ICCC newsletter februari 2015

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ICCC (INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) ADALAH MIMBAR DIMANA PESAN KRISTUS

BAGI KITA DI ZAMAN INI

DIJABARKAN, DIBAGIKAN DAN DINYATAKAN TERHADAP DUNIA

BISNIS

NATIONAL BOARD

National President Tonny Soetjoadi Vice Presidents:

Admin/Secretary Abraham Setiabudi

Finance/Treasurer: Johanis S. Najoan

Membership/Mentoring/ Network Simon Aditan

Teaching / Training Juwono

Business Development/ Micro-Enterprise Umbu Pekuwali

Intercessors Mohan U. Vasandani

(Mrs.) Josephine S. Sitorus BOARD OF ADVISORS

Bunan Djambek

Eliezer H. Hardjo

Manimbul L. Sitorus

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: [email protected]

From the desk of National President Shalom, Kembali kita bertemu setelah satu bulan berlalu di tahun 2015 dengan kita melewati bulan Januari 2015. Waktu sungguh berlalu begitu cepat, kita berkejaran dengannya dan selalu kalah. Indeed time flies! ICCC Indonesia mengadakan aktifitas rutin dengan pertemuan National Board baik

untuk prayer gathering, Refresh TWL, maupun Monthly business meeting. Perlu kami mengingatkan kepada para officers dan members bahwa Annual Fee 2015 telah due dan perlu segera dilunasi agar dapat segera ditransfer ke Headquarter di Swedia. Juga kami mohon dukungan dari Anda sekalian atas rencana mengadakan Annual Members Gathering (AMG) di Bali sekitar bulan Maret 2015 sekaligus untuk meneguhkan ICCC Bali Sub-Chamber dan pemilihan Kepemimpinan ICCC Indonesia yang baru. Mari kita juga dukung dalam doa rencana kunjungan ke Timor Leste untuk membantu pembukaan ICCC Chamber disana sesuai dengan penugasan yang berikan oleh International Office. Kita juga prihatin dengan adanya kekisruhan antara lembaga KPK dan Kepolisian dengan penolakan terhadap penccalonan Kapolri sebaliknya juga penangkapan terhadap salah satu Ketua KPK. Mari kita doakan agar Presiden Joko Widodo selaku pemegang mandat tertinggi dari rakyat Indonesia berani mengambil keputusan yang bijaksana dan tidak ragu-ragu demi kebenaran dan demi kebaikan seluruh rakyat Indonesia yang mendambakan kedamaian dan kesejahteraan. Sampai jumpa di edisi yang akan datang. Tuhan Yesus Memberkati. Tonny Soetjoadi National President ICCC Indonesia www.iccc-indonesia.com

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FORUM ANGGOTA

MEMBERSHIP FEE

Bagi anda yang ingin bergabung dan member yang akan memperpanjang kartu keanggotaan anda untuk tahun 2015 agar menghubung Simon Aditan – V.P. Membership Domain (HP: +62816974647 atau email: [email protected] Annual Membership Fee untuk tahun 2015 kategori Developing Nation menjadi Rp. 700.000 dimana US$ 50 dikirim ke Kantor Pusat di Swedia sebagai syarat dan kewajiban International Membership

Membership Fee dapat ditransfer ke rekening ICCC Indonesia atau FORUKIN dibawah ini, dan mengirimkan bukti transfernya dengan fax ke alamat yang tercantum pada halamn pertama kiri bawah dari Newsletter ini:

Rekening Bank: CIMB NIAGA BANK Cabang Senen - Jakarta

No. 200-01-00012-00-0 a/n : Forum Komunikasi Usahawan Kristen Indonesia (FORUKIN).

January 20, 2015 09:45 ET

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Ranked as Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review DreamMaker Ranked 12th in Home Services for the

2015 Top 200 List

WACO, TX--(Marketwired - Jan 20, 2015) -

Franchise Business Review, a franchise market

research firm, announced that DreamMaker Bath

& Kitchen joins the elite list of companies earning

a spot in its annual Top 200 Franchise Companies

List. The list, entitled The Best of the Best, Top 200

Franchise Systems List for 2015, ranked hundreds of

participating franchise companies by their overall

levels of franchise owner satisfaction.

DreamMaker was ranked 12th in home services.

In pure revenue terms, American remodeling

spending is expected to grow from $293 billion in

2013 to $383.7 billion by 2018, according to the

Home Improvement Research Institute and IHS

Global Insight.

"We are extremely excited about our ranking,"

said President and Chief Stewarding Officer Doug

Dwyer. "This reflects our own view of our

business. Our franchisees are really enjoying what

they do and we expect to have substantial growth

in 2015 with the current market conditions."

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a full-service

interior remodeling franchise that helps

remodelers or those who want to start their own

businesses to earn higher profits while also

improving their quality of life. Franchise owners

enjoy much stronger margins than most

remodelers -- and their customers report much,

much higher satisfaction. DreamMaker's business

practices are guided by biblical principles of

service, respect and integrity.

The Franchise Business Review Top 200 ranking

puts DreamMaker into an elite group of the best

franchise companies in the country. Only

companies with excellent fundamentals, great

financial position and high franchisee satisfaction

scores earn a spot in the ranking. More than 3,000

companies franchise in the United States.

To select its top 200, the franchise magazine

surveyed 28,500 franchisees from 350 brands that

have at least 10 franchises in North America. The

survey ascertained franchisees' thoughts on

financial opportunity, training and support,

leadership, operations and product development,

core values (e.g., honesty and integrity of

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franchisor), general satisfaction and the franchisee

community.

Research by the Joint Center of Housing Studies

of Harvard University, drawn from the Census

Bureau's American Housing Survey, shows that

remodeling activity peaks for homes that are

between 25 and 30 years old, trails off slightly,

then stays at a relatively high level as homes

continue to age. An unprecedented number of

American homes are either in, or entering, those

peak remodeling years. The total number of U.S.

households has doubled since 1970, with the bulk

of those homes having been built in the 1970s,

'80s and '90s. Therefore, there are tens of millions

of homes with remodeling needs.

4 Simple Steps to a New Financial Beginning by Austin Pryor The start of a new year is a terrific time to begin

your journey toward financial security and

investing success by making it a priority to pay off

credit cards, car loans, and other short-term

debts. That’s right, the first financial fitness test

you need to pass is the "debt" test. Webster’s

says that debt is anything you’re "bound to pay or

perform; the state of owing something." Using that

definition, very few Americans are free of debt.

Why is getting debt-free the first step toward a

sound investing strategy? Because it’s unwise to

take on the risks that come with investing unless

you have staying power. That means you don’t

want to be in a position where circumstances

unrelated to your investment strategy force you to

sell your holdings and use the money elsewhere,

such as for interest and debt payments. Also, for

Christians, debts are moral as well as legal

obligations and they must be honorably met no

matter the circumstances.

The late Dr. D. James Kennedy once gave a

sermon in which he read a poem called "The

Land of Beginning Again." He then presented

Christ as the King of the Land of Beginning Again.

All of us have experienced our share of errors,

failures, and missed opportunities. We all have

things that we would do differently if given a

second chance. What wonderful news that, in

Christ, the slate is wiped clean and we do have

the opportunity of beginning again.

In a similar fashion, many who have become

weighed down by debt wish they could get free.

They have learned that the satisfaction that

comes with spending is brief indeed compared to

the pressure of making monthly payments which

often go on for years. For some, it seems

hopeless. You may sometimes feel this way

yourself.

A friend of mine likes to say that the most

powerful force in the universe (humanly speaking,

of course) is singleness of purpose. Individuals or

groups, no matter how determined, disciplined, or

talented, will never realize their potential for

growth and accomplishment without singleness of

purpose. Their time, money, and energies must

be focused on common goals. One thing that

successful people seem to have in common is an

emphasis on — perhaps that’s putting it too

lightly, make that an obsession about — setting

goals.

Without singleness of purpose and specific goals,

we can become like the person Scripture

describes as double-minded. "That man should

not think he will receive anything from the Lord;

he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he

does" (James 1:7-8). So let me encourage you to

engage in a meaningful goal-setting exercise as

you work to get debt-free. Here are some

suggestions for effective goal-setting in any area

of life; adapt them to your financial situation.

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• Set goals that are consistent with God’s Word.

Many successful people have accomplished

much, yet remain unhappy. Having singleness of

purpose toward the wrong goals only leads to

wrong results. Examine your motivations, as well

as your actions, in the light of God’s wisdom.

• Ask God for His guidance. This is not the same

as having scripturally sound goals. This has more

to do with having the wisdom needed to set the

right personal priorities. God promises to guide us

if we’re willing to submit to Him (Prov. 3:5-6). It’s

not: "Show me Your will, Lord, so I can decide if

I’m willing." Rather, it’s: "Before You even reveal

Your will to me, Lord, the answer is yes."

• If married, set your goals together. If two people

have become "one flesh," it’s critical that they

have a singleness of purpose in their commitment

toward common goals. Few areas will so quickly

affect a couple’s relationship as a financial plan

that limits their spending freedom because it

brings mutually conflicting goals into the open. If

you can’t reach a meeting of the minds on what

your priorities should be, perhaps the marriage

relationship itself needs some work.

• Put your goals in writing, signing your name and

date. This helps cement in your thinking that you

really have made a firm commitment of your will

to achieving your goals. It is also helpful to have

your goals posted where you will see them daily

as additional motivation to stay the course when

the inevitable temptations to compromise arise.

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.

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 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 kepada-

Nya.” (Maleakhi 3: 17-18)

KEYAKINAN IMAN ICCC: Satu-satunya TUHAN pencipta segala sesuatu

dalam kesatuan Trinitas: Bapa, Anak, dan Roh

Kudus.

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.

Alkitab, sepenuhnya sebagai Firman TUHAN yang

mem8berikan inspirasi dan berbagai peraturan bagi kehidupan yang dilandasi iman.

VISI DAN TUJUAN ICCC

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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 prinsip-

prinsip 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.

Walking out the Will of God! Wednesday, November 19, 2014 (1:00 pm)

by George Whitten, Editor of Worthy Devotions

1 Thes 5:14-18 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

The apostle Paul's epistle to the Thessalonians contains clear and powerful exhortations concerning the will of God for believers. These exhortations express the specific will of God in relationships with others, with ourselves, and with the Lord. Packed into these short verses are patterns of life and behavior which receive His blessing in all these relationships.

"Warn them that are unruly"; people who are idle, undisciplined, pleasure seeking, need to know the danger they are in.

"Comfort the feebleminded"; comfort people who are disheartened; come alongside them with brotherly affection and encouraging words, and pray for them.

"Support the weak"; our natural tendency is to despise and neglect weaker people, to stay away from them since they have nothing to offer us, and can damage our reputation. Yeshua (Jesus) says no, find them, and lift them up however you can.

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"Be patient toward all men"; realizing how patient God is with you, and that "patient" is the first thing that love is, [1 Cor. 13:4]. It means waiting in love and hope, with prayer, for people to see what they need to see, do what they need to do, change how they need to change.

"See that none render evil for evil;" do not allow evil men in this world to corrupt your own behavior and character. This is a constant temptation throughout life because evil people are everywhere, including the church.

"Follow that which is good"; being and doing good of every kind is our lifelong mandate as believers; there are millions of ways to obey it. This is God's will for us toward all men – even those who don't deserve it!

"Rejoice evermore"; Yeshua has rescued your eternity from unspeakable misery and pain to everlasting joy and pleasure. The constant reality of your life is undergirded by an ecstatic future forever. You can afford to be quite happy about it.

"Pray without ceasing"; 'impossible', you say. Given the fact that your relationship with the Lord is wide open to communication with Him 24/7, why not continually include Him in your words and thoughts?

"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you"; gratitude is a life saver, apart from being the most appropriate response to having been created, redeemed, and blessed by our loving Lord. Thankfulness in all things turns you into the beautiful soul your were intended to be. Gratitude in the midst of suffering is a special perfume for the Lord.

The will of God is not so hard to figure out when we read these simple statements. Just obeying these exhortations is enough to do for a lifetime. Wherever the Lord calls you, He calls you to this lifestyle. God's Holy Spirit inspired these words, and He alone gives the power to carry them out. Our part is to believe and act, He will fill us as we do.

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Berita ICCC Indonesia ini dan silahkan mem-forward-

nya ke rekan bisnis anda agar memperoleh berkat rohani

yang sama.

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