Rukunegara

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The Rukunegara or sometimes Rukun Negara (Malay for "National Principles") is the Malaysian declaration of national philosophy instituted by royal proclamation on Merdeka Day, 1970, in reaction to a serious race riot known as the May 13 Incident which occurred in 1969. The incident proved at that time that Malaysian racial balance and stability was fragile at best. Immediately thereafter, the Malaysian government sought ways to foster unity among Malaysians. One of the methods used to encourage unity is the Rukunegara.

Malay text
BAHAWASANYA NEGARA KITA MALAYSIA mendukung cita-cita hendak :

mencapai perpaduan yang lebih erat di kalangan seluruh masyarakatnya ;
memelihara satu cara hidup demokratik ;
mencipta satu masyarakat adil di mana kemakmuran Negara akan dapat dinikmati bersama secara adil dan saksama ;
menjamin satu cara liberal terhadap tradisi-tradisi kebudayaannya yang kaya dan berbagai corak ; dan
membina satu masyarakat progresif yang akan menggunakan sains dan teknologi moden.

MAKA KAMI, rakyat Malaysia, berikrar akan menumpukan seluruh tenaga dan usaha kami untuk mencapai cita-cita tersebut berdasarkan atas prinsip-prinsip yang berikut :

KEPERCAYAAN KEPADA TUHAN
KESETIAAN KEPADA RAJA DAN NEGARA
KELUHURAN PERLEMBAGAAN
KEDAULATAN UNDANG-UNDANG
KESOPANAN DAN KESUSILAAN

Literal translation
WHEREAS OUR COUNTRY, MALAYSIA nurtures the ambitions of:

achieving a more perfect unity amongst the whole of her society;
preserving a democratic way of life;
creating a just society where the prosperity of the country can be enjoyed together in a fair and equitable manner;
guaranteeing a liberal approach towards her rich and varied cultural traditions; and
building a progressive society that will make use of science and modern technology.

NOW, THEREFORE WE, the people of Malaysia, pledge to concentrate the whole of our energy and efforts to achieve these ambitions based on the following principles:

BELIEF IN GOD
LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNTRY
THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION
THE RULE OF LAW
COURTESY AND MORALITY

Alternative English version
Our nation, Malaysia, is being dedicated :

to achieve a greater unity of all her peoples;
to maintain a democratic way of life;
to create a just society in which the wealth of the nation shall be equitably shared;
to ensure a liberal approach to her rich and diverse cultural traditions;
and to build a progressive society which shall be oriented to modern science and technology;

We, her peoples, pledge our united efforts to attain these ends guided by these principles:

BELIEF IN GOD
LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNTRY
UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION
RULE OF LAW
GOOD BEHAVIOUR AND MORALITY

Happy 53rd Merdeka to our country, MALAYSIA.

As a church we have earmarked 1st September to 16th September as Prayer & Fasting period dedicated to remembering our country Malaysia, the rulers and local government.

High Expectations

How To Raise The Bar So People Will Stay?

A recent research study included a survey of 406 young adults who stayed in church during the critical ages of 18 to 22 and who have remained in church since then.

What are some of the primary reasons these young adults stayed in the church? Here's what they had to say:

"Church is a vital part of my relationship with God." Two-thirds of the respondents could not see themselves as vibrant Christians without being an active part of a local congregation.

"I wanted the church to help guide my decisions in everyday life." A significant majority of these young adults indicated that the church was essential in the ongoing decisions of life. Church is not optional, auxiliary, or peripheral. Church is essential. It is a major part of the believer's life. And the Christian cannot imagine life without the support of a local congregation.

"I was committed to the purpose and work of the church." These churched young adults told us that they not only knew the purpose of the church, they embraced that purpose as well.

Keep in mind that most of these young adults are in churches that are making a difference in lives and in the community. These are not the churches that simply go through the motions, have meaningless meetings and expect little of their members. No, these are essential churches with high expectations.

What about us here at NGC? Something to think about. Are we just going through the motions?

NGC Movie Nite - Next Change

Flywheel is an American Christian drama film about a car salesman who intentionally overcharges his customers until reaching a turning point in his life where he decides to end his shady business practices and become a Christian. Alex Kendrick both directed the film and starred in the lead role, and with Stephen Kendrick co-wrote the film. Flywheel also stars Lisa Arnold and Tracy Goode.

First released on April 9, 2003, this movie is the first full-length feature film by Sherwood Pictures, which now includes the production of Facing the Giants and Fireproof.

Plot

Jay Austin (Alex Kendrick) is a car salesman who consistently cheats his customers, even to the point of overcharging his own pastor. Austin also teaches his employee, Bernie Meyers (Tracy Goode), to do likewise, while in the meantime his relationship with his wife and son deteriorates. Austin occasionally attends church (but only because his wife wants him to go). However eventually, Austin realizes that what he is doing is wrong and decides to change his business practices and become a born-again Christian.

Austin decides to return money to the customers he cheated, as well as to apologize to the local community, including to his wife and son. However, he is now thousands of dollars in debt after his life-altering decision and is facing the loss of his dealership if he doesn't catch up on his payments to the bank. Austin decides not to worry about his situation and to "let God handle it" instead. In the end, Austin pays his debt off.

NGC Movie Nite - 4th Sept 2010

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT is a story about love, friendship and the struggle to change. Starring Irma P. Hall (Patch Adams), Darius McCrary (Family Matters), Tamera Mowry (Sister, Sister) Rashaan Nall and featuring Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin.
Tommy (McCrary) is a young man who has the voice of an angel, but he also has the record of an ex-con. His dreams of a steady job and a better life appear out of reach until Memaw (Hall), a spunky saint with a big heart, takes him under her wing. Soon, Memaw's faith starts to rub off.

Lilly (Mowry), Memaw's granddaughter, is no less amazed by this street boy. As she grows to appreciate his genuine humility and warmth, they form a special bond. Tommy's childhood buddy, G. Smooth (Nall), just wants a drug-dealing partner and can't believe the old TNT has "religion" now. Smooth laughs Tommy off until he's fighting for his life.

For the first time in his life, Tommy has something to hope for, something to live for, SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT. You'll smile, you'll sing and your spirit will soar!

Join us for this movie on Sat, 4th Sept 2010 right here at NGC from 7pm onwards

East Malaysian Fellowship (EMF)

Berdoa agar pelayanan bahasa melayu yang akan dimulakan di Nilai
pada 14 Ogos mendapat sambutan dan diberkati oleh Tuhan

Satukan kami ya Tuhanku
Ajari kami ‘tuk saling mengasihi
Seperti Engkau mengasihi kami
Yesus satukanlah kami

Walaupun kami dipisahkan lautan luas
Walaupun kami berbeza suku bangsa
Namun Kau telah mempersatukan kami
Semuanya kerana kasihMu

Marilah kita saling berganding tangan
Sehati, sejiwa membangun gerejaNya
Meski tentangan harus kita hadapi
Kita maju untuk menang

Tempat: Nilai Gospel Chapel
Tarikh: 14 Ogos 2010
Masa: Jam 8.00 malam

Sept Morning Ministry

Theme:- Beware of conflicts in

5th - Time management
12th - Practices against Principles
19th - Church life
26th - Dressing for the occasion

August Morning Ministry

Theme: Be armed:-

1st: To protect yourself
8th: To save others
15th: To build the church
22th: To attack the enemies
29th: Assembly Needs