PSALM 23 FOR STUDENTS

The Lord is my Tutor;

I shall not fail.

He keeps me from lying down

when studying should have begun;

He leads me to the cool waters

when I needed a break.

He restores my alertness

when I study to keep me awake;

He leads me

to better study habits

for my grades’ sake.

Yea, though I walk

towards the exam hall,

I will not have

a nervous breakdown at all;

for You are with me;

Your encouragement

and Your presence,

they comfort me.

You give me answers

in moment of blankness;

You anoint my head

with understanding and calmness;

my test paper runs over

with questions I could answer.

Surely good grades

and merciful results

shall follow me

all the days of my examinations;

and I will serve

in the fellowship with The Lord

in my school forevermore.

A short note...

Fuh. The month of January is over! For Terrific Teens at least. Heh. Ya, we won't have Terrific Teens anymore this month due to Chinese New Year holidays.

Nevertheless, Terrific Teens will resume in the month of February! Do join us as we discuss matters about love & BGR. I know you are excited. More info, here.

And not forgetting Valentine's Nite! I know you guys are lagi excited. =p Tickets are up for sale now, so get it quick! Limited to 40 guys & 40 girls only. Quick, quick! More info, here.

Hope to see you guys soon! And please spread the word around, bring your friends!

Meanwhile...

 Happy Chinese New Year! =)

Terrific Teens 17/01/09

Time Management by Dexter Ng

Eccl 8:6 (GN) "There is a right time and a right way to do everything, but we know so little!"

The problem is not time, but: how I use it

We all have the same amount of time: 168 hrs each week. The question is "How am I investing in it?"

"I have used up my strength but accomplished nothing." Isa 49:4 (GN)

A. WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT TIME MANAGEMENT

1. It is a mark of wisdom

"Live life with a due sense of responsibility, not as ones who do not know the meaning of life, but as those who do. Make the best use of your time…" Eph 5:15-16 (Ph)

2. It is an act of stewardship

"Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." 2 Cor 4:2

3. It can be learnt

"Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are. Help us to spend them as we should." Ps 90:12 (LB)

B. THREE STEPS TO FINDING TIME FOR MINISTRY/STUDIES

1. Analyse My Lifestyle

"So, pay close attention to how you live. Don't live like ignorant men, but like wise men." (v 15 GN)

"There is a way that seems right … but it ends in death." Prov 14:12

"Teach us to number our days..." Ps 90:12

2. Utilise The Present

"Make the most of every opportunity you get…" (v 16)

"Never boast about tomorrow. You don't know what will happen between now and then." Pr 27:1 (GN)

HOW?

    • Do it now

"If you wait for perfect conditions, you will nover get anything done." Eccl 11:4 (LB)

     • Eliminate Time-Waster

"I may do anything, but everything is not useful, … or constructive." 1 Cor10:23 (Ph)

3. Prioritise What's Important

"Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to find out and do whatever the Lord wants you to do." (v 17 LB)

I HAVE JUST ENOUGH TIME TO DO GOD'S WILL

C. APPLICATION

1. Clarify Your LIFE Objective

    • What did God make me for? (Eph 2:10)

    • What does He want me to do? (Mt 20:28)

    • How has He gifted me? (Rom 12:3, 1 Pet 4:10)

    • What has He prepared me for? (2Cor 1:4)

2. Organise Your Life Around 5 to 8 KEY AREAS

Research has proven that our conscious mind becomes stressed when we try to balance more than 7 or 8 "Key Areas".

3. Apply The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)

Ask:

Is this task a high-return item? (R.O.I.)

FACT: In a list of 10 things to do, 2 will     produce the most benefit.

4. Plan Your Week In 21 Segments (7 Mornings, 7 Afternoons, 7 Evenings)

Which of these will I give to…

    … Family?

    … Ministry?

    … Work?

5. Group Similar Tasks Together

6. Learn to Control The Telephone, Hand-Phone/Internet Instead Of Letting It Control You!    

7. Learn To Say "No"

8. Write It Down!

9. Learn to Use "Loose Change" Time

10. Get Your Rest & Recreation

"It is senseless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night… for God wants His loved ones to get their proper rest." Ps 127:2 (LB)

Chinese Valentine's Night

For the Chinese speaking ones, we have Chap Goh Mei Night a.k.a. Chinese Valentine's Night for you!

Chap Goh Mei Night

Venue: Shah Alam Gospel Centre

Date: 7th February 2009 (Sat.), 5.00pm

Dress code: Casual

Open to all Form2-5 students. Admission by tickets only.

More details, please contact:

Calvin Yong (016-9621050)

Hui Min (012-6952992)

Love is in the air...

Valentine's Nite 2009

Venue: Shah Alam Gospel Centre

Date: 14th February 2009, 7.00pm

Cost: RM5 (inclusive of refreshments)

Dress code: Casual

Open to all Form3-6 students. Admission by tickets only.

Tickets can be purchased from:

SMK Taman Sri Muda

- Chander (5 Cerdas)
- Nicholas Choo (5 Erat)

SMK Alam Megah

- Kelvin Yee (5 Medang)

- Teh Lee Xiang (4 Meranti)

SMK Kota Kemuning

- Clement Lee (3 Eria)

- Erik Ng (3 Doritis)

Other schools

- Jun Yi (012-2490977)

- Sarah Chong (016-3456365)

There'll be dance, drama, love songs presentation, love story and lotsa fun!

Come join us and end your search! =)

February

Now I'm speechless

Over the edge

I'm just breathless

I never thought I'l catch this

Lovebug again

Jonas Brothers, Lovebug

It's the time of the year again! Join us every Saturday, 3.00 pm in the month of February as we share on the issue of love and boy-girl relationships.

07/02 - Love is ...

Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is blind. Neh, just joking. =p Come and listen and discover what love really is!

14/02 - Valentine's Nite

How can we miss our annual Valentine's Nite event? There'll be love songs, drama, love story, dance, refreshment and most importantly, lotsa fun! More details soon.

21/02 - Where Do I Draw The Line?

Hold hands? Hug? Kiss? How far is too far? We'll tackle the issue of dating and its boundaries this week!

28/02 - Status: Married or Single?

Come and discover whether the life of bachelorhood is for you! Or not. Heh.

Yes, it's the exciting time of the year again. So, datanglah beramai-ramai to SAGC this February! Ah..I'm so in love! 

Terrific Teens 10/01/09

Choosing A Suitable Course
by Ian Teoh

• Interest
  
• Aptitude
  
• Values
  

Interest: What do I WANT to do ?

• Aspirations
  
• Hobby
  
• Course Content
  
• Career Choices
  

http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/

Aptitude & Ability: What CAN I do ?

• Personality
  
• Finance
  
• Locality
  
• Commitments
  

Values: What MUST I do ?

• Life Priority
  
• Price of being successful
  
• Choosing A Suitable Course
  

Conclusion

1. Is my personal relationship with the Lord affected ?
   
2. Is my relationship with my family affected ?

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I hope everyone are helped through Ian's sharing! See you next week again as Uncle Dexter shares about Time Management & Priority. 

Hope to see everyone next week and please bring your friends! =)

p/s: Busy won't be a good excuse for not attending next week's Terrific Teens message about time management. =p

  

Terrific Teens 03/01/09 - Part 3

I hope all are blessed and the testimonies shared will be able to help those who attend. Any more question do feel free to ask Sarah or me (Jun Yi)!

We look forward to see you next week as bro. Ian Teoh shares on the topic: Choosing the Right Course.

Oh ya, and please invite your friends as well!

See you guys on Saturday!

Terrific Teens 03/01/09 - Part 2

Testimony on How To Study by Jun Yi 

What you should do now…

Studying should begin today!

1.       Concentrate in class

2.      Sit in front

3.      Ask questions

4.      Make sure you understand

5.      Do your homework

6.      Tuition

Just before exams…

Purpose: To recap/remember & memorize, not to understand

1.       Find the right time & place – free from distractions and comfortable enough

2.      Set targets

3.      Make sure you get it in!

4.      45 + 15 Rule

5.      Make short notes

6.      Try different ways of studying – be creative!

7.      Be disciplined!

A few memorizing techniques…

1.       Memorize bit by bit

2.      Associate points with images/surroundings

3.      Make stories

It takes practice, practice & practice!

More tips?

1.       Go through all the questions first

2.      Do the ones that you know first

3.      Write down the formulas immediately

4.      Don’t leave your answer sheet blank

Don’t be nervous!

“Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God's peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keeyour hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6, 7 (NCV)

At the end of the day…

Give your best!

…both in studies and exams

“In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people.”

Colossians 3:23 (NCV)

Terrific Teens 03/01/09 - Part 1

Testimony on How To Study by Sarah Chong 

Introduction

•       We are all created differently

•        Our God is a creative God

Why do I need to study?

•       To gain knowledge

•        A primary calling as a student now

How do I study in school?

•       Sit in front

•        Take notes

•       Ask questions, don’t be shy

•       Learn to love the subjects I hate most

•        Study hard and study smart

E.g.:

Maths – Practice

Science – More to understanding and memorizing

How do I study at home?

•       Manage my time

•        Get away from distractions

•        Be comfortable but not TOO comfortable

•        Take breaks

How do I prepare for exams?

•       Set goals

•        Don’t do last minute study

•        Make timetable

•        SLEEP!!!

Most importantly,

•        Pray and seek God’s strength

What are the challenges I face?

•       High expectations

•        Peer pressure

•        “Kiasu”

•        Test anxiety

How do I handle these challenges?

•       Be contented

•        Don’t compare with others

•        Don’t put your whole future on the line with a single test  

•        Pray

Summary

•       It is our calling as students now to study

•        Always seek God for guidance and give Him your best

•        Study hard and study smart

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