Resplendent Amidst (the) Fiery Tempest

We Have Moved

2008-02-26T00:21:00.001+08:00

Hence it would be more apt if the PPH Youth Ministry blog no longer be named http://www.asmallfloatingplatform.com/, a name which is closely affliated with the name RAFT.

We have now moved to this address at http://www.pphym.blogspot.com/, a name that people would more likely associate with PPH's Youth Ministry (unless another official name for the YM is decided upon). We thank you for your support for the RAFT blog since it's inception in July 2007 and hope that you'll continue to support this blog with your viewership, tags, posts, etc.

Thank you very much.

Yours Sincerely,Josh

Music Min Recruitment Drive

2008-02-16T23:34:00.000+08:00

Hi guys!

Here are the two recruitment drive videos, based on date shown. Pls note the details.

Date of Recruitement Drive: 23rd February (WRONG!!!)

NEW DATE!!! It is now on 8th March 2008 after Youth Service

Things to be done there: Jam with the instruments and locate your hidden talent!

-Instructors will be on site talking about their instruments and how it plays a big part in making music happen.

Signing up: Forms will be placed at the respective instruments.

See you there!!!

We Have Moved

2008-02-11T18:51:00.000+08:00

Having served it's purposes of organizing miscellanous events for the Youth Ministry (e.g Games, Movie Screenings) during the interim period before the CG system was set up, the RAFT ministry is closing down.

Hence it would be more apt if the PPH Youth Ministry blog no longer be named www.asmallfloatingplatform.com, a name which is closely affliated with the name RAFT. We have now moved to this address at www.pphym.blogspot.com, a name that people would more likely associate with PPH's Youth Ministry (unless another official name for the YM is decided upon).

We thank you for your support for the RAFT blog since it's inception in July 2007 and hope that you'll continue to support this blog with your viewership, tags, posts, etc.

Thank you very much.

Yours Sincerely,
Josh

Publicity Video Installation II (Music Min)

2008-02-09T21:27:00.000+08:00

The publicity video shown today during Youth Service. Really sorry the MSN thing cannot be seen. Here are the details, in case any of you have missed Youth Service today.

Date of Recruitment Drive: 23rd Feb, after YM.

What you can do there: Jam with the different instruments.

Erm...: Trainers will be there with stuff to talk about their instruments.

Signing Up: There will be forms at the respective instrument-positions.

Who to contact: In case you missed out the numbers... and you got questions,

Tianyi @91706309/Yong Quan @90111812

See you there!

2008-02-06T14:54:00.000+08:00

alohaaaaa!
(totally wrong greeting but whatever :D)
the YM wishes everyone reading this blog a HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!
other than burying yourselves in mountains on ~~bakgua~~bakkwa (as corrected by the wonderful Mediacorp Channel8/ Josh L/ Maxine) , remember to feed yourselves with the Word of God (:

Very Important Announcement:
THERE'S YOUTH THIS SATURDAY FROM 4PM-6PM
(zzzomgoodness! ultimate coolness! :D)
have a smashing time!

up, up and away! :D

Youth Music Ministry Recruitment Drive

2008-02-05T21:39:00.000+08:00

The Youth Music Ministry is having a recruitment drive and as the video goes (good stuff Tianyi =D) you don't need to have any talent or experience. So do come down if your interested in serving in this ministry.

Date: 23 Feb 2008

Time: After Youth Service (about 6.00pm)

Location: Level 3 Worship Hall

Contact people: Yong Quan - 90111812 / Tianyi - 91706309

26 Jan Youth Service

2008-02-04T13:10:00.000+08:00

Songs that were sung on 26 Jan Youth Service

And "To Know Your Name"

2008-01-30T21:18:00.001+08:00

ALOHA (:
WE'VE A NEW GENERATION BLOG CREATED.
IT'S LINKED UP ALREADY (:

Wii Swimming & Muscle Ben

2008-01-27T18:28:00.000+08:00

Just a random post. At Ruizhi's house (as talked about in my previous post) some of us played Wii Swimming. Here's an example of 2 (rather statue-like) Wii swimmers! Guess who won the battle.

Polo Boy vs. Gymnast !

Anyway, since the video above contained two swimming pros I might as well throw in this:

Muscle Man!

Put on Christ

2008-01-23T01:03:00.001+08:00

hello everyone! just wanted to share my QT reading for today :) taken from Andrew Murray's book, 365 Daily Devotions on Prayer.

"For as many of you as have been baptised into Christ have put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27, KJV)
The word that is here translated "put on" is the same that is used in regard to putting on clothes. We have put on "the new man", and we have the new nature as a garment that is worn so all can see who we are. The Christian is known as one who has put on Christ and exhibits Him in his whole life and character.
Paul says to "put on the Lord Jesus", not only at conversion, but from day to day. As you put on your clothes each day, so the Christian must daily put on the Lord Jesus. In that way, you reflect the image of Jesus, the new person formed in His likeness.
Put on Christ! This must be done by spending time alone in His presence. As my clothes protect me from wind and sun, even so Christ will be my protection and my joy. As I fellowship with Him in prayer, He strengthens me.
Take time to meditate on this wonderful truth. As your clothing is a necessity, let it be equally indispensable for you to "put on" Jesus Christ, to spend time with Him, and to walk with Him all the day. Take the time and the trouble to do this. Your reward will be great.

2008-01-21T20:37:00.000+08:00

hello,
Ignite'08 was fantabulous.
I agree with many of Pastor Joakim's points!
like how we are all missionaries sent to your schools and that is our area of ministry.
therefore we should lead a life that God will be pleased with!
as hard as it may sound, but God is our ultimate strength and source of hope!
well, Clara and I were brainstorming and were wondering if there was a shirt that said, "I'm a Christian, ask me why?" would you dare wear it?
of course you must know that people will start to be curious and will ask you qns!
are you ready? are you prepared?

start with acts of kindness and love (:
okay, brother is attempting to kick me off his computer.
my bad ):

PSST, Valentine's day is coming up! that's a starter! (:

Ignite' 08

2008-01-21T06:09:00.001+08:00

This post is for all those who went for Ignite' 08:

As I have shared with you all on Sunday before prayer, I said I was going to back all who are going to start a new generation group in their schools and reach Jesus to the loss. I hope what I am about to share with you may encourage you to also keep that fire going.

It's very early now and I need to type in what the Holy Spirit has installed in me. I have been woken up by Him, and I find myself afreshed. The first and only thought in my mind is about new generation and reaching out to my schoolmates in Ngee Ann. Though I only have 5 weeks of school left, there is one particular class that I can reach out to. That is my WISP class. Since this class is about current issues, I'm going to use this as a base for telling them the current issue of Jesus who saved them and still loves them. And i'm going to step out in faith for the Holy Spirit to give me the inspiration to write personal words to them. The song ringing in my head is the bridge of a new song we sang in Ignite'08. The words are, " Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy. "

Please if you have any inspiration for me in terms of a creative way to distribute the message mention aboved to my WISP class, please let me know.

Remember Guys, the word is : OTHERS!

Chipmunk Movie & Maxwell Hawker Centre Outing

2008-01-20T18:02:00.000+08:00

Sorry I haven't posted anything new and interesting for quite a while. Problem is my mom now uses the laptop for work, it's kinda spoilt and I've started work hence I haven't had much time to do much on the internet. (I more than welcome anyone else to post on the blog =) Thanks Jess and Tian Yi!)

Anyway, here's a little recap of some of the stuff we did of recent like the movie outing to Vivo to catch Alvin and the Chipmunks, after that we had lunch at Seah Imm. (As you can see I forgot to take photos so please bring your cameras next time and snap away and later post them here so we can share to fond memories. *Sniff sniff*)

Then sometime in Jan we went to Maxwell Market to celebrate my birthday and loads of sumptuous food! (It was just a lame excuse to eat somewhere different from "Hwa Nam" or Vivo =p) After the meal, some of us felt a little sleepy....

Of course most recently there was the Ignite Conference =). Thought it was really good and inspiring (very unfortunately no one had a camera!!!). Shall touch on that another time and I hope to hear wonderful testimonies from those of you who went. Cheers!

Post 101 (as in seriously, it is post number 101.)

2008-01-15T20:00:00.000+08:00

I wonder how many people are excited about Ignite'08...
I know I am (:

but whoa...
1. Are you going?
If your answer is no, then :O WHY?!?!?!!
If your answer is yes, then proceed on.
2. Are you egg-cited? (okay sorry for the lame thing.)
If your answer is no, then :O WHY?!?!?!!
If your answer is yes, then proceed on.
3. Do you know what's going on?
If your answer is no, then :O WHY?!?!?!!

well, Ignite'08 is going to be a fantabulous time for all of us to continue as we renew ourselves and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

"but do you know it's suuuuuuuuuuuuper far? D:"
well, have no fear! we'll be having a bus to charter all of us over to Heart Of God (Singpost)! Meet in church at 1230 on 19 January 2008 and we'll go together as a YM.
(PS: its a one way bus trip!)
*cheers and throws confetti*
oh yes, the best part is... it's only $5 (50% discount!:O)

so what are you waiting for?
QUICK CALL YOUR CGL/ACGL! (NOWWW!) :D

whoo! this is going to be EGG-CITING :DDD

2008-01-08T20:19:00.000+08:00

Aloha (:
well, I hope school's been fine and dandy for all of us (:

okay, but that's not the purpose of my post today.

there has been qns asked about the Ignite conference.
well, there are many different 'themes' for the conference.
like last year's was Relentless. (and it was amazing man.)
but anyway, this year, they'll be doing on evangelism in schools.
they will equip you and teach you how to evangelize in your school and through the Word of God. impact the lives of the people around you (:

yuppers. everyone is encouraged to go (:

2008-01-08T10:18:00.000+08:00

The YMM wishes...

Josh! a rather happy birthday

Grace! a rather happy birthday

Jerm! happy birthday!

Diane! happy birthday!

im tired. happy birthday.

er...any one elses birthday in jan?

Ignite'08

2008-01-07T21:04:00.000+08:00

Venue: Heart of God Church @Singpost Centre

Date: 18-20th January

Nation wide “Valentine’s Day Project” during the conference
→ give out as many lollipops on 14 Feb in all
200 schools in Singapore

Friday
Registration: 4 PM
session 1: 7-9 PM
Saturday
session 2: 2 -4 PM
session 3: 5-8 PM
Sunday
session 4: 2-4 PM
session 5: 5-8 PM

As there will be no Youth on the 19th of Jan, you are all encourage to go for the entire Ignite Seminar. The fee is $25 for those attending FULL Time. And $10 per day for those attending PART Time.

Contact me at 91516841 or euclid@live.com.sg to register for Ignite or if you have any further inquires.

29 Dec 2007 Youth Service

2008-01-03T16:15:00.000+08:00

The new songs are up. Below's some of the songs we sang on 29 Dec 2007.

Missing: "I Will Praise You" by Planetshakers

Youth Thanksgiving 2007

2008-01-02T20:57:00.000+08:00

Hope the 1st day of school went well for all of you out there. If it wasn't that great perhaps the video below may cheer you up a little (love the rapping bit especially =p). It's the dance that the "graduating class" performed during last year's Youth Thanksgiving service. Like the song they chose which spurs us to testify God's love - be it amongst our school friends, workplace, family, etc.

And here's also the Thanksgiving video which was screened. It's a compilation of some of the exciting things we did in 2007 plus some of the stuff you guys shared during the last day of the Youth Camp. I must say that despite the many grueling hours (Thanks Darf and Jana for helping so much!) I was really encouraged by the things I saw and heard whilst making the video.

It's was extremely heart-warming hearing and seeing the Youth get along with the BB Boys, youths enjoying each other's fellowship despite their different ages groups, youths getting all excited and jumping because of Jesus, young people share about God's amazing transformation power... awesome stuff that came about because of an AWESOME God. Indeed He has done something amazing in our midst (Thank you God!) in 2007 and I'm really excited to see what He's going to do in 2008 =).

As we witnessed God's hand moving in the YM in 2007, let's not be satisfied with that but aspire to seek Him even more and allow Him to work through our lives even more. As some wise men said, since we've been Transformed, now's the time to Transmit what God has placed in us to those around us.

2008-01-01T10:37:00.000+08:00

the YM wishes everyone a Happy 2008! :D

2007 was great and 2008 would be better (:

Relating to the FTJ

2007-12-26T23:08:00.000+08:00

I think Maxine and gang forgot the other fishes... I heard this from my classmate... Here you go.

I believe u guys know about the first fish so here is the rest.

When the second fish died, the water level decreased. Why?
Cos the rest of the fish were happily celebrating and they drank too much pond water (think of it as wine)

When the third fish died, the water level stayed the same. Why?
When the second fish died, a total of 2 fishes died in the same water, so when the rest of the fishes drank the water to celebrate, they drank contaminated water and they all died at the same time.

Speaking of corny jokes, I got a few...

What is white and goes up?
A stupid snowflake

What appears once in a millenium, twice in a decade, once a year, twice a week and never in a day?
The letter "E"

There is this old couple who are very intimate. They shared EVERYTHING (don't think sick). One day they went to MacDonalds to eat. The man ordered a cheeseburger, a large portion of fries and an apple pie... But, the old lady did not eat while the man was eating. Why?
Cos the man was using the dentures.

Mail some corny jokes in lor... I mean, the New Year is coming and let's end this one with a laugh... literally.

God bless,
Yong Quan

In A Valley By The Sea

2007-12-26T00:43:00.000+08:00

The Youth Thanksgiving songs are up so do give them a listen so that we can focus on worshipping God together =). (Only song missing is "I Will Praise You" which Joel posted about not too long ago)

Hence I'm taking down the "In A Valley By The Sea" songs. Hope we get to sing some of these songs soon =).

2007-12-25T21:44:00.000+08:00

JOKE SHOWDOWN!

hello young people of the youth. As you can tell. i am a terrible joker. So. i've decided to do something about it! Its time for me. to become FUNNY AGAIN!
whooo! so i have gotten 2 funny videos from which i can learn more jokes from! COOL HUH!
so these are the 2 videos! and we shall decide which one is the funniest!
THE BEN HOOI CORNY JOKE SHOW

VS

THE FISH TANK JOKE!

wow.
as we can clearly tell. i think the fish tank joke. is the funniest! because even though they say that the joke wasn't funny, i bet they are all UM CHIOING!
(um- chio-ing) which means laughing inside! HAHAHAHAHA
wow im actually starting to sound funny!
HA.HA.HA.HA.HA!

A Little Early, But It's Okay :D

2007-12-24T16:33:00.000+08:00

From everyone in the YM,

Merry Christmas!

Remember the true meaning of Christmas.
That our King was born.

Christmas Service:
25 December 2007
11:15am
PPHBC Level 3 Hall

Movie Outing:
29 December 2007
10:30am
Vivocity, Golden Village Ticket Box
Look for Yong Quan
Bring the money (if not pig heads will be hung on your front door on New Year's Day.)

Youth Thanksgiving:
29 December 2007
4pm to 6pm
PPHBC Level 3 Hall

See you people there! :D
*I'm kidding about the pig heads.

whooo, its colourful! :D

URGENT...!!!

2007-12-22T10:33:00.000+08:00

watch this NOW...! before youth today...!