Training in Sibu 11-12 Nov

Thank God for a great time of learning and fellowship in Sibu. It's heartwarming to see so many participants at the training.

This was the retreat centre where the training took place

D1 Chinese Training

D1 English training

Refreshments arranged in love

D2 Facilitators' Training Sept 08

National Training (Mandarin) 23-24 Sept 08

Updates for training in Aussie

DISCIPLE I (both English and Chinese) Training will be conducted in Perth.

Date - 18-20 September 2008

Any queries, please email us - disciple@methodist.org.sg

D1 Chinese Leaders' Training 18-19 Apr 08

DI English Leaders' Training 11-12 Jan 08

CIC Facilitators' Training 30 Aug 9am-5pm

A Personal Testimony by Rev Stanley Chua (PIC of AMKMC)

On 11 November 2006, I facilitated my first group of Companions in Christ ("CIC") and I must say I've been very blessed and enriched by the entire experience especially in drawing close to God and to my fellow companions-in-Christ.

I confess that although I have been a pastor for ten years now, I've never really experienced the full range of practicing the various Spiritual Disciplines in my life. I read somewhere before that most Christians only have one or two spiritual disciplines that they practice regularly for most of their faith journey. Many are ignorant that there are other spiritual disciplines and many still who fail to practice spiritual disciplines as part of their spiritual growth. I agree! Going through this course has certainly helped me discover many other spiritual disciplines that the early spiritual fathers had practiced. Importantly, it gives me the opportunity to practise these spiritual disciplines as I go through the program. As a result of this experience, my own quiet time with the Lord has been deeply enriched as I now use many of these spiritual disciplines that I've learnt from this program in my own walk with God.

Another blessing that I have experienced from going through this program is that it has allowed me to experiene authentic community through spiritual conversations. In these spiritual conversations, we learn to share honestly and listen to one another about how the Holy Spirit moves in our hearts to uncover our deepest thoughts and struggles. As a result of this, I've witnessed and experienced how the people in my CIC group have been transformed from being superficial to being transparent with each other, accepting and loving one another without passing any judgments. This is what authentic community is really all about where we don't need to hide from one another and where we are not being afraid that people will not accept us if they discover who we really are. There were moments when such personal spiritual conversations bought us to acknowledge that God was truly present with us. I would highly recommend this programe to anyone who wishes to develop a deeper walk with God through Spiritual Formation as well as to experience authentic community.

Companions in Christ

Time flies, Rev Marjorie Thompson was in Singapore to conduct the very 1st training last March. Thank God for a few churches who have started using this set of materials. This one-volume introduction to Companions in Christ moves through an uninterrupted 28-week study of five topics: spiritual formation, scripture, prayer, vocation and spiritual companionship.

Each week of study begins with an inviting and often challenging reading by a recognized author in spiritual formation. In addition to the weekly reading, this book provides questions and daily scripture readings to guide your private reflection. The week closes with a two-hour group session where you share your thoughts, reflect together, and take part in diverse group learning experiences.

Companions in Christ offers small groups a powerfully transforming experience in opening yourself to God's presence and guidance. Explore classic spiritual practices, and develop new daily patterns that will open your life to a deepening relationship with God and with your group.

DISCIPLE Leaders' Training dates for 2008

NATIONAL TRAINING
Singapore (D1-D3 English) 11-12 Jan 2008

Singapore (D1 Chinese) 18-19 Apr 2008
<门徒>（一） - 四月18-19日@ 新加坡

Singapore (D1-D3 Chinese) 23-24 Sept 2008
<门徒>（一）至（三）华语 - 九月23-24日@ 新加坡
Singapore (D1-D4 English) 25-26 Sept 2008

OVERSEAS TRAINING
Perth (D1 Chinese) Tentative Sept or Oct 2008
<门徒>（一）华语 @ 珀斯
Hong Kong (D1-D3 Cantonese) 20-22 June 2008
<门徒>（一）至（三）广东 - 六月20-22日@ 香港

Sibu (D1-D3 Chinese) 11-12 Nov 2008
<门徒>（一）至（三） 华语 - 十一月11-12日@ 诗诬

1st Chinese Training of Trainers

The 1st Chinese Training of Trainers was held in Sofitel Palm Resort, JB from 21-23 Jan 2008. It was attended by trainers from Hong Kong, Malaysia (East and West), Singapore, Taiwan and UK - a total of 40 veterans and new trainers were present.

These trainers are qualified to conduct Disciple leaders' trainings in their respective countries. Thank God for this team of dedicated persons who share the vision and passion of Disciple Bible Study.

Here's the group pix taken at the end of the training

The training team
(L-R: Rev Paul Kan from HK, Rev Gregory Goh from S'pore, Mrs Helly Hong from PJ, Rev May Poon from HK, Rev Wilson Chan from HK and Rev Lau Hui Ming from Sarawak) together with CAC President, Rev Khoo Cheng Hoot

DISCIPLE IV

UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE is a 32-week in-depth study of the Old Testament Writings, the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, James, Jude and Revelation. This DISCIPLE programme presents the sens of living toward completion - toward the climaz of the message and the promise, extravagantly pictured in the Revelation. Two weekly elements include a psalm of the week - to lead people into a deeper life of prayer, and a radical disciple emphasis - to stretch people in their commitment and challenge them in their discipleship.

DISCIPLE III

REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE is a 32-week in-depth study of the Prophets and the Letters of Paul. It focuses on the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. Its themes are the call to remember; the call to repentance, the need for renewed vision; and the places of community. Each week, Marks of Obedient Community echoes the demand of the prophets and Paul to put God first. The Context Portfolio contains timelines, maps and charts integral to the study.

DISCIPLE II

INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD is a 32-week in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. This study builds on the biblical knowledge gained from DISCIPLE I and deepens it by probing selected portions of Scripture. Two emphases are the Sabbath and taking what is learned in the study and putting it to work in the world. The Basic Resource Library contains commentaries and books, an atlas and a Bible dictionary to help participants gain a deeper understanding of the text.

DISCIPLE I

Becoming DISCIPLE THROUGH BIBLE STUDY is a 34-week study of the entire Bible with an equal emphasis on the Old Testament and the New Testament. The content of the sessions follow the chronogical movement of the biblical story. Groups meet each week for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Participants become committed to living disciples as they examine the 34 marks of Discipleship. BECOMING DISCIPLE THHROUGH BIBLE STUDY is the foundation for the other three DISCIPLE Bible Studies.

Need Study Components for your DISCIPLE group?

• Handbook
• Study Manual
• Teacher Helps
• Implementation Resource
• VCD
• Graduation Pin
• Graduation Certificates
• Basic Resource Library
• Context Portfolio
• Teaching the Bible to Adults & Youths

Contact us @ +65 - 6478 4755 (Siew Geok) or 6478 4756 (Julia)

Email: disciple@methodist.org.sg

Address: 70 Barker Road, #06-04 Methodist Centre, Singapore 309936

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