BICF eNews - May 2016
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Senior Elder Note |
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“Outdo one another in showing honor” Romans 12:10 A very high priority at the BICF is creating a culture of honor. One of the ways this is practically working out is through the multiplication of different churches with their own leadership team and the freedom to do things the way they feel led by the Spirit. I can still remember my first time to the BICF. It was one English service, primarily dominated by Americans. We all know that the body of Christ is much more diverse then one country or one culture or even one stream or style. We have sought to honor the amazing diversity that God has created by having services in various language and various styles. There is French, Filipino, African, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and English. Although we trust in the same Jesus and are filled with the same Holy Spirit, each one has a slightly different style which may or may not be our personal preference, but we choose to honor and respect our brothers and sisters. We have felt it important to give the various churches more authority over how they do church. There are some things we chose to do together like, kids ministry, unity Sunday's and GLS, and there are some things we chose to do separately such as small groups and youth. There are many ways to do church and none of them are necessarily right or wrong… many simply a matter of choice. There are things that are NOT a matter of choice and are non negotiable. Things like honor & respect for others, love, forgiveness, believing the best of each other, these are all non negotiable. Strife and gossip are not allowed here. We welcome you to join us in outdoing one another in showing honor! When do we will experience the presence of Jesus among us in a very special way. 恭敬人，要彼此推让。罗马书12:10 在BICF，我们非常注重创造一种恭敬待人的文化。我们创造这种文化的方式之一就是增加不同的堂会，并让每个堂会拥有自己的领导团队、在圣灵带的领下自由的敬拜。我仍然记得我第一次来到BICF 参加英文堂礼拜的经历。当时大部分会众是美国人。我们都知道，基督的肢体要远比某一国家、某一文化、某一流派或风格更加多样化。神的创造是奇妙丰富的，因此我们一直致力于在不同的堂会中使用不同语言和风格，以尊重神所创造的多元文化。BICF有法语堂，菲律宾堂，非洲堂，华语堂，粤语堂，日语堂以及英文堂。我们信靠同样一位耶稣，也被同一位圣灵充满。同时，我们每个人都有略微不同的敬拜方式，也许某一种敬拜方式并不是你个人最喜爱的，但我们选择恭敬和尊重我们的弟兄姊妹。我们让不同的堂会在敬拜方式上有更多自主权是非常重要的。我们选择在一些事工中联合服侍，如儿童事工、联合主日、以及全球领袖峰会（GLS）,同时我们也选择在一些事工中分开服侍，如小组及青少年事工。敬拜的方式有很多种，并没有哪一种方式是绝对正确或绝对错误的，很多情况下只是一种选择。但有很多事情并不只是一个选择，而是必须坚持的。例如彼此恭敬与尊重，爱，宽恕，彼此信任，这些都是必须坚持的。同时，争吵和流言也是绝对禁止的。 愿与弟兄姊妹们一起恭敬待人，彼此推让！当我们这样做的时候，我们也会以一种特别的方式经历耶稣与我们同在。 Byron Brenneman |
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Bible Commentary for Local Pastors
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With a rapid growth of the church in China, there is a shortage of trained pastors and Christian workers. Especially in the countryside, the needs are even greater. The Bible commentaries which BICF will provide to rural areas for those pastors and Christian workers are blessings and great help for their ministry, particularly for their preaching and teaching. Sponsor 1 local pastor from rural area to receive Bible Commentary! 随着中国教会的快速发展，受过训练的牧师和基督教工人很短缺。尤其是在乡下，更是需要他们。国际基督教会(BICF)提供给乡村牧师和基督教工作人员的圣经注释课程对他们的工作很有帮助，特别对讲道和教授圣经，帮助很大。 你可以赞助1个乡村牧师得到圣经注释课程！
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BICF Unity & Family Sunday
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On May 1st 2016 the BICF 21st Century will celebrate Unity in Christ with all Congregations and Families worshiping together in combined Services at 9am & 11am. 北京国际基督教会二十一世纪将于2016年5月1日上午9点和11点的两堂联合敬拜与所有的会众和家庭共同庆祝我们在基督里的合一。
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IMS海归退修会 Haigui Retreat |
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在海外的时候，多少都听过学位帽子、房子、车子、妻子、儿子的五子登科，甚至受到不少的压力。回到国内后，压力甚至比以往更大。 作为基督徒，应当为神作见证，在专业工作或家庭婚姻上，活出有恩典有真理的生命。基督徒也应该有五子登科的目标，应该认真勤奋于所负责的事，抱着卓越的心志，在生活的各个层面有甚好的见证。
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Child Dedication 孩童奉献礼 |
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Children are a gift from God. Does your family want to make a public commitment to raise your child to know, love, and serve
Jesus Christ? We will be holding an opportunity for you to dedicate your child and yourselves to the Lord during our normal worship service on 08 May
2016. 孩子是上帝赐给我们的礼物，是否有家庭想做一个公开的承诺，抚育你的孩子认识、爱和侍奉主耶稣呢？我们会在2016年5月08日主日为你和孩子举办奉献礼。报名以及了解更多，请电邮：ims@bicf.org。 |
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Tuesday Training |
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Equipping the saints to bring the unchanging Word to an ever changing World. We meet each Tuesday 7-9pm at ZGC.
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Mothers Day 母亲节 |
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Ladies — both those with children of their own, and those who love the kids of our church as if they were their own — we appreciate you. Through your love, our kids experience God’s love, and we believe your influence shapes and molds the next generation like no other. Thank you for being you! 无论是那些有自己孩子的，还是那些像爱自己孩子一样爱教会小朋友的女士们，我们感谢你们。通过你们的爱，孩子们体验到了上帝的爱，我们坚信由于你们的影响塑造了孩子们与众不同。感恩有你们同在！
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Membership Class 国际教会会员班 |
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Family can happen anywhere in Christ! Attend our Membership Class to join the BICF Family! 如果你已受洗并愿意参与教会的各项服事，邀请你成为BICF教会的一员。会员班将于5月8日主日聚会后在21世纪剧院后台化妆间举行，课程结束后直接拍照。请与你的小组或团契负责人联络报名或电邮：ims@bicf.org。 |
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Water Baptism 洗礼 |
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In obedience to God’s word, we at BICF encourage every believer to be baptized in water. While baptism does not save you,
it does give witness to everyone that you have placed your trust in Christ. |
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Spring Family Outreach Day |
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Each Spring & Fall we give our Families opportunities to serve alongside one another. These times are designed to strengthen your bonds as a family, allow Children to see their Parents’ faith in action, bless others, and just have fun together! 每年春季和秋季，都是我们家庭事工活动期。这些时间旨在加强您家庭成员之间的连结，让孩子们在行动中看到他们的父母的信仰，祝福彼此，进行亲子间的互动，一起享受美好时光！
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Celebrating Our Graduates 毕业生庆祝 |
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Each year we take a moment in our Worship Services to recognize, celebrate, and pray for those students graduating from High School/Secondary School. We desire as a church to gather around our graduates and send them off in the Lord as they head to university, careers, or further training. 每年的主日崇拜，我们都会用一些时间来认识、祝贺那些初中、高中毕业生们并为他们祷告。 做为教会我们渴望把毕业生们聚集到一起，在主里为他们送别，因为他们即将步入大学、工作或深造。
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VBS 2016 |
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Get ready for a life-changing adventure taking place right here at the BICF 21st Century Offices, June 22-24 from 1pm to 4:30pm. Each day kids will sing, shout, praise, pray, be introduced to Bible stories, do crafts, eat fun snacks and play exciting games. 准备好了吗?北京国际教会将于2016年6月22到24日下午1点到四点半举办暑期圣经学习班，给你带来不可忘记的人生经历。在参加2016年暑期圣经班时，孩子们可以唱歌、大喊、赞美、祷告、学习圣经故事、做手工、吃美食和玩游戏！
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Contact Us 联系我们 |
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Office Hours: 9am - 5:30pm, Mon - Fri 办公时间： 周一 至 周五 (早上9:00 -
下午5:30) Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday (10am - 4pm) 办公时间: 周二 至 周六 (上午10:00 - 下午4:00) |
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