The 5 Theme Talks were:
1) The Purposes of God to Live For
– Spirit-filled (character) versus Spirit-gifted (competence)
2) The Presence of God to Live In
– Encountering God and dying to Self.
3) The People of God to Live With
– The Church characterized by Community, based on Charity, forged by Humilty.
4) The Priorities of God to Live Out
– We never forget the person who brought the Gospel to us. Preach the Good News.
5) The Power of God to Live On
– “There are no professionals in the Kingdom of God.” No matter how long you have been a Christian. What is important is finishing well and fulfilling God’s destiny.
Pastor Jimmy also shared his heart in a session of Envisioning.
It was a "Reality Check". He urges us to be "Crossing the Lines" in:
1) Personal Faith Barriers – Growing in our Relationship with God.
2) Commitment to One Another - Connected to Community
3) Service to God in the Local Church
4) Sharing Our Faith
We also received some articles to read, on “Courage & Calling” by Gordon T. Smith.
Here are some quotes that I found meaningful:
To live in truth, we must be true to who we are.
If we seek to be anything other than who we are, we live a lie.
Who we are and who we are called to be in the world is found at the intersection of all four (answers to the following questions).
Q1: What are my gifts and abilities?
Q2: What is the deepest desire of my heart?
Q3: Where do I personally sense the needs of the world and feel the brokenness in God’s creation?
Q4: What is my unique personality or temperament?
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Friday, June 3, 2005
My Time in Budapest
"Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." - Mark 16:15
This is one verse that explains how the Great Commission is fulfilled, when the entire world is reached. How is it possible to let everyone around the world know the good news of what Jesus has done?
It is only after attending this MinistryNet Conference, that I am awakened to the REALITY of being able to reach peoples from every tribe, nation and language.
Consider how the internet is able to go faster than what we can humanly do. The technology of today has increased our capability, and yet it is strangely personal, very non-threatening and highly effective in a cost-efficient way. Only God could have "engineered" this, to see to it that His plan is accomplished!
The MinistryNet Conference in Budapest, Hungary was attended by 68 delegates from 25 countries.
It was a slice of heaven! The humility, generous spirit and genuine fellowship we experienced was truly a special blessing. We thank God for those who served in preparing for the conference and for travel visas, granted at short notice, to all 10 persons who needed them to attend, as we prayed.
We were very encouraged by how the Lord is using the internet as a frontline ministry. We heard from those currently doing internet ministry and found out what is available to help us start one. Everyone was ready with resources and ideas to help others succeed. It was very REFRESHING, in the way that nobody cared who “got the credit”. A lot of networking was happening!
This is one verse that explains how the Great Commission is fulfilled, when the entire world is reached. How is it possible to let everyone around the world know the good news of what Jesus has done?
It is only after attending this MinistryNet Conference, that I am awakened to the REALITY of being able to reach peoples from every tribe, nation and language.
Consider how the internet is able to go faster than what we can humanly do. The technology of today has increased our capability, and yet it is strangely personal, very non-threatening and highly effective in a cost-efficient way. Only God could have "engineered" this, to see to it that His plan is accomplished!
The MinistryNet Conference in Budapest, Hungary was attended by 68 delegates from 25 countries.
It was a slice of heaven! The humility, generous spirit and genuine fellowship we experienced was truly a special blessing. We thank God for those who served in preparing for the conference and for travel visas, granted at short notice, to all 10 persons who needed them to attend, as we prayed.
We were very encouraged by how the Lord is using the internet as a frontline ministry. We heard from those currently doing internet ministry and found out what is available to help us start one. Everyone was ready with resources and ideas to help others succeed. It was very REFRESHING, in the way that nobody cared who “got the credit”. A lot of networking was happening!
Friday, May 20, 2005
Going on leave...
Yes, I need to go on a break soon. I am looking forward to it.
I will get to visit my niece in the USA and give her a big hug!
I have also started painting my room... and hopefully I will have enough resolve to throw things out so there is less clutter!
I just had a birthday and it is so nice to be remembered! Even my dad sent an e-card which is really sweet. Only that I stumbled on him at his computer, when he was choosing which one to send... :)
I will get to visit my niece in the USA and give her a big hug!
I have also started painting my room... and hopefully I will have enough resolve to throw things out so there is less clutter!
I just had a birthday and it is so nice to be remembered! Even my dad sent an e-card which is really sweet. Only that I stumbled on him at his computer, when he was choosing which one to send... :)
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Gareth's Red Egg
Red Egg
Originally uploaded by khoolaykuan.
Gareth, my nephew at his 2nd Birthday's celebration.
Here he is learning to peel his "red egg" which is symbolically dyed red (prosperous colour) and given to bless those who join in the celebration.
Monday, April 18, 2005
Back from Budapest
I am back from the MinistryNet Conference and have had a most enriching time. Will share more later.
"Steve Douglass (Campus Crusade International President) has publicly stated that he believes more ministry will be done in CCCI via the Internet than through traditional ministries by 2010." - Allan Beeber, WorldLINC Ministry
"The Internet Ministry has definitely become a vital missions frontier. Its power and reach are without boundaries and the opportunities endless." We are ABLE to see the fulfilment of the Great Commission - how the entire world CAN be reached, one person at a time.
"Steve Douglass (Campus Crusade International President) has publicly stated that he believes more ministry will be done in CCCI via the Internet than through traditional ministries by 2010." - Allan Beeber, WorldLINC Ministry
"The Internet Ministry has definitely become a vital missions frontier. Its power and reach are without boundaries and the opportunities endless." We are ABLE to see the fulfilment of the Great Commission - how the entire world CAN be reached, one person at a time.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Budapest here I come!
Hi
I am leaving for Budapest this Thursday. I am excited about the trip but am also not sure what will be involved. I hope I get to meet interesting people and that I will learn a lot from the conference.
I am leaving for Budapest this Thursday. I am excited about the trip but am also not sure what will be involved. I hope I get to meet interesting people and that I will learn a lot from the conference.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
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