PPHYM

2009-11-17T20:31:00.000-08:00

I wonder if anyone still comes to this page but... on the off chance that you do, congrats! You have just been invited for the PPH Youth Ministry's Forward In Faith ...Yeah! Camp.

Please contact Jon Seet (jonathanseet@pphbc.org) to sign up! And to further whet your appetite, here's the campsite:

For more info, pls go to the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=155309069355

2009-08-25T05:17:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!
I don't know if anyone still comes here but this is to revive the blog a little (:

---

It was a fine Thursday afternoon. The sun was shining, the clouds were drifting across the sky and the breeze was just right. It was a perfect weather for an adventure. Having planned this outing for quite some time, both the father and son were excited to set out form home and climb the hill nearby home. They walked past a field of colourful flowers. The breeze had caught the fragrance from the field and it filled the air. They pretended that they were on a quest to find a hidden treasure, on that has been lost for a thousand years. They started walking further and further away from home, helping each other hand in hand.

All of a sudden, the little boy exclaimed, "Look Daddy! There's a tunnel! Can we go explore it? Can we? Can we? Please?" He shot his father the biggest grin across his face. The father chuckled. Having been through it before, he told the boy that it was a long journey and there were many bandits hiding in the tunnel and in order to walk to the end of the tunnel, they would require their flashlights. The little boy perked up, took out his flashlight and wave it about in the air. He excitedly replied, "Here it is! Here it is! And I'm a brave explorer! I have been on many adventures and fought with many bad guys!" The little boy proceeded to put it into the side pocket of his backpack. The father chuckled and showed his son his flashlight and he too, put it in the side pocket of his backpack. He said, "Seems like you are a brave explorer! Let's head into the cave and find ourselves the hidden treasure then!" The little boy's eyes lit up and it made the father smile.

Ten minutes into the "cave", the little boy started to feel a bit jittery. He was starting to regret his decision. The tunnel was cold and dark. The father noticed the change in his son's mannerism but he had decided to keep quiet till his son spoke up about it. They continued to walk deeper and deeper into the tunnel. Suddenly, the little boy stopped in his tracks. With tears in his eyes, the little boy cried out, "Daddy, I'm scared. We been walking for so long and I still don't see the end of the tunnel. Daddy, are we lost? Daddy, I don't want to walk anymore." The father stopped, knelt down and said gently, "What happened to the brave explorer I know? The one who has been on many adventures and fought off many bad guys?"

"Daddy, I don't want to continue on this adventure anymore. It's dark and scary. The tunnel seems to be never ending. And I don't want to fight the bad guys. I just want to go out now," the little boy replied, choking up in his tears. The father gave his son a hug and said, "You chose to come into the tunnel for an adventure. You can't give up now. Persevere! I know it's dark but that's why I told you to get your flashlight ready, isn't it? You just have to switch it on that's all." He then took out the flashlight and switched it on. The boy wiped his tears on his sleeve and took the flashlight from his father. He said, "Thank you daddy, I forgot about the flashlight." The little boy started to walk again, this time, feeling slightly braver than before because the tunnel was no longer dark and scary but it had that little light to guide the little boy through and out of the tunnel. Shortly after, the little boy saw the light at the end of the tunnel and was excited to know that he had managed to walk through the tunnel. A wide smile, showing his two missing front teeth, appeared on the little boy's face and he exclaimed, "Look Daddy! The treasure! The treasure!" Together, they ran out of the tunnel.

"I knew you could do it! Because you persevered, you get your rewards in return," the father said reassuringly as he scooped up his son for a hug. The son looked into his father's eyes and asked, "Daddy, you knew we were nearly there right? You knew we only had to walk a little more right?" The father just laughed and smiled at his son.

---

God is like the father in the story and we are like the son. Things may get tough but God says, "I've packed your your flashlight. Remember to use it!"

I hope this speaks to you (:

2009-06-05T19:45:00.001-07:00

Hi guys! Back all fresh from O2 Retreat, and ready for the BBQ tonight! See all of you there man! Pls go give a big thank you to Isabella & Aunty Ros if you see them tonight k. Thanks Bella!

Anyway, saw this vid recently and want to share it with all you guys. Watch it!

Jamming Sessions!

2009-05-30T06:11:00.000-07:00

For all those bored music junkies out there! Joel Tay has kindly booked the Hall for us to jam out and destress (THANK YOU JOEL!). It only lasts the holidays so take every advantage of these opportunities to live out your dreams! See you there!

Date: Every Sunday night of JUNE

Time:1900h

Place:PPHBC Level 3

2009-05-26T02:05:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! 2 events coming up:

We will go together, and YM will cover transport costs there. You must find your own way home after that though! We meet in church this Sunday at 1400hrs.

The O2 Camp is from 2nd to 5th June. Part-time registration is now open! Please get more info from your CGLs if you want to sign up.

(Because we need time to print, only those who sign-up with Bernadine before 2300hrs on 26th May 2009 (TODAY!) will get the exclusive, beautiful and stunning camp shirt! So sign up now!)

2009-05-22T07:42:00.000-07:00

ok guys. nigel hendroff's alternate song solos!

please ask your worship leader for permission before trying out these since it may be distracting!

2009-05-20T03:22:00.000-07:00

GUYS. Hillsong united has released their newest album, titled, Across the earth : Tear down the walls!

just a preview on songs,

happy listening!

Porn-Free Christians

2009-04-27T19:23:00.000-07:00

Hi guys, here are the resources Pastor Low mentioned during his message last Sat.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg869bv5_11gkm8w5s9

Also, here are the free programmes he mentioned.

FREE ONLINE RESOURCES

1. Recovery courses (www.settingcaptivesfree.com)
2. Internet Filter (www1.k9webprotection.com/)
3. Accountability Program (http://x3watch.com/)
4. Porn-Free Help (www.porn-free.org/)

If you want to hear his message again, you can also download it from the pphbc website.

2009-04-07T05:18:00.000-07:00

It's BLAST! in 3 days time!
This is super exciting! To make things even more interesting, let's all wear our youth on the move shirt this Saturday! Remember to keep praying! :D

2009-03-19T12:19:00.000-07:00

Are you there yet?

Cornerstone Community Church
The Odeon Katong, 11 East Coast Road #03-01/02

19 March 2009 to 21 March 2009
Part-time: $15
Full-time:$35
Night time: FREE

Yay!

2009-03-12T04:26:00.001-07:00

2009-03-11T23:50:00.000-07:00

Hello!

There's 30 days left till BLAST!

Invite your friends down now!

2009-03-08T21:26:00.001-07:00

Remember to invite your friends down! :D

2009-03-03T17:28:00.000-08:00

Hello! It's already a Wednesday which means 3 more days till Saturday! How super exciting! Just wanted to say ALL THE BEST to all those have your Common Tests now! We're all praying for you! :D Jia You! I can't to see all of you again on Saturday! :D Okay, bye! :D

Oh yes! If you've yet to sign up for Loud Fest 2009 cause you're still contemplating, don't hesitate any further! Sign up with your CGLs now!

2009-02-25T21:11:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody!

Just a reminder that LOUD FEST 2009 (organised by the Ignite Alliance) is giong to be happening really soon! It's on 19 March - 21 March (Thursday - Saturday). It will be held at Cornerstone Community Church. Yes, quite so very far for a lot of us. But I still strongly encourage you to take time off your holidays to go there and have a fantastic time being in the Lord's presence and re-chraging yourselves up spiritually this March! :D We'll be having different sorts of workshops during teh conference and I assure you we'll have a fun time together as a ministry and together with God! :D So, if you've yet to sign up for LOUD FEST 2009, do approach your CGLs/ myself to ensure that you'll have a spot in the conference. It's better if you sign up now cause then we can reserve your seat! :D

Here's the official website for LOUD FEST 2009! (http://www.ignite-asia.org/)
Hope to see all of you there! :D

2009-02-19T04:41:00.001-08:00

HI HI HI HI HI GUYS

There's this thing called FUSION,

And its happening this SAT 21st feb (sorry for late notice!)
at ACS(I) auditorium.

so yeah if you have absolutely nothing to do, please go.

But im not totally sure whether is there anymore space so... im really sorry if we end up going there for nothing!

yeah. thats it! we're going after youth service. so YUP!

2009-02-19T00:05:00.000-08:00

Hello all! This is a week early but it is never too early to make an annoucement like this! We're having a newcomers tea/ party next Saturday, 28 February 2009 at 3pm in the Youth Room! Do invite your friends especially those who came for Valentines' Day and be ready for a time of food, fun and fellowship! Hope to see you and your friends there! :D

2009-02-14T19:36:00.000-08:00

HEY GUYS! Hope you all had a GREAT valentine's day!

Let us once again not forget God's awesome love for us!

Please watch:) its pretty awesome, and i hope that your lives will be touched by it just as it has touched mine!

2009-02-08T21:27:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!
Hope you're all as excited as I am about this Saturday's Valentine's Day event in church! :D It's going to be super cool, filled with fun, food & fellowship! :D Let's all get into the mood and spirit of spreading God's love this Saturday! Remember to pray for your friends and invite them down! :D

Event: Valentine's Day
Venue: 3 Pasir Panjang Hill
Time: 4pm-7pm
Dress code: Red/ Pink

See you thereeeeee~!

Before Valentine's Day Service

2009-02-07T08:23:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day Service is coming 14 Feb and many friends will coming down. Let's leave them with an awesome first impression of our Youth Ministry by banding together and doing whatever it takes to make the atmosphere warm and vibrant!

(Seems the past few session have been quite failure turn-out wise though people sounded enthusiastic bout it... so just giving it one more shot =p)

V Day Preparation

2009-02-02T07:43:00.000-08:00

We will be wrapping sweets and writing notes for friends that we are going to invite down for Youth this coming Saturday. Do tell your parents that we might end a bit later at around 6:30pm because of that.

Jurong East Swimming Complex CG Outing

2009-02-01T08:23:00.000-08:00

I'm so proud of my CG members and outing that I shall post some photos of the outing here =p...

Chill Out In Church

2009-01-29T00:27:00.000-08:00

Why can't church be the most happening place to be?

Let's make it such that every Saturday we can go down to church and hang out with all the cool young people (playing games, chatting, doing homework, anything!)

Activities
1:30pm - 2:00pm: Lunch (entire worship team will be there)
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Free for all!
3:00pm-3:45pm: Come together and agree to make a change in our Youth culture! (Especially since new-comer's tea is coming and Valentine's day project)

2009-01-28T18:48:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!
Please keep 19 March - 21 March free!
More information coming soon!
It's going to be super duper exciting!
Be excited! Stay excited! :D
See you soon!

:D

Hunk Alert

2009-01-24T09:09:00.000-08:00

Inter-CG Games

2009-01-21T20:11:00.000-08:00

The Ade Lau Farewell Fest (ALFF '09)

2009-01-19T01:17:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!

As you all would know, Adelyn will be going overseas to study soon! So, in her honour, we will be having the Ade Lau Farewell Fest (ALFF, for short) on the 31st of January, Saturday, after youth.

More details will be released soon, but in the meantime, just keep the night free!

Yours festively,
The Organising Committee of ALFF '09

Crazy Things For Jesus

2009-01-14T02:46:00.001-08:00

Crazy Things For Jesus - Video 1

2009-01-06T02:38:00.001-08:00

Go spread the news.

Thanksgiving Video 2008

2008-12-28T00:11:00.000-08:00

Greetings from San Francisco! Heard from some that you guys had an awesome on Saturday worshipping God with passion and glorifying His name. Keep pressing in!

2008-12-21T18:57:00.000-08:00

Hello guys!

I hope you all have had a great time watching Kopitiam 316!
Anyway, with year 2009 coming up, I'm sure we can expect GREATER things from God
that is gonna happen in our Youth Ministry!

So please do visit this website
http://www.hillsong.com/creative/training/

It has almost all the songs from the new Hillsong 'This Is Our God' album, And it teaches drums, bass, guitar and even worship leading parts there.

So... yes! Please do check it out and continue improving our standard of playing and worshiping in christ!

Also, http://www.guitarpraise.blogspot.com/ has notes on guitar,bass and tabs for songs.

Yeap. Have a Great Christmas!

Youth on the Move Camp 2008 - Leave Your Old Self Alternate

2008-12-05T23:53:00.001-08:00

The unscreened version.

Youth on the Move Camp 2008 - Leave Your Old Self

2008-12-05T23:52:00.001-08:00

The original video screened.

Youth Camp 2007

2008-11-29T04:49:00.000-08:00

Something I posted my CG blog, hope it stirs up something inside you:

Heya, have still been busy with exams preparation but I must say that I was really ministered to during the message today and encouraged by some of you from our CG =). Anyway, some of you may be wondering what is Youth Camp about.

So here's the video which I made for last year's Youth Thanksgiving. Really brings back a lot of good memories and even a few tears... how things have changed over a one year. If you fast forward the video to the 3:00 minute, that's the the part about Youth Camp, which was called Transformers hence our blog name =).

Throughtout the video you will hear people talking and these were all testimonies that were shared on the last day of the Youth Camp infront of everybody. Let's recapture that passion for God!

Kopitiam316!

2008-11-21T05:19:00.000-08:00

Kopitiam316
The Most Happening Place in Town!

Hello fellow youths! I'm sure your holidays have been going great so far, sleeping in, going out, and having fun! Whereas I, on the other hand, still have to slug through school!

Anyway, here's a call to all those who want to go for Kopitiam316- The Musical on the 19, 20 or 21 December 2008. That's a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Choose 1 day, or come on all 3 days to support! Bring your friends and have a wonderful time with songs and dance!

Your very own friends are going to act/sing/dance in it, so please go and support them as well!

Tickets are going at only $4/each! WOW! Grab yours today! In fact, grab more than yours; grab for all your friends as well!! Ticketing booths are being set-up every Sunday (1130am onwards) and Saturdays (please approach Melena or Adelyn)*.

Let Christmas be a time of sharing and giving; what more bringing them down to the most happening place in town! All songs and music are original compositions by our very own songwriters/musicians. My, aren't they a talented bunch.

The musical starts at 745pm on all three days, with refreshements at 7pm. Go to www.kopitiam316.wordpress.com for more information and cast bios!

Okay, I think my advertisement is too long already. BASICALLY, GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!

*They are very friendly people.

Musical Flyer

2008-11-10T04:31:00.000-08:00

Here's the e-version of the flyers. Use it to e-mail all your friends to come down =)! (Click on file for a larger version)

Flyer Front

Flyer Back

Youth Camp Publicity Video

2008-11-08T07:26:00.000-08:00

It was way to blur on the screen. This is how it is meant to be.

2008-11-08T04:04:00.000-08:00

Here is the entire album for "All For Love", by Planetshakers...

Thought you might want to listen to the entire album instead.

If you want to borrow the CD, don't hesitate to ask me. =)

YQ

(No auto play)
All For Love

Free

2008-11-07T07:49:00.000-08:00

Thought this song sounds really cool.

Camp Registration Form

2008-11-01T18:15:00.000-07:00

Download the camp registration form below:

Transform

2008-10-30T09:21:00.001-07:00

Kinda like the picture I made using photoshop whilst trying to do some stuff for my CCA and projects.

Youth/BB Outing 25/10/08

2008-10-18T07:44:00.000-07:00

PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the games will end at 630pm, not 7pm.

-----

Hey guys,

This Saturday, we have a very special program planned just for you! It's our very own.....

YOUTH & BB OUTING
25 October 2008, Saturday

Destination: West Coast Park
Duration: 3pm - 630pm

Things you'll need to bring:
1. Extra set of clothing
2. Lots of water

Attire: Shorts/ Capri pants (three quarters) & Tee-shirt

Dry Weather:
Meet at 3pm sharp at the 2nd level carpark. We will be leaving by 320pm. Latecomers will have to go to West Coast on their own. Please bring at least 55cents (if you're still a kid) or your E-link card.

Wet Weather:
Meet at 3pm at the 2nd level carpark (even if you're late).

DO NOT BE LATE.

There will be 6 groups with the following group leaders:
1. Yong Quan
2. Tian Yi
3. Ryan Sim
4. Cherilyn
5. Jonathan
6. Grace

Diane will be sending the group leaders the list of their respective group-mates.
Note: Last minute changes will (sadly, but) definitely be made to your groups.

Lastly, coming from the organising committee,

Be enthu, happy & sociable!

2008-10-15T07:23:00.000-07:00

Heyy vibrant youths! (:

After being "told" to post something, I have decided to share another song from Hillsong- The Deep Of Your Grace.

You are the Shepherd
Giving what I could not afford
Leaving the many
You sought to find me Lord

I will remember
You are the Reason for my song
Blessed Redeemer
You love me as Your own

In the deep of Your grace
All my sins are washed away
Here I know the power of Forgiveness
Here I know the power of Your Blood

All I am
Will I lay down
All I have
Before Your cross, Lord

God has won the victory when his blood was shed on the cross, that means we can always come clean before him because our sins in the past, present and future are all forgiven already! There is no more shame or guilt, as it is written in Romans 8:1-2. "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of Life set me free from the law of sin and death." Jesus Christ was punished for our sins and the cross granted us reconciliation with God once again!

So what can we do now?

Believe that Jesus has paid it all for our sins on the cross...

Lay everything at Jesus's feet and...

Come to Youth this Saturday and GIVE YOUR ALL to God by worshipping him wholeheartedly because of his magnificent gift for us!!!

Salute!

2008-10-12T07:01:00.001-07:00

Games With BB - 25 Oct 2008

2008-10-11T18:12:00.001-07:00

We will be having games organized by the BB boys in place of Youth on 25 Youth 2008 cause the kindergarten graudation will be using the hall. As for the exact details I'm not too sure yet =p.

2008-10-10T00:40:00.001-07:00

Hello fellos!

Would like to remind you that Chris Long would be coming down for Youth Service tomorrow.

If you have forgotten what time our Youth starts and where to find us (of which you shouldn't have), it's on on Saturday, 04pm in the 3rd Level Hall!

Don't be late! :D

Musical Publicity

2008-10-04T17:33:00.001-07:00

You'll Come

2008-09-23T21:56:00.000-07:00

New song this week:

Verse 1:
I have decided I have resolved
To wait upon you Lord
My rock and redeemer
Shield and reward
I'll wait upon you Lord

Prechorus:
As surely as the sun will rise
You'll come to us
As certain as the dawn appears

Chorus:
You'll come let your glory fall
As you respond to us
Spirit reign flood into our thirsty hearts again
You'll come
You'll come

Verse 2:
We are not shaken, we are not moved
We wait upon you Lord
Mighty deliverer
Triumph and truth
We wait upon you Lord

Bridge
Chains be broken
Lives be healed
Eyes be opened
Christ is revealed

Stronger

2008-09-17T20:17:00.000-07:00

New song that Adee's leading on Sat =).

There is Love That came for us

Humbled to a sinner’s cross

You broke my shame and sinfulness

You rose again victorious

Faithfulness none can deny

Through the storm and through the fire

There is truth that sets me free

Jesus Christ who lives in me

You are stronger You are stronger

Sin is broken You have saved me

It is written Christ is risen Jesus

You are Lord of all

No beginning and no end

You’re my hope and my defence

You came to seek and save the lost

You paid it all upon the cross

So let Your Name be lifted higher

Be lifted higher

Where We Belong

2008-09-09T05:26:00.000-07:00

Heya, will do some "blatant publicity" cause I'm leading this song "Where We Belong" from Hillsong's new album this coming Saturday. Have embedded it and set it to autoplay on the top right hand corner of the blog =). Do take a listen and tell ur yoof friends about it so that we can sing worship God together this Sat!

Where We Belong

There is no height or depth

Neither life nor death

That can take me from all that I find

Here now in Your Glory Lord

No other powers or love

The things of now or to come

There's nothing on earth in this life

That could ever separate us Lord

Your Love is never ending

To your hands we surrender

Where all our sins are washed away

Your Grace beyond reason

Has paid for our freedom

We're made alive in You

We run to Your Throne

Where we belong

Every heart will sing

That Jesus is Lord

Casting all else aside

For the joy of our Christ

Let Your Glory fall

Our hearts are filled with Your Fire

No other powers or love

The things of now or to come

There's nothing on earth in this life

That could ever separate us Lord

2008-09-07T04:41:00.000-07:00

hello! it's sunday night! a new day's coming! though it's a monday, but it's still a new day!
would like to share this song with all you guys. shall let the song do the talking.

God's awesome (:

Happy Holidays!

2008-09-01T21:28:00.000-07:00

Hello! I'm bored so...

YOUTH APPRECIATION DINNER! :D

When? This Saturday (6 SEP) after message

Where? In Church

REMEMBER TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS FOR YOUTH! :)

[JonSeet]

2008-08-17T08:05:00.001-07:00

Here are the songs from the albums This Is Our God and The Altar And The Door...

This Is Our God
This Is Our God

The Altar and The Door
The Altar and The Door

2008-08-03T07:01:00.001-07:00

Got these two albums fresh today... The albums are pasted below... I could not get the tracks up... Imeem said that they could not read the files... =( Those in BOLD are my personal favourites... will try to post the songs up soon =)

Album no 1
This Is Our God by Hillsong

Track Listing:
1. Your Name High
2. Run
3. Desert Song
4. This Is Our God
5. He Is Lord
6. High and Lifted Up
7. Stronger
8. Healer
9. You Are Here (The Same Power)
10. You Deserve
11. Across the Earth
12. Where We Belong
13. Sing To The Lord
14. You'll Come
15. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
16. With Everything

Album no 2
The Altar And The Door by Casting Crowns

Track Listing:
1. What This World Needs
2. Every Man
3. Slow Fade
4. East To West
5. The Word Is Alive
6. The Altar and The Door
7. Somewhere In The Middle
8. I Know You're There
9. Prayer For A Friend
10. All Because Of Jesus

If you want to borrow the CD, just give me a call... =)

2008-07-27T21:24:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon Youths! :D
I hope you guys are not suffering from Monday Blues!
In any case, I've super exciting news for you! (though I think you guys should already know about it, but it's okay!)
we're having a special meeting on the eve of National Day!

P&P Service

8 August 2008

2000 - 2200

I believe we're going to have a super fantastic praying and waiting upon the Lord :D
but why wait for then to pray and wait for God to speak when you can do that today!
let us, together as a ministry, sharpen out listening skills so that we can listen to the what our Spiritual Instructor wants to say today! :D

hope you guys have a smashing week ahead! :D

Looking for Hope?

2008-07-10T05:02:00.000-07:00

Chris Hope

12 July 2008

refreshments served at 1530

2008-07-06T18:15:00.001-07:00

Mike Guglielmucci testimony of the song "Healer"

2008-07-06T02:48:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

i've finally got access to the full songs!
so yea here they are :)
Hillsong Live Album 2008 - This Is Our God

2008-07-02T05:51:00.000-07:00

hello everyone.

here's the new hillsong album (:
its missing one song.
so you can actually go to http://www.imeem.com/shineforyou
to listen to the full versions i think.

but some of the songs are here for all to listen kthxbye
This Is Our God

Second Open CG

2008-06-23T06:37:00.000-07:00

On 21st June 2008, Juliana's CG/Clara and Minxian's CG went to Kent Ridge Park for our combined Open CG where we spent most of the time playing Captain's Ball! Photos Time!

Welcome back Hewen, Royston and Da Jian!

Listening for instructions to play Double Whacko.

Benedict and his 3 bodyguards.

The BB boys joining us shortly after they bashed through the forest to find us.

"Mr Ball, please fall into my hands quickly!"

"Mine!"

We met Josh's CG having their Open CG.

"STOP taking us!!!"

It seems that Heidi can sense what Josh is doing behind her.

We see Josh as our future comedian.

A tired Josh sleeping peacefully in front of the camera.

All hail God's wonderful creation!

Special Service with Chris Hope (12/07/08)

2008-06-23T03:19:00.000-07:00

This is an evangelistic service so please invite your friends. For more info about Chris' ministry, his website is: http://www.reasonilive.com/. Wouldn't it be awesome if level 3 was like this every week (Some pictures from the Tony Anthony Service in March):

Packing the hall

Young people responding to the altar call

Youth BB Camp 2008 Video

2008-06-21T09:51:00.000-07:00

Sorry guys the quality wasn't so good at youth today/yesterday. A bit to dark.

2008-06-19T04:44:00.000-07:00

ahoy there!
I quote Ellen, "A disturbing new study finds that studies are disturbing."
okay la, not that disturbing.
but what do you guys think about having a study room in church set up for us?
you know, instead of going to McDonalds to study (hopefully, not their food!), why not come to church to study? from experience, it's a more condusive environment.
(:

I can't wait for this saturday's CG bonding time (:
cool beans.

14 June 2008 Open CG

2008-06-15T08:28:00.000-07:00

On 14 June, our CG, along with 2 new BB boys, Royston and Da Jian, headed down to Ben's cosy house to play games, satisfy our appetite and chill out! (: The photos shall paint the thousand words! :D

Juliana in action.

Everyone hiding from Juliana's camera.

Failure to escape from Juliana's deadly camera.

The photographer contented with her prank.

All eyes on Ben.

Ruijie, Benedict and Reuben.

Benedict being anti social.

Ben teaching us a song to amuse our future generation.

All minds set on a scrabble game.

Anyone drooling yet?

No doubt the best CG ever.

14 Jun 08 Combined CG Games

2008-06-15T06:44:00.000-07:00

A few of our CGs merged together on 14 Jun 08 to have a time of games followed by dinner. We played get-to-know you games like Wacko (Thanks for the sticks on such last min notice Jess!), Twister and Ultimate Captain's Ball.

Besides the games, the best part was definitely having some of our new friends from the BB joined us in the fun and laughter! A big shoutout to Darren, Kevin and Zheng Wei! Hope to see you guys again this coming Saturday =).

Here are some of the photos:

Enjoying the air-con in my car

Who needs spiderman when you've got Jared

Getting a little tangled up

Girls in the background watch with bated breath as Kevin makes his next move

Zheng Wei stepping on Hari's hand

Clara's usual sitting position durng CG

Jump ball!

Joyce's and Jana's CG

Captain's ball!

Past meets Present BB Boys

Combined CG (CJ & MJ) Outing to Sentosa

2008-06-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

It's school holidays and I hope everyone's been having fun besides studying =). Anyway, my CG which is led by Clara and myself had an outing to Sentosa with Melena and Joash's CG on 12 June 08. Despite the scorching sun we had fun playing at Palawan Bean. Here are some photos (and a video) to share the moments with the rest of you! On that note, if anyone wants to share their own experiences/CG outings do feel to put them up here on this blog for all of us to experience a little of what cool stuff you all do outside of Youth =). Just drop me a mail or joshul@gmail.com or tag.

Posing by the sea (Yong Quan missing as he was the photographer)

No idea what Elisia wants to do with that blank and what Ruiqi is staring at =p

Our resident cute boyz

Notice someone sneeking into the back of photos yet again =p

I'm clueless why Nokia has not called Joyce up to model for their handphones yet

Sean still looks adorable whilst eating hokkien mee!

What a tiring day of fun that even Joash has barely the strength to chew

Finally a glam shot of Chrystal and Heidi after much persuasion =p

Dinner together at Kopitiam (Vivocity Basement)

Air hockey at E-Zone: Gals vs. Guys

And our new favourite sport amongst the guys, Water Rugby!
(Warning: This sport is being performed by professionals and should be in no way replicated under any circumstances except under expert supervision)

2008-05-28T10:06:00.000-07:00

2008-05-28T01:26:00.000-07:00

hey (:
due to the YM/BB Batam camp that's coming up from the 3 June - 6 June, there's no youth on 7 June ):
but there's youth this Saturday (:
Narnia is a cool show btw (: whoots~

Juliana's Joke

2008-05-27T19:49:00.000-07:00

Juliana's joke during Youth Leader's Retreat.

2008-05-22T07:07:00.000-07:00

Do you have a super story/ testimony that you're dying to share with us?
well have no fear Anony-moose is here! (:

okay, Anony-moose is the name of our box where you can write testimonies anonymously whenever and where ever on how God touched your life/ spoke to you etc.

the box would be placed outside the 3rd level hall and I hope that it'll be put into good use (:
anony-moose would be there this Saturday, 24 May and the many other Saturdays to come (:

so grab your pens and start scribbling!

The Trip

2008-05-20T08:04:00.000-07:00

i'm sure you guys know josh, janahan, joash and myself have just came back from a short-term mission trip to the Philippines... we want to thank you guys for praying for us... we had a very encouraging trip there... i'll just share abt the first 3 days... and hopefully someone else *hinthintnudgenudge* will share on the other days....

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

9^th May 2008 (Friday)

Arrival in Philippines / Care Channels Briefing

After arriving in Philippines, we got a bit worried. Pastor Randy was supposed to meet us, but he was running a bit late coming from another camp. We also did not have his HP number, only the Care Channels office number. So after calling the office, and being reassured that he was on the way, we waited for about half an hour before he managed to find us.

Proceeded to Care Channels office for lunch. Met a few of the staff, had short briefings, then went out for dinner. Spoke a bit to Pastor Randy on the way. I was quite impressed that Care Channels had grown so much since the last time we were there (6 years ago). Just the number of staff we saw this time, and hearing about the plans for a new building.

We also moved into our accomodation at Cambridge Road? Street? no idea.

10^th May 2008 (Saturday)

Morning

Medical / Dental Mission @ Philcoa (Old Capitol Hill Church)

Joash and Janahan assisted the dentists, Joshua helped in the Medical process, while I did registration. It was a bit frustrating for me because I felt a bit useless just copying names into a book. It felt like I was back doing admin in the army. I know the other 3 felt differently but I personally didn’t really get much from the time we spent here. The Medical team saw 150 patients, and the Dental saw about 70.

Janahan extracting teeth

Joash also

Afternoon

OMF Literature

We then went to OMF Literature where the books were really cheap. I personally bought 16 books and a Bible. We saw Pastor Randy looking at Bibles as well, but he didn’t buy any. As a team, we decided that it was important for a pastor to have a Bible, so we decided to share to buy him one. I know it’s clichéd to say, but we really take things for granted. After that trip to OMF, someone (can’t remember who) asked me what Pastor Randy thinks, bringing people to buy so many books when he can’t afford to do that.

We took the MRT back after that. It was quite an experience.

11^th May 2008 (Sunday)

Morning

Tetsimony / Sharing @ Batasan Hills Bible Church

We split up to go to 2 churches. Joash and I went to Batasan Hills Bible Church. I shared my first message there. No idea whether they actually understood me. But I think the novelty of the experience was enough for them.

What really impressed me was the worship there. We sang about 7 (didn’t really count) songs straight. All standing up. And I didn’t notice any complaints, or strained faces, or anything like that. I just heard strong, confident singing. My sharing was on 2 Samuel 6, part of which was about extravagant worship to God. About how in God’s Word He calls us to lift our arms, make a joyful noise, to bow down, to shout for joy, and even to dance. After that worship, I felt my sharing was a bit superfluous.

After that, we got to spend some time jamming and talking with the worship band. Talking to the worship team, I found out that one of the worship leaders (a Care Channels sponsored child) was only 14. I also found out that most of the worship team played more than one instrument. They took turns to play different instruments and worship-lead. They were “on-duty” every single week. In the Youth, we have 2 drummers and 2 bassists. Yet we really don’t know which week we might just end up with no bass or drums. It’s a bit harsh to say I know, but it’s something that I couldn’t help comparing. I think it’s easy to dismiss the problem as a cultural thing, that Singaporeans are just busier and time means more to us. But I think that we cannot dismiss the heart of the matter, which is the joy to serve. If God has blessed us with more, then surely He would ask us to sacrifice more in service? Maybe I’m wrong here; I’m not sure about the theology. But it really encouraged me to find joy in my service.

Also, as I was talking with the band, this verse came to my mind: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:34-35. It was how they talked to one another, how they talked to us about one another.

Afternoon

Kid’s Programme @ Palanza

We then went to Palanza to lead a kid’s programme. We were surprised into doing an impromptu skit on the prodigal son. I thought it went ok in spite of our being unprepared. Did some craft work and also gave out colour pencils which we brought from Singapore.

praying...

don't laugh...! everyone loves action songs...! that's Ate Ludy next to me...

random cute girl...

impromptu prodigal son...

you can colour anywhere...!

Someone (an officer of the Singapore army; guess who!) taught them all to draw the national flag like that...

Evening

Went to the Antipolo Campsite to prepare for the camp starting the next day. Ate Balut. Only Joshua enjoyed that experience.

2008-05-08T08:46:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! We're in the process of designing a youth poloshirt so it would be awesome if you all could whip out those creative minds and design something! If not, you could always comment on the tagboard, that works as well.

Just some background info..
1) It'll be a dark colour, either black or dark blue
2) Cotton material, unlike last year's Batam camp shirt
3) It'll say, RADICAL / RADICAL FOR GOD / PPHYM or whatever you guys can think of..let's be creative! You choose if you want the church logo on it or not, colour scheme, if there's gonna be print on both sides and all that jazz.
4) This polo shirt will be worn on all outing occasions, if we do CAPPING or any youth events! Also, the ushers will be wearing them when they are on duty!

Okay, if you have a legendary artwork that you can't wait to share (which i know all of you do), mail me at melena.wu@gmail.com!

While you're at it, here's some inspiration..

We're designing a youth shirt
No grime, no bugs, no dirt
Let's think out of the box
And be as cool as a fox.

Wow, we're so creative
Can you imagine, oh, what a diff!
When we come together and use our brain
The storm arrives, lightning strikes and it rains.

Fruit tarts, yum yum
We'll all chip in, dum dee dum
Think of a name, think of a colour
Just don't use animal's fur.

Yellow! Green! Blue!
The cow goes moo moo hoo
How about some spots?
And maybe some polka dots.

I hope this inspires many
My first try at writing a poem aplenty
Go go go let's all think
And run in circles like an ice skating rink.

Everyone appreciates a good poem :)

2008-04-23T04:01:00.000-07:00

You
As I pray and wait upon the Lord
I know Your grace and love I am restored
As I think of all You've done for me
The mystery of Your love

Who walked upon the sea
Who lived to die for me
You Lord, You Lord
You Lord, Lord

As I look upon You I am changed
And though I fail, Your faithful love remains
As I sing and worship You I find again no words describe Your love

Who watches over me
Whose love has covered me
You Lord, You Lord
You Lord, Lord

Hallelujah Hallelujah
Almighty One
There is none like You

I know (pretty much) everyone's going to take their examinations soon.
do your best and let God do the rest yes?
don't worry about what comes tomorrow cause God has it in His hands (:
remember to spend time with God too yeah?
cause He is eagerly waiting to show us more about Him everyday (:
we need not seek comfort in things of the world for God promised to our Father in heaven who cares for us (:
God loves, God cares, God forgives, God empowers, God is there.

(:

Free

2008-04-12T20:30:00.000-07:00

the old man in me....

2008-04-11T16:26:00.000-07:00

has weak ankles and cannot jump around like i used to... haha...

the old man also liked this tim hughes song from last night...!

Happy Day

but since this is the youth blog... maybe some youths would like to share abt the planetshakers / tim hughes worship thinghy and save this dying blog... *hinthintnudgenudge*

see you at youth today...!

2008-04-09T05:05:00.000-07:00

helloo
ok as discussed by our board of directors......
we will meet at expo mrt station (just outside "the gateways of ezlink") yup
and er... i'll be waiting there at 6pm i guess...if i dont get lost :/

yup..can we all wait till like...6.45? cuz.. some people will be quite late.
please sms me your names if you're gonna meet us at the mrt station can?

my number's 91706309. YUPS

Thank yous!

OH YES!
By the way. This arrangement is only for FRIDAY'S CONCERT
For the people going on Thursday.. please make your own transport arrangements
because, clearly im not going for Thursday, expo is like.... super duper far from my house. and sadly i dont have a car.

cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers! (:

Open My Eyes

2008-04-05T10:13:00.000-07:00

Open My Eyes
(Published in Mighty To Save DVD, released in 2006)

Saviour of my soul
I worship You as God alone
Greater love has made a way to You

I could not forget
The moment I in faith confessed
For my sin You died and rose again

I believe every word You say
Father God with all my heart I sing

Open my eyes
I want to see Your glory, Your glory Lord
I open my heart
I want to be closer, closer to You

Here I am again
I find my strength in drawing near
You have heard the desperate cry in me

And as I wait on You my God
I’ll know the voice of truth
In quietness I am in awe
And as I worship You my Lord
I understand the cross
The sacrifice of God

Heyy!

This song reminds us of God's unconditional love where no one can take it away.

Romans 8:38,39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Enjoy the song and may the lyrics stay on our lips so that we would always be sure of how great God's love is for us.

At the same time, let us remember to continue to walk close with God and do things that would glorify His name.

Joshua 1:8
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth, meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Let us continually dwell in God's Word so that we will become a bunch of Spirit filled youths.

Revelations 22:21
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen.

Bible Study Material....

2008-03-30T09:07:00.000-07:00

hi guys...

just a notice to say i've set-up a blog to post the CG Material in soft-copy for convenience... i haven't actually worked this out completely... but next week's material is already on...

http://pphymdocs.blogspot.com/

since we're supposed to have written answers... i guess you'll have to copy and paste in MS Word and print it out... but well... hope this makes it more convenient all around to prepare for CG....

2008-03-26T08:19:00.001-07:00

Planetshakers Concert Details :

hello! i've collected the shakers tickets already as some of you have known.
sooo yup!
i guess that there is no need to worry about whether there's enough seats for us..since we have seat numbers...

and yes the most important detail! :O
the tickets are only valid before 7.15 pm. so we should be there at around...6.30 i guess? if you dont wanna wait that is....

uhh josh..do we meet at church or go straight there?

the I HEART revolution

2008-03-24T20:29:00.000-07:00

hello!
i scraped the previous playlist cuz this one has got all the songs! :O
yeah anyway. Disc A is from no.1 - 14
Disc B is from no.15 - last one
yup! and their in the correct order!
oh oh and did you know they recorded the album like from different places in the world! so cool!

Planetshakers/ I'm Forever Yours

2008-03-20T08:44:00.000-07:00

I give my all to You
Send me and I will go for You
To the ends of the earth
I'll follow after You
I want the world to know
Your love endures forever

Tell me and I'll obey
This is far greater than sacrifice
Trusting You and not myself
Will always lead to blessing
Lord have Your way in me
Not my will, Yours be done

Here I stand within your presence
Longing for your touch
A thousand days cannot compare
To one day in your courts
Hold me now
And never ever let me go
My Jesus, my precious Saviour
I'm forever yours

I will worship You forever
I will worship You

this song is just amazing.
sorry, can't seem to put the track up :/

r0cK for Jesus

2008-03-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

woohoo! chanced upon these videos, really shows (to me at least) there's alot of amazing stuff outside of hillsong and planetshakers :D

Unhindered - We Are The Redeemed

Unhindered - Father Will You Come

amazing stuff for an amazing God :D

Teban Kids Camp

2008-03-14T02:48:00.000-07:00

Heya Yoofs,

Thanks loads for helping out with the Teban Kids Camp! You all really made it a big success and brought loadsa smiles to the kids! Here's 2 videos short videos showing the stuff you'll did =).

Teban Science Day (Youth Remix): Just a quick compilation of videos with youths in them

Teban Kids March Camp: A video shown to the Teban kid's parents on the last night

An Evening Of Worship - 10 & 11 April

2008-03-11T10:19:00.000-07:00

Here's a shout-out to anyone who wants to go for the worship session led by Plantshakers and Tim Hughes. I can't promise that there are still tickets left but will try booking by this week through the church. This means I have to receive your names by Friday morning 10a.m latest. Those who don't will have to find your own way of procuring the tickets.

I encourage one and all to come for what I believe will be an awesome time of worship. So go ask your friends, inform your CGLs, CGLs gather your members, whatever not and get your name to me somehow. (If you book the ticket and can't turn up please find someone to come in your place, basically responsibility) Those who indicated that they want to go as of now are:

Amelia

Amelia's friend

Benjamin

Bernadine

Bernadine's friend

Bradley

Brian Chang

Charmaine

Cherilyn

Clara Tan

Diane

Grace

Hilary

Janahan

Janice

Jie En

Joash

Joel

Joyce

Justin Chang

Matthieu Lim

May Ann

Maxine

Megan

Nicholas

Pearlyn

Reuben

Ryan Sim

Sean Lim

Shaun

Shumay

Tianyi

Xin Hui

Yong Quan

Zestin

Zestin friends (2)

Myself

Green - Thursday (1) Blue - Friday (31) Red - Both Days (6)

Just to Clear the Confusion

2008-03-10T06:25:00.000-07:00

MUSICAL AUDITIONS!

Cast

Date: 13th March 2008, Thursday
Time: 9.00am-12 noon

Date: 16th March 2008, Sunday
Time: After Second Service

Sign-up early so that you can be assigned audition slots!

2008-03-09T07:18:00.000-07:00

Hola Amigos! :D
I'm here, to clean up the cobwebs! :D

ZZZOMGOODNESS!
WE'VE SO MANY COOL THINGS HAPPENING DURING THE MARCH HOLIDAYS! :D :D :D
(other than people like me having intensive Chinese lessons :/)

we've the TG Kids camp! :D
Wednesday: WCP
Thursday: Science Day
Friday: Movie Screening

plus the Auditions for the Musical on ~~Friday~~Thursday morning yo!

how cool can the holidays get!
BOOM ZOOM VROOM-ING OFF!

1 Mar Youth Service

2008-02-27T10:53:00.000-08:00

Heya, here's just a post to reiterate some of the admin details for this week's Youth Service. Likewise, you can direct the friends you're inviting to this page to check out the details.

Date: 1 March 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 2pm (Pre-Service Prayer) 3pm (Food) 4pm (Service Starts) 6pm (Ends)
Location: Pasir Panjang Hill Brethren Church - 3 Pasir Panjang Hill
How to get there:

Teban Kids March Camp and 23 Feb Youth Service Songs

2008-02-25T07:53:00.000-08:00

Teban Kids March Camp

Here's the publicity video for the Teban Kids March Camp from 12-14 March featuring non other than Teacher Joash! Please do sign up with your CGLs and help make these kids' March Holidays a meaningful one. (By the way, I just confirmed today that you can get CIP hours for helping out.)

23 Feb Youth Service Songs

2008-02-23T05:36:00.000-08:00

Hey!

Its exactly 1 week to the evangelistic service by Tony Anthony!

Here is a preview of the soft copy of the publicity brochure:

The actual link is http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b356/arsenal92/TonyAnthony.jpg

Save the image to your computer, print and start giving/emailing them out!

See you with your friends next Saturday!!!

2008-02-21T21:12:00.000-08:00

Hi guys!

Here are the two recruitment drive videos, based on date shown. Pls note the details.

Date of Recruitement Drive: 23rd February (WRONG!!!)

NEW DATE!!! It is now on 8th March 2008 after Youth Service

Things to be done there: Jam with the instruments and locate your hidden talent!

-Instructors will be on site talking about their instruments and how it plays a big part in making worship happen.

Signing up: Forms will be placed at the respective instruments.

See you there!!!

9 Feb Youth Service Songs

2008-02-19T00:36:00.000-08:00

March Hols...

2008-02-14T07:29:00.000-08:00

ZZZOMGOODNESS!

2008-02-13T05:40:00.000-08:00

I've the ultimate coolest news ever! :D

you know,

God Loves You!
Yes, you and you and YOU! :D

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

We Have Moved

2008-02-11T03:09:00.001-08:00

Having served it's purposes of organizing miscellanous events for the Youth Ministry (e.g Games, Movie Screenings) during the interim period before the CG system was set up, the RAFT ministry is closing down.

Hence it would be more apt if the PPH Youth Ministry blog no longer be named http://www.asmallfloatingplatform.com/, a name which is closely affliated with the name RAFT.

We have now moved to this address at http://www.pphym.blogspot.com/, a name that people would more likely associate with PPH's Youth Ministry (unless another official name for the YM is decided upon). We thank you for your support for the RAFT blog since it's inception in July 2007 and hope that you'll continue to support this blog with your viewership, tags, posts, etc.

Thank you very much.

Yours Sincerely,
Josh