Letter from God

Dear Child,

You may not know me, but I know everything about you ~ Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up ~ Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways ~ Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered ~ Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image ~ Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being ~ Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring ~ Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived ~ Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation ~ Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book ~ Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live ~ Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made ~ Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb ~ Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born ~ Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me ~ John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love ~ 1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you ~ 1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your father ~ 1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could ~ Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father ~ Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand ~ James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs ~ Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope ~ Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love ~ Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore ~ Psalm 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing ~ Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you ~ Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession ~ Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul ~ Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things ~ Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me ~ Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart ~ Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires ~ Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine ~ Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you ~ Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart ~ Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes ~ Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth ~ Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus ~ John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed ~ John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being ~ Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you ~ Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins ~ 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled ~ 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you ~ 1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love ~ Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me ~ 1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again ~ Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen ~ Luke 15:7

I have always been Father, and will always be Father ~ Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is ~ Will you be my child? ~ John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you ~ Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad, Almighty God

3rd Sri Lankan Interdenominational evening of prayer

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Please note the change of venue on the invitation.

Feel free to join us as we gather together to intercede on behalf of the Sri Lankans who are undergoing tremendous political and religious conflict. For more information, please call Esther Illangakoon at (604) 584-6697 or email: interculturalnetwork@crusade.org

Thank you.

Partnership Event

IMPORTANT! The partnership event for this Friday, 25 May 2007 has been postponed till 22 October 2007.

For a highly mobile society like the ones we live in, we are faced with the constant influx of immigrants to Canada. Never before has the world reached a greater movement of people as we are experiencing in this century. But there's another movement taking place. It's the movement of His Spirit. You are cordially invited to come and hear about this movement among ethnic leaders, the people they have impacted and the changed lives stories they are encountering.

ICN Blogmaster

Dorothy's 60th Birthday Party

Most people don't think of having a birthday party just so they can tell their loved ones about God. But Dorothy did. When she heard a friend of hers talk about having a wedding and bringing Jesus to that occasion, she was inspired to do the same. Here is what Dorothy shared at her 60th birthday party.



I want to thank everyone for coming tonight to celebrate with me. Our family looks for any excuse to party and I thought this would be a great time to get together with my family and friends. We are all so busy, we don’t get a lot of time to visit with one another.

You may think this evening is all about me, but it is also about you and your relationship to me. I appreciate all of you and am grateful for who you are and what you mean to me. Every one of you are unique and have impacted my life in many different ways, from when I was born, when I was a little girl, in my teenage years, in my married life, in my life as a single mom and now as a single grandma raising 2 of my grandchildren.



60 years ago I was born into a family that already had 2 little boys, Ivan and Keith. After me came Earl, John, Christina, Bonnie, Walter, Shelly and Cheryl. My family is special to me and I love them all.

When I was 5 years old, my parents sent my brothers and I to Sunday School. It was there that I learned about God and I decided that I wanted God to be in my life. He put some desires in my heart. One desire was to go to Africa to be a missionary. That desire was fulfilled, as you saw on the screen, the picture of me in Africa on a mission’s trip.

It has not been an easy life because in life good things happen and bad things happen, but God gives us love through it all. Even when we make mistakes, God gives us grace and mercy and love. God loves me and I love you.

I would like to read God’s letter to us. It is called “My Child”. It basically says God knows all about you and he is there for you and will always be your Father. The question is, “Will you be his child?”

Then I started my presentations of heart shaped boxes of chocolates. I said:

“I would like to honour two ladies here tonight. My auntie Mary, who is my mom’s sister and auntie Jean, my mom’s sister-in-law. They new me when I was born. I want to thank you for being so nice and kind and a good example to me with being women of integrity. I love you and here is a piece of my heart.” (I handed them the chocolates). (Then I went on to say) “I love my brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews, they are special to me.” (I called each one up and gave them a hug and gave them a heart shaped box of chocolates and told them) “I love you and here is a piece of my heart.” (Then I repeated the same thing to my children and each of my grandchildren.--Gave them hugs and told them I love them and handed them a box of chocolates. And then, I told my guests that) “I have a kiss for each of you.” (I gave 5 of my little granddaughters little red plush purses filled with Hershey Kisses and sent them to the tables to hand the kisses out to my family and friends.)



One of the best way to share Jesus with our families and friends is through an occasion like a birthday celebration. You might find it just as memorable and surprisingly affirming for both your guests and yourself.

ICN Blogmaster

New Life Development Basic begins

New Life Development (Basic)

Who is NLD for?

It is for the Christian who desires to deepen his or her faith in Jesus Christ for the express purpose of making disciples of all nations as commissioned by the Lord Himself in Matthew 28:19-20

It is for the Christian who wants to be part of an exciting movement to reach, resource and release ethnic leaders for Jesus Christ.

Is for the Christian who cares for the numerous immigrants who don’t know Jesus Christ and wants to be equipped to make an impact in their lives by learning this in order to teach it.

Dates: NLD is offered in two different homes on two different nights.

Starting every Monday: 14 May for 8-10 weeks
Starting every Tuesday: 12 June for 8-10 weeks

Venue:
(Monday nights) 10851-164A Street, Surrey. Tel: 604-5142015 Call for Shirley (FULL)
(Tuesday nights) 14935-98A Avenue, Surrey. Tel: 604-5142117 Call for Janet

Cost: $10 for the material.

Time: 7-9pm

What are the benefits of coming to NLD?

You will come away stronger in your understanding of Scripture and how to share your faith with non-believers.

You will learn to trust the Holy Spirit in everything that you do and how to live the Spirit-filled life.

You will be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone and to be on a faith adventure with one another and with God.