Club Moriah - The Calebs Of This Generation

Youth Camp Final Details- PACKING LIST

2009-12-03T20:35:00.004+08:00

Hey Peeps! Below is the packing list for the Camp. Please ensure that you bring everything as stated on the list. It is all COMPULSORY, unless otherwise stated ;) muahahaha

· T-shirts (preferably dark clothes for games day)- especially for girls! :D
· Knee-length shorts (for sessions)
· Pants /Jeans (FBTs only allowed for games)
· Undergarments (Sufficient to last all four days! and able to survive wet games!)
· Toothbrush & Toothpaste
· Soap & Shampoo (Including Personal Toiletries!)
· Towels
· HIGH Socks & Sport Shoes (for morning exercise)
· Slippers
· Personal Medication
· Sleeping Bag
· Stationary
· Bible
· Water Bottles (must be 1 litre or more)
· Metal Fork & Spoon
· Cups (must be metal or plastic)
· Mosquito Repellent (Optional)
· Own Money (for lunch)
· Topped- up EZ-Link Card (for travelling)
Also Please Remember to bring YOUR PERSONAL MEDICATION! (We don't want to send anyone to the hospital;))

Yep! That was the packing list. Next, for the details on the day of camp itself. Everyone please grab someone who knows how to get to Aloha Changi, Fairy Point Chalet 6. And Be at the Chalet by 1 pm! Please ensure that you have all already had your lunch! =)

SEE YOU ALL AT CAMP!

Latest Important Events to NOTE

2009-11-30T23:30:00.003+08:00

Hey peeps! We have a line of activities all lined up just for you this week! So check them out and join us!

Wednesday: Fireworks Display @ Vivocity

Time: 9pm (Meeting time @7pm )

@ Food Junction Just beside the Sentosa Tram Station

Friday: Board Games Day!

Time: Meet at 11am

@ Church Office

To confirm attendance on these two days, please contact or sms NADIA at 83577207

ASAP

see u all there! =)

The Thankgiving Dare

2009-09-12T23:01:00.002+08:00

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

2009-08-08T00:18:00.004+08:00

"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

2009-08-04T00:02:00.002+08:00

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!

2009-06-15T19:27:00.002+08:00

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

2009-02-16T23:11:00.005+08:00

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

"Lord, I'm tired."

2009-01-15T17:53:00.004+08:00

First of all! Praise the Lord! By God's grace I am promoted up to year 2 despite failing Chem. Indeed God does wonderful things!

It's only the 4th day into school term and honestly, I have been super tired. Super tired of how lessons drag on and on and never seem to end, tired of the tension in the air whenever someone reminds us "you're taking your As this year, you don't really have a year, if you do your math, you only have about 7 months". Tired of the same old routine of wake up, change, school, back, study. While I know I ought to be thankful to be given this chance to be promoted and I shouldn't complain, I have to admit that I am tired (and I'm sure it's not just my aching legs from intensive PE lessons).

During one of the lectures yesterday I was sharing with my classmate how all these killing timetables and countless tests and exams are draining me almost entirely before I noticed the verse mounted on the wall of the Cultural Centre.

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

I read it a second time, trying to internalize what it was trying to tell me as I was feeling really groggy. And when I finally understood what it said I felt so reassured. Who was I to think I could do things alone, with my limited capabilities? It was funny, if you ask me, how I never really looked at the walls until yesterday.

God never fails, He is always so faithful that we can count on Him, whether we are in despair, stressed or tired. So let's look to Him whenever we feel down and know that we can trust in Him (:

Your friendly neighbourhood Moriahite,
V.

Contentment

2009-01-12T19:35:00.003+08:00

Just recently, i've been reminded of this song i heard when was a great fan of Veggietales. The words go like this...

"I thank God for this day,

For the sun in the sky

For my mum and my dad,

For my piece of apple pie.

For our home on the ground,

For His love thats all around

Thats why I say thanks

everyday.

Because a thankful heart

is a happy heart.

I'm glad for what i have

Thats an easy way to start.

For the love that He shares

Cuz He listens to my prayers

Thats why i say thanks everyday

Thankyou Dad for our day

For our trip to the mall

For the time just with me

for my big red bouncy ball

For the fun that we had

I'm so happy you're my dad

Thats why i say thanks everyday"

And i'm moved to tears by this song. Simple as it may be. Why? because in these times of uncertainties, the only way to be happy is to be thankful and contented with what i have. Because i may not be able to spend the money that i'd love to spend, on things that i'd love to have. And i may not be able to celebrate my birthday in a restaurent or on a yacht. But u know, as i think about it, what does it really matter? Just as the little girl singing the song in the cartoon, who only had a piece of apple pie for her birthday because her parents could not afford anything else, yet she could still say thankyou Lord for all that i have. Just for the simple things that i already have, i can give thanks.

And its probably as hard for any of you as it is for me, if we have to give up buying the things we love to do, or to give up shopping, or to give up buffet dinners, or crabs. but i think as youths, even as we have prayed a few weeks ago for our parents and for God to preserve us in these times of uncertainty, we should make a conscious effort to help our parents out as well. Not spend money that doesnt need to be spent. Or to demand things from them like a spoilt prince/princess. Or to pressure them into buying things that they cannot actually afford. This may be harsh. But not all your parents may share with you about their financial issues.

So youths, let us make an effort to spend less on needless things. But to give a helping hands to our parents. as

Exodus 20: 12 says: " Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord you God is giving you."

I believe that this verse does not only speak of showing respect to your parents, but also, to if in any way possible, lighten their load.

So lets all meditate upon this=)

friendly neighbourhood club moriahite,

mooms

Cardboard Testimony - On "Change"

2009-01-02T22:58:00.006+08:00

Yaoting shared with me this video and I was deeply moved by some of their testimonies. The changes in some of them are drastic but indeed, nothing is impossible for God. As shared by Pastor Mei during watchnight service, we have to have the Courage to change as we move forward for it (change) is essential for growth.

However, the video also reminded me of how God brings about changes in our daily lives. As the familiar verse of 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come!"

This verse always strike me whenever I become doubtful, or when I start having questions like, "how am I different before and after joining Club Moriah and knowing God once again?" And then I will remember that in Christ I am not the V I was before 10th May 2008, for then I was a lost sheep waiting for some kind of miracle to happen in my life. Now! Not only am I no longer lost sheep, I get to witness God's miracles everyday in my life, whether they are big or small.

Even now, as I prepare for my level-up papers, I can feel the change. I would have been panicking and giving up, but no, the peace of God is within me and I can feel Him holding my hands as I hold the books. Save for the five minutes of panic attack I suffered from in the afternoon after learning I have two more chapters tested, I must say that today's revision today has been rather productive, with His soothing voice whispering into my (right - that's how clear I could hear Him) ear every once in a while, reassuring me that I can do it.

My cardboard testimony:
Then: Lost_gAl91
Now: Royal princess of His Kingdom

What will your cardboard testimony be like?

Your friendly neighbourhood Club Moriahite,
V. (Already have next entry in mind but will be back after level-ups!)

A NEW START

2009-01-01T22:13:00.004+08:00

the skies sing of His great glory(:

Heya all Club Moriahites(: Yes, its now a new year and we just wanna wish all of you a Blessed New Year! Now even as it is a new year, it is also a time of renewing, refreshing and restoring. As we approach the time when school starts again. Stress is gonna come in, tiredness, and maybe a few white hairs.. but in all these let us remember that our God is a sovereign God. He is gonna get you through ALL circumstances, ALL impossibilities and ALL disabilities. What you may define as not possible in your life, God can make it all possible! As Matthew 19:26b says, "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."
So let us all take the chance to claim this, youths. Claim this upon our lives everyday. Whether you're currently working, or studying, or doing whatever it is that you are doing, let us make it a point to stand infront of the mirror every morning and say " My GOD can make the IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE!" For our God is a great God=) In times when its slightly harder to believe, look up in the sky, look at the nature around you. Because God made it, and if He can make all that is around you, He can indeed do the IMPOSSIBLE!

God Bless All of You Moriahites this 2009(: and i hope to hear great thanksgivings from each of you this coming saturday [our first meeting of the year(: ]! All Praise be to God!

friendly neighbourhood club moriahite,
mooms

Praise Him. Worship wherever, whenever!

2008-12-29T23:47:00.006+08:00

This vid was introduced to me by Joash, and i felt all youths should watch it=)

Honestly, i have ever wanted to do something like this, and it happens once in a while on the bus or train while i'm worshipping along with my mp3 that i feel like just going on my knees, lifting my hands and just singing praises! (:

as Psalms 95: 1-2, 6 says:

" 1 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our Salvation. 2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms."
" 6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker."

let us all read through Psalms 95, which is a call for worship and obedience from us! and its amazing to read through all the Psalms that talk of worship. Its as if u don't have to wait for someone to write a song before u can worship. U can just worship God through thanksgiving, music that sings joyfully to Him and even the Psalms from the bible(: great is'nt it?

friendly neighbourhood moriahite,
mooms

The Recession - A Short Entry

2008-12-29T22:21:00.008+08:00

God Of This City by Chris Tomlin

This song was used in the video of the youth screened during service yesterday. The lyrics attracted my attention and it set me thinking. As the recession worsens, every one of us will be impacted in one way or another. Honestly, I found it rather sad that I cannot walk into a shop and not think twice, sometimes thrice, before I purchase something. However, this song somehow reminded me that no matter what happens, we can always look upon Him as our source of hope.

"I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father."
John 14:12 (NIV)

Now, now, as I think about it, I recall Uncle Kenneth sharing the verse Matthew 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal."

Indeed, what are our earthly riches compared to our heavenly wealth?

Your friendly neighbourhood Club Moriahite!
V.

2008-12-29T12:51:00.002+08:00

Hello! As you can see, some changes have been made to the layout so now there's a gallery for pictorial memories, and also news updates when you first arrived at the blog (:

Enjoy!

a new year's resolution-moo

2008-12-28T00:50:00.002+08:00

Hi all dear Club Moriahites! =)

i just totally agree with V that God is just so awesome!

I probably have not had the time to share with all of you guys everything that God has done for me, cuz its just so overwhelming! He is just there every step of the way. and He never fails to somehow remind me that He is always there(:

And no... im not perfect. But God has been really paitent with me. Through times when i fell back pretty hard, because i felt i was not living up to God's standards. Through tough times with my schoolmates. Through all the sad times and the happy times in every point in my life, whether im mad at my dad, or whining about some of my groupmates. I'm really thankful and glad that God did'nt strike me out with a lightning bolt of some sort. That if i just put my trust in Him, and not worry too much, i won't have to grow white hair sooner than is needed(:

Like it is said in Jeremiah 29:11 " For I know the thoughts I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughs of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."(KJV) or in some other versions, "to give you a hope and a future"

So i guess for some, and many of us, this could be our new year's resolution! to entrust everything to God to do His will!

friendly neighbourhood Club Moriahite,

mooms

As 2008 comes to an end - the pilot entry

2008-12-28T00:01:00.003+08:00

Hello all, this is the new blog that Naomi and a few of us were discussing about over MSN, thinking we need a more user-friendly one. Took me quite a while to navigate around Blogger but the layout is finally done. Wanted to keep it simple and neat-looking but if you have any ideas for the layout do drop a comment! Much credits to the previous website (as you can see I reused the introduction and I took the youth's logo off there. I will share the username and password with all of you when I next see you guys. We will keep this going! (When you finish blogging click on "Publish Post", "Save Now" will only save it as a draft!)

So, today at youth we had a short thanksgiving session and personally, I was very encouraged by the testimonies that everyone gave. Having joined CM this May (on the tenth to be exact), I am very thankful for the past seven months plus that all of you have given me and the help you guys provided me during my spiritual growth. I really enjoy fellowship with CM and Godly friends like you guys help me to keep myself in check because, as I have shared earlier, the temptations out there are too overwhelming.

Year 2008, for me it was a really fast 12 months. New school, new friends, new classmates, etc. I made my fair share of mistakes but in the Bible it says (thank you Sherrie for sharing this with me), in Isaiah 1:18, "Come now, let's settle this," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow." Praise the Lord! His capacity to forgive is so unimaginable for a mere human mind like mind.

This school holiday has been more than fruitful. As mentioned many times during several testimonies this afternoon, there were conference, camp and Christmas (all Cs haha). I must say that it has been a spiritual breakthrough for me, having encountered God like never before on the second day of conference (we were dancing and suddenly we felt the Holy Spirit come down upon us so strongly we started praying and all), speaking in tongues for the first time during encounter night of camp, and really committing everything unto the Father and drawing strength from Him when I was shaking so badly translating Naomi's testimony, and eventually went through the five minutes (that felt like forever) by faith.

I look forward to the coming new year, knowing that God has more great and mighty things in store for each and every one of us! I'm sure all of you feel the same way! Onward, Christian soldiers!

Your friendly neighbourhood Club Moriahite,
V. (Currently listening to All For Love by Hillsong)