1/3 thru the sem (!)

week four (ALREADY?!)

1. Sunset Prayer
Date: 4th September
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Engin Bridge
Synopsis: Pray.'nuff said :)

2. Council Meeting
Date: 5th September
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: YIH Function Room One (inside the students societies area)
Synopsis: Compulsory for all council members. BUUUUT because it is so cool, sub-comm/CGMs are welcome too! :) We'll be examining student ministry from a supercool perspective :)

3. Social Action Welcome tea
4th Sept 6-8pm
(refer to previous post)

Social Action Welcome Tea

Date: 6 September ( Thurs)
Time: 7-9pm
venue: YIH committee room 3

What on earth is social action??

Ever wondered what is the role you can play in God's kingdom as a member of society?
Whenever you see injustices done in the world through the news, what is it that makes
your heart go out to the people who have been affected? Many of us have such questions
in our minds and hope to find out more about how we can find God's call for us in our
lives and what we can do to align our compassion for different areas in society.

Social Action is the demonstration of the gospel in our lives. Hence, as we look to this
outward expression of the gospel, we also look to Jesus' ministry on this earth. Firstly,
Jesus came to our earth to preach the gospel. Secondly, Jesus came to restore
relationships between God and man. We are able to see these two aspects of the
demonstration of the gospel in the global church that we live in today. However, we often
neglect another aspect of this demonstration, that is, the work of God's deliverance. This
aspect resides in the healing, meeting of spiritual and felt needs, prayer and standing up
for injustices in society to liberate the oppressed from the shackles of poverty.

Therefore, the social action committee would like to cordially (yes, there maybe cordial =)
invite you to join us in finding out more about our role in the delivering work of God's
kingdom. Come for our welcome tea cum seminar! Find out more about what social action
is, what social action in VCF will be like this year, and how you can play a part in reaching
out to the community around you!

G3 Website

Hello everyone!

Just to write abit about G3.

I am thinking most of us would have heard about G3 through some form or the other. But I'll just give brief information about G3, so we can all think about it and hopefully decide to join G3.

G3 is the new mission programme of FES, and it's a missions training program where we all learn more about mission(s), the biblical basis of it, the changing face of world mission today.It is split into two phases.

Phase 1 is starting in about 2 weeks.

Topics covered in Phase 1:
The Story of His Glory
Role of Israel
Jesus and the Kingdom
Church History and Missions
IFG Workshopin the form of lectures, bible studies and workshops.

:)G3 is for everyone, regardless of where we stand in the journey of missions. I do believe it will be an exciting time of learning about the things that matter most in life: God, the walk with Him, and the people around us.

There is a new G3 website where there's all the information about the G3 program.http://gcubeprogram.multiply.com/Please do access it to find out more

:)Pearlyn(96730692 :for contact)

Two upcoming external events

1) OMF Singapore: China Update
Join them to learn more about the latest developments in China and to pray for God's work in this country
Details: 11 Sept 2007 (Tues), 730pm, OMF (@ Cluny Road) Auditorium Level 2, talk is in English and Chinese

2) Centre for the Study of Christianity in Asia presents: the CSCA Annual Lecture Series 2007
Church and Mission in the New Asia: New Gods, New Identities
Many parts of Asia are being rapidly transformed by new technologies, unequal wealth creation and the emergence of religious radicalism. Individual lives and whole societies are being re-configured around new gods and identities. What does following Jesus as Lord mean in such changing contexts? If Christian witness is to be truly Christian, and not a bearer of false gods, our pragmatism and activism need to be shaped by prophetic discernment and godly wisdom

Talk 1: The Postcolonial: Unlearning Colonial Mission
Talk 2: The Postmodern: Shopping for Identities
Talk 3: The Posthuman: Technology as Salvation

Details: 10-12 Oct, 8pm, MPH Level 1, Trinity Theological College
Speaker: Dr Vinoth Ramachandra, the secretary for dialogue and social engagement for IFES. He has written several books: Gods that fail: modern idolatry and Christian mission (1996), Faiths in conflict?: Christian integrity in a multicultural world (1999) and The message of mission: the glory of Christ in all time and space (2003)

Swordfighters Mini workshops

Hey all !

For those who are interested in what the Swordfighters ministry does in CF, or just wanna know more about the bible/ or how to study it more effectively, you might want to take part in these 3 mini-workshops that they will be organizing over the next few weeks. Also, even as we desire to become more equipped in the aspects of evangelism, let's not forget that as we love in " action" we should also strive to love in " truth". Thus, the importance of knowing His word and understanding it. For those who always whine about having " little bible knowledge" like myself, these workshops might get us started on learning how to understand the contexts in which we read His word, and how we can glean truths from the bible for ourselves ( and also by His leading of course! =P). we have to get started somewhere rite? =P.

There are only 50 vacancies, so if you are really interested in signing up for them, I'd encourage you to do so as soon as possible!

What you can do is to contact Guoyi ( SF chair) at amen1985@gmail.com or at 92963876 to sign up for them!

1) Introduction to the Bible.

Brief overview: What is the Bible to the Christian faith? Who wrote it? Is it authentic? Is it authoritative? Does it hold any relevance for us today? If the Bible is really written by God and by man, if it hold authority over our lives, what then does it mean for us? How then should we approach the Bible?

Speaker: To be confirmed

Date: Monday, 27th August 2007

Venue: Meet at Engin canteen BY 645pm. We'll then adjourn to a classroom.

Time: The session will start promptly at 7pm, and will end around 10pm.

2) Introduction to IBSBrief overview:The Bible was written over 2000 years ago, over a period of about 1500 years. It sits across different cultures, employs different literary styles, and fulfills specific purposes and messages to specific people. What exactly is IBS? How is it a useful tool in helping us interpret and apply the principles in the Bible?

NOTE: This mini-talk DOES NOT exempt anyone from IBS level

1.Speaker: To be confirmed
Date: Monday, 03rd September 2007
Venue: Meet at Engin canteen BY 645pm.

We'll then adjourn to a classroom.

Time: The session will start promptly at 7pm, and will end around 10pm.

3) Introduction to WorldviewBrief overview:Everyone has a worldview. Simply defined, a worldview is the colour of the lenses of your spectacles. It is a set of notions/ideas/perceptions of reality, and of the world, that affect the way we respond to and evaluate the things that happen around us. But exactly how important is it to have a worldview? More than that, why is it important for us, as Christians, to have a Biblical worldview?

How do we develop such a worldview?

NOTE: Next year, we will be focusing on building a Christian worldview through the Bible studies in the CG guide.

Speaker: Paul Seah

Date: Monday, 10th September 2007
Venue: Meet at Engin canteen BY 645pm.

hello freshmen!!!

First of all, thanks for coming down for the welcome tea last wed ! ( despite it being held at science!! =P) I thank God for each one of you who made the time ( and effort to take the shuttle bus down =P) to come to our welcome tea, and I just wanna say I appreciate each and everyone of you being there! Hope you all had a good time! ( and hopefully had a clearer picture of VCF than when you first entered the LT! =P )

Here's a list of numbers for you to contact so that the respecting CG leaders will be able to direct you ...to tell you where and what time to meet and what not...hee =P In general, all CGs typically meet between 6-6.30pm and end about 8 plus, 9 depending on the agenda.

So...here goes...the contact details of the various Contact Group leaders ( Do contact them if and when you've settled on the day which you would like to attend Contact Group! ) Feel free to contact anyone!

Monday CG: 1. Huimin Hp: 91262075
2. Nicloe Hp: 98244139

Wednesday CG: Peichong Hp: 98190670

Thursday CG: Joanna Hp: 90400717
Kumu Hp: 90112904
Clara Hp: 93367996

Friday CG : Gloria 90275534

If you have any other questions, do feel free to email me at this email address or call/sms me at 97117353.

Hope to see you around and get to know you better in VCF! =)

in His love,
Florence
on behalf of Arts Comm 07/08

International Students' Cafe

Do you have international friends?

Have you been wanting to do something for them?

Or do you want to have international friends?

IFG is starting a weekly international students' cafe starting next tue (21/08)!

What is it?

The cafe will be a place where international students can come every week, and have snacks and drinks while interacting with us. There'll be some games there as well if they want to play. We hope to be a support group for them, talking to them and helping them where needed. And also, to see this as an opportunity to spread God's love and a chance for them to come to know Christ.

So...Every tuesday (starting 21/08)4pm (that's before sunset prayer or FT so if you're staying back anyway, why not join us?)PGP Blk 10 Music Room Come on down, be prepared to talk and open to share! Invite and bring international friends that you know, from your hall or lectures. And also, keep the cafe, the CFers and international students that will be coming down in prayer!It's missions at our doorstep:)

May the kingdom of God come and His glory seen!

In Him, IFG

First Fellowship Teaching 28th August 07

for the uninitiated fellowship teachings (also known as FTs) are once a month VCF-wide meetings for all facs/halls(tt was quite duh.)

all the name aptly suggests.. there will be fellowship and teaching (surprise, surprise) the prog is usually,

worship
announcements
announcements
announcements (ok i'm scaring u, there're not so many, i think)
teaching/msg by an invited speakers/ex-vcfer
offering
closing VCF anthem
fellowship :) catch up with old frens outside./inside the LT..
for those who like good (and cheap) books, there's always a book table outside the LT after every FT.. which sells pretty darn good books, as gilbert would say.

the first FT of the AY will be on the 28th August 07, tues (all FTs are on tues, which is why we have no tues cg :p) at LT 29 (in science). it will be a VCF welcome tea of sorts, where the exco will share their vision for VCF for this year, on top of many other things..

no worries if you dun know how to get down... we'll be going down together so those who are going (which should be all of us actually;P)plsss meet at the canteen tables by 5.30pm (nearest the drinks stall i think) we'll be waving a blue and orange flag!!!! :)

haha no we won't. just try to recognise your cgls/the seniors there, or listen out for a loud bunch of crazy ppl who stay in the canteen til 6.

see you thereeeee........

Social Action Standing Committee Talk on "Terrorism and A Christian Response"

The Social Action Committee presents the first SA talk of AY0708

"Terrorism and A Christian Response"

The recent hostage crisis involving the kidnapped South Koreans inAfghanistan have once again raised the spectre on terrorism. In fact,terrorism which has existed in antiquity, gained prominence since thehorrifying attacks of September 11, 2001, in the United States, hasbecome a serious concern for not just government but the averagecitizen. More importantly, despite the pervasive clout it commands,there is a pressing need for a dispassionate Christian interestbesides mere reactionary responses. In the light of these exigencies,the need for Christian concern is real and necessary.

What is terrorism? Who is a terrorist and why they commit atrocities?Why should it deserve our attention and how should we respond?

These questions and issues will be discussed and debated.

Date: 22nd August 2007

Time: 1800 - 2000hrs

Venue: Committee Room 2, YIH. (ie inside the study rooms, up the stairs on the right of the student's lounge.)

Presenter: (our very own heh) Eugene Chew (Arts 3 )

Those who are going can meet at canteen tables at 540pm to go down tog :)

First Sunset prayer :)

the first sunset prayer will be this tuesday at engin bridge from 6-7pm . [outside LT4]

:)

see u there!

Welcome Tea 6pm Wed, 15August 2007

our annual welcome tea's right around the corner..

it's going to be at LT 28 (YEs, tt's in science fac. cause Arts fac LTs r booked:S) and reg starts at 6pm.

the rough prog will be as follows:

ice breakers
worship
games
arts chair, flo sharing abt plans for arts vcf for the yr ahead
intro the contact group leaders (CGLs) of mon,wed,thurs and fri
makan!
hang ard n chit chat until the guard chases us out of the LT (Shh dun say.)
end ard 8plus9

for those who dunno how to get down you can take bus A1 from the bus stop opposite the central library/artsforum/arts Co-op, down to the science fac which is after the soccer fields n tennis courts.

all are welcome, freshies (even if you're not decided on joining us, you're still welcome to come take a look and listen to what we're doing, no commitment to anything yea:)

n stale seniors! see u all there :)

1st arts FG of the AY

thank God for the wonderful weather.. bright and sunny day we had yesterday :)

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photos up here..

hope everyone's raring to start studying. (not) heh. but nonetheless it is our responsibility right now yeah so it was good to take time aside to spend some time tog to pray/fellowship as arts VCF for the new AY.

may God prepare each of our hearts to serve and love Him even in NUS.