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JANUARY 2016 • 1
IFGF Pinole Monthly Newsletter
January 2016
Controlled ImpactInterview with Glorio YuliantoDevotional by Alex WidjajaHighlights of 2015
02 • GENESIS NEWSLETTER
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.
Time is God’s given resource. So are health, fi nance, 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 fi nd ourselves
abusing, misusing and wasting away these resources either
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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 fulfi lled. 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
Show on Front Cover: Fransisca and Freddy Kurniawan
JANUARY 2016 • 03
How are you? How are things after you graduated? Good. It’s more challenging than I thought. I was so
excited though to graduate. It’s been my desire to
graduate after 8 years of fi nishing my Bachelor’s degree.
Share us a little bit more about what you’re doing I’m doing two things now. One is doing business of
importing stuff from Indonesia and distributing them
here. Second one is starting a software company.
It’s Helpio, right? I have heard about it. Can you share more about it? Maybe give us your best elevator pitch.Haha, I don’t have an elevator pitch yet, but Helpio
is a proximate-based social networking application.
This application will help us connect with people
around us, with local stores, and it also helps
users discover new things, such as freebies, things
on sale, or great events happening around them
without having to go encounter them in person.
Interesting. How is it going with the company?It’s doing good. We have a total of 12 people
including me. Majority of the people are interning
with me. We are planning to launch the app on
February 2016 only in certain Berkeley areas.
Is it only based in Berkeley?It can be used worldwide. But our marketing
strategy is to have a strong community-based
in one particular area fi rst, then grow from one
place to another. So that’s the plan right now.
When and what made you realize that doing start-up is something that you want to pursue?So the fi rst question is when. It’s when I was interning
at HP. I realized that I am the type of person who is not
suitable to work for other people or in a big company.
I like to start my own company and build my own
ideas. Especially, since I just graduated and have no
dependents - kids or wife to take care of, I feel that it
is the right time for me to start testing out the ideas.
How did you come up with the idea?I was in a parking garage. I remember my car was running
out of battery and I needed a jumpstart cable and a car
to fi x it. I was trying to call the insurance company but
it took them a long time, an hour, to come to my place
and do the jumpstart. I realized that if I could broadcast
the message in some locations near my apartment, I’m
sure that there would be someone who had the cable
and had a car. I just did not have a way to broadcast
my message and ask for help. So then I realized that
we are not very connected even in the same location.
Wow, interesting. Do you have anything challenging when you are working for Helpio? Yes. Firstly, it was a challenging decision to build a
start-up and leave a big company I was already settled
in. The opportunity cost is huge - I battled a lot whether
I should really give up or not. Secondly, currently Helpio
has zero revenue and everything comes from my pocket.
When I decided to rent an offi ce, it was also a diffi cult
decision since now, we are spending more while still
not earning any revenue. It was quite a big decision
but I decided to rent an offi ce on November 6, which
is my birthdate. So in a way, it was a gift for Helpio.
Managing people can also be tough sometimes.
Building a company defi nitely sounds challenging but I believe it will pay off !
This is Our Church
Founder of Helpio / Sound System Ministry Leader / CG Heroes Leader
Glorio Yulianto
04 • GENESIS NEWSLETTER
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
control. Haha. Earlier this semester, I was the only one
leading the caregroup. It was so tough and I wished there
were more people who could help me out. I’m glad that
Hendry joined the caregroup and helped out in leading.
In fact, he is a people-person. He has the passion for the
lost and the people in the caregroup. He is a very good
helper. Actually, I consider him as a partner instead of
helper. We now have a desire to disciple more leaders so
that two can become four, four can become eight, and so
on. But defi nitely, it’s fun to lead a caregroup with all men.
What do you normally do in caregroups besides the normal fellowship?We spent three weeks talking about the Five Love
Languages this semester. You might be wondering
why three weeks when one week should be enough. I
personally like to do it twice with different versions, one
is the teenager version and one is the regular married-
life version. I found it really useful to understand the
love languages. I personally want to teach them deeper
and not just knowing what is yours and each other’s
love languages. We also talked about why we needed to
understand this and how to discover our love languages.
We also learned how we can benefi t from understanding
each other’s – and it’s not actually for boys to girls
relationships, but also can be for friendships, between
you and your teacher, you and your roommate as well
as between you and your family. Family is actually
one of our biggest topics. We feel that after the
discussion, now I know why my parents act this way
and that way and how I can relate with them better.
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.
I know that many of us have diffi culties in understanding what we want to do after we graduate, do you have anything to say for us?I think that you will know that your life will be shaky
after you graduate. Finding jobs, internships, life
partners, whether you should go back for good to
Indonesia or fi nd a job here, and so on. Everything is so
cloudy but one thing remains is our God. His promises.
He said He is always going to be faithful with us. So
if we hold on to something that is faithful, we don’t
have to worry about all those other stuffs. Imagine
you are holding on to a very strong pipe that stands
still, no matter the weather - stormy day, rainy day -
the pipe is always going to stand strong and you can
always rely on it. So that’s why we need to hold on
to something that lasts for eternity. Don’t follow the
crowd because you will be shaken and confused and
will fall. Hold on to the strong pipe – that is Jesus.
Anything else you want to share with Genesis or with the church?Hahahaha hmm.. Join Sound System Ministry!
Sure! Is Sound System recruiting now?It’s always recruiting. We always lack people. The thing
about it is that a lot of people feel that sound system
ministry requires an advanced skill – your ears have to
be in tune, or you have to understand something very
technical. The truth is, we all learn it by doing it. So I
hope that more people can be interested without having
to worry about this stereotype we currently have.
Defi nitely! Sounds good. So, join Sound System Ministry, guys!Thank you, Om! Have a good day and God bless you!
JANUARY 2016 • 05
At the beginning of every New Year,
we all begin to think about New
Year’s resolution. My New Year’s
resolution last year was to manage
my stress better and become a more
“relaxed” person. Anybody who has
known me since last year can clearly
say that “relaxed” Alex did not
happen. Of course sometimes, all
of us make resolutions that we fail
to keep. The good news is that each
year is an opportunity for a new
beginning and a fresh start. In fact,
everyday is an opportunity for a new
beginning because God’s grace and
mercy are always new every morning.
A resolution is usually for us to
improve ourselves, which is always
a good thing, especially if we make
a resolution for our spiritual lives.
This year, instead of making a
physical resolution, why don’t we
all make a spiritual resolution and
commitment to have a closer walk
with Him throughout this new year?
When we walk with God, we enter
into an intimate relationship with
Him. He becomes our number one
priority and our heart’s greatest
desire. So, I want to encourage
everyone to refl ect upon our lives
in 2015 - have we put God fi rst
in all aspects of our lives?
by Alex Widjaja (pictured on left)
Devotional
Walking with God in 2016 Our pastors and leaders that they
abide in His word.
Our two new services in downtown
Pinole and Sunnyvale. Pray for the
church to have zealous heart to
serve their community and also for
fruitfulness.
Our church will grow to be more
Christ-like.
Holy Spirit to touch and refresh
those who are heavy laden and
tired.
Our care group gathering. Let’s
pray that there will be unity and
evangelism heart.
Our new friends that they may fi nd
a new family in Christ through this
church.
Our friends who are still looking
for job.
Protection and joy for our friends
who are on vacation
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
LET’S PRAY
FOR JANUARY
with Joan Wirolinggo
Everyone has a different walk with
Jesus. In 2015, I personally struggled
in keeping my faith with the Lord.
I prayed hard over my struggles,
yet most of the time, doubt and
worry seeped into my heart. The
emotional stress I was experiencing
overshadowed my faith in Him and I
was putting my stress as a priority
when God should have been fi rst.
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the
Lord with all your heart and lean
not on your own understanding; in
all your ways submit to him, and
he will make your paths straight.”
This year, I plan on surrendering
my walk with God according to
these verses. Although I may not
understand the struggles I will
be experiencing in the future, I
want to surrender my obedience
according to His word.
Although our walk with God may
seem diffi cult, it is not because of
Him. Often times, it is because we
ourselves shun God’s grace and
mercy by walking with our own will.
That is why we should put God and
His word fi rst in our lives above all
else. It will be the light that will guide
us during our walk with Him in 2016.
06 • GENESIS NEWSLETTER
Highlights of 2015Can 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 fi rst, let us take a quick recap on what IFGF Pinole has accomplished in 2015.
JAN ‘15: PVHS or Open Arms ClubDid 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!
APR ‘15: Easter PlayPretty 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.
MAR ‘15: BaptismOne 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 fi nd out how to prepare for
baptism and when the next retreat will be.
JANUARY 2016 • 07
APR ‘15: Morning Service LaunchedWe 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.
OCT ‘15: South Bay Service LaunchedAlso 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.
JUL ‘15: Nepal CareNepal 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.
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 glorifi ed.
Happy New Year Pinole,
Genesis Team
08 • GENESIS NEWSLETTER
IFGF PinoleMORNING SERVICE (10 AM)
ALEX CLARK ROOM
880 TENNENT AVENUE
PINOLE, CA
AFTERNOON SERVICE (2:15 PM)
2885 PINOLE VALLEY ROAD
PINOLE, CA
SOUTH BAY SERVICE (10.30 AM)
SUNNYVALE COMM CENTER
550 E REMINGTON DR
SUNNYVALE, CA 94807
CARE GROUPS PRAYER MEETINGS
PASTORAL TEAM CONTACT CONNECT
JANUARY BIRTHDAYSMINISTRIES
CG FAITH - SAN FRANCISCO
Melanie 925.586.7770
Jason 925.305.1278
CG KING - SAN FRANCISCO
Jessica 415.758.8645
Benny 510.367.0664
CG WARRIORS - PINOLE
Maxwell 510.374.2686
Chris 510.837.7867
CG FAMILY - PINOLE
Julietha 510.323.5747
FAITH (Fridays 2nd & 4th week, 7.30P)
Melanie 925.586.7770
KING (Thursdays, 7PM)
Jessica 415.758.8645
HEROES (Wed or Thurs, 7PM)
Kevin 510.316.8758
LEGENDS (Thursdays, 8PM)
Michelle 408.874.5098
WARRIORS (Tuesday nights)
Maxwell 510.374.2686
FAVOR & HOPER (Thursdays, 8PM)
Nathan 925.888.9420
FRONTIER (Thursdays, 9PM)
Tinus 510.673.7334
Documentation - Eric Timotius
Genesis Newsletter - Irene Chandra
Men’s Ministry - Christian Liong
Multimedia - Catherine Santoso
Praise & Worship - Karen Liong
Prayer & Intercession - Joan Wirolinggo
Refreshments - Nathalia Prasetyo Jo
Revelation Videos - Jessica Tjahjady
Sound System - Glorio Yulianto
Sunday School - Jen Hendric
Transportation - Leonardo Saerang
Ushers - Renaldi
Website - Yosia Urip
Women’s Ministry -
Karen Liong & Elissa Irma
SUGI HENDRIC Senior Pastor
JEFFRI HALIM Associate Pastor,
Biblical Teaching
CG FRONTIER - SOUTH BAY
Adi 415.463.9010
Antony 408.685.1540
CG FRONTIER - EAST BAY
Renaldi 510.710.6316
Nita 408.718.0834
CG FAVOR - PLEASANT HILL
Dana 925.690.7561
Stephanie 925.331.7818
CG HOPER - PLEASANT HILL
Nathaniel 925.888.9420
Andrew 925.888.9421
CG LEGENDS - BERKELEY SISTERS
Irene 510.612.3394
Clarissa 510.541.2076
CG HEROES - BERKELEY BROTHERS
Glorio 925.222.8675
IFGFGISIEASTBAY@GMAIL.COM
IFGFPINOLE.ORG
(925) 609 4343
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Billy Tjiptoning
Ronald Arnanjaya
Jessica Sanjaya
Jusuf Merukh
Michelle Handoyo
JANUARY EVENTS
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Caregroup Gathering
Corporate Prayer Meeting
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