Friday, February 29, 2008

A passion

::PASSION::REVIVAL::JESUS::

Today chapel practice was one of the best, i just felt God's presence fill the hall although it was a practice. We werent practice but we just came together and worship as hannah lead. I believe that we are the people, the people in our generation that is going to make the difference in society. TO share with all, God gave me a vision showing me a bunch of students ready to praise God as we played for praise and worship. I mean i saw many students jumping, on fire for our lord as we lead! Right from then on, i started to position myself to be ready to catch the opportunity God has given to me to lead and play for chapel. To make a difference in the society, impacting through the music as well as we worship him. It was not about the practice but it was the time spent together sharing with one another our visions for chapel and i believe God is going to move in a powerful and miraculous way in the next coming chapels. God is whom we will serve and spread his love around. The presence was to tangible as i stood and worship him.Imagine all of us coming together ready to catch the fire of God and praise and even share the gospel with others. How wonderful would that be to see the lost turn to Christ!

Indeed Jim has spoken something into my heart today and i thank god for the inspiration, i shall not say it here but what he said was really something i also felt in me and we belive along with Zi jie and Caleb that revival is gonna come to FMSS! Stand together and persevere for God is out provider and our strength is in him!

Alright, after practice, i went to follow Zi Jie to his class and i just sat outside their classroom meditating on Gods word. Then Words came into me and i started to write them down and i composed them into the song. Jie and came along and we did up the song and now its almost done. We will record it soon and yeah havent thought of a title yet but it will be something i feel motivation to all of you people out there who has been fervent and loving God! After that, went with his class to IKEA to eat but because he had not enough money, we went to the hawker centre nearby and left back to school, catching a ride from Lynnette!
Today is a long dy but i have learnt alot from todays prayer and worship session.
Praise to be GOD!

God bless all! AMAZING GRACE!

Bertram Brandon

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Amazing grace



I must say this show is really a heart warming one. How can one man make a difference?!? How can one man change the w2orld? God made us to shine for him. Through his amazing grace!
I recommend put anything away and watch his film if you have and be touched by the inspiring story of this man!

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Stayover@RYANs/Singapore Airshow

every day i think about how i have done each day and how i have lived it! i always want to make the fullest of everything and see what results can be achieved.

well one of the things was to be able to spend time with "long lost"friends. i mean it is as a friend that you used to always hanged out with but somehow things changed so both drew away but were still friends! i must say RYAN TAN is one great dude buddy to me ever since i knew him pri.6 i think. Great Friend!

Stayed over at his place on Friday night because we were going for the airshow with Caleb and Tomio the next morning. So Caleb and I stayed over and slept at like 3am because we were watching MI:2! i must say that show is the best o out of the 3 series man! great storyline and excitement is there all the time!

Slept on the sofa till the next day with aircon on, and i was not used to it! but its an experience.

Moving on, the next day Saturday (today), we left with Ryan's dad to Changi exhibition centre and yeah we went to see the static display forst where the models of the planes like F16, F15, and many other helicopters and fighter jets, not forgetting the A380. i remembered clearly the last time i went with Ryan, we could not go on board the A380 because of certain reasons but this time it was only by invitation only so Ryan's dad did his work with his colleagues and we went on board. It was a dream come true! i mean the experience going on board it is amazing man! the interior was great! the cockpit i must say was amzing! i sat on the pilots' seat in which an hour later it was going to be flown for the airshow display! what an honour and yeah it wasnt the ones used for commercial flying but it was the test model that was used to fly around before more A380s were made into flying. I mean it must be proven to be good before carrying on right!
After that we went into the inner displays where it was more of the trade center but we managed to try the flight simulators of the T50 which was Ryan. he aspires to be a pilot so we gave him an opportunity! yeah! (: Well done RYAAN!

After that, we got the small model of the T50 from the directors and we left off to see other booths for more goodies! After that, we went to the chalets. alright before carrying on, i must say that in order to go into the chalets, you need to be invited only and thats why its a privelege to do so. we went into the chalets like the Lockheed Martin, Boeing and i cant rememebr the other one. but as a whole it was great! we had lunch in the chalet with such great food before the airshow display started! I mean we ate alot because it was nice! Yummy!

Alright, then came the airshow display! Started off with the KNIGHTS! i mean they are great with all the coordination and stunts they performed! great display. after followed the F16, T50 F35 and the A380! all great displays and the last display was also the best i saw too, the Australia Acrobatics! they used the PIlatus to performed and really, they were as good as the Knights and that really made me amazed at their performance!

As a whole i must really say, it was like a VIP experience and yeah, if you got a chance go for it! its not to be missed! i will post the pics here on somewhere so you can have yourself a look at the pictures of the planes and the displays!

tomorow is the ARENA and yeah i hoped FMSS wins over NAnyang girls man!

God bless!

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Alright its left with Physics test tomorow and thats leaves lit and a maths next week with the airshow and arena as enjoyment. Pretty tired today with all the ccas, tuitions and waiting for the relaxation to come!

apart from that, today was tiring day la. Nothing much to say once again, borrowing Potae's cam for pictures for airshow so i guess i will be taking alot of pics and yupp, thats all for now.

its HAPPY BRITHDAY to Xue Ning! Rusell! Baby cousin! (:

God bless,
Bertram Brandon

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

buttleflies and hurricanes



Love the harmonizing part for the bassist. i mean he is great with his tapping skills!

ceasing the moment...

"its really what we have on the inside that makes us win!"

Today watched FMSS have their last match and sadly we lost to the opponent. But at least they tried their best, its not to say they are lousy or what but its the endurance they have to pursue on and finish it no matter what. They still deserve an applause for they are the ones that represent the school, the best out of the best.

Apart from that, good job guys!
Their coach was really wanting them to win with his instructions and yeah although some flip flops happen... (:

Well, thats that but after that, i went to play soccer with the sec2 and 3s at the Street soccer court. Basically tired myself out and now i must study for Emaths test tomorow and also my music performing test tomorow too. SCARY!!!

So thats 3 down 3 more to go!

I would like to say this to all..."We must all lean to grab hold of every opportunity that comes, if not your dream will just pass you by!"

God bless!
Bertram Brandon

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Alright today is long day with CHINESE talk! learnt about COMPREHENSION!

WEll nothing much to say than boring but A maths has been postponed to next friday and yipee...that means this week only theres chemistry, physics and e maths!
But even then, stilll must study yeah. (:

looking forward to ARENA filming on SUnday at someplace and AEROSPACE with Ryan and Caleb this coming Saturday. SO gonna loved it especially when we gonna speak in our accent! hahah

ALL FOR NOW!

Bertram Brandon

Monday, February 18, 2008

Dead beat on the bed

Today is really killing me. Struggled to concentrate in school so i signed out. Luckily i did my tests and the next question to answer is whether aam i going tomorow? Lets see how dead i am first.

WEll nothing much today. today had english compre test. 1 down 5 more to go!


Bertram Brandon

Saturday, February 16, 2008

BANDAGE/JG

Today was kinda hmm i must say long and tiring but with help of someone, i managed to survive. Its always good to have someone to talk to you and be there for you all the time so i appreciated it. hahah (:

lets start with BANDAGE! i was basically pushed in by Ching Sheng who needed parts for the keys for his band, Absolute to play so i kinda helped them. We arrived at MGS, signed ourselves in and there we were on stage performing assassins by MUSE. Sounded pretty well with me backing up Ching Sheng in forseto. I didnt know i could go that high but it was an experience. Nats drums was pretty okay till ahem. nothing to say but its was good bah.

After MGS we went to PLMGS, not to get numbers but for the JGs debate in which we were kinda late but at least managed to support Robert during his reply. Well we won the debate and after that we headed to Chinatown for dinner. was super hungry till i ate 4 course meal i think or maybe 5 course hahah

apart from that, its back down to mugging for tests this coming week. its too many test man but at least mondays and tuesday are free. even then its still studying!

Bertram Brandon

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

resolutions for Valentine'08/band/debate

Alright from the title you can already tell what am i going to say but there is always a but...

Valentine is coming soon and yeah everyone is real excited about getting something about their loved ones but to really share mine, its not about what you gonna give but really how much you appreciated the person to you. And really, i'm not going to give anything at all. Why? i dun believe in giving out of the sake of giving but the best thing i would want is to spend the time with the one. Each person has all its own decisions to make and yeah, i have mine and i decided. no gifts, no roses, nothing. Nothing is precious as much as time. and really a though hit me through many encouragements especially from best friends that we have always are there for you. the thought was that if i had not been daring enough for you, what if i added an "L" to daring and it would be DARLING! so i have been thinking through to how to spent this day but having thought so, i shall not even spend it like everyone would do because i do not want to do something for the sake of the speciality man. i would rather nature takes it course and let everything go as nature would take it too. If it would be a reject, so be it! if its acceptance, that would be awesome to have your trust in someone's heart. this is my resolution for valentine day. "L + Daring === DARLING!"


alright enough of those, moving on. Have been once again thinking through how am i going to progress my band Charisma after having a chat with Shaun Tan, great poet writer and motivator. my plans...well i must say that i will still live on with my band and yep, really i feel that Charisma is going to go far. Prayed about it! received a word and really it showed me that there was a bright future ahead of us!
LEtS go CHARISMA to shine GOD's love in the marketplace!

Well also Debate is going on pretty well just that the debating championships Julia Gabriels is on this friday starting off with the 1st round and me in the SPAR team, i believe that our main team will make it through. They can do it! let s go all out guys. also 24 feb is the ARENA rounds of filming and yeah tickets are going to be available and yeah according to Mr Tan, more instructions will be instructed before we can release any other info. hahah (:

well thats all for now.
For my friends and loved ones, I love you all especially you...

Bertram Brandon

Monday, February 11, 2008

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Friday, February 08, 2008

misconception of chinese new year/ WTB one-spot adapter

both days out and yeah yesterday practically only left the house at 3.30pm and came back at 6pm? i mean these aint supposed to be. well at least i got electrified. Was at my grandma's place where she has this machine that you sit on it to help you circulate the blood in your body using electricity so i kinda touched my brother when he sat on it and i got it! OUCH!
Apart from that, left to the other side of the family and yeah, not many people were there but instead we watch NARNIA on star movies channel! WHAT KIND OF CHINESE NEW YEAR IS THIS! and thats why i came out with the title of the misconception of chinese new year!

Today went to malaysia fro the day and yepp, just returned tired but still energetic. I guess its no more visitations man! once again its the misconception of chinese new year especially when there wasnt really a reunion dinner for this time. i hope it wont be forever man!

Apart from that, nothin exciting only the electrifying time.

Anyone selling One-spot adapter with daisy cables, please pm me at 91665763 or email me at punkrockerguitar@gmail.com

Bertram Brandon

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Clocks

CNY and FICO

Today was a pretty short day for all of FMSS people. It started with the celebrations and yeah, was pretty fun. Nothing to talk about that! oh yes, the TUG OF WAR thingy, we kind of dominated with all 4B guys man! WELL DONE!

After CNY, it was the trip to FICO sports hub with Thapana, Pritish, Eduardo, Nathaniel, Dexter, Marcus Koh, Jun Rong, Ivan and MR Lum. We played from 1-3 and we were very tired after everything. ME, thapana and ivan then left to clementi hoping to find the things Thapna wanted but unfortunately, the shop was closed. Instead we went to Clementi KFC and i must tell you, plase.....please.....do not go there! its really throw out! The food SUCKS! and the yeah stinky too. 2 S-ses for you!
We then left our own ways for the CNY and yeah, the next few days is work and work and also receiving the blessings (money)! (:

TO all,
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!
God Bless Your!

Bertram Brandon

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

its gone!

how do you feel when something of your things are gone and you cant live without it, hmm, make it you need it for entertaining....well those in class should know what happen!

peep play with it and its gone for a few weeks but i hope i can do without it because in once did and i see it as something that i do not have like once i left in my bag and was waiting for like over past an hour, and nothing struck me that i had even the gadget till someone reminded me about it. well i forgive you whoever made today very unspectacular and i hope that would not happen again.

enough of those dark sides, its the bright. Tomorow is the journey to the Sports hub for a time of FUTSAL! Hope to take some videos and yeah, it is going ot be fun! nothing much to say but tomorow is also the CNY celebration and i mean really i see so many classes putting up their classrooms so beautifully and marvelous to showcase what is CNY about! GREAT WORK! (:

well more to come about tomorow!

HARVEST!!!!

Bertram Brandon

Sunday, February 03, 2008

!REVIVAL!

Today had cell and really the message impacted me! this was what it was about...i believe you should really read it and use it practically if you want to see hearts turn to Jesus Chirst!

3 Truths we need to know:
i know what i'm going to say is really very simple and you can look at it and say, "Oh yar la, obviously everyone would do it!" but let me say this to you...what you read on will impact your life totally and touch hearts of many!

Truth #1: We are responsible for the condition of our environment
(You must be thinking that obviously right, Singapore is Clean and green city, must keep clean) NO! i'm not talking about how to keep the environment clean and play our part. I'm talking about how we are the people of god are to reach out.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (New King James Version)

if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.



Truth #2: The key to change is in our hands.

We are to be in the marketplace, to influence the marketplace, and penetrate the marketplace to let God's love shine through! Let s get serious and down to business if we want to see hearts turn to Jesus AMEN! To do this, we must always go back to the Word of God. There is where we find our strength and power to bind the devil and the more we pray , the more power we have to spread the gospel around andnothing will be able to prevent us from fulfilling God's purpose.

Truth #3: Bind and lose through Prayers
Yes indeed God will always be there for us whenever we pray and sek him.

Matthew 18:18-19 (New King James Version)

18 “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
19 “Again I say[a] to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.


What can we see here, the place of agreement is the place of power! AMEN! let me share with you this short analogy which will help you to PRAY!
it is the P.U.S.H === Pray Until Something Happens
Keep praying and always put god first in whatever you do! HE will be there. Thats why there should always be prayer meetings. so whose ready to pray and be on fire for a REVIVAL!

well there are 7 areas in which we need to bind for friends and let God's blessings flow through their lives.We must focus on these few areas to pray for them! here they are...

Health
Ability to work
Relationships
Vision
Emotion life
Spiritual life
Thought life

So what do you get after praying for them you will see a HARVEST!

THE PLACE OF AGREEMENT IS THE PLACE OF POWER!


Bertram Brandon

Friday, February 01, 2008

Hypermusic - Muse

craze haze

Today was more of a tiring day, didnt blog much for the past few days because there was nothing much apart from Thursday School's special programme on target settings basically in which after the talks which ended about 1030am, i broke one of the glass windows in school. More of my own form classroom with a ball! Ended up in the office for a 20 minute chat on how glass is made by one of the staff and just to go about the time to ask in the end to pay 10 bucks for it! your think would be a crazy thing but yes it was and if you havent noticed it yet, the broken glass is at rm109 if i'm not wrong that it is the 3rd or 4th window from the bottom of lockers! (:

its a wrong thing to do so please please do not play in the courtyard or else there goes a red 10 bucks and a nice chat in the office apart from the air con...hahah



BROKEN GLASSES!


After that i left with some peeps to vivo city just to spend time with the special peep to me for lunch at food republic after making such many decisions and yeah, something spooky happened. not spooky, make it , scary! Baby cockroaches came out of the table and crawled around one of the food so we had to get it changed! it wasnt from the food stall cleaniness but the table so actually we would not be able to get a new set of food but because we said it was dirty and stuff, they gave us a new one so there we had the new food set.
Bought a RUBIK's cube and yes i'm looking forward to solve it in the fastest time as possilbe but for that, its going to take a long time so paitience is needed for me to solve it man!

Apart from all those fun, the best thing is that i had most fun hanging out with the speciality choice of my 'dish' and i loved the time spent! after that went back to school for cca and there was a short filming about us debating from mediacorp so yeah, there we were, on TV?!? "i hope so!"

today was friday and rainy day. nothing much except the journey back with Pritish back home. Great time spent also. I mean how friends can be so great presence to you! ther ones you loved so well! (:



Bertram Brandon