Controlled Impact Interview with Glorio Yulianto Devotional by Alex Widjaja Highlights of 2015
IFGF Pinole Monthly Newsletter January 2016 JANUARY 2016 • 1
The world is turning at a blazing fast speed. Here we are in the year of 2016. Anytime we reach a turning point, a closing of a chapter of our lives and a start of another, we are reminded of how short our existence on this earth is and how quick the time of our lives pass us by. And how precious our time is, with nothing to waste or carelessly lived.
From Pastor’s Desk
Time is God’s given resource. So are health, finance, energy, friends and family, and a lot of other things that God has given us so we can live on earth according to His purpose. Yet, a lot of us find ourselves abusing, misusing and wasting away these resources either
unintentionally or carelessly. We lack self-control on how to wisely manage these resources so we can be prosperous in using them. Self-control is one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit-empowered people live lives that are balanced, controlled and fulfilled. They continually strive to live their lives in such a way that are Christ-centered instead of self-centered. Self-centeredness leads to ‘out-of-controlness’. Christ-centeredness, on the other hand, leads us to a life of self-controlled-ness. This is a new season in your life. Let’s study the word of God on the subject of self-control. Let’s aim the goal this year to be more Christ-like and bring glory to His name by becoming a Christ-centered disciple. Happy New Year 2016! Ps.Sugi Hendric
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This is Our Church
Glorio Yulianto Founder of Helpio / Sound System Ministry Leader / CG Heroes Leader
How are you? How are things after you graduated?
at HP. I realized that I am the type of person who is not
Good. It’s more challenging than I thought. I was so
suitable to work for other people or in a big company.
excited though to graduate. It’s been my desire to
I like to start my own company and build my own
graduate after 8 years of finishing my Bachelor’s degree.
ideas. Especially, since I just graduated and have no dependents - kids or wife to take care of, I feel that it
Share us a little bit more about what you’re doing
is the right time for me to start testing out the ideas.
I’m doing two things now. One is doing business of importing stuff from Indonesia and distributing them
How did you come up with the idea?
here. Second one is starting a software company.
I was in a parking garage. I remember my car was running out of battery and I needed a jumpstart cable and a car
It’s Helpio, right? I have heard about it. Can you share more about it? Maybe give us your best elevator pitch.
to fix it. I was trying to call the insurance company but
Haha, I don’t have an elevator pitch yet, but Helpio
and do the jumpstart. I realized that if I could broadcast
is a proximate-based social networking application.
the message in some locations near my apartment, I’m
This application will help us connect with people
sure that there would be someone who had the cable
around us, with local stores, and it also helps
and had a car. I just did not have a way to broadcast
users discover new things, such as freebies, things
my message and ask for help. So then I realized that
on sale, or great events happening around them
we are not very connected even in the same location.
it took them a long time, an hour, to come to my place
without having to go encounter them in person.
Interesting. How is it going with the company?
Wow, interesting. Do you have anything challenging when you are working for Helpio?
It’s doing good. We have a total of 12 people
Yes. Firstly, it was a challenging decision to build a
including me. Majority of the people are interning
start-up and leave a big company I was already settled
with me. We are planning to launch the app on
in. The opportunity cost is huge - I battled a lot whether
February 2016 only in certain Berkeley areas.
I should really give up or not. Secondly, currently Helpio has zero revenue and everything comes from my pocket.
Is it only based in Berkeley?
When I decided to rent an office, it was also a difficult
It can be used worldwide. But our marketing
decision since now, we are spending more while still
strategy is to have a strong community-based
not earning any revenue. It was quite a big decision
in one particular area first, then grow from one
but I decided to rent an office on November 6, which
place to another. So that’s the plan right now.
is my birthdate. So in a way, it was a gift for Helpio. Managing people can also be tough sometimes.
When and what made you realize that doing start-up is something that you want to pursue? So the first question is when. It’s when I was interning
Building a company definitely sounds challenging but I believe it will pay off ! JANUARY 2016 • 03
Do you have any testimonies to share how God has helped you through all of this? Sure. First, I think it’s people. I’m blessed by people. I have a team of 12 and those people came to me by themselves. They wanted to be in the project by their own initiatives. They approached me and said, “Hey, I am interested in your project. Can I be a part of it? Can I work for you?” It’s a huge blessing because normally people have ideas and time but do not have the team to build it. So the team that I have right now is a blessing for me.
Speaking about people, you also lead one of the caregroups in Berkeley that is Heroes. How is it so far leading Heroes? It’s mostly men and sometimes they are quite hard to
were more people who could help me out. I’m glad that
I know that many of us have difficulties in understanding what we want to do after we graduate, do you have anything to say for us?
Hendry joined the caregroup and helped out in leading.
I think that you will know that your life will be shaky
In fact, he is a people-person. He has the passion for the
after you graduate. Finding jobs, internships, life
lost and the people in the caregroup. He is a very good
partners, whether you should go back for good to
helper. Actually, I consider him as a partner instead of
Indonesia or find a job here, and so on. Everything is so
helper. We now have a desire to disciple more leaders so
cloudy but one thing remains is our God. His promises.
that two can become four, four can become eight, and so
He said He is always going to be faithful with us. So
on. But definitely, it’s fun to lead a caregroup with all men.
if we hold on to something that is faithful, we don’t
control. Haha. Earlier this semester, I was the only one leading the caregroup. It was so tough and I wished there
have to worry about all those other stuffs. Imagine
What do you normally do in caregroups besides the normal fellowship?
you are holding on to a very strong pipe that stands
We spent three weeks talking about the Five Love
the pipe is always going to stand strong and you can
Languages this semester. You might be wondering
always rely on it. So that’s why we need to hold on
why three weeks when one week should be enough. I
to something that lasts for eternity. Don’t follow the
personally like to do it twice with different versions, one
crowd because you will be shaken and confused and
is the teenager version and one is the regular married-
will fall. Hold on to the strong pipe – that is Jesus.
still, no matter the weather - stormy day, rainy day -
life version. I found it really useful to understand the and not just knowing what is yours and each other’s
Anything else you want to share with Genesis or with the church?
love languages. We also talked about why we needed to
Hahahaha hmm.. Join Sound System Ministry!
love languages. I personally want to teach them deeper
understand this and how to discover our love languages. We also learned how we can benefit from understanding
Sure! Is Sound System recruiting now?
each other’s – and it’s not actually for boys to girls
It’s always recruiting. We always lack people. The thing
relationships, but also can be for friendships, between
about it is that a lot of people feel that sound system
you and your teacher, you and your roommate as well
ministry requires an advanced skill – your ears have to
as between you and your family. Family is actually
be in tune, or you have to understand something very
one of our biggest topics. We feel that after the
technical. The truth is, we all learn it by doing it. So I
discussion, now I know why my parents act this way
hope that more people can be interested without having
and that way and how I can relate with them better.
to worry about this stereotype we currently have.
Do you have any words or encouragement or advice for people who are graduating and looking for jobs? I believe that it was a very daring move for you to leave your old job to start your own company.
Definitely! Sounds good. So, join Sound System Ministry, guys! Thank you, Om! Have a good day and God bless you!
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LET’S PRAY FOR JANUARY
Devotional
Walking with God in 2016
with Joan Wirolinggo
Our pastors and leaders that they abide in His word.
by Alex Widjaja (pictured on left) Our two new services in downtown Pinole and Sunnyvale. Pray for the At the beginning of every New Year,
Everyone has a different walk with
church to have zealous heart to
we all begin to think about New
Jesus. In 2015, I personally struggled
serve their community and also for
Year’s resolution. My New Year’s
in keeping my faith with the Lord.
fruitfulness.
resolution last year was to manage
I prayed hard over my struggles,
my stress better and become a more
yet most of the time, doubt and
Our church will grow to be more
“relaxed” person. Anybody who has
worry seeped into my heart. The
Christ-like.
known me since last year can clearly
emotional stress I was experiencing
say that “relaxed” Alex did not
overshadowed my faith in Him and I
Holy Spirit to touch and refresh
happen. Of course sometimes, all
was putting my stress as a priority
those who are heavy laden and
of us make resolutions that we fail
when God should have been first.
tired.
year is an opportunity for a new
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the
Our care group gathering. Let’s
beginning and a fresh start. In fact,
Lord with all your heart and lean
pray that there will be unity and
everyday is an opportunity for a new
not on your own understanding; in
evangelism heart.
beginning because God’s grace and
all your ways submit to him, and
mercy are always new every morning.
he will make your paths straight.”
A resolution is usually for us to
This year, I plan on surrendering
improve ourselves, which is always
my walk with God according to
a good thing, especially if we make
these verses. Although I may not
Our friends who are still looking
a resolution for our spiritual lives.
understand the struggles I will
for job.
This year, instead of making a
be experiencing in the future, I
physical resolution, why don’t we
want to surrender my obedience
Protection and joy for our friends
all make a spiritual resolution and
according to His word.
who are on vacation
to keep. The good news is that each
Our new friends that they may fi nd a new family in Christ through this church.
commitment to have a closer walk with Him throughout this new year?
Although our walk with God may
When we walk with God, we enter
seem difficult, it is not because of
into an intimate relationship with
Him. Often times, it is because we
In Jesus’ name.
Him. He becomes our number one
ourselves shun God’s grace and
Amen.
priority and our heart’s greatest
mercy by walking with our own will.
desire. So, I want to encourage
That is why we should put God and
everyone to reflect upon our lives
His word first in our lives above all
in 2015 - have we put God first
else. It will be the light that will guide
in all aspects of our lives?
us during our walk with Him in 2016. JANUARY 2016 • 05
Highlights of 2015 Can you believe it, 2015 has passed and now we are here given a new chapter to write! 2016 will be another great year for IFGF Pinole, but first, let us take a quick recap on what IFGF Pinole has accomplished in 2015.
JAN ‘15: PVHS or Open Arms Club Did you know that our church enjoys presenting the Gospel to the surrounding community? In January 2015, we have created a high school club at Pinole Valley High School to become an extension to the students in the area. Every Thursday, we have club meeting where the students can share their happiness and burden and learn more about the word of God. Want to be involved? Contact your leaders and ask more about the club!
MAR ‘15: Baptism One of our happiest moments is when we see our brothers and sisters surrender their live and soul to God, declaring that Jesus is the one and only God. During our retreats, 5 of our members got baptized. . If you ever decide to get baptist, feel free to reach out to anyone from our church to find out how to prepare for baptism and when the next retreat will be.
APR ‘15: Easter Play Pretty sure you did not miss our Easter Play! The Promise drama musical, produced and performed by our very own families and friends, drew large crowds as we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The play was also a means to introduce the launch of our new Sunday morning service.
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APR ‘15: Morning Service Launched We also launched a new morning service in conjunction with our mission to reach the locals in early April 2015. The morning service is held every Sunday at 10am at 880 Tennent Avenue. As of today, we have about 20-30 faithful members gathering every morning to worship and praise the Lord.
JUL ‘15: Nepal Care Nepal Care is our mission outreach program in Nepal. We sent volunteers from our church to help spreading the word of God to locals. This year, we managed to reach 25% increase in our number of church and completed our Earthquake aid program in July. Optimistic for a bright future, we purchased a land in Lete for our upcoming IFGF Lete. Let’s keep on praying for God’s presence among our churches in Nepal and that God may increase the numbers of people who come to the Lord.
OCT ‘15: South Bay Service Launched Also this year, we launched a new service at South Bay area. So if you go to SJSU, USF, or AAU, or live and work in the area, you should give this branch of ours a shot. Our newly launched South Bay Service is dedicated especially for you guys. This service will soon to be called the IFGF Pinole in South Bay Campus branch. The service is held every Sunday at 10.30am at 550 East Remmington Drive, Sunnyvale.
Sounds like a great year, isn’t it? With a whole new blank page to write on, let’s make sure we create a bigger, better history in 2016! Let’s come together and anticipate more of God’s work for our church across all of our campuses and may His name be even more glorified. Happy New Year Pinole, Genesis Team JANUARY 2016 • 07
IFGF Pinole AFTERNOON SERVICE (2:15 PM)
MORNING SERVICE (10 AM)
SOUTH BAY SERVICE (10.30 AM)
2885 PINOLE VALLEY ROAD
ALEX CLARK ROOM
SUNNYVALE COMM CENTER
PINOLE, CA
880 TENNENT AVENUE
550 E REMINGTON DR
PINOLE, CA
SUNNYVALE, CA 94807
CARE GROUPS
PRAYER MEETINGS
JANUARY EVENTS
CG FAITH - SAN FRANCISCO
FAITH (Fridays 2nd & 4th week, 7.30P)
8 & 22
Caregroup Gathering
Melanie 925.586.7770
Melanie 925.586.7770 9
Corporate Prayer Meeting
Jason 925.305.1278 KING (Thursdays, 7PM) CG KING - SAN FRANCISCO
Jessica 415.758.8645
Jessica 415.758.8645 Benny 510.367.0664
HEROES (Wed or Thurs, 7PM) Kevin 510.316.8758
CG WARRIORS - PINOLE Maxwell 510.374.2686
LEGENDS (Thursdays, 8PM)
Chris 510.837.7867
Michelle 408.874.5098
CG FAMILY - PINOLE
WARRIORS (Tuesday nights)
Julietha 510.323.5747
Maxwell 510.374.2686
CG FAVOR - PLEASANT HILL
FAVOR & HOPER (Thursdays, 8PM)
Dana 925.690.7561
Nathan 925.888.9420
Stephanie 925.331.7818 FRONTIER (Thursdays, 9PM) CG HOPER - PLEASANT HILL Nathaniel 925.888.9420 Andrew 925.888.9421
Tinus 510.673.7334
MINISTRIES
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Documentation - Eric Timotius
7
Billy Tjiptoning
CG LEGENDS - BERKELEY SISTERS
Genesis Newsletter - Irene Chandra
13
Ronald Arnanjaya
Irene 510.612.3394
Men’s Ministry - Christian Liong
17
Jessica Sanjaya
Clarissa 510.541.2076
Multimedia - Catherine Santoso
18
Jusuf Merukh
Praise & Worship - Karen Liong
28
Michelle Handoyo
CG HEROES - BERKELEY BROTHERS
Prayer & Intercession - Joan Wirolinggo
Glorio 925.222.8675
Refreshments - Nathalia Prasetyo Jo Revelation Videos - Jessica Tjahjady
CG FRONTIER - SOUTH BAY
Sound System - Glorio Yulianto
Adi 415.463.9010
Sunday School - Jen Hendric
Antony 408.685.1540
Transportation - Leonardo Saerang Ushers - Renaldi
CG FRONTIER - EAST BAY
Website - Yosia Urip
Renaldi 510.710.6316
Women’s Ministry -
Nita 408.718.0834
Karen Liong & Elissa Irma
PASTORAL TEAM
CONTACT
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SUGI HENDRIC Senior Pastor
IFGFGISIEASTBAY@GMAIL.COM
FACEBOOK: IFGF Pinole
JEFFRI HALIM Associate Pastor,
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