithful to this vision till the very end. Know that God will lead you and guide you. Let nothing hinder you from fulfiling God's vision and plans. Whatever that you've gone through in the past - successes and failures - God is preparing you for a greater task for the future. As long as you hold on to Him and His promises, He'll lead you to the right path.
Lastly for all of you, be like Paul who was obedient to the vision given to him by God, for he said, "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven." Ac 26:19
SuNnY
As I looked back, I really thank God for each of their lives. This convocation was very special to me since 3 of my sheep (Adrian, Gideon, Graig) graduated at the same time. Seeing them graduate reminds me of a father finally letting his children go after they grow up. The 3 of them were in fact the 3 sheep that I "brought up" personally. Of course, it's God who was at work. What I'm saying is that I truly have deep thoughts and feelings as I "watched" them grow up and then graduate.
I believe that none of them would have ever thought they'd be where they are today. They would have never thought that entering UTHM in 2005, they'd be in God's BEST plan - in His vision. Most people graduate with only a certificate and some memorable experiences. I believe you all graduated not only with these but also with a vision and have made a diff in so many people's lives!
Adrian
I could remember exactly the very first time you joined us, during an outing to Punggor for BBQ. It was Graig who invited you. As you continued to join us, I believe you had a tough time, especially with me being your shepherd. I could remember clearly the whole event when I went to your house on a Fri afternoon to discuss about certain issues. It must have been tough for you when I "chased" you off. There were also other occassions where we ended our conversation in a not so good manner. I thank God that you hung on. Indeed His grace is always sufficient. I believe it was during those times that you really trusted God and seeked Him. Else I don't think I'd be seeing you here today.
Thank you very much for your life. Thanks for making a difference not only in my life, but in others as well... the core team, Jingzu, Kok Chen and many others.
I've grown a lot through shepherding you. I hope that those memorable experiences will help you to continue to move forward to fulfil God's vision.
Gideon
You wouldn't have imagined at all being where you are today. You would have never dreamed of becoming a Christian when entering UTHM. Indeed God has a great plan for you.
With a simple visitation to your hostel by Bro John, today you are fulfilling God's vision, even in KK. I could remember how Bro John followed up on you without fail and later when he grad, I took over his job. You were the very first person that I followed up who accepted Christ! It was a very touching moment to see you accept Christ during Hope BP's 10th anniversary and later in 31 Aug 2006, you were baptised. As I continue to shepherd you, it was really like bringing up a child, from infant to adult....(as if I've got experience...haha). Wathcing you grow spiritually from a new believer to becoming involve in ministry and then in the core team and later be a shepherd was wonderful. Through the years, I grow up a lot as well. I remember how you were so hungry for God's Word and asked me so many questions. I hope that the fire and passion in you only keep on increasing.
Thanks for being a great encouragement to me. I'm always thankful to God whenever I think of you. Your life truly help me to see that this vision is so REAL! Life impart life. I believe that your life will continue to make a difference in other lives, no matter where you go! Be faithful to fulfil God's vision til the very end.
Graig
My very first Bumi sheep. I could remember exactly the very first time I met you as well. We met up at Arked for breakfast. I was so excited, knowing that you're from Hope. Indeed God had such a great plan for you.
I was very encouraged to see how you responded to this vision. You were the very frist from your batch to do so, though you're not a Chinese but in a majority Chinese church. You paved the way for more Bumi students to come in. Your willingness to learn and go beyond boundaries have in fact helped you grown a lot. Not only so, I saw how God raised you up from being a follow upper to a shepherd and later a CL. It must have been quite challenging for you but you overcame all those and I see how you made a difference in so many of our lives in the CG. One of the most obvious one is Alix. Till now, he keeps mentioning about you once in a while.
Time past so fast. Now you're already working. I hope that you'd remain faithful to this vision till the very end. Know that God will lead you and guide you. Let nothing hinder you from fulfiling God's vision and plans. Whatever that you've gone through in the past - successes and failures - God is preparing you for a greater task for the future. As long as you hold on to Him and His promises, He'll lead you to the right path.
Lastly for all of you, be like Paul who was obedient to the vision given to him by God, for he said, "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven." Ac 26:19
SuNnY
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Bel's B'Day!!! 5 July~
Happy Birthday, Bel~~~ *Holding B'day Card(LiFong+Bel)
Habis cake lo~~~ Adrian! wat r u doin?!(KY+JingZu+Adrian+Kelvin)
Adrian+Kel
Err... sorry for this displeasing scene..Shepherd+Sheep (KY+Zu)
Kok Chen+Lifong+EE+Lily
Girls' Generation!Back: LiFong+EE+Lily
Front: Tina+Sheena+Bel+Oli
Mr. YAUNI(adrian)..er...u r "cute".. XDKY+Zu+Adrian
Super Ngam brothers-always stick together(Kelvin+Alix)Dearest mei mei---Bel,
Happy Birthday~on da day~ hahaha! sorry for late update ya...
1st, we wanna say THANK YOU because you have blessed us a lot(food-hehe..) and really take the challenges that were given. Thanks for your FULL effort as well. We love ya~
Hope that you are willing to be firm and available for God. So, that you can keep on moving without tercicir along the race. You are very important for God's Kingdom. Be a strong and bold worker ya! HUHA!!!
Happy Birthday~on da day~ hahaha! sorry for late update ya...
1st, we wanna say THANK YOU because you have blessed us a lot(food-hehe..) and really take the challenges that were given. Thanks for your FULL effort as well. We love ya~
Hope that you are willing to be firm and available for God. So, that you can keep on moving without tercicir along the race. You are very important for God's Kingdom. Be a strong and bold worker ya! HUHA!!!
Love,
CG
CG
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Influenza A(H1N1)
Well who doesn't know about H1N1? (unless you've been hiding in the cave for the past 4 months.)
But it was till very recently that people in UTHM began to "feel" it. Finally it has arrived...
Recently many people were sick - flu, fever, cough. All these are the symptoms of H1N1. Haha....all the bros in the min hse were not excluded from getting the symptoms. Thank God none of us are infected.
By now, we should already know the symptoms of H1N1 and the ways to protect ourselves from being infectd as well as taking precautionary measures so not to spread it around.
Well, for the sake of those who are soooooooooo blur, you can get the information by downloading the following flyers from Ministry of Health:
But it was till very recently that people in UTHM began to "feel" it. Finally it has arrived...
Recently many people were sick - flu, fever, cough. All these are the symptoms of H1N1. Haha....all the bros in the min hse were not excluded from getting the symptoms. Thank God none of us are infected.
By now, we should already know the symptoms of H1N1 and the ways to protect ourselves from being infectd as well as taking precautionary measures so not to spread it around.
Well, for the sake of those who are soooooooooo blur, you can get the information by downloading the following flyers from Ministry of Health:
For more info, pls visit http://h1n1.moh.gov.my
All of us has the responsibility to protect ourselves and others. Let's not be the one who spread the virus around.
At the same time, let's continue to pray to God. We know that He is our healer!
UTHM on TV3's Malaysia Hari Ini (MHI)
For those who missed out, or if you didn't know, our VC was interviewed on the show MHI on TV3 on 3 Aug.
You can view the recorded video on
http://ucitv2.uthm.edu.my/streaming.php?media=ondemand&id=4441fbf5e443e2382cf00059eaa6d31a
or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrGtm-o96Co
Go UTHM!
With wisdom, we explore!
You can view the recorded video on
http://ucitv2.uthm.edu.my/streaming.php?media=ondemand&id=4441fbf5e443e2382cf00059eaa6d31a
or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrGtm-o96Co
Go UTHM!
With wisdom, we explore!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Peniel’s Testimony of Hope Indo Camp
Shalom, I’m Peniel, and I’m here to testify of the great harvest reaped from the recent Hope Indonesia Camp. The theme was The End Time Revival. And if u realize, there were already 2 signs that proves that we are nearing the end time. (i) the wide outspread of the H1N1 virus & (ii) the bombing that happen at Jakarta, which was just 2 hours away from Bandung.
Allow me to briefly share of my background in Hope BP. I am ‘physically’ in Hope BP for 13 yrs, but unfortunately, in the Vision for approximately 1 year. The past many years can be described as the years of wandering in the desert whilst refusing to find a way out of it. When I was at the camp, the Lord opened up my eyes to realize that all this while, I was actually holding on tight to my old self, my past & my so-called experiences. All these were actually hindering me from having continuous breakthrough. I find it difficult to grow effectively. Other than ignorantly wandering in the desert, I was heaping extra baggage of loads throughout the years and not willing to let them off. And during the camp, the Lord spoke to me, “LET GO”. He convicted me to start afresh in my spirit and be a new creation in Him. And I just felt like the bondage from the heavy weight was removed. And I really left my old self in Indo and brought back a new me (by faith).
One of the main expectations that I brought to Hope Indo was to get to understand the Vision in a bigger dimension. And I was blessed that I saw it being convicted in 3 aspects of my life which are – the decision making of my future, my disciple making; and seeing the Vision globally.
Decision making for my future
As I am in the final semester of my studies, I was already starting to have some plans for my future before going to Indo. I admit that I’ve inserted a lot of my personal dreams and desires in the future plans. But during one of the pnw in Bandung, I was touched and convicted by the Holy Spirit to just surrender all these dreams to God and to FULLY allow Him to direct and decide my future path. I made a decision to “Do what He wants, and not what I like”.
Disciple Making
Having a short ‘mission’ in Indo really stirred the Vision, imprinting and embedding it deep into my heart. (CONVICTION) Before going to Indo, I had some selective acceptance towards the Vision, still feeling reserved towards it. And because of that, I chose to cut off the Vision impartation to my sheeps (sorry for that). But I felt like I was slapped bluntly on the face when Ps Joseph (the leader of Hope Indo) mentioned that “without Vision, “Guru akan kencing berdiri, murid akan kencing berlari”. I could actually imagine that exact picture come to past if I don’t challenge myself to make the Vision to live in me. I was reminded to give careful thoughts in building the church of God and building my disciples, who are His sheep. When I came back here, I felt the deep conviction of the Vision within my spirit when I started to impart and speak into the lives of my sheep.
Vision Globally
There was one thing I realize in Hope Indo that differs from us is that the people there are really REAL towards God and to each other. I later realize that what I see now is the fruits and labor of Ps Kwong Lie, who sacrificed so much to build this people of another nation. But in Ps Kwong Lie’s eyes, what he saw was just the same and ONE Kingdom of God that he’s building. I feel that we do need to learn from their spirit by lessening our complaints, unwillingness, build the firm spirit in serving Him and each other.
Seeing the amazing fruits, I felt very excited that I could have a taste of what is it to run in His Vision around the globe. When I was in Indo, God stirred the burden within me for this nation. Other than myself personally enjoying the food and environment there; loving the people & the language there; I learn to cry out for the people there as well.
Revival in Hope BP
In the whole camp, I summarise the process to the End Time Revival as 3R – Repentance, Restoration, Revival.
I believe that if every one of us here are willing to humble ourselves and Repent; to respond to God; God will surely stir and Restore the hearts of the nation, even the impossible ones and send Revival to this land. I was very much impressed by the Visionary army of God that was illustrated in the book of Joel 2:6-11 (the consistency, discipline, focused, powerful). Regardless of whether you are from the student, adult or even family group, we are all called to be this End time army of God.
During this 40days fast & pray, let’s together ask the Lord to stir the burden within our heart. And we’ll look forward in seeing the spiritual abundance pour down on Hope BP and our nation. Amen!
The SUMPTUOUS meaL at Sapulidi
Sup BunTUT (OX tail)
Nature WALK with INDO bro + sis
delegates from HOPE MALAYSIA
at SAPULIDI BANDUN...
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