The Public Health Christian Fellowship at JHSPH

Dear Public Health Christian Fellowship, Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: "I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. Who is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and set it before me, since I appointed an ancient people. Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen. Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any.  (Isaiah 44:6-8) Dear ones, praying that as you work, study, prepare for exams, churn out deliverables, you plant your trust, your worth, your identity in the One Firm Foundation - in our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, PHCF is joining the Hopkins faculty CMDA in JHH for prayer - 12:15-12:45 in Rm 126 of the Billings Building (where the Jesus statue is located) We will be pausing from weekly PHCF emails til MLK day, but the Whatsapp group is always open for spiritual encourag...

from listserv email 12/10-- Dear Public Health Christian Fellowship, And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.  (John 1:14) Dear ones, praying this morning for you to be strengthened in your walk with God, knowing that Jesus came, that he has done the saving work, that we see his glory even now, and that we anticipate his glorious return one day. May you go about your work - in all the busy busy busy ness of this season - trusting that he goes with you and before you, every step of the way.  Please join us this Friday, 7-9pm,  in the PCTB Green House Cafe (725 N Wolfe St), for dinner, a dramatic retelling of the Christmas story, and carols with the International Fellowship. Friends are welcome - RSVP here:  http://bit.ly/ jhifchristmas19 CDMA Northeast Winter Conference: Jan 17-19  (MLK weekend), Christian healthcare professionals at all lev...

Dear Public Health Christian Fellowship, Paul prays for the Ephesian church (3:14-19):  For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith - that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.  ( Plus a little commentary on this verse, courtesy of Christianity Today ) As we enter the season of Advent (and the end of second term/the year 2019), we pray that you too are strengthened to know and trust and love the Lord more, even as he fills you with his gracious abundance. ( Also, here's a nice Advent devotional ) Tomorrow, join us ...

Dear Public Health Christian Fellowship, Just before he gives the high priestly prayer in John 17, Jesus tells his disciples,  I have said these things to you that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world (Jn 16:33).  Dear ones, as you prepare for midterms and meetings and many things-to-do, I pray for you to rest in his peace and to remember your confidence lies not in your own accomplishments but in his strength and purpose. Praying also that you have time this week to reflect and give thanks with friends and family :) Today, Room W3031 will be open over lunchtime for folks to meet and pray and eat - no structured session.  Save the date! Next Tuesday 12/5, Dr. Darrell Gaskin  (professor in the HPM dept) will share his faith and testimony with us at PHCF (lunchtime in Room W3031). Please join us! Other event announcements: CDMA Northeast Winter Conference: Jan 17-19  (MLK...