He’s Not That Into You Vs. Christian Courtship

Some of us have left Malayan waters and will only be back next year. It's going to be a little bit quiet this time round. But it's okay, we'll bounce back when we open Lifeline again to a whole brand new year in January 2010!

And for some of us, have left for good. :( We really hope that you have taken back something from Lifeline and continue to spread the love of God everywhere you go. Be witnesses of Christ to the people around you. "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses - Acts 1:8"

If you are shy to talk to people about God, here's an avenue of where you can express it. Write to me your testimony of how Jesus has moved in your life. Here's a blog set up by Carmel especially to share His love with others. The blog is maintained by Carmel and Andre. If you are not sure what to write, here's a link for a simple guideline. They have some interesting articles as well, and I would like to highlight the "He's Not That Into You vs Christian Courtship" which I thought was pretty insightful.

Lifeline SFX Camp

Our sister, Lifeline SFX is having their annual camp this year on the 29th, 30th and 31st August at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre (APC). The theme, "The Splendour of the Truth" really opens our eyes to the richness of the Church's ancient secrets(well not really but since we have forgotten about them that it has become almost secret like) and history.

Who better than to bring them down to earth and "easier" for us youth to understand is none other than Dr Sherman Kuek. Dr Sherman Kuek, SFO, is a Catholic lay theologian. He is a professed member of the Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis, an 800 year-old Franciscan Order approved and recognised by the Holy See, which consists of laity and diocesan clergy. At an ecumenical level, he is a guest speaker and lecturer in various academic and ecclesial contexts. At the archdiocesan level, he serves as Research Associate for the Archdiocesan Ministry of Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs (AMEIA) and an editorial team member of Catholic Asian News (CANews). At the parish level, he serves as a Pastoral Associate. Sherman studied for his doctoral degree in Systematic and Contextual Theology at Trinity Theological College Singapore.

So I urge those who are interested in apologetics and theology to join in these 3 days exposure to learn more about our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church. Hop on the journey for only RM 80 (working adults) and RM 60(students). As usual, contact Suzanne for registration. Before that, we have a criteria for those who want to attend this camp, you MUST give a talk on the subject that was shared at the camp. Who's up for the challenge?

Speaking of which our very own Lifeline STM Camp is also coming soon in September!! It's during the Raya Holidays so no excuse to not attend! We'll make sure we have rendang, sambal belacan and ketupat there as well. So of course we don't mind you guys joining the camp over at SFX but...you'll have to come for ours as well since it is our FIRST year on our own!! And to give you guys a teaser, we're having Dr Sherman Kuek as well! Double BONUSES! Boo Yah!

Yuli shares, "I believe miracles will always happens and even can beyond our imaginantions."

Just Yuli being her smily self

I would like to share about one of my experience with Jesus.

I remembered when last semesters, all my hozmates which also my best fren from the first time since I was in Malaysia left me to further study. To be honest, at the first place there's feeling of released because I just feel too bonded while I was with them.

At first week they left me, I spend my holiday with doing internship and therefore feeling of being alone is disappear. However, the first thing start to worries me when the sem start after my break finished. Then, everday I keep worries about everything as now I doing everything alone, things like: lunch, dinner, frens to study, to share, etc. I feel unsecured, uncertain, sadness, all d worries keeps annoyed me.

Then, one day I went to leader's outreach. In one sections, we have to take 1 paper filling with bible's verse. I get verse," Jesus is the same from the past, now and future."
I am started to think and believe that God give me this situations doesn't mean He leaves me but He sure have others purpose.

Yuli at the Potter and Clay retreat in Port Dickson

From that so on, I learned about how blessfull to have people surrounding me in every minutes. So, I changed my prayer to say thankfull everyday instead of asking giving me frens immediately. I realised that is just so ego and foolish to do that.Thus, I changed my pray to God said that I trusted Him and have faith in Him that he will give the best for me.
Now, I asking God for always give me guidance and lightening my way to suits in His way.

From that, I slowly feel peace in day to day. Now, I believe we had to put our faith in God, because when we worry too much it's just wasting time and energy. So, everything that seems misserable in our life better to only pray, hope and do our best and be humble in our prayer. As it is written in Jer 29:11. I believe miracles will always happens and even can beyond our imaginantions.

You Got Talent!

This year we're twisting things up a bit. Come 29th May 2009 (Friday) you guys are in for a pleasant surprise! *giggles* So basically, the concept is inspired by Britain's Got Talent (BGT) thus we also have 3 judges to speculate and comment! And of course a rewarding prize awaits the winner!! It's gonna be fun! So let yourselves loose for the night! Be creative! GET WILD!! The only criteria for the act is that it has to be cultural based. So simple!

Worry not about the stomach growls because food is provided free of charge! All you gotta do is wear something awesome (if you don't have any cultural clothes, it's fine too) and bring a new friend! Hop in on the fun as we watch in anticipation of the FIRST Lifeline "Idol"!!

Click the image to download the registration form