Well, this issue has been "bugging" me since January. Two major ministries relate to this. First youth, then the "central-north" issue.

Concerning youth, it has been discouraging serving at firebrands. I love youth. My heart has always been there, and even my passion in worship is very "youth-liked". 'Saturday service' was really a good idea. It provided oppurtiny for the so called ancients to serve in a surrounding that relates to them. But the sacrifice is also some of the not so ancients were also called to serve upstairs with the 'saturday nite service', causing a big bunch of older teens to disappear from firebrands. I do not say their action is wrong or they should have stayed. I understand people should move on - I am just expressing the crisis youth ministry faces. Based on observation of GBC's youth, I realise older teens do play a part in being an example to the younger ones (in learning to worship God, in conduct, in being excited & passionate). And so, the level of worship in youth is dropping, conduct is getting a bit out of hand and there is little excitement anymore. This is BY NO MEANS the fault of the youth pastor. I'm sure he is discouraged when he cannot move the youth as, leaders themselves are discouraged and have lost much interest in helping youth ministry.

'Saturday Nite Service' is not the main factor. There are many more, which I wish not to elaborate. But, for me personally it has been a test of loyalty. I know God wants me to continue in youth, and I have at many times felt like giving up. I do hope there would be a lot more people that will come and pledge support to the youth pastor.

I have come to a conclusion after discussions with a number of people.
"To teach one on the ways of God, he rather be taught of God during his formative years or he would have to be broken by God when he is old before he would give ear to God"

The "north-central" issue has been another. I too, like Eunice Lim wonder if we really are ONE CHURCH - FGA, or are we seperate churches who meet during combine events? Honestly, I do not understand the difference between serving in north or central esp. if I know I can serve to my fullest potential in north, esp. when I have the interest/passion for it. Yet, I was told that I need to stay in Central to help improve their worship team.

I thought that as an impossible task for me. I have lost heart in central team after trying once 2 years back with Mayyin. It is NOT because central team is a bunch of lousy people. In fact there are some very nice people in there. But, I do not believe I have been called to "lead" or to "change" things in central. I have to admit I cannot really relate to the people there. I do not mean to criticize them. It is I that cannot relate not them. I would preferably serve someone who already is leading in ministry when it comes to adult services.

Yet, I am in a dillemma. The leadership wants me to stay to help. I do not know how. I haven't made a decision yet. I want to serve yet I want to obey.

(concerning previous post) 

Well, the final decision will be based on what Ps Albert decides. So far, I have not a final answer yet. Just to clarify to avoid misunderstanding. Submission is best, you guys are right.

Whew this album is HOT, and I mean HOT!!!

Check out some pics

To the "very much available" eunices. The guys below are my heroes. You wanna "check them out"? (kidding)

Micheal Guy Chislett (was invited to play at Pink World Tour - rejected it to play for united recording) 

 The famous Marty Sampson

Joel Houston (United Producer)

Haha, I'm just a big fan of hillsong united. I love their style, their music, their songs, their concerts, and their zeal. I'm also a fan of the Passion Network or 268generation. 

My prayer one day is that we back in Malaysia will experience the same passion and excitement, maybe even more. A kind of wave that will lead to the Lord's Renown.

 

 

Check out number 5! Hahaha 

(Note: Btw, amusing red button at the right bellow tagboard)

Well, Youth Rally is on. The dates are 14,15,16 July. Venue is to be confirmed.
Some insides to youth rally:
1. Targeting a crowd of 1000 to 1200 (Big faith? Haha)
2. 3 nite rally
3. Goals: That youth would fervently seek God after the rally and that we will see a move of God during the rally
4. We hope to work together with youth ministries of other churches to accomplish the goals
5. You are invited to be involve!!! (to pray, to support, to promote, to play, to sing, to attend, to get excited about God)

I wonder if I will ever outgrow youth. I doubt it. Being young = excitement, an open & soft heart, radical, fun, crazy music, electrics (guitars), running around the stage filled with the joy of God

"Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say REJOICE" Paul

(Below does NOT refer to anyone above 30, it is those between 18 to 30 that say they are OLD)
The traditional idea of growing old = listening to slow "peaceful" music, being less energetic, being so sucked into their career or education, thinking that being energetic for God on stage is "pass their time"...
(btw, ps chongleang is in his late 40s, he still dances on stage...)

Haha, hopefully no one in FGA grows old in that sense.
Let us grow in maturity in Christ, yet always mantain childlikeness.
For unless we become like a child, we shall never enter the kingdom of heaven (sounds too strong? haha)

"There was a time when the church was very powerful—in the time when the early Christians rejoiced at being deemed worthy to suffer for what they believed. In those days the church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society. . . . But the judgment of God is upon the church [today] as never before. If today’s church does not recapture the sacrificial spirit of the early church, it will lose its authenticity, forfeit the loyalty of millions, and be dismissed as an irrelevant social club with no meaning for the 20th century."

 

Nothing much happening.
But I have been trying out music writting (song writting soon).

Anyway, if I manage to write a song for the youth rally, what do you think about an MTV + advertisment (youth rally)? Does it sound cool?

I have to thank God for providing the equipment for it.
That is what I can testify about God, that in the right time he will provide - most likely in the way we do not expect.