It
was a short-lived luxury…I sank my teeth into its cold, dark skin. With the hot
weather, she melted quickly, even in the air-con room. The sinful indulgence
took just about 4 minutes, n that’s the best I can pro-long the luxurious treat!
Yes, I decided to “pamper” myself with a Magnum Classic as I prepared to
conclude the class in Ipoh on Theology 1. But returning to Penang, I will
continue with the same course with the Penang students, repeating the syllabus
to a different crowd.
This
certificate/diploma class in Ipoh has 6 new students. We are expecting another
10 at the next class where my colleague will teach Intro to OT. These 10 are
from the Presbyterian church. I was told the pastor engaged to minister to them
had returned to Sabah n the Presbyterian church find themselves not in the
capacity to continue. So, they asked to “pass” the work to the Anglican church.
Next year, we may see another 16 new students from Kampar outreaches.
In
the meantime, the class in Sungai Petani has grown to 16 while the one in Taman
Pelangi, Juru has “shrunk” a bit to just 7. We are expecting another 4 to
graduate this year with their certificate in Christian Ministry. However, if
they fail to complete the compulsory courses, we may just have 2 graduates.
There is no diploma graduate this year n we probably will not have another
diploma graduate for the next 2-3 years. The three master degree students still
have to work on submitting the required documents for their application
process; n I m pinning my hope for them to complete their master degree end of
next year.
After
this class (Theology 1) in Ipoh, my next visit to Ipoh is in another 2 weeks’
time where I will teach at the 4Sq Bible School on behalf of SPECS. I don’t
know much about this school, nor the 4Square denomination; n this will be one
of those rare occasions where I will be teaching in English. Later in May, SAM
Penang (Taman Pelangi and Sungai Petani) is visiting the OA villages; each
visiting a different village.
Do
pray for and with us: we need funds to finance the OA students through their
theological education. Once a student is confirmed n agree to continue till
completion, I will need to find the funds for him/her. From experience, I am
confident that God will provide the necessary because this is the time God is
raising the OA in this land to lead the Malaysian church into a season of
spiritual awakening. Join us, partner us – in this exciting time to see how God
unfolds His plans for this nation through the OA church. Visit us and
experience it yourself of how we ought to worship in spirit n in truth, of how
we can touch the heart of God in simplicity n sincerity. Come partner this OA
ministry…
28Apr2016
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