Wind & Fire

On Pentecost Sunday, I had the privilege to share with my fellow Christians about the coming of the Holy Spirit, and I talked about how the disciples described their experience; "Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent WIND came from heaven and filled the whole house.... They saw what seemed to be tongues of FIRE that saparated and came to rest on each of them."  I was totally blowned away when I read that, even though I have read the same passage many times before. What an amazing experience that must have been for te disciples! What an amazing experience if WE were to experience that ourselves today!

I believe the Holy Spirit manifest Himself in different ways for different people; As we are all created unique, the Holy Spirit spoke to us in ways that is specifically tailored for each of us. Although we may not have experienced the Holy Spirit the way the early disciples experienced Him, that does not mean that we are less a Christian. There may be people who tells us that we MUST feel this way or that way , or that one MUST speak in tongue of fall down senseless when the Holy Spirit fills us, and that if you do not behave that way then there MUST be something wrong or lacking in you. I don't buy that! The Holy Spirit manifested in the way that is appropriate for the disciples then. Just as the Holy Spirit will manifest in ways that is approriate to each of us now. The Holy Spirit fills us so that we are empowered to do God's work, and that empowerment tranlate into a passion to serve God. When we feel the passion for God, the Holy Spirit is within us!

So let us be moved to do great things for God, like a violent WIND!

Lets us burn bright with passion to serve the Lord, like tongues of FIRE!

Coach Daniel

SPFC Floorball Practice

Dear SPFC Floorballers,

Please be advised that the next practice is on 29th May (Sunday) from 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Padang Tembak Community Hall. After practice, we shall adjourne to老地方 for dinner.

As we are now registering new players, do invite your friends to join us this Sunday to enjoy this exciting sport. Those who have yet to register yourselves, please pick up the registration forms from Steven Soon.

Happy floorballing and God bless!

Coach Daniel

Thoughts on the Parable of the Talents

"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matt 25:21

The mid term exam is upon us and I wish to encourage all those facing the coming test to consider the Parable of the Talents.

God has given all that we have. In fact God has given us far more than we realised. We constantly discover that we have hidden talents as we explore and expanded our horizons. As students, we should be expanding and extending our potential in acquiring knowledge. As it is written in Proverb 18: 15 "The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.", our responsibilities as students is to acquire knowledge while at the same time seek the wisdom from God to apply the knowledge. The question is this: Have we optimised our God given talents in our studies?

It is important to remember that while we glorify His name through our successes in sports, arts and music, we also bear testimony to God through excellence in our studies.

May God bless you with wisdom and dilligence as you prepare for your exam.

Coach Daniel

Straining Ahead

I feel a touch of melancholy that 2011 PFA league has come to a close. You have all played well and with a great deal of heart. I salute you, Gladiators.

The spirited competition that marks all our matches in Div II and the sportmanship that Gladiators have displayed both on and of the court has been exemplary but now we must move forward as we have a greater goal ahead. As Apostle Paul said:

"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"
Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)

So let us press on to win the ultimate prize for which we are called into this ministry. Let us prepare ourselves by training harder, improving knowledge, perfecting our skills and teamwork, so that we may be worthy to be known as God's Army.

There is much that we must improved upon: In the sport of Floorball, we must improve our individual skills, stamina and game knowledge; While as a team we need to work on communication, tactical thinking and mutual support.

Similarly in the journey of discipleship, we must strive to know God and His plan for each of us. We are not here or at this place and this time by accident for God choose each of us even before creation (Eph 1:4) and He has a special purpose for us. Let us be equiped with the armor of God (Eph 6:16-17) so that when we are called to serve that purpose, we are ready and able.

My goal for this year would be to buiid a third line of Gladiators and start an all girls team in preparation for 2012. We will start registration for new players immediately so please bring your friends to the next practice at 5-7pm on 29th May (Sun).

One Team, One Body, One Heart, One Soul, One Purpose, One Goal.

God bless you all,

Coach Daniel

PFA Div II League Match: LiveSTRONG! Co vs. SPFC Gladiators

Hey guys, our next match will be on this Saturday... Match starts at 9AM... We have to reach there at 7.45AM so that we won't be that rush to do warm-ups and all that and we'll be taking group photos too...

Remember to have a nutritious breakfast before you go...

Also remember to bring both your home and away jerseys...

All the best team,
One team, one body, one heart, one soul, one purpose, one goal!


God Bless!
Steven

The Race

The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running.

We have overcome great odds to be where we are. Now we face our final challenge, will we end our race as we have begun? Are we not Christ soldiers? Let us take up the sword and spread His word. Let us fight so that we may Glorify Him. Let us be one in brotherhood and the world shall know that we are His disciples.

Onward Christian Brothers! 

Coach Daniel

Facing The Giants