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Gracepoint Davis presents: “I-M-Mature” Message Series!

Join us this Sunday (2/26) for worship service!  In an age where youth is overly celebrated, we will study in depth what the Bible says about maturity.  We will strive to grow out of our immature selves and mature into the image of Christ and become a source of blessing for others.  Find out how!  The location and time will be the same,1pm at 1001 Giedt Hall on UC Davis campus.

Recap: 2/14 Valentine’s Day of Compassion

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On Valentine’s Day, instead of having romantic dinners, a lot of us went to the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter in Sacramento to share God’s love for the people there. The guys had their own program and so did the girls. Each program consisted of games, singing, ice cream sandwiches, mingling, and a gospel presentation! The people were very encouraged and touched by our love and care for them. It was a message of an unconditional love from God that transcends beyond the romantic love that most of us are more familiar with especially on Valentine’s Day. Not only were the people there blessed, but those of us who volunteered to be a part of this were also blessed to be able to experience the love of God.

Here are the pictures we took at the homeless shelter:

Recap: 2/10 Brothers’ Bible Study

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Hey guys! On the 10th, we had our first brothers bible study! The brothers had their bible study at Ming’s place while the sisters had theirs at Koso 1 house. For the brothers, we had delicious pasta for dinner, an interactive bible study on Mark 1, and awesome hot links over the fire! It was a nice cozy group for us, and we got to know each other much better.

The bible study was about the question, “Do you know what your life purpose is?” It was a question that got many of us thinking. We discussed about how we only have one life to live and the things that most people chase after are money, family, romance, popularity, pursuit of knowledge, academic success, and the list just goes on. Although these are good things in them of themselves, we came to the realization that these things are only temporary. So then, we were posed with the question, “What is the best thing?” The best thing is something that lasts forever. Overall, the bible study left us with important questions about life, and we were all challenged.

Here are the pictures we took from the event:

Special Talk: Science & Christianity, Friday (2/24), 3001 PES @ 7pm

Have you ever wondered how Christians are able to reconcile “Science” with their Christian beliefs?  Have you ever thought that the two are mutually exclusive? Come join us this Friday (2/24) for our special talk entitled, “Science and Christianity”. As always, we will be starting at 7pm with dinner.

Where: 3001 Plant & Environmental Sciences (PES) Building          

When: February 24, 2012, starting at 7:00pm with dinner. 

ENGLISH CLASS – Session 2, Friday (2/24), 3001 PES @ 6pm

 

IGSM will be continuing its first ever English Class entitled, “Effective Communication for Success,” on Friday, February 24, 2012, at 3001 PES, starting at 6pm.  It’s not too late to sign up! In order for us to prepare enough class material for everyone, please sign up by clicking here!

By joining this class, you will get a chance to practice and improve your English listening, pronunciation, and conversation skills.  All UCD graduate students, post-docs, and visiting scholars are welcome to join this class. If you have any questions, please call: 530-746-8483 or contact us via our webpage!

The “Remarkable Jesus” Message Series – Part 6 this FRIDAY (2/17) @ 7pm

Come join us this THURSDAY for The IGSM Bible Study as we continue our series entitled, “Remarkable Jesus”. It will be at 3001 PES, starting with free dinner at 7:00pm. Afterwards, hang around for some time of fellowship over dessert. See you there!

Where: 3001 Plant & Environmental Sciences Building          

When: February 17, 2012, starting at 7:00pm

THIS FRIDAY – ENGLISH CLASS – “Effective Communication for Success”

IGSM will be starting its first ever English Class entitled, “Effective Communication for Success,” on Friday, February 17, 2012.  Exciting! In order for us to prepare enough class material for everyone, please sign up by clicking here!

By joining this class, you will get a chance to practice and improve your English listening, pronunciation, and conversation skills.  All UCD graduate students, post-docs, and visiting scholars are welcome to join this class. If you have any questions, please call: 530-746-8483 or contact us via our webpage!

Recap: 1/31 Xin & May Farewell

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Last Tuesday night, we had our last dinner with Xin and May who were a huge part of our IGSM ministry. We had wonderful clam bake and pasta for dinner and then we had a dessert potluck afterwards! It was a memorable night of sharing as well. Many of us shared how much of an impact Xin and May had on each of our lives, remembering all their love and sacrifice. Although we will miss their presence, we are all the more joyful and encouraged that they will be able to serve in our Gracepoint Hsinchu Church in Taiwan. We are encouraged and hopeful that they will have a great impact on the lives of the Taiwanese students over there!

Here are pictures of our event!

Separate Bros/Sis “Remarkable Jesus” Bible Study this FRIDAY (2/10) @ 7pm

Come join us this FRIDAY for The IGSM Bible Study as we continue our series entitled, “Remarkable Jesus”. For this week, the Brothers and Sisters will be having separate Bible Studies at two different locations starting 7:00pm. Rumor has it that the Sisters will be having a “Tea Party” while the Brothers will have a fun-filled time around the fire pit. To join us, please sign up here.


The “Remarkable Jesus” Message Series – Part 4 this THURSDAY (2/2) @ 7pm

Come join us this THURSDAY for The IGSM Bible Study as we continue our series entitled, “Remarkable Jesus”. It will be at 3001 PES, starting with free dinner at 7:00pm. Afterwards, hang around for some time of fellowship over dessert. See you there!

Where: 3001 Plant & Environmental Sciences Building          

When: February 2, 2012, starting at 7:00pm 

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