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More testimonies!

2010-02-13T00:29:00.003+08:00

Hey Ignyte,

Here are two more powerful testimonies of caring and connecting from our fellow youths!
The extent to which they went to care and connect their friends really wowed me!
Hopefully they will inspire you to do the same, even though it requires some sacrifices and extra work.
Let's praise God for all that He is doing in our lives, and thank Him for what is to come as we continue praying for more to be connected to the kingdom of God! :

Testimony - By Eng Han, Zone 2
Two years ago, I wanted to find out more about Christianity, so I went to visit the IGNYTE website. I left an inquiry on the IGNYTE tagboard, asking whether anyone could help me to find out more about Christianity. To my surprise, a day later, lots of replies came – and that motivated me to attend one of the weekend IGNYTE services.

However, IGNYTE service was a total culture shock for me – it was my first time attending a church youth service, and I wasn’t used to all the jumping and cheering throughout the service! I felt really uncomfortable and out of place at the point of time.

Subsequently, Matthew, who replied to my inquiry on the tagboard, chatted with me over MSN – and he found out about the discomfort that I felt. Knowing that he had to clarify my doubts about church, he asked me out for lunch on a particular afternoon – and he kindly treated me lunch even though we were complete strangers. After lunch, both of us settled down at the Takashimaya lobby, if I didn’t remember wrongly – and he spent 2 hours going through New Beginnings, which was an essential guidebook for new Christians. He also helped to clarify all the doubts that I had about church, and I really appreciated him for his patience and helpfulness!

However, that was not all. Matthew knew that I was still in the process of finding a church, so he offered to accompany me to visit various churches around the area, even though he’s an IGNYTER. It was raining heavily – but he still shared his umbrella with me, and he was really keen to help me to find out more about the various youth ministries that each church catered. I was really touched by his gesture – and because of that, I’ve decided to join IGNYTE again!

So yes my friends, always remember that strangers are always families that we’ve yet acknowledged – so continue to reach out to people that’s around you, and be the salt and light of this generation, amen? Amen!

Testimony - Claire Yeo, Zone 2
I only got closer to Jewel and Kim through this year's boarding school experience. We were allowed to stay in my school's boarding school for 3 weeks to experience the life of the scholars and learn to be independent. Throughout the 3 weeks, I remember heading over to their room every night. On one of the days, I was over at their room and we were on the computer. I knew at that point that both Jewel and Kim were Christians, so I thought there was no harm in sharing with them some nice Christian videos I saw on Youtube. After sharing the videos with them, they were more open in talking about their faith and the 3 of us starting sharing about it. Soon after, both Jewel and Kim starting confiding in me the problems they faced in their old church and it was then when I invited them to join me in Ignyte.

Jewel came the following week and enjoyed herself thoroughly. She started coming for services and cell regularly and started getting herself involved in the ministry. She told me that joining Ignyte was the best thing that ever happened to her. Kim, on the other hand, was more hesitant on jumping to another church as she had grown up in the church she was in previously. There was still a sense of attachment despite all the problems she was facing there.

However, things started to change after I invited her to attend the Hillsongs concert with me last year. After the concert, she told me she had never really worshipped God openly before, jumping to the songs and with arms raised high. It was her first and she loved it! I guess God spoke to her during that time because after that night she told me she was ready to try out Trinity. Jewel settled it really quickly, but it took Kim a slightly longer time to settle down in church as she had to settle some matters in her old church before joining us. But once she started attending cell and fuel regularly, she enjoyed it and told me she could really feel the presence of God during worship.

Doing TAWG wasn't new to Kim as she did it regularly every single day, but at that point of time, it was still quite a new thing for Jewel as she wasn't used to doing it on a regular basis. She also confided in me that sometimes when she got home she would be too tired to do her TAWG and would just fall asleep on her bed. After hearing that, I decided to invite Jewel to do her TAWG with me during our lunch break everyday. We both made it a point to meet every single day during lunch to do our TAWG. There were some weird stares from passer-bys at first but we chose to ignore them and instead focus our attention on God. Although the time spent doing TAWG everyday was a really short one because of our short breaks, it was still very productive. We could both really feel God's presence with us as we read our bibles. I also took that time to catch up on Jewel's life and made sure she was doing fine in her class, and helped her with her problems in school. Now, both Jewel and Kim are attending Ignyte on a regular basis and are even serving in their own respective ministries. They are happier than ever and praise God for that!

Testimonies of Caring and Connecting!

2010-01-29T00:48:00.002+08:00

Hey Ignyte!
Here are some great testimonies of how fellow ignyters cared and connected their friends to God.
Great job!! A pat on the back for you! :)
Be encouraged by these testimonies and know that by caring and connecting, you are blessing your friends!
So go out there and Care and Connect! :)

Testimony - By Joel Foo, Zone 2
I joined IGNYTE about 3 months ago, and the very first person I met was Eunice. She and my sister were in the same cell, and naturally I joined their cell as well. At that time, I did not know what to expect; I was finding it very hard to adjust back to a church with so many people, as my previous church was pretty small in number and the youth only consisted of 4 people. Everyone in the cell cared for me and week-by-week I got to know them better, and soon I got accustomed to weekly FUEL and IGNYTE service.
The person who cared and connected with me the most will be Asaph. Every week he makes it a point to SMS me where FUEL is and update me with any information regarding services. When I am not too sure about certain things I will direct my questions to him and he’ll try his best to answer them.
I wanted to serve God in everyway possible and just after 3 weeks, I decided to join the CH team. This further facilitated my settling in to IGNYTE as now I have a chance to know and work with more people.
On the 15th of November, I received an email from Sister Jas regarding IGNYTE courses, and being eager to find out more about Trinity, I signed up for the Welcome to the Trinity Family Course. After the course, I grew more in God as He showed me His purpose for me in IGNYTE and I felt more at home.Everyone in IGNYTE has made an impact in my life as it’s only when I first came to IGNYTE did I get to experience the joy of worshiping and learning more about God with so many other youths under the care and guidance of the leaders and pastors.

Testimony - By Gloria Lin, Upper Sec
Alethea is a primary school friend of mine. Over the years, we kept in contact through msn but did not really talk often. Then one day early this year, she started a conversation with me on msn and asked about IGNYTE. Seeing an opportunity, I invited her for service that week. She came for services with me for the next few weeks but did not attend fuel. Although I encouraged her to come for fuel, she eventually left IGNYTE. I did not want to offend her so I did not continue to invite her back. A few months later, she unexpectedly messaged me to ask about service timings. I then asked her if she would want to come for fuel and to my surprise, she said yes! Since then, Alethea has been attending fuel regularly for about 3 months. Moreover, she also plans to get water baptized in Trinity next year. I am glad that I had invited her for fuel because she is now growing in her walk with God. From this, I have learnt that caring and connecting is not difficult – all you need to do is to truly care and want connect with your friends.

there can never be a more beautiful you

2010-01-06T18:56:00.006+08:00

This is for all my girlfriends out there... Heard this on KLove (this fantastic online Christian radio station you should check out!) and thought it a really apt song for us young people living in this perfection- and beauty-obsessed age.

The lyrics pack a powerful message about self-image into an awesome song that will have you rediscover the beautiful you. :)

Be blessed by the song as I have been blessed!

(or watch in YouTube)

Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine

Says she wants to look that way

But her hair isn’t straight her body isn’t fake

And she’s always felt overweight

Well little girl fourteen I wish that you could see

That beauty is within your heart

And you were made with such care

your skin

your body

and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are

TThere could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises

and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

Little girl twenty-one the things that you’ve already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you’ve got a man but he’s got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead

Well little girl twenty-one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there’s a man whose love is true
And he’ll treat you like the jewel you are

There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises

and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

So turn around you’re not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It’s not too late you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear they can all be washed away
By the One who’s strong can

right your wrongs
can rid your fears

dry all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light He will show you truth
And again you’ll see through the eyes of a little girl

There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and

hoops they make you jump through

You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

There could never be,
a more beautiful
YOU.

In His love and mine,

Sis Mich :)

Praise Him

2009-09-01T14:34:00.008+08:00

SONG WRITE UP

Praise Him
This song was concieved on the basis that I just wanted to write a song that praised and thanked God after thinking back and reflecting of all he has done for me. Through my life God showed me so much love and grace that nothing else could compare to. That is what this song is about. Believing in God's powerful work in our lives.

Download the Original IGNYTE Songs from the Media Page. They are all up now!

4 ONE is happening THIS WEEK!!! So make sure you remember to call up your friends to remind them and to arrange a time to meet! If you haven't managed to find anyone yet, you still have a few days to invite them! Your friends will come!
"Lord, I pray for every Ignyter who has invited or will be inviting a friend to 4 ONE that they will be filled with courage and the love of God to persevere and invite a friend! May they be your hands and feet to their friends!
"Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

And Remember:
1 Person 2 Invite 3 Friends 4ONE!

Unified In Praise

2009-08-27T22:12:00.004+08:00

SONG WRITE UP

Unified In Praise:

I wrote this song based on one of Sister Gwen's sharings in worship min when the year first started out. It is mainly based on Ephesians 4. Verse 1 talks about Speaking the truth in love, to not hold a critical spirit nor gossip. Verse 2 talks about Supporting each other in love by not forgetting anyone and treating each other with importance, and verse 3 talks about being transformed by his spirit. With all that in mind, the song is about being unified in one spirit, praising his name.

Download the Original IGNYTE Songs from the Media Page

Next write up will be out on Saturday 29th August, so stay tuned to find out more about these God inspired songs!

And Remember:

1 Person 2 Invite 3 Friends 4ONE!

I Believe

2009-08-25T10:55:00.002+08:00

SONG WRITE UP

I Believe:

I Believe was birthed from a time of reflecting on how much Jesus has done for us on the cross. I felt the song welling up from within me as a very personal response to the achingly beautiful love of Christ. I just had to put into words the great joy and gratitude I felt at His sacrifice, at the freedom and power available to us when we believe in Him. It's one of the rare few times when a song just comes out almost spontaneously in one sitting so it must have been God! :)

The chorus is a very simple declaration of faith that comes from a place where we are intimately convicted of His love, which itself compels me to want to give my life, my all, just to love Him and follow Him. That is the kind of response I felt arising from a heart so captured by Jesus. I pray that this song will also resonate with you, just as it has become my personal anthem of faith and response to my Saviour and King.

Download the Original IGNYTE Songs frm the Media Page

Next write up will be out on Wednesday 26th August, stay tuned to find out more about these God inspired songs from our songwriters!

4 ONE

2009-08-20T15:04:00.011+08:00

4 ONE
Has that got you wondering? What does 4 ONE mean? Who is the “ONE”? Maybe you’ve got an inkling to what you think it means. But do you really?

Over the next few weeks we’re going to tell you what it means. We’ll be releasing demo versions of songs written by IGNYTErs for this generation that express this declaration, “4 ONE!” You’ll get the opportunity to hear from the songwriters on what inspired them and where the song was birth from. You’ll be able to download the songs from the media page. So you’ve got to stay tuned every week not only to download the songs but to hear the heart behind the songs. More importantly you need to check back in to find out the heart behind “4 ONE”! Are you ready? If you are, then expect the first download to be out this weekend! And remember:

1 Person 2 Invite 3 Friends 4ONE!

4 ONE – IGNYTE Combined Worship Experience & District Gathering
Date: 4 September 2009
Time: 730pm
Venue: Trinity@Adam, 4th Floor Auditorium

Remember to download the songs from "MEDIA" and MSN logo from "COMBINED EVENT" and use them as conversation starters with your friends!

Don't be afraid to stand out.

2009-08-20T11:51:00.007+08:00

I just feel as your pastor I needed to input this at such a time.... as this. :)

"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

- Matt 5:16

Here's a song from a spunky youth for a spunky generation. IGNYTE for Jesus!

Review: http://popreviewsnow.blogspot.com/2009/08/britt-nicole-lost-get-found.html

Awesome album btw...new release from Britt Nicole... let the words speak to you. :)

Your co-labourer in Christ,

PDa.

2009-08-06T14:00:00.001+08:00

Dear Ignyters,

During these few weeks, my family members one after another have not been feeling well. There have been attacks from the enemy against my family.

At one time, I remember feeling very tired, worried and at a loss of what to do. I was having a whole mixture of feelings.
I'm sure you guys felt that before too, right?
When everything comes all at once?
But I chose to worry less and not focus on my circumstances but to pray more and keep my focus on God.

I told God everything that was bothering me and asked for His wisdom to deal with the situations and asked for healing, rest and peace in my family.
Though God did not answer my prayers instantly, my prayers definitely brought my attention and focus from everything else back to Him and He gave me a great peace in my heart.

He also reminded me of Psalm 23 where in verse 4 it says:

"Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me."

I am sure that things will definitely get better and I do not have to fear or worry about anything that the enemy throws in my way because God is with me and I have a powerful weapon (PRAYER!). :D

I don't know what different ones of you out there are going through, but I hope this post encourages you!

When things come our way, Satan wants us to worry about our circumstances and focus on them, but God wants us to pray into our situations because it keeps our focus on Him!

Prayer is powerful! Pray into your situations and see how God move in your life! :)

Sis Kymberly

Adventures of PWF~ Be a prayer journalist! IMPACT!!!

2009-08-03T15:36:00.000+08:00

How awesome and powerful is God? You have seen nothing yet! ;)
Be a Prayer journalist: You will never miss HIM in action..
Check this out>>

Come represent and life up your territory to the Almighty as you come in ur uniforms this weekend! :D

!!!!IMPACT!!!!

Blessings,

PWF Sighting Team

What does prayer means to you?

2009-07-31T21:32:00.003+08:00

What does Prayer means to you???

Is it a checklist?
“My leader told me to pray, so I need to pray.”

When I only encounter difficulties??

For me, prayer is simply communicating to God daily. Pray to give thanks for what He has done in my life. Pray for healing for friends, family or even myself. Pray for directions in life. (And the list just keeps going on............)

When I was still young in my faith, I would talk very little to God. Doesn’t God know everything? Why do I need to even tell him? Then I realised the power of prayer as I grew more in my faith. Even though God knows everything in our lives, through the act of prayer, it shows that we acknowledge God is our helper and prayer is a petition to God. It is about the requests to God.
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”
-Luke 11:9-10
Through the years, when I go through transitions (from sec to jc, jc to uni, ministry transitions, etc) I will pray and ask the Lord for directions. For I want God to be part of my decision making moments. Each time I press on, He did not reveal to me immediately but He reveals only when the time is appropriate. The timing He reveals the plans, it is never too late nor too early. It is just nice. On top of that, He will affirm the things He spoke to me. Before I know it, everything falls into place.
“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
-Jeremiah 29:11-

The power of God through my prayers amazes me.
So what is your definition of prayer in your life? If you had not found it, quickly discover it. It is never too late to start now! (:

Sis Meiping

Adventures of PWF~ Then how & what to pray???!

2009-07-29T19:08:00.007+08:00

LAst week, Ms. Pray, Ms. Weeth & Mr. Faith were really busy.. They receive a directive from the BIG Boss up there to reach Ignyters all over PL. Their mission is to show the way, the truth and the Life of prayer!

We were hot on their heels and we've managed to catch them in action! Take a look at this...:)

"
To pray is to draw near to the Reality that is bigger than yourself and what you know. Most of all, to be found in a private place, quietened down and talking to God is a posture of intimacy with Him. - The One who holds everything together. So desire Him today...!
"

Blessings,

PWF Sighting Team

Reality Prayer Blogging - Separate the Urgent from the Important

2009-07-27T09:48:00.002+08:00

It's been a really busy past week, with a work-based event on Friday and Sis Gwen's wedding. (CONGRATS Gwen & Uncle! so so so happy for both of you! your thank you speeches made a lot of people cry too...)

So yes, it was really a busy and tiring weekend for me, both physically and mentally. I was rushing from one thing to the other, one place to the next... many things running through my head - what I need to do, what I need to remember, what I need to bring along, what I need to wear(!!), what I need to prepare, who I need to talk to and settle things with ... and the list goes on... but I realized one thing was missing through most of my "list of things to do"... this one thing so important, this one thing that would have empowered me for everything else on the list, one thing I really needed - and this one thing was solid prayer.

On Saturday evening, someone dear to me sms-ed me, "Separate the urgent from the important."

Perhaps that was the Lord's way of reminding me of what truly matters – but I must admit, I missed it by not immediately working on it - I didn’t realize the significance of the message until the end of everything - Sunday night when I finally got home, feeling exhausted and worn-out.

In retrospect, I realized how important Prayer is to me. I need to pray – it is for my own good because I can’t do anything without Him.

Separate the urgent from the important.

Sis Jas Por

Reality Prayer Blogging - The Power of Prayer

2009-07-25T13:58:00.002+08:00

On 22 July, I was preparing for a major presentation in school when I suddenly started coughing. Brushing it aside, I just prayed and continued with the presentation.

Amazing fact no.1: Throughout my entire presentation, I did NOT cough once, but spoke fluently! Praise God!
Later in the day, my condition got worse and I went to see a doctor, who diagnosed me as “suspected H1N1”. As soon as I heard it, my heart sank, and all the what ifs came attacking. “What if I have to be hospitalized?” “What if I really die?” Despite my fears, I prayed, and many others prayed for me too, believing that God triumphs over all sicknesses.

Amazing fact no.2: Two days later I went back to the doctor for a second checkup, and he said I’d “made remarkable improvement” because I’d taken Tamiflu vaccine early, which prevented further spread of the virus.
The doctor attributes my speedy recovery to the medicine, but I say, “It is all because we prayed, and trusted God to heal me!”

So THANK YOU God Almighty who hears the prayers of his children and heals the sick. And thank you too, leaders who prayed for me, and family and friends who cared J

Sis Shiny

Reality Prayer Blogging - Letting go, letting God

2009-07-22T17:55:00.004+08:00

The alarm goes off at 0600hrs.

I get up, and prepare for yet another day, beginning with TAWG.

In a sense, routine is both good and bad. It instills discipline in those willing to integrate it into daily living; on the flipside, it too can bring about a sense of mundane-ness (for lack of a better word).

What better time than now for the Lord sent me a timely reminder of what it means to be His disciple, what it takes to run the race, what it all boils down to when it comes down to the wire:

“In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.” ~ Luke 14:33

Personally, this is a big challenge, having grown up amongst overachievers who are currently carving excellent little niches for themselves in the corporate world. In a sense, the need to own that luxury car, that expensive bag, that exclusive credit card has been imbued in me since my days in secondary school and later, junior college and university.

To me, “everything” refers to the material comforts which are highly prized by my peers and myself. It connotes prestige and to a certain extent, acceptance.

As the Lord challenged me to let go, and surrender these aspirations in exchange for something better – His divine will for my life – I was reminded also to look not to man for acceptance, but to God.

The process of complete submissions is still an ongoing one, but I am proud to announce that it gets better every day as I seek Him and pray through the process of letting go of everything and letting God.

Sister Serene Ho

Reality Prayer Blogging - Believing for breakthrough

2009-07-22T10:15:00.003+08:00

As some of you might know, I’m currently doing my internship in a particular organization, in a particular department. Things have been going well in the department (in terms of relationships) and it was really like a family unit here – thank God! I felt so blessed here. But recently, out of the blue, one of my colleagues got upset with my other colleague and a cold war started in this once-close-knit department. It really affected the life of our department! (By the way… both of them are fellow believers… which made me even more sad.)

At first I just couldn’t comprehend how it even started… the reasons that presented itself were just so minor! As I spoke to the Lord about it, I felt in my heart that I needed to ARISE and PRAY. And so I asked the Lord to remove every seed of discord sown by the enemy, I prayed for restoration of relationships, for forgiveness from both parties, for life to return into the department. AMEN!

In the midst of the few days of praying (yes, things didn’t change overnight!), the Lord reminded me to be a peacemaker (Matthew 5:9). Ok… so what am I supposed to do??? Well, I didn’t really have to crack my head about it because the opportunities just arose for me. One of my colleagues opened up to share about how he felt about the whole matter, and I had the opportunity to “minister” to him – encouraged him to pray and just commit the matter to God. As for the other colleague, though he distanced himself from us, I made sure we continued to include him in our tea-time snacks and made sure he knew he was welcomed back to join us anytime.

Today is about day 4 since I started praying over this matter, and I’m VERY glad to say that things are starting to get better. I am believing for breakthrough and complete restoration! I am convinced that God can make all things possible.

Sis Jas Por

Remain in God and Bear Fruits - Part II

2009-07-06T10:06:00.001+08:00

After my 1st post, I'm certain many of you are asking, "So Sister Gwen, how do we walk through such difficult times???" Well, the answer is found everywhere in John 15 – Remain/ Abide in God

Remain/ Abide is to stay in God’s word/promises/commands/ instructions. It’s not a ‘weng weng’ thingy, it’s not a manipulative emotional roller coaster either. It’s the simple lifestyle of humility and inviting God into your life constantly.

With His word/promises/commands/instructions inscribed in our hearts and minds, going through life difficulties would be much easier and joyful. Amen?

Try this – count the number of ‘remain’ or ‘abide’ in John 15:1-12.

John 15:4-12 (NIV) Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8 This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. 9 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

You know God really means it when He repeats the value of remaining in Him in almost every other verse or sentence in this short passage! So IGNYTE ministry, don’t give up and be discouraged when life seems to be going no where. Perhaps God wants you to just remain in Him.

James 1:2-5 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

So…. What do you think? =)

Blessings!
Sister Gwen!

Stare. What? Stare!

2009-07-01T11:33:00.004+08:00

Stare. What? Stare!

Ready for an exciting game show?
Ready to spot the difference?

Invite your friends this week for Stare. What? Stare!

Saturday 04/07 at 4.45pm
Sunday 05/07 at 11.15pm
At LT 1

See you there!!

By Stare what Stare committee

Remain in God and Bear Fruits - Part I

2009-07-01T11:00:00.002+08:00

Hello IGNYTE!

How many of you love gardening? **umm I don’t see many hands risen up**

Jesus taught an important value to His disciples through the parable of The Gardener and the vine. Let’s look at John 15 to explore more on the value of remaining/abiding in God.

John 15:1-12 (NIV) "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8 This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. 9 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

God wants us to be fruitful. However, to be fruitful does not always mean going through a smooth and easy life most of the times. Every victory in life comes with a battle, no matter how big and small. But today we can rest assured that it is God’s promise for us is to bear fruits (= [abundant living], and so what do we do then??? The answer is in John 15 – REMAIN IN GOD.

Every plant that bears fruit would first need to go through the process of pruning or change in their life cycle. The flower petals have to drop and wither; the branches with weeds and algae need to be cut off so that healthy fruit can be bear.

Likewise, it is the same for our lives. Sometimes, God will allow us to face difficult situations; not to torment and make us suffer, but to give us the opportunity to make Godly decisions and grow from it. The result of pruning/molding is FRUITFULNESS.

Fruitfulness = Abundant Living = Godly Character and a Blessed Life.

So don’t shrink or run away when you have storms in your lives.
But know that such situations are inevitable, yet we don’t resign to it, but start to see such occurrence as God pruning our character, pruning our lives so that we can fulfill His purpose in our lives.

God bless!
Sis Gwen!

p.s. stay posted for "Part II" of this blog entry yar!

Calling EVERYONE who is interested to take photos!

2009-06-27T19:51:00.003+08:00

Join us for a time of fun while learning!

Do send in your name, centre, section, adult leader, level and contact number to ignyteweb@gmail.com so that we can estimate the number of people coming!

See you there! :)

It's about the God of Abundance.

2009-06-25T11:46:00.003+08:00

Four months. Four EXCITING months in this journey... and it's gonna climax tonight at the opening. I've been moved by the unity and the sacrifice of everyone in this project - from the leaders to the youths - you are AMAZING! And let's not forget those who really rallied around the project in prayer and support, even though you are not directly involved - it made a huge difference!

It has been quite a roller-coaster ride... with some personal challenges... but yet again - God never fails - your Grace is SUFFICIENT...

We're all ready to go...all excited.... but let's stay focus what this is all about. It's about reaching the needy for God. It's about offering our two copper coins in gratitude, and watching God do the rest. It's about you Lord. :')

Your tired but elated Pastor,

PDa

P.S. The music blurb is up! Those of you who want to catch a glimpse of the music, check it out HERE!

Jesus, My Guide to Focus

2009-06-11T10:31:00.009+08:00

Man! June is such a busy month! I don’t know about you but mine’s jam-packed! There’s rehearsals every night and a lot of work to be done! Man! There is so much work to do!

Are you feeling the same as me? Maybe it’s not rehearsals for you, maybe its school, maybe its CCA, maybe its enrichment classes, tuition classes or ALL of that and more! And maybe it’s getting you down and making you really tired! Well friends, I want you to know, Jesus has a solution to this!

Matt 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Kinda funny that God would say to the weary and burdened that he would give them rest by getting them to take up his yoke! Isn’t it interesting? =)

Well you see, this yoke that Jesus is talking about is his guidance in our lives. When an oxen straps on a yoke, he is easily maneuvered by his guide. Oxen in general like to move and roam everywhere, having a lot of energy but achieving nothing much with it. But when its energy is harnessed to plow the ground then it becomes very purposeful, powerful and productive!

Like the oxen, we need to do just that. We need to strap on Jesus’ yoke. When there are so many things going on in our lives that burdens us, so many things to do that wearies us out, it seems like we’re running all over the place. And as humans, over time we tend to lose focus in the things that we do. But when we come to Jesus, He will focus us on what’s most important.

So come to Jesus and be refreshed in His presence. His gentle and humble presence and allow Him to guide you back, to focus on the important things in life.

Be refreshed by His Word
Psa 109:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Be refreshed as you Worship Him
Psa 67:4
May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples justly and guide the nations of the earth.

Your fellow oxen-in-Christ
Kah Fei

Fun Jam!

2009-05-18T23:45:00.000+08:00

Fun Jam for all is back!
If you're interested in singing or playing instruments, do come down this Sunday to join everyone in a time of fun jam!

Date: 24th May 2009 (This Sunday!)
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue: LT1, Trinity @ PL

Help us spread the word around to your friends too!

Cya there this Sunday :)

P.s. Guitarists, please bring your guitars along

Praise Report #3

2009-04-17T01:48:00.004+08:00

I have never been a very proactive person when it comes to inviting my friends for church events, because i knew they were not able to come. Instead, I prayed fervantly for them. However, this time, I really felt there was Hope, that my friends could come. Inviting them wasnt easy but to my surprise, many of them were open to coming. Although most faced parental objections, 3 of my friends turned up for the Hope event.

I have 2 close buddies named Jian Wei and Tzy Harn. After months and months of praying, they have finally come to know Jesus, but it stopped there for them. They never did attend church due to parental objection. After I invited them, we continued praying together and Jian Wei finally could come. However, Tzy Harn's parents objected. But this did not stop us from praying. After our prayer of faith, approximately after an hour, he called me to tell me his parents miraculously allowed him to come for the event. Through this event, Jian Wei rededicated and Tzy Harn was well convicted of his faith and Jesus' love. Praise God for His plans:)

Another friend who came was someone I vaguely knew. It was 2 days before Hope, i was at tuition, when God told me to invite Yan Bin. I was scared, but I extended the invitation. He took it and read and said, " Oh your church ah, i think should be no problem la". And he came. Though he did not receive Christ during the event, I believe a seed was sown in his heart and we can definitely see more of him around church soon.

Eunice

Sun Upper Sec

Praise report #2!

2009-04-17T01:39:00.004+08:00

I must really thank God for all the opportunities, that He has given me in reaching out to my friends!

I've gotten to know a person, by the name of Abigail, through National Youth Council. We did not know each other well. However, my friends and I constantly touched on the topic of Christianity, I got to know that Abigail is actually a christian.

God provided an opportunity for me to speak with her. And she began to share about the emptiness she feels in her spiritual walk with God. So, I took the opportunity to tell her a bit about Trinity, and the culture of it - and Abigail was immensely interested!

She accepted my invitation to our Easter Sunday service and was very receptive towards Trinity.
I will continue to invite her for future Ignyte services

God will always provide opportunities for each and every one of us to reach out to our friends - and don't fear about anything when opportunities come, as God will always guide you, to ensure that every chance that you've gotten is fulfilling! (: All glory to God.

EngHan
Upper Sec

Yes indeed God provides opportunities for us to reach our to our friends!
Be bold and courageous to seize these opportunities to bring our friends to God!

Praise Report for HOPE!

2009-04-14T10:45:00.002+08:00

I was very excited when my friend, Larissa said that she was able to make it for the event-HOPE. The most important thing was that she accepted Christ! I was jumping for joy!
When the Spiritual Parents asked her what she wanted to pray for since she had accepted Christ, do you know what she said? She said she wanted to pray that her whole family would come to know God and accept him.
Isn't that amazing?
All praise to the Mighty God!!

Charissa Ng
Lower Sec

Do continue to care and connect with your oikos! If they received salvation this Easter, invite them back for Ignyte services.
If not, don't lose HOPE! Press on! And invite your friends for our Easter Assimilation Service this weekend!!

EASTER EASTER EASTER!

2009-04-07T14:28:00.002+08:00

As promised! Here's a table of what's happening these 2 weeks in IGNYTE and in Trinity Christian Centre!

There are so many opportunities to invite our friends and share with them the love of Jesus in this Easter and the HOPE that we have found in Him! So be sure to invite someone!

God bless

B. Kaf!

Gooseberry

2009-03-29T09:47:00.003+08:00

Was talking to someone yesterday and the word 'Gooseberry' came out. Decided to do some research and here's the Cambridge Dictionary definition:

- a small yellowish-green fruit covered with short hairs, which grows on a bush and has a sour taste:

- to be an unwanted third person who is present when two other people, especially two lovers, want to be alone

That was really interesting as I never knew about the 2nd definition. My first encounter with the gooseberry was a pleasant one - it was place as a decoration on my birthday cake - and it really caught my eye - a rare fruit that gave the cake an exquisite look. Here:

I was so intrigued by it that I took it with the cake- it had a nice refreshing taste to it. It is a good source of vitamin C and fibre too, and certainly - when used in the right place - brought 'icing' on the cake.

My point? :-) Well - it's interesting why would the second definition come about at all... but I'm sure it has its history. Important thing? We are all created special in God's sight - no one is an UNWANTED. :-)

Ps 139:14

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful,

I know that full well.

-PDa

SP CAMP is here!!!!

2009-03-16T16:10:00.002+08:00

Hey Guys,
SP CAMP IS ALMOST HERE! WOOHOO!
I can't wait for camp to start!! but i know a lot of you are wondering about camp...... So here's some info for you!

1.Where and what time do we meet?
8am at Lt1, Trinity Christian Centre @ Paya Lebar

2. What do i bring to camp?
1. Bible and Writing Materials
2. Water Bottle
3. Clothes for 2 days such as T-shirts and Bermudas (No FBTS or short shorts)
4. Sandals
5. Jacket/Sweater
6. Long pants/jeans for service
7. Alarm Clock
8. Toiletries
9. Personal Medication (if needed)
10. Shoes and socks
11. Hangers (optional)
12. Insect repellent
13. Torchlight
14. Plastic-bags/Ziplock bags (for dirty clothes)
15. You need to bring along your Ezlink card or cash for transportation
16. You also need to bring along cash for lunch on thursday afternoon.
All other meals will be at the campsite!! Yummy stuff!!!

Thats about it for what to bring!!!

3. How do i get there if i'm a part-timer?

Take the MRT to Sembawang MRT and then catch bus 882 to the campsite.
You have to get down as soon as the bus reaches the end of sembawang beach
and goes around the roundabout.

4. What happens if i get lost?

Shout for help til someone runs to you!! just kidding.... call Brother Alsen on 97262040.

Warning: You do not need your passport to get to sembawang. It's in Singapore!! :P

Life.

2009-03-07T15:26:00.002+08:00

Life is fragile. Reading some of the articles on paper today - you'll catch the drift... NTU prof encounter with the student... infant in plastic bag found in riser...sighh.... never take life for granted. I'm glad to here...ALIVE. Though sometimes we wonder how we barely make it? :\

And as I was looking through some of my photos again - this macro shot reminded me that life can be resilient! I believe God has given us the will to live, the will to fight for what we believe in - no matter how harsh the environment may be. Apostle Paul said, "I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow..." Yes. God will cause us to grow into the destiny He has for us - if we would only believe in it, fight for it - HANG on to it.

Hold on to Your Destiny In Eternity! :-)

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."

- 2 Cor 4:8-9

- PDa

D.R.A.W SP CAMP

2009-03-05T09:21:00.002+08:00

D.R.A.W SP camp is HERE!!!!

Are you thirsty for God? Are you ready to draw from His eternal spring of life? Are you ready to overflow?

If u are ready, then register for D.R.A.W SP camp this weekend!!!!

D.R.A.W SP CAMP

Camp dates : 19th and 20th March (Thursday and Friday)

Camp Venue : BB/GB campsite ( Sembawang)

Camp fees : $35 – Full time, $25 Part time

Registration opens this weekend at the summit at the following times:

Saturday - 230 pm
Sunday - 1030 am

Registration booths are also available before and after service outside LT 1

Remember registrations open this week! So come early and register and bring another SP with you to sign up!

A Moment

2009-03-04T16:23:00.001+08:00

Was driving Kendrick home the other day and stumbled upon a moment that I wish I could just freeze and bottle to revisit over and over again....

"RAAAAINBOOOOW!" came the excited cute little voice from my VIP (very important passenger) behind. I looked up...(and I'm sure many other drivers did the same as the traffic ground to a halt)... there was not just one...but TWO rainbows. WOW. Double WOW.

Maybe it's just me and my family - but we do get really excited with God's paintwork in the sky...whether it's sunrise, sunset, or just plain patterned clouds. What an escape - for a moment- away from the routine of life, the peak hour traffic, the disappointments of the day...and to be reminded that God is still interested in the us. :')

"Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth."

- Gen 9:16

- PDa

Love is in the air....

2009-02-26T17:23:00.002+08:00

The air quality in Singapore reached a PSI high of 57 for Feb on the night of Valentine. I suspect there's a lot more burst bubbles than love...or it could be all the candle light dinners. lol!

But I did noticed that all that talk on TV and Adverts didn't help- many young people inadvertently think towards that direction... it was as though Cupid was working overtime to ensure he was not retrenched in an economic crisis like now.

Well...maybe I will do True Love Waits earlier next year... just to make sure the air quality in Feb stays sane. :)

"This is the air I breathe

This is the air I breathe

Your holy presence living in me

This is my daily bread

Your very word spoken to me

And I

I’m desperate for You

And I

I’m lost without You"

-PDa

Albert's oh-so-sweet Poem

2009-02-16T01:34:00.003+08:00

Hello everyone -
due to popular demand....
here it is....
what you've been asking and waiting for...

ALBERT'S POEM!!! - enjoy, and spread the LOVE. :)

Like the apple that fell on Newton's head
I'm falling in love with you
Like yeast that makes the nicest bread
My love it grows so true

Oh how can I describe this joy [eyes light up]
I feel like designing a high-tech toy
My heart's experiencing palpitations
I hope I don't die from this sensation

If I were a plant, you would be my sun
Your love would be what nourishes me
If I were a cell, you'd be my cell wall
Without your support, I will be in discomfort
If you were a function, I'd be your solution
But only if you're a quadratic equation!

I hope you know how much you mean
To me, and thus my heartfelt plea
My love has no asymptote you know
But exponentially, it'll grow, grow, grow!
I'll always be faithful, just trust in me
I'm like the constant in y=mx+c!

Note from the LMN comm: THANK YOU, IGNYTErs for bringing your friends to this event! We thank God for the many lives that were touched and transformed by the power of His love! Do continue to invite your friends back for our very happening IGNYTE FUEL and services so that they can "grow, grow, GROW!" (:

All glory to God.

Introducing......

2009-01-28T09:21:00.016+08:00

Our 3 male contestants!!

Who will win the heart of our mystery lady??
Who will YOU be supporting?

JOIN US on 13 Feb 2009, Friday, 6:45pm - 9:30pm, Trinity@Paya Lebar, Level 4 Summit to see who will emerge victorious!

Love. Me. NOW!

2009-01-23T16:20:00.005+08:00

3 guys and a girl. 3 rounds, but only one winner. The catch: it's truly a BLIND date! Who do you think will win her heart? Join us for this exciting dating game show with a twist!

Love. Me. NOW! is IGNYTE Trinity@Paya Lebar's very own Valentine's Day Drama! Be sure to invite your friends!

Join us also in spreading the word about Love.Me.Now! on MSN and Facebook!

Facebook
If you are not already a member of the IGNYTE! group, simply search for “IGNYTE!”, look for our IGNYTE logo, click on it, and JOIN THE GROUP! Then you can send out invitations to your friends.

MSN

Download the "Love. Me. NOW!" MSN display pic from the "EVENTS" page and use it as a conversation starter with your friends! You can get it from the events page!

Love. Me. NOW!

Date: 13 Feb 2009, Friday

Time: 6:45pm - 9:30pm

Location: Trinity@Paya Lebar, Level 4 Summit

HindSight

2008-12-31T13:46:00.007+08:00

Yes I know- it's been a while since I wrote. :) Apologise if you missed my posts... but I suspect there are few of you.

Since it's the LAST day of the year, I thought I'll pen some thoughts down. Was reminded when I was sorting through my photos I came across this one that I took on the way back from a camp recee trip. It was a sunset taken from a rear mirror. It's strange how things look different when we see it from another point of view. Even more emotional when we see it from hindsight. Don't we wish we all had hindsight earlier? Looking back - I guess we would have done many things differently this year if we knew what was the outcome.

Yet - it's not a time to wallow in regrets. If history does really repeat itself, then I guess we can all be better prepared the next round. :)

Phil 3:13-14

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Here's a tribute too for the awesome MIT team that challenged me personally:

Have an AWESOME year ahead!

- PDa

Pre SURGE Devotion SOAR

2008-12-12T00:01:00.001+08:00

Have you ever been to an amusement park? Have you ridden on a Viking ride – where the vessel will swing from one end to another – just like a pendulum?

Life can be like a Viking ride – we have our ups and downs. Despite life challenges, God has purposed for us to live a life victoriously. With Him, we can ride and soar on eagles wings!

Are you ready for His ride?

Friday, 12 Dec 2008

Read:
Isaiah 40:28-31

Reflection and journal:
What does this passage talks about God?
What does this passage means to you?
Which area in your life do you need to ‘soar’ for God?

_______________________________________

Saturday, 13 Dec 2008

Read:
Romans 8:37 – 39

Reflection and journal:
God has called us to be more than conquerors. Are there any area in your life which you feel less of a conqueror?
This passage also shares about God’s love for you. Spend some time meditating this passage and His love for you.

SURGE Announcement!! Pls note & spread the word ;)

2008-12-11T01:00:00.001+08:00

SURGE Announcement

Hi Ignyters are you ready to SURGE??!! ;)

Here's an update on Meeting point!! (please spread the word!!)

Report on this Sunday, 14 Dec by 2pm at LT1/LT2.

- There will be counters set up to register your attendance.
- After registration please proceed promptly into the LT
- Please be sure to eat your lunch before that.

Some friendly advices from Camp Comm: :)

1. Start SURGing with a breeze: Pack your bag before you hit the weekend. (more info on what to pack here)

2. Have adequate rest on the days leading up to camp. You dun wanna be found sleeping when the spirit of God moves.

3. Don't give a chance for the authorities to stop you: Remember to bring your PASSPORT (any passport with less than 6months validity may be denied an entry into Malaysia)

Do check back this space for final updates. Final changes, if any, will be up by this Saturday, 9pm.

!!!...Search Serve Soar...!!!

=)

Pre Surge Devotion SERVE

2008-12-10T00:01:00.003+08:00

Jesus’ service was not one that is enslaved and weak but His was one that is likened to an abundant spring that overflows with grace & love.

We remember the incident at the well where He took the trouble to cross culture and initiated a conversation with a woman despised by the society. He took time to share with her the kingdom of God.

We remember the soiled towel across His waist, His nails marred with dirt, the basin of murky water.

We remember how he served by giving his very life in place of ours. Service is first an attitude of love and second of a position of considering others before ourselves.

Wednesday, 10 Dec 2008

Read:

Mark 10:45

Galatians 5:22

Reflection and journal:

Examine and think about the life of Jesus when he was in the world.

What attitude did he carry in his ministry?

What can you learn from Him?

After reading Galatians 5:22 – Which aspects of the spirit of the fruit do you think you should grow in? How?

_____________________________________________________________

Thursday, 11 Dec 2008

Read:

Colossians 3:23

Matthew 5:13-16

Reflection and journal:

What or who should be motivating the purpose of serving?

How can your life be one that extends Godly influence in your community?

Pre SURGE Devotion SEARCH

2008-12-08T15:25:00.004+08:00

Hey yo people of DESTINY! Today marks the first day of the SURGE devotion. We are saying to God that YOU are important in our lives and we want to get serious with you. Let's press in to discover who He is and how awesome are His plans for your life!

Are your ready to SURGE...? :)

Searching – When was the last time you lost something? Was it a wallet, a set of keys, your NRIC or something precious? Do you remember some of the emotions you experienced? Often, we become DESPERATE in searching for the things which we treasure most. Are you SEARCHING for God today? Are you DESPERATE to have Jesus back in ALL of your life?

Monday, 8 Dec 2008

Read:
Jeremiah 29:11-14

Reflection and journal:
Examine your spiritual life now. How close are you to God?
What do you think is the key in searching for God?
What do you think God wants you to do in searching for Him?

______________________________________________________

Tuesday, 9 Dec 2008

Read:

Matthew 22:37

Mark 12: 30

Luke 10: 27

Reflection and journal:

What does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul and mind?

Now ask yourself – have you loved God with ALL your heart, soul and mind? How can you live out these truths that please God?

Surge Camp Theme Song!

2008-12-05T12:15:00.003+08:00

Surge Camp Theme Song "Higher" has been uploaded onto our media section!
Go listen, learn the song, and be lifted Higher!

SURGE! Have you signed up yet?

2008-11-11T20:56:00.007+08:00

Early bird sign-up only this weekend!

Download a copy of the sign up form here

Thank you ALL

2008-10-18T02:05:00.002+08:00

Hey people,

A few days ago I was asked to take a look at the blog of one of the FTVs who visited Ignyte and joined my buzzgroup with her friend Jiali (Jelly!). I was amazed. Really. You made it happen, Ignyte (: For the glory of God. Thank you ALL for being part of the Ignyte/Trinitarian Experience (:
Check it out!..

-- Sister Jas (Choe) (:
Upp Sec (Sat)

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"TCC - Mm no, not The Coffee Connoisseur, but Trinity Christian Centre. Thank you to Jiali, Chrisanda and Yanling for constantly encouraging me to go (: “Fuel” (cell group) was definitely enriching, learning about prayer. Though i’m still trying to find out how to distinguish “a message from God” from my own hallucination/little mind at work. Also, thank you to Joanna, Emily, Delise, Amy, Irina, Michel, Sister Jas and more. And yes, the game “I Have Never” was really a good attempt at revealing all my inner most secrets.

“IGYNTE” session was really powerful and I could really relate to what the pastor was preaching. About finding identity & purpose, just like what i mentioned in one of my earlier posts. I went through the emotions of a newcomer at this foreign, yet very homely & warm church, it was good. Not awkward (thankfully) though blush-able ....... Thank you...... for the very warm, genuine and sincere welcome. (:

It was Worship Experience, where we sang, dance, jumped around for almost the entire service. Tiring, but fun and things got really high, the mood was really high and yesss the songs were sang so high but thankfully everyone was singing so loudly that it covered all the times where Jelly’s and my voices died. I re-dedicated my life to God, and it felt like I got to know God all over again.

What made Trinity leave such a lasting impression in my mind was not just Cell and Worship, but also the after-service experience. I was pretty terrified having to get up the bus with a group of Trinity Youths, while holding the newcomer paper bag as it was an open declaration of being a first-timer. I don’t like awkward moments. I could hear murmurs of “Hey that’s Jiali’s friend”, but wells being the shy me, I just smiled at them and put on my earphones. Ipods come in handy when you have absolutely no idea whether to go mix around with new people or be a social outcast. Wells, you still seem pretty alone but it makes your outcast-ness decrease as you prolly look like you’re doing something.......

What made the difference was here: Just one word, BYE. Okay not really Fullstop-ish but an Exclamation mark. Cos each of them said it with such sincerity and enthusiasm it really made me smile. And considering they continued waving bye to me while they were walking and my bus passed them. So, thank you to the green-flowery pretty girl, yellow-top girl, white polo tee guy, dark blue shirt spectacled-guy, and a few more others (: You made a difference to my whole trinity experience (:"

-- Amanda's blog
Amanda visited Upp Sec FUEL with Bro Choon Chee's section and Ignyte Service on 11 Oct 08, Saturday.
She agreed to come because someone believed in her (:

What is WWW?

2008-09-29T23:18:00.011+08:00

Is your life like Wobotic? Non-stop working or studying.
Are you missing out on what God wants you to tell you or enjoy?

This is not an event, but this is and will be an encounter with God.
God will definitely work wonders through our praise and worship.

Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things [Psalm 98:1].
Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise [Psalm 48:1].

If you knew that this encounter would change your life...
Would you be there?
Would you be excited?
Would you be early?
Would you bring a friend?
Would you be praying for it?

So come prepared for a day of the refreshing and breakthrough!

WWW
Sat 11 Oct, 4.45pm
Sun 12 Oct, 11.15am
at IGNYTE, Trinity @ Paya Lebar LT 1

LeeGacy... Si simi?

2008-09-16T01:24:00.008+08:00

Leaving a lasting legacy arr..? How huh? why huh?... I guess for most of the young people like us, it not a topic that we can easily connect with. I love the clip S.Gwen showed us over service last week.
Pay It Forward - doing a favor for someone who couldn't do for themselves. It so aptly illustrated what it can mean for us. As I sat in service, I wondered what will happen if all of us took that message seriously...

Wow... Could you just picture that? ;)

I came across a soundtrack on the same topic... Here.. I would like to share it with you. Check out what Nicole has to say about that ;)

Legacy by Nicole Nordeman
I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...

~*****~

My personal thoughts on the topic is this;

To Thrust my life in total abandonment into the care of Christ,
To Discover why He cause me to rise every morning and
To Be all that He had meant me to be.

His spirit beckons on...

:)

Photography Workshop!

2008-08-31T20:19:00.000+08:00

more testimonies!

2008-08-27T20:28:00.005+08:00

have a testimony, share it!

When I was wondering who to invite for the last event HPMG, I was able to invite my friend, but at the last minute, he couldn't make it. But overall, I am glad and thankful that God gave me the boldness to invite my friend and not be ashamed of anything. I pray that for Get Smart, Play Hard, I would have the same amount of faith to invite him again. Pamela Say, Sat, Lower Sec

At the start of this month, we had our year 2 project and I had to come up with an idea related to the elderly and it had to be realistic and feasible. Our lecturers expected a lot from us and initially kept rejecting our ideas. So i went to pray to God for guidance and He gave us a really good idea of making an "Aged Olympics" sort of thing and our lecturer really liked it. By then, we could continue doing the design for our website and further research while other groups still has problems coming up with the initial concept and idea even for the next week or so. So i thank God for giving my group guidance through the project. So far, its still going very well. :)
Tan Zhen Yao, Sat, Z2

Thanks to God, I was able to work up the courage to invite my friend to church. Even though her parents do not allow her to come for service, she is willing to, unlike a month or two ago. I will continue to pray for her to have her parents allow her to come to church.
Rachelle Lee, Sun, Lower Sec

God has been blessing me, but not very specifically He has been working in me stage by stage to give me more confidence to love myself and the people around me. I used to be skeptical of others and often felt like I had no direction in life, making me unable to trust myself or others. Right now I stand as a more confident and loving person!
Teri Lim, Sun, Upper Sec

Praise God! Do you believe our God is mighty?:)

Get Smart Play Hard!

2008-08-27T00:10:00.004+08:00

This coming 30 and 31 August 2008, IGNYTE, Trinity @ Paya Lebar proudly presents… Get Smart Play Hard!

This interactive game show will test your knowledge in various areas, for example Math, Science, English, Sports and even Shopping. At the start of each round, our 2 Hosts will pick out the contestants by reading out a series of seat numbers, which means you get a chance to be a contestant. On top of that, there are prizes to be won.

You don’t have to worry if you don’t know the answer cause you’ll have 3 Help-lines you can rely on. One Trusty Friend, Two Experts and the Entire Audience!

So be sure to come prepared for a day of fun and laughter. And remember, don’t come alone cause good things are meant to be shared!

Get Smart Play Hard!

August 30, 4.45pm at IGNYTE, Trinity @ Paya Lebar LT 1

August 31, 11.15am at IGNYTE, Trinity @ Paya Lebar LT 1

believe...

2008-08-21T19:57:00.004+08:00

hi IGNYTE!

As a follow-up to the message over the weekend, i want to encourage you to step out in faith to do something for your friends!

Get Smart, Play Hard! is coming up and one thing we can do this week is to invite our friends for this!

Remember, all you need to do is:

Share with Jesus with someone - Just say it!

Show who Jesus is - Live it!

Shout it out to God - Pray!

In fact, I want to challenge you to commit to invite one friend each week to IGNYTE. We don't need to wait for events to invite our friends to experince God's love! Some of your friends out there are just waiting for you to share with them! (remember Joel?)

And you know what? If you sense God is speaking to you about doing something more than just inviting your friends to church and you don't know where to begin, you can always talk to your leaders about it! We can plan it together!

God is going to do something in this generation through IGNYTE! Believe it!

God bless!

bro kaf!

Get Smart, Play Hard!

Trinity Christian Centre, LT1

30 August 2008 @ 4.45pm &

31 August 2008 @ 11.15am

06.07.08

2008-07-22T23:00:00.009+08:00

Yalooooo!(:

2 weeks ago at 06.07.08,HMPG, we celebrated the 3 years of Ignyte Ministry! How cool? With the help of the Holy Spirit, 65 ftvs were invited, 21 gave their life to Jesus & a total attendance of 724!

Here's what Benjamin Voon has to testify!(:

"Last Sunday I invited my friend Humphrey for HPMG.I got to know from other friends about how he lost faith in God because of what other Christians did to him. I was concerned and I prayed for him, hoping that one day he will return to God and know that not all Christians are what he has thought to be.
I did all I could to care and connect with him, to show him that I actually care. I made it a point to spend time with him every day during recess and during our time in recess I shared how God has blessed my life and how good God is to me. I actually did try and persuade him to come back to God but he was reluctant.
But nearing this period when 06.07.08 was coming, I decided to give it a shot by inviting him for this event and I prayed during the altar call that God will speak to Humphrey and that he will respond to it. Praise God, he received Christ once again!"

One of our leaders, Brother Jonathan was in the committee and was really blessed by it just as how he has been a blessing in serving us by working hard to ensure that HMPG was a success.

"060708 was an amazing journey from conception to completion. Being part of the committee for this historic event, I was given the privilege to work with leaders from IGNYTE Ministry from both centres. Despite the initial unfamiliarity with one another, through the course of the planning and preparation the committee shared a common goal one wanting to see God move and propel IGNYTE Ministry to the next level with this event and the unfamiliarity turned to unity.
The awesome “His Purpose, My Generation” wristbands were really a miracle as due to some miscommunication.
In the course of this event, I’ve grown both as a leader and a friend – learning to be task focused yet people oriented, stirring a passion in me to see this generation rise up as leaders of their generation and seeing them bring their friends to know Jesus.
Praise God for his faithfulness and how He has moved so powerfully through this event, taking IGNYTE to another level! "

God is really moving in our ministry! Our friends are getting saved and God is pouring into our lives! So if God is doing something in your life, don't keep it to yourself! Do share it with us.

You can always drop your testimony at our email, ignytepl@gmail.com, or message us your testimony at 83720258. You can also write your testimony and drop it at our testimony box!
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???

06.07.08....It's Coming

2008-07-03T15:11:00.003+08:00

The Secret Ingredient.

2008-07-01T10:20:00.001+08:00

I enjoyed 'KungFu Panda' so much... maybe I could identify with Panda...his urm... profile... but I'm sure all of us struggle with that call some time or other. What is our purpose in life? What am I called to do? Is it just selling noodles - like Po wondered?
Whatever that call might be for you - we can learn from Jesus today - in Luke 2:51,52. After He Discovered the call, He continued to Develop that call. He remained obedient to His parents, grew up as a carpenter, while preparing Himself to be the Messiah.
Wisdom, Stature, Favour with God and men.
Let's continue to allow God to speak to us - individually, and corporately as a ministry - He has called each one of us - first and foremost - to be a discipler for Him. Carry His heart, for our Generation. It's gonna be more than just a Combined time of celebration this sunday. More than just great music and dance. More than just funny videos to vote.

It's an Historic event that will change - above all - YOU.

After all, that's what the secret ingredient is all about. ;-)

- PDa

RAW

2008-06-08T21:49:00.006+08:00

Ever felt that in your times of private worship during TAWG, you couldn't find a song to fully express what you really wanted to say to God? Now, you can write your own song!

If you've never tried your hand at writing songs before, do come for the

RAW Songwriting Workshop!

This TUESDAY

10 June

2-5pm

@ the classrooms

You don't need special skills or to be musically trained to write a song.

That's why it's called R.A.W. (Real and Authentic Worship)-

straight from the heart,

and it doesn't matter if it sounds RAW! (:

PDa will be teaching the class so it's an excellent opportunity to learn...
Hope to see you there!

-Sis. Mich Lee (:

Keyboard Workshop!

2008-06-08T21:25:00.000+08:00

Do you...

Know how to play the k e y b o a r d ?

And want to...

Learn how to use your skills to s e r v e ?

Come on down to the KEYBOARD WORKSHOP happening this

Wed- Fri

11-13 June

2-5pm

@ LT1

See you there! (:

Design a Pass it on card

2008-05-07T21:19:00.004+08:00

Such a time as this...

2008-05-06T13:26:00.004+08:00

Hey Hey!

Upon reflections, I started to ponder why am I called an Ignyter.
Why was Ignyte set up in the first place...

I believe they wanted a generation to rise up and reach out to the youths of today.
A ministry that stayed relevant with the passion for God and for His people.
To own the call of "His purpose. My generation''

Queen Esther was placed by God in a strategic position. She took advantage of her access privilege to the King to fight for the lives of the Jews. Her passion for God gave her the strength and the reason to stand up for her people and fulfill God's purpose in her generation.

Likewise, will you be able to take advantage of the position you have as a youth for God to reach out to the people around you?

Think about it.

Living out

-060708-

E X T R A V A G A N T

2008-05-05T13:39:00.007+08:00

W o r s h i p has always been something extremely precious to me. It's what helps me connect with God and draws me closer to Him. The reason why I worship Him is not just because I love Him and want to bring Him an offering of praise when I'm in His presence, but it's also because He truly is worth every melody that comes from my mouth.

Worship, to me, is not just singing songs or praising Him in service, cell, or even during TAWG. But beyond all that, it is a l i f e s t y l e – each of our words and actions should be worship to Him, something that He is pleased with.

My most unforgettable worship experience was Break Free. You guys do know that there are times when we feel like "Yea God! I'm gonna conquer the world for You!". But there are also times when we feel down, broken and confused by everything happening around us? That was how I felt during Break Free. I entered the Summit that day thinking that even raising my hands or singing a line would take a whole lot of out me, and I simply couldn't do it.

Even when all that was running through my mind, God knew.

He sent two friends to pray for me at the very first song. Before I could break free, God broke me, reminding me that He was in control,

all that I had to do was to praise Him.

I decided there and then that whatever was weighing me down would not hinder my worship to God. As I lifted my hands, God just brought such peace and assurance in my heart, and as I continued to worship, His presence put within me a new found liberty. It was a time of worship where God brought me out of the pits, and truly gave me the strength and courage to press on.

For E X T R A V A G A N T , it is my prayer that IGNYTE Ministry will come to a place of being able to worship God with all of our hearts. Remember that clutter that you saw outside the LT during service this week?

The clutter represents all that we have to put aside to really be able to worship Him with our all- THAT, is extravagant worship. I pray that it's when everything that we've allowed to define us- successes, achievements etc- is stripped away, we will really really have a longing to bring Him something that's of worth that He will be pleased with.

It doesn't take fancy music or flashing lights.

All it takes is YOU, and your heart.

your fellow worshipper,

Rachael

Let your fire burn, again

2008-04-21T11:13:00.005+08:00

Hey Ignyte ministry! Yes - i'm talking to you, you and you! Whether you're attending saturday or sunday services, in lower sec or upper sec or Z2 or AF (haha even if you're overseas for awhile like me!) - YOU ARE IGNYTE ministry! and ALL in Ignyte ministry...SAY SO! *jumps around* XD

Yea! woohoo. I was praying for you all last night, and something interesting happened - i began to pray a SONG into this Ministry. But b4 that, some food 4 thought - Do you remember why u are Ignyte ministry? What is your driving force?

Do I hear a resounding shout of:

"FOR HIS PURPOSE, MY GENERATION!!!"??

If you've somehow forgotten that...now, we're all human and I admit that I, too, have forgotten many times this, n other important things and purposes, but let's not make it an excuse amen?? :D Let's let the Holy Spirit continually remind us that we live n function as a Ministry (YES, ONE ministry, not two three or four) FOR HIS PURPOSE (YES, not OURS), for OUR GENERATION (YES, this is YOUR generation - claim it back for Jesus!!!)

While letting that sink in again...here's the song I prayed into this precious Ministry last night:

Lord my heart's desire is to live for You
May my life resonate Your glory
All I have I give
To You my King
May my life become a sacrifice

Come ignite my heart
Come set me apart
For You are my desire
Come and breathe on me
Come set me free
Consume me with Your fire

With all I am, with all I have,
I give it all to You

My prayer 4 u, Ignyte Ministry, is that each n every one of us will make this a personal strong desire! N when everyone cries out to God with that same desire, it's like replacing the "my" and "I" with "Ignyte ministry" (go ahead, try it! read the lyrics with "Ignyte ministry" in it) n it becomes a powerful, united, corporate cry that the enemy trembles at n allows our God to move n NEW ways in n thru us! Wanna see revival? Tired of having a "form of godliness but not the power" (2 Timothy 3:1-5)?

Then Ignyte ministry, BE IGNITED AGAIN for His purpose, your generation!

It's not too late to ask God for a new FIRE. And don't let anything dampen that flame anymore. Plug into the Source! HE is your ignition, HE is your fuel. Ignyte ministry, it's time to rise up once again.

I pray that wherever you have been placed (different services/cells/buzzgrps, schs, army camps, homes etc.), you will keep focused on your purpose in Christ, indeed so consumed by it that it overrides all else that is temporal, that u may "become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe" (Philippians 2:15) SHINE ON Ignyte!

Let your fire burn.

love, sis yvette :)

Have a blazing week Ignyte...! ;)

2008-03-30T04:10:00.005+08:00

Yo Ignyters..

One of my favourite song at the moment.

Check it out;

I wanna set the world on fire

Until it’s burning bright for You

It’s everything that I desire

Can I be the one You use?

I, I am small but

You, You are big enough

I, I am weak but You,

You are strong enough to

Take my dreams

Come and give them wings

Lord with You

There’s nothing I can not do

Nothing I cannot do

I wanna feed the hungry children

And reach across the farthest land

And tell the broken there is healing

And mercy in the Father’s hands

My hands my feet

My everything

My life, my love Lord, use me

I wanna set the world on fire

I wanna set the world on fire, yeah

I’m gonna set the world on fire

Set the world on fire

Dare to be on real fire? Be HOT for Jesus.. ;)

~sRolz~

Butterfly Kisses

2008-03-26T21:16:00.008+08:00

Hellos...
It's me again.
Just wanna share a really nice song
haha, yes it caught my attention because of the title...
BUT more than that the song was really touching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaZl1RrTnco
Couldn't import the video here because the recording label blocked the function to embed it in other websites. But nonetheless, do go watch it and let the emotions surfaced touch your heart.

It is sung by a father as he watches his child grow up.
The song encompasses all the feelings of love and pride.
How he just loves it when she gives him those butterfly kisses.

Well, it spoke to me about how much more God adores us.
Can you imagine him gazing at us while we grow up?
He watches us progress in life, he never fails to walk beside us.
And more than that, the only thing He desires is for us to give him those Butterfly Kisses.
In other words, all He waits for is our worship of adoration.
That's all He needs to stir us His heart for us.

I know my Daddy in heaven loves me.
He loves you too!

I'm gonna go give him my Butterfly Kisses....
Will you?

Love,
Sis Mich (Pink One)

LEAP is here!

2008-03-11T22:01:00.007+08:00

Reporting time:
13th March Thursday,
8:30am @ LT1
Trinity@PL

Break Camp:
Trinity@PL
Friday at about 7pm

Remember to bring:

Extra clothes (dark) for games
Rags,
Plastic bags
Sleeping Bag
Forks and Spoons (new addition, take note!)

Cheers,
The LEAP committee

Carrying the (Boss') Fragrance...

2008-03-09T20:54:00.007+08:00

HELLO IGNYTE!!!! :D :D

Hahaha yesh i will respond to dear sis michelle's (pink one) reminder that I can still blog for ya'll! *yayy!*

Well anyway, last thursday my cousin had her graduation from her honours class in uni (yay!), so we got her a bunch of very pretty n very fragrant flowers. I bought the flowers unarranged and went home to arrange them nicely in nice wrapping tissue n ribbon, but what do I know about flower arrangement?

Haha so yea spent quite a long time b4 it looked decent, and the result was that my hands were full of flower-scent all day even when I went to sleep, no matter how much I washed my hands.

And that night during my TAWG, God reminded me...about carrying the fragrance of CHRIST!

1. I held on tight to the flowers, spent a lot of time around the bouquet and was constantly touching them as I arranged them and carried them around. In the same way, we need to hold on to Jesus so tight, and spend time in His presence so that His fragrance rubs off on us and we carry it wherever we go - so people will "smell" and know who HE is when they come into contact with ME!

2. I also found I needed to ask for forgiveness for the times I did NOT smell like Him - when I was not Christ-like in my speech, thoughts or actions. Sin makes us smell bad...to God and even to others, cos we don't live a good testimony of our faith in Christ. And the things (what we watch, listen to etc) and even people we hang around with - we'll start smelling like them! So, who's fragrance/smell would you want to have?

3. If your answer is CHRIST, we need to constantly, daily, spend quality time with our heavenly Father. For just as the scent of the flowers on my hands faded over time as long as I didn't continually/daily handle, touch or be around nice-smelling flowers, the fragrance we carry in our lives will eventually fade n even be gone if we do not spend time with God and drawing close to Him all the time.

Yup, so get the Boss' fragrance on YOU - not HUGO boss (hoho...i heard my bro's cell is called that!) - but THE Boss - Jesus Christ! :)

Mmm...i smell, i smell...YOU! :)

love from Down Under,
sis yvette :D

Things to bring for HUNGRY?!?!

2008-03-06T22:55:00.004+08:00

Hey Hey Hey!

Hungry's just around the corner...

Bet you can't wait to get FedUp!

Things to bring
· SPORTS attire

(no slippers, no short shorts)
· Water Bottle to stay hydrated
· Umbrella in case of rain

And of course... your FORMS and MONEY!!!!

Remember to go bring your friends yeah?

Forms can be downloaded from our Ignyte web

www.trinity.net/ignyte

See ya soon!

God Bless,

The HUNGRY committee

Are you VALUEable?

2008-03-02T09:05:00.005+08:00

Hey Hey Hey!

Long time no Blog eh...?

I'm sure by now a few of you have seen my personal msg on MSN.

Are you VALUEable?

Some have messaged me to say that, they believe they are valuable because they have worth.

But, OF COUSE WE HAVE WORTH! God formed up with his hands! We have his fingerprints all over us, of course we're valuable.

But what i meant was, "Are you ABLE to hold VALUES in ALL circumstances?"

Lets talk about pirates, why will they go through all the trouble to search for treasure in the deep oceans? Because even after the extreme conditions, they still hold their value. In fact, some even GAIN in value simple because they have withstood the winds, the waves and the oppression of sea beds.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Pace, Patience,

Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-control.

Against such things there is no law."

- Galatians 5: 22-23

So what about you? Can you still hold your VALUES in extreme circumstances?

It is in our weakness that God is made strong!

Jesus is searching for your treasure.

Be a testimony for God.

Be different.

God Bless,

Sis Mich

HAPPENIN'!!!!

2008-02-22T17:14:00.003+08:00

Lots of happenin' stuff coming up guys! Do bring enough money this weekend to avoid disappointment! ;-)

i was walking to the bus stop this morning...

2008-02-19T18:26:00.003+08:00

haha.
i almost laughed out loud when i read p.Da's blog entry.

.. cos God grabbed my attention this morning too.
Even though i was sprinting for the bus this morning in my 2 inch high heels- i felt God stop me while i was running up the overhead bridge.
and in a quiet whisper he told me: Wait just a moment. Enjoy the sunrise i made for you. take a deep breath and look at my creation.

I glanced up but didn't slow my pace- the sunrise was beautiful, but inside i was telling God: i'm looking but i can't slow down... i'm already running late!!! i'll miss my bus if i haven't missed it already!
then i felt Him speak to my heart again: Wait for just a moment. Enjoy the sunrise i made for you.. everything will be alright.

Suddenly i felt a peace overwhelm my heart.. and i slowed down. in that moment, i didn't care about missing the bus or being late.. i just took a deep breath and marveled the sunrise... and in that moment, i felt God's love for me.

then i was up and running again- but this time with the joy of the Lord upon my heart. as i went down the stairs of the overhead bridge, i saw my bus pull up at the bus stop.. On God's perfect timing.

God's so amazing. (:

Love,
Sis Cherie (:

Hungry?!

2008-02-19T17:30:00.000+08:00

Hey Hey...
Look below...
Here's what happens when people get Hungry....

Come Join us at Hungry?!? (Get Fed Up)

9th March

Sunday

8.30am - 1pm

Summit

Trinity@ PL

$5 per person

Sign up begins THIS WEEKEND!!!

It's a race against time to fight for the food we gotta eat...

Bring your fellow friends and make'em Fed Up

On behalf of the very Hungry people...

Sis Michelle (yes yes.... the PINK one...)

Every Sunrise....

2008-02-19T16:31:00.004+08:00

Was walking towards the bus stop this morn when God grabbed my attention. If you missed it - don't worry - I'm sure He'll make another one for you tomorrow. :-)

- PDa

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new EVERY morning; Great is your faithfulness. "
- Lam 3:22-23

Was LOST...but now am FOUND.

2008-02-17T10:21:00.004+08:00

I meant it when I mentioned over the pulpit last night that I am so PROUD of all of you that made it happened. The fruits of your labour indeed has not been in vain. And I'm sure there will continue to be ripples of effect that will impact this generation. Well done guys.

(un)FOUND

Total Attendance: 504
Total FTVs: 52
Total Decisions: 26

Praise God!!!

- PDa

Lost and (un)FOUND?

2008-02-16T01:43:00.000+08:00

hey Ignyte Ministry! Are all of you absolutely elated that (un)Found is SOOO close? It begins in less than 24 hours, and all of us who are involved in it are looking forward to the work that God is going to do tomorrow! We certainly hope the rest of you are just as excited and have done all you can to make sure that your friends turn up. They are the reason why this musical has been so tediously and thoroughly put together.

Just to update everyone a little on what has been going on, we have had rehearsals nearly every day this week. In fact, we just had a full-dress rehearsal on Thursday. Ever since our first meeting together as a whole cast, there has been a lot of polishing of the actors and actresses. They have been doing such a great job! Our wonderful stage crew, the ones who emerge only when all the lights go out and are rarely noticed by the audience (maybe only heard), have not been working any less hard on creating props and setting up the scenes. How can I miss out the people who let the actors and singers be heard loud and clear? The tech team has had a mind-blowing time getting all the sound dynamics right for a production that is on such a massive scale.

Yet, to simply be satisfied with where we are and to bring our friends to come see a show with an attractive plot, cool music and happening people, is far from enough. It is far from what our God has called us to do. His Word clearly tells us in Psalm 127:1 that “unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” God had spoken to me during the time of worship and prayer, before one of the rehearsals, that I must acknowledge that He is the centre of our focus for this entire production. Even in the midst of all the preparation and practices and perfecting it all, I need to constantly surrender my part in this event back into His secure hands. Unless I allow Him to use me as His tool to give form and shape to the story, unless He oversees it, unless I choose to let Him guard my heart from the attacks of the enemy, it will be very hard for anyone to be impacted by my part in the production.

Jeremiah 50:6 says “My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray and caused them to roam on the mountains. They wandered over mountain and hill and forgot their own resting place.” People, our friends out there are hopelessly lost in the things of this world and in life. They are searching aimlessly for love, security, significance and acceptance. What they need is for someone to come along and reveal to them the unconditional love of God. Get them down for this event that will bring them back into the arms of our Father, so that they no longer need to wander around lost, but they can finally be (un)Found in Him.

-Zhihe

Moulding and Growing in God

2008-02-15T12:18:00.002+08:00

It is just one day before (un)Found and I am excited to see God mighty work to be done on all the oikos tomorrow.. Being involved in this production as a tech crew I felt that this is one of the biggest production Ignyte ministry have had. I also felt that God is going use this production to reach and touch different lives. All the cast, crew, comm, tech have been working very hard for this. Therefore I hope you Ignyte youth will go ALL out to invite your friends and believe God work will be upon them.

As for me being involved in this production I felt that God had been moulding me in a few aspects and giving greater responsibility in different things. One example is that I was asked to plan the layout of the microphone arrangement of the different cast!! Although in this period of time I am quite busy preparing for my final exam that start tomorrow, being involve in the production and being stretch in my daily walk, I know God was and is always with me. And also I have been keeping my faith and trusting God, as I have taken up the responsibility to be involved in (un)Found, that He will be there with me as I prepare for my exam and going for rehearsals.

So as I end of here I pray that although it is just one day left, you guys out there will go all out to invite your friends and allow God work to began in them….

- Ivan seet

A season of growth and trusting in Him...

2008-02-15T00:34:00.004+08:00

These past few months have been really hectic! Rehearsals, planning, meetings..Etc.. Really wanna encourage u guys to invite your friends.. This will be the sort of musical that Ignyte has never seen.. The cast and comm gas really put in a lot of energy and effort into it.. N last but not least, this is really a season when many many more will come into His kingdom.

I pray that God will deposit a seed of passion and zeal to care and connect to the lost.. (un)Found will not be successful without YOU!!

For me, this has been a phase of really trusting in God.. Trusting in Him that everything will fall into place, trusting Him tt i will be able to cope with school worj, trusting in Him that He will be there with me when i am physically drained, there to refresh me. And much much more... I was reminded by God when i was really worried..

He showed me this message, Luke 12:22-34 Indeed he is our Jehovah Jireh.. Our Provider,it just takes him to flick his finger and everything will fall in place.. Please also really pray for those involved, we are all in war! The enemy has been striking hard. Many have been falling sick, getting into accidents.. but no matter how hard the enemy tries to damage (un)Found, the victory is ours!! And if the enemy is whacking us this hard, we are DEFINITELY on the right track!

Lets all trust in the Lord together to soften our friends heart even before we speak to them ya? The time is NOW, lets wait no longer, INVITE!! =)

With Love,
Sarah Yang

Eye opening.

2008-02-14T00:42:00.002+08:00

Today has been really EXCITING being in the Tech run. I've never knew that the lightings and sounds (loudness and all) are that difficult to be set up properly~~!! As the tech and crew moves the stuffs about with the "stand in" actors/actresses, it is really amazing how things just fall into place.

On top of these, i've invited my best friend over for (un)FOUND and she had agreed to come WITHOUT hesitation!! Praise God for this successful invitation!! I can really feel that God is really moving in this event and am anticipating for lots and lots of unseen good stuffs that will come by!!

Press on people and all look forward His mighty works on 16th Feb, lets all be unfound in Him~~

Sign off,
Nicole Zheng

Can u feel the EXCITEMENT?!

2008-02-13T00:52:00.000+08:00

And yet another (un)FOUND weekday rehearsal has ended. A tiring but awesomely fun weekday rehearsal. It's down to the LAST week before the actual day when the event takes place and things have been pretty hectic behind the scenes. Run throughs and re-run throughs take up most of our rehearsal time, with the cast getting short breaks in between scene changes. Gel, prayer and worship add little changes to the otherwise usual routine of rehearsals, making it so super FUN!!

However, with (un)FOUND being the FIRST Ignyte musical drama, the cast gets a chance to move about and exercise too- by Dancing! And I can assure you, the dance numbers are greeeaaaattttt. So are the songs, which are penned by our very own IGNYTE Folks - e.g. Sis Jas Choe!

Even at rehearsals, I can feel the excitement and hype of (un)FOUND, what more the energy level on that day itself?

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? INVITE YOUR FRIENDS NOW!

In His love and mine,
Huirou/ Rooroo (:

Four.

2008-02-13T00:26:00.000+08:00

FOUR.

It's only FOUR more days to... (un)FOUND! :D :D Have you guys invited all the friends you can invite? Because you definitely wouldn't want your friends to miss out on this amazing event mannnn. This is something different from our past events – it’s our VERY FIRST MUSICAL DUDES! *CLAP CLAP CLAP* all glory be to God!

For me, it’s really been a very interesting experience working on a musical. I didn’t expect it to be so tough having to act and sing! Yeah it’s really an entirely new experience, I’ll admit I find it really tough having to act especially (like hellooo I have stage fright!!) /: But each time I feel like giving up I keep reminding myself that this is all for God. So yep I’ll try my best not to faint on stage on the actual day (-:

And yesss... the event committee has put slogging their guts out planning this event (check out their eyebags...) , the cast and crew have been meeting for countless rehearsals and some have even fallen ill... But really. This event would be nothing without each and every one of you guys – IGNYTE. I really hope that each and every one of you will begin to take ownership of this event, because at the end of the day everything that we’ve prepared is for YOUR ministry, for YOUR oikos and the glory of YOUR God. Without you, this event would be nothing. So keep inviting, praying and believing for a breakthrough from God, Amen? God’s gonna do something really AWESOME with this event. WHOOHOO!

--Delise.

An Invitation...to (un)FOUND!!!!!

2008-02-12T17:20:00.000+08:00

Use these e-invites to get your friends down to (un)FOUND!!!! YouTube video...and the HILARIOUS TauPokCast - watch out for the burp contest at the end of the podcast....LOL.

(un)FOUND invitation ideas

2008-02-12T13:08:00.000+08:00

Create a buzz on MSN Messenger with this (un)FOUND display pic!

Use it as the perfect conversation starter:

"Hey! Check out my display pic..."

Or use your personal message on Messenger to invite your friends!

e.g. "(un)FOUND; a Vday Musical. 16 Feb, Saturday, 4.30pm.

Free admission!"

Just right-click on the image and select "Save as" (:

You can also email your friends the (un)FOUND flyer:

just click on the image below and wait for it to open in a new screen before right-clicking to save.

Remember to say a little prayer before you invite! ;)

(un)FOUND 3-Day 1-Meal Fast

2008-02-12T12:19:00.000+08:00

Hey mighty warriors!

We're fasting 1 meal each day for 3 consecutive days (just pick any 3 days) as a ministry to pray for (un)FOUND and the great harvest that we believe will pour in.

In case you missed service because of visiting or accidentally misplaced your prayer booklet, here are the prayer pointers for your reference. Remember, these are just guidelines- feel free to pray and intercede as the Holy Spirit leads!
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Day 1: Pray for Ourselves

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14
Ask God to burden our hearts for our friends, including those who may seem unlovable, that we may see them through His eyes
Ask God to reveal to us the felt needs of our oikos that we may care for and connect with them
Pray that we will become vessels of God’s love through every care act that we do
Ask for wisdom from the Holy Spirit in reaching out to our oikos (1 Cor. 2:4)

Day 2: Pray for Our Oikos

Read 2 Corinthians 4:4
Pray against obstacles that may prevent our oikos from coming
Ask God to prepare the hearts of the FTVs who will come so that they will be ready to receive His word
Pray for the love and power of God to be revealed in a special way to every person
Come against any spiritual obstacles that will hinder our friends from salvation (e.g. lies of the enemy, previous hurts/ disappointments etc)

Day 3: Pray for Our Ministry

Read Acts 5:38-39
Claim a bountiful harvest of souls for God’s kingdom
Pray for divine protection for the cast, crew, comm., Pastor Darick and everyone else involved in the production and good health,
God’s hand to be upon every aspect of the production (smooth progression of scenes, no technical problems etc),
Holy Spirit’s anointing and wisdom for Pastor Darick,
That everyone present at un(FOUND) will be touched by God and be inspired to go a level higher in building His kingdom

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
(Ephesians 6:12)

Even as we fast, let the physical hunger reflect our spiritual hunger for God's love and power to breakthrough in the lives of our friends through (un)FOUND. Remember, YOU make the difference!

praying and believing with you,
Mich Lee

HUNGRRRRYY!!!

2008-02-10T22:52:00.000+08:00

The leaders came over for CNY dinner - it was grrrreat bonding time! We had home-made sushi... and everyone was trying with their own versions....

The great 'sushi-teh' kitchen...

Great partnerships... ;)

the hungry customers waiting.....

the proud chef with the super-sushi roll....

And the amusing part - the guys did the dishes! Yay...in keeping up with the tradition of the house... actually - I was more amused with the girls whipping out their cams to take the photos of the guys... hmmm.... I wonder why? :p

Thanks for all the fun, laughter and warmth...and yes - all the mandarin oranges...

Xin Nian Kuai Le!!

- PDa

Be (un)FOUND in God

2008-02-08T21:54:00.000+08:00

Yep this Valentine's Day, IGNYTE ministry is breaking new ground for the Lord yet AGAIN! Woohoo. Our very own musical! You got that right. All the songs are our very own, God being our number one source of inspiration. Woohoo. So to all you budding songwriters out there, you know the One to ask (: Remember - all for His glory.

I think working on this event, the most amazing thing I've experienced is seeing things come together by the hand of God. With the 70-strong team we have (band, cast and crew), it's only God who could bring the hearts together as one, raring to go for God. I'm sure different ones of you have seen the publicity that we've had, with the hockey boys walking around and all. But yes, it's all going to be really exciting.. Think about all the lives, even more than the 40 cast members, that are going to be changed forever!

Believe in the GREATER things, Ignyte! I do. (: Even as this team has laid down their dreams, believing in what God can do, YOU too must believe!

-- Jas Choe

the fruit of obedience

2008-01-20T20:02:00.000+08:00

Wow it has been more than a year since we've multiplied into two IGNYTE districts at both Trinity@Adam and Trinity@PL. I still remember last year, exactly around this time, I was honestly feeling kind of lost and disoriented due to the multiplication because most of my close friends were all at IGNYTE, Trinity@Adam. I knew in my heart that it was God's plan for the ministry and though I accepted it and tried to believe that things will work out, I recall that the first month was the hardest as I had to adjust to a new section while missing my friends really really badly. (Hey leaders aren't immune to changes and transitions you know- we feel it like you do! :))

But you know what, looking back, I can't thank God enough for how He has blessed me in my friendships. Strangely, ever since the multiplication, I've grown so much closer to two of my good friends at Trinity@Adam! Although we didn't see each other in church any more, we spent more time together- shopping, watching movies, hanging out etc- than we ever did before in 2007. Time has proven the substance of our friendship and I believe one's friendship with others goes beyond just seeing each other in church! (:

(me, Hannah and Candice at Marina Bay before Hannah's birthday dinner)

God also blessed me with not-so-new-but-we-grew-closer friends I found at Trinity@PL with whom I could share, pray and do silly things together! Ahaha.

(Sis Mad, Sis Jas and me at our Lcell pigout at Sis. Shuyi's house)

At the start of last year, admittedly, I was slightly skeptical as to whether we can really grow that much because we were half the strength of the original population. But despite the uncertainty and initial pain of being separated from my friends, God has rewarded my obedience to the multiplication not just with wonderful friendships but also the chance to witness phenomenal growth in the ministry. It's amazing how both the IGNYTE ministries of Trinity@Adam and Trinity@PL have grown since the multiplication and I believe that it's the fruit of obedience. And within just the first 3 weeks of launching a new Saturday service this year, we have had so many FTVs come in through the services on both days!

Is that AWESOME or what? I don't know about you, but I'm so excited to see more growth in the days to come with two services each weekend and many more empty seats to fill in the LT! (: When we all put our hands to the plow and are gripped by the vision of a great harvest coming in, I believe we'll have an EXPLOSION of growth beyond our imagination!

looking forward to another great year ahead in the Lord,
Sis. Mich Lee

We Are Still HUNGRY!!!!

2008-01-09T10:32:00.000+08:00

It was a powerful Launch Service last weekend - I can sense the Hunger of God's youth in the services! Do continue to press in - as we journey in this month of teaching on Worship...and remember - bring your friends this coming week to encounter our God of Wonders! ;)

- PDa

Launch TPC Here!

2008-01-04T10:41:00.000+08:00

It's HERE!!!!

(Download from Media Segment)

x[PL]ode Photos Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-29T15:30:00.001+08:00

Check out all the FUN Photos
at the Photo Segment!!!

IGNYTE HOODIES on SALE this WEEKEND

2007-12-28T11:44:00.000+08:00

Yep! Here's one more chance for you to get the COOL IGNYTE HOODIE! It'll be on sale this sun(30th Dec) after IGNYTE Service . Only at $20!! GRAB!

Look cool like one of these guys...heh heh..... :) Recognize them?

Guitar Lesson on 'Another Level!'

2007-12-28T11:40:00.000+08:00

Learn how to play this AWESOME song by watching this video! :)

Father's Love!!! Oooooooooo....

2007-12-22T07:56:00.001+08:00

Hey Guys - I gotta admit - 'The Father's Love' is probably Trinity's Best Production thus far!!!!

Aw....I laughed, cried....sang along... the songs were great, drama was hilarious...you just gotta experience it! - but not alone - BRING someone - I'm sure they will be touched by the FATHER'S LOVE!!!

-PDa

P.S. See if you can spot Sis Trina....heeee....... :-)

Camp Theme Video Snapshot

2007-12-15T18:58:00.000+08:00

Camp Theme song!

UNOFFICIAL Photos of x[PL]ode Camp!!! Woohoo!!

2007-12-15T14:14:00.000+08:00

x[PL]ode! BOOM! x[PL]ode! BOOM! IGNYTE......tick..tick...tick...tick.....BOOOOOMMMM!!!

Check out some initial photos at the link below... more to come soon!

x[PL]ode Photos

x[PL]oding Sounds!

2007-12-06T11:17:00.000+08:00

Ok ok.... get yourself really excited with camp! New x[PL]osive stuffs posted on Media page!!

TauPokCast (Camp Edition!)
-Find out what's coming up and
you might get some survival tips!
(if you survive this TPC..heee...)

x[PL]ode Theme Song
"To Another Level"
-Awesome song! Learn it first here....(chords provided)...
allow God to begin to speak to you through the song!

Fun Jam!

2007-11-30T15:40:00.000+08:00

Fun Jam for all is back!
If you're interested in singing or playing instruments, do come down this Sunday to join everyone in a time of fun jam!

Date: 2nd December 2007 (This Sunday!)
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Summit

Help us spread the word around to your friends too!

Cya there this Sunday :)

P.s. Guitarists, please bring your guitars along

HUNGRY 2...

2007-11-30T00:24:00.000+08:00

Dear Partners!

Are you feeling hungry as you read this? Has your deprivation of meat drove you nuts yet? I know I am!

I just treated my mentor to some nice prime ribs today. And as I chewed on my vegeterian salad and watched her dig into that chunky piece of meat I grimaced and said,"Ah.. that's just a piece of brown thing, nothing nice about it!" *ya'all know i love food right?*

But let me assure you, its all worth it. Just read what David says in Psalm 63:3-5(NLT)!

3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself;

how I praise you!

4 I will praise you as long as I live,

lifting up my hands to you in prayer.

5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast.

I will praise you with songs of joy.

Wow! You and I may have been to buffets and all we-can-eat BBQs before but we've never had Royal Chefs prepare "all-you-can-eat" and "anything-and-whatever-you-want-to-eat" feasts of the highest quality for us before! So can you imagine what it's like for a king to say that? Someone who has all the best chefs in the country prepare all the best food in the nation for him, to say that?! Someone who really knows what good food is, to say that?!

And in case you didn't know, King David was on the run when he said this. He wasn't in the comfort of his palace! He was being chased down by his enemies! His adversaries could strike anytime so he had to be on 24/7 red alert! Its not just about the good food he's been missing, the problem here is whether he even has had enough food to eat! Or water to drink! And above and beyond he's physical needs, above and beyond his feelings of betrayal and heartache(he was being hunted down by his own son), the fear of pending devastation and the inconvenience of his situation, he cries out to God,"O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.." (Psa 63:1)

Man.. That is HUNGER!

Fasting is one form of expressing our hunger for God, giving Him the "above and beyond". Placing aside the time and energy that we've been used to spending on the things that are precious to us and, for a season, focusing that time and energy to search for God. That season for us is now!

As you continue to fast and pray, ask God to fill you with a deeper hunger for Him like never before... Like never before! A hunger that will last till eternity! Press in and call out to God and seek Him with all your heart!

Jeremiah 29:12-14 (NIV)
12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD....

2 more days and our time of fasting will come to an end,
but let our hunger for God come to no end!
In fact, let it intesify now!

In His Love and mine,
I'm Hungry 2!
Bro Kah Fei!

x[PL]ode prayer pointers! (Week 1)

2007-11-28T20:42:00.000+08:00

26 Nov
[focus: personal reflection]
1) read Romans 1:16
2) share & pray

27 Nov
[focus: personal]
1) Forgivness from God for our past trespasses - that we'll repent from our sins; Psalm 24:3-4
2) Softening of our hearts which have hardened - pray that God will begin to give us a heart of flesh again; that we begin to hunger for God again; Hebrews 3:12-13

28 Nov
[focus: hindraces/lies of e enemy]
1) Pray against distractions before + during camp
2) Protection against the enemy - that God will send His angels to guard over us against distractions (e.g. sickness, stress, injury); that we will look to Jesus to get out of the lies n traps of the enemy; John 10:10

29 Nov
[focus: guidance from the Holy Spirit]
1) Conviction from the Holy Spirit - that we will begin to see areas of our lives which are unpleasing to God, be awakened by the Holy Spirit; that we will turn back to God again; John 16:7-9
2) Molding into God's image - that God will mold us into His liking; Isaiah 64:8

30 Nov
[focus: entire camp]
1) Camp comm - for God's wisdom and favour in organising the camp; Luke 21:15
2) Preachers - that God will use them to speak to the ministry; Exodus 4:12

1 Dec
[focus: Ingyte Ministry]
1) Ask for God to heal Ignyte ministry - that God will do a cleansing work in Ignyte; 2 Chronicles 7:14
2) Pray for the release of God's vision into Ignyte Ministry - That God will grant Ignyte a picture of where He wants to lead us.

It's Prayer Time!

2007-11-28T15:48:00.000+08:00

Hi IGNYTE!

How's praying been for you?! I've been really excited in this time of prayer and let me tell you why! =)

You see, as I was spending TAWG on Sunday and reading the Book of Philippians, I have been so inspired and encouraged by God to pray! In fact, I felt led to memorise Philippians Chapter 1 and it has brought about such a change in the way I pray!

In Philippians 1:3-4 & 7-8 (NLT) it records Paul & Timothy writing this to the Church of Philippi (Pronounced: fi-li-pie.. mm.. yummy.. pie..)
3Everytime I think of you, I give thanks to my God. 4Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

7So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. 8God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.

Wow! Read that again and again, can you tell how much Paul and Timothy loved the Philippians?

4Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy...
And in verse 5 Paul continues to say.
5for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.

You know what? We are IGNYTE! We are partners in spreading the Good News about Christ to our generation! We are in this together! And as the word of God began to dwell in me heart, each time of prayer has been a time of me telling God how glad I am to be apart of this ministry. How glad I am to be in partnership with the people of God in IGNYTE! Young men and women of God who are living for His Purpose. My Generation. And how that has changed the way I pray!

God has placed such a joy in my heart to be praying for us in this ministry and I want to encourage you that in your time of prayers to let the love of God well up within you!

Let's continue to pray as a ministry that IGNYTE will be filled with people who hunger after God, His presence, His Word, His Will, His Purpose and most importantly, HIM! Everything we are for Your Kingdom's cause, Jesus!

In His Love & Mine,
Bro Kah Fei =)

a holy generation

2007-11-27T23:06:00.000+08:00

I have a card stuck on my mirror which reads:

If you seek God, you will know Him.
If you know God, you will love Him.
If you love God, you will obey Him.

As I prayed Psalm 24:3-4 today for the X[PL]ODE Daniel Fast, I really felt that God's heart is grieved because sometimes we as His children defiled ourselves such that we are distanced from Him due to our sin. The Lord is holy and if we really want to encounter God, we need to confess our errors and repent before the Lord, that He may wash us clean, sanctify us, set us apart as a blameless and pure generation for Him (Phil. 2:14-15).

DID YOU KNOW...
In the Old Testament, only the High Priest could enter into the holy of holies in the temple of God. And even then, a rope with bells had to be routinely tied around his ankles such that if God found that he was unclean and stuck him dead, the people could pull his body out by the rope. This is not to scare you guys okay, don't misunderstand me. By God's unfailing grace and the love of Christ, we are forgiven for our sins and do not have to face instantaneous judgement by death like in the Old Testament. There's no condemnation in Christ! (:

My point is that if we want to enter into the inner courts, to encounter God is a more intimate way, we need to have "clean hands and a pure heart" (Psalm 24:4) for only those who do can ascend the hill of the Lord.

Obedience does not come out of a fear of punishment or obligation because there are "religious rules” we have to observe. Rather, obedience stems from a heart of love and fear of God. By fear of God, I do not mean fear in the sense that you are afraid of the consequences (although that is part of it to a certain extent), but fear which connotes reverence, veneration, awe and worship. My prayer for us is that we will always be seeking Him, knowing Him and loving Him, and subsequently, obedience will become a natural response to God.

There is a fundamental difference between duty and desire-

I don't obey because I have to; I obey because I want to.

So as we continue to fast and pray towards the upcoming camp, let's throw off everything that entangles and hinders us in our walk with God and I believe, we'll be well prepared to break through beyond the veil into a place of worship and encounter where we've never been before. Life change doesn't have to start only on Day 1 of X[PL]ODE- it starts before that,

as we focus our eyes,
tune our ears
and surrender our hearts to God

so that by the time camp starts, we'll be all geared up to X[PL]ODE!!!

ARE YOU READY FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE?

In His love and mine,
sis mich lee!

HUNGRY?

2007-11-26T23:59:00.000+08:00

Important notice:
TiDbIts will be not be served during this week's fasting & prayer time.

Thank you for your support for the past 2 weeks! :)

We hope we have stirred a hunger in you and you’re being geared-up towards the big spiritual feast in camp! See you at camp!

Meanwhile...Ever wondered why we fast & pray? Hmm...

2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Fasting is all about the heart! It’s about HUMBLING myself, denying myself (dying to my desires, needs, wants), in order that I may pray earnestly N seek God wholeheartedly.

Are you DESPERATE for God to move in x[PL]ode camp? Are you HUNGRY for breakthrough in your personal life, in your family, school, and in IGNYTE ministry?

IGNYTE MINISTRY – IT’S TIME TO ARISE! The enemy will try all he can to distract and prevent you from praying; DON’T LET HIM! Pray together with your buzzgroup/cell members through your buzzgroup/cell prayer chains. Check out Matthew 18:19-20 – there is power in praying together.

So are you ready?? Let’s get HUNGRY!

Hungry, very hungry,
the x[PL]ode camp committee
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Check out our Tag Board as we exchange "Survival Tips" on surviving the Daniel fast over the next few days! (Want to know why it’s called a Daniel fast? Get the story of this cool young man in Daniel 1:8-17)

Day 12:TiDbIt 1..

2007-11-24T10:04:00.000+08:00

Here's a peek into how I prepare for camp the night before..

first 1/2 hour -- figuring out what clothes to bring
next 1/2 hour -- ironing all of it
next 1/2 -- making sure that I've packed e correct number of t-shirts & shorts
next 1/2-- contemplating if I made the right choice...:)
next 1/2 -- getting all my toiletries in order and making doubly sure I've packed in my bath towel and bible

Hummm... looking back now I feel so silly about spending 2 hrs of my precious time deciding on the attire cos I'm always in t-shirt and bermudas during camps... :( Mebbe I should speed things up this year...:)

Love,

a member of the x[PL]ode camp committee

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...are you ready to x[PL]ode?

Day 11:TiDbIt 1..

2007-11-23T23:11:00.000+08:00

The most valuable thing I brought back from camp...

Look at that picture on the left? It’s the name of my camp group last year,
ABISHAI..Shai..Shai..Shai…

Her name is CRAC ! - Cute Red Abishai Cloth (:
This may just seem as a very simple cloth, but it means a lot to me. This little red cloth went thru all the happy and tough times at the game stations with me throughout the whole camp. In times of sobbing at the alter calls in the hall after service, CRAC was also there with me. Although a nametag acts the same way as it is always with us, but this CRAC of mine really acts differently and I felt it.

As I brought CRAC home with me, I could never forget the times and the great experiences I had at camp. Not forgetting the new purpose and touch, which God has placed in my life. Going to camp with a great expectation, brought me back everything that I was looking forward to by just having this little red cloth with me.

I urge everyone that even as you come for x[PL]ode, come with a heart of expectation and believe that God can instill a new purpose and vision in your life. Even a small little thing can bring back lots of unforgettable memories at camp. Treasure Okays?!

I SHALL SEE YOU ALL AT x[PL]ode !!

Love,
a member of the x[PL]ode camp committee (Guess who?) :-)
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...are you ready to x[PL]ode?

Day 10:TiDbIt 2..

2007-11-22T16:25:00.000+08:00

My first church camp...

...was at Changi Aloha resort! With the wonderful combination of sun, sand and sea, it was an unforgettable one. We had foreigners on an exchange program, who I cannot remember exactly where they were from. Our service was at the hall area outside the bedrooms. Though the place was small, but the impact that God did on our lives was great. The camp preacher shared about how God changed his live and perspective. That struck me that despite that we may be relatively small as compared to the world, however, God has made us GREAT and has a GREAT plan for us.

Since that camp, I had a breakthrough in my own spiritual life. I began to remove the mindset of having limitations as a new believer and God began to bring me to do things I do not normally do in church which resulted an accelerated growth. Praise God!

Love,

a member of the x[PL]ode camp committee (Guess who saw the GREAT in the small?) :-)

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...are you ready to x[PL]ode?