Melvin - coming out from the past to a God future

Last Sunday, I read this testimony from The Point of Eaglepoint Damansara and I was so inspired that I've asked permission from Pastor Shawn and Melvin to post it here to inspire you as well! And I just got to know that Melvin is in fact, the nephew of Carolyn, Mark Ng's wife. If this is not a small world, then I don't know what else is. So, here it is:

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Before I came to know God, I lived a life without purpose and lived a life full of troubles. Going out with friends late at night, addicted to alcohol and tobacco. Coming from a broken family I felt very insecure in life and also extremely alone.

In January 2009, I came to know this church Eaglepoint Damansara. Here, I accepted Christ as my Lord and savior. In April, I attended Victory Weekend without much expectation. But I was very wrong. Over that weekend, I really felt God's presence in my life. I got rid of addictions, curses and everything that have been holding me back as a believer.

What I want to share is whenever someone asks me about my mum I will tell them that my mum had passed away. The truth is my mum is still alive. When I was around 7-10, my mum was unfaithful to my dad and my dad filed for divorce. My life then was in turmoil. My dad became addicted to alcohol and soon after he went to work elsewhere, leaving me alone with my grandparents.

For around 10 years I have been telling people that my mum has passed away, as instructed by family members. I felt most lonely in life. I really hated my mum and blamed her for everything. Because of her I do not have a complete family, my life was miserable and my dad changed to become an alcoholic. I never told anyone about this and sometimes I had sleepless nights thinking about it.

Victory Weekend gave me the opportunity to get rid of this burden. After sharing to my leaders (the very first people I talked to about my mum) and the situation that has been bottled up in me for years, I felt God and the Holy Spirit ministering to me and comforting me. I felt so liberated! The hate relationship I had with my mum was magically gone. The unforgiveness and insecurity in me was also gone. It felt great to finally have someone to talk to about this. The problems I faced in the past do not bother me anymore in life. Now if I meet my mum, I just want to acknowledge her and thank her for giving birth to me.

Today I have a rock solid foundation about what I believe.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” - Jeremiah 29:11-12

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10

When I came to KL, I came here just to get an education. But here, I found all that I am looking for. I found this wonderful church and been placed in an amazing Life Group. I found comfort, I found peace, I found purpose and I found life in Him.

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A changed life! God can turn your life around too. This season, discover who God is to you! =)

Who is He to you?

This April, Pastor Timothy will be creating a 'chat-engaging' session with the whole church to expose Who God is to each of us! If you've a doubt, a question or even no idea at all, come and sit with us to find out more. You will definitely walk away getting a clearer idea if not found God! and yes, Pastor Tim is that good in breaking it into bite sizes just for you! =)

Come yourself. Bring your friends.

Poem Encouragement

Last Sunday, I was in discussion with Wai Foong on the church events and deco planning. Nina joined us for lunch and while we discuss, she wrote us a poem... aww... sooo sweet of her! =)

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Remember Japan in Prayer!

Current Nuclear situation – Pray for breakthrough in handling the situation.

Relief Works – Pray for all the relief works / searching for survivals, relocating of families, distribution of food / sufficiency of resources

Relief Workers – Pray for those who are in the front line who will risk their lives for others. Pray for strength and courage

Wisdom in Leaders – Pray that the leaders will rise up and lead this nation though the crisis with divine wisdom.

Peace – Pray against panic / depression / despair. Pray for the peace of God to rule and reign in hearts of people

Churches – Pray for Churches to rise up in faith and stand in the gap. Pray that the Church will shine in the midst of darkness

Open Heart – Pray for open Heaven and open hearts in this Nation for the love of God

Supernatural Intervention – Pray for God’s supernatural Hand to intervene and bring about the miraculous! Pray for Healing of the Land literally

Happening Now!

The Marriage Course has received such good response from previous year that it's back with a bang! This course will bring couples through a series of topic that will help strengthen marriages to last!

Victory Weekend will be happening this weekend! This is the best step towards a lifetime of freedom from past hurts... those that you are aware of and even those that you are not aware of but God will reveal.... all these are done just so that you can walk free, walk light, walk without heavy baggage! If you've not gone for one, you have got to go for it!

There is definitely more to working like dog to a working adult. But what is that more? You can find out from the MORE OF HIM camp coming up! Working adults, grab this chance for a time of fun and refilling into your lifestyle.

Coming up in the month of April, Pastor Timothy will take the church onto a journey where you, me, him, her and them can all discover who is God and who He can be to you, me, him, her and them! =) Invite you friends ... especially those that are in your Go Card... so that they too can discover God for themselves!

Next up is PLAYGROUP launch! Parents, learning to play with your child is equally as important as disciplining them. Building relationships with your child starts young as they are... and it will keep the relationship for years to come.

Kidzone New Campaign

Kidzone is starting on a new campaign! Teaching the kids to have compassion and starting them on the right track from young! You too can make a difference to the community! Start right where you are! =)

Kidzone Pyjamas PArty

Few weeks back, Kidzone organized their annual pyjamas party for the kids! it was all loud and noisy and so much laughter happening everywhere on the second floor of the same building with the serious preaching service going on at the ground floor!

Bee Kim and Juliet (Kidzone teachers) both having a quick discussion for the day's event. All the teachers came proudly in their pyjamas. It was real funny when Pastor Tim was honoring Ps Steven and his wife (Bee Kim) in the service and here comes Bee Kim in her messed up hairdo and pyjamas standing at the front of the hall, right next to her smartly dressed husband.

The intermediate class was having a game in the dark.

... and the senior kids were having a pillow fight in the other room!

This is the decorated junior class room! hahaha..

If you've missed it this year, come and join in the fun next year! =)