We will join together

 this Sunday

26th February 2023

at 10.00 am

Student Christian Centre

Scripture Readings for this week:
Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-4a*
Psalms: Psalm 121*
Book of Acts: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17*
Gospel: John 3:1-17*
(*click for online Bible)
Pastor Chee introduces this week’s theme:

Have you been tempted lately? How did it go? Was it anything like that of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness?

Most believers generally hold on to the premise that the devil tempted Jesus three times while in the wilderness. There were –

Turning stones into bread
Leaping from the tower of the temple
Worshipping the devil and ruling the world

The temptations faced by most of us are generally not in these categories. However, I do wonder if we have missed the essential point of these narratives given by Matthew.

What lies behind these three recorded temptations? Which of these temptations was the worst of them all?

How about you? What is the worst temptation you ever faced in life or most recently? Is it anything like that of Jesus’ temptations?

I want to suggest to you that rather than three temptations, Jesus was faced with only ONE temptation. And this one temptation of Jesus is common to all the followers of Christ. Remember, that all temptations are crafty in nature. Would you like to know more? How are your temptations similar to the temptation faced by Jesus?

Come and hear the truth behind the temptations that you face in life and find the freedom to confront them head-on.

*Note: From March 5th, our worship services will relocate back to the Bangkok Christian Centre.

Blessings,

Chee
Sunday School meets for young children during part of the worship time (see below)

ICB Choir: If you enjoy singing, you may join in by arriving about 45 minutes before the service for practice. All are welcome, even if you have little experience. We welcome new singers to take part!

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)

Both Members and non-members welcome

At our present location at
SCC Creative Space Coffee Shop
Student Christian Center
328/1 Phyathai Road

A very short walk 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. 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. Please get your vehicle entry slip stamped at our worship room.

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
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.