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Transcript of GENESIS: I Am Ready
IFGF Pinole Monthly Newsletter
January 2015
I Am ReadyInterview with Kevin Go
Devotional by Andrea PangemananHow to Keep Your Resolutions (Realistically)
Find Your Care Group Now
I like traveling with my family. That is when great memories are made.
That is where relationship among my family members are strengthened,
enjoyed, and cherished. The downside is that traveling can be expensive
sometimes, especially if you are traveling overseas. You have to count the
cost, and then save enough money so you can complete your journey with
relative comfort without worrying whether you can eat during the journey
or whether you can buy returning ticket to go home.
Following Jesus on the journey of life also has its cost. It
does has the reward when we arrive at our destination, but
it does have a cost. Those who are wise will count the cost
and be ready to pay it, less we will be stranded half way on
our journey. Jesus warns us to count the cost in his story of
someone who wanted to go to the battle and someone who
wanted to build a house.
What is the cost in the journey of life? How do we pay for it? Do we have
enough resources to complete the journey of life successfully? Those are
the questions that we need to try answer this month as we are preparing
our journey into year 2015. Hopefully when we can answer the questions,
we will be prepared to pay the cost when requested or required. Let’s get
ready for the next stage of our journey.
When God is with us, who can be against us?
Ps.Sugi
From
Pastor’s
Desk
Shown on Front Cover: Melanie and Melody Thio
Hi Go, What have you been busy doing?
Recently, I have just been elected for the Indo DVC
committee. Indo DVC is a community of Indonesians at
DVC, and I was chosen as an offi cer in the Credit Score
Committee. What I do is design posters, invitation cards,
and many other things that are related to communication
and publication. The election has been really tight, and
because of that, I’ve been really busy. Plus, I also just got
a design job from my friend in Indo, quite a huge project
as well, so it’s double the work.
I see. I wonder how you were able to get to this point, working in the design fi eld and so forth?
When I fi rst moved from grade 11 to 12, I had a really hard
time to adjust. The student body government that I was
involved in chose me to be the Head of Yearbook for my
class. For me, it was probably the biggest responsibility
that I have ever obtained. First, the committee has the
highest number of people of committee members in my
high school. Secondly, I truly learned how to manage time.
As you all know, in grade 12, we have so many exams and
exam preparations for national exam. And on top of that,
I have the Yearbook to take care of. The Yearbook planning
really helped boost my skills in design. Every aspect of it
has something to do with designing, from page layout,
content, and many others. Furthermore, I also got to know
more people, such as external designers, who contributed to
the Yearbook planning. It was really cool to be able to learn
more about design from those people.
So after a semester at DVC, what do you think and how do you feel so far?
It’s really fun! It has been really a life-changing experience
at DVC. I used to be really dependent on my parents and
my family, fi nancially and in terms of daily living. But here
in the United States, I have full control and ownership of
my own life, which is really good. I can manage my own
time and fi nances for a month. And I feel that as I obtain
more responsibilities, I begin to learn how to be a more
self-dependent, mature and responsible person.
Also, I joined Caregroup Pleasant Hill (CG Hoper) at IFGF.
And ever since then, I have been really dependent on
This Is Our Church
Kevin GoStudent at DVC / Guitarist Co-op / Care Group: Hoper
JANUARY 2015 • 03
04 • GENESIS NEWSLETTER
them, my friends from Care Groups. My Care Group is my
second home. For international students like me, Care
Group is the most needed thing and the best experience
of IFGF so far. We really need a community to share our
lives with, to have a family and a home. I just cannot
imagine my life here without Care Group. I feel that Care
Group makes me feel safe and alright. My life has really
changed because of Care Group and because of the
responsibilities that I obtained as I am away from my
parents. I believe these experiences have really changed
my life.
Can you share with us any interesting stories from when you’re growing up?
My family has a strong background in music. My brother
used to work for a music company, and then started his
own company later on. My dad also was very active at
church playing keyboard. In the end, I became highly
infl uenced by them. I do play guitar and drum. Grade 9 was
the year I learned to play drum at church. Then, I started
playing drum throughout the years. And then with guitar,
I was not serious at fi rst. I looked at my friends, thinking
Kevin
poses at poses at
church.
Kevin with his band in Indonesia.
how cool it would be to be able to play guitar— they look
cool, and girls like them. And then, I moved here. And as I
saw that the drummers here are already really talented, I
focus more on sharpening my guitar skills. I really want to
learn how to play electric guitar, like ko Alus. I am happy
that I come from a family that implants in me a musical
background. Music is really broad, and if you take the time
to explore it, it can be really interesting.
So, your whole life is fi lled with music, and design. Do you think this will continue to be the case as you grow older?
Well, yes. Actually, since I was young, my hobby has
revolved around art, music, and guitar... and since I was
young, my parents have been supportive. And as I keep
on learning and keep on getting feedback from people, I
begin to grow more skilled in music. And with these skills,
and talents that I obtain from God, I begin to understand
that it is no longer for myself, to make myself look cool. on
the other hand, I hope to use this talent from God for God.
I don’t only receive it for myself, instead, I want to use it
and refi ne my talent to bring it back to God. I hope I can
please God and bring God’s glory. For instance, back home
in Indonesia, I also joined the multimedia ministry. Here in
Pinole, I am happy to help Hoper and Favor in multimedia
team. In terms of my ministry in music, I am currently still
a Co-op, but I am really hoping that I can join the music
ministry in the future. I hope that my talent does not only
stop for myself.
I heard that you are studying EECS (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)?
Honestly for me, it’s more like, I don’t feel that I am fi t for
any other majors. Funny how I want to do EECS, because
since I was in high school, the most interesting and fun
subject has been Math. Math is not only hard, for me it
is challenging. The challenge has motivated to study. I
had been thinking for a while what I wanted to major in,
between Math and EECS. But I realized that Math major
may be too hard and theoretical. On the other hand, EECS
can really help me to be more critical and open-minded.
I am required to be more detail-oriented through EECS.
Well, honestly, in the long-term, I am more interested
to have a career in business. However, I feel that for
undergrad, I should pursue something that interests me,
that can be applied to my long-term dream.
This might sound far-fetched, but how do you see yourself 5-10 years from now?
Well, 10 years from now, I have promised to myself that
I will go back to Indonesia. I was born in Indo and I hope
that I can serve in Indo. It is where I want to work. I am
studying abroad to gain skills and knowledge, but I don’t
want to work abroad. I feel that working in Indo is a must
for me, since it is where I was born. In the future, I want to
see myself as someone who can direct a company, well,
maybe not that fast; however, I hope that in the long-run,
I can direct a company that can represent Indonesia well.
Were there any turning points in your life that urged you to pursue God even more?
It was when I joined the Fall Retreat recently, I felt that
every session with Pastor Joey was directed to my life. I
felt that God was reminding me again, really that my life
has been in the wrong. I felt that God was telling me to
repent. I was also able to chat with ko Wilhan about how
I want to build relationships more with God and be closer
to him. I particularly enjoyed the session whereby the
Pastor Joey talked about enjoying God. Why do we enjoy
worldly things when in reality, God is more enjoyable than
these things? Also in the end, it is for our own benefi t.
After the retreat, I felt more refreshed; now I am more
aware of God and how he can be relatable to my life.
Last but not least, is there any thing that you want to share with your friends in the current generation?
I want to say that ministry is not a must or a
responsibility, or even something that should give us
burden. Instead, ministry, or serving God in general, is an
act of our thankfulness and everything comes from the
heart. God gave us everything and ministering is only
reciprocating everything that He has already given us. We
only live here temporarily, if we get the chance to sharpen
our talents, why not? If you have the opportunities, you
should go for it. Everyone has a talent, even a little bit of
talent is still something in God’s eyes. If God moves your
heart, take the chance and just go for it. •
Kevin Go is a Student in DVC. He is majoring In Kevin Go is a Student in DVC. He is majoring In Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He joins Care Group Hoper in Pleasant Hill. He is in joins Care Group Hoper in Pleasant Hill. He is in training to be guitarist in Pinole’s music ministry.training to be guitarist in Pinole’s music ministry.
JANUARY 2015 • 05
LET’S PRAYFOR JANUARY
with Joan Wirolinggo
New workers and leaders
in the house of God
(1 Thes. 5:12-13)
The new church building
for God’s glory (Haggai 1 :8)
Ps. Sugi and Ps. Jeffri and
their family as well as all the
church leaders (1 Tim 5:17)
A conviction that we are
God’s Children and also a
loving and caring heart
towards one another that
the world wil l know we are
His disciples (Romans 8:15)
The passion and drive to
pursue God’s holiness
(Hebrew 12:29)
Healthy growth in Care
group’s members and more
quality workers
(Acts 2 :46-47)
The families of AirAsia
QZ8501 victims. Pray for
God’s supernatural strength,
comfort and peace in the
midst of this extremely dark
and difficult time. (Job 13:15)
The nations of Indonesia
(Prov 28:2), United States
where we live (Jer 29:7 ),
Nepal (Matt 24:14), and
Israel (Psalm 122:6)
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
“So let go my soul and trust in Him.
The waves and wind still know His
name...” Throughout this whole entire
week, I’ve been listening to the
song “It is Well” by Bethel. Listening
to this specifi c lyric reminded me
about my walk with God. In the past,
I have struggled a lot with trusting
God. I was born into a Christian
family but before 2012, I was never
really a “Christian.”
During my high school years, I
used to place my security in what
I look like, what others think of me,
and what boys would want.
I remember during those times, I
would always feel so exhausted
and angry. No matter how hard I try,
why is it that nothing works for me?
Cliche but it happened. I felt very
depressed during my freshmen and
sophomore year and I have never
felt so insecure and heartbroken in
my life. That’s when God came to the
rescue. One of the verses that really
spoke to me was Matthew 11:28.
“Come to me, all you who are weary
and burdened, and I will give you
rest.” He really meant these words
but the question is, “Do I trust Him?”
The Holy Spirit convicted me and I
decided to give my life to him. But
when I trusted my life to Him, I still
had a lot of expectations. I expected
my life to completely change right
away. It took me a very long time to
understand this but I realized that
it takes faith and time, as we are
imperfect and are prone to wander. •
“No matter howhard I try, why is it that nothing works for me?”
Devotional
Let Go and Trustby Andrea PangemananCare Group: Warriors
06 • GENESIS NEWSLETTER
Article
How to Keep Your Resolutions(Realistically)How many times have you had New Year’s Resolutions yet fail once again? “I have
to lose weight, but Korean BBQ is more appealing. Or I have to procrastinate less,
but your mindset says #finalswhatfinals.” Here are some tips on how to keep your
New Year’s Resolution:
Base your resolution on something
you want, not others.
Is it something that other people
are telling you to do or is it what
you really want? Ensure that your
resolution fi t with your own personal
values. If it is something you want to
achieve, you are more likely going to
achieve it.
Work with a partner.
Having a friend to encourage you
can be a great way to keep you
going. Try fi nding a friend who has
a similar resolution, and check in
with each other every week to talk
about your progress and challenges.
They can also keep you accountable.
Start small and be specific.
If your New Year’s Resolution is
to exercise more, schedule twice a
week as opposed to exercising every
day. Also, be specifi c and determine
which days of the week you want to
exercise and what time.
Tell one or two people about it.
Having someone to keep you
accountable on fulfi lling your
resolution can help. If you tell one
or two people that you will achieve
your resolution, verbally publicizing
your goals give you more motivation
and more reason to stay committed
to your resolution.
Limit on the number of things you
want to accomplish.
Let’s be realistic, there are so many
different ways to improve ourselves
but changes require time and
commitment. It’s probably best to
stick with three resolutions that
you want to keep as opposed to ten.
That way, you’re truly focusing your
efforts on the goals you want.
Reward yourself along the way.
Once you achieve each small
goal you set to accomplish
the resolution, reward yourself.
This will keep you motivated in
accomplishing the bigger picture.
JANUARY 2015 • 07
Care Groups of IFGF PinoleKing Solomon once said two are better than one. If either of them falls, one
can help the other up. It does not matter who you are and where you’re from–
belonging to a Care Group will help you grow alongside your local community.
Read up on the available Care Groups in our church and plug yourself in!
08 • GENESIS NEWSLETTER
HeroesWho Comes Here:
UC Berkeley StudentsIndonesiansGuys Only
Location (Freshmen):
Berkeley, CA
Hillside Apartment
Location (Transfers):
Berkeley, CA
New Californian Apt.
Day and Time:
Every Friday
6:30 pm
Contact:
Alus (408) 904 8001(Freshmen)
Nicholas(650) 417 8228(Transfers)
Upcoming Event:
Heroes and Legends Spring WelcomingFriday, Jan 23 at 6:30 pm
LegendsWho Comes Here:
UC Berkeley StudentsIndonesiansGirls Only
Location (Freshmen):
Berkeley, CA
2116 Allston Way
at rooftop
Location (Transfers):
Berkeley, CA
New Californian Apt.
Day and Time:
Every Friday
6:30 pm
Contact:
Shirley (415) 990 8178 (Freshmen)
Evelin (925) 289 6785 (Transfers)
Upcoming Event:
Heroes and Legends Spring WelcomingFriday, Jan 23 at 6:30 pm
“We fellowship
every day, study
together, and take
classes together. We
enjoy each other’s
company just as we
enjoy discussing
about Jesus!”
–Freddy
“We love to cook,
bake, drink boba,
and pray for each
other on a daily
basis. Our secret
hiding place is the
Bechtel Engineering
Library and Asian
Ghetto (you know
where to find us).”
–Shirley
Tips onChoosinga Care Group:
HoperWho Comes Here:
DVC StudentsIndonesians
Location:
Pleasant Hill, CA
Northridge Apt. D263
Day and Time:
Every Other Friday
7:00 pm
Contact:
Karen(925) 577 6634
Melvin(510) 708 0540
Upcoming Event:
Hoper FavorWelcoming Partyin January
FavorWho Comes Here:
DVC StudentsIndonesians
Location:
Pleasant Hill, CA
Northridge Apt. O219
Day and Time:
Every Other Friday
7:00 pm
Contact:
Rebecca(925) 482 5562
Jessica(925) 334 2011
Upcoming Event:
Hoper FavorWelcoming Partyin January
“We hang out
at one another’s
places, play Head’s
Up over sushi, do
McDonald’s
walk-thrus instead
of a drive-thru.
Whatever it may be,
there’s always
something up at
Hoper.”
–Melvin
“We accept you
for who you are
cause family
means no one is
left behind.
Besides our
random outings,
we eat and
have fun!”
–Jessica
Don’t hesitate to try on more than
one Care Group! Finding the right
community is going to take time, so
don’t feel obliged to be married to a
Care Group if you’re not sure yet.
If possible, pick a Care Group that
is local to where you go to school
or work. That way, it’s more likely
for you to have a support system
available at hand.
Different Care Groups have different
people and culture to reach out to.
That is why every Care Group has
their own “lingo” and feel. Make sure
you communicate your needs and
expectations with the leaders to
avoid misunderstandings!
Be patient. As exciting as it is to
gain a new family, it takes time to
adapt. So keep an open heart and
mind in the process!
JANUARY 2015 • 09
Warriors
Who Comes Here:
American LocalsCollege StudentsHigh Schoolers
Location:
Pinole, CA
4885 Pinole Valley Road
King
Who Comes Here:
USF and AAU StudentsIndonesians
Location:
San Francisco, CA
1545 Eddy St Apt. 432
Faith
Who Comes Here:
AAU and South SFStudentsEnglish-Speaking
Location:
San Francisco, CA
35 Buckingham Way
Day and Time:
Every Wednesday
7:30 pm
Contact:
Chris (510) 837 7867
Max (510) 374 2686
Day and Time:
Every Other Friday
7:00 pm
Contact:
Vincent (925) 356 1375
Jessica (415) 758 8645
Upcoming Events:
WelcomingCare GroupFriday, Feb 13
Outing will be on the following week
Open Arms Club:
We are at Pinole Valley High School every Thursday at lunch time(12:18 - 1:05 pm)Room 54
Upcoming Events:
Welcoming PartySaturday, Jan 24
Day and Time:
Every Other Friday
7:30 pm
Contact:
Melanie (925) 586 7770
Jason (510) 305 1278
“We are blazing a trail in our church right now. We’re sailing new
waters and going through uncharted territory as a Care Group by
reaching out to the locals of our community.” –Max
“King is a satelite for USF and AAU students to fellowship in Christ
in non-conservative ways. We apply this concept of ‘Church is not a
museum of good people, but hospital for the sick’.” –Vincent
“We are barbarians when it comes to food! CG FOOD!!!” –Melanie
10 • GENESIS NEWSLETTER
Frontier
Who Comes Here:
ProfessionalsYoung Families
Location:
San Mateo, San Jose,
Emeryville
Family
Who Comes Here:
Families with KidsIndonesiansAmericans
Location:
Varies
Day and Time:
Every Friday
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Contact:
Antony (408) 685 1540
Adi (415) 463 9010
Day and Time:
4th Saturday
of the Month
Time Varies
Contact:
Ps. Sugi (510) 724 5400
Upcoming Event:
First Care GroupDinner of 2015 Friday, Jan 9
“Frontier Care Group is created to serve the San Francisco
Bay Area’s Young & Professional individuals who loves God in a
fellowship with others!” –Adi
“You will find us in the Conference Room after each Sunday
service praying for newcomers and other needs. We make food for
special events, and invite friends to come over to have dinner and
fellowship.” –Pastor Sugi
I Belong to a Care Group. Do You?
Hoper is the one thing in my life I am most grateful about. Ever since coming to States, I knew I was going to be alone for quite some time. But as I found this new family, I felt comfortable and protected. Most importantly, I felt like I was at home.
We are able to relate more to others about being a family. There are differences as we grow together. But we are still one in the end– just like a family.
FreddieCare Group Hoper
MannyCare Group Warriors
JuliethaCare Group Family
Being in Care Group is more than just being part of a church. Being in Warriors gave me a family. A family who keeps me in track and loves me unconditionally even though they know what the have to say may hurt me but in the end will make me a better person.
JANUARY 2015 • 11
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Melanie (925) 586 7770
Jason (925) 305 1278
CG KING
SAN FRANCISCO
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CG WARRIORS
PINOLE
Maxwell (510) 374 2686
Chris (510) 837 7867
FAITH (Every Thursday & Friday)
Melody (925) 788 5078
KING (Every Saturday)
Vincent (925) 356 1375
HEROES (Every Thursday)
Alus (408) 904 8001
James (206) 331 8409
LEGENDS (Every Thursday)
Shirley (415) 990 8178
Evelin (925) 289 6785
WARRIORS (Every Tuesday)
Maxwell (510) 374 2686
FAVOR- HOPER (Every Thursday)
Melvin (510) 708 0540
Documentation - Eric Timotius
Genesis Newsletter - Irene Chandra
Men’s Ministry - Christian Liong
Multimedia - Melanie Thio
Praise & Worship - Adi Julianloo
Prayer & Intercession - Joan Wirolinggo
Refreshments - Nathalia Prasetyo Jo
Revelation Videos - Jessica Tjahjady
Sound System - Fendy Soegiono
Sunday School - Jen Hendric
Sunday Service Coordinator - Emmanuel Calica
Transportation - Leonardo Saerang
Ushers - Renaldi
Website - Yosia Urip
Women’s Ministry - Karen Liong & Elissa Irma
SUGI HENDRIC Senior Pastor
JEFFRI HALIM Associate Pastor,
Biblical Teaching
Jan 10 Corporate Prayer Meeting
Jan 16 & 20 Care Group Gatherings
CG LEGENDS
BERKELEY (GIRLS ONLY)
Shirley (415) 990 8178 (Freshmen)
Evelin (925) 289 6785 (Transfers)
CG HEROES
BERKELEY (GUYS ONLY)
Alus (408) 904 8001 (Freshmen)
Nicholas (650) 417 8228 (Transfers)
CG FAMILY
PINOLE
Ps. Sugi (510) 724 5400
CG FAVOR
PLEASANT HILL
Rebecca (925) 482 5562
Jessica (925) 334 2011
CG HOPER
PLEASANT HILL
Karen (925) 577 6634
Melvin (510) 708 0540
CG FRONTIER
SOUTH BAY
Antony (408) 685 1540
Adi (415) 463 9010
07 Billy Tjiptoning
13 Ronald Arnanjaya
17 Jessica Sanjaya
18 Jusuf Merukh
28 Michelle Handoyo
30 Florencia Kristiani