Contribution Request for Church Purchase in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

With God’s blessings, the Santo Domingo Church in the Dominican Republic has been congregating for almost two years in a rented location. Praise and thank God, recently they found a suitable building and have entered into contract to purchase the property. The listing price is $395,000. The members in Santo Domingo currently have about $137,900 pledged with a goal to reach $200,000 by early January 2019. The expected closing date is January 31, 2019.

With an added estimated renovation cost of $100,000, they still would need about $300,000 to close and renovate the property.

Since the Dominican Republic ministry is under the direction and care of the USGA, we would like to relay this exciting news to all US members for your financial support and prayers.

Contributions can be made directly to the USGA (checks can be made to “General Assembly of the True Jesus Church in the USA” memo: DR Building Fund). Funds will then be transferred to the Dominican Republic. Due to the timing of the transaction, we hope that contributions can be made before the end of December 2018.

For more details on the property, please click here. Please remember this holy work in your daily prayers and participate in this sacred work.

Thank you very much for your love and prayers. May God remember your generosity and love for His ministry!

2018 Winter Student Spiritual Convocations (SSC)

Southwest Region
• Dates: Dec 22 (5:00pm) – Dec 28 (2:30pm)
• Attendees: Grade 6, 7-9, or 10-12 students
• Venue: Irvine Church
• Register by: Nov 15
• Contact: Jessica Chen

Central Region
• Dates: Dec 23 (5:30pm) – Dec 28 (7:30pm)
• Attendees: Grade 4-6, 7-9, or 10-12 students
• Venue: Houston Church
• Register by: Nov 18
• Contact: Lenny Wong

East Region
• Dates: Dec 23 (5:00pm) – Dec 27 (6:00pm)
• Attendees: Grade 7-12
• Venue: Hillsborough Church
• Register by: Nov 18
• Contact: EastRegionSSC@tjc.org

The theme for SSC in all regions this year is “A Life of Faith.” However, please take note of the different age groups for each region. For more details, please contact your local church RE Coordinator.

As usual, registration will be on paper only, as minors are to return paper copies of the parental consent and emergency contact information form (complete with guardian signature).

Registration forms can be obtained from and returned to the local RE Coordinator. Please honor the deadline as set out by your local church, as sufficient time is needed to finalize planning of each SSC.

Please pray for these important spiritual events.

2018 西南區音樂營—家長感想

2018 西南區音樂營—家長感想


感謝神這幾年的帶領，能讓我在每年的暑假帶著兒子從東岸來到加州參加學生靈恩會和音樂營。在此願以一位陪讀家長的角度，來分享一些感想和心得。

我們住在美國的東南部，位屬偏遠，教會活動稀少，所以若想要參加總會的各項活動，必須搭飛機才能享受到主内各樣屬靈的筵席。離我們較近的東區活動，大都跟小孩的開學日期無法配合。在年底冬天，我們通常會去德州參加學生靈恩會。記得有一年，我們按照安排表事先買了往達拉斯的機票，隔天卻接到通知改地點在休斯頓，機票又不能退，只好再買一張，加上小孩還未滿十二嵗，必須加看護費用，那一張機票前後就值美金一千兩百多元，感謝地方教會事後知道情況有所補助。可是，我心裏想，一張國内機票都相當於一張國外綫機票，值得嗎？在那次的學生靈恩會，兒子得到了聖靈，這是無價之寶，所以區區一張錢買得到的機票是無可倫比的。我知道還有很多主内家長，也同樣地費心費力支持兒女們參與教會的活動，願神悅納這份心，賜福保守。這幾年，我的小孩在加州教會裏認識了很多主内年紀相近的同靈，也受教於美國總會各個傳道，這對他屬靈的團契和聖經的教導有很大的幫助。

每次帶小孩來加州之前，對於自己卻無從打算。要住哪兒？要做什麽事？教會因爲場地有限，只足夠提供給學員，輔導員和工作相關人員居住，對於陪同的家長就只能由當地信徒接待或自住旅館。這幾年承蒙信徒愛心接待，我實在很感激。有的甚至不太認識，卻能深深感受到主内一家之情。在加州，我參加過幾間教會的安息日聚會，家庭聚會，有很多時候也在教會的厨房裏打雜。這段時間我可以瞭解各教會之間的聯係和幫補，看到了同工之間的互動，教會負責人的工作態度，以及信徒愛主的精神。有很多事是我們小教會未曾風聞和經歷過的，有很多地方都值得我去回味和學習。

“兒女是主所賜的產業”(詩127：3)，既是領受的產業，就要忠心為所托付的好好經營，既是神賜的，也唯有完全靠他才能經營得好。我們做父母的也當配合教會的各項活動，鼓勵孩子們踴躍參與，培養下一代的信仰，把握每次對他們靈性有造就的機會。我在陪同期間，額外地領受從弟兄姐妹給予的愛，覺得心裏相當喜樂，因爲我知道這是神藉著他們給予我的愛。。期盼不久以後，還能與令人懷念的同靈們在主裏再相聚！

TJC App

Praise and thank God for guiding our Internet Ministry program. The app development project has
been completed according to the IA DLM 2018 annual plan. The IA has built a mobile app for both IOS and Android devices. This mobile app not only contains our Hymns of Praise but also gives access to the 50 most recent online sermons from our e-
Library. In addition, it can be used to view our Bible Study Guides and browse our IA website. Below are more details regarding the process of getting the mobile app:

  1. There are two versions of the app. There is a free version containing 469 hymns, and a paid
    version containing 525 hymns.
  2. Members may download the free version of the app containing 469 hymns from either the Apple
    Store or Google Play Store. Search for “TJC-IA” to find this app and download it.
  3. Members who have previously purchased the original version of the app with 525 hymns will receive an
    email with a link to download this app onto mobile devices free of charge. If you have not received
    an email, please contact hymn.download@tjc.org for the link.
  4. Members who would like to purchase the app that contains 525 hymns can order it from
    https://order.tjc.org/. Our LM staff will email you a link to download the app after you completed
    the purchase.

If you would like to support the Internet Ministry to further the work of God in this area, there
are two ways you can serve. Firstly, please continue to pray and intercede so that God may
enable us to carry out His work smoothly. Secondly, if you are willing to financially support the
ministry, you can contribute through our donation site: https://donate.tjc.org/.

May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ always be with you!