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FROM THE DESK OF THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Shalom .... Mitra Tuhan di marketplace,

Berada di tahun 2018 yang merupakan Tahun Politik, dengan adanya

PILKADA serentak dan memasuki PILPRES tahun depan, bisa menjadi

tahun kejutan di banyak bidang - politik, ekonomi, sosial dan spiritual.

Apakah Anda siap untuk hal-hal yang mungkin tiba-tiba menimpa Anda

tahun ini? Pada saat kebingungan dan kehilangan harapan - kemana

Anda berpaling? Apakah masing-masing kita memiliki bimbingan secara Alkitabiah mengenai

saat-saat seperti itu?

Sebagian besar dari kita telah mengalami, pada satu waktu -waktu tertentu, membutuhkan

intervensi tiba-tiba secara supernatural yang membalikkan keadaan kita, itu manusiawi dan

tidak salah.

Demikian pula yang kita harapkan dengan tahun 2018, menjadi tahun yang penuh dengan

kehendak Tuhan yang tidak kita duga sebelumnya.

Hendaknya kita juga dapat meyakinkan diri bahwa hidup kita setiap hari dengan tujuan.

Tuhan memanggil kita untuk pekerjaan yang sedang kita lakukan. Dia tertarik tidak hanya

pada apa yang kita lakukan tapi bagaimana kita melakukannya, akan tetapi memperhatikan

apakah kita menemukan tujuan itu. Dipengaruhi oleh tujuan itu setiap hari di tempat kerja

adalah salah satu tantangan terbesar di dunia kita saat ini, dan banyak dari kita berjuang untuk

menjalankan iman kita dari hari Senin sampai Jumat, hari kerja, bahkan sebagian juga di hari

Sabtu. Dengan terus menyadari tujuan kita, akan membantu kita menghadapi waktu-waktu

yang penuh kejutan, dalam dunia bisnis yang sudah semakin cepat, penuh kejutan dan

tentunya juga bagi karier kita. Profesionalisme, kompentensi dan kemampuan manusiawi kita

tidaklah cukup untuk menjaga kita tetap dalam panggilanNYA.

Dimanapun Anda berada, kerinduan dan harapan kami adalah untuk mendorong Anda untuk

mengintegrasikan iman dan pekerjaan Anda dan juga agar Anda menjadi agen kerajaan Allah

di tempat kerja Anda, untuk menemukan prinsip – prinsip yang benar dan teguh menjadi anak

Allah dalam menjalankan bisnis dan profesi kita.

Sumber daya praktis dan otentik kami dimaksudkan untuk membekali Anda dengan tantangan

dan peluang unik Anda, Kami (ICCC-Indonesia) juga menawarkan pelayanan kami untuk

menangani masalah-masalah yang dihadapi perusahaan anda melalui Coorporate Mediation

and Service (CMS) dimana tim yang tergabung didalamnya berasal dari profesional yang sangat

berpengalaman dibidangnya. Kami mengajak Anda untuk memanfaatkan layanan ini.

Mitra Tuhan di market place yang luar biasa, mewakili seluruh National Board, kami

menyampaikan terimakasih atas seluruh doa, donasi dan partisipasi anda untuk ICCC-Indonesia

(International Christian Chambers of Commerce)

Sampai jumpa di edisi bulan depan, dan Tuhan Yesus memberkati anda sekeluarga.

Umbu Pekuwali

National President

ICCC Indonesia

www.iccc-indonesia.com

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL ICCC MEMBERS

SAVE THE DATE!

November 2-6, 2018 in Jerusalem, Israel.

ICCC International Conference & IGM:

“The Commonwealth of Israel – becoming a blessing to the nations”

Plenary sessions – Workshops – Panel/Seminar breakouts – Business Matchmaking (in collaboration with Israeli partners) and more.

Starting on the evening of Nov. 2 and ending with IGM and/or optional tours on Nov. 6.

Mark your calendar today and standby for more information and a formal invitation. Pre-registrations will open in March.

This conference will mark a new chapter in ICCC’s involvement with Israel and offer new opportunities to develop relationships with Jewish brothers and sisters in the faith and in addition with the Israel business community at large.

Welcome!

ICCC International Board

_____________________________________ ICCC International - Grusgropsvägen 5 - 70236 Örebro- Sweden

Tel.: +46 19 24 70 00 Email: info@iccc.net Website: www.iccc.net

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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 memberikan inspirasi dan berbagai peraturan bagi kehidupan

yang dilandasi iman.

Keselamatan pribadi orang berdosa dan kebutuhannya untuk mengalami proses regenerasi melalui8 karya Roh

Kudus dalam menuju menjadikannya sebagai manusia yang dikehendaki oleh TUHAN, seutuhnya.

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TRANSFORMED WORKING LIFE

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 siapa 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.

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SESI TWL

”BEKERJA DAN BERBISNIS ADALAH PANGGILAN TUHAN”

Motivasi dan sikap hidup setiap orang

terhadap pekerjaan dan bisnis berbeda-beda.

Ada yang menyukainya dan menganggap

bahwa inilah cara yang tepat untuk menjadi

kaya, agar menikmati hidup enak.

Ada lagi yang merasa terpaksa tidak ada jalan lain untuk

memenuhi kebutuhan hidup baik untuk diri sendiri maupun

untuk keluarga, oleh karena itu pekerjaan menjadi beban yang

dirasakan berat, hari-hari yang dilalui merupakaan siksaan.

Namun sesungguhnya bekerja adalah panggilan TUHAN untuk

menjadi berkat bukan saja bagi diri dan keluarga kita akan

tetapi jauh lebih besar dari sekedar itu.

Sesi pelajaran TWL ini akan

mengungkap aspek panggilan

TUHAN bagi setiap kita untuk

bekerja dan

berbisnis dan melebarkan

KerajaanNya dan memuliakan namaNya.

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“The Wisdom You Need for Today” Each guide offers wisdom in one of 17 different areas to give you holistic help in life:

1. Trust in God. Whether it’s Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:28 or your favorite scripture or life verse, trusting in God is at the heart of our relationship with God, trusting Him completely through the challenges and storms of life.

2. Humility. Jesus exemplified humility in all He did. We are living in a world where the quality of humility seems like something that will get you further behind, even trampled underfoot, instead of ahead. In Scripture we see humility as a quality that is very near and dear to the Heart of God.

3. Confess and Repentance. How do these qualities of confess and repent resemble a life that bears much fruit? Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the precious blood of Christ, confession and repentance becomes powerful weapons in our arsenal to truly feel the joy of Christ. We disarm the enemy through honest appraisal of ourselves.

4. Integrity. Integrity is something that must be at your core, residing in your heart. In our broken, sinful, and dying world, men and women of Christ must be models of integrity and face life with the biblical tools Jesus imparted to us.

5. Courage. We see examples everyday all around us of great levels of courage. There are physical and philosophical examples of courage that inspire us every day. But what of the courage to stand up for one’s convictions in a sinful and dying world? When our faith and character is challenged, where do we stand? And for Whom do we stand?

6. Fellowship. The Christian life was never meant to be done alone. Physically, mentally and spiritually we were created to be with others. The importance of Biblical fellowship is literally lifesaving.

7. Kindness. Our kindness will very often have a rippling effect on others we may not ever meet this side of heaven. But our rewards will come. As Christ’s hands and feet here on this Earth, what an opportunity we have to be kind and demonstrate His love for the world to see.

Testimony

Wisdom

Inspiration

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8. Goodness When we look at the world around us, we oftentimes may not see a lot of goodness. But it is there. Acts of goodness are practiced all around us, every day. When we look at goodness from the perspective of God’s Word, we are often challenged to take this concept to an even higher level.

9. Thankfulness Gratitude and thankfulness are attitudes that will carry you through life’s storms and enhance the joy and success you celebrate. We have so much to be grateful for and our prayer is that this program will bring to life the attitude of gratitude.

10. Joy The true source of all joy is available 24/7 to us. Don’t settle for anything second hand. Go to the source, the authentic heart of Jesus. There is where we will surely find joy. Many people look everywhere else for joy except this most special place.

11. Self-Control How many times in life do we say or do something we regret and wish we could take back. By reaching deep into God’s Word, relying on the power of the Holy Spirit and realizing we can do everything in His strength, we can live a life were self-control is exemplified.

12. Wisdom James 1:5 tells us that, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. It’s comforting to know that we have a Lord and Savior that will help us make good decisions.

13. Faithfulness. Faithfulness is a principle that will reap rewards in every area of your life. Be it business where you must be faithful to your goals, priorities and planning or in your personal life where you need to be faithful in your relationships. The servant of Christ is faithful in all areas of their life.

14. Prayer and Meditation The heart of God the Father is to have a relationship with you. After all, He sent His Only Son to give His life for you. (John 3:16). That is the extent to which He pursues you. The best way we can pursue God is through prayer. We can meditate on His Word to sew it into our hearts to live a life of victory He has promised.

15. Perseverance – In life, you will have challenges. Be it health, financial, marital, career or business, or maybe even a faith crisis, the storms of life are inevitable. But, there is good news! God’s Word has an overflow of examples of people who have emerged victorious through trials.

16. Giving 2 Corinthians 9:7 tells us, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for the Lord loves a cheerful giver. What exactly is a ‘cheerful giver? A life of service is one that will richly be rewarded.

17. Love “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (1 Corinthians 13: 1-7) By Christ’s devotion to us, we are shown what it means to truly go to any length to love.

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CORPORATE MEDIATION AND SERVICES

Corporate Mediation and Services (CMS) is known as the emergency clinic

provided by the ICCC Indonesia to help and assist any company owned by the

ICCC Indonesia members, individually and/or a partnership corporation belong

to two or more members. In addition, CMS is also providing assistance to any

company belong to non-members as long as they are willing to follow the rules

and biblical principles offered by and through CMS.

I. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

1. To link and bring the companies together.

2. To provide consultation to the company in trouble.

3. To provide training to the staff using Transformed Working Life (TWL)

training materials.

4. To act as a mediator between two or more parties that involve in

conflict due to many reasons.

II. PROCEDURE:

1. The ICCC Member to contact CMS Centre

2. The participating consultant to visit the company or companies which

require help, to discuss about the problems and possible help and

assistance to solve the problems.

3. To pray together

4. To set-up the follow-up

5. The CMS will evaluate and submit a proposal on how to handle the

problem.

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR ASIA PACIFIC On January 18 till 20, 2018 Mr. Benjamin B. Juwono, the ICCC Regional Director of ASIA has visited Bangalore, India for having a meeting and holding an event with the ICCC India. The event was held at the Campus Crusade office and attended by 50 participants. Benjamin shared to highlight once again the Vision and Purpose of the International Christian Chamber of Commerce. The ICCC India for some reasons were quiet for the last five years and by this visit of the Regional Director will start again to flourish. Mr. Sunil Fernandes welcomed and appreciated the visit of Benjamin B. Juwono who has encouraged the ICCC Indonesia to restart with a new spirit.

(L) Sunil Fernandes, The National President of The ICCC India, (R) Benjamin B. Juwono, Regional Director for ICCC Asia

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Benjamin B. Juwono with the National Board of the ICCC India

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National Board ICCC Indonesia kembali berkumpul dalam Rapat bulanan untuk membicarakan berbagai perkembangan terkait dengan kegiatan ICCC Indonesia pada hari Sabtu, tanggal 13 Januari 2018. Hadir dalam pertemuan tersebut: Benjamin B. Juwono – Regional Director Asia Pacific ICCC International yang juga V.P. Teaching, Umbu Pekuwali - National President, Tonny Soetjoadi – V.P. Admin / National Secretary, Maria E. Sitorus – V.P. Young Professionals, Luhut Sitorus & Mohan U. Vasandani – Board of Advisors dan Eliezer H. Hardjo Coordinator of Intercessors.

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DEVOTIONAL

"What does it mean to walk with GOD?"

There are several people described as

“walking with God” in the Bible,

beginning with Enoch in Genesis

5:24. Noah is also described as "a

righteous man, blameless among the

people of his time, and he walked

faithfully with God (Genesis

6:9). Micah 6:8 gives us a glimpse

into God's desire for us: "He has

shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Walking

with God is not an activity reserved for a select few. God desires all of His

children to walk with Him.

What happens when we walk with someone? Imagine that you and a close

friend are enjoying a walk down a country lane. You are in close proximity.

You talk, laugh, listen, and share your hearts. Your attention is focused on

this person to the exclusion of almost everything else. You notice the beauty

around you or an occasional distraction, but only to point it out to your

companion. You share it together. You are in harmony, and you both enjoy

the peaceful camaraderie.

Walking with God is like that. When we enter into an intimate heart

relationship with God through faith in His Son (Hebrews 10:22), He becomes

our heart's greatest desire. Knowing Him, hearing His voice, sharing our

hearts with Him, and seeking to please Him become our all-consuming focus.

He becomes everything to us. Meeting with Him is not an activity reserved

for Sunday morning. We live to fellowship with Him. A. W. Tozer states that

the goal of every Christian should be to "live in a state of unbroken worship."

This is only possible when we walk with God.

Just as walking with a close friend requires saying "no" to many other things,

so walking with God requires letting go of anything that would be a

distraction. If you were on a walk with a friend, but you brought a kazoo and

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played it the whole time, the walk would not be satisfying for either of you.

Many people attempt to walk with God, but they bring along kazoo-like

habits, sins, worldly entertainments, or unhealthy relationships. They know

these things are not God's choice for them, but they pretend everything is

fine. The relationship is not satisfying to either of them. To walk with God

means that you and God are in agreement about your life. “Can two walk

together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3, KJV). To walk with God means

you have aligned your will with His and seek every day to consider yourself

"crucified with Christ" (Galatians 2:20). You don't have to be perfect, as none

of us are (Romans 3:10). But your heart's desire is to be pleasing to God, and

you are willing to let His Spirit conform you to the image of His Son (Romans

8:29).

When the Bible speaks of "walking," it often refers to a lifestyle. We can walk

in the ways of the world as well (2 Kings 8:27; Ephesians 2:2; Colossians

3:7). In the New Testament, walking with God is often called "walking in the

Spirit" (Galatians 5:16; Romans 8:4). To walk with God means we choose to

glorify Him in every way we can, regardless of personal cost. And there is a

cost. Walking with God also means we cannot also walk with evil people as

companions (Psalm 1:1-3). We choose the narrow road over the broad way

to destruction (Matthew 7:13-14). We don't live to please our sinful flesh

(Romans 13:14). We seek to eliminate from our lives everything that does not

enhance our walk with Him (Hebrews 12:2). We apply 1 Corinthians

10:31 literally: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for

the glory of God." God’s ways are reflected in our thoughts, our actions, our

motivations, and our life choices because we spend so much time with Him.

It is not difficult to identify people who walk with God. Their lives are a stark

contrast to the world around them, like stars in a nighttime sky (Philippians

2:15). They produce the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) rather than the

fruit of fleshly desire (Galatians 5:19-21). In Acts 4:13 Peter and John had

been arrested for preaching and were brought before the authorities. "The

members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter

and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special

training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been

with Jesus." When we walk with God every day, the world cannot help but

recognize that, in spite of our imperfections and lack of knowledge in some

areas, we have been with Jesus.

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NATIONAL BOARD – ICCC INDONESIA

National President - Umbu Pekuwali

Vice Presidents:

Admin/Secretary - Tonny Soetjoadi

Finance/Treasurer - Johanis S. Najoan

Membership/Mentoring/Network - Simon Aditan

Teaching / Training - Benjamin B. Juwono

Business Development/Micro-Enterprise - Efendi Sitorus

Young Professionals – Maria E. Sitorus

Board of Advisors - Manimbul Luhut Sitorus & Mohan U. Vasandani

Intercessors Coordinator – Eliezer H. Hardjo

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