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As Asian Americans, we're often seen as a model minority — hard working and knowledgeable, but notoriously passive. For all our accomplishments and accolades, we prefer to fly under the radar and forget the world we live in. But a candle under a cup is of no use to anyone and would soon extinguish. We want to claim our inheritance in God, to stand up and represent Him as the light of the world. We want to rise out of the shadows as an undivided people for Christ. We want to stand together to boldly proclaim his name. Together, in Him, we can be the city on a hill that cannot be hidden.
The Hill is a one-day conference, hosted by INHERITANCE magazine, aimed at awakening the Asian American community towards a greater purpose of seeking God and glorifying His name. We believe that God desires an intimate relationship with Asian Americans and has a unique purpose for them in spreading His name.
You’re invited to join us for a night of praise and worship, artistic expression, uplifting messages and finding opportunities and organizations to partner with. Churches are encouraged to attend as a group!
Evangelical Formosan Church 9537 Telstar Ave. El Monte, CA
October 8, 2011 3:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Speakers
Jojo Ma Jojo Ma was born in 1973 at a US Military Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. His family moved all over the world until finally settling down in Arcadia, California in 1982. Jojo graduated from the University of California at Irvine in 1995, then completed his seminary studies in 2000 at the Talbot School of Theology (Biola University). He spent eleven years as a pastor at Evergreen SGV before being called to pastor CrossLife Community Church, a church plant of FCBC Walnut, in May of 2010. Jojo is married to the love of his life Terry (with the unanimous view that he married "up") and currently has three children (one foster daughter). His family also has a Lakeland Terrier named "R.C." Jojo enjoys reading, listening to Sovereign Grace music, Andrew Peterson, and Norah Jones, playing sports of all sorts, adding Sriracha to almost everything (including mac-n-cheese and bagels), cheering on the Los Angeles Lakers (oh the pride!) and the Washington Redskins (oh the pain!), but most of all spending time with his family.
Christopher Yuan A passionate minister with a heart for those working through issues of sexuality and those living with HIV/AIDS, Christopher Yuan who teaches at Moody Bible Institute, speaks locally and internationally to youth, on college campuses, in churches and in prisons. His speaking ministry - where he testifies about how God has changed his life from that of a drug dealer and a homosexual to a sought out speaker and bible teacher - has reached four continents worldwide. Christopher has spoken at both Saddleback Church and Willow Creek Community Church in America and at many conferences including InterVarsity's Urbana and the Moody Pastors' Conference and Men's Conference. He is featured in the award-winning documentary "HOPE Positive: Surviving the Sentence of AIDS," and has co-authored with his mother Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God, A Broken Mother's Search for Hope (WaterBrook Multnomah a division of Random House). Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005 and Wheaton College Graduate School in 2007 with a Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis and is currently pursuing a doctorate of ministry at Bethel Seminary.
David Gaulton
Mike Whang from The Nehemiah Band
Music
Gowe
The Nehemiah Band
Megan Lee
Earth to Jupiter
Kevin Yap
Grace Wang
TwoSimple
Brandon Bae, Key Kim,
Susan Yu
Booths
Check out some of the people and organizations you can meet and get involved with at The Hill:
More are being added to The Hill
Legacy Movement
Witness LA
Perspectives
Thanksgiving Action
Freedom and Fashion
Global Recordings Network
Gospel for Asia
ISAAC
LiNK
Kingdom Harvest Network
LOGOS Evangelical Seminary
China Source
Volunteer
We’re looking for volunteers during The Hill — help out and get a free T-shirt!
Click here to fill out the volunteer information form.
FAQ
How much does this cost?
The Hill is completely 100% FREE to attend. We believe that The Hill has something very special to offer to all of its attendees, and want to make sure there are no barriers for attendance.
Isn’t an event expensive? How are you paying for all of this?
If you feel moved to help us, we will be collecting donations to help support our organizers and partners and to offset event costs. In addition, we will also be selling a simple, but delicious dinner ($3-5) and various merchandise.
How can I help?
There are two ways you can help!
First, sign up to be a volunteer by clicking here. We need all the help we can get to make sure The Hill runs as smoothly as possible.
Second, you can join our team in praying for The Hill. Every night until October 8, we will be praying at 10:08 p.m. to lift up The Hill — its planning, coordination, execution and outcome. Send us an email to get periodic updates.
Can I bring my friends?
Absolutely! While the target audience for The Hill, like INHERITANCE magazine, is college to adult, we also expect to see a number of our junior high and high school friends there too. There is something for everyone, young and old — all are welcome! Churches are also encouraged to attend as a group.
What will the schedule of The Hill look like?
The Hill is split into two sessions — the first session starts at 3:30pm and the second session starts at 7:15pm. Both sessions will have a time of worship, musical performances and feature one of our compelling speakers.
From 5:45-7:15pm, you will be able to have dinner and check out all of the great booths we will have. When the second session ends at 9:30pm, the booths will be open for another hour before everything is shut down.
We hope that you can make it to as much of The Hill as possible!
Will child care be provided?
Unfortunately, we will not be providing child care. However, there is a cry room that will be made available during the night.
Contact
Questions? Suggestions? We want to hear from you!
