Venue: 81, Jln Athinahappan 2, TTDI
Worship Leading: Jo/Casey
Supper preparation: Michelle/Mae
Communion sharing : ??
9/30/09
2nd Oct Cell Meeting
Hosts: C.H. & Evelyn
Venue: 81, Jln Athinahappan 2, TTDI
Worship Leading: Jo/Casey
Supper preparation: Michelle/Mae
Communion sharing : ??
Venue: 81, Jln Athinahappan 2, TTDI
Worship Leading: Jo/Casey
Supper preparation: Michelle/Mae
Communion sharing : ??
9/29/09
TESTIMONY ON SAMUEL FROM WILSON & MAE CHUA
It was on 18 February 2008 when Jeng Xian was hospitalized due to vomiting of blood. We were taken by surprise when we were informed about it but nevertheless, the whole cell group started to pray and to uphold Samuel in prayer. We never realized that Samuel’s condition was so serious until we were told that he is diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia. Our hearts felt so heavy, not knowing what this sickness is all about even as we tried to gather more information through some websites. All we knew is that only GOD can turn things around – we were calling for God’s grace and mercy to be upon Samuel as he is so dear to us.
When Samuel was lying in a coma in ICU, after the first treatment (of horse’s serum) failed, our hearts was pierced in pain. But we thank God that He is so graceful and merciful to us – during Mae’s quiet time with the Lord, she was shown Psalm 23 – this was the same Psalm 23 that the Lord revealed to Mae when one of our good friend went into a coma after a car accident and suffered head injury. Our friend was in a coma for 4 days until God showed Mae Psalm 23. Praise the Lord, our friend woke up the next day and now she is completely healed by the Lord.
Together with Psalm 23, the Lord also gave Mae this statement – He will rise up! These words were so encouraging! It saddened us to see Samuel in such condition but the Lord wants to show us that He is a Miracle Healing God! Even when the attending doctor pronounced that he had done all he could for Samuel, our Lord who is so merciful and faithful never gave up – because NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE for HIM and He love Samuel so much. HE IS OUR HEALER IN TIMES OF SICKNESS AND HE HEALED SAMUEL!
Seeing all the members of the cell group as well as church members unite in one accord to uphold and pray for Samuel, we knew that God is with Samuel all the time. Our emotions was volatile with all the changes happening to Samuel but many a times, we are able to seek God’s peace – knowing that He will surely heal Samuel. His healing process was not an easy journey but we know God’s grace and mercy is upon Samuel throughout the journey.
Now Samuel is completely healed – ALL GLORY TO OUR ALMIGHTY GOD!
When Samuel was lying in a coma in ICU, after the first treatment (of horse’s serum) failed, our hearts was pierced in pain. But we thank God that He is so graceful and merciful to us – during Mae’s quiet time with the Lord, she was shown Psalm 23 – this was the same Psalm 23 that the Lord revealed to Mae when one of our good friend went into a coma after a car accident and suffered head injury. Our friend was in a coma for 4 days until God showed Mae Psalm 23. Praise the Lord, our friend woke up the next day and now she is completely healed by the Lord.
Together with Psalm 23, the Lord also gave Mae this statement – He will rise up! These words were so encouraging! It saddened us to see Samuel in such condition but the Lord wants to show us that He is a Miracle Healing God! Even when the attending doctor pronounced that he had done all he could for Samuel, our Lord who is so merciful and faithful never gave up – because NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE for HIM and He love Samuel so much. HE IS OUR HEALER IN TIMES OF SICKNESS AND HE HEALED SAMUEL!
Seeing all the members of the cell group as well as church members unite in one accord to uphold and pray for Samuel, we knew that God is with Samuel all the time. Our emotions was volatile with all the changes happening to Samuel but many a times, we are able to seek God’s peace – knowing that He will surely heal Samuel. His healing process was not an easy journey but we know God’s grace and mercy is upon Samuel throughout the journey.
Now Samuel is completely healed – ALL GLORY TO OUR ALMIGHTY GOD!
9/27/09
9/25/09
Alvin & Casey's Testimony On Samuel
Coming from a person of very few words, writing this testimony about Xian's (Samuel) would be rather challenging but I hope it will equally be a blessing to those who will be reading it along with the rest of the inspiring testimonies by other cell members. I won’t be touching much on Samuel’s months of agonizing experience as Bro CH and mostly all the PCG members has already narrated the entire detail of what had happened. We can actually make an epic movie on it if we have a good script writer and film director…hmm, maybe Bro JS can help? (side track a bit here) or maybe we can use this to create a course outline for cell group lesson series titled “ The Power Of Faith & Prayer Chains via SMS” and push it back out to other countries like USA, the only difference is that this cell group lesson series quite “powderful” because its real. How? Good idea ah?
Ok, coming back to this testimonial… Hmm, I believe for a 12 year old having to go through such painful ordeal is no small feat even for adults like us. I remember Bro Wilson sharing his painful experience (similar to Samuel’s) of his “lumbar Poncik” as he like to put it (sounds like Ayam Percik, a malay styled bbq roasted chicken delicacy which is marinated and skewed with a bamboo stick) similar to the Ayam Percik, he had to curl up like a shrimp, so that the doctor can insert the needle into the bone.
It’s like my experience donating blood pallets few months back, only it’s 100 times more painful when they insert the thick needle in. The “fun” part comes in where i desperately desire, at that point of time, if God could give me elephant skin just for 10 minutes or so especially when the nurse has to poke a few times before she gets it right (oklah, it's only two times but still...more than once mah). Adding more salt & pepper to my already bruised ego for trying to act tough but inside like a mouse, She gave me a quirky smile and ask “Here so cold, why you sweat ah? You feel pain ah? “)
I, for one, will be the 1st to admit that I will freak out having to go through such ordeal. I remember there was even one time that the doctors gave Samuel the WRONG serum which resulted to more heart aches for Bro Frank and Sis Jo.
As I begin to recall back Samuel’s miraculous journey to recovery, I firmly believe it has everything to do with God’s divine purpose. Last night (13/09/09) as I was reading Sis Carin’s testimony where she mentioned about not understanding why God allow such things to happen, reminded me that His way is beyond our human logic. I was not sure if God was speaking to me that night but by faith I believe He did as I was doing my short quiet time, which I have to repent for not doing so for quite a while, I was somehow lead to Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.”.
Before Samuel was hospitalized for Aplastic Anemia, Casey had just accepted Christ and me, coming out from spiritual dryness. Both of us are new to the cell group but yet we can feel an unexplainable family like bonding within the group especially when the cell members instantly mobilized themselves, sending smses, organizing prayer chains & fasting. For me after years of quenching the spirit man, Samuel’s suffering and his miraculous journey to recovery was God’s way of telling me “Hey, I am still here hor and have always be here, even ar if you took a detour from the Race I had prepared for you but it’s time to get back on track lor” (yes, God can speak manglish too). If you are reading this and sense that God is somehow telling you the same thing, you better listen. 10 over years of wilderness is no fun, trust me.
As for how God has touched Casey throughout the whole epic, I will have to leave it to her to share but in my own personal opinion, God really showed Casey how real He is during those testing period and to make known to her that she can depend on Him in all things. Looking back at all the roller coaster ride of emotions, from the late nights of visiting Samuel and mamak sessions opposite the Hospital, seeing him improving and re-admitting him again to ICU; if not by God’s grace, I believe Bro Frank, Sis Jo, Mei, JC and Han would have been mentally, spiritually and physically burned out. But yet, by faith they believe Samuel will truly be healed. Support from PCG members, Pastors, Church members and friends were tremendous. And frankly speaking, being a Christian for 10 years (or more?) I have not prayed so much in my life. Was it my effort? I don’t think so - God at work? If you ask me, of course 100% yes and Amen.
9/24/09
SAMUEL LIM JENG XIAN - PENGABULAN DOA
Pengabulan Doa.
Renungan : Lukas 11
Oleh kerana itu Aku berkata kepadamu : Mintalah , maka akan diberikan kepadamu , ketuklah, maka pintu akan dibukakan bagimu. Kerana setiap orang yang meminta , menerima dan setiap orang yang mencari , mendapat dan setiap orang yang mengetuk , baginya pintu dibukakan.[ayat 9]
Pada awal tahun 2008,ketika saya sarat mengandung anak ke-2,kira - kira masuk bulan ke -3, saya dikejutkan dengan laporan rawatan Samuel Lim Jeng Xian. Tidak kupasti apa punca penyakitnya. Yang pasti, penyakitnya agak serius. Saya tak digalakkan merawatnya di hospital atas kandungan yang tidak stabil. Pilu hatiku ketika bertanyakan khabar dan mengetahui keadaannya. Badannya dicucuck jarum . Lebam dan luka dibadannya amat memilukan mata yang melihat apatah lagi keadaan ahli keluarganya yang diselubungi perasaan yang keliru, bimbang dan tidak pasti bila Samuel akan kembali pulih.
Saya menadah tangan sambil berdoa," Tuhan , ajarlah aku berdoa dan berharap kepada Engkau pada waktu krisis. "Ya Tuhan, aku bersyukur atas pengharapan dalam Kristus yang hidup!"Ketika Samuel di dalam kesakitan , penderitaannya diampuni Mu, Berilah sinar cahaya dan pengampunanMu,Kuatkan tulang-tulangnya yang lesu,Penuhi sumsumnya dengan kasihMu.
Saya bertekad melawatnya di hospital, pilu hatiku melihatnya. Namun apakah dayaku. Tuhan yang Maha Berkuasa, aku hanya bersandar pada tanganMu yang kuat. Ku pinta Yehovah Ropha, Tuhan yang menyembuh. Kita berdoa untuk penyembuhan seseorang yang kita sayangi.Tuhan Pemberi nafas,kami bersyukur atas kebaikan Engkau. Semuanya baik hanya kerana Engkau menyertai kami.
Lega hatiku dalam jangka masa kurang setahun, Samuel kembali pulih dan dalam proses penyembuhan. Pengabulan doa semua pengikut Kristus yang berdoa demi Samuel didengari oleh Tuhan yang Maha Penyayang dan Pengampun. Bersyukur atas setiap masalah dan mempelawa campurtangan Tuhan. Terapkan sikap bersyukur dan memberkati orang lain setelah anda menerima berkatNya yang berkelimpahan. "Terima kasih Yesus!"
"Saat susah , cari Tuhan,
Saat tenang , beribadah kepada Tuhan,
Saat duka , percaya Tuhan,
Setiap saat , puji Tuhan."
Phui Si & David
Renungan : Lukas 11
Oleh kerana itu Aku berkata kepadamu : Mintalah , maka akan diberikan kepadamu , ketuklah, maka pintu akan dibukakan bagimu. Kerana setiap orang yang meminta , menerima dan setiap orang yang mencari , mendapat dan setiap orang yang mengetuk , baginya pintu dibukakan.[ayat 9]
Pada awal tahun 2008,ketika saya sarat mengandung anak ke-2,kira - kira masuk bulan ke -3, saya dikejutkan dengan laporan rawatan Samuel Lim Jeng Xian. Tidak kupasti apa punca penyakitnya. Yang pasti, penyakitnya agak serius. Saya tak digalakkan merawatnya di hospital atas kandungan yang tidak stabil. Pilu hatiku ketika bertanyakan khabar dan mengetahui keadaannya. Badannya dicucuck jarum . Lebam dan luka dibadannya amat memilukan mata yang melihat apatah lagi keadaan ahli keluarganya yang diselubungi perasaan yang keliru, bimbang dan tidak pasti bila Samuel akan kembali pulih.
Saya menadah tangan sambil berdoa," Tuhan , ajarlah aku berdoa dan berharap kepada Engkau pada waktu krisis. "Ya Tuhan, aku bersyukur atas pengharapan dalam Kristus yang hidup!"Ketika Samuel di dalam kesakitan , penderitaannya diampuni Mu, Berilah sinar cahaya dan pengampunanMu,Kuatkan tulang-tulangnya yang lesu,Penuhi sumsumnya dengan kasihMu.
Saya bertekad melawatnya di hospital, pilu hatiku melihatnya. Namun apakah dayaku. Tuhan yang Maha Berkuasa, aku hanya bersandar pada tanganMu yang kuat. Ku pinta Yehovah Ropha, Tuhan yang menyembuh. Kita berdoa untuk penyembuhan seseorang yang kita sayangi.Tuhan Pemberi nafas,kami bersyukur atas kebaikan Engkau. Semuanya baik hanya kerana Engkau menyertai kami.
Lega hatiku dalam jangka masa kurang setahun, Samuel kembali pulih dan dalam proses penyembuhan. Pengabulan doa semua pengikut Kristus yang berdoa demi Samuel didengari oleh Tuhan yang Maha Penyayang dan Pengampun. Bersyukur atas setiap masalah dan mempelawa campurtangan Tuhan. Terapkan sikap bersyukur dan memberkati orang lain setelah anda menerima berkatNya yang berkelimpahan. "Terima kasih Yesus!"
"Saat susah , cari Tuhan,
Saat tenang , beribadah kepada Tuhan,
Saat duka , percaya Tuhan,
Setiap saat , puji Tuhan."
Phui Si & David
Reminder- Testimony on Miracle Boy, Samuel Lim Jeng Xian
Hi all, it is getting closer to the end of the year and PCG had previously agreed to complied the testimonies on Samuel for the church before the year ends. Appreciate those who have yet to write, kindly do so to enable a more detailed booklet be done to encourage others and may touch lives. Not to worry about the "England", we can get Bro AK or Sis Carin to edit, more importantly.....write lah.
Do our Best and leave it to God to do the Rest. GB.
CH
Do our Best and leave it to God to do the Rest. GB.
CH
NLRC Family Day
Dear cell leaders
Thank you for the supports you and your cell have shown over the year. After an exciting Sport Month. We are looking forward for some inter-cell activities through our Family Day ’09. Encourage your cell members to participate and get to know each other in this family of God.
What do you need to do?
1. Announce this event in Cell Group this Fri.
2. Hand out or email to them this registration form.
3. Encourage them to sign up for a great time!
Thanks
Hock
On behalf of ETF
Thank you for the supports you and your cell have shown over the year. After an exciting Sport Month. We are looking forward for some inter-cell activities through our Family Day ’09. Encourage your cell members to participate and get to know each other in this family of God.
What do you need to do?
1. Announce this event in Cell Group this Fri.
2. Hand out or email to them this registration form.
3. Encourage them to sign up for a great time!
Thanks
Hock
From: Francis FOO (fkf@tm.net.my)
Hi, Pastor Hock,
Can you please request the CLs to print and distribute the forms (one form for each family) to their cell members at this Friday's cell meetings, and request the cell members to complete and return the forms immediately to the CLs, who can then pass them to you this Sunday. Their early registration will help the Committee in budgeting for food catering, prizes, logistcis planning, etc.
Pastor Hock, can you also print copies of the Registration Form and Taman Rimba Kiara location map (with a note advising church members to car-pool, due to limited parking space), as inserts for our church bulletin this Sunday.
Thanks for your help.
God bless,
Francis FOO
Hi, Pastor Hock,
Can you please request the CLs to print and distribute the forms (one form for each family) to their cell members at this Friday's cell meetings, and request the cell members to complete and return the forms immediately to the CLs, who can then pass them to you this Sunday. Their early registration will help the Committee in budgeting for food catering, prizes, logistcis planning, etc.
Pastor Hock, can you also print copies of the Registration Form and Taman Rimba Kiara location map (with a note advising church members to car-pool, due to limited parking space), as inserts for our church bulletin this Sunday.
Thanks for your help.
God bless,
Francis FOO
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9/23/09
9/16/09
18th Sep Cell Meeting Cancelled
Hi pals,
We have decided to cancel the coming cell meeting to allow some bros/sis to spend time with their families.
9/15/09
Amelia's Testimony on Samuel & Family
It is an undeniable fact, across countries, cultures and customs, that parents suffer excruciatingly when their child falls ill – more so when the child wavers between life and death. The total loss of control fuelled with an agony so terrorising raptures them into a nightmare they can never wake up from, into a state where giving up their lives for the sake of the child becomes not an option, but an offer.
Frank and Jo Lim is no stranger to the fear factor scenario – in fact it is wonderful to see them who were once paralyzed with fear, now standing tall, strong, with grateful hands lifted to the heavens, profusely thanking the Giver of Life for the life that was restored once again to Xian.
I clearly remember the agonizing period the whole family had to endure the day in and day out of the hospital. In spite of Frank’s own weakened state of health, he never came first in the picture. His only purpose was to see that Xian got better – that’s it. Deteriorating was NOT an option he would accept. No, not in his lifetime. His black crowning glory slowly showed streaks of grey and his waistline slowly shrinking. Those were obvious signs of a distressed parent. Wouldn’t we? Yes, they were helpless – but never hopeless.
Still, faith of the united family grew only from strength to strength. Their prayer fiery with passion, that God would intervene, that God would heal, that God would be faithful. The support and love was firm, unwavering. And soon, their prayers of plead became one of thanks – Xian was recovering. His body stronger, his skin pink, his eyes finally opened.
Frank and Jo Lim is no stranger to the fear factor scenario – in fact it is wonderful to see them who were once paralyzed with fear, now standing tall, strong, with grateful hands lifted to the heavens, profusely thanking the Giver of Life for the life that was restored once again to Xian.
I clearly remember the agonizing period the whole family had to endure the day in and day out of the hospital. In spite of Frank’s own weakened state of health, he never came first in the picture. His only purpose was to see that Xian got better – that’s it. Deteriorating was NOT an option he would accept. No, not in his lifetime. His black crowning glory slowly showed streaks of grey and his waistline slowly shrinking. Those were obvious signs of a distressed parent. Wouldn’t we? Yes, they were helpless – but never hopeless.
Still, faith of the united family grew only from strength to strength. Their prayer fiery with passion, that God would intervene, that God would heal, that God would be faithful. The support and love was firm, unwavering. And soon, their prayers of plead became one of thanks – Xian was recovering. His body stronger, his skin pink, his eyes finally opened.
9/13/09
9/10/09
11th sep Cell Meeting
Hosts: Frank & Jo
Venue: 10-6-5 Tivoli Villas
Programme: Cell Lesson " Just Walk Across The Room"
Supper Preparation: Carin & Phui Si
Worship: any volunteer ?
Venue: 10-6-5 Tivoli Villas
Programme: Cell Lesson " Just Walk Across The Room"
Supper Preparation: Carin & Phui Si
Worship: any volunteer ?
9/5/09
Carin's Testimony on Samuel
When my husband and I were invited to join Paul Cell Group in 2007 and first introduced to the Cell Group’s leader - Frank Lim and his wife, Josephine - I felt most comfortable with Frank’s way of putting people at ease. You get the feeling that you have known the couple for ages rather than just mere acquaintances.
After knowing the couple, you will also not missed not knowing the rest of the family – 3 tall, good-looking boys together with the only girl in the family (sings beautifully and with looks to match her voice too). Just as in my own family of 3 girls, the baby of the family is always the youngest child, who is always seen tagging along with the parents (with the mother at least!). Most of the time whenever we meet up with the group - being the youngest, Samuel will not be too far away – we tend to miss him if we do not see him around.
When we were first informed that Samuel was not well, our immediate reaction was not of grave concern as we were not fully aware of his actual condition and diagnosis of his illness. It was later along with the sharing and interaction amongst the group members that I realized how ill Samuel was.
I remembered my 1st visit to the hospital when Samuel was hospitalized – it was after visiting hours and I was not allowed to go up to the ward by the hospital security. I was at the lounge area, waiting for the rest of the group to come down, after which, we adjourned for supper nearby. What struck me most then was the behavioral manner in which Frank and Jo carried themselves – they were positive, full of trust and casting the whole burden of Samuel’s illness unto the Lord. They were physically very tired (due to lack of sleep) but I could feel the positive vibes radiating from both of them – how do you explain this kind of strength unless you are truly confident that there is a much greater force within that you could unburden your heavy emotional load and lift you up when everything else seems to fail?
What touched me immensely was the time when I was visiting Samuel (who was asleep) and found myself alone with Jo in the hospital room – knowing how much she has in her mind over Samuel’s condition, she still managed to talk to me about the greatness of God (me being a new believer at that time) and that she will pray for my children, especially for my eldest daughter who is studying abroad. She even got me to write down their names so that she can pray specifically for each one of them! I was truly humbled by her thoughtfulness especially during this trying time over Samuel.
Throughout the period of Samuel’s illness, his recovery, his relapses and his subsequent recovery – I may not understand why God allow this to happen or the reasons for such happenings, but I could feel the genuine love and concern of everyone who knew Samuel, Frank & Jo; the chain prayers throughout for Samuel’s healing and the constant involvement of the church and the pastors.
I came across the title of a Bible session entitled – In the Worst of times is the Best of times (looking at the Book of Ruth) - and it struck me that this is exactly why God permits unpleasant or negative events to happen in our lives. I began to reflect on Samuel, Frank and Jo and the trusting relationship they have with the Lord. I believed it is because of this trust and their unfailing belief that God will guide them and their family through this period of trial; that the Lord will uphold each one of them and should anyone stumbles, He will be there extending His Hand to pull him up to be close to HIM.
This is what I have learned from Samuel’s experiences and I pray that I too am able to sustain the worst of times to entrust all my worries and cares unto the Lord.
It is truly that God is the Great Physician and that His Love does not keep us from trials; it helps us get through them!
After knowing the couple, you will also not missed not knowing the rest of the family – 3 tall, good-looking boys together with the only girl in the family (sings beautifully and with looks to match her voice too). Just as in my own family of 3 girls, the baby of the family is always the youngest child, who is always seen tagging along with the parents (with the mother at least!). Most of the time whenever we meet up with the group - being the youngest, Samuel will not be too far away – we tend to miss him if we do not see him around.
When we were first informed that Samuel was not well, our immediate reaction was not of grave concern as we were not fully aware of his actual condition and diagnosis of his illness. It was later along with the sharing and interaction amongst the group members that I realized how ill Samuel was.
I remembered my 1st visit to the hospital when Samuel was hospitalized – it was after visiting hours and I was not allowed to go up to the ward by the hospital security. I was at the lounge area, waiting for the rest of the group to come down, after which, we adjourned for supper nearby. What struck me most then was the behavioral manner in which Frank and Jo carried themselves – they were positive, full of trust and casting the whole burden of Samuel’s illness unto the Lord. They were physically very tired (due to lack of sleep) but I could feel the positive vibes radiating from both of them – how do you explain this kind of strength unless you are truly confident that there is a much greater force within that you could unburden your heavy emotional load and lift you up when everything else seems to fail?
What touched me immensely was the time when I was visiting Samuel (who was asleep) and found myself alone with Jo in the hospital room – knowing how much she has in her mind over Samuel’s condition, she still managed to talk to me about the greatness of God (me being a new believer at that time) and that she will pray for my children, especially for my eldest daughter who is studying abroad. She even got me to write down their names so that she can pray specifically for each one of them! I was truly humbled by her thoughtfulness especially during this trying time over Samuel.
Throughout the period of Samuel’s illness, his recovery, his relapses and his subsequent recovery – I may not understand why God allow this to happen or the reasons for such happenings, but I could feel the genuine love and concern of everyone who knew Samuel, Frank & Jo; the chain prayers throughout for Samuel’s healing and the constant involvement of the church and the pastors.
I came across the title of a Bible session entitled – In the Worst of times is the Best of times (looking at the Book of Ruth) - and it struck me that this is exactly why God permits unpleasant or negative events to happen in our lives. I began to reflect on Samuel, Frank and Jo and the trusting relationship they have with the Lord. I believed it is because of this trust and their unfailing belief that God will guide them and their family through this period of trial; that the Lord will uphold each one of them and should anyone stumbles, He will be there extending His Hand to pull him up to be close to HIM.
This is what I have learned from Samuel’s experiences and I pray that I too am able to sustain the worst of times to entrust all my worries and cares unto the Lord.
It is truly that God is the Great Physician and that His Love does not keep us from trials; it helps us get through them!
9/3/09
4th Sep Cell Meeting
Hosts: Liu & Michelle
Venue: 36, setia Kasih
Worship by: Amelia
Communion Sharing: Amelia
Cell Lesson Facilitator: HS
Cell Lesson: Just walk across the Room
Special Guest: Pr Mohan raj
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