Our Mission Statements

To encourage young people to build an intimate Relationship with God with Him as our Guiding Companion.

To Acknowledge the gifts that God has given to us and to Empower us to use them through this Journey of faith.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Bridging Light Updates!

Hey guys!

Wow, we had an overwhelming response for the Drama fund raising! A big thank you to everyone who has helped or donated in some way or another. Your efforts will go a long way to build up the youth confidence into displaying their talents for God and into producing spiritually led young leaders for the present.

Sometimes, youths ask me "Why is it that we can't have Praise and Worship in Mass? I expect Worship to always have drums, guitars, keyboardists.. Worship must be so WOW so that I can feel GOD!" I try explaining to them but sometimes it falls on deaf ears. Rather then talk myself to soreness, I came across this video on YouTube: If Worship is like an NBA game, which might explain a bit.

What if worshipping God is really like a basketball game? You score points for every one shouting Alleluia and get boos for anyone heading for early exit. Are we trying to score points with the congregation with "make-you-feel-high-music" or are we trying to score points with God with heartfelt praise? No doubt, we will sometimes requirePraise and Worship sessions but certainly not in Mass, as Mass itself is the highest form of Worship! Period.

1) Living in God 2010. A series of Bible sharings for youth (14 - 20). Starting in March 09. Register this weekend with our booth or you can register here!

2) Little Rock Scripture Studies. We are starting Little Rock Scripture Studies - Acts of the Apostles for Young Adults (21 years to 30 years old). If you would like to know more about LRSS, please register here! Alternatively, register with us this weekend.

3) Welcome Night - The Welcome Night is a night where everyone from LiG and LRSS CGs come together for Fellowship. It's a night where new friendships are forged, old friends meet, fun and music. Experience small groups sharing and learn more about God. If you are a youth or young adult, you are invited! Happening on 20 Feb 09, Saturday, 8pm in St Mary's Room. Searching Self, Seeking God. Sharing Lives, Inspiring All.

4) 21 Feb 2010. Youth Exhibition coming up! It's time to reintroduce our ministries and our new name to the parish!

5) Ministry Leadership Course 2010 - Organised jointly by SMOTA and SFA Youth Offices, it's in the second year of run. For young people (16 - 25) who wants to grow spiritually, personally and inleadership skills. Starting date: 28 February 2010. Registration fee is $70. Registration forms can be collected from the parish office. Further enquiries, please call Joachim @ 92394826 for more details or email mlc.west.2010@gmail.com. Alternatively, please register here!

6) 20 March to 26 March 2010. Mission Trip to Philippines, Laguna. In conjunction with Gawad Kalinga (click on the link for more info on Gawad Kalinga), an international NGO for the benefit of the poor in Philippines, we will be going on a mission trip with purposes of interacting with the locals and construction of homes. The location will be at Laguna, southern province of Luzon (2hrs bus ride from Metro Manila) and approximate cost will be $750 (inclusive of air fare and expanses). We will be doing some fund raising and appealing for donations. A group of 10 - 15 is needed to move this project.

Register now with Michael @ mike_tsh@yahoo.com with your name, age, contact, occupation and why you are interested to sign up.

"We have the whole lifetime to work and earn money. We all can afford the time to rest, play, study, enjoy etc etc. It's just 5 days of leave for those working and 7 days away from the comfort of your home.But this 7 days will allow you to transform lives as much as you being transformed through this great experience that I can assure you of."

7) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of everyone in the parish. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray for youth who are lost and searching for a purpose in their lives.

Peace,
Joachim

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