Light of God

A dedication to our great and mighty God who was, is and remain faithful in His covenant to us using the beautiful lyrics of Keith & Kristyn Getty's song, Light of God:

Light of God

Come dwell within Your people

As intended

From the dawn of time

Make Your goodness

Echoed through creation

Our desire

Joy of the divine

Holy Spirit

Break through our darkness

Holy Spirit

Breathe through our lives

Light of God come

Radiant and glorious

Perfect wisdom

In this world today

Light of God come

To Your fallen people

As we follow

In the steps of Christ

May Your fragrance

Beautify Your people

As we mirror

Our Creator's light

Light of God come

Claim Christ's stolen glory

Burn the shadows

With the flame of truth

May Your church rise

Stars within the darkness

Giving glory

To the Lord of light

Light divine come

Father of all beauty

Son of goodness

Spirit of all truth

Move us, use us

People of Your vision

As we wait for

Our returning King

Keith & Kristyn Getty

Copyright (c) 2005 Thankyou Music

Church Camp 2010

Once again, the three of us signed up for church camp. This year, it was held at Thistle Port Dickson, a fairly decent resort hotel by the beach at Jalan Pantai, P.D. Almost 400 campers, young and old - including our Chinese services brethren.

Our camp speaker, Rev (Dr) Chua Chung Kai from Covenant Evangelical Free Church is a refreshing camp speaker who spoke pertinently to the need of the hour, especially at a time when Zion Bishan has been newly registered and factually speaking, we are 2 churches in 1 camp! What was particularly refreshing about Pastor Chung Kai was his willingness to be transparent and vulnerable by sharing with us his own spiritual walk. That encouraged a lot of us to open up to share freely with one another. I believe many of us would have returned from camp with many new friends as well as building stronger friendships with others whom we have known more casually before.

For me personally, I am thankful for sister Janet, our AG leader who selflessly put together and handled the logistical arrangements for our brother, Steve Aw Yong. Without Janet's arrangements, it would have been difficult for Steve to join us. Also many thanks to the brothers and sisters in our convoy of 4 cars who took turns to assist Steve with his meals and also to help wheel him around. Thanks also to Rolin who roomed with Steve and for Gary who brought him swimming as well! Through convoying together, we got to know each other much better too. It sure was a wonderful and worthwhile camp, not to mention the valuable spiritual lessons learnt during the theme talks.

Jesus, Ever Abiding Friend

Jesus remains solidly my abiding friend day after day, week after week , month after month and year after year! How precious to me His faithful friendship is...
Jesus ever abiding friend
My soul's rest and journey's end
Blameless one who erased my sin
For eternity
Comfort through my deepest pain
Love that sees beyond my shame
Christ the sweetest dearest name
That my heart has ever known
Jesus Saviour with crown of thorns
My soul's peace forevermore
Constant caring redeeming Lord
Life abundantly
Rock of Heaven strength and shield
Perfect holiness revealed
Christ by whom my wounds were healed
Name above all other names
Keith Getty & Steve Siler
Copyright © 2003 Thankyou Music/MCPS/Fifty States Music/Word Music/Copycare

Remembering our human fragility...

A meditative Celtic tune by Keith Getty with lyrics by Maire Brennan

This fragile vessel You have made

No hand on earth can fill

For the waters of this world have failed

And I am thirsty still

Chorus:
We can be worthy of His love, wisdom and mercy

Take this bread and wine

As we share His cross and crown

Receive the grace sent down

I seek the treasures of Your love

It's not that far to see

I heard a melody above

A gift from You to me

(Chorus)

To save what's lost from heaven He came

His presence still remain

Open our eyes to His precious blood

Because it's not in vain

(Chorus)

The last stanza is especially endearing and reassuring - knowing that His presence remains through the Holy Spirit and His precious blood shed for us is not in vain!

Before the throne of God above by "SELAH"

Remembering our wedding anniversary...

This day, 15 April, marks our wedding anniversary. And though now separated by death, you are remembered with love and deep fondness for your love of the family and for your fear of the LORD.

"She does him good, and not harm,

all the days of her life.

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,

but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised."

Proverbs 31:12, 30 (ESV)

In Memoriam: Juliana Koh (28 Dec 1962 - 6 April 2009)

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all! Prov. 31:29

Remaining always in our loveliest and fondest memories...

We thank God for every remembrance of you,

With love from David, Melissa & Miranda Leong

Your family on this side of heaven

6 April 2010