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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Newsletter - March 2020


SfK March 2020 Newsletter

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." (James 1:2-4)
As the world monitors and responds in fear of the outbreak of the coronavirus, we as Christians put our hope and trust in the Lord.  Because of our faith, we should respond differently and shine brightly during these uncertain and fearful times.  

The following discussion is from a Christian Freedom International article that was posted on February 19, 2020.  How we respond in times when we feel powerless may offer a greater opportunity for growth for us and to witness to others.  
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Christians and Coronavirus: “We Are Facing a Test of our Faith”
February 19, 2020
(https://christianfreedom.org/christians-and-coronavirus/)

As the number of death and infections climb from the coronavirus, Christians are reaching out to help even as oppressive governments clamp down.  
  • In China, Christians hand out aid and masks – and share Jesus. Government officials reportedly initially arrested Christians and confiscated the aid. Tough new laws restricting Christian activity, teachings, and communication came into full effect on Feb 1.
  • North Korea has sealed its borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Christian Freedom International’s partners are getting rice and Bibles into North Korea in bottles carried by river currents.
  • Pastors in Wuhan encourage Christians not to fear and to pray. A new seminary — one of the largest seminaries in China –is in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus.
An anonymous pastor in Wuhan wrote a heartfelt guide for Christians worldwide:

It is readily apparent that we are facing a test of our faith. 

The situation is so critical, yet (we are) trusting in the Lord’s promises, that his thoughts toward us are of peace, and not evil (Jeremiah. 29:11), and that he allows for a time of testing, not to destroy us, but to establish us. Therefore, Christians are not only to suffer with the people of this city, but we have a responsibility to pray for those in this city who are fearful, and to bring to them the peace of Christ. 
First, we are to seek the peace of Christ to reign in their hearts (Hebrews 3:15). Christ has already given us his peace, but his peace is not to remove us from disaster and death, but rather to have peace in the midst of disaster and death, because Christ has already overcome these things (John 14:27, 16:33). Otherwise we have not believed in the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15), and, with the world, would be terrified of pestilence, and lose hope in the face of death. 
Why do only Christians have this peace? Because of sin, humans deserve the trials and tribulations that come upon them, Jehovah says: the wicked have no peace (Isaiah 48:22). We were all sinners, but Christ, because of faith, took our penalty and gave us his peace. Therefore Paul says, who can bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. (Romans 8:33). Christians may with the world face the same tribulations, but such tribulations are no longer punishment, but a new opportunity to grow nearer to the Almighty, to purify our souls, and an opportunity to proclaim the gospel.
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Ministry Updates
1. February 2020 - SfK Life and SfK Korea board meetings and their respective business plans and budgets were approved. All missional businesses that belong to SfK MB Community are also preparing their own business plans and budgets. Please pray that all businesses will gain God's favor in carrying out the business plans even under challenging circumstances.. 

2. February 2020 - Sri Lanka trip.  We identified a young entrepreneur who is beginning a journey towards an IT business. Please pray that he will persevere to develop into a missional entrepreneur in His perfect time. 

3. February 2020 - Focused Training in Kathmandu.  SfK trained 7 leadership members, including a couple of board members for a week, and approximately 15 staff on certain general management topics. We praise the Lord for our agreement to serve Him and His Kingdom together as part of the SfK Missional Business Community. Please pray that this new found relationship will grow deeper and fruitful. 

4. February 2020 - Kathmandu, Nepal.  During the focused training, SfK had follow up meetings with the graduates of SfK MBA BCT Kathmandu 2019 and a few potential missional entrepreneurs. The meetings were fruitful. Please pray that they will continue taking necessary steps towards achieving holistic transformation impact in the lives of people they serve. 

5. February 2020 - Focused Training in a South Asia nation.  SfK provided an intensive training for key personnel with this missional business. After the training, this business became a member of the SfK MB Community. We praise the Lord! Please pray that this missional business in this nation of high persecution index will continue developing into the salt and light of the society and the nation.

6. February 2020 -- Tbilisi Georgia.  SfK spent several days with a missional entrepreneur who graduated from the SfK MBA BCT Irvine, California 2018 to brainstorm a road map toward a missional business. We met an American BAMer who runs a successful food chain store. Their story was inspiring and encouraging. Please pray that the steps to be taken in the next 12 months will pave the way towards an effective missional business for this important region.

7. February 2020 - Madrid, Spain.  SfK spent a few days with a Kingdom Fellow to explore how he may participate in the SfK Ministries more effectively. Our dialogue was cordial. Please pray that we will continue discovering the ways to attain the collaboration for His Kingdom. 

Upcoming Events & Prayer Requests
  • March 2020 - Trip to Tunis, Tunisia - SfK will make a short trip to Tunis, Tunisia to explore the potential opportunities to serve in this nation.
    Please pray that the meetings will be fruitful.
  • April 2020 - Trip to Morocco - SfK will explore the ways to serve in this nation.
    Please pray that the Lord will show us the way to meet right people in His perfect time. 
  • April 2020 - Trip to Cairo, Egypt - SfK will spend several days with a missional entrepreneur who graduated from SfK MBA BCT Phnom Penhh 2019 to explore the ways to work towards holistic transformation in this strategically important nation.
    Please pray that the meeting will bear much fruit.  
  • April 2020 - FBA Forum in Jomtien, Thailand - This event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 that continues to spread.
    Please pray that FBA may draw God's wisdom in taking the next steps.
  • April/May 2020 - BAM Congress - This global event has been rescheduled to 2021.
    Please pray that the leadership and organizers may depend on God's guidance until the next schedule is determined.
  • May 2020 - Hesed Cambodia - SfK will provide a follow up training for the leadership of Hesed Cambodia to enhance their leadership and business management skills.
    Please pray that this missional business will continue developing into an exemplary one to be modeled by other businesses. 
  • May 2020 - SfK Life in-person board meeting - SfK Life Corporation will hold its annual in-person board meeting in Southern California in May 2020. Please pray that the meeting will review what the Lord has been doing and ;lay the foundation for future plans.
Thank you for standing with us in equipping and empowering missional businesses in Asia and Africa through your prayer and financial support.

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May the good and faithful Lord bless you abundantly and keep you from many challenges, including COVID-19, so that you may become a greater blessing to people in need around you and around the world!
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2020년 3월 뉴스레터


SfK 2020 3월 Newsletter

 형제들아 너희가 여러 가지 시험을 당하거든 온전히 기쁘게 여기라
이는 너희 믿음의 시련이 인내를 만들어 내는  너희가 앎이라
인내를 온전히 이루라 이는 너희로 온전하고 구비하여 조금도 부족함이 없게 하려 함이라 (야고보서 1:2-4)
As the world monitors and responds in fear of the outbreak of the coronavirus, we as Christians put our hope and trust in the Lord.  Because of our faith, we should respond differently and shine brightly during these uncertain and fearful times.  

How we respond in times when we feel powerless may offer a greater opportunity for growth for us and to witness to others.

The following discussion is from a Christian Freedom International article that was posted on February 19, 2020.  How we respond in times when we feel powerless may offer a greater opportunity for growth for us and to witness to others.  
...

Christians and Coronavirus: “We Are Facing a Test of our Faith”
February 19, 2020
(https://christianfreedom.org/christians-and-coronavirus/)

As the number of death and infections climb from the coronavirus, Christians are reaching out to help even as oppressive governments clamp down.  
  • In China, Christians hand out aid and masks – and share Jesus. Government officials reportedly initially arrested Christians and confiscated the aid. Tough new laws restricting Christian activity, teachings, and communication came into full effect on Feb 1.
  • North Korea has sealed its borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Christian Freedom International’s partners are getting rice and Bibles into North Korea in bottles carried by river currents.
  • Pastors in Wuhan encourage Christians not to fear and to pray. A new seminary — one of the largest seminaries in China –is in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus.
An anonymous pastor in Wuhan wrote a heartfelt guide for Christians worldwide:

It is readily apparent that we are facing a test of our faith. 

The situation is so critical, yet (we are) trusting in the Lord’s promises, that his thoughts toward us are of peace, and not evil (Jeremiah. 29:11), and that he allows for a time of testing, not to destroy us, but to establish us. Therefore, Christians are not only to suffer with the people of this city, but we have a responsibility to pray for those in this city who are fearful, and to bring to them the peace of Christ. 
First, we are to seek the peace of Christ to reign in their hearts (Hebrews 3:15). Christ has already given us his peace, but his peace is not to remove us from disaster and death, but rather to have peace in the midst of disaster and death, because Christ has already overcome these things (John 14:27, 16:33). Otherwise we have not believed in the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15), and, with the world, would be terrified of pestilence, and lose hope in the face of death. 
Why do only Christians have this peace? Because of sin, humans deserve the trials and tribulations that come upon them, Jehovah says: the wicked have no peace (Isaiah 48:22). We were all sinners, but Christ, because of faith, took our penalty and gave us his peace. Therefore Paul says, who can bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. (Romans 8:33). Christians may with the world face the same tribulations, but such tribulations are no longer punishment, but a new opportunity to grow nearer to the Almighty, to purify our souls, and an opportunity to proclaim the gospel.
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사역 동정
1. 2020 2 – SfK Life SfK Korea 이사회 미팅에서 각각의 사업 계획과 예산이 승인되었습니다. SfK MB Community 속한 모든 선교 사업체도 자체 사업 계획  예산을 준비하고 있습니다모든 사업체가 어려운 상황에서도 사업 계획을 수행함에있어 하나님의 뜻에 합당하게 행하도록 기도해주십시오.

2. 2020  2 -스리랑카 방문. SfK IT 비즈니스 준비하고 있는 젊은 사업가를 발굴했습니다 사업가가 주님의 완벽한 때에 선교 사업가로 성장하기 위해 인내하며 꾸준히 앞으로 나아갈  있도록 기도해주십시오.

3. 2020  2 -카트만두에서 실시된 Focused Training.  SfK 일주일 동안  명의 이사회 멤버를 포함하여 7 명의 리더십과 일반적인 경영 주제에 대해서 15 명까지의 직원에게 훈련을 실시했습니다이들은 SfK Missional Business Community 일원으로서 하나님과 하나님의 나라를 함께 섬기기로 마음을 모았습니다주님을 찬양합니다새로 세워진  관계가  깊어지고 유익한 열매를 맺을  있도록 기도해 주십시요. 

4.  2020  2 -네팔 카트만두- SfK 네팔 카트만두에서 Focused training 실시하는 동안 2019년에 실시된 SfK 기업가 기초훈련 카트만두 졸업생들과여러명의 잠재적인 선교 사업가들과 함께 후속 회의를 가졌습니다회의는 유익했습니다그들 모두가  각자 섬기는 사람들의 삶에 총체적인 변혁의 영향을 미치기 위해 필요한 조치를 계속해서 추구해 나갈  있도록 기도해주십시오.

5. 2020  2 -남아시아 국가 Focused Training 실시 SfK 또한  나라에서 사업하고 있는 선교 비즈니스의 핵심 경영진들에게 일주일동안 Focused Training 실시했습니다훈련이 끝난 후에  비즈니스는 SfK MB Community 멤버가 되었습니다주님을 찬양합니다기독교 박해가 극심한  나라에서 이러한 선교 사업이 사회와 국가의 소금과 빛으로 계속 발전   있도록 기도해주십시오.

6. 2020  2 -조지아 트빌리시 - SfK 2018  캘리포니아 어바인 지역에서 SfK 기업가 기초훈련을 졸업한  선교 기업가와 선교 사업을 향한 로드맵에 대해 며칠간 브레인 스토밍하였습니다 기간동안 우리는 성공적인 푸드 체인점을 운영하는 미국인 BAMer 만났습니다그들의 이야기는 많은 감명을 주고  격려가 되었습니다 선교기업가가 향후 12 개월 동안 취하게  여러 조치들이 전략적으로 중요한 코카서스 지역을 효과적으로 섬기기 위한 선교비즈니스를  세워갈  있도록 기도해주십시오.

7. 2020  2 -스페인 마드리드-.SfK   Kingdom Fellow 함께 며칠 동안 그가 어떻게 더욱 효과적으로 SfK Ministries 동참할  있을지에 대해 상의하는 시간을 가졌습니다우리의 대화는 우호적인 분위기에서 진행되었습니다우리가 하나님의 나라를 위한 협력을 달성하는 방법을 계속 발견   있도록 기도해주십시오.

다가오는 일정과 기도제목
  • 2020 3 – 튀니지튀니스 방문 – SfK 튀니지튀니스에서  나라를 섬길  있는 잠재적인 기회를 모색하기 위해 짧은 방문을 합니다 만남이 열매를 맺을  있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.
  • 2020 4 – 모로코 방문 – SfK 모로코를 섬길 방법을 모색할 것입니다. 주님께서 우리에게 주님의 완벽한 때에 알맞은 사람을 만날 길을 열어 주시도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다
  • 2020  4 -이집트 카이로 방문- SfK 2019 프놈펜에서 실시한 SfK 기업가 기초훈련을 졸업  선교 기업가와 며칠을 함께 보내며 전략적으로 중요한  나라에서 총체적인 변혁을 향한 선교비즈니스를 어떻게 세워나갈 것인가를 생각할 것입니다 만남이 많은 열매를 맺을  있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.
  • 2020 4 - Freedom Business Alliance (이하 FBA)포럼 전세계적으로 확산되고 있는 신종코로나바이러스감염증(COVID 19)으로 인해 취소되었습니다FBA 다음 단계를 진행함에 있어 하나님의 지혜를 이끌어   있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.
  • 2020 4/5 - BAM Congress – 세계적인 행사인 BAM Congress 2021년으로 연기되었습니다.
    다음 일정이 결정될 때까지 지도자와 조직자들이 하나님의 인도에 의존   있도록 기도해주십시오.
  • 2020 5 – Hesed Cambodia – SfK Hesed Cambodia 리더십과 비즈니스 관리 기술을 향상하기 위해 후속 훈련을 실시할 예정입니다 선교 비즈니스가 다른 비즈니스에게 모범적인 사업으로 발전해 나갈  있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.
  • 2020 5 – SfK Life 대면 이사회 – -SfK Life Corporation 2020  5  남가주에서 연례 대면 이사회를 개최  것입니다. 회의에서 주님께서 하신 일을 돌아보고 미래 계획의 토대를 마련할  있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.
아시아와 아프리카에 있는 선교 비즈니스들이 섬기는 분들의  가운데 총체적인 임팩트를 만들어   있도록 이런 선교비즈니스를 훈련하고 역량강화하는 SfK 사역에 기도와 재정지원으로 함께 해주셔서 감사합니다

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다음 뉴스를 보내드릴 때까지 코로나바이러스때문에 뒤숭숭한 가운데에서도 선하시고 신실하신 주님께서 여러분을 풍성하게 축복하셔서 여러분 주변과 세상에 흩어져 있는 많은 소외된 이웃들에게   복의 근원이 되시기를 기도합니다.
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