The end

Yen and I were supposed to do up a nice farewell post...with pictures and a touching, tear-jerking, composition to signify the end of something beautiful, and more importantly, the beginning of something greater.

Well...Hours became days, which became weeks, and it has now reached one month since we discussed on the above. And I realised that maybe it's not so important to have that post anymore because although this blog stopped moving, everything else continued.

The two new cells have been set up now and have embarked on an exciting, new adventure (last Friday both cells had a healthy attendance of 9 each). Both cells have started their new cell blogs to align with their new beginnings.

This blog doesn't need a ra-ra ending after all. It's been awesome, guys, but it will be even more awesome in the future. Stay close to God and everything else will fall into place.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ~ Matthew 6:33

Visit our new cell blogs:
Still As Lame As Ever
Mega Lame Cell

Update

Wow, it's been awhile since I updated on this blog!

Not much has happened since then.

Although...

Low Money has left to Australia.

Cell conference has just finished.

And we've multiplied!

It's been an awesome three years going through the ups and downs of this cell group. It's been incredible seeing all the friendships develop, the fights, the compassion, and the times we stood together and encouraged one another.

God's grace has been apparent throughout. God's grace has left an imprint on the cell group and upon each member's life. And even as we multiplied last weekend, God's grace and purpose was revealed once again.

For many years, our church has been fluctuating with 90-something cells. We kept trying but could not hit the 100 target that we had. Cells kept combining, phasing out, beginning anew and it maintained at that level. Last weekend, 2 cells multiplied - one from Youth and ours from Young Adults to hit 100 cells.

It's been a long road but it became clear that our cell have so many leaders that need an environment to release their capability in Him and to depend on Him more. With too many leaders in one cell, it was easy to take a step back and allow others to step up.

I'm thankful and grateful that all the core members stood alongside and agreed in unity that it was time to challenge our cell to the next level, and accepted the responsibility to take ownership of helping our cell to achieve the purpose laid out for it.

Only by His amazing grace, we've come this far.

Only by His amazing grace, we can go forward from here.

Will you survive?

If you need directions, call me at 012 308 7357.

God bless!

Update on cell tomorrow

Hi all,

Do you know why Sherlock Holmes pays so little tax?

Because he makes so many brilliant deductions...

Muahahahhahaa...

Just a quick update that cell is going to be at my apartment tomorrow! It's going to be lots of fun and I hope to see all of you. Please call me at 012-308 7357 if you need directions.

Cheers!

Pillow Talk

I'm sure you're just curious to know what girls do when they get together and have a pyjama party! hahhahahaa...

Well, let me first set the expectation that it was really good clean fun, whilst we talked about some really exciting waxing methods, the night went on with a really laid-back feel, no serious debating topics, just normal girl stuff...all of which was...fun!

At the risk of talking too much, I'll just let the photos take their turn and tell the story...

Nail salon at work...
Sarah was our chief manicurist and pedicurist, seeing that she's got the most experience in this field, we were all taking directions from here..this can ah? how about that? please stick for me? aarrghh...emergency surgery on the butterfly! hahahahaha...yeah, it tore in half before it got stuck on the nail, poor thing.

Voila!

It's a fullblown pampering pyjama party k....

Then some TV watching....
It's a fantastic love story....if you ever get to watch it. We cried at the end!

I loved one of Noah's quotes as part of his introduction into the movie, he said,

"I am no one special, just a common man with common thoughts. I've led a
common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be
forgotten. But in one respect, I've succeeded as gloriously as anyone who ever lived. I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and for me, that has always been enough."

How not to cry!??!?!

And of course, sleeping timeee....
Sue was kind enough to entertain us with some shadow puppet show with the light from her phone and her heart-with-hands pillow - seriously, I can't explain it, make her demo it for you when you're there, and make sure you give her some coke!

All in all, funtastic! Thanks for making the time girls, next time, we need to wake-up together and have breakfast! hahahahaha....

As for the chicas that didn't make it, no worries, we'll have more outings in time to come and we'll let you know way in advance so you can book your dates ya!

More photos here.

For Girls Only!

Exciting times! (as Rachel would put it ;p)

I love that girls always have things in common to talk about, and whatever it may be, its understood that at some level - we can all be girlie!

So, girls @ d'aman crimson, here's a time where we're getting together to do the things we like! The sleepover will happen next week after cell, when we've chased the boys away to do their girlie things. The night's dedicated just for you - so let us know what you'd like to do aight!

For now, we've got heaps of food, nail lacquer & glitter, sleeping bags, chick flicks and such. Any more ideas?

Plan to have breakfast the next day together ya!
Love,
Yen

Patisserie Rui is now open!

This has just got to be the most coolest thing ever!

Last weekend we got to join Crystal for the blessing of her own Patisserie, how cool is that? I probably won't have to blog much about it...I'll let the photos tell you the story!

More photos here.

Congratulations Crystal! *hugs*

It's here!

Broken that is.

Society has tended to sideline Easter a bit. Christmas has become the most celebrated 'Christian' holiday on the planet, and everyone gears up each year for this celebration - buying presents, remembering the birth of Christ, plays and productions, and for the irregular church-goer, going to church!

Then Santa Claus and the Easter bunny was brought in pushing the message of Christ even further into the back of society's psyche. Children nowadays remember Easter for the chocolate eggs, parties and games that they experience. We don't even get an Easter or Good Friday holiday in Malysia unless we live in Sabah and Sarawak.

But Easter recognises the most colourful, powerful and significant days of Jesus. Even more than His birth, Easter personifies His very purpose and existence on earth.

Easter remembers the most difficult decision a person has ever had in history, during the atonement in Gethsemane. A decision that was said to be so wrenching that blood came out of sweat pores while Jesus prayed and the disciples slept (while on guard).

Easter remembers the profound pain and anguish of the betrayal which led to the capture of Jesus...and the despair of when he hung on the cross. The immense doubt and sorrow that came after the Saviour was killed. A blotting out of hope.

And finally, Easter remember the glorious resurrection for the atonement of the human race. The complete redemption through the blood that was shed on the cross. The resurrection power that gives us an avenue to reach God - the only way to reach God in fact.

The unpayable price was paid by a perfect, sinless sacrifice.

Matchless grace.

More than realising that it is Easter weekend. More than getting excited about a play. More than remembering that Jesus died, was buried and rose again. Open your heart to understand the amazing grace and love that made God humble himself to the extent of coming down in human form to be betrayed and killed by His creation so that we may have a chance to be saved.

It has already been done.

Come to the play and bring your friends. Don't invite them to watch the play (although that's what you will be doing verbally). In your spirit, invite them to meet with their Creator who loves them beyond anything a human mind could comprehend.

Let Jesus take centre stage.

GTPJ Easter Drama

Ola!

Yes, I kind of realize that this is the first proper post that's been written since we started this blog but hey, I appreciate the predictability of finding my daily devotionals here! So thanks for putting it up!

In case you guys didn't know, Easter is coming your way and REALLLL soon! Rehearsals have been going on for sometime now and it's pulling together, but we certainly need your prayers to cover the team so please remember us when you're praying :)

There are lots of avenues to serve: make-up, building props, ushering, etc...so be sure to sign-up and avail yourselves aight?

So when, where and what?

BROKEN
Date : March 21-22, 2008
Time : 8.00pm Venue: Glad Tidings Petaling Jaya (map)
No. 6, Jalan 13/4,
46200 Petaling Jaya
URL : http://www.gtpj.com/
More at http://www.broken2008.blogspot.com/ (link us & spread the word!)

GTPJ Presents.....

CNY bash tonight!

Hi all,

4½ hours more until our CNY party! We have around 22 people that have confirmed and counting. If anyone needs directions, just give Le Roy or myself a call.

If you're curious to know who did up the beautiful flyer on short notice, its none other than our dashing, creative genius, Le Roy.

Who is he?

This leng chai loh...