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Welcome

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.

BreakOut: Surging for Gold 18/08/07

Saturday, August 25, 2007

What an exciting time we had during our last BreakOut. Really getting out of our shells, we headed to Sentosa for a full packed day of planned games, fun and fellowship. We met at Harbour Front MRT at 12:15 [earlier so we could have more time to play] and took the Sentosa rail into the island.
Palawan beach was the location that we were going to create havok and basically let our hair down for that afternoon. It was really God's grace coz that day, the storm was brewing and the weather really looked threatening. We prayed and asked God to hold the rain and He did just that, it didn't rain for the whole YF activity! Praise the Lord!

Anyhows, the activity started off with Worship at the beach. Reflecting on the change of surroundings, it was great to be able to sing about His promises and praise while in the midsts of the wonderful environment. After a good time of singing, we carried on with Games that consisted of Castlemaking, Waterbombing, Charades in the water and Dog and Bone.

After all the games were completed, we had free time to do anything we wanted on the beach whether it be swimming or playing with the sand, it was a great time to just relax and enjoy the weather and beach.

On leaving the island, the majority of us then went to buy our own dinner, take away and meet at an open area at Vivo city. We had our packed dinners together and shared jokes and laughter over endless conversation. We ended up playing some games too which were not only entertaining but really fun and confusing. The day ended off on a real nice note as everyone [i'm sure] enjoyed themselves. Hope to see more and more people and fun at other BreakOuts and YF activities!

They say a picture paints a thousand words so here are the pics you've all been waiting for! Enjoy!

Water Games!

Filing Water Bombs for the Castle Game

Sandcastles

Saving our castles from bombs!

Julia Dashing to the shore with her soaked clothes

Girls posing for the camera man

Having fun in the sun, sand, sea!

Our dear Shawn being buried alive!

Thumbwars!

All Cleaned up and heading home

Playing some games at Vivo

Group Shot!

Prayer Meeting [11th Aug] Devotion to God

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

May Psalm 63 and the lyrics of this song “Come Home Running” that we learnt on Saturday cause us to reflect on the challenge that was posed to us on the last Prayer Meeting:

Are YOU following hard after GOD TODAY?

Desiring God…

Oh heart of mine, why must you stray?
From One so fair, you run away,
And one more time, you have to pay
The heaviness of needless shame
Oh heart of mine, come back home
You’ve been to long, out on your own
And He’s been there all along
Watching for you down the road

We can acknowledge God as OUR God because we have a personal relationship with Him. By doing so, we recognize His authority in our lives and He will restore us. Yes! We CAN express our thirst for GOD, He Hears!

Exaltation of God (Praising God)…

Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Psalm 63:3-6

We can only respond with praise for His goodness in our lives. We will come to bless God the way we live our lives – the same earnestness and praise that come from our lips must characterize our lives.

Joyful Dependence…

So come home running
His arms are open wide
His name is Jesus
He understands
He is the answer
That you are looking for
So come home running
Just as you are.

Jesus understands and He is the answer. We can just go back to Him “as we are”. He’ll accept us no matter where we are or what we are like.

Oh child of God so dearly loved
And ransomed by the Saviour’s blood
And called by name “daughter” and “son”
Wrapped in the robe of righteousness

“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me”

Psalm 63:8

Just as a child to his/her parent, we are to follow “hard” after God: YOURS and MINE Heavenly Father which is a desire(want/longing)

-to continue communion with God-

a two way conversation,

-to walk in His precepts-

because He knows us better than anyone else (even ourselves) and He knows what is best for us.

Finally it all adds up to living a life praising and pleasing to God.

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