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Dear Abigail, I rem you helped out msc as child-minders to my kids some years back. And also with catechism in my daughter’s class. Thank you for being the face of Jesus to the little ones! God has indeed blessed you with a heart for them. May He continue to show His face to you and affirm you of your belovedness! Thank you for your gift of love to 1cor12! My prayer for you is that the healing love of God may soothe you, and grow your confidence and joy in Him once again! ❤️🙏🏻

With love and prayers,

Evelyn (msc)

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Dear Renae,

I rem seeing you long ago when you were still a little girl, coming to church with your parents. Though we have not spoken in those years, seeing you grow and serve is heartening. I’m glad to know you a little better through last year’s 1cor12 retreat.

Thank you for your faithful heart of service. I want to encourage you to never stop seeking our Lord. Stop only to rest to allow Him to find you. I feel prompted to share this verse with you:

“For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11

In His plans He will bring meaning, fulfillment and joy. Trust in Him!

With love and prayers,

Evelyn (msc)

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thank you so much for the past couple of years, it was an honour journeying with you all and seeing you guys grow and bloom in Christ's love 💖 (focusing on the basics!) you guys mean a lot to me, and are such a huge inspiration - the way that you guys have matured and stepped up to serve in key pillars of the church :) vvvv proud of you all. while it's sad you guys will no longer continue as a community in this particular form, im sure God has many many big plans for yall and you guys are always always welcome in basic whenever you wanna seek refuge or rest (yall know this) love yall very much 💖💖💖💖

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Dear Focus,

I have had some wonderful opportunities to work with some of you. I fondly remember how during covid you guys stepped up to help with a time of penitential service. It was so wonderful and moving. Thank you for the years of dedication.

Camp seasons you did amazing work. Renae was IC for the impossible task of holding it in 2 spaces, JP2 and Columbarium. I remember how you also had to correct me to make sure I sat in the right place! I was the naughty one....

Sandra the face of Logs! The little dynamite that can make guys 2x your size cry! Kidding... the cohort got scared of you when you yelled at them... hahaha.

Abi who said yes to shepherding the communities. I remember the had times and you stuck on!

Marianne who was co IC for a camp too!! Wow...

Joshua was fantastic in Logs, your service was noted, silent hard worker just like St Joe.

Sarah and your singing in worship.

So much to share. Love YOU ALL

Karen

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you all hold a special place in my heart ❤️

I remembered joining the formators at the start thinking, “dang, I hope this ppl don’t judge me” cos yall were younger and cooler (which you are less of both now hehheheheheh).

Well, yall did judge me for the guy I ended up with (I.e., bfoo, and hopefully not me) and I take that as a win HAHA you have all been an absolute joy to be around the many years I encountered each of you: from formators to some CS paired with focus thing that happened, to basic, to planning camps together, to having you all sleep over at my place and so much more.

I still recall that when y’all were younger, y’all were really still finding yourselves - getting tangled in a whole lot of messy relationships and friendships 😂🤓 and trying to figure out if Jesus was really worth it. Fast forward to today, the amount of love I see you all experience through Christ and the community that has transformed y’all to be stewards of Him is just such a privilege and blessing for me 🥲 yall truly 长大了!

Please continue to stay silly and clinging to Jesus always hehe. Love yall very much. Basic’s doors and Blk 216 #13-80 are always open to you ❤️

Love, coco

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yall are so loved lah :) each of you bring so much joy and laughter to any room you're in (with also a good measure of noise hahahah but yall are excused) and your presence is always welcome.

thank you for being so free w your love and affection, and for your openness and generosity to help whenever help is needed--both as a community and as individuals. it has been an honour serving and journeying w yall as a community :) (tho w that said, there's no reason to stop serving tgt heheh)

sure, there are many more things to say and words rly fall short in times like this, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

see yall around. don't be a stranger (danger?) :))

love, marcella

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Hello kiddos ◡̈

Oh what many wonderfully blessed and laughter-filled experiences we have shared over the years! From when y'all were in Sec 2 (help!) right up to now, the witness of your faith and joy for Jesus has been a privilege that you have allowed me to partake in, and for that I am grateful.

Thank you for constantly reflecting what steadfast love and humble stewardship can look like, and for simply being a light and sincere presence in community and in my life. See y'all around still ◡̈

Love, Mad.

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Dear FOCUS, y’all have been a joy to know individually and as a whole community. Thank you for your relentless pursuit for God and desire for His kingdom, even when there were so many obstacles and roadblocks. Thank you for your tremendous hearts of service, building the church with your hearts and hard labour. And even if it seems like this is an end that’s met with sadness and marked with loss, the eternal love and wisdom of God will give us the consolation we need. With that, I continue to pray that your journey with Jesus will not suffer but be strengthened, emboldened by the Holy Spirit that is clearly in you all. And all your journeys with each one of us here will surely live on too!

With love,

Rachel (LOG)

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Hi Guys, I remember fondly of your wonderful gift of sharing and contribution when we were doing the lent session block together. I see the love of Christ and the desire to share Christ with your fellow brother and sisters, gives me courage to be give and share myself more to Church and her followers.

I pray that this season, you find rest that the good Lord has great plans for you. Thank you and God Bless

Darren (LOG)

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Hi friends! When I was thinking about you guys that lyric came to mind, “you love never fails, it never gives up on me” and I just wanted to remind you that God is with you in all seasons however it may feel like. Thank you for your enthusiasm and your tenacity in your faith. Seeing you guys around whether in church, oyp, mass, in Europe or wherever has always been comforting for me so thank you for being present! (: see youuuuu

Jes(LOG)

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Thank you for being such an example to the younger buddies - taking initiative, walking a prayerful and faithful life, showing up and being present :) it’s been an honour getting to know some of you, growing up with others, and journeying closely with others 🥰 thank you for the fun times and I pray that you stay open to what God has in store for you next. Y’all are v loved and admired :) 🤗

-Sarah Chua

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Back when focusx05s first started, I remember how yall persisted in reaching out to my batch to journey with us post-confirmation and in every session shared the love yall have with how accepting you were. Thank you for the sharings we had, the games we played and for the chance to get to know some of you a little better. Thank you for sharing your love for God through your love for community, you sowed the seeds that inspires me to build community.❤️ I pray that you may find peace and trust in the Lord’s providence. see yall arnd :DD

love, esther (fortify)

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Yo Focus! I am deeply honored and blessed to have journeyed with you guys as a community and as individuals. Over the years, I've learned so much about you, and so much from you.

What sticks to me the most is your tenaciousness in pursuing God! You never give up and refuse (stubbornness is a big part of it I'm sure) to take the easy way out. As your brother in Christ, I am so inspired by you, and I know for sure that our Heavenly Father is also so proud of each one of you!

In you guys, I've made lifelong friendships, so I'm looking forward eagerly to continually intertwining our lives.

If you feel like you need a retreat, together or by yourself, feel free to let me know. I'll be sure to plan a really fun (for me) and amusing (for me) and really comfortable (for me) retreat v v v v far out of comfort zones (for you) :D

<3 Bfoo

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I've been privileged to get to know some of you through the years! And although you have made such a difficult decision, I trust that God has greater plans for each of you, and that you continue to participate and serve in the body of Christ!

As I pray for you, I am reminded of this Scripture from Isaiah 43:1-2,

¹But now thus says the Lord,
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.

-Shaun (LoG)

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I am grateful for you guys and the ways in which you have blessed our 1C12 community. Please remember that the closure of the community is not the end, and that the journey continues as long as we desire it. May you persevere in faith!!

Please feel free to reach out to CS (or to me) if you guys need anything :)

Love, Jason

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hallo my hia hia's community (ex or smth whoops!) hehe though I see most of y'all only during camp season, I am always inspired by your love for God and His people and your heart of service!!! I always joke that if I weren't in EGG, FOCUS would be my go-to community LOL and I think that shows how much love and joy and grace emanates from the community itself. I see the way you hold space each other in the community, calling each other out and walk with each other, and it really shows the light of Christ within each and every one of you!

FOCUS "closing down" is definitely not the end for y'all and I am eggcited to see what the Lord has in store for every single one of you in this new season :")

Keeping all of you in prayer!! hehe Jesus loves you and God bless!

with His love and mine,

Rachel Tan

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The Lord bless you and keep you;  the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his face upon you and give you peace.

- Numbers 6:24-26

Thank God for how He has provided and will continue to provide in every season to come :> May He lead all of you to Himself and to Good gooood things always <3

- Andie (EGG)

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thank you for the journey since the very beginning (: i thank God for each one of you and the amazing journey that you have walked over the many years. my prayer continues to be with you as you embark on this new chapter of your lives. love each one of you lots, bran.