PIBC Young Adults Ministry

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I just wanted to share something with all of you that came up in my devotional from My Utmost for His Highest.

Last night we were all talking about Isaiah 58 and came to the overwhelming conclusion that God is God! Praise God! (: God is not an idol who's arm I can twist, God is God and everything is His.

After the meeting, Henrik and I were talking about how nothing else matters except Jesus. "If I have Jesus and nothing else, I have everything; If I have everything but Him, I have nothing." Our sole focus and goal is Christ!

From Chambers: "The key to the missionary’s devotion is that he is attached to nothing and to no one except our Lord Himself..."

During the meeting Bobby was talking about how our faith is that connection to Jesus.

From Chambers: "Faithfulness to Jesus Christ is the supernatural work of redemption that has been performed in me by the Holy Spirit— “the l...ove of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit . . .” (Romans 5:5). And it is that love in me that effectively works through me and comes in contact with everyone I meet."

That night, Henrik and I were involved in a discussion in which we were basically saying something to the effect of "Who cares!!" When we said this, we meant it in the sense of "Who cares what happens! we are focusing on Jesus!" But then Henrik texted me earlier today basically saying, "If 1 John tells us that that us not caring about be people (loving people) is an indication of us not loving God, then I guess we can't say 'Who cares!' anymore" 

Which brings me to the last point in today's devotional that, I think, ties all these thoughts together.

From Chambers: "Our Lord told us how our love for Him is to exhibit itself when He asked, “Do you love Me?” (John 21:17). And then He said, “Feed My sheep.” In effect, He said, “Identify yourself with My interests in other people,” not, “Identify Me with your interests in other people.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 shows us the characteristics of this love— it is actually the love of God expressing itself. The true test of my love for Jesus is a very practical one, and all the rest is sentimental talk."

“Identify yourself with My interests in other people,” not, “Identify Me with your interests in other people.”

Is this not what Isaiah 58 was talking about? It seems like the true fast is identifying ourselves with God's interests! Not treating God like an idol and putting Him into our interests. I believe that surrendsering to Christ and submitting to his authority as master involves us identifying ourselves with His interest in other people. We always say, my identity is in Christ.. After refelcting on today's devotional, it seems that If I am truly to be identified with Christ, His interests will dictate what I do.

So in conclusion, "Why do we go forth?"

The devotional verse for the day was 3 John 7 "They went forth for His name's sake." As we prepare for the retreat, let us go forth not for our own name's sake, but for His name's sake!

Aaron: Turn with me to Colossians 2:6-7 and Ephesians 2:8-10

Nio: Hmm, are you gonna talk about what I think you're gonna talk about?

Aaron: What's that?

Nio: The gospel?

Aaron: Duh..what else would I be teaching?

hahaha =D

"For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified."

Chess

Aaron thinking about his next couple moves

Ate Tina thinking about her next couple moves

I wanted to title things as "The Life of A Sunday School Teacher" but decided it won't make sense since I don't do it 24/7.

I've been pondering about this blog post for awhile and laugh at all the little things that happen in my class.

The photo above makes everything seem so serene and perfect.

It's not always like this but I enjoy and love every Sunday with these little ones no matter how much they fuss.

As a Sunday school teacher, you have to have heart, patience and commitment.

Now, God has blessed a lot of us to teach the little ones about His word and this is a very important job to do. I myself tend to forget this since I'm with little ones who can barely pay attention to a 5 min story.

When one of the kids say no, the rest do the same.

Cookies, lollipops and cupcakes become your best friend.

But bribing doesn't always cut it. Sometimes, it really is more important to let the kid go back to their parents before they're traumatized and never come back.

Cake pops usually does the job though.

Things I always need to keep in mind:

KIDS ALLERGIES

FAVORITE SNACKS

DISLIKES

SENSITIVITY TO LIGHT & NOISE

For all helpers and teachers:

flat shoes, to chase after little ones

tissues, (soft ones for blowing nose)

napkins (for spills and glue..etc)

paper towel for the floor..

dark colored clothes in case you get a stain from paints, markers

tide to go for the little ones and your clothes

something that will keep you awake --tea/coffee

I love it when they're all sitting and doing their activity!

Sometimes, I have little helpers that clean up the room with me!

After and one hour and a half, when I'm done with these kids, its hard to say bye to their cute little chubby faces.