ANNOUNCEMENTS - 5 AUG TO 11 AUG 2007

Hi people

1. Cell session on 11 AUG is ON. Please be present.

2. MOTORCYCLE FUND RAISING PROJECT -

This project is initiated by another Sec 1/Sec 2 Cell Group led by Pauline Lau. She and some of her cell members went to Cambodia over the Christmas period last year. Through the pastor in the Cambodia church, one of the needs that touched their hearts is the motorcycle for Cambodian teachers. A motorcycle can ferry 2 to 3 teachers to the village to teach the children, thus providing them education. Pauline Lau's cell (also known as the White Hot Flame Cell") is fronting this project to raise money for Cambodian church to purchase one motorcycle.

The youth ministry in COOS is aware and supportive of this project. So far, two youth cell groups have responded to the call. I would like to challenge you to contribute for this project. How much to contribute is entirely up to you. if you can give more, by all means give more. If you can only give a few dollars, it's all right too. Most importantly, it's the heart and the attitude that counts. Heavenly Dad can use even that small sum and turn it into a tremendous blessings to the Cambodian children who may one day come to know the Lord and become mighty men and women of God ... and it all started with you who gave what you could. You can start today by setting aside a small amount from your pocket money everyday for this fund raising.

I'll be making a one-time collection during the cell's praise and worship on this Saturday (11 Aug). If you felt the touch by God to help the teachers and children, you may bring the money to the cell.

If you need more enquiries, you can also contact Ps Debbie or Ps John Chiong in church.

3. YEAR END MISSION TRIP -

I would also like to make another call to all members, to consider going for a mission trip at the end of this year. Especially if you have never been for one in your lifetime, this is a good time to consider making yourself available for it. Some of you may have reservations about feeling too young to be in a mission and not able to do anything, but remember what 1 Tim 4:12 says - don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. To me, it also means that God can use you to do great things despite of your youth, if you are willing to commit and make yourself available to His calling. There are many things you can learn and experience which you may not have the chance if you are in Singapore - such as planting your chocolate landmines on open field in the middle of the night (ask Arie if you like to know more what it means) or bathing with cold water at night and you can't see what else is swimming in the water. There are also many areas which you can get yourself involved - such as prayers, praying for the sick, sharing your testimonies and the gospel to those who have not heard of it before, play with the kids in that land and be a blessing to them - and if you are willing to be used by God, He will show you great things, lives will be touched and changed and your outlook in life as well as your personal self may never be the same.

The available trips in December 2007 are:

East Asia - 1 to 9 December
East Timor - 8 to 16 December
Thailand - 13 to 20 December

Youth Ministry will be fronting these three trips.

All you need is a heart that's willing to go. Tell God that you would like to go for a trip at the end of this year and ask God to make a way for you. Start saving money for your trip from today onwards too.


signing off
alex