Christian Leadership

Hellos, fellow brothers and sisters in Christ,

Notably our theme for this week is Christian Leadership. Moreover, many of you may have heard the testimonies from some Christian leaders and their roles in the school, how it has affected them and changed them. 

So you may think, what's the purpose of this theme this week? Random?

I assure you not ;D! If the message hasn't been put across already, FireAC wants people who are willing to serve the school in her ministry! It was also strong conviction for us during our most recent retreat in the school holidays to bring our personal testimony (as we see in first thessalonians), into everything. Hence, the style of sharings as well as the purpose of it.

But anyways, just to share a few things. As one of the longest serving leaders of FireAC, I've seen the ups and downs of the leadership. It is truly by God's grace that we are still a group that meets today. If you would hear of our struggles (haha become a leader and we'll share with ya), as a leadership and as individuals with one another, I assure you that you would've thought that we would've 'disbanded' a long time ago. 

Thing about becoming a leader, it is a stronger emphasis on who you are, it comes with the responsibility that you are representing Christ in the school ministries and in the school itself. Some of you may have noticed that I wear a BB tie pin. That is to no coincidence or role of a fashion accessory. Moreover, it is a symbol that I wear on my body to represent that I am a BB Boy and am proud to be one. My actions and my conduct in school shows precisely how BB has actually brought me up to be, the tie pin is a mere reminder that in everything I do I am representing the BB. In the same way, as we live our lives in school, people are inevitably watching us, and as leaders of FireAC in my case, you represent Christ and what a Christian is.

Sounds like a heavy burden on your shoulder, however, we have Christ helping us :P don't forget that! He tells us in Matthew to take His yoke upon ourselves for His burden is easy and light, essentially, meaning to rely on his strength. It is in things that YOU CANNOT DO YOURSELF, that CHRIST REIGNS SUPREME!

Leadership in FireAC started for me two years ago in a retreat organised by the current year 7s. I was then inspired to serve (it started with a willingness to serve) the school in this way. I served with whatever giftings I possessed at that time (using your gifts for God), and was constantly asking for His purpose for me in the leadership. That was when I found my purpose in the FireAC leadership, and in that have I gained many giftings. 

One of which is that of leading worship. As a person who learnt guitar in June of 2007, it was a struggle to dare to sing in front of a group of people, let alone play this 6 stringed instrument at a constant pace. But essentially, as the only guitarist to possibly take over from the year 7 guitarists, God showered his blessings bountifully with me and made me who I am today. Still remember the prayer of prophesy that Tim Lim prayed upon me at the FireAC leaders 2008 initiation meeting: to lead a group of people into worship.

Just in the same way, let me encourage all of you to serve in God's ministry, be it in school and in Church, find God's purpose for you, and let him truly take over and let Him use it for his glory. It may be in sharing in the morning, it may be in planning events like 24-7 Prayer, or even in encouraging all the leaders, it does not matter at this point. All that matters is the heart of willingness. Just as Isaiah spoke of "Here I am, send me", I pray that each of you will experience God in a special way, and telling Him to send you. 

So will you take up leadership in FireAC? You are never too young to. Be it a year 3 or 5 or even year 1. If you think that you want to serve/ God is calling you. Do contact me, my number (Caleb) is on the left side of the blog. If you're a girl and you want a girl to talk to, you can contact Nicole, Petrina or Zhuo'er.

Cheers,

Your Servant in Christ,

Caleb

Just something for all of us to cool off with :D

FLORIDA COURT SETS ATHEIST HOLY DAY
 
In  Florida , an atheist created a case against the Upcoming Easter and Passover days.  He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians, Jews and observances of their holy days. The argument was that it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized days. The case was brought before a judge.  After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring,"Case dismissed!"

The lawyer immediately stood up objecting to the Ruling; "Your honor,how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and others.  The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and  Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays."

The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you do.  Your client, counsel, is woefully ignorant."

The lawyer said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists."
 
The judge said, "The calendar says April 1st is April Fools Day.  Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in  his heart, there is no God.'    Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool.  Therefore, April 1st is his day.  Court is adjourned..
You gotta love a Judge that knows his scripture!