1 DAY ??!

Youth Camp is tomorrow ! Are all of your things packed ?? Do not forget anything. Refer to the previous post for things to bring . And just a reminder , BE AT CHURCH AT 8.30AM . Don't be late ! See all of you there !!!

YW@P-Elim Youth Camp 2010!!

Hey people!!


Camp is coming coming coming!!! Are you all excited about it? Anyway here are some details on what and what not to bring for camp.


Things to bring

A) toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc)
B) towel
C) clothes that you don't mind getting dirty
D) swimming wear (if you intend to swim- there is a swimming pool at
the campsite)
E) sneakers and slippers
F) stationary (writing items and notebook)
G) Small amount of pocket money
H) sleeping bag (optional)
I) Bible (if you have one)
J) sporting gear like badminton or tennis racquets, basketball, etc
K) sun-block lotion
L) bottle for water
M) some snacks (optional)
N) casual wear sufficient for the duration of the camp
O) Torchlight


Things NOT to bring

A) expensive items like jewelries,
B) prohibited items like alcohol and drugs
C) explicit materials
D)


THERE ARE NO 'KEDAI RUNCITS' AT THE CAMPSITE. SUPPER WILL BE PROVIDED BUT FEEL FREE TO BRING UR OWN SNACK! :D If there are any other questions, feel free to comment on this post and we'll update you guys! Until then, take care and drink loadsss of water! SEE YOU AT CAMP! :D

Youth Camp 2010

Well the blog has new admins, ME :D and just to remind all of you, INVITE EVERYONE YOU SEE TO THIS YEAR'S YOUTH CAMP ! It's gonna be AWESOME. It's just around the corner and please register soon. As soon as you can ! It eases our job of grouping and roomings so hurry up and sign up because there are limited places !

-Ian H.

HELLO! :D

YO YO YO!

NOPE! This blog is NOT dead :P

This week's YOUTH MEETING.....

Venue : Esther Chu's house *ARA DAMANSARA*
Pls call if any of you need transport. CALL, people, call :)

Time : 4-6pm

Topic : Follow up on Facing the Giants

See you there! :D

HAPPY MALAYSIA DAY!

Youth This Saturday!! ~

Youth this Saturday will be in DJ ~
Tze Lin's house. :)
at our normal time of 4-6pm.
You guys better come ya.. :P
hahaha.. :)

Elim Visitation!

Hey all!

Elim is coming over for visitation this Saturday! We'll be meeting in church @ 1130am for lunch and we're heading to Empire Shopping Gallery for treasure hunt! It is gonna be FUN FUN FUN! So make sure you come and bring your friends along for this great time of fellowship! Things to bring are:

1. Extra change - to shower
2. Yourself
3. Friends

Lunch and dinner will be provided! Be punctual! 11.30am @ BSGC! See you guys there!

Casual Friday ~

Youth This Saturday --> 24th July 2010

Hey you all you guys n girls n all you humans n aliens!!

Youth is HAPPENING this Saturday. 24th July 2010.. :P

Where you ask?? It's at Ian Chua's humble dwelling..
Don't know where's that?? Well.. Call him!! haha..
What time?? The usual 4-6pm
What will we do?? Something awesomely fun!! So, come!!

The title of the day is Basic Christian Living..
Worshipping God Almighty and All types of sharing; - The talking type n the Sharing of the food too!! (yeahh!)

Come all you peoples!!

~ ~ ~

COPA IBA :)

The long awaited Copa Iba Photos!

This year, we sent 2 teams for the annual Copa IBA competition. Both, the captain's ball team - Under 15 and Under 23.

The Under-15 team consist of all our freshmen. It's great to see the young ones grow up :P Way to go people!

Warming up session..



:P

Our group photo!


Take 2...


The Under-15 team :)


The Under-23 team :)


Overall, we did well! Most importantly, everyone enjoyed themselves!

Can't wait for COPA IBA 2011!!

Youth Meeting!

YOUTH MEETING IS BACK!

After a looong loong break due to holidays and Copa IBA, our normal youth meeting will now resume :)

Date : 17th July 2010
Time : 4pm-6pm
Venue : Chu's residence

We will be continuing with our FUN and INTERESTING topics!

SEE YA THERE!

Bring your friends along, especially those you invited for Copa IBA :D

For more inquiries, contact any of us k?Michael Fun, Ian Chua, Esther Chu.

God bless!

Copa Iba Is Here!

COPA IBA is THIS Saturday!!

We'll be meeting in church at 7am.

Dun be late!

Bring some money along with you to grab some drinks whenever you want..

We're not sure what time will we get back. If we keep winning, we might only come back by 3pm or 4pm. Do let your parents know!

Pls wear RED! Ang ang... :)

Change of plans!

Hey People! There'll be something different this week!

Instead of having our normal Saturday captain's ball training, we'll put it on SUNDAY :)

This is because many of you will be joining Subang Rally which will be held from morning till night! Bring your friends along for this meaningful rally! :D

BTW, this Sunday will be our LAST practice before we enter the real competition in Klang! SO PLEASE DO COME!

Venue : Sports Planet

(The one along the Sunway to Summit road. Er, along Monash University's newest building)

Time : 2 pm

Call Michael Fun or Ian Chua or Esther Chu if not sure where!

Practice Practice!

Hey People!!

Captain's Ball is ON this Saturday!

NO CANCELLATION no matter WHAT :P

Extreme Park, 4pm - 6pm!

BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

It's 2 weeks before COPA IBA! We need to get into pace dude!

Anyway, this year, BSGC will be sending 2 teams - U-23 and U-15!! :D

GAMBATEH!!

Youth This Week!!

This Saturday, 12th June 2010,

THERE IS YOUTH!!

Captain ball at SS19 Park (near Andrew's hse) from 4-6pm.

Can meet at Andrew's hse if you are early.

Bring Your Friends..

Boys & Girls. Big & Small.

We need them all..

For COPA IBA 2010.

HOLIDAY!

Hey guys and girls! This week is a long weekend and many of you are having exams. *panic* but anyway, dun fret! We'll be continuing on our youth meetings again very soon starting the school holidays! We'll be on top gear for our Copa IBA practice sessions soon! Remember, Copa IBA's details are:

Venue: REAL Sports Arena, Klang

Time: 7.30a.m. - 5.00p.m.

Categories:

Captainball (U15 & U23) - 13 players, 8 onfield

Futsal (U15, U18 & U23) - 8 players, 5 onfield

So do invite your friends to come and have practice sessions with us! Details of practice session will be updated here soon! Study well for your exams! Make your parents proud! =D We'll all be praying for you all!

Exam Week.. Study study.. no youth this week..

hey guys!! and gals!! this week, the 22nd of may.. there is no youth due to the mid-year examinations. have fun n study hard!! So that you'd get good results and don't forget to glorify God !! :)

Remember, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

God bless you n All the best-est!! :D

Youth Meeting!

Hello peeps!

There's youth meeting this week @ Uncle Kevin Ho's place in Damansara Jaya. This week, we'll be having a special guest with us from UK. Come over and show your hospitality to our special guest, Stephen! He will be sharing with us on his life in UK and how he made important decisions of his after school life! Do not miss this chance to learn something new! Remember to bring your friends along okay? Be there at:

Uncle Kevin's place @ Damansara Jaya @ 4pm!

Transportation call 

Uncle Michael @ 012-3165167 / Esther Chu @ 012-2182090!

Take care y'all! =)

Youth Camp 2010

Hey People,

We have already confirmed the dates and venue for YOUTH CAMP 2010!! Weeeee...! :D

Venue : MBS Kundang, Rawang
Date : 17th - 20th December

We will update the rest of the details once we confirm things.

But most importantly,

START INVITING your FRIENDS

and

BOOK their DATES & also YOURS!

See you there!!

Captain's ball this Saturday @ SS19!

Hello people,

We'll be having captain's ball this Saturday @ 4pm, SS19 field near Andrew's house. So if you guys or gals do not know how to get there, we'll meet in Andrew's place 1st ok? So make sure you bring your friends over, if not, no fun la right?

Hope to see you all there. Anything give Ian, Esther, Andrew or Uncle Mike a call okay? Take care people!

Prize Giving & Captain's Ball!

Hey peeps!

This Saturday, Max from IBA will be coming over to give out the trophies we won from last year's Copa IBA. Just for those who could not make it for Copa IBA, our Open Team won 1st place and our U-18 team won 2nd place! So come and show your support to all our team players by witnessing the receiving of the trophies!

Plus, do invite your friends over as we'll be heading on the Extreme Park for a round of Captain's Ball before we head back home! The team from Open Group and U-18 will be coming! So bring your friends along and have a great time with all of us!! This year we plan to send a U-15 team, so make sure there are enough players you younger bunch! See you all @ BSGC, 4pm SHARP! Please DO NOT BE LATE! Cheers =D

Captain's Ball this Saturday!

Hello hello people,

There's Captain's ball this Saturday @ Extreme Park, 4pm - 6pm! So... BRING YOUR FRIENDS! If not, there wont be enough ppl to play. Do bear in mind, this is the actual practice for Copa IBA.

Encourage everyone in our youth to come alright? I want to see full attendance there!! I'll be getting some older ones to join us for the game too, so show them that the youths are energetic!! See u there people!! Do not be late!

P.S. Those who does not know where is Extreme Park, give me (017-2007284) or Esther (012-2182090) a call. We'll either lead you by phone or bring you there from church.

5 Steps to Avoid Temptations!

Temptation is something we all face as Christians, no matter how long we have been following Christ. There are a few practical things, however, that we can do to grow stronger and smarter in our struggle against sin. You can learn how to avoid temptation by practicing these five steps.

Step 1 : Time Required: A Lifetime

Here's How:
Recognize your tendency toward sin.
James 1:14 explains that we are tempted when we become enticed by our own natural desires. The first step toward avoiding temptation, is recognizing our human tendency to be tempted by our own fleshly desires. Temptation is a given, so don't be surprised by it. Rather, expect to be tempted. Be prepared for it.

Step 2 : Run away from the temptation.

I love the New Living Translation of 1 Corinthians 10:13. It says, "But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it."

When you are face to face with temptation, look for the way out that God has promised and then run as fast as you can.

Step 3 : Resist with the Word of truth.

Hebrews 4:12 says God's Word is living and active. Did you know you can carry a weapon that will make your thoughts obey Jesus Christ? If you don't believe me, read 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 One of these weapons is the Word of God.

Though it can be helpful to read God's Word when you're being tempted, sometimes that's not practical. Even better is to practice reading the Word daily, so that eventually you have so much of it inside, you are ready whenever temptation comes. If you are reading through the Bible regularly, you will have the full counsel of God at your disposal.

Step 4 : Refocus with praise.

How often have you been tempted to sin when your heart and mind were fully concentrated on worship to the Lord? Praising God takes your focus off of yourself and puts it on God. You may not be strong enough to resist temptation on your own, but as you focus on God, he will inhabit your praise. He will give you the strength to resist and walk away from the temptation. May I suggest Psalm 147 as a good place to start.

Step 5 : Repent quickly when you fail.

In several places the Bible tells us the best way to resist temptation is to flee from it (1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Corinthians 10:14; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22). Yet still we all fail from time to time. We fail to flee. Notice I didn't say, repent quickly if you fail. Having a more realistic view—knowing that at times you will fail—should help you to repent quickly when you do. It is not the end of the world when you fail, but it is very dangerous to persist in your sin. Going back to James 1, verse 15 explains that sin "when it is full-grown, gives birth to death."

Tips:

Develop a Christian Friendship—Someone to Call When You're Feeling Tempted.

What You Need:
A Bible
A Bible Reading Plan
A Christian Friend

So! Are you ready to fleeeeee from evil? :)

Jesus is the answer.. =D

When you are facing times of troubles, stress, frustrations and just simply can't do things on your own.. Remember.. God is always there for you. And He is the answer!! :) Just look to Him and surrender your problems, hurts, and everything to Him. :)

Youth Meeting :)

Youth Meeting this Saturday!!

Venue : Michael Fun's house
Date : 27th March
Time : 4pm
Person in charged : Mr Michael Fun :D

For those of you who do not know how to get to Michael Fun's place.. Pls call Ian Chua at 0172007284 :)

See ya there!!

Nice??

Hey People!!

CHECK OUT THE NEW BLOG SKIN... :D

Cool eh!?

Come here more often k??

The church adults and your parents have been introduced to this page of ours.

So, be active!!

Movie Time!

Hey People!

Movie Marathon is on.....!!

Date : 20th March
Venue : Ian Chua's house
Time : 2pm

Then, we'll go over to the Ng residence for Andrew's 21st birthday...

OKAY??

Bring the movies you wanna watch. We'll browse thru and go on with it if it's fine :)

See you there!

Sg. Pisang Trip @ 13 March!

Hello hello all!

This Saturday, 13th March is our waterfall trip to Sg. Pisang!! Boys and girls please remember to invite your friends over, and if you do, please let Esther or myself know so that we can arrange the necessary transport there. Just a few things you all should take note:

Things to bring:

• Extra clothing to change
• TOWEL!
• Plastic bags (lots of them to put your wet shoe or wet baju)
• A pair of slippers (to change to after the waterfall trip)
• Drink water (but we'll be buying water too, just in case not enough)
• Own tit-bits for munching (we'll be providing some food)
  
• Camera (Bring at your own risk)
• Handphone (Leave it in the car if you are bringing)
• If you're wearing contact lens, please bring your spectacles too just in case!

Time, Venue etc

• Meet in BSGC @ 7am SHARP! If you want to have your OWN breakfast, come earlier!
  

Why CHURCH? - Part 2

(As promised, there you go - Part 2) :D

Excuse: People who go to church are a bunch of hypocrites!
Answer: Churchgoers pretend to be good for a few hours on Sunday morning but they are like everyone else the rest of the week. A common misunderstanding about church is that it should somehow make us better people. As discussed above, it is not the action of going to church, but the encounter with God and others that changes our lives for the better. Most people who go to church do not understand this and thus do not seek to have life changing experiences through worship and church activities.

Christians are humans who believe that Jesus is God and that He has made us acceptable to Himself by paying the penalty for our sins on the cross (Romans 6:23). Therefore, what makes Christians unique is not the outward appearance but what God has done on the inside by changing the soul and mind (2 Corinthians 5:17). Those who sincerely call upon Jesus to save them from their sins experience a spiritual birth that gradually transforms the mind and behavior conforming us to His will (John 1:12; Romans 12:1-2).

Christians can be seen to be hypocrites more easily than someone who does not profess any beliefs because Christian standards are defined in the Bible, whereas personal standards can be changed to fit circumstances or are unknown to others. The bottom line is that all humans are hypocrites because we all fail to consistently live up to any standards of behavior that are defined. The difference is that Jesus forgives the hypocrisy of believers and has sent His Holy Spirit to guide and transform those who know Him as Savior and confess Him as Lord (Romans 10:9-10).

Excuse: Church is unnecessary since private prayer and Bible study can be done without others.
Answer: The Bible says that believers must not keep apart from other believers (Hebrews 10:24-25). It is true that we are influenced and become like the people we associate with. Also, by getting together, common beliefs are affirmed and ways to overcome problems are shared. There are three spiritual pillars to have a strong Christian life: personal prayer, Bible study and fellow believers. To rely on less than all three is like trying to sit on a one or two-legged stool. Three legs are needed for a firm foundation and proper function.

Excuse: Churches impose a bunch of rules and then make you feel guilty if you don't measure up.
Answer: One of the biggest reasons for the breakdown of families is the lack of moral standards. Most people who call themselves Christians cannot even say the Ten Commandments much less live by them. Without moral standards, it is easier to do your own thing and not feel guilty about it. Guilt is part of our conscience and is a gift from God to help us do good.

It is true that sometimes people make us feel guilty. During these times it is important to seek God's view through prayer and reading the Bible. This means it is necessary to be familiar with the Bible enough to discern whether others are making us feel guilty or if God is trying to get our attention. I am convinced that there are many Christians who are doing good works out of guilt rather than because they want to love and serve God.

Lastly, think about yourself. Think about how you've been having the wrong perspective of going to church. At the same time, ask yourself, what have you been going to church for? Just for fun? Or what..?

Why CHURCH? - Part 1

Hey People. I thought that this topic should be quite interesting for you all, enjoy!

WHY GO TO CHURCH?!

Why Go To Church?

Every Sunday many people go to church while others are sleeping or engaged in other weekend activities. Since our weekends are limited, should we spend part of it in church? Let's look at some of the popular reasons for not going first.

Excuse: Church is boring.
"It is repetitious, predictable and a meaningless ritual. I would rather sleep in. I work hard all week and I deserve it!"
Answer: Church is repetitious but so is life. The days of our lives are structured around cycles of work, eating, family and recreation times. Any of these activities can become boring if we don't strive to find something interesting or enjoyable about them. Sunday mornings at church are a time to make new friends and renew old ones; to learn about the Bible and share problems as well as to thank God for another week of life.

The objective in going to church is to seek to build our relationship with God and others. Many people go to church to fulfill an obligation through some ritual and so are reduced to actions without meaning. Church worship is all about an encounter with God and others that changes who we are. Not going to church on a Sunday morning because you deserve a sleep-in does not explain why you miss church on Saturday or Sunday night. The problem is much deeper than the time of the day - it is a matter of selfishness.

Excuse: Why bother going to church when all they want is money!?
Answer: If you choose to get involved in any kind of group, be it the PTA, Boy Scouts or whatever, it will cost you in time and money. It is true that, if you don't get involved in anything, you will have maximum control of your time and money. However, you will miss friendships and opportunities to be a good influence in the lives of others. Each of us decides where to spend our time and money. Each of us will either invest it in some purpose or waste it on the pleasures of the moment. Jesus said that there is an eternal investment that will not fade, rust or decay when we do good works that show our love for God and others (Matthew 6:19-20).

Ponder this! You do not control your life. You cannot guarantee that you will be alive the next week, day, hour or moment. Human life is a gift from God and He controls the measure of it (Psalm 139:16). Our intelligence, talents and appearance are largely determined by genetics (which is to say by God who made us individually unique). Therefore, who we are, when and where we are born, how long we live, etc., are all gifts from God. Is it unreasonable for God to ask for a portion of it to acknowledge Him and His sovereignty?

*part 2 on the way :)

Youth Meeting @ 6th March 2010

Elo everybody,

We'll be having our Youth Meeting over in Brian Ho's place (Damansara Jaya) this coming Saturday, 6th March @ 4pm. Come and bring your friends along and join us! Be there at 4pm SHARP! Call Andrew or Ian for transportation.

For those who are having your exams, ALL THE BEST!

For those who are bumming around, DUN SLACK TOO MUCH :P

Are you stressed up?

STRESS!!!

Question:

How do Christians Deal with Stress?
Before we answer the question, "How do Christians deal with stress?" let's look at how Christians define stress.
Stress tends to visit us when we're tired, when we're sick, when we're driving through a crowded metropolis, when we're late for an important meeting, or if we've taken on too many responsibilities. When circumstances are out of our control, we feel stress. When our basic needs are not being met and our safety is threatened, we tend to get anxious.

Answer:

Stress and anxiety for a Christian can take on many different shapes and forms, yet in general, for most Christians, stress boils down to one idea - lack of trust in God.
Though it is impossible to lump all of Christianity into one common position, most Christians do share the thinking that God is sovereign and in control of our lives. We believe he is the author and composer of our life of faith. We believe he has given us everything we need for life. So, most of the time when stress dominates our lives, somewhere along the way we have failed to trust God.

Though this explanation appears simplistic, it's not meant to imply that a stress-free life in Christ is easy to obtain.

Just trust God more and you'll never deal with stress again! If only it were that easy.

Life is much too complicated, and we are much too vulnerable in our human condition to ever escape the inevitable battles with stress. But for Christians, stress does have a positive side. It can be a reminder that our lives have drifted away from God. It might be an indicator that we have stopped depending upon him daily for strength. Perhaps we have forgotten the many promises in his Word?

Ways that Christians Cope with Stress:

There are many practical disciplines that a Christian can and should exercise to avoid stress. Getting enough rest, a proper diet, regular exercise, and keeping a balance between work, ministry and family time - these are all practical ways the Bible teaches us to regulate stress in our lives. However, from a spiritual standpoint, stress relief for a Christian begins and ends with these three basic disciplines:

• Prayer

Instead of worrying over our problems, further compounding our anxiety and stress, the Bible recommends taking everything to God in prayer. This verse in Philippians offers the comforting promise that as we pray, our minds will be protected by a peace that goes beyond our ability to understand.

Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

CNY visitation!

As promised, the CNY visitation photos!! :D :D :D

First house - Uncle Sea Heng & Aunty Teng Teng's...

Foooood...!!



Youths enjoying their food :P



Group photo with family + friends...



Next location - Uncle Jesse & Aunty Wei Leng's house..



Another >.<


Then we moved on to Uncle Martin & Aunty Serene's place...


Baby Preston :D


:)



And our final destination - Uncle Wong's place :)



And the youths, without the cameraman - Ian...


It was a good getting-to-know our church members time. Great fellowship and more foooooood :)

More visitations on the way!! Hang in there, people!

God bless.

p/s : The rest of the photos are here -
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=122850647426&ref=mf#!/album.php?aid=148888&id=544134645

"Chap Goh Meh" Dinner @ Lagoon Perdana Apt

Hello people,

I was told that the residence of Lagoon Perdana Apartments behind our church has everyone in BSGC to a chap goh meh dinner with them this Saturday, 27th Feb @ 6pm! All the youths are welcome to go and join in for the dinner. There will be no youth meeting this Saturday as many will be away for the weekend & some of you all are having exams next week. BUT, we'll be having loads of activities lined up for all of you this coming March and April!

Please check the schedule on the right handside bar on the "Upcoming Happenings" to know what the activities are. Just for a sneak peak, we'll be having Elim Youths for visit as well as a waterfall trip to Sungai Pisang during the school holidays!! So book your friends for the Saturdays and bring them along for a great time of fellowship. For more info, call Esther - 012-2182090 or Andrew - 012-6177560.

CNY Visitation Pics will be uploaded soon so be patient. All the best for those having exams! Have fun at school y'all.. while you still have the chance =P Once you start working or go to college, you'll miss school (and that's a fact, hahaha. ask the older ones.) Cheers!

CNY Visitation!

Happy Chinese New Year all!

Did you all collect lots of angpaus? If you have not gotten enough or you think you want MORE, come and join us for CNY Visitation to some of our church members' place. The people we are visiting are Uncle Sea Heng (we are having lunch here!), Uncle Jesse, Uncle Martin (Ethan's & Baby Preston's daddy) and finally Uncle Wong!

What are we going to do after/while eating & collecting angpau?

• Simple, we will be having a get-to-know-you better session. We shall "interrogate" the couple to get to know about their for example, love life? How they got to know each other? What did they do to keep their love strong? etc etc. You guys do the thinking.. =)

What time to meet? Can I bring friends along?

• Meeting at church @ 1230pm, 20th February 2010! Do not be late! And bring friends if you want to. Dun be shy =)

See you people in church! Please do not be late and remember to wear nice nice ya! Cheers =)

Hey!

I'm back!!!


Will update soon!!!!!!

HAPPY CNY!

Bye bye!

I'll make this blog alive when I'm home!!


At the mean time, IAN CHUA! Update something :) :) :)


For those of you who resuming classes today..............


All the best!!