So today I realized that I really don't have to do much for coffeehouse.
All i had to do was make people lead and watch the show. I was surprised at how talented they were and how much they can do. They just needed the right chance and someone to push them to do it.
It is a blessing to see the next generation of teens growing into strong leaders *tear
Although I sorta of miss being on stage~
This will be the first time in my time @ KNA where I am the backstage person.
I definitely feel like I'm ready to move on. I have done what I was sent to do (maybe could've done a little better) but there is not much more I can do in Koinonia.
Time to see what is next!
I am excited to see how God will work and change KNA next year.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Peace
is here
because....
He is in control.
He is good.
He Loves
He will never forsake us
There is peace when there should be no peace.
Joy when things are going wrong.
be blessed by His comfort and presence.
because....
He is in control.
He is good.
He Loves
He will never forsake us
There is peace when there should be no peace.
Joy when things are going wrong.
be blessed by His comfort and presence.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Support Letter
Hello from a soon to be missionary to Toronto! I have been called by the Lord to postpone my university education for one year in order to serve as an urban missionary with UrbanPromise. UrbanPromise Is a Christian non-profit organization that is dedicated to meeting the needs of children, youth and their families in at-risk communities across Toronto.
During my year as a missionary I will be placed in an at risk community to work with and mentor the youth there. This will include things like running after school programs, tutoring, walking kids home to make sure they are safe, spending time with them on the weekends and of course sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Many of the youth come from broken families and need to know the love of our God.
At the beginning of this year I was unsure of where God wanted me to be in the next stage of my life. So of course I started to pray. The answers did not come right away and was very stressful and at times frustrating. However I did get a hint from him. One was to stay in Toronto. It wasn’t until April at Missionsfest did God reveal His will to me. While exploring various booths, many which offered exciting internship programs for graduates I came across UrbanPromise. As the representative was explaining the internship, I suddenly felt God telling me “this is it, I want you to use the gifts and experience I have given to you to bless these children whom I love.” I applied right away.
The year ahead of me is going to push and test my faith but I know that this is a part of God’s plan to prepare me for what he has in store for me next. However none of this can be possible without support from my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Please pray on my behalf that I will not be discouraged by the overwhelming need that exists in Toronto as I will be confronted daily with it. Pray for the hearts of these youth many have been through more than they should. Pray that God will work and lastly pray for protection from the evil one. PRAYER is the most important element for the success of the mission God has given to me. Of course as a missionary I also need financial support to cover living expenses so I also request your support in this area. Overall it cost six thousand dollars to support me for the year. Please pray about this any amount of donation is helpful! Your gift to UrbanPromise will cover the cost of my time in ministry and are blessing to me and in turn to the youth I will be working with. As supporter you are part of the mission. I will keep you updated on how God is working in our missionfield! Thank-you!
In Christ,
Evangel Tam
________________________________________________________________________________
Seriously this is the worst part of being a missionary I get serious guilt trips asking for money especially when I don't really know the people. I wish I spent more time talking to the aunties and uncles that I don't really know T_T" and it sucks x100 cuz i didn't grow up @ MCBC so i know even less people or I only know poor youths like myself. What to do?
.....any supporters? hahaha
During my year as a missionary I will be placed in an at risk community to work with and mentor the youth there. This will include things like running after school programs, tutoring, walking kids home to make sure they are safe, spending time with them on the weekends and of course sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Many of the youth come from broken families and need to know the love of our God.
At the beginning of this year I was unsure of where God wanted me to be in the next stage of my life. So of course I started to pray. The answers did not come right away and was very stressful and at times frustrating. However I did get a hint from him. One was to stay in Toronto. It wasn’t until April at Missionsfest did God reveal His will to me. While exploring various booths, many which offered exciting internship programs for graduates I came across UrbanPromise. As the representative was explaining the internship, I suddenly felt God telling me “this is it, I want you to use the gifts and experience I have given to you to bless these children whom I love.” I applied right away.
The year ahead of me is going to push and test my faith but I know that this is a part of God’s plan to prepare me for what he has in store for me next. However none of this can be possible without support from my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Please pray on my behalf that I will not be discouraged by the overwhelming need that exists in Toronto as I will be confronted daily with it. Pray for the hearts of these youth many have been through more than they should. Pray that God will work and lastly pray for protection from the evil one. PRAYER is the most important element for the success of the mission God has given to me. Of course as a missionary I also need financial support to cover living expenses so I also request your support in this area. Overall it cost six thousand dollars to support me for the year. Please pray about this any amount of donation is helpful! Your gift to UrbanPromise will cover the cost of my time in ministry and are blessing to me and in turn to the youth I will be working with. As supporter you are part of the mission. I will keep you updated on how God is working in our missionfield! Thank-you!
In Christ,
Evangel Tam
________________________________________________________________________________
Seriously this is the worst part of being a missionary I get serious guilt trips asking for money especially when I don't really know the people. I wish I spent more time talking to the aunties and uncles that I don't really know T_T" and it sucks x100 cuz i didn't grow up @ MCBC so i know even less people or I only know poor youths like myself. What to do?
.....any supporters? hahaha
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Faustus
For the past two days I have been helping a friend with grade 12 summer school english.I was introduced to the play "Doctor Faustus." I haven't read the whole thing but the gist of it goes like this: A smart scholar is bored with learning and sells his soul to the devil to obtain all knowledge, power and pleasure. Ironically in the past he was a top theology student able to argue flawlessly for the Christian faith.
Doctor Faustus is well written and truly parallels our society.
Many times we sell our souls for instant gratification. We are cheated into believing that it will bring us happiness. ex. credit card loan and as a result we accumulate debt
Faustus believed that eternal damnation was no more than physical suffering.
However it is more than that, it is separation from God. It is hard to grasp this concept but one situation presented in the story was able to accurately portray a glimpse of this scenario.
Faustus having just made his contract with the devil demands a wife.
The devil slyly talks him out of it and instead offers to bring him the finest prostitutes to live with him. Marriage is a construct of God therefore the devil has no power in that area.
God is good
God is love
Satan takes the good things God created for us and twists them around this we call sin. Why does sin feel good? because it is a twisted version of God's intended plan.
It is designed to feel good at first but in the end we suffer.
There is no good in hell
No pleasure
Some believe that they will be with their friends
but God is love so there is also no friendship.
No marriage.
everything that you enjoy, you like, you treasure is not there.
Are we really afraid of death? Or maybe its loneliness we fear most....
Death would not be a big deal if we could see the people we love after we die.
that is Hell absolute LONELINESS
the absence of good
includes the physical the mental the emotional.
Do not be ignorant of hell like Faustus .
Doctor Faustus is well written and truly parallels our society.
Many times we sell our souls for instant gratification. We are cheated into believing that it will bring us happiness. ex. credit card loan and as a result we accumulate debt
Faustus believed that eternal damnation was no more than physical suffering.
However it is more than that, it is separation from God. It is hard to grasp this concept but one situation presented in the story was able to accurately portray a glimpse of this scenario.
Faustus having just made his contract with the devil demands a wife.
The devil slyly talks him out of it and instead offers to bring him the finest prostitutes to live with him. Marriage is a construct of God therefore the devil has no power in that area.
God is good
God is love
Satan takes the good things God created for us and twists them around this we call sin. Why does sin feel good? because it is a twisted version of God's intended plan.
It is designed to feel good at first but in the end we suffer.
There is no good in hell
No pleasure
Some believe that they will be with their friends
but God is love so there is also no friendship.
No marriage.
everything that you enjoy, you like, you treasure is not there.
Are we really afraid of death? Or maybe its loneliness we fear most....
Death would not be a big deal if we could see the people we love after we die.
that is Hell absolute LONELINESS
the absence of good
includes the physical the mental the emotional.
Do not be ignorant of hell like Faustus .
Friday, July 3, 2009
Wake Up
God spoke to me today he said:
When are you going to stop slacking in lukewarmness?
Go help My people they need to know my Love.
You are chosen to do My work through Me everything is possible.
When are you going to stop slacking in lukewarmness?
Go help My people they need to know my Love.
You are chosen to do My work through Me everything is possible.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Only One for Me.
in the stillness of my heart
in the quietness of my mind
You are here
in the noise that fills my day
when troubles weigh down my soul
You are here
and through everything
theres one thing that I've learned
I want You
I need You
Can't stop thinking about You night and day
I Love You
You take my breath away
and Your the only one for me
when my life is out of control
when im lost and confused
I'll trust in You
when things are going well
in the times that i rejoice
I'll trust in You
and through everything
theres one thing that I've learned
I want You
I need You
Can't stop thinking about You night and day
I Love You
You take my breath away
and Your the only one for me
in the quietness of my mind
You are here
in the noise that fills my day
when troubles weigh down my soul
You are here
and through everything
theres one thing that I've learned
I want You
I need You
Can't stop thinking about You night and day
I Love You
You take my breath away
and Your the only one for me
when my life is out of control
when im lost and confused
I'll trust in You
when things are going well
in the times that i rejoice
I'll trust in You
and through everything
theres one thing that I've learned
I want You
I need You
Can't stop thinking about You night and day
I Love You
You take my breath away
and Your the only one for me
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