CLRC activities in October 2016

More than ten brothers and sisters from Chapel Hill spent a wonderful weekend from October 22nd to 23rd, 2016, at CLRC. We studied the book of Ephesians together, shared each other’s understanding of the truths in the book, our personal lives, feeding spiritually and encouraging one another. As everyone is so busy in the daily life, it was such a blessing to come to a quiet and scenic place to fellowship with each other, build a deeper relationship, spur one another’s love towards God. We felt the need to hold more of this kind of gathering in the future. Many thanks to Elder Yeh and brother Henry for their support, providing such wonderful place for us. May God remember their love and labor in Him, and use CLRC to bless even more brothers and sisters.
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CLRC activities in September 2016

RCCC Chinese Student Fellowship Retreat

The Chinese Student Fellowship at RCCC had a great retreat at CLRC during the Labor weekend. We appreciate Elder Yeh’s support, love and care for our young group. The topic of the retreat is Interpersonal Relationship, Bonding and Love. Through the messages of the speakers (Pastor Tran, Alex and Elder Yeh), we learned a lot of lessons about love and growing in the Lord. We also experienced the abundant grace of God through the various activities such as playing games, cooking, chatting and enjoying the beautiful sceneries. Not only did the young sisters and brothers gain a lot, but also did the seekers. Again, thanks a lot for the devotion and hard work of CLRC. May God continue to bless and use CLRC.

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CLRC activities in June 2016

Maple Spring Chinese Christian Church Student Fellowship Retreat

A group of college students from NC Maple Spring Chinese Christian Church Student Fellowship at Winston Salem spent a meaningful weekend at CLRC Lake Gaston site from June 24 to June 26, 2016. It was our fourth Student Fellowship retreat. During the retreat, we worshiped the Lord, studied the Bible truths, and shared our faith and struggles together. We also went fishing, played Ping-Pang, enjoyed hot-pot, and shared the work of washing dishes, etc. Thank God who gave us such a wonderful opportunity to walk and grow together in the journey of following Christ.

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CLRC activities in April 2016

CLRC’s Annual Leadership Training Retreat

CLRC leadership training seminar was held from 4/28-30/2016 with the topic, The Principles and Practice of a Healthy Growing Church ( 健康成長教会的原則和实践 ). The speakers were Elder Peter Liu (劉志雄長老) from New Jersey and Pastor Albert Lam (林祥源牧師) from San Diego, CA. Praise God for His many blessings during the leadership training seminar retreat: safety of every one; mild and dry weather (it rained cats and dogs on Thursday during the day, but no rain Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday); catered Chinese food for the first time; and the partial use of the new dorm (1st floor bedrooms for sisters and the kitchen for catered cooking), etc. Most of all, the inspiring messages of the speakers from two different perspectives but yet complimentary to each other on the same theme and practical in their applications. There were good discussions between speakers and attendees during the panel discussion and Q&A sessions. The survey results showed very positive response and great appreciation for the two speakers and their messages. One attendee commented, “此次 program對我及教會有很大的鼓勵和幫助。兩個講員兼具扎心的信息與 實際操作,有極大的幫助。I’m refreshed by the Lord’s message. Thank you
for this wonderful retreat.”

Video and Audio recordings of the seminars are available on CLRC’s website – Media Page

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2016 Student Annual Leadership Training

Praise the Lord, SALT (Student Annual Leadership Training) 2016 organized by AFC campus minister, Chao-Yang Peng, was successfully held (April 2-3) at CLRC Lake Gaston site. It was led by a team of 5 speakers: Tom McCallie, Tom Henry, Jim Anthony, Jeff Gayle, Cam Janzen, and 2 counselors: Melody Shao and Li Zhu, with about 25 student leaders attending. They used the “Breakthrough leadership” materials which are specially designed for training Mainland Chinese students/scholars. Among the feedback forms received, seven of the attendees indicated their willingness to become AFC associate staff in campus ministry.

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2016 Leadership Training Seminar Registration

2016 CLRC Leadership Retreat now accepts applications

Date: April 28 – 30, 2016 (Thur 6pm – Sat 4:30pm)
Location: 191 Lost Forest Road, Bracey, VA 23919
Topic: The Principles and Practice of a Healthy, Growing Church
Speakers: Elder Peter Liu and Pastor Albert Lam

Application
Brochure

ECU Ark Fellowship Fall Retreat

Sponsored by Greenville Chinese Christian Fellowship (GCCF), ECU Ark Fellowship had a spiritual retreat at CLRC’s Lake Gaston October 31- November 1. A total of 25 ECU students and scholars, along with co-workers from GCCF attended this retreat. This was the first time GCCF visiting CLRC’s Lake Gaston facility.

That first day Pastor Chaoyang shared a message of “Body-Mind-Spirit, IQ-EQ-SQ”. While many of us might have high IQ, we may need to work on our EQ. But the most important one is the SQ, spiritual quotient. With God’s guidance and Jesus’ love, integrity, kindness, peace, wisdom, we are set to be successful and joyful in this world. After lunch, we enjoyed colorful fall leaves while riding the boat in Lake Gaston. The food was delicious and making dumplings together for dinner was one of the best moments during the retreat to have fellowship together. During the evening, we shared our testimonies, Christian lives, and discussed many questions regarding our faith. Sunday morning we had our regular worship service. Pastor Chaoyang gave a message titled “Purpose of Life”. On the way home, we had opportunity to visit a vineyard. Everyone had a relaxed weekend and was lifted spiritually.
(Jianping Shan, Chairman of GCCF)

Sharing: 主爱的温暖

東卡學人方舟團契秋令退修會 / ECU Ark Fellowship Fall Retreat

東卡學人方舟團契秋令退修會 / ECU Ark Fellowship Fall Retreat

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泛舟湖畔 / Boat Riding

泛舟湖畔 / Boat Riding

一齊做餃子 / Making Dumplings Together

一齊做餃子 / Making Dumplings Together

分享討論 / Sharing & Discussion

分享討論 / Sharing & Discussion

Duke Fellowship Retreat

Duke Chinese Christian Fellowship organized a Fall weekend retreat at CLRC’s Lake Gaston on October 9-11. The purpose of the retreat was to encourage everyone to lay down their worldly worries from busy life and to enjoy a quiet fellowship time with one another in our Heavenly Father’s love along the beautiful lake shore.

29 brothers/sisters and friends stayed together sharing God’s love and building up one another. Besides making dumplings, BBQ and beef-stewed noodles, everyone took turns riding a rental platoon boat along the Lake. Brother Yuhai Wu of AFC shared two messages: “Where Does My Source of Strength Come From?” and “Sharing Jesus” on Saturday and Sunday. Many non-Christian friends attended the retreat as well. May the gospel seeds be planted in their hearts and bear fruits. Through the retreat, everyone’s spiritual life was renewed.

(Sharing of Zhe Gan, Chairman of Duke Chinese Christian Fellowship)

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溫馨分享時間 / Sharing time

溫馨分享時間 / Sharing time

湖上泛舟 / Taking boats on the lake

湖上泛舟 / Taking boats on the lake

武雲海,鐘赤軍夫婦(使者同工-Duke團契輔導) / Yuhai Wu and Gabby Zhong (AFC co-workers for Duke Fellowship)

武雲海,鐘赤軍夫婦(使者同工-Duke團契輔導) / Yuhai Wu and Gabby Zhong (AFC co-workers for Duke Fellowship)

CLRC activities in September 2015

NCSU’s Family of Chinese Scholars Fellowship together Duke and UNC students of about 20 people organized a retreat at CLRC’s Lake Gaston facility on Labor’s Day weekend. All enjoyed and had a good time for the gathering. Pastor Peng of Ambassador For Christ sharing a gospel message titled “From Ivy-league Colleges to Realize that Knowledge and Fear of the Lord is the True Wisdom of Life.” Through making dumpling together, everyone got a chance to know one another just like Psalm 133: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” At night, all watched the movie “Chariots of Fire” featuring Eric Liddell who gave up his life and came to China for missions. Everyone was touched by his sacrificial love towards the Lord. Even though the retreat time is just for 1-night stay, we got a chance to visit a nearby wineary of wine tasting. Praise the Lord for all the blessings through the retreat. And thank CLRC for the hosting.

NCSU中國學人之家的笑蕾姐妹在帶領敬拜 / Worship led by sister 笑蕾

NCSU中國學人之家的笑蕾姐妹在帶領敬拜 / Worship led by sister 笑蕾

弟兄姐妹和睦同居是何等的善、何等的美! / Wonderful time together

弟兄姐妹和睦同居是何等的善、何等的美! / How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

晚上在宿舍一起看電影,分享福音 / Movie and Gospel Sharing in the evening

晚上在宿舍一起看電影,分享福音 / Movie and Gospel Sharing in the evening

在葡萄園品酒和學習耶穌變水為酒的故事 / Wine Tasting and Listen how Jesus turned water into wine

在葡萄園品酒和學習耶穌變水為酒的故事 / Wine Tasting and Listen how Jesus turned water into wine