Catherine Tu
Testimony
On February 29, I was lucky enough to go to Planet Wisdom. Though I could not stay for the second day, I learned quite a lot from the analogy of a potter is to pottery as God is to His creations. Like the process of making pottery, we experience the steps to become a successful person, and to do that, we have to obey the Maker. Pastor Don always says that when you believe in Jesus, your life will begin to change and it is because once you let God be in your life, God will start to shape you into the person that He has always planned. So if you were rock hard, He will give you mercy and love to make your clay useful again.
As I listen to Mark Matlock explain the analogy, I wonder off into my own questions. “What exactly does God expect of us, of me?” “Is going to church not enough? Is just praying not going to cut it?” I have changed a bit since I have started to believe in God; I started to pray more, not just before eating. But was this not enough?
It isn’t enough, and it leads to the next step. After learning so much about God and Jesus for years, I hadn’t gone to the next step yet, because I don’t like anywhere other than my own comfort zone. That is why I want to serve at the Taiwan Mission Trip. Right now, I am still an unfinished pot that needs a task. What will I do for God; what can I do? I want to use the time at the Taiwan Mission Trip to show all the kids and adults there that believing in Jesus is a glorious thing, and I want the kids to know that I was in their position before, all rowdy and ignorant, but now I am a good role model, and they can become one, too.
2008年4月11日星期五
2008年4月10日星期四
College preparing for the youth
From: lian jiang [mailto:lianjiang@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:55 PMTo: xing wangSubject: college stuff
Dear Rev. Wang Xing: Here are websites about college application:
Junior year: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/action/juniors.html
Summer before senior http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-application/23626.html
Financial aid calendar : http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/23642.html
Blessings, Jiang
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Dear Rev. Wang Xing: Here are websites about college application:
Junior year: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/action/juniors.html
Summer before senior http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-application/23626.html
Financial aid calendar : http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/23642.html
Blessings, Jiang
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4/6/08 Pastor Don's devotioin journal
Pastor Don’s Devotions
Colossians 1:1-14
Lord I can sense the joy that Saint Paul was experiencing as I read this letter. What an exciting time to be able to see in tangible ways the life of the Savior bearing fruit in the lives of other believers. To be able to sense the expansion of God’s Word work its way from the small city of Jerusalem to all over the world. What a remarkable time to live in. Father please allow us to see the work your Spirit through our lives in our communities.
Lord help me to continue to testify of your love in my neighborhood. Lord I pray for the youth anoint them with your Spirit to spread the gospel. Lord please use me to teach them your word and your ways. Let us see you move among us. Give us humble hearts and unified hearts that those who visit us may see the working of our God in our lives. Lord I pray the same for my family. I feel my testimony is weakest when I loose patience with those whom I love. Help me to lead with my ears and not my mouth (James) Lord, thank you for this past mission conference and the opportunity to host Tom in our home. Thank you for the chance for our children to spend time with him and get to now the father of Caleb, for whom they have been praying . Lord, please watch over their family and little Caleb.
Colossians 1:1-14
Lord I can sense the joy that Saint Paul was experiencing as I read this letter. What an exciting time to be able to see in tangible ways the life of the Savior bearing fruit in the lives of other believers. To be able to sense the expansion of God’s Word work its way from the small city of Jerusalem to all over the world. What a remarkable time to live in. Father please allow us to see the work your Spirit through our lives in our communities.
Lord help me to continue to testify of your love in my neighborhood. Lord I pray for the youth anoint them with your Spirit to spread the gospel. Lord please use me to teach them your word and your ways. Let us see you move among us. Give us humble hearts and unified hearts that those who visit us may see the working of our God in our lives. Lord I pray the same for my family. I feel my testimony is weakest when I loose patience with those whom I love. Help me to lead with my ears and not my mouth (James) Lord, thank you for this past mission conference and the opportunity to host Tom in our home. Thank you for the chance for our children to spend time with him and get to now the father of Caleb, for whom they have been praying . Lord, please watch over their family and little Caleb.
4/9/08 Pastor Don's devotion journal
Pastors Devotions
4/9/08
2 Chronicles 15-16
As I read this passage, I was reminded how appetite can literally drive our lives. This time mine in particular. Even after having eaten a nice meal I had a hankering for certain food, so much so that I took our family +1 on a slight detour. It had been ages or so it seemed since I'd last had cheesecake like cheesecake factory. Why do i share this? Well as I read this passage. I was reminded of how when we hunger for something we'll really put our energy into seeking what we hunger for. As for the Israelites in those days the true God was out of sight and mind of most Israelites. However, when God reminded King Asa through his prophet of His promises. After that the hunger for God had captured Asa and he sought after Him and found Him. But not only did he find God, but Asa was able to return the tribes of Judah and Benjamin back to their true God.
If your appetite is not with God and his Word and you lack His peace and strength, God invites me you all of us to return to him daily. I'm always amazed at how quickly I can get caught up in the work of God and yet miss the sweetness of my savor who I serve. The lord reminds me "I am with you when you are with (me)".
May you use me to bring you daily into the lives of my home, church and community. God may you satisfy each of us as we turn to you. I pray for those who are struggling to continue their devotions or maybe even just begin. May your Spirit affirm your words in their hearts that You are with them when they are with you.
Lord I pray for our mission team that you will establish and strengthen Cathryn, Kristian, and Kirsten as well as Sister Flora, Brother James and Sister Pauline. May you grant us a strong bond of unity and desire to see your will done through our lives. Thank you Lord that when we are with You you are with us. And I pray for those who remain that they will see that we are one body and grant them the vision to see that there work of prayer here binds them together with us in the building of your kingdom. Help us to be diligent in our preparations of our lessons and activities and prepare ourselves in prayer to be useful in Your hands.
4/9/08
2 Chronicles 15-16
As I read this passage, I was reminded how appetite can literally drive our lives. This time mine in particular. Even after having eaten a nice meal I had a hankering for certain food, so much so that I took our family +1 on a slight detour. It had been ages or so it seemed since I'd last had cheesecake like cheesecake factory. Why do i share this? Well as I read this passage. I was reminded of how when we hunger for something we'll really put our energy into seeking what we hunger for. As for the Israelites in those days the true God was out of sight and mind of most Israelites. However, when God reminded King Asa through his prophet of His promises. After that the hunger for God had captured Asa and he sought after Him and found Him. But not only did he find God, but Asa was able to return the tribes of Judah and Benjamin back to their true God.
If your appetite is not with God and his Word and you lack His peace and strength, God invites me you all of us to return to him daily. I'm always amazed at how quickly I can get caught up in the work of God and yet miss the sweetness of my savor who I serve. The lord reminds me "I am with you when you are with (me)".
May you use me to bring you daily into the lives of my home, church and community. God may you satisfy each of us as we turn to you. I pray for those who are struggling to continue their devotions or maybe even just begin. May your Spirit affirm your words in their hearts that You are with them when they are with you.
Lord I pray for our mission team that you will establish and strengthen Cathryn, Kristian, and Kirsten as well as Sister Flora, Brother James and Sister Pauline. May you grant us a strong bond of unity and desire to see your will done through our lives. Thank you Lord that when we are with You you are with us. And I pray for those who remain that they will see that we are one body and grant them the vision to see that there work of prayer here binds them together with us in the building of your kingdom. Help us to be diligent in our preparations of our lessons and activities and prepare ourselves in prayer to be useful in Your hands.
2008年3月12日星期三
53 dollars fundraising to pastor Don from Kirsten
From: kirsten wang [mailto:kirsten_wang@yahoo.com.hk] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 5:31 PMTo: Don Pastor; wang paul; Chen FloraSubject: money i fundraised
I fundraised 53 dollars and asked Aunty Flora to bring it to Pastor Don
the sum of money was fundraised for 30 hour famine
I fundraised 53 dollars and asked Aunty Flora to bring it to Pastor Don
the sum of money was fundraised for 30 hour famine
2008年3月8日星期六
2008年3月4日星期二
Pastor Don devotion (2/26)
Date: 2/26/08
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1: 1-11; Romans 8:28-30
Dear Lord, the weight of this fallen world seems to fall on us indiscriminately. Yet, I know you are our heavenly Father and you let into our lives those things that will for our good. But yesterday, I really struggle with this when Amy's toe was badly hurt . Its one thing to suffer for being a Christian, but Lord when it appears as accidents it doesn’t make sense. I can understand why people struggle with unexplained loss of pains. Lord only give us your grace to endure and bear under this as we await your healing. Expand our ability to hold onto you when “life” happens especially when life doesn't seem fair.
Thank you for Your Word, that promises that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him,…" (Romans 8:28) and "praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles , so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." (2 Cor. 1:3-4)
It seems that those who go through the sufferings of life while connected to you are the ones whose life experiences are never wasted. Lord increase our faith to grab hold of You in the midst of pain and sorrow knowing that not only will You give us the comfort that touches our very souls but that now in our pain if we hold on to You -You will cause our comfort to overflow. Lord please allow our family to experience overflow in our lives that not only we have enough comfort for our lives but that the overflow will bless those around us.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1: 1-11; Romans 8:28-30
Dear Lord, the weight of this fallen world seems to fall on us indiscriminately. Yet, I know you are our heavenly Father and you let into our lives those things that will for our good. But yesterday, I really struggle with this when Amy's toe was badly hurt . Its one thing to suffer for being a Christian, but Lord when it appears as accidents it doesn’t make sense. I can understand why people struggle with unexplained loss of pains. Lord only give us your grace to endure and bear under this as we await your healing. Expand our ability to hold onto you when “life” happens especially when life doesn't seem fair.
Thank you for Your Word, that promises that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him,…" (Romans 8:28) and "praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles , so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." (2 Cor. 1:3-4)
It seems that those who go through the sufferings of life while connected to you are the ones whose life experiences are never wasted. Lord increase our faith to grab hold of You in the midst of pain and sorrow knowing that not only will You give us the comfort that touches our very souls but that now in our pain if we hold on to You -You will cause our comfort to overflow. Lord please allow our family to experience overflow in our lives that not only we have enough comfort for our lives but that the overflow will bless those around us.
2008年2月29日星期五
Planet Wisdom summary
Planet Wisdom
12 participating
Meet at CCC 5:30pm and leave by 5:40pm
Return CCC by 6pm
Please bring money (~$10) for lunch
7 in Pastor Don' s Van
Pastor Don
Timmy
James
John
Liz
Kirsten
Chie
5 in Sister Cerina's Vehicle
Cerina
Jojo
Catherine
Joy
Jojo's Friend
Girls stay with the Chu family
Guys stay with the Lee Family
12 participating
Meet at CCC 5:30pm and leave by 5:40pm
Return CCC by 6pm
Please bring money (~$10) for lunch
7 in Pastor Don' s Van
Pastor Don
Timmy
James
John
Liz
Kirsten
Chie
5 in Sister Cerina's Vehicle
Cerina
Jojo
Catherine
Joy
Jojo's Friend
Girls stay with the Chu family
Guys stay with the Lee Family
invite Tom for the Fri.& Sat. dinner with Youth
Dear Tom,
Grace to you. I hope your staying warm in the frozen north =). Warmer weather has already arrived in Tx. We've had activities almost every week this month, so my attention has been spread out. But this weekend and Monday I'm hoping to put together the final touches on the English side's part for the Mission Conference Handbook. If possible could you provide the focus scripture and topic/title for each session. Also, if you have any requests for worship songs let us know. And if you could share your ideas for the program flow we can include that in the handbook. Also, if there is any supporting needs you have please let me know.
Sister Flora has forwarded your schedule information and I just wanted you to know that I will coordinate your transportation needs, lodging etc. How can I be of help? If I recall you will be renting a vehicle, is that correct? Will you do that @ the airport or can I give you a lift? Also, outside of the official church program, will you be available to meet with others? If so, I'd like to set up some kind of informal meeting with the youth. I hope to provide an opportunity for you to hang out with the youth so that they can the most benefit from your visit. Perhaps during both Friday and Saturday nights' potlucks we can gather in one room to address some of these topics:
1. What is the current situation of missions around the world
2. How many still haven't heard the gospel.
3. How many missionary around the world
4. How many kinds of missions/missionaries? What is the direction or trends for missions?
5. What about our youth if they are interested in becoming a missionary. What way can they prepare if they desire to go into mission or would like to test the water?
Please let me know what you think.
Blessings,
Don
Grace to you. I hope your staying warm in the frozen north =). Warmer weather has already arrived in Tx. We've had activities almost every week this month, so my attention has been spread out. But this weekend and Monday I'm hoping to put together the final touches on the English side's part for the Mission Conference Handbook. If possible could you provide the focus scripture and topic/title for each session. Also, if you have any requests for worship songs let us know. And if you could share your ideas for the program flow we can include that in the handbook. Also, if there is any supporting needs you have please let me know.
Sister Flora has forwarded your schedule information and I just wanted you to know that I will coordinate your transportation needs, lodging etc. How can I be of help? If I recall you will be renting a vehicle, is that correct? Will you do that @ the airport or can I give you a lift? Also, outside of the official church program, will you be available to meet with others? If so, I'd like to set up some kind of informal meeting with the youth. I hope to provide an opportunity for you to hang out with the youth so that they can the most benefit from your visit. Perhaps during both Friday and Saturday nights' potlucks we can gather in one room to address some of these topics:
1. What is the current situation of missions around the world
2. How many still haven't heard the gospel.
3. How many missionary around the world
4. How many kinds of missions/missionaries? What is the direction or trends for missions?
5. What about our youth if they are interested in becoming a missionary. What way can they prepare if they desire to go into mission or would like to test the water?
Please let me know what you think.
Blessings,
Don
2008年2月26日星期二
2/26/2008_Connie to Pastor Don
Dear Pastor Laing,
Thank you for the following schedule. We would like to have available you and the kids favorite food for breakfast on Saturday if you can find time to email me regarding same.
In Christ
Connie
----- Original Message ----From: Don LaingTo: edu_doughboy@yahoo.comCc: flora75007@gmail.com; Paul Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:22:15 AMSubject: Planet Wisdom Details
Dear Sister Connie,
Thank you for you and your husbands heart to open your home to the youth during the Planet Wisdom Conference. I have enclosed both the schedule and other information related to conference. The following are the names of those staying at your home:
1) Timothy Chen
2) Kristian Wang
3) James Lee
4) Pastor Don
We should arrive at your home between 11:30 and latest 12pm and leave saturday around 7:45- 8am. I hope this schedule will not be too inconvenient.
I thank the Lord for your families serving heart.
Blessings,
Pastor Don Laing
972-365-9776
Thank you for the following schedule. We would like to have available you and the kids favorite food for breakfast on Saturday if you can find time to email me regarding same.
In Christ
Connie
----- Original Message ----From: Don Laing
Dear Sister Connie,
Thank you for you and your husbands heart to open your home to the youth during the Planet Wisdom Conference. I have enclosed both the schedule and other information related to conference. The following are the names of those staying at your home:
1) Timothy Chen
2) Kristian Wang
3) James Lee
4) Pastor Don
We should arrive at your home between 11:30 and latest 12pm and leave saturday around 7:45- 8am. I hope this schedule will not be too inconvenient.
I thank the Lord for your families serving heart.
Blessings,
Pastor Don Laing
972-365-9776
Planet Wisdom Tour Schedule
Planet Wisdom Tour Schedule for 08
1 Peter 5:6 - Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
February 29 to March 1, 2008
Friday Evening
· 5:40pm – Meet @ CCC to go to Irving Bible Church
· 6:30pm - Doors Open for seating
· 7:00pm - Youth Leader's Prayer Gathering & Orientation
· 7:30pm - Session One: Visit to the Potter's House
· 8:45pm - Session Two: The Unsurrendered Life
· 10:30pm – Snacks and small group bible study @ Chu’s
· 12:30pm- Sweet Dreams ;)
Saturday
· 7:30am- Breakfast and Quiet time
· 8:30am - Doors Open
· 9:00am - Session 3: Wrong Ideas About God
· 10:30pm - Session 4: Wrong Ideas About You
· Noon - Lunch (together- bring some money =)
· 1:45pm - Session 5: How the Bible Helps You Grow
· 4:00pm - Session 6: Overcoming Obstacles that Keep You From Growing
· 5:30pm - Conference ends
· 6:00pm- Back @ CCC
Things to bring: | Cost: $50 @ the door + Bring money for lunch & Dinner |
1. sack dinner for Friday evening | 6. medicine, if you need some |
2. sleeping bag | 7. money for Saturday lunch and souvenirs |
3. towel | 8. friends |
4. set of clothes for Saturday | 9. Bible, pen and Medical Authorization & Release Form1 |
5. toiletries | 10. a fun readiness to grow together =) |
Things not to wear: | |
1. Spaghetti strap tops or small tank tops | 3. Shorts or skirts above your fingertips |
2. Tight clothes | 4. Clothing with questionable sayings, slogans, etc |
1 Please return the Medical Authorization & Release Form during registration.
Addresses:
● Irving Bible Church 2435 Kinwest Parkway Irving, TX 75063
● Pastor Laing, (c) 972-365-9776
● Chu Family: 332 Coppell Rd. Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 462 -0156.
Upcoming events:
● 30 Hour Famine with DCCYC Pre-Camp Rally (DCBC, 1707 Campbell Trail, Richardson, TX 75082):
Fr Mar 7 – Sa Mar 8 (An international youth movement to fight hunger)
● The Core (
● Taiwan Mission Trip: June 11-19th (Registration due date: End of Mission’s Conference March 30)
● DCCYC (
2008年2月24日星期日
Planet Wisdom
February 19, 2008
Dear youth parents,
A great hello to you! Thank you for your commitment in raising your teens in the truths of God. We want to be of help and in partnership with you. As such, we hereby invite you to challenge your teens to join us for our upcoming discipleship conference with Planet Wisdom.
What.
Planet Wisdom Tour 2008 is a discipleship conference filled with Biblical teaching, fun and meaningful interactions, and passionate worship.
Where.
Irving Bible Church (2435 Kinwest Parkway Irving, TX 75063).
When.
Friday, February 29 – Saturday, March 1.
Please meet us at church at 5:40 pm on Friday February 29 (remember to bring a sack dinner). We will take them to Irving Bible Church, and on Saturday, we will be back to church at 6:00 pm.
Why.
To grow in Christ, fulfilling our purpose of maturity.
Planet Wisdom Tour 08 is a discipleship conference designed to mature students’ walk with God. God can use our students in powerful ways, but only if they surrender their lives to Him completely. Planet Wisdom will give your students a vision for who Christ wants them to be and will equip them to be the world-changers that God intends.
Planet Wisdom is intensely dedicated to discipline students; all the elements of the conference will work together (a) to raise the relevance of the Bible for our lives, and then (b) to place us inside a culture of accountability so that what God says can be learned together and applied together today and also tomorrow. In fact, Planet Wisdom has provided lessons which we have been teaching over these past weeks to engage us with the coming conference.
Wherefore. This year’s theme is Become More. The Theme verse is 1 Peter 5:6 - Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. The cost is $50 @ door (remember also to bring money for Saturday lunch). We have included on the other side a schedule and a list of things to bring.
After Conference session I on Friday evening, we will be going to the Chu’s home for snacks and small group Bible studies, so that we can have a chance to discuss what we are learning in a setting the students to be real with one another. Thereafter, the guys will spend the night down stairs and the girls upstairs @ the Chu’s home. On Saturday, we will be back to church at 6:00 pm.
Thank you for the privilege to serve you and grow with your teens. Pray with us.
Toward reaching this generation for Christ,
Pastor Don Laing
972-365-9776
Dear youth parents,
A great hello to you! Thank you for your commitment in raising your teens in the truths of God. We want to be of help and in partnership with you. As such, we hereby invite you to challenge your teens to join us for our upcoming discipleship conference with Planet Wisdom.
What.
Planet Wisdom Tour 2008 is a discipleship conference filled with Biblical teaching, fun and meaningful interactions, and passionate worship.
Where.
Irving Bible Church (2435 Kinwest Parkway Irving, TX 75063).
When.
Friday, February 29 – Saturday, March 1.
Please meet us at church at 5:40 pm on Friday February 29 (remember to bring a sack dinner). We will take them to Irving Bible Church, and on Saturday, we will be back to church at 6:00 pm.
Why.
To grow in Christ, fulfilling our purpose of maturity.
Planet Wisdom Tour 08 is a discipleship conference designed to mature students’ walk with God. God can use our students in powerful ways, but only if they surrender their lives to Him completely. Planet Wisdom will give your students a vision for who Christ wants them to be and will equip them to be the world-changers that God intends.
Planet Wisdom is intensely dedicated to discipline students; all the elements of the conference will work together (a) to raise the relevance of the Bible for our lives, and then (b) to place us inside a culture of accountability so that what God says can be learned together and applied together today and also tomorrow. In fact, Planet Wisdom has provided lessons which we have been teaching over these past weeks to engage us with the coming conference.
Wherefore. This year’s theme is Become More. The Theme verse is 1 Peter 5:6 - Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. The cost is $50 @ door (remember also to bring money for Saturday lunch). We have included on the other side a schedule and a list of things to bring.
After Conference session I on Friday evening, we will be going to the Chu’s home for snacks and small group Bible studies, so that we can have a chance to discuss what we are learning in a setting the students to be real with one another. Thereafter, the guys will spend the night down stairs and the girls upstairs @ the Chu’s home. On Saturday, we will be back to church at 6:00 pm.
Thank you for the privilege to serve you and grow with your teens. Pray with us.
Toward reaching this generation for Christ,
Pastor Don Laing
972-365-9776
2008年2月20日星期三
Youth: Planet Wisdom: Don to youth parents
February 19, 2008
Dear youth parents,
A great hello to you! Thank you for your commitment in raising your teens in the truths of God. We want to be of help and in partnership with you. As such, we hereby invite you to challenge your teens to join us for our upcoming discipleship conference with Planet Wisdom.
What. Planet Wisdom Tour 2008 is a discipleship conference filled with Biblical teaching, fun and meaningful interactions, and passionate worship.
Where. Irving Bible Church (2435 Kinwest Parkway Irving, TX 75063).
When. Friday, February 29 – Saturday, March 1.
Please meet us at church at 5:40 pm on Friday February 29 (remember to bring a sack dinner). We will take them to Irving Bible Church, and on Saturday, we will be back to church at 6:00 pm.
Why. To grow in Christ, fulfilling our purpose of maturity.
Planet Wisdom Tour 08 is a discipleship conference designed to mature students’ walk with God. God can use our students in powerful ways, but only if they surrender their lives to Him completely. PlanetWisdom will give your students a vision for who Christ wants them to be and will equip them to be the world-changers that God intends.
Planet Wisdom is intensely dedicated to discipling students; all the elements of the conference will work together (a) to raise the relevance of the Bible for our lives, and then (b) to place us inside a culture of accountability so that what God says can be learned together and applied together today and also tomorrow. In fact, Planet Wisdom has provided lessons which we have been teaching over these past weeks to engage us with the coming conference.
Wherefore. This year’s theme is Become More. The Theme verse is 1 Peter 5:6 - Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. The cost is $50 @ door (remember also to bring money for Saturday lunch). We have included on the other side a schedule and a list of things to bring.
After Conference session I on Friday evening, we will be going to the Chu’s home for snacks and small group Bible studies, so that we can have a chance to discuss what we are learning in a setting the students to be real with one another. Thereafter, the guys will spend the night down stairs and the girls upstairs @ the Chu’s home. On Saturday, we will be back to church at 6:00 pm.
Thank you for the privilege to serve you and grow with your teens. Pray with us.
Toward reaching this generation for Christ,
Pastor Don Laing
972-365-9776
Dear youth parents,
A great hello to you! Thank you for your commitment in raising your teens in the truths of God. We want to be of help and in partnership with you. As such, we hereby invite you to challenge your teens to join us for our upcoming discipleship conference with Planet Wisdom.
What. Planet Wisdom Tour 2008 is a discipleship conference filled with Biblical teaching, fun and meaningful interactions, and passionate worship.
Where. Irving Bible Church (2435 Kinwest Parkway Irving, TX 75063).
When. Friday, February 29 – Saturday, March 1.
Please meet us at church at 5:40 pm on Friday February 29 (remember to bring a sack dinner). We will take them to Irving Bible Church, and on Saturday, we will be back to church at 6:00 pm.
Why. To grow in Christ, fulfilling our purpose of maturity.
Planet Wisdom Tour 08 is a discipleship conference designed to mature students’ walk with God. God can use our students in powerful ways, but only if they surrender their lives to Him completely. PlanetWisdom will give your students a vision for who Christ wants them to be and will equip them to be the world-changers that God intends.
Planet Wisdom is intensely dedicated to discipling students; all the elements of the conference will work together (a) to raise the relevance of the Bible for our lives, and then (b) to place us inside a culture of accountability so that what God says can be learned together and applied together today and also tomorrow. In fact, Planet Wisdom has provided lessons which we have been teaching over these past weeks to engage us with the coming conference.
Wherefore. This year’s theme is Become More. The Theme verse is 1 Peter 5:6 - Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. The cost is $50 @ door (remember also to bring money for Saturday lunch). We have included on the other side a schedule and a list of things to bring.
After Conference session I on Friday evening, we will be going to the Chu’s home for snacks and small group Bible studies, so that we can have a chance to discuss what we are learning in a setting the students to be real with one another. Thereafter, the guys will spend the night down stairs and the girls upstairs @ the Chu’s home. On Saturday, we will be back to church at 6:00 pm.
Thank you for the privilege to serve you and grow with your teens. Pray with us.
Toward reaching this generation for Christ,
Pastor Don Laing
972-365-9776
2008年2月15日星期五
Pastor Don’s Devotion_2_17_2008
Scripture: Proverbs 9-11
I love how God’s word helps to simplify life to its core issues. In a world that is so driven by knowledge constantly pressing us into information overload (web surfing, emails, Tv, billboard etc.) All this works to create the illusion that I have an endless list of options. Yet, quietly and clearly the voice of God’s word reveals there are really only two options: Wisdom or Folly.
It brings the issue to what am I choosing.. Wisdom pulls back the curtain to reveal then when all these options that fall outside of wisdom… each one serves only to dumb me down much like how Pinocchio’s choices lead him further and further down folly’s path. All the while, transforming him from within into the symbol of folly, i.e., donkey.
Lord please help me not to become dim witted in my thinking. Grant me Your wisdom from Your Word to discern which path I walk and wisdom to turn around when the path leads to folly.
Please draw my family and the youth into your word so that no one will be taken captive by the philosophies of this world and its entangling temptations.
I love how God’s word helps to simplify life to its core issues. In a world that is so driven by knowledge constantly pressing us into information overload (web surfing, emails, Tv, billboard etc.) All this works to create the illusion that I have an endless list of options. Yet, quietly and clearly the voice of God’s word reveals there are really only two options: Wisdom or Folly.
It brings the issue to what am I choosing.. Wisdom pulls back the curtain to reveal then when all these options that fall outside of wisdom… each one serves only to dumb me down much like how Pinocchio’s choices lead him further and further down folly’s path. All the while, transforming him from within into the symbol of folly, i.e., donkey.
Lord please help me not to become dim witted in my thinking. Grant me Your wisdom from Your Word to discern which path I walk and wisdom to turn around when the path leads to folly.
Please draw my family and the youth into your word so that no one will be taken captive by the philosophies of this world and its entangling temptations.
2008年2月12日星期二
SKI SEASON RATES: Dec 19, 2007 - April 6, 2008
Bunk $22/person, $38/2 persons Weekly Rate$120
Private Room w/private bathroom & shower $54/couple
1 person/Each add. person/children 3-12 $47/$8/$5
Private Room w/ Shared bathroom & shower $50/couple
1 person/Each add. person/children 3-12 $42/$8/$5
Private 10' x 12' Cabins:Double Bed & Built in Single Bunk, Heat, Desk, Lamp; shares bathroom & shower 150 feet away $37/couple 1 person/Each add. person/children 3-12 $32/$6/Free
Group Rates 10-30 people $20/person 31-60 people $22/person Add Dinner for Groups of 20 or More $9/person Add Breakfast for Groups of 20 or More $4/person
Private Room w/private bathroom & shower $54/couple
1 person/Each add. person/children 3-12 $47/$8/$5
Private Room w/ Shared bathroom & shower $50/couple
1 person/Each add. person/children 3-12 $42/$8/$5
Private 10' x 12' Cabins:Double Bed & Built in Single Bunk, Heat, Desk, Lamp; shares bathroom & shower 150 feet away $37/couple 1 person/Each add. person/children 3-12 $32/$6/Free
Group Rates 10-30 people $20/person 31-60 people $22/person Add Dinner for Groups of 20 or More $9/person Add Breakfast for Groups of 20 or More $4/person
30 Hour-Famine Consent Form
Dear Parent/Legal Guardian,
Your son/daughter has shown an interest in participating in World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine from March 7-8, 2008. Participation means that your son/daughter will:
Sign up 30 Hour Famine sponsors and collect money to help those around the world who suffer from hunger, poverty, and a lack of hope.
Miss three main meals by fasting for 30 hours.
Drink only water and/or juice during those 30 hours.
Participate in service projects located in the Dallas Metroplex area.
If your son/daughter is not physically capable of fasting for 30 hours, he or she can still participate in a modified fast. Fasting is a physical benefit for most people. Exceptions are children under 12 years of age, the elderly, diabetics, those pregnant or nursing, and others who have had recent surgeries or have other specific medical problems. Most youth will have no problems completing the 30 Hour Famine; however, if your child has special nutritional needs, we will have crackers and nuts available. If you have any questions please call or e-mail your youth director.
Thank you,
DCCYC Board
As a parent/legal guardian of , I have reviewed the information about the 30 Hour Famine, and give permission for the subject of this release to be involved in the overall activities.
I/We have reviewed the rules of the activities and agree that the subject of this release will abide them. I/We also acknowledge that if the subject of the release has to return home early for discipline violations, it will be at my/our expense.
I/We understand all reasonable safety precautions will be taken at all times by Dallas Chinese Bible Church, DCCYC, and its agents during the events and activities. I/We authorize any treatment by an accredited hospital and/or physician deemed necessary for the subject of the release in case of an emergency. I/We understand the possibility of unforeseen hazards and know the inherent possibility of risk. I/We agree not to hold Dallas Chinese Bible Church & DCCYC, their leaders, employees, and volunteer staff liable for damages, losses, diseases, or injuries incurred by the subject of this form.
Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print)
Parent /Guardian Signature Date
Address/City/Zip
(Parent Cell) Phone # (Home) Phone #
Your son/daughter has shown an interest in participating in World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine from March 7-8, 2008. Participation means that your son/daughter will:
Sign up 30 Hour Famine sponsors and collect money to help those around the world who suffer from hunger, poverty, and a lack of hope.
Miss three main meals by fasting for 30 hours.
Drink only water and/or juice during those 30 hours.
Participate in service projects located in the Dallas Metroplex area.
If your son/daughter is not physically capable of fasting for 30 hours, he or she can still participate in a modified fast. Fasting is a physical benefit for most people. Exceptions are children under 12 years of age, the elderly, diabetics, those pregnant or nursing, and others who have had recent surgeries or have other specific medical problems. Most youth will have no problems completing the 30 Hour Famine; however, if your child has special nutritional needs, we will have crackers and nuts available. If you have any questions please call or e-mail your youth director.
Thank you,
DCCYC Board
As a parent/legal guardian of , I have reviewed the information about the 30 Hour Famine, and give permission for the subject of this release to be involved in the overall activities.
I/We have reviewed the rules of the activities and agree that the subject of this release will abide them. I/We also acknowledge that if the subject of the release has to return home early for discipline violations, it will be at my/our expense.
I/We understand all reasonable safety precautions will be taken at all times by Dallas Chinese Bible Church, DCCYC, and its agents during the events and activities. I/We authorize any treatment by an accredited hospital and/or physician deemed necessary for the subject of the release in case of an emergency. I/We understand the possibility of unforeseen hazards and know the inherent possibility of risk. I/We agree not to hold Dallas Chinese Bible Church & DCCYC, their leaders, employees, and volunteer staff liable for damages, losses, diseases, or injuries incurred by the subject of this form.
Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print)
Parent /Guardian Signature Date
Address/City/Zip
(Parent Cell) Phone # (Home) Phone #
30 hours Famine
Dear Students:
Over 29,000 kids will die from hunger and hunger related disease everyday! Let’s use this year’s Famine to make a dent into world hunger and to make a lasting impression on ourselves, so that we will always remember to help those in need.
In doing the Famine, you will be asked to fast for 30 hours starting at 1:00 pm on Friday (or after your lunch) till 6:00 pm on Saturday. For fasting 30 hours, you will ask friends, relatives, family, and neighbors to sponsor you. Perhaps you could say, “would you please sponsor me a dollar an hour?” When give us the completed student registration, the parent consent form, and the appropriate medical release form. More detailed information can be found in the back of this packet.
You can invite your friends to participate, but they must have all their forms filled out and signed. This year we will try to match the service projects to the type of ministry that you want. However, we cannot guarantee you a service project that will fit your talents and desires. You might get stuck at DCBC cleaning David Tang’s office. So please make the commitment and register early!
Here’s a tentative schedule of the famine events
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008
7:00 -7:30 pm Registration/Set Up
7:30 -8:00 pm Praise & Worship
8:00 -8:45 pm Message
8:45 -10:00 pm Famine Awareness Game/Team Activity
10:00 -10:30 pm Water/juice break (the youth who are not staying will leave)
10:30 -11:30 pm Free Time
11:30 -12:00 am Get ready for bed
12:00 am Lights OFF & SLEEP!
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008
7:30-8:00 am Wake everyone up & get ready (juice/water break)
8:00-9:00 am Devotional
9:00-3:30 pm SERVICE PROJECT
3:30-4:00 pm Clean Up & Reflection Time
4:00-5:30 pm Free time
5:30-6:30 pm Worship, message, group sharing
6:30-7:30 pm Dinner & Slideshow
7:30-8:00 pm Clean up
Remember to bring your bible, a pen, toiletries, a sleeping bag, and a change of clothes. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail your church’s youth director.
By His Grace,
DCCYC Board
Please Remember…
· Please make sure you indicate your service project preferences, we are not mind readers. Note that we cannot guarantee that you will get your #1 preference, but we will try our best.
· There may be limited space to stay at DCBC.
· Please collect all of your pledges BEFORE 30-Hour Famine. DO NOT turn in cash because we won’t take cash! Have your parents write a check payable to World Vision for all the cash donations you collect.
Check List of Things to Turn in
o 30-Hour Famine Sign up sheet with parent consent form
o Medical release form from your church
Bring to 30-Hour Famine…
o $3 for Saturday dinner
o The money you raised (CHECKS only!)
o Sleeping Bag / Blanket (at 30-hour famine)
o Toothbrush / toothpaste (at 30-hour famine)
o Bible, a pen, toiletries, a sleeping bag, and a change of clothes
RULES @ 30-Hour Famine
· Boys are not allowed in the girls’ sleeping areas and vice versa.
· No game consoles, portable game devices, mp3 players, etc. allowed.
· Follow the directions of the adult leaders concerning where to sleep and when to sleep. We want everyone to have energy to serve the community.
· No horse playing in the church. We want everyone to be safe.
· Participate in all facets of the event, including the team activities and service projects.
· Respect & LISTEN to the adult leaders. Be loving and kind toward everyone.
· Failure to cooperate with the adult leaders will result in the student not being able to spend the night at DCBC and/or being sent home from church/service projects.
DCCYC 30-Hour Sign Up Form
Name: Sex:
Home Phone: Your E-Mail:
Age: Grade:
Church:
Rank your choice of the type of service project you would like to participate from 1 to 6. NOTE: You may not get your top choice.
a. Nursing homes ________________
b. Homeless shelter ________________
c. Cleaning up the environment ________________
d. Fixing/Paint Things ________________
e. Serving Food or Packing Food ________________
f. Hanging out with disadvantaged children ________________
Will you be staying overnight at DCBC? YES NO
By signing, I agree to abide by the rules for 30-Hour Famine.
Signature _____________________________ Date _____________
(Turn page over for parent consent form)
Over 29,000 kids will die from hunger and hunger related disease everyday! Let’s use this year’s Famine to make a dent into world hunger and to make a lasting impression on ourselves, so that we will always remember to help those in need.
In doing the Famine, you will be asked to fast for 30 hours starting at 1:00 pm on Friday (or after your lunch) till 6:00 pm on Saturday. For fasting 30 hours, you will ask friends, relatives, family, and neighbors to sponsor you. Perhaps you could say, “would you please sponsor me a dollar an hour?” When give us the completed student registration, the parent consent form, and the appropriate medical release form. More detailed information can be found in the back of this packet.
You can invite your friends to participate, but they must have all their forms filled out and signed. This year we will try to match the service projects to the type of ministry that you want. However, we cannot guarantee you a service project that will fit your talents and desires. You might get stuck at DCBC cleaning David Tang’s office. So please make the commitment and register early!
Here’s a tentative schedule of the famine events
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008
7:00 -7:30 pm Registration/Set Up
7:30 -8:00 pm Praise & Worship
8:00 -8:45 pm Message
8:45 -10:00 pm Famine Awareness Game/Team Activity
10:00 -10:30 pm Water/juice break (the youth who are not staying will leave)
10:30 -11:30 pm Free Time
11:30 -12:00 am Get ready for bed
12:00 am Lights OFF & SLEEP!
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008
7:30-8:00 am Wake everyone up & get ready (juice/water break)
8:00-9:00 am Devotional
9:00-3:30 pm SERVICE PROJECT
3:30-4:00 pm Clean Up & Reflection Time
4:00-5:30 pm Free time
5:30-6:30 pm Worship, message, group sharing
6:30-7:30 pm Dinner & Slideshow
7:30-8:00 pm Clean up
Remember to bring your bible, a pen, toiletries, a sleeping bag, and a change of clothes. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail your church’s youth director.
By His Grace,
DCCYC Board
Please Remember…
· Please make sure you indicate your service project preferences, we are not mind readers. Note that we cannot guarantee that you will get your #1 preference, but we will try our best.
· There may be limited space to stay at DCBC.
· Please collect all of your pledges BEFORE 30-Hour Famine. DO NOT turn in cash because we won’t take cash! Have your parents write a check payable to World Vision for all the cash donations you collect.
Check List of Things to Turn in
o 30-Hour Famine Sign up sheet with parent consent form
o Medical release form from your church
Bring to 30-Hour Famine…
o $3 for Saturday dinner
o The money you raised (CHECKS only!)
o Sleeping Bag / Blanket (at 30-hour famine)
o Toothbrush / toothpaste (at 30-hour famine)
o Bible, a pen, toiletries, a sleeping bag, and a change of clothes
RULES @ 30-Hour Famine
· Boys are not allowed in the girls’ sleeping areas and vice versa.
· No game consoles, portable game devices, mp3 players, etc. allowed.
· Follow the directions of the adult leaders concerning where to sleep and when to sleep. We want everyone to have energy to serve the community.
· No horse playing in the church. We want everyone to be safe.
· Participate in all facets of the event, including the team activities and service projects.
· Respect & LISTEN to the adult leaders. Be loving and kind toward everyone.
· Failure to cooperate with the adult leaders will result in the student not being able to spend the night at DCBC and/or being sent home from church/service projects.
DCCYC 30-Hour Sign Up Form
Name: Sex:
Home Phone: Your E-Mail:
Age: Grade:
Church:
Rank your choice of the type of service project you would like to participate from 1 to 6. NOTE: You may not get your top choice.
a. Nursing homes ________________
b. Homeless shelter ________________
c. Cleaning up the environment ________________
d. Fixing/Paint Things ________________
e. Serving Food or Packing Food ________________
f. Hanging out with disadvantaged children ________________
Will you be staying overnight at DCBC? YES NO
By signing, I agree to abide by the rules for 30-Hour Famine.
Signature _____________________________ Date _____________
(Turn page over for parent consent form)
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