Dear all,
Greetings from the muuuuuuuuusic of the niiiiiiiiiiight! Pardon me for such a late email! The format has changed so you can find both updates and questions in the newsletter! Hopefully it is easier to read. Be sure to read everything THOROUGHLY as there are many details this week! Stay warm and see you all soon!
你 要 專 心 仰 賴 耶 和 華 ， 不 可 倚 靠 自 己 的 聰 明 ， 在 你 一 切 所 行 的 事 上 都 要 認 定 他 ， 他 必 指 引 你 的 路 。(箴 言 3:5-6)
活動快訊
1. 12/17 仍需兩位大廚的幫忙準備晚餐！大家就別再不好意思了，把拿手好菜現一現吧！願意幫忙地請盡快和瓊連絡！在這裡代表大家的肚子獻上感謝！
2. 10/23 這週六我們要去Shenandoah囉！我們會再發另一封email敘述詳細內容。重點如下：
- 本週五請攜帶郊遊費$20給Jerry！
- 8:00AM 請 準時 到達教會或West Falls Church地鐵站！！
- West Falls Church接人司機為Morgan，所以一定要準時！！！
- 請攜帶自己的午餐及零嘴！！！！
3. 11/5-6 ｢兩性關係特殊講座｣有英文字幕翻譯囉！非常鼓勵大家邀請其他的朋友來參加！請在這裡報名：http://tinyurl.com/CTPC-RelationshipsTalk
我們將探討的話題有以下幾點，希望大家都能來參加！
- 該如何知道神為我預備的另一半？
- 合神心意的男女關係與交往
- 怎樣建立一個基督化的家庭？
家庭作業
每餐謝飯的時候，請寫下謝飯禱告的詞。要有5樣。(提示：用不同的角度看神、看自己，開闊自己的視野，從中有所創新)。時時問自己，禱告有無進步？
主旨：裝備自己，把握機會爲神所用，藉此對我們的文化帶來正面的影響力。
讀經：撒上 17:1-18:9
1. 從大衛的成功可以看見，上帝如何使用人來完成祂在地上的目的？
2. 非利士人、以色列人、以及掃羅分別對於大衛的勝利有什麼反應?
3. 你可以爲主所用的技能或裝備是什麼？你願意主賜福你什麽呢？
4. 在我們文化中，那些是文明的工具及技術是基督徒可以用來做上帝的工？
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Announcements
1. 12/17 night is still in desperate need for TWO CHEFS to be in charge! This is NOT the time to be bashful or boo-how-E-si! Whip out those dashing culinary skills! Those who are willing to help please contact Joan as soon as possible! I hereby represent everyone’s stomachs to thank thee!
2. We’re going to Shenandoah this Saturday! Please look for a separate email on the details. Some important points are the following:
- Please bring activity fee $20 for Jerry on Friday!
- 8:00 AM please arrive at church or West Falls Church metro station ON TIME!
- Chauffeur for West Falls Church metro station is Morgan, so BE ON TIME!
- Please bring your own lunch and snacks!
3. 11/5-6 “Relationships between the Genders” will have English translation! This is a great opportunity, so invite your friends! Please sign up at the following link so we can have a good idea of the numbers:http://tinyurl.com/CTPC-RelationshipsTalk
Topics to be discussed are as follows:
- How to know my other half whom God has prepared for me?
- A godly relationship
- How to build a Christian family?
Homework
As you say grace at every meal, write down your prayers, at least 5 of them. (Hint: Use different perspectives to see God and yourself. Expand your views, and from there be creative.) Ask yourself constantly, have my prayers improved?
Title: Prepare yourself, grab onto every opportunity to be used by the Lord, and use it to be a positive influence for our culture.
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:9
1. From David’s victory, how does God use people to accomplish His purpose on earth?
2. How did the Philistines, the Israelites, and Saul each reacted to David’s victory?
3. What are the equipped skills you can offer to be used by God? What are you willing for God to bless you?
4. In our culture, what are the tools and technology Christians can use for God’s work?
