2016 west coast chinese christian conference - handbook

-2 Corinthians 5:6-8 (ESV)

6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

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2016 WCCCCTable of Contents

General Information ........................................................About WCCCC ..................................................................WCCCC Trivia Questions ..................................................Main Speakers ................................................................... Worship Team ...................................................................Day 1 Evening Message 1 Notes ......................................Day 2 Morning Devotion 1 (English and Chinese) ............ Day 2 Morning Message 1 Notes ......................................Day 2 Bible Study 1 Material (English and Chinese) ........A Penny for Your Thoughts ................................................Day 2 Workshop A & B Description .................................. Day 2 Evening Message 2 Notes ......................................Day 3 Morning Devotion 2 (English and Chinese) ............Day 3 Morning Message 2 Notes ......................................Day 3 Bible Study 2 Material (English and Chinese) ........Day 3 Workshop C Description .........................................Day 3 Free Time Christian Fellowship Forum ....................Day 3 Evening Message 3 Notes ......................................Day 4 Morning Devotion 3 (English and Chinese) ............Day 4 Morning Message 3 Notes ......................................Day 4 Bible Study 3 Material (English and Chinese) ........Join Our Team ...................................................................Planning Committee Election ............................................Behind The Scenes (2016 PC Committee Member) ........................... Front Line Servants (2016 EC Committee Member) ............................New Friends ......................................................................The Challenge Goals For 2017 ..........................................WCCCC 2017 Preview .....................................................Share Your Testimony ...................................................... Conference Timetable.......................................

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On behalf of the 2016 Planning Committee, I would like to extend our biggest appreciation for all of you for joining our 47th annual conference. I also would like to praise God for bringing all of you safely here.2016 was not a peaceful year in the world’s perspective especially in France and in our neighborhoods (San Ber-nardino, Orlando, Dallas, Baton Rouge); a lot of killings and a lot of shootings. However, during these tough times, we have God to lead us through. Our theme this year “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight” is exactly the attitude we need in order to go through these tough situations. If we walk by sight during this year, we will have a tough time finding peace. If we walk by faith, we have peace in God and let God guide us through. Just like Job in the Old Testament, even if the situation is tough, we have to put our sight on God and not the situation itself. May God help us and lead us to a spiritual revival through this conference and may God lead us to a more peaceful 2017.

May God Bless all of you.

Joseph Chan2016 Planning Committee Chair

Message from Our Chairpersons

2016 was a blessful year for our Executive Committee. We, as God’s servants, experienced the faithfulness of the abundant Lord. Being lit up with this year’s theme “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”, each team member felt the urgency to spread the good news. Even though we started from a low point, through praying and seeking God’s work, the team got to experience the work of FAITH.

Every one of you who is reading this note, is a blessing from God to us. My hope is that you would experience the power of Faith and meet God in this conference. May He blessed you with a memorable moment that can make you start 2017 faithfully.

In Him,

Celia Szeto 2016 Executive Committee Chair

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General InformationCelia Szeto Executive Committee Chair Lakeside 523(650)691-3416

Conference RegistrationDecember 29th, 2016 2:00p.m. – 5:45p.m. 9:30p.m. – 10:30p.m.Location: Upper Newton Memorial

Timothy ChiuAdministration Vice ChairLakeside 522(650)580-4973

Heywood ChanGeneral Affairs Lakeside 522(650)741-4441

Maggy Cheng First Aid Team Leader Lakeside 523 (408)707-7288

Joseph Chan RegistrarLakeside 521(626)409-8670

Important Contacts

Emergency For any emergencies, please contact WCCCC or Mt. Hermon staff member immediately. In case of an earthquake, fire, storm, landslide, or other emergencies: During mealtime (Dining Commons) or worship time (Auditorium), please remain calm and stay where you are until further notice from the staff. During any other time (quiet time, or late night), please go to the nearest designated location indicated on the map (Recreation Field, Victory Circle parking lot near Rustic Dell, etc.) and remain there until further notice from the staff.

LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITIES: Scotts Valley Urgent Care - (831) 458-6330 Doctors On Duty - (831) 425-7991 Dominican Hospital - (831) 462-7700Fire or Ambulance: 911

December 30th-31st, 2016 1:00p.m. – 1:15p.m.5:30p.m. – 6:00p.m. Location: Lakeside 521

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ParkingParking lots are located on Conference Drive, the main road of Mt. Hermon. Parking is available adjacent to most cabins. Avoid parking on private property. Do not park at the Post Office or in the loading zone.

Cabin Maintenance Contact Heywood Chan, our General Affairs staff, if there are conditions that arise with your cabin such as lack of heating, proper lighting, water leakage, or other maintenance issues.

Meals Your name tag is your Meal Ticket. If you lose it, see the Registrar, Jo-seph. If you or a cabin mate is too sick to attend a meal, “take outs” are available. Ask a dining room server for assistance.

Lost and Found Don’t panic...yet. The Lost and Found is located at the back of the Auditorium.

Basic Rules Just a few friendly reminders... • Please be on time. • Please always be aware of your belongings, and do not leave valu-

ables in your cabin. • Please be respectful to the camp site, help keep common areas

clean. • Please conserve electricity. Turn off the lights and lower the ther-

mostat when a room is vacant. Avoid setting the thermostat above 72°F.

• Smoking, alcohol, illicit drugs and gambling are prohibited. No mah-jong, please!

• Open flames are prohibited. • Do not move (or remove) furniture (especially pianos) without per-

mission from Mt. Hermon staff. • Please turn off all personal mobile devices in the auditorium and

workshop rooms. • Please stay in your own cabin after 11pm.

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About WCCCCWest Coast Chinese Christian Conference is an evangelical fellowship of Chinese Christians committed to challenging and equipping God’s people to serve on campuses or in the workplace, at the local church or on the mission field. Through a network of resources, training and encourage-ment, WCCCC aims to serve the West Coast Chinese Chris-tian community.

Our History WCCCC began in 1969 when a group of foreign-born Chinese Christian students gathered for fellowship over the Christmas break. This winter retreat continued up through 1971. In 1972, the winter retreat planning committee placed their efforts in the planning of the North American Congress of Chinese Evangelicals (NACOCE). After the NACOCE meet-ing, this winter retreat began its transformation into a full-fledged “Winter Conference”. From this beginning, WCCCC has grown into a regional conference ministering to students and young adults, both foreign and American born, from over 100 different groups and churches.

Our Vision WCCCC’s vision is to co-work with West Coast Chinese churches to bring about a grass roots revival.

Our Mission The primary mission of WCCCC is to plan, organize, and deliver an an-nual conference for West Coast Chinese Christians that will: • Stimulate conferees to grow in their walk with God; • Equip conferees with the knowledge and skills to fulfill their spiritual

calling; • Enrich conferees with a knowledge and understanding of current

and past events and movements relevant to Chinese Christians; • Promote conferees’ awareness of their social responsibilities.

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Our Distinctiveness A Community Within Diversity Conferees come from throughout the West Coast representing diverse backgrounds.Through group Bible studies, cabin sharing and other activities, fellowship is fostered to promote a genuine community.

A Wealth of Perspectives Conferees are challenged and stimulated through interaction with our numerous speakers on a broad range of topics regarding spiritual growth, Christian service and contemporary issues.

An Opportunity for Training Conferees are offered practical workshops to build leadership and evangelism skills, as well as in-conference opportunities to lead Bible study and to practice spiritual discipline. Committee members develop important strategic and tactical skills that provide a valuable foundation for future ministries.

Our Beliefs Although we come from various church denominations, the leadership of West Coast Chinese Christian Conference holds to the following state-ments of faith: • We believe that the Bible is uniquely inspired by God, and in its

trustworthiness and authority. • We believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ and in His true hu-

manity when He lived among us. • We acknowledge the necessity of Jesus’ substitutionary death on

the cross for the redemption of the world. • We hold that salvation is by faith and through God’s grace alone. • We believe in the historic fact of the resurrection. • We acknowledge the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the

work of regeneration. • We fully expect the personal return of Jesus Christ in the future.

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2016 WCCCC Trivia QuestionsDeadline: 12 noon on Saturday, December 31, 2016

1. What is the full name of WCCCC? ________________________________2. How many main speaker(s) do the Planning Committee would invite for the conference each year? _____3. What is WCCCC’s web address? ________________________4. In WCCCC’s volunteer role, what does PC stand for? _______________5. In WCCCC’s volunteer role, what does EC stand for? _______________6. Term (in months) for an Executive Committee member? _____7. In WCCCC’s volunteer role, what does AB stand for? _______________8. What is the full name of the ministry whose existence is to support the ministry of WCCCC? _____________________________9. What is WCCCC’s Facebook address? _________________________10. Which major campgrounds has WCCCC held its past conferences? ___________________________11. What are the two categories of WCCCC’s conferees? ___________ and _____________________12. How many phase(s) of meetings do we have for the PC and EC teams to organize our annual conference? ☐ One ☐ Two ☐ Three13. How many mandatory training session(s) did our Bible Study Leaders attend prior conference this year? ☐ None ☐ One ☐ Two14. Which role leads the Executive Committee to carry out all the planning? ☐ Advisory Board ☐ Executive Committee Chairperson ☐ Planning Committee Chairperson15. Which committee does the Internal and External subcommittee fall under? ☐ Planning Committee ☐ Executive Committee ☐ Advisory Board16. ☐ T/ ☐ F We have 6 new planning committee members voted in at the conference every year.17. ☐ T/ ☐ F WCCCC is on Facebook, but not on Instagram.18. ☐ T/ ☐ F There are three paid staffs serving in the ministry of WCCCC.19. ☐ T/ ☐ F Each planning committee member is serving a term of 24 months.20. ☐ T/ ☐ F The Planning Committee meet up once a month for conference planning

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MAIN SPEAKERSMORNING SPEAKER

REV. WALTER LAUCumberland Presbyterian Chinese Church in San Francisco ChinatownMaster of Theology in Dallas Theological SeminarDoctor of Ministry in Talbot School of Theology

劉澤華牧師在澳門出生，於香港成長。十二歲接受耶穌基督作為他個人的救主及生命的主。劉牧師熱愛音樂，青年時曾參加香港突破民歌組，參與音樂佈道事工。十九歲移居美國，後加入佳音社參與福音廣播事工。劉牧師畢業於加州柏克萊大學（U C Berkeley）電子工程系。於矽谷工作數年後，回應少年時主的呼召，決定投身全職事奉；就讀於德州達拉斯神學院（Dallas Theological Seminary）。劉牧師於1990年獲達拉斯神學院神學碩士學位，並於2012年獲Talbot 神學院教牧學博士學位。劉牧師於1990年至今，忠心事奉於三藩市華人金巴崙長老會，專責青少年、大學生、職青及夫婦事工；現任該會主任牧師。劉牧師與師母（Ada）結婚二十五年，現育有兩個可愛的女兒－二十歲的恩頌（Jonie）和十七歲的恩樂（Nadia）。劉牧師與師母亦為家庭更新協會「恩愛夫婦營」檢定帶領夫婦及三元福音佈道法訓練導師。

Rev. Walter Lau was born in Macau and was raised in Hong Kong. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord of his life when he was 12. Walter loves music, and had joined the Breakthrough Singers of Hong Kong to do music evan-gelism in his teen years. He came to the U.S. when he was 19 and later joined the Chinese Outreach to do Gospel Broadcasting. Walter graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and worked for 4 years in the Silicon Valley as a hardware Computer Engineer. After that, he went to Dallas Theological Seminary in Texas for his seminary education. He graduated with a ThM (Master of Theology) in 1990, and later received his DMin (Doctor of Ministry) from Talbot School of Theology in 2012. Walter has been serving in Cumberland Presby-terian Chinese Church in San Francisco Chinatown since 1990, ministering to youths, College students, Young Adults, and married couples; and is now the Senior Pastor of that church. Pastor Walter has been married to Ada for 25 years, and has two lovely daughters, Jonie (20) and Nadia (17).

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After graduating from the University of Hong Kong in 1978, Rev. Gordon Sau Wah Siu, worked as a social worker. In 1981, he left for Canada to study at Regent College, where he received his Master of Divinity degree. In May 1987, he was ordained as a reverend and in July of the same year, appointed as the Senior Pastor of North Point Alliance Church Hong Kong, which now has 60 full-time pastoral staff and five branch churches. In 1999, Rev Siu was awarded a Doctor of Ministry degree by Fuller Theo-logical Seminary in US.

Apart from serving at North Point Alliance Church, Rev Siu also served as the Chair-man of the Board of Directors at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Union of Hong Kong for several terms and he now acts as the advisor of the Board. He is also the Board Chairman of Alliance Bible Seminary and an executive committee member of The Society for Truth and Light.

Rev. Siu has written a number of books, including The Life and Livelihood of the Disciples of Christ: Living in Faith in the Gospel of Matthew; The Choice between Life and Death: The Way of Fearing God in Deuteronomy; Four Lessons for a Pastor’s Personal Growth; Ministry of the People of God; Spirit-led Church Management; Voice from the Heart of a Shepherd; Drawing Close to the Heart of the Lord; Your Love and Acceptance Make Me Warm; My Personal Experience with Spiritual Discipline; To Gain Christ; Work as Sacrifice; Truly Rich; Our Stand in a Confusing Society (in collaboration); Holiness is a Must for All Christians (in collaboration); Church Conflicts: Socio-Psychological and Pastoral Perspectives (in collaboration); and his sermon series includes Nothing but Leaves, Content Serving the Lord. Rev Siu has a son and a daughter, both now married. His wife is a home-based piano teacher.

EVENING SPEAKER

REV. GORDON SAU WAH SIUMaster of Divinity at Regent CollegeSenior Pastor of North Point Alliance Church Hong KongAuthor

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WORSHIP TEAM CHANNEL CHURCH

"Channel Church worship team is a passionate worship team in the SF Bay Area. They use music to introduce Christ to college students and young professionals. Throughout the years, their music has inspired and encouraged people to accept and know Christ--deep down in their heart."

Celia SzetoExecutive ChairpersonWCCCC 2016

2114 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA [email protected]

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Evening Message 1 思念上面的事的人生（西2:20－3:11）

DAY 1

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Morning Devotion 1 DAY 2

Psalm 57:7-11 ESV

7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast!

I will sing and make melody!

8 Awake, my glory!Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!

9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.

10 For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.

11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!

Praise the Lord for giving us a time of devotion. You may be bringing in your worries, frustrations, sorrows, and other burdens with you to this conference. You may still not have the answer(s) to your problem(s). You may not know how to deal with them yet. Use a few minutes to meditate on the Psalm you just read, write down all your feelings, thoughts, things that are troubling you, and lay them all out before God.

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2 Corinthians 4:8-18 ESV8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; per-plexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always car-rying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.12 So death is at work in us, but life in you.13 Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak,14 knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Je-sus and bring us with you into his presence. 15 For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

1. What is Paul’s situation in this passage?2. How did Paul overcome his afflictions, difficulties, persecutions,

and rejections?3. What is Paul’s main concern? Or what is Paul trying to tell us?4. Why are you troubled and/or upset? Is it for “the things that are

seen”? or for “the things that are unseen”?

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Morning Devotion 1 DAY 2

詩篇57:7-11新譯本

神啊！我的心堅定，我的心堅定；我要歌唱，我要頌讚。

我的靈啊！你要醒過來。琴和瑟啊！你們都要醒過來。

我也要喚醒黎明。

主啊！我要在萬民中稱謝你，在萬族中歌頌你。

因為你的慈愛偉大，高及諸天，你的信實上達雲霄。

神啊！願你被尊崇，過於諸天；願你的榮耀遍及全地。

感謝主！讓我們有一同靈修的時間，您或許帶著擾累，委屈，傷心重擔進來，您心裡或有問題沒有答案，您或許不知道如何面對難關。您可以用數分鐘重整您心內的思緒，寫下讓您喘不過氣的煩惱，向神訴說您心內的想法。

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哥林多後書4:8-18 8 我們雖然四面受壓，卻沒有壓碎；心裡作難，卻不至絕望，9 受到迫害，卻沒有被丟棄；打倒了，卻不至死亡。 10 我們身上常常帶著耶穌的死，好讓耶穌的生也在我們的身上顯明出來。 11 我們這些活著的人，為耶穌的緣故常常被人置於死地，好讓耶穌的生也在我們必死的身上顯明出來。 12 這樣看來，死在我們身上運行，生卻在你們的身上運行。 13 經上記著說：“我信，所以我說話。”我們既然有同樣的信心（“信心”原文作“信心的靈”），也就信，所以也說話， 14 因為知道那使主耶穌復活的，也必定使我們與耶穌一同復活，並且把我們和你們呈獻在他的面前。 15 這一切都是為了你們，好使恩惠既然因著許多人而增多，感恩的心也更加增多了，使榮耀歸給神。16 所以，我們並不沮喪，我們外面的人雖然漸漸朽壞，但裡面的人卻日日更新， 17 因為我們短暫輕微的患難，是要為我們成就極大無比、永遠的榮耀。 18 我們所顧念的，不是看得見的，而是看不見的；因為看得見的是暫時的，看不見的是永遠的。

1. 保羅的處境如何？ 2. 保羅如何勝過敵人，為難，逼迫，打倒？ 3. 為什麼保羅願意受敵人為難，逼迫，打倒？4. 保羅注重的是什麼？5. 您為什麼心中困擾，煩惱?是為了那看得見的事?還是那看不見的事呢？

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Morning Message 1

I. He_________________ 祂___________________

II. You_________________ 祢___________________

III. I ____________________ 我___________________

DAY 2The Object of Faith (Psalm 23)

信心的對象 (詩篇23)

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I. He_________________ 祂___________________

II. You_________________ 祢___________________

III. I ____________________ 我___________________

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1.What is the reality of our situation in vv. 1-3? 根據 1 - 3 節，我們到底處於怎樣的處境？

2.What is the result of all of the above? 以上的處境為我們帶來了怎樣的結果？

3.What did God do in vv. 4-7? 根據 4 - 7 節，神做了什麼事情？

4.Why is vv. 8-10 significant? 第 8 - 10 節的重要何在？

5.What is the relationship between faith and works? 信心與行為（行善）到底有什麼關係？

DAY 2

Bible Study 1 Ephesians 2:1-10

“By grace you have been saved”

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1.What is the reality of our situation in vv. 1-3? 根據 1 - 3 節，我們到底處於怎樣的處境？

2.What is the result of all of the above? 以上的處境為我們帶來了怎樣的結果？

3.What did God do in vv. 4-7? 根據 4 - 7 節，神做了什麼事情？

4.Why is vv. 8-10 significant? 第 8 - 10 節的重要何在？

5.What is the relationship between faith and works? 信心與行為（行善）到底有什麼關係？

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Penny for Your Thoughts

Penny for your Thoughts seeks to explore the subject question from the perspectives of a layman citizen. Our goals will be mod-est: clarify working definitions so that intelligent dialogs can ensue afterwards, and perhaps along the way we shall discover together some generational differences. We expect to at least touch on the

following five questions:

• Differentiating between ‘righteousness,’ ‘justice’ and ‘fairness.’ How is justice rendered in real life?

• What are the areas of Christian social responsibili-ty?

• How are Biblical principles of Christian living re-duced to practice in the social context?

• What is patriotism? What is ‘Christian’ patriotism?• What are the essential pillars of a well-functioning

democracy?

Location: Auditorium Speaker: Eric P. Liang Ph.D

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Workshop Description: You understand every word of the verse, but what does it mean? Take the guesswork out of under-standing the Bible by asking the linking questions. This hands-on workshop will not only sharpen your interpretation skills, it will also deepen your appreciation of God’s wisdom and the gospel.

DAY 2

A-1: Intelligent Design of the Human Body

Workshop Session A

Language: English Meeting Room: Auditorium

Dr. Richard Yen is a genetic scientist: anesthesiologist. He used to work with the human body and is an expert in the structure of this God creature.

WorkShop Description: Wondering how our body reflects the image of God, let’s explore Intelligent Design of the Human Body together. Dr. Richard Yen will lead us to the explora-tion of our body’s mechanism.

A-2: Discovering the Missing Link: Sharpen Your Bible Interpretation Skills

Language: English Meeting Room: Newton Cascade (Upper)

Tim Tseng is Pastor of English Ministries at Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church in San Jose and an Affiliate Fellow with the Asian American Center at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also volunteers as Director of the Healthy Church Leaders Initiative of the Asian American Leadership Center. Dr. Tseng was a Professor of Church History at Denver Seminary and the Amer-ican Baptist Seminary of the West (Berkeley) and founded the Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity (ISAAC). He has also taught at the University of San Francisco and Lo-gos Evangelical Seminary. As a scholar, Tim has focused his research on Chinese Christianity in America, evangelicalism, faith in public life, and race. But he has always sought to find connections between the academic and church communities as well as equip and empower church leaders. Tim was born in Taiwan, raised in New York City, has been married for 31 years, and has two adult sons who want to be in the gaming industry.

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Workshop Description: Why do people say that Christians are narrow-minded in accept-ing everyone? Does Jesus still love everyone? Where is Christianity heading and how do you know what’s coming? Do you know the answers?• Major attack on Christianity in social/ ethical perspectives (Gun control/ Homosexual)• Reason of being attack: belief/faith• Understand how to handle conversation to the related topics

Workshop Description: Help new believers to become aware of God’s unique plan for them. We need to understand God in order to understand ourselves better (strengths and weaknesses) and realize our spiritual gifts that could be used in our daily life.

A-3: Is Christianity Narrow-Minded?

Rev. Dr. Dickson Chan is the Lead Pastor and Elder of IMprint Church of Fremont, California. Dickson is married with two daughters and is passionate about marriage and family minis-tries, focusing on training the current and next generations that “faith starts at home.” Prior to planting IMprint three years ago with several avid Christ followers, Dickson spent eight years as the lay leader of another church plant in California. During the same period, Dickson was the Founders and Executive Board Members of two California venture-backed technology start-ups. Prior to moving to California, Dickson spent fifteen years in Massachusetts as lay leader of his home church where he came to know Christ and as senior executives and technolo-gists at three separate technology start-ups.

Language: Mandarin Meeting Room: Newton Creekside ( Lower)

A-4: What's My Calling From God?Language: Cantonese Meeting Room: Youth Memorial

除了關顧羣羊之外，詹牧師更致力於透過釋經法研經和敬拜領袖訓練，來建立平信徒領袖。他於2012年被按立為牧師，現為Talbot神學院的教牧學博士候選人(D.Min. [ABD])，主修釋經講道學。因著從主而來的清晰異象和信念，詹牧師於2015年年中與另一位教牧同工憑信心開始了在南灣的植堂事工，先以家庭教會的形式，與十位委身的信徒一同開始建立了「天行聖經教會」Skywalk Bible Church，旨在幫助該社區的人能夠與神聯繫、建立親密關係，並建立基督的門徒。

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Rev. Walter Lau, our morning speaker, will discuss prac-tical ways regarding how one could handle and overcome sexual temptations. Understanding and Facing Challenges of Sexual Temptations in a Dating Relationship benefits all, regardless of whether one is in a dating relationship or still single and available.

DAY 2 Workshop Session b B-1: Growing as a True Disciple:

Becoming and Making DisciplesLanguage: English Meeting Room: Youth Memorial

Dr. Peter Tie is a theology professor in Christian Witness Theological Seminary. He recently moved from Melbourne School of Theology, and he is interested in Spiritual growth of Jesus’ disciples.

Workshop Description: We will be looking into three not-so-famous confessions of three disciples of Jesus, namely, Nathanael, Peter, and Thomas, as found in the Book of John. Let’s use these confessions to help us come to grasp the central message of discipleship (“not by sight, but by faith”), encouraging us to grow and mature as Christ’s disciples.

B-3:Understanding and Facing Challenges of Sexual Temptations in a Dating RelationshipLanguage: Cantonese Meeting Room: Newton Creekside ( Lower)

B-2: Correct Exegesis Language: Mandarin Meeting Room: Upper Newton Cascade

Dr. KY Tsang

Workshop description: Discipleship in the Kingdom of God is for everyone, not just in the study of God’s word, in which one reasonably interprets Scriptures while being faithful to the original intent of the Bible. In studying passages of sev-eral genres, we will follow the authors’ trains of thought, learn the logical principles of analyzing Scripture, and the correct principles of interpreting Scripture. Our aim is to understand how to rightly divide the word of truth for an accurate and fitting application

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NOTES

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憑信勇敢 (來11:1-7.24-28) DAY 2

Evening Message 2

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Morning Devotion 2DAY 3

Psalm 5:2-3 ESV

2 Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray.

3 O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you[a] and

watch.

The King whom we cannot see is listening to our prayers. Let us pour out our feelings to God every morning. Let us invite the Holy Spirit to work in our hearts. Take a few minutes to meditate and write down your prayer. Ask God to open our eyes so that we can see through the eyes of God.

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2 Corinthians 5:1-5 ESV1For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.2 For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwell-ing, 3 if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. 4 For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what

is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 5 He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given

us the Spirit as a guarantee.

1. If our earthly home is destroyed, then where is the home from God? (Matthew 26:61 & John 2:19)

2. Where are we now? Hoping for what?3. What did Paul still live in his earthly body if he’s

groaning and sighing?4. What is Paul’s goal?5. What is our goal in life? Is it for the clothed or un-

clothed? Is it for us or for God?

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詩篇5:2-3新譯本

我的王，我的神啊！求你傾聽我呼求的聲音，

因為我向你禱告。耶和華啊！求你在清晨聽我的聲音；

我要一早向你陳明，並且迫切等候。

那看不見的王在暗中垂聽我們的祈求。我們早上起來向祂陳明我們的心意，也邀請聖靈在我們心中作工。現在用數分鐘寫下您心中的祈求，也求祂打開您心中的眼，得看見那屬靈的事。

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哥林多後書 5:1-5

1 我們知道，如果我們在地上的帳棚拆毀了，我們必得著從　神而來的居所。那不是人手所造的，而是天上永存的房屋。 2 我們現今在這帳棚裡面歎息，渴望遷到那天上的住處，好像換上新的衣服； 3 如果穿上了，就不會赤身出現了。 4 我們這些在帳棚裡面的人，勞苦歎息，是由於不願意脫去這個，卻願意穿上那個，使這必死的被生命吞滅。 5 那在我們身上完成了工作，使我們達成這目標的，就是　神。他已經把聖靈賜給我們作憑據。

1. 地上的帳棚被拆毀，從　神而來的居所（天上永存的

房屋）在哪裡? (馬太福音 26：61 & 約翰福音 2:19)2. 我們現今身處在哪裡？盼望著什麼？3. 為什麼縱然保羅勞苦歎息，仍不願意脫去這個（可

見的肉身）？4. 保羅的目標是什麼？5. 我們的生活目標是什麼？是為可見的還是不可見的？

是為了自己還是為神？

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I. D___________________ ____________________ II. D___________________ _____________________ III. D _________________ __________________

Morning Message 2 DAY 3

The Hurdles of Faith (Matthew 4:1-11)信心的障礙 (馬太福音4:1-11)

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I. D___________________ ____________________ II. D___________________ _____________________ III. D _________________ __________________

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1.What is faith in vv. 1? 根據第一節，什麼是信心？

2.What is the common theme in the examples in vv. 3-12 第 3 - 12 所記載的故事到底有什麼共通的主題？

3.Did any of the people in these stories get to see the fulfillment of what they were promised? 這些故事裡的人物有沒有見到神所應許他們的事？

4.If God promised you something you will never see in your lifetime, do you believe God will fulfill his promise? Why or why not? What are the difficulties? 如果神應許一件你不會在有生之年見到的事，你會相信會成就祂的應許嗎？為何？有何困難之處？

5.Do we put our hopes in things of this world or the world to come? Why or why not? What are the challenges? What can we do to overcome? 我們是否像我們的盼望放在今世的事情上？為何？挑戰是什麼？我們如何勝過？

DAY 3

Bible Study 2Hebrews 11:1-16

“My righteous one shall live by faith”

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C-2: GLOBALOCAL MISSION: Career & Calling in an Age of Globalization

Growing as a True Disciple: Becoming and Making Disciples Dr. Peter Tie is a theology professor in Christian Witness Theological Seminary. He recent-ly moved from Melbourne School of Theology, and he is interested in Spiritual growth of Jesus’ disciples. Workshop Description: 此工作坊將探討在約翰福音書中耶穌的三個門徒（即拿但業、彼得和多馬）之三個不那麼著名的宣告，以幫助我們理解作門徒的中心信息（“不是靠視力，而是憑信心”），促進基督門徒的成長和成熟。

DAY 3 Workshop Session c C-1: Growing as a True Disciple:

Becoming and Making DisciplesLanguage: MandarinMeeting Room: Youth Memorial

Language: EnglishMeeting Room: Newton Creekside (Lower)

KP Chin was active in church and campus ministries on the West Coast throughout the 70s when he was a student at Cal and UCSF. In the late 80s, he left his career in SoCal to start the field operation center of the GLS (GoLiveServe) ministry in Asia. After 11 years, he returned to California for family health needs, but has continued to mobilize students and professionals to serve in East and Central Asia. In 25+ years, GLS has sent 1,000+ students, professionals and academics to serve overseas on short-term projects. They have also sent 250+ long-term workers in bivocational missions, with 65 currently on the field. The great majority are Asian Americans in business and technology.

What is God’s will for my life?How could I use my education and career to serve God?What is God doing in the world and what’s His story?

What is my role?One discipleship calling & different roles No spiritual hierarchy to meet needs far and near

21st Century Global RealitiesNot to “give up everything” …Give up your small ambitions, and be all that you can be.

FAQ about Bivocational MissionLessons from historyTwo obstacles to biblical discipleship & spirituality

Work as Globalocal MissionContemporary Asian American storiesThe world is flat and God is faithful

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Dr. Agnes Ip is the founder and CEO of Presence. She is a California licensed Marriage and Family therapist, and she has spent more than 20 years in mental health profession and counseling.

Workshop Description: This workshop helps young and mature Christians to understand the formation of relationship tension. We will go over methods to prevent, handle, and resolve conflict in team/church. (Hints: (1) improve self awareness, and (2) handle spiritual and emotional challenges with a peaceful mind)

C-3: Dealing with Interpersonal Conflicts in MinistryLanguage: Cantonese Meeting Room: Newton Cascade (Upper)

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Christian Fellowship Forum

The Chinese Christian Fellowship (CCF) at UC Berkeley initiated a winter retreat in 1969. With a grand vision of a Christian student movement, many West Coast CCFs joined this noble course, and the W4C was born. For the past 48 years, the W4C has been equipping leaders by training, challenging, and broadening Scriptural perspectives for stu-dents and young adults. In the present, many W4C alumni are interest-ed in supporting and learning about how Christian fellowships around the country are doing. We have gathered several fellowship leaders and representatives from around N. America to share their perspectives and challenges and invite you into this meeting. We plan to establish a plat-form for a national and global network to further a movement of studying and applying God’s Word. Please reserve a seat for yourself and invite your fellowship leaders to join us in sharing your insights. We would love to have an open forum to learn how to continue this movement not only on campus and at church, but also with our families and relatives, neighborhoods and workplaces, in order to reach every part of the world with His Word!

Dr. Tony C. Chan is the facilitator for this event. He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 1984 and continued to study at UC Irvine and the University of Southern California, obtaining an MBA, MSQA, and DRSc. Heavily involved in Quality and Risk Management, he served as the co-founder and president of the Society of Reliability Engineers of Orange County and the Temecula section of the American Society for Quality. From 2001 to 2010, he represented the United States as one of two co-chairs for the International Organization for Standardization on the Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices (ISO/IEC TC 210 JWG1)

In terms of spiritual service, Dr. Chan has been involved in student ministry ever since he was a student himself at Cal Poly Pomona. He was CCF President at Cal Poly Pomona from 1982 to 1984, and was president and officer of the Adult Fellowship at FCBC LA from 1986 to 1988. Dr. Chan has continuously been involved in the W4C, serving as a planning committee and executive committee member in 1985-1989, and has been the W4C Alumni Association’s executive director from 2010 to the present. Most recently, he has been involved in CBCCP’s student ministry from 2015 to the present.

Time: 4:15-5:45 Meeting Room: Youth Memorial

Recommend to go during free time

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身上常帶著耶穌的死去見證福音(4:7-18) DAY 3

Evening Message 3

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Psalm 9:1-2 ESV

1 I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

2 I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

The wonderful works of the Lord is shown greatly on us. We should rejoice because of His faithfulness, mercy, and compassion. During these three days, perhaps your burdens have been taken off or perhaps God has given you comfort. Take a few minutes and think through what you’ve gained/let go. Write down your experiences with God during these past three days.

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2 Corinthians 5:6-11 ESV

6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So whether we

are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for

what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.11

Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it

is known also to your conscience.

Our aim is to please God (v. 8). We should look for things that are unseen instead of looking for things that are seen. What would you do to please God?

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詩篇 9:1-2新譯本

耶和華啊！我要全心稱謝你，我要述說你一切奇妙的作為。

我要因你快樂歡欣；至高者啊！我要歌頌你的名。

耶和華奇妙的作為在我們身上顯為大，我們應因祂的信實，慈愛，憐憫以歡喜快樂。您在這3天也許脫去了一些纏累，也許得著了一些從神以來的安慰，用數分鐘整理您所獲得／脫去的，寫下這3天與神相遇的經歷。

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哥林多後書5：6－11新譯本

6 我們既然一向都是坦然無懼的，又知道住在身內就是與主分開（ 7 因為我們行事是憑著信心，不是憑著眼見）

， 8 現在還是坦然無懼，寧願與身體分開，與主同住。 9 因此，我們立定志向，無論住在身內或是與身體分開，都要討主的喜悅。 10 因為我們眾人都必須在基督的審判臺前顯露出來，使各人按著本身所行的，或善或惡，受到報應。11 我們既然知道主是可畏的，就勸勉眾人。我們在

　神面前是顯明的，我盼望在你們的良心裡也是顯明的。

為了那看不見的事，保留把生命視為無物 (v.8) 為要討主的喜悅. 您會如何討主的喜悅呢？

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Morning Message 3

I. Count the_______________ 計算__________________

II. Pay the_________________ 付上__________________

III. Seize the________________ 活好__________________

DAY 4

A Leap of Faith (Luke 9:23-25)信心的飛躍 (路加福音9:23-25)

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1.What circumstances might cause Paul and his coworkers to lose heart (between vv.7-15)? 根據 7 - 15 節，有什麼情況可以令保羅和他的同工喪膽？

2. In vv.1-5, how does this lead him to have this “good courage?” 保羅在 1 - 5 節寫的內容如何使他坦然無懼？

3.What is the faith that Paul is walking in? 保羅到底是憑著怎樣的信心？

4.In 5:9-10, what is Paul’s singular ambition in life? 根據 5 章 9 - 10 節，保羅立了怎樣的志向？

5.What are we each responsible for in our own life? 我們的生命到底是向什麼負責任？

DAY 4

Bible Study 32 Corithians 4:16-5:10 “We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight”

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JOIN OUR TEAM! DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Duties • Plan for the functions of the conference (e.g. in-conference program, speakers, budget, publicity strategy, etc.) • Plan for the spiritual contents of the Conference (e.g. conference theme, long- term direction etc.) • Attend monthly PC meetings throughout the term • Complete individual or group assignments prior to the monthly meetings. • Maintain open and effective communication with the team for mutual support and facilitation of conference planning.

Qualifications • Full-time conferee with a passion in WCCCC ministry • Born-again Christian • No major conflict with other Christian service commitments during the term. • Attending (and serving) in a local church. • Committed to carry out PC duties. • Maintaining a healthy spiritual life.

Nominations • Each nominee should fill out a nomination form (available at the back of the auditorium) endorsed by two nominators. • Nomination forms should be submitted to a current PC member. • Nomination will be closed at noon on December 31st, unless the total number of nominees is fewer than eight. • Each nominee should prepare a brief summary on why you want to serve.

Election procedures • The respective election host will briefly introduce the nominees. • Each nominee will share why he/she wants to serve, followed by Q&A session from the floor. • All full-time conferees are eligible to cast their vote during the election. • If there are 3 or less nominees, those who get two-third of the votes will be voted in. • If there are more than 3 nominees, the top 3 candidates who received the most votes will be voted in.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE ELECTIONHOW TO BECOME A PC STEP 1: Read the qualification and position description carefully

STEP 2: PRAY

STEP 3: Fill out an application form

STEP 4: Submit your application to staff Student - Celia Szeto Young Adult – Erik Lui

STEP 5: Be ready for your interview at the election location early Student - Auditorium Young Adult - Youth Memorial

STEP 6: PRAISE GOD (no matter what the result is)

INTERVIEW, ASK QUESTIONS & VOTE! All full-time conferees are qualified to vote for next year’s planning com-mittee members. So, they should attend their respective PC election! When you are not running, it’s important that you ask the questions you need to decide the best candidate for the planning committee team.

Here are some sample questions to get you started: • Please describe your current spiritual walk with God. • What is your potential greatest asset to the PC team? • What would you like to improve most about WCCCC?• Why did you come to WCCCC this year?

COME SUPPORT:

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BEHIND THE SCENESEvery year, amazing volunteers work together to bring you WCCCC. This year, 11 Planning Committee (PC) members worked very hard throughout the year to prepare this winter conference. It is a challenging commitment, but there are many reasons for brothers and sisters to join the team year after year.

The Planning Committee consists of 12 members (6 students and 6 young adults) who take up the responsibilities for planning and directing future conferences. Those elected will serve for 25 months.

At each December conference, 6 members are elected to replace the 6 outgoing members: 3 to be elected from and by the student conferees, 3 to be elected from and by the young adult conferees. It is custom-ary for PC members to continue serving in the execution phase to put together the conference that they planned.

1st year PC (1st row ) from left to rightDaniel Fan, Maggy Chung, Bithiah Hon, Erik Lui, Marc Leong

2nd year PC (2nd row) from left to right

Maisie Chan, Jason Chen, Joseph Chan, Hannah Cheung, Cheryl Sin, Celia Szeto

Get to know your 2016 PC Team below

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FRONT LINE SERVANTS YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEExecutive Chair – Celia Szeto

Cabinet

Display booth - Marc LeongPrayer Session Coordinator - Lue-Yee TsangSecretary – Cheryl Sin/ Marc Leong/ Bithiah HonSurvey Evaluator - Daniel Fan Treasurer - Henry WongSpeaker Coordinator - Bithiah Hon

Administration Department

Vice Chair – Timothy Chiu Registrar - Joseph ChanFirst Aid Team Leader - Maggy Cheng Check-in Manager - Jason Chen Database Management Team - Calvin Fan & Daniel Fan Information Processor - Daniel Fan Transportation Coordinator (North) - Maggy Cheng/Jason ChenTransportation Coordinator (South) - Joseph Chan

Communication Department

Vice Chair - Hannah CheungGraphic Designer - Angel Kwok Editor-in-Chief - Karen Yu Handbook Production - Angel KwokExternal Webmaster - Jim Hsia E-mail Writer - Jim Hsia Social Media Coordinator - Marc Leong

Student and Young Adult Department

Young Adult Vice Chair - Erik Lui Bible Study Coordinator - Rene ChunMorning Devotion Coordinator - Samuel Li Small Group Coordinator - Endy Chung

Publicity

Northern California Vice Chair – Heywood Chan Loyalty Coordinator - Jim Hsia Area Representatives - Jason Chen/Ruth Tsang

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New FriendsLET’S KEEP IN TOUCH!Every year, WCCCC continues to serve as a great networking platform for our conferees. We encourage you to keep in touch and continue forward with your spiritual journey with the support and love from your brothers and sisters.

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THE CHALLENGEGOALS FOR 2017

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WCCCC 2017 PREVIEWMorning Speaker Dr. Gil Stieglitz

Dr. Gil Stiglitz is an author, speaker, catalyst, pastor, professor, and leadership consultant. He has helped Chris-tians, churches, and leaders all over the United States and around the world maximize their impact. He is the executive pastor at Adventure Christian Church in Roseville CA, a professor at Western Seminary, and President of Principles to Live By. He was a Senior pastor in Southern California at Twin Lakes Community Church for 17 years and denomi-national executive for the EFCA for 13 years. His skills and passion include helping people, organizations, and leaders maximize their potential for God’s glory. He now resides in Roseville, California, with his wife Dana and their three daughters. He received his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Talbot School of Theology in LA Mirada, CA.

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Evening Speaker

Rev. Mitchell Herring 韓澤民牧師 He remembers that as a small child, his father would take him and his younger brother to visit their grandparents every Sunday morning. They would pass a church with a huge sign reading “Christ died for our sins.” Even then he often wondered what that meant. Later, while a student at Rutgers University, he read the Gospels for himself and was deeply moved by the purity and holiness of Christ and by His promise, “…and lo, I will be with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Believing the Bible’s declaration that it was his sin that separated him from the holy and eternal God, and that it was Christ who paid the price for his sin by His death on the cross, he came to Christ as his Savior and Lord in 1974. Pastor Herring came to know many Chinese friends at Rutgers and took his first Chinese course as an elective in fall of 1972. His great interest led him to continue in Chi-nese studies. After coming to Christ, he was introduced to and became involved with the Chinese Student Bible Study Group on the Rutgers Campus. Upon the conviction of the Lord’s call into full-time ministry, in 1982 he entered China Evangelical Seminary in Taipei, Taiwan as the only American student in a school of over 100 Chinese students. After receiving a Master of Di-vinity degree in 1985, he served for over a year in a church in Hong Kong, and then returned to the United States where he served in Chinese churches in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Rochester. In Chicago, he earned a Master of Theology Degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has also served as a 9th grade Earth Science teacher in a Christian School as well as in full-time Christian radio ministry in the New York City area. During the summer of 2006 Pastor Her-ring returned to Rochester with his family to rejoin the minis-try of Rochester Chinese Christian Church. He is married to Lily Hsu from Taipei, Taiwan, and they have one son, Daniel.

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Join our loyalty program!

RESERVE A SPOT in next year’s WCCCC!

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SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY!

WCCCC consists of brothers and sisters that continuously support each other in their walks of faith. Sharing your testimony is one of the most effective things you can do to express your gratitude, inspire, and influence those around you.

WHAT TO DO?

Guidelines and RulesIn order to provide opportunities for more conferees to share, please abide by the following guidelines:

Be sensitive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Length LanguageContent

If, for any reasons, you cannot share your testimony with us during the testimony time, we will still love to hear from you after the conference. Please write to us at [email protected]. With your permission, your sharing may appear in future WCCCC newsletters!

3 min. max. Be concise!English, Cantonese, or MandarinPlease keep it directly related to the conference. We want to know how the conference has influenced you! Also, we love songs, but we would like to leave them out of the testimony time.

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WCCCC 2016 TESTIMONY FORMPlease submit this form to staff before testimony time to participate!

NAME

PREFERRED LANGUAGEMY TESTIMONEY IS ABOUT

TESTIMONEY SUMMARY

IMPACT OF THE CONFERENCE ON YOUR LIFE

STUDENT

ENGLISH CANTONESE MANDARIN

YOUNG ADULTLOCATION/ CITY

ENCOURAGEMENT RECEIVED DURING THE CONFERENCELESSON(S) LEARNED FROM THE CONFERENCE

COMMITMENTS MADE AS A RESULT OF THE CONFERENCEOTHERS (PLEASE SPECIFY)

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CHECK IN2:00 - 5:45

DINNER6:00 - 6:55

DINNER6:00 - 6:55

DINNER6:00 - 6:55

CABIN SHARING9:30 - 11:00

WORKSHOP A/DISPLAY BOOTHS2:30 - 4:00

WORKSHOP C/ DISPLAY BOOTHS2:30 - 4:00

WORKSHOP B/DISPLAY BOOTHS4:15 - 5:45

LUNCH12:00 - 12:50

LUNCH12:00 - 12:50

LUNCH12:00 - 12:50

FREE TIME4:15 - 6:00

A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS1:00 - 2:20

BIBLE STUDY10:45 - 11:45



PLANNING COMMITTEEELECTION1:00 - 2:20

BREAKFAST8:00 - 8:50



PERSONALDEVOTION

PERSONALDEVOTION

PERSONALDEVOTION

WORSHIP& BIBLE EXPOSITION9:00 - 10:30



CLOSING CEREMONY1:00 - 1:45

DEPARTURE

WORSHIP& EVENING MESSAGE7:00 - 9:30



LATE CHECK-IN9:45 - 10:45CABIN SHARING10:15 - 11:15

CABIN SHARING10:15 - 11:15 TESTIMONIES

11:00 - 11:50

see you next year!

12 NEW YEARS EVE11:50 - 12:15