Beneath the Shadow of the Almighty

Who is like the wise man? Who knows the explanation of things?
-Ecc 8: 1-

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I need the all the saving grace, comfort and touch of Jesus. Just a little rest and quiet beneath the shadow of my Almighty. Sometimes for the small and insignificant things happening in my life, it is as if the unnecessary has added to complicate what should otherwise be something not even worth mentioning.
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"then I saw all that God has done. No one can comprehend what goes on under the sun. Despite all his efforts to search it out, man cannot discover its meaning. Even if a wise man claims he knows, he cannot really comprehend it" -Ecc 8: 17-

Loves,
Your Chair

Of Bangkok & Mumbai

In just two days, two major incidents occurred one night after the other as if competing for attention.

Two nights ago, we have the vociferous PAD (Peoples' Alliance for Democracy) desperate seizure of the twin Suvarnabhumi & Don Muang airports. Not forgetting that they are now in current control of Parliament and the Prime Minister's office. The government was sent into the emergency ICU ward when its PM Somchai Wongsawat was forced board a military plane home from Peru after the Apec Summit. When he tried to call for an urgent Cabinet meeting, some members were left stranded in Bangkok after a military plane failed to charter them over. The capital is a political vacuum with the government 'exiled' in Chiang Mai. We do not only have only the police protecting the government, now we have pro-government PAAD vigilante (Peoples' Alliance Against Dictatorship) standing alongside. So who is in charge- Civilian police or uncivil mobs? To compound matters, the Thai Army Chief is suggesting Mr Somchai dissolve parliament and call for snap poll.

Will anything change thereafter? I don think we need a military coup when an uncivil coup has already been stage.

Last night, militants from the supposed Deccan Mujahideen, unlike its counterparts whose modus operandi was to resort to car bomb attacks, this time they staged a daring assault on India's financial hub Mumbai. The militants practically dashed into the railway, a cafe and two 5 star hotels with automatic rifles and went on a shooting spree. I think the Indian commandos have flushed out the militaEnough said. Time to study and worry about tomorrow's paper. Wish me luck.nts in the Taj Mahal Hotel. The other hotel is still under siege with several tourists including one Singaporean held hostage. Details are still fuzzy but it is said that 100 people have died and 300 injured.

Pause. We can assume the mess to be so 'typical' of backward countries and dismiss each of these cases a mess not worth our time since it really seems to not affect us at all, at least directly.

Partially true. But unfortunately, even our exams and frequent study should not distract Christians who have a heart for those in pain, hurt and need not ignore what happens in the real world. How do we claim to share Christ and the Gospel in meaningful and culturally sensitive way if we cannot even relate to something that is tangibly happening around us? Not to say we can’t speak but am sure if you're genuine, then concern for events around us must matter.

If in political science, in the words of Giovanni Sartori, is the search for an applied science beyond our theoretical bounds, in Christian parlance we must expand out of our insular holy huddle and embrace what is on hand either with clasped hands or bended knees.

As concerned people around, let us pray. I suggest those who are aware and are concern to sit down and make a short prayer. Pray for the peace, reconciliation and stability. At the end of the day, it is not the rich and powerful that are severely affected. It is the average shop-keeper, road-side stall auntie and uncle traveling to-and-fro from home to work that suffers. Our parents need to make a living. So do families in Bangkok and Mumbai.

Enough said. Time to study and wish me luck.

Loves,
Yr Chair

a picture speaks a thousand words- God's word

XOXO,

Paulina

Just For Laugh

Featuring the bright shinning stars of SIM-SCF, Collywood. Actors/Actress are trained by our very own Princess Mononokio. In CF, we always support and promote the performing arts to linger around. Enjoy(:

CastMourner/Script/Director: Paulina
Dead Body: Eugene "Siao Eh" Tan
Support: Fiona
Lighting Effects: Gabriel
Camera: Deborah

Featuring Evil Wizard of Land of Armpit Hair & His trusty sidekick

Disclaimer: Trick shown is of high degree of difficulty and danger. Little bois & girls, please do NOT try this at home.

Cast
Intro: Eugene "Siao Eh" Tan
Evil Wiz: Gabriel
Sidekick: Pau-pau
Music: Fiona
Camera: Deborah

What do you seek?

Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, "What do you seek?" —John 1:38

How would you answer if Jesus were to ask you, "What do you seek?" (John 1:38).Would you ask Him for health and fitness? A better job? A happier marriage? Financial security? Vindication from a false accusation? Salvation for a wayward loved one? An explanation of some difficult theological concept?

For two disciples of John the Baptist, this situation was more than an exercise in imagination. One day while they were with John, Jesus walked by and John announced, "Behold the Lamb of God!" (v.36). Instead of continuing to follow John, his two disciples started following Jesus.

When Jesus saw them, He asked, "What do you seek?" (v.38).

Apparently John had taught them well, because their answer indicated that they were not seeking something for themselves but Jesus Himself. They wanted to know where Jesus was staying. Not only did Jesus show them the place, He spent the remainder of the day with them.

I wonder how often we miss an opportunity to spend time with Jesus because we're seeking something other than His presence. I know from experience that the more time I spend with Jesus, the less desire I have for a lot of things that once seemed very important.

To walk in fellowship with ChristAnd sense His love so deep and trueBrings to the soul its highest joyAs nothing in this world can do. —D. De Haan

Jesus longs for our fellowship even more than we long for His.

Would you seek Him my dear brothers & sister?

Love,
Yr Chair.

You guys are my motivation of

coming to cf weekly. Yes, it's your chair writing to you guys but I wonder how will actually come and visit our very own blogsite. My knowledge of design are very limited but I've tried to make this place as attractive as possible. You should be hearing more from me over here, and I will try to talk lesser on Wednesdays. Haha, but yeah, I would want you to know that it's been great leading you & I just can't fully express my joy whenever I see you, unspeakable joy!

I've uploaded the funny forfeit of our hollywood stars. Thank you Ben Chia for the fun and exciting icebreaker that we had this evening! I'm sure we now all would love those with short and sweet full names more huh! I must say that the boys are better than the girls. Ha, enjoy the video.





Lets' continue to grow together as a family in Christ & be history makers in our very own community(SIM), shall we? So, till we meet again...do take care of yourselves and have a blessed December ahead yeah!

Rem that I've got a date with you on the following days:
1. Pinic at Botanic Gardens (29/11/08)
2. loveSIM(5/12/08)
3. Night at the Museum (27/12/08)

Cheerios,
Yr Chair.

World Student Prayer- After shots*

It was great to have all students
from different campuses to gather as one to pray for the World:)

We had a meaningful prayer meeting and got to know new friends through praying with partners from other campuses. We felt so blessed to pray for other countries and God is indeed Faithful with His promises, and our prayers are heard:)! Let's continue to pray for the WORLD and trust our God's goodness upon each and every nation k!

Shalom:)










WE realized that the day before- (6/11) was MAYLAN, our staff's Birthday and we sang her birthday songs in different languages. ;P
It was at Ngee Ann Poly bus stop!hahaha!See how touched she was!
Maylan, we love you!
Be Blessed and stay FUNKY in SIM-SCF!
YA!