Yes youths, samson needs our prayers and support.
It is confirmed that he has h1n1.
He is currently isolated from all visitors.
Please do drop him an sms at 0192323939.
Sunday, 23 August 2009
Friday, 21 August 2009
Family Prayer Rally
I hope it is not too late :)
I would like to remind you that there is a Family Prayer Rally going on later in the night at 8pm in Sanctuary. Youths are greatly encouraged to come for this rally.
Come and be prepared to see God move among us.
Wesley's Notes
Matthew 18:20 Where two or three are gathered together in my name
- That is, to worship me. I am in the midst of them
- By my Spirit, to quicken their prayers, guide their counsels, and answer their petitions.
I believe God is leading our church to a higher level in every aspect especially in prayer. Lets come together and support each other for we are part of GTAK family.
I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord."
Psalm 122:1
See you there!
I would like to remind you that there is a Family Prayer Rally going on later in the night at 8pm in Sanctuary. Youths are greatly encouraged to come for this rally.
Come and be prepared to see God move among us.
Wesley's Notes
Matthew 18:20 Where two or three are gathered together in my name
- That is, to worship me. I am in the midst of them
- By my Spirit, to quicken their prayers, guide their counsels, and answer their petitions.
I believe God is leading our church to a higher level in every aspect especially in prayer. Lets come together and support each other for we are part of GTAK family.
I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord."
Psalm 122:1
See you there!
Saturday, 1 August 2009
It is 1ST OF AUGUST!
Goodbye July and HELLO August!
How are the dude & dudettes doing out there?
It is AUGUST yo! the 8th month of the YEAR!
AND AND AND
It is the start of our FASTING too!
What is FASTING???
The Bible presents fasting as something that is good, profitable, and beneficial.
The book of Acts records believers fasting before they made important decisions (Acts 13:4, 14:23).
Fasting and prayer are often linked together (Luke 2:37; 5:33).
The purpose of fasting should be to take your eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on God.
Fasting is a way to demonstrate to God, and to ourselves, that we are serious about our relationship with Him.
Although fasting in Scripture is almost always a fasting from food, there are other ways to fast.
Fasting is not intended to punish the flesh, but to redirect attention to God.
Fasting should not be considered a“dieting method” either.
The purpose of a biblical fast is not to lose weight, but rather to gain deeper fellowship with God.
By taking our eyes off the things of this world, we can more successfully turn our attention to Christ.
Fasting is to be done in a spirit of humility and a joyful attitude.
Matthew 6:16-18 declares, “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
Aight, aight now that you know what is fasting, WHAT ABOUT DANIEL FAST? you would ask.
The concept of a Daniel fast comes from Daniel 1:8-14, “But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Now God had caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel, but the official told Daniel, ‘I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.’
Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, ‘Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.’ So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.”
The background of the Daniel fast is that Daniel and his three friends had been deported to Babylon when Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians conquered Judah (2 Kings 24:13-14). Daniel and his three friends were put into the Babylonian court servant “training program.” Part of the program was learning Babylonian customs, beliefs, laws, and practices. The eating habits of the Babylonians were not in complete agreement with the Mosaic Law. As a result, Daniel asked if he and his three friends could be excused from eating the meat (which was likely sacrificed to Babylonian false gods and idols).
So, a Daniel fast is eating only fruits and vegetables for a certain amount of time and abstaining from meat products.
The Bible nowhere commands believers to observe a Daniel fast. As a result, it is a matter of Christian freedom whether to observe a Daniel fast.
(Looked up from 'got question?org')
Remember to fast for the right purpose!
FOR What & why are we fasting again? :)
How are the dude & dudettes doing out there?
It is AUGUST yo! the 8th month of the YEAR!
AND AND AND
It is the start of our FASTING too!
What is FASTING???
The Bible presents fasting as something that is good, profitable, and beneficial.
The book of Acts records believers fasting before they made important decisions (Acts 13:4, 14:23).
Fasting and prayer are often linked together (Luke 2:37; 5:33).
The purpose of fasting should be to take your eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on God.
Fasting is a way to demonstrate to God, and to ourselves, that we are serious about our relationship with Him.
Although fasting in Scripture is almost always a fasting from food, there are other ways to fast.
Fasting is not intended to punish the flesh, but to redirect attention to God.
Fasting should not be considered a
The purpose of a biblical fast is not to lose weight, but rather to gain deeper fellowship with God.
By taking our eyes off the things of this world, we can more successfully turn our attention to Christ.
Fasting is to be done in a spirit of humility and a joyful attitude.
Matthew 6:16-18 declares, “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
Aight, aight now that you know what is fasting, WHAT ABOUT DANIEL FAST? you would ask.
The concept of a Daniel fast comes from Daniel 1:8-14, “But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Now God had caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel, but the official told Daniel, ‘I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.’
Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, ‘Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.’ So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.”
The background of the Daniel fast is that Daniel and his three friends had been deported to Babylon when Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians conquered Judah (2 Kings 24:13-14). Daniel and his three friends were put into the Babylonian court servant “training program.” Part of the program was learning Babylonian customs, beliefs, laws, and practices. The eating habits of the Babylonians were not in complete agreement with the Mosaic Law. As a result, Daniel asked if he and his three friends could be excused from eating the meat (which was likely sacrificed to Babylonian false gods and idols).
So, a Daniel fast is eating only fruits and vegetables for a certain amount of time and abstaining from meat products.
The Bible nowhere commands believers to observe a Daniel fast. As a result, it is a matter of Christian freedom whether to observe a Daniel fast.
(Looked up from 'got question?org')
Remember to fast for the right purpose!
FOR What & why are we fasting again? :)
Friday, 31 July 2009
Beware of what you put into your mind!
Hi everyone! How's everything been for the past few days of work or studies..it's always good to take a break right? And that's what Friday nights are for..alright just a recap on what Ps. Gideon had preached the last concurrent...
WE ARE TO BECAREFUL ON WHAT WE READ!
Especially books which you are not supposed to be reading. Examples witchcraft, vampire and etc!! You might think it is not harmful to you. You probably might be thinking, "It's just a book only whatt", "What can it do to me? After I read also I cant remember wan", "The book teach me good values also worr". Yes, you might be partially right BUT look at how the "good values" are brought forward through readings like that. Through witchcraft and ways that God doesn't like it either!
"I think some of the youths have misunderstood me and taken my answer out of context. I made this statement - "Some people say that these books encourage reading so why are we so against reading?" My answer was - "Well, my question to you is whether you have read your Bible from Genesis to Revelation already? If you have not done so, you have no business reading those kinds of books about vampire, witchcraft etc."
What I meant was - "If you want to instill a reading culture, you should start with reading your Bible. If you want to create a reading habit, your reading material should be the Bible. If you can't even read your Bible from Genesis to Revelation, reading a paperback of 400-500 pages like Twilight will not help you instill a reading habit. So the argument of encouraging reading does not arise"
I did NOT mean - "If you have read your Bible from Genesis to Revelation then you can go ahead to read books like Twilight which is on vampire & witchcraft"
My stand is clear - "We as Christians should not be reading any books that will cause us to compromise our faith and doubt God. If it doesn't glorify God then we should not be reading it. As far as Twilight & Harry Potter is concern, we should not read it because its medium of communication is using witchcraft & sorcery even though it has good morals"
I did make the statement that - "Our Bible should be our foundation so that we know what is good & evil but this applies to books that we don't know their content nature is all about. But if books like Twilight & Harry Potter which we already know their content nature about witchcraft & vampire, we should not even pick it up to read."
Just a small part of correction :)
"I think some of the youths have misunderstood me and taken my answer out of context. I made this statement - "Some people say that these books encourage reading so why are we so against reading?" My answer was - "Well, my question to you is whether you have read your Bible from Genesis to Revelation already? If you have not done so, you have no business reading those kinds of books about vampire, witchcraft etc."
What I meant was - "If you want to instill a reading culture, you should start with reading your Bible. If you want to create a reading habit, your reading material should be the Bible. If you can't even read your Bible from Genesis to Revelation, reading a paperback of 400-500 pages like Twilight will not help you instill a reading habit. So the argument of encouraging reading does not arise"
I did NOT mean - "If you have read your Bible from Genesis to Revelation then you can go ahead to read books like Twilight which is on vampire & witchcraft"
My stand is clear - "We as Christians should not be reading any books that will cause us to compromise our faith and doubt God. If it doesn't glorify God then we should not be reading it. As far as Twilight & Harry Potter is concern, we should not read it because its medium of communication is using witchcraft & sorcery even though it has good morals"
I did make the statement that - "Our Bible should be our foundation so that we know what is good & evil but this applies to books that we don't know their content nature is all about. But if books like Twilight & Harry Potter which we already know their content nature about witchcraft & vampire, we should not even pick it up to read."
Monday, 20 July 2009
How to Get along with Your Parents!
Just to refresh your memory. ;)
Rev. Mike Constantine 19/7/2009
Why must we get along with our parents?
Ephesians 6
-we will have long and good life.
- in God you can grow & learn.
-You need freedom to discover your personality or who you are.
but never abuse your freedom. :)
- as responsibilities increases, parental control decreases.
You desire for more freedom? Then, show more responsibility in the way you handle your studies, life choices and etc.
-when freedom are abused, parents exert MORE control.
that is why, when given freedom do not abuse it
William tell Mom- Youtube
-Make wise decision & live with the consequences.
"Parental control becomes parental influence"
When we're taught about things or being restrained from somethings since we were young it will be a lifestyle as we grow older.
-style is a matter of choice
1. Honor: respect, appreciate
Show them respect for who they are
2. Submit: do not rebel
Recognising their authority
"Cleaning this gun" by Rodney Youtube
Girls must understand that they are in more danger than the guys are. Your parents are not protective or sexist. They just love you very much. :)
3. Appeal, do not assault
Learn to speak nicely to them and not be harsh. Think bout it, wud they listen to you more when you run about shouting and slamming the door or when you speak to them in a good manner?
4. Love, helping them helps you.
5. Encourage
encourage them in times like this.
in their work, let them know that you care
appreciate them not only on mothers/fathers day
they work hard to raise you up :)
6. Forgive
-if you let unforgiveness mount up in your heart, you will turn bitter.
MOST IMPORTANT
NEVER LIE
"How can anything be good for you, if you have to lie to your parents about it?"
Have a great week ahead! It is going to be an awesome week amen!?
I pray for strength to be upon you and that God will continue to minister to you throughout the week!
Challenge yourself to make a difference!
Remember to fast and pray! :)
Till the next concurrent!
Rev. Mike Constantine 19/7/2009
Why must we get along with our parents?
Ephesians 6
-we will have long and good life.
- in God you can grow & learn.
-You need freedom to discover your personality or who you are.
but never abuse your freedom. :)
- as responsibilities increases, parental control decreases.
You desire for more freedom? Then, show more responsibility in the way you handle your studies, life choices and etc.
-when freedom are abused, parents exert MORE control.
that is why, when given freedom do not abuse it
William tell Mom- Youtube
-Make wise decision & live with the consequences.
"Parental control becomes parental influence"
When we're taught about things or being restrained from somethings since we were young it will be a lifestyle as we grow older.
-style is a matter of choice
1. Honor: respect, appreciate
Show them respect for who they are
2. Submit: do not rebel
Recognising their authority
"Cleaning this gun" by Rodney Youtube
Girls must understand that they are in more danger than the guys are. Your parents are not protective or sexist. They just love you very much. :)
3. Appeal, do not assault
Learn to speak nicely to them and not be harsh. Think bout it, wud they listen to you more when you run about shouting and slamming the door or when you speak to them in a good manner?
4. Love, helping them helps you.
5. Encourage
encourage them in times like this.
in their work, let them know that you care
appreciate them not only on mothers/fathers day
they work hard to raise you up :)
6. Forgive
-if you let unforgiveness mount up in your heart, you will turn bitter.
MOST IMPORTANT
NEVER LIE
"How can anything be good for you, if you have to lie to your parents about it?"
Have a great week ahead! It is going to be an awesome week amen!?
I pray for strength to be upon you and that God will continue to minister to you throughout the week!
Challenge yourself to make a difference!
Remember to fast and pray! :)
Till the next concurrent!
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Errata
Hey everyone,
i pray that you're doing well in every aspect of your life!
Well, I believe you remember that in our recent YA dot Tv, the news of vocal class on the 25th of AUGUST is on. Please take note that it's on the 25th of JULY which is next week.
TO ALL interested and those who've joined us for trhe first session, do come and experience a piece of the worship team- the vocalists. This would also be our last class and so we're annointing all new singers and aspiring vocalists who has a big heart to serve in YA!
Remember, it's not about the talent but it's about offering everything that we have for HIm who so deserves it- (Roms12)
love you guys!
Samson
i pray that you're doing well in every aspect of your life!
Well, I believe you remember that in our recent YA dot Tv, the news of vocal class on the 25th of AUGUST is on. Please take note that it's on the 25th of JULY which is next week.
TO ALL interested and those who've joined us for trhe first session, do come and experience a piece of the worship team- the vocalists. This would also be our last class and so we're annointing all new singers and aspiring vocalists who has a big heart to serve in YA!
Remember, it's not about the talent but it's about offering everything that we have for HIm who so deserves it- (Roms12)
love you guys!
Samson
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
The 10th Hour
Dear, dear, people,
on the 4th of July, we celebrated our very own
Youth Alive 10th Anniversary!
Sighs, all the Food, the Fun, and the F(p)hoto taking was just Fantastic!
Guys and girls, if you totally missed The hour, I've got nothing but only one thing to say to you.....
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!
-that's just too bad. But, there's always next year. Hmm...The Eleventh Hour? All shall be required to do everything at the last minute then. Hah, gag me.
Alright, enough with the lamesness. It was a great and memorable night. And here are photos to remember it by.
on the 4th of July, we celebrated our very own
Youth Alive 10th Anniversary!
Sighs, all the Food, the Fun, and the F(p)hoto taking was just Fantastic!
Guys and girls, if you totally missed The hour, I've got nothing but only one thing to say to you.....
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!
-that's just too bad. But, there's always next year. Hmm...The Eleventh Hour? All shall be required to do everything at the last minute then. Hah, gag me.
Alright, enough with the lamesness. It was a great and memorable night. And here are photos to remember it by.
Before it all started..
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