We will join together

in-Person

 this Sunday

23rd October 2022

at 10.00 am

Christian Student 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

Sermon

Scripture Readings for this week:
Old Testament: Joel 2:23-32*
Psalms: Psalm 65*
Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18*
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14*
(*click for online Bible)
Pastor Chee, our minister, introduces this week’s theme:

Here’s another parable of Jesus in the Gospel text. Right from the start, we are given the intention of the parable in verse 9. There is no ambiguity here.

The Pharisee was there to tell God his illustrious credentials. He reminded God of his good deeds and uprightness of life. Obviously, he sees no fault of his own. In telling this parable, Jesus made no imperfection to be found in the Pharisee.

However, there is a hint to a fault in the Pharisee – he looked down on the tax collector. Standing there before God, he felt justified and looked with contempt on the person next to him.

On the other hand, the tax collector’s prayer was focused on God and pleaded for mercy from the throne of grace.

Who do we identify with, I wonder? The question prompts us to self-evaluate so that we may not display the arrogance of the Pharisee but remain contrite in God’s presence.

This Sunday, Mr. Bob Scott from Life Raft International will be the preacher. Please make him feel 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 will be 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

For more news, please keep an eye on the
ICB Sunday School Facebook Page
HERE
https://www.facebook.com/ICB-Christian-Education-106748784983710
(copy this URL into your browser)

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. A temperature check is required. 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
• 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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