Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Godfrey Nkongolo Welcomes His Daughter!
Prayer Letter: December 2014
Monday, December 1: We offer congratulations and prayers of thanks and praise for the talents and hard work of Junior Member Carolyn Mackie, who successfully defended her MA thesis last month.
Tuesday, December 2: We ask God's help and guidance for all those who are doing advancement work for ICS. Please pray that support for the vision and mission of ICS continues to grow.
Wednesday, December 3: The Professional Status Committee and the Educational Policy Committee meet today. We pray for God’s wisdom to guide these meetings.
Thursday, December 4: Today is our President’s Reception and the launch of Bob Sweetman’s new book. We ask God for blessings on all attending this event.
Following the reception ICS will hold its Annual General Meeting, where members will elect new Board members and conduct the annual required business for ICS. We are extremely grateful for our committed and hard working Board members. Please pray for wisdom and guidance at this meeting.
Friday, December 5: We offer prayers of thanks for all the hard work done by the outgoing Board members. We ask God for wisdom and energy for the incoming Board members.
Monday, December 8: There is a Board Meeting this evening. We welcome our new and returning Board members and ask God's grace and blessings on them as they continue to work in helping ICS fulfill its mission. We pray for God’s wisdom to guide this meeting.
Tuesday, December 9: The fall semester ends this week, but there is still a lot of academic work to be done! Please pray for blessings and stamina for our Junior Members as they finish their course work and for our Senior Members as they mark and prepare for the upcoming semester.
Wednesday, December 10: Today is the last Academic Council meeting of the 2014 calendar year. We ask that God's guidance and wisdom be in all the discussions and planning.
Thursday, December 11: Tomorrow is the final day of classes for this semester. We can look back with gratitude and offer prayers of thanks for another semester of opportunities to learn.
Friday, December 12: This is a day of celebration: the last day of classes and our Community Christmas party! We thank God for a fruitful semester and look forward to an evening of celebration, reflection, and fun. Remember the ICS community as Junior Members, Senior Members, and staff gather to celebrate.
Monday, December 15: As the season of Advent continues, we pray for God's grace and blessings as we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, December 16: We offer prayers of gratitude for the very generous spirit of you, our supporters, throughout the Christmas giving season. It is truly a blessing to have the interest and support of so many people.
Wednesday, December 17: Many members of the ICS community will be traveling far and wide. Please pray for their safe travel and for a blessed and rejuvenating time spent with friends and family.
Thursday, December 18: As we begin the final preparations for our Christmas celebrations with family and friends, we thank God for all he has provided for us.
Friday, December 19: We pray for blessings for the Friends of ICS Board and all those who are doing advancement work in the US.
Monday, December 22: With the winter weather bringing colds and flu, please pray for the health of staff, faculty and students at ICS.
Tuesday, December 23: We offer prayers of joy for Junior Member Godfrey Nkongolo, his wife Jessica and the birth of their beautiful daughter, Rebeka on November 30. We thank God for this wonderful new life!
Wednesday, December 24: As Christmas draws closer, we remember people who are suffering around the world in areas of conflict and war. We need to hear the angels' call for "Peace on Earth" and so we offer prayers that peace and joy can be realized throughout the world.
Thursday, December 25: Today we joyously celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We offer prayers of thanks to God for this wonderful gift and we pray that everyone has a peaceful and happy day with loved ones.
Friday, December 26: Today we pray for the general well-being of the ICS. We ask for blessings and energy for ICS faculty and staff as they work together to manage their many responsibilities.
Monday, December 29: We pray for stamina and enthusiasm for our Senior Members who are preparing to start their new courses in January.
Tuesday, December 30: Today we ask for God's help for those who are struggling with cancer and other illnesses. We pray for strength, patience and for good results from treatment.
Wednesday, December 31: As the year 2014 draws to a close we give thanks for another fruitful year of work at ICS and for all our supporters and friends who made that work possible through their prayers and financial gifts. We pray for God's blessings upon all the teaching and learning that will happen in the next year.
Tuesday, December 2: We ask God's help and guidance for all those who are doing advancement work for ICS. Please pray that support for the vision and mission of ICS continues to grow.
Wednesday, December 3: The Professional Status Committee and the Educational Policy Committee meet today. We pray for God’s wisdom to guide these meetings.
Thursday, December 4: Today is our President’s Reception and the launch of Bob Sweetman’s new book. We ask God for blessings on all attending this event.
Following the reception ICS will hold its Annual General Meeting, where members will elect new Board members and conduct the annual required business for ICS. We are extremely grateful for our committed and hard working Board members. Please pray for wisdom and guidance at this meeting.
Friday, December 5: We offer prayers of thanks for all the hard work done by the outgoing Board members. We ask God for wisdom and energy for the incoming Board members.
Monday, December 8: There is a Board Meeting this evening. We welcome our new and returning Board members and ask God's grace and blessings on them as they continue to work in helping ICS fulfill its mission. We pray for God’s wisdom to guide this meeting.
Tuesday, December 9: The fall semester ends this week, but there is still a lot of academic work to be done! Please pray for blessings and stamina for our Junior Members as they finish their course work and for our Senior Members as they mark and prepare for the upcoming semester.
Wednesday, December 10: Today is the last Academic Council meeting of the 2014 calendar year. We ask that God's guidance and wisdom be in all the discussions and planning.
Thursday, December 11: Tomorrow is the final day of classes for this semester. We can look back with gratitude and offer prayers of thanks for another semester of opportunities to learn.
Friday, December 12: This is a day of celebration: the last day of classes and our Community Christmas party! We thank God for a fruitful semester and look forward to an evening of celebration, reflection, and fun. Remember the ICS community as Junior Members, Senior Members, and staff gather to celebrate.
Monday, December 15: As the season of Advent continues, we pray for God's grace and blessings as we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, December 16: We offer prayers of gratitude for the very generous spirit of you, our supporters, throughout the Christmas giving season. It is truly a blessing to have the interest and support of so many people.
Wednesday, December 17: Many members of the ICS community will be traveling far and wide. Please pray for their safe travel and for a blessed and rejuvenating time spent with friends and family.
Thursday, December 18: As we begin the final preparations for our Christmas celebrations with family and friends, we thank God for all he has provided for us.
Friday, December 19: We pray for blessings for the Friends of ICS Board and all those who are doing advancement work in the US.
Monday, December 22: With the winter weather bringing colds and flu, please pray for the health of staff, faculty and students at ICS.
Tuesday, December 23: We offer prayers of joy for Junior Member Godfrey Nkongolo, his wife Jessica and the birth of their beautiful daughter, Rebeka on November 30. We thank God for this wonderful new life!
Wednesday, December 24: As Christmas draws closer, we remember people who are suffering around the world in areas of conflict and war. We need to hear the angels' call for "Peace on Earth" and so we offer prayers that peace and joy can be realized throughout the world.
Thursday, December 25: Today we joyously celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We offer prayers of thanks to God for this wonderful gift and we pray that everyone has a peaceful and happy day with loved ones.
Friday, December 26: Today we pray for the general well-being of the ICS. We ask for blessings and energy for ICS faculty and staff as they work together to manage their many responsibilities.
Monday, December 29: We pray for stamina and enthusiasm for our Senior Members who are preparing to start their new courses in January.
Tuesday, December 30: Today we ask for God's help for those who are struggling with cancer and other illnesses. We pray for strength, patience and for good results from treatment.
Wednesday, December 31: As the year 2014 draws to a close we give thanks for another fruitful year of work at ICS and for all our supporters and friends who made that work possible through their prayers and financial gifts. We pray for God's blessings upon all the teaching and learning that will happen in the next year.
Monday, 17 November 2014
Meeting of Leaders of Christian Colleges and Universities around the World
International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education – Asia-Oceania Region
Conference of Presidents/Principals and Senior Leaders of Christian Colleges and Universities around the World, 1-4 November 2014.
by Doug Blomberg, President of ICS
The rate of growth of Christian institutions of higher education in the majority world is indeed amazing. But so is it also to recognise that there are many such institutions in India, Africa and elsewhere in the region that have a history reaching into the nineteenth century. The purpose of this conference in Melaka, Malaysia was to foster collaboration within countries and internationally. It was organised under the leadership of Regional Director Dr. J. Dinakarlal from India in collaboration with Dr. Mwende Ntarangwi, Executive Director of IAPCHE (of which former ICS President Dr. Harry Fernhout is Chair). As might be expected, the majority of participants were from Asia, but there was a sprinkling of delegates from other regions as well. Though there were formal plenary presentations, these were personal and practical in character. Much of the time was spent in small group interaction, as people got to know each other and their various ministries. My hope is that relationships fostered in this gathering might strengthen existing partnerships and grow into many more. Let us pray that ICS will figure significantly among these.
Conference of Presidents/Principals and Senior Leaders of Christian Colleges and Universities around the World, 1-4 November 2014.
by Doug Blomberg, President of ICS
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Lambert Zuidervaart Interview in Urban Times
Monday, 3 November 2014
En Route to the Confessions
Prayer Letter: October 2014
Monday, November 3: ICS President Doug Blomberg is attending the International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE) institutional leaders' meeting in Kuala Lumpur. We pray for blessings on everyone who is attending this meeting.
Tuesday, November 4: Today we pray for the ICS Board recruitment process, that committed and able candidates for Board vacancies will be offered to the ICS membership for approval.
Wednesday, November 5: Many of our Junior Members are working on their their Masters and PhD thesis projects. We pray for our Junior Members and ask that they will have time, concentration, and wisdom.
Thursday, November 6: We ask God's help and guidance for all those who are doing advancement work for ICS. Please pray that support for the vision and mission of ICS continues to grow.
Friday, November 7: We ask God to bless Junior Member Carolyn Mackie as she defends her MA thesis today.
Sunday, November 9: ICS President Doug Blomberg is flying home to Toronto today. We pray for safe travel.
Monday, November 10: We offer prayers of gratitude and give thanks to you, our many supporters who have presented ICS with gifts of prayer, money, and expressions of appreciation. We are constantly blessed with your interest and support.
Tuesday, November 11: Today we observe Remembrance Day in Canada. We are reminded of the wars that continue to rage and the soldiers and civilians who continue to suffer around the world. We pray for peace.
The Professional Status Committee meets today. We pray for God’s blessings on this meeting.
Wednesday, November 12: Doug Blomberg will be a guest at the Niagara Classis meeting this morning. Please pray for fruitful interaction with these representatives of our supporting community.
The Academic Council and Leadership Team meet today. We ask for God’s wisdom to guide these meetings.
Thursday, November 13: We ask God to bless those who are teaching, as they balance reporting, paperwork and course work with managing their families.
Friday, November 14: We pray for blessings for the Friends of ICS Board and all those who are doing advancement work in the US.
Monday, November 17: We continue to pray for blessings and energy for ICS President Doug Blomberg as he manages his many responsibilities and provides ICS with his leadership.
Tuesday, November 18: Today we pray for the general well-being of the ICS. We ask for blessings and energy for ICS faculty and staff as they work together to manage their many responsibilities.
Wednesday, November 19: Lord, we are blessed by the administrative work at the ICS. Thank you for the work they are given. Thank you for administrative excellence during hard times.
Thursday, November 20: We ask for God's blessing on Ed Hayley, Director of Finance and his team, who are planning the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, December 4. We pray for energy and enthusiasm for all who are involved.
Friday, November 21: Today we pray for the work of Senior Members. Bless their ongoing tasks, both administrative and academic. Give them the relief they need when things pile up.
Monday, November 24: We ask God to bless and guide Senior Member Ron Kuipers and Allyson Carr as they continue their work with our Centre for Philosophy, Religion and Social Ethics.
Tuesday, November 25: As the fall semester draws to a close, we ask God for energy and wisdom for all our Junior Members who are working hard in their courses and for a sense of balance as they deal with families and jobs as well. We pray too that student jobs will be found where they are needed.
Wednesday, November 26: Today we ask for God's help for those who are struggling with cancer and other illnesses. We pray for strength, patience and for good results from treatment.
Thursday, November 27: Today Doug Blomberg will participate in the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada President’s Day. This will be followed tomorrow by the meeting of Christian Higher Education Canada. Board co-chair, Aileen Van Ginkel, will also be present in another capacity. We thank the Lord for the opportunity for these gatherings and pray that God will guide these times of fellowship.
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Pray for safe travel for those who are going to join their families and friends for this holiday. On this day, let us reflect on God's grace and give thanks for family and friends.
Friday, November 28: The season of Advent begins on Sunday. We pray for God's blessings as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Tuesday, November 4: Today we pray for the ICS Board recruitment process, that committed and able candidates for Board vacancies will be offered to the ICS membership for approval.
Wednesday, November 5: Many of our Junior Members are working on their their Masters and PhD thesis projects. We pray for our Junior Members and ask that they will have time, concentration, and wisdom.
Thursday, November 6: We ask God's help and guidance for all those who are doing advancement work for ICS. Please pray that support for the vision and mission of ICS continues to grow.
Friday, November 7: We ask God to bless Junior Member Carolyn Mackie as she defends her MA thesis today.
Sunday, November 9: ICS President Doug Blomberg is flying home to Toronto today. We pray for safe travel.
Monday, November 10: We offer prayers of gratitude and give thanks to you, our many supporters who have presented ICS with gifts of prayer, money, and expressions of appreciation. We are constantly blessed with your interest and support.
Tuesday, November 11: Today we observe Remembrance Day in Canada. We are reminded of the wars that continue to rage and the soldiers and civilians who continue to suffer around the world. We pray for peace.
The Professional Status Committee meets today. We pray for God’s blessings on this meeting.
Wednesday, November 12: Doug Blomberg will be a guest at the Niagara Classis meeting this morning. Please pray for fruitful interaction with these representatives of our supporting community.
The Academic Council and Leadership Team meet today. We ask for God’s wisdom to guide these meetings.
Thursday, November 13: We ask God to bless those who are teaching, as they balance reporting, paperwork and course work with managing their families.
Friday, November 14: We pray for blessings for the Friends of ICS Board and all those who are doing advancement work in the US.
Monday, November 17: We continue to pray for blessings and energy for ICS President Doug Blomberg as he manages his many responsibilities and provides ICS with his leadership.
Tuesday, November 18: Today we pray for the general well-being of the ICS. We ask for blessings and energy for ICS faculty and staff as they work together to manage their many responsibilities.
Wednesday, November 19: Lord, we are blessed by the administrative work at the ICS. Thank you for the work they are given. Thank you for administrative excellence during hard times.
Thursday, November 20: We ask for God's blessing on Ed Hayley, Director of Finance and his team, who are planning the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, December 4. We pray for energy and enthusiasm for all who are involved.
Friday, November 21: Today we pray for the work of Senior Members. Bless their ongoing tasks, both administrative and academic. Give them the relief they need when things pile up.
Monday, November 24: We ask God to bless and guide Senior Member Ron Kuipers and Allyson Carr as they continue their work with our Centre for Philosophy, Religion and Social Ethics.
Tuesday, November 25: As the fall semester draws to a close, we ask God for energy and wisdom for all our Junior Members who are working hard in their courses and for a sense of balance as they deal with families and jobs as well. We pray too that student jobs will be found where they are needed.
Wednesday, November 26: Today we ask for God's help for those who are struggling with cancer and other illnesses. We pray for strength, patience and for good results from treatment.
Thursday, November 27: Today Doug Blomberg will participate in the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada President’s Day. This will be followed tomorrow by the meeting of Christian Higher Education Canada. Board co-chair, Aileen Van Ginkel, will also be present in another capacity. We thank the Lord for the opportunity for these gatherings and pray that God will guide these times of fellowship.
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Pray for safe travel for those who are going to join their families and friends for this holiday. On this day, let us reflect on God's grace and give thanks for family and friends.
Friday, November 28: The season of Advent begins on Sunday. We pray for God's blessings as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.
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