{A very encouraging video}

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{Jake}
Don't be surprised. Don't be nervous.

Don't be excited. Don't be anxious.

Don't be shocked. Don't be upset.

This isn't a poem, nor is it the least poetic.

I know I left you guys without a sign or hint. And I'm truly apologetic for that.

Or maybe not; you should never be certain of my sincerity and creditability. Isn't it jaw-dropping that I've spent time to type out something here. Ah well, consider this as the sign and hint you might have been searching for all this while.

Or perhaps you will find it more logical to consider this as a sign of boredom, something that you've struggled to shun all this while.

Au Revoir.

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{Arete Camp}
Hi,
did you people enjoy the camp? I believe so. The chalet environment was great, although did not rest enough but the environment i believe help alot. Personally I felt ministered in the camp and did not regret going for it although it is 120 bucks per pax and have to burn my weekends away. I believe God did minister to you guys too. God spoke to me alot abt my fears. As i'm a rather fearful and insecure person not just fear God but also also worried about by future and e.t.c. But God wants me to hand all fears over to Him. I like the lesson on reproducing leaders, and with Pastor Jeff sharing in a very direct and firm yet humourous way. I was amazed and also realised how much I really need to jia you. What about you? haha. I also enjoyed the fellowship with fellow bro and sis(which is you), it was a great time to build bonds with one another and learn from each other too. Althrough i missed the 1st day due to attachment, the feedback i received was that the teaching was great. Hope you guys learned and applied them into your lives. Cya for prayer walk tomorrow..!

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{Pre-Arete Camp}
Hi all,
the Arete Camp is coming, are you prepared? Are you excited? Are you eager to meet God? If you are, it's time to pack up for the camp! So what are you waiting for? Be prepared to be ministered by God and enjoy great fellowship too. Cya in Camp!! = d

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{Happy Birthday ! ! ^-^}

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{Interesting lesson}

I read this from Pastor Jeff's blog and find it meaningful thus would like to share it with everyone. From Pastor Jeff:

"I am so thankful for all the wonderful work that many of you have put in during this Christmas and New Year season. Many people have come to a personal relationship with Jesus through all the different parties, worship services and small group meetings that we have had."

"This is just great! Thank God and thank you!"

"To help us in helping our new believers to be established in their new found relationship with Jesus, below is a lesson that I have presented some time ago."

"I prayed that it would help us to connect our new believers into our fellowship and communities."

Effective Follow Up

1. Effective Follow Up Through Relationship

One of the most important keys to effective follow up is relationship. God is a relational God. Spiritual growth takes place best in the context of genuine and authentic relationship.

We can build such relationship in our care groups (Hebrews 10:25) and 1-1 follow up (Acts 20:28).

2. Effective Follow Up Through Experiencing God

We need to help the new believers to experience God as soon as possible. We have to help them come to a personal conclusion that God is indeed real and active in their lives.

Do our best to help them experience the reality of God in the course of their daily life: in their work, studies, family life, in various relationships etc.

We can encourage the new believers to ask God for 3 things in their lives. However, we need to explain to them in a balance manner. (Philippians 4:19) God will answer their prayers according to His timing and if it is for their good.

We should also help them experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This would help them in their personal prayer life as well. (Romans 8:26-27)

3. Effective Follow Up Through Small Groups

We should do our best to ensure that we have a conducive atmosphere in our care groups for the new believers to grow in. The atmosphere should be one that is supportive, meets needs and shows care & concern. (Acts 2:42-47)

4. Effective Follow Up Through Selecting The Appropriate Follow Upper

We need to get this right such that there will be minimal barrier for the new believers in relating with the follow uppers.

Do take note of factors like gender, education level, campus and school they come from, availability, existing relationship etc.

5. Effective Follow Up Through Teaching The Bible

Let's do our best in giving them practical teaching that they can apply in their lives. Then they can reap the blessings of obeying God’s Word. (Acts 20:32)

We want to reap the harvest and store the harvest into the God's house.

God is surely with us as we do His bidding!

Thank You Pastor Jeff for the lesson. Amen.

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{Merry Christmas!}
Christmas Service + Countdown Party Photos! I hope everyone enjoys.

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