Monday, April 27, 2009

Next Up - Testi Time

The next round of posts will be Testimony Time. The youth leaders will be writing and posting their testi soon so keep your eyes open!

This invitation for Testimonies is also extended to every youth. Now, testi time is meant to encourage readers all right, not to air your anger, discontent or whatever negative stuff (save that for another time - call me! 016-xxx xxxx) But anyway, I will be editing all testimonies la so no worries.

So, if you have something encouraging to share, please drop your testi via email to cclyouths@live.com ok?

Have a great week ahead!

Water War

Wah, what perfect weather for a water sports day..actually I should say what perfect games for the hot weather! Hahaha.. I know Daniel in cold cold Perth is envying us ba.. solleee ah Daniel and all those in cold weather countries.. next time you come back we sure prepare water games for you ok? (We chase you with pails of ice water la! nice woh). Of course before we even started our games Aaron L was already all wet, either from sweat or filling water balloons, I do not know la.

So Waltson and Vincent were the masterminds behind the games (it's sure nice to see someone else doing this for a change ~ come back more often guys!) and they really put lots of effort (and ice - kakakakakaka) into it.. let's give them a big clap (APPLAUSE PLEASE). Game 1 started with blindfolds and water balloons being aimed at the standing duck blindfolded person. Hahah.. seriously though, you really don't need a 'voice' guiding you to avoid the balloon, you just can't avoid the inevitable. That was fun. Then I missed the second and probably most disgusting game.. urgh.. sorry, had to do refreshment. Nuts!

In this game, you had to transfer ice water from the bucket to a bottle using your body. So the utensils used were; hands (all the water slipped out by the time they reached the bottle), tee shirts (hard to squeeze water through the tiny opening) and of course the mouth (this is where the disgusting and icy part came in). Seems that the punishment for the loser was that the winners get to splash the 'saliva juice' over the loser(s) and seems that Aaron was the only loser? Hahah.. welcome home, Aaron! I missed your dance, didn't I?

Then it was Bible Quiz time with cold water splashed over you should you answer wrongly. I suppose having two cups of cold water hovering over your head doesn't make you answer correctly, pressure oh! And by this time Waltson was so hot from controlling and explaining the games the guys decided to cool him down with a few buckets of ice water.. hahahah.. (sounds better when I write this oh kan? They were just looking for an excuse to splash him lah)

The finale was the Water War, with 3 flag bearers strapping their team's flags behind them. It was really funny to see them running all over the field with their flags in tatters! I don't remember who won but I think that game made everyone tired running all over the field! Hahaha.. after cleaning up we had refreshment. What a great end to the day.. oooo no, we went for yc again after that. Now THAT was a great ending!

Friday, April 24, 2009

Prayer Requests

I'm glad Daniel is putting in prayer request in the Blog, because this blog isn't just about news and all, it's also to encourage each other and to pray for one another, for our families and our friends. I know we'd be lazy to actually write an email and send it off.. that's why you're encouraged to drop your prayer requests at the chat box, like Daniel did.

And of course when we put in all the prayer requests, do stop for a minute and pray for those who are in need ok? Prayer truly works and you and I know that! So do your part, everyone and see God work in our lives!

Cu all tomorrow at the Water War!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Water War!

Calling all youths! This coming Saturday we will be having a WATER WAR!

TIME OF CHALLENGE: 3.30 - 6PM
BATTLE GROUND: CCL
REQUIRED ITEMS:
1) CHANGE OF CLOTHES,
2) WATER GUN (CHEAP ONE WILL DO, BUT IF YOU HAVE SUPER SOAKER, YOU CAN BRING TOO!)

NOTE: DAMSELS, PLEASE WEAR DARK CLOTHING.. FOR OBVIOUS REASONS!

WHOO HOO... SPREAD THE WORD!

Monday, April 13, 2009

Another Leave the Nest

Last weekend Mark left for his further studies and we planned to send him off. It's become like a tradition that we try send our youths off when they go off for their studies. We do miss sending a few and we apologise for that, but we try our best to make it. So we got his flight details and a few of us decided to go.

Just as we were about to leave our houses for the airport, we received a sms from Mark telling us that he's already inside the terminal! It's still an hour before his plane leaves and he's already inside! Gee Mark, you were in a hurry to leave huh? Haha.. kidding! So we called him and found out that the announcement came through for passengers to enter. I suppose for once, the airplane was early than late.

So we didn't get to send Mark off, none of us, I think. Man, we're so sorry, the airline sabo you la this. But even though we didn't get to send you off, our best wishes go with you. May God continue to protect you and grant you wisdom in everything you do. Take care ya? God bless.

p/s We welcome Waltson and Aaron L back for their holidays. It's nice seeing you two again!

The Play

This Play came about while we had our youth retreat. AD JY came over one day and talked to Mark about doing an Easter play, and Mark came over to talk to me and I went to see AD and got the outline of the play and we ran with that. For the benefit of those who didn't see the play, don't worry, I have it on tape... of cos you gotta wait la ok? I have it on MOV file, I converted to WMP then the picture became fuzzy, like those tv news where they fuzzy out the face of people? So I have to sort this out.

Anyway, the play was about the 3 disciples during the time of Jesus's death. Mark, Edwin and Moses were the 3 disciples with speaking parts, Vincent played Jesus. There were 3 scenes, scene 1 was about Jesus breaking bread, scene 2 about washing of feet, and the final scene was about the reinstatement of Peter. The guys injected some humour into parts of the play but at the last minute, AD decided that it should be a solemn and serious play instead. The reason was that he dowan the play to make people stumble, meaning people expect the play to be serious so if it wasn't, then there will be question marks in their minds and that will distract them from the real meaning.

I am proud of the way the guys all handled this play, from the few practices to the changes in the script. You were all so polished! I heard lots of good comments about the play; how Vincent's face positively shone playing Jesus, how Mark sang so beautifully they thought he lip-sync! Everything just went well. I don't know how many lives were touched by this play, and of course the sermon after that. But I was personally touched while writing this and it is my prayer that many were touched.

Proud of you all guys, great work Vincent, Mark, Edwin and Moses (and all the other disciples!) Keep up the good work.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

The I Army aka I, Me & Myself

Taken from God's Little Devotional Book for Teens

When you get what you want in your struggle for self,
And the world makes you king for a day,
Just go to a mirror and look at yourself,
And see what that man has to say.

For it isn't your father or mother,
Whose judgment upon you must pass;
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life,
Is the one staring back from the glass.

Some people may think you are a straight-shooting chum,
And call you a wonderful guy,
But the man in the glass says you're only a bum,
If you can't look him straight in the eye.

He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest,
For he's with you clear up to the end,
And you have passed your most dangerous, difficult test,
If the man in the glass is your friend.

You may fool the whole world down your pathway of years,
And get pats on the back as you pass,
But your final reward will be heartache and tears,
If you've cheated the man in the glass.

Anonymous

Learn to conquer yourself by developing your self-control, and you'll be able to look yourself straight in the eye and know you've done your best.

"Encourage the young men to be self-controlled" Titus 2:6

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Holy Week

We have entered the Holy Week, the last few days before Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We youths have been busy practising for a play for Maundy Thursday night service. This play is of course about the Last Supper and I'm glad we have so many guys in our youth cos we needed 12 disciples plus another guy for Jesus. There are 4 main characters in our play; Jesus, played by Vincent, Peter played by Mark, John and James, played by Edwin and Moses respectively. The rest of the characters/disciples have none speaking parts but they are essential nonetheless!

So this play is the time where the guys shine, aiseh.. the girls will be sitting this one out. Jenny will be doing the music and sound effect, as usual and we'll also have some girls to help out here and there where necessary. Whew.. this has taken quite a bit of our time but it's worth it. It's always worth it to serve our Lord. So, do pray for us as we work on our play, that when people see it, the Holy Spirit will touch them.

Remember to go for all the services throughout this week, if you can't manage all, at least make it for Easter Sunday service! May your Easter be meaningful this year. Happy Easter.

p/s.. ooo.. I think we will be getting an Easter present.. just gotta wait for it.