OCF Curtin

2011-09-02T11:59:00.003+08:00

Hey all!!

Tonight is another night of wonderful bible study and really hope to see you all there.

Tonight's topic is on Hebrews 12:1-11. We will be looking at the topic of Perseverance.

See you all there and God bless!!! =)

2011-08-24T22:01:00.003+08:00

HELLO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bible study this Friday and can't wait to see you all there!!!!

This week bible study is about Jesus being the healer and man of faith. This is such a great topic to learn from and hear other people's opinion about this topic.

DG will be having a time to themselves as well for it is time for them to get to know the bible and what is it about! Do come and join the discovery group if you are knew and wanting to know more!!!

See you all this Friday!!! Cheers and God bless!

2011-08-10T00:02:00.003+08:00

Hello all!!!

Is been a while again but here is a update on the upcoming Bible Study!!

This week we are going to learn about Jesus vs Temptation. It is a very strong topic to learn on! It is time for us to discover what it is says about temptation in the bible and help us understand more on how do we view temptations! It will be an interesting night and hope to see you all there!!!

And we have Discovery Group as we come together and to know who Jesus is and what does the bible says. Do come and learn about this wonderful Jesus who gives lives to us and bring us joy! =)

Hope to see you all there!!! Have a great week!! =)

2011-07-22T23:24:00.003+08:00

Hello all!!!!!!!!!!!

How is 1st week of semester? Hope everyone start off well in their respective courses and will continue to push on to do the best in your studies!!!

this week was the freshie welcome night and next week, something exciting is planned for you guys!!!

we are going to watch a movie together!!

YES!!! ITS NARNIA!! THE VERY 1ST ONE!!!

is going to be a fun night together and you can bring your own snacks to enjoy the night!!!! =)

Hope to see you all there and have a good week ahead!!!! =)

2011-06-20T21:25:00.004+08:00

ello all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you all had a very wonderful semester and more wonderful days to come! Thanks for joining us for this semester and hope to see you all again very very soon!!!! Remember, bring your friends along ya!!! =)

We are having Winter Camp really soon! Have you signed up!

We are excited to see you there! So much has installed for you all and it will definitely change your life! =)

Have a great semester break and more updates on the next semester event coming your way!!! =)

2011-03-24T02:07:00.001+08:00

OUR FIRST BIBLE STUDY!!!!!!!!!!

Do come and join us to learn more about Jesus' character!!! Our very first bible study, we going to learn about LOVE!!!!!!!

Jesus = LOVE <3

For those who are still new to christianity, do come and join our Discovery Group!! I am pretty sure there is so much you can learn in DG and continue to ask if you have a burning question inside of you!!! It is a time for you to learn who this Jesus is!!!! =)

"The Lost Son" Video

Do come and join us!!! We would love to see you there and continue to learn about God's Word!!!

2011-02-24T12:40:00.002+08:00

Everyone has a great time during o-week?? I know we have because we met all of you!!!

We are having a bbq, welcoming the freshies!!!!!! You guys mean a lot to us so we would love to get to know you all and be friends with you!!! :)

Here are some details...

Friday, 25th February 2011

4pm-6pm or anytime you feel like leaving...

Blue Water Grill 56 Duncraig Road, Applecross

Transportation is provided so don't hesitate to give us a call!!

You can contact

Bernie Lim (0423 354 851)

Jeannie Loi (0422 809 239)

Hope to see you guys there!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

2011-02-18T17:37:00.006+08:00

Hello from OCF Curtin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How is everyone doing???? Excited for the year ahead?? Well, we have some exciting events for you!!!!

This is our theme for the year!!!

these are you Local Committee that will be serving you this year!! feel free to contact us whenever you have a burning question to ask!!!

This is the calendar for the 1st semester,

and this is for the 2nd Semester!!! if you are interested in any of the events above, just give us a call and we will arrange transport for you!!! don't worry about how to get there, we will get you there!!! =)

any other special events that we have, we will email you guys and once again, if interested, let us know!!! =)

thanks for reading and see you guys there in one of the events or maybe all of it!!!!!! whee!!! =) God bless you all!!!

2010-10-16T11:44:00.002+08:00

We are going to have another garage sale to raise funds for the mission trip we are having to Thailand!!! Do feel free to contact Siong if you have anything to donate or interested to help out! We are looking forward to see you there and help us by donating or buying!

This is the important dates for next year!!!!!!!! We have tons of fun retreat and camps lining up and keep this date in your journal for next year!!!!!! Keep it free for we want to spend time with you guys and get to know you more and at the same time learning about God!

2010-09-28T16:52:00.003+08:00

C.U.P.

(Campus Unity Prayer)

“Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know” (Jeremiah 33:3)

This Wednesday (29th September 2010) we are going to have CUP to pray for the campuses around WA. It's going to be a meaningful day for us to go around and commit our campuses into God's hand and knowing that He will continue to work in that campus and to bring more people into His kingdom. Come join us with such a great opportunity to pray for one another and commit it all to Him.

Prayer walk is the powerful dynamic of praying on-site with His sight. It uses the sights, sounds, even smells to engage both body and mind in the ministry of prayer.

value of location-praying has to do with presence. Since Jesus lives within you and the Holy Spirit works through you, there is a sense in which your prayer-walking provides light in dark places and salt in unsavory places (Matthew 5:13-16). Your body is a “temple of God” (1 Corinthians 3:16), therefore, where you go, you represent His presence.

Schedule

10:30 - 11:00 Briefing + split into groups

11:00 - 11:45 Pray in UWA

11:45 - 12:00 Gather

12:00 - 12:45 Lunch

12:45 - 13:00 Travel to Curtin

13:00 - 13:15 Gather in Curtin

13:15 - 14:00 Pray in Curtin

14:00 - 14:15 Travel to Canning

14:15 - 14:45 Pray in Canning

14:45 - 15:00 Travel to Murdoch

15:00 - 15:45 Pray in Murdoch

15:45 - 16:00 Gather + Close in Prayer

16:00 - 18:00 SPORTSSS~~

Assemble at UWA James Oval at 10 am

Parking enter at Hackett Entrance 1(big car park surrounded by 3 buildings)

Ushers will meet you there

Continue to keep CUP in our prayers even as we…

-Pray for people to come

-Prepare our hearts to pray for our campuses

-Strength and stamina for the whole day

-Good weather

-Good testimony for the students on campus.

Plant the seeds of curiousity.

If any of you all are interested to come, just contact Bernie / Jeannie for the contact details are on the right hand side of the blog.

See you all there and have a blessed day!

2010-09-22T16:12:00.002+08:00

Hello all dearest OCFers!!!!

This year we are having Mid Autumn Festival celebration!!

Do come and join us for this wonderful time of get together and,

BRING YOUR FRIENDS ALONG!

We would love to have new people among us and getting to know them. Is going to be a great night of celebration for it is our week break!!

Hope to see you all there!! At the mean time, all the best in your studies!!

2010-08-23T15:49:00.006+08:00

THIS SEMESTER
OCF CURTIN PRESENTS...

C O L O S S I A N S
A bible study series

Join us as we journey through an old old letter written by Paul (yes, the Apostle) to the Christians in Colossae, in the early AD 60 period, at just about the time he first got sent to prison in Rome. This book marks one of the 'prison letters' written in Rome by Paul to the Gentile believers.

Why did Paul have to write a letter to the Christians in Colossae? (you may ask...)

At that point, it was clear to Paul that false teaching and errors in the teaching of scriptures was evident and rampant in Colossae, and these were clearly threatening the church there:

These errors and false teachings included

- Syncretism: the combination of ideas from philosophies and OTHER religions with Christian truths (and we all know how philosophy was a pretty fancy subject of conversation back in the day...)

- Heresy/ Gnosticism: emphasis on 'special knowledge' and denying Christ as God and Saviour

Therefore, to combat these teachings, Paul saw a great need to stress Christ's deity- His connection with the Father and His sacrificial death on the cross for sin, and to emphasize the fullness they already had in Christ- therefore, all other additions to their faith were unnecessary.

In Colossians, Paul stresses the completion we have in Christ- something some of us struggle with because this means complete surrender & complete dependence ( ZERO self-reliance). Similarly, sometimes what the world says to counter the validity of Christ may make our understanding of the gospel a murky grey.

As we venture through this letter, join us in our bid to find out what it means to be complete IN Christ, and where that places us as Christians from here on in.

Fridays
Bible Study 1 (20 August) : Colossians 1:1 -14
Bible Study 2 (27 August) : Colossians 1:15 -23
Bible Study 3 (24 September) : Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
Bible Study 4 (15 October) : Colossians 2:6 -23
Bible Study 5 (22 October) : Colossians 3:1 -17
Bible Study 6 (29 October) : Colossians 3:18 - 4:18

OCF Meets every Friday, 6.45pm at Vose Seminary, 20 Hayman Road, Bentley (across Curtin Uni)

OCF MEETS AGAIN THIS SEMESTER!

2010-07-27T18:38:00.003+08:00

New to Perth? Looking for a fellowship? Looking to meet other international students?
Join us...

THIS FRIDAY, 30 JULY
6.30PM
VOSE SEMINARY (20 HAYMAN RD, BENTLEY)

FRESHIES WELCOME
POT-BLESS (BRING A DISH) DINNER!

catch: Freshies do not need to bring anything! Just come and dig innnnnn

:)

call Mel @ 0425 892 112 for transport!

THIS FRIDAY @ VOSE SEMINARY, HAYMAN ROAD BENTLEY

2010-05-31T22:13:00.000+08:00

SUNDAY, 23 MAY

2010-05-13T00:18:00.001+08:00

GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER

“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land” 2 Chronicles

Come and pray along with millions around the world
SUNDAY 23^rd May 2010
1pm – 3.30pm
Elizabeth Jolly Lecture Theatre, Curtin University

10 May 2010 - 16 May 2010

2010-05-13T00:13:00.001+08:00

THIS WEEK AT OCF CURTIN...

Friday~ Friday Forum with apologetic L.T. Jeyachandran

Learn about why Christianity is consistent with reason and science and the thinking of our day but also form a rational and effective argument when our Christian approach is challenged

Where: Curtin University, Building 307, Watson Lecture Theatre

When: 12pm ~ 1pm

Contact: Jeannie (0422 809 239)

Friday: STUDENT ALPHA
What: Alpha 6: What About Evil & Does God Heal Today? (watch video here)
Where: Vose Seminary, 20 Hayman Road, Bentley
When: 6.45pm, please arrive on time

Contact: Jeannie (0422 809 239)/ Maxwin (0431 012 945)

Saturday: SOCCER MANIA

"Do your talking on the pitch!"

What: Recreational Soccer!

Where: Penrhos College Field, Como.

When: 9am - 11am

Contact: Caleb T. (0416 754 184)

Sunday: CAPTAIN'S BALL

Where: Curtin University, the field beside Kurrajong Village

When: 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Contact: Alethia (0430 117 299)

HOW TO READ THE BIBLE?

2010-05-03T18:40:00.002+08:00

OCFers at Curtin shared their thoughts last Friday...

What helps YOU read the Bible? :D

C-A-M-P-S!

2010-05-03T18:37:00.001+08:00

OCF camps of 2010

1) WINTER CAMP Thursday 22 JULY - Sunday 25 JULY 2010

Jesus said, ⁵"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing - John 15:5

Join us @

Camp Wattle Grove, 59 Kelvin Road, Wattle Grove WA 6107

FEE: $90 Early Bird, $110 (if you sign up after 28^th May)

…for a time of fellowship and learning from God's Word

2) OCF Australia Annual General Meeting &

Convention 2010

TASMANIA - Camp Clayton, Hobart

“I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” John 17:23

AGM

Dates: 30^th Nov – 2^nd Dec

Fee: $125

CONVENTION

Dates: Thursday, 2^nd Dec – Monday, 6^th Dec

Fee: $210 Early Bird or $230 (if you sign up after 31^st August)

Speakers: Rev. David Cook & Pastor Ron Nugent

3 May - 9 May THIS WEEK AT OCF CURTIN

2010-05-03T18:35:00.001+08:00

Wednesday

As Jesus said, "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20), why would we not want to gather to pray?

What: Prayer Meet!
Where: 18B Marjorie Avenue,Shelley (Bernie's Place)

When: 8pm ~ 10pm

Contact: Bernie Lim (0423 354 851)

Thursday~ Baddy!

What: Recreational Badminton
Where: Canning College Courts, Marquis Street in Bentley

When: 6pm ~ 9pm

Contact: Wen Hui (0430 557 408)

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Friday: COMBINED BIBLE STUDY

What: Learn from the Bible Together with OCFers from UWA & Murdoch!
Where: Subiaco Church main Auditorium, 260 Bagot Road in Subiaco
When: 7.00pm

Contact: Jeannie (0422 809 239)/ Maxwin (0431 012 945)

TRANSPORTATION FOR THIS FRIDAY

Please note: TRANSPORT CAN BE PROVIDED, please contact Caleb and transport can be arranged for you

Caleb: 0416 754 184

Drivers note: changes made to passengers list

(the LC would like to thank you for your gracious service in this area, we love you drivers!)

Passengers note: please contact your driver to confirm your pick-up

contact Caleb if your name is not on the list

contact Caleb if you have new friends who require transport

Driver	Passenger I	Passenger II	Passenger III	Passenger IV
Ben Lim	Bryan L. (Shelley)	Bernie L. (Shelley)	Wen Hui (Riverton)	Kai Sheun (Willeton)
Jeannie Loi	Alethia (Curtin)	JeanYi (Curtin)	Peggy (Curtin)	Tatenda (KJV)
Rachel Puan	Yap Min (Lawson)	Vivian (Lawson)	Priscilla (Lawson)	Lynn K. (Lawson)
Melanie Ho	Marilyn H. (Wilson)	Wan Ni (Cannington)	Rachel C. (Karawarra)	Alicia H. (Kent st.)
Melissa Pang	Amanda L.(Lawson)	Justin L.(Bentley)	Maxwin C.(Lawson)	Derrick W. (Vickery)
Xiu Min	David O. (South Perth)	Teow Kee (Vic Park)	Wan Ying (Vic Park)	Merilyn (South Perth)
Yi Lin	Rachel K. (Leeming)	Brendan K. (Leeming)
Cheryl Weng	Audrey (Vickery)	Gloria (Vickery)	Paul (Vickery)	Shweta (Vickery)
Esther Siong	Kenaina (UWA)	Kal (Subi)
Caleb Nedu	Matt (Como)	Rui (Como)	Laswell (Karawarra)	Harry (Curtin)
Derwin Bong	Kafunda (Kent st.)	Hilson S. (Kent st.)	Yoshi (Kent st.)

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Saturday: SOCCER MANIA

"Do your talking on the pitch!"

What: Recreational Soccer!

Where: Penrhos College Field, Como.

When: 9am - 11am

Contact: Caleb T. (0416 754 184)

Sunday: CAPTAIN'S BALL

Where: Curtin University, the field beside Kurrajong Village

When: 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Contact: Alethia (0430 117 299)

WHAT HELPS YOU HAVE FAITH?

2010-04-18T01:27:00.005+08:00

OCFers at Curtin shared their thoughts...

hmmm...how about what makes us doubt/not have FAITH?

In a book called Hebrews found in the Bible, the first verse of chapter 11 says
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see"

Our faith is not solely based on our feelings, our ideas or our experiences. Faith is based on the promises of God- His forgiveness, His guidance, His return.

Wednesday, 28 April 2010

2010-04-13T00:38:00.002+08:00

CURTIN CHRISTIAN UNION warmly invites OCF Curtin to ELECTIVES DAY @ Curtin University!

Choose 1 talk out of 7 options!

When? Wednesday 28th April, 12pm - 1pm
Where? Curtin University, Building 307

What talks to choose from?
Bible Overview
Guidance
Learn 1 to 1 Bible reading
Evangelism & Apologetics
Effective Youth Ministry
Crossing Cultures for Christ
Bible Colleges why go & how choose

THIS WEEK AT OCF: 12 April - 18 April

2010-04-13T00:37:00.000+08:00

Important Announcement: VENUE CHANGED FOR THIS FRIDAY - Building 302 DAVIS LECTURE THEATRE, CURTIN UNIVERSITY

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This Week's Awesome Activities!

Wednesday

As Jesus said, "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20), why would we not want to gather to pray?

What: Prayer Meet!
Where: 18B Marjorie Avenue,Shelley (Bernie's Place)

When: 8pm ~ 10pm

Contact: Bernie Lim (0423 354 851)

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Friday: STUDENT ALPHA

What: Alpha 3: How Can I Have FAITH? (you may watch the video here first)
Where: Curtin University- Building 302, Davis Lecture Theatre Building (see map)
When: 6.45pm

Contact: Jeannie (0422 809 239)/ Maxwin (0431 012 945)

TRANSPORTATION FOR FRIDAY MEETINGS

Please note: TRANSPORT CAN BE PROVIDED, please contact Caleb and transport can be arranged for you

Caleb: 0416 754 184

Drivers note: changes made to passengers list

(the LC would like to thank you for your gracious service in this area, we love you drivers!)

Passengers note: please contact your driver

contact Caleb if your name is not on the list

contact Caleb if you have new friends who require transport

Driver Passenger I Passenger II Passenger III Passenger IV

Ben Lim Bryan L. (Shelley) Bernie L. (Shelley) Kenaina (Riverton) Wen Hui (Riverton)

Jeannie Loi JeanYi (Curtin) Peggy (Curtin) Tatenda (KJV)

Rachel Puan Yap Min (Lawson) Lynn K. (Lawson) Xiao Ling (Kensington) Rachel C. (Karawarra)

Melanie Ho Marilyn H. (Wilson) Wan Ni (Cannington) Alicia H. (Kent st.) Kal (Curtin)

Melissa Pang Amanda L.(Lawson) Justin L.(Bentley) Maxwin C.(Lawson)

Xiu Min David O. (South Perth) Teow Kee (Vic Park) Wan Ying (Vic Park) Merilyn (South Perth)

Yi Lin Samuel T. (Murdoch) Tracy (Murdoch) Rachel K. (Leeming)

Cheryl Weng Priscilla WanYi (Erica) Vivian (Lawson) Shweta (Vickery)

Caleb Nedu Matt (Como) Rui (Como)

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Saturday: SOCCER MANIA
"Do your talking on the pitch!"

What: Recreational Soccer!
Where: Penrhos College Field, Como.

When: 8am - 10am
Contact: Caleb T. (0416 754 184)

Sunday: CAPTAIN'S BALL

Where: Curtin University, the field beside Kurrajong Village

When: 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Contact: Alethia (0430 117 299) / Min (0402 362 422)

You Reckon?

2010-04-06T20:56:00.002+08:00

OCF, Friday 9 April

2010-04-06T20:52:00.000+08:00

This Week
Why do we pray? What happens when we pray? How do we pray? Every wondered what prayer is all about?

Friday: ALL ABOUT PRAYER POT-BLESS NIGHT

-BRING A FRIEND! - BRING A FRIEND! -BRING A FRIEND! -BRING A FRIEND! -BRING A FRIEND! -BRING A FRIEND! -BRING A FRIEND! -

What: Join us for bring-a-plate pot bless dinner while we learn what prayer is all about!
Where: SUBIACO CHURCH, MAIN HALL (260 Bagot Road, Subiaco )
When: 6.oopm

Contact: Jeannie (0422 809 239)/ Maxwin (0431 012 945)

29 March - 4 April

2010-03-31T00:29:00.001+08:00

Hello Dearest OCFers!

Praise God for the week of break from classes! Hope everyone's been able to have a good time of rest and chillaxing PLUS fruitful me-time with God :D It'd be good to take some time this week to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross, and reflect on God's love and our response to Him :)

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This Week's Awesome Activities!

Wednesday

As Jesus said, "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20), why would we not want to gather to pray?

What: Combined Prayer Meet!
Where: Subiaco Church of Christ Youth Centre

When: 7pm ~ 9pm

Contact: Bernie Lim (0423 354 851)

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Thursday: BADMINTON!
time to sweat it out!

Where: Canning College Courts
When: 6pm ~ 9pm

Fee: $3 per pax
Contact: Wen Hui (0430 557 408) for transportation and further details

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Friday: STUDENT ALPHA
What: Alpha 2: Why Did Jesus Die? (you may watch the video here first)
Where: Vose Seminary, 20 Hayman Road, Bentley
When: 6.45pm

Contact: Jeannie (0422 809 239)/ Maxwin (0431 012 945)

22 March - 28 March

2010-03-23T18:54:00.001+08:00

Hello Dearest OCFers!

How is everyone doing now after the super sudden hail storm???? Thank God that it's over for now and I hope everyone is okay :D I'm sure some of us got to experience life in darkness for a while which reminded us of the goodness of LIGHT! I pray that all of us (including myself) constantly draw our brightness and saltiness from Jesus, by talking to Him and listening to His word daily.

Tuition-free weeks/term breaks are coming really soon...so hang in there and work hard and listen attentively in your classes okay! For those with tests and exams, continue to do your best and commit all things to God in prayer!

Lastly.... ALPHA STARTS THIS FRIDAY!!!! So see you there!

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This Week's Awesome Activities!

Wednesday

As Jesus said, "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20), why would we not want to gather to pray?

What: Prayer Meet!
Where: 18B Marjorie Avenue, Shelley

When: 8pm ~ 10pm

Contact: Bernie Lim (0423 354 851)

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Thursday: BADMINTON!
time to sweat it out!

Where: Canning College Courts
When: 6pm ~ 9pm

Fee: $3 per pax
Contact: Wen Hui (0430 557 408) for transportation and further details

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Friday: STUDENT ALPHA COMMENCES
What: Alpha 1: Who Is Jesus?
Where: Vose Seminary, 20 Hayman Road, Bentley
When: 6.45pm

Contact: Jeannie (0422 809 239)/ Maxwin (0431 012 945)

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Sunday: OCF WA BADMINTON STATE GAMES!
all 3 OCF centres in WA come together for a state-wide badminton show-down!

REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY 11.59PM

Where: UWA Sports Hall
When: 4pm ~ 7pm
Fee: TO BE CONFIRMED
Criteria for Participation: Play as a Double team (if you're coming alone, we can pair you with someone)
Contact: Bryan Lim (0421 866 025) / Bao Shun (0433 695 363)

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2010-03-16T11:25:00.004+08:00

Hello Dearest OCFers!

Hope week 3 of uni is going great for all of you!!! Just want to thank you all for being part of the big family as the body of Christ! It always brings me much joy to see and fellowship with all of you! Let's surrender 2010 into God's hands, reading the bible to find out what He thinks LIFE is about (:

Cheryl was just sharing with a few of us this morning with regards to being SALT AND LIGHT..

Matthew 5:

¹⁴"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

The source of our light would be none other than Jesus Christ. Without looking towards Christ, we can't expect to be His light. AND when we shine, we do not hide in bowls, but we shed light in the darkness, directing people to the source of our light! As Paul mentioned in Romans 1:16 "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile." Let us rejoice and give thanks that God has called us His children and given us Jesus Christ to die for our sins!

It is my prayer that every single one of us will grasp the vision of being salty salt and bright light for Jesus wherever we are (in school, with our families, back home, on the bus, at work, etc.) and remember to keep coming back to the source of salt and light- JESUS CHRIST through prayer and reading the
bible! :D

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This Week's Awesome Activities!

Wednesday

What: Clubs Day (aka TELL OUR CAMPUS ABOUT ALPHA DAY)

Where: Curtin Uni, STALL LOCATION: #4, close to building 408, end of promenade where the BBQ will be that day!
When: 10am-2pm
Contact: Jeannie Loi (0422 809 239)

GET PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT THE MEANING OF LIFE AND THE EXISTANCE OF GOD!

As Jesus said, "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20), why would we not want to gather to pray?

What: Camp Liberate Combined Prayer Meet!
Where: Subi Youth Centre (behind Subiaco Church of Christ)

When: 7pm ~ 9pm

Contact: Bernie Lim (0423 354 851)

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Thursday: FUTSAL FORTNIGHTLY!
time to sweat it out!

What: Indoor Soccer for Girls and Guys alike!
Where: George Burnett Park, Manning Rd, Karawarra
When: 6pm ~ 7pm

*Come 10 mins earlier so we can fully utilise the booking time.

Fee: $2 - 3 per game (Depending on the size of the group each week. 10+ people would be awesome)

Come prepared in your sporting gear and a fearsome attitude :) See you all there, new and old faces!!!

Contact: Jean Yi (0412 955 832) for transportation and further details

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Friday: COMBINED PUBLIC MEET at MURDOCH UNIVERSITY

What: Evangelistic Training/ Workshop by Mr Ang Chin Wee
Where: Murdoch University, ECLT
When: 7pm
Contact: Jeannie (0422 809 239)/ Maxwin (0431 012 945), for more information
Contact: Caleb (0416 754 184) for TRANSPORT

THIS SEMESTER @ OCF CURTIN

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JOIN US AS WE FIND OUT....
20 Hayman Road, Bentley

FRIDAYS, 6.45PM - 9.30 PM
NIBBLES AND DRINKS PROVIDED

TRANSPORT CAN BE ARRANGED

THIS WEEK AT OCF CURTIN!

2010-03-09T14:03:00.002+08:00

Wednesday

As Jesus said, "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20), why would we not want to gather to pray?

What: Prayer Meet!
Where: 18B Marjorie Avenue, Shelley

When: 8pm ~ 10pm

Contact: Bernie Lim (0423 354 851)

Thursday: SPORTS!
time to sweat it out!

What: Badminton
Where: Canning College, Bentley
When: 6pm ~ 9pm
Fee: $2 - 3 per game (Depending on the size of the group each week. 10+ people would be awesome)

Contact: Wen Hui (0430 557 408)

Friday: ALPHA LAUNCH PARTY

Where: Vose Seminary, 20 Hayman Road, Bentley
When: 6.45pm
Contact: Jeannie (0422 809 239)/ Maxwin (0431 012 945)

OCF Melbourne Uni Prayer Requests (Feb 2010)

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hello! =)

*General*:
God's presence to be with OCF, that we'll only go where He goes God's favor and providence upon OCF MelbUni Leaders to be filled with wisdom and passion and to increase in initiative, that they will persevere in God's strength Perseverance, conviction and passion for OCFers That OCF will have a heart to know God. Excitement and enthusiasm for a new year ahead

*Specific ministries: *
*Worship Min*- *For an abundance of resources (a bit short of manpower/musicians for the first sem)*
*Cell Min* - *that the Cell Reshuffling would be an opportunity for new bonds and relationships to form, and not an obstacle, and that cell groups would really take the initiative to bond with one another and lasting, meaningful, genuine relationships to be borne out of the new cells*
*Outreach- for the upcoming Orientation that we would reach out to everyone,not just Singaporeans and Malaysians*
*Prayer: for God to raise up leaders with a heart for + understanding of prayer. (abit short of leaders for sem 2) and for OCFers to be convicted to pray.*

haha i know ours is abit long!! five stars if you persevered to the end=D

hope the year's getting off to a good start for everybody!=)

in His love,
OCF MelbUni=)

WHO WHAT?

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How did the world come about? Big Bang? Or God’s creation?

How did this cup come about? Big bang or man’s creation?

DOES GOD EXIST?

Ever wondered how creation came about? The endless debates between intelligent design (God's creation), Darwin's Theory and the Big Bang have been ongoing through the ages. But we're not debating. We're showing you what's been documented through history, and you be the judge :)

If there was no moon, our earth would spin TOO fast.

humans would NOT SURVIVE. WHO KNEW?

God knew, because on the fourth day of creation…

God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. – Genesis 1:16

Every person has a unique tongue print.

WHO MADE YOU UNIQUE?

For you (God) created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb – Psalm 139:13

An average human scalp has 100,000 hairs.

SOMEONE KNOWS THE EXACT NUMBER OF HAIRS ON YOUR HEAD.

^{Jesus once said...}

^“Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” – Luke 12:7a

BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO SHRUG OFF THE CREDIBILITY OF GOD BEING THE CREATOR, ASK YOURSELF: WHAT IF ALL THESE ARE TRUE?

Every day is about 55 billionths of a second longer than the day before it. WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR DAYS?

As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. – Psalm 103:15-16

Surely you were made for something that would count even after death. What is this something?

If you met God, WHAT WOULD YOU ASK HIM?

Would you ask why God allows pain and suffering of the innocent? Would you ask why God doesn’t choose to reveal himself on earth so that everyone would then finally believe?

DON’T BE TOO QUICK TO DENY SOMETHING YOU HAVE YET TO FIND OUT ENOUGH ABOUT. THINK ABOUT IT. ASK QUESTIONS.

AND THAT’S WHAT WE’RE HERE FOR.

OCF Clayton Prayer Requests Feb 2010

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*OCF Clayton's Prayer Requests (Feb 2010)*

Hey WA & Vic peoples,

The start of Feb is here and so it's time to get the ball rolling with our prayers, lifting them up to the Lord because we believe that He hears our prayers yes?

- For the committee as we seek God on the *theme for 2010* - need His wisdom and guidance for direction. May we be united in one spirit under one Lord.

- For Claytonites to really *yearn for God*. Sometimes without (regular) OCF during the holidays, we tend to be distracted, "drift" a bit and lose focus. Instead of only getting "back on track" when they're back in Australia, we want them to start *anticipating, getting excited for the things God is going to do* in the year ahead, even before they return.

Shall we also remember *EXCO* in our prayers? Many times we don't see what's going on behind-the-scenes so it can be easy to forget what our leaders are going through. But there really is so much to be done, and 1 Tim 2 encourages us to pray for our leaders. Let's pray for God's wisdom and strength for them, and that they will be leaders who lead by example - HUP – with Humility, Unity and Perseverance, as shared by Cheryl Weng during AGM09.

Just something I read earlier today from 1 John 5:14-15 *"This is the confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of Him."*

Look forward to hearing from us all! God bless.

:) In His love,

OCF Clayton

WE ARE GONNA HAVE FUN IN THE SUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SUMMER SUN FUN PROGRAM:
The Park in Wilson, Along Queens Park Road & the Canning River

parking location here

RETREAT FEE: $12

26 Feb, Friday

4pm - assemble @ location, worship, icebreakers
6pm - Dinner
8pm - split sleepover + time of bonding & fellowship

27 Feb, Saturday

10 am - assemble @ location for picnic brekky, worship, devotion & personal goal setting capturing the vision of OCF for 2010
12- 12.30pm - games
12.30 - 2pm- workshops
2-3pm - lunch
3pm onwards- outdoor games

As a start to the new year and new semester, join OCF Curtin as we focus on our new vision for 2010, and fellowship together after a long summer break! Please invite your friends along :D Please indicate your attendance by Sunday, 21 February, here.

SUMMER UPDATES!

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We praise God that the 3 centres in WA have continued to meet to pray weekly. It is our prayer that the God remains the center of our lives even in the midst of holidays and festivities. Do not let the hustle and bustle of life overwrite what is important! Jesus has promised "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;
and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33).

'How do I do that???', you may ask. Well, here are a list of practical steps to keep walking closely to God each day even when you're overseas:

- meet up with your prayer buddy to pray
- be accountable to your prayer buddy: let him/her know how you have been doing, what he/she can pray for you about. (SMS, E-MAIL, MEET-UP, SKYPE, etc!)
- get to know the God you love through the bible: when was the last time you did your devotion?
- wake up, sit up, and commit the day to God in a prayer. It doesn't have to be long, just talk to God- He listens.

Some useful sites for your daily devotion:

http://www.ourdailyjourney.org/

http://www.rbc.org/utmost/index.php

http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2010/02/08/devotion.aspx

Announcements:

CURTIN STALL DAY 1 ~ Wednesday, 17 Feb, 11am - 1pm

CURTIN STALL DAY 2 ~ Wednesday, 24 Feb, 10am - 2pm

Please contact Mel at 0425892112 if you haven't indicated your interest to help out that day, thank you!

OCF CURTIN THIS 2010!

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top row (left to right): Jeannie, Bernie, Max, Mel
bottom row: Min, Esther, Caleb

please feel free to contact any of us anytime according to our contact details in the side bar!

Whats Coming Up??

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FAITH CHALLENGE is coming to Curtin OCF this Friday. SO invite your Friends and have a good time.

What to wear?

Dark shirt
Long pants
Slipper

What to bring?

Wind breaker
Extra change of clothes
Insect repellent
Torchlight (optional)

We are going to meet at 6.30pm this Friday (3rd April) outside Domino's Karawara.
Please contact your drivers, Be there on TIME!!

EASTER IS ROUND THE CORNER & SO IS EASTER CAMP

Easter Camp 2009
April 10-13, 2009
Ern Halliday Recreation Centre

Quickly the closing date is coming soon.

OCF Curtin Welcomes YOU

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Greetings! Welcome to Curtin University here in Perth, Western Australia!

It's our pleasure and honour to welcome you to Overseas Christian Fellowship (OCF) Curtin. It is also our joy to stand alongside with you during your time here.

Overseas Christian Fellowship is a student support group focused on sharing the love of God and the experience of knowing Jesus as our Lord and Saviour to the overseas student body. OCF is also dedicated to teaching and equipping Christian students overseas with biblical principles and values regarding Christian Living. We are an inter-denominational parachurch body, therefore, we do not replace the local church but functions as an arm of the church. OCF's ministry has been established since 1958, providing a network for more than 16 centres in other Universities all over Australia.

We would be happy to assist you in anyway, particularly in adjusting to your new student life overseas in Australia and answering any questions that you might have.

Most important of all, we hope to help you grow in Christ through the activities that we have, fulfilling our vision of reaching out, building up and sending effective servants of Christ back to their respective home ministries!

Sincerely,
OCF Curtin '09

Last year 2008, our theme was Transforming Truth, Colossians 2:2-3. And this year 2009, we will venture into our new theme, Surrendering in Faith.

God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, who paid the ransom for all our sins and to give us life and hope. Therefore, we surrender our lives to God, to walk life's journey not by sight, but by faith. For without faith it is impossible to please God. In faith, we live in obedience to God, experiencing His Love and availing ourselves to the extension of his Kingdom.

Together we hold onto the promises of God, deifying, encouraging and supporting one another. Keeping our eyes on the goal and finishing the race set before us, fulfilling the great commission; making disciples of all nations, to share the gospel so that many more will come to know of our Lord Jesus and God's love for them.

Surrendering in Faith
Galatians 2:20

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

click to enlarge

May God Bless You

Prayer requests..

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Hello all! How's your holidays thus far?

Hope you guys are having fun. I'm sure you are =) Well, while you're busy having fun, I would like to encourage all of you to take this opportunity to bond with each other and also to get to know our dear father in heaven better.

Anyhoo, here are a few prayer points that I would like all of you to keep in mind:

1. The terrorist situation in Mumbai
2. OCF Convention (starts this coming Monday!)
3. For those who will be traveling back to their own country
4. For those who will still be in Perth
5. For the ones who are dreading their results (For them to pass!)
6. For those who will be going for the mission trip
7. LC (theme finalization)
8. Chih as she sits for her interview this December

Free free to add any other prayer requests in the comments section (if you have any). I've already opened it up so that those who do not have any blog accounts could leave a comment too. That's all folks.. Take care!

Returnees BBQ

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Hey everyone, how have you all been?? Well here are some pictures from the Returnees BBQ @ Burns Beach. We all had fun during the BBQ and the games, rite BOYS, hehe. God was really there with us during the whole time, He pushed the rains away till the whole BBQ was over. Thanks God.
For those Returnees, all the Best in your future. May God Bless you in what you plan to do. May God Be the glory and guide you.

Keep this day free!

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Date: 22 November 2008
Venue: Burns Beach, Joondalup
Time: 3:30pm onwards

RSVP by 12 noon Thursday, 20th November 2008

RSVP now by

1. Contacting Rachel Puan or Esther Siong
(contacts are available on the side pane)

2. Dropping a comment along with your name saying "Yes I am joining" on this post.

Prayer~

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Click here for the exam timetables of our fellow OCFers.

In the midst of exam stress, let us uphold each other in prayer.

Do drop by as we meet up for prayer this Wednesday - a time where we take a break of studies and focus on our Daddy God ;a time to talk to a God who answers, a God who makes the impossible possible.

When: 12 November 2008
Time: 1.00pm
Where: Grassy patch outside Curtin library

See you there!

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7

EXAM STRESS??

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Hello everyone that are going to have their EXAMS. All the best, don't get so stress till you forget about Daddy God. Trust in the Lord God Almighty, look to Him always. Don't forget his always by your side.

Do not be anxious about anything,but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.
Philippians 4:6

And for those who don't have exams, let us lift our brother and sisters who have, let us encourage them in this time.

GOD BLESS

Welcome

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This blog is basically for everyone to keep in touch and get connected. At the same time to allow members to seek out contacts and drivers information to come for OCF on a Friday night. To keep posted on upcoming events. Lastly, and most importantly to have a support to come to when in times of need, sadness, trouble, sickness. For us all members to help out another sister or brother in Christ who is going through tough times.

-Willy-