Youth Impact @ TOP: October 2008

Friday, October 31, 2008

Youth Impact Schedule for November 2008

Youth Impact Service on 25 October '08

We’re back! After a week break because of our church’s anniversary.
Our icebreaker was a common game, yet never seem to grow tired of playing it.
Below are some pictures that were taken. Enjoy looking at the pictures and laugh at yourself or other people's weird and funny expressions. = p

After many laughs, it was time to jump around and lift our hands to praise and worship our indescribable God.

Following the worship session, it was time for preaching by Pastor Esther. But horrors out of horrors, we had to sit for a quiz. (It was more like an exam, actually.) After many minutes of cracking our brains trying to remember what was taught in the previous weeks, we had to pass up our papers. (phew!!!)
Only the top 10 people with the most number of correct answers received presents. Congrats to the 10 guys and gals! Then, it was time for the 3rd lesson of the Tabernacle… and that is The Laver!!! (Exodus 30:17-21)

The laver could only be used by the priests. No usage allowed for people like us. It was a place where the priests cleaned themselves before entering the Holy Place and to wash the s

acrifices.
For your information, now, we are all priests, and so, must wash ourselves daily by the Word of God. While washing ourselves with the Word, our real selves are revealed and as we progress on, we are changed from glory to glory into God’s likeness. When we are clean, we can then offer our worship and service to God.

Youth Impact Service on 11 October '08

There was no ice-breaker today. So we started off with an amazing time of praise and worship led by Woan Sein. Next up, was the second lesson by Bro. Vive. Today’s lesson was about the brazen altar – the altar of sacrifice. The texts are taken from Exodus 27:1-8, 38:1-7.

The brazen altar is made out of acacia wood and overlaid with bronze. The bronze here refers to God’s judgment on Jesus for all of our sins.

The altar was used to sacrifice animals as a temporary atonement for the Israelites’ sins.
It actually symbolizes Jesus who is our atonement.

The altar had 4 horns which were symbols of salvation for mankind.

The fire on the altar cannot go out whether day or night. And so, Jesus is ever ready to forgive our sins whenever we come to Him.

Let’s take time to be thankful that Jesus became the sacrifice on the altar for us. Now, we don’t have to bring lambs and bulls to church to ask for forgiveness. And, Jesus’ sacrifice for forgiveness of our sins is PERMANENT!!! Be glad about it!
God bless.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Youth Impact Service on 4 October 08'

Our Youth Impact Meeting started off with a fun ice-breaker led by Win Shern. Remember the game “Catcher and Hitter”??? The game that got everyone rolling on the floor, laughing? Well, unfortunately, no pictures were taken because the photography guy was busy handling the ice-breaker. = ( we have a short video, though... enjoy it! ; P

Today was the first lesson about the Tabernacle. It was entitled “The Construction of The Tabernacle” shared by Pastor Geoffrey. The verses for today are Exodus 25:1-9 and 35:4-9. Below are a few pointers about this lesson:

The Tabernacle consists of THREE parts.

All the furnishings and materials of the Tabernacle have their own special symbolic meanings that referred to Jesus. (To find out their meanings, refer to your notes given) ; P
The Tabernacle was created because God wanted to live among His people. Yet, God is not confined in this Tabernacle as He is omnipresent.
The Tabernacle was so much simpler compared to Solomon’s temple but the Tabernacle was the one that was constantly used as the reference point in the NT.
This shows that while we are busy pursuing excellence, we should never forget the simplicity of our relationships with God.

Lastly, the message of the Tabernacle is that all believers in Christ have become God’s dwelling place.

God bless you. : )

Inter Cell Tournament on 20 September 2008

Today was all about having fun and nothing else. Over 50 youths were present in the Red Crescent Hall to participate in our Inter-cell Tournament. It was a competition between the four cell groups in Youth Impact, hence the event name.
Below is a list of the groups that participated.
Cell group 1: Champions and Heroes (not Rachel 1 and 2) = P
Cell group 2: All Stars
Cell group 3: Rallied and United
Cell group 4: Dumbo and Zeal of Fire

Youths started coming at 2 pm. When almost everyone was present, there was a briefing by Sam and Deswyn. Then, all the guys and gals got into their groups and got to know their team-mates and team captain. At 2.30 pm, the tournament started off with the captain ball game first. Everyone was excited, gearing for their turns to play. Excitement could be seen on many people faces. Cheers could be heard in the hall… each team cheering for their team-mates battling on the battle ground. The euphoria was so much that it was contagious. Sweat started flowing as water became the next needed thing to live. Then, it was the play-offs for the final. There was a penalty shootout between cell group 1 and cell group 4. It was a tense moment, not very tense like the football matches in Euro 2008, but tense enough to get everyone’s attention and silence with only the occasional sounds of the ball bouncing on the floor.
At last, it was the final!! Cell group 4 VS Cell group 3!!! The final was truly a great game with Cell group 3 trooping out as the deserved winners. Cell group 4 was a group to be feared too although it consists mainly of girls.

After the prize-giving to the winners of the captain ball game and photography sessions, it was time for the next game…. FLOOR BALL!!! Yup, the day hasn’t ended yet. The floor ball game had fewer people on court compared to the captain ball game. As the game progressed, the youths started getting tired. Some were seen breathing with long labored breaths. Red faces were a common sight to behold as well as sweaty and smelly t-shirts. However, the players continued playing; giving their all for their team and cell group even though they would prefer to sleep in their nice cozy beds. Final results: Cell group 2 emerged as the champions. Runner-up 1 was Cell group 4 while Cell group 1 was runner-up 2.

After the floor ball prize-giving, it was time to announce the Overall winner… and the prize or rather the hamper, goes to….. Cell Group 1!!! It was now around 6 pm and time to go home. After clearing and cleaning up the hall, everyone headed home feeling happy and joyful albeit sore muscles. Truly, today was a day where everyone enjoyed themselves even after playing their hearts and legs out. A day where smiles could be seen and laughter heard out loud. Friendships were built among all ages and sexes. It was a day where lives were touched and non-Christians reached out to. But, most importantly, God’s presence was present in this four walls and He was glorified throughout the entire day.

Special thanks to:

The church; for supporting us to organize this event.
Organizers and referees (Deswyn, Sam, Nicholes and Cui Lin); for organizing this great day for us and sacrificing yourselves to be referees.
All team captains (Jonathan Ong, Aaron, Ephraim, Win Shern, and Daniel); for leading your teams well.
All supporters who cheered us on.
Win Shern, Cui Lin, and Sophia; for the pictures taken.
Lastly, YOU! Thanks for coming! Without your presence today, this day wouldn’t be as fun as it was.

God bless. Enjoy the pictures below..... (more pictures will be added soon)

prizes up for grabs *looks longingly*

close up view... yummy!!

Different kinds of expressions from different people

while waiting for the game to start......

who else, but Melissa would bring her dog to an event like this? sigh...

Captain E, Rooban and David eagerly waiting; Chester looks forlornly at the court.