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December 2009

As an old year draws to a close and the new year begins, it’s a time to reflect on God's goodness throughout the year, with a heart of thanksgiving. Using the themes of Worship, Healing, Friendship and Joy , I'm thankful for... -- Lay Kuan's Purpleclick: Blessed 2010 | blog

Without much realization, I'm on staff with Campus Crusade for six years. And to be surprise, I'm considered one of the senior staff in Campus Ministry! Praying for my future isn't easy and it kept bringing me back to the time where God called me personally to full‐time ministry when I was 19. -- Calyn Xu's Blessed Christmas (PDF, 0.7MB)

Working as a full-time staff on campus has not been easy. With staff training, assignments and tests, transiting from a student to a Christian worker has been tough. Ironically, the biggest challenge I’ve encountered is to be godly. -- Zhou Siming's In pursuit of Godliness (PDF, 1.5MB)

I believe that it is because of your prayers for me that the peace of God dwelt in my heart and His presence was with me too. I really thank you for your prayers and encouragements! I held onto this passage that someone encouraged me with, saying, "When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. ..." -- Soh XiaoJun's First Teaching ever! (PDF, 0.9MB)

Many times I would feel inadequate, and unable to be of help to the ministry. Sometimes I wondered if I'm an asset or a weight pulling down the aspects of ministry I'm in charge of. It doesn't help when there were times I felt like giving up and quiting it all and run away and drop everything. -- Eileen Paton's Changed Instead (PDF, 1.1MB) | blog

God has spoken to us on a few occasions to share about the love of Christ to my dad this year, but I have not found the courage to do that as I fear anger & rejection from dad. Please pray for Yvonne & I as we have decided to show the DVD "The Deal" to my dad who is a non-believer. Although I still have the fear this time, but I just want to trust God to soften my dad’s heart & to leave whatever result to Him. -- Johnson & Yvonne's A season of growth, waiting & transition (PDF, 1.2MB) | blog

Writing her 5th newsletter ...in her 17th out of the 24 months ministry term with Campus Crusade. Please pray with me as I seek God for the next steps as I am... getting married... -- Liew Huiting's Tiffany's updates (PDF, 1MB)

This year alone I have seen two medical specialist on two different occasions. ... I thank God for this experience that I have been through. Although my physical body is decaying, but God is good. He watches over me. -- Peter Lee's From Peter to You (PDF, 25kB)

I am very much the kind of person that is able to live alone. I can eat alone, watch movies alone, work alone, run alone, but it is this year that my heart has begun to realize how company, community and affection are such integral parts of my personhood. And that God intends for us to live in relation to one another to learn to love and grow. -- Fong Liling's Cheers and Tears (PDF, 848kB) | blog

God had made me see that all I've been doing, even the good things amounts to nothing, if I am not doing it in God's strength. Recently, after recognizing this, I'm intentionally slowing down (even in reading!) so that I'll be able to pause and think, to pray and ask God for discernment for what i have seen and heard. I'm still in the midst of this 'frantic' period, so do pray for me! :) -- Lindy Teo's Arts Beat & Other News... (PDF, 594kB)

I am in the midst of seeking God for my next steps. Pray for quality time in seeking and hear from Him. Pray that I will take time to reflect on what God has done for me this Christmas. -- Ray's Updates... Dec 2009 (PDF, 592kB)

Once again I was gently brought face-to-face with how far I've left Home. Once again I'm lovingly brought face-to-face with my brokenness. A broken life that exists only because of GRACE. A wreck that needs the overhaul by FORGIVENESS. A tired soul sorely in need to find rest in DEPENDANCE. But He's all along been there.... And that's the beauty of all of our stories with Him isn’t it?... -- David Mak's when His truth shines through... (PDF, 1.2MB) | blog

Fifteenth December marks my one-year return from Australia. I thank God for His sustaining grace in my transition back to Singapore. Many of you came around to provide support when I was feeling lost, confused and frustrated. I was confronted by the reverse culture shock in the initial months, after which I slowly moved into the ‘getting myself familiarized with the various systems and knowing how things are done’ mode. Finally I feel that I have settled down and I am now living in Singapore! -- Wai Ling's countless blessings (PDF, 519kB)

One thing I MUST single out, for praise, is the dedication and love shown to the Lord (and us) by our over 40 active volunteers and ministry partners! These are our unsung heroes who have given sacrificially, braved weather, yanked themselves out of bed at unearthly hours, and even used up their annual leave, just so they could help connect people to Jesus. We love & cherish you, our faithful friends! We couldn't have had the year we've had apart from you guys! -- ForeRunner's On the (music) Scene & Heard, QuarterNote Oct-Dec 2009 (PDF, 1.4MB) | Homepage

We are in the midst of producing a documentary film on the story of Ariel - the daughter of one of the SCCC staff. She went through liver transplant operation and has been blessed by the Lord. My team felt that this is a powerful testimony and prayed and decided to share, through a film, on how God has brought the family through the many ups and downs during this particular curve in their lives. -- Tina Lee's Every Beat of My Heart (PDF, 400kB)

Our team will be going to Tokyo from 4-12 Dec. For some of us, it will be our first time seeing the mission field there. We are all quite excited to go!! You can read all about what we hope and plan to do while we are there on the back of this page. We will also be spending time with our dear Daniel, to encourage him as he continues to trust God in his ministry. -- Dorothea Chow's First stop... Japan! (PDF, 882kB) | blog

Coming back evoked pleasant memories of all sorts. Early in the morning as I nestle myself into my favorite corner (Batchgirls, you know the place) for daily dosage of quiet time with God, I always made sure I had ample time to drink in the serenity and dark calm of the house before people invade the living space. Six months have done little to dilute a delightful past shared with my batchmates in march. -- Yeo Li Juan's October's On-Growings (PDF, 2.7MB)

After all, the anointing and gifts of God are never for ourselves. It felt significant that the first time we should minister together, would be graced with the city skyline behind us. What a privilege to sing, share our songs with the public and speak life into the atmosphere. -- Eeleen Lin's All in a day's work (PDF, 2.2MB)

November 2009

We want to express our heartfelt thanks to you for your support in our lives and ministry through your friendship, prayers and giving. Thank you for your love for and trust in us that has enabled us to join God in His work at various fronts. The following are three interesting comparisons of changes in our lives and ministry since we last served in Cambodia. -- Yeow Beng & Elaine's With gratefulness, the Mahs (PDF, 628kB)

We will be going for a church mission trip to Cambodia. There are 8 of us in the team. We will be partnering with an orphanage and we will also go to a village to reach out to the villagers (children, youth and families) and equip the local church leaders. This is the 1st time for both of us going for a mission trip together. Please pray for us, the team, the ministry work... -- Ronald & Fay's The help of His presence (PDF, 516kB) | blog

...the questi�ons we find ourselves asking quite a lot recently have been: Are we really making an impact in what we are doing now? What does the Lord have in store for us in the next 5-10 years? ... till a good friend in the US reminded me that God made some of us cue balls (the white ball in a pool game) – and the cue ball exists solely to put others in the pocket. What a freeing revelation! Knowing that frees me from the pressure to be someone I'm not, or lead in a way I'm just not wired to. -- Patrick & Jacqueline Ng's Musings on the Journey (PDF, 517kB) | blog

...we are thankful to God for the privilege of working with a great missionary team comprising Aussies, Americans and Singaporeans. As a team we are responsible in reaching Monash University students. We fought through many turbulent times together and God has forged a deep fellowship that has been etched into our hearts. -- Mark & Susan Suredhran's Cheers Australia! Hello Singapore! (PDF, 310kB)

Teaching seminary students at EAST brings with it another kind of satisfaction. Here we mentor people who have already made that commitment to serve Christ. It's a special privilege to help shape the hands and hearts of these future shepherds, missionaries, and church-planters. -- Roland & Ying Kheng's 2009 highlights (PDF, 1.3MB) | blog

After a long six years of ministry, I will be leaving Campus Crusade as a staff in Jan 2010. There are so many fond memories in learning, growing and serving God in this staff family. I really thank God for showing me His faithfulness and providence over these six years. God never failed to enable and provide! -- Christine Tan's For Christ's love compels me... (PDF, 0.7MB)

To "snooze" is handphone jargon for that transient phase of life that we go through between "sleeping" and "waking", much like the transition of a youth to an adult. But whether we are children, youths, young adults or parents, our life stories are very much in the process of being written, and the decisions we make now do impact the rest of our lives. In that sense, we are all in transition, hence the name Snooze. -- Snooze goes to India (PDF, 2MB) | blog | twitter

October 2009

...in His amazing ways, God sent people with really sacrificial hearts to be in this comm and made things a lot easier! Despite my inadequacies, God has taught me that He is the ultimate leader. He used the members to teach me how to lead better, and these are the people who were willing to sacrifice their weekend till past midnight to make bookmarks for meta just to bless and encourage the crusade students. -- Soh XiaoJun's Where am I (PDF, 0.8MB)

Is it difficult for you to love people at times, especially when you are just too caught up with your own life issues, or when face the unloveable people? It is to me. God commanded us to love Him with all our heart, and love others as we love ourselves. I read this passage in 1 Corinthians. It struck me to know that I am nothing if I have not love. Sometimes, I do struggle loving people. And it discomforts me to see the unloving part of me, knowing that I am called to spread God's love to others. -- Tina Lee's take time to reflect (PDF, 0.7MB)

This question "What does it means to love someone?" popped out as I was reading a book. When I thought about it, one word came to mind: hurt! So if loving someone would one way or another result in hurt, does it mean that you do not love others? Is there a right way to love someone so that you will not get hurt? -- Raymond Yee's Ray's Updates... Oct 2009 (PDF, 1MB)

Journeying with the pre-believers can be a bittersweet experience. I always see an instant change in the countenance of a new convert ... from anxiety, struggle, skepticism or fear to relief, peace and joy. And when I get a chance to talk with these new believers weeks later I will be able to hear heartwarming testimonies of lives that are changed inwardly. -- Wai Ling's I Corinthians 2:4,5 (PDF, 323kB)

...that this God I serve has remained faithful to me even when I had shamelessly and audaciously rebelled against His love. And this was the kind of love He was asking of me; it was what I had covenanted to do, even if I were to face such deep pain and sorrow. Subsequently sharing this with Haiks has allowed us to cement our promise with a mutual understanding of our loyalty towards each other. -- Haiks & Ruth's Becoming One (PDF, 2.3MB)

I sometimes do question the purpose of support raising, with all its hassle of writing newsletters, calling people up and making appointments. But for the past 2 months, I saw how God raised up a team of not just financial and prayer supports, but a family of believers that has made a stand to walk with me in this journey to serve God full time. -- Adam Lee's Family (PDF, 1.1MB)

...it is important as listeners to understand what is being said, to ask questions to clarify & most importantly to listen with empathy, even if it was totally irrelevant to us. Like each one of us, we open up our hearts when someone understands and genuinely cares for us. -- Johnson & Yvonne's Say Chees! -- Movies, Stories, God (PDF, 0.74MB) | blog

Pray that we will be able to finish this last lap well. Connie is beginning to cry just praying for the ministry and all our disciples. The month of October is going to be really hard for us as we finish off training this mighty team and preparing them for next year. Pray that the JOY of the Lord is our strength. -- Alex & Connie's Building a Mighty Team (PDF, 0.5MB)

Patrick was sitting next to the church pastor & it was so heartwarming when the pastor expressed her appreciation for how she believe that Nozomu's involvement with Campus Crusade during his college days has helped set his foundation of faith & service in the church. It was as if God was using that moment to affirm us of our labor is not in vain. -- Patrick & Estella's Building beyond the Campus Day | Homepage

Six months ago, I was in Tokyo, seeing the house church ministry for the very first time. Six months ago, I had plans to (possibly) leave Campus Crusade at the end of the year, and had neatly mapped out the next two years (at least!) of my life. Six months ago, I was still 27. Flash forward to the present. The plans I made six months ago? -- Dorothea Chow's FlashForward (PDF, 187kB) | blog

...we have been greatly challenged in our long-held 'true but incomplete' assumptions about the Kingdom of God. Our understanding of the Great Commission has been enlarged from personal salvation and discipleship to include societal/city transformation. And our lives have been deeply enriched as we fellowshipped with those who care deeply about the discipling of nations for Christ. -- Amos & Karen's Updates Apr-Sept 2009 (PDF, 114kB)

As I was preparing this course, I asked the Lord for His input as to how I could help to grow the students in the practical aspect of evangelism and discipleship. The Lord impressed my heart to do field ministry with the students so that there would be a mutual observation, evaluation and learning. In the course of ten weeks, we had the privilege to witness to more than thirteen people and five accepted Jesus into their lives! -- Janice Chuang's Sowing & Reaping (PDF, 174kB)

In the past months, I have been praying and also challenging the existing e-mentors to pray and look out for God's answer of someone they know who might be interested in e-mentoring. I was greatly encouraged when my former Bible Study leader, sent in an enquiry in early Sept. -- Khoo Lay Kuan's PurpleClick — October 2009 (PDF, 0.6MB)

September 2009

I wanted to do things my way. The focus is all about me…In this passage it is otherwise. It's for the glory of the master potter who is working on this clay. Even when the clay is spoiled in His hands, He is still working on it, breaking, molding, shaping and even putting it into the fiery furnace. -- Ronald Lau's In The Potter's Hands (PDF, 490kB)

I looked around, and saw a blind man sitting at the side of the walkway busking. At that moment, i thought: this blind man, although physically blind, was able to see Jesus shining in glory, and therefore plays this song as a response from his heart. What about us who can physically see? What about ME? Am I seeing my Jesus in glory? -- Lindy Teo's Excerpts from Lindy's Ministry #9 (PDF, 328kB) & NUS Arts ministry updates (Aug '09) (PDF, 0.5MB)

This trip had pushed me a step further because I was required to translate all my class notes, and lecture in Chinese. However, my visit to the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition helped me see the dedication of many heroes who gave their lives to the translation of the Bible. For God's Word to be truly unchained, it must be heard by people in their mother tongue, their hearts' language. -- Jeremy & Jane's God's Word is not chained (PDF, 685kB)

...in some warped perspective of mine, God is very demanding, even selfish! Because He seems to allow things that are horrible, like natural disasters, disease and death, simply that His glory might be shown. The analogy of the Potter and the clay (Jeremiah 18:1-6) would make me think of myself as a helpless lump of clay, at the mercy of the Potter’s artistic inclinations -- Dorothea Chow's For His Glory (PDF, 544kB) | blog

Crash! A hundred broken pieces of clay, and water splattered all over the floor, spoke vividly of the fragility of life, and the finality of death.. Ecclesiastes 12:6 (NASV) tells us that there comes a day for every man when the pitcher by the well will be shattered -- and he shall face his Creator. And before that day arrives, whatever our hand finds to do, let us do it with all our might (Eccl 9:10). -- Roland & Ying Kheng's five funerals (PDF, 0.8MB)

August 2009

...I had to realign my heart to worship. However, I felt very unworthy and unqualified, so I asked Jesus if I could borrow His righteousness. He reminded me that He had already given His to me to qualify me to enter His presence to serve Him. 2Cor. 3:5, By ourselves we are not qualified in any way to claim that we can do anything. Rather, God makes us qualified. -- Mark & Susan's News from the Suredhrans (PDF, 188kB)

It has been a joy seeing the ministry of Clayton being student run and our desire to see Caulfield mature and student run before we leave on 28 November. Seeing our prayers answered and seeing God raising up an army of God that is His own chosen disciples helped place our confidence in our wonderful Counsellor! Not by might, nor by power but by My Spirit, so says the Lord! -- Alex & Connie's Being Chosen (PDF, 122kB)

God gave two clear goals for living that apply to us as well: Serve God faithfully and live a blameless life. Both of these goals have a lot to do with our motives. God knows that we are sinners (the Bible points out several of Abram's sins)... Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, that I may honor you (Psalms 86:11) -- Alex & Connie's Goals for living... (PDF, 319kB)

Just a day or two before, something happened that somehow affected me emotionally. The next day as I spent time reading through the book, the Lord used two questions to help me re-look this incident that affected me... -- Raymond Yee's Re-discover-ing... (PDF, 379kB)

Then I realized that the words I blurted out in the whim of a moment showed me the deepest desire of my heart. The next question that came to me was... "Why don't you chase your dream? What is... stopping you?" -- Jonathan Lim's "Wah! That's my dream job!" (PDF, 1.3MB)

In this season of time this song spoke to my heart. It reminds me that God is always there. We can always run to Him, no matter what happens. He will welcome us with an open arm. Here are some updates of my joys and disappointments in this season of time, God has been present in all of them. -- Esther Au's Arms of my Savior (PDF, 1.4MB)

Having been blessed tremendously by mentors who have discipled me, I am thankful for a chance to disciple others. My guys will soon, in a matter of months, graduate to serve the nation in National Service. My own time in NS was a trying one which tested my faith. In the end, God led me out of that period in my life with a greater understanding of who He is. I pray that would be true for each of them. -- Andrew Yu's Thru the Lens (PDF, 0.5MB) | wideangle.sg

My 2nd month of serving with Singapore Campus Crusade for Christ ( SCCC ) has been challenging and faith-stretching. God has been teaching and humbling me especially through the support raising process in which I experienced God's promise and provision. -- Tina Lee's Dear friends & supporters (PDF, 0.8MB)

Thank you so much for all your encouragement and support during our time in Singapore. We have been truly blessed by the Lord through you. We will be returning to Japan on the 24th August. There are still so many of you whom we would like to meet but the short time we have made it impossible for us to do so. We pray that through this prayer letter, you will be encouraged and be informed more about our ministry & lives in Japan. -- Weng Kong & Jaine's 15 years and more (PDF, 1.2MB) | homepage

Recently, I have become a fan of quilted sheets, and I see each of these truths has a square on the 'sheet' of my mind and my life. Somehow, they fit together. May you be blessed, encouraged and challenged. :) -- Dorothea Chow's changing patterns (PDF, 133kB) | blog

Though I agreed to this task as a favor to them, but In my heart I didn't want to do it. However God confronted me, 'Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it' (Hebrews 13:2). Guess what -- angels did appear through the people I worked with! -- Manson Koh's Octaves: Teen Street, M'sia (PDF, 407kB)

It was thus with strong heartfelt emotions as I handed over the leadership in June 2009 to my colleague Rudy. No, there was no parade this time, no oath taking, no flag escort... but I knew that God was looking at both of us, concerned with what we were going through in our hearts as we walked through the details of hand-over. -- Derek Chiang's Tough but Good... (PDF, 2.4MB)

...there were times I enjoyed too. I remembered my three months at Kagoshima, Japan. Together with some Japanese pastors, staff with Campus Crusade and mission trippers, we drove and walked many miles giving out the Good News; We ate, bathed and slept together. JESUS Film Project was another ministry that I will never forget... -- Peter Lee's 22 years on staff (PDF, 0.5MB)

It will denitely be still Baby-Steps for me -- the work of discipleship and mentoring constantly brings me back to realizing how much I'm still at the starting point. "Receive the gifts of God with open palms -- not grabbing them so tightly that you can't let go of them eventually." -- a friend reminded me the other day. How true. -- David Mak's Baby Steps August 2009 (PDF, 2.6MB) | blog

Thank God for enabling Ming Wah do the abovementioned because of supportive wife and children behind him. Last but not the least, we thank God for many people who prayed for us. Without your prayers and support, we will not have come so far. -- Moses & Charissa "Thank God for Enabling..." (PDF, 0.5MB)

I was so happy that my parents agreed to turn up for my SOLEAD graduation when my leaders invited them. And amazingly, not only did my parents turn up for the graduation, they gave to the SOLEAD ministry and even wrote a congratulatory note to me, encouraging me to press on and giving me their full blessing! -- Cynthia Tan's footprints in the sand (PDF, 0.8MB)

LAST week, Julienne graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts (honors, second upper) degree in Visual Communications. As we watched her walk accross the stage to receive her degree, we felt very grateful. That this gentle and talented human being is our child and God's child. -- Roland & Ying Kheng's Go & make disciples of the nations (PDF, 456kB)

It is tough to try to sum up everything that I've learnt but in my reflection 2 words came to my mind – RETREAT and ADVANCE. I came to EAST with the initial purpose to retreat and rest in the Lord so that I can advance forward in my future ministry. In the process, God showed me that truly I need to retreat, but not from ministry and people but to retreat from myself. That is as I become less, God can then advance forward and reveal more of Himself to me. -- Chin Leng & Lisa's Lessons in Leadership (PDF, 357kB)

July 2009

Eileen and I were actually quite disappointed, and wondered if we have 'scared' her off. (She did share that she was close to receiving Christ several times before, but she will suddenly freak out, and shrink back). We reckoned that this was one of the times she 'freaked out'. -- Lindy Teo & All Heavens Rejoice!

We desire to express our thanks through praise! Thankfulness goes beyond gratitude for something; it also acknowledges the One from whom our blessings come. When we thank God for answered prayers and for His work in our life, we are acknowledging His help and worshiping Him for who He is and what He does. -- Alex & Connie Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart!

...the main thrust of the seminar is to help put the perspective that, at the center of our Heart as a Leader, it is our relationship with God that is of greatest importance! We have 2 very senior staff from Korea CCC who came to minister to us. Personally, I was deeply blessed as they shared openly not just their successes but more so, their failures in their journey as leaders! -- Patrick & Estella Low's After 150 years,... | homepage

...thinking I could tie up some lose ends of the program, I was taken by surprise. Almost every thing I had planned and thought had been set in stone we had to make adjustments to. I honestly freaked out. But God was so amazing, because he assured me to take it a step at a time and watch Him do "magic"! Haha... not in the literal sense, but every passing day at the camp He amazed me no end. -- Evon Yee's Teenstreet@ Johor Bahru

My age and stage of life contributed to a different and unique set of needs I have. It was good to bare my heart before God and to allow Him to bring comfort to my heart. I still have my concerns but I feel relieved because I have left those burdens at the feet of Christ. -- Wai Ling's To bare my heart before God

As Alternation's season went on (from April to June), I found myself increasingly dreading every band event when I should be eagerly anticipating what God was going to do at our gig. Hence I grew frustrated at seemingly getting the shorter end of the deal... -- Alvin Ong's Is it worth it??

The accumulation of my knowledge of God has to have an outflow. In the past, I was consumed with the acquisition of Logos (Knowledge), that I neglected the building and growing of my Ethos (Character). In a recent theology class I attended, I have come to understand Logos is useless unless it is put into practice, therein growing Ethos, which is ultimately the most important quality in leadership. I need to become a doer of God's Word. -- Yeo Lijuan's May-hem in June

...I was afraid that the ministry will collapse under my leadership. Challenging circumstances led my team of staff and student leaders to unite in prayer and trust God for a breakthrough. Gradually, we saw God is doing a NEW THING among us. -- Koh Liting's Celebrating God's Goodness in New Beginnings

"If people had someone who would listen to them without judgment, they will feel better." Sometimes it is hard to believe that mere text in an email can carry across an emotion, but God in His Spirit ministers through the words that are typed with our hearts... -- Lay Kuan's PurpleClick — July 2009

By faith, Johnson & I sat down together one day to talk about the kind of house we want to build our marriage & grow our kids in & we committed it to God. In less than a month, we found the flat that we were praying for! -- Johnson & Yvonne's The Chee says...

Where I am, I have the mandate to be a witness for Christ, even in my own 'Jerusalem'. Missions is not just a noble idea to go to somewhere far away. Missions can be as near as where my neighbor is, and where He wants me to be. -- Shu Shyan's To obey is better than sacrifice

...we are busy preparing for our trip now. What is amusing is that 4 of us in the family have 4 different feelings:... We covet your prayers as we embark on this journey to learn, to grow and to contribute. Pray for our parents too that God will continue to watch over their spiritual and physical well-being. -- Hock Chye & Peh Muay's on Small Act but Lasting Impact...

During the trip, there was a lack of translators, which made it tough for us to teach. I managed to get by with my broken Thai and the help of the form teacher. The challenge came on the third day when the teacher was not around, leaving only myself who knew how to bridge the Thai-English language barrier! -- Excerpts from Lindy's Ministry

There's a difference between surrender and giving up. ... It is the former that gives us the courage to seek to make a difference, that compel us to take on challenges, and that allows us the freedom to leave the results to Him. -- Dorothea Chow's One more day to live | blog

The thing that God encouraged me most was that He answered our prayers specifically. In our hearts, we wanted the blessings from Malaysia Campus Crusade ministry as they release Fay to serve in Singapore. Not only did they blessed her, they commissioned and prayed for her at their staff award night which I missed the exciting moment of seeing our prayers answered by God more than we imagined. -- Ronald Lau's The God who does not change...

June 2009

To say that my heart overflowed with thanksgiving when I returned and heard from him that he has made the decision to accept Christ is an understatement. God has once again shown me that it is indeed He who brings about genuine saving faith in the lives of people. What a joy and privilege... -- Desmond & Lindy's on The Narrow Road to Life

More than a couple of times, I wanted to give up, but the recurring theme the Lord spoke about was to Run the Race Well -- through songs, articles, and His word. 2 Tim 4:7 came to me in a string of three different and total unrelated situations,...that I haven't finished running my race. -- Amy's News

I have learned much from people who have dedicated much of their lives to full-time ministry. I am most grateful to be able to speak into the lives of the younger staff, sharing my experiences in the marketplace, ministry, of married life and of raising kids. -- Harry Chua's Marking the end of a Season

Having me on board in the TP/RP ministry staff team, the team has become the youngest among the rest of the campus ministry. We are young in age and also in terms of our seniority on staff. You can pray for us according to the verse in 1 Tim 4:12: "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set on example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity" -- Maggie Tan's Updates from me!

I share this with you with immense gratitude for the prayers you've uttered on our behalf. I know this victory could not have been possible without your intercession. I'm excited too, to have my dad walk me down the aisle, and truly being happy when he gives me away in marriage. -- Clydia Mak's God, I need You...

Thank God that they are alive and in God’s care and protection. God is their shepherd, tower of strength, comfort in times of need, etc... God knows the true state of our heart. We didn't. We realized that our hearts had been concerned about what the future will be like for our children if we say yes to God... -- Alex & Connie's True state of your HEART

I came across 2 corinthians 4:5, "for we do not preach ourselves , but Jesus Christ as Lord,and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake." I was humbled by God's grace that it is no longer what I do but what God has done in my life. -- Tina Lee's A Step Further

"Mommy, Mommy..." the child called out softly again. "Here I am honey, come over here to Mommy," replied her mum from a distance. What amazed me was how her mum could single out her child's soft calling from among the voices of other children and noises in the shop? That's when the Lord spoke to me, "Ray, in the midst of your everyday living, I am watching over you. So be assured that I hear you when you call..." -- Ray's Updates... June 2009

Though these past months of constant events planning, it has sometimes caused me to miss the whole point of service. There were times when I needed to be still, to draw strength, just resting in His presence; acknowledging and drawing into His love. -- Phyllis Xie's The Blessedness of Having Him

As a family, we took the risk to leave Benjamin and Daniella with families and friends back in Singapore when we left for Melbourne a year ago. We miss them greatly and were tempted many times to take a flight back for a visit when we hear that they are unwell or going through difficult decisions. We praise God that He has a purpose and we saw how they became independently dependant on God. -- Alex & Connie Ng's Stoplight faith

It has always been upon my heart that there will be a breakthrough in Alyssa's prayer life as I disciple her.When I saw what she wrote, I was touched by her child-like prayers. Simple prayers, yet powerful. As I encouraged her to give thanks for the day, I sensed Alyssa's tone and confidence in God while she prayed this time, full of joy that God hears her prayers... -- Selina Wong's Apart from God, I can do nothing

...But I think the main way we could bless them was to spend time with them and love them. Personally I left with a burden for these ones who seem 'useless' in the eyes of the world, but are so special to God. How blessed I am, and how little I cherish all that I have. -- Dorothea Chow's being human | blog

I am learning lessons from God in many aspects of life. He is growing and molding me as a person and I am learning to accept and love myself for who He has created me to be. There were many times I struggled with feeling inadequate and failing to meet up to people's expectations. But God never fails to remind me... - Kerin's Faith Journey

I first heard God calling me to make disciples in campus last year during SMU Campus Crusade's freshmen orientation camp, "Knowing Him". The camp was special as God had brought over 30 freshmen, the largest batch we had ever seen! It was amazing to witness God adding His people to this movement, which had started 3 years ago with only 6 girls and 1 guy (guess who? Me!)- Zhou Siming's Knowing Christ and Making Him Known

The Mongolians not only opened their door to welcome the Word of God. They also opened their hearts to us. They received us with warm friendship, food and gifts that were beyond their means. We might have taught them the New Testament, but they showed us how to live it. - Jeremy & Jane's open door for the Word

Horse-riding on our day off (I screamed silently throughout the ride up and down the valley), and watching snow fail silently on our final day. We were exhausted and missed our daughter immensely; but it was snow, we were in one of the most beautiful countries of the world, it was magical. - Roland & Ying Kheng's "I'm 31 years old; can I be a baby again?" | blog

May 2009

Here's a song that encouraged our hearts during a time when we felt stuck and were discouraged. One of our mentors wrote us a note, listing this song in her encouragement card & told us that she sensed that God wanted to speak to us through this words. Then, a worship team sang this song again during our weekly corporate meeting.... - Johnson & Yvonne Chee's Trust His Heart | blog

... there was a heart-felt gush of emotions as we sifted through the comment slips which these students had to fill in after the session. The innocence and simplicity in their answers touched our hearts - grammatical errors didn’t matter. Some comments written were "I have accepted God into my life today and became His friend" and "I have accepted God by how He saved us from sin now in life everytime now we sin we can pray to God. - Patrick Ng's 7Days in San Francisco

How sensitive are we towards the Lord's day-to-day leading? Remember, do not force yourself to do something that is not from the Lord... just be sensitive to His heart moment by moment... - Raymond Yee's What refreshes your heart?

For the past month, there were moments of tears and joys. Feelings of inadequacies often filled my heart at the thought of taking up this new role. There were moments when my family would disagree and fail to understand why I would want to give my whole life to serve God in such a manner. There were many other trying instances as well but whenever I remember this verse, my heart is filled with hope... - Chin Wanting's faith journey

Over the past few one year and especially since the start of 2009, I have been praying and thinking about the next phase of my life. Being married for almost two years, one consideration is definitely starting a family. :) - Dorothea Chow's The beautifully confusing month of May | blog

I was quite surprised that I did not hesitate at each obstacle. I guess it was because I knew that I was secure and even if I fell, I would not come crashing down. - Martha Lim's Stepping out in faith

One of our greatest satisfaction in mentoring is to see spiritual multiplication. It's thrilling to first teach John and Alethea, and then to empower them to teach the teens -- which include our very own boys,... - Yeow Beng & Elaine's Reaffirming God's Call

April 2009

...One major implication is to place a staff team in the Downtown of Tokyo, to provide easy accessibility to the students we are targeting at, against the astronomical cost of living. At this point of writing, by faith, a newly wedded Japanese couple & another staff family of 3 have moved into our targeted area. - Patrick & Estella's Cherry blossom is everywhere! | homepage

In this church, I have witnessed the baptism of 2 guys whom I had opportunity to disciple. But, it is different to see your own child's baptism. It is a journey of witnessing our girls prayed and invited Christ into their lives, growing in Christ and, now baptism. - Weng Kong & Jaine's Touched by the Master's Hand | blog

With so much of God's grace being poured out unto us, at all times, having all that we need, we began to abound and bear much fruits. We choose to put on the armour of God daily to fight this spiritual battle. We recognised that all these fruits are results of your eternal investment in our lives. Indeed there is no greater fulfilment than the joy of seeing souls saved again and again. - Alex & Connie Ng's Grace Abounds

Back in Singapore, my erratic schedule makes regular communion with God difficult. Coming home now, I am more determined to set apart an hour and guard zealously, my time with Him. The Lord's mercies are new every morning... - Yeo Li Juan's March's Musings

"Oh, will my parents and brother come to Christ... when? I have been praying for them for 22 years! Sometimes, I become disheartened. But Wai Lings's testimony of God's amazing work in His perfect timing spurs me to persevere in my prayers. - Shirley Chua's What the LORD hath done

I wonder what went through His thoughts and heart when "Jesus wept." (John 11:35) Was it the pain He felt for us as humans, or over the death of a dear friend? Theological explanations aside, I would like to think that in that moment, it was the latter. It helps me to know that He understood the grief of such loss and temporal separation, and His tears spoke more than mere words can attempt. - Clydia Mak's Life's Journey

...April is going to be busy for me. Besides ministry things that I need to do, I have a church missionary video that needs to complete before April 26. Pray for good use of time, a clear and comprehensive mind as I prepare for the certification exam, and quality time spent at home, with friends and with God. - Ray's Updates... April 2009

I've said this many times before but I'll say it again. I am really thankful for the bond of friendships and give thanks for the chance to get to know new friends; and to catch-up with people I've known for a long time. God surprises me in getting to meet friends overseas who come visiting, and also for long-lost friends who are "found" online,... - Lay Kuan's "We need to talk about TIME."

Dragging yourself to work daily? Finding no motivation and joy at work? Some of our graduates have started to experience this even in their first 2 years of work. To help them discover their purpose in their workplace, we conducted a discussion on how they can master their Mondays by finding a job they love. - Ivan John & Chin Ai's Going Back to the Basics

One day, I asked God, "How can I be an ambassador for You?" He said, "Go and make disciples of all nations". Then I asked again, "But I'm not directly involved in the field, how am I going to make disciples when I'm spending most of my time in the office?" Then there were silence.. - Manson Koh's Octaves

IN PREPARATION for writing this month's newsletter, I thought I'd go back to read what I wrote last month. In the process, I found myself encouraged by... myself! Haha... funny how past revelations can be encouraging for the present time. =) Anyway... hope you enjoy this month's short update! - Dorothea Chow's Stairway sessions | blog

Together with the awesome girls in Alternation, we've come up with new ideas -- like doing a women's talk show! -- and chosen testimonies from our lives that we can share with the girls. My heart is that they will personally encounter Jesus in a fresh new way, in particular for those who have only understood it as religious routine. - Eeleen Lin's preparation

Throughout this time well-meaning friends and relatives have asked me of my future plans, whether I'm moving on soon. I believe I'm still called to remain in my current station in life, and I honestly do not know when God will move me on. What I do know is, there's still much work yet to be done... - Alvin Ong's A Time for Everything | blog

God gives to us so that we will be satisfied and so that we can give to others. Whether we have been richly blessed or just enough to get by, the Lord promises that we will always have enough to share. - Alex & Connie's Our lives emptied to be filled by God

I am awed at this privilege to partner with God in His work in people’s lives. I am now fully convinced that God can and will use me despite all my inadequacies. He doesn't choose the strongest or the most capable, but He wants to use the broken and willing. I have seen His provision as I step out in faith, for He has always brought good and capable people to serve alongside me. - Fok Li-En's "GOD is in THIS Place!"

March 2009

We have more than 25 students currently exploring Christianity with us and trying to understand who Jesus is and what He has done for them. Please pray for love, wisdom and understanding to patiently walk through the gospel with them. - Mark & Susan's Developing Godly Student Leaders

Sometime back, my 8-year-old daughter remarked as we were walking across a basketball court, “Daddy, the net seems to be lower now!” I smiled, knowing that she had grown taller. Sometimes we don’t even realize we have grown. What used to seem unattainable suddenly comes within reach. That’s the mystery of growth. - Jeremy & Jane's Growth

It has been 20 months since I joined Singapore Campus Crusade for Christ's Creative Communications ministry on a 2 year commitment. Please pray with me as I seek God’s direction for my family and I as to our next steps when I finish my term in July 2009. - Harry Chua's Going West Again... Next Steps?

"I'm so happy that you are coming again, sister. Your visit is important to us. You've done great things to me during your last visit," said Oyunbolor Munkhtuvshin (campus worker from Mongolia). This May, I (YK) will be returning to Mongolia with Roland & Jeremy, a colleague from EAST... - Roland & Ying Kheng's Back to Mongolia | blog

As we sought after God's heart and direction for this year, God reminded us that the kind of mental picture we paint is the goal towards which we will move. That image set the limits for our lives. If we want to change our lives, we need to change the painting in our mind. - Alex & Connie's Paint Brush!

In the coming week, from 17th-27th March 2009, we will be embarking on a mission trip to Macau, a big project indeed! Besides the purpose of giving us the opportunity to stay, work and play together, we also have a greater purpose on hand;... - Huiting's The more we get together...

Snow has always held a special place in my heart – it is a reminder of God!s special promises and my answered prayers during my tough moments in USA. It is also a reminder of His love for me. I got a chance to walk along North Central Park, enjoying those special moments,... - Raymond Yee's March Updates 2009

As our ministry time with our disciples in SV is short because Junior College only lasts for two years, we are praying for more opportunities to do such life-on-life discipleship with our graduates. In such opportunities, our students are able to give their time fully to serve God. - Johnson & Yvonne's Life-on-life discipleship with the Chees

In NTU Campus Crusade for Christ, we're still all about this calling. God impressed upon the students leadership last august to go back to basics. Over the years we had seen growth in numbers and many effective tools, strategies, and programs developed. Yet, we felt all the more needful to keep faithful to the basics -- love God, love man. - Shu Shyan's God's Calling for Campus Ministry

It's pretty amazing how much we've learnt and grown through reflecting on the 9 verses that form the key passage of the book (Matt 14:25-33). And how timely it is that I'm reading the book now, at a time when I'm faced with several 'storms' of my own, and need to fix my eyes on Jesus,... - Dorothea Chow's Courage in the storm | blog

February 2009

I remember how difficult it was for me while waiting for God to speak, because I felt like God was not answering me the way I had expected Him to. I was asking, "God where are you leading me next, to stay or to leave?" but God would reply, "...abide in me and I will abide in you...trust in me, trust also in my Father..." I was terribly puzzled because I was like, "God, you're not answering my question!" - Evon Yee's Jan - Mar 09 Updates

The word for February is Faith. Crossing over into the new year, I have found that faith sometimes demands we live on the edge. And at times, it can be more 'exciting' than I want it to be. - Eeleen Lin's Looking up in faith

... But truthfully I had just plain forgotten how the Good News really was good news for my own life! So God helped me move beyond theoretical discourse, to rediscover how His story of salvation was written in my own life... - Sharon Mah's Sha's Feb09 Update | Soul2Soul at YouTube

February is an important month for me. Making the Gospel Click! (MGC), the 3rd issue is coming out in early March. I was busy preparing with a group of capable colleagues, who are working very hard to give their very best. I am very proud of having them in my team and I want to thank God for them. - Raymond Yee's Ray's Updates, Feb'09

For the past year, they have written their journal mainly in Japanese but thanks to the English Enrichment classes they attended last summer during our furlough in Singapore, it has helped to give them more confidence to start writing their journals in English this year! - Patrick & Estella's Our gifts from God! | homepage

In ways beyond our understanding, intercessory prayer creates a channel into which the love and power of God can be released as well as creating a deep bond of fellowship between us. We thank God for prayers -- an important part of continuing that bond. - Alex & Connie's Prayer Letter for February & March 2009

This Chinese New Year was indeed a very special one for me. It was my 1st time I spent 2 days in Malaysia visiting Fay's family members and friends. She came over and spent time with my family too. Through these visits, God kindled in me a passion to pray and reach out to our family members. - Ronald Lau's Love is in the Air

The past 2 months, staff and christian students have been working hard on following-up on those "baby christians" who trusted Christ over the Christmas season. In Japan, the challenge has always been the follow-up of babies. Babies tend to fall away easily as the enemy loves to attack the vulnerable young ones. - Pamela Koh's Hope in God | blog

...she asked what does it involve for one to become a Christian. I explained to her about the importance of the salvation prayer, and encouraged her to take time to look for answers with an open heart. I am encouraged and excited as May calls herself as one who is 'on her way to becoming a Christian'! - Lindy Teo's EXCERPTS, issue#5

All through my training year, I had been seeking God on whether He wanted me to stay and serve longer in Campus Crusade. Since Sept, God has been speaking to me in fragments and I could never piece together His words and lessons and find that central theme that He was trying to tell me. Finally on 30 Nov, 1 day before I had to give an answer,... - Phyllis Xie's The Walk of Obedience

Yes, I was trying to run away. It has always been our prayers, ever since we came to Japan, to serve and raise Japanese leaders, but to be asked to be the A.N.D was definitely not on our agenda. - Weng Kong & Jaine's A.N.D. ... . God's AgeNDa | homepage

On the eve of Chinese New Year Eve, the 15 of us who were in Singapore and able to make it met up for dinner. It was amazing to see how each person has 'turned out' - where the roads of life have taken us. - Dorothea Chow's "Same same but different." | blog

January 2009

This is real. There are really people who lost their job, sleeping in the cold, without a bed and some might not even wake up the next morning… This experience reminded us to thank God for all the little things. And, pray for these people that they will experience Him. Because, reaching these people, we need God's help. - Weng Kong & Jaine's God's promises are impossible to achieve apart from HIM. | homepage

We enjoyed our time with the HK staff. The young ones loved our stories of the 'beginnings'; the older ones wanted to know how they could stay fruitful and passionate in ministry. We are very thankful. - Roland & Ying Kheng's 10 days of ministry in Hong Kong | blog

"Jesus is Life -- do not reject Him so easily!" 耶稣是生命,请不要那么轻易的拒绝他! Vicky's words touched me deeply as I watched her share Christ and testify to her Mainland Chinese friends... - Winnie Yeo's Jesus is Life! | NP Vision News

We will never fully achieve these qualities in this life but God is pleased when we truly desire a heart like this. Pray that God is at the centre of our life and we will make our relationship with Him our highest priority. We will long to spend time in prayer and reading the bible. Our thoughts will often turn to God. We will want to please Him and obey Him. - Alex & Connie's More like Jesus

The month of December were a mad flurry of activity for me, with four groovy gigs, five palatable parties (three hosted at my place), and six days of blissful baking! This year, Mel and I embarked on a ‘mission’ to bake Christmas goodies instead of the usual shopping list -- mostly me baking and him mopping the floor after :b - Dorothea Chow's and so it begins...

What a year it has been! Thank you for walking the rugged terrain with us, while at the same time managing your own challenges. You have been a great source of strength and encouragement in the Lord for our family. Though its the lowest point of our lives to date we thank God for the precious lessons and experiences. - Mark & Susan's Blessed Christmas & A Hope-filled New Year!

I really went to a lot of Christmas parties, from before the Christmas Day to the 11th day of Christmas. Some of them were evangelistic. But a rather significant one was the SV Christmas party at Johnson's house. We cooked for them and really had fun with them. It was also my first meeting with some of the students. - Esther Au's New Year Times

These were unplanned projects as they were (again) upon the request of colleagues. This was a huge encouragement to me in affirming how dance can be used in various ways to tell of who God is, or to convey a message. God brought along the biggest affirmation in November, when my leaders met and decided that the dance ministry ought to be officially launched! - Clydia Mak's His Abounding Grace

New life and change begins and already I'm seeing God's love and goodness in the new year. In my quiet times, His personal invitation to me is to rediscover His deep affection and great delight in me just as I am. - Sharon Mah's A Pilgrim's Progress

Johnson and I just finished a James Bond movie at a nearby shopping mall in Bangkok when we received an sms from our friend in Singapore. "The main airport in bangkok is shut down as the PAD groups are striking against the government there. Are you guys alright?" - Johnson & Yvonne's The Chee Times

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