E371 LOVE♥ FOREVER :)

The Last Supper

2008-11-01T18:53:00.001-07:00

God bless and love forever for those who are starting a new journey of faith in another cell group. You will be dearly missed yet like what Johnson had said, "our relationships go beyond that of cg members, but we are friends forever."

Angel and Mortal game 2008 Conclusion

2008-10-31T19:13:00.000-07:00

Want to find out how much are you being appreciated by your mortal? Look below!

Johnson’s angel: 89
Zavier’s angel: 84
Christine’s angel: 80
Stanley’s angel: 80
Wenwey’s angel: 75
Jaan Meng’s angel: 75
Cechao's angel: 70
Sheng Quan’s angel: 65
Zhenghao’s angel: 60
Zhitai’s angel: 60
Michael’s angel: 60
Basil’s angel: C+
Jonathan’s angel: 53
William’s angel: 40

(Disclaimer: The above ratings are based ONLY on individual mortal's evaluation.)

ARCHANGEL OF THE YEAR 2008:

Johnson's angel: MICHAEL

Congratulations Michael for your selfless giving despite your meager allowance in army! You exemplified what loving people fervently with no strings attached is all about. Your great love will leave a legacy for many to emulate in future.

Thank you for all the other angels who gave with such great generosity and love as well despite your busy school, army or work commitments as well as the economic recession. It is the love, care and concern for one another that will show the world we are disciples of Christ. God is smiling all over you right now. :)

ARCHDEVIL OF THE YEAR 2008:

Noone

We also believe in the spirit of forgiveness and mercy, and God is a God of second chances. We believe that you will make it a point to bless the next round too. For those who gave but receive nothing in return, cheer up and no hard feelings against your angel ok? It is more blessed to give than to receive, and you are a magnanimous person full of grace and mercy like our Abba Father. :)

Mookcake festival outing and Zhenghao's bday!

2008-10-06T13:12:00.000-07:00

My feelings about CG

2008-09-21T06:24:00.000-07:00

I have been with this cg ever since i came church. Over the years, i myself have been impacted by the efforts of others, in small and big ways. All of it had formed an integral part of my opinion towards cg, which i firmly believe that it is a loving cg.

Don't get me wrong. It is not a perfect cg. There were my down periods when i felt my efforts were overlooked and taken for granted. But it was through it all that i realised that my expectations of people should not be referenced to perfection, but instead i should adopt a more open and loving heart towards my friends.

There was an instance lately that had penetrated my heart. It convinced me that this cg is made up of people who cares. On a saturday after our usual service, i was staying back to clean up the hall. It was one of those "long-support" days that ushers know very well. So the story goes that i was covering the seats with the thick black cloth, and i was very tired.

"Are you done? Will you be going for fellowship?", he asked.

"Dun think so. Still doing ushering. Prob around 9plus then finish", i replied.

"Where are you? I come and help you," he said with a convincing tone.

And he did came. Within around 5minutes. And he helped me out until we came to fellowship together.

The point here is this. He wasn't an usher, and the reason why he was still around in church so late was he was doing his ministry elsewhere. But he made a stand to assist me in whatever he could. That was a point of reference that this cg is worth a lot.

There are many more examples that i could share, but its quite impossible to say them altogether. I just hope that this story has inspired you. See you this coming friday! :)

Angel and Mortal Game

2008-09-13T20:01:00.000-07:00

Hi guys, the angels have descended on E371 to spread love and warmth. Who are they? YOU!!! Yes YOU can be part of this exciting game where we are going to bless each other and get blessed in return by others.

Rules of the game:

1) PLEASE DO NOT REVEAL YOUR IDENTITY TO YOUR MORTAL. Penalty will be dealt by the devil... ME I guess... hee hee
2) Gifts do not have to be expensive, as it is the thoughts that count. Advice to score points is to choose something appropriate for your mortal according to his interests and likings.
3) Cards can only be handwritten, not printed. You can print the designs etc but the message needs to be handwritten for sincerity, and it makes the game exciting as you need to conceal your handwriting hee hee...
4) Presentation plays a part so it is not advisable to wrap with newspaper or put in NTUC plastic bag etc
5) Those lazy angels will be smite by The Almighty Johnson himself or ME the devil... hee hee... so if you find that you receive nothing for that week, inform either of us.
6) You are to rate your angel every week
Gift= 10%
Card= 10%
Presentation= 5%
Total= 25% X 4 weeks= 100%
7) It is possible to redeem yourself if you forget to give for that week, as all of us are always full of grace and mercy. The following week you just need to put in more effort and your mortal can rate you 25%X2= 50%
8) The angel with the highest rating at the end will receive a blessing.
9) The angel with the lowest rating at the end... you shall face the wrath of the devil... you guys know what kind of sabo I am capable of... muah ha ha

That's all folks... let the fun begin...

Tree top walk outing: 13th September

2008-09-07T00:45:00.000-07:00

Reviews has rated it challenging and exciting, so do come prepared for an adventure of a lifetime! :)

We will probably meet at 830am at Venus Drive carpark near Upper Thomson Road and after we complete the walk we shall go for lunch together. It is going to be fun, fun and more fun! So do come!

MacRitchie
What: HSBC TreeTop Walk, Central Catchment Nature Reserve
Getting there: By bus: 74, 93, 130, 132, 156, 157, 162, 165, 166, 167, 852, 855 and 980 to MacRitchie Reservoir Park along Lornie Road. By car: Enter park via Lornie Road.
Distance: 10.3km loop trail from MacRitchie Nature Trail, includes 250m suspension treetop bridge.
Difficulty level: Trail: Moderate to difficult, gravel terrain and boardwalk, some parts uphill. Bridge: Easy.
Walking time: Two to three hours on the trail one way, 10 minutes or longer on the bridge, depending on individual's pace and interest.
Elevation: 27m, about seven storeys.
What to see: 90 species of birds, including white-bellied sea eagle and drongo cuckoo, reptiles including black-bearded dragon, and 18 rare trees and climbers.
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, last entry to bridge at 4.45pm. Closed on Mondays. Free admission.
Nearest facilities: Toilets and water cooler at Ranger Station, about two hours' walk from the start of trail or 30 minutes' walk from the end of the TreeTop Walk.

Great fellowship(Hunter-murderer)

2008-07-12T09:15:00.000-07:00

I just wanna thank God that I had an awesome time of fellowship today. Its amazing how much we can derive from the simplicity of life. Pastor preached its not about how foolproof the programme is, but how much love and openness we have towards one another. I think today's event is a firm testimony to that. Next time i want to be murderer hahaa....

Extra-ordinary Back-to-back event

2008-06-16T02:01:00.000-07:00

Yes our blog has revived by the touch of faith!

For the overnight cycling please do inform your parents and get their consent if you are under the age of 21. The bbq is a great time for us to get together as a cell group because it has been a long time since we have an outing together. A long long time.....

And do remember to invite your friends for both events! God bless you always!

What cell group means

2008-06-16T01:46:00.000-07:00

I saw this on Kok Koon's blog and think that it is very good!

ET Zone CG Video (WHAT CELL GROUP MEANS!)

We also have our own... but think the latest one done was in 2006 which was 2 years ago by Esther.

Ha ha the first one... I am practically not inside. This is because I was not a regular church goer back then, having activities every weekend like windsurfing and choir where I was preparing to go for choir olympics in Xiamen, China. I was also addicted to computer gaming and I remembered playing until 430pm on Sat and then rushing down for service LOL. It was through the constant love and encouragement from Johnson and many great friends in cell group like Jimmy, Kok Koon, Guanghui etc that I started to become more involved in cell group. From then on my life started to change as I began to serve more. What cell group means to me? Now cell group means everything to me and I do love all of you guys dearly.

When I watch the videos I felt like crying because I was reminded of the good times we had together. I know that 2007 was a year of transition with many key helpers moving on to other ministries or focus in life, and although with much sorrow some of us left, yet with much joy God was faithful and new friends were added among our midst as well. I believe God wants to unite us and bring revival to E371 again. Our cell group is built on strong foundations and we can only go from glory to glory! God has a purpose for everyone of us in this cell group and let us make everyone feel welcome. Amen!

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:34-35)

Do contribute posts to this blog, no posts are ever too childish, small or insignificant cause you will never know how much it can help to bless other. God bless you all!

SHOWDOWN!

2008-06-14T09:09:00.000-07:00

Five Loaves and Two Fishes

2007-11-02T04:00:00.001-07:00

A little boy of thirteen was on his way to school
He heard a crowd of people laughing and he went to take a look
Thousands were listening to the stories of one man
He spoke with such wisdom, even the kids could understand

The hours passed so quickly, the day turned into night
Everyone was hungry but there was no food in sight
The boy looked in his lunchbox, at the little that he had
He wasn't sure what good it'd do, there were thousands to be fed
But he saw the twinkling eyes of Jesus, the kindness in His smile
And the boy cried out with the trust of a child, he said:

"Take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as You willI surrender
Take my fears, my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
To feed them all."

I often think about that boy when i'm feeling small
And i worry that the work i do means nothing at all
But every single tear i cry is a diamond in His hands
And every door that slams in my face, i will offer up in prayer
So i'll give You every breath that i have
Oh Lord, You can work miracles

All You need is my "Amen"
So, take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as You willI surrender
Take my fears, my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
I hope it's not too small

I trust in You, i trust in You
So take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as You willI surrender
Take my fears, my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
No gift is too small

New blog

2007-10-21T00:19:00.000-07:00

hey all...

New blog at gladyshopaholic@wordpress.com!

2007-10-06T23:43:00.001-07:00

Lantern Day. :D

2007-09-22T23:16:00.000-07:00

Blur pictures. :(

Basil's Growse Act and Mic's Magic

2007-09-03T10:15:00.000-07:00

Enjoy the following short clip...

Disclaimer: The owner of the following videos will NOT responsible for any unstoppable laughter or resultant puking...

Some fresh-from-the-nose action...

Tired of David Blaine the magician?...how about Michael Ong?...