Hello folks!
GASP SCHOOL'S OVERRRRR! Okay, this sem at least (: Everyone did a brilliant job in surprising your leaders – CGLs you all felt very loved right, and there was lots of laughter in the place – good sign that we all had fun!
Brief updates:
Exam prayer, 9.30am, starting Monday
At Narthex room in the religious center (round-ish building between Matheson and campus centre). It may seem a chore to wake early and dedicate an hour to prayer and praise, but those of us who've done this before can testify that hey, it actually gets enjoyable and we look forward to the daily fellowship (we go for breakfast at the campus centre after, usually)!
Even if you can't make it daily, do try to come at least once a week (:
Blessing ministry, 26-30 Oct (Mon-Fri)
Coming together to bless our campus; outside Matheson library, 5 - 7pm (come 4.45 to help set up)!
Cell duty:
Mon: Starphish + GGG
Tue: Hippie Ephes + Onion Titans
Wed: On Cor + Coco Pops
Thu: Starphish + Hippie Ephes
(Decided not to do on Friday cos library closes at 6pm, and there's homecell after)
Home cells, Friday nights
Instead of meeting at R3, we'll meet in homes or wherever your cell chooses, for the exam period. More details from your cell leader coming soon!
In this season of (mostly) crazy mugging, let us remember to abide in Him, and He will abide in us and give us sufficient grace! Let us also remember to love one another, encouraging and spurring each other on (read John 15)!
Have a good weekend, and see you guys on Monday morning if I do!
:) Love, Faith
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Week 13: We made it!
Hey champions!
Week 13 here! WHOA! Who would've thought we've made it this far? =) Just as many have shared during T-time, it's really truly only by God's grace that we're here. Rmb that God does not destine for us to waddle around on the ground with chickens, but to SOAR on wings of eagles with Him - way up above storms and circumstances. So let's do just that - together! =)
A SONG TO SHARE
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"i'm with you"
As Your mercy falls
I'll raise my hands
And praise the God who gives and takes away
I'll praise You in this storm
and i will lift my hands
You are who You are
No matter where i am
-Casting Crowns-
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WEEK 13 TOGETHER
TUESDAY - RETURNEES GET-TOGETHER (7.30pm, Tuesday, Faith's home @ 6 Browns Rd)
Who is a returnee? If you are graduating or going home at the end of this year, YOU are a returnee! This get-together is to help you in some ways to prepare for life after uni. The highlighted topics that we'll be discussing are RELATIONSHIPS, CHURCH LIFE, WORKING LIFE, and more! We'll also have a special appearance by ex-OCFers like Mr & Mrs Eng. Please contact Hwei Ming at 0430595986 for more details.
WEDNESDAY - PRAYER (12-1pm, Piano Rooms)
Take note of the new time slot - it's at 12pm now! A family that prays together, stays together. So come, let's knock on heaven's door - cuz hey my God is mighty to save, and so is yours! =)
FINAL OCF FRIDAY of 2009 (FREE DINNER at 7pm, Prayer at 6.20pm)
Awww it's our last meeting together for the year!! *emo* We have something special this week - our E-night and Missions Celebration, as well as an awesome Guest Speaker for the night!! Please don't let anything get in the way of you coming, it will be AWESOME because we have an awesome God! A night of thanksgiving, celebration and sharing of life and joy - with God and with you! =)
EXAM PRAYER and TIMETABLES
Do rmb to send in your exam timetables to your cell leaders so that we can pray for you and with you during your exams! =)
Also rmb the E-night follow up slips we handed out on Friday - pass them on to your friends and get their exam timetables too, if possible. Pass them to your cell leaders or email clayton@ocfaustralia.org
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Have a great week ahead, and may His grace cover you! =) In all things, let's keep growing in love with Jesus - deeper and deeper each day..
Stay awesome
for our awesome God,
Ivie =)
"I lift my eyes up to the hills, where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord - the Maker of heaven and earth."
Psalm 121
Week 13 here! WHOA! Who would've thought we've made it this far? =) Just as many have shared during T-time, it's really truly only by God's grace that we're here. Rmb that God does not destine for us to waddle around on the ground with chickens, but to SOAR on wings of eagles with Him - way up above storms and circumstances. So let's do just that - together! =)
A SONG TO SHARE
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"i'm with you"
As Your mercy falls
I'll raise my hands
And praise the God who gives and takes away
I'll praise You in this storm
and i will lift my hands
You are who You are
No matter where i am
-Casting Crowns-
-
WEEK 13 TOGETHER
TUESDAY - RETURNEES GET-TOGETHER (7.30pm, Tuesday, Faith's home @ 6 Browns Rd)
Who is a returnee? If you are graduating or going home at the end of this year, YOU are a returnee! This get-together is to help you in some ways to prepare for life after uni. The highlighted topics that we'll be discussing are RELATIONSHIPS, CHURCH LIFE, WORKING LIFE, and more! We'll also have a special appearance by ex-OCFers like Mr & Mrs Eng. Please contact Hwei Ming at 0430595986 for more details.
WEDNESDAY - PRAYER (12-1pm, Piano Rooms)
Take note of the new time slot - it's at 12pm now! A family that prays together, stays together. So come, let's knock on heaven's door - cuz hey my God is mighty to save, and so is yours! =)
FINAL OCF FRIDAY of 2009 (FREE DINNER at 7pm, Prayer at 6.20pm)
Awww it's our last meeting together for the year!! *emo* We have something special this week - our E-night and Missions Celebration, as well as an awesome Guest Speaker for the night!! Please don't let anything get in the way of you coming, it will be AWESOME because we have an awesome God! A night of thanksgiving, celebration and sharing of life and joy - with God and with you! =)
EXAM PRAYER and TIMETABLES
Do rmb to send in your exam timetables to your cell leaders so that we can pray for you and with you during your exams! =)
Also rmb the E-night follow up slips we handed out on Friday - pass them on to your friends and get their exam timetables too, if possible. Pass them to your cell leaders or email clayton@ocfaustralia.org
-
Have a great week ahead, and may His grace cover you! =) In all things, let's keep growing in love with Jesus - deeper and deeper each day..
Stay awesome
for our awesome God,
Ivie =)
"I lift my eyes up to the hills, where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord - the Maker of heaven and earth."
Psalm 121
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Week 12: Falalalala lalalala
Helooooo Claytonites (unite)!
'Tis the season to be jolly, falalalala lalalala!
Okay maybe not, it being a season of mugging as the exams are drawing near. But you know what?
Matthew 6:33 says, Take care of God's things, and He'll take care of your things (Okay that's an interpretation. In the NIV it says, "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well") which I thought was –
Wow. How true. When we are intent on seeking God first, we are entrusting the other areas of our life to Him; He takes care of it all. That is not to say that we irresponsibly not study, but it does mean that God takes first place, above our studies.
So remember; if you're feeling a little stressed or upset or things are going not-as-well-as-you-hoped, Matthew 6:33. Sing a song. Talk to Him about your day. Read a chapter of the Bible. Be still before Him. Anything! Find time to be renewed in His presence, because in His presence there is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11) (:
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This week in a snapshot:
Wed prayer, 12-1pm, Campus center basement piano rooms
Change in time slot to an hour earlier than the norm so more people can make it! Prayer is a way of telling God that we are dependent on Him and not ourselves; God's abundance matches our dependence!
Friday OCF, 7pm, R3
Wow what a great testimony last week from Tim and Glenda about the Belyuen mission trip huh? The trip, for the whole team, is only the beginning of God opening our eyes and moulding us for His plans and purposes. It'll be YOUR TURN to go next time okay! (: Anyways. Friday. Last Bible Study – we're wrapping up Ephesians, studying the very essential Armour of God which we need to put on in constant spiritual battle! See you at 6.20pm before for prayer if you can make it alright!
See you sooooon!
In His all-encompassing love (a love which holds, surrounds, encloses you; you're safe and snug in His love. Nothing can separate you from it!),
Faith! (: <3
'Tis the season to be jolly, falalalala lalalala!
Okay maybe not, it being a season of mugging as the exams are drawing near. But you know what?
Matthew 6:33 says, Take care of God's things, and He'll take care of your things (Okay that's an interpretation. In the NIV it says, "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well") which I thought was –
Wow. How true. When we are intent on seeking God first, we are entrusting the other areas of our life to Him; He takes care of it all. That is not to say that we irresponsibly not study, but it does mean that God takes first place, above our studies.
So remember; if you're feeling a little stressed or upset or things are going not-as-well-as-you-hoped, Matthew 6:33. Sing a song. Talk to Him about your day. Read a chapter of the Bible. Be still before Him. Anything! Find time to be renewed in His presence, because in His presence there is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11) (:
-
This week in a snapshot:
Wed prayer, 12-1pm, Campus center basement piano rooms
Change in time slot to an hour earlier than the norm so more people can make it! Prayer is a way of telling God that we are dependent on Him and not ourselves; God's abundance matches our dependence!
Friday OCF, 7pm, R3
Wow what a great testimony last week from Tim and Glenda about the Belyuen mission trip huh? The trip, for the whole team, is only the beginning of God opening our eyes and moulding us for His plans and purposes. It'll be YOUR TURN to go next time okay! (: Anyways. Friday. Last Bible Study – we're wrapping up Ephesians, studying the very essential Armour of God which we need to put on in constant spiritual battle! See you at 6.20pm before for prayer if you can make it alright!
See you sooooon!
In His all-encompassing love (a love which holds, surrounds, encloses you; you're safe and snug in His love. Nothing can separate you from it!),
Faith! (: <3
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Back from Belyuen!
Hello awesome peoples of the earth!
How are you guys doing! A team of us representing Clayton just got back from a mission trip to Darwin (Belyuen community) on Tuesday morning and we missed each other so much, we met for dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday. Haha. I bet we had a better one week than all of you :P
Okay honestly, it was a really good trip and we enjoyed ourselves loads. God did so much in us and through us, we want to share it with you guys! We'll do that at OCF this Friday at 7pm at R3 so come and have a look and listen as we share our hearts ad what your contributions did ya! There'll be Bible Study too, where we'll be continuing our study of Ephesians, looking at how to live wisely and what Biblical submission is.
And of course, we must come with expectations. It is not just another Friday night with OCFers, it is another opportunity for fellowship and an encounter with however God will choose to reveal Himself in those whose hearts are open and hungry! So let's come expectant okay? Join for prayer at 6.20pm before that too! Prayer is a time where we say – God we are nothing without You; we present our requests before You – You work, God!
Just one other thing – CONVY! 9-13 Dec '09 at Melaka, followed by a Claytonites food trip around Malaysia. Last year's was my first convy, and I must say that my eyes were opened to more of God, and His work through OCF. This year's is especially important because it is the 50th anniversary. I believe heritage is important; I'm unsure as to what this convy will be like, but I believe it'll be amazing to see generations of OCFers gather together – those who have gone before us and are still faithful till today; I'm expecting it to be very inspiring! If you're hesitant on whether you should go or not, have a chat with those who've gone before – people like Ivie, Bernard, Eugene, Sue Ann, Glenda, Yasmeen, Voon, myself and quite a few others! It's worth going for. Check out http://ocfconvention.org/ for details. Sign up soon with Sue Ann (sueann_y@yahoo.com), our convy rep, because reg is closing soon.
Okiedokes, thank you for your attention everyone :) Look forward to seeing you all on Friday!
:) Love, Faith!
How are you guys doing! A team of us representing Clayton just got back from a mission trip to Darwin (Belyuen community) on Tuesday morning and we missed each other so much, we met for dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday. Haha. I bet we had a better one week than all of you :P
Okay honestly, it was a really good trip and we enjoyed ourselves loads. God did so much in us and through us, we want to share it with you guys! We'll do that at OCF this Friday at 7pm at R3 so come and have a look and listen as we share our hearts ad what your contributions did ya! There'll be Bible Study too, where we'll be continuing our study of Ephesians, looking at how to live wisely and what Biblical submission is.
And of course, we must come with expectations. It is not just another Friday night with OCFers, it is another opportunity for fellowship and an encounter with however God will choose to reveal Himself in those whose hearts are open and hungry! So let's come expectant okay? Join for prayer at 6.20pm before that too! Prayer is a time where we say – God we are nothing without You; we present our requests before You – You work, God!
Just one other thing – CONVY! 9-13 Dec '09 at Melaka, followed by a Claytonites food trip around Malaysia. Last year's was my first convy, and I must say that my eyes were opened to more of God, and His work through OCF. This year's is especially important because it is the 50th anniversary. I believe heritage is important; I'm unsure as to what this convy will be like, but I believe it'll be amazing to see generations of OCFers gather together – those who have gone before us and are still faithful till today; I'm expecting it to be very inspiring! If you're hesitant on whether you should go or not, have a chat with those who've gone before – people like Ivie, Bernard, Eugene, Sue Ann, Glenda, Yasmeen, Voon, myself and quite a few others! It's worth going for. Check out http://ocfconvention.org/ for details. Sign up soon with Sue Ann (sueann_y@yahoo.com), our convy rep, because reg is closing soon.
Okiedokes, thank you for your attention everyone :) Look forward to seeing you all on Friday!
:) Love, Faith!
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