Above all else

Sunday's message was from 1 Samuel 18:1-4. It describes how Jonathan, the crown prince to the throne of Israel, provided unstinting support (in his heart and in providing physical assistance) to David, despite the fact that David's success must have threatened Jonathan's own claim to the throne. Providing tangible and intangible support to others is a critical part of disciple-making. Last week I spoke about how the church leadership challenged us to be a blessing to 100,000 people. The church has passed with flying colours - the final count was in excess of 108,000. The numbers in themselves mean nothing - some of us may have contributed more numbers than others, but that is completely immaterial. Ultimately, it is the COMMUNITY which has succeeded. And the numbers provide evidence that we are prepared, as a community, to commission great acts of love. The leaders and the church members make each other better i.e. discipleship; and we spur one another on to good deeds. So,

Dear friends If you recall, I have mentioned that I am part of a campaign to bless 100,000 pre-believers in Singapore within 1 month. As about 5,000 people volunteered for the campaign, that averages out to about 20 blessings per volunteer, or 5 blessings per volunteer per week. The first time I heard about the plan, I thought it was ridiculous. Is it really possible to pray for and bless 20 pre-believers in a month? Do I even know 20 pre-believers whom I can pray for? It would have been easier if it included believers - just pray for the cell group and you've got anywhere between 5-20. By the way, for those of my friends who already know Jesus, it's not that I doubt your relationship with Him - you just happened to be in the way, so might as well pray for you also right? :) Anyway, I decided that I would give God the chance to show me the impossible. SEND ME. I am overjoyed to report that, as of today, I have managed to pray for and bless more than 30 pre-believers. There are

This is a video which was screened at the tribute concert "Rock for Wayne" for my brother. I miss him a lot. But I believe he's now with Jesus, and I'm looking forward to seeing him again in heaven. If any of you have anyone you care about - a brother, sister, parent or friend, call them NOW and let them know how much they mean to you. I mean it.

Here’s a summary of our discussion on our volunteer service project. In any discussion, it’s useful to run through a few key questions: Who? What? Where? When? How? Why? So what? WHO? Care Corner. Likely 50-70 underprivileged primary school age kids. On our own end, currently nine of us have specifically indicated interest. I understand Care Corner's own volunteers will also be involved. We continue to extend this to any of you who have yet to specifically inform me. We will also extend this to our other colleagues once we have finalized the details. WHERE? Probably the zoo, science centre or some other paying venue. I would like to try to avoid a "free" activity. Since these are under-privileged kids, we should try to do something they would ordinarily not have the opportunity to do. We will try to negotiate a discounted rate. WHAT? Besides a general tour of whatever location we choose, we need to organise food, transport and possibly some entertainment. Scavenger hunt?