Answer the Call

Man, how has this simple idea of a blog grown.
So edifying ,so many testimonials from our brothers and sisters, and another stepping stone of faith in our Lord, and another pillar of strength for our souls in this world.

Hm, since the transition to Reachlight i've not been attending Speedlight often anymore, like, since the first cell reachlight, i've only attended speedlight once. Not because of any normal circumstances, i'll admit, but, more of a calling.

I dunno, was having split minds of whether to satisfy a spiritual hunger by going to speedlight and checking things out [ Felt a lil odd not going there for some time. ], meanwhile, another part wants to fill the growling stomach [ while walking to church stomach was alr growling o.o ]

Finally electing to go for speedlight with Tim [ he proposed speedlight, thank God ], saw that the sermon was by Pastor Pacer, so, ah crap, kinda forgot what it was about.. but i know, theres a show of this 9-year old kid preaching in Indonesia.

YES ! YES ! 9-year old !! While he was preaching in that age i was still playing around with what, plastic swords, watching bro play his PS, no computer to play at that time [I admit i overloaded the hard drive while trying to install a game, and it sorta went kaputt inside the comp... my bad =X], and whatsoever, but lets not look to my life, we can handle that in forum or APC, but at this little kid.

Preaching to the masses in a town, where Islamic Jihad extremists are carrying out attacks against the Christians living in there, this one boy and his sister[i think] of the same age became beacons of light in these dark times.
Led by a pastor of a local church, they preached to the masses about the love of Christ and having peace between the two major religions. Many miracles have happened, a Muslim being converted after being a witness that the 'blind can see, and the lame can walk'.

Although i cannot recall the whole sermon, it is the video of this young boy that impacted me most of all. It is said that, only during times of War and Strife, that seperates the boys, from the men. How is it that we are left in this place, with little opportunities to reach out to people in other countries?

We all know that at this stage of life, we cannot make such decisions by ourselves. However, what i can call this phase, is where we improve ourselves, and step-up for opportunities to try and help others whenever we can. Although its tough during certain circumstances, especially like, an opportunity during an exam period ? Thats hard, and i'm sure all understands.

Well, i've faced a few difficulties in life, like when sec4 and 5 is like stepping into living Hell every weekday, treading on thin ice, not knowing when my resolve would just break and fall away, and in danger of any breakdown ? Sure, many people experiences that, and some survives, some falls, some pull away with scars, but battle-hardened and ready to face against anything that has happened in the past.

[Class in NASS late-game is a total opposite from Cell Group. A ticking time bomb strapped to your back, to a safe haven held with pillars of support.]

This kid, he grew up in a battle zone, somewhere like Israel, where you dont know when a car bomb is gonna blow up in your face, or when Iran gets a lil 'high' and throws a nuke at them. He pulls away from the chaos to bring a message from the Lord, and though his efforts, the area in Indonesia has settled down since, i would assume some random shootings at best given the climate there, but lets all pray that there would be a period of calm and peace for them.

About this heading "Answer the Call", well, i felt a tug inside of me, went, and learnt and received whole package of stuff, FOC, and left satisfied, Very Satisfied. How did this start ? A little encouragement, and a sense of mystery surrounding me heart.

Although this is a personal statement, i would like to ask everyone reading this, be it RBC912 members, fellow church people, fellow Singaporeans or the person stumbling here in search of spiritual support, ask yourself this question, ja ?


Have you answered the Call ?

InthenameofJustice
Dino Ding

God does work in unpredictable ways, doesn't He? I'm just thankful that He's always there watching, even when we don't understand His ways and can't comprehend why certain things happened and end a certain way. But all i know is that all it requires of us is trust. Just trust.

Even if the ground were to fall off, i will never never let go off Your hand because i can't live a day without You. You are my all, Jesus Christ. You are and no one else.

Avalon- Cant Live a Day Without You
I could live life alone
And never feel the longings of my heart
The healing warmth of someone's arms
And I could live without dreams
And never know the thrill of what could be
With every star so far and out of reach
I could live without many things
And I could carry on,

but I couldn't face my life tomorrow
Without Your hope in my heart I know
I can't live a day without You
Lord,
there's no night
and there's no morning
Without Your loving arms to hold me
You're the heartbeat of all I do
I can't live a day without you

I could travel the world
See all the wonders beautiful to me
They'd only make me think of You
And I could have all life offers
Riches that were far beyond compare
To grant my every wish without a care
Oh, I could do anything
(And I could carry on, oh yes)
But if You weren't in at all...

Oh, Jesus, I live because You live
You're like the air I breathe
Oh Jesus, oh, I have because You give
You're everything to me

RedBloodCell Forum

Hello all! Its past the first week of sch & life has been quite slack for me, but i mus thank jess for bringing up e forum idea- it gave me an area to channel my energy to, instead of games.
That being said, I really want to give thanks to God for giving me e guidance in life, being with me every moment & answering my prayers when i'm in doubt. I'm still learning to live with Him everyday, not just on Sunday..
Orite,now for e forum details... The RedBloodCell forum is up n running =) Drop by at: http://s1.zetaboards.com/redbloodcell/index/ to take a look. Jess will pass e login details to everyone via SMS. Its still in beta stage but all comments r welcome so tt we can improve e forum together!
Lastly, I would like to give thanks to the Lord for the wonderful ppl arnd me! Which is you guys =)

Jon Li

to love and be loved

GOD LOVES ME! AND HE LOVES YOU TOO! that He sent His Son to die for us so we might be set free! today was when God reminded me of this very impt fact, which i lost focus off these few weeks.

ystd i was very poked again. on whether i was saved or not and stuff. sian lehh. den i asked God to show me. I was flipping thru the bible to a verse, but in btwn i caught sight of this commentary in my study bible on 3 diff types of Christianity. 1) Jewish Christianity that focuses on the law 2) Christianity that believes that once u're saved, no matter wad you do you'll be saved. 3) True Christianity that acknowledges and accepts the love of God, and because of the transformation and to outpour or love for God and others we serve Him.

den today pastor rony talked abt absence of revival, and i rmbr he said the bible says we are a royal priesthood, and we must enter into that role, and dat our heart must be anchored on the love of God.

pastor pacer talked abt being called by His name. dat He made us, to love us, and we are children of God!

during worship in 9am. i told God i wanted to love Him, and i felt this longing to wanna reach out to Him, to hug Him. haha. i <3 hugs.
den during the alter call thing in spd, pastor pacer said the bible said that God opens His arms to reach out to us, cuz He loves us. and it really dawned on me, i am reaching out to Him, He is reaching out to me, i just have to believe it, and it kinda seemed like a spiritual hug wif my heavenly Father. =) i was not overwhelmed overwhelmed, but tears just came.

but after spd i dunno why, mood swing, mebbe i still dint get it enuff. jerome says im trying too hard, and it kinda made sense. i needed a mentor, and my dad came into my mind when i was shopping, he was like the best person to ask.

this is what my daddy told me, and what my heavenly Father showed me as well.

Accept His love first, you don't have to do anything. Acknowledge HIM! claim that He loves you, claim that He died for you and bought you on the cross as the bible says so.

Believing is accepting. Like a rich man tell you he has cleared ur debt, den you dont believe, you cannot slp whole nite. but you believe and accept it, you can sleep so peacefully. dat's salvation and how it transforms. get the analogy?

Doubt is not the opposite of faith. Fear is. Doubt are just questions, and builds ur faith as you choose to hold on and trust God to ans them in His time. Even if you believe cuz of fear, you fear God. and when you fear God, WHO LOVES YOU, you friggin have nothing to fear. Fear is like an emotion, sometimes it's a defense mechanism dat is built in. just make sure you're not slave to ur emotions can le.

I was focusing too much on whether i love Him or not and whether i was pleasing Him. but my focus should be, HE LOVES ME. cuz only His love is perfect, your love can NEVER be perfect. He gives us blessings cuz He loves us, and we obey and do His will cuz we acknowledge dat He is sovereign and God and we love Him, and in that way we avoid all the stupid mistakes and consequences. and we preach the gospel, cuz we want others to know this good news, and be set free, and cuz we love them. God love us, God bless us, we love others and bless others cuz God loves them. Love begets love, it's a perfect cycle and dat's how the Kingdom of God operates, on LOVE cuz GOD IS LOVE.

WAH i feel and think so much better after asking the person who was there all along, my earthly daddy whom my heavenly Daddy has given authority and the onus to raise me up on this earth.

Lord, i'm gonna trust in You, and focus on Your love. You want me to grow in You and Your want this personal r/s too, and Your ways are way above mine.

in His love and mine, manda

red blood cell on the move! (:(:

HELLO MY BELOVED RED BLOOD CELL!!

Seriously, i mean it when i said beloved. You guys are really awesome and i absolutely ADORE and LOVE you all. Really, you guys are the bomb! I don't think my life will be the same without you all. I really love you, jess, although i spent half of my time suaning you big time. Haha. Really,i'll be so sad and miss you so dearly when you're gone for 5 weeks. heh. I know it sounds nuts but i just had this urge to tell you all how much i appreciate this cell. It has been in my heart for a long time and i've been meaning to say it but don't know why, i just didn't get down to it. But right now, the words are bursting out of my heart and i feel like if i don't say it, i'll just explode and die. so there. I LOVE YOU!

Thank you, Joanne, for always lending me a listening ear and knowing how i feel and for giving me awesome reactions, advice and encouragement. <= i don't need to elaborate. heh.
Thank you, Sam Phua, for being so approachable and dependent always. You're still the best co-leader i ever worked with! XD
Thank you, Norman, for making the effort to talk to us personally and finding out what's going in our life, as well as encouraging and believing in us. (:
Thank you, Jun Qiang, for sharing with us your life and tolerating our nonsense when we get out of hand. (:
Thank you, Sam Low, for your constant encouragement and being enthu at times. (I really don't want to jump down the building. I haven't finish irritating you. ;P)
Thank you, Dino for being so easygoing, so giving and selfless. You really gave a lot whenever we go for camps.
Thank you, Timothy for wowing us with your beautiful music and giving us clear and logical advice whenever things get out of hand.
Thank you, Amanda for rescuing me from the hands of evil bio whenever i get stuck and die and for your willingness to listen and enthu-ness and craziness. :D
Thank you, Alethea for being so friendly and open about your life as well as being so enthu and cheerful all the time. I've never seen you without a smile! :D
Thank you, Brittany, for loving me as a sister and showering us with your witty little comments that always rouse laughter.
Thank you, Cheryl for just knowing me so well and allowing me to be so super transparent before you. I don't have to say much. Haha.
Thank you, Lenard for being so fun, easy to bully, super nice and approachable! haha. Your ego is really much appreciated. HAHA.
Thank you, Jon Ho for being so super funny and cheerful at all times. <:
Thank you, Clare for being so easygoing and going everywhere with a sweet smile that brightens people's life. (:
Thank you, Jess for being so sensitive to our needs and showering your abundant love on us. We can really feel it!<: <=
Thank you, Serene for being so spontaneous and sharing your gift without restrain.(:
Thank you, Jon Li for putting in so much effort whenever you've to share and doing your best. You're always so cheerful. (:
THANK YOU LORD JESUS, FOR BLESSING OUR CELL AND WATCHING US GROW. FOR DYING ON THE CROSS SO THAT WE MAY HAVE LIFE IN ABUNDANCE AND FOR LOVING US DESPITE OUR MISTAKES AND FLAWS. Father, i ask that you will continue to use this cell to do mighty things for You and bring Your children back to Your kingdom, Lord. Help us to cement our friendships on You, the Rock and let You be the bond that holds us together as one. God, we're Yours and we're ready for Your work.


HAHA. i must be nuts. I don't know why. But i just feel that life is so short and we have to grab hold of the time we have with each other. HAHA.


I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!




WITH MUCH LOVE,
van. <3

My Daddy will take action!

Hey! Here’s a lil something I wanted to share with you all.
When Vanessa suggested to me that I tell my parents my problem, I’d said immediately
“ My daddy will take action!”
And then during Speedlight, it struck me
My Daddy will take action!
If I know for sure that my earthly daddy will help me, how much more so will my heavenly Father!
THANKYOU MY DADDYGOD! :D

I know that He will cleanse me, take away all the filth
I know that He will protect me, keep me safe from evil
For He gives me the assurance so.
I’ll not be alone, ever.
So there, you ______! Take that.
My Daddys are for me. =)

-cheryl!


And oh how wide You open up Your arms
When I need Your love
And how far You would come
If ever I was lost

Hee. Me loves this song:D

What matters is that He knows us

Please take time to watch this. It's something we ALL need to hear, and it's gonna be worth it :)

Jess

as promised

what was the significance of the barley harvest?

Barley ripens first. Firstfruits of all crops. Promise of more to come, signifies abundance and plenty.
That first cutting of the sheaf of grain in spring was the beginning of the harvest season with the barley harvest. The Feast of Weeks, Pentecost, marked its culmination with the wheat harvest - a true harvest festival. Bible readers probably pass over some texts related to the Festival without putting them in context.
In sum, those who `follow the Lamb' are a firstfruits spiritual harvest. The symbolic fifty days from the first of the firstfruits - the resurrected Jesus - until the 'first resurrection' (Revelation 20:5) represents the nearly two thousand years since that first Christian Pentecost (Acts 2) until the resurrection of all true Christians at the return of Christ.

for a detailed study of barley..... Click here, Barley Harvest People

HELLO MY BELOVED RED BLOOD CELL!! :):):)haha.

So many things can happen in such a mere few hours isn't it? Althea, tiffany, eunice, cheryl and i had this crazy idea when we reach interchange after lunch. We went to this place beside kfc to worship God. Althea led worship and a couple of songs. It was super cool! It's like right down to the basic and worshipping wihtout thinking about anything. Worshipping in the nature, seeing the trees sway and feeling the wisp of wind. It was as if nature was singing praises to God as well! It was really awesome! Powerful yet simple. We felt really refreshed. The burdens and baggages we carried in our hearts earlier on just went poof! That 50mins waslike 15 mins and we can really feel God's presence. After that, we prayed for God's will and His hand to move in speedlight. I think we all truly believe that God will stir up a revival in speedlight now. I believe that the transition for our division will work out according to God's plan because no problem is too big for God to handle.

Thank You, Father for meeting us today.

Lord, my heart has grown cold
There Your love will unfold
As You open my eyes to the works of Your hands
Jesus, open my eyes to the work of Your hands

Ocean will part
Nations come
At the whhisper of Your call
Hope will rise
Glory shown
In my life
Your will be done

Present suffering may pass
Lord, Your mercy will last
As You open my eyes to the works of Your hands
As You open my eyes to the works of Your hands

Ocean will part
Nations come
At the whhisper of Your call
Hope will rise
Glory shown
In my life
Your will be done



God, thank You for being so good to us. For being so real and for being who You are. We love You.



Have a blessed week and i hope that you will be amazed by what God can do through simple things!