THOUGHTS FROM THE PASTOR
ASK, SEEK AND KNOCK
Matthew 7:7–11 (NKJV)
7 “Ask, and it will be given toyou; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 Foreveryone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks itwill be opened. 9 Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, willgive him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give hima serpent? 11 If you then, being evil, know how to give goodgifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven givegood things to those who ask Him!
This is a bold promise from God to us toapproach Him and ask. When we ask, we will receive; when we seek, we will find; when we knock, the door will be opened to us. I have learnt so much from my children. Most times, I see a reflection of the love of our heavenly Father through me to my kids. I love my kids and I have good plans for them. By grace of God, we give them the necessities of life but in addition we give them above and beyond what they expect. However, we don’t spoil them with gifts that will destroy them. I think of the best way to love them and care for them. If in this my nature, I can give good gifts to my children, how much more will God who is the definition of goodness and whose goodness is beyond description, be able to give good gifts to His children.
It is our job to ask, seek and knock and itis God’s part to give good gifts. His best gift for us is to fill us with His Holy Spirit. When we ask, seek or knock we should bear in mind that our relationship is important; our faith is important; God’s will is important; our persistency in prayer is important; our praises and thanksgiving are important even when we are yet to receive. I pray that you will ask boldly, praise Him nonstop and that God will lavish you with good gifts in Jesus name.
Blessings,
Pastor Favour Ibom
SUNDAY SERVICE REMINDER
This Sunday AOM will be holding their first of three Miracle Services this year. This will be a time where we will be joining together as a family to see God at work within our church. God is a Miracle worker and we are anticipating that the Spirit of God will fall upon His church in amazing ways. Live will be Changed and Transformed this Sunday. This Sunday's message is titled Ask and it Will Be Given. When we come to God and ask of Him what it is we desire that which is pleasing to Him, He will give it to us. So come in expectation to receive what it is God has in store.
Venue: 3rd Floor, 21st Century Hotel, Liangmaqiao Rd.(朝阳区40亮马桥路二十一世纪饭店)
FAITH BUILDERS - No Faith Builders this Sunday
Sunday Services
1. First service @ 9:00am - Ask and it Will Be Given
Speaker: Pst. Favour Ibom
2. Second service @ 11:30am - Ast and it Will Be Given
Speaker: Pst. Favour Ibom
IMPORTANT AOM WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES
Heroes meet in Room 700
Daughters of Zion meet in Room 800
Sons of Abraham meet in Room 900
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE FIREPLACE
The Fireplace is the name of the newly opened prayer room at BICF Offices in 21st Century Hotel.
The room has been renovated to create a comfortable environment for people to enjoy spending time with God in prayer. It is open to the big BICF family - not only those located at 21st Century campus (but foreign ID holder only), and it will be available 24/7, but time slots have to be pre booked through https://fireplace.skedda.com/
For more information please email fireplace@bicf.org
FIRE WEEK
March 25 - April 1, 2018
This year, for the week leading up to Easter, we will be doing a prayer relay at the FIREPLACE.
We want to encourage on that week to bring your small group, ministry, or group of friends to the FIREPLACE and spend your time in a prayer for this nation and our city. Book your time slot at the link here: https://fireplace.skedda.com/
An hour in the prayer room is an hour to refresh you and renew your focus. It will bless you. Guaranteed.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Why the Cross?
You’re invited to a special Good Friday Service. Bring a friend and discover the meaning of the Cross. Invitation cards are available on Sunday morning at the church lobby.
Foreign ID holders only.
Date: March 30, 2018
Time: 7-9 pm
Upper Auditorium
**Service will be bilingual (English and Mandarin)
NIGHT VIGIL
Date: Friday, March 30, 2018
Time: 11:00pm-5:00am
Location: BICF 21st Century, Rooms 800&900
Colossians 2:15
In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.
Join us immediately following BICF 21st Century's Good Friday Service WHY THE CROSS for a NIGHT OF VICTORY ON THE CROSS. With out the cross there would be no victory over sin and death. This will be continuation of reflecting on what Christ did for us on the cross. Because of the cross and what Christ did for us we have VICTORY over sin. Christ defeated the power Satan has on our lives by sacrificing Himself and taking our place. So come expectant to receive VICTORY over what it is that has control over your life and allow the Holy Spirit to work inside you.
EASTER SUNDAY
Join us Sunday April 1st for our Easter Celebration.
We will meet in Rooms 800&900 of the BICF Office from 9:00am-12:30pm.
This will be a time to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This will be a time to look at THE RECKLESS LOVE OF GOD. We will have a time of fellowship, singing and dancing, food and we will be listening to a powerful message as well.
We hope to see you there and bring your friends as well.
Mission Trip to Kenya/Uganda in July 2018.
This year AOM will be doing another missions trip. This time, we will be going to both Kenya and Uganda. Last year there were many testimonies of how God used our team in bringing people to the Lord and doing notable miracles. Lives were changed both in the people they visited and in the lives of the team members that went. This year's missions trip will certainly be another life altering trip.
Register now and pay up by 1st week in April. Cost- 7000 RMB.
Dates for the Missions Trip will be from July 9-July 24
Israel 2019
Have you ever wanted to go to Israel? Have you ever wanted to walk where Jesus walked? If so, AOM has this amazing opportunity for you. In February of 2019, we will be heading to Israel.
A few of the places we will be visiting are:
Mount of Olives
Garden of Gethsemane
The Garden Tomb
Holocaust Museum
Mount Carmel
Bethlehem
the Jordan River
This just a short list of the places we will visit. This trip will be life changing.
Register now and pay up by 1st week in August. Cost-14000 RMB
Register, plan and pay early. For more information, see any of the leaders.
Looking forward to seeing you all!