Sonrise Weekly Newsletter 2013.01.10

Sonrise Weekly Newsletter 2013.01.10

Welcome back, EVERYONE! We will resume our regular meeting this week so see you on Thursday. And lots of new announcements so please read!

6:00pm Dinner (Andrew)

6:45pm Worship (Lawrence and Abraham)
7:30pm Romans 10:14-21 (Joe)
Location: 1248 Arguello Blvd.

 

Announcements:

>> Leadership @ Sonrise

Got a tug in your heart for serving Sonrise? We are approaching the season of leadership transitions, so we will have an info session next week (Jan. 17th) to talk more about the various ministries that exist in Sonrise. In the mean time, the current Sonrise leaders encourage you to prayerfully consider whether you would like to serve! Email Joe (atypicaljoeee@gmail.com) with any questions you might have.

>> Winter Retreat 2013

Hope you had a wonderful new year. Now get ready for Sonrise Winter Retreat! This is our annual winter retreat where we will be hitting the slopes and also studying God's Word and fellowshipping together through small groups, cooking together, serving, playing games and just hanging out. I hope you will all prayerfully consider joining us. There will be plenty of free time for those that need to study for upcoming exams. 

Start: Friday, January 18
End: Monday, January 21 [Monday is MLK so everyone has it off!]
Where: Soda Springs, Lake Tahoe, CA 96161
Cost: $100 for transportation, lodging, food and retreat supplies [Lift ticket and rentals not included] If cost is at all an issue, please contact me as scholarships are available!
Newcomer discount: If this is your FIRST Sonrise retreat, the cost is only $50!
Payment Deadline Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 9:30pm *** Please sign-up ASAP!!! It will help the planners so much!

Please sign up by Thursday, January 10th: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG52RlJSZG1HY2VlampTdk5UbUVaOHc6MA#gid=0

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Henry (hlin017@gmail.com) and ask!

>> Prayer on Campus

Prayer, every Wednesday, 12-1 p.m., outdoors area on the second floor of the nursing building (go up the stairs and then through the doors). Come and spend time with God. Call Steph at 650/823-2645 if you can't find us on campus, and email her at stephchiao@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming a member of the prayer team.

>> Lunch on Campus

Lunch, every Tuesday, 12-1 p.m., nurseteria. Come hang out and get to know other Sonrisers.  Feel free to bring friends as well. All welcome!

>> Women's Spiritual Reflections Group on following Christ in our work.

Monday, January 14, 7pm - 9pm
165 Johnstone Drive, Apt. 301

A simple dinner will be served - please try to let me know if you're coming by the end of the day on Friday, January 11 so I can plan for food - but don't let it stop you from coming (or bringing guests) if you forget!

Email beverly.ray.young@gmail.com for information about rides/directions & to RSVP

Redemption. Consider these Scriptures as you think about the discussion questions.

1. Scriptures picturing the Kingdom of God:

Matthew 13:31-33 (the parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast and the dough)

Matthew 13:44-45 (the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl)

Matthew 25:31-46 (the parable of the sheep and the goats)

John 15:11-32 (the parable of the lost son)

2. Scriptures picturing the new life in Christ:

Colossians 1:15-23, 2:6-3:17

3. Scriptures picturing the New Creation:

Revelation 21-22

Discussion Questions

•   In what sense is Christ the solution, healing, or redemption for the issues of sin that you've seen in your work?

•   How is your work an opportunity to partner with God in making all things new (or fostering the kingdom of God)?

•   How do you see God working through your work to bring redemption to:

--broken relationships? (how does your work further reconciliation?)

--our broken relationship with creation? (how does your work further care of creation?)

--our alienated relationships with God?  (how does your work foster faith and love for God?)

--our alienation from ourselves?  (how does your work help bring about inner healing and peace?)

--broken systems and unjust societies?  (how does your work foster justice and shalom in world?)

•   In what sense does your work only fully make sense when seen through the lens of the Gospel?  What is missing when your work is seen or approached without awareness of Jesus?

•   When Jesus says, "Well done, good and faithful pharmacist/psychologist/physician/nurse/dentist, etc", what might that mean?

•   What is eternal about your work?

•   What does Jesus love about your work?

•   Do you ever worship in the midst of your work?  Can you worship in the midst of it?  why or why not?

>> Food Sign-Up
Being able to enjoy a meal together each week is certainly a blessing, and it's made possible through the loving generosity of your fellow Sonrisers who cook each week. If you would also like to serve your brothers and sisters in this way, please sign up here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuFz1M4H3v9-dHk0SU5kb3ZaV1RZT3IyZ3dBWHZKdlE#gid=0). It would be a real treat for us to experience your delectable creations, it's also a great opportunity for you to get to know someone while preparing a meal together!

>> CommUNITY Listserv
The listserv is live! As part of Sonrise's Vision for this year, the leaders wanted to create a separate listserv for those who are interested. It will serve as a tool to foster and develop relationships within Sonrise by actively sharing God moments, prayer requests, praise reports, encouraging words, etc. It will also be used to organize casual and impromptu get-togethers and hangouts to build community within Sonrise. With God's help, we hope this separate listserv will be a huge blessing to us and help further God's kingdom. Email Henry (hlin017@gmail.com) to be added. You can unsubscribe at any point if you would like but don't miss out!

>> LIKE US on Facebook!
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>> Sonrise Feedback Form
We want to hear from you! Make Sonrise a stronger and closer community by providing feedback on what's going well and what could be improved/changed. The more specific your feedback and suggestions, the better. Any and all feedback is welcome, major or minor.
Click HERE to access our feedback form.

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