ADYC Prayer Week Day 7

Today, we want to thank God for the ministry work of ADYC. May God continue to use the ADYC to help build up the ministry to the young people and the church in our diocese. We pray for all ADYC upcoming activities:

• BGM 2010 in Bintulu (September)
• One Voice Revolution in Bintulu (September)
• Youth Leadership School in Kuching (November)
• Ministry Equipping Conference in Kuching (November)

Today we pray for all the young people in the diocese, pray for God's hand upon us as we celebrate the Diocesan Youth Sunday.

We pray for the 6 ADYC Regions, pray that each of the region will continue to develop opportunities for their PYFs/AYC to share and learn from each other.

ADYC Prayer Week Day 6

Today, we want to pray for our Province, the Province of South East Asia. (Dioceses of Kuching, Sabah, West Malaysia & Singapore)

• For the ArchBishop, the most Rev. Dr. John Chew; for the other bishops and assistant bishops, clergy and lay staff of the province. Pray that our Province will continue to grow in spirit and in truth.
• For PYNET (Provincial Youth Network), which comprises of the youth network in the four dioceses that are part of the Province. Pray that all the four dioceses would be able and ready to lead the Joshua generation.
• for PROSEAMS (Province of South East Asia Mission Services) as they work on the Great Commission for the province.

ADYC Prayer Week Day 5

Today, we weant to pray for ourselves, our family, our parents, our friends, our neighbours and all who are dear to us.

• For ourselves, pray for firm foundation in Jesus. Pray that God would help build our life on the word of God. Pray that we can be examples of/for Jesus Christ, to strive to be like Him each day.
• For our parents and family, pray for a solid, God centered relationship among our family members
• For our friends, neighbours and loved ones, pray that God will give us opportunities to share the gospel of Christ to them

ADYC Prayer Week Day 4

Thursday, 22nd July 2010
Today, we want to pray for our Parish Youth Fellowship (PYF)/Anglican Youth Council (AYC) and Youth work. We also want to specially pray for the OneVoice Revolution 2010 preparation.

• For our PYF chairman and the other youth leaders, we pray that God will grant them the wisdom, insight and creativity as they lead the young people. Pray that God will empower them with the Holy Spirit to carry out God's will more effectively.
• For the young people in our church, we pray that they will open their hearts and minds to Christ and ask that they will carefully weigh that they are taught according to the wisdom that can only come from God. Pray also for them as they continue to reach out to their peers and grow strong in God.
• For our ministry work to the young people, pray that God would bless this work by leading and using it to impact the lives of others in the church and outside.
• For the OneVoice Revolution 2010 preparation:
• The Working Committee, pray for their Chairman, Steve Mackenzie and his team as they prepare and finalize logistics and accomodation for the event. Pray for God's guidance and direction in their preparation. Pray that they will be focused on God in everything they do.
• The ADYC President, Benjamin Lim and all ADYC leaders and Revolution Team who will lead the programme/workshops that they would lead things wisely and fully depend on God's strength and insights.

ADYC Prayer Week Day 3

Let's get excited about this week. We encourage you to spend time with God and enjoy your time with Him. If we want to see tranformation in our land, we must begin praying for our diocese, churches, community and our country now.

The One Voice Prayer Movement was initiated by the ADYC and it started in 2004. It is a call to prayer to all the young people in our diocese.

ONEVOICE stands for the following :

O - We will pray with ONE mind, ONE heart, ONE agenda
N - To say NO more to the evil one in our diocese
E - To declare that the ENEMY is already defeated! Jesus did that for us on the cross
V - To remind ourselves that we have the VICTORY in Jesus.
O - and that victory is OVERCOME the work of the evil one in our kampungs and towns
I - That we will operate IN the power of the Holy Spirit
C - With CHRIST at the centre of it all
E - We will pray that the church would become EFFECTIVE in our lands

Prayer point for today, Wednesday 21st July 2010
Today, we want to spend time to pray for our church, congregation, communitites, schools and workplace.

• For our vicar & priests in our church/parish. Pray that God will put His hand upon them for the things of God and that He will use them to do His will. Pray that they shall live a fulfilled life in Jesus' name.
• For our PCC and the church leaders, pray that they will continue to be led by God in making any decisions for the parish.
• For our congregation, pray that our church will be the salt of the earth and light of the world (Matthew 5:13) in our areas. Let God's word take root in our lives and that we will deepen our relationship with Jesus. Pray for holiness in our churches"...holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever." (Psalm 93:5, Jer 2:3) Pray also for the expansion of God's kingdom in our communities and Christ's fullness in His churches.
• For our school (if you are studying), pray that our school will be impacted by the gospel.
• For our workplace (if you are working), pray that we would be able to glorify God at our workplace and bring his words to our bosses and colleagues.

ADYC Prayer Week Day 2

Yesterday was the starting for the ADYC prayer week. We started with the theme "Giving Thanks" as per the ADYC prayer points and gathered together in the parish hall to pray and thank God for the many blessings that he has showered upon us.

It started with a singspiration led by Bro. Bajeng, then we had our corporate prayer - thanking God and we also prayed for the upcoming Diocesan Youth Carnival this Sunday.

From today until Friday, we will pray at our own pace at home. Our prayer points for today :


Today, let us pray for those in authority in our diocese and in our country. In 1 Tim 21:1-2 teaches us to pray for those in authority.

• For our Bishop, Rt Rev. Datuk Bolly Lapok, pray that he will lead the diocese with wisdom that comes from God.
• For the Asst. Bishop, Bp. Aeries Sumping as he assists Bp. Bolly to serve and lead the diocese
• For our diocese, we pray that our diocese will continue to grow and advance the cause of the Gospel in the field of mission and evangelism
• For our government, state and federal cabinet, pray that they may rule our country, Malaysia with wisdom, justice and righteousness. Pray for a good political, economic and social condition.

God bless.

Leaders Retreat & Open Session with Rev David Rajiah

Our Church organised a leaders session with Rev. David Rajiah on the 9th July 2010, and the open session on the 11th July 2010. He visited the Lambir Church on the 10th July 2010 and shared the word of God there. Indeed it was a very interesting session. The leaders session he was sharing on "Called to Serve" and there were a few youths attended.

The AYC were also asked to lead in the praise and worship session and thereafter Rev. David shared the words of God. We are all serving God in many various ways but there are few other things that we need to bear in mind when we serve God.

Based on the few key points he shared :-

1) Call to Serve God with your Gifts (Time) - Exodus 6:23

     - We need to find time for God daily. Make time for God.

     - Prayer and work needs to be there

     - What are we doing with our time and talent?

2) Call to Serve God in Tithing (Malachi 3:10)

     - Give Tithes!! It's not an option, it is a requirement

     - Are we giving our donation, stewardship, subscription, membership but not tithing?

3) Call to Serve God with Fellowship (Acts 2)

     - We need one another and we should come together regularly (Heb 10:25)

     - Do we have time for lost souls?

     - Do we have time for each other?

4) Call to Serve as a Watchman (Ezekiel 3:17-21)

     - We need to have the fear of God

     - Wait and watch for what God would command and give in warning

     - Warn the people for God!

     - Do we care about our church?

5) Call to Serve God by Carrying the Cross (Matthew 16:24)

     - Following Jesus is a true commitment, it is WORTH it

     - The Cross is the answer, the solution, the hope

     - How would we respond if a member asks help from us?

6) Call to Serve God as an Ambassador (2 Corinthians 5:20)

     - Stand up for the truth!! 

     - We need to learn God's will (Jeremiah 37:3-10)

     - Grant a safe passage (Numbers 20:14-21)

     - Settle Disputes (Judges 11:12-28)

     - Arrange business (1 Kings 5:1-12)

     - Be a spy (2 Kings 20:12-19)

     - Are we bold enough to share the Gospel?

7) Call to Serve Him as a Soldier

     - Victory is mine because I serve a victorious King, we will conquer

     - Battle has won when Jesus died for us, it is time for us to expand our territory

     - Be an onward Christian soldiers, not backwards!

     - Are we a loyal and faithful soldier?

Then on the open session on Sunday (11th July 2010) the youths from Taman Tunku lead the worship. This session, Rev. David Rajiah shared on the Spirit Filled Christian based on  Ephesians 5:18.

We also spent time praying for our priests

 

 Praying for Archdeacon and his wife

Praying for Rev. Alfred and his wife

 And a token of appreciation for Rev. David

 As for the evening session, he shared that to be a spirit-filled Christian, we need to be :-

1) Devoted

    - By studying the word (2 Tim 2:1, Psa 119:9-11, Jos 1:8)

    - By surrendering ourselves to Him (Rom 12:1-1, 1 Cor 6:19-20)

    - By separation to the desires of the world (2 Cor 6:17, 7:1)

2) Dedicated

    - Loving God (2 Cor 11:24-27)

    - Looking to God (Heb 12:1,2)

    - Longing for God (Phil 3:10)

3) Determined

    - Testimony (Acts 20:24)

    - Endure Testing (Gal 6:9)

    - Going through trials that come our way (James 5:11)

    - Endures temptation (James 1:12)

4) Detained

    - There must be a time of waiting before God in prayer (Isa 40:31)

    - Plea to Prayer (1 Tim 2:8)

    - Personal Prayer - secret to Christian life (Mat 6:6)

    - Patient Prayer (Acts 1,2, Luke 24:49)

    - Prevailing Prayer - should always be in the attitude of prayer (1 Thess 5:17)

Indeed we are all blessed by God with the presence of Rev. David Rajiah. By God's grace, perhaps we could invite Rev. David Rajiah again to speak to the young people in the church so that all of us could walk together in the journey of going to God's heavenly kingdom.

Diocesan Youth Celebration

"For I know the plans I have for you," Declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you

and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" - Jeremiah 29:11

Let's all uphold this event in your prayer. Pray for smooth preparation, good participations and also for good weather.

The Cry Of A Father's Heart From Genesis To Revelation

Father's Love Letter


My Child…
You may not know me, but I know everything about you
…Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up
…Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways
…Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered
…Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image
…Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being
…Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring
…Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived
…Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation
…Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book
…Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live
…Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
…Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb
…Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born
…Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me
…John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love
…1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you
…1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your Father
…1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could
…Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father
…Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand
…James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs
…Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope
…Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love
…Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore
...Psalms 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing
…Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you
…Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession
…Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul
…Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things
…Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me
…Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart
…Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires
…Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine
…Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager
…2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles
…2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you
…Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart
…Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes
…Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth
…Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus
…John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed
…John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being
…Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you
…Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins
…2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled
…2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you
…1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love
…Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me
…1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again
…Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen
…Luke 15:7

I have always been Father, and will always be Father
…Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is…Will you be my child?
…John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you
…Luke 15:11-32


Love,
Your Dad. Almighty God