CHC, My church, My Life

*wipe wipe*

Need to clear the cobweb here.

Just this week, CHC hits the headlines again. But this time, with a serious problem. Many people think that when the media reported that Pastor Kong and team misappropriate funds to fund Sun's singing career, will shake the members and the church, and make us kind of shut up.

But unfortunately, we have once again proved our trust and loyalty not just to the church, but the senior management and to one another.

Ask if our hearts are filled with any doubts that they pocketed the money for their personal gains, with all my heart and all my soul, i trust that whatever they do with the money, is for the right purpose. Why? people will ask. Simply because if its for their own personal gain, why should they waste so much time teaching the members to be better people and make this society a better place to be. Why should they waste time to do so much for the community. They should brain wash us to their personal fame. But none of them did just that.

I have been in City Harvest Church since 2000. My cousin kind of 'pulled' me to church during the december holidays when i was staying over at her place. I remember i was very excited that i can go to church. When Sunday came, we appeared right at paya lebar, Lion City Hotel's KFC, meeting with the rest of the CG member. I remember that the members were so passionate in encountering God, they don't mind spending 1 hour outside the foyer under the glaring hot sun, queuing to get into the auditorium. I remember that one of the members, Cai Jun was so good with squeezing that we always get one of the front seats. TO me, that was something new and interesting.

At the age of 11, i probably don't know nor understand much of what Pastor Kong was preaching then. But i was very sure, i was very touch by the love and warmth of the CG members.

Shortly after, i attended the CG meeting and later rooted in CHC. Since that my life was never the same! I been through many trials and tribulations. I remembered when i was 12, my mum objected me to going to church. In order to go church, i find excuses to go library and swimming pool together with my sister, and then rush down to church at paya lebar. Just to attend Service.

I remember there was once, i told my mother that i am going to the library, and after going to the library for a while, i slipped down to church. By the time i reached church, i still vividly remember it was 245pm, on a saturday afternoon. Just when i was about to reach the entrance of Hollywood theatre, my mum called me and ask me to go home right away for some reason. And she only gave me 15 mins. How to rush from paya lebar all the way back to Jurong in 15min? And i was too young to take a cab, I probably don't even have money for cab ride. I just had to rush home! I went all the way home and then slipped out again, rush all the way down to church, just to listen to what Pastor was preaching.

There were many ups and downs as a christian in CHC. It was honestly never easy. But if its so tough, why did i bother staying? Simply, because, i found that god when i used to believe but didn't know if really one in existence. I found life and purpose that i can actually be a help to people. I found friends who will never abandon me in times of difficulties. I found my husband who loves me much. I found my destiny and a calling to help people.

Honestly, how much money can all these cost? Can there be a value to place on it? I supposed not. But Pastor helped the masses to found all theses. Yet he never ask for any returns.

I think as long as the case is not close, Pastor is not guilty of anything. And we are not to cast the first stones. Cos we may had steal money or things before when we were young. So we can't criticize him and the team.

CHC

We ended AC. One problem down. Another one in our way. CHC being complaint of misusing church funds. Hmmz...

During this whole preparation of AC, many things happened. I wonder was that the work of Satan trying to get us down or was that God testing us.

Then again, this whole AC preparation, i attended 2 wakes, close to 5 close ones who passed away. And it was a test of our faith, to be involved in something so big. That satan was one that really cant see us win. We were pretty well prepared for this AC, and many things came our way. When we ended AC with a blast on Sunday night, come Monday news that we are under investigations.

It was really one after another. But i know for sure, one thing, as a church, we are being tested of our unity, in times of trouble, are we still together, or are we gonna run into another place and abandon our leaders.

I trust the leadership, the management of CHC and most of all, i trust that the members are standing by alongside with our leaders. We will not walk out on them in times like this.

We will always keep them in prayers and believing that our big break is gonna be here soon! God is fair, and just. The righteous will prevail! We gonna make it! Amen!!

How Awesome is He

Last sun, pastor had an awesome message!!

Pastor shared on the story of Job. Having done all, and yet still loving God and fear Him! And that how he overcome it without blaming God! I was amazed!

And the best thing on earth is that. Everything that bad thing that happens to us, the satan needs the permission from God!

And God allows it to happen, its always for the better. He wants to mould us and strengthen our faith in Him!

When we dont see His hands, we need to trust His heart! God loves us no matter what have became of us! Indeed, Having done all, perseverance.

Wow!!

How awesome is this message.

Was just talking to Eugene yesterday, man, i am caught at such a situation where i dont know what to do and considered walking away.

Like what Eugene said, having done all...

Had a revelation during the OPM last week, as we were worshipping, i told God, man, the feeling is so great to able to stand and worship Him without anything on my mind. (But partly because it suppose to be sleeping time, so the brain already more or less gone)

God then reminded me that how ordinary i am. But with the ordinary'ness', He used me and promoted me to where i am today. And stripping off every thing, i am just NATALIE. A ORDINARY person that He created.

I indeed stand amazed! How awesome is this!

ET Zone 2nd OPM of the year!

Just woke up from my beauty sleep after last night OPM.

Man!! The prayer meet was AWESOME!

I got that touch from heaven and i also got a revelation! I was blown away at how God works!

We first had our combined cg, man, ET zone is really growing!! We used 3 rooms for combined cg!!

Cg was indeed exciting! Then had a short break followed by the opm.

During the first part, it was not easy to keep awake. I could feel my body getting tired. But when i get through that moment! Man! It was simply awesome!

After we came back for the second session, Bro Ed shared a short word and then there was massive laying of hands! The power of God just fall, and man!! People start falling under the power of God!

Indeed one day in the house of God is better then a thousand days in the world!!

Looking forward for the weekend svc!

CHC 20th anniversary

Jus had our 20th anniversary yesterday at Singapore Indoor Stadium! It was really awesome and mind blowing!

Looking at the testimonies, the videos, the people... It was really amazing!! To think back, i have almost be in this church for 10 years. The Old Hollywood days, the JW days, the Expo days. Its all really different..

I will always remember the days in Hollywood where we go early and queue for the service.

Squeezing our way in. To 'chop' the best seats in front. I also remember the balcony in Hollywood, when we jump during praise, we can feel as though we are having earthquake! aha! I will also remember how interesting, we often having blackouts!!

Esp during the Praise and worship!! But the best thing of all, is when all the people are still singing, dancing, lifting their hands in the dark!! Nothing stops us from praising and worshipping that One and Only Almighty God!

During JW days, we paid it all Cash! And had this building Debt Free!

Went down during the week days to help cleaning the building. Lay the chairs and not forgetting the trials that we went though during that season.. So much happened when we first moved in. But God is good! He see us through and bring us to greater heights!!!

Now in Expo, we are growing and we need a bigger hall!

But looking back, its not the halls or the seats that make us grow.

But it was the great friendships, the great people around, of cos the most important Pst Kong who step out and build this church. And most importantly God who bring us to where we are today! Otherwise we are jus a bunch of youth doing ordinary things.. Not knowing where are destiny and purpose!!

I cant thank God enough to be able to be attending City Harvest Church!! I cant thank God enough for Pst Kong who loves the church so much, always giving his best for us!! Lastly, i cant thank God enough for His faithfulness that was upon us when we are faithful-less.

Truly, God is all that we need!!

Indeed Dreams are Realized, Success is celebrated!

FOP & CHC 20th Anniversary

Opps.. I have not been updating my blog recently..

Busy and tired. But its all good!

Jus had my 5th lesson of my guitar class and it was really good!! We learn alot of new things, and i can play more songs now!!! Wohoo~~

Anyway, FOP is coming and the next best thing is that we, City HArvest Church is celebrating our 20th Anniversary!!!

Can you believe that the church is the same age as me!! And its a few months older than me!! haha! And i think that its such an honor!!!

Hmmz.. I cant wait to go for the thanksgiving service.
Thank God for the great years before and the wonderful years to come!!

Anyway, I shall update again then!!

Dr A R Bernard (LEader's Meeting)

Went for the Leader's meeting yesterday in Jurong Church.

We had a special guest. Its none other then Dr A R Bernard!! Man, i tell you, the message that he preached!! WAs seriously amazing!! A word indeed in season!!

He preached about leadership, how do we be leaders that people will look up to and respect. Simply jus like how we respect Pst K.

Anyway, i also realise from the message that sometimes we as leaders also do have our weary days and season. But as long as we keep ourselves right with God, always feeding on new revelations and be in a prayerful condition, God will renew us and revive that passion..

There are more then jus that, of cos. But i was really blown away as recently i began to feel a little stretch.. A little weary, a little hopeless..

But as a leader, we should always complete our task with purpose. No more completing because i am tasked to do or because there is a need for it to be done. But rather, because we want to do it and do it well!

In order to be in the same page with the church leadership, we need to be WILLING!! haha!! PSt Tan was sharing a little of it.. In my heart, i was really very touched!

Wohoo!! hhaha!

And i was so touched and impacted by the message!! I want to be a better leader!

Not bad ar!! A little meat for all.. haha!!

Hmmz.... I am seriously looking forward to go for Sat and Sun service, cos i know, Dr A R Bernard is gonna have even more great word for us!!

Cant wait for it!