Messages from the 2007 retreat

Message 1: Status of a channel 管道的身份

1. Be humble (2Cor 4:7)
2. Be clean (2 Tim 2:20)
3. Be a catalyst (Phil 1:21, Gal 2:20)
4. Be submissive to be shaped or molded
5. Be available (Isa 6:8)

We, as the worthless clay pot, was carrying dirt in the past. We are now cleaned by God to carry something precious from Him. Still, this clay pot will be forgotten like the catalyst after the chemical reaction. The potter designs the pot and shapes it for his purpose. He will also test it continuously.

Message 2: Be a channel of... 作一個......的管道

1. Truth/God's message (2 Cor 4:2)
2. Gospel (2 Cor. 4:3)
3. Life of Jesus Christ (2 Cor 4:5,10 and 11)
4. Light (2 Cor 4:6)
5. Grace and Thanksgiving (2 Cor 4:15)
6. Love (1 John 4:19-21)
7. God's power (2 Cor 12:7-10)
8. Comfort (2 Cor 1:4)

These are all blessings from God.

Message 3: Become a channel for God 成為神的流通管道

1. God has already prepared a backpak filled with tools you need for the jounrey. (Exodus 35:35)
2. God will work in us and help us. (Phil 2:13)
3. Find and understand your spot in God's church. The "Sweet Spot" is where you will glory God the most. (1Cor 12:18)
4. Come face to face with God. Our ultimate life purpose is to reflect God's glory. (2 Cor 3:16-18)