UPCOMING EVENT! (Page 3)

Have you ever received a package, opened it, and thought, “Wait, I didn’t order this. What even IS this?” Sometimes we have a similar feeling while reading the Bible. We struggle to see how certain passages have anything to do with us, as if parts of Scripture have surely arrived at our address by mistake. Even though the New Testament is often studied in church, there are still many confusing passages. To better understand the Bible and make sense of…

Mary loved attending her international church in Beijing every week and cherished her church family. However, as she prepared to move to Vancouver, she began searching for a new church and felt confused—none of them seemed exactly like her home church in Beijing. Thankfully, she attended the class “What is the Church?” and learned what truly matters when choosing a place of worship. If you’re like Mary and want guidance on finding your next church or are simply curious about…

Have you ever received a gift you didn’t want but had to use? Maybe a tacky Christmas sweater to wear in those yearly family pictures, or an ugly mug from your boss that has to stay on your desk at work? Singleness is a gift that many consider far worse than a tacky sweater or ugly mug. For many, it’s impossible to see its beauty, use, or how the God who gives it could possibly understand them if THAT’s what…

John has been a believer most of his life. A few years ago, he moved from Beijing to Chicago for work. His colleagues love him – he’s known for his strong work ethic and friendly personality. One Sunday at church, John sees his colleage Martin in the new-comer’s corner. When John goes up to say hello, Martin looks shocked. He explains he never knew John was a Christian, since John never mentions his faith at work. John feels a bit…

John, a Christian expat in Beijing, grappled with financial challenges, feeling overwhelmed by expenses and uncertainty. Eager for help, he attended a church class on managing money. The class provided practical insights on budgeting and wise spending. Empowered by this newfound knowledge, John gained control over his finances. Not only did John feel less stressed, he felt a greater sense of peace and stability knowing that he was managing his money in a way that gave honor to God. If…

Jean dated in high school and university, but after becoming a believer and experiencing Christ’s transformation in her life, she began to ask herself new questions: What does it look like to date as a Christian? Is it different from dating in the world? What questions should I ask? What should I pay attention to? Can dating be casual, or should it be “under pastoral supervision”? Thankfully, Jean had a church community that walked with her through these questions. City…