August Silver Screen

The Silver Screen

Well it may be just time enough to take out the broke meister again. Spent too much on food, clothes, etc? Thinking of things to do yet lacking the money? We have just the answer: Movie Nights!

Movie Nights not only solve the issue of boredom, but it has side benefits like bonding as well as money saving! Not only that, you are instantly provided with conversation fodders! Here’s a step-by-step guide to a fun-filled chill out night, together with a movie recommendation for you pick out at the DVD store!

Step 1: Gather a group of friends

Step 2: Troop down to a super-mart for some midnight feast shopping!

Step 3: Get DVDs from various genres depending on the type of people going for the Movie Night. Romance? Action? Horror? Thriller? Sci-fi? Or just get them all, and conquer them through the night!

Step 4: Prepare the food and pop the movies in!

Step 5: Stay up through the night! That is 100% the fun of having movie marathons!

Enjoy the memories, and the movies!

The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers is about a trio of slightly older friends who decided that baseball should be opened for everyone to play, instead of just the select few of the population. Therein started their baseball team, labelled aptly “The Benchwarmers”.

They played game after game, and won them one after another. That is not to say that they were good. In fact, they were so horrible, you wouldn’t want them on your team at all – even if you’ve got a dream team and they’d be your benchwarmer, just in case they would really stand in.

But their saving grace lay in Gus, a reformed bully who was still guilty and disillusioned with himself ever since he sent a kid into the institution with his taunts and tricks. He was easily the best player on the field, and his team was the hope of many academic inclined kids who were never given the chance to play ball.

Suffice to say, midway through the movie it was obvious that the movie will end on a good note, on a “heal the world, let’s make it a better place” note. It wasn’t ultra saccharine though, I wouldn’t mind watching it again and I did not cringe at any one scene at all.

The characters were not very well-developed, but the story’s pacing more than made up for it – without much noticed. At the end of the day, it simply tells us that everyone should be able to aim sky-high for their dreams, and that scared is an emotion you should continually grow out of. (The brother was so scared of the sun that he stayed in the house the whole day without leaving his room yet nearer to the end of the movie he was a stand-in for the team!)

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August Campus Updates

Campus Updates

Our NS brothers (and sisters of course, we haven’t forgotten about you J) have certainly increased recently haven’t they? Our reporters went round to dig out the insides of the NS group’s 100^th people milestone! Let’s find out how they have managed to grow so much!

Teo Wei Siang

NS B2

What’s your vision/conviction?
I transferred over to NS group in 2007.My vision for the NS group remains pretty much the same ever since I don the GREEN uniform and I feel most of the NS leaders would attest to that : To see a CG in every camp in Singapore.

How do you evangelize in spite of your tight schedule?

During NS term, it is very much of lifestyle evangelism. You need to show your buddies your concern for them even if it means giving the last gulp of water in your bottle when your buddy needs it badly. I was very thankful for the privilege given by God to be an Instructor in the Artillery.

Given your regime, how do you manage to have shepherding sessions?

Given our availability, I had to meet most of my guys on weekends. So usually, I’d arrange to meet my guys a week in advance so that when I know they can’t meet me, I can plan to meet others.

What do you think NS men should be/can do in the KOG?

I seriously believe that all NS guys should or can outlive the Will of God, and bring that spirit back to their camp so that our non-believing friends could be touched by the spirit of God. Lastly, I would like to part with this verse: (Colossians 3:23-24)

John Zhou

NS B2

What’s your vision/conviction?

I think NS is a nurturing ground where men can mature through real hard times in a rough & tough environment. In NS ministry, We are convicted to bring them to know Christ who will ease/assist them through the NS term.

How do you evangelize in spite of your tight schedule?

I have served two years in NS & 1.5 years in church. I have seen colleagues who have difficulty blending in, some with relationship problems & others unable to accept the working style of the organization. Many times I find myself depending on God to offer them advice & they were often amazed by my advice. Let others judge you, for they are being judged by others too.

Given your regime, how do you manage to have shepherding sessions?

Shepherding has been a challenge due to the nature of my work. But I always schedule it before service while my guys are relaxing at Starbucks. It can be quite random.

What do you think NS men should be/can do in the KOG?

I would like to share this verse from 1 Corinthians 13:3 If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrifice my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing. I can influence someone deeper if I’m not afraid to lose more of myself for Him.

Terrence

NS A1

What’s your vision/conviction?

My Vision is for the NS ministry to be the platform to see a Revival in Church MANHOOD, that all the guys will rise up for the call to be leaders and most importantly, biblical.

How do you evangelize in spite of your tight schedule?

Being an ORD personal, I do not have any contacts that are in army. Therefore I sow on my adult contacts and bring them to know Christ through the adult service.

Given your regime, how do you manage to have shepherding sessions?

I meet my sheep (those yet to enlist and those working) on weekdays after work, and for those who are enlisted, I meet them on Saturday. I spend every Monday planning for my sheep.

What do you think NS men should be/can do in the KOG?

NS time is the best time to live a Christian life because of the test and challenges. This is when you persevere and shine for Christ. Also, when non-believers in the military camp want to ‘chao keng’ or avoid the tedious jobs, we can take the initiative to lead and make a difference. The environment in NS as well as the time spent with each other are actually opportunities to share Christ, to minister to the weak and to lead by example.

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August Hunted

Hunted

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Twitter

Ever heard people talking about Twitter? Ever wonder what it is? Here’s a low-down on the phenomena that is taking over the world.

Twitter, also known as a micro-blogging service, it allows people to know what you’re doing over the net. It is simple to use, yet efficient. Think, status update of Facebook!

What are the benefits? Here are some:

a) Able to update without the use of a computer
b) Getting updated all the time.
c) Learning from people all over the world.

Here’s a step by step guide on how to use Twitter

1) Sign up with an account at www.twitter.com

2) Choose a username, and fill in your essentials

3) Choose a server to update your Twitter status with your handphone. A good site is www.smsyo.com or www.sgbeats.com. It’s free and efficient.

4) Sign up, follow the tutorial provided.

5) Start tweeting!

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August Game Plan

Game plan

Hey there PolyDINS! This is a month of celebration for our country, and while we continue to move forward as a nation, we shouldn’t forget our past. Actually, most of us dont really know much about our country’s past, except for the basics that we learn in school. So to help educate you, and to get you kind of in the mood, I’ve prepared a special list of fun facts that I think most Singaporeans dont know or have forgotten.

And if you’re still pondering on an activity for Our Nation’s Birthday, below is some ideas to get you going for partying all day and night and having a great time.

Fun Facts about Singapore

1)    Only the President of Singapore has the power to grant clemency and pardon a convicted criminal from the death sentence.

2)    ‘Dhoby Ghaut’ literally translates to, ‘washerman’s place’, meaning ‘washing place’ in Hindi.

3)    Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), is the third largest sovereign wealth fund in the world.

4)    Bintang Temasek (The Star of Temasek) is Singapore’s highest and most prestigious National Honour.

http://www.pmo.gov.sg/NationalHonoursandAwards/Bintang+Temasek+%28The+Star+of+Temasek%29.htm

5)    Tan Howe Liang is the first Singaporean to win an Olympic Games Medel; He won a Silver Medel for weightlifting, the men’s lightweight category, in 1960 Rome, Italy.

Things to Do for National Day

1)    Go to NDP. Wear a flag around your back, or better yet, make a shirt or dress from a Singapore flag.

2)    Travel to the ECP bridge, that crosses over the connection between the Marina Bay and Marina Channel. Sing Singapore songs or play a game while waiting patiently for Fireworks.

3)    Walk around town with more than red/white clothes. Exhibit an array of other accessories, such as face-paint, fake tattoos and national anthem ringtones.

4)    Organize a National Day Party for your unit, campus, co-workers or army friends, like a barbeque or a karaoke session. You can bring along the Singapore monopoly to play.

5)    Spend quality time with family and/or friends watching the NDP on TV, having a huge feast together with curry fish head and the like.

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August 411

411

Life of Christ Seminar

Even though Jesus only held His ministry for 3 years, it was perhaps the most eventful 3 years in the history of the world. Come and join us at Nexus from the 23rd-25th of August and find out more about the Life of Jesus Christ, His teachings, His miracles and many more.

Ministry Recruitment Drive

Ever wanted to join a ministry, but clueless about what they do and the amount of time you have to commit? PolyDINS is going to have their own recruitment drive! Come and visit the booths specially set up for all of you. It’s going to be food for your eyes. Held on the 2nd and 3rd week of August.

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Repentance That Leads To Revival

 

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Date: July 25, 2009
Speaker: Leanne Huang

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Answering God’s Call For Revival

 

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Date: July 18, 2009
Speaker: Pastor Jasmine Poon

Title: Answering God’s Call For Revival
Text: Joel 1:1-20
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Sermon: How To Be A Vision Carrier

 

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Date: July 11, 2009
Speaker: Pastor Jeff Chong

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Sermon: Judgement In End Times

Date: July 4th, 2009
Speaker: Pastor Michael

Title: Judgement In End Times
Text: Joel 3:
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July Bulletin

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