So here it is, the final month of 2011 and everyone has more or less geared into the festive mood. Christmas decorations are already everywhere, especially in the shopping malls. Churches have begun their caroling rounds. A series of Christmas dinners will soon begin.
As I looked back the previous month, activities filled just half of November and the other half, I saw myself already pretty restless. I was uninspired to prepare my messages in December and many people are already busy planning for Christmas, which means, I’m too relaxed. But it was a blessed morning when I met an old friend. We were in varsity together and honestly, I could hardly recognize her. Oh…I didn’t tell her that. But it struck me when we were discussing about the OA ministry. We were together in the Anthropology and Sociology (ANSOS) class; every year the ANSOS department organized a trip to the OA village. So, this friend of mine was relating how the trip impacted her and the question came, “You were with us in that trip, right?” Sheepishly I replied, “No, I stayed away from the jungle…as much as I could; until now after God “zapped” me!” Well, that’s the truth…
It’s a relaxing month for me but anxious as I have to wait for my partners to start and confirm activities for the next year. I continue to seek your partnership in prayer as we conclude this year and preparing to greet the new year. Please pray for:
1. Trip to the OA village on 10Dec with GBC’s CG (CL’s group)
2. Bahasa Pastors Fellowship Christmas Dinner on 20Dec
3. Christmas services in churches 24/25Dec, I’ll be
a. Preaching @ JCMC 8am 25Dec
b. Preaching @ FLC 10am 25Dec
4. Sekolah Akitab Malaysia (SAM) partnership with Seminari Teologi Malaysia (administrative procedures)
a. SAM students to diligently attend/complete due assignments
b. Center coordinators to wrap up records of the academic year
5. Plans/meetings for the formation of the first Bahasa Malaysia Seminary in Peninsular Malaysia, in partnership with PMSM and others we intend to invite aboard
Finally, I take this opportunity to thank all of you for your love and support, especially in prayer and encouragement. A very blessed Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. May each one of us be inspired this Christmas season to fervently serve Him in this nation to bring the glory of our God to shine brightly in this land and beyond.
