A New Change

Hello ! Its Sunday afternoon, did u go to church this morning. After service, reached home, I took some photos of myself - why? Cause I got a new haircut yesterday ! Haha ! ( Please forgive my vanity ! )

Before the cut, my hair is approximately at shoulder length and it began to curl outwards like an octopus. Being deprived by my "octopus" hair, I decided to have a change.

I got my haircut at a nearby hairdressing shop at my house area and I got a BOB - not Bob the builder hairstyle.

It definitely looks better now, and I decided to keep it up . And my hair reminds me when I was in Primary 5. Looks like I didn't change after all these years ?!

After all, Its Christmas soon - get something new !

A jolly season

Hi all , its Friday midnight. Another 2 weeks , its Christmas ! Have you make plans for Christmas yet ? Have you got ready your turkey, your christmas gifts, aha, most of all your christmas tree !! ( * I haven't bought a new tree since the past 2 years, looks like I need to save and buy a new tree ! )

Its Christmas, and I decided to change a new Christmas look for my blog. It may look a little bit girly or a bit too pinky, but, since its Christmas, why not ?

My Christmas celebration is very simple, but my wish list is not gonna be too simple. What are your wishlist my dear friends? I wish for a camera - since the old one has spoiled , so the old has gone and the new should come !! . And.... havent come up with more items, but my Christmas mood will surely increase as the time for Christmas is getting nearer ! HOHOHO !

Most important of all, Jesus is the reason for the season. Although, Christmas may not be the actual date of his Bday.- in fact, its hard to deduce. However, since each and every day is created by God, and God sees it good , let us dedicate this day to his glory and celebrate. Of course, Christmas is for Jesus, while waiting for Christmas to knock the door, we should also prepare our hearts to receive Jesus, are there any vacant rooms in your heart, or a manger ? I hope we do prepare well furnished 5 star rooms for Jesus !

And Finally, A MERRY CHRISTMAS !

we wish you a merry christmas
we wish you a merry christmas
we wish you a merry christmas
and a happy new year

Hello ! I'm Back Again !

 Hello ! I'm back again

Hello ! Time flies , its almost the end of the year ! Time to stop for some reflection . How have your first 8 months of 2011 been ? My first 8 months of 2011 could only be described with one word - " Miraculous " . I experienced miracles and that includes answers of my prayers. Here are some which I wishes to share with you .

First : Sunday School commences on March 26th 2011.

Sunday School

Our ministry began just a few years ago . Unlike other churches, we do not have a long history. Most of our members are youths  and adults , we do not have kids joining us.

Once, I got a thought from the Holy Spirit to start preparing for Sunday School . We had all the materials , toys ready . During Sunday Service on March 19th, while I was preaching , I asked God - where should we go to find children to attend our service ? We had everything ready , but where are the children ? Not a while, after service , there are 5 children ( 5 means grace ) sitting on the staircase. Hallelujah ! God will provide - only if we believe in him and prepare for his provision. Now, our Sunday School is continually expanding . May all glory be given to God !

Second : Warrior Bride Camp on 15th August 2011

Warrior Bride Camp 2011

We had another camp this year, a follow up from our previous camp - " Preparing The Bride Of Christ ". This year, we held our camp in Singapore and it was another success. Our air tickets to Singapore were " 0 Fare " ( not inclusive of taxes ) and the hotel my mum and I were staying in is called " Royal Hotel ". God's favor was upon us, but that's more.

During the last day of the camp , my handbook were full of gold dust - in every page of my handbook . Gold dust represents God's presence. Isn't that miraculous ?

The Israelite experienced miracles daily throughout the journey in the wilderness. Today, everyone can experience God's miracles only you believe in him. The key to miracles is - " Faith " . With faith, all things are possible.

Are you ready to experience more of his miracles before 2011 ends ? Amen !

My driving Diary

Hello friends ! Feel like blogging , writing to everyone of you and share my current thoughts; feelings and etc.

After getting my driving license, I did not drive regularly . I often drive at night because the road is not fully packed with cars. It is a great learning opportunity for fresh drivers like us. It takes time for us to re adapt with the gear mode ( from manual to auto) . Sometimes, it is really hard especially when it becomes a habit.

Of course, tonight night was young , the stars are sparkling like my flashing signal lights. I decided to drive of course under my mum's supervision. Haha ! I must drive drive drive .... I love to drive , I love to be FREE. Actually I drove because I felt like releasing all my negative vibes, throw it onto the road. Dont worry, im definitely not a reckless and dangerous driver.

So, I drove with an average speed, I followed all the signs and the lane I should be driving on. My cornering has greatly improved . I learned to step on the brake pedal before making a turn . In other words, my hand , eyes , feet were co-ordinating well , in fact very well.

Although, at the end I got very tired , so I didnt maintain my high standards. But its a great drive.

If you dare, sit beside me when I drive. I hope I can drive asap..and get a new car asap

PS: I hope my dad will be reading this post, so he could buy me a car XP

..............................................REFLECTIONS.......................................................................................

Everything happens for a course and for a reason, like the christian song that say :

We are the reason that he gave his life. Tonight I love to share : STEP OUT

Sometimes, God requires us to step out with a bit of faith. But we are afraid to do so , why , we do not know what's next, what will happen. Also, we might be losing what we have .

However, just like tonight, I kept feeling I got to STEP OUT. Same to you, we need to STEP OUT. Step out from your comfy bed, step out from your protection and all the desires.

STEP OUT WITH FAITH
MAY GOD BLESS YOU...

JOYCE

My Mood part 2

Maybe one needs to be concerned, to have a place to write out your thoughts. Like what I did with my previous post. Out of the sudden , i felt relieved from my negative emotions; of course anger.

Sometimes, we need to throw out our emotions, and after I threw up mine, i found back my happiness, joy, and my smile ( CHEERS ! :)

So, Im happy happy happy....today isnt a bad day after all but a good day .

Every sad story should end with a happy ending.

Every sad moments should end with a happy moment.

Every sad emotions should end with joy

Joyce equals to joy, full of joy

Im Happy Now..

I hope all of you are infected with my joy

God Bless

Joyce

My Mood.

Today the skies are gray, so does my mood. Im feeling very bad and low-spirit today up till now. Perhaps my perfectionism, demanding all things to be perfect has seriously causing me to feel angry , sad, despair and disappointment. Sometimes, as a human , there's still emotions and of course some were bad.

Today, i dont feel very happy about myself and my surrondings. Maybe all this will end when I go to sleep and have sweet dreams.

Today is a bad bad day ! Not the creator makes the day bad for me, but me myself make it worse :(

I pray my readers does not share the same mood with me, and please dont be affected after reading this post :)

Anyways, God Bless

Joyce

2月20日主日信息：丰盛的生命

主日信息：丰盛的生命
讲员：杨恩慈传道
经文：约翰福音10章10节
【盗贼来，无非要偷窃，杀害，毁坏；我来了，是要叫羊得生命并且得的更丰盛。】

引导：我们的生命是否丰盛？丰盛的定义是什么？

1. 何谓丰盛的生命？

3方面的丰盛

- 物质上的丰盛：我们可以在物质上面-例如财务；家庭等各方面得着丰盛的祝福并且多而有余。

-灵里的丰盛：我们的灵修生活是否充实，享受，自由自在。我们是否有许多属灵的经验（异象，预言等）和在服事上的肯定呢？我们是否享有用不完的恩膏，恩典和恩宠？

-祝福的源头：丰盛不止是足够供应自己，但也能供应别人的需要。神要透过我们，让我们成为一个祝福的管道来把神的祝福带给别人。

2. 盗贼有时，上帝所命定给我们的丰盛并没有全然彰显在我们的生命里，因为我们的生命有盗贼进来偷取神的丰盛。

【盗贼来，无非要偷窃，杀害，毁坏】
我的电脑在星期五下午中了电脑病毒。这电脑病毒冒充成防病毒软件；并且使用了众所皆知的电脑标记。这个病毒告诉我，如果你要继续浏览此网站就必须下载此电脑软件。没想到，这个病毒就轻易的进入了我的电脑。我们的生命是否也进入了电脑病毒呢？盗贼并非帮助你，他是害你。他来的目的有

偷窃： 偷窃神给我们的丰盛。恶者不能透过自己给你祝福，丰盛。他只能窃取别人的祝福。

杀害： 杀害我们对神的信心，我们的喜乐。很常时，我们会生气神因为神没有把我们所求的给我们。

毁坏：毁坏我们的生命，让神的旨意无法彰显在我们的生命里面；甚至成为不蒙祝福和不讨神喜悦的生命。

让我们检验一下自己的生命是否被恶者窃取了神所定意给你的 （例如：平安，喜乐，健康）。其实，我们很难发觉，但是当我们已经发觉了时，我们就必须开始修复我们的生命。

3. 修复
在这里，我和大家提到五方面的修复

- 重新调整，重新体验耶稣 （必须重新的来到神的面前，再度渴慕拥有他）

-有神的话语委我们把关（神的话是我们的宝剑，他会帮助我们分辨什么是出于神，什么是恶者的谎言，还有什么是出于我们自己血气的行为。）有神的话为我们把守，恶者不容易窃取我们生命里的祝福。

-承认自己的错误，求耶稣的宝血遮盖。（我们到神的面前必须要坦承我们的罪，得罪神；不讨神喜悦的行为举止,思想）。罪导致我们的生命里的破口-而这破口不但容易让恶者侵入；也让神的祝福从这破口中流出。然而，耶稣的宝血具有修复和遮盖的能力。当我们求耶稣的宝血为我们遮盖时，我们生命当中的破口就被耶稣的宝血给堵住。

-需要牧羊人的看守。今天，我们的生命必须要有一个保护，一个看守的人。我们不能主宰自己的生命，因为我们都会犯错。我们必须要有一个人为我们看守我们的生命，使我们的生命能够走在正确的路上。那我们就需要一个不会犯错的人对吗？我相信在人类的历史上，耶稣是我们最棒的看守者因为他不会犯错，和犯罪。我们的生命必须有主来牵引，因为耶稣的牵引是引领我们进入丰盛。

-更新。 我们的生活必须被更新（不做不讨神喜悦的事，继续活在罪和咒诅的生活中）。我们必须被更新，有一个新的生命。如此，我们的生命能够全然的被修复。最后，只有修复是不够的，因为神的丰盛仍然在我们的生命里是不全面的，我们必须要有填满。

4. 填满

当我们的生命已经透过耶稣修复好了之后，我们必须再度渴慕耶稣，渴慕圣灵再度充满我们，让我们的生命能够再度经历丰盛。

祝福各位拥有一个丰盛的人生！

15th February 2011

Hey Guys ! It has been a long time after since my last post was published. Sorry for keeping you all waiting ! How are you ? Im guess you should be fine.

As an amendment for keeping you all waiting , I decided to write something about yesterday. Yesterday was my cellgroup time. I named my cell group as David. I am a leader of a youth cell , and we were having our meetings at every tuesday night, 7pm at my house. ( Feel free to join us !! )

Yesterday night was terrific as we welcome few of our new friends that are joining us ; besides it was just after Valentines Day. We were sharing about valentine gifts and a lot more else.

We had games throughout the meeting , and of course praising God and ends our whole gathering with prayers.

Its great to see more and more young people , teens, pre-adults are getting more and more active in " Our Father's Business" , and being the light and salt of the world. In Romans chapter 8, all things are for the good of us - the good for believers . I definitely believe youth is making a part of our father's business.

May the Word of God continues to spread. If you are a christian, you can be involved in your own church and ministry 's events. If you are a non - christian, I would like to encourage you to learn more about Jesus Christ, he is the answer to solve your question.

Lastly, May God Bless You and Have a nice day !

14-02-2011晨祷信息:赞美的真谛

Hi Guys ! Im uploading one of my sermons that I wrote for today's morning devotion. Its about praise and worship. It is written in mandarin and I hope you may find this message useful. Please do not copy and all content are based on personal interpretation ; and not criticizing any other religion or dominion or groups or parties and etc. Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a nice day !

14-02-2011晨祷信息: 赞美的真谛 (杨恩慈传道)
1. 何谓赞美?
a) 赞美四一种内心表达出对神的称赞,与神沟通的属灵语言.
b) 赞美神是一个带下属天祝福的管道(诗篇22:3)
c) 赞美是一种力量能够化负面情绪并且转换成为被激励的态度.

2. 何谓敬拜?
我们很常把赞美和敬拜联想在一起. 什么是敬拜? 让我们从诗篇50篇来学习. 我们先读第8-13节.

& 在旧约圣经中,以色列人是以动物献上为祭, 当然到了新约时,我们以赞美为祭. 但是在13 节里,神透过诗人来向我们指明一件事 : 赞美是不能取代对神的敬拜.

13节: 我岂吃公牛的肉呢? 我岂喝公羊的血呢?
我们无法以赞美来代替对神的敬拜.

& 敬拜与敬虔是连结与一起的.敬拜是活出圣洁的生命,反映出神的样式.敬拜是远离最恶,并且以敬虔度日. 耶稣也教导了我们在约翰福音4:23-24节

23-24节: 时候将到,如今就是了, 那真正拜父的,要用心灵和诚实拜他 , 因为父要这样的人拜他. 神是个灵, 所以拜他的人必须用心灵和诚实拜他.
在这节圣经经文中, 心灵指的是我们内在的灵, 诚实指着圣洁; 无诡诈

3. 活出赞美的生命
赞美可以透过我们平常对神的谢恩, 也可以透过唱诗歌, 弹琴, 赞美主来表达我们对神的称赞, 感恩.

4. 心态
赞美是出自与一颗感恩的心. 我们若认为神所赐给我们的福是应当的 ; 那我们就无法对神活出真正的赞美.

敬拜出自与一颗敬畏的心.当我们因着爱主, 敬畏他并且活出他所定的法则时, 我们已经活出了敬拜神的生命.

最后,祝福各位, 愿各位都活出一个赞美神的生命.

Hello ! Its a new year !

 Hello ! Its A NEW YEAR !

Babies are cute but one day, we all need to grow up  !

Hi friends ! A year has gone and its 2011 now ! Truly sorry for not continuously updating my blog ! 2010 had been truly fun for me . I had learned a lot of new things throughout the year. Life is continuously learning.

There had been some major events taking place last year - such as our ministry had rented a new place of worship which is near my house. I was annointed as a Pastor during my birthday , we had a camp called " Preparing the Bride of Christ " at Sematan Beach Resort - which was a total success and of course there are many more which I couldn't share with you all at one go . ( PS : But you can visit our ministry blog at http://glorygatesministry28112008.blogspot.com)

 What had I learned throughout 2010? In the Bible ,  1 Corinthians 13 :11  it says, 

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 

Yes, I learned to grow up . When I first graduated from school , there are many things for me to learn. What happens in the society is totally different from what you had learned from school. I learned to be mature , I learned to grow up ; physically and spiritually.

2010 had been a year that draws me closer to God, and in a lot of ways, I seen God's hand in my life - training me and fashioning me. Although, I was reluctant to God's training at first, but looking back now, I find its worth - and God is still fashioning me now ! ( Cheer on !)

Friends, God has a special purpose for you and me , and he will fashion you for that specific purpose- are you willing to be fashioned by him? 

And may this new year 2011 be another year of improvement in physical and in spiritual areas of your life .

May God bless you ! 

Ministry Opening Service 2010

Preparing the Bride Of Christ Camp 2010

My mum and I during my appointment as a Pastor - Do we look alike ?