hope magazine - lights - autumn 2009

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When God created the universe, the first thing He made was light. Out of all the things he could have created first, He chose to begin with light. Continuing through the Scriptures we read of more and more references to light and the God who created it.

In this edition of Hope Magazine, we invite you to join us as we venture into the world of ‘Lights’, reflecting on the implications of such an interesting phenomena mentioned numerous times in the Bible. As you read the variety of articles, we pray that you will be blessed and encouraged to allow the God of the universe to light up your life.

Executive DirectorRev. Dr. Aileen Gunawan

EditorPs. David Gunawan

Sub-EditorKaren Tong

WritersKaren TongMay Wong

Julia Ma Jonathan Gunawan

Allison Tong

Art DirectorJonathan Gunawan

DesignJonathan Gunawan

Timothy TanStella Lim

Web Production Victor Tran

Johan Sugiarto

PhotographyTimothy Tan

Katherine Dinh

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Soak yourself in

the glorious presence

of God and shine brightly

for Him in a world

desperately in need of His light.

Rev. Dr. Aileen Gunawan


Everything that is made has a purpose or use. A rice

bowl is made to hold rice. A milk bottle is made to hold milk. A heater is made to keep you warm during the cold months. The list goes on.

Recently we bought a few solar lights for our garden and I observed that when the sun was shining very brightly during the day, the solar lights shone extremely bright in the night. The days where the solar lights did not receive a lot of sun resulted in the lights being very dim, with some not even illuminating at all.

Out of this observation it is very interesting to see that as Christians the more we are with God who is the Light, the more of His glory shines through us. Like Moses, after being in the presence of God his face shone so brightly that he had to cover it with a veil. Being so close to God up on the mountain, Moses received and saturated his whole being with the glory and brought back God’s radiance to

the people who were waiting. He could not help it. He was with God. Similarly if we are with God we will definitely emit that same radiance as well. How glorious!

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world” (John 9:5 NKJV). The world is very dark, miserable and lost. We are called to be the light of this dark world, to emanate the light of God so that they may see. This is an extremely great responsibility. Before Jesus left this world He commanded us as children to represent Him. With the help of the Holy Spirit we can draw on His resource and power to brighten our lives and others, as well as those that come across our pathway.

We are containers or vessels created to contain the power of God, the light of God and everything about God. That is what we are created for. In order for us to see what is in a glass container it has to be clean. If it is murky or dirty we will not be able to see clearly. But if it is washed properly and the dirt is

removed, we will be able to see the contents of the container.

In Jeremiah 4:23 (NKJV) “I beheld the earth, and indeed it was without form, and void; And the heavens, they had no light.”

God is very concerned about bringing his illuminating Presence to this world. “No light” disturbed Him greatly. Without light spells chaos, for God is a God of order and purpose. God desires that we “walk in the light” 1 John 1:7 (NKJV). When we walk in the light, we walk with Him and in Him and His Truth is in us because we emit that light. Conducting our lives in this manner will cause others to see their dark and wrong ways and hence save souls from falling into the pit.

In Genesis 1:3 (NKJV), “‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” In the beginning of creation God made it very evident that this world was in a mess, it was dark and had no shape or purpose or use. The very thing

that God saw as top priority was to have light come and dismiss all disorder and eradicate the works of darkness. Light destroys the destructive work of Satan. He remodeled the disordered mass with His mighty power by calling out His Light.

1 John 1:5 (NKJV), “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.”

The earth was a big mixed up mess. This really shows the very nature of the devil. As we see more and more of what is happening in the world, we see chaos, confusion, emptiness and a mixed up society. This really reflects the lives of those who do not know the Lord Jesus Christ. More than ever the world needs Jesus. When we first came to Jesus we were also a big mess spiritually, but because we invited Jesus to come into our hearts and He cleansed us and spoke life and light into us, we are now shining lights. The world needs God who is the light, to

The world is very dark, miserable and lost … we are called to be the light of this

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shine on them too so that they can see the mess and then clear the mess. Without light it is impossible to clear anything.We were created to have dominion over every creeping thing, fill the earth and subdue it. God had remodeled the earth, straightened it out, and has presented it so beautifully for

us to rule and enjoy, so what are we really doing about it?

Satan had destroyed

the perfect place, but in Christ Jesus everything is made new, now from the inside out. Instead of re-creating our outward appearance, God did changed what was inside us. Now Satan cannot blow out that light because it is kept safe inside us by Jesus Christ. I praise God for His great wisdom and intelligence. We now have full control with the power of the Holy Spirit, to choose to turn on that light that is within us. We can shine as bright as we like

depending on how charged we are with God.

Let us be close to the Light so that we can shine in this world that is so full of darkness. We are containers of the light of God, called to lit up high on top of the mountain. We can either be buried under the mountain of problems and difficulties, or we can rise above the mountain and shine for Jesus.

The Lord Jesus invites us to come to Him and cast our burdens on Him “for My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:30 NKJV). We cannot be effective and productive people if we are constantly weighed down by heavy burdens on our shoulders. The Lord Jesus wants us live a life free from the worries of this world and fulfill His very purpose on this earth.

Brighten up someone with your light! God’s blessings,Rev. Dr. Aileen Gunawan

The world is very dark, miserable and lost … we are called to be the light of this

dark world

As Simon’s feet pummelled along the rock-strewn path, the heat of the sun scorched fiercely through the clouds, burning

through patches of blue sky. Fluttering his eyes profusely to stave off the moisture from escaping, he squinted at the crowds just in time to catch a glimpse of Reuben’s head disappear into the swarm of people behind the temple doors.

What is that boy doing going to the temple? We have two more weeks left until the show! With three-quarters of the auditorium still to be filled, he had better be going there to sell more tickets!

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3 Months earlier

Again, again! The crowds chanted in unison. The auditorium was bursting at the seams. Word of Simon’s talent had tore through the city like a tornado. In six days, fifty thousand seats had been sold, with some few hundred grappling precariously at the edge of the stairs to catch the last act of “Simon the Sorcerer”.

At that moment, a voice cut through the crowd, “I dare you to raise me up”. Although not many knew of it, the boy and he had long been a team. At the end of each show Reuben would call for Simon’s final act. They both knew that the finale would stir the crowd to frenzy. With fixed concentration and

tense composure Simon raised his hands to steer Reuben’s lithe frame up into the air. A torrent of shrieks and applause erupted from the auditorium. Simon the Sorcerer had once again won over Samaria …

Simon traced Reuben’s steps through the temple doors. Immediately, the dank human stench assailed his senses. The hall was amassed with a hive of desperate, sweat-drenched bodies clamouring for a man named Philip. Simon tipped his head up to see their cries fall on a foreign man at the far end of the hall speaking to the demon-possessed, lame and paralysed. Listless bodies centred their last drops of concentration on Phillips’s

words of enlightenment about the Kingdom of God and Jesus Christ. Exhilarating awe transfixed Simon upon crossing the temple’s threshold as he witnessed the following scene. The demon-possessed were brought out of bondage. The paralysed and lame were made whole. Not a single need was left unmet. The hall was teeming with cries of joy. Whoever this Messiah was, Simon was adamant he wanted to know Him. Pushing his way through the crowd, he inched closer until he was standing alongside Philip. With their own volition Simon’s heart conceded whilst his lips followed Philip and the crowd confess their belief in Jesus Christ before becoming baptised.

Now with Reuben’s whereabouts far from his mind Simon made himself Philip’s constant companion. Simon followed Phillip everywhere he went, and was astounded by the signs and great miracles Philip performed, until one day when the two apostles Peter and John arrived

in Samaria from Jerusalem.

Never before had Simon witnessed such a spectacle. Both men were praying for the new believers and when they had both laid their hands on them the believers received the Holy

Spirit. It was the greatest miracle of all, one that not even Philip’s greatest signs and miracles could rival. As Simon marvelled at this, a young boy resembling Reuben boldly came forward to Peter and asked to be baptised with the Holy Spirit. In that instant Simon recognised his cohort. With an anguished outcry he propositioned money to both Peter and John for their power. “Let me have this power, too,” he exclaimed, “so that when I lay my hands on people, they will

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receive the Holy Spirit!” Pride reigned in Simon’s request and Peter rebuked him, “May your money be destroyed with you for thinking God’s gift can be bought! You can have no part in this, for your heart is not right with God. Repent of your wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive your evil thoughts, for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin.”

“Simon, you have it all wrong,” Reuben hissed at him. “Don’t you see the power of God through Jesus Christ can not be bought, no matter the amount? I knew this weeks ago which was why I could not deceive myself any longer in continuing to sell the seats to the show. The lustre and affluence you pursue is fleeting and comes from evil. But it should be Jesus that you should seek after. Simon, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the light of the world. Whoever follows Him will never walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

The conviction came again pulling at Simon’s heart tighter this time, overpowering every other opposing thought. The presence of God was now beating against his chest out to the tip of his limbs. With resignation Simon turned to Reuben and cried, “Let us go to Peter and ask him to pray to the Lord for me, that these terrible things he said won’t happen to me!”

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What does it mean to shine as lights in this world? Pastor David Gunawan unravels the mystery of

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Light is a fascinating phenomenon that has

intrigued scholars for thousands of years. While light still continues to astound researchers today, one thing is for certain – without light, we would not have life. Light enables us to see and interact with our world; light from the sun causes plants to grow so that we can breathe; and the plants grown because of the light, are then eaten by animals, which are then available for our nourishment. Light sustains life.

Interestingly, this perspective of light was also common to the ancient writers of the Scriptures. They understood the instrumental role of light in the physical world, and their encounters with the real, living God caused them appreciate the similarities between God and the phenomenon of light. The psalmist in Psalm 27:1 (NKJV) wrote, “The LORD is my

light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?” The writer of 1 John 1:5 (NKJV) put it even more bluntly saying, “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all”. For these writers, light was synonymous with life, and they recognised that their lives were sustained by God. To have God ‘shine’ upon them, was for God to

pour out His grace upon them and give them an abundance and fullness of life they could only dream of. To

have God ‘light’ their path, was for God to direct and steer their life in the ways of all that was good and wholesome. To have God ‘enlighten’ them, was for God to give them wisdom and understanding to make godly decisions. God was their light. He was their sustainer. He was their provider. They had life because of Him.

Then Jesus entered the world. He opened the way for God

Jesus made us travelling lanterns

with the purpose of bringing life and hope

wherever we go

(who is light) to live inside us and emanate through us. He made it possible for every person in the world to experience a fullness of life that few had ever known. Then He said,

“You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV). He was passing the mandate to us to emanate the Light of life to all those who encounter. He was effectively saying, ‘I have deposited into you all you need for life and more, now go and bless others, touch the lives of others, and bring the light of God into the darkness of the world.’ Jesus made us travelling lanterns, with the purpose of bringing life and hope wherever we go.

To add to the visual appeal, He gave us the Holy Spirit to help us along the way, revealing to us the evidence of the light shining through us. Ephesians 5:8-9 (NKJV) tells us, “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness,

God can use our imperfections to make even more beautiful displays of His light

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righteousness, and truth)”. The fruit of the Spirit is elaborated in Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) as “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” These if you like, are the ‘colours’ that are dispersed from the refractions of the light of God in our lives. Just like a prism, our lives can show the variety of components that make up the life that comes from God. If we avail ourselves to shine God’s light through our lives, it will manifest in different ways and in different colours. The same beam of white light shone into a triangular prism will produce a display of colours that differs to another prism of a different shape. The shape of the prism determines the manner in which the light is refracted and displayed. In the same way, our lives have been sculpted differently by our Creator and we will naturally refract His light in different ways to bring life and colour into the lives of others. We are all called to shine God’s light in our lives, but because of our different environments and personalities we will display the fruit of the Spirit in different

ways. Sometimes we may feel as though our prism has been chipped from various circumstances in our past - maybe people have hurt us, or we have had to endure difficult struggles. But when God shines His light into our lives, God can use those very imperfections to make even more beautiful displays of His light through our lives. The shaping that is unique to us will produce colours, shapes and patterns unlike any other.

The common thread, however, is the light of God shining through our lives. No matter how great a prism, its potential is never realised until light is shone through it. Our lives need the light of God to reveal our ‘true colours’ – the colours that God designed us to emanate.

May we all purpose in our hearts to shine the light of God through our lives, so that God’s life would reach those in darkness and bring hope and colour to every life.

Is the glass half empty or half full? Karen Tong uncovers the secret to positive thinking and the tremendous power it yields.

You wake up to a blaring alarm clock and hit snooze

– just a few more minutes, you tell yourself. You glance again at your clock, half an hour has passed. 7:00 AM! You rush to the bathroom, stubbing your toe along the way – this is going to be a bad day, I just know it – still vaguely hopeful that you’ll catch the 7:15 train just beating out peak hour. No, I’m not going to make it. You stumble down the stairs to the platform just as your train pulls away. After a considerable delay, you squeeze into a packed carriage with not a seat in sight, then look down and notice a stain on your shirt.

It can’t get any worse than this, right? Who am I kidding, this is going to be the worst day of my life.

It’s easy to fall into a negative pattern of thinking. One little thing leads to another and soon enough, the trivial matter of waking up a little later than usual has spiralled downward into the worst day of your life. If you really think about it, negativity profits you nothing. In fact, thoughts like ‘I just can’t do this’ and ‘I’ll never achieve that’, or

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‘why can’t I have a better life?’ and ‘why doesn’t anyone care about me?’, take away from your life – it saps you of motivation and energy, destroys your hope, makes you worry about the maybe’s and what if ’s, and ultimately causes you to live in fear and defeat.

Having a positive mindset, on the other hand, is a powerful thing. “A positive mind allows you to do more than the norm,” Victor Tran says, “By thinking

positively, we allow ourselves to move forward rather than allowing things to stop us.” Since becoming a Christian, Victor has developed a positive attitude

that is able to weather many storms, including a serious car accident. Grateful for emerging from the accident without even a slight injury, Victor did not even give one negative thought the light of day even though his car was written off, “I could see this as a disaster, or see it as an opportunity for God to bless me

with a better car – which He did,” Victor says.

Theresa Teo also experienced a turning point in her thinking when she became a Christian. “I used to be easily angry and people were afraid to come near me,” she says, “even my good friend could not accept me as she felt that my negative thoughts were affecting me.” Now, Theresa doesn’t allow herself to think negatively at all, “I am very aware of any negative thoughts that enter my mind and ensure not to be trapped in them,” she says. As a relatively young Christian, Deon Ngatai agrees and says that learning more about Jesus has shown him a better way of looking at life. “God gives us new things every day that is not only full of life but it gives us a positive outlook on life,” Deon says. When speaking with others in the hope of encouraging them, Deon always asks people about the highlight of their day or week, “I have them describe it to me,” he

I could see this as a disaster, or see it as an opportunity for God to

bless me… - Victor

says, causing them to focus on the positive things in their life.

However, Theresa admits there are limits to mere mind power and there are times when she has to rely on someone greater to help her stay positive. “I will always be positive because there is hope, and my hope comes from this verse, ‘Where does our help come from? Our help comes from the Lord’,” Theresa

says. Remembering the Word of God gives her the ability to tap into God’s power, which is much greater than her own strength, to overcome any problems that may bring about negative thoughts. “I refuse to look at the problem but to focus on the Lord and His promises,” Theresa says.

The bible is full of verses that encourage and uplift, urging

believers to pursue positive thinking with a renewed mind. Paul exhorts early Christians in Colossians 3:2 (NKJV) to, “Set your minds on things above” and the prophet Isaiah says, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 16:3 NKJV). One of May Wong’s favourite verses helps her remain joyful and positive at all times, “Matthew 19:26, with God all things are

possible!” she says.“ I know that God has a divine purpose and plan for my life. As simple as it may be, I believe the

power of a positive mind is knowing that God is in control of everything.”

Similarly, Stephanie Tang remembers Philippians 4:13 to keep her thinking positively, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me – Wow!” It also helps to have encouraging and supportive people around you, particular when times get

I believe the power of a positive mind is knowing that God is in control of

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tough and it’s not as easy to have a bright perspective on life, “I spend time with my family to be strengthened and refreshed,” Stephanie says, “Tanga (Stephanie’s husband) is also a great encouragement to me and always rubs off his joy and positivity onto me.” On the flip side, Stephanie and Victor both agree that the greatest challenge to positivity is being with people who are negative; it is important, then, to keep focussed on the goodness and faithfulness of God and remember, Victor says, “God is in control and no matter what happens, He always has our best in mind.”

Former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, once said, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every

difficulty. For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.” Negative thoughts may lurk around every corner and pop into your mind at every turn, but negativity is neither useful nor beneficial in life. Instead, take up the challenge to think

positively and you will find a new hope, a new joy and new strength. Perhaps the next time you wake up late, or your morning doesn’t go as planned you’ll be thinking,

“I’m grateful that today is a new, brighter day.”

The thoughts that God thinks toward us glow with assurance and shine with great optimism. In Jeremiah, the Lord says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you … thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV). And in Isaiah, the Lord says, “For My

thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways … For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV). Be encouraged to know that God loves you and has greatness in store for you.

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Keep your lights on! Discover how you can affect and influence the people around you just by shining your light.

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Have you ever walked into a room where everything

looks yellowy? Or you walk into a building and everything looks blue-ish? This is due to colour temperatures. These temperatures are measured in kelvins (K) where different values of kelvins emit different colours of light.

For example, higher colour temperatures (5000 K or more) are “cool” (green–blue) colours, and lower colour temperatures (2700–3000 K) are “warm”

(yellow–red) colours. Cool-coloured light is considered better for visual tasks and warm-coloured light is preferred for living spaces because it is considered more pleasing on skin tones and clothing. Colour temperatures in the 2700–3600 K range are recommended for most general indoor lighting.

So we see that different colour temperatures emit different coloured light, and the colour of the light evokes certain moods or is used for different purposes.


We all have some kind of light inside of us. We all affect our environment and the people around us. Depending on the colour of the light that we shine we could be a “cool” light that encourages people to do their best in life, or a “warm” light that makes others feel comfortable, or a “neutral” light who is just there to listen. We affect and influence the things and people around us.

It can be so easy to turn our light off and not emit anything; to be a person that is not concerned or helpful and to be self-centred in

our ways. John 9:5 (NAS) says it like this, “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

So don’t turn your light off, let it shine! We may shine in different colours and in different ways, but we are lights that are made to shine!

Remember that the way that we shine our light, affects how things are perceived. We have to make sure that the light we shine out in our lives display things the way they are. Keep shining your light!

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A lighthouse is a tall tower with a lamp shining a bright beam of

light. They were built near the seashore to help sailors know

where they were and where they were going. They can also

be used to warn of dangerous conditions such as rocks or

sandbars, or to point sailors in the direction of the shores. Many

years ago, lighthouse keepers added fuel to the lamp and kept

the lighthouse in order.

It’s tall and bright and shines a light … find out all about lighthouses!

Allison Tong

How much do you know about lighthouses?

4. The tallest lighthouse in the United States is the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. How tall is the Lighthouse?

a) 51 metresb) 59 metres c) 72 metres

5. A person who studies or is interested in lighthouses is called a:

a) Lighthouse specialistb) Pharologist c) Navigator

1. The first lighthouse was called the Pharos. Where was it built?

a) Turkeyb) Greecec) Egypt

2 Which nickname was given to the lighthouse keeper before electricity was invented?

a) Wickie b) Shore sentinelc) Ship spotter

3. When sailors have to sail in pitch darkness and the lighthouse light cannot be seen, what sound to they listen for?

a) Sea sirenb) Foghorn c) Whale call

Answers:

1. c) Egypt2. a) Wickie3. b) Foghorn4. b) 59 metres5. b) Pharologist

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A lighthouse is a tall tower with a lamp shining a bright beam of

light. They were built near the seashore to help sailors know

where they were and where they were going. They can also

be used to warn of dangerous conditions such as rocks or

sandbars, or to point sailors in the direction of the shores. Many

years ago, lighthouse keepers added fuel to the lamp and kept

the lighthouse in order.

It’s tall and bright and shines a light … find out all about lighthouses!

Allison Tong

How much do you know about lighthouses?

4. The tallest lighthouse in the United States is the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. How tall is the Lighthouse?

a) 51 metresb) 59 metres c) 72 metres

5. A person who studies or is interested in lighthouses is called a:

a) Lighthouse specialistb) Pharologist c) Navigator

1. The first lighthouse was called the Pharos. Where was it built?

a) Turkeyb) Greecec) Egypt

2 Which nickname was given to the lighthouse keeper before electricity was invented?

a) Wickie b) Shore sentinelc) Ship spotter

3. When sailors have to sail in pitch darkness and the lighthouse light cannot be seen, what sound to they listen for?

a) Sea sirenb) Foghorn c) Whale call

Answers:

1. c) Egypt2. a) Wickie3. b) Foghorn4. b) 59 metres5. b) Pharologist

Kidspot

I Can See a Rainbow

Pour some water into a flat, shallow container. Place a mirror

in the water so that part of the mirror is submerged in the

water. Put the container near a window so that reflects the

sunlight onto the wall. You should be able to see a small

rainbow on the wall just underneath the white light on the wall.

Create-a-character

When the lights go out, it’s time for some serious fun! Put your

old light globes to use by making these cute characters.

What do I need?

Light bulb

Newspaper

Paper Mache glue

Glue

Paintbrush

Optional: wiggle eyes, foam, fabric pieces, cellophane, pom

poms, wool, pipe cleaners

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Step 4Step 5 Step 6

When dry, paint the

light bulb brown for

a teddy bear’s body.

Draw the teddy

bear’s face on a

piece of cardboard.

Cut it out and stick

it on the light bulb.

Use ribbon or a

pipe cleaner to tie

a bow around the

teddy bear’s neck.

Now all you need to

do is give your light

bulb teddy bear a

name and show it to

all your friends!

What other characters can you make? What about a lightbulb…

cat and mouse? Or fish? Or bird? Or a girl and boy?

Stick on some

cotton balls for the

teddy bear’s tummy.

Cover the light bulb

with a few layers of

paper-mache made

by mixing together

the newspaper and

paper-mache glue.

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Kidspot

I Can See a Rainbow

Pour some water into a flat, shallow container. Place a mirror

in the water so that part of the mirror is submerged in the

water. Put the container near a window so that reflects the

sunlight onto the wall. You should be able to see a small

rainbow on the wall just underneath the white light on the wall.

Create-a-character

When the lights go out, it’s time for some serious fun! Put your

old light globes to use by making these cute characters.

What do I need?

Light bulb

Newspaper

Paper Mache glue

Glue

Paintbrush

Optional: wiggle eyes, foam, fabric pieces, cellophane, pom

poms, wool, pipe cleaners

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Step 4Step 5 Step 6

When dry, paint the

light bulb brown for

a teddy bear’s body.

Draw the teddy

bear’s face on a

piece of cardboard.

Cut it out and stick

it on the light bulb.

Use ribbon or a

pipe cleaner to tie

a bow around the

teddy bear’s neck.

Now all you need to

do is give your light

bulb teddy bear a

name and show it to

all your friends!

What other characters can you make? What about a lightbulb…

cat and mouse? Or fish? Or bird? Or a girl and boy?

Stick on some

cotton balls for the

teddy bear’s tummy.

Cover the light bulb

with a few layers of

paper-mache made

by mixing together

the newspaper and

paper-mache glue.

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Go on an incredible and historic journey as May Wong uncovers the facts behind four legendary bible translations.

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As it sounds, the New King James Version is a new and modern translation of Scripture, yet one that would retain the purity and stylistic beauty of the original King James. Staying faithful to the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic texts, the translation applies the most recent research in archaeology, linguistics, and textual studies.

KJV Pew White, $12.95

Published in 1611, the King James Version is an older translation that is also known as the Authorised Version. This version is translated into the English language without mixture or watering down. Known to be an influential version over the past 300 years the KJV stays as close as it can to the original text.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105 (KJV)

May Wong helps you choose from a kaleidoscope of colourful Bibles to suit your needs.

NLT Life Application Study Personal Light Blue/Dark Brown, $69.95Ready, Set …Go beyond in a cool clash of colour and apply the Word to your life with a FREE iLumina Gold: Starter Edition CD-ROM.

NKJV Large Print Ultraslim Burgundy, $49.95 Live largeThere are no limits to this bountiful Bible.

Message Numbered Personal New Testament Psalms Proverbs, $14.95 Fast forwardA contemporary and entertaining read with spectacular paraphrasing.

The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the Word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)

NIV Trimline Meadow Green Duo-Tone, $39.95 Sleek and chicA modern Bible that translates fluently into a purse, so you can transport the Word of God with you everywhere you go.

NLT Student’s Life Application Study Bible Personal Size Pink, $69.95 /Black, $75.00Real lifeAn exuberant study of life that is made wonderfully in eye-popping hues.

NLT Holy Bible Plum/Pink Flowers, $29.95Quirky and sweetOpt for this two-tone pretty patterned print made unique with a bejewelled twist.

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May Wong helps you choose from a kaleidoscope of colourful Bibles to suit your needs.

The Amplified, $34.95Bright insightColourful vibrancy makes this hardcover the key to unlocking the rich, powerful shades of meaning found in the original Greek and Hebrew language.

Message Numbered Personal New Testament Psalms Proverbs, $14.95 Fast forwardA contemporary and entertaining read with spectacular paraphrasing.

NKJV Smallest Bible Snap Black RL, $24.95Handy madeA Bible perfect for your pocket! Includes a bonus magnifying glass.

The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the Word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)

NLT Student’s Life Application Study Bible Personal Size Pink, $69.95 /Black, $75.00Real lifeAn exuberant study of life that is made wonderfully in eye-popping hues.

NLT Metal Bible Silver Cross, $34.95 Toughen upTake on a metal approach with this Bible that will combat anything!

NLT Kids Bible, The, $47.95 Read all about it!Discover mind-blowing facts custom fit for a kid.

Keep shining bright in a vast array of funky and eclectic Bible covers as May Wong reveals how you can dress your bible with style.

Bible Cover Distressed Leather Look Black Medium, $14.95 Traditional and classic This simple and understated design features a pre-worn Leather-look fabric coupled with white stitching detail.

Bible Cover Footprints Duo-Tone Black/Tan Extra Large, $22.95 Make a statement Express yourself with this striking duo-tone design, featuring the inspirational “Footprints” poem.

Bible Cover Blue Denim with pocket and shoulder, $19.95 Into the blue This edgy denim Bible cover is essential, with an exquisite exterior pocket and trademark Fish emblem.

Bible Cover Expedition With Shoulder Strap – Large, $42.95 Light travel Drape your shoulders with this vintage-inspired Bible cover that features a decorative buckle, slick removable straps and timeless shape.

All bibles and bible covers featured in Hope Magazine are available for purchase at any Koorong bookstore and online at www.koorong.com.au.

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Keep shining bright in a vast array of funky and eclectic Bible covers as May Wong reveals how you can dress your bible with style.

Bible Cover Blue Denim with pocket and shoulder, $19.95 Into the blue This edgy denim Bible cover is essential, with an exquisite exterior pocket and trademark Fish emblem.

Bible Cover Expedition With Shoulder Strap – Large, $42.95 Light travel Drape your shoulders with this vintage-inspired Bible cover that features a decorative buckle, slick removable straps and timeless shape.

Bible Cover Beginner’s Bible Noah’s Ark Backpack, $19.95 Cute and adorable This dreamy little backpack is designed for children who love their Bible stories.

Bible Cover Veggie Tales Bob Plush Red Medium (Series: Veggie Tales), $19.95; Bible Cover Veggie Tales Larry Plush Green Medium (Series: Veggie Tales), $19.95 Cuddly and plush Embrace your favourite Veggie Tales characters!

Hope Magazine would like to thank Koorong for loaning their products for ‘Light My Way’ and ‘Bible cover-up’.

Strong, architectural pieces set against a backdrop of poppy brights are the staple of this contemporary and functional style Barbados Lamp

Brown, $99.00

Modern pendants


Barbados PendantBrown, $89.95

Barbados Floor LampBrown, $199.00

All products displayed in ‘A Brighter Look’ are available for purchase at www.beaconlighting.com.au.

Brighten up your room with a light palette in lolly pink, sweet watermelon and fresh whites with this exquisitely crafted pendant

Camille PendantWhite, $189.95

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The sleek modernity of these stunning bijoux clustered lamps add to the charm of this décor featuring crisp white furnishings punctuated with a jolt of blue

Krysta Floor LampChrome, $495.00

Krysta 12 Light PendantChrome, $495.00

Krysta LampChrome, $229.90


Floor lamps / Table lamps

Stay indoors in sophisticated style with dark bold textures that epitomise the warmer summer months, and capture nature in all its beauty and abundance

Tahitian Black$269.90

Ceiling light fans

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Individual and unique in its lustre and form, this exclusive Envirolux energy saving LED Kit stays true to nature and can be easily installed to suit the style of your garden

LED BollardChrome, $69.95


Exterior garden lights /Energy saving exteriors

Roll out the good times with vibrant bursts of flavour and plenty of zing!

Rev. Dr. Aileen Gunawan

Turkey Roll


Shake it up with this nutritious beverage

Jonathan Gunawan

Avocado shake

Dress up your table with tealight candles of all different shapes and sizes. Wrap flowers, patterned paper or lace around the outside of the tealight candle holders. Secure the wrapping with raffia, velvet or satin ribbon. Place tealight candles inside the holders and light them. Make sure that any paper is not too close to the flame. For extra decoration, place rocks at the base of the tealight candles. Remember: Never leave lit candles unattended.

Did you know?In ancient times, clear oil of pressed olives was used to keep lamps burning. Find out more in Exodus 27:20

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