We are quickly approaching half the year. For me June began with a crazy trip down south. I took a bus to Ipoh and joined the rest of the team in an eleven-seater MPV travelling to JB, arriving at midnight. Half the following day was free, supposedly for us to rest and relax. But that half passed by swiftly. Later in the afternoon was the SAM Council Meeting followed by SAM Johor’s first graduation service and by 9.30pm we were in a van traveling back to Ipoh. We arrived at 4.30am. Rather, I arrived with a friend in his Gopeng home at 4.30am. Though it was a brief trip with a quick stop-ever in Gopeng, I managed to grab the famous honey roast chicken and ta-pao back for my mom.
I am looking forward to another crazy trip down south middle of the month. I am sure this one will be more exciting. Departing Penang at midnight for KL to attend a half day seminar and travel back after lunch. How much more exciting can it be? Just hope we don’t fall asleep during the seminar instead.
Besides a few speaking engagements, I will be focusing on developing the BM Bible School this month. We encountered a little hiccup as to where we should pursue our accreditation affiliation. Do join us in prayer for clarity of direction and unity in purpose and spirit for all of us in the council. I just submitted my second revised research proposal. Please join me to pray for a favorable reply. Can’t wait to go to the field for the actual research proper. Next trip to the jungles is end of July, unless something crops up before that. Anyone wanting to pass anything to any OA village, let me know before then. Please pray for me as I will be participating in a mission trip to Sabah in mid September. This is an interesting trip because I will be the only non-local in the team, we will be traveling almost round Sabah, and it is the first mission trip for the local church. You see, the OA churches in Sabah do not venture beyond what is familiar to them. But this church, Gereja Baptis Keningau is initiating the first mission venture for the local OA church. The pastor that captured the vision for mission was my student and yes, I’m very “proud” of this trip. GBK comes under KK Baptist Church but they are taking the responsibility to raise their own funds for this trip. Thus far, there’s almost 20 participants and we will travel through several towns, including Pitas, Lahad Datu, Tawau (Serudung Baru and Kalabakan). Pitas is the stronghold of the Tembunuo people, known to be fierce warriors. During WW II, the Japanese soldiers could not enter Pitas because it was strongly guarded by their warriors who would slaughter the Japs mercilessly, leaving one to return to camp to inform the rest of what happened. Kalabakan, the final stop is where we plan to feast ourselves on the famous Kalabakan huge prawns/mini lobsters. All these stops, the team will do children ministry (VBS), women ministry, youth ministry, etc and end with a revival concert. If God so move your hearts to support this trip, please pray for us and the fund raising effort that needs RM9000. Participants are not paying and all expenses are for the team’s travel (5 vehicles, inc vans and jeeps), food, etc. I will send a separate email to some of you with details. Hope you’ll respond ;)
Finally, thank you for your partnership in ministry.
