Amazin'graze

Christmas comes early this year.  Received a surprise Christmas gift : 

December 1 - Amazin'graze : Festive Granola Box, Festive Nut Butter Box and Merry Gift Box.

7 December   - Merry Christmas facemask

                         Balocco  Panettone

18 December - Delicieux Gift Set

23 December - Domaine Saint Vincent Red Wine 

                         Ferrero Rocher + 3-tier Stainless Steel Steamer

Xmas gift

1st Xmas Gift-2Dec13
Potato Chip/SpringRoll/FlourCake/LoveLetter

It's Christmas again!  For some it's a time of celebration, for others, it's a time of holidays.

But as for me, I believe it's a time of thanksgiving and gratefulness.

Christmas is the celebration of the coming of Christ and His redemption.

Xmas Gift from Australia
8Dec13

Xmas Gift on 15Dec13

Xmas Gift from Australia
15Dec13

CHRISTMAS CAROLLING

This year Christmas bears special meaning as a group of us are able to share the CHRISTmas joy with our neighbors. A group of 30 Hokkien members from our church visited and sung a few Christmas carols and bring Christmas greetings to them.

We then adjourned next door for a small dinner spread including fried hor fun, noodle, roast chickens, 'tang yuen', 'boo bor cha cha', nyonya cakes and fruits.

CHRISTmas is celebrating the birth, the death and the resurrection of JESUS.

           

   MERRY  CHRISTMAS

Spirit of Christmas

It's true that the Bible does not tell us to celebrate Jesus' birthday.  We do not even know the exact date, and much about the season has a pagan background.

How would you then define "the Christmas spirit?"  Would it be a friendly smile between strangers, the sound of familiar carols, a tree with twinkling lights in a sea of brightly wrapped packages, or just that good feeling you get this time of the year?

We can enjoy christmas because we know the Joy of Christ.  It's the Christ of Christmas we celebrate, not Christmas itself.  Everyday would be Christmas day, if Christ is with us in our daily walk.

To the Christian - our life on earth is like a journey on a road or a highway - moving and going forward (progressive) - that is, we need to grow in our spiritual life, from baby to teenager to young adult then to middle age to senior age.

Our life journey is like a car (vehicle) travelling on the road.  When we are a new convert (new car) - we tend to go very fast, our faith being strong and vibrant - everything is Praise God Amen.

After a few years, we tend to slow down (car not so new) - we will let others take the lead, we are more cautious, we do not want to be hurt or to hurt others.
As the years passed, we become contented - we know we are blessed - we know God's Grace and Mercy- so we slack in our spiritual life - we become just a Sunday Christian - we forget to worship and fellowship with God, we focus and pursue our own life and goals, we then put God aside.
  

So make the most of Christmas, focus on Christ.    X'Mas is nothing without     CHRISTmas.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas celebration with all your loved ones. As we continue to rejoice and celebrate our Lord and Saviour King Jesus, may we remember that everyday is a reason for celebration because of Him!

Christmas isn't Christmas till it happens in our hearts.
Celebrate Jesus tills He returns!

The Power Of Christmas

The Power Of Christmas was manifested on Christmas night when the church was packed with more than 450 people turning up for the musical presentation.

The celebration started at 6-00 pm where 9 candidates took the step of faith in water baptism. After the baptism, they were served with a hot dinner (rice with 4 dishes) cooked at the basement car park. At about 7-15 pm, the crowd started queing up eagerly at the door of the sanctuary to be among the first to enter. It took more than 20 minutes for the crowd to be seated as more chairs were needed to fill up the place. Children were then ushered to the multi- purpose hall for the children programmes under Pastor Grace.

The musical presentation started with a musical pieces by 7 musicians followed by a 15 members choir singing Christmas carols. The sunday school and youth children then presented a dance each followed by a solo number from Sister Soo Khim. A 'Light and Darkness Mime' team of 7 members took over the stage for 15 minutes before the Choir came back for more Christmas carols. The musical presentation ended with a message on "The Power Of Christmas" by Pastor Geoffrey where PEACE, HOPE and LOVE were shared.

Truly God is Good. Even as we seeked and asked of Him to fill the sanctuary with people for the Christmas night presentation, many lives were blessed and again the name of JESUS is lifted up and glorified.

BLESSED CHRISTMAS & VICTORIOUS NEW YEAR 2009

CHRISTmas

Last Monday, December the 8th, our Hokkien Ministry had an early Christmas celebration at Hai Pin Restaurant with a turnout of about 230 people (children included). God is good, as we were given the entire first floor to ourselves to have our buffet dinner. Games and fun times under Bro. Joseph were well participated with Bro. Jeffrey leading in Christmas carols.

Bro. Koay then shared on the meaning of 'Christmas'. It is not just a time of celebration but the importance of 'Christ' in it. Without 'Christ', our Saviour and Lord, Christmas is just a 'mas'. We must always treasure Christ in our lives - always having HIM in our daily walk, guiding and showing us the right path to take.
As Christ fills our lives, then only can we share out the goodness and promises of Jesus. How are we to share what we do not have ?

The celebration ended with gift exchange participated by all those that bring along a gift each.