Installing Husband 1.0

I received this e-mail from Kevin Wong who is currently in Australia. There will be a lot(i hope?) lovey dovey post since SnS is around the corner. :D

this is funny! Read on.

INSTALLING A HUSBAND-


Dear Tech Support,

Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewellery applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.

In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as
Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, and then installed undesirable programs such as NBA 5.0, NFL 3.0, and Golf Clubs 4.1.

Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system.

Please note that I have tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail.

What can I do?

Signed,
Desperate


DEAR DESPERATE,

First, keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system.

Please enter command: ithoughtyoulovedme. html and try to download Tears 6.2 and do not forget to install the Guilt 3.0 update.
If that application works as designed, Husband1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewellery 2.0 and Flowers 3.5.

However, remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. (Please note that Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will download the Farting and Snoring Loudly Beta.)

Whatever you do, DO NOT under any circumstances install Mother-In-Law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources.)

In addition, please do not attempt to reinstall the Boyfriend 5.0 program. These are unsupported applications and will crash Husband 1.0.

In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend
Cooking 3.0 and Hot Lingerie 7.7.

Good Luck
Tech Support

hahaha! Get it???
If you get it, applauds!
If you dont get it, well its ok. :)

S n S

Are you CURIOUS about the opposite gender?

or the SAME gender?

You have a lot of unanswered questions swimming in your mind?

You want to know more about what is this Mars and Venus God had created?

Want to know what you are about to face?

Want to know how to deal with the hormone raging inside of you?

COME and you'll find out more than you already know or you didnt know.. :)

Lets hear from the EE graduates!

I’ve never thought I would be trained in EE.

So when Ps Gideon asked me to sign up for it..

I did.. but just a few days before the clinic started.

I asked myself, what am I getting into?

Am I prepared for it?

What if my friends or family won’t look at me the same way anymore if I shared with them?

I was afraid of rejection.

On the first day, I didn’t know we immediately had to do OJTs.

My partner, Carissa told me her friend couldn’t make it that day.

Therefore, I pulled out my phone and gone through the entire list of my phone book.

I dialled my cousin’s number and we did OJT on him.

I was really amazed that within a day itself, I was already able to share the gospel.

Of course, with the help of my partner and our trainer Aunty Hui Lee who fills in every one in a while when I stammered.

As my cousin is Chinese educated, we shared the gospel in bilingual, English and Mandarin.

Power-packed!

Though I was nervous at first, but as I shared the gospel, there was this peace in me which God placed, and God spoke to me, telling me I’m just planting the seed for Him, He will make it grow.

Whatever the results may be, it is in His hands, not mine.

As the days passed by, we learned more and more on how to share the gospel, in a more illustrative manner.

Boy was I glad that when the clinic is over, I had this passion to share the good news to more and more people!

Throughout the Youth EE Clinic, I thank God for the peace that He placed in me, my prayer partners, who would call me or text me to check on me and to keep me in prayer, my trainer who would fill in every time we missed out a point when we stammer, my partner Carissa for having my back as we shared the gospel to our friends.

Last but not least, I want to thank God that of 4 OJTs sessions we had, we have 3 professions and 1 practice!

Praise the Lord!

-Chiew Hoe-

AWESOMENESS!

2ND!!!second!!!SECOND!!! kedua!!!no. 2!!!!

YOU! better be there for the SECOND!!!

SECONDDDD...(does this pic ring any bells IN ur head???)

how bout these two person here??

or thiss???

or tht "TEDDY"

yeahhhh...

its the SECOND SECOND SECOND!!!

CONCURRENT SERVICE!!!!!

SHOW UR EXCITEMENT PPL!!!!!!

LOL!

see ya!

bye ya!

God bless ya!

YA YA YA!

Lee Yee-Testifying God's Goodness

This is my second time going for mission. Although it is the same place but I gained different experience. I really thank God so much that he gave me a chance to minister to the people in Sarawak. God moved so much to the people in Sarawak. We were split into two teams. I was in Kenneth’s team which was the one who went to Selangking, Jelang and Kerapa. Well, at first I didn’t want to go when I knew that I was in that team.

Firstly is because I thought I can’t hike that far and secondly is because my closer friends are all in the other team. So, I thought I would be lonely in that team. But since I was placed in this team I just follow. Few days before mission, many things happened. I just finished my SPM few days before mission. I was so stress up and I did not get enough sleep every night. I am not prepared for it at all. I was so afraid that I couldn’t make it especially for hiking. When I knew that I have to hike for so long I was shock. I do not know whether I could take it or not. I told everyone that I am so worried about the hiking.

For me, the hike to Selangking was the toughest. The weather is so hot and the hiking is like never ending. Suddenly, I felt so dizzy and I almost fainted. At that point, I was at my limit and I felt like giving up. I wanted to stop and just stay there. I told God that I can’t make it but he never give up on me. He reminded me of my purpose there. My purpose is to minister to the people in Sarawak and to bless them. So, I start praying and I asked God to grant me strength to continue hiking. Amazingly, I reached Selangking safely. I know because of God I made it.

The journey to all the longhouses is not easy. After all the falls, slips and cuts on the leg, it is worth it because of God. I’m here to bring the good news to people.I can say indeed I learned a lot throughout these 9 days. I learned how to pray. It is not a normal prayer but prayer that speaks of blessing and prayer that could touch them. The Christian faith of Iban people is so strong. They hunger for God and need all of our prayer. God moved so much in their life and touches them. God teaches me to stay strong in everything I do. I know the devil is always around us to fail us but I have always learned to be strong to our purpose for this mission will be done. God moved so much in the people in Sarawak and His presence and Holy Spirit was felt everywhere.

I am really amazed by God. There was once, when I was praying to one of the girl, she slain. For me, I never prayed till someone slain before. This is my first time. I was shocked at that time but I know God was the One who gave me strength to touch her life. He was the One who help me spiritually. Other than spiritual life, I get to built good relationship with the team members. Mission is the best place where we can build friendship. As I said, I’m not close to most of the members in my team. But during the 9 days in Sarawak, I get to know them better and closer. Most of them, I didn’t really talk to them in church but now I have a lot of things to talk to them. We laugh and we joke around so easily. I didn’t know how but what I know that I build a good relationship with my team members. Not only my team, I got closer to the other team as well.
Throughout this mission, God not only helped me spiritually but also mentally and emotionally. Without God, I will not be here to testify about His goodness and how He blessed me throughout this mission. I know my choice to go for mission trip is not a wrong decision. I made a right decision. I learned a lot of things and I gained many new experiences. He made me to be a stronger person. I really want to thank God so much on how He worked so much in my life. I am truly blessed by God.

Jason Ong- Praise God

This mission trip is an awesome mission trip. To be honest, this is my third time to be involve in the mission team that are going to Sarawak and even still I am being blessed abundantly. It all started with a very different atmosphere as this year group are bigger than last year, praise God but to me it’s feeling hard as I am consider one of the elder ones as most of the members are younger than me. Anyhow, it is not the barrier that could hold me back to serve God in the land of Sarawak.

Back to Betong, seeing the new and old people it just felt like I am back home and they warmly receive and treat us as their family. It is just a wonderful feeling and praising God together, it was just something you will want for more. Move on to the longhouses which are Selangking, Jelang and Kerapa. It is the same long house I went for last year but I choose to go back as I love the hiking and of course the people over there.

During the first hike I got myself sunburned in the 3 hours hike but this is just something minor then the team gear up and started with what we want to do which is minister to the people. The message was preached strongly and the praise and worship was done whole-heartedly and God’s presence was so strong that when I prayed for one the family, I shed tears because God’s presence was so strong and was just touching my heart that tears are unable to be hold anymore so I cried.

On the second hike to Jelang with the sunburned on both my arms and the path was filled with wild plants that are in contact with us. Due to the sunburn the pain, when in contact with the wild plants is just like knife cutting through my skin and it was so unbearable, in the middle of the hiking suddenly I got an image of Jesus being whipped for our sin and the pain He had went through my mind. It just gave me strength to continue on and by HIS protection we reach safely and the service there was just another great experience and this time I got to help in the water baptism for the 13 of the believers there! PRAISE GOD!!!

As for Kerapa, the welcoming ceremony is just so big as if we are the VVIP u knows? Really VVIP!! The people there are like our distant relative and we are bonded so well and having fun as well at the same time praising God and worshiping HIM the one and only. Again in this longhouse God touches my heart again about my life and telling me in his way how important is to put my life upon his hand and the experience is what I need at the very moment. Sadly, time to go back home is far but we had our great and happy moments in that 3 days two nights but it just will never be enough. So went back with the long boat and this time as usual I need to be the last man and do the job in the same time enjoying the fun that all the other had which is getting wet.

Kuching CBC was the next destination with the youth rally and the prayer tunnel was just the right thing to do, at the night even though I was so tired but yet I jump as high as I can and lift up my hand high above to worship Jesus, and praying for people until I lose my voice during the prayer tunnel had enhance and renewing the passion in me to serve. Last but not least meeting up with a whole bunch of friends from Miri during the mission is a very precious relationship as friendship last forever and of course getting to know more of the people in church that I had never talk or even say hi to is another reward in this trip as they are the people who will be with you when you need them. Conclusion mission trip is always great and awesome and every mission trip is a different experience so for what wait, sign up for the upcoming mission and be blessed.

Samson Yap- Knowing N practicing His Words.

From the 6th to the 14th of December 2008, a rising generation, was set apart to do His work of witnessing and telling the world that Jesus is Lord (Acts 1:8). I am so honored to be counted in as one of them. It truly gets better every year in Sarawak. This trip has compelled me to press on and totally rely on God's grace. On the third day when we departed from Betong Zion Baptist church to Muman, a new longhouse which requires a jeep to transport us, our faith was literally stretched to the max. Our ride stopped half way because of the rainy weather, muddy slopes and steep gradients. We had to walk for 6-7 hours to reach our destination, in the rain. While tiredness may enshroud our thoughts, but God reminded me of 2 Corinthians 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you, My power works best in your weakness".

All the way, God was constantly reminding me about how He didn't give up on me when I was still a sinner before knowing Him during the wearying walk and that has kept me going and spurred me not to give up on Him and to cling on Him. From there on, I literally felt God's strength resting on me and that has made the difference. I am also surprised and honored to be able to encourage and help my team members. To them and the whole team "thanks for having me in this trip, I count myself privileged to run this race and serve alongside with you!" Indeed, we did accomplish what we've set to do and it was a significant success, because of our great God.

The amazement didn't stop there, towards the end of the trip; we had a service of the baptism of the Holy Spirit for our fellow Miri brothers and sisters who joined us for this trip. It has never occurred in my mind that I could pray and encourage the gift of the Holy Spirit in people's lives. That night, while we were worshipping, Ps. Gideon approached me and asked me to pray for them. I had this fear of not knowing what to say in times like these. Luke 12:12 talks about how Jesus encouraged his disciples to face difficult times, "for the Holy Spirit will teach you what to say at that time." And as I start to pray I could hear His voice telling me so clearly to ask them to open their hearts, and pray for those who are ready and whose hearts are fully surrendered. At that moment, God opened my eyes to see and I started praying for them. Words just couldn’t describe how astonished I was when I heard the language of tongues coming forth from their mouths, and many were ministered by the Holy Spirit because of the little faith that I had in Him that time. To God be all the glory!

This trip again has taught me further about God's grace. If it wasn't for Him, I wouldn't have come thus far. Next to God, my gratitude goes out to Ps. Gideon, Seaw Chin, Kenneth, Ah Sher, the youth leaders and all my team members; they were and will always be my source of inspiration. I am more than blessed, because of their lives, their faith and their heart for God. God be praised.

Vivien Chuah- Closer

God works in ways we cannot see, I realized this after my participation in the mission trip to Sarawak. Many things and problems started popping out right before the trip, making me feel like giving up on going for missions. I knew no one from the trip and with my brother's sudden pull out from the trip, it made things worse for me. I went "enthusiastically" keeping quiet the whole time. Throughout missions God has shown me His plan for me. I came to realize that I was closer to Him in Sarawak, when I am in need of Him. The people there continue showing their faith in Christ in such a secluded area and I know if I were to be staying in those circumstances I would drift away in a matter of months.

I thought that I would be giving to the people, but God has given me instead. Friends, experience and faith. One of the experiences I would never forget is the 7 hour hike. When we were on the urge of giving up, we learn to lean on Him and trust Him. A simple prayer could support us the whole way.Despite the hike, the whole team still carried out service and the people in Muman longhouse were supportive. I've seldom prayed for people, through this trip I've learnt to pray for others; the team prayed for strangers that we hardly knew and the people accepted it with open hearts.

The whole trip brought me closer to God in a sense that I’ve become more dependent on God. It was a good experience and I would love to participate again.

Rachel Low- Changed

Mission was great. I really enjoyed myself. God was great. I experienced His grace and strength in me. I learned and grew a lot. I never thought if I was ready or prepared for missions as I was last year. I went on this trip, reluctantly. I went through so much before this trip. Weeks before the trip I faced so much pain, hurt and disappointment. One problem happened after another. I was in depression. Even the night before the trip I was wondering if I should not go. But God, no surprise at all, answered my prayers. I went, I was able to do what I had to. The Lord strenghtened me, He enabled me to forget my sorrows and know that God is capable of anything. He showed me that what I went through was what He allowed happened to me to grow stronger and into His likeness. And I accepted that. And I know that I shouldn't give in to the work of the devil. And I felt that my faith in Him grew more too.

On the third day of the trip, we were supposed to get to this longhouse, Muman. Halfway during the journey on the hi-lux which was going up a hill, we stopped because it rained and the road was too slippery. We had to hike all the way to Muman, which was very far, under heavy rain, going up and down hills. I have a heart condition and so I was one of the weakest. Halfway hiking up a hill, I almost gave up. I couldn't breathe and was so tired. My legs hurt so badly. I couldn't talk as well. I knew at that time that all I could do is pray and ask for God's strength. And again, He did. He lifted my spirits up. I felt renewed. I even started running, screaming, singing, and laughing. I started to enjoy the hike. And I didn't really feel tired after that. We ended up hiking for 7 hours and reached there at night. I was so amazed at how God changed me from being so angry, frustrated, tired and close to giving up to being so happy, energetic, hyper, and excited. The whole trip was great thanks to our God.

Its not easy being a dog today!

Dog lovers pls see this! Its an e-mail sent by Caroline Lim who is currently enjoying life in UK. :)

Enjoy!

CONcurrent is BACK for GRABS!?

I betcha you youths reading this (i hope i aint talking to myself) had received an EMAIL from SU Ann regarding the FIRST concurrent for the year 2009!

p/s: if you have not received, i dont know about anything. so, ask SU ann yea. ahhahahaa!!!

these are the details provided in the email:

Event: First Concurrent Service"The premier of YA! Teens."
What: Club/Group Meeting
Host: YA! Teens
Start Time: Sunday, February 8 at 10:15am
End Time: Sunday, February 8 at 12:30pm
Where: MPH 2, Glad Tidings AOG Klang

Plus, i heard..hmm no no i assume is gonna be A BLAST!!! :D

I know you people have..no no..i assume you people have been crying your heart out(??) because there werent concurrent services for one WHOLE MONTH. am i right?(i hope i am) eheh!

but its all worth your tears! cz its back BACK BACK. not front. but BACK!!(gosh, so lame)

seriously, i feel i'm like talking to myself. ahhh...anyway nvm...haha!

oh yeah, YOUTH ALIVE! has a FACEBOOK account! we're very the updated wan okayy?hehe!

YA! TEENs

ooo, i just realise we're no longer just Youth Alive. We're YA! Teens. ooooooo...didnt know.

alrgt alrgt now, just so to keep you young farts and maybe some old farts updated on:

Whats happening in Feb 09
8th Feb YA! Teens Concurrent Service - Ps.Gideon Lee
22nd Feb YA! Teens Concurrent Service - Seaw Chin

Looking ahead in March 09
8 March YA! Teens Concurrent Service - Ps.Gideon Lee
15 March YA! Teens Concurrent Service - Bro Reuben Ponniah
29 March YA! Teens Concurrent Service - Bro Andy Gan

presenting the bulletins

YEAR 2006

YEAR 2007

YEAR 2008

hmm, dont know why bulletin 08 turned out like this. but looks kinda cool huh??!

YEAR 2009
???
come and you'll see!

well gee tee gee now!

God bless!!

Grace Loh - Realize

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my heavenly Father for giving me a chance again to do His will. Without Him, I would have taken this time for other things. It’s Him that kept prompting me to give myself a chance again to rise up and to do whatever I am suppose to do. It’s because of His grace that abounds in me and His unfailing mercy without failing me.



This mission trip has given me a different experience in terms of sharing God’s love in long houses and also Betong church’s people especially the girls. God’s work was indeed great and amazing in every movement in this trip. He has appointed the teens and the elder ones to be the instruments to do His will and to be the channel of blessing in our individual ways to the people there.



Personally, I’m grateful that God has helped me to observe the seeds that we have planted in few years back and it has helped me realize that whatever we did and doing right now are not in vain. And because of this, it helps me to grow again in terms of missionary viewpoint that we need to be passionate of His work despite of hardship especially we have to hike for long hours and some may have to go through the toughest moment along the way.



Meanwhile, seeing the teens working along the way, it also helped me know that its time for them to show their utmost gifts that God has given to them. I’m in fact blessed by their utmost gifts that it had spread the presence into my soul, my spirit and my mind again and all these has helped me to realize that no one is excluded to do His will and everyone has the capabilities if we are eager to learn.



Last but not least, in short, mission trip will change the perspective of man because its not only showing our own loves but is to do His will by spreading His love is the most important thing.



It helps me to realize again of His faithfulness that never fail us because all these are for His glory. Amen.