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Welcome to the Blog of Shalom Youth Fellowship. We typically meet regularly on Saturdays at 3pm [Sundays for BreakOuts] for these four activities;

Youth Worship: Formal Worship which has worship conducted by the youths themselves followed by an invited speaker speaking on a specific topic.

BreakOuts: Fun activities that are meant to be informal in nature and interactive. Sporty activities are also considered BreakOuts and the youth group is able to let loose during these sessions to just enjoy themselves over games. BreakOuts are also a great time to invite YFer's friends down to YF.

OutReach: These YF meetings are meant to either educate on how to evangelize or to actually practically go out for Street Evangelism. We would normally go to the Pasir Ris area to reach out to the public.

On Sundays, the youth are involved in Bible Study. We conduct 3 types of classes called crosSWORD for the different commitment levels. The 'CROSS' level follows Accent Publishers Material, the 'WORD' level follows the 40-Minute Bible Study program and the 'SWORD' level follows Precept's New Inductive Study Series.

Our church is located at Pasir Ris and we welcome anyone within the age of 13 to 23. God Bless You!

Our Exco

	Benjamin - Currently the Staffworker of the Shalom Youth Fellowship. He has completed his University Education overseas and has responded to the call to serve the Lord in Shalom. He is also taking up a part time course at Singapore Bible College in Divinity.
Zhi Han - Currently studying in NUS after completing his course as an Officer in the Army. Zhi Han is in charge of the OutReach program for Shalom YF. Zhi Han has a strong passion and heart for OutReach and is burdened to see God's Word spread.
	Rui - Has completed his National Service and is now furthering his studies the University of Melbourne. The BreakOut Sub Committee to plan weekly fun, interactive and exciting activities for the Youth in Shalom.
Arthur - Currently in charge of Youth Worship along with Jamie. Arthur is an all rounded youth who goes on regular jogs and cycles much. He is also involved in many CCAs in school like dragon boating and choir.
	Jamie - Currently schooling in Temasek Junior College and is in charge of Youth Worship along with Arthur. She is also heavily involved in dance and balances her time with her family of 2 parents and a younger sister.
Michelle - Has completed her Secondary School Education and is currently awaiting further studies in Singapore Polytechnic. Michelle is in charge of the OutReach program along with Zhi Han and has a vibrant, enthusiastic character that brightens up those around.

Pirates of the Curry Bun 15th July 2006

Saturday, July 15, 2006

Today we had our first BreakOut activity. Coined 'Pirates of the Curry Bun', this event really lived up to its name. Pirate themed throughout from the start all the way till the end, the youths had a smashing time sailing the seven seas and hunting for treasure.

The event kick started at 3.15pm with a splitting of groups followed by a flag making contest. Each pirate crew were tasked with coming up with a name for their crew and a flag to fly high while battling it out on the seven seas to be the first to find the treasure. The teams were given 10 minutes each to design their flag made out of cloth and a wooden pole. Once done, there was a very interesting contrast between the two teams and the flags looked really neat.

Setting off with their first clue, the team, SPD [Society of the Physically Disabled] conquered the first station and left the 2nd team, Rouge Hearts, in a bit of a whirlwind from their rudders. But Rouge hearts fought hard in the first station for the Scavenger hunt and closed the gap after they were asked to dig for buried treasure in the sand at station 2.
The teams were enthusiastic throughout being clearly noticable by their red or yellow flag flying high as they sailed from one station game to the next.

Searching for the next station from a high point, the teams easily located their last game station and headed to the jetty for a highly entertaining [the people at the jetty stopped their work and turned to watch this crazy bunch of youths on the floor]. Floor? why you may ask, well this game involved the crew members to work as a team and lift a stuff toy off the sea bed [jetty floor] with raffia string tied around a central rubber band. Easier said then done, these landlubbers were finding out that saving a member who's gone overboard might have been the hardest game of the day. After lifting the stuff toy off the ground, transporting it across a given distance was the next challenge. Needless to say, the lads found the game very challenging and were constantly seen wriggling on their bellys on the jetty floor.

The day ended with worship under the shades and flora of the wonderful and magnificient east coast park. Singing songs to God in this setting really set the mood right and all was lost in the worship to God and His awesome presence in our lives. The main point of today's activity was to not seek for treasures that be tangible or visible. Treasures that are earthly and worldly will not last but treasures in heaven, are the ones we should strive to seek. Treasures like a knowledge of God's Word and fellowship amongst brethren. The passage that was quoted was Matthew 6:19-21.

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also"

Fellowship time followed with snacks as we stayed back and continued to sing praises to Him and fellowshipping with each other. Seeing everyone enjoying themselves in an environment differing from our weekly 'chapel' meetings was quite refreshing. Praise the Lord for a envirograting, healthy time of fun at East Coast Park.