It
has been a roller-coster ride of sorts these past few months. Since the turn of
the new year, two major issues constantly fill my mind n I simply lack the
peace to relax. Instead, it was constant anxiety. Some of u who r aware of my
nephew’s condition know that he is now in a rehab to kick his internet
addiction. Yesterday (29June) afternoon, I received a surprise call from him
(happily) informing me he has received Jesus n is now a Christian, faithfully
attending cell group meetings in FGA KL! I was so thrilled I can only cry for
quite awhile bcoz I know when Jesus is in the center of his life, everything
will fall in place as God ordains it – n God always hv the best for His
children. Experience affirms this…praise the Lord. When I posted this exciting
news on my FB, many friends share my joy without knowing the bigger
significance of the event. But close friends know this – this is exactly what
he needs to turn around, to the glory of God.
Another
issue is my dissertation. I hv always enjoyed my learning experience in the
seminary the past 17 years but at this last lap of the race, it has been
extremely intense as I come close to completing my doctoral degree. Hiccups
after hiccups n events that led me to conclude it is time to wrap up my studies
in MBTS n move elsewhere. Plz pray for me. I know God is in control n I’ve done
all I can on my part. It is God who gave me this passion, this vision, n even
this challenge n He has to help me accomplish this for His glory. I know I hv
never been a good student in school n I don’t think anything has changed for me
academically. However, this doctoral degree is not mine to selfishly claim. As
the Lord convicted me n led me to this position, I cannot afford to be so
selfish. If I m, I know He will raise someone else to “do the job.” But I do
not want to miss out on the blessing of the moment. The degree will be dedicated
to the OA church in Malaysia n shared with my OA friends – all of us, as a
team, play a part in this degree. All of us hv a share to claim in this degree
n it will break the glass ceiling for the OA church to realize their potentials
n be at par with the other language congregations in the Malaysian church. As I
come close to the moment to be able to execute this significant (prophetic)
gesture, several hindrances added to the intensity. By God’s grace, I m walking
thru it all – thanks to ur prayers n ur partnership in ministry.
The
Orality Methodology has been implemented in SAM. I’ll need to receive further
feedback from the students. I’ll also be preparing a complete “orientation
guide” for the teaching team so that from next year we can fully hv the
teaching/learning approach using this methodology. I’m very excited with this
approach as it brings out n preserve the unique indigenous culture in Christian
training n thus help keep the indigenous identity within the Christian context.
In
July, we hv the “meet the sponsors” day n our OA friends r coming from
Gopeng/Simpang Pulai for a simple meeting to appreciate ur partnership in this
ministry. I hope many of u r able to attend. Will send official email
invites/reminder to all of u.
Once
again, thank you that u r with me in this exciting journey.
