2008年3月31日星期一

Fellowship this Sunday (April 6)

Dear B/S,

The coming fellowship on 6th April is again our day for Bible Study Fellowship ! For the convenience of all, the attached WORD file is the "homework" for the 5th BSF (Daniel : Chapter 5). See you all on 來恩樓7樓 at 2:15pm.

Brothers/Sisters who serve the forthcoming fellowships :

Apr-20
Sharing: Nelvin
Chairperson : Calvin
To Share Hymns: Nicole
Pianist: (Who ?)

May-18
Sharing: Angel
Chairperson : Carmen
To Share Hymns: Calvin
Pianist: (Who ?)

June-15
Sharing: (Who ?)
Chairperson : Billy
To Share Hymns: Stephanie
Pianist: (Who ?)

(Tip: It would be good to bookmark our Philippian blog - http://hkphi.blogspot.com as “My Favorite Website” (我的最愛) now. Hence, from now on it takes only two clicks to read all our communications at-a-glance !)

In Christ,

Antony Chiu

2008年3月17日星期一

Life Transformation Group Information

Dear Philippians,

Faith without impact in life is meaningless. A fully devoted follower of Christ will purposefully align life with God's design and direction. We are going to form some new small groups which are called "Life Transformation Group" (LTG), the main purposes are that you will get to know 3-4 close friends from fellowship, gain a better understanding of the Bible, and get some help applying what you learn to how you live. We believed that LTG is valuable, let's start your own group from 1st of April.

Here comes the information of LTG, please read. Raymond also left a message for us about this issue, please listen if you didn't attend yesterday fellowship gathering.

The link: http://www.hkphi.org/sharing/LTG.rar
Password:2008

If you have any queries about LTG, don't wait to send me an e-mail with your questions or simply post them on Philippians' blog, our mentors and I will try to help you. You also can find more information form this website:http://www.takethejourney.org/ltg/overview.htm

One more thing, each group please submit the namelist to me before your group start. Hope all we commit to follow Christ on our spiritual journey!

Love,
Nicole

Life Transformation Group (LTG) 生命更新小組
概念
自由組合,每組三至四人定期聚會,需屬相同性別,聚會時間及地點按組員需要自由訂立,唯每月不宜少於一次,最理想為每兩週一次,每次大概一小時。

聚會內容大致為以下三個部分:
1.互相認罪,彼此相輔相成
在雅各書5:16提到「所以你們要彼此認罪,互相代求,使你們可以得醫治。義人祈禱所發的力量是大有功效的。」檢討在過去一次聚會後曾作的過犯,敞開與組員分擔,並作認罪禱告。
以下提供兩套引導問題,讓組員在聚會中互相提問。旨在幫助組員在安全、保密、以恩慈相待的小組環境中能坦誠分享、彼此認罪、激勵成長、守望相助。各組亦可自訂合適的問題在聚會中作交流分享。
詳細版本
1. 你有否透過言行,作主美好的見證?
2. 你有否參閱不雅物品或有不潔的思想?
3. 在金錢的運用上你是否誠實?有否貪戀他人的財物?
4. 你對身旁的人是否和睦、尊重、體諒及慷慨?
5. 你曾否在人前或背後用言語傷害他人?
6. 有沒有被任何事物或行為操控,不能自拔?
7. 有向什麼人積怨或憤怒嗎?
8. 有暗中想他人受挫,以致自己得益嗎?
9. 完成了約定的讀經計劃嗎?有否聽到神對你說的話?你又怎樣回應?
簡化版本
1. 你有否看到神在你身上的作為?
2. 神如何教導你?
3. 你怎樣回應神給你的指示?
4. 在未來一星期你會與誰分享神的愛?
5. 你需要認罪嗎?

2.有系統地研讀聖經,並與組員分享
按組員能力,訂立共同的讀經計劃,選定合適的經卷及進度,建議由淺易的書卷開始讀起(例如選讀《馬太福音》,每週10章),承諾於每次聚會前完成,並鼓勵彼此達成目標。當中若有未能完成者,其他組員也需作出配合,將過去一星期讀畢的章節再讀一遍,直至所有人完成。此外,向組員分享讀經當中的領受,以及對神的話有何回應。

3.彼此代禱,亦為失喪的靈魂祈禱
分享生活上的經歷和需要,為各組員代禱,亦為福音對象祈禱。

目的
生命更新小組的三個元素是要強調一個信仰群體的相交基礎,鼓勵大家養成靈修習慣,組員要互相信任且樂意交流分享,透過神的話建立彼此之間的關係。互相認罪和閱讀聖經就如人的呼吸,認罪就是呼出心中有害的東西;閱讀聖經就是吸入對身體有益的元素。當生命中有害的物質(罪)漸漸減少,而有益的物質(神的話語)漸漸充滿的時候,生命便漸漸成長。而傳福音與門徒訓練就如飛機的一雙機翼,缺一不可。

小組聚會的分享細則
1. 尊重:不論組員背景和條件如何,要放下貧富、學歷、年齡、社會身分等牽絆,要彼此尊重和以平等相待,讓尊重成為小組和團契的文化。當信任和接納建立後,下一步便是要學習坦誠,聖經中「愛心說誠實話」也是這個過程的結果。

2. 守密:嘗試透過呈現自己內心深處去重整自己,不需擔心會被人議論而不願呈現自己。因此組員之間應尊重個人隱私,讓小組成為一個可供暢談的平台。

3. 互愛:要理解組員的立場和感受。人人也會有自己紛亂的生活和所要面對的問題,請體諒各人的限制,多支持而不要求,能盡情分享時便盡情,讓小組成為一個不生麻煩的溫暖時刻。

4. 互助:要學習合作思考,必需能溝通、妥協、以開放的心胸來對話。不批評別人想法的好壞,欲表示自己的意見或經驗時便說自己是怎樣想,不必多建議。每個人的生活是局外人難以想像的,言談內容可就個人意願作適當取捨。

要達到重視過程而非結果,請留意以下事項:
- 注意聚會環境
- 鼓勵平等發言- 對感受作出適當的回應- 對良好的小組行為表示欣賞

請各小組將組員名單及讀經計劃交給負責靈修之職員。若個別團友對加入小組有困難請與導師或職員聯絡。

參考網站:http://www.takethejourney.org/ltg/overview.htm 
參考書籍:Cultivating a Life for God (by Neil Cole)

2008年3月16日星期日

Review of today's lecture

Dear B/S,

This afternoon, Raymond gave us a lecture on the topic of suffering which is very exciting, but a bit esoteric and we may not fully understand the content. In view of this, Sarah suggested that we study the lecture notes at home (please get the WORD attachment from my email) with reference to the related scriptures. You can raise any issues in our wrap-up workshop of suffering which will be held next month. Alternatively, you can write e-mail to B/S (philippians@hkphi.org) or post your questions onto our Philippian blog (http://hkphi.blogspot.com/) for discussion, our mentors and friends may be able to help with various opinions !

(Tip: It would be good to bookmark our Philippian blog - http://hkphi.blogspot.com as "My Favorite Website" (我的最愛) now. Hence, from now on it takes only two clicks to read all our communications at-a-glance !)

In Christ,

Antony Chiu

2008年3月10日星期一

Fellowship this Sunday (March 16)

Dear B/S,

Fellowship this Sunday (March 16) is a follow-up workshop on the topic of suffering. Raymond will lead our discussion from the Bible’s perspective. What does the Bible say about suffering ? Why God allows us to suffer ? What is the practical significance of suffering ? We should be able to find our answers to these questions from the Bible.

We shall also have one testimony sharing this week. I am looking forward to listening to David !

Brothers/Sisters who serve the forthcoming fellowships :

Mar-16 (this coming Sunday)
Sharing: David
Chairperson: Fowing
To Share Hymns: Ivy & Fowing
Pianist: Nicole & Fowing

Apr-20
Sharing: Nelvin
Chairperson : Calvin
To Share Hymns: Yvonne
Pianist: (Who ?)

May-18
Sharing: Angel
Chairperson : Carmen
To Share Hymns: Calvin
Pianist: (Who ?)

(Tip: It would be good to bookmark our Philippian blog - http://hkphi.blogspot.com as “My Favorite Website” (我的最愛) now. Hence, from now on it takes only two clicks to read all our communications !)

In Christ,

Antony Chiu

2008年3月9日星期日

但以理書(5)的經文排列

Dear B/S, 智敏 has a combined version of Daniel Chapter 5 for us to use. See below and get the attachment file from my email.

antony

----- Original Message -----

各位組長︰

附件是但以理書的經文排列,包括和合本,新譯本和英文NAU。
視乎大家組員的需要而使用吧!

此舉,要多謝大雄的太太,大著肚子還為我們準備經文。

願主賜福給他們一家大細吧!

主內
智敏

2008年3月5日星期三

9/3午崇敬拜練習最後召集

各位親愛的弟兄姊妹:

相信這兩天大家已收到各職員的來電,現再次提提大家,我們獲邀在本主日午堂崇拜領唱,希望所有團友能夠參與。由於在過去一次綵排中有大部份團友缺席之故,經職員會商議後,決定在週六晚和週日午崇前作最後兩次綵排,詳情請閱本函末段。

承崇拜部要求,所有聖樂事奉人員均須參與最少一次綵排,所以未能參與綵排的團友便不能在崇拜中領唱,唯盼望能以代禱支持。

願大家珍視這次同工的機會,認真練習並真誠投入敬拜,為神盡力獻上最美好的祭。「我要以詩歌讚美神的名,以感謝稱祂為大!這便叫耶和華喜悅,勝似獻牛,或是有角有啼的公牛。」(詩六十九30-31) 神喜愛我們以尊崇的態度去敬拜祂,祂不會悅納有殘缺的祭性,所以我們要「口唱心和的讚美主」,使在帶領會眾敬拜時得以榮耀祂的聖名。懇請各位在這幾天預備清潔的心,別忘記我們作祭司的身份!

以下是兩次綵排的細節:

週六 (8/3) 晚上 7:00 教會來恩樓六樓 歡迎練習後共進晚飯
週日 (9/3) 早上 10:00 譚志源伉儷府上 (地址請參閱電郵)

電郵已包含附件為領唱流程及歌詞,請查閱。若有疑問請與我聯絡,電話96398208!

期盼與你們每一位同工!

主內,
Nicole

2008年3月3日星期一

Question Sheets for Bible Study Fellowship #5

Dear B/S,

I have sent you an email with attachment of Question Sheets for our Bible Study Fellowship #5 (please get it from my email if your are browsing our blog). I have scanned the 3-pager into a WORD file. This 5th BSF workshop will be held on 6th April 08 (i.e. the first Sunday of April). Remember to attempt the questions ah…….

(Tip : You are suggested to bookmark our Philippian blog - http://hkphi.blogspot.com as “My Favorite Website” (我的最愛), so this offers you the simplest way to check all our communications whenever you want)

In Christ,

Antony Chiu