Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I have recently announced that the JF Committee election will be held on Sunday, 12th March 2006 and I am happy to send you some details in relation to this.

As announced last week, we shall be holding an informal chat over dinner on this coming Sunday, 5th March 2006 (venue: to be confirmed) where the current committee will be present to meet with you and answer your queries, and to share with you our experiences over the last year. If you are interested in finding out more about serving in the JF committee in general or about individual positions, or even if you have not quite decided, please do come and join us!

All you need to do is to send me an e-mail, or give me a call and I shall keep you updated with the arrangements. If you are not available this Sunday, you could also contact me for alternative arrangements. (Email: Benny.Lo@cantab.net; Tel: 07795 958110)

For your information, please find a list of the positions of the 2005/6 Committee at the end of this message. We look forward to meeting you this Sunday!

God bless,
Benny Lo
Chairman, Joshua Fellowship.

*** JF COMMITTEE POSITIONS: 2005-2006 ***
- Chairperson
- Vice-chairperson
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Devotional leader
- Cell-group leaders
- Vice cell-group leaders
- Music coordinator
- Webmaster
- General committee member
- Networking officer
- Steward

Dear brothers and sisters,

Your attention is drawn to the following items:
1. Cell group gathering
2. SEEC & cell leaders "recruitment" (:P)
3. Talk - A Biblical View on the Recent Charismatic Movement
4. Too tired from working? Need a shelter?

1. Cell group gathering

This Wednesday we will split up into cell groups for gatherings so there will be NO MEETING nor DINNER served at HMH. Please contact your cell group leaders if you are unsure of what has been arranged for your group.

Group 1: QQ (qh205@cam.ac.uk)
Group 2: Cherry (cww24@cam.ac.uk)
Group 3: Natasha (cyl31@cam.ac.uk)
Group 4: Joanna (otjw2@cam.ac.uk)

If you are unsure which group you are in please contact Alan (klc32@cam.ac.uk).

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2. SEEC & cell leaders "recruitment"

SEEC 2006 are open for applications now! We are anticipating, roughly, a maximum number of 150 places so apply before they run out! (You can download the application form from the website) Visit the website (http://www.seec2006.org.uk/) for more details.

Note, it costs 65 pounds before 5th March and 75 pounds thereafter, closing date for applications will be 26th March but once the places are filled up they may not take further applicants, so apply ASAP to avoid disappointments!

You are also invited to become a cell group leader at the camp, for more information please contact Benny (Benny.Lo@cantab.net) for more details.

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3. Talk - A Biblical View on the Recent Charismatic Movement (從聖經看現今靈恩現象)

There will be a talk on the Recent Charismatic Movement by Pastor Huang. According to the Biblical view, Pastor Huang will cover topics such as Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Tongues, Miracles, Prophecies, Visions etc.

Date: 1st April (Sat)
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: St. Columba's Church
Speaker: Pastor Huang

You are very welcome to join - more details will be announced.
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4. Too tired from working? Need a shelter?

I hope the following Psalm would be a blessing for you all.
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall never be in want :)

Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

In Christ,
Helen
On behalf of Joshua Fellowship
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Joshua Fellowship
a fellowship of Cambridge Chinese Christian Church,
meets every Wednesday during term time at Henry Martyn Hall
6:30pm - 7:15pm for dinner
7:30pm - 9:30pm for main programme
email: JF_CCCC@yahoo.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.joshuafellowship.org.uk

Dear brothers and sisters,

Few things to let you know in this email:
1. Bible Study this Wednesday
2. SEEC (South England Easter Conference)

1. Bible Study this Wednesday

This week we'll have the 3rd Bible Study in the term - Acts 19.

This entire chapter is dedicated to describe what occured to Paul and other disciples at Ephesus. I will leave you and your group to find out the various special things that happened - you are strongly recommended to read the passage at least once before the meeting.

Electronic copies of the passage could be found at the links below:

Acts 19 (English NIV version):
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2019;&version=31;

Acts 19 (Traditional Chinese version):
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2019;&version=22;

Dinner at 6.30pm this Wed as usual and you're very welcome to come and help.
If you are going to be late for dinner please send an email to jfdinner@yahoo.co.uk as well so we can reserve a dish for you.

*** DINNER *** (NOTE THERE ARE CHANGES!!!!!!)
Cherry's group and Natasha's are exchanging catering duties and Natasha's group will be cooking dinner this week. Anyone who can come to help with cooking and/or washing up, please let Natasha (cyl31@cam.ac.uk) know and arrive at Henry Martyn Hall at 5:15pm.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE email jfdinner@yahoo.co.uk if you are not on default list but would like to have dinner (with subject: I would like to join for dinner this Wednesday!). This is essential as we need to prepare enough food for everybody.

2. SEEC (South England Easter Conference)
The SEEC 2006 website (http://www.seec2006.org.uk/) is LIVE now and applications are open. (You can download the application form from the website)

Note, it costs 65 pounds before 5th March and 75 pounds thereafter, closing date for applications will be 26th March but once the places are filled up they may not take further applicants, so apply ASAP to avoid disappointments!

For old photos (to see how much fun we had last year :P), go to http://www.seec2005.org.uk/

In Christ,
Helen
On behalf of Joshua Fellowship
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Joshua Fellowship
a fellowship of Cambridge Chinese Christian Church,
meets every Wednesday during term time at Henry Martyn Hall
6:30pm - 7:15pm for dinner
7:30pm - 9:30pm for main programme
email: JF_CCCC@yahoo.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.joshuafellowship.org.uk

"22 Do not those who plot evil go astray?
But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.

23 All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.

24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly."~ Proverbs 14:22-24

Diving into week 4 it's easy to get overwhelmed by work at times,
but never forget that 'hard work brings a profit'
God knows what you're going through and if you persist
He will certainly reward you in ways you cannot imagine :)

Dear brothers and sisters,

After two weeks' break we'll resume bible studies and continue to look at Paul's journey from Acts 17-18.

Having studied the book of Acts for quite a while you should have observed the pattern of Paul's journeys in general - arrive at a new place, preach the gospel, many (in particular gentiles) believe yet the Jews resist and persecute them.

This time, I would very much encourage you to look at the passage in a different perspective. In particular, below are some things which you may want to think ahead and discuss in the bible studies:

1. We always heard about Paul preaching the gospel as he travels but very seldom do we see a full record of his sermons. This time, Paul's speech given at the meeting of the Areopagus in Athens was written down in detail by Dr Luke the author, and the only other time was when Paul preached at Antioch (Acts 13:13-41).
- Why is this piece of sermon significant? What are we to learn from this? By comparing the similarities and differences of the two sermons, try and find out why.

2. Two important cities/places in Paul's journeys were Corinth and Ephesus - the former is described in Acts 18 and the latter, in Acts 19. In the latter part of Acts 18 a new character Apollos appears - he is a knowledgeable man and a fervorous believer in God like Paul.
- Apollos is a very special person. Read 1 Corinthians and you'll see how later believers in the church were divided into two: some claiming to be a follower of Paul and some of Apollos. Is there something we can learn from here? Do we, at times, put our focus on the wrong "person"?

Electronic copies of the passage could be found at the links below:

Acts 17-18 (English NIV version):
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2017-18;&version=31

Acts 17-18 (Traditional Chinese version):
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2017-18&version=22

Dinner at 6.30pm this Wed as usual and you're very welcome to come and help.
If you are going to be late for dinner please send an email to jfdinner@yahoo.co.uk as well so we can reserve a dish for you.

*** DINNER ***
QQ's group will be cooking dinner this week.
Anyone who can come to help with cooking and/or washing up, please let QQ (qh205@cam.ac.uk) know and arrive at Henry Martyn Hall at 5:30pm.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE email jfdinner@yahoo.co.uk if you are not on default list but would like to have dinner (with subject: I would like to join for dinner this Wednesday!). This is essential as we need to prepare enough food for everybody.

In Christ,
Helen
On behalf of Joshua Fellowship
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Joshua Fellowship
a fellowship of Cambridge Chinese Christian Church,
meets every Wednesday during term time at Henry Martyn Hall
6:30pm - 7:15pm for dinner
7:30pm - 9:30pm for main programme
email: JF_CCCC@yahoo.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.joshuafellowship.org.uk

Dear brothers and sisters,

A Thanksgiving Memorial Service will be held in the Anglican Liverpool Cathedral on 6th March.
Please see the message and website below for reference.

May our Father's name be praised at all times,
Helen
On Behalf of Joshua Fellowship

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Tributes to Lord Michael Chan - http://www.cocm.org.uk/TributestoLordMichaelChan.htm

The Homecall of Lord Chan of Oxton (Chairman of COCM Council ) on 21st January 2006
Our dear Chairman, friend and brother in Christ, Dr. Michael Chan was called home at 9.25pm on Saturday 21st January 2006, aged 65.

Born in Singapore, Michael studied medicine at Guy's Hospital Medical School in London. He was appointed Senior Lecturer and Consultant Paediatrician at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in 1976 and stayed there for 18 years. He was a devout Christian and deeply involved in the Chinese Christian ministries in the UK and Europe. He was the Elder of the Liverpool Chinese Gospel Church and had been the COCM Council Chairman since 1982. Becuse of his contributions towards the Ethnic Minority healthcare and Chinese community, he was ennobled by the Queen as Baron Chan of Oxton in 2001. Michael chose "For me to live is Christ" as his motto on his crest, a perfect description of his ultimate goal in life and faithful service to the Lord.

A private funeral service for Michael was held on 27th January at St. Mary's Church, Upton, Wirral.

A Thanksgiving Memorial Service to celebrate Michael's life will be held in the Anglican Liverpool Cathedral on Monday 6th March 2006 at 2.00pm. You are all invited to attend.

Dear brothers and sisters,

Video Night - "Yeah! show"

As advertised by Jowie in last week's meeting, this coming Wednesday we'll be showing video clips from Pastor Lam's "Yeah! show". In the video various celibrity guests will discuss in a light-hearted way some interesting phenomena between the two sex and share about their personal experience in relationships.

With all these differences between males and females, how do we face and deal with relationships? What do we do and where do we seek help from when things go wrong? All these point back to the origin of Love - the creator of this world. Come and see for yourself why this is so.

Do come and bring your friends too. Leaflets could be downloaded from here - feel free to distribute to your friends.

Offerings will be collected at the meeting this Wednesday - this is voluntary and non-believers do not need to take part in this.

*********Attention*********
Due to past experience it is very difficult to estimate the number of people having dinner at HMH so could I ask all of you to send an email to jfdinner@yahoo.co.uk LATEST BY noon Wed if you would like to come to dinner this Wednesday (and that you are not on the default list - if you are not sure then please send the email anyway). Please also state explicitly if you are going to be late.

Joanna's group will be cooking dinner but since we are anticipating more people for dinner this Wednesday please help out if you are available. Please email Joanna(otjw2@cam.ac.uk) and come to HMH at 5pm.

JF Formal@Robinson
As advertised in the last email and on wed we'll be organising the annual JF formal THIS TUESDAY:

Date: 7th Feb (Next Tuesday!)
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Robinson College
Cost: 8.15 pounds
Menu: http://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/catering/formals/menu.php?date=2006-02-07

There are still 4 places left - if you haven't put down your name please email QQ(qh205@cam.ac.uk) latest by Saturday midnight to book your place, stating your name, college(if that applies), email and contact phone no. and dietary requirements.

Details would be sent out to everyone nearer the time.


In Christ,
Helen
On behalf of Joshua Fellowship
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Joshua Fellowship
a fellowship of Cambridge Chinese Christian Church,
meets every Wednesday during term time at Henry Martyn Hall
6:30pm - 7:15pm for dinner
7:30pm - 9:30pm for main programme
email: JF_CCCC@yahoo.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.joshuafellowship.org.uk

Dear all,

This is just to let you know that photos taken at the CNY Party last week is up on JF's website now.

To view the photos
- Go to JF website (http://www.joshuafellowship.org.uk/)
- Click on Photos (link near the top of page)
- Click on Album: 2006 Chinese New Year Party

Don't forget to keep watch for news on Tuesday's formal.
And more importantly, come and bring your friends to Wednesday's Video Night.


In Him,
Helen
On behalf of Joshua Fellowship
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Joshua Fellowship
a fellowship of Cambridge Chinese Christian Church,
meets every Wednesday during term time at Henry Martyn Hall
6:30pm - 7:15pm for dinner
7:30pm - 9:30pm for main programme
email: JF_CCCC@yahoo.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.joshuafellowship.org.uk