Power Praise : Behind The Scene by Deriss Loh

Everything happens for a reason-I always believe that. It is not by chance or accident but it is God's will. As I looked back now, I'm amazed that I'm actually serving in a Malacca church when I'm currently leaving in Penang. I was spiritually low during the end year of 2009 even after my youth camp and I'm kinda surprise because usually people get charged up right after youth camp. I know this isn't right so I prayed and asked God to renew me as a new year is approaching as well. When I prayed, I remember vividly that God wanted to use my abilities and talents fully. I was lost in direction and didn't know what was it all about. Finally, Pastor Les came and approached me to helped out in designing the banner, name card, logo and etc. I didn't want to take the responsibility as I'm an economics student and I know only basic skills of graphic design. But I was being obedient to obey God because I believe in my weakness I find strength in Him. A short testimony for a part of behind the scene of building up PowerHouse.  Give glory to God for all the awesome artwork =)

Power Praise : Finally Home by Deline Loh

Hi guys.Welcome to church again. In other words,welcome home. That's right. This is home. The Lord brought me home that very day I learnt He died for me on the cross. I don't quite believe in superheros. But now I do. Jesus is my Superhero. There was never a person or an inspiration that introduced me to this Saviour King. But there was this day that I felt broken. And lost. And homesick. And lonely.


As silence fell. It consumed me slowly. Should I just leave this orientation week and take the next plane home? I didn't realised that I've been enduring in God's strength as I kept reminding myself the financial crisis my family was going through. And that there was no way that I could give up on this job. I ended up adjusting well, was thankful and all, yada yada long story cut short, I forgot the role that Jesus plays in my life. Life as a cabin crew may be all glammed and glittered. Yet not all that glitter is gold.

Temptations are like the clouds. They hover over us. Especially when we are thousands of feet above solid ground. Defying gravity. Where gravity personifies our Rock that never rolls. So there went many downs than ups.

 I was way too raw. Unguided in my walk with God. Sparing all details, here I am, all redeemed and transformed. I faced brokenness all at once again. In my own relationship, work and my parent's marriage. Sometimes you just wonder why altogether? That one night, I cried out to God. I need His strength.

I need His peace. I need to grow in His love for me. And I don't walk alone. And as days passed, I came to know Him better. I realised that I've begun to hunger for Him everyday. Jesus just filled my heart with that invisible promise. The peace. The love. The relationship. The chemistry. Then came my first visit to Hillsong London. I unleashed all my worries and fears. I surrendered completely. I let Him walk in and consume my heart of worhsip. I felt so peaceful. There and then, amazingly, most of my flights to London falls on a Sunday. Where I'm able to attend church! He knows our hearts desires.

And He was just waiting for me to confess them all. I didn't go through a grave situation here in my testimony which I always thought a testimony must be a dahsyat one. What's more important is the knowledge that God doesn't change consequences but His purpose for us in each consequences and that our faith in Him is forever steadfast. I've made my vow to God, from that day onwards, I will never leave Him out of any of my problems. Jesus just want to be the center of my life. And He has His place right exactly in the center of my heart. There is none other than Jesus that can put Himself at execution point to save my soul. And I believe you and I know that it wasn't the nails that actually held him to the cross but His unconditional love for us all.

Last but not least, I just wanna thank God for sending me angels,to share my laughter and tears.Angels you know who you are ;) and thank You Lord for all the providence that flows in my life and simply, a beautiful night like this in exalting Your precious name. I declare I am a Christian today not because I've been clean all along, but I was once lost then found and forgiven by His Amazing Grace.

Not all that glitter is gold.But all His glory is gold.

I Love You everyday Jesus.

Rising Of A New Generation

On the 27th Feb 2010, we have full house attendance as my place was packed all the 20 seats was taken. I thanked Jesus our Saviour, Master and Lord for His unfailing mercy and grace. I could feel the presence of God in our midst as we gently lift up His name, Jesus came into our meeting place. Seeing so many hungry heart and thirsty soul responding to Him only with very basic facility we have here in Powerhouse(my humble home) my soul praise The Living God. This is a dream come through as the Lord has placed this dream in my heart to plant His Church in the midst of the community, I am glad that I have responded to His sweet gentle whisper with faith of a size of a mustard seed.

As Powerhomies we believe God has a plan for us and we will continue to walk in humility and discovering His wonderful plan for our communities. I want to praise Him for His wonderful provision cause we started off with the little saving of mine, and God begin to pour His limitless resources into Powerhouse. During the second day of Chinese New Year, my precious mother in law Angela(non-believer) ask me whether the house have enough chairs to accommodate the Powerhomies, I was sitting at the back of car while enjoying the view the wonderful green scenery of Segamat oil palm estate after our visited to Ah Ma(My wife's grandma) house in Labis. I was reluctant to answer her question cause I dont know where I am going to get money to buy those chairs, she said: If you need chairs GO and BUYLAH! I was stunt and jumping up and down inside my heart(still with my seatbelt on). sounded like the words of Jesus. Go and make disciple. The instruction was simple and yet powerful, she was saying don't worry about money I will pay for it.

Coming from my mother in law is rather a big deal for me, I dont usually talk to her much about our personal journey with God but the Lord can use anyone at anytime at all. The problem is we try to firgure how He should work and provided for our needs, I don't know how to describe my feeling....just simply amazingly AWESOME! Mother in Law ROCKS! So is an ANG POW from my Mother in Law for Powerhouse. So we got 12 RED chairs(I am no M.Utd fan) but those are the best quality plastic chairs money can buy, Powerhouse is truly a family value centred church. I like the way Powerhouse started, just similar to what happen after the day of Pentecost, believers gathering in homes to worship and growing in His Grace. I want to say Thank you Jesus, it was a wonderful journey of trusting HIM without holding back.

Many other people rallied with me and prayed with me to see God's mighty power display through our lives. We have to get the house ready for God's Glory encounter, not too bad I have my wife and few other homies to help and were ready for Jesus to manifest His presence. I have invited some friends to join us in this first celebration service and he had a wonderful time together, everyone was blessed and stayed back for MAKAN as my precious Mother had helped us prepared some delicious hot curry chicken(my favourite since childhood) and some fried Vermelli with eggs and fresh cut chilly topping(the best of the two world). My wife made the best Orange cake and fresh lemon Iced tea. The service ended early so that we have ample time to fellowship.

Happy Birthday Powerhouse, May the Lord Bless you and cause you to be fruitful always.

Commence On.

P O W E R H O U S E 

Date : 27th February 2010

Time : 7.30pm - 9.30pm

RSVP : 0126571741

Note : There will be refreshments after service.

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