Newsletter of Abundant Life! 1/28/11

Greetings Brothers and Sisters!

Goodness the weather is simply horrifying! I thought I’d put some pictures of a few of my favorite things to ease everyone’s tension from the storm…

I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don’t feeeeeel soooo baaaaaaaaad! (My Favorite Things – From Sound of Music)
Be safe, warm, think of your favorite things, and see you all Friday!



每週五

晚餐 7:00 pm

聚會 8:00 pm

Current Study:

與主同行

本週聚會內容 2011年一

日期

主理

領詩

值日生

晚餐

1/28

曼文姐

Team Julianne

Jerry, Martin, Peter

Joan, Katherine

2/4

貴悅姐

Team Jerry

Morgan, Ted, Katie

曼文姐,純美姐

每週四禱告會 9:05pm; Tel: (712)775-7000, Access Code: 186254#

你 們 要 將 一 切 的 憂 慮 卸 給 神 , 因 為 他 顧 念 你 們 。 務 要 謹 守 , 儆 醒 。 因 為 你 們 的 仇 敵 魔 鬼 , 如 同 吼 叫 的 獅 子 , 遍 地 遊 行 , 尋 找 可 吞 吃 的 人 。 你 們 要 用 堅 固 的 信 心 抵 擋 他 , 因 為 知 道 你 們 在 世 上 的 眾 弟 兄 也 是 經 歷 這 樣 的 苦 難 。(彼 得 前 書 5:7-9)

活動快訊

1. 本週Grace class 慕道班課程是「聖經的觀點:人存在的意義」。期待你的參與!課後我們的喜多也會分享影響他最深的經節,絕對不要錯過喔!以防你不知道喜多是誰,喜多= Theodore = Ted!

時間:10:30am
地點:教會的某一間教室
聯絡:尚倫兄 舜任兄

2. 上週的預防感冒祕方漏掉最重要的部分!
多喝熱開水、熱巧克力牛奶、補充睡眠、還有禱告!大家一起努力抵抗感冒吧!

代禱事項

1. 朝正兄上1/20 8:00點已出院,這次的發燒是因為感冒的緣故鼻竇炎也繼續吃抗生素。由於腫瘤有壓迫到神經,引起左邊臉頰發麻,眼皮下垂,吃東西也有吞嚥的困難,本來要作的化療延到這星期。朝正兄極需要我們不斷的代禱,懇求主再次賜下力量給朝正兄,讓他的感冒早日恢復,有足夠的體力面對治療,也求主的恩典、憐憫能一直與朝正兄、菁滿姐同在,保守菁滿姐的感冒和減輕她心裏的種種負擔。

2. 腕佑回台灣了。請大家為他的旅途順利代禱,並祈求神的平安以及慈愛能夠與他同在。

3. 請大家為 Steven 的媽媽禱告。Steven 的媽媽兩個禮拜前出車禍,目前仍有頭痛及視線模糊的後遺症,身體也會疼痛。Steven 和他媽媽的車子都在修理中,所以出入不方便。Steven自己也會背痛。求主的醫治大能降臨他們身上,為種種的不便和挫折開路。

家庭作業

主題:日日與主同行,爭戰必然得勝
你渴望在每一次的屬靈爭戰中得勝,在磨難的日子站立得穩嗎?請思考討論下列的問題:

1. 試從基督信仰的眼光,定義何謂“得勝者”

2. 這個禮拜,每天花一點時間,安靜在主前,求主光照你需要悔改的地方,把它們記下來,在小組中分享

3. 你渴望日日與主同行嗎?請問有何實際的行動,可以幫助我們日日與主同行?

參考經文: 彼前五:7~9雅四:7~10,啟十二:11,林前九:26~27,羅八:6~8,約壹:4,路十:19


Friday Schedule

Dinner: 7 pm

Fellowship: 8pm

Current Study:

Walk with God

This Week’s Overview January, 2011

Date

Lecturer

Leaders

Clean Up

Chefs

1/28

Sister Mannwen

Team Julianne

Jerry, Martin, Peter

Joan, Katherine

2/4

Sister Kwei-Yueh

Team Jerry

Morgan, Ted, Katie

Mrs. Ko, Mrs. Kuo

Thursday Prayer Meetings 9:05pm, (712)775-7000, Access Code: 186254#

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. (1 Peter 5:7-9)

Announcements

1. This week’s topic for Grace class is “Bible’s View on The Meaning of Human Existence”. We look forward to your participation! Our dear Ted will be sharing a verse that influenced him greatly after class, so don’t miss it!

Time: 10:30am
Place: One of the classrooms at church
Contact: Renny and Jacob

2. I forgot one important element from last week’s secret remedy to fight colds!
Drink plenty of hot water, hot chocolate, have abundant sleep, and PRAY! Colds, you’re going down!

Prayer Requests

1. Brother Chaujun left the hospital at 8:00pm on 1/20. The fever was caused by a cold. He continues to take antibiotics for his sinusitis. Since the tumor is pressing his nerve, it is causing numbness to the left side of his face, eyelid drooping, and making it difficult to swallow when eating. The chemotherapy is pushed to this week. Brother Chaujun severely needs our continuous prayers. Pray that the Lord give him strength once more, be healed from the cold, and have enough energy to face treatment. May the Lord’s grace and mercy continue to be with Brother Chaujun and Sister Jingmann, protect Sister Jingmann from her cold and stress in her heart.

2. Wanyu went back to Taiwan. Please pray for his time together with his family, and may the Lord’s peace, wisdom and love be with him.

3. Please pray for Steven’s mom. Steven’s mom was in a car accident two weeks ago, and is still suffering from headaches and blurred vision, her body has pain as well. Both Steven and his mom’s cars are at the shop for repair, hence it is inconvenient for them to commute. Steven is suffering from back pain as well. May the Lord’s healing power be upon them, and open a door for all inconveniences and challenges.

Homework

This Friday’s Topic: “Winning Your Spiritual Battle by Walking in God’s Ways Every Day”
Do you want to win every spiritual battle? Do you want to remain on strong footing with God when you go through hardships? Please take a few minutes to think about the following questions:

1. Define “winner” from the perspective of Christianity.

2. Spare a little time every day during this week, bring yourself to God, and ask Him to shed light on what you need to repent of. Write them down and share with your team members on Friday.

3. Do you long for walking in God’s ways every day? What are the actions that you can take to help you walk in God’s ways every day?

Reference Bible verses: 1 Peter 5: 7~9, James 4: 7~10, Revelation 12:11, 1 Corinthians 9:26~27, Romans 8: 6~8, John 1:4, Luke 10:19

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每週五

晚餐 7:00 pm

聚會 8:00 pm

Current Study:

與主同行

本週聚會內容 2011年一

日期

主理

領詩

值日生

晚餐

1/28

曼文姐

Team Julianne

Jerry, Martin, Peter

Joan, Katherine

2/4

貴悅姐

Team Jerry

Morgan, Ted, Katie

曼文姐,純美姐

每週四禱告會 9:05pm; Tel: (712)775-7000, Access Code: 186254#

你 們 要 將 一 切 的 憂 慮 卸 給 神 , 因 為 他 顧 念 你 們 。 務 要 謹 守 , 儆 醒 。 因 為 你 們 的 仇 敵 魔 鬼 , 如 同 吼 叫 的 獅 子 , 遍 地 遊 行 , 尋 找 可 吞 吃 的 人 。 你 們 要 用 堅 固 的 信 心 抵 擋 他 , 因 為 知 道 你 們 在 世 上 的 眾 弟 兄 也 是 經 歷 這 樣 的 苦 難 。(彼 得 前 書 5:7-9)

活動快訊

1. 本週Grace class 慕道班課程是「聖經的觀點:人存在的意義」。期待你的參與!課後我們的喜多也會分享影響他最深的經節,絕對不要錯過喔!以防你不知道喜多是誰,喜多= Theodore = Ted!

時間:10:30am
地點:教會的某一間教室
聯絡:尚倫兄 舜任兄

2. 上週的預防感冒祕方漏掉最重要的部分!
多喝熱開水、熱巧克力牛奶、補充睡眠、還有禱告!大家一起努力抵抗感冒吧!

代禱事項

1. 朝正兄上1/20 8:00點已出院,這次的發燒是因為感冒的緣故鼻竇炎也繼續吃抗生素。由於腫瘤有壓迫到神經,引起左邊臉頰發麻,眼皮下垂,吃東西也有吞嚥的困難,本來要作的化療延到這星期。朝正兄極需要我們不斷的代禱,懇求主再次賜下力量給朝正兄,讓他的感冒早日恢復,有足夠的體力面對治療,也求主的恩典、憐憫能一直與朝正兄、菁滿姐同在,保守菁滿姐的感冒和減輕她心裏的種種負擔。

2. 腕佑回台灣了。請大家為他的旅途順利代禱,並祈求神的平安以及慈愛能夠與他同在。

3. 請大家為 Steven 的媽媽禱告。Steven 的媽媽兩個禮拜前出車禍,目前仍有頭痛及視線模糊的後遺症,身體也會疼痛。Steven 和他媽媽的車子都在修理中,所以出入不方便。Steven自己也會背痛。求主的醫治大能降臨他們身上,為種種的不便和挫折開路。

家庭作業

主題:日日與主同行,爭戰必然得勝
你渴望在每一次的屬靈爭戰中得勝,在磨難的日子站立得穩嗎?請思考討論下列的問題:

1. 試從基督信仰的眼光,定義何謂“得勝者”

2. 這個禮拜,每天花一點時間,安靜在主前,求主光照你需要悔改的地方,把它們記下來,在小組中分享

3. 你渴望日日與主同行嗎?請問有何實際的行動,可以幫助我們日日與主同行?

參考經文: 彼前五:7~9雅四:7~10,啟十二:11,林前九:26~27,羅八:6~8,約壹:4,路十:19

News! News! Abundant Life’s News! 1/21/11

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Goodness your editor needs to sleep now. I learned a couple random facts recently. Here to share with you in a half conscious state:

Random fact 1: Try 共 = 出來說 = come out and talk in Taiwanese.
Random fact 2: Katherine’s dessert radar is minimum 2 meters.

Keep warm, walk carefully, and see you Friday!


每週五

晚餐 7:00 pm

聚會 8:00 pm

Current Study:

讓世界知道

本週聚會內容 2011年一
日期 主理 領詩 值日生 晚餐
1/21平青姐尚倫兄組舜任兄,咸壹兄王瓊姐,又寧姐
1/28曼文姐婕妤姐組辰睿兄,銘恩兄,美蘭姐王瓊姐,美蘭姐
每週四禱告會 9:05pm; Tel: (712)775-7000, Access Code: 186254#
你 們 所 遇 見 的 試 探 , 無 非 是 人 所 能 受 的 。 神 是 信 實 的 , 必 不 叫 你 們 受 試 探 過 於 所 能 受 的 ; 在 受 試 探 的 時 候 , 總 要 給 你 們 開 一 條 出 路 , 叫 你 們 能 忍 受 得 住 。(歌 林 多 前 書 10:13)
活動快訊
1.   記得那一種感動嗎?對,就是那一個。哪一個?就是那一個。若現在頭上有許多問號的,或有大的感動的,本週日的Grace class 慕道班在呼喚你了!本週課程是「認識聖靈」,我們期待你的分享!

時間:10:30am
地點:教會的某一間教室
聯絡:尚倫兄 和 舜任兄

2.   感謝主!我們的同工會非常順利,也選出今年新的組長們!我們由衷感謝去年服侍地同工,還有持續照顧我們的曼文姐,純美姐,淳文兄,郭長老,和教導我們的貴悅姐!請大家繼續互相扶持、禱告,在2011年的服侍上有神的帶領而有更多成長!新幹部如下,順便考考各位對大家中文名字的熟悉度,哈哈!

會長:辰睿兄
副會長:婕妤姐
靈修關懷:舜任兄、咏真姐
活動宣教:東昇兄、承瑾姐
膳食:美蘭姐
服務:明哲兄
敬拜:昭瑞兄
文書:怡如姐

3.   快感冒的人有福了!快試曼文姐預防感冒的秘方!
多喝熱開水、補充睡眠。還有,關鍵來了,要喝熱巧克力牛奶!沒有科學根據(曼珩姐,可否解釋?) 不過非常有效喔!

代禱事項
1.    朝正兄之前發燒送急診。現在退燒了,明天出院後,再和 Fair Oaks Hospital 的醫生討論要不要做化療。感謝各位弟兄姊妹的禱告。請大家繼續為朝正兄和菁滿姐代導,請我們為朝正兄的身體來代禱,求主的憐憫,並加添力量給朝正兄,去面對再一次的化療,我們都知道這是何等的困難,懇求全能主的恩典一直與朝正兄、菁滿姐同在,也保守菁滿姐的感冒和減輕她心裏的種種負擔。

2.    感謝主,Victoria姐姐的手術很順利。請大家繼續為她的身體恢復禱告,保守她,也求主賜給Victoria的家人心裡平安。

3.    腕佑星期一回台灣了。請大家為他在台灣和親人團聚代禱,並祈求神的平安、智慧,以及慈愛能夠與他同在。

家庭作業
是個驚喜喔!


Friday Schedule

Dinner: 7 pm

Fellowship: 8pm

Current Study:

So the World May Know

This Week’s Overview January, 2011
DateLecturerLeadersClean UpChefs
1/21Ping-ChingTeam RennyJacob, DaleJoan, Jessica
1/28Sister MannwenTeam JulianneJerry, Martin, KatherineJoan, Katherine
Thursday Prayer Meetings 9:05pm, (712)775-7000, Access Code: 186254#
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Announcements
1.    Do you remember that feeling? Yes, that one. Which one? That one. If you’re having question marks flying all over your head, or have that feeling, this week’s Grace class is calling YOU! Our topic this Sunday is “Getting to Know the Holy Spirit.” Looking forward to sharing with you!

Time: 10:30am
Place: One of the classrooms at church
Contact: Renny and Jacob

2.    Praise God! Our annual co-workers meeting was a success, and we have elected our new leaders for the new year! We offer our sincere thanks to the Ko’s ad the Kuo’s for taking care of us, and Sister Kwei-Yueh for her teachings! May we all continue to work as one, pray, and may God give us guidance to help us grow as we serve in 2011! New leaders are the following, in case you couldn’t figure out the Chinese names above, ha ha!

President:  Jerry Wu
Vice President:  Julianne Li
Devotions/Caring:  Jacob Yang, Yon-Jen Chiu
Activities/Missions:  Morgan Yeh, Jean Wu
Cooking:  Katherine Tsai
Clean-Up:  Peter Chang
Worship:  Johnson Huang
Records:  Victoria Lu

3.    Blessed are those who are about to catch a cold! Hurry and try out Sister Mannwen’s remedy to fight colds!
Drink plenty of hot water and catch up on your sleep. Here is the key element, drink hot chocolate! There is no scientific proof behind this (Sharon, care to explain?), but very effective!

Prayer Requests
1.     Brother Chuajun had a high fever and was sent to the ER. His fever finally broke, and will leave the hospital tomorrow, then meet with the doctor at Fai Oaks Hospital to see if he should go on with chemotherapy this week. Thank you all for your prayers. Please continue to put Brother Chaujun and Sister Jingmann in prayer. Pray that the Lord shows mercy and give Brother Chaujun strength to face another round of chemotherapy. We know how difficult this is, and may His grace continues to be with Brother Chaujun and Sister Jingmann, and may He heal Sister Jingmann’s cold and lessen the burdens that lays heavy in her heart.

2.     Praise God, Victoria’s sister’s surgery went well. Please pray for her healing process to be smooth, may the Lord keep her, and give peace to Victoria’s family.

3.     Wanyu went back to Taiwan this Monday. Please pray for his time together with his family, and may the Lord’s peace, wisdom and love be with him.

Homework
It will be a surprise!

01/14/11 Abundant Life Newsletter


每週五

晚餐 7:00 pm

聚會 8:00 pm

查經題目:

禱告

本週聚會內容 2011年一
日期 主理 領詩 值日生晚餐
1/14貴悅姐Team JerryMorgan, James, Ted曼文姐&純美姐
1/21神祕嘉賓Team RennyJacob, Dale王瓊 & 又寧
每週四禱告會 9:05pm; Tel: (712) 775-7000, Access Code: 186254#
天地要廢去,我的話卻不能廢去。(馬太福音24:35)
活動快訊
1.    週日的 Grace class 慕道班本週因為聯合聚會的關係暫停一次。

2.    本週六 1/15/11 豐盛團契的同工會要開會了! 時間是下午1:30地點在教會。會中我們將選舉新一年的同工幹部,請弟兄姊妹踴躍參加。

3.    1/16/11星期日是聯合聚會,時間為10:30。禮拜結束後有教會一年一度的會員大會,會中將選舉新的長老與執事,請教會會員務必出席。新選出的長老與執事將在 1/23/11主日接受按立就職。

4.    豐盛團契即將向教會提出2011新的年度預算,希望大家一起集思廣益,如果你知道任何適合團契的教材、課程、活動,或是有需要更新或是採買的器材,請向平青提出。

代禱事項
1.     菁滿姐最近感冒了,請大家為她身體健康代禱。朝正兄仍有疼痛的問題,將在星期四去看疼痛科的醫生,請為他的身體不適以及病痛繼續代禱,祈求神那豐盛的慈愛充充滿滿臨到信靠祂的人,也願我們的禱告蒙神的喜悅合祂的心意。

2.     請大家繼續為Victoria姐姐的身體禱告,求神減輕她的憂慮,幫助她的睡眠,保守她手術可以平安順利。也求主賜給Victoria的家人心裡平安。

3.     腕佑下星期一需要回台灣一趟,請大家為他的旅途順利代禱,並祈求神的平安以及慈愛能夠與他同在。

4.    請為我們 1/15/11 的同工會禱告,求主帶領我們豐盛團契下一年的方向,感動我們的心,選出合神心意的新幹部,也求神賜給我們智慧與能力,讓我們同心為這一年的事工努力。

5.    寒假結束,新學期開始,請大家為還在學的弟兄姊妹代禱。求神幫助他們學習有專注的心以及有自制力,不論是學校課業、教會的服事、實習工作、人際關係、以及自己的靈修成長,都能夠有神的帶領以及祝福。

6.    最近有幾位姊妹感冒了,請大家為她們的復原以及身體健康代禱。這幾天氣溫驟降,有積雪以及路滑的情形,請弟兄姊妹開車時特別留意路況,減速慢行。

家庭作業
讀經: 約翰福音14:27,路加福音12:49-54

主耶穌說:“我留下平安給你們,我將我的平安賜給你們。我所賜的,不像世人所賜的;你們心裡不要憂愁,也不要膽怯”。(約翰福音14:27)

在路加福音12:49-54,主耶穌又說:“我來要把火丟在地上,倘若已經著起來,不也是我所願意的嗎?我有當受的洗還沒有成就,我是何等的迫切呢!你們以為我來,是叫地上太平嗎?我告訴你們:不是,乃是叫人分爭⋯。”

1.     請問以上這兩處經文是否有矛盾?請解釋。

2.     請問約翰福音14:27中,主耶穌所說的平安指的是什麼?

1)     在路加福音12:49中,主耶穌說:“我來要把火丟在地上”。這“火”指的是什麼?

2)     在路加福音12:50中,主耶穌說:“我有當受的洗”所指的是什麼?

3)     在路加福音12:51中,“紛爭”指的是什麼?

3.     請以詩篇1:1~3為例:

1)             先默想,解釋這段經文。

2)             請把這三節經文你所領受到的,化為你的禱告的內容。



Friday Schedule

Dinner: 7 pm

Fellowship: 8pm

Current Study:Prayer

This Week’s Overview January, 2011
DateLecturerLeadersClean UpChefs
1/14Sister Kwei-YuehTeam JerryMorgan, James, TedMrs. Kuo & Mrs. Ko
1/21Special ProgramTeam RennyDale, JacobJoan & Jessica
Thursday Prayer Meetings 9:05pm, (712) 775-7000, Access Code: 186254#
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. (Matthew 24:35)
Announcements
1.   The devotional Grace Class for Seekers is cancelled this week due to church joint service.

2.   Don’t forget the A-Life Annual Co-Worker’s Meeting at 1:30pm on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at church! We are going to elect new leaders for year 2011. Mark your calendar and hope to see you there!

3.  We will have joint worship service at 10:30am on January 16, 2011. After the service, there will be CTPC Annual Congregation Meeting, and all members are expected to attend. We will elect new elders and deacons during the meeting, and the ordination and installation of new elders and deacons is on January 23, 2011.

4.  Abundant Life Fellowship is preparing the submission of 2011 fellowship budget to church.  We welcome everyone’s comments and suggestions for Bible study material, reference books, classes and activities, or any new equipment that we need. Please contact Ping-Ching if you have thoughts and ideas.

Prayer Requests
1.   Sister Jingman has been under the weather lately because of a cold. Please pray for her recovery and physical health. Brother Chuajun is still having pain issues, and is going to a pain clinic on Thursday. Please pray that God will release his pain and recovery of his ailment. May God’s abundant love fill those who depend on Him, and may our prayers be pleasing to God’s plan.

2.   Please continue to pray for Victoria’s sister. Pray that God will lessen her worries and anxiety, and help her sleep. Please also pray for positive result of her surgery, as well as peace and strength to be with Victoria’s family.

3.   Wanyu is leaving for Taiwan on Monday. Please pray for his trip and may the peace and love of God be with him during his time in Taiwan.

4.  Let us pray for our Co-Worker’s Meeting on January 15, 2011. May God lead the direction of Abundant Life fellowship this year, touch our hearts, and elect new leaders accordingly to His ways.

5.  Please pray for brothers and sisters who are students. As the winter vacation came to an end and new semester begins, please pray that God will help them develop self discipline and focus on their school work, fellowship duties, internships, interpersonal relationships, as well as their spiritual growth, and give them guidance and blessings in everything they do.

6.   A couple of sisters have been sick lately. Please pray for their recovery and physical health. It has been cold and snowing with sleet and snow accumulation recently. Please be careful when driving and drive slowly.

Homework
Scripture Reading: John 14:27, Luke 12:49~51

In John 14:27, it says: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. In Luke 12:49~51, it also says: “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division…”

1.   Are these verses contradictory? How do you explain it?

2.   In John 14:27, what does “peace” mean?

1)     In Luke 12:49, Jesus said: “I have come to bring fire on the earth.” What is “fire” referring to?

2)     In Luke 12:50, Jesus said: “I have baptism to undergo.” What does it mean?

3)     In Luke 12:51, what is “division” referring to?

3.   Use Psalms 1:1~3 as an example.

1)       Meditate and interpret these verses.

2)       Apply what you have learned from these verses into your prayers.

Happy New Year! Abundant Life Newsletter 01/07/11


每週五

晚餐 7:00 pm

聚會 8:00 pm

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禱告

本週聚會內容 2011年一
日期 主理 領詩值日生晚餐
1/7貴悅姐Team JulianneJohnson and Jen曼文姐&純美姐
1/14貴悅姐Team JerryMorgan, James, Ted曼文姐&純美姐
每週四禱告會 9:05pm; Tel: (712) 775-7000, Access Code: 186254#
你們的仇敵,要愛他。恨你們的,要待他好。 (路加福音6:27)
活動快訊
1.     週日的 Grace class 慕道班已經恢復上課了。本週課程是“認識耶穌基督”,時間是每週日早上十點半在教會的某一間教室。有問題請和 Renny 跟 Jacob 聯絡,也請大家為這慕道班禱告,求神帶領。

2.     我們將在 1/15/11 舉行同工會,時間是下午1:30, 地點在教會。會中我們將選舉新一年的同工幹部,請弟兄姊妹踴躍參加。

3.     1/16/11星期日是聯合聚會,時間為10:30。禮拜結束後有教會一年一度的會員大會,會中將選舉新的長老與執事,請教會會員務必出席。新選出的長老與執事將在 1/23/11主日接受按立就職。

4.     豐盛團契即將向教會提出2011新的年度預算,希望大家一起集思廣益,如果你知道任何適合團契的教材、課程、活動,或是有任何建議,請向平青提出。

代禱事項
1.      朝正兄目前決定不作化療,請我們用禱告繼續扶持他前面的道路,求主堅固他與菁滿姐的信心,仰望神的醫治與看顧,也為朝正兄脖子的疼痛來代禱,他將繼續用類固醇的藥,祈求神那豐盛的慈愛充充滿滿臨到信靠祂的人,也願我們的禱告蒙神的喜悅合祂的心意。

2.      請為耀東長老的身體恢復代禱,他在身體例行檢查時發現肝有一個非常微小的腫瘤,在12月29日開刀後,已於1月1日出院回家,感謝主,手術一切順利,祈求主繼續看顧耀東長老,讓他的身體能早日康復。

3.      請大家繼續為Victoria姐姐的身體禱告,求神減輕她的憂慮,幫助她的睡眠,保守她手術可以平安順利。也求主賜給Victoria的家人心裡平安。

4.     請為我們 1/15/11 的同工會禱告,求主帶領我們豐盛團契下一年的方向,感動我們的心,選出合神心意的新幹部。

5.     感謝主!陸續有外出的弟兄姊妹平安回到美國,也帶回好吃的台灣土產與大家分享。目前仍有幾位弟兄姊妹出遊旅行,請為他們出入平安禱告,也願他們在自己的親友中成為神最好的見證。

家庭作業
讀經:以賽亞書58章

1.      主耶穌曾說:“你們要找我,卻找不著”。(約翰福音7:34) 可是,這位不能違背自己的主卻又說:“尋找,

就尋見”。(馬太福音7:7)這豈不是很矛盾嗎?你如何來解釋?

2.      當神吩咐亞當說:“分別善惡樹上的果子,你不可吃 ,因為你吃的日子必定死”。(創世紀2:17)請問:當時亞當他能分辨善惡嗎?

3.      請以詩篇1:1~3為例:

1)     先默想,解釋這段經文。

2)     請把這三節經文你所領受到的,化為你的禱告的內容。


Friday Schedule

Dinner: 7 pm

Fellowship: 8pm

Current Study:Prayer

This Week’s Overview January, 2011
DateLecturerLeadersClean UpChefs
1/7Sister Kwei-YuehTeam JulianneJohnson and JenMrs. Kuo & Mrs. Ko
1/14Sister Kwei-YuehTeam JerryMorgan, James, TedMrs. Kuo & Mrs. Ko
Thursday Prayer Meetings 9:05pm, (712) 775-7000, Access Code: 186254#
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. (Luke 6:27)
Announcements
1.   The devotional Grace Class for Seekers takes place on Sundays at 10:30am, and location is one of the classrooms at church. The subject this week is “Knowing Jesus Christ”. All are welcome. Please contactRenny or Jacob if you have any question, and please also pray for God’s guidance over our Grace class.

2.   We will be holding the A-Life Annual Co-Worker’s Meeting at 1:30pm, January 15, 2011 at church, and we will elect new leaders for year 2011. Mark your calendar and hope to see you there!

3.  We will have joint worship service on January 16, 2011. After the service, there will be CTPC Annual Congregation Meeting, and all members are expected to attend. We will elect new elders and deacons during the meeting, and the ordination and installation of new elders and deacons is on January 23, 2011.

4.  Abundant Life Fellowship is preparing the submission of 2011 fellowship budget to church.  We welcome everyone’s comments and suggestions for Bible study material, reference books, classes and activities. Please contact Ping-Ching if you have thoughts and ideas.

Prayer Requests
1.    Brother Chuajun has decided not to pursue chemical therapy. Please pray for God’s support for him and his path ahead, and ask God for His healing and caring power for Brother Chuajun and Sister Jingmann. Please continue to pray for Brother Chuajun’s neck pain as he continues to use steroid medication. May God’s abundant love fill those who depend on Him, and may our prayers be pleasing to God’s plan.

2.    Please pray for Elder Yao-Dong’s (Sister Kwei-Yueh’s husband) health and fast recovery.  During his routine physical check-up, he found a tiny tumor in his liver. Praise the Lord that the tumor was successfully removed on 12/29 and he checked out from the hospital on 1/1.

3.    Please continue to pray for Victoria’s sister. Pray that God will lessen her worries and anxiety, and help her sleep. Please also pray for positive result of her surgery, as well as peace and strength to be with Victoria’s family.

4.    Let us pray for our Co-Worker’s Meeting on January 15, 2011. May God lead the direction of Abundant Life fellowship in the new year, touch our hearts, and elect new leaders accordingly to His ways.

5.    Praise the Lord! Several of our brothers and sisters have come back from traveling and vacation, and brought back delicious food and snacks from Taiwan. For those who are still out on vacation, please pray for their safety during traveling, and that they may be God’s testimonies when they spend time with their families and friends.

Homework
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 58

1.  Jesus said: “You will look for me, but you will not find me.” (John 7:34) However, our God, who never contradicts Himself, also said: “Seek and you will find.” Isn’t it contradictory? How do you explain it?

2.  When God told Adam: “You must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.” Did Adam know the difference between good and evil at that time?

3.  Use Psalms 1:1~3 as an example.

1)     Meditate and interpret these verses.

2)     Apply what you have learned from these verses into your prayers.