Iccc newsletter nopember 2014

From the desk of National President Shalom, Salam jumpa di ICCC Newsletter edisi bulan November 2014.

Akhirnya Presiden RI yang baru Ir. H. Joko Widodo melantik pra menteri Kabinetnya yng berjumlah 34 orang ICCC (INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) ADALAH MIMBAR DIMANA PESAN KRISTUS BAGI KITA DI ZAMAN INI DIJABARKAN, DIBAGIKAN DAN DINYATAKAN TERHADAP DUNIA BISNIS

pada hari Senin 27 Oktober 2014 yang disebut: Kabinet Kerja. Memang slogan baru yang sering diucapkan beliau sejak pidato pelantikannya pada tanggal 20 Oktober 2014, adalah Kerja-Kerja-Kerja.

Dalam konteks konvensional, mungkin sudah banyak umat Kristiani yang paham tentang hal tersebut karena Rasul Paulus sendiri mengatakan “siapa yang tidak bekerja, janganlah dia makan” (2 Tesalonika 3: 10), tetapi jika dalam konteks pelayanan dimana kita berada mungkin kadang-kadang kita

NATIONAL BOARD National President Tonny Soetjoadi Vice Presidents:  Admin/Secretary Abraham Setiabudi

masih perlu diingatkan, bahkan berulang-ulang. Mengapa? Salah satu jawabannya mungkin karena Allah kita adalah Allah Yang Maha Baik, Allah Yang Maha Pengampun. Tidak seperti atasan kita, klien kita, supplier kita, bahkan karyawan atau partner bisnis kita yang akan segera bereaksi atau malakukan “pembalasan” jika kita tidak dapat memenuhi apa yang sudah disepakati atau sekedar harapan kita sehingga kita seolah-olah

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Finance/Treasurer: Johanis S. Najoan

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Membership/Mentoring/ Network Simon Aditan

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Teaching / Training Juwono

pelayanan kita

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Business Development/ Micro-Enterprise Umbu Pekuwali

terkasih bahwa 2(dua) anggota National Board ICCC Indonesia menghadiri

Intercessors Mohan U. Vasandani (Mrs.) Josephine S. Sitorus

2015 di Athena, Yunani pada tanggal 30 Oktober – 2 November 2014.

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BOARD OF ADVISORS  Bunan Djambek  Eliezer H. Hardjo  Manimbul L. Sitorus

lebih “takut” kepada mereka daripada kepada Tuhan yang kita layani.

Oleh karena itu, dalam nuansa eforia Kabinet Kerja yang baru, mari kita semua lebih serius melakukan kerja kita dalam segala peran kehidupan kita, apakah itu dalam usaha atau pekerjaan, dalam keluarga, atau dalam Last but not least, dengan senang hati saya memberitahu para pembaca ICCC International Conference & International General Meeting (IGM) Kita doakan perjalanan mereka berjalan lancar dan baik, dan juga seluruh pembicara dan peserta IGC maupun IGM diurapi oleh Tuhan, sehingga mereka kembali ke tanah air akan membawa pulang penyingkapanpenyingkapan yang baru yang akan memperkaya bukan saja kehidupan rohani kita tetapi juga kehidupan jasmani kita semua.

Kantor Nasional ICCC Indonesia:

Website: www.iccc-indonesia.com Pertokoan Pulo Mas Blok B I / 8, Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan. Jakarta 13260 Telp (021) 4890211, fax: (021) 4722274.

E-mail: iccc.indonesia@yahoo.com

Selamat bekerja…bekerja…bekerja melayani Tuhan, dan sampai jumpa di edisi bulan depan, dan Tuhan Yesus memberkati anda sekalian, Tonny Soetjoadi National President ICCC Indonesia www.iccc-indonesia.com

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ICCC INDONESIA

KONTAK BISNIS

ICCC Indonesia kembali berbagi program Transformed Working Life (TWL) dengan PD AIA pada tanggal 17 Nopember 2014 yang lalu, kali ini mengambil topik “FINANCIAL FREEDOM” yang dibawakan oleh Johanis S. Najoan anggota Tim ICCC Teachers.

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2. PT. Chantique Inti Décor Junias Hidajat – Director

FORUM ANGGOTA 

MEMBERSHIP FEE

Bagi anda yang ingin bergabung dan member yang akan memperpanjang kartu keanggotaan anda untuk tahun 2014 agar menghubung Simon Aditan – V.P. Membership Domain (HP: +62816974647 atau email: simonaditan@yahoo.com Annual Membership Fee untuk tahun 2014 kategori Developing Nation menjadi Rp. 700.000 dimana US$ 50 dikirim ke Kantor Pusat di Swedia sebagai syarat dan kewajiban International Membership

Offices: JL. Semarang – Purwodadi Km 17.8 Gudang No. 8 Kalitengah, Mranggen, Demak 59567, Jawa Tengah – Indonesia Phone: +62-24 673 5496 & 673 5498 Fax: +62-24 673 5497 e-mail: chantique@indosat.net.id Website: www.chantique-id.com Line of Business: Manufacture of customize outdoor furniture for hotels and restaurants.

Membership Fee dapat ditransfer ke rekening ICCC Indonesia atau FORUKIN dibawah ini, dan mengirimkan bukti transfernya dengan fax ke alamat yang tercantum paling bawah dari setiap halaman Newsletter ini: Rekening Bank: CIMB NIAGA BANK Cabang Senen - Jakarta No. 200-01-00012-00-0 a/n : Forum Komunikasi Usahawan Kristen Indonesia (FORUKIN).

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For serious inquiry, please contact: Junias Hidajat E-mail: junias@indosat.net.id Cell: +62 81 2287 1778

3. Surya Delapan Mas Tonny Soetjoadi – Director Offices: 1. HWI Lindeteves 4th Floor, Block B No. 7 Jalan Hayam Wuruk Jakarta (Barat) 11180 – INDONESIA Phone: 062 (21) 6259625 Fax: 062 (21) 6259561 2. Taman Berdikari Santosa Block M No. 16 Jalan Pemuda Jakarta (Timur) 13220 – INDONESIA Phone: 062 (21) 4712821 & 91282388 Fax: 062 (21) 4718293 Line of Business: Distribution of Chladianplast Corrugated Roof & Flat sheet for Jakarta Metro & Outer Java and International market

Business Opportunity: Looking for bona-fide Sub-distributors all-over Indonesia as well as outside of Indonesia, preferably having vast networks & experiences in distribution of building materials.

Serious inquiry can be directed to Tonny Soetjoadi, Director (tonnystd@indo.net.id or mobile: +62811193202 4. HeavenSpring Consulting & Agencies Co. Eliezer Hernawan Hardjo Ph.D., CM Jalan Pegangsaan Indah Barat B I / 8 Pondok Gading Utama Jakarta 14250 – INDONESIA Phone: 062 (21) 4521141 Fax: 062 (21) 4533070 Mobile: (062) 815-13203415 E-mail: eliezer@heavenspring.com, ehardjo@gmail.com

Partners: 1. Institute of Certified Professional Managers – James Madison University, VA, USA 2. American University of London, UK Line of Business: Business & Management Consulting (Seminar, Training & Consu8lting)

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How Business Operates in God’s Economy Kingdom business is a movement spreading globally—because it is God’s movement, not born of man. We know that His Kingdom will invade every area and eventually take over every realm, and is described in Luke 13:18 as a growing tree that gradually fills the whole earth until all the birds can nest in its branches. Those of us who are called to Kingdom business are a unique breed of people. Our thrill doesn’t come from aspects of church alone. Rather, we are driven to succeed and make money, to expand and branch out in our communities with services and products. Kingdom business people are not particularly motivated by a personal desire for money, but find ourselves motivated to establish a new economy and set a precedent for a new way of life. The success we seek is more to see His Kingdom established in the business realm.

What will happen as we unite together worldwide in this vision; from all denominations and cultures?

Very quickly it will be the platform of change worldwide. We certainly have seen the inability and futility of politics to effectively change anything.

God is making ready His economy, preparing us to be the vessels He pours life into as He brings forth a new earth that He will dwell in (Rev. 21:1-3). We are instructed to pray “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”(Matt.6:10).

Believers will be needed to change every realm— which includes health, education and more—since this encompasses every arena.

In this world, the devil has long performed as a “mimic” of God, imitating and twisting God’s principles to his advantage wherever he can as he attempts to appear as an angel of light (2Cor.11:14-15). The old serpent has gained control of this earth (Matt.4:8-9) and has taken over the business realm to corrupt it. Yet, many business principles and rules of trade or commerce were not inherently wrong. Satan has played upon greed to twist the pure basis of economic exchange until we find ourselves living in the time described in 2Tim.3:1. However, in the book of Genesis we see many examples of healthy business in the early days of God’s people (Gen. 13:12, 26:12-14, 39:2-3).

In God’s economy we will enjoy commerce as a means of creativity and blessing for the functioning of our communities. Everyone will work in jobs they actually love doing! This may seem revolutionary, but there is another reason for working other than the drudgery of having to earn a living in order to scrape by. We have been so long in the confines of this dying age that it is difficult for our minds to grasp an economy where business and labor takes place out of the joy of providing it. This is life when His Kingdom is established, and businesses will flourish without greed involved.

Such a business in the Kingdom may not necessarily be structured that much differently on the surface – yet it is fundamentally very different in how it operates. The difference is in the spirit of integrity with which the business is operated. The heart and spirit of the people operating the company are given to the King and are not bonded to the things of this present world. Here are some dynamic points that describe those differences: 1. Care and concern for one another versus discrimination and “office politics” to get ahead This may be the largest difference in the feel of a Kingdom company. There will be a sense of care for all men equally, without regard to race, creed, or social status. As Paul points out in Gal. 3:28; there is neither Jew nor Greek, male nor female, but all are one in Christ. Business owners in the Kingdom will be very objective about this.

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placed someone in their “niche.” They will appreciate all faithful workers in their business (1Tim. 5:18) and not use or manipulate one another for their own gain.

They should strive to hire workers that embrace correct relating and not tolerate a bad or divisive attitude in the business. It may seem surprising to know, but God pays careful attention as to how we conduct our businesses (James 5:1-4 & Amos 8:4-7). He judges it as part of our own personal relationship with Him. In Malachi 3:1, He vows to avenge the laborers who have been oppressed by poor business practice and we may well be living in that time right now.

Therefore, all dealings should be conducted open for His inspection and business owners can sleep at night knowing this.

2. Competition in the Kingdom is embraced versus jealousy and envy to destroy another’s enterprise It is not that we are to tolerate ideas being taken and misused, or an unjust competitor trying to take over. There will still be laws to govern offenders in the Kingdom. Rather, those problems should rarely exist because we operate with a respect for one another.

One major goal is to live in oneness and harmony, instead of just to make a dollar at all costs. We will conduct our trade with respect to our neighbor in business, and encourage someone who comes up with a great idea, not undermine them. This way of life may seem challenging at times, when a seemingly similar trade is nearby. But more and more we will fine tune and identify the very specific niche that our business holds in the marketplace. There is plenty of room for everyone’s creativity and enterprise in God’s economy. In fact, the greatest inventions have yet to be seen and we will see them spring forth from inspired people.

3. The success of the company is due to following God’s principles versus following a pattern of compromised integrity We are to be a breed apart, business men and women that “…seek first His Kingdom…and all these things will be added

to you” (Matt.6:33). It is a relationship with our heavenly Father that is paramount in our lives, and our business success is born out of the blessings that He has set forth for those who practice His ways. God has the power to make wealth (Deut.8:17-18), but we do not take it for ourselves by other means.

In Genesis 14:23, Abraham would not take any goods offered, lest that king say he was the one that made Abraham wealthy. Neither will we compromise our integrity for money.

The principles we follow will carry into every area of our business. We believe that God can take care of us like He does the flowers of the field and we do not have to break God’s spiritual principles in order to gain wealth. We will be happy, healthy and wealthy following His ways. The book of Proverbs contains countless practical business guidelines and instruction for the workplace that we can follow. The author, Solomon, is of course renowned for being the wealthiest man on earth and perhaps today would be counted a trillionaire. The chapters he wrote serve as a “how-to” manual that illustrates the principles that got him there.

4. We are Givers by nature versus being Takers by nature It is more blessed to give than to receive; give and it will be given to you. This famous principle we know and try to abide by.

Therefore, a Kingdom business will also give funds out of its profits towards accomplishing His goals in this earth. We will be led by His Spirit to give funds as we watch Him bless our bankbook miraculously. We are not worried about giving things away as we begin to experience living in God’s law of return. It governs the realm of spirit far more than people realize and is one of the “higher laws” that transcends all walks of life.

Imagine what would happen if all billionaires stopped spending all of their money just on themselves. Greater world change could be propelled through Kingdom commerce than any government can ever produce. There may even be a distribution of wealth described in Acts 4:34-35, where all needs are taken care of under Christ’s Lordship. A Page 5

Kingdom business person is driven to test out the giving back stated in Malachi 3: 10 and to prove God’s Word is true in this regard. Because He himself is the ultimate giver of gifts, we take on His nature as we grow up in the Lord.

5. A business itself becomes an interdependent ministry, versus a business existing with no accountability Just because you have a for-profit business doesn’t mean it does not also exist as a ministry of service to the world around you.

The origin of business was to supply a need in trade, and of course in ancient history it 8was often a barter system. A business in a Kingdom city exists to serve those surrounding it. There will be a blessing on a business whose owner(s) lives to serve by selling goods and services to the world around in no less fashion than a minister who supplies spiritual growth to a church.

Most of America was built on small businesses with the “neighborhood store” concept and God richly blessed the origins of the American economy because of it.

Whether a business is micro, medium, or global size, there is room for all in a Kingdom business ministry. Some may financially support ministers of the gospel, as the businesses did with Paul in the New Testament (Acts 18:2-5). Paul also makes note of “this ministry of service” in 2Cor. 9:10-13, writing “because of the proof given by this ministry they will glorify God…for the liberality of your contribution.” Other businesses may have their skills and resources called upon. When King Solomon wanted to build the temple, he summoned the Kingdom business owners of that time to come together with their talents (1Kings: 7:14). When Christ called the twelve disciples, almost all were local business operators. It is likely the Lord never asked their businesses to stop, but they continued on while the disciples walked with Him. The fishing business learned how to delegate management quickly! However, when a resurrected Jesus returned, he gave them hands-on advice on which side of the boat to

fish for a miraculous catch that day, as illustrated in John 21: 4-6. This exemplifies what God has in mind to bless the Kingdom businesses that are serving His purpose.

There are probably many other points of difference that come to mind as you are thinking along this track. Practicing business by the principles of God’s economy will begin to evoke a blessing on your business and personal life. It is time for a revolution in business which will show to the world His ways, as we are admonished in Matthew 5:16; “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

(Gregg and Debbie Gray – Kingdom Business Connection)

VISI DAN TUJUAN ICCC International Christian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) lahir dari kepatuhan terhadap visi yang diberikan selama kurun waktu enam tahun kepada seorang usahawan Swedia J. Gunnar Olson, yang diteguhkan dengan nubuatan dan terbukanya pintu kesempatan disekitarnya yang sebelumnya tertutup.

bisnis mencari terlebih dahulu Kerajaan-Nya dan segala Kebenaran-Nya. Urapan tersedia bagi mereka yang dengan mata melihat dan telinga mendengar panggilan jaman.

Sebagaimana halnya Raja Daud yang menerima urapan untuk menjadi raja, jauh sebelum dia menjadi Raja, yang keadaan pada saat urapan diberikan sama sekali tidak mungkin bagi Daud untuk menjadi Raja, demikianlah ICCC memanggil para pengusaha Kristen sebelum peristiwanya terjadi untuk mengalami kebebasan masuk ke dalam dimensi baru, dimana sasaran, strategi dan perencanaan bersama-sma diwujud-nyatakan sesuai dengan iman di dalam Kristus.

ICCC mencanangkan panggilan itu sejalan dengan rencana TUHAN bagi jaman ini sebagai kunci memperoleh berkat dan pertumbuhan dan agar dapat bangkit berkemenangan diatas gelombang ombak yang mengancam.

Panggilan ICCC: “Mereka akan menjadi milik kesayanganKu sendiri, firman TUHAN semesta Alam pada hari yang Kusiapkan. Aku akan mengasihi mereka sama seperti seseorang menyayangi anaknya yang melayani dia.

Maka kamu akan melihat kembali perbedaan antara orang benar dan orang fasik, antara orang yang beribadah kepada TUHAN dan orang yang tidak beribadah kepadaNya.” (Maleakhi 3: 17-18)

KEYAKINAN IMAN ICCC:

ICCC merupakan panggilan yang serius dan menantang bagi pengusaha Kristen untuk mengenali jaman yang sedang kita masuki dan dengan terang dari pengenalan itu memasuki dimensi iman yang baru yang disediakan bagi mereka yang …” takut akan TUHAN … berbicara satu sama lain … dan menghormati namaNya.” (Maleakhi 3: 16) Visi ini memanggil para pengusaha dan kaum profesi di seluruh dunia yang terbeban untuk saling berhubungan, bertukar pendapat, memperdagang-kan barang dan menyediakan jasa, saling mendukung dan menguatkan secara rohani dan materi. Berdasarkan eksistensi dari visi itu sendiri memproklamirkan otoritas Kristus yang mutlak diseluruh dunia.

Pada intinya ICCC adalah kehendak TUHAN untuk memperluas tali kasih-Nya, melalui gereja-Nya, didalam dunia usaha. Hal ini menuntut para pelaku

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Satu-satunya TUHAN pencipta segala sesuatu dalam kesatuan Trinitas: Bapa, Anak, dan Roh Kudus.

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Keilahian TUHAN Yesus Kristus. Kelahiran-Nya dari rahim seorang Perawan. Karya penebusan dosa manusia melalui kematian-Nya diatas kayu salib. Kebangkitan-Nya. Hak otoriatas diri-Nya atas dunia dan Kedatangan-Nya yang kedua kali dalam Kuasa dan Kemuliaan-Nya.

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Alkitab, sepenuhnya sebagai Firman TUHAN yang mem8berikan inspirasi dan berbagai peraturan bagi kehidupan yang dilandasi iman.

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Keselamatan pribadi orang berdosa dan kebutuhannya untuk mengalami proses regenerasi melalui8 karya Roh Kudus dalam menuju menjadikannya sebagai manusia yang dikehendaki oleh TUHAN, seutuhnya.

Transformed Working Life (TWL) adalah Pelatihan resmi dari Kantor Internasional bagi anggota ICCC dalam memperlengkapi anggota dengan pengetahuan dan pemahaman latar belakang, tujuan dan penerapan prinsipprinsip Kerajaan TUHAN bagi dunia bisnis dan profesi.

TWL diperuntukkan bagi anggota dan dapat diikuti secara Cuma-Cuma, namun terbuka juga bagi siap2a saja yang berminat untuk mengikutinya.

TWL

diselenggarakan dalam bahasa Indonesia dan dilengkapi dengan buku panduannya, yang telah diterjemahkan kedalam Bahasa Indonesia juga, sehingga para peserta betul-betul akan memperoleh manfa’at yang besar dan mengalami transformasi dalam kehidupan pribadi maupun bisnisnya.

TWL difasilitasi oleh anggota National Board yang terlatih dan dikoordinir oleh V.P. Teaching: Benjamin B. Juwono bersama dengan Teaching Team: Johanis S. Najoan dan Eliezer H. Hardjo Transformed Working Life (TWL) akan ditayangkan dalam salah satu channel di Indonesia agar dapat dimanfaatkan oleh para pebisnis & profesional Kristiani di Indonesia bagaimana menerapkan prinsip-prinsip Kerajaan Tuhan dalam kehidupan berbisnis dan bekerja mereka.

TWL bagi members secara rutin diadakan pada hari Sabtu ke 2 setiap bulan dan terbuka dan dianjurkan bagi semua member untuk mengikutinya sebagai pembekalan wajib.

GOD’s Abundant Blessings Listen to God’s Word to you in Mark 10:16.

“He took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.” As a beloved child of God, receive these blessings from His abundant blessings for you. 

Be blessed with personal blessing Ephesians 3:20

God is able to do immeasurably more than all you ask or imagine, according to His resurrection power that is at work in you.

Lift up to your Father’s heart the desire that you have watched over the longest and most fervently, the one you have all but given up hope on. Receive from Him protection from discouragement in spite of hope deferred. You can safely put your expectations in Him, trusting that He will fulfill all the things that He has ordained.

You can rest in Him. Be blessed as He gives you His best answer in His time. 

Be blessed with right relationships Philippians 2:2

Be blessed to love others, being likeminded and one in spirit, working together with one heart and purpose. Let God lead you into righteous submission to your leadership as He ordains, so that His order of love is established. Break all ties that bind you unrighteously. Be blessed with spiritual friendships, right loyalties, Page 7

and trustworthy relationships. Be blessed with a healthy community of like-spirited encouragement and fellowship. 

Be blessed with physical wellbeing Proverbs 18:10

Run to the strong tower of the Most High for deliverance and safety from everything that seeks to harass, intimidate, or hurt you. The name of the Lord keeps you in His strength, according to the needs of each day. Be blessed in your Keeper of your health. Be blessed in all the provision of Psalm 91 that is available to your life. He assigns His angels to go before you and protect you day and night. Be blessed as you run to the safety of His shelter in the secret place of the Most High. 

Be blessed with financial blessing James 1:17

God is your source of every good and perfect gift, and He gives you faithful and timely provision. He knows His own and He is good (John 10:14). Be blessed as He enlarges and establishes your faith in His goodness. Because He is your Good Shepherd, you will lack no good thing (Ps 34:10) as you seek Him. Be blessed as you trust His heart toward you. 

Be blessed with fruitfulness John 15:16

God chose you and appointed you to bear fruit that will last. Your Father blesses His eternal work through your hands. He will call forth the new thing He wants to do in you and through you. He leads you in great wisdom in paths of opportunity to glorify Him with your life. In Jesus stand firm in faith, declaring His righteousness and victory. Be a blessing to many others. Be blessed as He gives you the fruit of your labors.

Be blessed in the name of the One from whom all blessing flows.

Terimakasih anda telah meluangkan waktu membaca Berita ICCC Indonesia ini dan silahkan mem-forwardnya ke rekan bisnis anda agar memperoleh berkat rohani yang sama.

Redaksi

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