EXP GOD

Yesterday's youth ministry was on Chinese Customs and Traditions, particularly the upcoming Lunar New Year. I was enlightened by the various meanings of the different symbols of the new year and also how they originated. Well, we were reminded to keep a Christ-like perspective when it comes to the new year. New clothes represents being born again, the old is gone. Once we were yet sinners, now we are victorious in Christ.

The color Red represents the redemptive blood of Jesus Christ while the giving of oranges and red packets symbolises blessings.

We were reminded to God's ambassadors of peace, hope and love to our families and friends. To be friendly always and be different. I challenge my group to do away with their usual CNY routines and make the extra effort to approach an older family member or just to take care of their younger cousins or nieces nephews. Its really encouraging to see this bunch of sec 1 youths willingness to learn. And i pray that God will indeed work mightily in their lives and be real to them.

I just went with eugene to get our small group materials. Its called Experiencing God : Knowing and Doing the Will of God. The book is very comprehensive and intensive bible study material. I pray that this will be a challenge to the younger ones as well as a challenge to us leaders, to increase our level of commitment and desire to learn more about God's word and plan for us.