I was having my TAWG just now and the memories of my last holiday in Tioman just came to me. It was memories of me resting (falling a sleep in the beach), just enjoying myself during the trip and not worrying of anything.

*at first wanna put my own pic... wahaha~
but in the end decided to put this.. think this is more cute..



4:38 PM
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My door is pink....cool!



My mum decided to repaint our walls and doors. And now, I have a rose pink door!
Okay...I am not that into pink anymore. I've now moved on to sunny yellow.

But seriously, I was thinking how a fresh coat of paint can cover all the blemishes, cracks or other unsightly spots in an instant?
And it's like amazing how it can totally transform the way your house looks?

Perhaps, in this new season, it's time that we put on a new coat of paint. It could be choosing a new attitude or a new perspective.
Sometimes, learning to put on a smile instead of a scowl can dramatically transform the way you look!

And if anyone is wanting to repaint your house, here's a tip. Never-apply orange with yellow. I know. Cos I reached home one day and I nearly fainted. It looks like you are living inside a sunkist orange. Thank God, the painters changed that the next day.

Limin

11:58 PM
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3:04 PM
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What a week it has been!

I am still thinking, praying through what I should share for IGNYTE, Trinity@Paya Labar...

Anyway, I am still nursing my wounds from the loss of my beloved Manchester United to Arsenal! Not when Rooney scored the first goal, not when arsenal’s got fortunate with first goal, not when Henry scores from his head instead of his feet!

Manchester United

I thought that wasn’t fair, that wasn’t right, ManU played so well!

Anyway I felt so lost and so sad. In any case, that taught me one thing from there! That’s right. I have learnt that we must be vigilant in our Faith at all times. When you thought you are in the winning mode, the enemy will change strategy to bring you down. Like it or not, sometimes we will lose but at most times, through Jesus, the battle is often won!

Maybe you have lost many times before but that’s alright. The most important is how you rise up and say to the enemy, you will NOT stand in the way of what God has for me! The key to victory is always to lean on the Master’s plan, listen, follow up his plan and be sure that Victory is at Hand! Glory Glory Jesus! =p



Love you all, PGC

2:55 PM
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Introducing a new favourite sport that i've picked up recently.... HANDBALL!!! =)

I started playing handball last year when i came into Kent Ridge Hall and it was a game that my hall mates loved to play. As months passed by, my friend asked me to attend this outside training formed mostly by NUS people called the Handball Federation where you get to participate for NUS and Singapore. Not really national because it is not a recognized sport in Singapore. So we're sort of the pioneer batch who tries to make Handball big in Singapore.

Oh well, learning Handball has been and still is something which I learn many truths about myself. Handball is a fast and violent (in the positive sense) game because the defenders can "clamp" your hands down when you wanna shoot. And there're many formations you can form to attack. A lot of times in trainings i get irritated over myself when i cant get what is right. When my ball keeps slipping off my hand when i try to shoot, i would scream at myself "ARGH! NOT AGAIN!!"

A lot of arm power is needed for this sport and i always think that would make my arms big. Arh, that's not the point. haha. But it is a sport which i learn much about my level of patience and perseverance.

Along this course of journey, i also wanna thank God for this backslided Christian whom i grew closer with over past few weeks. She suddenly shared with me about her life and God convicted my heart to reach out to her. Indeed, God is everywhere even in my handball trainings.

Do you see God in every situation of your life? =)

Here's a short clip of one pro Handball player.



http://www.youtube.com/v/CFqV8AZdBPE

Sis Brenda

8:43 PM
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When was the last time you saw an invasive needle puncturing through your skin and leaving a stinging pain on your left arm? I just experienced it…

Due to possible contact with pathogenic microorganisms in my research, it is mandatory that I take a *tetanus injection.

So I took it last Friday. At first the pain was bearable but by evening when.the Upper Sec leaders had our lcell at Bro Terence’s house, I couldn’t fully enjoy my KFC chicken with them; it seemed like I just wanted to slouch on the sofa and not do anything.

When I woke up on Saturday morning, I almost couldn’t move my left arm at all. I couldn’t join in the Pegging Game that we played during FUEL. (Thank you Upper Sec Section for excusing me from the game… and making sure that I don’t get pegged).

But the worst of all was – I found it so hard to clap and lift my hands during service. It was like every part of me desires to give my best praise to God but there was a wriggling pain on my arm that stopped me from giving my full 100 percent.

Thank God the pain went away on Tuesday. Looking back, I feel deeply that it is a true privilege to be able to lift our hands and worship God; I felt so handicapped when I wasn’t able to do so. No wonder the bible says that if we don’t glorify and speak of God’s greatness, even the rocks will cry out! (Luke 19: 37 – 40) Our very nature is to proclaim His Name, so the next time we step into the chapel, let every fiber of our being praise Him, creating a vibrant worship atmosphere in IGNYTE, Trinity@Adam

(*for those who may not know, tetanus is a disease condition where patients suffer muscular spasm. Our parents might have told us before to be careful not to step on rusty nails? A particular type of bacteria that thrives in rust and contaminated soil can cause tetanus)

Do you know what is the name of this bacteria? The first one who can tell me the correct answer will get a prize! Heh...

Sis Yinting

1:18 PM
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Greetings from Bro Andy to leaders as well as youths! Wooh~ Yeah!

YEAR OF '07

Ha.. First of all, let me jus share briefly about the new year!

Wow... 3 weeks has passed so quickly that I didnt even realised that we are coming to the end of the first month!

Now I know why they say the work of pioneering is never easy.. Ha.. Some people uses 'running' to describe the pace that they are working at, if i were to describe our pace (IGNYTE Leaders) then it would be 'flying'! :P

Managing and handling all sorts of work and ministry, I find myself really feeling the 'heat' as I dived into almost every areas which i can dive into.. :)

However, though at times tired and weary (I must be honest with you..), BUT i must say, as of today, I am still filled with great Passion about doing God's Work, a 'never say die' attitude, having a fighting spirit that says, I want to CONQUER, I want to ADVANCE the Kingdom of God! - Even as i am typing these words, I could feel my heart leaping in excitement and joy!

WHAT KEEPS ME GOING

Jus wanna share with ya all one thing i learned through these years of ministry is "The Joy of the Lord is my strength."

Joy is such an impt thing when it comes to ministry,

- Joy of being able to communicate with the creator and partnering with Him in spreading His love and grace (It's such a Joy to know that my work is one that brings eternal life to people!)

- Joy of having precious brothers and sisters to go through tough times alongside me (I can never forget the past 2 youth camps... :'l )

- Joy of seeing how God is working in the lives of those around me (Those of you who have prayed alongside people and see how God turned the situation in their lives around wld know what i mean)

(I have so much more to say... but in order not to make my 1st blog seem wording and boring i shall stop here.. Maybe I'll share them in my next preaching slot??? ha ha... stay tuned...)

MY IGNYTE FAMILY WHICH BRINGS ME GREAT JOY

Since I am on the topic of JOY, below is One of my greatest joy - my IGNYTE Family @ Adam. (Thanks Raine for the photo!!)

Dont you even think we are quiet and boring people...

To get a pair of white shoes for school,
$25+ (Buy at cheap cheap store...)

To get a entire set of School uniform,
$40+ (This was during my time...)

To have a meal at the school canteen,
$5+ (You might even get a dessert at Primary Schools :P)

To see your IGNYTE Leaders in Uniforms....
Priceless

See you all at IGNYTE Service this weekend!!

Bro Andy

11:00 AM
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Wow, it's been three weeks into the New Year already!

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4:59 PM
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Guess what! I have sprained my foot ;( Was in a state of shock as i lost my footing while walking down the stairs.

Thank God i did not fracture my foot. It was really amazing. I was actually holding a bowl of soup (my dinner) and I SAVED my soup! The soup really meant something to me..Haha..In any case, I believe that my God will heal me of a swollen ankle!

For now, I am still limping. This accident has caused me to appreciate the simple things in life - the ability to walk normally. SOmething that I have always taken for granted.

One thing i know.....Must not be so clumpsy! Haha....I am a rather clumpsy person! A lesson learnt!

Sis Kassey
19/1/07

11:22 AM
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Flying off for my ONE MONTH holiday tmr!!!!!!!!!!!!! "=D and =( " all at once.



haha..y'see.. for fran here who's just graduated from her JC (and is 'patiently' waiting for her Alevel results---not having to go to school&bla)... wearing the school uniform had become something she looked forward to with all her heart soul and mind (hahahahhaha), and knowing that she wont be around for this coming sat's service had caused her to land a weeee bit on a sad note.........

=D heh. alrighty.. not that bad. but stillllll!!! such a pity that i cant wear my beautiful SAJC (!!!!!!) or crescent girls' school (!!!!!!) uniform la..... but thennnnnnnn... *slap slap*!!on a higher note, =D anticipating service and knowing i wont be attending the upcoming few services had led me on to think about how i can keep myself updated with the going-ons.. with regards to my fellow lovely upp sec, leaders, sch mates, family(i'm going only with my grampsss!!), peers, bla, bla, and bla.=) but of course, there's the marvelous invention of internet, msn, and emails (YAYYYYNESS!!) so i wont feel like a complete mountain tortoise, not knowing anything that's going on in planet earth.=Dand then... in a very subtle way... a thought came into my mind. how do i, or have i, been and will continue, updating myself with God?

hahaha i duno how interesting this may sound to all you guys out there, but IT REALLY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION EH hohoho..=D see, there's this thought in me that says i should continue to take ownership of my place in His Kingdom... another that says 'fran, you really are fortunate to have such great friends/companions to spurrrr you on and run together with you in this race of life for the glory of your Lord Daddy!'.

well both hold as much truth as the other does!!! and what did my train of thoughts lead me on to from there? simple. a personal-ified reflection of what the past 2 weeks' service spoke to me about. Mighty Warrior, and All for One!

just a few hours ago, i was with a couple of my awesome friends learning and playing around with the guitar. there came a point where our 'teacher' asked us to pick out the dynamic and 'umph!'ful parts of THE FREEDOM SONG!!!!!!

do you wana go to a place they call freedom....... (you noe how the rest of the lyrics go dontcha??) and the one that was most 'umph-ful' (something with a punch to it!) to me was'YES I WANT TO GOOOoooooooo'

do you wanna go to where God leads you to, going hand in hand with the friends He's placed around you in IGNYTE?sometimes the complications of the world can be solved by the simplicities of God's love. one we find in our fellow Mighty Warriors, as we go alllll out together, as ONE. love as lovers see it, is when two hearts become one............ (eeeee so mushy!!) love as i see it, is..................................................................................... WHEN MANY MANY HEARTS BECOME ONE!!!!!! mwahahahhahhaa. one for all, one for Christ, that is.

*bzzzzp*. fran, over and out. *bzzzp*

Sis Francesca

9:25 AM
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Today is 16th January 2007. In the twinkle of an eye, two weeks has passed. It’s really been a mentally tough week for me. Just last week as I was preparing the Mighy Warrior Message, there were a lot apprehension and struggle within me and for the life out of me, I did not know what it was!

Maybe it was fear, inadequacies or something but I knew it wasn’t good and that went on for a few days till the weekend service itself. I begin to pray and sing whatever songs that came to my mind but somehow things just did not turn out the way it was. Even minutes before the service, I was feeling a little down. As I was just pondering, God spoke to me and said the war is at hand, rise up! So I begin to command every ounce of strength I have and keep on declaring to God that it is going to be a great service and it really turned out to be awesome!

I really hope the people know what it means to be mighty warrior for Jesus though. =p This coming weekend, is mission mandate. To me, it is one of most exciting service and also the most important one. I know this is a something like a do or die mission..hahahaha. Not really sure how to describe it but I know and I sensed that this will set the tone of for the rest of the year!
I have many dreams I want to share but the people must be ready to receive and learn. I thanked God we have salvations every week! But I just want more of God to show up in our service. If I were to pray right now, I will probably pray this prayer:

‘Dear God, only you know the hearts of the young ones and I pray you will open up the heavens and reveal your secrets to them. Let them catch your heartbeat for the schools, army camps and every other education institution. Lord, teach me to raise up a group of mighty warriors that will build your Kingdom for your glory, not mine but yours alone!"

Sigh… wear uniform or not? Ahahahaha, All for Jesus!



Pastor Gary

7:00 PM
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Did you receive any new-year presents? I guess I am one of those lucky ones who got one from my mum.

Before I flew back to Singapore from home (for those who don’t know me well – I am from Hong Kong, where Disneyland is), my mother gave me an OSIM I-Tango massager as a new-year present. It is supposed to be a showroom product, hence it looked quite old but of course, she claimed that it is still functioning. My mother was ecstatic because she managed to buy it at a 70 percent discount.

When I came back to Singapore, I was so involved in work and meetings that I forgot about it, until yesterday, I decided to give this massager a try. And surprise! The thing stopped working after functioning for barely 5 minutes!

So of course, I complained to my mum. This was when she gave me three words of wisdom – “Change the batteries.”

It worked. I changed the batteries and it is working perfectly well now.

Stepping into this new year, I think I need to change my batteries too, no more running on batteries from last year. It is time to ask God to renew every part of us and continue running the race for Him in the new year, with new fuel, new goals, new visions, and new expectations and new ways of doing things. To me, crossing into the new year is just like clicking the “restart” button. We can determine for ourselves in advance how we want the new year to be like! Continue to expect more from God, and like what Ps Dom preached during Watch Night Service, “The Best is Yet to Come!”

Sis Yinting

12:02 PM
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Yo everyone! this is my own way of motivating myself to study hard!! and that is to put this photo of mine on my table! hahaha! New year means new goals and one of my goals is that i wanna study well for God. Being a student in university is much more different from being a student in Secondary or JC, you're on your own, no fixed classes and tutorials are always changing. So basically, it can be a breeding ground for Christians to backslide because everyone else is so self-centred. Nonetheless, i always believe that God will never let go of you unless you choose to let go of Him.

When i entered into uni, i remembered making a promise to God and that is never let the worldly things replace Him. There was once i encountered this "Club attack" from my hostel friends. What happened was there was this Pageant going on in my hall and it was located at some Club. The committee members went from door to door trying to get people to buy tickets. When they came to my door, I was shocked because they really begged me and i felt "surrounded" all of a sudden. BUT buT BUT, the enemy never got his way. I said no a million times. I was very tempted to go because my friend was one of the nominees for the Pageant. I could simply said yes and just go and support my friends and not drinking. But, my perspective was that if i stepped into the club, how am i going to tell God or tell my youths not to go clubbing? So, i decided to hang on to NO. haha. i felt tensed at that moment but relieved.

This was just one of the incidents that you may face in your life. So let this year be one that you will make a stand for God. Be it lying, drinking, cursing or swearing, etc, be a light and a scholar for Jesus. Wise scholars will only be wise when they choose to obey God.

Love deep deep,
Sis. Brenda

11:55 AM
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Sitting in my office, pondering what has been done for the past week. At the service last Saturday, I was really glad to see so many young warriors really engaging and worshipping God. I sensed something different in the atmosphere. It’s like people are responding actively to the voice of God. I was personally thrilled at what God was doing. I felt the liberty to just preach! I remember the moment I stepped to the pulpit, I felt something ‘rush’ within me. I can’t really explain though but I knew God was with me.

Just the other day, I was hearing the song, ‘Mighty to save’ by Hillsongs. At first, I did not think much of it till when I heard it again esp the chorus. Something just struck within me that many youths will experience something unique which is beyond description. I believe in my heart that my God is mighty to save. He will guide and lead me in all situations! I can’t wait to preach this weekend, I just can’t wait. =p I just pray that God will continue to stir the hearts of young people to pray and really bring their friends to Jesus because that is the heart of the gospel! I will wait in anticipation.

Pastor Gary

11:35 AM
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10:47 AM
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This morning, God gave me some words.. " Unity require sacrifice."
Was praying n wondering what it really meant.. till P Peter (During Prayer mtg) shared of how abraham is willing to sacrifice of his son and surrenderred fully to God's will..
Everything just fall in place; i feel that to see unity in IGNYTE it require every individual to sacrifice of his/ her rights, time, everything - for God's purpose n will then we will see unity that flow from it.

Just some thoughts...

Sis Varina

1:45 PM
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Did you receive any new-year presents? I guess I am one of those lucky ones who got one from my mum.

Before I flew back to Singapore from home (for those who don’t know me well – I am from Hong Kong, where Disneyland is), my mother gave me an OSIM I-Tango massager as a new-year present. It is supposed to be a showroom product, hence it looked quite old but of course, she claimed that it is still functioning. My mother was ecstatic because she managed to buy it at a 70 percent discount.

When I came back to Singapore, I was so involved in work and meetings that I forgot about it, until yesterday, I decided to give this massager a try. And surprise! The thing stopped working after functioning for barely 5 minutes!

So of course, I complained to my mum. This was when she gave me three words of wisdom – “Change the batteries.”

It worked. I changed the batteries and it is working perfectly well now.

Stepping into this new year, I think I need to change my batteries too, no more running on batteries from last year. It is time to ask God to renew every part of us and continue running the race for Him in the new year, with new fuel, new goals, new visions, and new expectations and new ways of doing things. To me, crossing into the new year is just like clicking the “restart” button. We can determine for ourselves in advance how we want the new year to be like! Continue to expect more from God, and like what Ps Dom preached during Watch Night Service,

“The Best is Yet to Come!”

Sis Yinting

1:44 PM
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1:30 PM
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I truly believe that this year would be a year of growth for Ignyte. But, having said that, not only must the leaders embrace the vision, the youths would have to be on board together with us. All of us will have to take ownership in this ministry, believing that when every one of us do our little parts in sowing time, energy & resources into it, we will experience a season of breakthrough which is far greater than we’ve ever experienced. When we believe that our lives are intertwined with this ministry for this season of our lives, we will indeed see awesome things come to past.

Cheers!
Kelvin

9:07 AM
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Crossing over to 2007 holds much significance and anticipation. It marks a NEW, uh huh, and I mean NEW season for me! (and I believe for you as well!) A new season of greater focus and growth, a gREater level of faith, and being a GREATEr inspiration to the people around me (both leaders and youths alike). Yeah! I also believe that God has positioned IGNYTE for an exciting time of growth and soaring with him. My prayer for IGNYTE is that it'll be a place where God loves to dwell in and His manifest presence is apparent. It is a place and ministry where youths are excited about and have a strong sense of ownership. I hope to see youths arising as mighty warriors who will 'war' for God's Kingdom in prayer and evangelism, amen?

Will you believe and partner with us (your leaders)?

Sis Corinna

9:04 AM
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2007 has seen the birthing of 2 unique youth centers for God, IGNYTE@ adam and IGNYTE at PL.This has to be a year of not only a new season, a new atmosphere but it's also for us to take upon and embrace that new faith and belief. A belief for an increase in the spiritual growth of the youths, a belief for great and unbelievable breakthroughs in our lives, a belief for such a new movement that will be brought to its fulfillment by the grace of God and a united belief to reach the lost, sowing and sharing that faith u and I are so privileged to have. WE may start the year with a fiery passion for Jesus but I am believing for us to hold that torch high in all situations, tough or easy. This will be a ministry of winners!!

Sis Vivian

9:03 AM
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Hi all, P.Gary here. The day has finally come for all of us to go to the new season in IGNYTE Ministry. As I was praying, the phrase His Purpose My Generation kept ringing in my head. The Lord reminded me of the great and wonderful plans He has for IGNYTE Ministry at both Adam and PL. It’s been amazing how far we have gone and I am confident in my spirit that something great is going to take place in the hearts of the Youth. Oh, I just can’t wait!!!

In His Unfailing Love, P.Gary


7:32 PM
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