What is a Christian
By Maya Angelou
When I say:”I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’.”
I’m whispering “I was lost,
Now I’m found and forgiven.”
When I say:”I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say:”I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say:”I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say:”I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say:”I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say:”I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow!
Please be updated on some of the happenings in Hope PJ, especially for the month of March: -
1) New Parents Session - 10 March 2007, 2-4:30pm @ Estee’s house
A support session especially for parents-to-be, to give tips on preparation for the new arrival, parenting, breastfeeding, etc. All parents are welcomed to come and give their support too!
For more information, please contact Alison.
2) ULs meeting - 11 March 2007, 4:30pm @ Multi-Purpose Hall
All ULs are required to come for this meeting with Ps Simon.
3) QEP - 18 March 2007
More details will be released during UL meeting this Sunday
4) Dept Meeting - 24 March 2007; 4-6pm @ Multipurpose Hall
All Dept heads & sub-heads are required to come. Reminder: To submit the objectives, vision, goals & plans for your dept.
5) Skills Sunday - 25 March 2007
Skills Sunday will be conducted every 4th Sunday of the month (from March - Nov) from 2.30pm till 4.30pm
The following are the classes available:-
a) Basic ministry skills (will areas like evangelism, follow-up and becoming a chairperson in CG)
b) Playing guitar and leading worship in CG
c) Basic counselling skills
d) Developing Prophetic and Intercession ministry
e) Interpreting Scriptures
f) PKC teachers training
Registration form and more explanation will given during SLM by Danny.
6) Worship Revival Night - 30 March 2007, Friday, 8-10pm
Theme: Search Me O Lord!
For those who are having your CG on Fridays, perhaps you may need to adjust your CG for that week.
Dear bro and sister in Christ,
Shalom, bro and sister. Trust that everyone has been blessed by the teaching of Renewed Church. I believe we all have learned how to retain our spiritual vitality, strength, power, freshness and joy as we walk and serve God through the years.
I’m writing this email to ask for your kindness to help one of our sisters in Hope Ipoh church. Her name is Sis Chin Yee from Working Adult Group. Sis Chin Yee is a member of the church and accepted Christ not too long ago. Let me explain a bit of the situation. Sis Chin Yee’s mother (Auntie Yoke Ling) admitted to hospital on 13 February, 2007 and still in the hospital until now. Doctor said her lung infected with virus and is already harden. She has difficulty in breathing and need the medical equipments to support her. Some of us like Ka Lok, Chee Lim and me visited her mum during Chinese New Year period. FYI, her mum was in critical condition and admitted to Critical Care Unit (CCU) from 13 Feb till last week. Praise God, her mum condition is improving and have been transfer from CCU to HDU since last Thursday. Even though the condition is improving, the burden will be on the medical bills of discharge. The medical bill are mounting high as in CCU, it will cost them more than RM2,000 per day. As at todate (5 March 2007), the medical bills incurred is approximately RM35,000. She needed financial support and the family is not well off. They have tried very hard to gather financial support from the relatives side and the amount they manage to gather is still insufficient.
As a church, we should really show our love and support as much as we can. Therefore, we seek for your kindness to help out whatever means you can. The love offering is not only as an expression of our love for her, but in fact there a genuine need for it. I hope everyone can just contribute from our heart. With all our efforts, I’m sure we can help her a lot.
You may pass the love offering to me by this Sunday (11/03/2007) so that we pass the money to her as soon as possible. If you want to know further information, please do not hesitate to call me.
God Bless you.
Rgds,
Angie Ng
Hope Ipoh Coordinator
