NED2

2009-07-22T20:34:00.000+08:00

2006-12-24T19:37:00.000+08:00

was spending quiet time just now. God dropped something in my heart, something we're all guilty of, me included.

Colossians 3:11
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

and I was worshipping with the song We All Bow Down.

princes and paupers,
sons and daughters,
losers and winners,
saints and sinners,
One day will see His face.

so coincidental that both relate to the same subject.

are our hearts like this today? do we think more highly of people who are 'up there' and look down on people who are 'lower' than us?

all of us have different backgrounds, personalities etc. sometimes, these may clash, but dont forget, we're sinful people and though God's holiness cannot tolerate us, His love saved YOU.

think God has really answered one of my questions to Him. just because people are different from me, and because I think they are not good enough for me, I accept them differently.

one area that I have to repent.

are you doing the same to many others? not outwardly, but in your mind, you've already discriminated various groups of people. have you?

for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. ALL. but God forgave ALL and accepted ALL. do you love Christ enough to love other brothers/sisters enough too?

p.s. dont be afraid to enter an entry for this blog! we're here to help one another grow, arent we? ( :

2006-12-14T13:21:00.000+08:00

I hope everyone has had a refreshing touch from God during the camp. though it was short, God has touched me in every way.

God's love has overflowed me, and I'm really convicted to share His good news to people. what an awesome God He is! He gave up His life to save someone as insignificant as me. despite my weaknesses and utterfly sinful ways, He died for me. yes, I feel that bringing the gospel to someone is a true reflection of how much YOU love Him.

outreach, outreach. a dreaded word for many, but truthfully speaking, it's a reflection of how much you love God. I would go to the ends of the earth for Him, so, what's the big deal with sharing the gospel? He has instilled a purpose in my life, to be a witness and share the joy to people.

the satisfaction of bringing one person to cross the line of faith is indescribable, inexplicable. because, you've showed them a way to find Real meaning in life!

I'm not being melacholic or anything.

conviction, how much do YOU love Him? really encourage all of you guys to give your best to Him, because He's given/giving/will be giving His best to you!

we will each bring 1 person to receive Christ by end December! pray for a compassionate heart and conviction of our visitors' hearts!

are you On Fire for Him? I am.

the time is NOW.

2006-12-14T12:23:00.000+08:00

some affirmations to make during camp but didnt have enough time.

alvin: thank God for you for leading the caregroup. though you had to run many errands and tasks, you still managed to string the caregroup together. thank God for your never-failing energy to keep the group moving.

josephtan: thank God for you for the MM stuff. though you didnt really have a lot of time to spend with the group, I can see your sincerity to know the caregroup better! and I sacrificed my food to pei you walk to hall![alvin cleared my food lol -.-] hahaha, but yeah, got a new perspective of you during camp.

josephlin: thank God for your spontaneous attitude during the camp. you really do play hard and serve hard! with you around, the spirit of the group has definitely been lifted up!

stephen: thank God for you for engaging with synyeow. really, cause he wasn't with me in my room. really thank you for helping him to draw closer to the group. a really word-centred person.

lester: thank God for you for coming! and your jokes are really lame. but the jokes definitely added to the group's synergy and group spirit.

gary: thank God for you. though I didnt really spend much time with you, you've been a great roommate and engaged our caregroup people well!

ruihao: wow, you've been very friendly throughout the camp! you talk to people with so much ease. thank God for you for bringing the group closer!

glen: you have a lot of lame jokes. your facial expressions really add flavour to your jokes hahaha. but thank God for you for being at the camp!

zijie: the one sleeping next to me. lots of zeal for God, impacted me a lot. ( : keep up that passion for God, He'll use you greatly.

sunny: your zeal for God is also very powerful. woah, everytime I see you praising and worshipping, that contagious feel influenced me hahaha. crazy grim reaper with that floorball stick.

chenxiang: you've done a great job serving for the Lights team! you serve with all your heart and dont compromise with standards! thank God for you! ; )

syn yeow: thank God for you for coming! you've been hungry for God's touch and word! never fail to clarify doubts of the sermon. wow, impacted me loads too!

mingyu: though chalet fell on the same days, really wanna thank God for you for putting in effort and commitment to God. wow, your life has changed dramatically, and I thank God for your life! jiayou! I see lots of potential in you! [woah, type so long for my sheep. nope, no biasness : P]

jiancong: woah, you come all the way to SSS though you got school. you've been a great leader, one who does what he says. ( : can tell that you're really tired after school from the way you slept on the last night hahahaha.

( : everyone had been a great addition to the group.

1 Corinthians 12:12
12The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.

everyone has a unique role to play in the body of Christ. thank God for all of you!

thoughts and dreams

2006-12-09T10:13:00.000+08:00

"What is your name" says the Lord. "Moses,David(the shepherd)..."You shall be great and mighty in my name". The question here is your calling(God's purpose) but motive and action is all free-will. God's promise is not limited by "Only a few good man".. God's promise is limited by your choice.

"My name is nathanael, Lord, In you there is nothing false"
As camp is just around the corner..jus know that all man are great and mighty in the name of the Lord however what makes u different is your faith and obedience. There will be more than just 12 in our group..that is my calling, what is yours? -nathanael koh

CAMP

2006-11-13T03:51:00.000+08:00

Wellwell, as O's is drawing to an end. And camp drawing near, it would mean one thing!!!! Another round of Fun and life changing moments we had during our encounter camp last june. But what are all the Fun and moments without someone new to share?! This time, there is no more excuse of no time.."Oh..I need to study A level..or I need to study how to cook" Let's have fun taking care of someone from our sch and changing their lives. That kinda fun.. is a lifelong experience that would mould not only your friends life but yours as well. -Nathanael koh

2006-11-05T13:25:00.000+08:00

aiyo, thanks stephen for reminder.

don't forget! (=

pikachu fund is available. if you guys still need some money,

ask JAMES.

as in, really, let me know. I have some reserves (:

now, dont start thinking of how to rob me ._." let me know if you're having trouble to make that $50 deposit!

2006-11-01T18:41:00.000+08:00

was quite bored, de-stressing just now. so I edited breakthrough camp logo.

added reflection to it hahaha! now it comes out in a colour similar to habbohotel logo. -.-"

okaaaaaay, back to books : D

uhh, I mean,

ii habbe tuu studiies lerhhs.. carn0ts bl0ggiies aniiem0rres... buaiies ((x

when stress takes hold of you, you type nonsense ( :

2006-10-26T15:26:00.000+08:00

uh huh, I know it's exams period now.

but, there's something we ought not to forget. now, look carefully...

breakthrough camp.

can you see?

breakthrough camp.

breakthrough camp..

BREAKTHROUGH CAMP!

hahaha, lame. whatever, james hoho. talking to myself, ill-effects of mugging.

now.. just in case you needed more consent forms, you can print out these images found on breakthroughcamp blog!

yeay! and let's not forget about PIKACHU fund! let's take out a sum of money every week and use to bless someone who needs that money to go camp. ( :

and have fun exam-ing hohoho. : D

Hmm..

2006-09-26T21:29:00.000+08:00

Alvin here, I would begin by addressing all NED2 members as..
Dear CL's, I would like to start by sayin a big Thanks you to all the core-team. For all the hardwork that u had done. However, I would also add that "Now the table must turn!" Well, u heard of the workers are few but the harvest is plentiful. The workers were mostly the core-team. However the rest of the NED2 have yet to bring their friends for cg or study group. Well..We prayed really hard for growth. Let's learn from Jesus, when He fed the five thousands. He gave thanks and just broke the bread and fish. Giving thanks I did but the group was jus too content with what we have, and we became inward looking. I started by addressing each and everyone as a CL because We are called to be Christians to LEAD. It's is not the church that is loving but the people. Each and everyone of u are Leaders..U lead your own school, not your friends or your leaders! YOU! You, who bear that badge..that name that u wore for 4years. I felt that This Group is a time where we see ourselves setting things right for God or not! This group is about choices that we make with ourselves and God..whether u want this partnership to work depends on U!

2006-09-16T21:22:00.000+08:00

since Im home earlier than all of you, I shall be filled by the Spirit and posts pictures lol. hang on, there's um, 56 pictures ._. get the full set from me if you cant be bothered to press one by one here. lol.

um, here we go. I'll post those 'interesting ones' lar. otherwise, this blog will never finish loading. dont forget stephen still gna upload his haha! please excuse my shaky hands and lousy camera skills and lousy camera resolutions. ) : pray that I get a digicam soon hahaha.

on the way to tampines. left: joseph, gary and zijie.

guanjie and joseph.

josephtan and sunny.

after bus ride(s), we finally reached expo!

the group!

some abstract shot of the exterior building.

some weirdo structure lol.

coffee bean! clear glass design. btw, thats josephtan running. ( :

a mini tiny exhibition before the time tunnel yeah.

loads of people in time tunnel exhibition. my stupid shaky hands lol. ) :

it says welcome. but I couldnt move back enough. cause I would have knocked over some one. at least you still can tell what it means lol. I am a lousy photographer.

my hands decided to go nuts again ._. ruihao, stephen and jelvin!

tried to take again. but jelvin moved. D'oh.

supposed to be a candid shot. but someone, posed >.> lawl.

hehe. someone playing cello. now, who does that remind you of?

this is the best picture! I am a LI SHI CHUANG ZAO ZHE! lawl. ( : somehow, I made the word clearer lol.

while trying to get in. that's a LOT of people. a lot a lot a lot.

from my seat! my neck hurts cause I had to tilt my head to look at the stage. blame it on my height lol.

somehow, it didnt look like part of the K lighted up lol. otherwise it would have been a perfect picture!

the dance! they remixed 'awesome God' lol!

dance dance! the lighting is uber l33t.

dry ice machine clouded the stage lol.

the 100-people choir! : D

the electric signboard in expo hall. we'll be doing even greater things in the next 15 years!

in Haggai 2:9 'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the LORD Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the LORD Almighty.

after 15 years, we'll turn and look back at all these memories! by then, you guys would be 31, so... yeah -.- lol.

God is a faithful god! encourage all of you to give your best to Him! 'cos He's given all His got to us! with a mighty god with us, we can conquer all things! trust and rely on Him ( :

2006-09-15T19:37:00.000+08:00

some error keeps popping up under the ned2.blogspot.com domain. it will temporarily be named under nedtwo.blogspot.com. if you guys dont mind, the blog will be under nedtwo.blogspot.com. ( :

dont worry yet. if the ned2.blogspot.com domain is fixed, it will return to that. so... yeah, just come nedtwo.blogspot.com for the time being. add to your favourites lol : D

so excited! its Hope 15th anniversary! wooooooooooooo.

edit: please re-link to http://nedtwo.blogspot.com

2006-09-15T13:52:00.000+08:00

time to revive this blog. though I am having prelims/flu/cough, Im sure many of you are dying to see updates of this blog.

suddenly, I feel like being thickskinned and say that Im a very committed person. but I shall not :P oops I just did. ._.

well, for a start...

NED is sitting way over at the back! as alvin quoted: the last will be first.
so lame! haha! as kiasu people like we all are, we were in front before pm. eh, nope, its only right for us to be kiasu for JESUS! : D

woooooooooooo. then usual mid-week caregroup, we had a special time, spending qt together yeah.

smells good.

our "yoke". this is the most non-clear picture. cause if it is clearer, you'll probably see all the words on the eggs ._.

then after cg ended, joseph decided to do something funny on my phone.

cool guy ( :

yeayyyyyyyy. but nevertheless, the cg was a refreshing time!

I cant believe Im saying this... but I want to tell you guys that...

DONT COME NEXUS THIS WEEK!

lol. we're heading down to EXPO HALL 2! 2-3pm is the time tunnel exhibition and 3-6pm is celebration service! yupyup!

I'll update details of the meet up asap : D

I shall make a new skin for this blog! ( :

p.s. you can click on the eggs to see some words on them. hehehe. cheat code :P

2006-09-06T16:58:00.000+08:00

time for an update!

pictures taken my me(james, the lousy photographer). it was glen's birthday! : D

then at metamorphosis today, alvin shared his testimony! for some unknown reason, my phone takes very blur pictures ._.

somehow, I feel like a stalker since I took 4 pictures of him lawl. enjoy and remember to mug! : D

2006-08-23T23:56:00.000+08:00

THIS is wat we have during cg !!!!

2006-08-17T16:45:00.000+08:00

Lastly Happy Birthday jian cong ... Muahahahaha

2006-08-17T16:22:00.000+08:00

Cool right !!! preparing 4 international championship ... lol

preparation

2006-08-17T16:07:00.000+08:00

Preparing 4 the BIGGEST SURPISE WOAHHH!!!

2006-08-17T16:03:00.000+08:00

MORE FOOD !!! ^^

2006-08-17T15:39:00.000+08:00

The MICKEY Feast < For jiancong >

2006-08-16T20:02:00.000+08:00

what a day!

hope all of you have been studying hard for your prelims. I've just got back my prep-prelim results. wasn't very ideal, however, I will keep working harder, and so should all of you (:

anyhow, went to grassroots club beside yiochukang mrt station with alvin today. we've made some important discovery! we've found a place to study! to shepherd! for coreteam meet! for caregroup! for de-stressing! practically everything you wanna do, you can!

here are some pictures. (:

so many study desks, yet no one using them!

nerd in action! studying the Word of God (: thats my specs btw LOL.

so many sofas everywhere! gather round to study? play games? chat? up to you (: the entire level was vacant lar.

supposed to be a pond next to the chairs. awesome (; there are fishes if you look closely enough (:

many fishes. lol. giant pond at the ground floor (:

dancing, anyone? hahaha!

except that it isnt aircon, but there are plenty of fans (; there's an arcade, bowling alley, cafe, internet and gym, sauna, multi-purpose room, etc etc. plus a swimming complex within a 100m walk. awesome (:

tag your views! : D

We love singapore

2006-08-14T16:04:00.000+08:00

Look at the sg flag !!!!

2006-08-12T21:52:00.000+08:00

hoho. sermon notes (:

have fun, those who are at planet shakers ultraviolet concert : D

download it here.

2006-08-11T17:47:00.000+08:00

hello brothers. Im here to upload some pictures from caregroup on thursday at gary's place : D thank God for him, otherwise we'll have no where to go! haha : D

we're really doing our best for God! : D

mingyu, zhijie and chenxiang haah.

joseph, sunny and eric. okay, maybe they werent doing work, but they had a great time fellowshipping : D

the evidence again. lol (:

thomas, ruihao and josephtanweixiong :P lol.

and where is james?! he was taking photos so, too bad, you guys cant see him. aww. hahaa!

remember to inform one another about wearing red tmr and bring your white towels!

thank you (:

2006-08-05T21:52:00.000+08:00

hey everyone! did you guys enjoy the service today? I did. God spoke loads and powerfully to me. hope that you guys had a great time learning the Word : D just in case you guys didn't catch what eelee spoke today, you can download my notes if you want. I typed them out for my sheep but you guys can have it if you need it (: click here.

2006-07-31T16:03:00.000+08:00

EVERYONE is enjoying themselves!!!1

2006-07-31T15:49:00.000+08:00

LOOK AT HIM !!! OUR VIP

2006-07-31T15:39:00.000+08:00

2006-07-27T18:18:00.000+08:00

well well, took only 2 pictures for caregroup. -.- cause half the time I forget to take lol. anyways, at least we have some memories (:

I'm not a very good photographer, am I? lol (:

some of the stuff we ate : D

anyway, let's all jiayou to make our caregroup meeting better! : D and thank God for all who've done roles/attended caregroup! : D

2006-07-23T07:50:00.000+08:00

Let eat !!!! weeeeeweeeee:)
BEFORE WE EAT ....LOL
NEXT : JAPANESE NODDLES
GOOD FOODS : FIRST ON THE LIST
THE SUPER EGG BREADS
Ruihao wan to show his cutting skills .... SUPER PRO
With the help of the caregroup we cooked dinner .....LOL
We went GARY 'S HOUSE to watch movie ^^

2006-07-23T07:34:00.000+08:00

WOW ...DOES IT LOOK GREAT !!^^
JAMES & MINGYU

2006-07-23T07:24:00.000+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MINGYU ....:)

2006-07-21T22:52:00.000+08:00

Hey tonight comfirmation ws great !!! wow we have 10 visitors nine guys and a gal ...wow god is so amazing ...great job guy :) Let prepare our heart 4 service tomorrow ..Amen

2006-07-19T22:18:00.000+08:00

TEAM One .. After wrapping their Mr PAPERMAN

2006-07-19T22:03:00.000+08:00

This picture is super dumb . Look at the poor paperman:( wahwah

2006-07-18T18:28:00.000+08:00

hey guys! this blog seems so dead -.- so, if you're looking for something to read, try this: What God Has Done (: powerful, powerful article. : D

Confirmation

2006-07-12T21:37:00.000+08:00

Hey guys.. confirmation fro MCG and Service tmr at 9pm... Please pass it to alvin =).. lets do our best in inviting people.. =)

-stephen

Study!!

2006-07-03T00:51:00.000+08:00

Yeah !! its youth day !!! Lets celebrate it by........................................................................................... STUDYING !! Whoo!! isn't it exciting !!!!!! We are gona study on a Holiday!! ok.. not exactly that attractive but hey, lets give God our best !! Anyway, later today (03 july) we will be studying at RC from 1130am - ??? Please bring your friends along too !! and we will be playing soccer after we study.. so no study = no play!! Those who never study are not allowed to play !!!! haha !! alright...

Anyway, i believe that this is there so called last week that we are truly free... after this week, we will be studying like mad because our prelims and O lvls are really really really near... So, lets really work hard on our evangelising.. You don't wana look back at your sec sch year and tell yourself.. What on earth was i thinking.. i have been in Hope since secondary ____ and i only have ___ sheeps!! Don't live a life of regret !!!! =D lets work hard !!! and God will give you fruits !!

2006-07-01T22:45:00.000+08:00

I'm back! to those who missed service today or didn't write notes, you can download my copy which I typed for my sheep[s] [:

you can download it here.

2006-06-30T23:33:00.000+08:00

fed-up with homework? math is tedious and complicated? haha. here's something to lighten the mood a little. found this from my friend. so lame lol.

okay, seen enough? back to studies! go go! jiayou for God [: let us all prepare our hearts for service tomorrow! so, spend your QT with some prayer to still our hearts alright? [: good night to all!

on tv - world cup, argentina vs germany.

CareGroup Time + Date

2006-06-26T23:42:00.000+08:00

Hey note that there will be Caregroup on Wednesday (28 june '06) at RC at 1630H (4:30pm).. anyway, do study hard and to those who have not started studying, start now !! OK erm.. for the Cg (caregroup), please pass your confirmation to stephen asap !~ Please remind the people around you to pass confirmation.. by (1800H) 6pm Tomorrow (27 june '06).. pass confirmation via sms... =)

-Joseph~ (tan)

2006-06-24T18:30:00.000+08:00

first post of our NED2 blog. see, brothers can have a blog too lol. well, you can post just about anything, except offensive and non-edifying stuff har. some good examples of what to post are testimonies, some sharing and pictures taken during caregroup. unless your post is like stumbling, it's okay. if I haven't invited anyone to join the blog, please let me know. I believe everyone should be given a chance to share things to the entire caregroup. (:

har! last week of school holidays. everyone, jiayou and study hard! time to really study hard for God! salt and light, yeh? and don't forget to be an angel to your mortal. harhar! love them and shower them with love okay? (:

and link this blog up. if you do, I will link your blog on NED2's blog as well haha. fair deal. : D

oh, and if anyone of you hasn't have the sermon notes, you can download mine. har, you can choose not to download. I'm not forcing you haha! : D
Sermon 24th June 2006
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