Are you ready??!

TGIT! Thank God It's Thursday!

n116 is ready for "圣经谁怕谁？"

Mr Wong's birthday (a very belated post...)

...nanny joy writes...

Birthday celebrations for Zhifu has always been a very important and significant event for us in n116. Every year, we devise means and ways to sabo celebrate Zhifu's birthday.

Just take a look at the email strings:

In 2008, was "wild wild and WET" and check out the way we celebrated his birthday here:

http://chcn116.blogspot.com/2008/08/event-of-year.html

In 2009, was warm and cozy with a special guitar performance by Daniel Ang and Joshua.

(I realise that we haven't posted the '09 photos up! Here's the link: chcn116 Photobucket - Zhifu's Birthday 09)

This year, we decided to keep things simple, and we had a simple dinner at Zhou's Kitchen, Far East Square.

After the sumptuous ala-carte buffet dinner, dessert was served.

Did you see the "snowcaps"?

And Mr Wong is clearly amused by the dessert.

Then follows a speech by Francis.

A group photo to end off the celebrations...

Pardon the resolution coz the photos were taken with my BB curve :(

Standing in the Gap

Ezekiel 22



30So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.

 
The prophet Ezekiel is here expressing the need for prayer intercessors who would "stand in the gap" before God on behalf of the needs of His people of that time. It's a privilege we can lift up in prayer the needs of others as we are led by the Holy Spirit. Apart from prayer, standing in the gap means to give your precious time to listen to a sad and frustrated girl; Standing the gap means to avail yourself for the things of God and look at the body of Christ as a whole; Standing in the gap is to seize the moment and being selfless. It can be rather ironic when your supporters told you they will support you, and you realize they are standing so far behind when you turn around. The choice to stand in the gap is not automatic and it has to be learnt. Yes, you have the power to make the difference.

ET Zone Retreat 2010

ET ZONE Adult Retreat “Refresh Renew Recharge”

9 – 11 Sep 2010

Important Things to Bring

 Sports gear and shoes for outdoor activities; dark coloured clothing for the ladies
 Swimming wear if you wish to swim
 Medication just in case! Especially motion sickness pills for the 1-hour ferry ride!
 Camera to capture memorable shots of the retreat!
 $$ for the extra activities available like spa, pool, archery, and more!
SGD accepted, max around $50 per day
 Bible & stationery

Resort Location & Directions

Harris Resort Batam
Waterfront City, Batam 29422, Indonesia
Tel: 62 778 381 888
Fax: 62 778 381 142

Assembly Timings & Location

Do have a good breakfast if you are departing in the morning!

If you are leaving on Thursday
• Assemble at 10:45am (morning ferry)
• Latest check in 11:30am ferry departs 12:10pm
• Singapore Cruise Centre at HarbourFront Terminal, Level 2 Batam Fast counter
• Look out for Jin Lian 9386 3549

If you are leaving on Friday (UPDATED!)
• Assemble at 8:30am for check-in (Expected to be Crowded for boarding as it is a Public Holiday!)
• Latest check in 9:20am, ferry departs 10:00am sharp
• Singapore Cruise Centre at HarbourFront Terminal, Level 2 Batam Fast counter
• Look out for Joseph 81255351

Departure Timing
• Taking the 2:10pm ferry back on Saturday
• Will reach Singapore by 4:10pm as Batam is one hour behind Singapore

Retreat Costs
• Includes round trip ferry, all meals plus BBQ dinner at poolside & 1 complimentary bowling game

See you this week at the Retreat!