.You make the GENESIS out of Me.

I have many ambitions in this 2008.

before i start to list out my to-do list,
let me spend some time to ponder on 2007.
what have i done?

I have led Occidental from a group of people around 10,
with 4 for service attendance once,
usually around 5 caregroup attendance.
They used to be a bunch of dull-hearted people,
not united,
very boring and soft spoken.
They tend to be very emotional,
and seldom do I see genuine relationship with one another.

It grew.
People taken ownership of Occidental.
They are proud to be in Occidental,
they delight in announcing their group,
and sharing the many encounters they have.
The people became more charismatic,
more loud spoken,
more loving and caring.
We serve one another,
help each other to buy drinks and food,
offer one another financial assistance when we know someone is in need.

Today, Occidental stands at a size of 20.
With around 15 for service attendance.
The last caregroup we had about a month ago hit an attendance of 12.
I pour my heart in pastoral,
and God sees my heart.
He did great work in me,
and answer all my prayers.
he fulfilled the promised land,
and make my vision happen.

I've increase in my service to God in image team,
discovering a new burden of helping people to keep a good image during God's services.
I did not join a ministry as decided for this year,
and I reap greatly too.
My patience paid off,
as I witness my focus on pastoral indeed reap greatly.
God increases my influence,
though not everything are positive.
but He really blessed me with honour and respect from plenty that i dun deserve.
My weaknesses decreases,
as God grows my strengths.
The year had been busy and stressful,
but God's love filled me completely.

It had been fruitful. And now 2008 arrives. So what am I going to do?
1) pioneer a new ministry: Image ministry
- to allow my burden for raising the image of all other ministries to be put into action
- specialise my unique strength and impart to interested parties from the region
- to give visitors and new believers a good impression of our people and church
2) pioneer a totally different type of caregroup
- to expand my creativity
- to try out new ideas and strategies in pastoral ministry
- help unleash potential planners' strengths
- do a more effective work in reaching new believers
3) camp roles/events
- be a part of the main committee for tertiary camp 2008
- take part in youthDNA events as well as church based events to increase exposure
- serve in greater variety of roles
4) complete 5 personal growth/leadership books
- to increase my knowledge
- to keep my word upgraded
5) repay debt
- plan a financial strategy to repay $10,000 debt of studies fees
6) excel in work
- be able to get a good managerial position to work and juggle well with ministries at the same time
7) Witness 5 person coming to know God through me within the year
- want to ensure my spiritual evangelism is healthy even when times get busy
- continue to burn with the burden for sharing the good news

I think that's about it for now... Its already quite alot for a year i think. Haa.

God without your strength, I can't accomplish any of these! So please help me!

Love you Jesus.

Genesis Jorris 12:52:00 AM

I am back, strong and powerful and mighty because God charge me, the Battery, with his battery charger! Laughs.

The past one week had been a torture to me as I receive news that I do not want to obey and have the rebellious thought in me. I slacken off my defence and attack for the harvest, and fall into the trap of satan, the forbidden whirlpool of thoughts. But nevertheless, In the past 2 and a half year plus, I never once backslidded. Only times where I thought of it, but God always pull me back right on time.

Share a testimony with you guys. When I was around 6 months old in Christ, I struggle with the leadership in SP and feel like giving up everything. I wanted to go back to my old life, just pretend that I forget everything I experience in this Church and ignore the fact that God is real. That night, my ex-shepherd, Larina called me like crazy but I refused to pick up the phone. I locked myself and cried on my bed. Then this man call LENNON called me, and said, Jorris, I am going to tell you one thing, you will be leading SP2, with siyu, jasmine and kestrel in your group. I freak out. But I cooled down. And wonder: There is a time for everything. So ironical, God sort of know what will pull me back into his kingdom. That is the thing call: Serve.

Whenever I fall into dryness and weariness, the word SERVE pull me back strong and standing to God's church. His grace and love and church for me is so overwhelming, that I just can't let go of everything and serve the world than GOD. Its not about leading the group,or the status that comes along with the leadership role. To this point of time, I tell you, if God did not call me to be a leader, I would not have been one. It is indescribable of the duties of a christian leader for God. SERVE pull me back into his kingdom once again. It is not about what Im going to do, where Im going to do all the things Im asked to, what am I equipped with when I do, or who is with me when I go and do. Its about SERVING GOD. Nothing else matters. Whatever I do, so long that is what God place me to serve, I'LL SERVE.

I humble myself and waited for 2 and a half years. Like wise, Im willing to wait for another 2 and a half years for your promised land to come. Whatever it takes place, it will be your best plan for me. I obey, I bow down. God? It takes alot of struggle for me to make this decision, thus Lord, do not forsake your promises to me. Please Lord. Answer me, maybe not now, but eventually.

Genesis Jorris 6:10:00 PM

FOCUS SHALL BE MY STRENGTH.

STRENGTH SHALL BE MY WILL.

WILL SHALL BE MY DIRECTION.

DIRECTION SHALL BE MY SECURITY.

SECURITY SHALL BE MY COMFORT.

COMFORT SHALL BE MY GOD.

Genesis Jorris 5:03:00 PM

Praise the Lord almighty for the souls that have returned.

Liuxue
suwin
yong xiang
marcus
wu chao

My heart is filled with excitement and praise.
For this have proven that the Lord is good,
and answer prayers!

Waited for 2 years plus,
and now the harvest have finally arrived.
My patience is definitely not in vain.
The Lord is here with the promised land.

Facing the current situation now,
I foresee even more hardwork and tough times.
to retain the new believers,
to reconcile the rededicated,
to grow the workers,
to maintain the members.
But above all these,
I see a God who is being MAGNIFY,
and the Lord shall be good,
to answer my prayers once again.

Oh Lord,
I have nothing to give but 5 loaves and 2 fishes.
But I give my little that is my everything.
I believe you shall be sufficient for my weakness,
and your power will be made perfect in them.
Jesus please gives me wisdom,
to make wise decisions in my harvesting.
Jesus please soften those hearts,
so may they receive you and rejoice with us.
Jesus please strengthen the workers,
so may we continue to run this race.
Jesus please give me peace,
so may I be calm to welcome your promised land.

I pray all these in your name,
Amen.

Genesis Jorris 8:25:00 PM

Break free.

I desire to break free and soar like eagles on a bright blue sky.
With nothing attached, just me and the universe God.

It is amazing of His grace for me,
to have brough me this far.
I have no complaints,
and do not deserves to request my plans.
God's plan for me shall be sufficient,
and the best for my future endeavours.

I've seen so many lives,
souls that backslidded,
souls that have grown,
souls that experience exponential transformation,
souls that hated God.

I do not consider myself as an expert in observing lives,
but the past two years plus of observation have gave me great reflection and inspiration.
Lives are fragile,
and only through God then they can be strengthen.
Therefore it is important for all to remember His grace,
then will we remember how precious it is to possess His salvation.

Plenty in this world do not have a chance to know God,
how luxurious we who are in this fruitful country to so freely access church!
I grieve over for all souls who did not walk right with Him,
grieve over for many who know about God but turn a deaf ear.
Sorrows will fill me when brothers and sisters fall short of the glory of God,
when hatred, jealousy and anger filled their hearts.

My heart often screams out,
for the fruit of the spirit to manifest in their lives.
I pray hard that the Lord will soften their souls,
reminding them about His unconditional love.

I long to break free.
Break free from this world of sins,
bring along as many as I could in my lifetime,
back into the embrace of God.

Therefore may I ask of God,
to keep me spiritually healthy,
so may I fight a good fight,
run a good race,
share a good faith.
I will not boast of the things that I will be doing,
but I will only boast sincerely of one thing,
that is this relationship that I own with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thanksgiving will always fill my heart,
and may this reflection post touch yours too. =)

Love all, Love God.

Genesis Jorris 3:44:00 PM

Now comes a calling for perseverance,
for the Harvest will not be a Harvest if it is easy to reap.
The sowing shall be tough and tiring,
many will be desperate to call for a break.
But God's workers have to be persistent,
whether in reaching out to lost souls,
or in our daily cries to the Lord in prayer.

We have to continue to cling onto the promise,
never stopping ourselves to plow the Land or sow the seeds.

I can feel like if I can't catch my breath,
for the toil of Harvest is catching up on Me.
But I desperately ask that God strengthen me,
so may I continue in this race with God.

I pray the Lord will expand my heart,
so may I be generous in my love and joy for people.
I pray the Lord will fill me with peace,
so may I peacefully focus on my work for God.

Disturbance keep coming against us like waves of storm and thunder,
but I pray for the Lord's shelter to be with me and comfort me.
For I believe if I fix my eyes upon the Lord,
He will give me strength and expand my territory.

Genesis Jorris 9:16:00 PM

There is an endless song in my heart today,
that proclaim of the Lord's goodness and grace upon the workers.
The workers may be few,
we may be weak and insufficient of our own strength,
but his power is made perfect in our weakness,
strengthening our every sowed souls with miracles.

The excitement in my heart i s overwhelming,
and I really anticipate for a miraculous harvest this christmas.
its all about Jesus in this christmas,
definitely not the lightings across orchard,
or the SALE happening in tangs or takashimaya.
This is the most exciting element about Christmas:
witnessing people crossing the line and receiving Jesus Christ into their life.

In this midst of celebration and harvest,
it is important for me to let go of pride and ego,
so as to be the meek that will inherit the earth.
Its not about you or me sowing and harvesting,
its all about God working His majestic power through us.
Let not any such struggles hinder the works of the Lord,
but let us work together as one to reap what we sow.

I have to work even more to reap this miracle!
Though my strength is insignificant,
and only God's power is sufficient,
His intention does not means we should sit back and relax,
while we awaits for His harvest to arrive.
We must claim the promise and sow the land!
Then will the harvest blossom,
when God uses us to deliver His strength.

Attention all brothers and sisters that is reading this blog!
It is important for us to realise the harvest is near,
and we are few.
Therefore we have to give our very best,
to work for the land,
to sow with our sweats,
to endure the pain,
to support the weak..
So as to see God's kingdom glorify!
And the amazing testimony of being used by God!

Occidental and eastraelites,
remember the testimony of the tower of Babel..
When the people unite,
even God have to divide them into people of different language,
if not their means will really succeed,
and they will be able to build a tower that reaches the heaven.
Much less to say if our intention are for God!
I believe if everyone were to unite together as one SP unit..
Supporting each other whether financially, emotionally, spiritually, socially,
encouraging one another with testimonies of God's power and grace,
believing each other with great trust and strong relationship,
tolerating one another for the differences and weaknesses,
We can Make a DIFFERENCE.

that is:
We'll reap the MIRACLE this Xmas2007 as SP Unit.
Not Occidental,
or Eastraelite,
but SP Unit.

Therefore, the unity shall draws universal strength for us this xmas!
let's help each other! =)

Genesis Jorris 3:18:00 PM

praise the Lord for the new conversion yesterday night.
An abrupt intention to share christ with someone,
yet resulted in an unexpected phenomenon of a new sister crossing the line!

Lovely Qian wen,
I prayed that God will shelter you in your new walk with him,
guiding you with his light,
showing you more of him in your life.

I pray for Ifa whom Pooiyee and Baorun have shared christ to today,
will stop hesitating whether to receive God into her life,
and make the correct decisison!

May the Lord continue to strengthen the unit in evangelism,
bless us with responsive souls,
give us encouragement to face rejections..

Reap the Miracle!

Genesis Jorris 12:07:00 AM

Prison Break.

Today we had an event that is similar to the structure of amazing race,
for the Singapore Polytechnic Unit with plentiful of invited guests along to play.
It had been a true success both for the management team and the ones who sow!
I believe God really bless us with a wonderful weather,
with great helpers from other units as game masters and host,
and not forgetting the responsive souls who are appealed by the event!

I really like to take this chance to affirm all who have planned for this event..
for Thomas to lead this event to a success, never giving up on it and trusting God.
for Jeremy Kiu who have taken the effort to play an encourager for everyone..
for the game masters from other unit that have sacrifice their sunday to help us!
for all the sowers who have tried very hard to invite people to come for the event..
and for all who have prayed hard together with us for a fruitful time!

My team was awarded with the first price.. $100 newyork newyork voucher..
But I think the most valuable prices that we've gotten is not that..
But is those souls that we have connected with..
The unity we build and the time we have to speak with one another..
as well as great friendship that arises in just one day.
I believe the event had manage to help us to reach out to those friends to a O stage now!
I really hope to see that 3 contacts, aza, marcus and kylie,
to join us in service and come to know the Lord Jesus!

I believe the other teams benefit greatly too..
Affirm Pooiyee's team for their unity and spirit..
I believe they enjoy alot and crapped around alot!
In fact I believe they can win us if they dun mistake the taxi stand as bus stop =.=
Of course Yiheng's team was great too.. For their bonding!
I think Santono team was awesome.. To hold on strong and not giving up thou they knew they were losing takes alot of sportmanship and courage!
Praise God for these people that never given up on the race!
Affirm all teams for playing the event with all their heart =)

Well!
Im so looking forward for more in december!
Personally I really wanted to invite my FYP friends to join me in service..
as well as my GEMS mates to come for the christmas service..
There are names on my notebook already!
A reminder for all..

Date: 15th Dec 2007
Venue: Nexus Auditorium, Cuppage Plaza
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Theme: Pre-Xmas Service/ The suicide drama

Check out whether the guy will jump and kill himself a not! Its an interesting drama with alot of twisted story lines..

Date: 22nd Dec 2007
Venue: Suntec City, The Rock
Time: 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Theme: Xmas Service/ Sleeping Beauty, WAKE UP LEH!

An amazing plot designed by the corporate drama team.. Therefore do not waste the chance to grab a friend for a free quality drama show! Sophisticated and meaningful story line..

Let's invite fervently! =)

Genesis Jorris 9:48:00 PM

I am

I know

I Speak