Christian Community Fellowship

While we are on a break...

2012-03-01T02:29:00.000-08:00

Hello folks,

We are currently not meeting weekly but will do so soon. I wanna share one of my favorite worship songs "Here I am to Worship" which has inspired me a lot over time... hope you enjoy...

:Din

LYRICS

VERSE 1

Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see
Beauty that made
This heart adore you
Hope of a life spent with you

CHORUS

Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that you're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me

VERSE 2

King of all days
Oh so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly you came to the earth you created
All for love's sake, became poor

BRIDGE

I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that Cross

CALL

Call upon the name of the Lord
And be saved

CCF with Francis Chan

2010-12-07T04:49:00.001-08:00

He said: "Alabaster Jar"

2010-12-06T21:03:00.000-08:00

Words cannot explain what I experienced... this song is amazing!

This alabaster jar is all I have of worth

I break it at Your feet, Lord, it's less than You deserve
You're far more beautiful, more precious than the oil
The sum of my desires and the fullness of my joy
Like You spilled Your blood, I spill my heart
As an offering to my King

Here I am, take me as an offering
Here I am, giving every heartbeat for Your glory
Take me

This time that I have left is all I have of worth
I lay it at Your feet, Lord, it's less than You deserve
And though I've little strength, and though my days are few
You gave Your life for me so I will live my life for You

Like You spilled Your blood, I spill my heart
As an offering to my King

Here I am, take me as an offering
Here I am, giving every heartbeat for Your glory
Here I am, take me as an offering
Here I am, giving every heartbeat for Your glory, take me

Worthy, worthy, You are worthy, worthy is the Lord
Worthy, worthy, You are worthy, worthy is the Lord

Here I am, take me as an offering
Here I am, giving every heartbeat for Your glory
Here I am, take me as an offering
Here I am, giving every heartbeat for Your glory
Take me

Blessings

Din

CCFers

2010-11-24T07:20:00.000-08:00

If you ever find yourself struggling..

2010-11-16T19:25:00.000-08:00

God will make a way

Where there seems to be no way

He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for me

He will be my guide

Hold me closely to His side

With love and strength

For each new day

He will make a way

By a roadway in the wilderness

He'll lead me

And rivers in the desert will I see

Heaven and earth will fade

But His Word will still remain

He will do something new today.

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This song is very special to me because I was obsessed with this song for over three years when I was going through one of the toughest times of my life. I wanted to share with you for those of you going through struggles or feel need words of comfort. Remember: God is good

Love love love,

Jasmine

Midweek Celebration!

2010-11-05T19:13:00.000-07:00

"Tell each other why you think that he/she is an awesome person ;) "

Is somebody missing here?

Poor Jasmine got (almost) cropped out! :(

Hello Cody :)

Yasuri Yamileth??

Attack Aaron's dimples!

(Double click on the pictures for a larger view)

Love love love,

Jasmine

Din's 21st Birthday

2010-11-05T19:10:00.000-07:00

(Double click on the pictures for a larger view)

Love love love,

Jasmine

Alabanza y Adoración -- Praise and Worship

2010-11-03T09:53:00.000-07:00

Hi :) Here I share my college group's favorite worship song :) (he's not singing in spanish in the video)

Todos necesitan amor que nunca falla
Tu gracia y compasión
Todos necesitan perdón y esperanza
Y un Dios que salva
CORO:
Cristo puede mover montes
¡Sólo Dios puede salvar, mi Dios puede salvar!
Por siempre, autor de salvación
Jesús la muerte venció, el la muerte venció

Aun con mis temores sé que me aceptas
Lléname otra vez
Mi vida te ofrezco para seguir tus pasos
A Tí me rindo( a ti me rindo)
CORO
En la tierra, Tu luz brillará
Cantamos por la gloria de Tu majestad, Jesús

Love,

Deby

PS: Sorry if my mom added you to Facebook... That's what you get for sharing your facebook password. Thanks for being nice to her :)

Men and Marriage

2010-11-02T03:50:00.001-07:00

I highly recommend this for all you men. Take an hour, and learn. AMAZING, my theology on marriage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYBovk6MBEg

In His Grasp
Trev

CCF Video Channel

2010-11-01T08:34:00.000-07:00

Hi All!!

Since many of the CCF'ers were not aware that we actually have a video channel on youtube, wanted to share the worship song we sang today for closing....

feel free to drop by http://www.youtube.com/user/ccfhkust and surf around :D

We only have 6 videos so far :| we welcome volunteers to post more videos :)

Blessings

Din

Hurricane

2010-10-22T18:44:00.000-07:00

Love love love,

Jasmine

Prayer...

2010-10-21T05:41:00.000-07:00

Hi CCF'ers =)

Two of my friends need prayer for healing,

One, who is going through a lot of academic pressure and stress in adapting to a new environment, who is considering whether to downgrade from a PhD to MPhil degree and needs patience, persistence, rest and direction to really decide whats best....

the other, friend who I've talked about at CCF some time ago, who still needs more prayer. There is a lot of praise =) about healing and stability, as we all prayed some time ago, things are getting better.

On this special day, I would like to share a bit about what has been going through in my past week =) It was a tough week, a week of change and turbulence. A week of disagreements, failures and pain (at work, play and friends) and this song AND my CCF friends were truly encouraging to me.

In this midterm season, if you are reading this post, facing difficult times or if its anything else that makes you feel weary, do join in and pray for healing with me =)

I would also like to share an interesting (yet confusing) verse I came across, something that we tend to forget during all our troubles, in times when we struggle to draw conclusions, or attempt to make a hasty decision. In this tough week, I think this was something important that I could learn.... =)

“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

Blessings

:Din

News from Marianne :)

2010-10-17T19:50:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

About two weeks ago, I posted a prayer request from an ex-CCF member. She has replied and here's her e-mail to us :)

"Thank you for all your support. Hope all is well with you and everyone in the group. Wishing you all the best during mid-terms.

I've also got another prayer request - this time for my former roommate. Her name is Carolyn, and she is now studying her PhD at Yale (I know, wow!) and she is also going through mid-terms. I'd appreciate if you could keep her in your prayers.

Many thanks.

Cheers
Marianne"

Its great to hear from her and I hope that everyone can continue to keep her in your prayers :)

God bless...and all the very best to everyone for midterms!

In Him,
Su Yi

Job

2010-10-14T20:16:00.000-07:00

Remember last week's discussion 'Why does God sometimes put us through hardship?' 'Does God ever punish us for our wrongdoings?'

After I went back home I started to read chapters on Jobs again. I want to share few verses that struck me:

Job 2: 10
He replied, "You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. '

Job 5:17
Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

I am once again speechless at the greatness of Job's faithfulness. Yes, we do at times complain. Complain because it's so painful, so seemingly unfair, so difficult..it's beyond our comprehension and most of all why me? If God does not answer you, it's probably because you are asking the wrong question. The right question should be: how can I serve God through the difficulties? What purpose does God have for me? How can I glorify Him?

Remain faithful & love God. That's what we are created for.

Love love love,

Jasmine

Heart of Worship

2010-10-12T22:47:00.000-07:00

I was recently asked by a friend why I don't put titles or songwriter's names on my powerpoints when I am leading worship. It may seem like a minor thing, but for me, at least, it is something very telling about worship. My two (and really, only objections) to putting titles and authors on my powerpoints are 1. distraction from worship, 2. makes it lyrics, and not a song.

The first point, is relatively simple, it is that when I make powerpoints for worship, as a worship leader, my primary concern is to lead people into worship of God, into a place where people can experience God through music, through the songs in their hearts. As a worship leader, all I am doing is directing communal worship to God through a gift that God has given me. Psalm 100:4 says "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name." As a lead worshiper, all I do is to start singing songs of praise, so that we can enter His presence with communal worship. As such, I am always trying to remove things that are distracting to people, distracting from the presence of God. I don't want to do anything to detract from people's intimate time with God. Its a holy, sacred time, and I dont see how titles or authors can help that. In fact, it can detract from it, if people get too hung up on the author or the title, it can actually act as a hindrance to entering into worship. For example, if I lead one of the songs that I've written, it might distract people to see "XXXXXXX by Trevor Siu". That's the last thing I want, because then I am taking away glory from the One who deserves all glory, honour and praise. If a song was written by myself, David Crowder, Chris Tomlin, or anyone else on this earth, what does it matter? It shouldn't be at all about the author, I submit, instead, that all the focus should be on the words we are singing to the Most High King. Those are words that are from the heart, who it was penned by in inconsequential. All the glory to Him! If you really want to know about a song, to buy it, or just curious, I ask that you wait until after we are done with our "service". That way there is no competition about who is getting glory, but solely Him.

The second point that I have with authors and titles, is that it reminds us that it is a song. Yes there is music, and a quaint melody, but it really should be YOUR song. Not written by someone, or called something. Instead, the words you are singing should come from your heart. Even if you've never heard a song before, sing it with all your heart, because worship is your (my) gift back to God for all He's done for you (and me..). I don't want to create an atmosphere where we merely sing songs... songs are useless. They have no meaning, they are just that, concrete, immobile pieces of music. God doesn't care about music, He doesn't care about how good the guitar sounds, or how nice the melody is. He doesn't even care about what the words are. Samuel 16:7 says that man looks at the outside, but God looks at the heart. God doesn't care how loud we're singing, He just wants our hearts. This is where the song "Heart of Worship" came from, was this season. The story behind it is pretty powerful : http://www.crosswalk.com/1253122/ . I don't care if you like me leading my song because it has nice lyrics, or good chords or whatever. I want you to make it your own, to help express your heart to the Lord, through music. That's a central point to worship, is getting beyond who wrote what, and its called what, its that this is the cry of MY heart, this is the cry of where I am right now. I'll close with my favorite line in "From the Inside Out",

"And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise From the inside out, my soul cries out".

That is true worship that God honors, and adores. That is, a heart giving back to Him through anyway possible, music, dance, drama, speaking, whatever your gift may be. It can be your worship to God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."

Thats worship.

Kia Kaha!

Trev

Gratias, Merci, 감사합니다, 谢谢。。。

2010-10-11T12:47:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to say thank you for all those who's been helping out with CCF in regards to
1. my absent for Wednesdays' meeting
2. my sickness @ today's meeting.

I was really touched by everyone's kind heart & willingness to help me out today.
This is what CCF is made for. This is why we are here. :D

You guys made the highlight of my day. So...

I've noticed many others were pretty sick at today's meeting too. Please pray for Alex, Din and the rest of us facing midterm next week.

Happy midterms!

Love love love,

Jasmine

Hosanna

2010-10-09T02:51:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me

I was really moved by these verses in the song 'Hosanna', wanted to share with u all =)

Blessings

:Din

Prayer Request

2010-10-05T21:19:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

I was so encouraged to get a reply from an ex-CCF member, Marianne. Reason why she's not attending anymore is that she has graduated (yay!!), moved off campus, and is looking (desperately!) for a job to pay her off-campus rent. Please pray for her to be able to find a job, and that God will sustain her even through this hard and trying time, for her to be able to trust the Lord and His timing :)

Have a happy rest-of-the-week! :D

In Him,
Su Yi

Psalm 40:1-3

2010-10-04T10:41:00.000-07:00

I waited patiently for the LORD;
   he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
       out of the mud and mire;
       he set my feet on a rock
       and gave me a firm place to stand.
He put a new song in my mouth,
       a hymn of praise to our God.
       Many will see and fear
       and put their trust in the LORD.

Hi! After today's Bible Study I remembered this Psalm and I wanted to share it with everyone. I thank God for His Word and the comfort it brings to our hearts.

Love,
Deby

Happy Hols!

2010-10-01T18:02:00.000-07:00

Hello CCFers!

How's everyone? Hope everyone is having a wonderful long holiday!

Isn't today's weather wonderful? I know it's such a clique conversation opener..but seriously! I felt all jumpy and tingly in heart when I first woke up this morning.

I personally had a REAL good time spending time with God, catching up with friends& family and learning how to cook!

As I was cooking today, this song randomly popped up in my mind.."Oh Happy Day' by Tim Hughes and I still cannot get it off my head! Remember how we talked about 'forgiveness' on Monday's bible study? For the first few days, I thought about..how awesome is God to forgive such a sinner like me & and my heart began to melt with thankfulness. Then on, I began to think about..how about those who we haven't forgiven yet? Do do you have someone you hold grudge against? What has he/she done to you? Have to tried talking to the person recently? No one is perfect. Even the person who loves you the most may hurt your feelings without realizing it.

So let's forgive ourselves, forgive others and pray for each other. The Lord has come to rescue us..OH HAPPY DAY! :D :D

Love love love,

Jasmine

Midweek Celebration

2010-10-01T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hello all,

Here are pictures from our very first Midweek Celebration!

Enjoy! :D

Dance with me

2010-09-20T08:46:00.000-07:00

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Many songs will fade away
And few things will remain
Melodies and harmonies will change
Melodies and harmonies will change
But I'm hearing a new song
I'm hearing a new song

I'm begining to hear the angles cry holy
Love song of God, rise in me
I'm surrounded by You, here in Your glory
Love song of God, rise in me

I be romanced by the King of the ages
I don't want to sing of a passion I've never known
I wanna get lost in the beauty of Jesus
To dance through the night around your throne
To dance through the night around your throne
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Love love love

Jasmine

Weekly Schedule ♥

2010-09-20T01:08:00.000-07:00

Monday (Phil & Dennis)

Bible Study Group

Topic: Encountering Jesus

Wednesday (Din & Jasmine)

Worship & Games & Prayer

Who's Eligible? If you can either sing, dance or clap!

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Time: 7:30 - 9:30

Venue: Room 4503 (Subject to change)

Join us for dinner @ cafe at 7:00!

We will bring you to the venue after the meal is finished :)

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WANTED !!!

If you'd like to help us out on any of the following weeks / days, please let us know!

Our purpose is to serve God and please him only. If you do have any talents or more importantly, heart to serve our CCF, please don't hesitate to contact us at ccf.hkust@gmail.com or talk to any one of leaders during the weekly gatherings :)

Also..if you wish to be included in our emailing list for more upadte information, please write us at ccf.hkust@gmail.com

Love love love,

Jasmine

How He Loves Us

2010-09-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

Love love love

Jasmine

Welcoming Party!

2010-09-18T20:33:00.000-07:00

Hello CCFers,

Guess what? I finally took some time this weekend to upload some of the photos the previous welcoming party. Yay!

Looking back through these pictures reminded me of how much wonderful time we had together. We had an opening speech by Oscar, testimony from Benny, awesome worship led by CCFers, Ice breaking game, special words from Pastor Billy & the AMAZING food prepared and arranged by Faith!

I hope it was a good opportunity to meet & learn about each other.

Also, a TREMENDOUS thanks to all who devoted their time & effort & brains into making this event possible. You know who you are! ;) I seriously do think it's so cool how we could organize such a big event in short amount of time. Thanks to you all again, God bless you!

Please enjoy the photos!

Love love love

Jasmine