Video show

This Sunday 14 June, we will be showing a video on the work of New Tribes Mission in Indonesia called "The Taliabo Story" & "Deliver from Power of Darkness".

It will be shown after the worship service.

Cat & Dog Theology - final session

Please take note that the final part of the video series on "Cat & Dog Theology" will be shown on Sunday, April 12th.

Cat & Dog Theology

The next three sessions on "Cat & Dog Theology" will be shown on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of March immediately after the worship service.

Special video sessions

A series of videos on "Cat n Dog Theology" will be shown on every 2nd and 3rd Sunday of January and February 2009 after the Worship Service.




Here's a little info on the video:

Cat 'n Dog Theology is a high-impact experience that examines the heart of Christians in the 21st century and the typical modern message about Christianity being presented in today's churches. Through humor and scripture the presentation pricks our spirit and tickles our funny-bone resulting in an overwhelming sense of "joyful conviction".

Using an illustration of "cats and dogs" and how each relates to its master, Cat n Dog Theology challenges Christians to see how we tend, like a cat, to use our Master mainly for getting what we want. The illustration points out the difference between "us living for God" and "God living for us". The average Christian while saying he lives his life for God is actually living his life to get from birth to death in the safest, softest, easiest and most comfortable fashion possible -- and often just uses God to keep him safe, soft, easy and comfortable - and to keep the difficulties, trials, tragedies and adversities away. Cat n Dog Theology will help the people of your church switch from "Me-ology" to "Theology". Cat n Dog Theology focuses on the Glory of God as the primary motivation and purpose of our lives. It challenges the church to recognize that MISSIONS is one of the best ways to radiate God's greatest glory! Cat n Dog Theology takes missions off the back-burner and moves it to the front so your church will want to incorporate missions into everything it does. Your church will never do missions the same way again!

Source: http://www.catndogtheology.com/

We encourage everyone who is not involved in the Sunday School or Youth Fellowship to join us for these video sessions. The first video will be shown on January 11th.

Chillin' out at Chiling

One Saturday morning, on the the 9th of February, fifteen of us from Faith EFC took advantage of the long Chinese New Year holiday to visit the Sungai Chiling Fish Sanctuary and Waterfall. Organised by Han, the journey by car took us through a very scenic route. Sg Chiling is located just after Kuala Kubu Baru. More info here.

The trek started with us crossing a suspension bridge which then led us through wet and muddy paths, climbs, five river crossings and even more climbs. Quite exhilarating really. Everyone including the children enjoyed themselves... I think (!). Well, one was heard screaming each time we crossed the river.

Before we even reached the waterfall, the soles of the Reeboks and Nikes were already giving way. Strangely though, the cheaper unknown brands survived the whole experience! Go figure. Along the way, we saw more remnants of soles that used to be shoes. So, we were not the only ones. That prompted Yun Yee to call it the "Trail of Lost Soles". Cute.

The climb to the top of the waterfall was the steepest but worth the effort as the view was simply magnificent. After that, we spent some time cooling off at the foot of the waterfall while some of us had fun jumping off the rocks and swimming in the water. The water is refreshingly cool and I think this would make a great place for water baptism. So, who's going to be baptised next? :-)

The trek each way took us about 2 hours. I would have loved to take more photos but my camera, mobile phone, keys, etc had to be tightly packed in plastic bags to prevent them from getting wet during the river crossings. The water at some parts of the river were up to waist level... and then there's the risk of slipping and falling into the water and getting everything wet!

All in all it was a very enjoyable outing and I think it's worth coming back again. Here are two short video clips of the trip that I've made. The photo album can be found here.

(Thanks to Lit Fong for some of the photos and videos)