Giver of Life

Testimony by T. W. Hao

I was born into a Christian family. Everybody assumed I was a well-behaved child. But this is not true until I believe and accepted Christ. Since kindergarden I was a very very rebellious child who likes to break the rules. I liked to bully girls and was constantly picking on a fight with the boys. As a consequences, my teacher, frustrated with me, decided to send me away from the ‘excellent’ class as she was worried that I may have a negative influence on the well-behaved children.

Then, I enter into primary school. I started to smoke, gamble, fight, and even steal my parents’ money to buy story books I fancy. I stole books from book exhibitions. My neighbours also thought that my future was gone. By the time I graduated from primary school, my elder sister decided to bring me to church. Initially I was reluctant to attend because I could not stand the boring sermons by the preachers. With my attitude at that time, it was astonishing that I would have the patience to give it another try,but I suspect it was the work of Holy Spirit, that I have the patience for attending the biblical teachings conducted in the church. All of a sudden, I begin to experience a 180 degree change in my life. I became enthusiastic to care and help other people. I do not steal anymore and I even admit my small faults like breaking an egg to my mother. My mother was surprised and touched by the new change in me and encourage me to go to church more often.

However, in secondary school, I became decadent once again. The reason was – all the youth attending at that time were females and I was embarrassed and shy to go to church to mix with them. I was dissatisfied for a few years. Then arrive to the second turning point of my life when I was in matriculation, and my friends invited me to join their Christian gathering, which was conducted weekly. I joined their activities and was again touched by the Holy Spirit. I attended every gathering there and went to church regularly even if the members of the church consists mostly of girls as I do not feel embarrassed in front of them anymore because I know we are brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ.

I was baptized 3 years ago, now I am most happy and relaxed when I go to church and I am drawing closer to God day by day. If it wasn’t because of Jesus, I think I will not be here in USMKK. If it wasn’t because of Jesus, I think you would have seen my photo in newspaper photographed as gangster, thief, robber and any other law-breaker. Jesus Christ is the Giver of my life because He turned my life and gave me a new life. How about you, who is your Giver of life?

Cell Group

        One of the major activities organized by Christian Fellowship USMKK  (CFUSMKK) is having small groups called Cell group (CG). The Cell groups exist to strengthen the fellowship of CF members in small group by sharing our lives with one another. I was asked to continue as CG leader again this yr. Among the objectives that I need to achieve this yr are

1. Cell groups enables CF members to be personally known and cared for.

2. Develop a connection between daily life and God’s Word by discussion and sharing of testimonials

3. Build accountable relationships with another believer through S.A.G (Student accountability group)

4. Encourage each other to grow in Christ

            Among this 4 objectives, I failed to achieve even one of them. I dunno why, but I jz felt that our CG is not working. Many members are not attending the meetings, though all of our meetings so far are just birthday celebration. For me, if they dun even bother to attend the birthdays parties, I dun think they will bother to come if we have bible studies or outing. Even our birthday parties are all held in USM and each just lasting less than 1 hour, yet many still choose not to come. Maybe I have not been a good CG leader… maybe they don’t feel the sense of belonging in our CG… maybe they don’t like birthday parties and cakes… maybe I didn’t prayed enough… I dunno.

            Someone in our CG asked me to remain as CG leader but I don’t see the point of remaining. I was the CG leader for past 2 years and some CG members have been with me since they are 1^st year, but our CG is still the same. So far I only found 1 person capable of taking over our CG but that person decline the offer. I still wonder whether should I remain as CG leader, since next year I will be facing a major exam, Professional 3 and its not gonna be easy…