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1 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143310 | ||
Hi, I am attending cell group meetings, I listen to my audio bible as much as I can, I listen to past sermons not only from my church but others as well (thanks to the internet) I participate in church ministries when I am called upon. Thus, I am NOT doing nothing and let God make it happen. God have made me work for His purpose as well. Ephisians 2:8-10 I also have a far longer christian friend than me that who have decks of christian books but never got to know God as he should and have since backslided disillusioned and worn out. I agree many have also sat thru waiting but do they really know why God is not moving them. Have they surrendered in faith in the 1st place? What I am trying to share is be careful that you do not try too hard too fast too much. He will show the way in His own ways and timing. I did not diligently follow the exercises of the two books and yet, I don't think I am stagnant in my growth. I am fed and shaped left ,right ,centre - His ways. I am also blessed when He made me quit smoking after 25 years just outside church grounds. His way, His timing. When I meant not memorizing scriptures, I meant not having to quote the book,chapter and verse number. I know some verses but that's not because I have memorized them but rather undestood them. If not, I won't be able to quote verses (using search engine to get the book,chapter and verse number) to support my sharing. I will still read books whenever I can. Just read with pinches of salt. God Bless |
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2 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | DocTrinsograce | 143315 | ||
Praise God, brother! Would you explain what is meant by "cell group?" Is it dangerous to be a Christian in your part of the world? In Him, Doc |
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3 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143337 | ||
Hi Doc, No it is not dangerous. Although my country is considered an Islamic state, our constitution gave us freedom of religion and our Government is quite liberal. We are so multi cultural, multi race and multi faiths but we do respect each others faiths. We even have public holidays to recognise the different main faiths e.g Muslim, Buddhist, Hindus and Christians and we celebrate together by having open houses (invitations to friends of other faiths). Although we have certain restrictions due to the sensitivity nature but we are very much on a peaceful coexistence. I would say we are quite fortunate in certain sense compared to other Islamic States. In fact my church which just celebrated 10 years started with only 15 and now we have about 1500 in our congregation. As for cell groups, it is a group of members we called cell leaders (trained and appointed by Pastor), who is wiiling to sacrificed their time and open their home for some 10-20 other members for a weekday meeting in the evening. We will have worships, testimony sharing, verse of the week sharing, bible study( for e.g. we did Experiencing God and Purpose Drivem Life), prayers and finally fellowship. All cell meetings are minuted. So my church have many cells. Each cell leader will report to a zone leader who then reports to Pastor. (minutes are taken at every cell meeting) So my Pastor from these minutes knows who we are, how we are doing, problems that we are facing,etc. I was very surprised that in the begining when I just started to attend my church, my Pastor can address me by name when we first talk. He already knew who I am among the 1500 of his sheep. In fact I was first invited to cell before I was born again. With the help and loving and understanding of the other members of the cell (core members), I began my walk with the Lord and I was a difficult customer. God proved that He is in control in my initial skeptism about christianity but that is another story. Anyway, all members and visitors to church are encouraged to attend a cell group meeting. I like it cos, we now have an extended family whom we can share our joy, our problems, our feeding, prayers for fellow cell members, even ministering to each other and assistance when necessary. It all about the love for fellow brothers and sisters that makes us one. Perhaps if you like, you are invited to our website which is undergoing some reconstruction but most of the pages are up. www.sibkl.org.my God Bless, John |
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4 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | DocTrinsograce | 143338 | ||
Thank you for sharing, brother John. May the Lord bless you and your church, to His glory! Your brothers and sisters will be praying for you! In Him, Doc |
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5 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | ngkh | 143344 | ||
Thank you brother for your prayers. May the Lord bless you and the family too. After all we are all walking on the same path. Hope I did not stir up any tsunami here. |
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