McDonald's is going double! Two burgers in in one bun.
And so is this blog post! Two weeks in one post.
The difference is, one will give you heart attack because it's so unhealthy.
The other will give you the pleasure minus fat and calories. (Yes, I'm comparing this blog post to a burger. A double burger.)
The 26th and the 5th. Here.. we.. go!
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On two-six and on five we started with prayer at seven at the place they call Two.
26th, Josh led prayer.
[Facebook can show you 627 photos of her and of hers.]
5th, Eulene led.
But here are photos you can't get on Facebook:
Okay then, five minute toilet break.
Two weeks' worth of five minute toilet breaks gives you ten minute toilet break.
Twenty-four weeks' worth of five minute toilet breaks gives you two hour toilet break.
Two hours is how long our service is. Twenty four toilet breaks.
(sorry man you really didn't have to read all that.)
Oh but wait, there's more!
We had icebreakers! on both weeks.
Led by the fun-loving Tania, on both weeks. Doesn't she totally exude fun?!
Okay on the 26th of Feb, we had, the get-down-on-your-knees-and-pull-each-other's-shoes-off game.
Oops. haha.
Not your cup of tea?
Well the Saturday after that was shooting-stars-and-UFOs!
Where only some people take part, and the rest of us laugh at them=D
Stuff a honey star into your stronger nostril..
There's no age limit!
Shoooot! (ever wanted to wish upon a shooting star?)
And oh my goodness, did it really go that far?
That icebreaker totally took your breath away, didn't it.
Now that everyone's warmed and loosened up with relatively empty bladders to top it off..
It's time to worship God through song:)
Worship was led by Yan-Y for one week and Sharon for the other.
But both were phenomenal. God was definitely moving. It's a you-just-have-to-be-there thing.
Right then, announcements, and heyy lookie here there's a new kid on the block! I mean pulpit. Okay, I mean boom stand.
it's Lester!
First up, "any newcomers tonight?" Yes to both nights!
Michelle (ain't she pretty)
Also, two very special people, missionaries they are: MJ and David! (hmm yeah the ones you saw using their nostrils to propel honey stars through the air. serious men!)
And heyy look that's the blog you're reading right now!
Moving on, on the 26th of Feb, '11 we had:
Eunice Lee speaking to us.
She spoke on Depression. =/
Realise it or now, 120 million people suffer from major depression, and it is predicted to be the leading cause of death in 2020. Malaysia has a high percentage of people suffering from depression (9%; US has 10%) so it's not a faraway problem in a distant land.
Depression is a disease burden. It affects your whole body (thoughts, feelings, behavior, physical well-being).
But you see the God gives us a spirit of love, of power and of a sound mind.
So what to do when facing depression?
1. Renounce it in the name of Jesus.
2. Discipline our thoughts.
3. Put our hope in God.
4. Stand in the promises of God.
5. Rejoice in God.
6. Confess our sins before God.
7. Watch our health.
Depression is a gradual process if we allow the words of Satan to seep in.
If we're depressed, Satan's happy.
But remember if you're not facing it, keep an eye out for people who may be, and help 'em with the love of Christ:)
Okay now for the 5th of March, '11.
Sharing was different:)
First, find your group! Try not to look lost/confused.
So once everyone's settled in..
..well almost.
We watched a video of what people think church is.
And then, we discussed what we thought church is. In groups, facilitated by facilitators such as:
this guy! (now doesn't he look facilitating?)
So, what is church to you?
Groups sent their representatives up to share, and came up with stuff like:
...oh just watch a few videos! (they're only a few seconds long each)
Well the answer that nailed it was: Church is who we are:)
Okay (I hope the videos loaded well), next question was:
What is the role of the church?
Hmm, brainstorm!
And presenting, fireBRANDS' next preachers:
And the bullseye: The role of the church is to be salt and light!
So then a final video, "The Missional Church".
Simple yet inspiring, about how reaching out is no longer really about bringing people in for revival/evangelistic meetings and stuff, and more about showing the love of Christ wherever we go outside the building.
but wait, there's more!
Last, but not least (it was super duper awesome, actually), we got to watch a video made by fireBRANDS' very own Daniel Tan=) it touched on the fireREACH project at House of Hope; the volunteers who go there every week to give tuition or play football or just hang out with the kids:)
And it posed one serious question: If, for one day, you be anyone you could be, do anything you want to do, and money was no object, what would you do?
Alot of the kids at HoH answered: Main bola (Play football)
Eujin wanted to be a businessman, because a businessman can help many people.
Gary wanted to have a very big sports club, where anyone could come and play, to also reach out to people through sports.
Shaun wanted to be Superman.
Indy wanted an Iron Man suit.
Aunty Cheng See wanted to do God's will in her life.
What about you?
And after that amazinggg, 20-minute video, it was time to go home.
