The Thankgiving Dare

I have always known that God i faithful absolutely EVERYDAY! But everytime it reaches the end of the week, we just seem toplain forget all that has happened besides the major stuff. So one encouragemrent for this week, everyday, write down everything that you can give thanks to God for! That is what I will be doing for this next week. I'll be posting my thanksgivings for the week up here! so tun in everyday and don't forget to do up your own THANKSGIVING DARE!

the genuineness of Faith

"6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ"

(1 Peter 1:6-7 NKJV)

I was flipping through my bible for a verse to share and encourage all of you when i came across this verse i had highlighted in my bible. And i was greatly encouraged by the words of Peter when he was speaking in verses 3 to 5 which talks about our inheritance in Christ which is reserved in heaven for "you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." but also at the same time, we have troubles and we face many different trials; but we should rejoice, that the genuineness of our faith, which is tested by fire, may bring PRAISE, HONOR and GLORY to Jesus Christ.

So i just wanted to encourage all of you Moriahites, that even as you being students or young adults face many different trials; all in your own different ways (whether it be studies, friendships, relationships, etc.) that you must know that your faith is being tested. Not because God is sadistic and has nothing better to do, but because He sees you as much more precious than Gold; your genuiness of faith being so precious that it has to be PURIFIED, FILTERED, TESTED, to become pure gold; pure genuine faith, that it might bring God honor, glory and praise. So don't ever give up Moriahites!

"14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."(Matthew 7:14 NKJV)

Remember this verse when in doubt

Your Friendly Moriahite,

MOOMS

CM Re-VAMPED

Heya Moriahites! Yes! Club Moriah's New Blog RE-Made and RE-Vamped! As most of you already know, we have all shifted from Salvation Army to Halcyon Building! A place we can almost call ours; at least till we outgrow and overflow!

God is Good! And the new place just totally rocks! Well, Vi and I are going to try and make things around here a little more exciting! Firstly, do look out for our every Friday Thanksgivings and thoughts(Have not yet thought of a name), as well as our 5th Week Special Post(name not confirmed yet==)!

Well, Secondly, we would really like all of you to come visit this blog often! This is going to be the place where you'll get to see new photos as well as check out on the latest youth updates and events! Well, currently if you look under the "Upcoming Events" column, you'll see two new events coming up! You are highly encouraged to sign up for them. If you have any financial difficulty, but would like to participate, YOU CAN! Just go ahead and contact our friendly Treasurer cum Ministry Liason Officer(MiLO) Shawn for assistance.

We'll be having a whole lot of fun coming up this year for you guys, so get ready to embark on a new mission for God! Wherever He is going to go and work, whatever He is going to do, we are going to follow! So keep your eyes open, your ears sensitive and get ready to wait on Him, seek Him and prepare for a huge ride! As David danced before God, let us worship God with energy and passion! As Moses and Joshua sought God, let us do likewise! As Elijah and Elishah prophesied, let us be sensitive to the words of God. As Jesus followed and did the Father's work, let us also learn to do whatever the Father is doing. As Paul and the Apostles faced persecution, let us all be ready to stand up for our FAITH! As David as a youth strick down Goliath in battle, let us be WARRIORS and not babies! AMEN!

All for His Glory!

Your Friendly Moriahite,
MOOMS

Club Moriah BBQ!

Date: 23rd June, Tuesday
Time: 4pm till you finish dinner
Venue: Woodleigh Close
Fee: SGD2

Please remember to sms me regarding your attendance by tmr (16/6)!
Include details such as how many friends you're bringing and if you're coming late, please state what time you'll be joining us.
Remember!! Because we'll need to know how much food we need to order - don't make it hard for those who are putting time and effort into organising this please (:

Joseph very kindly booked the function room and BBQ pit at his place for us.
Woodleigh Close is at Potong Pasir, walkable distance from the MRT Station (purple line)
We will probably schedule a mtg at the station, but we'll only arrange that after we receive your replies tomorrow.
Those living near church can take bus 13 while those living in AMK can take bus 133. I think. Heh please direct any qns regarding the venue to Joseph! :D

We may be arranging some outdoor games as well, eg. captains ball, but we cannot confirm anything so its either you watch out for updates here to get firsthand info or wait till coming Saturday's announcement time haha.

Anyway, we would like to request the following momohites for help:
Kenji - games with Joy
Yaoting - games with Joy
Naomi - starting fire with Joseph
Mark - food/cook
Nadia - food/cook
Samantha - food/cook

Please msg Joseph or me whether you're able to help, cause I know you guys may be bringing friends or coming late.
Mark, Nadia and Sam, you're not cooking the entire night I promise, we just need some people to make sure all the food is okay, hehe I promise I'll help cook too, whatever I cook will turn out awesomely delicious, duh. 8)

SO, RMB TO MSG ME REGARDING YOUR ATTENDANCE.

Love!
JOYthefabulous

Warfare in the Spirit

Valentine's Night Celebration

Hi all:) reporting after a long break due to other commitments.

Well, if u all realise, during Youth as well as main worship for those of you who do attend, we have been worshipping very much in Warfare recently. Now why is that? Well thats because we all know that there is a war going on in every moment of our lives- Spiritual Warfare.

Ephesians 6:10-18 talks about the ARMOUR OF GOD.

and verse 11 says, "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hostsof wickedness in the heavenly places.13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

As we may know... or may not know.. we are facing a war in the heavenlies. and this war happens in our minds. Ever wondered why sometimes when youth or church is about too start, u suddenly feel very tired, or extremely 'sian'? its all spiritual warfare, where the devil tries to distract you from having a time of worship with the Lord. The only way to overcome this is to fight! By praying and commanding the spirit of Lethargy to leave in the Name of Jesus=) so just as an encouragement to all of u peeps. If we feel down or very distracted.. LETS ALL FIGHT TOGETHER.

we should all learn to pray the armor of God upon ourselves everyday. it is a good habit! and im learning to do it. so lets all stay united and war against the enemy together! DON'T GIVE IN!

Your friendly neighbourhood moriahite,
mooms