_____________________Monday, March 12, 2007__________________
Dear ECFers,
thanks so much for the Birthday celebration. it was real cool. first party and first cake into my 21st birthday. thanks so much. love ya guys!!! Thank God for bringing us together.
As we know the Southeast Asian night in NUS is coming up next week, we shall be praying for countries in the SEAsia this 2 weeks.
Laos
Population: 5433036
Literacy rate: 57%
Income per Person: US$400 p.a.
Official Language: Lao
Other Languages: 92 in total
10 Biblical Translations
8 with NT
Major Religions: Buddhist (61%)
Traditional Ethnic (31.2%)
Non- Religious (4.2%)
Christian (1.8%)
**Communists persecution of Christians has been lifted since the 1970's, but churches continue to be watched and evangelism is restricted.
Spiritual Focal Points:
-Wat Phu (Champasak) --> ancient royal location of human sacrifice and continued animal
sacrifice
-Phra That Lung (Vientiane) --> Most important Buddhist monument in Laos
-Pak Ou Caves (Luang Prabang) --> Ancient pilgrimage site
-Buddhist Institute (Vientiane) --> Key regional organization purporting Buddhism
Prayer Points:
-The government of Laos strongly controls all propaganda; Buddhism and socialism have closed ties to nationalism in Laoz. Pray that freedom would be known throughout the nation.
-Foreign missionaries are refused access to the country; pray for open doors and open hearts to receive God's people
-The Hmong people are persecuted for cooperating with the U.S. government during the Vietnam War; Pray for the discrimination to cease
-Christian education of any kind is unlawful in Laos; pray for openness and creativity in the church
Dear brothers and sister, although many times we may not be able to go to these countries on our own, we know that our God has the greatest power. He listens to our deepest prayers...Have a great week ahead! =)
_____________________Tuesday, March 06, 2007__________________
Photos galore...
Is anyone missing a strawberry cheescake? (Oh and don't forget to pay Tingyu...)
Someone's delighted at the sight of the cake... BUT FIRST...
...some torture before you get to make a wish! (Hope you didn't waste it by wishing to escape...haha!)
Let's have a CG photo before commencing our bible study! (Auto-timer rocks!)
Individual profiles of some of our members: First, we have Ian, our CG leader...
...and "act-cute" Tingyu (joking!)...
...Joshua, our video guy...
...and a pretty pose from Sopphia!
Let's start off with some Worship & Praise...okay, must practice first. Heh.
Then let's study the book of John...
Bible study = FUN!!?? 
Our 2 pretty birthday gals: Shuyi (16th Feb) and Kayan (6th Mar)
Thou shalt love thy sister as thyself... Thou shalt not murder!!??
Eusoff Christian Fellowship 06/07
_____________________Monday, March 05, 2007__________________
hi ECFers, yesterday was the last day of chinese new year. its also "yuan xiao jie", the chinese Valendines' day. hope you guys had a great time!
Here is my final posting on praying for chinese populated places.
CHINA
Location: East Asia
Population: 1262556787
Literacy rate: 81.5%
Government: Communist state
Income per person: US$860 p.a.
Official Language: Mandarin Chinese
Other languages: 470 in total
13 Biblical translations
13 NT
Major religions: Non-religious/atheist: (49.6%)
Chinese (28.5%)
Buddhist(8.4%)
**The official religion of the communist state is atheism; all other religions are repressed and closely monitored
Prayer points:
- Buddhist missionaries in Taiwan and Japan activity supported the growth of Buddhism on the mainland, often using large monetary gifts to help reopen and expand the influence of temples and other pilgrimage sites. Pray for God to touch their hearts and to add His church daily
-Compared to Buddhism, Christianity usually is considered a "foreign religion" by Chinese; pray that Chinese believers can show how their faith encourages the best in traditional culture (family, social harmony etc)
-The secret police of the Communist government continue to pose a threat to the HOuse churhc movement, raiding and informing. Pray for boldness, protection and safety of the church
-The educational system in China supports the atheistic viewpoints of the government, leaving the Children of the nationed misinformed. In addition, it is illegal to witness to anyone under the age of 18. Pray for open doors of ministry to the nation's children.
-The church has a great need for trained leaders among thier congregations. Pray for rapid multiplication of strong godly leaders.
This is all for China. Lets reach out to our friends here in Hall as well..... =)
_____________________Thursday, March 01, 2007__________________
TAI WAN!!!
Location: East Asia
Population: 22,401,000
Literacy rate: 94%
Official Language: Mandarin
Incomer per person: US $13.900 p.a.
Major religions: Chinese (43.2%)
Non-Religious (25.3%)
Buddhists (25%)
Christians (6%)
Spiritual focal points
When Buddhism reached China in the 1st Century AD, it mixed with other Chinese Philosophies such as COnfucianism and Taosm. The Majority of Taiwan's grassroots people, perhaps 70% of its 22M population are believers in Chinese folk religions, but will call themselves Buddhists. Folk religion, which mixes ancestor worship in teh home, offerings to ghosts, temple worship and the use of spiritual mediums, is behind most of teh significant festivals in Taiwan. This syncretism makes it hard to define who is a true Buddhist in Taiwan. Without doubt, Buddhism is growing in Taiwan and Taiwan Buddhist organizations are playing a significant role in the promotion of Buddhism worldwide. Taiwan is the only Asian country where ordination of women as Buddhist nuns is fully accepted and as a result women play a prominent role in Taiwan's Buddhism.
Prayer points:
-Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism continue to dominate and influence the Taiwanese people. Pray for a desire to know the Truth and grace of God's love
-The Mormons and the True Jesus church cults have gained popularity. Pray that the eyes of those involved would be opened to the deception
-The Church of Taiwan contines to lack internal resources, including pastors and lay leaders. Pray that hese needs would be met.
~from "A Billion Wait"