We will join together

in-Person

 this Sunday

20th November 2022

at 10.00 am

Student Christian Centre

Zoom relay is only available for those whose long-term health prevents travel or those who are not in greater Bangkok.
Please contact Pastor Chee for login details minister@icbangkok.org

Sunday, 20th November 2022

Sermon

Scripture Readings for this week:
Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:1-6*
Psalms: Psalm 46*
Epistle: Colossians 1:11-20*
Gospel: Luke 23:33-43*
(*click for online Bible)
Pastor Chee introduces this week’s theme:

Today is the last Sunday of the church’s year and it is customary that on this Sunday, we commemorate Christ the King Sunday.

There has been much news in recent months since the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II regarding the next in line to the throne. Preparations are now underway for the coronation of the next monarch. It will be an event that will attract a lot of press coverage, no doubt.

Unlike in the past, most modern-day monarchs do not wield much authority in the affairs of the state. In former days, kings and queens may go to battlefields to show their resourcefulness in invading and/or defending their territories. Much has been publicized about the nature of the next monarch of the United Kingdom. It is not my task to speculate on this.

However, Scripture provides us with some news concerning the kingship of Jesus. The text of the Gospel this Sunday gives us a glimpse into this. As Jesus hung on the cross at Calvary, with people mocking and taunting him, he could have exercised his powers to wipe out all his foes. Instead, his first words were, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing.”

His enemies surely knew what they were doing – they were there to crucify him. Their hatred is manifest for all to see. Yet, Jesus pleaded for forgiveness for them. Amazing love and grace from the King of kings.

Come join us this Sunday to worship Him at 10.00 am. All are welcome.
Blessings,

Chee
Sunday School is now meeting again for young children during part of the worship time (see below)

ICB Choir: If you enjoy singing, please join in by arriving about 45 minutes before the service for practice. All are welcome, even if you have little experience.

Notes about in-person and online worship:

Now the worst of the pandemic is over, Sunday Morning Worship is now for inperson attendance only at Student Christian Center (SCC). We believe it is high time we joined together in person again and start to rebuild our community. Please make every effort to join us in person.
Zoom relay is not now available for all, though there are a few exceptions.

Exceptions: For a limited period, Zoom will continue to be made available but only to those who are
a) unwell or with disabilities preventing their travel to SCC
b) living or travelling in the provinces or abroad.

These people, a) and b), who wish to worship via Zoom are asked to contact Pastor Chee via email  before the service.
They will receive an email reply with a special meeting code and password.
Contact: minister@icbangkok.org

is an informal term in British churches for the last Sunday before Advent. It gets its name from the collect (prayer) for the day in the Book of Common Prayer, beginning, “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people”
Traditionally, families would ‘stir up‘ the ingredients of their Christmas puddings, together with a wish for the new year ahead.

For more news, please keep an eye on the
ICB Sunday School Facebook Page
HERE
https://www.facebook.com/ICB-Christian-Education-106748784983710
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At our new Location
SCC Creative Space Coffee Shop
Student Christian Center
328/1 Phyathai Road

A very short walking distance from BTS Ratchatewi.
Click here for Google maps reference or follow the map near the top of this newsletter.

Please remember the COVID Code:
As still recommended by the health authorities, all are advised to follow social distancing to keep others safe. We have members who have been infected lately and we do not wish others to be also infected. If you are not feeling well, please stay at home. For safety precautions, the ICB Council has advised against any form of fellowship events for the time being. Bottled water is available.

If you plan to come in your own car:
It is best to enter Phayathai Road from the Patumwan intersection (at Discovery Center/MBK) and drive across Hua Chang (elephant head) Bridge, taking the left-most lane. Then, immediately over the bridge, turn left into the SCC/CCT compound just before Evergreen Place and Asia Hotel.
There are limited parking spaces (free) just inside the compound but if full, you can park in the CCT Tower Building at the back of this same compound (there maybe a small charge p/hr)

We, at ICB, support displaced individuals and families in Bangkok with regular financial support through Life Raft International.

We also offer congregational, emotional and spiritual assistance.
Who qualifies?
Those who have been granted (or are applying for) recognition as refugees by UNHCR.
Why do we need to help these people?
Ongoing support is needed to help them bridge the gap while they seek and wait for resettlement in another country, which most often takes many years.
UNHCR recognition very rarely means they can live and work freely in their country of asylum.

Owing to several people leaving ICB and Thailand over the past months,
the ICB Church Council is seeking people to fill the following positions as soon as possible:

• Outreach – continuing contact with and support for our 8 social service partners
• Worship – overseeing Church services
• Fellowship – organising ICB community activities
• Membership – welcoming new people to our church and maintaining contact with all members.
• Personnel and Property – overseeing needs of our employees and facilities

None of these positions requires specialist skills nor a large amount of time.
All you need is the motivation to help us to develop our ICB community and outreach partners with Jesus as our guide.

To find out more, please contact
Cameron (Council Chair)              or Pastor Chee
cameronmacky91@gmail.com            minister@icbangkok.org

www.icbangkok.org/outreach/

Office Phone Number (Mon-Thur) +66 (0)2-258-5821
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