5th Aug 07: Nanjing Dance Troupe came to Bethel to perform - an evangelistic outreach entitled "Star of Bethlehem". If i am not wrong all of the dancers (from child to teenagers) are abandoned children or came from a dysfunctional family. Being rejected, they found hope and love in God through a sister. This sister taught them how to dance and led them to know GOD. Even though they are not professionals, but they all did well in the dance item.
Photo of the momentos from "Day of His Power"
(Red pass to enter, Prayer Wave booklet, "Thus far has the Lord helped us" stone and anointing oil for praying for one another.
8th Aug 07: My first time attend the "Day of His power" to conclude the 40 days fast. I got the red pass to sit at the Pastor's arena. whooo...so powerful...they also prepare some items for us to pray and to act as a momento. See photo.
Photo of the drink Blue-Bleu that i order at Tera Cafe, Vivo City
Photo of the notes that i've jot down after reflecting what my friend told me.
11th Aug 07: Met a friend for lunch. I learnt a lot from this Sister after fellowshipping with her. I've learnt about how to really serve the Lord with a Servant's heart - always remember that it's not about my convienience but those whom i serve. Do all things unto the Lord. She also reminded me to be teachable and submissive and not forgetting to be gentle & quiet in spirit. When people edit my work ruthlessly, i need not be afraid. Learn to take it as we all want to be excellence for the Lord. The afternoon was so well spent that after she left after she received an urgent call, i went to Terra Cafe (at Vivo), ordered a drink and jot down what i've learnt.
12th Aug 07: Ps. Peter Chng preached on "Anger & Bitterness" telling us that there are 3 degrees of anger. They are:
(i) 1st degree anger - Malicious anger: just hate or don't like the person for no reason. (Waiting opportunity to harm the person).
(ii) 2nd degree anger - Slanderous anger: use our mouth to speak in front or behind somebody.
(iii) 3rd degree anger - Murderous anger: Shout at the person "you fool" - that's a murder to their soul.
He also shared about:
(i) The sinful potential of unholy anger - Matthew 5:22
- Suppressed anger doesn't means victory in our lives.
(ii) The solemn penalty of unholy anger
(iii) The judgement of the throne of God.
Preventive to unholy anger:
(i) We need to cultivate a sensitive conscience towards God in our life. (Matthew 5:23-26)
(ii) We need to reconcile with the offended person. For obedience is far better than sacrifice.
Reconciliation to be done:
(i) Personally and (ii) Penaltently (gesture must be of regret and sincere) (iii) Immediately - if not heart will harden and find it difficult to say "sorry" or bring it out.
The sermon ended with a prayer.
Okay i also need to end her...sleepy...tomorrow need to go for a crash course....so i'll continue when i am free...
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