Announcements for Sunday, May 15, 2011

Mark May 16 on your calendars for the first Ministry Council Meeting of 2011. Join your elders, deacons, ministry directors, and other Christian servants at JIBC as they report on the progress of ministry so far this year and listen to your feedback. Anyone is invited to attend and hear what is going on around JIBC. The meeting starts at 7 PM and ends at 9 PM.

Starting May 22 at 9:15 AM, you are invited to attend one of two new Sunday Morning Adult Bible Studies. If you have never been to an ABS, this is a great time to start with either of two options: The Discipleship Track: Deepening Your Roots in God’s Family or The Essential Topics Track: Proclaim Evangelism. There is a sign up sheet for the Proclaim Course on the welcome table. Please sign up today so we can order material. You do not need to sign up for Deepening Your Roots, just show up on May 22! For more information on ABS, email elders@thejibc.org

The elders of JIBC are now accepting nominations for new deacons. To serve as a deacon, you must be a male member of JIBC and also exhibit the kind of life described in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. You must be a member of JIBC to nominate a man for office. Nomination forms and more information is available on the back table. If you have questions please email:elders@thejibc.org or speak with an elder or pastor today.

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Friends,

In many countries, this Sunday is Mother’s Day. Mothers can have a powerful impact on the world. Often it is a mother’s sharing of scripture and prayers that make the difference in a child. Here is a sampling of men who attribute their becoming believers to the prayers and exhortations of their mothers:

• One of the first great Christian theologians, St. Augustine.
• The writer of Amazing Grace, John Newton.
• The great evangelist, John Wesley (and also his brother Charles, the hymn-writer).
• The pioneer missionary to China, Hudson Taylor.

Without a doubt, there are thousands (maybe millions) more who have given themselves to the service of the Lord because their mothers taught them to love Him! If you are a mother, you do not only have an opportunity to serve Christ on your own, you have a chance to prepare another to do the same.

Praise God for often-praying, Jesus-loving, Bible-teaching moms!

Your servant,

Stephen

Announcements for Sunday, May 8, 2011

There will be an Elders Meeting on Tuesday at 12 Noon.

Mark May 16 on your calendars for the first Ministry Council Meeting of 2011. Join your elders, deacons, ministry directors, and other Christian servants at JIBC as they report on the progress of ministry so far this year and listen to your feedback. Anyone is invited to attend and hear what is going on around JIBC. The meeting starts at 7 PM and ends at 9 PM.

Starting May 22 at 9:15 AM, you are invited to attend one of two new Sunday Morning Adult Bible Studies. If you have never been to an ABS, this is a great time to start with either of two options: The Discipleship Track: Deepening Your Roots in God’s Family or The Essential Topics Track: Proclaim Evangelism. There is a sign up sheet for the Proclaim Course on the welcome table. Please sign up today so we can order material. You do not need to sign up for Deepening Your Roots, just show up on May 22! For more information on ABS, email elders@thejibc.org

Friday Night Youth. If you’re a teen, spend Friday 13th with the Atkins’s. Meet at their apartment at 6:30pm. We should finish up by 9:00pm. For information, please email pastordave@thejibc.org.

Continue to “Pass it On”. Let’s be steadfast at inviting others to JIBC. There are 3 JIBC Invitation Card Kits to choose from. Visit the book table and get one today.

Want to work at JIBC? Do you have office management experience in Indonesia? JIBC is looking for a new Church Office Manager. Please email: ministry.assistant@theJIBC.org for more information.

The Children’s Church is in need of adult volunteers to serve in rotation alongside Sharon Atkins and Kari Elliot. Please see Louise Emmett, our Sunday School director, if you are interested or e-mail her at sundayschool@thejibc.org

Want to share your faith but don’t know how? The Seven-session Proclaim course is designed to help you grow in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.  It starts May 15 during the Adult Sunday School Hour (9:15-10:15).  Suggestion donation for the material is $25. Sign up today on the back table.

Announcements for Sunday, May 1, 2011

Worship Workshop. Please sign up in the back if you are interested in joining us this Saturday in the Function Room at 10:30am for a presentation on the future direction of the JIBC Music Ministry. Lunch will follow.

Il Cantante Choir. Next Sunday, May 8th, JIBC welcomes the Il Cantante Choir. The choir will be ministering to us with their music during the Sunday morning worship service.

Continue to “Pass it On”. Let’s be steadfast at inviting others to JIBC. There are 3 JIBC Invitation Card Kits to choose from. Visit the book table and get one today.

Want to work at JIBC? Do you have office management experience in Indonesia? JIBC is looking for a new Church Office Manager. Please email: ministry.assistant@theJIBC.org for more information.

The Children’s Church is in need of adult volunteers to serve in rotation alongside Sharon Atkins and Kari Elliot. Please see Louise Emmett, our Sunday School director, if you are interested or e-mail her at sundayschool@thejibc.org

Want to share your faith but don’t know how? The Seven-session Proclaim course is designed to help you grow in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.  It starts May 15 during the Adult Sunday School Hour (9:15-10:15).  Cost for material is $25 and scholarships are available. Sign up today on the back table. Note: We are not collecting money yet.

From the Pastor’s Desk

Jesus gives a special blessing to Christians who live after his earthly ministry ended.

The disciples knew Jesus had been crucified and laid in a tomb. Most of them were certain they would never see their Master again. But a wonderful tale began to circulate. Some of the women and a few of Jesus closest friends had seen him alive (the number would later grow to about 500). One of the Lord’s disciples however, was skeptical to say the least. Thomas announced, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe” (John 20:25). This honest statement earned him the unflattering nickname, Doubting Thomas.

I, however, think people are too hard on Thomas. Didn’t he just verbalize what so many are thinking when they hear about the resurrection of Jesus. Thomas at least had the privilege of doing just what he said it would take to believe. Jesus appeared to him and invited him to touch his wounds. Thomas worshipped in awe! Right at that moment, though, the Lord said something that is a great source of comfort to all of us who are on earth awaiting his return. Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). If, by God’s grace, you are a Christian, then those words are for you. Meditate upon them this Easter Sunday. They are Jesus’ special words of blessing for you!

Your friend,

Stephen

JIBC’s New Worship and Youth Pastor

Dave is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with Master of Theology (MTh) degree in Christian Education/Bible Exposition and has served in various ministries over the past 10 years. He has been married to his wife Sharon for just over one year. Sharon is a Registered Nurse and has studied at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. For many years, both Dave and Sharon have had an interest in serving an international ministry. Dave’s background includes working with High School and College Students at a college, various summer camps, and two different churches including the historic Scofield Memorial Church in Dallas, TX.

Dave is a gifted guitarist and has also served as a worship leader in a variety of church settings and other ministry contexts. He is also a percussionist and singer with choral and solo experience. Dave loves stories (including books, movies, and plays). He and his wife enjoy running and doing things outdoors. Dave enjoys getting to know people, learning about their lives, and “just hanging out.” You can e-mail Pastor Dave at pastordave@thejibc.org

Announcements for Sunday, April 24, 2011

Want to work at JIBC? Do you have office management experience in Indonesia? JIBC is looking for a new Church Office Manager. Please email: ministry.assistant@theJIBC.org for more information.

Preteens and preteen parents! Mark April 30 on your calendars for the next preteen fellowship at the Suwardi’s. We will start at 4:30 as usual. Parents are encouraged to attend for a special meeting.

Worship Workshop. Saturday, May 7 at 10:30am in the Function Room. If you are interested in participating in the music ministry or are curious to know what will be happening in the music ministry. Please let us know on the sign-up sheet at the back table if you are planning to attend.

Bukit Karmel Service Trip. Saturday, April 30 the teens will be going to Bukit Karmel to help with work projects and spend time with kids.For more information or to let us know your teen plans to come, please email pastordave@thejibc.org.

Friday Night Youth. Friday, April 29 from 6:30 - 9:00pm at the Atkins’ apartment. We’ll have some dinner, some games, some songs, and some Bible.

The Children’s Church is in need of adult volunteers to serve in rotation alongside Sharon Atkins and Kari Elliot. Please see Louise Emmett, our Sunday School director, if you are interested or e-mail her at sundayschool@thejibc.org

Want to share your faith but don’t know how? The Seven-session Proclaim course is designed to help you grow in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.  It starts May 15 during the Adult Sunday School Hour (9:15-10:15).  Cost for material is $25 and scholarships are available. Sign up today on the back table. Note: We are not collecting money yet.

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