God gave us music so that we may pray without words.

2009-03-04T09:56:00.000-08:00

It's FINALLY happening... we're multiplying!!!
As testament to God's faithfulness and goodness to our cell group we have reached a number big enough for us to multiply!! While there might be a tinge of sadness of having to "break apart" yet let's continue to be thankful and joyful for the awesome friendships we've built and which we will continue to build in the years to come!

We may have known each other for only a short time.. but let us be friends for life! =)
So, in order to commemorate this veryveryvery special occasion, we're throwing a...

*MULTIPLICATION PARTY!!*

(sounds so nerdy, like some maths party.. hahaha)

So, the plan for this Saturday is, meet in DC at our usual CG room...
Bring a gift (RM5-10) for gift exchange..
Ooh and we'll be having dinner at TGIF!!!
We should be back in church at 8pm, so do ask your parents to pick you up at that time!
If you have any further questions.. call Jess!

"It is better to lose your ego to the one you love; than to lose the one you love because of your ego." - John Keats

2009-02-24T06:49:00.000-08:00

PCG2...we're R.U.N.N.I.N.G..A.W.A.Y!!
(To parents, don't worry.. we'll return you your kids after the weekend..)

Don't miss it!

Stay tuned for details..
but for now, keep 7th-9th March FREEEEEE!!!

2009-02-19T22:47:00.000-08:00

Happy Belated Birthday again,

JANUARY BABIES!

Since it's almost end of FAB-bruary, happy birthday as well to the

FEBRUARY BABIES!

2009-01-29T18:21:00.000-08:00

Its RED, its LOUD, its INCOME-GENERATING and its DELICIOUS!
HAPPY CHINESE 'NIU' YEAR EVERYONE!!

We've been pretty quiet over the past few weeks...
but we're BACK IN BUSINESS!!

Get ready for a fantastic February!! And make sure you keep these dates AVAILABLE!!

7th Vision Saturday - to prepare and propel us for 2009!
14th *Top Secret* - something's cookin' but we're not telling! ;)
20th-22nd Discipleship Conference with Rev Edmund Chan***
28th Cell Group - yeah, I know you guys miss cell time!! =D

***Sign up for this ASAP!***
Its only RM20 per person now, but if you sign up AFTER 15th Feb its going to cost you RM30!
Download the form here

2009-01-05T06:30:00.000-08:00

Year 2009: Year of Influence!

Expect the awesome from 2009!

:D

Countdown sleepover in church on 31 Dec!

2008-12-28T19:48:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!!

1. Parental Consent Form
Remember to bring the parental consent form that has been sent to you, attached to an email. Its veryveryvery important.. so please make sure you print it out, ask your parents to read and sign it and bring it with you when you come on Wednesday night MUST OK!! If not I will halau you home =P

2. Things to bring
- towel (in case you want to shower)
- shampoo / bodywash if you want to shower (there's showers at the gym)
- toothbrush & toothpaste (so we all don't suffer with each other's "fresh" morning breath!!)
- comb / hair gel (so you don't scare everybody in church when you leave the next morning!)
- clothes to sleep in (please dress appropriately, cos we're in a public place afterall!)
- a jacket in case its too cold at night
- sleeping bag and your own pillows - the more the merrier!! Blankets and teddy bears are optional =)
- own water bottle - we will not be leaving the premises to buy drinks/food.

3. Schedule (Wednesday, 31st Dec 2008 until Thursday, 1st Jan 2009)
Meet in church at 10pm (that's when watchnight service begins!!!).
So do come dressed nicely, NOT in pyjamas or shorts please. Let's honour God with our dressing ok?

Those of you who can't come for watchnight service can join us after that... just don't come too late. Call either me or Jason to find out where we are, when you arrive.

We will be sleeping in Rooms 109 and 110 (one for boys, one for girls).
Jason is the program co-ordinator for the night, any questions about what we're doing - ask him =)

I have to attend a meeting at 8:30am (at church) which will end about 12pm. So I'll let you guys sleep in.
Please be prepared to vacate the rooms by 12pm SHARP. Ask your parents to pick you up at that time.
CYK and Keat Hoe are in charge of making sure the rooms are spick+span, clean, tidy and smelling nice when you all leave. (THANK YOU!!!! hehee)

SUMMARY:
Date : 31st Dec 2008 - 1st Jan 2009 (Wed - Thurs)
Time : 10pm (Wed) - 12pm (Thurs)
Venue : Dream Centre (Rooms 109 and 110)
PIC Program : Jason Leong
PIC Clean Up : CYK and Keat Hoe

Okay, so remember all the RED stuff ok! Names in BLUE do take note!!
Can't wait to usher in the NEW year with you all!! =D

Those of you who CANNOT come, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE reply this email or SMS me by Tuesday, 30th Dec 2008 =) Thanks!!

Love, Jess.

The Amazing Race!

2008-12-05T04:44:00.000-08:00

29th November 2008, the amazing race hosted by Team Not Enough Man Power was held on this very day! The amazing race was a complete success with help from God, cooperation of members/ players, and Team Not Enough Man Power.

Team Not Enough Man Power!

I find it pretty hilarious as the players did their task in a pretty funny way. haha, especially when someone dressed like a... nevermind! hehehe! The players were split into 7 teams, they are, bravo, sigma, and etc. ( I don't remember. haha) The winning team was Team Bravo with their leading captain Cheetara. After the race, all of us, including the players and the Team Not Enough Man Power had a late lunch together, most of us ate and Fish & Co, but I'm not sure about the rest. ( Most probably somewhere pretty delicious.)

Everyone had a pretty good time, I think. haha.

Pictures will be updated later. :D

2008-11-20T16:01:00.000-08:00

OOPS!

Change of plans, instead of going to the orphanage .. we're going to do an Amazing Race! :D

Meet in DC at 11am SHARP.

Try to wear shoes or sneakers, not high heels or stilettos. ;)

If you want what you've never had, you have to do what you've never done.

2008-11-12T05:08:00.000-08:00

For those of you who missed LOUD, here's a video of what happened.

Boy, did you miss it. ;)

*CLICK ME FOR THE VIDEO*

Smile when it hurts, that way, people won`t worry.

2008-11-09T17:13:00.000-08:00

Hello peeps! :D

it's almost hols and what have you got planned?
-- Nothing? Because,

XYZ CAMP 2008 is coming!!
on 11-14 december '08.

Don't die during your hols but get abs! :D

It'll be the most action-packed camp you've ever been to!

You would be a fool to miss it. ;)

*click me*

Sign up this 15 November!

Be an early bird. ;)

How much:
RM180 (from 15-30 November only)
RM230 (6-7 December only)
RM280 (after 8-11 December)

ALANNA! :D

2008-10-29T01:38:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys :),

when you read this note I will probably be back in the States already D: . Anyways THANK YOU so much for everything!! Letting me be in your CG and letting me be you guys' friend :D. Thanks especially for strengthening my faith in GOD!! I had a really great time in PCG2, it was blast, even though it was short. I really liked DUMC, it was my first church in Malaysia, and you guys were my first friends :]. Oh, while I'm gone can you guys please pray for my family! Please pray that my dad will get a job, and that GOD will show His path for us soon.

Anyways, all you guys take care :D!! I hope you did well on your SPM/PMR/Exams. You guys are all VERY smart, I'm sure you guys will pass with flying colors, I just know it :D I will try to bring back all the stuff you guys asked for... like Magic tricks..Daniel I'll try bringing back magic tricks..Maybe a magical flying rabbit, or a flying carpet?

I will miss you guys tons and tons! Come and visit me in the states :D

we'll miss you too, babe!

2008-10-25T09:32:00.000-07:00

Okay, it's technically LOUD! today but i just can't sleep so i'll just upload the pics now. No life, kan? ;)

What we did yesterday during CG. :D

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

(can actually get sick looking at colons and brackets)

What we REALLY did during CG.

If Pastor Foo sees this .., "HOHO!" :P

Marcus; the new kid. :)

The *cough* lala attempt.
Again.
;)

Stoning weiii.

Candid?

There's two ways to this picture, either:
he's trying to be angry; OR
he's constipated.
:D

Doing the LOUD board.
Yay, we finished it on time! :D
Applause for everyone!

Before ryan and jason did the spraying which like took what,
more than an hour? Haha.

Touching up.

Ta-Da; the result!

They are two-thirds. Mmhmm, ryan's missing!

We were made to do kawaii poses.

-.-
Jared the Flower!

Look there?

Angry poses.

Don't ask.

We look more happy than pissed. :D

A BIG SHOUTOUT:

2008-10-25T06:21:00.000-07:00

FRANKIEEEE!
FRANKfurter!
paulFRANK!
:D

Happy birthday to you,
You were born in the zoo,
You lived with the monkeys,
And you act like one too!

Haha!

Btw people, it's already the eve of LOUD! It's exactly 20hours till then .. according to my com's time and IF my calculation is correct. :P (i dont like maths!)

Remember to pray and :
C = compassion
U = urgency
P = prayer

See you guys tmrw! :D

2008-10-19T03:51:00.000-07:00

Kumiliki kasihMu

yang tak bersyarat untukku
meskipun tak kupunya siapapun juga
Sungguh indah kasihMu

dan tak ternilai untukku
meskipun tak ada yang mengasihiku

Kau Tuhan adalah Bapaku
yg sangat menyayangiku
tak pernah sekalipun kudapati
Kau sakiti hatiku

Kau Tuhan adalah Bapaku
slalu memperhatikanku
tak ada alasan kuragu-ragu
tuk serahkan hatiku
kepadaMu ...

Friends are like a good bra, supportive, hard to find, and always close to your heart!

2008-10-12T06:50:00.000-07:00

We've TWO MORE WEEKS to Loud 2008 .

Bring all your buds and booties ! :D

Eventhough for most of us , it's exam period , we truly hope you can come and have fun with us ;)

There'll be loads of stuff happening , featuring :
1AM , Junkyard Invaders and Bus Company .

Don't know who they are ? Come to find out :)

Also Indie bands , Project Gsus and dance performances choreographed by PROS !

Ecstatic ? Join us on the 26th of October at 5.30pm onwards .

A sneak peek at what's gonna happen :

*CLICK ME*

(AND IT'S ABSO FREE ! :D)

LOUD concert !

2008-10-08T01:40:00.000-07:00

Hello avid readers ! Today is about LOUD! concert . We're all pretty excited and to YOU cluesless people to what it's ALL about , we're gonna give you a sneak peek at what's gonna happen during the concert .

*CLICK HERE TO SEE*

All the details are below :

DATE : 26th October 2008

TIME : 5.30pm-9.00pm

VENUE : Dream Centre, 2 Jalan 13/1, Seksyen 13 46200 PJ .

(Don't know how to get there ? Contact any of us through the tagbox or if you know our numbers , call us NOW . :D )

everything is easier when you say it in your head, but when you have to say it out loud, it’s 100 times harder.

2008-09-30T08:10:00.000-07:00

Today , we sort of had a cg outing in 1U . I guess you can call it that ? :P We met up at Dave's and we ALL ate pasta for half price :D except CYK haha . After staying there - for TWO HOURS just for lunch , Carissa and Jared went back . Then we went shopping , for whose names shall not be stated , for birthday presents . Had a hard time deciding what to buy and on top of that , our feet hurt like alot .. 'cept the guys :)

Later on , Jess went back ... leaving me stranded with those monkeys :P They played pool while i watched , but i just tried abit hehehe .

YUM !

(Keat Hoe , Keat Ian , Carissa , Jared)

This picture was suppose to look loveydovey , and it ended up looking like ... this haha !

Bi , Jess , Jason :)
Jason totally can blend into the background with his black shirt and all , haha if only he were indian .. :P
(no offence to indians out there and reading this :) &not being racist too .

Gangsta style ;)

Someone looks horny here .. o.o

(this is payback for always threatening to flick me >:)

Cheers !

Yumcha ! :D

Bi and Jess .

Attempt #1

Attempt #2 - to make funny pictures out of people talking - success ! :D

We really put the Loud concert invitation with the bill :D

Pool pictures :)

BOO , two orange balls .

2008-09-20T06:49:00.000-07:00

A shoutout from Ryan was the last post before this . ;D (PS: HE ATE THE YOGHURT ! --inside joke hehehe)Anyhoo ..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARTIN & YOKE KHUAN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!

Hope you like our singing . ;)

Wonder how this photographer took this photograph and swam away with his life ? O.O

Cat fight ! >:D

Cute , kan ? :P

.. "Moooo~~"

Fong is here with other people :D

2008-09-20T01:52:00.000-07:00

Attention all people! Loud!08 is coming up! Do invite as many people as possible cause i'll be a huge bomb! Cool, huh? x:) <---- it needs nose to breathe through, hehe.
Jeng Jeng JENG!! Yoke Khuan is gonna be XYZ next top model! SERIOUSLY!!

I never imagined that You would change my life.

2008-09-09T03:49:00.000-07:00

CG OUTING PICTURES .

(22/08/08) Friday

Credits to PCG1's blog for the pics , stole 'em from there . >:)

The Map . :P

River Rapids !

Chicks ;)

Whee ? :)

Guilty as charged !

JAKUNS >:)

Lotsa bags :O

BAM ! :D

o.O ? lala pose attempt ? :P

Sara was fascinated by the tigers *_*

xo.

Koolaid. Its like crack for kids.

2008-09-02T01:59:00.000-07:00

Whoops , i see an "UPDATE" sign there ._. And oh ! it's two special someones' from our cg's birthday ! (sorry it's belated)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPY BIRTHDAY TO JASON&JEN AI
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUU !
:D

And yeshh , peeps with pics from the cg outing , we need 'emmm for a better update of the long lost cg members who didnt come ;)

I've changed the blog song by the way , it's UBER good :D

If you suddenly think you wanna be American Idol or something bigger , here's the lyrics :

Shadows fill an empty heart
As love is fading,
From all the things that we are
But are not saying.
Can we see beyond the scars
And make it to the dawn?

Change the colors of the sky.
And open up to
The ways you made me feel alive,
The ways I loved you.
For all the things that never died,
To make it through the night,
Love will find you.

What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?

The sun is breaking in your eyes
To start a new day.
This broken heart can still survive
With a touch of your grace.
Shadows fade into the light.
I am by your side,
Where love will find you.

What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love had never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?

Now that we're here,
Now that we've come this far,
Just hold on.
There is nothing to fear,
For I am right beside you.
For all my life,
I am yours.

What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love had never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?

What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love had never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
Baby, before it's too late,
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?

Post from Jess :)

2008-08-20T09:42:00.000-07:00

Hey PCG2!!

I'm sorry I won't be able to join you all for the cell outing tomorrow and Friday! I'll really miss all of you... keep safe, listen to Jared and HAVE FUN!!! Please take plenty of pictures so I can see the monkey business you all get up to hehe =P

I'm going to Singapore to attend the Intentional Disciple-Making Church (IDMC) conference by Rev Edmund Chan at Covenant EFC. I intend to absorb all I can, out of the speakers, the pastors, my fellow-travel mates (Maureen, Purdy, Christine and Rachael), my friends whom we're staying with and my other old friends whom I haven't seen in I left Perth!

Its really a time to soak in as much spiritual insights, wisdom, knowledge and experience, as I can! So when I come back to Msia, I'll be a big fat juicy Christian! hehe..

So please pray for me, my travel mates and the pastors ya! Thanks!! OOohh last prayer request, please pray for my veryveryveryvery good friend who's right now in the hospital, waiting for her first baby to pop out!! I'm so excited!! I can't wait to meet her little girl!!

Passion is knowing what you want & never stopping until you have it.

2008-08-13T07:01:00.000-07:00

HELLO PEOPLE .

Were you SEXCITED from last week's topic? ;) Are u STILL turned on ? :D Come for more SEXCITING stuff this week!!

How do I know she's the one?

How do I know he's the one?

Should I date now?

How do I know when is the "right time"?

How far should I go on a date? Holding hands? A light kiss?

Do I have to go to France to do a french kiss???

Come with your questions on guys , girls , dating and sex . :D And our friendly leaders will TRY their best to answer your questions ;)

Of course, be prepared to answer some questions on your own!

Date: Saturday, 16th August 2008

Time: 2:00pm SHARP!

Venue: Room 118, DreamCentre

What to bring: Yourself, Bible (if you have one!) , notebook and pen (bound to have lots of notes to take down of the opposite sex ;)

It was just one of those moments that belonged in a black & white photo

2008-08-12T15:31:00.000-07:00

Whoa , i almost forgot to update this blog . Credits to Eythan for the pics . This were taken , i think at least , 2 months ago . They're all randomly picked cause there's about 40+ so just cincai put in . :D

Best friends are as hard to find as a good pair of jeans that fit right

2008-07-27T17:42:00.000-07:00

Hello :) Last week was Zone Congregration (ZC) where all the youths meet together . We had announcements for a Youth Orchestra (go see Purdy) and helping out in the children church; VBS (go see Maureen) . Then we were shown a vid by Louie Giglio . He showed us many pictures of stars that really blow your mind away . Imagine it on big screen .. totally amazing . And how God who is SO big , is able to make the whole universe . The whole universe according to him , is a sejengkal of His hand . We're like microorganisms to Him , hah !

The stars illuminate beauty but it also illuminates God's magnificence .

This is 31 million light years away .

What do you think it is at one look ?

... Yes , a star formed like an eye .

This star has been nicknamed "The Eye of God"

You know they say God is watching you .. ALL THE TIME .

1. Jaslynn

From the video, it made me realise many things. I never actuallyrealise that we were that small. It was so unbelievable. This reallyproved that God is so big. There are so many things out there that wenever actually think about and wonder upon every single creation of God. Now this video also made me think that if God created everything,how is it possible that he can actually care about me or even know me.When i was thinking bout it , I keep feeling there is no posibble wayGod could able to attend to everyones needs. He must be a great multi-tasker. Well, He is God, everything to him is possible.

2. Paul Loh

I always wondered why God created the universe. For instance, whywere other planets made? And what was the purpose of stars? Afterwatching the video titled "Indescribable" by Louie Giglio, Iunderstood on why He did so. He did that to display His might, powerand creativity.

Even though we were a tiny speck in the humongous universe, Hestill loved us. This amazed me as He did not have to create earth andthe universe would not look any much different, yet He did it. It waslike putting a dot of paint on an art piece. This proved that we meanta lot to him. By watching the video I realized God also had a choice to createme just like creating Earth. I was not created by accident but for a reason.

3. Shannon Chan

When he was sharing about the universe, how BIG God is and how smallwe are, it made me think for awhile.
*
God is magnificent that he is able to create such wonderful andcomplex things. (the billion stars in the universe, every planet,every detail and us humans) * How he really cares for us. Although we're so very small to Him,He REALLY cares for us. He remembers every single thing we do, goodand bad. He helps us through our problems. When we call out to Him,He's listening and the BIGGEST thing he's done for us is sending Hisonly son to die on the cross just to take away our sins for oursalvation.
*
It reminded me that we shouldn't act like we're so GREAT anddiscriminate other people and making them feel small. Cause althoughwe're soooo small, God never discriminated us although we have sinover and over again but instead keeps forgiving us every time werepent.
*
We are precious in God's eye although we're sooo small

4. Bianca Lee

Well , we can all agree that we never really thought about whatever Louie Giglio said until we watched the vid and popped it ! I was really amazed , like totally WHOA , with all the images of the universe .Believe it or not , but it kinda gave me inspiration to be anastronomer . Haha ! Yeah i thought stars and moon were pretty but i never thought them as things to glorify God . This might be irrelevantbut i just have to say it , it's like ALL creation is a miracle ! Like the quote , "Stop to smell the roses" .

God is like so humonguous and a rose to Him would have been like a germ to him , in the end , He made it into something so delicate and that expresses love , His love for us . But not only a rose , everything surrounding us . Even a computer , if He didnt make humans , do you think computers could exist ? i doubt animals could do it . ;) This guy is a really life-changing person , he revealed many different things using the images we saw and how it could be represented to bring glory to God .

True friendship is when two friends can walk in opposite directions, yet remain side by side.

2008-07-22T01:26:00.000-07:00

Hi peeps ! :D Last week Saturday (19.07.08) , we ended Youth Alpha with a BAM! and a celebration of hamburgers , pizzas and soft drinks . A few testimonies were read aloud by some people and of course , PCG2 has a few of their own .. just that we didn't read them aloud . ;P But here it is :

Nicholas Chan

Hi, my name is Nick and I am from PCG2. Youth Alpha has changed my life…

1. The way I act
2. The way I speak
3. The way I treat people

I used to act and swear a lot. I also liked to use god's name in vain. But after Youth Alpha, it has taught me how to act. Also I have learnt to speak in tongues. I have also learnt to pray more often and the important of having God in your life.

Jason Leong

Hi my name is Jason, I'm from pcg2. Youth Alpha has helped me in many ways. Before youth alpha I was told by Jessica my cg leader that I was selected as a facilitator. At first I didnt know what I was suppose to do, in fact I was shock that Jessica actually picked me. But I just did it. When I went for the meeting that was held on Thursday and Friday night to go through all the whole 15 session of Youth Alpha.

From there I only started to only know what was a facilitators job, it was to lead a small group discussion. I thought to myself "Oh my goodness I have to lead a group!" I was worried at first but then I started to take. it easy. Then the first week came for the first session for the youth alpha. I just read the reference given and lead the small group, for the first two week I was fortunate to have another facilitator to help me. I thought to myself that it was very easy because I didn't have to do a thing, then there was the third weeek where I have to lead a group by myself.

At first I felt worried like will they respond to the questions or will they just keep quiet. But it went fine and the other weeks came on and on I went on doing my role as a facilitator. This has taught me to me more bold to do the role that I was chosen for. Furthermore it has also taught me to step up out of my comfort zone like the first two weeks were I didnt have to do a thing and to actually lead a group by myself. Moreover, I also learn more about the faith of Christianity like God guides us through the bible,through the holy spirit, through common sense, advice from others and through circumstances.

In the weekend away I learn more about the holy spirit. At first I didnt want to go but at the end I end up going. I don't why but somehow I went. I'm glad I went there, because I learn more about the holy spirit. Throughtout the whole session I learn many new things about my faith. Besides that I also learn to be more bold and brave to do other things. Thank you.

Martyn Wong

Before this course began I believed it was going to be fun. Normal church lessons do not have snacks and discussions as explained by Pastor Foo. It turned out to be exactly as I expected it to be. During the course, I learnt about many things. I learned is God real etc. It really taught me many things. This course changed me by widening my knowledge on God. It also taught me to look at things from different views.

Eythan Goh

During The Youth Alpha Program, my first impression for Youth Alpha was that I would learn ever thing that I have left out in these past 14 years of my life about the three, the Holy Spirit, Jesus and God. Even though I have been through many Sunday Schools to learn more about the three but never did remember anything that had connection to them. Through the help of the facilitators, I managed to understand the week's topic easier and better. I have learnt many things such as what is God. Now my relationship with God has changed completely as I now know God in detail and as what he was able to do in the past when Jesus was here on Earth and also now even when is in Heaven.

Jaslynn Tham

Before Youth Alpha, I understood things about God based on the Bible and from pastors. But I was still asking question that weren't explain in the Bible. I asked people my questions and sometimes their answers are not accurate.

Youth Alpha has taught me many things. The Youth Alpha answers many of my questions that I usually ask myself. It has help me realize and understand more about how God works in us. It has made me grow more in God and had taught me ways and the reasons why we should as youth go out and spread the Word of God.

After Youth Alpha, many of my questions about God had been answered. I know how to approach people now and I feel that I am confident enough to talk to people about God.

Lee Bianca

Hi , I'm Bianca from PCG2 . Well first , I would like to say that Youth Alpha had me thinking differently and asking myself questions I often wouldn't ask myself . Like sometimes when i feel God isn't answering my prayer , the human way would be to blame God but then i'l think about it again , because God can use people to let you know that He cares .

My relationship with God also has deepened and I've started doing my Quiet Time everynight ,
not just alternate days or none at all . I kinda realized that I was one of those people who go to church and act like a Christian but my closeness with God was like crumbling down . Because of Youth Alpha, I realised that I didn't really know God and need to spend more time with Him.
And because of Youth Alpha , I've grown to understand Him more and my faith level has increased so much than it was before .

I used to have countless doubts , i would asked myself at random times "Is God really there?" then i would answer myself by remembering what I've learned during Youth Alpha . I would feel very happy after that . Through discussions and sharing of testimonies , I've also been able to
make new friends , having good fellowship with my CG and knowing them a little better .

I'm not exactly a fan for praying , especially in front of people , I used to just say a few , mere sentences and hope it's good enough but through this experience of hearing about people pray and the results turning up thoroughly amazing , i feel like i wanna be someone like that and i felt that that motivated me to pray better and plus , God giving me
the courage to pray face to face .

Quiet time is such an important thing to do .. because bonding with God is very exciting . And every minute you're not there , God is waiting for you . I wanted to get to know God better and since I started doing my Quiet Time daily, life has been on track because i feel and know that God is taking care of everything . So I want to encourage all of you to start spending time with God everyday too because it's gonna be some rollercoaster ride .

Thank You .

Chloe Ann Chee

Youth Alpha has taught me a lot about God and answered many of the questions I had about Him. This program has taken away some of the confusion I had about God before this. During the course of this program, I have learnt that church should be about God and not about meeting friends. Youth Alpha has also made my relationship with God and other people become closer. Serving and sharing the Good news to the people around me has become a higher priority in my life. Overall, Youth Alpha has changed my spiritual life greatly.

Melissa Chia

When Youth Alpha started, I thought it was going to be fun. But when I attended the meeting, it wasn't very exciting to me after all. This program was mostly for non-believers who didn't know who Christ was. And most of the time, not many non-believers were coming to the meetings.

With non-believers there, it'll be more exciting to see them ask questions about Christ and the Bible. So when the meeting had started, the leaders showed us videos of how other non-Christians would react to the questions asked, it surprised me how they'd answer that way. But it was also because they don't believe in Christ. Along the way, I've not really learnt anything 'cause almost all the things that were mentioned there most Christians would've known.

Except for a few things, which were interesting, were like the history facts. I think I've learnt that we have to put God first in all that we do. Later, there were activities in between discussions that taught us what the meaning of the lesson was and it helped us understand it a little better.

After Youth Alpha, I think I learned that the Bible is a true book. Reading some of Revelation has showed me that the things happening around the world nowadays are the beginning of the "End Times" or the Second Coming of Christ. And that means that Jesus Christ is real.

Until further notice: I’m officially more gangster than you

2008-07-14T01:14:00.000-07:00

Whoa , sorry guys for not updating the blog as often . But here's a bunch of photos taken on 05.07.08 during Youth Alpha . And ..

WELCOME BACK , JARED !

Eating Ryan's fries . Well , sharing IS caring . :D

AHEM , poserrrrr . Look at Yoke Khuan !

Want some food ?

We all laughed hilariously at this photo . Just look at Ryan's hamster mouth . ;P

Yoke Khuan's emo/stoning

Jessica , Bianca , Jaslynn .

Arm used as paper for senseless doodles .

The DJ cg .

Rachael . :D

Bergaya-nyerr !

I'm gonna get skin cancer if this keeps continuing , all thanks to Chloe . :(

Rock On , baybeh !

Discussions

"Hmm , i think no one's looking .. "

Daniel; being himself .

Jared making us take our positions for group photo .

Take 1

Take 2

Take 3; guys weren't ready .

Just us gals .

Take 1

Take 2

Take 3

Camera shy .

Finally; with Jess .

Last group photo .

Jared says "RAWR"

Btw , the tiger/leopard is officially called Larry . :D

And to Karlynn from all of us;

"Have a good trip and a blessed time in Canada . We hope that you'll come back to visit us . Most importantly , DON'T forget us ! >:D "

it's okay to need someone else.
that's what makes us strong.
that's what makes us human.

"A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names. A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book."

2008-06-20T18:58:00.000-07:00

Last week (14.06.08) , we had Youth Alpha as always and Jessica was the speaker ! :D She talked about "How Does God Speak to You" and there's 5ways : through the Holy Spirit , the bible , from others and circumstances . (Sorry im not sure what's the last one . ;)

But that day was a little different . We stopped at 330 , an hour before we were suppose to finish , because Jess wanted to talk to us as A CG . (Yeah; she adores us ! :D ) She asked us to flashback to the beginning of this year when we had our FIRST ever cg together . We had written down our visions and dreams for two-0h-oh-eight .

As we recalled , some of our visions was to see our cg attendance increase every week or at least at a constant rate and of course; to see our cg multiply , baybeh ! ;D We finished just in time and went for dinner&service . Sorry Jess; i know i talked very loud in the audi . Hehe !

After that , Rachael sent Hock Jin/Jean and I back home . Sorry yeah; yknow the petrol price increase and stuff . Whereas , .. Jess and Siu Fai went , dating . Haha , according to them ! ;)

Well , that day was good . :)

Oh there's no better sound

2008-06-19T04:26:00.001-07:00

Was browsing through Yahoo music , found some inspirational songs for your playlists .

In Better Hands - Natalie Grant *
Believe - Britt Nicole
Slow Fade - Casting Crowns
Consuming Fire - Third Day
Whatever It Takes - Lifehouse *
This Is Home - Switchfoot

Go download now . :D

It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.

2008-06-12T22:37:00.000-07:00

Dearest PCG2,

Firstly, I am REALLY PROUD of all of you who availed yourself to either attend or help out at the recent 12th Malaysian Cell ChurchConference! I have been hearing a lot of positive feedback from other people about you guys!!

Let's continue to keep that attitude of servanthood and humility =) This is what it means to be a blessing to people. You may think nothing of picking up rubbish, stacking chairs, wiping tables, handing out food, or even just directing someone to the toilet... but GOD sees all of your deeds! Your contribution made a difference and each of those "little" deeds made the 12th MCCC a success! Details determine destiny =)

Secondly, I have been really challenged and blessed by the recent MCCC and some of you were there to hear Ps Daniel's sermon on Sunday morning. It is a call for the church (which includes YOU and ME!) to return to God, to repent, and ask God to touch our churches and our hearts again! God is REAL and moving powerfully all around the world... He continues to show Himself in wonders and signs and miracles today, just as He has been doing since the time of Acts!

Check out www.god.tv/florida for more amazing testimonies and videos!

Starting 16th June for one whole week, there will be REVIVAL meetings held daily, 8pm at DreamCentre! I hope you are EXCITED!! Because I certainly am!!

So do come with hungry hearts, expecting GOD to do something NEW,WONDROUS and AMAZING in your life! Don't miss out and don't let this pass you by!!

This Saturday, we will be having Youth Alpha at Room EHOP... and we will start at 2pm SHARP. This is so we can end a bit earlier.

**Reason for that is, I want to spend some time with just our cellgroup to share with you some of the things God has placed upon myheart for us, as a cell group in this kairos moment! Let's also seekGod for a revival in PCG2!!**

See you this Saturday!!!

Love,Jessica

2008-06-08T00:22:00.000-07:00

More pictures from the CG outing :

Karlynn , Melissa , Jessica .

Upclose .

Daniel , Yoke Khuan , Paul , Frank .

(Haha ! PaulFrank !)

Karlynn and Melissa; waiting .

Be the ball ...

Observe the pro-ness of PCG2 :

Candids :

(Looks like someone had nothing to do . ;)

Stoning .

We sing , we dance , we steal things .

2008-06-08T00:05:00.000-07:00

Cell Outing

(in 1Utama , 3June '08 )

Jaslynn, Melissa and Karlynn... waiting for the rest to arrive!

(Well, actually just Paul and Ryan!)

The whole bunch of them took 45 minutes just to decide on where to eat... concerns were budget but they wanted NICE western food... so ended up going to Kenny Rogers! After lunch we went to watch Drillbit Taylor and then they decided to play pool!

Frank, Daniel and Ryan posing...

The only shot I could get with all of them together... the boys are SO fidgety, they can barely stand still for a proper group picture!

Daniel's pretty good at this!

Lastly, proof that I was there too... but I didn't play. Just pose for fun only haha.. Overall the outing was pretty good, especially since I didn't have to plan a thing! Jason and Ryan came up with the idea, planned it, called everyone and made all the necessary arrangements. I didn't have to think or worry about anything at all!! (Except making them decide on where to eat!) hahaha... I love my cell group!!

copyrighted from Jess's blog .

Sleep , Party , Repeat !

2008-06-07T07:48:00.000-07:00

Youth Alpha Weekend Away

(31.05.08 till 01.06.08)

Just pictures . I'm waiting for the guys testimonials .. if they intend to give me sooner , i'll be posting it up next . :)

Stitch (erm ..) welcomes you ! :D

Frank; trying to be "enthused" . Hehe !

Great sceneries .

Audrey , Bianca , Jessica .

Yoke Khuan (he has lotsa names! ) , Jessica , Jason .

Audrey and Jessica .

Jess and Christine .

I mean , it's GENTING . What else could we do than check out each other's phone ?

Ryan's back . Heh !

Top to bottom : Channing Tatum , Kick Me ! , Mickey Mouse , Blow Me .

(Rest have no idea at all . )

Group discussions .

.. Kau Sern ..

.. does smoochies ! :D

(From the grey socks; L to R) : Ryan , Jason , Yoke Khuan , Audrey , Jess , Bianca , Frank .

Don't bother ..

.. asking . ;9

Last day .

Ben . Haha !

Testimonials; another time .

Blogger is acting retarded on me , so i will post the cell outing pics tmrw .

Goodnight . :)

Good friends are like stars . You don't always see them but they're always there !

2008-05-25T09:22:00.000-07:00

Hey people. Long time haven't updated this blog with real stuff. :) Yesterday's cg was pretty good. It was my first time though, everyone had their funny and weird moments there. Ben was quite funny when he taught. :) Anyways, pictures from the day:

Karlynn, Stephanie, Melissa

PCG2 group discussions;

DJ group discussion

TOP: Jessica, Ryan, Daniel

BOTTOM: Paul, Jason, Jaslynn, Chloe

Always Be My Baby - David Cook

2008-05-23T03:23:00.000-07:00

We were as one babe
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine

Now you want to be free
So I'm letting you fly
Cause I know in my heart babe
Our love will never die
No!

You'll always be a part of me
I'm a part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby

I ain't gonna cry no
And I won't beg you to stay
If you're determined to leave girl
I will not stand in your way
But inevitably you'll be back again
Cause ya know in your heart babe
Our love will never end no

You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby

I know that you'll be back girl
When your days and your nights get a little bit colder oooohhh
I know that, you'll be right back, babe
Ooooh! baby believe me it's only a matter of time

You'll always be apart of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my my baby....

You'll always be apart of me (you will always be)
I'm part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on (we will linger on....)
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby

Always be my baby

Btw , David Cook won American Idol . Just in case you didn't know .

Tragedies

2008-05-16T07:23:00.000-07:00

Cyclone that hit Myanmar (Bhurma) on May 2nd .

On 2 May 2008 tropical cyclone Nargis hit the coast of Myanmar and devastated large parts of the low-lying delta region of the Irrawaddy River. Winds exceeded 190 kilometres per hour as the storm ripped through the Myanmar’s biggest city Yangon (estimated population 6 million) for over than ten hours. Homes were flattened, more sturdy structures damaged, trees uprooted and power lines downed. In rural parts of the country up to 95 per cent of all homes were destroyed. This is a situation that the country has not dealt with before and the scale of the needs is clearly massive. Casualty figures continue to rise. The data that is currently available to the International Federation suggests that up to 1 million people might have lost their homes.

Earthquake that hit China on May 12th .

The quake that struck China yesterday was the country's largest natural disaster since 1976, when an earthquake killed 240,000 people and the government came under heavy criticism for trying to cover up the disaster. This time, the government seems to be confronting the problem head-on and Premier Wen Jiabao quickly traveled to Chengdu to oversee the rescue operations. Around 50,000 soldiers and police officers were mobilized to help with the efforts. The LAT notes that checkpoints were set up in an apparent effort to bar journalists from entering some of the hardest hit areas. It's little wonder that the Chinese government would be nervous about the media's portrayal since everyone says the rescue effort will be a test of the country's ability to handle a crisis before the Olympics in August.

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As you can see , all these people are victims to natural phenomenons just recently . And worse part is they're poor countries . I'm not asking you to crack open your piggybank and donating to them or flying there to help them . I think it'll be good enough if you could pray for them even as you sit in front of the com reading this .

1. that they'll get all the aid and help they can get .
2. that God will send His comforting spirit over all the lands .
3. that the death toll will not increase and all of them will be safe .
4. that God's protection will be over them .
5. that they'll be able to build back their homes and country again .

p/s : Youth Alpha is still in DC at 2pm sharp . Bring junk food , your bunks , pillow and etc. !

NEWSFLASH :)

2008-05-14T06:35:00.000-07:00

First of all , sorry for the long hiatus . Missed us , no ? ;) Getting on :

Hillsongs United is coming to Malaysia and having their concert in GTPJ (Glad Tidings PJ) .

Date : 28th May 2008

Time : 8pm till ard midnight .

Fees : RM50

(tickets will be available at the end of April and can be purchase at GTPJ)

Secondly :

Youth Alpha Holy Spirit Weekend Away !

Date : 31st May - 1st June 2008

(Saturday&Sunday)

Venue : Peacehaven

Fees : RM80

Arrive in Dream Centre before 830am cause departure's at that time . Find Jess (if you're in PCG2) to get your forms . :D

See you there , and don't miss it !

Friends are the ones that make us laugh when the whole world wants us to cry .

2008-05-06T07:24:00.000-07:00

Hello :) Just a quickie . Alanna's birthday is coming up in like a week . Anyone have any plans to suprise her till her eyes bulges out and her hearts stops beating .. ?

Okaaay , that was too extreme . ;) But if you're willing to make a card , no matter how simple it is , please do so . Albeit she'll appreciate it . :D

&Jess is back from her weekend trip (YESthankgawd , inonepiece!) so there's Youth Alpha this coming Sat (10.05.08 ) This time it's at DreamCentre , not at anyone else's place . Starts at the usual 2pmsharp . :)

Before you "fall" in love ,
make sure you are tied somewhere
in case it turns out that
you'd better climb out again .

;)

A true friend knows exactly how I am, and accepts it.

2008-05-01T20:45:00.000-07:00

Just as a second reminder :

There will be NO Super Saturday this week . ( 03.05.08 )

as it'll be the weekend away for all the leaders . So let's make their trip a prayer item :

1. that they'll have a safe journey going and coming back

2. that the leaders will have plenty of rest;

3. that they'll be refreshed by each other's company

4. that their friendship or r/ship bond will be stronger . :D

5. that their spirit fire will be reignited once again .

&& our counter has finally reached more than a 100 !

Kudos to that . ;D Oh and if you wanna be linked; let us know .

We'll gladly link you . With that , we leave you with five quotes .

Enjoy your weekend ! God bless . :

Life is about trusting your feelings &
taking chances , losing and finding
happiness . Appreciating the memories
and learning from the pain & realizing
that people always change .

Thank God for the friends who are willing
to give up their whole day ,
just to make sure you get through yours okay .

And they say we'll never see half as much as they did.
It's true that we never saw Vietnam or World War Two .
We didn't see our mother's cry when John F. Kennedy died,
But we've lived our whole lives being told

that we're just not good enough .
We've seen anorexia and bulimia

because skinny just isn't skinny enough .
We saw Columbine and watched the Twin Towers fall .
We've seen a lot of greed and even more hate .
Our generation fights a different kind of war but we've seen just as much as them ..
And maybe even more .

Live the life you want to live.
be the person you would be proud of .
make decisions . make mistakes .
and if you fall , you fell because you tried .

wanting to be someone else ,
is a waste of the person you really are .

Jared in Nepal .

2008-04-28T15:24:00.001-07:00

hey guys,

Nepal is great so far... then again the air in kathmandul's really
bad. my nose are so clogged up, i have no words to describe, its like
my "pisai" became part of my nose... hehe.

we've been involved in alot
of prayer walks, ministering to the kids in the orphanage... finally my magic came of good use. and also ministering in church. actually we just came back from meeting with the street kids,

and playing football on the sand barefooted, under the 40 degree sun is not a good idea,
not good at all... not forgetting the air. but i had fun though. its
been an awesome experience so far,

just being available to the needs
of the Nepali and submitting to YWAM nepal.

Will be heading down to Pokhora tomorrow (tuesday), will be back
in Kathmandu on thursday, and on friday we're sending Joanna off to
the airport, she's leaving back to Malaysia because she got offered a
scholarship by govt which requires her to be back in KL. so yea, friday is sending off joanna day... and then on saturday we're leaving to another place called butwal,which is about 8 hours west of
kathmandu...i heard its gonna be really hot there, not too keen to go
there now, but we'll be there for 2 weeks and then back to Kathmandu
for a night and then travel another 8 hours east to Tatupani, and that
my friends is the high altitude area, which requires a whole lot of
hiking, that's where our crazy walk up to Penang hill will come of
good use...

So there you go, do keep us in prayer for safety and stuff, unity
is crucial... and also for joanna, that she'll have peace and know its
god's will... so yea thanks alot you guys, i really appreciate it...
take care. love you all...

jared.

Winter is the time to snuggle up and spend time with the person you absolutely adore .

2008-04-28T01:45:00.000-07:00

HEY everyone!

Youth Alpha last Saturday was great, as those of you who were there will agree with ;) We had some really delicious food: chocolate chip cookies (from Alanna), chicken drummets (from Ben), pineapple dip (from Christine) and sausages (from Sara)! Mmm ... Oh and we had a little "excitement" when Ryan's electric gate jammed up... leaving some poor people stranded outside the gate, in the hot sun! They eventually climbed over the gate to get in, and just as Ben was on top of the gate, Ryan suddenly discovered another back-up remote! Pretty funny sight to see Ben sitting on top the moving gate. Hehe! :D

Christine gave the talk and we broke into groups for the discussions... Since I was facilitating, I shall not comment on how the discussion went.. I will probably be biased ;) haha!

so let's get the rest to comment on what they think of the discussion!! ;)

We managed to finish up the session by 4pm or so... and off to church!

Announcement:
Next Saturday (3rd May) - there will be NO SUPER SATURDAY!
You guys can meet up if you want, on your own... but I will not be around and all the other XYZ leaders will be away also.

Let's get ready for the next Youth Alpha session... it will be in DreamCentre, and we will decorate our rooms! For ideas on how other cell groups have decorated their rooms, here are some pictures! ;)

Feel free to be creative!!

We need some people to be in charge of taking photos of every session we have... any volunteers? :)

Love , Jess ♥

We've changed the blog's layout so prolly alot of html stuff got deleted (including the poll , sadly) . Gonna put a song that's R&B genre cause it kinda had the highest vote in the poll . Enjoy ! :D

Aww , come on! You've gotta love the monkey in the bucket . HAHA!

Youth Alpha this coming Sat .

2008-04-23T02:07:00.000-07:00

So Youth Alpha has been going for two weeks now .
Well , now coming to three .
If you're wondering what's Youth Alpha .
It's not just a name but kinda like an event .
If you've doubts like ,
"Is there really such a person as God ?"
"Did dinosaurs really exist?"
"Why do you believe in God?" ,
then this event is for YOU .
We're here to hear and answer all your questions .

And I'm having trouble choosing a song to put in this blog .
So I've setted up a poll , please choose what kind of genre
you want everytime you visit this blog .

Eventhough you don't know us , please do it for fun . HAHA .
Or better , tag and let us know your choice .
Say it loud , Say it proud . :D
The poll ends next Wednesday . ( 30.4.08 )
That gives you about a week to make up your mind .
Thank you !

Just as a reminder to PCG2ians .
YA is still held at Ryan's at 2pm sharp . Be there or be square . (Ew , so cheesy . But whatever . )
Any problem with transport , just call , sms or pm Jessica .
She's available everyday . Hehe . ;)

Intro people .

2008-04-21T09:18:00.001-07:00

This is our first official post of 2008 .
Welcome people to the one and only PCG2 blog .
Been asking for one since last year and we've finally got it . :D
So we're a group of teens from DUMC who're making the best out of what we can do .
Especially for Him .

US ! :

Keep visiting and we'll keep you posted .