Introducing a series of talks from mentors of XICF, sharing their unique stories, passions and convictions as they walk alongside God through different stages of life.
We have over 1000 years of life experience among the 30 + mentors we have in this group – that’s a lot of life to share! Hopefully something will be of interest to YOU!
Come and better equip yourself and be more in tune with God!
- WHEN – Selected Sundays, 9 am to 10 am (will be announced in advance).
- WHAT – Topic sessions will be communicated via announcements, wechat and email.
- WHO – Foreign passport holders or spouse married to one.
- WHERE – Gospel Church, Room 107.
- WHY – Because we CARE and want to SHARE and GROW together in God’s love within our Fellowship, in Xiamen and beyond!
- HOW – Sign up after announcement for the session you are interested in, and be there on the Sunday you sign up.
SESSION'S TOPIC
Understanding Divorce
Finding wholeness in Christ through your brokenness
Divorce is a serious and rampant problem in our generation. So, how should Christians deal with this issue when it affects us, our loved ones, or members of our church family? How can divorced people survive this tragedy, rebuilding their lives and identities in Christ Jesus?
Chris Alvarez was divorced in 2012 after his ex-wife had an affair. Through this painful chapter of his life, he learned to trust and depend on God, despite the pain. In this dark time, he also saw that the Christian church is sometimes unprepared to counsel and sustain those who face this devastating circumstance. Chris was able to start a “divorce-care” group through his church, and help lead many people to find healing. Chris has a passion to see people find healing and wholeness in Christ, even through the brokenness of divorce.
Now, remarried, Chris now stands as a testament to Gods redeeming power, grace, and love. Chris and his wife Becky have lived in Xiamen for two years, and are the leaders of Manthanos (XICF’s youth group).
Join us to hear about Jim and Joann’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
12:20-12:45 light lunch
12:45-1:45 STG Session
Open to male and female (no age limit).
Foreign passport holders only.
Interested? Sign up with ushers after service or contact Inga.
YOUR CONTACT
Inga Adolfo-Hu
Hospitality and Stories to Grow Coordinator – Steering Committee
Inga is from Philippines. She has lived in China with her family since 2003. She has a heart to serve the body of Christ in any way God in His grace will enable her. Her role in the Steering Committee is to coordinate the Hospitality team and talks on Stories to Grow sessions, in order to inspire and encourage each other in the faith.
Email Inga Wechat: inga1975