1. MARCH COMBINED PRAYER: 8th MARCH, 2.30PM
(TEACHING ON PRAYING FOR GOVERNMENT BY ELIZABETH McCANN)
There is a special teaching session by Sis Elizabeth prior to the combined prayer meeting.
In March, we will be praying for a very important group of people: Our Singapore Government.
The venue for prayer will be at a church building that overlooks the Parliament House & the financial institutions along boat quay.
For directions to the venue, ask Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net
TIME: 2.45 - 4.45 PM
VENUE: CITYGATE AUDITORIUM
HIGH STREET CENTRE, 30TH FLOOR

2. VOLUNTEERS FOR 20 FAMILIES
We are looking for volunteers who would like to do some community work. This is a follow up
of the good work we have started since last December. Our church would like to adopt 20 families
to befriend them & take care of their needs in some way for the whole of 2009.
If you are interested to be a volunteer, please email Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net

3. CALLING FOR BIBLE STUDY TEACHERS
There is a need in our church for more helping hands to teach bible studies.
We are looking for anyone (all ages) who is willing to avail themselves to teach newcomers,
married couples or small groups. If you feel God prompting your heart in this area,
step forward to heed the call.
Any queries, kindly direct them to Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net

4. REV KEITH McCANN SERVICES IN MARCH
Rev Keith McCann will minister to us on 8 March, Sunday morning during our service in Auditorium.
He and his trained team will also conduct a seminar on
"Working with Addictions from a Christian Perspective" over 3 nights.
Dates of 3-nights seminar:
11 March, Wednesday to 13 March, Friday at 730pm in 2nd floor classroom.
Free admission to all.

5. SCHOOL OF PRAYERS BY BRO HANLEY
Dates: 16 March, Monday to 18 March, Wednesday at 730pm.
Venue: Tabernacle of Joy at Chinatown Point Level 5

6. YOUTH MINISTRY MEETING
Date: 15th Mar(Sun) & 28th Mar(Sat)

7. COMBINED FOMs & ALABASTER BIBLE STUDY
Date: 29th March 2009
Time: 2:45pm
Venue: Church Auditorium

8. KIDSALIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL FAMILY DAY
We wish to update that KidsAlive Family Day has been postponed till June.

• Dear Saints,

1. MARCH COMBINED PRAYER: 8TH MARCH, 2.30PM
(TEACHING ON PRAYING FOR GOVERNMENT BY ELIZABETH MCCANN)
There is a special teaching session by Sis Elizabeth prior to the combined prayer meeting.
In March, we will be praying for a very important group of people: Our Singapore Government.
The venue for prayer will be at a church building that overlooks the Parliament House & the financial institutions along boat quay. For directions to the venue, ask Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net
TIME: 2.30 - 4.45 PM
VENUE: CITYGATE AUDITORIUM
HIGH STREET CENTRE, 30TH FLOOR

2. VOLUNTEERS FOR 20 FAMILIES
We are looking for volunteers who would like to do some community work. This is a follow up
of the good work we have started since last December. Our church would like to adopt 20 families
to befriend them & take care of their needs in some way for the whole of .
If you are interested to be a volunteer, pls email Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net

3. CALLING FOR BIBLE STUDY TEACHERS
There is a need in our church for more helping hands to teach bible studies.
We are looking for anyone (all ages) who is willing to avail themselves to teach newcomers,
married couples or small groups. If you feel God prompting your heart in this area,
step forward to heed the call. Any queries, kindly direct them to Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net

4. REV KEITH MCCANN SERVICES IN MARCH
Rev Keith McCann will minister to us on 8 March, Sunday morning during our service in Auditorium.
He and his trained team will also conduct a seminar on "Working with Addictions from a Christian
Perspective" over 3 nights.
Dates of 3-nights seminar: 11 March, Wednesday to 13 March, Friday at 730pm in 2nd floor classroom.
Free admission to all.

5. KIDSALIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL FAMILY DAY
All couples & families are invited to join us for a time of bonding among parents, kids & some of the Sun School teachers.
If you & your loved ones wish to join us, do email Sakura at sayumijoyin@yahoo.com.sg;
or call at 96924575 for details so that we can cater for buffet lunch.
Date: 14 March Saturday from 11am to 3pm.
Venue: Parc Vista’s Multi-purpose Function Hall on 2nd level at 460 Corporation Road
Cost of buffet lunch: $5 per adult & Free for kids.
Closing date for registration: 8 March Sunday.

"I create the light and make the darkness. I send good times and bad times. I, the LORD, am the one who does these things." - Isaiah 45:7

"I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak His praises. I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the LORD’s greatness; let us exalt His name forever." - Psalm 34:1-3

I received the following message on Friday the 13th. "Read this slowly: LIFEISNOWHERE. What did you read? Was it ‘LIFE IS NOWHERE’ or ‘LIFE IS NOW HERE’? Just a beautiful line to say, "The quality of life depends on the way you look at it."" What a great way to begin my day with that message on Friday the 13th. I suffered a sore throat and runny nose on that day. Had I been the superstitious sort of person, I would have believed that I was plainly down on my luck on ‘Black Friday’. But does that really mean that I had a poor quality of life on that Friday? Not at all. I had a satisfactory time at work, a good afternoon’s nap during my half-day’s off from work, had a fruitful time studying and a sweet time of fellowship with my dear mentor. My sickness did not nullfiy the joy that I got from all these.

It occurred to me that since time is in God’s hands, both the good times and the bad times are from Him. The good times are for our enjoyment while the bad times are used to shape us into what God designed us to be, and also reminding us that we cannot live independent of God. Times may change, friends may enter with you or leave, the economy may rise or dip, exam grades may improve or decline, interests may be inspired or fail, but one thing remains constant: God has never changed. He lives from everlasting to everlasting and His loving kindness (chesed) endures forever. No flaw of yours can diminish HIs compassionate love. No difficulty can withhold His grace, joy and peace from you. No devil can quench the flame of life which He giveth you. Therefore, praise the Lord at all times and constantly speak His praises. Let all who are helpless take heart!

1. MANDARIN SERVICE