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1. 前奏 Prelude 司琴 Joseph T.
2. 詩歌讚美 Praise 領詩: 蔡丞雋
3. 讚美 Praise “ You're Worthy of My Praise”
4. 證道 Sermon 「Looking to the Horizon」 Rev. Dr. Roland De Vries
翻譯:徐碧霞
5. 默禱,後奏
活動佈告欄
1. 前奏 Prelude 司琴 Joseph T.
2. 詩歌讚美 Praise 領詩: 蔡丞雋
3. 讚美 Praise “ You're Worthy of My Praise”
4. 證道 Sermon 「Looking to the Horizon」 Rev. Dr. Roland De Vries
翻譯:徐碧霞
5. 默禱,後奏
活動佈告欄
代禱事項
為教會
-- 為本教會吳柏翰牧師的牧會
-- 為教會的青少年事工禱告
-- 求神復興我們同工開始 求神復興同工禱告的心（TRC禱告部落格）
-- 為下週二晚上禱告會---雅各書總結（第1～5章 由蔡宜哲長老主裡 ）
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-- 為新一年度各團契新的輔導服事禱告
-- 為新一年度各團契新的輔導服事禱告
為肢體
-- 為社青面對事業上和工作上的壓力
-- 為大專團契許多契友這幾天要面對考試禱告
-- 繼續為Ivy 的眼睛眼角膜的損傷禱告
-- 繼續為Ivy 的眼睛眼角膜的損傷禱告
感謝事項
-- 感謝上帝 董長老的腳痛漸好
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Thank God for His words for me today.
These past few weeks I have just been so caught up with my studies. These midterms just seem to be never-ending. It seems like I'm in my own bubble. On one hand, I know that it is my duty as a student to do well in school for God's glory. On the other hand, it seems like I'm just so busy doing my own things that I don't spend the time to show God's love to the people around me. God's purpose in my life is much greater than what is before me. So balance is something I must learn.
From the way I am living my life, it seems like I'm just so caught up with only the tip of the iceberg, while there is so much more underneath. I just pray to God that I may just give my best in all that I do and that I will leave the rest to God. Pray that God will help me see the greater picture of what He is trying to accomplish so that I may do what pleases Him.
God truly is a god that listens to our prayers. Today's praise led by Aaron was especially touching, reminding me how the things that prayer does, my hands cannot do. I am so limited by what I can do, but I must rely on God in prayer to receive the strength to do what I do each day.
God is good. His love never fails.
As an adopted child of God, my status hinges on His grace and mercy alone. Nothing to boast, nothing to deprecate.
What is this freedom born of truth? Aren't we all too acquainted with the truth which has been rampantly used to humiliate others and to stifle their voices, even their ways of life? Must any sentiment or experience which is not of light or of wholesomeness be deemed result of the bondage of sin? The freedom that Jesus spoke of is not a perpetual state of joy and peace and success corresponding neatly to our devotion and effort. It is the freedom of faith, freedom to trust in him even when darkness surrounds and suffering is the only condition. Freedom to continue to learn and to reach beyond, even after Jesus rebuked and pierced me with harsh words.
Freedom is needed to love.
I have troubles, but I am free to love, to love God. I will scream without raising my voice, but I will not be stuffed with a jollily packaged truth. We cannot possess God nor claim status in God's family. It is given. It is the grace of Jesus Christ. and thanks be to God, we are free to receive.
I have read a book lately,"The longest trip home" by John Grogan. His debut bestseller is Marley & me.
This book is his memoir, he was raised by a Catholic family. His parents were very devout of God's words, and act in their daily life.They taught their children by love and the faith to God.
This book is for who has saught to forge and identify at odds with their parents and for every parent who has struggle to understand the value of their children. This book talk about morality and grace, spirit and faith, and the powerful love of family.
It makes me assure that to build up a faith and religion life for myself and my daughter is very important. It helps us stronger to face difficulties in our life, to find a wisdom way from God to solve problems, to give thanks in all circumstances...
Love in Christ
這禮拜天，聽一位會友笑說，台灣最貴的大樓叫做--帝寶。 但是根據樓下管理員透露，裡面住最多的不是權貴，而是菲傭。這叫我想起香港富豪李嘉誠，在溫哥華買置了豪華物業，卻也是買來供給素不相識的傭人住，而自己一年卻也住不到幾天。
我們跟隨主的人，應更將我們的人生目標，放在真理的追求，因為 "你們必曉得真理，真理必叫你們得以自由。"（v32）有時我們每天為食衣住行忙碌不已，到頭來卻是一場空，求神讓我們每時，每刻，都追求那真理！
真理必使你們得自由, why ?
1. 我們不再活在律法之下, 而是甘心遵守新的誡命 (因著信, 教我們能自然的活出與蒙召的恩相稱的行為 (弗四 :1 )) 又因我們們知道我們無法完全遵守至尊的律法(雅2:8), 所以我們才能倚靠恩典並求主幫助
2. 自由的相對詞是轄制 (lording),
a) 許多人被世俗的焦慮煩惱慾望所綑綁, 以致無法交托就得不到自由,
腓 4: 5 - 9
5. 當叫眾人知道你們謙讓的心。主已經近了。
6. 應當一無掛慮，只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求，和感謝，將你們所要的告訴神。
7. 神所賜、出人意外的平安必在基督耶穌裡保守你們的心懷意念。
8. 弟兄們，我還有未盡的話：凡是真實的、可敬的、公義的、清潔的、可愛的、有美名的，若有什麼德行，若有什麼稱讚，這些事你們都要思念。
9. 你們在我身上所學習的，所領受的，所聽見的，所看見的，這些事你們都要去行，賜平安的神就必與你們同在。
b) 也有許多人被別人轄制 (別人的期待, 別人的比較, 別人的標準, 別人傷害的言語) 以致失去活出上帝創造那個原先自然, 單純, 而自由的我 - 唯獨回到真理的話語來自省, 不被綑綁也不轄制人
彼前 5: 1 -4
1. 我這作長老、作基督受苦的見證、同享後來所要顯現之榮耀的，勸你們中間與我同作長老的人：
2. 務要牧養在你們中間神的群羊，按著神旨意照管他們；不是出於勉強，乃是出於甘心；也不是因為貪財，乃是出於樂意；
3. 也不是轄制所託付你們的，乃是作群羊的榜樣。
4. 到了牧長顯現的時候，你們必得那永不衰殘的榮耀冠冕。
願神紀念我們這用土粉作的器皿!
Edgar,
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