Friday, December 19, 2008

Christmas greetings to you!!

Jesus is Better than Santa

Santa lives at the North Pole.

JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh

JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year

JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies

JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited

JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa

JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap

JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"

JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly

JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO

JESUS offers health, help and hope.

Santa says "You better not cry"

JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

Santa's little helpers make toys

JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but

JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree

JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

It's obvious there is really no comparison.

We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.

We need to put Christ back in Christmas.

Jesus is still the reason for the season.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

升中营 |09.12.08 - 10.12.08|

this camp were targeted at the 12 & 13 years old youths

teaching & guiding them as they are moving into the teenage years
many changes will take place, we were there to tell them, "We'll be here for you"

it was indeed no easy task to "jaga" these group of youths, their energy level is so high... haha...
it seems like they'll never grow tired.
anyway, it was fun & jolly being with them, being around them.



everyone drawing their own portrait on the canvas...

all the creative drawing & "self" expression...

everybody is learning...
* biological & psychological changes in my body
* relationship & peer pressure
* self-image, self acceptance
* how to read the Bible, how to pray, who is the Holy Spirit



the youths making 爱心面包 for their parents who will be turning up later...


the night celebration begins... it's party time.. it's praise & worship time


parents and youths partnering up for a "games time"...
through this activity, parents learn to guide the youths by given them essential freedom
youths learn to trust their parents to walk on the "much obstructed" paths with them
it's reconciliation time... it's a fun time ;)


the pastors praying for the youths & welcoming them into the Big Family of God!



it was a short and wonderful camp!
I pray that for those who came, their lives will indeed be blessed!