the burning matchsticks.

Quiet Time

2010-06-07T22:15:00.000+08:00

Hey girls!

It would be good to do consistent quiet time on your own, as shared by the cell yesterday that it's only possible to trust in God when you know who God is --> through His word!
A suggested passage guideline is listed below for you (if you are not following other guidebooks at the moment):

Tuesday, 8 Jun: Luke 5:12-26
Wednesday, 9 Jun: Luke 5:27-39
Thursday, 10 Jun: Luke 6: 1-11
Friday, 11 Jun: Luke 6:12-26
Saturday, 12 Jun: Luke 6:27-36

See you on sunday! (:

Cheers,
Charlene

OM NOM NOM.

2010-03-07T17:42:00.008+08:00

Hey guysssssss! :D

This saturday is going to be steamboat day! The actual steamboat's going to start at seven, but we can prolly meet earlier to swim, go downtown east or the park or anything, then after that sleepover at my house and go for church later;D

So, basically, main feature is, 7 come, the earlier part and sleepover is anything you guys want! If you're sleepingover remember your toothbrush, sleeping clothes and church clothes! (we can colour coordinate HEHE.)

Upon seeing this, text me on
1. Are you coming,
If yes,
2. Are you sleeping over?
3. Do you want to come earlier. :D

Sms, preferably by today if not latest wednesday! TEXTMETEXTME. I'll then reply you with the details if you're coming! If I dont reply either our phones don't like each other and I didn't get it, or you might have smsed to some random wrong number.

So, see yall! :D
Love, joy!

Love is...

2010-02-23T16:14:00.006+08:00

1 Corinthians 13

4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8Love never fails.

With the recent Valentine's Day just passed, we revisit the meaning of love in our society today. Roses, they call it love; Sacrifice of time, they call it love; Marriage, they call it love; Kisses, they call it love; Heart shapes, they call it love. Are these all really what encompass love?

In the world today, I guess the idea of love has been distorted by mankind. When you say you "love" someone, we tend to think of it as something that we give in return for something else. True, you may not tell your loved one that you expect something from him/her, but deep down inside, I'm sure you expect a return of a favour, or time, or money, or whatever form of "love" that they may give you as well.

But Jesus showed us how to love one another, by the true meaning of love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. He came, he gave the word freely, he provided healing freely, he prayed for people freely, he sacrificed his time for people freely, he humbled himself to even wash his disciples' feet freely, and most of all, suffered for us freely. He gave, without expecting anything in return.

If you replace the word "love" in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 with "Jesus", the verses totally make sense. Why? Because Jesus himself embodied all the characteristics of love mentioned in the word. Jesus IS love, as God IS love. Now love never fails.

Having seen our role model for love, we now see that he commands us to continue this love in the world today. John 13: 34"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

Of course, we are humans. We can't love like Jesus did, purely because of who we are. But that doesn't mean that we can't strive to be like Jesus. After all, we always learn from role models, so what more our Lord Jesus Christ who is perfect in all ways?

So let's pray that we may grow to love like Jesus did.

1) Are we impatient?
2) Are we unkind?
3) Do we envy?
4) Do we boast?
5) Are we proud?
6) Are we rude?
7) Are we self-seeking?
8) Are we easily angered?
9) Do we keep record of wrongs?
10) Do we delight in evil and not rejoice with the truth?
11) Do we not protect, not trust, not hope and not persevere in our love?
12) Do we fail in our love?

If your answer is yes to any of the above, take some practical steps today to start loving like Christ did. Apply it to your life and open up your heart to people around you. Remember, if you want to share Christ, your lifestyle speaks more volumes than your words. If you start loving like Christ did, "all men will know that you are my disciples". Why not?

2009-06-15T10:32:00.000+08:00

Hello bumzors!
just in case you guys arent facebook users, and dont come for cell (orhor). theres the cluster retreat on friday - saturday!

Program for the retreat:
6-7.30pm: Cluster Dinner (Nasi Lemak/Beehoon) @ Fellowship Hall (Please come for dinner, or it will be your SUPPER)
7.30-8pm: Icebreakers + Worship @ Michael Room Level 1
8-8.45pm: Ps Reuben’s sharing on Growing Deep
9pm: Amazing Race
12midnight: Wash up and Lights out @ Antioch (Girls) & Jerusalem (Guys) [Bring your sleeping bags!]

Second day:
8am-9am: Clear the rooms & Breakfast with cell group
9-10am: Devotions @ Serangoon Park in cell group
10am – 11.30am: Closing session & words
11.30am – OTOT: Captain’s Ball/Home sweet Home/ Lunch

Yeah, copiedpasted from the event thingamagic.
so yeah! see yall there:D

and now we are cell leaderless, so yeah.
remember to keep charlene and bird in our prayers!

love, joy!

resurrection

2009-03-15T16:25:00.000+08:00

Hi, our blog is totally DEAD so I shall attempt to revive it.

PHOTOS!

This is from lightages ago in Gina's house function room ;D

Yvonne's Bday

Clara haha

I have no idea what got into her.

Oh well, she's always like that xD

Lizibird :D

Hehe(:

Yay(:

(:abi)

2009-01-01T18:03:00.000+08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR BUMS! :D

<3

2008-12-30T20:54:00.000+08:00

omg hi,
i haven't posted in a while.
anyway, to everyone out there,
GO AND ADD GEO CHALLENGE ON FB !!!
i just hit a new hi-score!
20, 983 !!!!!!!!!
anyway, DO GO FOR WATCHNIGHT SERVICE TMR !!!

SENTOSA

2008-12-26T14:30:00.000+08:00

we're the burning matchsticks.

or

http://picasaweb.google.com/meeblecheeso/WeReTheBurningMatchsticks?authkey=6H1LjU-izLc&feat=directlink

2008-12-25T22:01:00.000+08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS BUMS!! :D:D:D:D

2008-12-19T13:33:00.000+08:00

YAY!

Hope ya'll enjoyed the REAL camp :D

2008-12-04T22:14:00.000+08:00

Heyho!

Why's th blog so dead! >:P

CHURCH CAMP'S COMING!!!

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

2008-10-31T11:39:00.000+08:00

ALIVE

ALIVE
ALIVE

ALIVE

ALIVE
ALIVE
ALIVE

ALIVE

ALIVE
ALIVE

ALIVE

ALIVE
ALIVE
ALIVE
ALIVE

EOY Dates

2008-10-03T20:25:00.000+08:00

Yo all here's a really really late post on all the EOY dates. Sorry, its super late.

PL gals FINISH alr!!! Lucky ppl. Rawr.

Clara
8th to 15th October

Natasha
6th October ~

Adalie
3rd to 10th October

Sarah
29Sept Science, Lit
30Sept Geog
3Oct Math

Joy
Weeks 5 & 6

Abi
Weeks 6, 7 & 8

Yepyep thats all I know for now. You guys got stuff to update then PLEASE DO. Thankeew(:

(:abi)

Exams...

2008-08-14T14:26:00.000+08:00

Yo ppl. I've finally stopped procrastinating and shall post everyone's test/exam dates kay.
For the prayer ppl and buddies.

PL gals: Christy, Gina, Yvonne, Esther, Danielle
12 Aug Lit, Geog
13 Aug History
14 Aug Math
15 Aug Science

Adalie
12 Aug
25 Aug

Sarah

Joy

Clara

Natasha
12 Aug Oral

Abigail
13 Aug Geog
15 Aug Chem
18 Aug Math
20 Aug Bio
22 Aug MT

Okay, the blanks are the ppl who dunno their schedules. Sorry Adalie, I kinda forgot which exams were on what day. So once u ppl get ur schedules pls fill in or tell Gina or me. tyty.

(:abi)

:D

2008-07-19T14:09:00.000+08:00

HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA, HAH.

cell retreat!

2008-06-01T22:12:00.000+08:00

CELL RETREAT!!!!

hey girls!
we're gonna have a retreat k.. just to relax and enjoy (:
read on..

Date: 5th June-6th June, Thurs-Fri
Meeting time: 6pm SHARP
Meeting place: Cherryhill entertainment room (our fav hangout!)

Things to bring:
1. Swimming costume + goggles
2. Sleeping bag + pillow (or wadever u slp with)
3. Toiletries + bath towel
4. Change of clothes (for sleeping and next day)
5. Shoes (preferably sports type) and slippers
6. Money $20
7. Whatever games you wanna play

Let ME know if you're staying over!!
SEE YOU THERE!! :D:D

loves,
your lovely cell leaders,
lizzy
charlene
and God (:

YVONNE :)

2008-05-03T15:25:00.000+08:00

When I say "I am a Christian"

When I say "I am a Christian"I'm not shouting, "I am saved!"I'm whispering "I was lost."Thats why i chose His way.
When I say "I am a Christian."I don't speak of this with prideI'm confessing that I stumbledNeeding God to be my guide.
When I say "I am a Christian"I'm not trying to be strong,I'm professing that I'm weakAnd pray for strength to carry on.
When I say "I am a Christian"I still feel the string of pain.I have my share of heartaches,Which is why I speak His name.
When I say "I am a Christian"I do not wish to judge.I have no authority;I only know I'm loved.
-Carol S. Wimmer

cell pics + exams schedules

2008-05-02T13:56:00.000+08:00

for nine pictures of nine minus one failed attempts of jump shots at cluster outing,
go to http://download.yousendit.com/0688F6800132B09B

:D jiayou for exams everybadee!
and do keep everyone in prayer, here's the exam schedule of everyone's (excluding those without exams la)

Fri 2
adalie - lit
esther, yvonne, cristy, gina - lit and geog
clara - english and chinese p1
abigail - biology
natasha - english

Mon 5
adalie - geog
esther, gina, yvonne, cristy - history
clara - science and history
natasha - geog

Tue 6
adalie - chemistry, philosophy
esther, gina, yvonne, cristy - maths
clara - lit and maths p1
natasha - science

Wed 7
adalie - maths
esther, gina, yvonne, cristy - chem
clara - english and chinese p2
natasha - maths p1

Thu 8
clara - maths p2
natasha - lit and chinese

Fri 9
natasha - maths p2

Phillipians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Red and White Gifts Sunday

2008-04-24T16:40:00.000+08:00

hey girls!
this sunday (27th april) is Red and White Gifts Sunday
red for blood, white for other materials and necessities for the poor and needy.

if you feel you have a lot of blood to give, blood donation drive is at
Fellowship Hall from 10.30am-1pm
i think you need your parent's consent though

but i'm more excited for the white gifts!
natasha and clara are giving away 5 boxes of cookies, so what about you?
these are the items that you can bring:
1. Milo (refill packets)
2. 3-in-1 cereal packets
3. Sardines (can)
4. Condensed milk (can)
5. Biscuits (any kind!)
6. Baked beans (can)
7. Cooking oil
8. Bee Hoon (or any edible stuff like rice, noodles, etc.)
9. Milk Powder (Dumex or Nespray 1+ or 3+)
10. NTUC vouchers or cheques (made payable to Covenant Family Service Centre)

let's give our best for this drive ok? make it a cell effort (:
Acts 20:35: "...It is more blessed to give than to receive." (:

just bring and we'll collect and donate together.

also, meet at 8.50am SHARP in the main church open area.
we're attending liz's confirmation service then go makan at macs k!
see you on sunday! (:

loves,
charlene! :D

2008-03-22T17:30:00.000+08:00

HAPPY BELATED GOOD FRIDAY!

& HAPPY EARLY EASTER SUNDAY!

(I WANT CHOCOLATE EGGS!)

2008-03-07T20:45:00.000+08:00

I PASSED CHINESE BY ONE MARKS WHEEE!@ From Left To Right;

Red Crumpler, Red Crumpler, Red Crumpler

lol xzxzxz

2008-02-17T18:19:00.000+08:00

Hello hi.
i like bird's hair.
:D
anw, i changed my blogger acct. (no big deal)
go tag my blog XD
http://www.thebittenchickenpie.blogspot.com

Hah! They can't chew~!

Jeff Dunham - Achmed the Dead Terrorist

2008-02-06T17:01:00.001+08:00

FUNNY VIDEO!!! WATCH AND LAUGH

birthday!:D

2008-01-13T19:08:00.001+08:00

ok charlene i publicly apologise for not believing you that you got the birthdays down(:
hahaha!

here is a list in alpha order(:

abigail 13 july
adalie 18 aug
bird 11 jan
charlene 6 jan
christabel 9 march
cristy 2 aug
gina 24 oct
joy 11 july
meeble 28 march
mlara 22 july
sarah 30 sep
yvonne 3 aug

YAYNESS!:D ooooh!

TO BIRD!

2008-01-11T21:32:00.001+08:00

to the person who stands by me
to the person who has nice hair
to the person who loves singing
to the person who's with me in a pair

happy birthday my friend (:

2008-01-11T20:43:00.001+08:00

hmmmmmm nobody posts anymore, huh?
RELINK!!!!
http://awinterfrostedsummer.blogspot.com/

crabbyu

2007-12-25T07:48:00.000+08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS

happy birthday Jesus (:

hohohohohohoho

crappy haha goodbye all!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeee

i feel lame .

grahhh RAOOOUULLLLL

GIBBERISH

2007-12-14T10:04:00.001+08:00

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2007-12-12T14:50:00.001+08:00

CRISTY&MEEEEE During Camp!
I Love Cristy!

&Yup, I Bought A Unicorn :D:D:D:D
I Love Unicorns!
UnicornUnicornUnicornUnicornUnicorn<3

& Of Course, I Can Fly :P

I LOVE YOU BUMS!

2007-12-10T17:17:00.000+08:00

HAHA just to shock the world.. the right person is me!
MEMEMEMEME :D
yes me.

okay anyway.
yeah junior camp was great!
ilovedit lots and i hope that those who went really experienced God like never before. remember the experience and continue to be on fire for Him, like a burning matchstick(BUM), never dying out (:

as for your prayer partners, don't let it just be a one-time thing. continue praying daily for the person and pray for a change in them, that they may grow to be glorifying testimonies for God! :D

AND CELL CHALET BIRD'S HOUSE! i dunno when.
hopefully SOON :D:D

FOREVER GOD IS WITH US

2007-12-09T23:30:00.000+08:00

HELLO!
THIS BLOG IS SO DEAD SO I SHALL REVIVE IT :D

YAY ME!

TNG JUNIOR CAMP 2007'

The place wasn't that nice but at least god's presence was GREAT!

AMEN!

Hope people who went for the camp had a great time bonding with new friends & GOD! :D

I LOVE THIS CELL!

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

and i advertise grapes. xD

2007-10-17T12:11:00.000+08:00

xDxD:xD
xDxDxD
charlene! do something nice with the template AHAHHAHAHAA. :D

*BIG SMILE*

*BIG SMILE*

*small smile*

*byee* . xDDDD

2007-10-16T14:18:00.001+08:00

:D
:D:D:D

life without limbs

2007-10-09T21:48:00.000+08:00

wow.

if you can't click on it for any reason watch it from here:
http://www.wretch.cc/video/trackback.php?vid=2282608&id=ritahsia

2007-09-09T10:50:00.001+08:00

i am so bored -.-

potter pals

2007-08-16T20:35:00.000+08:00

yes harry potter is evil
that's why we have to laugh in the face of it! (:

the impossible quiz

2007-08-09T17:34:00.000+08:00

YAH and you keep slapping me with the joke -.-

anyway!
since we are all really lame and whatsoever,
try to beat this game!

the impossible quiz!

haha bird intro-ed it.
i'm at lvl 88 (:

oh yah!
just a reminder cluster outing this sun ok?
wear shoes cos we gonna play balllss (:
9 am IN CHURCH don't be late!

<33 charlene!

2007-08-06T21:17:00.000+08:00

I LOVE FISH JOKES
:D

okay that was rather random

kids voices

2007-07-29T23:34:00.000+08:00

Kid's Voices
=============

Ever notice how a 4-year-old's voice is louder than 200 adult voices?

Several years ago, I returned home from a trip just when a storm hit, with crashing thunder and severe lightning. As I came into my bedroom about 2 a.m., I found my two children in bed with my wife, Karey, apparently scared by the loud storm. I resigned myself to sleep in the guest bedroom that night.
The next day, I talked to the children and explained that it was O.K. to sleep with Mom when the storm was bad, but when I was expected home, please don't sleep with Mom that night.

They said OK.

After my next trip several weeks later, Karey and the children picked me up in the terminal at the appointed time. Since the plane was late, everyone had come into the terminal to wait for my plane's arrival, along with hundreds of other folks waiting for their arriving passengers.

As I entered the waiting area, my son saw me, and came running shouting, "Hi, Dad! I've got some good news!"

As I waved back, I said loudly, "What's the good news?"

Alex shouted, "Nobody slept with Mommy while you were away this time!"

The airport became very quiet, as everyone in the waiting area looked at Alex, then turned to me, and then searched the rest of the area to see if they could figure out exactly who his Mom was.

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A certain little girl, when asked her name, would reply, "I'm Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter."

Her mother told her this was wrong, she must say, "I'm Jane Sugarbrown."

The Vicar spoke to her in Sunday School, and said, "Aren't you Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter?"

She replied, "I thought I was, but Mother says I'm not."

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A little girl asked her mother, "Can I go outside and play with the boys?"
Her mother replied, "No, you can't play with the boys, they're too rough."

The little girl thought about it for a few moments and asked, "If I can find a smooth one, can I play with him?"

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A Sunday school teacher asked her little children, as they were on the way to church service, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?"

One bright little girl replied, "Because people are sleeping."

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i couldn't resist they're so funny!
good destress for my a's (:
anyway for those having tests this week,
FEAR NOT.
"for i am with you"

(:>
charlene!

I'm not bored

2007-07-29T17:40:00.000+08:00

To love is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it careful round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket - safe, dark, motionless, airless, it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable...The only place out side Heaven where you can be perfectly safe from all the dangers...of love is Hell. - C.S. Lewis

ANYWAY!

Guys..lets make it a point to sit together as a cell in service? I mean yea we can sit with our friends too...drag them to where we are! hehe...

That and please try to be punctual for service. Its quite distracting for people to pour in when worship's just beginning.

We want to build a good cell culture! I know you guys may not want to contribute to the cell material we do but if there are any problems or questions, please feel free to call me or Char alright?

BESIDES THAT...there'll be a cluster gathering on the 8th of Aug!
-at 7pm
-in church

see you all there!

birthdays!

2007-07-21T11:12:00.000+08:00

hey!
just feeling bored so here we go!

BIRTHDAYS
me - 6jan
bird - 11jan
christabel - 9march
fish - 28march
jingrong - 6june
joy - 11july
abs - 13july
clara - 22july
cristy - 2aug
yvonne - 3aug
adalie - 18aug
sarah - 30sep
gina - 24oct

okay!
life's been tough for me with prelims and a's coming up.. but i hope that's not going to deter me from walking with God or anything (:
know that sometimes workload is a chore but i guess we must all learn to prioritise.. like how we should always put God first, u know?
yupp and i hope we can all sit together drg service! really hope so (:

<33 char!

2007-06-22T14:29:00.000+08:00

i like playing with hand dryers x)

BOO xD

thank me everyone xD

i know so thoughtful of me xD

YO

2007-06-18T16:33:00.000+08:00

like whoar..

Zoo was cool. Charlene! your saki monkey habit. Where's the tag board?!

AND the pictures will be uploaded somewhere else lar. too many. CLARARARARARARARA your pictures a bit too big hor..

HAHA anyway. Surprisingly, I had a great fathers' day.

I went like...Happy fathers' day mom. haha... see blog! http://iminpariswithyou.blogspot.com

yayness.

THE NEXT CHANGE:
its gonna be a movie thing. So bring friends. Watch movie. I try to sit with you all lar. I leading worship. Yippeeeee

father's day!

2007-06-17T18:03:00.001+08:00

harlo!
finally a post from the great (:

anyway this is the website for the words related to 'father'
haha

click here!

i told you i didn't cheat yall :D
winners for today are:
abigail, joy and jingrong!!
claps claps.

happy father's day to all your fathers out there!

btw 30thjune is THE NEXT CHANGE starts at 6pm k do rmb to reserve the day (:

<3 charlene!

2007-06-14T20:32:00.000+08:00

penguin XD

thats all i got x)

2007-06-06T21:51:00.000+08:00

omg i'm like back :D
be glad to see me :D
it's like i am back :D
-
so it's like me ! mlara :D
-
i know you all missed me :D
-
ah wells :D
-
Mlara

Cell Outings! and stuff...

2007-06-06T07:11:00.000+08:00

Hey guys!
There's going to be a cell trip to THE ZOO! yayness. Char and I will tell you the details on sunday, the next cell after some people come back from Ohana camp alright?

OK! seeya!

(I'm wondering why charlene never posts since she was the one who created this blog.)

Announcements!!!

2007-03-21T18:02:00.000+08:00

Cluster Outing
Our cluster outing has been postponed to the 8th of April (Sunday)
Remember to bring a change of clothes and wear dark clothing.

Iplay
This event is an event where we should build each other up no matter the circumstances! If you all need help, you can ALWAYS ask me or Charlene!
Lets all have fun during iplay. You play, i play, we all play, iplay. XD

7th April
This is an evangelistic event!
The whole service starts at 6.30pm
Bring your friends because we've got SonicEdge Band coming!

Miscellenous
1) Cell worship
If any of you are interested in cell worship, please approach me or Charlene. We will help you in leading God's people in worship. If you feel there are major needs for improvement, do tell us.

2) Cell message
If any of you feel moved by something and want to find out more, Charlene and I will be more than happy to answer your questions and tell you more!

3) Cell
We want to hear from you!
We're here to guide you and, in due time, build all of you up as leaders to lead The Next Generation! So get excited girls!

We the Bums

2007-03-03T15:11:00.000+08:00

testing post.

Try to type this sentence to test the length of this space to blog so you realise the blog entries don't run out of a certain space and look retarded. Am I good or what?!