International Graduate Student Ministry – Gracepoint Berkeley

For this tour we will remain in the southwest sector of the compass long enough to examine a special sub-category of the discussion on the design of the state. In particular, we want to take a brief look at the question, “What should God’s minister on earth (Romans 13:4) look like? What is a proper form for this agency that is divinely appointed and commissioned to administer justice, punish evil, and encourage goodness among its citizens or subjects?” We will approach this task by considering the American Experiment.

Home Church – Chul and Sharon’s house (10:30am)
Address: 1034 Trellis Ln, Alameda, CA – rides provided
For rides please contact Joseph Yu @ 510-846-2727 or joseph.yu [at] igsmonline.org

Home Church – Thomas and Kate’s apartment (10:30am)
Address: 2037 Central Ave. Apt E, Alameda, CA 94501
For rides please contact Shufei Lei @ 510-410-8143 or shufei.lei [at] igsmonline.org

This lesson takes us to the southeast sector of the Truth compass for a tour of the socialsphere that Dr. Tackett characterizes as the heart and soul of Christianity: the Mystical Union (Latin, Unio Mystica) between God and man. Here, in the most intimate and profoundly mysterious sphere of the “Intimate Three” (family, church, and the God-man relationship), we have the privilege of pondering exactly what it is that Christ has purchased for us at the price of His precious blood shed on the cross for our sins: not simply salvation from hell, but an invitation into the Godhead itself, where we may experience the incomprehensible wonder of oneness with the Creator of the universe.

Home Church – Alameda  (10:30am)
Chul and Sharon’s House
Address: 1034 Trellis Ln, Alameda, CA – rides provided
For rides please contact Joseph Yu @ 510-846-2727 or joseph.yu [at] igsmonline.org

Home Church – Berkeley (10:30am)
Dana House
Address: 2440 Dana St., Berkeley, CA 94704

During the course of Tour 5 we took a good look at a few of the miraculous ways in which the physical universe declares the glory of its Maker. Now we turn south to consider some of the amazingly detailed reflections of God’s nature inherent in the social order. According to Dr. Tackett, the evidences of the divine imprint that we see in this realm are even more awe-inspiring and more indicative of the heart of the Creator than the marvels of DNA replication or the complexities of the blood-clotting system. But for this very reason they also stand closer to the focal point of the Cosmic Battle.

Home Church – Alameda  (10:30am)
Chul and Sharon’s House
Address: 1034 Trellis Ln, Alameda, CA – rides provided
For rides please contact Joseph Yu @ 510-846-2727 or joseph.yu [at] ismberkeley.org

Home Church – Berkeley (10:30am)
Dana House
Address: 2440 Dana St., Berkeley, CA 94704

After two weeks of discussing about Science, we will move onto our next tour. On this tour we will set up the fourth and final pillar in the Temple of Truth – History – and take a close look at the importance of maintaining a firm grip on the past. In the process, we will see that a proper appreciation of historical context – in other words, our place in God’s “larger story” – is fundamental to an accurate understanding of almost every aspect of our lives. History provides us with indispensable insights into the meaning of existence, God’s plan and purpose for the ages, man’s responsibility toward the Creator, and his duty toward his fellow creatures. The word “remember” is central to the message of this episode.

Home Church 1
Chul and Sharon’s House
Address: 1034 Trellis Ln, Alameda, CA – rides provided
For rides please contact Joseph Yu @ 510-846-2727 or joseph.yu [at] ismberkeley.org

Home Church 2
Dana House
Address: 2440 Dana St., Berkeley, CA 94704

After the special Home Worship led by Chul (Home Church 1) and Thomas (Home Church 2) during the July 4th weekend, we will return to The Truth Project series this Sunday to continue the Dr. Tackett’s lecture on Science. It’s going to be 10:30am for both home churches. Again, their locations are:

Home Church 1
Chul and Sharon’s House
Address: 1034 Trellis Ln, Alameda, CA – rides provided
For rides please contact Joseph Yu @ 510-846-2727 or joseph.yu [at] ismberkeley.org

Home Church 2
Dana House
Address: 2440 Dana St., Berkeley, CA 94704

Just wanted to let you know that we are moving our Home Church time up to 10AM! Yes, its a little earlier, but that means that we can have lunch on time (yay!) and have more time in the afternoon to enjoy the afternoon, play some games, have a chance to play sports, etc.

Join us this Sunday! We have two great locations:

Home Church 1
Chul and Sharon’s House
Alameda, CA

Home Church 2
Dana House
2440 Dana St., Berkeley, CA 94704

Hope to see you there for session 2 of the Truth Project!

We are excited to announce our new plans for the summer! On Friday nights, we will no longer have Friday Forum. Instead, we’ll join Gracepoint Fellowship Church Berkeley for a combined large group Bible study and MYT (“Multiply Your Talents”) training.

But what about having a cozier, ISM gathering? Glad you asked. We’re doing that on Sundays now. Instead of a large Sunday service, we will be meeting in homes so that we can have an unhurried time where people can get to know one another more deeply and have a chance to interact based upon what we covered in worship service that day. And then, we can eat together, laugh together, and play together as well. I promise that this will be a great time.

I am particularly excited about the curriculum we will be covering, called the Truth Project. The material is very good, and will give you the tools to think very closely about the Bible, God, yourself, culture, and the world around us. I really think you will find this material to be both timely and profound.

Our home churches meet at 11AM on Sunday (5/31). We have two locations, Alameda (HC1) at Chul and Sharon’s, and Berkeley (HC2) at Dana House (2440 Dana St., Berkeley, 94704). If you aren’t sure which to attend, please contact an ISM staff or member for more details. Look forward to seeing you!