Ok,here's another really really late post.Our last CU mtg of 08...*sobs*.If I'm nt wrong the meeting was on the 24th of October.As usual,praise and worship,followed by a round of games and then makan!I realised as I remember the things we do in CU,is tht its nt abt how chun or how interesting the game or whatever programme tht we are having is but it is abt the us,the ppl and how we respond to it(the programme).I remembered tht the games we had tht day were games tht we had played before,nothing new but yet we all had a good time.So,the next time you have a game or a programme tht you've had before,dont go 'oh,again?' but think of ways where you can improve on tht certain programme=)
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
LAST CU MTG of 08
PICTURES!!!!!
First up,one of the most common and essential component of blogs which ideally makes it all the more interesting-pictures
STOCK CLEARANCE!
Hey ppl,no the CU isn't having some sort of jualan murah-end of the year sale kind of thing but these next few post tht will be posted up are just the collections of the past year.Everything basically will be thrown out for you,the readers out there to see.
Have fun!
Love,
The Editor 08
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Day Of Prayer 2008
Hey guys!sry for the delay in posting this...
'What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows'
Rest assured tht we are way more valuable tht some little sparrows.So dont worry too much,stop counting down the days,study if u've yet to do so and TRUST in Him!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Committee of 2009
Hey there people! =D The committee for next year has already been chosen. The handover was about 3 weeks back or so. =| Sorry for not posting about it. Well, here's the list of committee members for year 2009. =)
Vice President - Chern Pei Ern
Secretary - Hue Su Ling
Treasurer - Joshua Teh
Praise and Worship Coordinator - Josiah Hoi, Daniel Padman
Prayer and Follow Up Coordinator - Sherlyn Wong
Publicity and Promotions Coordinator - Nicholas Shim
Form 5 Rep. - Jerry Lim
Form 4 Rep. - Joshua Matthews
Form 3 Rep. - Gan Khai Meng
Afternoon Rep. - Josiahnandan
Friday, September 12, 2008
CU T-SHIRT!!!!
Hey guys,these are the designs of the 2008 CU T-shirt.It is only available in black though=)
For those who are interested,please see Daniel Ng (4 Gigih) to place your order.It comes in baby Tee,Small,Medium,Large and Extra large.
It cost RM18 per shirt
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Wings of Faith
Hey guys,I knw I havent been updating the blog for a long time nw,actually Im tryin to,but blogger has been giving me a really hard time in placing the photos and all (yea,photos of our last,last,last CU meeting)...sorry!the author here is quite technologically challenged=)
But heres sumting to feed u first,while I try to move my lazy fingers and post the latest updates!
"The most fulfilling, exciting times of your life are times when you just jump off a cliff in faith and God helps you build the wings on the way down. If God presents a challenge, do it—and God will completely back you up."Jake Holtz,Leeland
Monday, June 30, 2008
Who are you? A Christian?
Hey guys!I received this mail recently and thought tht it would be great to share it with you.May you be a shining example like this man in the story!
Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a church in Houston, Texas. Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'You'd better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it.' Then he thought, 'Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet.'
When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, 'Here, you gave me too much change.'
The driver, with a smile, replied, 'Aren't you the new preacher in town?''Yes' he replied.'Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see you at church on Sunday.'
When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, 'Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter!'
Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is a really scary example of how much people watch us as Christians, and will put us to the test!
Always be on guard -- and remember -- You carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself 'Christian'.
Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
I'm glad a friend forwarded this to me as a reminder. So, I choose to forward it to you - my friend. God bless you; I hope you are having a wonderful day!If you don't pass this on to anybody, nothing bad will happen; but, if you do, you will have ministered to someone.
The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not PROTECT you...Stay FAITHFUL and Be GRATEFUL!
God Bless.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Comelah.....we wont eat you...
OOOHHH........did the headline give u a scare?Haha.....yea,we ACSians LOVE to eat (you should see how the nuggets evaporate into thin air) but we wont eat human beings thats for sure...
Daniel Padman & Nicholas Shim leading in Praise & Worship
Thats Brian on guitar and wait!is that...girls?Amen,we've more girls in CU nw:)
Next,we asked the newcomers to introduce themselves...
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
What would YOU do?
Prayer meetings are always good and fun!yea,hard to believe bt its true:)Just come n hear all the laughter we hv...haha
bt most of all,we learn something everytime we come together....What if Jesus were to come back in tht period of time?
I wanna end this with this verse.Dont be worried when you read it,bt learn from it and act upon it!
'So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”
He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know.But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”Acts 1:6-8
So prayer meetings aren't just about prayer,its about fellowship and learning from one another;)
Join prayer meeting!
Back in Action (B.I.A)
hey after the longggggggggg midterms and May holidays,we are happy to announce tht
CU is BACK!
This FRI,13th June 2008
1pm -2pm @ Upper 6 Yakin
Food......checked!
Praise and Worship......checked!
Fun and torturing games....checked & checked!:)
Young people who are crazy for God........thts for YOU to check!
btw,to all lower 6ers who has jz entered or,re-entered the school....
YOU ARE ALL WELCOMED!!!!!
So,come all,young and old,boys and girls,come,relax and enjoy!
CU PLEDGE
Hey y'll....
As u all knw,the Interschool rally this year is not just another rally as we will also be celebrating its 10th Anniversary...10 years of God's faithfullness over the CU and CF's of the city of Klang!
So a grand celebration calls for a grand venue aight?AND....a 'GRAND' budget....
When ppl say Interschool rally,the image tht pops into our mind immediately is HinHua hall!
But this year its gonna be DIFFERENT!This year we are going OUT!...To KOMPLEKS SUKAN PANDAMARAN KLANG!
I knw...you'll be like what????Stadium?haiyo.....so hot,so 'boh song',so so so.....
But,no worries......all effort has been made to ensure tht this event turns out good.Which is why we need ur KA-CHING!M.O.N.E.Y
So,bring ur cash,shillings,cheque & credit card to this Friday's CU mtg and help us make this event happen yea?:)haha.....
THANK YOU!!!!!rmbr,u're giving unto God!
Prayer Walk
Hey guys and girls!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Pressure....
You’re smart for not wanting to smoke. After all, what your buddies may think is an OK activity can end up getting pretty gross: wheezing lungs, yellow teeth, ash-tray breath—a life cut short. The truth is, smoking and healthy lungs don’t mix. Prolonged tobacco use can cause a whole host of life-threatening diseases. That is true of both smoking tobacco and chewing tobacco.
The problem is, your friends are stuck in the moment, which leaves you with some hard questions:
What’s the No. 1 thing keeping me from facing my friends and telling them that I don’t want to smoke?
Would I rather confront the guys and chance losing our friendship or give in and do what I know is wrong?
Do I want growth or guilt? (I’ll probably always wish I had stood strong for what I believe.)
God’s Word can give you the strength and encouragement you need to face your friends. Proverbs 13:20 says, “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”
It’s a tough step, but you know what you’ve got to do: Speak up and be true to yourself and God. You may face some weirdness from the guys—like put-downs or a strain on your friendships. Yet I’ve discovered that most people respect those who show backbone and stand confidently for what they believe. What’s more, your courage may be just the thing your buddies need right now. Your actions today may steer them away from even dumber risks in the future.
Friday, May 23, 2008
CU Camp CANCELED
Hey guys,important announcement here.....
The CU Leadership camp thts supposed to happen on the 3rd June 2008 has been CANCELED.
Please inform others whom you know about this.
Thank You
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Prayer Walk
Hey everyone,
There will be a PRAYER WALK for the upcoming rally this Saturday, 24 May 2008, at Kompleks Sukan Pandamaran from 7.30 to 9.30 am.
Come, pray, interceed for your friends and commit the rally into God's hands! Encourage your friends to come and pray too. Those who are involved directly with the rally, please try your best to come. :)
For details check with Mary-Ruth (U6C) or Jude (5G).
Friday, May 16, 2008
The Bible and the Basket of Arang Batu
Coals = Arang Batu
The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible.His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any way he could.
One day the grandson asked, "Papa, I try to read the Bible just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book.
What good does reading the Bible do?"
The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and said, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of water." The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked out before he could get back to the house.The grandfather laughed and said, "You will have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again.This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was "impossible to carry water in a basket," and he went to get a bucket instead. The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water;
I want a basketof water. You can do this. You're just not trying hard enough," and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got far at all. The boy scooped the water and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather thebasket was again empty.Out of breath, he said, "See Papa, it's useless!""So you think it is useless?"
The old man said, "Look at the basket." The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket looked different. Instead of a dirty old coal basket, it was clean. "Son, that's what happens when you read the Bible. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it will change you from the inside out.
(Author unknown)
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Share the GOOD news!!!
Interserve is a network of Christians from all over the world who, using their professional skills, work together to serve people of Asia and the Arab world - getting alongside them in tackling material, physical, mental and spiritual needs.
On the 25th of April 2008, we had the privillege to hear from a missionary frm Pakistan.
Often,when we hear about ppl in the mission field,we usually think tht tht person actually goes around the country preaching in churches or in some unknown part of the world and normally declares him or herself as a missionary if anybody ask...
But this lady tht came for our CU mtg recently shares the same purpose but,
in a different way.
In places like Pakistan and parts of the world where the gospel is not being allowed to be preached,ppl like this lady come in as social helpers and share the msg of hope as well.
Having lived and worked in Pakistan for 17 years,she shared that being Christlike is one of the most important things esp cos Pakistan is a Muslim country where you could be put into jail just for sharing abt Christianity.
Just by showing God's love,ppl cant help but start asking about her faith.And this becomes an opportunity to share about Jesus.
Prayer also,which many of us take forgranted is the most powerful weapon to reach out to ppl cos ppl are constantly in need of something and thts one of the best ways tht we can share with others about God's love.
After hearing what she shared I thought abt how we in Malaysia are so fortunate to be able to worship God freely,whatmore in schools where we are allowed to hv CU mtgs every Friday.Yet there are still many Christians who do not come or invite their friends to come.Not to kutuk anyone....but hey,shouldn't we be more supportive of the place where God has placed to reach out to our friends and classmates who hv nvr heard of him?=)
So,just wanna challenge u guys out there,to be the salt n the light of ur schs,wherever God has placed u,be a testimony of Christ.
And ya,keep this in prayer too:
1) The church of Pakistan n Afghanistan
2) For yourselves,tht God would use you in reaching out to others.
Check out:http://interserve.org for more info=)
UPDATES!!!!!!!
HILLSONG'S COMING TO MALAYSIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wohoooooo..........
Atlast the band tht gave you songs like One Way,All For Love and Hosanna is coming to Malaysia!!!
For ONE NIGHT only,this Aussie band is going to come for a concert
The details are as follows:
DATE: 28th MAY 2008
TIME: 8pm
VENUE: GLAD TIDINGS PETALING JAYA
No. 6, Jalan Bersatu 13/4, Section 13,
46200 Petaling Jaya,Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
[tel] 03-79582777
[e] gtpj@gladtidings.org.my
OK,this is the painful part,but i gotta say it anyways....
To enter,you need to have a ticket and this ticket cost.........RM50(but like the flyer says it will go as donation)
I knw its alot,might be even more than your monthly allowance but well,if you are ardent fans,
SAVE UP! your canteen money and enjoy this really cun concert,haha
Besides that,you'd also hv to arrange your own transport there(the church add is above)
Yeap,so there it is,but do be quick to let me knw ASAP if u wanna come for this cos there are limited tickets.
UPDATES!!!!!!!
Hey ppl,sorry for the lack of updates in this past 2 weeks.......hehe,gt lots to share but dunno whether u guys gt read anot...ha.....so if u wanna see more updates,pls leave sum comments or sumtin ya,give the editor sum motivation abit........haha.big thanks!
ok,first up..................(see next post=)
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Its Coming to an END!!!!!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
"Its OK,I'm Forgiven!"
Have you asked this question before?
My friend is saved, but he doesn't act like it. He lives a life full of sin. He even admits it, but says, "It's OK, Christ forgives me!" It seems like he's using God's grace as an excuse to do whatever he wants. What's the correct way to view God's grace?
There's an old saying: "To err is human, to forgive divine." That's true. We all sin and we all need to be forgiven, and the Bible says, "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8, NIV). He loves us so much that he sacrificed his life to forgive us for our sins, even those that we repeat again and again.
But it's so easy to take advantage of God's love. One smart-aleck once said:
"I love to sin, God loves to forgive. What a wonderful arrangement."
In Romans, Paul confronts such thinking: "Should we sin because we are not ruled by law but by God's grace? Not at all! Don't you know that when you give yourselves to obey someone you become that person's slave? You can be slaves of sin. Then you will die. Or you can be slaves who obey God. Then you will live a godly life" (6:15-16, NIRV).
It sounds like your friend is becoming enslaved to sin and doesn't even want freedom. That's a problem. It sounds like he doesn't want to follow and obey Jesus, which calls into question whether he can truly be called a Christian. Putting it a bit more pointedly, Augustine, a church leader in North Africa around A.D. 400, said, "It is human to err; it is devilish to remain willfully in error."
It's a serious problem when people take advantage of God's mercy and continue in their sin, never repenting or even trying to turn their behavior in God's direction. In fact, knowing your behavior is wrong and continually opting for wrong over right is choosing to turn your back on God. And that's a dangerous place to remain in. I'd recommend you gently find a way to help your friend see the truth of Romans 6:15-16. He has a choice of what's at the center of his life: sin or Christ. Right now, he's making the wrong choice.
(Answered by Marshall Shelley,a former pastor and editor of Leadership, a magazine for pastors.)
*Taken from Ignite your Faith
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
BK Quizzzzzzz
Study time....but who says studying the bible is not fun?Haik!Try answering this....
Which of the following is ok to eat?
- lamb
- pig
- catfish
- all of the above
What does God say should be done to someone that is a murderer?
- kill them
- forgive them
- try to help them
- put them in jail for life
By the way,check out these facts frm the B.I.B.L.E....
it was written in 3 different continents: Asia, Africa and Europe...
- it was written in many different places: wilderness, prison, traveling, islands...
- it was written by people who did different kinds of jobs: fishermen, kings, shepherds, a herdsman, a politician, a doctor, a tax collector, a rabbinical scholar and more
The format of the paper is Multiple Choice Questions(MCQ) and fill in the blanks questions.The duration is 1 hour.
So,for those who are taking part,please study k?Dont simply take and flunk it...rmbr,its God's
Basic
Instructions
Before
Leavin
Earth
HAPPY STUDYIN!
Monday, March 31, 2008
The 6 W's of PrAYeR!
Last week,28th Apr 08,we had our second speaker of the year...by the name of Kiew Sieh Jin frm Scripture Union...And this is what he shared...
WHAT?WHEN?WHY?WHERE?WHO?HOW? of prayer...
hmm...i only hv pics for WHERE,WHY,WHEN and HOW.....
Ok,so here's what happened,Sieh Jin divided us into groups and started to ask us to write our opinions on these few questions on prayer....It was really a hands down thing cos it got us thinkin rather than just listen and who knw its ...goes in one ear and out the other...Haha,yeap,so we did learn alot and dont think that prayer is just talkin to God...
Infact Sieh Jin noted tht it is talkin WITH God.......cos its a 2 way thing.We talk and God talk oso.
Besides that I also learned one very important thing...
Sieh Jin said tht since prayer is like talking,
And we all love God dont we?.....
So if we love him,we would sure wanna spend time with him and talk just as how we would to to our loved ones rite?
So.....we should also pray each day and instead of taking it as a burden,take it as a blessing tht we can actually come to him anytime,anywhere,anyhow,talkin about anything and anybody can do that.
"Ask and it will be given to you,Seek and you will find;Knock and the door will be opened"Matthew 7:7
But do remember this...
"Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness...and all these things will be given to you as well" Matthew 6:33
So,PRAY!
Don't feel close to God?
Hey people. I've recently bumped into a really good Christian website, and I found an article that really hit me. I admit, this does happen to me, a lot. It has been hard being discipline in my daily devotionals and I've been backsliding here and there. I'm sure some of you are also facing this and I hope this article will help you out. Give it a go. I'm giving it a go. =]
My devotion time used to be really intense, but now it has simmered down. At times, I feel like God isn't there. And even when I do have my time with God, there doesn't seem to be any passion in it. What should I do?
A. I want to encourage you to try something I call the 90-Day Experiment. Challenge yourself to spend five minutes a day with God for the next 90 days. When you complete the experiment, I can't promise you'll burn with passion for God every morning. But I do think such a disciplined approach will help you recover a devotion time you won't want to miss.
Exactly what you do during those five minutes is up to you, but here are some ideas to help get you started. A good youth-oriented devotional book may help you break out of some boring patterns. Ask your youth worker for one of the many excellent devotionals out there. Or maybe you are a person who does better if you journal and write out your prayers to God. That's fine. You might try singing Christian praise songs as part of your daily routine. You could even read through the New Testament. Yeah, it might sound overwhelming, but it only takes two or three chapters a day to do it in 90 days.
What I'm saying is this: If what you're doing now isn't working, try something different. Mix things up. Be creative. Sure, it will still require incredible discipline to accomplish the 90-Day Experiment no matter what you do. But breaking out of your old devotional rut will give you the motivation you need to get going again. And I guarantee it will be worth it.
Nineteen years ago, I was feeling just like you, so I challenged myself to the 90-Day Experiment. I've never stopped, and I've never regretted it. Of course, I've missed some days along the way, but that time with God has made a huge difference in my relationship with him.
I've read it takes three weeks to form a habit, and three more weeks to solidify that habit as a lifelong practice. If you successfully complete the 90-Day Experiment, chances are you'll develop a routine with lasting significance. Go for it. Take the challenge. You'll be glad you did.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
EASTER PARTAY!!!!!
Hey!yes...this year we are celebrating Easter abit late...2 weeks late in fact due to the Good Fri holidays and the many events happening on the 28th...but we never the less will still celebrate this very amazing event...
Little cute bunnies and chicks ....or
Thursday, March 27, 2008
T-Shirt Design Competition!
Cool T-shirt design eh?Haha....if you think that you could design too,better yet a nicer one then this,then take part in the T-shirt design competition organised by the Christian Union.Who knows,YOUR design might be the one chosen!Hmm...imagine all your friends wearing a T-shirt YOU designed...ok,enuf YOU's...here's whatcha got to include in your design;
*Must include the theme of the year,John 15:5, “ I am the vine,you are the branches,if you remain in me,you will bear much fruit,apart from me,you can do nothing”
*Must include, “ ACS Christian Union”
*Design is limited to 3 colours only.
So,give it your best shot cos there are prizes to be given away;
1st prize = Free CU t-shirt
2nd Prize = 50% discount on the t-shirt prize
3rd prize = 30% discount on the t-shirt prize
If you have any questions/need more information,you can see;
Yvonne (U6 Budi) or Josiah (2 Yakin)
The dateline for the event is on the...30th APRIL 2008
*Note:The competition is open only to all ACS students.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Auditions for Praise and Worship team for the ISCF Rally
To all aspiring musician and singers!
The Klang Interschool rally is back and those who are interested in being part of the Praise & Worship team can join the auditions.Details are:
Date: 30th Mar 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: Glad Tidings Assembly Klang
Songs to be auditioned: Running After You(Planet Shakers) & Hosanna(United)
Criteria: Have to be a Christian & is currently joining a CU/CF.
NOTE: Please inform Melanie Yong (U6 Jujur) if you are interested to join.Thank You!