Kingston Chinese Christian Fellowship

Remember

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:01:59 +0000

As we are in the midst of exams, nearing the end of the year, I just want to exhort you with one verse:

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel.
– 2 Timothy 2:8

These were some of Paul’s final words to Timothy – that he would remember Jesus Christ, the reason why Paul endured his sufferings.

When we are drowned in the stresses of life, we have such a strong tendency to forget everything around us and narrow our focus to our immediate worries, as we talked about last Friday. But right now, as you read this, remind yourselves of the gospel - Jesus Christ, both God and man, lived a perfect life, died for all of your sins and rose again from the dead, so that you can have eternal life. And He did this, all of this, for me and for you. Wow.

This is our hope, our peace, our joy, our strength, our song. This is the reason why we worship. This is the reason why we suffer. This is the reason why we love.

This is the reason why we live.

Brothers and sisters, as we move through exams or into summer, let us pause for a minute to ask God to help us remember the gospel daily, that we may centre our days – our lives – around this truth, the truth of the gospel, the basis of our faith, the foundation of our lives.

Announcements: April 19

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:59:48 +0000

Exam-Time Prayer Meetings (Weekdays until April 27)
Every weekday until April 27, the KCCF office (ARC A-620) will be open from noon to 1:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to pray for someone, or for anyone who needs prayer. It won’t be structured, but it is a time for you, the members of the fellowship, to use!

This Friday: Exam-Time Fellowship
In this busy time of exams, it’s important not to neglect to fellowship one another–sharing in our struggles, joys, and everything in between for the glory of our God. So, please join us as we meet this Friday at 7:00 p.m. in Mac Corry Room B201. Also, join us for prayer beforehand at 6:30 p.m. in the same room.

KCCF Overcomer 2011-2012 is here!
If you ordered one with your DGL, please come to exam-time fellowship on Friday or to exam-time prayer meetings to pick it up, andbring $2! If you want one, but are not in Kingston anymore, please email us and we can arrange something for you!

KCCF T-Shirts
Haven’t picked up your 2011-2012 KCCF t-shirt? OR Haven’t paid for the t-shirt you picked up? Please swing by the KCCF office(ARC A-620) during the exam-time prayer meetings (noon to 1:00 p.m.) every weekday from now until April 27 or bring the money to exam-time fellowship. Don’t forget to bring your $6!!

Interested in Discipleship Group Leading or Worship Leading?
For DGLing, we encourage you to speak to either: Nathan Leung (nathan.leung7@gmail.com), Galvin Wong (galvinwong37@gmail.com), or Samantha Cheng (sammscheng@gmail.com).

For Worship Leading, you can contact Olivia Li (oliviayinli@gmail.com).

Applications and further information is to follow.

Campus Challenge 2012 (May 18-21)
This is an overnight conference that seeks to train and disciple Christian university/college students who are or will be leadersin ACF/CCFs in campuses across Canada. Some of the workshops include how to lead a campus fellowship, how to lead a Bible study, how to lead worship, and how to lead a discipleship group. For more information, please check out their website and register before their earlybird deadline, April 30 ($200)!

Wanted: Summer Tenant
We are currently a second year house of KCCF members, and we will have one room open for the summer (from May to August). Our place is a 5-minute walk to campus and is right beside Shoppers and Metro. Please contact Tony He at tonyhe08@gmail.com if you are interested!

Our Rock, Fortress, and Deliverer

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:04:56 +0000

Through all of the stress and weariness, please remember this:

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. – Psalm 18:2a

What does that mean? The LORD is our rock (we owe our safety entirely to God), fortress (He is our place of defense, where the enemy can’t attack us), and deliverer (He saves us). Brothers and sisters, I hope that you are able to take refuge in God this week as you work diligently and prepare for final exams and assignments. May you be able to proclaim that God alone is truly your rock, fortress, and deliverer!

Announcements: April 11

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:03:54 +0000

This Friday: Exam-Time Fellowship
In this busy time of exams, it’s important not to neglect to fellowship one another–sharing in our struggles, joys, and everything in between for the glory of our God. So, please join us as we meet this Friday at 7:00 p.m. in John Watson Hall Room 217 (John Watson Hall is the building between Vic Hall and Maccorry). Also, join us for prayer beforehand at 6:30 p.m. in the same room.

KCCF T-Shirts
Haven’t picked up your 2011-2012 KCCF t-shirt? OR Haven’t paid for the t-shirt you picked up? Please swing by the KCCF office (ARC A-620) during the exam-time prayer meetings (noon to 1:00 p.m.) every weekday from now until April 27. Don’t forget to bring your $6!!

Exam Prep Resources
Attached are some resources and an April study calendar to help your prepping for your final exams of this school year! The schedule is meant to help decrease stress, focus studying efficiency while allowing for time for a more balanced life during exams and plenty of room to spend time with God! Please email Xin at xin.zhang.72@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like help making your schedule.

Interested in Discipleship Group Leading?
If so, we encourage you to speak to either: Nathan Leung (nathan.leung7@gmail.com), Galvin Wong (galvinwong37@gmail.com), or Samantha Cheng (sammscheng@gmail.com). Applications and further information is to follow.

Wanted: Summer Tenant
We are currently a second year house of KCCF members, and we will have one room open for the summer (from May to August). Our place is a 5-minute walk to campus and is right beside Shoppers and Metro. Please contact Tony He at tonyhe08@gmail.com if you are interested!

All That I Cling To

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:07:07 +0000

The end of the year is undoubtedly a very stressful time. However, I urge you to take a 2.5-minute break from whatever you are doing to listen to this rendition of a classic song by Shane and Shane, called “Your Grace is Sufficient”. The lyrics are simple, and go like this:

Your grace is sufficient for me,
Your strength is made perfect when I am weak,
And all that I cling to, I lay at Your feet,
Your grace is sufficient for me.

I know that in these trying times, it is hard to remember that the things we often hold dearest in our hearts (academic success, “good works”, relationships with friends and family) need to be laid at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ. These things can’t save us, and instead of clinging to them, let us fall on our knees in worship of our God, because His grace is the only thing that is truly sufficient for us.

Announcements: April 3

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:06:16 +0000

This Thursday (April 5): Easter Program
KCCF will be meeting this Thursday instead of Friday to accommodate for those who will be going home for the Easter weekend. So, we will be meeting this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Kinesiology Hall Room 100. Also, please join us for prayer beforehand at 6:30 p.m. in Kinesiology Hall Room 105!

KCCF T-Shirts
If you haven’t picked up your 2011-2012 KCCF t-shirt (or if you picked one up on Friday and haven’t paid for it!), you’ll get the opportunity to do so this Thursday night at fellowship. Please remember to bring $6 or else you will not receive your shirt!

Exam-Time Prayer Meetings (Tuesday April 3 to Friday April 27)
From April 3 – 27, the KCCF office (ARC A-620) will be open from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to pray for something, needs prayer or wants to pray for someone. It won’t be structured, but is available for the fellowship members to use.

Wanted: Summer Tenant
We are currently a second year house of KCCF members, and we will have one room open for the summer (from May to August). Our place is a 5-minute walk to campus and is right beside Shoppers and Metro. Please contact Tony He at tonyhe08@gmail.com if you are interested!

Numbering Our Days

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:20:50 +0000

It has recently come to my attention how little time there is left in the school year. And when I catch myself thinking “Where has all the time gone?!”, I am reminded of this verse in Psalm 90:

Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom. — Psalm 90:12 (NIV)

Here, the prayer is not that we would know the exact number of days left in our lives. Instead, the prayer is that we would understand the frailty of life, how quickly life on earth can pass us by, and that we would view our lives as God does–to act as if we could see the whole of our life here on earth. With this kind of perspective, what would you spend your time on? What friendships would you invest in? Who would you show more love to? Brothers and sisters, I pray that we would live our everyday lives so that when we look back, we would not regret our actions. I pray that we would always seek the wisdom of God, fear the Lord, serve whole-heartedly, and love unconditionally. If we live this kind of life, we won’t look back at our time with regret, but joy in our use of the time God has given us here on earth.

Announcements: March 28

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:19:46 +0000

Results of the Reverse-Vote
Praise God! The reverse-vote results have come in and we have finalized the KCCF committee members for 2012-2013. They are as follows:

Christopher Lee – Chairperson
Hongyi Geng – Vice-Chairperson
Hannah Li – Vice-Chairperson
Samantha Cheng – Bible Study Coordinator
Nathan Leung – Bible Study Coordinator
Galvin Wong – Bible Study Coordinator
Jeffrey Yeung – Outreach Coordinator
Olivia Li – Worship Coordinator
Joel Lam – Prayer Coordinator
Jason Liu – Retreat Coordinator

Tomorrow Night (March 29): Prayer Meeting
This will be the last formal prayer meeting, so please join us as we lay hands on the members of the KCCF committee for 2012-2013 and pray for them as a fellowship. We will be meeting at the KCCF office, (ARC A-620) at 7 p.m.

This Friday (March 30): Grad Night
Although it’s hard to believe it, this Friday is Grad Night! We will be gathering to celebrate God’s faithfulness to us as a fellowship. We will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Walter Light Hall Auditorium. Also, please come to pray with us at 6:30 p.m. in Walter Light Hall Room 212! We will also be distributing the KCCF t-shirts, so if you ordered one, you will need to bring $6 to pick yours up. If you are not able to make it this Friday, we will have alternate days for you to pick up your t-shirt; details to come!

Voting by Proxy

Joseph Kung — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:52:55 +0000

Dear KCCF Members,

Here is the ballot for voting for next year’s tentative Committee. If you must vote by proxy, please follow these steps:

Download and print the ballot.
Fill in your vote.
If you have any reason to believe that any of these candidates should not serve on next year’s Committee, indicate your reasoning on the back of your ballot. Also, leave your name and contact information.
Sign your ballot.
Give your ballot (in a sealed envelope, if you wish) to a friend to bring into the KCCF Office for you.

The proxy vote will close Wednesday at 10:00 p.m.

Regards,

-seph

He Has Done Marvelous Things

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:51:43 +0000

I was overwhelmed with joy after this past Saturday’s Iron Chef event. It was so wonderful to come together as a fellowship and work together to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. After the event, there were people in the audience who began to ask questions about God, and others who were led by God to repent of their sins. Praise God for the work He has done through us! I am so thankful for this fellowship of Christ followers, and I pray that you will continue talking to your non-Christian friends about the Gospel — not out of “duty” but because we can’t help but talk about our great, awesome, and mighty God! It reminds me of Psalm 98, which reads:

Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done marvelous things;
his right hand and his holy arm
have worked salvation for him.
The LORD has made his salvation known
and revealed his righteousness to the nations. — Psalm 98:1-2

Brothers and sisters, God’s work of salvation through Jesus Christ is a truly marvelous thing. It is nothing that we have done to earn our salvation, but rather, it is God’s power, grace, and faithfulness — that He sent His Son to die on a cross, raise Him from the dead, and exalt Him to the right hand of God. And it is through our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour that we are forgiven of our sins and granted eternal life. The power of the Gospel is life-changing, and may all the glory, power, and praise be to our God, who chooses to use us to spread this Good News to those around us!