The Summit Challenge... By: The Boss No comments

Nope, we're not talking about hiking up Bukit Sapu Tangan...We're not talking about Mt. Kinabalu or...

Monday Blues... By: The Boss 4 comments

With an aching body and sleepy mind...Good morning, everyone!

Bet a few of you out there are going through the same thing as I am...man, I had such a fun time in rangers yesterday that it hurts and aches so much! :) Yup, its been a while since we had such crazee fun under the sun, literally! For those of you who aint too sure what we're talking about, I'm referring to the latest high-action sport that slowly catching up in popularity among our youths...FRISBEE! Haha...

Yea, I know what you're thinking...many of you are going like what??? Of all games??? Haha..well, that's exactly what I thought when we started to introduce this game to the youths and rangers. Its like...sort of a beach game eh? These days, its not all about throwing the frisbee from one end to the other, played between a few fellas. Over the years, this game has evolved into a physical, challenging, high-action sports...as experienced by us yesterday! :) Man...there were crunching tackles, high jumping, mud kicking, body tackling, etc etc...Awesome fun, I'm telling you!

After loads of complaining from the rangers about how hot the malaysian sun is, and how muddy the field is...we finally found a spot that's playable...as in 90% mud-free and dry grass. Kids these days are getting too pampered, I must say! :) After all the pre-match talk and boastings, it was time to get down to business. The E-rangers we're divided into 2 teams, a bit one-sided I must say...on one end we had the so-called stars...the Kota Kemuning gang and some school basketball players, and on the other team, they had the secret weapons...the Commanders! :) Well, I gotta say...age is certainly catching up. These kids can certainly run like wild chickens...

Even as the game got underway...the Malaysian summer was certainly taking its toll on us. It was draining out there! Physically and mentally...Daniel Raj was the biggest casualty of the day. Running to catch the frisbee, he failed to take note of the tree branches growing out of the ground in front of him...and next thing we know...he's out! Lying motionless on the ground, many came forward and offered to give him CPR...but to their disappointment, he got up, caught his breath and was off and running. Haha...poor fella. Lesson of the day - Always look at what's ahead of you! Daniel had his 2nd tumble of the day in less than 10 mins...this time it was courtesy of The Boss...haha. I call it body contact! My buddy ended up taking a dip in a puddle of mud-water...I told you its a physical game!

At the end of the day, as expected...the all-star team claimed their well-deserved victory. The final scoreline read something like 11-6. It was a good performance by both sets of players...everyone giving their all and sweating it out for the sake of the team. That's what we want to see! And when the full time whistle was finally blown, it was handshakes and smiles all around. Fantastic to see the game played in good spirit. After a dreaded walk back to church from High School field, it was time to say goodbye.

This time the victory song belongs to the winning team...but I can assure you, the next time around, it'll be a whole different story...:) Enjoy the win, while it lasts!

On behalf of the commanders and rangers of Selangor #6, we'd like to take this opportunity to wish our beloved Cmdr. Lilian a biggie biggie Happy Birthday! May God continue to use her to bless and shape the lives of young women all around her, for His kingdom! God bless, cmdr! Come back soon...the rangers miss you!

Have a fantastic week ahead...as for me, its Yoko-Yoko time! Arghh...

God bless!




*Football still rules...*

The Life We've Been Called To... By: The Boss No comments

Hello friends,Where do I even start...so many things has happened ever since the last blog entry and...

Living the Royal Rangers Life... By: The Boss 1 comment

With divorce on the rise and extended families increasingly distant, a strong Royal Rangers ministry is a must for every church that values the strength of its young men and women. Some of our finest, sharpest, and most innovative leaders serve others through Royal Rangers. Why? Because we are living in the fatherless generation. We are living in times where there is an urgent and constant need for direction.

Since the local church now serves as the family where many young men and women find their role models and security, the Royal Rangers ministry can not be a second thought or just "a good idea." Instead, it is the core of what many young people need in order to discover God's plan for their lives. We highly value Royal Rangers, and because we do, this ministry is producing strong, godly young leaders who will serve in His kingdom throughout their lifetimes in various ministries within the church.

Glad Tidings Klang has had the Royal Rangers program for 20 years, about half the history of our church. The program was a gradual success, and it has grown every year. Today, over 130 young men and women, as well as leaders are involved with the program at all levels, from Ranger Kids to Expedition Rangers. We are a church of about 500, so that means roughly 20 percent of all our members are Royal Rangers - a phenomenal rate.

It is not hard to see why the program is so attractive to our boys and girls, though I do appreciate how the many older, established men and women, busy with jobs and other priorities, see the opportunity and value in giving so much of their spare time to the program. But the draw is obvious, and the call is clear. On Sundays when the Royal Rangers are in uniform roaming about the church, talking together excitedly or serving together in some way, they are a walking advertisement for the value of relationships and discipleship, the basis for what this ministry stands for.

The mature are leading the immature. Young boys and girls are becoming men and women by interacting with their leaders, and that process is exciting and inviting to every member of our church. We all love watching it happen, and the attraction of that powerful leadership dynamic ensures that Royal Rangers continually grows.

That rate of retention speaks volumes about the power of the Royal Rangers program. It builds valuable relationships for young and old alike. The 20 commanders in our outpost today shape one another as much as they shape the lives of young men and women. Leaders remain and become more and more committed because they develop relationships with one another. Their entire lives, the people they love, the functions they attend, and the contents of their photo albums begin to revolve around the Royal Rangers and church community.

I love our Royal Rangers program. I think it is one of the healthiest, most effective ministries at our church. It produces quality leadership, both in the boys and girls who get involved and in the men and women who volunteer to help run the program. From the initial initiation through the ongoing training to the regular opportunities for adventure, the boys and girls, as the leaders are all fashioned into the powerful men and women of God that they are called to be.

I pray that this ministry will continue to change, bless and impact your life, the same way it changed my life...God bless!

*Adopted from an article by Ted Haggard*

The Weekend That Was... By: The Boss No comments

Howdy Rangers!God is good all the time, amen? Its been a fantastic week so far, I must say...but what...