Growing Up

Last week Leon asked me about you guys. He asked how is your spiritual level/maturity and that got me thinking. How is our spiritual level as a youth group? Somehow I am always stumped for an answer when people ask this question. Or when they ask "what do the youths want to hear/learn". It's so sudden and so wide a question. Of course I then put myself on a guilt trip for not knowing what you guys need, being your leader I also don't know blah-blah-blah and the thing goes on.

Seriously though, back to that question. How is our spiritual level.. how do you measure our spiritual level? By how well we know the Bible? By the amount of time we spent in prayer and quiet time? By living out the Christian lifestyle? By serving in different ministries? By our commitment in those ministries? By all of the above? I think when I break it down like this, you see my problem in answering the question "How is our spiritual level as a group?"

Sorry, this may seem like a rambling post to you (it feels that way to me!) but well, I think one way of looking at the spiritual maturity of our group would be through our service and commitment in ministries. Let's see, we have an average of 20 youths every week ya, plus leaders. Now, about 10 of us are involved in the youth, music, server, multi-media, tambourine ministries. So that would mean our maturity is about average lah, half of us are involved. It means we have room for improvement, guys! So, for those of us who are not yet in any ministry, let us try to do more!

The Last of The Horses

Many months ago, on a hot night, a few boys sat in CB having their yc. Oh.. many things were discussed during that night, and laughter was heard often throughout their time there. (Please correct me if I am wrong). I shall not tell of the many things they talked and laughed about. But of the many things, one thing came out of that night, and that was the formation of a group, which naturally consisted of them all. In fact, I think they shouted that name, the name of their group, they shouted it for the whole world to hear! Didn't ya guys?

The Horses were formed that night, and I shall also not tell why, of all names, horses was chosen, although I must say it was chosen well (gosh, I can't believe I'm writing this!). Now, the original gang of horses, must have been.. Vincent, Thomson, Douglas, Waltson. I believe others were added on later, and there were some honorary members too, but the original 4.. they were tight. But they suffer the fate of all teenagers.. separation. One by one they left for further studies and tomorrow, the last of the original 4 will be departing for his studies.

Our bro Doug will be leaving for UK tomorrow to continue his tertiary education. He will be reading Law and will be gone for 4 long years... Doug Doug Doug.. if we were to talk about you, we'll be continuing till you land in UK 14 hours later, checked in your uni, find your dorm etc etc.. hahaha.. (sorry, couldn't resist that) so we won't lah. We will just remember all the fun times we had with you, the laughter, the joy, and we look forward to continuing our friendship when you return home. So take care of yourself, remember God, enjoy your experience and study hard! Bon voyage my friend. We will remember you.

Exclusive Preview

Hot off the press! Check out the exclusive preview of the newest youth dance captured on video! You rock guys! But after you have viewed it, make sure you will come to the Mooncake Harvest event to be held Monday 15th Sept ok? We gotta support them! Make sure you cheer as loud as you can!

Head Vs Heart

I've a lot on my mind these few days, no doubt because of the inner healing seminar I went to last week. I learnt that as we go through life, we suffer hurts, setbacks and disappointments, besides the happiness, of course. And we keep those feelings with us, both the happy and the sad. The sad ones we will put into the dark store room in our hearts, hoping that we never have to open the door (except only to store more hurts). But you see, by putting them in the store room, they are still with us and they do affect us, even though subconsciously. Jesus doesn't want us to be bog down any longer with all these rubbish (I always believe, keep something long enough and it becomes rubbish) because believe you me, they are rubbish to be thrown away. The longer you keep them, the harder it is to throw them.

And over the years, you become loaded with all the rubbish you can't really focus on where you're going. It's funny why we don't bring all our hurts to Jesus, instead, we store them in the store room. Why ah? It's not like we don't know that he's there for us. The pastor mentioned in last week's sermon that the longest journey in this world is the one from the head to the heart. We know why Jesus came to this earth, to save us. That knowledge is in our heads. But sometimes it's not in our hearts, and that's where it is important. Many people know about Jesus what (head knowledge) but not many choose to accept him (heart knowledge).

If you know Jesus in your head, may I encourage you to know him in your heart too, cos that's where it's most important. May God give you the courage to journey together with him.

Condolences

Our condolences go to our dear friends Simpson, Thomson, Waltson and Hannah for the passing away of their grandma last week. We are sad for the loss of a dear one, but we rejoice that she is now with Jesus, away from pain and suffering. Our thoughts are with you all.