.You make the GENESIS out of Me.

YES,

Its CAMP!

ARETE GENERATION NEXT CAMP 2008

I have this urge in me to just splash,

all my great experiences and learnings,

for the past 3 days. Almost.

And before I proceed to share more personal blessings,

I really want to share about how God has blesses,

SP unit.

It is really a blessing this time round,

for the camp,

to have a total of 20 people registering!

It is consider quite a high percentage of registration,

compare to the usual SP camp attendance.

Praise God!

The wonderful members of SP Unit that were present are:

Jorris

Jason

Jeremy Kiu

Gordon

Wanting

Joella

Huiru

Raymond

Baorun

Pooiyee

Peiyi

Jolene

Yanhan

Qianwen

Yiheng

Shawn

Hanhong

Vincent

Randall

Lennon

And guess what?

God bless us with the awarding of the winner for

POLYDINS GOT TALENT!

(blessed with 60 bucks ben and jerry's vouchers)

This is really a testimony..

Because I remember we only started preparing,

around 1 week before the camp.

And worse thing is,

we only had 2 rehearsals.

First one was like completely rubbish,

don't even have scripts printed with us.

And the sound man came totally unprepared.

The second rehearsal was slightly better,

with sound effects decided only on the day itself,

but still,

scripts unable to be print out once again.

But then the unit was really faith filled i think,

we just go ahead and be crazy over the drama.

Some how or rather,

the meaning of the drama really means alot,

especially to us I believe!

Want to affirm the deco team to really give their heart,

to make the props/etc.

And also wanna affirm Gordon,

the director of the drama,

for his displayed responsibility and his effort in ensuring,

everything run smoothly and successful.

And so, isn't it a testimony?

God bless the Unit with natural acting skills,

a great sense of humour deliver,

and a powerful content of love regarding outreaching portrayed!

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Oh and there's lots of testimonies I HAVE to share.

Let me just arrange them according to days.

28th Mar 2008

2am to 7am
(Located: Donald's House)

I went to Donald's house together with a few,

brothers and sisters,

to help out in sorting out the camp booklet which is to be use,

in the camp itself for teachings, etc.

Time was really short,

and everyone is really tired.

Especially Donald! He didn't sleep totally for 48 hours.

Really want to affirm this brother for his faithfulness,

good spirit and willingness.

But I really God blesses us very much,

that we manage to complete within that short period of time,

and thank God the delay of the preparation of the teaching notes,

did not affect the campers from receiving it for teachings!

5pm to 8pm

Oh well well!

It is the time before the actual performance of our drama.

We just simply gather at this empty concourse near the hawker centre,

and just practise and start our drama.

Seriously it was like we don't care about anything already,

we just want to do a full run rehearsal and time it.

(We didn't even try timing our rehearsal before,

neither had we have a full run before)

Alot of passer-bys were looking,

but the actors and actresses suddenly became professional,

not affected by those eyes staring at us,

but just continue because we just wanna to,

DO THIS DRAMA "GOOD" FOR GOD.

Wanna affirm the cast,

people like Vincent, Yanhan, Pooiyee, Wanting,

Jeremy Kiu especially, you guys did really well.

Affirm the sound man, Barnabas also,

I believe you really try your best to DL the songs!

Thanks Man!

So gradually......

TALENT TIME BEGINS.

SP Unit is the FIRST TEAM some more!

We just go ahead and just focus on doing a good show,

not winning the vouchers or what.

But God really make it so natural and so fun,

praise God!

29th Mar 2008

1am to 3am

Its CRIPPLED BEGGARS CAREGROUP!

Well its really late at night,

so I really thank God that the people in the group,

is really so GOOD SPIRIT,

they just won't want to back out from the cg right?

hahaha.

And also, WE ARE EXCITED TO COME TGT FOR GOD!

Oh yah, I really want to mention this brother,

Jason! He really bond well recently with the unit..

Though he had just graduated already from SP,

while still remaining in our unit,

and currently with us, in CRIPPLED BEGGARS!

He was really sweet to bought munchy doughnuts,

for the entire unit!

Let's just thank God for his giving spirit =)

Oh yah about the caregroup,

we invited Raymond to join together with us,

for the fellowship and games and LOTS more.

We had nasi lemak for supper from old changi road,

bought specially by Raymond!
(Thank you Uncle Raymond!)

We play the SLAPPING game,

and that Gordon really SLAP me HARD. (Pain*)

We had a time of sharing and getting to know each other better too,

a brilliant idea thought by Joella..

And I believe it really help us to have great fun chatting!

But of course..

It was getting really late,

so everyone is tired and weary.

I had everyone to gather and lay hands on Raymond,

to pray for this dear brother to be strengthen!

Really wanted to affirm him for his servanthood.

And thank you for being such a great friend!

3pm to 5pm

Oh well I just wanna say,

its the service, arete service!

Although we had no visitors, but I believe,

God strengthen many hearts who believe too.

And Im so glad to see guixiang there!

It is not easy to lead a service,

and I really want to thank God for the service planning team.

8pm to 10pm

Pastor Jeff blesses us with a wonderful teaching,

regarding the area of maturity.

It is amazing that I actually gave that teaching recently,

to my sheeps (gordon & Jeremy),

and the teachings are almost the same in a way.

I was like, woo~ So coincidental!

Perhaps God really want to punch the area of maturity,

into the hearts of this two young men.

Listen up Gordon and Jeremy!

Grow well and be a great man of God!

30th March 2008

2.02am to 3.05am

A sacred time with the infilling of the Holy Spirit,

in Costa Sands Pasir Ris,

Chalet S14.

For the Lord has bless the soul of Elyse,

has answered the desire of her heart,

to be baptised in the Holy Spirit!

Thank God for those who are there,

Jolene, Yanhan, Jeremy, Gordon, Raymond, Joella, Pooiyee,

your prayers had added strength to the prayer session.

It was really a spiritual warfare,

along the way as we pray for the Holy Spirit to come and touch our hearts,

to come and fill Elyse with its beautiful presence,

and to encourage her to be activated by the Holy Spirit.

It is indeed not easy to pray for 1 full hour in tongues,

but thank God the desire and conviction is strong,

that we pray continuously without stopping,

for her to receive the Holy Spirit.

The experience is always amazing,

in the air-conditionered chalet,

when we were praying, all of us were soak in sweat.

Because the presence of God is burning so strongly in us,

that we were so contained by the heat of the spirit.

And thank God for his amazing love,

that He blesses Elyse with the gift of tongues,

so may she have this heavenly language,

to speak and pray to you everytime she want to come before your throne.

Thank God for Elyse too,

though it was late and she was really tired,

she said YES when I ask her again whether she want to be baptise.

This is a great spirit that everyone of us should learn from!

And I really pray that through this prayer experience,

those who are there to bless their prayers,

will too be strengthen and further convicted of their faith.

7.30pm to 10.30pm

ITS THEME NIGHT.

Oh yeah, I chose punk rock/rocker theme to dress as.

Though was a little casual, but I hope it is okay!

The whole unit almost everybody wore rocker/hiphop.

Photos up very soon =)

Oh well, the entire POLYDINS really dress well!

Some unit even went to purchase specially for the theme night.

It was a really enjoyable session,

where everyone just come together to party,

to dance in various genre of songs,

and there was the buffet which was pretty tasty!

I like the dessert a lot.

Thank God for the camp crew that have plan,

this wonderful night of chilling out together.

I like this new concept of camp,

its really like TERTIARY CAMP.

laughs.

After that they awarded particular few with the best of the best award.

And I am really touched and glad.

This acknowledgement really gives me joy in my heart.

But ultimately fighting and loving my group (s),

it does not come from this as a motivation,

but my motivation really lies in pleasing the Holy God, Jesus.

I just want to take this time to thank my caregroup,

CRIPPLED BEGGARS!

Though it is like 2 months we're together,

but I really love this group alot,

because it is really make up of alot of GOD DRIVEN PPL.

Like to welcome my dear Huiru into the group too..

Huiru,

I really would like to see you growing well,

and serving greatly in this group together with us.

And I believe you will be a greatly anointed woman by God!

Take heart and let your desire and emotions focus on Jesus,

so may He be the ultimate reign in your heart,

and not let any other things take away your focus.

Emotions and feelings shall fade away,

and the power of the Lord shall reigns forever in your heart!

Hope to see you in COMMITTEE MEET very soon =)

I want to welcome Jason as well,

he is really a sweet and cheerful brother.

Some say he very COOL/QUIET somehow.

LOL. Get to know him better, he craps alot.

And those who weren't able to come for the camp,

I really want to tell you,

I LOVE YOU!

I love you Jasmine,

I love you Evan,

I love you Edmund!

And I love all of the new believers that is here together

with us!

I really am convicted and have a strong ownership for this group,

Do you, my dear crippled beggars?

I really pray hard that you guys are proud of this group,

because God will see the group to grow,

from GLORY TO GLORY.

According to his timing,

our hard work shall be pay off.

Meanwhile, this is only the beginning.

Therefore my dear crippled beggars!

Take heart! DO NOT GIVE UP,

but rather persevere in this race of God,

for those who hold on till the end,

shall reap the harvest. =)

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Just want to share a short testimony of myself.

God shown me a vision on the third day.

A continued vision from my dream.

He reveal to me that I was on a boat,

with my paddle.

Then after which, I step out of the water,

and I walk on the water surface.

After walking a while, I started to sink,

and I panick, thus I tried to hold my balance urgently.

But the more I try myself,

the faster I sink into the water.

In which darkness filled the place,

the troubles arrives and I am filled with fear.

But God drives me to Him,

by allowing darkness to fill up my sight.

For only this way I will learn to slow down and depend on Him,

to ask of His Holy Power to anoint me,

so may miracles be perform again,

and I shall walk on water. =)

It was aligned with the vision Meihwa prophesized,

during the praise and worship,

when she was sharing that when we want to cross,

from one mountain to another,

there is going to be a valley in between.

And what I dreamt of,

is the valley.

I am in the valley now.

I believe the Lord is trying to tell us,

that the boat and the paddle represent our own strength,

where we're trying to use our own strength.

But believe in Him,

and He will help us to walk on water,

and let us witness miracles in our life.

Do not doubt, or we will sink.

And when doubts/confusion fills our heart,

do not try to solve the problem ourselves,

but rather seek the Lord Almighty for solutions,

because when we seek Him,

He will restore His mighty miracle,

and help us to walk on water once again.

And I believe the Lord is trying to tell us too,

that do not be afraid when troubled times arrive.

For He allows them to crowd in our lives,

in order to help us to cherish more,

His blessings and His ultimate power.

Let us not panick when we are troubled,

or when the Land is barren,

or when the situations are not in favour.

But rather, trust onto God with all our heart,

and He will redeem us from where we are,

to where He want us to be.

50 Sub-District
SP UNIT

By September 2008

It will be done.

Genesis Jorris 12:44:00 AM

Its a little blur already,
after one full day have almost past.

But I remember this morning when I awake,
the dream was vivid in my mind.
I woke up with a smile on my face,
tasting the sweetness of the vision God gave me.

Immediately when I awake from my slumber,
I had a proclamation in my heart,
that God is leading me towards a clearer vision of my life.

From what I remember,
the dream was something I see from my eyes.
The entire dream takes place, from my sight.
I was drifting on a river,
or a sea, or a stretch of water,
greenish brown in colour.

There I was drifting, but I dun remember I was on anything,
and I kept driving forward, creating ripples along my sides,
when I went forward, trying to leave where I am.
I realise I keep going in front,
but yet I dun see any land,
the scenery just keep repeating around me,
the greenish brown sea, the bright blue sky,
and that's all.

I grew tired..
And then the sky starts to turn dark.
I began to panick, and I waddle faster.
I try to move faster, but the more I try,
the more tired I become, and the slower I drive myself ahead.
It gradually grew so dark that I can't see anymore,
the entire dream was filled with darkness.
But then I remember in that dream,
I had an assurance from God,
that I will not dwell in that darkness for too long.
Seek Him and I will find Him,
and light will arrive to brighten my days.

And then I awake, finding light in my eyes,
with that smile on my face.

The dream speaks to me about my direction,
a goal I set for myself, to discover in this camp, 08.
Though it is a dream that speaks figuratively,
but I am convicted greatly that God is trying to tell me,
that despite I may not be sure where am I going,
despite at certain times in my life I experience darkness,
where feelings of loss and fear swells in my heart,
He will consistently be the light in my life,
giving me the touch of joy and assurance,
so long I call upon His name.

The repeated scenery reminds me of what I am doing now.
A place where I can't find any final destination.
I just keep serving in tertiary ministry,
but whether I will just sink and move on to a new phase of life,
or whether I will find a new land to make a difference,
God has His assurance for me in this dream.
He have spoken to me not to worry,
but rather to have the faith of abraham,
and trust in him that when I reach the mountains,
He will reveal to me which mountain is then the one He wants me to go.

I am filled with great joy.
Thank God for what He have done for me.

I look forward to further exploring of His direction for me,
in camp. =)

Await for great testimonies I'll be sharing regarding Arete 08!

Genesis Jorris 10:09:00 PM

Wow. I realise I had not been updating my days for quite a while.
Sorry for the delay, some how I was attacked by the Virus call:
Trojan Downloader; etc.
Super intimidated by the virus, and totally freak out because the laptop,
does not belongs to me, but to shawn.
I hope its not that bad. God I pray.

Let me just think about my days..

21st Mar.
One fruitful CG gathering at Bishan.
And we had Jasmine among us!
Really am glad she can make it for the CG gather and have fun together.
Was really joyous and heart warming on that particular friday.
We went to walk around Bishan neighbourhood,
looking for a comfortable spot for prayer meet.
Ended up, roaming around the entire Bishan park.
(It was really big, trust me)
We gave up, and call shawn, because we're lost.
But we got a great tour guide instead!
Even visited his house, and had very nice hokkien mee as usual.
(and typical as it is, crippled beggars will pour out our money again,
and calculate how much we have to spare for one another to buy food.)

We met up with Meiyan after that, and then peiyi.
It was great to be able to mingle around with Meiyan,
she's actually a pretty nice and sweet lady.
Well as usual, Peiyi will insist to go to the arcade.
(but I was pretty upset that there were many people around,
laughing at her, because she didn't do that well in the,
basket ball game)

The fellowship was wonderful and fruitful.
I had a really good time with my cg, and shawn/peiyi.
I really thank God for the day, because it really relaxes me.

22nd Mar.
Service day is here! And some more, it is easter service!
We didn't hit a high goal of visitors for our unit,
but we had 2 visitors coming,
guixiang and laiteng.
I was still filled with gladness, at least they came and join us.
I was happy too for the polydi.ns region,
that there is a total of like 70 + visitors.

The drama was fantastic,
praise God for Jiadai, Georgia, Nicholas, the prince, and the "mara".
Thank God for Meihwa too, for being such a wonderful director.
When I was there for their rehearsals,
I could really feel the intensity when they speak with such,
real good acting skills.
Oh yah! I thank God for the image team as well,
it was really great to do image for the drama team.
And im really glad it turns out well.
Thank God for cherish, maurise, and Jeremy.

And have I not say this?
Guixiang receive Christ!
Despite alot of hesitations in her mind,
she receive God into her life, and it is wonderful.
And as for laiteng, she have taken a much closer step,
to get to know God, and it is really encouraging.
I am still praying hard, for her conversion.
God please! Help her to be assure that her decision will not be a regret.

23rd Mar.
Talent time rehearsal.
Finally we had our first rehearsal for the drama,
SP is going to present during the POLYDINS got talent night.
Phew~ It was really difficult to act,
especially for me to be a flirtatious woman?
Because in the beginning, im like a guy to be.
But well its going to be stressful for Jeremy,
God I pray for your anointing for him on that day.
Make this drama an impactful one as well!

After that I had a meet up with Joella for shepherding too.
Im glad things are working well!
Haa.. Really cherish this sheep alot,
she had been a challenge to me, of being her shepherd,
but I love her very much,
for who she is.
And she her self is very much an encouragement to me too.
Love her.

24th Mar.
Monday means?
Nothing!
I had a super powerful rest at home. My sabbath.
But its the day too I realise my guitar skills,
had drop from level 7 to level 3.
Got to season my skills, again.

25th Mar.
The Camp Gather.
Really want to affirm Gordon,
He led the entire gathering pretty well.
He manage to make it really natural,
really comfortable,
and I believe it had been fruitful.
I thank God for all who are present on that day.

And I seriously thank God,
God is making my CG members really punctual.
We all reach on time, together.
But.... God please make the entire unit punctual next time!

26th Mar.
And that is today?
Or like yesterday I guess.
We had a second rehearsal and I TELL U,
im excited for the drama already.
Its really funny and good I felt.
I can see how the drama improves.
God thank you for your assistance!
I know it must be you!
The only thing that was a little bit upsetting was,
we can't make a lot of noise in HQ.
1. scare the dinosaur from downstair comes up and scold
2. scold lennon scold, he's in the room

But then, I seriously got to give all the actors and actresses,
a big round of applause! You guys did well. =)

Oh well, I had shepherding with Gordon and Jeremy.
Taught about the marks of a mature person.
The teaching was really good, anybody wants?
I can pass you if you like for it.
Or you can grab from them as well.
And I really pray for this two sheeps to grow, and to mature.
I have confidence in the both of them,
they can excel and do great things for God.

After that we had the crippled beggars committee meeting.
From 8pm to 10.15pm.
It was a powerful session I felt,
as I share about the teaching regarding,
finding the strength to go on.
To me that teaching means alot, and I believe,
it will strikes many of the hearts who heard it today.
We had a good time of sharing testimonies and making plans as well,
and Im all excited to see my goals come to a past.
I even shared my personal vision, to become a church staff.
Laughs.
I want to serve for life in tertiary, serious.
And I imparted my vision to these cute babies,
LETS SEE SP GROW TO BECOME A SUB DISTRICT by SEPT!
We will see it coming,
It will be done.

And Love you God,
I love you alot.

Genesis Jorris 2:45:00 AM

Melancholic forlornness.

It is terrifying to just have the thought,
that ever will there be a day,
I can't speak.

Can you imagine that?
It is torturing and horrifying to be given a mouth,
that can't speak words.
To have thoughts in mind,
but can't deliver.
To be urged to debate and clarify,
but yet you can only utter like a 1 month old baby.

I am a person who loves to talk,
bring out my point,
get it clear to the crowd,
the big picture,
and conclude.

But yet when one yank everywhere she goes,
it became irritation.
It gets on people's nerves.
It drives everyone away.
She just won't give others a chance to speak,
to deliver their own perspectives.

Its important to strikes a balance between both.
To speak or not to speak.

Can you?
=)
(Let's find out)

Genesis Jorris 10:22:00 PM

Often people ask me,

especially my relatives and family,

when are you getting a boyfriend?

In another words, grab a partner and starts the lovey dovey,

Jorris's Love Story.

Being engaged with my service to the church,

as well as my responsibilities bearing as a leader,

a faithful follower of God,

a servant who want to focus fully on Jesus,

relationship is totally out of the question for me.

For the moment.

But of course, love can be taunting.

It can be tempting, often striking my heart,

at my most vulnerable periods.

I've seen alot of people falling into the trap of love,

in the christiandom,

and thus often losing focus,

on the service we have for God.

There's only one life we have on earth,

to serve Jesus.

But then, God assures and promise,

he will never short give us,

including a life partner in the future.

God created Adam, and He form Eve with one of His ribs.

He made them together.

And thus, God knows,

and will remember,

not to leave us alone in this earth,

without a partner.

And if it is so,

then praise God He bless you with the opportunity,

to serve Him with the gift of celibracy.

My heart is not of stone,

I do feel for people,

I do fall in love.

But I praise and give thanks to God,

He often help to remind me,

and firm me with His promise,

and His calling for me to serve,

so may I not fall into the webs of love,

and get myself entangled in traps.

Im waiting my Lord.

Until the very time,

you say Im ready,

and u'll send him on my way.

Love.

Genesis Jorris 1:55:00 AM

Misunderstandings are dangerous.
And thus anyone that fall into the risk of misunderstanding,
take note and be alert,
ensure all misunderstandings are clarified before taking a rest.

I've learnt this well in the past 2 years,
and never had I been able to juggle misunderstandings skilfully.
I learnt the biggest problems that leads to misunderstandings,
is usually the common trait in human beings:
Judgement.

We often easily jump into conclusion before clarifying and understanding whether what we have understand is exactly what the opposite party means. There are people who misunderstand the intentions of somebody dear to them, ended up in hatred and despair for ten over years, only realising after that it was simply a simple issue of misunderstanding. If in the beginning, both parties were to clarify and always remember to spare the other a chance to conclude and explain further, misunderstanding would not take the advantage of human being's weaknesses and causes cuts and wounds in one another's heart.

I learn how not to misunderstand others by learning from this leadership book call "Be a people person" by John C. Maxwell. He was teaching in regards to negativity. We should not always take comments, statements, conversations we had with individuals negatively but rather we should be optimistic about it. Of course, we need to understand also optimism is different from being ignorant about truth. Sometimes often we are too pessimistic about our connection with individuals thus ended up in misunderstandings of what the opposite party is exactly trying to deliver. We need to learn to give a second chance for others, to clarify their intentions and what they want to deliver.

Most of the time, misunderstandings arises because anger, frustrations, pride, weariness drives our adrenaline of negativity to maximum, and results us locking our heart from other explanations that comes in. Both parties usually ended up offended with each other. I believe its important for each individual to learn to loosen our heart and be patient in our interaction so as to ensure the correct message is always deliver and receive at all times.

God I pray for an understanding heart so may misunderstandings be reduced, and genuinely accurate conversations be increase. Lord give me a heart of patience to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Help me to help others to build up a understanding heart in them so may they too possess the same vision of preventing misunderstandings from arising and thus reducing problems and hurting people from these situations.

All these I pray,
Amen.

Genesis Jorris 2:33:00 AM

Today I went to meet Peiyi to go to her work place,
RIZZ, a the first brown rice milk outlet in Singapore.
Intended to look for a job and this F&B company is employing,
so gave it a try! Somemore Peiyi is working there too,
have company.

The interview was simple but I was thinking alot.
Information that the Boss provides is totally different from what Peiyi said.
Since Peiyi won't lie to me, so I guess the Boss is trying to,
so called make positive his company situation.
When he further told me $4/hour, I totally =.=
What is he thinking? Employee Abuse ah? That's like,
even lower than macdonalds rate. Might well I work in fast food restaurants.
Then he tried to make it sound nicer by saying he will give,
10% incentive pay according to profits.
That shop is not even making money?
And what use is that..

And then he mention the company will be able to provide me with,
TESTIMONIALS.. Which so called is good for future employment.
But then, what good will comes from such a small company's testimonials.
So I sort of decided not to want the job..
But when I return home, my parents sort of just say,
just grab any job lar.. Got money can le.. better than not working.
I do not know. I wanted to look for other job, but to them, anything is ok.
I got to think again. Any advice regarding getting employed? text me.

Next I proceed to Nexus, for IMAGE!
I had a good time worshipping God when the P&W team was practising too.
The image team had not arrive, neither had the drama team.
So I enjoyed myself in worship. I nearly drown myself in tears.
Singing at the cross, I was poured so much in humility, before God.
Quietly, I sat alone behind. And worship the Lord.

Image is a new part of me in my life,
though I had been involved pretty much in the past,
but seriously moving into getting Image established as a ministry,
its going to expand its importance in my life greatly.
Had a chat with germaine. And she speaks something that I've been pondering.
I am indeed worried about my availability for the Image ministry.
Although I am eager and passionate to spread myself between image and pastoral,
but there is a certain limitation that I can offer.
But still in my heart right now, I trust that it can be done.
I need to indulge more in ministry to understand better the functions of it,
for ultimately, I never been in any ministry before.
Got to learn.

And I saw the entire drama for sat.
Its really good.
CLAPS for the drama team, you guys are indeed fantastic!
I awaits to see the full run on saturday service. =)

Image, jiayou. =)

Genesis Jorris 2:37:00 AM

Proclamation.

Jorris said:

I am officially married and attached.

TO GOD.

This post, shall be a testimony, of my faith and promise,

to my lawful husband and Lord.

MY PLEDGE.

Dream Big for God.
- Leading Praise & Worship
- Pioneer Image Ministry
- Leading a Sub-District
- Event Coordinator of Big-scale congregation(s) plans
Love God.
- In both good and bad times, I remember my love for Him and His love for me.
- Spread His love to others
- Growing in His love and growing my love for Him
Be changed by God.
- Leading a holy and pleasing life.
- Displaying the fruits of the spirit and becoming more Christ-like.
- Be generous and merciful, than narrow-minded and hard-hearted.
- Be humble and patient, than prideful and impatient.
Focus on God.
- Focus on expansion of His kingdom, and not expansion of me.
- Thou shall give my life not for the sake of the tangibles, but the intangible God.
Make an impact for God.
- SP will grow to a sub District when I graduate (August 2008).
- Raise new leaders to receive the call.

All these I pray, In Jesus Name,
Amen.

Genesis Jorris 4:10:00 PM

I had a dream.

I dream of me,
and someone,
whom I hated alot,
and also whom I love alot,
contradicting emotions towards that person,

we held each other in arms,
we cuddled in one another's body.
And there we are,
crying,
non-stop.

We keep crying,
we can't seems to stop,
and all we do is to cry with each other.
Then I lift my head,
I hold the person's face with my hands,
and I broke out in laughters,
while my tears remain fresh.

The person laugh too,
while still tearing,
and my laughters run in tears too.
Then we hug each other again in tears,
and in laughter.

The bond is indescribable.
The covenant is strong.

To that special someone,
Im glad we are reconciled.

Continue to walk strong with God,
see you at the end of the race. =)

Genesis Jorris 12:28:00 AM

OH MY GOD!
Why that pose.....

Gordon and Hanhong..

Peiyi, Sihwa and liting.

The GAY pose.
(dun do this in public)

Me and beloved Yanhan.

I appear small next to him. wahhaa.

everyone chillin' in the function room.

Joella and Jeremy!
(acting cute)

The ugly side of the MAN in stripes.
(& unfortunately, sihwa was captured inside too..)

Elisha and Jeremy
(I wonder is he taking photo of fairli)

Joella and wanting!

Eating each other?

Im shy..... hahaha.

Random one; But I tot it really captures the laughter and Joy.
Ha.

Me and Joella =)

Me and Wanting =)

Trying to take her beautiful eyes photo!

She's so tired that her eyes are closing......

Gordon was really cold during the meeting.
(We actually bought 2 bowl of instant noodles to eat and drink)

Why am I posting this up?
(I tot the photo below looks like me. Like shepherd like sheep.)
wahahahha. He CONFIRM DENY thou.

I TOT this is DAMN funny! Rare photo of GORDON.

Look at the difference in BOTH of them during meetings.
(Adidas jacket owner, you may need more shepherdings. wahhaa.)

She's trying to listen to me.. (but she's tired. ha.)

Isn't He cute? LOL.

Random photo of us while playing the game
(Pooiyee was trying to explain the details)

A snap shot of huiru and Jolene trying to catch everyone of our names..

Shawn; Acting Cute!

Gordon (He call Himself the PRO)

An Effort from SP Unit for the New transfers =)

Joella and Jolene (Nice!)

While the other side share, this side listen attentively =)
(Peiyi, Meiyan, Baorun, Pooiyee, Yanhan, Huiru, Jolene)

Everyone sitting in a circle; sharing about ourself!
(From left: Me, Gordon, Vincent, Zhanhong, Peiyi, Meiyan)

Jason the CUTE ONE (quoted from Joella); Sorry girls, dun be tempted ah.

Yanhan the Noob; She'll kill me if she see this so dun tell her..

Random photo; Yiheng looks gay in this photo =.=

Joella under the blazing lightings; artistic?

Yanhan; in one of her efforts to hide from the camera woman..

Genesis Jorris 7:58:00 PM

My Love For You,
Shall Last Beyond Wrinkles.

Even when Im old and weak,

I know you will be there.

When Age starts to paint lines across my pretty face,

You wouldn't mind.

Your kiss on my cheeks will always feel the same,

the same wet lips,

with a little whisper, "I love you".

Someday my teeths will fall,

where my mouth will shrinks within.

But you'll never fail to make me laugh,

where my smiles lifts those cheeks that squint my eyes.

I'll be bald with few white hairs,

maybe highlighted with strands of grey.

My ear lobes will drag and pull,

making me a look-alike of that buddha stone.

But I know you'll look in my heart,

and found that first love we had before.

My Adonai,

this romance will last forever.

For your promises, are for eternity.

I may still be young with black shiny hair,

and beautiful teeths,

but I speak this with great confidence,

for I know you'll still be there with me,

even when Im old and weak.

And I will like to,

be with you,

in this romance,

forever.

Genesis Jorris 1:00:00 AM

here & now
here in this moment

here & now
I turn to you

All in my searching heart has long for
can be found..
Cause you're in this moment,
here & now

What majesty
what mystery
the God of all, eternity
Step into time, and gave His life for me
Your hand is seen,
in galaxies..
Yet your spirit dwells in me
So vast and yet,
you're still within our reach

here & now
here in this moment

here & now
I turn to you

All in my searching heart has long for
can be found..
Cause you're in this moment
here & now

there is no way He can be found
nothing on earth could ever keep your presence sound

here & now
here in this moment

here & now
I turn to you

all in my searching heart has long for
can be found..
Cause you're in this moment
here & now

Cause you're in this moment
here & now...

Genesis Jorris 2:57:00 AM

Conviction Struck.

Out of no where, He convicted me,
convicted my heart.

I am convicted to get rid of that one struggle,
I've been juggling with,
since July 16th 2005,
until today.
He speaks, it is time, to make an end.
The time has come, for the test to make a grand conclusion.

Conviction grips further into my heart,
squeezing the toughest muscles I possess in my human body,
pushing my blood cells in high pressure,
out of the veins in my heart.
I want to witness this group breaking into a sub district,
before I graduate.
This must be done, and I trust JESUS will make this happen.
This is not a message out of sudden passion,
but this is a CONVICTION STATEMENT that I made today,
that I shall not leave tertiary until I see this come to a PASS.
This will be done,
In Jesus NAME, and HIS GRACE.

My adrenaline pumps further,
I want to excel greater for God.
I will lead a healthy lifestyle and have a healthy diet,
so that I can serve God with a healthy Body.
My own motivation to slim down and be healthy never works,
but this motivation to do it FOR GOD,
shall push me further and work in me.
BECAUSE YOU SAY SO, I WILL.
God, discipline me to slim down for Your Kingdom.

The conviction will WORK POWERFULLY in my heart.
I will be transformed and changed.
Because of His grace and mercy.
I shall not lead a sinful life,
but lead a life that honors what He have done for me.
I shall live to become the person He has created me to be,
a personality filled with love and courage,
a character expose with sanguinity and intelligence.
God's power reveals in me,
let GOD WORK IN ME.
Not because I deserve, But Lord I ask and seek.

For you speak:
Ask and you will be given,
seek and you will find.

NOW I ASK, and I SEEK,
GOD please give, and allow me to FIND.

BLESS ME.
BLESS THE LAND OF SP.

It will be done.

Genesis Jorris 1:56:00 AM

I will carry the cross for You,
to the ends of the earth.

To the ends of my life.

Genesis Jorris 12:11:00 AM

I found this really interesting topic discussed by Pastor Jeff on his blog..
Take a look at it..

Promoting Constructive "Insubordination"

I had been scrolling through a leadership book recently. One of the sections was quite refreshing to me.

It began with the well said statement that “if both of us are always agreeing, then one of us is redundant.” When everyone agrees, especially just for the sake of getting along, we’re unlikely to achieve the best outcomes.

Researchers asked fifty groups of students to solve a murder mystery. They found that groups of people who had the most diverse social backgrounds and experiences were the most likely to solve the case. Not only were the homogenous groups more likely to be wrong, they were also more likely to express greater confidence in their answers despite being wrong!

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin tells the story of how Abraham Lincoln consciously and willfully assembled a cabinet made up of the very men that he had defeated in the election. She stated that it spoke of Lincoln’s political genius revealed through his extraordinary array of personal qualities that enabled him to form friendships with men who had previously opposed him.

If Abraham Lincoln could manage to lead a team of rivals (former rivals) under the challenges of the Civil War, we should certainly find it within ourselves to manage the conflicts we face, modest as they are by comparison to his.

The section concluded that leaders have to make it possible for people to argue with each other – up, down, in, out and sideways – if we are to realize the best from our very diverse and talented team!

I hope that this would help all of us to be even better leaders in every arena of our lives.

In my own opinion, I totally agree with this viewpoint that Pastor Jeff have mention in his blog.. It is indeed very important to have arguments and different viewpoints in leading a team in order to be a team of effectiveness and success. When a team is led by a leader, whom which can only receives agreement from his or her followers, with no comments or suggestions to add on to the ideas and strategies, there will be little breakthrough and surprises in his or her leadership.

It is indeed peaceful and nice to have people agreeing with everything that you mention and suggested if you are the leader, but it is important not to mix agreement together with support. I rather be a leader who is leading a team that learns how to oppose and disagree with their own thoughts and ideas in order to explore deeper and further for the team's plans than leading a team that is submissive to the leader at all times.

I pray that I will be able to discover and help my people to establish the confidence in their personal stand so may each be able to contribute with their opposition and disagreement for the overall plans of the group. Only in this way, the team can have constant breakthrough. Each individuals ultimately are led by God and can be used by God, thus each person thoughts and ideas cannot be neglected. Being a leader doesn't make me above the rest that Im leading. I am chosen to lead, but with a heart to serve. I may be leading them, but we are all equal.

Let there be constructive insubordination in Crippled Beggars and SP Unit.

Genesis Jorris 1:29:00 AM

Just for gags.

Death Test

Mark your calendar or Palm V.

You can expect to die on:
Friday, November 22nd 2069

At the ripe old age of 81 years old.

On that date, you will most likely die from:
Alien Abduction (7%)
Suicide (6%)
Homicide (3%)
Cancer (3%)

Other fascinating statistics:
20,238,311 people have taken The Death Test.
Of those, 58% were female and 42% were male.
The average life expectancy of test takers is 64 years.
70% of test takers have hairy nipples.
9% have had team sex.
3% work in the adult entertainment industry.
And 21344 people claim to have leprosy.

The Stress Test

You exhibit a Stress Factor of

((( 22% )))

— which is well below average. Quite likely, you are lazy and a simpleton. Avoid operating heavy machinery.

Compared to others...
Worldwide Stress Average: 22%
51% better off than you
— 5% like you
— 44% worse off than you

The Lazy Test

Congratulations! You finished the test!You can't be that lazy, can you? Taking that into account, you are officially...

50% Lazy!

That's higher than the worldwide average of 39%!

Compared to others...
88% less lazy than you
— 2% as lazy as you
— 10% blah blah blah...

Of the 2,921,557 test takers so far...

The average test-taker gets 8 hours of sleep a night
watches 4 hours of TV and plays 2 hours of videogames a day
and takes showers 7 times a week.
Trust fund kids are LESS likely to own a beer hat.
Vegetarians are MORE likely to think about the future.

The Personality Test

You are a Businessman!
(Dominant Extroverted Concrete Thinker)

You are a BUSINESSMAN (DECT). Hide the children and protect the bunnies, basically. In ancient times you would be a deadly barbarian. These days, you're perfect for Wall Street. You prefer concrete thinking to a more creative style, and your direct modes of thought and action help you succeed in whatever you may try to accomplish.

Your forceful and outgoing personality can make you seem like a hothead, but because your mind ultimately rules your heart you rarely let your emotions get in the way of your goals. Think of Genghis Kahn buying seven million pork bellies on the trading market, and then eating half of them, and you have yourself. Good luck.

Compared to 15,078,955 other test takers...
93% are more Submissive than you.
2% are more Dominant than you.
5% are just as Dominant as you.

72% are more Introverted than you.
14% are more Extroverted than you.
14% are just as Extroverted as you.

55% are more Abstract than you.
24% are more Concrete than you.
20% are just as Concrete as you.

20% are more Thinking than you.
72% are more Feeling than you.
8% are just as Thinking as you.

Genesis Jorris 12:51:00 PM

Who is God to me?

You know, it is very hard to describe God, for a person who Love God.

Why?

Very simple. God is infinite, and to really fully describe His majestic presence,
His wonderful love and deeds, you got to use an infinite amount of words to describe.

God to me, is infinite.

It had been really fast.
almost 2 years and 8 months have past,
since I came to receive the love of God into my life.

I always questioned myself,
is it possible for myself to stay driven my entire life,
to serve Him in His kingdom, in His church, in His presence?
I tell myself, I really do not know.
But I will always tell others, though I do not know,
I will never give up. Serving God.

Knowing that God is with me to sustain me,
is a great assurance to my question already.
Though I do not know because I cannot predict the future,
whether will there be a day where I will lose sight of God,
but I definitely know depending on God will keep me driven all my life.
Becaue God is a God that will make everything possible.
I only pray hard I will never neglect and forsake the Lord,
so that my future is always sure in His hands.

I really have a strong desire in my heart to remain fire up for God.
I fear for any day that my fire will diminish,
and I will stop serving God.
The thought of it will send me shivers.

How can there be a day where I will stop serving God?
I can't imagine that happening..

My God,
keep me sustain in you.
For my entire heart longs for you.
My soul always thirsts for you.
If there is a day that I will rebuke your Name,
send me troubles, send me questions, send me problems,
so I will learn that without you I can't lead a life in freedom from the darkness.
Lord take control of my entire life,
help me to be your faithful servant, you good and faithful servant.

I love you.

Genesis Jorris 6:26:00 PM

Today during my shepherding for one of my sheep,

I posed this question:

Are you willing to give up everything, I mean everything that you possess, for God?

People can sing in worship songs that they want to give God their everything,
that God is their everything, that they can give their everything.
But how many are able to do that?

I doubt so.

I asked myself the same question and answer this to my sheep..

I am willing, to give up my everything, my money, my family, my status,
my wealth, my comfort, my joy, my laughters, my friends..

But If I have to give up my life, I will questioned. Seriously.

I do not want to lie to God or just in front of people that I am taking care of,
but I want to be honest and transparent about my weaknessess and unwilling areas.

I am afraid of death, afraid that I will lose my life.
Because I am still uncertain about the life after death, uncertain about myself.
Therefore giving my life to God, to the extend of death,
I questioned.

In my heart I really desire to offer my life up to the Lord Jesus,
but in me doubts and questions still dwell..

And in today's sermon, I learnt and was encouraged.
And I believe a day will come that I will be strengthen and firmed in my faith in God.

Joshua says: Nothing is wrong with doubting God, but there is something wrong with disbelief.

With doubts in my heart, here and there,
they are normal and acceptable,
but most important, is I must never stop believing in God, that He's real and great.

I really thank God for today's prophecy,
as well as the powerful sermon,
which comes in handy at the right time..

Recently had been dry and weary because of the many tasks on hand,
with the new specialised caregroup, crippled beggars to lead and explore,
with the easter harvest arriving to spur the unit to move and be driven,
with events on hand to plan and coordinate,
with new transfer to celebrate and made comfortable,
with new changes to adapt and accept..

The prophecy encourages me alot about God wanting to encourage His people,
that we shall work for the Lord not in vain.

The vision of the kite also reminded me about the dependence on God,
never let go.
Never lose sight of God.

He will guide and promise.
It will be filled with colors.

praise the Lord.

Genesis Jorris 3:01:00 AM

Encouragement

Sample of Daily Encounter by Dick Innes

"Let us encourage one another."

One writer observed a mother walking with a small handicapped child whose both legs were in braces. He was having a difficult time but his mother was right there with him encouraging him at every step.

"That's great! You're doing splendidly," she kept repeating.

"I want to run," the boy called.

"Very well, try it," his mother encouraged enthusiastically. As he did, he tripped and almostfell and would have except his mother was right there beside him and caught him so he wouldn't hurt himself.

"You did fine," she said again, "and next time you will do even better.

"God, too, knows our limitations. He sees our brokenness and doesn't expect us to be able to make it alone. He knows we can't run with a broken leg. He also knows we can't live the Christian life without help and encouragement. He wants us to know that he is right there beside us to encourage us to keep trying and to keep growing and become stronger.

God also knows that we need supporting friends to encourage us, to help keep us on track, and to keep us accountable--as none of us can make it alone.

Suggested prayer: "Dear God, help me to be an encouraging and supporting friend to the people you bring into my life. And help me not to be too proud or afraid to ask for help when I need a friend to lean on. And thank you that I can always ask for and receive your help as needed. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully in Jesus' name, amen."

1. Hebrews 10:25 (NIV).25Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

------Fellowship is not only about eating, hanging out, chill out... but a time to account, listen & encourage one another.

Genesis Jorris 2:54:00 AM

Worship Him for Life.

Today I sat in front of the windows, wide open, at the comfortable SP HQ.

The winds were blowing hard on my cheeks,

I was at peace, and am amazed by the wonderful creation of wind by God.

I held on to the guitar, and start strumming music for God.

Along the vibrations of the strings, melodies were produced.

I sang along with my own offering of worship, a new song I create.

In my song I cried repentance to the Lord Almighty,

I sang praises to His name and His grace.

I cried my unworthiness of His forgiveness, and His mercy to me, a sinner.

My tears roll repeatedly, dripping on to the collar of my tee.

Tears of gratefulness and thanksgiving,

I can never give enough.

The only time I stop is when He put a smile on my face.

Praise God for a wonderful time of quiet time with Him.

I love You.

Genesis Jorris 12:24:00 AM

我现在的心情是非常起伏不定。。

一会儿紧张过度，
一会儿神不守涉。

再不久胡思乱想，
直到我的大脑噗嗵噗嗵的震动着。

我却有时心情非常愉朗，
感觉就像是在空中飞翔。

我脸上的笑容不停的挂在脸蛋，
像个白痴一样。

其实我是一个很容易被动的人。
事情和人物都能轻易的将我的思绪提高。

我脑海里的一切，
有多到我数不清的。
我只请求上帝，
赐我能对付这一切的一切。

Genesis Jorris 3:23:00 PM

Today I just wanna check my heart for my desires, and motives..

How much do I love God?
How much is it for the reason of Jesus that I serve?
Why am I in positions in the church?
What do I do to serve and give?
Who am I serving for and am I convicted for it?
Where in my life do I offer or I offer everything?

I really do not know how can I measure my heart sincerity towards my Lord.
But I do want to have a faithful service to God my entire life.
I want to remain in growth, not stagnancy in my walk with God,
only then am I glorifying God with my life.

My purposes and motives sometimes may not be absolutely right.
And I am filled with repentance.
But I do long and desire to have the right purpose and motive,
to serve the Lord Jesus.

Sometimes I do not exhibit the fruit of the spirit in my life.
Sometimes I neglect to grow to be more like Christ.
And I am upset and depress over my faults and failures.
But I still long to repent and ask for help from God,
so may I learn and pick myself up again and again.

I want to be freed from depressions, emotions, and bitterness.
I want to be filled with a heart that longs for the love of God.
I want to love the Lord who love me greatly.

I want to soar like an eagle.
Will the Lord my king make me one?

I ask,
In Jesus Name.

Genesis Jorris 12:50:00 AM

Fort Canning Park

Crippled Beggars First Breakfast @ 10am
Prayer meeting at 11.47am

The poor will not remain poor, but we are wealthy because God bless us with a sharing heart.
We brought what we have for one another,
Ham, Cheese, Bread, grilled eggs, and 2 cartons of fruit juice, in apple and carrot flavor.

Gordon serves us, with his delicate hands,
slice by slice he prepared and pack them into pretty sandwiches.

We praise God and give thanks,
and enjoyed the delicious meal.
The eggs were fresh, the cheese were tasty, the Ham were yummy,
to the extend Gordon's feet wanted to feed on the eggs!
(The half-cooked egg dripped onto his toes)

We performed washing feet,
as we were reminded Jesus washing his disciples feets.
I helped Gordon to pour water onto his toes,
so may the sticky egg yolk be wash off from him.

Rain pour and drips come falling down.
We quickly pack our stuffs and hurry to the shelter,
and thank God the rain didn't fall heavily until we reach the shelter.
Then we sat by a bench in the shelter facing the rain,
worshipping and praying to God for the rain to stop.
Joella quoted: "the rain will not stop if there's anyone of us who lacks in faith"
We continued praying, and worshipping.

THE RAIN STOPPED.
And we praise and rejoice in Jesus's Name.
We followed down the stairs.
As we looked for a proper place for prayer.
The rain had wet many shelters and locations,
causing us to be in a dilemma of where shall we pray.
But this shall not stop us from worshipping the Lord,
for nothing can pull us away from having a divine exchange with Him.

We found the shelter for the spice garden,
a dangerous place for praise and worship because it is an exhibit hall.
But we settle down, and gather in a small circle.
We recite Psalms 34:1,
to remember why we Praise and worship Him.

We prayed.
Holy Spirit stirred.
God was there among us.
Then He send distractions.

First, security guard came to us.
As I realise while the others don't,
I signal to the security guard to leave us alone,
while playing my guitar!
In my heart I pray God soften his heart so he'll let us be there.
HE LEFT.

Next, a group of around 20 china tourists came by.
It disturbed the group in concentrating on prayer and worship.
But we persevere, we continue, we didn't stop.
They look at us like if we were part of the exhibit.
Then I look at them, continuing to play my guitar,
praying in my heart to God, CHASE THEM AWAY.
And they left too. =)

Fruitful experience.
And Indeed signs and wonders shall be with US.
We shall be like the church in Acts,
despite persecution and tough times,
the churches will still grow rapidly and strongly.

CRIPPLED BEGGARS WILL GROW FROM GLORY TO GLORY.
AMEN.

Genesis Jorris 12:04:00 AM

I am

I know

I Speak