FODC II - Public Transport Map and Important Reminders

Hey Guys, welcome back from mission! I have been hearing alot of AMAZING testimonies and stories from various team! Thank God for FODC that we will be able to listen some of the great testimonies there.

Now, the most important thing for those who attending the conference - TO GET THERE. Regardless where you come from, if you come by

1. Flight- Your will reach LCCT. Try to grab a SkyBus (RM9) and get to KL Central.

2. Bus - you will be stopping by at Pudu Raya Bus Station, which is connected to STAR LRT Plaza Rakyat. Take the LRT and select Hang Tuah as your destination. Change to Monorail at the intersection and stop at Monorail Bukit Bintang.

3. Other Public Transit - Just try your best to get to Monorail Bukit Bintang , find your way from the map shown below. If you are at KL Central:

a. Change to Monorail. One thing about KL Central and Monorail station is they are not attacthed with each other. You got to get out from KL Central and walk for 2 mins to Monorail station.

b. Get a taxi to Park Royal. (around RM10-15)

I hope this KL-Intergrated Map will help you to find your way there. It shows all the connections of all the Public Transport in Klang Valley, such as LRT, KTM, Monorial & ect. However, the closest station to ParkRoyal hotel will be Monorail Bukit Bingtang (you can refer to the 2nd map bellow)

It takes few mins to walk there, or submit your names here if you need someone to pick you from there. Do contact our SPECIAL AGENTS (SA) for more information. Our SAs are:

1. Betty Ling 013 8380676

2. Isaac Siow 019 2396168

3. Yunn Min 012 6421288

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*Do bring your Touch N' Go card with you if you have one. It will save alot of your time queuing up for tickets and other inconveniences.

Important Reminders for Participants:

Please bring your Bible and pen with you to all the sessions

RM 150 is to be handed to your cell group leader during registration

Please come at least 10 minutes before the session begins

Please remained seated while session is going on

Please silent and switch off all hand phones during sessions

Participants are encouraged to bring their own paper files for the keeping of handouts

Please inform your cell group leaders if you are leaving before the conference ends in CHC

If you need transportation after the final session at CHC to the KTM station in Subang Jaya,

Please inform your cell group leader

Please arrange your own stay after the Final Session. If you need any assistance, please inform your cell group leaders.

Attire for FODC:

Smart casual:
Collar shirt
Slack/jeans
Shoes

Schedule of Fellowship Of Doctor Conference 09

Pls click on the picture to view!!

"Be ye not unequally yoked?"

2 Corinthians 6:14 – 18

14Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 

15And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 

16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 

17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. 

18And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 

Do not be yoked with unbelievers!

What does the word unequally means in the first place? It means that between the two things, one is higher, one is lower, or one is left, one is right. They are not equal. There is no equality, no equilibrium. 

What does the word yoked means? It means to be tied to something. In the older farms, donkeys, or cows or bulls have a “yoke” tied to them, and then they are tied to the plough, so that when they move, they pull the plough along with them. So when 2 donkeys are tied together, they are called “yoked” together. One cannot move away from the other. When one moves left, the other cannot move right. In other words, they are bound together, attached or connected to one another.

In human terms, the only instance where one human can be tied together (not physically) to another is by marriage or sex. When 2 people are married, they are considered as one. They are bound together and are yoked together to do things together as one. 

So, this passage talks about one believer should not be married to an unbeliever because they should not be unequally yoked together.

Does this mean that believers should stay as far away from unbelievers? Certainly not! As believers, we should be going towards the unbelievers, but while we’re there, we should not engage in marital relationships with unbelievers. It is our job and duty as Christians, to go to the world to share God’s love with the unbelievers and pray that they would in turn accept God into their lives. 
 
 
What does this really mean?

Unequally means that there are differences between the two, meaning the believer and the unbeliever are different. They do not have an equation; they do not produce equilibrium simply because the bible says that the believer and unbeliever are not as equals. 

Then he makes a point in stating how unequal believers are from unbelievers by comparing the both. As if to point glory to his own being, but in fact he was glorifying God for making us who we are. He calls the believers righteousness, the light, Christ-like, he who believes and then he calls us the temple of God! How obvious can they comparison be! As if comparing light to darkness, but that was exactly what Paul compared us to. Where there is a light, darkness cannot exist. Darkness must vanish when the light comes, unless if there is something blocking the source, casting a shadow, but the moment the light shines on that dark spot, the darkness itself must die. We are Christians, meaning Christ-like! 

Therefore, there should be no question to the binding by marriage or yoking by marriage between a believer of Christ and an unbeliever. The bible says that if you are light, darkness cannot exist unless there is no light. If there is no light, it becomes darkness. In other words, if one is light, and the other is darkness, the most likely way of both becoming one, is by becoming dark all together. The law of physics, chemistry and biology states that it is easier for nothing to happen then to keep a light shining. A lot of people think that they are so high up that they can pull the unbeliever up while being yoked. The laws of this world have proven that it is easier to pull someone down then to pull someone up! When you are yoked to an unbeliever who is the unrighteousness, it is most likely to make you unrighteousness as well.

The bible says, touch NOT the unclean things and He will receive you!

Crisis within ourselves

The main problem in the society today appears to be the economic crisis. Not enough money to go around. No more liquid cash to buy with. People are losing things, jobs, everything. But what I think the main problem is, it’s the world is facing an identity crisis. The world does not know who she is. She cannot identify herself anymore.

So, what is your identity? Is your identity a doctor? But then again, so many people are. So when I should call out the name doctor, would you be the only one to appear? No! Or are you an engineer? Who else can fix my car? A million people in the world can. What is your true identity? Let’s say when a doctor’s car break down, he can’t fix his car, he needs to find an engineer. But when an engineer’s body breaks down, he can’t fix his own body, he will need to look for the doctor for that. Therefore, when people think that they are someone they are not, things will go wrong. The engineer will die opening his own body with a wrench!

Your character defines your identity

Let’s take a fire for instance. A fire burns, a fire is hot. When you touch it, it hurts you. That is the fire’s character. That is what it is supposed to do. A fire burns! No matter if you say that the fire is not hot, but if you touch it, it will burn you. You can confess to the whole world, but when the fire touches you, it will hurt you and it will burn you

The bible calls you and I the light, and you shall shine! You are a light and you must shine! That is who you are! The bible calls you the righteousness, Christ-like, the very temple of God! That is your identity. Your character is what that defines your identity. The bible says that your character should be one which is like a light, liken to Christ, like the one who believes. No! The bible says that you are light! You are Christ-like! You are righteousness! You are the temple of God! 

The world is facing an identity crisis today, the only way for her to overcome this, is to find her own identity and be that identity. Your character is a reflection of your identity. If you want to overcome your crisis, find your identity in Christ, and shine for Him.

Posted by Ong Wee Kee

Article written after attending an awesome fellowship in Moscow called Christ Embassy, on the 8th Aug 2009.

Sharing Testimony in City Harvest Singapore

Last month, we received an e-mail from Ps.Kong to share about the testimony of Moscow Malaysian Fellowship in City Harvest Singapore(CHCSG). We were very suprised and yet felt so excited when we heard the news.

We will be going down to CHCSG on the 18th and 19th of July sharing in all 4 services. This is one of the most amazing Church I know in this planet earth today, under the leadership of P. Kong (Rev Dr.Kong Hee) and his wife, Sun Ho!

This Chuch was founded by Kong Hee with 20 people on May 7, 1989. After 20 years, CHCSG  has become the largest independent church in Singapore today, with over 27,000 regular members and a monthly average of 33,000 attendees. 

In 2004, the church’s webcast of its services reached approximately 578,560 viewers from 131 countries, or 11,126 viewers per weekend. The church also has a 30-minute television broadcast program called "Harvest Time," which is broadcast on 13 Cable Television Networks and satellites, with about 640 million potential viewers. Harvest Time is available in its original English-language or Chinese-language translation, depending on the broadcast station.

The Service Schedule (Mal/Sing Timing +8:00 GMT):

Sat 3.30 p.m. Jurong West Street 91

Sat 5.30 p.m. Singapore Expo Hall 8

Sun 10 a.m. Singapore Expo Hall 8 

Sun 12.30 p.m. Jurong West Street 91

Click here to Watch Harvest TV LIVE

We will be doing down to Singapore on the 17th afternoon from LCCT in KL by AirAsia. Staying in Service World Hostel a place nears the Outram Station MRT. We hope to bring anyone who is interested to join us, to be ON SCREEN! LIVE!. You will not just be there for an experience but an encounter! I was there last year during Asia Conference and the place was filled with overwhelming, tangible Presence of God, and everything there is just mind blowing!

Of course, we can go shopping together after the last service. We are trying to get the booking for a dinner buffet on the Sunday night (under promotion) :D Let's be there for a great time! Please give your names here in the comments or contact me at +012 6536762  to arrange for your hostel bookings and makan reservation if you are interested.

Some of them from JB will be joining us. Those in JB, is just too close to be regret! hurry up!

Eric

Next: We will be sharing the same testimony in CHCKL on the 25th and 26th of July as well. On the 26th is their 8th year Aniversary. Join us for their gala dinner. For more info, stay in tune!

Want to be a millionaire?

Has moved to LIFEgroup Section.. check it out ;)

UPDATED: Fellowship of Doctor's Conference '09 (FODC'09)

Guys,this summer gonna be fun, we have an awesome chance to meet up together during our holidays at the Fellowship of Doctor's Conference '09 (FODC'09) happening at Park Royal Hotel KL (5 Star) on the 20-21st August.

There will be many power-packed sessions lined up featuring Rev. Kevin Loo (City Harvest KL) and Pastor Troy from America, talks by Russia's grad doctors, Testimonies from the MF Humanitarian Mission teams, chilling with medical students from other local universities such as KSMU, NNMU, UM, IMU, UCSI and much more...!

Accomodation is in the hotel itself! RM150 inclusive of staying just too good to be true. The minimum fair per-night in that hotel is RM440 --> http://www.parkroyalhotels.com/hbs/checkAvailability.html

Unless with a very special reason, there is no reason for you not to stay there. If you are staying over, it helps the organizer to make logistics and planning more flexible, and you will be able to fellowship with each other from varies universities as well!

We added a new tab above, FODC 09 blog was created specially to update you everything about the event!

Last update, the names submited last month need to be re-confirmed again. Due to high subsidizaation for each person attending, seats are limited and require alot of budgetting.

The latest Schedule of FODC09 are disclosed as below:

Day 1

Meeting of cell groups at the hotel   11:00am – 12:00am
Registration + Check in   12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch  1:00pm – 2:30pm
1st session  2:30pm – 4:00pm
break  4:00pm – 5:00pm
2nd session  5:00pm – 6:30pm
Dinner   6:30pm – 8:30pm
3rd session  8:30pm – 10:00pm

Day 2

Morning Devotion   7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast   8:00am – 9:30am
4th session   9:30am – 11:00am
Packing + Check out  11:00am – 1:00pm
5th session  1:00pm – 2:30pm
Free time   2:30pm – 4:00pm
Shuttle bus to CHC KL  4:00pm – 5:00pm
Break   5:00pm – 5:45pm
Special Session with Pastor Troy  5:45pm – 8:00pm

Keep in touch guys! Happy holidays!

Coming soon: FODC09 "Special Agent" on how to get you there.

Betty.

Let's get connected In Malaysia!

Hey guys!

How are you guys doing? I heard a lot of interesting feedbacks from different people. Some says they are busy meeting friends, busy eating missed-like-crazy food, some busy travelling around, some busy shopping and most of them where stucked at home and being so bored and don't know what to do..

But no matter what's the case is, Let us keep in touch with everyone especially from M2 while even we are still in Malaysia! (or Russia)

As mentioned before, one of the purpose of this blog is so that we can connect with each other, in any part of the world!

As you know the fact that internet speed in Malaysia aren't as good as it is in Moscow.. as Lim Kit Siang mentioned before expressing his frustration with the local famous boardband as 'snailband'. :p Anyway, whether it is 'narrowband' or 'snailband', don't let them to be a limiting factor, let this be a place where we connect with each other- anytime, anyway!

Therefore, I come to realised that as a Malaysian, hp (handphone) is still the most effective way to connect with each other.

However, because it is so easy to get a line in M'sia (esp. prepaid), many of us change hp no. like changing.... u know lah~. Most of the number given in Moscow were no longer in use & will be greet by the familiar feminine voice: "nombor yang anda dail tidak ada dalam perkhidmatan...the number that you dailed...."

The fact is, when Communication gets effective, productivity increases. There are so many important issues, exciting news, and some other must-know to inform you guys anytime during this 2 months of holiday!

So, to get in touch, the steps are very simple, click on the 'comments' below and write:

1. Your name (eg.: Betty)
2. Where you come from (Selangor, Petaling Jaya)
3. Phone number (hp or/and house, make sure it is in use!)
4. Email address, msn/ym (that you will check often, even if you aren't, start develope the habit)
5. FACEBOOK username. The whole world is using it now. Start having one if you not yet own an account.
6. Anything extra that you wish to write here.


I need the LG leaders to get everyone from your group to write their contacts by this week. I hope you still keep in touch with your guys!

That's all, hope to see ya around!

P/S: Anyone interested to join me for Sushi Buffet in Sunway Pyramid (Shogun)?? :P

Better Than Sacrifice

16 Jun 2009

So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD, and also because he consulted a medium for guidance. 1 Chronicles 10:13

Partial obedience is the most dangerous form of disobedience. Like Saul, when you obey partially, you will always try to justify your own actions (1 Sam. 15:9, 19- 21).What God wants is your complete obedience instead of your best sacrifice. There are two types of believers: (a) The immature believer is like a slave that needs to be told all the time what to do. (b) The mature believer is like a son who understands the heart of God (Gal. 4:6-7). “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are [the mature] sons of God” (Rom. 8:14).

A spiritually immature person is childish. King Saul was an immature person. Like a child, he had no control over his moods or emotions. He was impatient and presumptuously offered a burnt offering to God (1 Sam. 13:8-9). Out of anger, he made a rash oath that put his entire army under bondage and weakened the morale of his soldiers (1 Sam. 14:24). He disobeyed God’s command and did not destroy the Amalekites completely. As a result, Saul lost his entire kingdom and died a tragic death.

Saul was called and chosen, but he was not found faithful. We must realize that when Jesus returns, only those who remain faithful will qualify for God’s inheritance.”These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful” (Rev. 17:14).

Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27). The true test of our love for God is our obedience to His Word. Jesus said, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him” (John 14:23). We cannot love Jesus more than we love and obey His Word. Be faithful to God, don’t compromise! God desires obedience, for “to obey is better than sacrifice” (1 Sam. 15:22)

From: http://www.konghee.com/www/category/daily-devotion/

The Most SPECTACULAR Sermon Ever! Ever!!

Guys! I am so excited to share this to you! I am stunned while watching this, this guy is simply AMAZING!

Click here to see the list of weekly uploaded sermon & click on- Love on the Rebound by Steve Munsey.

 

This is will really blow your mind away, It was impossible not to be touched — Singapore Expo Hall 8 on 2 May was awash with tears during Dr Munsey’s dramatization of the story of Hosea and his adulterous wife Gomer.

Taking on every character in the Biblical story he chooses to preach, he utilizes stage lighting, pop music and many elements of theater to bring the message closer to home than the audience anticipates.

The magnitude of God’s love was magnified through Dr Munsey’s drama — the atmosphere in the auditorium became alive with love. There was not a dry eye in the room. The altar call that ended the service saw many rushing up into what felt like God’s open arms.

Dr. Steve Munsey is one of the most charismatic and dynamic preacher in America. He is a pastor of Family Christian Center of Munster, Indiana is a groundbreaking preacher who brings God’s messages to life through dramatic “illustrated sermons” on stage.He also a successful author, director and actor featured National magazine and host a TV program called "Yes You Can" check him out in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Munsey

Fellowship of Doctors' Conference 2009

Hi Guys,

Just to refresh you, during Ps. Kevin Loo visit in Moscow last March, he mentioned in the leader's meeting about the vision of meeting the medical students from Russia during the summer holidays. This is to create an annual gathering to connect all of us from various states in Malaysia, which further on to form an alumni of our grads in future. Unless we cultivate the habit of meeting together from now, we will all loose in touch few years time with those has graduated from here.

Last year the leaders had a two days meeting with the CHCKL, they started with providing leadership training and other practical teachings. Besides have a great time fellowship with pastor and some of his leaders, going to their cell groups and son on. Day after we shared our Summer Mission testimony at the Church, and they prayed for us, it was such an unforgettable day! This year, there will be a Followship of Doctor's Conference in this coming summer. Fully prepared and funded by CHCKL specailly for us, the Malaysian Fellowship of Moscow!

The actual details of the program is still under discussion. However, here are some details that has already confirm as bellow:

Followship of Doctors' Conference 2009

Venue : Bukit Bintang Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Date : 20th-21st Aug
Expenses : RM150/person or 1350Rub(Inclusive of 2days1night accommodation, registration and light refreshments)
Audience : Open for any of the Malaysian student from RSMU & MMA,
Seats available : Aprox. 90 people. First come first serve basis.
Deadline : End of this month, or as soon as the all the seats are booked

Please give the names to any of the leaders, or at the comments tag below if you are interested, so that we/they/CHCKL can make further plans and other hall & logistic arrangement. I believe we will be there for a great time!



P/S: Money talks later, if anyone is interested but have some sort of financial problem, we will try to find a solution later. So don't worry about giving in your names.


Thank you and all the best for your upcoming exams.


Blessings.

Involvement of MF in RMSA Board of 2009/2010

Hi guys,


I think it is good just to update everyone that what has been happening here in M2 over the past few months. The RMSA Student Council had decided to pass down the baton to the new generation of leaders a month ago, with two weeks of nomination and two weeks of campaign. Despise of all our busy schedule, our effort paid off; we manage to run the election and AGM smoothly according to the plan. You can know more about us through our official website http://www.rsmumed.com.


Congratulation to all brothers and sisters who were selected in this year in RMSA Board of 2009/2010. Indeed, everyone of them who contested were being nominated, and everyone who stays on the nomination - won!

They are:

Jivan Latif – President (4th year *next academic sem)
Ong Wee Kee – Welfare A (4th), previously Welfare B,
Khoo Vivien – Welfare B (3rd) perviously by Wee Kee
Billy Lee – Cultural B (3rd), previously 2nd year rep, MASSAD President of 2009
Chua Yeng Sheng – Academic B (3rd), previously by lead by Wei Soon.
Betty Ling– 2nd Year Rep (2nd), Previously 1st year rep.

Compared to the previous term, five of us were involved in the board of 2008/2009. Today we have total of six of them! The result was a suprise for me when it was announced. Reminding myself 2 months ago having the thought and telling the committee that we might not play an active role in this coming term, or may be not at all. However, God have His sense of humor.

Back to business, please do back up them in your prayer, your prayer support is the what they needed the most now. To flavor and to shine in the marketplace as the salt and the light of the world is easier said than done. Great power comes with great responsibilities. May God bring them, and us to another a greater heights!

It has been a tiring yet satisfying journey for those who has been involved last term. I have decided not to stay in the new board since Azman (our pres) and I decided to have the election this semester; but indirectly, I am involving RMSA by serving as one of the official member of RMSA Board of Advisors 2009/2010. Please do read more in our Outgoing Message, There are other committee members who wrote theirs as well, interestingly -> http://rsmumed.com/blog/?p=1865

That's about it. See you guys around :)


Blessings,

Eric Kim

PRAYER BASE CAMP (Unofficial)

Hey peepz!

Yes, calling calling for all life group leaders. Need a favour from u!

Could u pls kindly join me in kumpul-ing ppl to join prayer base camp??

Yea..prayer base camp always sounds so boring because..nobody knOWs how unboring it is!

Whee! Just want ur help to help me challenge ur ppl to join us in praying.

Challenge them to challenge their Love ( if they say the love God n His ppl.. :P)
Challenge them to challenge their time
challenge them to challenge their faith

Because..we are not going to pray together gether sekampung..its about commitment its about trust its about faith its about only You and Him...

All in All, just want to build our family in increasing faith in each and every brotha n sista

so we gonna go mission togehter-gether in our heart soul n mind altho nOt physiccally!yeay!

I believe that all of us receiving this mail believe in the word- Prayer.

Prayer which keeps the passion burning
Prayer which keeps "Change" a constant in life
Prayer which defeats all ! SO yes,...Join me?? DAvaIIII!!!!

Wait for ur good news for ur member who is interested in joining us
silver or gold i dont want from them. just want their heart
to check e-mail/ read sms and Pray with me for every single mission

Send me the names... by..... next weekend? no pressure..
live life cool! God bless!

-ur beloved yunn min ^^-

-- kikoz tekia --

Good news to all Red Devils and Culers !

Hey guys,

M2Hotspot is inviting YOU to come join us for the Finals...bringing to you LIVE on THE BIGGEST SCREEN IN M2 from Stadio Olimpico, Rome ! 

Due to the tension built up during this exam season, we would like to give this opportunity for the football lovers a chance to shout it all out! 

We will be crashing the Study Room (Room 6-K) at 2230 on time for the kick off.
 
To those of you who are interested: Just click on the 'comments' and write your name and your room number bellow.

Be quick, ONLY 30 seats* are available, on first come first served basis; no booking allowed, open to anyone who wrote their names personally.

 To those who did not understand a single word earlier:

Occasion: Watching UEFA Champions League Finals 2009 (Manchester United v/s F.C. Barcelona) on Projector Screen.

Date: 27th May 2009 (Wednesday)

Time: 10.30pm

Place: Study Room(6-K)

M2Hotspot

LifeGroup LAUNCHED

As a Believer of Christ, our goals and FOCUS is to fulfill the two greatest teaching of Jesus– The Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

The Great Commandment:

Matt22: 36"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself. 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

From this passage, here is where our mission statement recite: “Loving God with passion, and loving people with compassion.”

The Great Commission:

Matt 28:19: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

The very core of the Malaysian Fellowship since the first day, which that was written in the logo itself, reflected in one sentence – “Making Disciples That Make a Difference”.

Task of the Great Commission is to make disciples. Not making new converts, make believers, not members, not attendance. As far as New Testament is concern, you are not considered Christian until you become a disciple.
Acts 11: 26 , “…..Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” this is the first time they are called Christian. You AREN’T A CHRISTIAN UNTILL YOU ARE DISCIPLED!

As if the Malaysian Fellowship is a Big Ark (Ship), we found everything we needed here. The Ark provides awesome events, programs, Church supports, leaders, prayers, small groups and so on. But when we are back in Malaysia, graduated or back to our home town for holiday, most of them found themselves – LOST.
A ship HARD to steer and change it's direction, it requires huge energy and long amount of time. But a life boat is light and easy to move, it requires less energy and short amount of time to steer. Everyone is focusing on moving on the direction it supposed to be. Everyone knows how to use it. It SAVES life.

Therefore, we need to start create Life boat (LifeGroup) in the Ship.

But every ship today has their Life Boat. LifeGroup is a group of 3-5 people, sharing their life and be accountable to one another in every aspect of their life so that their spiritual life is not depending on the Ship itself.

There are 6 HABITS that we need to cultivate in doing LifeGroup:

• H aving time with God – Have consistent time with God through prayer and Bible reading
• A ccountability with one another – Have accountable relationship with other Believer
• B ible memorization – Application
• I nvolvement in ministry – Commitment towards the body of Christ (church, fellowship)
• T ithing commitment - Understand and participate in giving & tithing
• S tudy of the Scripture – Bible Study

Starting from this week, every Bible Study Group will no longer meet as usual for Saturday fellowship, until the next semester. Instead, they will be putting 100% focus on running the LifeGroup. Each of us will be given a LifeGroup Manual with the instructions on how to cultivate all the six habits, together with a Life Journal. The goal of the LifeGroup is so that we can develop the habits here in Moscow, during the summer break and till we meet again here.

The grouping of the LifeGroup does not consist strictly members of the same Bible Study Group. To meet the purpose of sharing life, the men will be with the men, and the ladies with the ladies... unless there are married, Ha!

We will post the groupings here as soon as it is done. For more info, stay in tune :)

God bless!

Why Devotion?

When you go to fellowship you probably hear people talking about different devotionals. If you go to a Christian bookstore, you probably see a whole section of devotionals. If you google it, there are probably thousands of them on the websites. So what are they and why is there so much focus for believer about them?

What most people when they talk about devotionals is a book that helps you grow in your relationship with God. It is usually broken down into daily chapters that you can read and pray about. The other common term used for the word devotion is called the 'quiet time'.

Why Quiet Time?

Our World is NOISY and BUSY. As a medical student, life in Russia everything seems to be on a ‘RUSH’, and time with God can easily passed over. A quiet time is when you take some time out of your day and make an appointment to connect with God. You show your devotion to God by reading the passage and praying on it every day. 

Luke 9:23
Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

Thank God for the Internet. If you don't have a devotional material, you can always search one in front of your computer. Ps. Kong has recently started a website on his own beginning of this year. I would highly recommend everyone here to bookmark this daily-devotion link below, and begin to be inspired by the articles everyday. Trust me, it is good food! I'm not very sure that all the articles were written by him, but it is pretty much all about what he has been teaching throughout his ministry.

http://www.konghee.com/www/category/daily-devotion

However, here is other recommended site that you can choose from the Crosswalk. It provides varieties of all kinds in category according to a person need.

http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals

There are online audio and video sermons available as well, uploaded weekly by the City Harvest SG and KL. Yes, it is F.O.C! more importantly, these sermons will change your life.

CHCSG

http://store.attributes.com.sg/tv.php (uploaded weekly)

http://www.chc.org.sg/eng/media/media_video-audio.php 

CHCKL

http://www.chc.org.my/sermons.html (uploaded weekly)

These links are available just a click away at the bottom right of this page, see "great links".

Matthew 4:4
Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."

Feed on the Word of God today!

Matters of the HEART

The condition of your heart in these last days is what you should be most concerned with. We need to understand that the Bible uses the term "heart" as an one-word terminology for the entire person. 

In biology, you learned that every eukaryotic cell has an organelle that is essential to every cell functions, named the nucleus. Nucleus define as "a central or essential part around which other parts are gathered or grouped; a core" Similar to the word 'heart', the central, innermost, or vital part (Oxford Dictionary). Therefore we can say that the heart of every eukaryotes is the nucleus. But wait a minute, there is a 'nucleus' of the nucleus in the cell, a spherical body of the nuclues that contains the DNA templates, called the nucleolus. It contains genetic substances, the DNA, which stores all the genetic information about the cell and it determines everything of the cell being. In the human context, your attitude is the very core being of your heart, it is the ‘heart of your heart’, the DNA that determines everything about you!

We must also understand that Biblically, hearts includes the MIND, the EMOTIONS, the AFFECTIONS, and the WILL. To focus on the heart, then, means to focus on EVERY ASPECT of our being. 

In 2 Chron. 16:9, it says, "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to shew himself strong on behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him". And, in Prov. 4:23, it says "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." This includes what we think about, care about, and what we choose to do and where we choose to go. The choices we make helps to determine the condition of our heart. 

Now, as we read these verses, we find the importance of the heart and our responsibility regarding it. 

First of all, the condition of our heart dictates the conduct and quality of our life. Our heart is our wellspring of life--our ability or capacity to live comes from within, NOT from our circumstances. 

In Matt. 12:33-35, Jesus likened our heart to a tree--saying a good tree puts forth good fruit, and a bad tree puts forth bad fruit. And, in Matt. 15:;18-19, He said . . . . "those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man" (Defile means to make filthy or corrupt). Refer over to Luke 6:45--where Luke says that "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks". 

One writer said that "the heart is the warehouse; the hand and the tongue are the shops."

What causes a Christian choose not to go to church? HIS HEART.
What causes him to nurse resentment toward another? HIS HEART. 
What causes him to have concern for the lost, or unsaved? HIS HEART. 
What makes him think of prayer time or reading the Bible is boring or the preaching monotonous? HIS HEART!

God is concerned with our hearts--He doesn't care about the size of our fellowship, or how well your Bible knowledge or how well you sing. It's the condition of our hearts He is concerned with. We get off focus as human beings and look at all these material things, that will not make one bit of difference as far as our spiritual well-being is concern.

God wants and needs hearts that are loyal to HIM. Hearts that live FOR Him, and are fully devoted and dedicated to Him and the things of His Kingdom. 
Also, and ESPECIALLY, in our repentance, the Lord wants us to be wholehearted. In Jer. 29:13, God said, "And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart". 

Further, it is our RESPONSIBILITY to KEEP our heart---we have to KEEP our physical well-being, our relationships, our finances, and reputations, but the greater of these "keepers" is the keeping of our heart. 
What does that mean? That means to keep false doctrine from entering and entrenching themselves in our minds to keep base or low desires from our emotions and evil choices from governing our wills. 

We should always keep helpful things close to our hearts. Keeping the Word of God fresh in us is especially important. 

God's eyes are constantly going to and fro and He watches and searches our hearts and minds. In Jer. 17:10, it reads: "I the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings". 

When I was preparing for the Saturday Morning Prayer last week, there are two things I have learned about the human heart:

David prayed in one of his Psalm says:
“Teach me your way, O LORD, 
  and I will walk in your truth; 
  give me an undivided heart, 
  that I may fear your name.” - Ps. 86:11

and in Hebrews 4:7 “Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts."

As you can see, there are two things that can happens to your heart – it can be divided. Secondly, it can be harden. 

When you walk in God’s truth, it requires you to believe and trust IN Him FULLY. Prov 3:5 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding” Your heart can be divided when doubt arises, and you cannot lean on your own human logical sense to trust the Lord fully. It requires faith to strengthen your heart, but where faith comes from? "Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ". Romans 10:17

Sometimes, or more often when God speaks, He whispers thing that we do not like to listen. Especially in the area of forgiveness, we choose not to forgive and nurse resentment toward others hence did not allow God to heal our wounded heart. If you harden your heart again and again and it will eventually become what the Bible says – a heart of stone. Thank God for His grace, there is always hope in Him as He promises:

Eze 11:19-21 ” I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.” Then they will follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. They will be my people, and I will be their God. 21 But as for those whose hearts are devoted to their vile images and detestable idols, I will bring down on their own heads what they have done, declares the Sovereign LORD."

The Word of God has the power to speak into human soul, distinguish the desires of our flesh and the desires of our heart; the things from the world and the things from above. Hebrews 4:12 says “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” 

Two weeks ago, we learned a key verse in our first Combined Fellowship, shared on John 8:31-32 “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

God wants us to learn, but He wants us to APPLY what we learn to our lives daily. He doesn't care how many Scriptures we can quote or how many books we read. The devil can quote the Scriptures. They know the Bible from front to back. God is concerned with what we DO with what we LEARN and how our lives line up WITH the Word. 

What is the different between a FOLLOWER and a DISCIPLE?
A FOLLOWER is one who follows a leader and just goes along.
A DISCIPLE teaches others what his/her leader has taught him/her. 

Jesus had both, and we too should have both. God is seeking for mature, devoted believers who not only know the Word, but a doer of the Word. 

Who do you want to be? It is not enough just to know the Truth, and to follow the Truth. To be a true disciple of Christ, it requires you to hold on to His Word, allowing Him to move freely in your heart, an undivided, heart of flesh. If you breakthrough that, I can assure that your life will never be the same. 

Don't go through life, grow through life. God can change a nobody to be somebody, when your heart is after Him. 

Eric Kim

WELCOME

Hey guys!

Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus!
It has been a long time since I wanted a website of our own for M2hospot. After few months of hesitation and with the need of effective communication arising, it is finally here today!
From now onwards, this page will be our MAIN means of communication. We will post all of our announcements and notices here, as well as to share some of the ‘good stuff’ with you. I would like every one of you (esp the committee) to make this as your homepage or at least as one of your homepages. YES, Homepage, means it will be always be the first thing you see when you open your internet browser. That is because messengers such as MSN and YM do give problems when we send notices. Having done this, you will no longer need to depend on your messenger to see what’s going on, all you need to do is to view this page anyway when internet is accessible for you. Besides, during this exam season, we can’t be meeting each other regularly when there is something important that we need to discuss or to inform each other. I need you to give your full cooperation and do feel free to contribute any ideas to improve this page. This page shall keep us going till we meet again next semester!
Once in a while, we will update you on what’s coming up. You can always send your feedback through the ‘comments’ column. There are so many things that can be done here!

Unbelievable? Believe it!

Stay blessed!

Eric