New Member Induction

It is official!!! Ms. Tina Wong has been inducted into the highly prestigious organization, The Two Four, exclusively for those with 2 dozen years of experience under their belts. Let us celebrate this momentous day by wishing her all the best! May her future bring spectacular things!

God bless you for being such a great person to all who know you!

Happy Birthday, Tina!

Bible study synopsis Jan 26

A meeting full of blessings!

We were delighted to see so many 3rd years (denise, rujin, tracy) and both the 4th years (mary and melody!) yesterday night. Mary brought us some middle eastern pastries and once again Ima brought the snacks up a notch with chicken nuggets and BBQ chips! Thank you ladies.

Kemi and Ope led praise and worship and taught us some songs in Nigerian (sorry, I forgot the name of the dialect) The song below can be sung in the tune of "God is so good x3, He's so good to me"

Oluwa Dara, Oluwa Dara
Oluwa Dara, O Dara si wa

Our passage for this week was Luke 10: 25-37 on the parable of the good samaritan.

Why do we have to show charity to others? Do we do it because we love Jesus?

Why is it easy to show charity under some circumstance but difficult under other circumstances?
easy - when it is convenient, when we have time/money, when we get rewarded
difficult - when we don't have time/money, busy-ness, afraid of being thought of as "weird", etc.

How may we improve?

Please don't forget to pray for Pei Wen's Work-In-Progress preparation.

See everyone next week!

Bible Study Synopsis January 19, 2006

Imma's Testimony:
She had viewed the bible as a historical manuscript until she moved to NY last fall and purchased a new bible "The Message" from Barnes & Noble. Things look much different now and she sees the bible as a real time application.
Here are some scriptures that God used to give her direction last
semester:
- Psalm 45:11 "Be here"
- Hebrews 12: 1-2a "Run for it"
- Ephesians 1 "Don't get tired"
- Mark 13:13 "Stay with it"
The end of the struggle was success, Glory be to God.
The bible is a God's spoken word to us. Let's apply it in our daily
work.
Imma expressed how much love she has felt from ECF.
Thanks for sharing dearest Imma.

Who's next????

Bible Study: Parable of the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1-12)

This passage is a very thought provoking one as we shared on Thursday.
As you read through the text, consider the following questions:
- In verse 8-9, is Jesus telling us to be more shrewd? Is shrewdness a bad thing?
- What is Jesus implying in verse 9 exactly? What is the significance of eternal dwellings?

The scripture says that we are live in the world, but we are not of this world.
As we discussed the meaning of the parable, one the key thought was to use our tangible possessions, and innate intelligence to draw people to Christ.

Points to reflect on:
What resource(s) has God entrusted you with and what is your attitude towards them?
Are we/what keeps us from being generous with the resources and talents that God has given us?
Please feel free to discuss any questions or thought with any "ECFer" as you run into them this week.
Looking forward to a great time of fellowship on Thursday January 26, 2006!

-Kemi (aadekoje@montefiore.org)

Happy Belated Bday to Ima!

*Ahem* *Cough, cough* Can I have your attention please? =) We would like to wish Ima a very happy belated birthday! Sorry we completely missed it! May you be blessed in this new year as you continue to grow in His love and grace!

*ding ding* another announcement time!

ECF wishes Tracy, one of our beloved 3rd years, a super birthday!! It's always good to see you at ECF. Hope this coming year brings bigger and better blessings your way! Thanks for all the advice, laughs, and encouragments! Hope your day is a memorable one!

ECF Meeting Notes 1/12/06

I. CMDA (Contact: Tina, ywong)
- Retreat
* More Than Lip Service: Following Christ by Serving Our Neighbors
* Date: February 17-18, 2006
* Featuring: Service project
- AECOM Rep
* Next meeting 1/28, 10am - 12pm, Location TBD
* Want to share ideas and pray with other NYC med fellowships?
* Currently attending: Tina, Deb, Jacque

II. Worship (Contact: PC, phow)
- Ideas
* Gospel Night - Ayana & PC
* New songs - Ima
* Songs in different languages: Ope, Peiwen
- Notes
* Sing louder! Dont feel inhibited if you want to stand or clap ;)
* Send in song suggestions
* Phase in new songs
* New songs: teach PC, or volunteer to teach on Thursdays

III. Testimonies (Contact: Ope, olabisi)
- Share encouragement/how Gods working in your life!
- Email reminders

IV. Bible Study (Contact: Ope, olabisi)
- Topic Ideas
* Book studies
* Character studies
- Notes
* More participation!
* Send in your topic suggestions
* Keep Bible study shorter if we will go into small groups
* End fellowship by 9:15

V. Speakers (Contact: Deb, dleong)
- Topic Ideas
* Teaching Intelligent Design in School
* Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
* Basic Foundations of Christianity
* Passover Demonstration
* Relationships
- Potential Speakers
* Dr. Jeanette Yuen (March or April - Redeemer, cardiologist, mom)
* Speaker with PhD suggestions?
- Notes
* All potential seeker events
* Advertise with flyers
* Have ECF pamphlets available at events

VI. Outreach (Contact: You?)
- Easter
* Compile info/contacts/rides for services
* Passover demo
- Alternative: Valentines Day
- Hot Cocoa Outreach-like event
- Seeker specific events/talks
- Bible studies for seekers
- Table at Grad Students Club Night

VII. Snacks (Contact: Ima, iekandem)
- Sign up if you feel led!

VIII. Retreat (Contact: Deb, dleong)
- Camp Wightman
* Pro: sheets, boating
* Con: A little far; leave later next time
- Potential Site: Presbyterian Center at Holmes (thanks, Jacque!)
* www.presbyteriancenter.org
- Retreat site search criteria
* Definitely within 2 hours of Einstein, preferably less
* Cheap: Camp Wightman was $56 per head minus food; max: $90 with meals
* Meals not necessary
* TBD: date (most likely Oct), theme, speaker

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Ope and Kemi on their ENGAGEMENT, December 19th 2005

"Well, it's about time!" - NYT

"So, that's what he's been up to!" - Newsweek

"It's the best thing he's done all year!" - Ope's boss

"We saw it coming!" - Times Magazine

We are all so happy for you guys and wish you all the best. You have been such a Godly example to all of us in your life and relationship. Don't forget to update us on the wedding (which Ope says will be some time in Fall 2006)! We will ALL be there!

Happy Belated Birthday!!

Hi Melody!!

 

Apologies for the late wishes, but we still hope you had a GREAT time celebrating the back-to-back holidays-- your birthday and a wonderful Christmas following. May the coming year bring many blessings! Good luck in everything!