LAUNCH OF OUR CELL MEETING IN AMK @ PASTOR’S PLACE
Pastor and Cynthia welcome you from all over the island to our inaugural Cell meeting which will run fortnightly. Come join in for a good time of gathering & fellowship in the presence of the God.
Date        : 1st May Saturday
Time        : 4.30 to 6.30 pm
Venue      : Pastor and Cynthia’s home
Do contact Cynthia at 97655465 if you are attending, and if you should need childcare arrangements.

UPPER ROOM EXPERIENCE: THIS SUN, 2ND MAY
Churches need 7 missing elements to see revival. They are commitment, sacrifice, brokenness, passion, humility, prayer & repentance. Join us as we seek the Lord in prayer for Him to empower us with the above elements.                                    
Time          : 2.15pm to 3.45pm
Venue        : Auditorium.

YOUTH CELL MEETING EVERY 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY
Join us for a great time of fun and bonding!
Date       : 9th & 23rd May 2010
Time      : 9.30am to 10.45am
Venue    : Training Room 3

LAUNCH OF BISHOP STEVE WILLOUGHBY’S BOOK
Bishop Steve Willoughby’s book titled ‘Entering The Restricted Zone’ is available for sale.
Price      : $20 nett.
All sales proceeds will go to Bishop Willoughby. Kindly approach the counter in front of the auditorium after service.

ALIVE PROGRESSION
Those who have completed your ALIVE Basics and are interested in our ALIVE Progression, please drop an email to Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net or SMS him at 90099236. Pastor Bobby will be teaching the ALIVE Progression.

2010 MISSION TRIPS
We will be running a couple of mission trips this year. Here are the dates.
30th May - 2nd Jun: Sabah Family Camp at Kudat
7th - 9th Aug (National Day): Either Thailand or Jakarta
Mid Dec (mostly like would be after church camp, before Christmas): Philippines
The upcoming one would be the Sabah Family Camp at Kudat. For this, you will have to pay for your own air ticket and RM70 for the camp fees (include food & lodging).
Kindly inform Hwee Ling by 23rd April if you are keen to go. This is to facilitate our air ticket bookings. Also, if you are interested to go for the other trips mentioned above, please inform Hwee Ling @ 9451 7787 or hweeling@alivecommunity.net

COMMUNITY TUITION PROJECT   
With the launch of our tuition project to outreach our community in Mountbatten, we are looking for tutors & volunteers who enjoy helping children & youths from Primary and up to Junior College level. Kindly contact Cher Yee at 9800 6729 if you / your friends are interested to help.

APRIL 25 SUNDAY SERVICE - GUEST SPEAKER BRO XENN SEAH  PREACHING
You are welcome to invite friends and family as we have Bro Xenn come share the Word with us.
Date      : 25th April 2010, Sunday
Venue   : Auditorium
Time     : 11.00am

YOUTH CELL MEETING EVERY 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY
Join us for a great time of fun and bonding!
Date       : 25th of April 2010
Time      : 9.30am to 10.45am
Venue    : Training Room 3

LAUNCH OF OUR CELL MEETING IN AMK @ PASTOR’S PLACE
Pastor and Cynthia welcome you from all over the island to our inaugural Cell meeting which will run fortnightly. Come join in for a good time of gathering & fellowship in the presence of the God.
Date         : 1st May Saturday
Time        : 4.30 to 6.30 pm
Venue      : Pastor and Cynthia’s home
Do contact Cynthia at 97655465 if you are attending, and if you should need childcare arrangements.

UPPER ROOM EXPERIENCE: NEXT SUN, 2ND MAY
There are the 7 missing elements of revival. They are commitment, sacrifice, brokenness, passion, humility, prayer & repentance. We’ll like for you to join us as we seek the Lord in prayer for Him to empower us with the above elements.   
Time         : 2.15pm to 3.45pm
Venue       : Auditorium

LAUNCH OF BISHOP STEVE WILLOUGHBY’S BOOK
Bishop Steve Willoughby’s book titled ‘Entering The Restricted Zone’ is available for sale.
Price       : $20 nett.
All sales proceeds will go to Bishop Willoughby. Kindly approach the counter in front of the auditorium after service.

ALIVE PROGRESSION
Those who have completed your ALIVE Basics and are interested in our ALIVE Progression, please drop an email to Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net or SMS him at 90099236. Pastor Bobby will be teaching the ALIVE Progression.

2010 MISSION TRIPS
We will be running a couple of mission trips this year. Here are the dates.
30th May - 2nd Jun: Sabah Family Camp at Kudat
7th - 9th Aug (National Day): Either Thailand or Jakarta
Mid Dec (mostly like would be after church camp, before Christmas): Philippines
The upcoming one would be the Sabah Family Camp at Kudat. For this, you will have to pay for your own air ticket and RM70 for the camp fees (include food & lodging).
Kindly inform Hwee Ling by 23rd April if you are keen to go. This is to facilitate our air ticket bookings. Also, if you are interested to go for the other trips mentioned above, please inform Hwee Ling @ 9451 7787 or hweeling@alivecommunity.net

COMMUNITY TUITION PROJECT   
With the launch of our tuition project to outreach our community in Mountbatten, we are looking for tutors & volunteers who enjoy helping children & youths from Primary and up to Junior College level. Kindly contact Cher Yee at 9800 6729 if you / your friends are interested to help.

FISHERS OF MEN MEETING
Date      :  18th April 2010, Sunday.
Venue   :  Training Room 1
Time     :   2:30pm to 3:30pm
Last month, we are blessed to have Bro Chew Wai shared with us on the wisdom of being good stewards of our finances. This coming meeting will be the continuation of the topic on managing our finances.

APRIL 25 SUNDAY SERVICE - GUEST SPEAKER BRO XENN SEAH  PREACHING
You are welcome to invite friends and family as we have Bro Xenn come share the Word with us.
Date      : 25th April 2010, Sunday
Venue   : Auditorium
Time     : 11.00am

LAUNCH OF OUR CELL MEETING IN AMK @ PASTOR’S PLACE
Pastor and Cynthia welcomes you from all over the island to our inaugural Cell meeting which will run fortnightly. Come join in for a good time of gathering & fellowship in the presence of the God.
Date         : 1st May Saturday
Time        : 4.30 to 6.30 pm
Venue      : Pastor and Cynthia’s home
Do contact Cynthia at 97655465 if you are attending, and if you should need childcare arrangements.

LAUNCH OF BISHOP STEVE WILLOUGHBY’S BOOK
Bishop Steve Willoughby’s book titled ‘Entering The Restricted Zone’ is available for sale.
Price      : $20 nett.
All sales proceeds will go to Bishop Willoughby. Kindly approach the counter in front of the auditorium after service.

YOUTH CELL MEETING EVERY 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY
Join us for a great time of fun and bonding!
Date       : 25th of April 2010
Time      : 9.30am to 10.45am
Venue    : Training Room 3

ALIVE PROGRESSION
Those who have completed your ALIVE Basics and are interested in our ALIVE Progression, please drop an email to Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net or SMS him at 90099236. Pastor Bobby will be teaching the ALIVE Progression.

2010 MISSION TRIPS
We will be running a couple of mission trips this year. Here are the dates.
30th May - 2nd Jun: Sabah Family Camp at Kudat
7th - 9th Aug (National Day): Either Thailand or Jakarta
Mid Dec (mostly like would be after church camp, before Christmas): Philippines

The upcoming one would be the Sabah Family Camp at Kudat. For this, you will have to pay for your own air ticket and RM70 for the camp fees (include food & lodging).
Kindly inform Hwee Ling by 23rd April if you are keen to go. This is to facilitate our air ticket bookings. Also, if you are interested to go for the other trips mentioned above, please inform Hwee Ling @ 9451 7787 or hweeling@alivecommunity.net

COMMUNITY TUITION PROJECT
With the launch of our tuition project to outreach our community in Mountbatten, we are looking for tutors & volunteers who enjoy helping children & youths from Primary and up to Junior College level. Kindly contact Cher Yee at 9800 6729 if you / your friends are interested to help.

JESUS BLESS ALL OUR APRIL BORN SAINTS !
1. Eliana Tan
2. Evlane Jang
3. Sarah Tan
4. Agnes Ang
5. Joshua Leong
6. Ethan Ho
7. Jonathan Neo
8. Madeline Tan
9. Amos Low Choon Leong
10. Joel Ng
11. William Low
12. Clydi Chan
13. Jedidiah Neo
14. Desmond Oh
 
MARRIED COUPLES GATHERING IN MARCH
Pastor & Cynthia invite you and family for makan session at their place.
Dates     : 10th April Saturday
Time      : 5.30 pm
Kindly let Cynthia know if you will make it on the 27th March at 97655465.

FISHERS OF MEN MEETING
Date      :  18th April 2010 (Sunday)
Venue   :  Training Room 1
Time     :   2:15pm to 3:45pm
Last month, we are blessed to have Bro Chew Wai shared with us on the wisdom of being good stewards of our finance . This coming meeting will be the continuation of the topic on managing our finance.

APRIL 25 SUNDAY SERVICE - GUEST SPEAKER BRO XENN SEAH  PREACHING
You are welcome to invite friends and family as we have Bro Xenn come share the Word with us.
Date     : 25th April 2010, Sunday
Venue  : Auditorium
Time    : 11.00am

COMMUNITY TUITION PROJECT
With the launch of our tuition project to outreach our community in Mountbatten, we are looking for tutors & volunteers who enjoy helping children & youths from Primary and up to Junior College level. Kindly contact Cher Yee at 9800 6729 if you / your friends are interested  to help.
 
LAUNCH OF BISHOP STEVE WILLOUGHBY’S BOOK
Bishop Steve Willoughby’s book titled ‘Entering The Restricted Zone’ is available for sale.
Price      : $20 nett.
All sales proceeds will go to Bishop Willoughby. Kindly approach the counter in front of the auditorium after service.

YOUTH CELL MEETING EVERY 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY
The Youth Ministry will be meeting this coming Sunday, 11th March! Join us for a great time of fun and bonding!
Date       : 11th & 25th of April 2010
Time      : 9.30am to 10.45am
Venue    : Meet 9.15am at the church’s sidegate

ALIVE PROGRESSION
Those who have completed your ALIVE Basics and are interested in our ALIVE Progression, please drop an email to Paul at paul@alivecommunity.net or SMS him at 90099236.
Pastor Bobby will be teaching the ALIVE Progression.

UPPER ROOM EXPERIENCE
There will be no prayer meeting for the month of April.

2010 MISSION TRIPS
We will be running a couple of mission trips this year. Here are the dates.
30th May - 2nd Jun: Sabah Family Camp at Kudat
7th - 9th Aug (National Day): Either Thailand or Jakarta
Mid Dec (mostly like would be after church camp, before Christmas): Philippines
 
The upcoming one would be the Sabah Family Camp at Kudat. For this, you will have to pay for your own air ticket and RM70 for the camp fees (include food & lodging). Kindly inform Hwee Ling by 23rd April if you are keen to go. This is to facilitate our air ticket bookings.
Also, if you are interested to go for the other trips mentioned above, please inform Hwee Ling @ 9451 7787 or hweeling@alivecommunity.net

“There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2)

“Yet He was merciful and forgave their sins and did not destroy them all. Many times He held back His anger and did not unleash His fury!” (Psalm 78:38)

Imagine yourself standing in God’s majestic courtyard. It is immense and bordered on all sides by mansions constructed with an architectural ingenuity that no man can ever conceive in his mind. It resembles a cleanly swept park with fruit trees and flowers of every kind. A soft breeze blows into your face, leaving a lingering scent of jasmine and cherry blossoms in its wake.

A nail-scarred hand reaches to you and Jesus speaks, “Let’s take a stroll, shall we?”

You take His hand as He leads you along the gold cobblestone pavements. You hear a humming of a melody from His lips and your heart thumps with joy as your lips itch to join Him in a duet. As both of you walk past people seated on pearl benches, they wave at Him and greet Him with a cheerful ‘Hallelujah!”

Jesus leads you to one of the mansions and shows you to the doors. It is of a deep mahogany brown with carvings of intricate twirls of grapevines and flowers. Set in the middle of it is a gold plate with your name engraved in it.

You begin to wonder why Jesus would present such a wondrous gift to you; how He loves you with a passion of infinitesimal love. As if reading your thoughts, Jesus speaks, saying, “All of your sins are remembered no more. I died on the cross to atone for them. I rose from my tomb to hold your hand. Just when I had forgiven you, I built a house for you in my heart.”

Jesus had been despised and rejected when He worked to touch lives with the love of God. His tenderness was taken for granted as people spat on Him and turned their backs against Him. His heart was weighed down with a millstone called grief. Curses and obscenities were flung at Him like black vitriol, yet He pauses to listen when a prayer was spoken. Whips and nails bit into His flesh like hounds, yet He stooped down to heal the sick surrendered at His feet. Shame clothed Him when He was raised on the crucifix, yet He clothed a friend with His love and pride as He raised him up in the crook of His arm. Because Jesus bore our sins and trudged through a slew of relentless persecution, it is possible for us to be counted righteous together with Him (Isaiah 23:11).

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34)

 Forgiveness is like giving away a room in your heart. When Jesus forgives you for all your wrongdoings, nasty words, and even your reluctance to seek Him, He creates a special place in His heart for you. There is no space for brimstone-and-hellfire wrath as He fills this room with tender thoughts about you. He has sealed the privilege for your name to take its place in His heart. The best thing is this: the place He prepared is a permanent residence for you.

 PS: All physical descriptions of The Courtyard are a work of the author’s imagination.