PAUL CELL

9/2/08

New kid on the 'Blog'

We welcome our lovely Sis Carin to the blog..

9/1/08

Hallelujah. Pastor Lawerence Chen made his maiden visit to our cell last friday (29.08.08). Even though the cell was "Unit Leader-less" for a while, we are very blessed to have Bro Frank and Dr Liu. Both of them have been tirelessly, patiently guiding the whole group through and walking the right path. Thank you Bros.

Many issues including the previous Church's assignments were shared with Pastor Lawerence, perhaps it was an eye opener for him and perhaps, he may convey to the Leadership that we are not a "siau group" afterall. He he he. PTL, Bro AK's fireplace has not been commissioned or some of the books will end up as ashes. The feed back for the Church continued at the dinning table and Dr Liu must have spolit Bro AK's appetite with the topic of WCs, Urinals and sepitc tanks. Ha ha ha. It might have been delibrate because Bro AK confessed that he had been on a vegetarian diet the whole day but decided to change his mind after seeing Sis Jo's signature dishes. The curried beef rendang was the main culprit that caused Bro AK's mouth to water. This must be another way to get him to have "mouth washes" lah. Sis Carin brought a mouth watering dessert ( gingko-barley-soya soup) and as usual, I had double helpings with "tong sui"

On the blockage of the sewerage system, perhaps the church should know that the paper hand towels in the toilets are NOT biodegradable and hence, MUST NOT be thrown in the WCs. Maybe a notice should be placed near the Hand towels dipenser.

Surely, we need not wait for the next Merdeka to see some improvements as suggested.

8/28/08

Prayer Request

My partner Veron is requesting prayer for her husband Adrian Yong. His left eye had a serious infection (may have due to his diabetic problem) and spreading to his right eye. The main concern would be that the eye sight is deteriorating in an alarming rate (started a week ago) especially on his left eye which he can't even see the car number plate in front of him (even with his glasses on).

Cheers and God Bless ~

8/26/08

TQ Fr Michelle & Liu

8/25/08

Godtube.com - The you tube version for Christians ?

Would like to share this site with you where you can listen christian songs and sermons, watch christian mtv and read various articles related to Christianity.
Attached is the mtv for the song "Communion" by Third Day which I shared during communion last month.

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3c162e3e40250430630c

Enjoy ;)

Is there any such thing as a "white lie" ?

My partner Veron was sharing with me about a discussion she and her cell members during their cell group meeting last Friday night - Is it ok to tell a "white Lie" ? As anticipated, there were different opinions and views on it.
Some said it was ok because it is not harmful and some say "a lie is a lie - no such thing as white lie or black lie". Here's a scenario - If a person has two months to live and the doctor had informed you about it (and ask you to inform that person), would you tell him that he or she has two months to live or tell him ( a "white lie" ) that everything is fine ?
I find it interesting...Any comments or views on this ? ;)

God Bless and have a blessed day ;)

8/24/08

Cell Meeting 29th Aug Tivoli Villa

Date 29/08/08
Place Tivoli Villa
Hosts Frank & Jo
Programme Bible History Video
Worship Mae

Breaking Through th Wall of Jerico

Hi,
After so long I'm able to break into this blog to chat, probably went round and round 7 times.

Request from Casey

A request made by Casey to post our picture (one of the very rare photos where my tummy does not show) here on this blog. I believe it was taken during Bro Frank's Anniversary Dinner ?

Cheers and GB ;)

"wake up call" appreciated

I believe sometimes being harsh is good. If God can be angry, what more we, as human and children of God ? Kudos to Bro Frank and I am for the "wake up call". Since Bro Frank speaks on behalf of us and acting as a channel between the Church Leaders and us, it would be good to provide comments and views on various issues of the Church. It is then our Church Pastors/leaders are able to plan (with God's wisdom) and help us in our spiritual walk with God.

Proverbs 27:4
"Open rebuke is better, Than love carefully concealed"

I remember Pastor J was sharing something (correct me if I am wrong) about being in a community (meaning church, cell group..etc) we are like "durians"(odd representation but it's true in a way), coming together at times we poked each other left and right unintentionally. As bro and sis in Christ, I believe we can over come the "uncomfortable" feeling and come work together in harmony and doing away with our humanly differences to do God's work.

Proverbs 27:17
"As iron sharpens iron, So man sharpens the countanance of his friend"

When we come to Church or Cell Groups, it is not just about us, it is ultimately about God and Church leaders (guided by God's wisdom) to help fellow church members to realise their calling.
As for the Church leaders, we as members do hope that when comments are being made, it is because it is you, the Church leaders called for it and all views and comments are to be taken constructively and open mindedly. Bare in mind the "Durian" factor, if our comments and views sounds harsh, please understand that it is not our intention ;)

2 Timothy 2:24
"And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient"

God Bless and have a blessed week ahead.

8/23/08

Rev Mohan Raj's visit during CG meeting

Bro David and Sis Phui Si being showered with blessings by Rev Mohan Raj.

Rev Mohan Raj blessing Bro Alvin and Sis Casey and we have faith that God will bless them with children. Hallelujah, Praise the Lord.

CG Meeting on 220808

PTL, last night all members must have realised that our leader's patience was running thin and indeed it sounded harsh to some but it was his genuine efforts and his true expression of love for all the members. I hope that it will serve as a "wake up call" for all of us and cause us to be more active in participation and expression of views when requested. We should not be shy, after all, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. No one is perfect.........only God is.

If Silence is Golden, many would have left many previous CG meetings richer. We, as the members of the Cell Group should not adopt such constant quiet behaviour but respect our good leader who has frequently seek for opinions and feed backs.

Thank you Bro Frank for your patience and tireless efforts in looking after your sheep. May the Lord bless you and family exceeding abundantly.

Syabas.