GOD REWARDS US!

My school has a competition which everybody is given the opportunity to participate. You have to read some books and record it down on a special book provided by my school. I’ve written a lot of books, all I ever wanted was to win, glorify God’s name and make my parents proud!

On Monday’s assembly, the teacher pronounced: “The winner of the book recording competition is ......... "and I was so scared that my hard work won’t pay off! I’ve worked very hard for 3 months! But then, the teacher said: “And the first prize winner is, Ho Khai Ling (my full name)!” I was so happy and ran out to receive my gift. Besides that, the teacher also said that my class recorded more then 1000 books within 3 months! Some of my friends said that it was because of me that our class won, I felt like a heroine that day! The Lord bless my class for my sake!

Truly, God is great and He will reward you for all your hard work. Thank you, Jesus!

By Amy Ho, 11 yrs old

SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM AND RIGHTEOUSNESS

In the mid year 2007, Ps. Chung form ANS, Muar gave me prophecies with regards to my future studies and my purpose here on this earth. The following is an excerpt of the 1st prophecy:
“The Lord says that I want to open your spiritual eyes through my spirit of wisdom to allow you to see your future, see the occupation, see the very course/study that I want you to join. In this course/study, I will give you the strength, wisdom and beyond, to receive the very strength/power that I’ve given to you, the qualification that I've given to you. I want my holy spirit and my wisdom to fill you.”
The 2nd prophecy I received in the mid year 2008:
“God will show by His spirit, little by little about my future.”

When I finished my High School and got my exams results, I begin to ponder about my future and began asking even my siblings for advice as to what course to pursue in college. I totally forgot about the above prophecies. I was so preoccupied with these matters that I totally forgot to seek God for His plans upon my life.

It was during my conversation with Sis. Laffy that she suggested, that I should consider the course in “Counseling”. As she observed my life, she felt that I have this ability to give counsel to people. This is an area which I have never even thought of. Nevertheless, I was still doubtful of what she spoke and went to look for other courses. But all these efforts going on my own way just lead me deeper into confusion and creating more doubts in me.

In the night, I recalled back of those prophecies that God has given to me. I kept on declaring His words that He had spoken to me. That same night, God gave me a dream. In the dream, I saw myself giving counsel to my friends who were quarreling earlier on. It was after my counsel that they begin to reconcile were holding hands together to pray along with me. Here, God began to reveal His purpose for me by taking up this course in counseling. In fact, I saw myself as the very source that would bring about changes and impact in my college

Even though I have made the decision and applied for this course, there were negative thoughts that came to my mind. My dad too was worried if I was making the right decision as he felt that there would be limited job opportunities in this area. Nevertheless I refuse to give in to these negative thinking patterns and worries about my future. As I begin to hold on to His words and obey His ways, I began to have such a rest and peace in my heart and mind to study this course. I no longer have to worry anymore as His word says in
Matt 6:33 “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

By Edwin Choong, 18 yrs old.

DECLARING GOD'S WORD

I and my family had shifted out from our apartment of 15 yrs to a condominium on the 28th March, 2009. A week after we had moved into the condo, I asked my husband for direction to the market that is convenient for me to do my marketing.

The following morning, as about 6.40am, I followed my husband's car from behind for the direction to the market. When we were almost reaching the market, he gave me a signal that this was the market and he hurriedly drove off to work. I parked my car near to the market because it was still early in the morning. I sat inside the car for a while because suddenly I was confronted with the source of fear that I might not be able to find my way back to the condo. I prayed a short prayer by declaring His word in Psalms 121:2 "My help comes from the Lord." Psalms 27:1 "The Lord is my light." Isaiah 41:10 "I do not fear for the Lord is with me."

After my prayer and doing my marketing, I met with a "sister" whom I had not seen for 4 yrs. We had a short conversation and I noted down her h/p no and she left the market. It was about 7.20am when I finished my marketing. As i walked back to the car to open the door, I realized that my car key was not with me. I walked back to the market to search for the key, but I couldn't find it. I panicked and I was a loss at what to do as I feared that I would not find my way back to the condo but have lost the car key as well.

I seek the Lord again and declared God's word that "I am not afraid for the Lord is with me; He will help me." As I continued declaring His word, I realize that God's presence calm my panic. Suddenly, I remembered the "sister" whom i met earlier on. I contacted her and she told me that she would meet me back at the market in 10 mins. time. She arrived exactly at that time and as she send me back to the condo to get the car spare key, she gave me directions back to the condo.When I got back to the market, I found my car key inside the boot of the car.

From the market, I managed to drive back to the condo with much ease as I had much confidence and was without fear as I knew that the Lord was with me. I thank the Lord for His guidance to me through this "sister" and through His very words.

Brother and sisters, I encourage all of you to declare His word not only when we face difficulties or trials but everyday of your life. God's word is powerful as it carries His very presence!

I give God all the glory for the wonderful work that He has done and still is doing in my life.
Thank you, Father!

By Catherine Chew, housewife with 2 teenaged children.

MY FIRST SONG

In our youth meeting on18/4/2009, Sis. Kim Suan told us that in May and June we must compose songs that relate to the seasons of God for the house. I feel that it is impossible for me to compose my own song. I don’t know any musical instrument, and I don’t really sing in tune , it is impossible for someone like me who don’t know anything about music to compose one song .

On the way home, I receive an SMS from Marcus which read: “Must see news today Datuk Najib is saying ONE Malaysia Faces without Races.” All of the sudden, I feel that there are some words came into my mind and I started to jot it down. The more I write, more words just flow out. Then it came with a melody and I began to sing and record it down with my hand phone. After I have the whole thing, I began to record it singing the whole song.
YEAH!!! Finally, I compose my first song.

I was so excited that I called Sis. Kim Suan, and asked her to come over to my house. I wanted to present her the whole song and ask her to help me make the song better. Seriously, I really want to thank God for making all things possible. This is the first time I compose a song and it just happened immediately in such a short span of time. I don’t know how to express this excitement that's within me!!!!

I even called Sis. Laffy and sing to her the whole song and she is there with words of encouragement. I’m so grateful to Sis. Kim Suan that she had help me to make the song better and encouraged me. Praise God for His goodness towards me!

Get ready! My song for Malaysia would be posted out soon here in this blog :D
Truly, Faces without Races is being fulfilled in Malaysia!

By Vanessa Lee, 15 yrs old

WE ARE THE FINISHING GENERATION!!

Greetings and blessings from East land of Malaysia, Kuching.

It brought true joy into our spirit each time we read this blog-amazing news. Even though we are miles and miles apart somehow our spirit are so connected with all of you and whatever that's happening in the spirit realm.

We really thank GOD for what He has worked in each and everyone of our lives. He has raised us up,connected us to His Destiny, involved us in HIS great plans and choose and set us apart for HIM, for succession. We are truly the generation described in Psalm 102:18-'a generation yet to be created.', The Finishing Generation, a generation that fashioned by HIS word and by the Spirit of the Lord. A generation whom so much in love with our LORD JESUS, a generation that will only pursue after purity and righteousness, and will not be contaminated by the world but to influence and impacting lives around us. A generation will only say, 'YES' to GOD.

Yes, we are God's warrior, the giant killers, the city takers and the world changers. We are assigned to carry the baton and faithfully running HIS race. We thank God for the future HE has written about us and we are to fulfill it. After we had been send out from TCC for a greater assignment by GOD, we thank God and are glad to see our sheeps obediently carry the baton we had passed on and seeing them faithfully continue to run the race towards HIS destiny, along with our great partners in Destiny, Pastor Paul,Sis.Nancy,Sis Kim Suan and Sis.Stephanie.
How great and awesome is our God!

I(Laffy) remembered 2007 IYC(International Youth Conference) in Muar, Johor, Pastor Jonathan David of ANS sharing his prophetic vision, God is birthing a new breed, formed by HIS very hand. Now seeing how GOD has fashioned us, moulding us, shaping us, training us and finally transforming us to be the godly man and woman HE wanted us to be, to become connected together to fulfill the same destiny and complete the same purpose. Yes, we are the Finishing generation. Wherever place we may set our foot on, we will continue to make a difference and with boldness, we will establish God's kingdom.

Its so amazing how God has raised up this Finishing Generation(we). We have been chosen by God to carry and to transfer Christ legacy to fulfillment.
By accurately connected to God and His destiny, now we can come together as one in the Spirit, one heart, bones to bones, flesh to flesh, God will caused the right kind of people with the right kind of attitude to connect to us. Even though we are separated by the huge South China Sea, we are strongly and accurately connected.

Last but not least, we are the Finishing Generation will rise to reveal a new measure of grace which we possess as sons of God. AMEN!!!!!

Our Love,
Capt.Shane and Sgt.Laffy of FBC Kuching, Sarawak.

GOD ANSWERS OUR NEEDS! JUST BE PATIENT

Yesterday,I was overjoyed when my mum said:"Jun,do you want to go for tuition?"
I had been praying to God that my mom would let me go for tuition as my results weren't that good and I know I need tuition to help me catch up. Previously when I ask my mum to allow me to go for tuition, she would like before I could even finish my sentence, she would just say: NO!
I thank God that He answered my prayer and my mom has a change of heart and mind.
Hallelujah!

By Nettle Chew Mei Jun, 15 yrs old.

WE ARE THERE FOR ONE ANOTHER

In my cell group, there are some of them who are currently going through some tough trial or challenges. My heart was sad to watch them walk through it but then I realized they have to learn to walk through it depending on God and allow Him to shake what can be shaken so that He could put in His ingredients. But I'm very glad that God reminded us of the following:-

1. In this season, God did not have all of us go through tough times is so that we would all learn to be there for one another. Those who are strong must keep staying strong so that those among us who are tired or weary or discouraged in the midst of trials can be encouraged. We are there to lift them up by speaking the proceeding word into their lives. We are there as their companions where they can run to as we are there to stand by them to pray and cry aloud on their behalf. As they find comfort and strength in us they too would move out strong and be a great source to others as well. We lend our ears and shoulders and give out tissues :'( when there's a need to, FOC :D

2. All of us would would have to go through trials as this is part of His dealings in our lives. Each person would have their turn so we should not whine, angry nor be frustrated as God has already prepared us beforehand to face all the trials and challenges. As I look back at the early months as we hear His words, God has actually spoken, prepared and equipped us for these test. That's why we face every trials and challenges with boldness and know that we can prevail because He has put in all that we need within us.

That's why I really believe that one would no longer have to bear the challenges or trials all alone. God is already in the midst raising a strong company of true companions who are partners in destiny that would be there for one another. Like one of my cell group member quipped: "God is so good as He make such arrangement so that we can have one another to encourage us as we walk through trials. Then we can be an encouragement to others who are in our home and school."

True partners in destiny gives much strength, courage and comfort to one another!
WE CAN RISE ABOVE EVERY LIMITATIONS AND BOUNDARIES!
GUYS! WE R HERE FOR WAR! WE R GIANT KILLERS!
WE R CITY TAKERS! WE R WORLD CHANGERS!

By Kim Suan :D

NO MORE TUITION!!!!

God is awesome!!! He does things that are remarkable and astounding .I just found out that I don’t need tuition to catch up with my studies, in my case Mathematics. YAY!!! For the past 2 years, I’ve been attending the tuition and spending a lot of money and the results… was not really good. Now, without it I can still catch up! Praise God!!
I studied myself and with God’s help, I’ve improved!!

By Albert Tan, 15 yrs old

I AM DIFFERENT!

One day as I was assigned to take care of my class after the recess, a classmate of mine came and approached me. She wanted to speak to me personally therefore I listened to her attentively.

She mentioned that she and a few others are in a team and is in the midst of entering a competition and her current group is need another team member. What surprised me was, she mentioned that I was a suitable candidate to join her team because she noticed that I was matured in my way of handling situations. She needed a person with such quality to lead the rest of the team members.

I was so surprised that I did know how to respond to her. I refused her offer as I felt I was busy furthermore I did not want to stayed back after school that often.But she kept begging me profusely that I finally agreed to her request.

As I was seated, I begin to ponder about this incident; I was reminded by what Sis. Laffy had said previously. She said, “Everywhere we go we must carry ourselves well because there are people looking at us because of our identity, as a Christian.”
I begin to realize that the people around me could see that I am different from the others!!

I am different! I am extraordinary! Simply because my God is with me!

By Vanessa Lee, 14 yrs old.

HE LISTENS TO MY CRY

During the recent Chinese New Year, a miracle had happened. I was staying with my aunt. As she had to leave for outstation for a few days therefore I was assigned to take care of her puppy. I had to ensure that the gate is close at all times so that the puppy won’t run out.

One day as I was busy with my errands, the puppy went missing. I was very worried as my aunt loves her puppy dearly. If she hears of this news she would be disheartened. It was at this time that I really felt lost and hopeless.

I went out to search for the puppy despite it rained like dogs and cats. My cousins joined me in search of the puppy. After 15 mins we still could not find the puppy as the rained persisted and got heavier. We had to abandon the search. While walking back with a heavy heart, I just cried out to God and asked Him for help.

Surprisingly, someone called and asked if we are looking for a puppy and gave us the exact description of our lost puppy. We responded positively to him and the caller gave us direction of our puppy’s whereabouts. As we traveled, I kept on asking God to help us then I spotted our puppy under a car.

This whole experience made me realize that GOD IS GREAT as He’s always with us. It has taught me that even in situations or things that may be small but still God cares. We must learn to be dependent on HIM in all things.

by Gabriel Leong, 17 yrs old

GOD'S INTERVENTION

I want to thank and praise God for being with me in good and bad times. I thank God for giving my wife four wonderful children who are always very caring and kind to me. They are very supportive and give me lots of hope and happiness when I am down with head internal bleeding and in semi-conscious on the 23rd March 2009, my daughter Belinda and son Bruce were so concern.

They give the moral support to their mother while I was hospitalized. I thank God for His timely help by sending my wife's friends to help me to get an ambulance to the hospital on the 23rd of March about 7am. Their quick action saved my life. I was operated on the same day at Sungai Buloh Hospital. I was gain consciousness at about 9pm and give relieve to all the friend and family members. My eldest son and daughter in-law flew back from UK to see me.

I am greatly happy and praise God the Almighty for the timely intervention and action because I was suppose to be on the flight to UK that night itself. God is great as He prevented me from going or else I can’t imagine what could be the consequences. I encourage members of the church to pray and to let Jesus walk with you for He loves us and keep us safe by His side. Amen!

By Major Lim, 65 yrs old

IT'S ABOUT HIM

Recently, I was asked to stay behind after my science subject has ended. My science teacher had wanted me to help her return the books to my other classmates. As I stayed behind, my teacher and I begin to have a conversation. It was in the midst of the conversation I begin to pour my frustration to her about my responsibility as a school prefect. I had assumed that she would begin to sympathize with me but that was not so. In fact, she actually corrected me of my negativity!

The following are her words:-
Science teacher said: “You have the leadership skill, why won’t you use it to help the school? I noticed that you are actually well prepared for challenges as you never seem to be afraid to face any of it. I don’t know why, you seem to have the power to attract my attention even though it’s just my first year teaching you. Every single thing that you do would bring a lot of changes. I’m proud that there’s a girl like you who comes from a Chinese speaking primary school being a school prefect in a English Missionary Secondary School…..…..”

At the end of our conversation, my teacher has me reflect back on what she had spoken. As I pondered and reflect back, I begin to realize that she was right. We should do everything that we can to take back our school for God. I begin to know that it’s no longer about me but about God, His work and the many other lives that would be impacted. God and His work are more important than my own feelings.

By Vanessa Lee, 14 yrs old.

WHEN YOU SPEAK THE WORD

On 15th April 2009 at 6.00am.
I was awaken by the lightning sound, then I looked out and saw that it was raining very heavily. It created much noise till I could not resume back to sleep. But I remembered what Sis. Kim Suan taught me, she said, "WHEN YOU SPEAK THE WORD, IT WOULD COME TO PAST."

So I begin to take act upon those words. I said, "In Jesus name, no more rain". Within half and hour, really happened! The rain stopped!

By Marcus Ng, 14 yrs old.

THANK YOU GOD

Gloria Tan, 12 yrs old

I really thank God that He had heard my prayer about my friend. It all started when my friend fell down and hurt her knee. From then on, she would always complain that she hated her left knee. I prayed for God’s healing to be upon her and also a pure mind, so that she would not always think of getting rid of her left knee. After a few weeks of praying, I noticed that she had stopped complaining about her feet but is awaiting left knee to fully recover. Praise the Lord!

I'M GOD'S APPOINTED LEADER IN MY CLASS

Do you still remember the testimony I shared to you about I’m God’s appointed leader in school? Well, actually it’s in the library.
Now, I’ve started to be a leader in class too!Usually, my teacher won’t even notice me, but this time, she wants me to be in charge of our class project!I’m kind of nervous but I believe that God will guide my way and let me be a good leader. I really want to thank God for this wonderful opportunity, Hallelujah!

By Amy Ho, 11 years old.

FRUSTRATION TURNS TO PEACE

These few months I was very tired due to my hectic schedule as a school prefect. In fact, I was reluctant to take this post as it was my teacher that appointed me. In other words, I was forced to accept it! :(

There was a particular moment where I felt really frustrated with all my senior prefects but then I was reminded by a word of prophesy that was released to me. It says, “This is the time for you to change the school!”

Immediately, I just felt that I should not take things so personally but learn to be professional in my way of responding and handling of situations. I also received an sms from Sis. Laffy. She reminded me that it was God who appointed me to this position and not my teacher therefore I should give up! I’m happy to say that I have done my duty well and glorified HIM!!

By Vanessa Lee, 14 yrs old

I AM THE BEST STUDENT IN MY CLASS

My name is Esther Ho. I am eight years old. There is a competition in my school, you have to be the best student in your class only then you can win.
My teacher chose me to be the best student because I didn’t talk when my teacher is teaching and I finish my homework in time.
I am very happy because God gave me good leaders in the church to train me, that’s why I get to be the best student in my class. Thank you, Jesus!

By Esther Ho, 8 yrs old.

IN GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!

Caleb Lim

On Nov 17 2008, we received a medical report concerning Caleb, a report that will crush every parent’s heart. Caleb was diagnosed with bruton’s agammaglobulinemia. It is an immune disorder that is present at birth and is characterized by low or completely absent of immunoglobulins in the bloodstream. In simpler terms, Caleb’s body lacks a fully functioning immune system and is vulnerable to repeated potentially fatal, bacteria infections. And there is no cure for this defect, which means it is a life long sickness. No feelings can described how we felt at the time when the doctor was explaining about Caleb’s condition – we were confused, heart-broken, lost with many questions running through our minds – why this has to happen, what is this sickness all about, why our son………

It all started when Caleb, beginning at the age of 3, was always ill with serious childhood infections. We have lost count the number of times he visited the pediatrician and stayed in the hospital for treatment. It never occurred to us that he is born with immune disorder as his pediatrician never suspect anything and he kept receiving treatment for the infection he was admitted for. This went on for 2 years until he was hit with a very serious pneumonia in September 2008, where he stayed in the hospital for 21 days and had an operation in the lungs to remove the infections as his lungs have started to collapse. We thank God wholeheartedly for His sovereign hands upon Caleb throughout the operation. The operation went well without any complication. Indeed, He is Emmanuel, our God who is with us.

Caleb recovered from his pneumonia but only for a very, very brief period of time where he had another recurrent episode during our family trip in Melbourne. He was admitted to the hospital again, this time at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne. It was God’s divine intervention in allowing Caleb to go through the infection again and be admitted to the RCH, for it was at the RCH where the doctors suspected something is wrong with Caleb’s immunity when we gave them a chronology of Caleb’s illness and admission to the hospital. They did a special test and confirmed his condition. We are grateful to God for bringing us to the right people in Melbourne. Had Caleb not admitted to the RCH, we may never find out about his condition. In fact we have already cancelled our trip to Melbourne when Caleb had his lung operation. But to our surprise the travel agent did not do so and held on to our tickets until 24 hours before our flight. Somehow, we went ahead with the trip at the last minute. We wanted Caleb to have a good break after having to go through a distress experience. At the same time he was really looking forward to the trip from the day we bought the tickets to Melbourne. It was God who planned the trip for us after all. It is amazing how God works in ways we can never imagine or comprehend.

Caleb, now 5, is currently receiving proper treatment for agammaglobulinemia. He receives human antibody infusion (IVIG) every 4 weeks to replace the immunoglobulin that is not present in his body and he is doing well. He has started going back to kindergarten ever since he started on the IVIG. Everyday we declare God’s divine protection upon Caleb before he leaves for school as it is very easy for him to catch another infection from any of the kids at his kindergarten. Everyday we are seeing God’s miracle coming into fulfillment when Caleb goes to school and comes home well. Everyday is an amazing journey with God as we lift and surrender our son to the Almighty and to truly learn to depend on Him alone to protect Caleb. Everyday is a new day.

We believe God has a divine purpose and destiny for Caleb and our family by allowing him to be born with such disorder. And we believe with all our hearts that Caleb’s life will be a breakthrough testimony. Caleb in the Old Testament was part of the Joshua generation – a rising and breakthrough generation that will not allow fear to intimidate them. Our Caleb carries the spirit of that same generation – breaking all fear, breaking all limitations. All the doctors said he will never recover and need life long IVIG but we know that our God is the greatest in wisdom, power and might. We will continue to declare life and life abundantly unto Caleb until the day he receive his miracle. Caleb will surely see this into fulfillment in his life because our God is able and nothing is impossible at the name of our Lord Jesus.

All glory be unto God not for what He has done but for who He is!

By Bruce and Karen Lim

LET GOD BE YOUR NUMBER ONE!

Last Friday, James and Gloria told me that they’re going to Penang the following Saturday. I, of course wanted to go. So I begged them until they agreed to let me come along. But after we had dinner together on Saturday, Sis. Kim Suan was fetching James and I back home.

She told us that we’re going to have T.E.A.M on the following Saturday, the same day we wished to go to Penang. I was troubled, I don’t know which decision to make. To go to Penang or to go for T.E.A.M.

At night, I asked God, what am I to do? I wished to go to Penang and also to T.E.A.M! If only I can cut myself to half. During the next day, I asked Gloria whether she’s going to T.E.A.M or Penang. She told me that her father has already gone to Penang this morning so there’ll be nobody to fetch us to Penang, so of course we have to go for T.E.A.M!

I suddenly remembered about what my leaders, Sis. Laffy and
Sis. Kim Suan said. They told us that in whatever situation, we must put God number one than to the world. I felt so disappointed with myself that I’ve put the world number one and God next. But after this entire thing, I think God wants to teach me a lesson about putting Him number one! I’m sorry, Jesus…

By Amy Ho, 11 yrs old.

MY NEW FRIEND

I once had a friend. I thought she’s my good friend. Her name is Ong Yu Ying. But one day, when my class monitor was telling me a secret.

Yu Ying wanted to know what we are talking about but my class monitor doesn’t want to tell her about the secret.

So Yu Ying was angry with me. She scolded me and told my other friends to leave me. So I only had one friend left. I was very sad.

But one day, when my teacher decided to change our seat. I sat with a Malay girl named Siti Nurshahera. She is better than Ong Yu Ying.

I thank God for giving me this new friend. THANK YOU JESUS!!!

By Esther Ho, 8 years old

LET THE CHILDREN COME

Isaac 3++yrs old

Last Friday I took Isaac to cell group. He enjoyed being with the company of the adults. It was amazing to see that he joined in the worship and followed us singing worship song. And during the sharing he was playing by himself but I was surprise that eventhough he was playing, he was also listening to the sharing by Auntie Nancy. He interrupted Auntie Nancy to ask her what is : “Splendor?” Then he told her that he also got a “blender....!!” HA! HA!!.. How funny...

On the way home, both of us were singing "Lord Send the Rain, Let your spirit come and Glorify Jesus..." He can remember this song and love singing it now.

My point here showed that children can capture the spiritual dimension of what is happening in the cell group. Let's impart our legacy to them...
"LET THE CHILDREN COME"...

By Belinda Lim

THE LORD BLESSED MY SCHOOL FOR MY SAKE!

Hi! My name is Nettle, aged 15.I feel honoured to share this amazing news to everyone around the world. I was appointed to decorate my school activity bulletin board this year but things weren't going well then. People around me looked down on me, they think I can't handle my assignment but with God's help things began to change.

"For your sake, God is willing to step in and intervene, just like He did to Joseph." This word was spoken by Sis. Kim Suan during one of our classes in church, it hit me hard and I won't forget these words.

A month later, there’s a competition going on for bulletin boards. I was there panicking what to do as trying to be creative and decorate the bulletin board is not an easy task. By that time the judge came to see our bulletin board ,I had just finished doing my "masterpiece" at the knick of time.

Therefore I didn’t expect to win any prize for it. The following day, I was shocked! My friends told me that I did a great job and had won the first prize! I was so surprised and I didn’t know what to do. All I could do was repeating these words, “Oh thank God! Oh thank God! Oh thank God!”

THE LORD BLESSED MY SCHOOL FOR MY SAKE!
Remember! Seek the Giver(God) and not the gift as all that we need is in HIM!

HEAVY BURDEN LIFTED UP

I want to share something amazing to you. Today, I have a burden to read the TCC Amazing News and after that I read the sunday service message (Dr. Jonathan David’s sermon notes) which my wife emailed. I was looking for the time to read it despite a hectic schedule, but this morning I managed to read it...

I guess my heart was very heavy but after reading TCC Amazing News Blog and the sharing from Stephanie and Xiong on facing challenges really encouraged me, it was like God talking to me, when I read the Sunday sermon (Dr. Jonathan David's sermon notes), when I reach the 3rd and 2nd last paragraph, I suddenly cannot control myself and cried uncontrollably and felt something lifted up from my heart. I believed the Holy Spirit lifted the heavy burden from my heart... and I felt very good after that.

I do not know how I will handle pressure/challenges in future, but I know that there is a breakthrough for me already!

By Victor Loo, currently working in Hong Kong.

SEEK HIM FIRST

I am glad to have this opportunity to share what God have done in my life.
I really want thanks God for guiding me and encouraging me all the way until now. He set many things orderly in my life.

The first thing I want to share is about me having an unexpected result for my SPM exams. I have 8As in my SPM result. Although it’s not excellent but I know that it’s by God’s grace, I have this result. For a person who studies at the eleventh hour and still be able to get this result it’s only through God, all things are made possible. It’s only in God, we can find success.

The second one is that, in Malaysia, to get JPA/ Government scholarship one must have 9As and above in their SPM exams. Yet with my 8A’s exams result, I was called for an interview. God is great! God is awesome!

I really want to thank God for giving me every opportunity. I remembered what my father told me and I believe they are words from God. My father told me that God wants me to acknowledge that all that I have are not because my own effort but it’s because of GOD. It’s in HIM that I have all these!

Everyday of our lives, we must depend on God. Whatever we have, regardless good or bad, we must praise and glorify Him. All that God do is for our own good because He want to set a right path way for us, so that we do not have to worry about anything in our lives.

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”

By Eric Wong, 18 yrs old.

GOD SPEAK TO ME

Thank God for His awesome work in my life. As we build our connection close to God, He speaks to us in many different ways through situation, people and even animals.

One morning, I was on my way to work while thinking about the challenges I faced in my job, then God spoke to me. As I was looking at the little tiny ants which are busy gathering pieces of food (some are few times bigger than them) along the road, God said: “See my son, the little tiny ants can overcome all the challenges which is few times bigger than them. So why are you taking challenges as a major boundary and limitation for you? If the small tiny ant can overcome the challenges, why can’t you?”

I was stunned and amazed.

I start questioning myself: “Why do I have to take challenges so sadly when I know God is molding me?” God knows what we can handle and what we can’t. After receiving His word, I build strong faith in Him and have total obedience to His word. I have no worries about challenges in my job and can take it with a joyful heart.

Praise the Lord!!! I really thank God for His Everlasting grace and love for us. I feel so blessed because we have God in our life. God bless!

Chin Xiong

FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH

Marcus Ng (Left), Sis.KimSuan (Right)

On 03/04/2009, few of us went to a restaurant for supper after cell group. I have encountered bankruptcy before. There was a time where I did not manage my finance well therefore I was in debt. My leader said if I don't change my ways, I would be bankrupt!! But now I can bless my leader (Sis.Kimsuan) a drink because I have learned to manage my finances well.

I am not rich, it is just what i have. I will bless because I am the channel of blessing. God gave me this gift because God knows that I care for old people and normal people a lot, (Editor's note: Haha, he means that he care for everyone, especially for those above him and dear to him) so I am applying this gift into my life!!

GOD HELP ME TO BELIEVE IN MYSELF

Marcus Ng

God is GREAT! This is my first time to pass my Moral exam! I got 31/40. I want to thank God for giving me the confidence and wisdom to do well in my exam. I used to not believing in myself that I can pass my exam but now I have breakthrough! I believe in myself and I have pass my exam!!

God is my source of strength, confidence and power!

GOD OF PEACE AND JOY

How many times we struggle to be positive/ happy or have peaceful mind in the midst of storm? With human's strength, will or wisdom, I would say it is impossible. Can we be like Jesus, sleeping like a baby in the midst of storm?

YES, we can. How? It is easy.

Take our position as son, think like how He thinks, speak like how He speaks, live like how He lives (in victory). You won't be able to imagine or understand how amazing things can happen so supernaturally when you obey His word.

I think about Jesus all the time, especially during difficult time. I FORCE myself to think of His promises and does not allow any reasoning in my mind against His word. And as I practise this, the result is: I do not to struggle to be happy, peaceful and optimistic! I just have it in me naturally! I can be joyful and full of energy all the time!

In the midst of any impossible-to-be-happy-situation in my life, I just smileeee allllll theeee waaayyy~~

I don't know how I did it! I just know it is ALL because of HIM!!!

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHA~~
(Well, I can't find the right word to explain the joy He placed in my heart!)



StephNg

GOD IS OUR PROTECTOR!

On one particular day on 20th February, I planned to buy milk powder for my baby and I took Isaac with me in the car. But then, we decided to stop by the pet shop first to see some fish as this is one of my son's favorite activity.
Our next plan was to go to the shop to get the milk powder but I was hesitant and decided to head home instead.When we arrived at home we were told that a robbery had just happen at that particular shop that I intended to go and there were 6 robbers inside and unfortunately one of my friend was robbed.
Immediately, I praised God for His Protection upon Me and my son.
It would have been us in the scene if i had proceed to go the shop.

God's Sovereign hand was upon us ! and to those who are connected to Him! God protects the righteous! All Glory be Unto Him.. Amen!

By Belinda Lim

I'M GOD'S APPOINTED LEADER

I am Dzunani Mabasa from South Africa. I am 13 years old and I am doing Grade 8.

My testimony is connected to what Amy shared about her new leadership position at school. This year I entered a new school. Unexpectedly I was made prefect of our class. My mom was not feeling comfortable of my leadership position because I find myself leading students who are older than me.

Pastor Mike was teaching at church and he said that God will make us prefects at school and we will lead older students just like what Amy is doing in Malaysia. My mom was encouraged by what pastor said and she started to believe that God wants me to be a leader. I want to say thank you Amy for posting your testimony. God bless sister Kim Suan for teaching and encouraging the youth and children to be leaders and become what God wants them to become.

HE HELPS

Yesterday, while i was playing my computer games, i received a phone call. It was from my friend. He called me to photostat a piece of paper that was our holiday homework because he had lost his.The homework was very important and if we don't hand it in, we'll have to meet the Dean of the subject. I immediately shut down my pc and I went to find that paper.It was then only i realize that I had also lost mine!!!!!I was looking for it frantically all over the whole house but still couldn't find.
It nearly took me for 1 hour. I prayed to God asking for His help so that i could remember where i have placed it.
Later on, I sms to John and Albert to see if i have left the piece of paper in their homes. After half an hour, John replied that the paper is in his home!!!!!
I was so happy that I quickly ran over to his house to get it.
I'm thankful to God for His help but I also learned not to be careless next time.

By Peter Phang, 15 yrs old.

DON’T WORRY, JUST BELIEVE AND GOD WILL HELP YOU

On the 09.03.09 after school, my sister and I were doing our homework. Suddenly, my sister cried when she was finding something from her bag. She told me: “I’ve forgotten to bring my homework back, I think I left it in my school’s drawer. What am I to do? I haven’t completed them. My teacher will surely beat me!” I looked at her blurred because I don’t know what to say. So I decided to do what I do best, consoling her.
I told her: “Don’t worry, even if you cry, your book won’t fly back to you.” But the more she cried, I don’t even know what I said to her that made her cried even louder! So I said again: “Is this the first time you’ve forgotten to bring your homework back home? She nodded. I told her: “Then believe me, your teacher will surely forgive you if you go and apologize to her without her asking you. But she didn’t stop crying. I wanted to try one last time and see what will happen. So I said: “Why don’t you talk to God alone and ask Him to help you, I’ll leave you in this room alone, ok?” she agreed. So I went out of the room. She prayed alone. Finally, she stopped crying and went out to watch cartoons.
On the next day after school, she told me that her teacher didn’t scold or beat her because she apologized to her teacher automatically. Her teacher even gave her the time to finish her homework. See, if you ask God to help you and you don’t worry about it but do what you must do, God will surely help you. God is great!

By Amy Ho, 11 yrs old & Esther Ho, 8 yrs old

SIMPLE FAITH

This is the first amazing news while I was in National Service……an incredible story of my Orang Asli friend.
While in National Service, I was privilege to meet new friends who share the same faith. Emmanuel, Rozaimy (Orang Asli) and I would gather and pray during break time. During one of the prayer session, Rozaimy saw a vision. In the vision, all he could see was a white bright light which gets brighter and brighter and a cross. As he shared his vision, he felt very happy within him which he could not really explain why.
After the Chinese New Year break, Emmanuel told me that ever since that incident, Rozaimy has telling people that he is a Christian whenever people asked him of his belief. One of the most amazing things is when we went to church, Rozaimy learned about the Holy Spirit and the leaders from the church would like to pray for those that have yet to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Rozaimy was hesitant to go out to be prayed for but I encouraged him to do so and even accompany him out. While Rozaimy was being prayed, I was there to put my arms around his shoulder and I too begin to pray in tongues for him.
While I was praying I could really sense the presence of the Holy Spirit in our midst. After we have finished praying, I noticed that Rozaimy just stood there all alone and I wondered what had happened. Later on, Rozaimy shared that he knew he had received the baptism of the Holy Spirit in his life as he felt a great force of wind pushed his body during prayer. He also shared that he really felt a great joy in his heart. He went on to share that after the National service, he would tell his family what had happened to him. I was really glad for him also very encouraged by his simple faith in God. I hope through this news, all of us would begin to rise and have simple faith just like Rozaimy.
The bible say, if you faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains!!

By Edwin Choong, 18 yrs old.