The “new” year – what is so new, anyway? Suddenly it’s
already end of the first month! Events unfold quickly that I did not hv time to
realize we r entering into the second month of the year but it’s been a
fun-filled month with exciting ministry opportunities.
I thought it was the start of Jan when I took some days off
to clear the unused annual leaves to attend an orientation in Malacca. Then the
following weekend I was bringing a team into the “jungles” followed by the next
week attending some meetings in Ipoh.
The Thaipusam “stalls” along Western
Road leading to my office was quickly set up
within (I think) the second week of Jan itself! And so, Jan wraps up, promptly
– just like the way it came in lightning speed from Dec.
I m excited n anticipate great things that God is slowly
unfolding in our nation. I m excited at how He is revealing His plans through
various aspects of church ministry. I feel privileged that right now I hv the
capacity to extend service beyond local missions. Still waiting for His
directions how/where I can venture further. Having said that I m anxious to
complete my studies as soon as possible – except that at the other end, it’s
moving slllooowww…
Plz join me to pray for SAM as we begin partnership with BEM
Sarawak to offer a master program. It has unfortunately clashed with the launch
of the diocesan program of MICPE (BM) n the prospective students may hv to
delay their official application into the MMin (Master in Minister) program. Our
diploma program will take a slightly different twist – combining with the
master n certificate classes, thus, offering both day n night format of class
approach. The certificate program is progressing well n hv already begun their
first class. In Penang, we will begin our
class in Tmn Pelangi, Prai for both certificate/diploma next month. Scheduled
to hv 4 classes – one in each quarter of the year – we hope to develop as well
as the Ipoh
center.
I’d like to thank all of u who had been praying n assisting
in material means to my OA friends, especially those in Gua Musang, Kelantan
who are still recovering from the devastating flood end of last year. Thank you
for your partnership in helping to raise our OA friends who had been side-lined
by the authorities. I greatly appreciate your partnership n look forward to ur continuous support as
we walk together in this path the Lord ordains for the local church to impact
changes in our nation for such a time as NOW.
PHP
1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my
prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your
partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being
confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to
completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Kong Xi Fa Cai to everyone!
