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MONTHLY BULLETIN | AUGUST 2021 | ISSUE NO.55
This issue, we examine the perfect peace mentioned in Isaiah 26 that the Lord desires to give to all His people. How do we attain the peace of the Lord that is neither circumstantial nor swayed by external forces? How do we begin to or continue to trust in the Lord when we cannot see the light or what the way forward looks like?
We pray that the faith stories of our brothers and sisters in Christ, faith resources, and exhortations in this issue will serve as encouragement for you to that end. May you know that you are not alone in your struggles but truly united with Christ who is always with you!
In God’s Love,
The Team at OYP
Let’s pray for the Office for Young People and its ongoing mission to raise up a generation for Christ! We pray specifically for its chaplains, Fr Jude David and Fr Brian D’Souza, staff, campus missionaries, volunteers and all young people under their care. We also invite you to use prophetic prayer as a form of intercession. It is a powerful way to build up, encourage and console our Church! Remember to share the messages you receive!
Peace, be still dear friends. In these uncertain times, let us remember that the Lord is at hand. We may not have all the answers, but we continue to trust that the Lord is in charge!
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All glory to God for a Church that is fully alive! In-person slots to attend EXALT21 at OYP have reached full capacity.
If you did not manage to register to attend EXALT21 in-person, do not worry! You can still register for a virtual pass and even sign up to be a host. Ready your hearts, gather some friends, and invite Jesus into your homes as you attend EXALT21 online!
We look back on 10 days of School Of Christian Leadership where our uni students went deeper with the Lord! Despite being held online, we praise God for how He moved so powerfully!
“I claim the truth that only God can offer a form of love that fills me up and overflows like no other. A love that demands nothing from me other than to be myself, a love that calls me Beloved. Today, I am starting to discover God for who He really is – my father, friend, comforter but most importantly, lover. Having experienced a life magnified in Christ, there is no turning back.” – Natalie Khoo, NUS, Participant
In conjunction with the Archdiocese’s Catholic200SG celebrations, we are sharing 200 stories of faith from our young people. What better way to celebrate the reason for our faith than through thanksgiving? Look out for #OYP200FOR200 on our socials, and read on for more!
Jesus chooses us always. He chose us to die for at calvary. He chooses to be present to us each moment of our lives. He has already chosen to be with us in our future – every joy, every tear. The question is: do we desire to choose Jesus too?
Our faith is not only about the moment of encounter but the daily choices that we make. Nicole (SMU) and Kuang Teck (Genesis, working adult community) share their lives of staying close to the Lord each day of their lives.
by Cyrus Tian Pre-CUR’21 When I first got the invitation to attend CUR, I was confused. Such events have never been my …
by Samantha Tham, SMU FIDES Community My journey with the Lord has been nothing short of a crazy rollercoaster, having my life …
“Our minds are key to our well-being, and we see this emphasised in Scripture time and time again. If we keep our minds fixed on the Lord, we will experience the peace of God.”
– Anita Zidar
Read on for an exhortation on experiencing and keeping hold of God’s peace.
The more our soul is peaceful and tranquil, the more God is reflected in it, the more His image expresses itself in us, the more His grace acts through us.”
We live in an age of 24 hour news cycles, constant stimulation, and doing. Add in a global pandemic that has thrown us into greater uncertainty, turmoil and greater isolation than ever before, and the possibility of peace seems ever so bleak. Can we truly seek, find and keep peace of heart of mind? How can we do so? Discover more in this simple treatise.
Calling all JC/IB students! Friday, 10 Sep, 10:30am-12:30pm
Zoe, who attended the JC/IB Exam Session last year, to shares how the Lord strengthened her for the exam period:
“The Lord is calling each one of us to stop running away from Him. Putting our trust in things of the world will only leave us hungry for the instant gratification that the world seemingly provides.” – Zoe Tan
Invite a friend sign up together now!
Calling all Working Adults (21 to 35 years old)! 25 Nov (Thu), 8pm – 28 Nov (Sun), 6pm (requires 1 day of leave on 26 Nov)
“I came into the retreat at quite a busy and hectic time in my life. Feeling fatigued and overwhelmed, I used work as an excuse for how inconsistent and shallow my interior life had become. During the retreat, Jesus reminded me of my belovedness, and how He desires to reorder all of my life. Through the sessions and cell groups, Jesus inspired me to renew my commitment to Him. He invigorated my spirit and refreshed my soul! I step back into the week ahead with a new energy that I pray the Lord will sustain.” – Joseph Tan, 26, Treasure#12 participant
Registrations open in September. Save the date and stay tuned!
Note: This retreat is planned in compliance with MCCY requirements. More information with be provided closer to the date.
