New Year's Dinner + Events to Come

Hello everyone!!

Yesterday the yammers had our first welcome dinner of the year! Thank God for providing us with a place with a cozy atmosphere and for the good turn-out. About 55 of us turned up at the Outpost@ Temasek Club and we had a good time mingling, enjoying the good food and getting to know the new friends. We had about 7 newcomers yesterday, do continue to bring your friends for all our activities! For some reflections from the yammers who brought their friends, stay tuned for the upcoming entries :)

During the night, representatives from each YAM CG (care group) shared about how their CGs got their names, the meaning behind the names, the age range of their members and what they do. Each of the CGs have very meaningful names, like D'Vine (which means disciples of the Vine), BOND (which means Band of New Disciples), etc. The YAM committee head, Evan, also introduced the YAM committee (Shi Ning, Sarah, You Kai, Sharmaine, Natalia, Ting Yun and Rebecca), their roles (YAM social events: Shi Ning, Sarah, You Kai; YAM CG support: Sharmaine, Natalia, Ting Yun; YAM collaborations: Rebecca and Ps Dixon) and what we've got planned for the year.

Our next event on the calendar is a partnership with the Nexus committee: YAM-Nexus Valentines' Day (Again, more in the posts to come!). Rebecca also shared with everyone present about the YAM blog (the one that you're reading now) and the new YAM facebook page. Both are to provide interactive avenues for you to obtain information regarding upcoming events AND the chance to voice your opinions and raise suggestions. We'll be checking regularly and listening carefully!! The blog also has links to other resources -- for bible study, devotionals for your quiet time, etc.

Just 2 more things:
1. If you are not in any CG and would like to join one, please drop us an email at mountcarmel.yam@gmail.com and we will try and find a suitable CG for you :)

2. We want your suggestions on:
(a) songs for a playlist in our blog,
(b) what to do for our social events in April, May & July (Click here to take survey).

Do send in your suggestions (via facebook page, the blog or email), we'll make sure they're heard!
Have a wonderful week ahead :)