We will join together

 this Easter Sunday

9th April 2023

at 10.00 am

Bangkok Christian College

Scripture Readings for this week:
Old Testament: Psalm 118 (1,2, 14-24)*
New Testament: Acts 10:34-43*
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4*
Gospel: John 20:11-18*
(*click for online Bible)
Pastor Chee introduces this week’s theme:
Why do you seek the living among the dead?

What do we look for in life? It is a simple question but the reply may be varied. The reply is dependent on a host of factors too. Some are guarded in how to respond to the question. Others may offer a ridiculous reply thinking it is a joke question.

So the question from the angels to the early witnesses of the resurrection is rather puzzling. Were the witnesses looking for the living, first of all? None of them were prepared for the events of the first Easter morning. Their hearts were weighed down with grief and sorrow. They certainly were not looking for the living among the dead.

So what do we look for this Easter? What do we tell our younger people as we prepare them for this Easter service? Some are waiting anxiously for the Easter egg hunt. It is a time of fun and eating sugar-laden chocolate eggs. I was converted to Christianity in my late teens. So I have never in all my life participated in an egg hunt. I wonder what it is like to look for hidden eggs.

I guess that there are more things in life to look for – happiness, carefree life, wealth, etc.
I wonder if our pursuit of any other than the risen Christ is linked to the question from the angels.

Come this Sunday and join us in worshipping the Risen Christ.

If you are wanting to attend a Good Friday service, there is one available at 2.00 pm at Christ Church Bangkok on Soi Convent (corner with Sathorn Road).

Blessings
Chee

EGG-citing FUN for ALL CHILDREN !!
SEE BELOW FOR NEWS OF OUR EASTER EGG HUNT!!
Following our worship service.

FELLOWSHIP: POT-BLESS LUNCH !!
ALL are welcome to stay after worship to celebrate EASTER DAY with eats from around the world!
(If you are able, please contribute a dish to the table.. savoury, sweet, fruit, snacks, etc.)

Sunday School meets most weeks for young children during part of the worship time. Parents are encouraged to bring their children of any age.

ICB Choir:
If you enjoy singing, please join our choir each week by arriving about 9 am, before Sunday service, for practice. All are welcome to take part, even if you have little or no experience. (It’s a good place to start!)

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 present location at
BCC Bangkok Christian College
35 Pramuan Rd, Silom,
Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
A very short walk from BTS Surasak (Exit 3).
Click here for Google maps reference or follow the map near the top of this newsletter.

Directions:
People coming on foot, taxi and / or BTS should use Exit 3 (BTS station) and enter by the side gate on Sathorn Road.

Those coming by car are to use the gate on adjacent Soi Pramuan only. The gate on Sathorn road is inaccessible to all vehicles (except bicycles).
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 at all times.

If you plan to come in your own car:
Please enter Soi Pramuan Road (between Sathorn and Silom Road) and enter the school through Gate 3. Make an immediate right turn and follow the side road to the parking lot with the basketball hoops. (Please take care as there is currently building work going on inside the school grounds)

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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