Hey everybody!
LYPG 2 will be on the 7th February at People's Park Baptist Church at 11am till 1pm!It's at the same place LYPG 1 was held, for more information please email klpjlypg@gmail.com and do also reply if you are able to help serve in various areas such as worship, publicity, logistics and feel free to voice out comments, suggestions and ramblings, let's ALL work together on this! Here's the map to PPBC, See you there!!
For more info and videos about this whole mypg lypg thing please check out the KL/PJ Local Youth Prayer Gathering blog at http://klpjlypg.blogspot.com
and the Malaysian Youth Prayer Gathering blog at http://mypg.wordpress.com
Hope to see u there!
Japh
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
BersatUnite
When I first heard of 'bersatunite' concert I was excited. The thought of having youths from different churches, denominations and backgrounds uniting for a night of prayer, worship and passion really caught my attention. I've been brought up knowing the power of prayer and the importance of it, and seeing various youths coming together with a heart and passion for unity and prayer ignited the fire in my own heart to be a part of this wave of revival.
I began my journey by train towards KL Wesley Methodist that night on the 10th of January which began at 7.30pm. When arrived I was shocked initially to find the old traditional nicely decorated Methodist building with an amazing sound system and colourful lights amplified around me. It was my first time in a 'modern' traditional church. The pews had been removed to be able to accomodate the hundreds of youths who would soon be standing all over and filling the church. And soon enough, almost 400 youths, 360 and some adults to be exact were in attendence. The hall was packed.
The night started off with a couple of announcements and worship. The worship was led by youths from various Methodist churches, even as far as youths from Kuantan. After an amazing time of worshipping and coming into the presence of God, we were led into a time of worship by Juwita Suwito. She has an amazing voice and it was the first time I've watched her sing live after hearing about her for a long time. God's presence was indeed in our midts as youths from all over welcomed His spirit into their lives and their churches.
After worship there was some time of prayer, 3 youths from 3 different chruches, a baptist, presbyterian and methodist youth represented their various denominations, and asked God for forgiveness and to unite us once again. The atmosphere of prayer was great and I could actually feel as though a sense of unity in purpose and prayer was filling the room. The speaker, Pastor Raymond Raj, gave an inspiring message about unity and the importance of it.
After that, another 3 more youths came onstage to represent the schooling students, the uni and college students and the working adults. Elaine, from PPBC, mentioned the importance of prayer and the amazing things that happen when you pray, Eunice, from FGA Cheras, gave an inspiring speech on what has been happening with the youths in prayer in Malaysia and Yew Ming gave a challenge to the young working adults to 'catch on' with this movement and really be 'history makers' once again. Yoshua, from a Presbyterian church, gave his analogy of young adults from 25-35, who are sitting in their fighter jets waiting and getting tired, but God is saying; now is the time to fly!.
The message was brought forth that this bersatunite event will be continueing further with KL/PJ 'Local Youth Prayer Gatherings' following up after the event, which will start of in People's Park Baptist Church on the 17th February! The meeting ended with Juwita Suwito singing some songs and the song 'Satu Suara'; a call to ALL christians and churches to unite as One Voice in order to see changes and have peace in Malaysia. The night ended in fellowship and people building connections with each other; I was excited to see many familiar faces and to be able to encourage many others to continue to work together to see God's will be done in our lives, the church and nation of Malaysia.
All in all I really thank God that I am a part of this movement, not for any other motives but really to see christian youths from all over Malaysia unite their hearts, put their differences aside and come together to seek His face! It's time the christian youths rise up to set an example for the next generations to follow; not to harbour bitterness and live in strive with one another, but truly as the body of Christ; we may be of many parts but we are ALL in one body. To the glory of God!till the next Local Youth Prayer Gathering, God Bless!
Japheth Chew
I began my journey by train towards KL Wesley Methodist that night on the 10th of January which began at 7.30pm. When arrived I was shocked initially to find the old traditional nicely decorated Methodist building with an amazing sound system and colourful lights amplified around me. It was my first time in a 'modern' traditional church. The pews had been removed to be able to accomodate the hundreds of youths who would soon be standing all over and filling the church. And soon enough, almost 400 youths, 360 and some adults to be exact were in attendence. The hall was packed.
The night started off with a couple of announcements and worship. The worship was led by youths from various Methodist churches, even as far as youths from Kuantan. After an amazing time of worshipping and coming into the presence of God, we were led into a time of worship by Juwita Suwito. She has an amazing voice and it was the first time I've watched her sing live after hearing about her for a long time. God's presence was indeed in our midts as youths from all over welcomed His spirit into their lives and their churches.
After worship there was some time of prayer, 3 youths from 3 different chruches, a baptist, presbyterian and methodist youth represented their various denominations, and asked God for forgiveness and to unite us once again. The atmosphere of prayer was great and I could actually feel as though a sense of unity in purpose and prayer was filling the room. The speaker, Pastor Raymond Raj, gave an inspiring message about unity and the importance of it.
After that, another 3 more youths came onstage to represent the schooling students, the uni and college students and the working adults. Elaine, from PPBC, mentioned the importance of prayer and the amazing things that happen when you pray, Eunice, from FGA Cheras, gave an inspiring speech on what has been happening with the youths in prayer in Malaysia and Yew Ming gave a challenge to the young working adults to 'catch on' with this movement and really be 'history makers' once again. Yoshua, from a Presbyterian church, gave his analogy of young adults from 25-35, who are sitting in their fighter jets waiting and getting tired, but God is saying; now is the time to fly!.
The message was brought forth that this bersatunite event will be continueing further with KL/PJ 'Local Youth Prayer Gatherings' following up after the event, which will start of in People's Park Baptist Church on the 17th February! The meeting ended with Juwita Suwito singing some songs and the song 'Satu Suara'; a call to ALL christians and churches to unite as One Voice in order to see changes and have peace in Malaysia. The night ended in fellowship and people building connections with each other; I was excited to see many familiar faces and to be able to encourage many others to continue to work together to see God's will be done in our lives, the church and nation of Malaysia.
All in all I really thank God that I am a part of this movement, not for any other motives but really to see christian youths from all over Malaysia unite their hearts, put their differences aside and come together to seek His face! It's time the christian youths rise up to set an example for the next generations to follow; not to harbour bitterness and live in strive with one another, but truly as the body of Christ; we may be of many parts but we are ALL in one body. To the glory of God!till the next Local Youth Prayer Gathering, God Bless!
Japheth Chew
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
~ Inspired ~
I have to say this, I'm inspired by the young people in FGA Cheras, the YPF, eunice and her bro, lester wong in executing the Mercy Project (video at the side of blog, please take some time to let it load and view it :p)
It brings back memories of when I did YWAM (Youth with a Mission) in 06 after SPM, the things I did do during my lecture phase in Brisbane and outreach in India (creative prayer, feeding children etc.)
I never really did put in the effort and time to report about my experience in ywam and create a video and all, but I guess by seeing this video you can roughly have the feel of what I went through a few years back, and will be going through once I finish uni (it'll be back to missions for a year (at least)).
On a personal note, this video really encouraged me, and I'm once again affirmed by God that missions is where He wants me to be in (although I have dreams on forming a band, being involved in different ministries and all), The call on my life is to live for God, and for others.
So help me God :D
P.S - do check out this blog too, KLites and PJians - http://klpjlypg.blogspot.com
Let's get involved in prayer for our nation together, shall we? ;)
Japh
It brings back memories of when I did YWAM (Youth with a Mission) in 06 after SPM, the things I did do during my lecture phase in Brisbane and outreach in India (creative prayer, feeding children etc.)
I never really did put in the effort and time to report about my experience in ywam and create a video and all, but I guess by seeing this video you can roughly have the feel of what I went through a few years back, and will be going through once I finish uni (it'll be back to missions for a year (at least)).
On a personal note, this video really encouraged me, and I'm once again affirmed by God that missions is where He wants me to be in (although I have dreams on forming a band, being involved in different ministries and all), The call on my life is to live for God, and for others.
So help me God :D
P.S - do check out this blog too, KLites and PJians - http://klpjlypg.blogspot.com
Let's get involved in prayer for our nation together, shall we? ;)
Japh
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
~ I Trust In You ~ From movie, The sword
Lord when You came into my heart
You gave my life a brand new start
And promised You'd never ever leave
You've kept all the promises You've made
You gave me Your word to light my way
Your Spirit is with me every day
And though the circumstances of this world
would try to get my eyes off you
I'll stand my ground
'cause I know I've found in You, the victory
I'll trust You Jesus
Put my whole life in Your hands
I'll trust You Jesus
On Your Word I'm gonna stand
For every situation that has tried to make me doubt
You've anointed me, given faith to me, so my Lord
I'll trust in You
My Lord I'll trust in You
Jesus, You have called us all to follow after You
And even when it seems there's no way out
I know You'll see us through
You gave my life a brand new start
And promised You'd never ever leave
You've kept all the promises You've made
You gave me Your word to light my way
Your Spirit is with me every day
And though the circumstances of this world
would try to get my eyes off you
I'll stand my ground
'cause I know I've found in You, the victory
I'll trust You Jesus
Put my whole life in Your hands
I'll trust You Jesus
On Your Word I'm gonna stand
For every situation that has tried to make me doubt
You've anointed me, given faith to me, so my Lord
I'll trust in You
My Lord I'll trust in You
Jesus, You have called us all to follow after You
And even when it seems there's no way out
I know You'll see us through
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