School starts. Moaning begins. And elation ends. As most of us are brought back to the reality of going back to the horrid place they all call school, I pray we have not forsaken returning to the Lord himself.

In case we all forget, we have a promise made to God. When we welcome Him into our lives, we proclaim and PROMISE that He takes over in our lives. He reigns as Lord AND Saviour. But it seems that many are satisfied with only the latter. Are we guilty of treating the Lord as our Saviour and not our Lord? Do we treat Him as a safety net instead of the King of Kings?

The first commandment of the bible clearly reads in Exodus 20: 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. 4 ". Jesus takes sovereignty in our lives and the stone tablets make it crystal clear. Yet many of us lack that reverence and fear that God truly requires.

Reading ‘Angels & Demons’ only made me realise that God’s sovereignty cannot be questioned. Not only because no god comes close, but there is nothing on this Universe that can be compared to His holiness. That in the moment of adversity, the church will stand strong. That faith in God, beyond wisdom of man, is a far better solution than panic. That prayer comes always first.

He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. Too often believers nowadays focus on the blessings and the promises of God rather than the source itself. We rather place our trust in the things we CAN see. We limit God to stories, miracles and acts when in fact, He’s bigger than the Universe.

Let's stop to reflect. Have we been treating God as He really ought to be treated? Are we worshipping Him out of a perception in our minds? Or have we been giving Him praise for who He really is?

Deuteronomy 3:24 "O Sovereign Lord, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do?

ASS 300609.
isaac

Haha.. Time to post some pictures.. I am sure, most of you are feeling after-effects of the chalet, which ended yesterday morning.. haha.. Certainly, we had enjoyed ourselves over the three days at Aloha Changi..

Ok while you’re still thinking about the superb marshmellows and melted chocolate, once you say I WANT MORE, say IT’S ASS TIME! hahaha.

While we dream of the haunted Old Changi General Hospital, or the superb marinated chicken wings happily sitting on the wire mesh, let’s not forget to draw close to the one and only God. I mean after all, He was in the hospital too you know. I bet He could smell the chicken wings from there. HAHAHA. Ok God, sorry sorry. this week’s ASS is kinda morbid btw.

So I was reading the papers the other day (yes, it’s allowed. I was not skiving) as my daily routine, and I was pretty shocked at the rate violence is going around this small planet of ours. Past all the usual boring economic crisis and how BRIC is going to trash the US and stuff, this was actually quite alarming. I mean, someone does a re-election and people die. Neighbours of the land of Samsung are ready to blast nuclear warheads. And I just ate Wanton Mee at canteen A.

I guess it just brings us closer to the morbid topic of death. I don’t know how the people in Teharn are feeling right now, amidst all the political instability, nor do I know how the South Koreans are dealing with their hostile northern neighbours. But what I do know is that there is a God watching out for all of us.

Death is probably the last thing we have in mind right now. But the frightening reality is that death is real. And it’s happening. And it’s staring blankly in the face of others in the world.

So guys, start to pray for people facing death. Not entirely because it’s Monday and we’re trying to our best not to lead a double life, but because they need it. They need the re-assurance that He’s over them watching.


Isaac.

Okay, as promised, we will be releasing a list of what to bring for the chalet!!

1. 3 sets of clothes
2. Running shoes (if u wan to go for run)
3. Jacket for sleeping, becoz, i think the bedroom is cold when air-con is on.
   
4. Slippers
5. Toiletries
   
6. Medicines (if you are on medication)
7. Tibits/Snacks like, packet of chips and so on (part of entrance fees)
8. Water Bottle
   
9. Bible
   
10. At least $20 for your own meal at certain time.
11. Ez-link Card
12. Consent Form (if you have not pass to aaron or desmond)
13. Cards/Board games (please bring it, if you have)
    

Aaron & Desmond

It's us again! 3 more days....

This time, we are posting on how to get there for those who are coming at later timing or different days. Quite certain that some of you might not know how to get there, so dun worry! I have put up the map for you to see and also will list down on how to get there without troubles.. Click on the map to enlarge if you cant see it.


Okay, follow the guides on how to get there easily...

1. Go to Tampines Bus Interchange.
2. Take Bus no. 29
3. Take the right seats so that later on, you can find our chalet easily.
   
4. Don't worry if you find urself travelling along the HDB flats. It will take about 10mins to travel around the Tampines before heading down to changi.
5. After getting out of Tampines, you should be able to see some Prison building.
6. Followed by Changi Air Base (West side) then, it will turn to left.
7. If i am not wrong, the route will be continued from the map above otherwise, just keep your eyes open and look out.
   
8. At the end of Netheravon road, before it turn to the right, you should be able to see Old Changi Hopsital Building and our chalet is directly below and in front of it.
   
9. Press the bell and get down at tat allocated bus stop as mentioned in the map.
10. Wait for the bus to go off, and in front of you u can see the Halton Chalet D. A Big "D" can be seen from the bus stop.
11. Cross the road and follow the path up to our chalet.
12. Finally, you are there!

Yea.. Sorry for long-winded steps.. But just take note of the landmarks, if you have seen them, then, you are on the right route. If not, ask the bus driver to help u where to alight. If all else fail, call Desmond or Aaron! hahaha..

Check back again tmr!! Tomorrow, we will be releasing the list of items to bring...

Desmond & Aaron

Okay guys,

Starting from today, gonna give out small information about the upcoming chalet as we count down..

Okay guys.... Finally.. June Holidays are here and we have some programmes for you...

1) PlayMax!
Playmax event which is on Friday(12th June) and Saturday(13th June). Our cell group is planning to go on Saturday. So, for those who are going but haven't signed up yet, please contact Amos or Aaron as soon as possible.. The latest is by tmr(9th June). Thanks! And also, please invite your friends to go as well... Here are the details.....

Hey guys,

Before i post those fun-filled activities, let us keep our brothers in prayer over thanksgiving and prayer request which were shared during cell group last sat... I guess, some of you might have forgotten abt it.. Fret not, Aaron had wrote down during the sharing session.. Thanks Aaron! Tot, that i should post it up so tat, we could pray for one another!

Romans 15: 5-6
"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Isaac - His friend's dad just passed away recently. Pray that God will give peace t his family and protect them.

Amos - Pray that God will protect and keep the tired Playmax's workers healthy as they do their best to serve God.

Sam - That God will protect him and give him strength when he enter army on the 15th June.

Weilie - His sister very directionless now because she got a better job offer but coy doesn't want to release her. Pray that God will tell her His will for her and the right choice to make as well as directions.

Ian - Sailing again from this thursday(11th) until the following tuesday(16th). Pray that God will watch over him and give him the strength to face the seas and long journey.

Desmond - Currently having company attachment. Pray that God will give him strength to do all his 6 'projects' to the best he can glorify God.

Aaron - No one from his class want to go for Playmax. Pray that God will help him to think of and invite other people to go to Playmax.

Willy - School moving from AMK to CCk next year. Pray that this move will not cause much disruption/inconievence to his studies, friends as well as travelling time.

Roy - Pray that God will give him strength to stay awake in class and learn as much as he can in school.

John - Pray that God will give him strength to continue to put his best into studies and do as much as work as possible during this hols.

Caleb - Pray that God will give the "fair" amount of marks to him for CT and his effort studying will not go to waste.

Jabez - As prelims approaches, pray that he will stick to his timetable and study as much as possible during this hols for it.

Joshua - 3 weeks to A Div, and trainings increased from 2hrs to 3hrs. Pray that God will help him to manage his time to study for exams which is after hols.

For now, do keep them in prayers! Check back again for fun-filled activities...

-Desmond-

Finally, summer's here.
Good to be chilling out.
I'm off the clock.
The pressure's off.

Well guys.. I know i am abit late to share this good news with you all when this msg came in, in the afternoon while i was at work today.. hahaha

"Gd news! Chalet will be opened from 15 June onwards so we can go ahead!" -
Jit Huih

Yea, in other words, our long awaited Boy Zone Chalet..... is ON!!!

Here are the details...

Date: 19th - 21st June 2009
Time: To Be Confirmed
Where: Aloha Changi Halton D

More details to be out soon at later dates....

And lastly, don't forget to read the ASS for this week! haha.. Have a great week ahead! See ya

Desmond & Aaron