Yes,
I do realized that I usually sent my monthly updates within the last 3 days or
the first 3 days of the month. There’s been quite a bit of travelling around
and I felt pretty “uninspired” to pen my thoughts. So, I planned to go watch a
movie. Not just any movie but one my OA friends are talking about. But the
problem is, it’s a “mandarin” movie. I was prepared to just read the
sub-titles. So, I went to buy the ticket late in the morning, went for lunch, n
browsed through the mall till it was time to enter the cinema hall. I walked in
and there was no one else in the entire hall! The movie started and about 80%
of its dialogue n music were in Semai language! I found myself mesmerized by
the “indigenous-ness” of the movie. Simply story-line with poor acting skills
no doubt but the background stood out more to attract this little missiologist
n captivated her small, little heart. The lush greenery, the simple lifestyle, and
the serenity behind the tall trees. So, go watch this movie, “Asli” for a quick
“dose” of the Semai community. I doubt if it will show for long. I mean, I was
the only person watching the movie in the entire screening hall...
Well,
October saw two SAM students graduated at the STM Convocation service – one from
Penang who graduated with his diploma and the other from Ipoh who graduated
with his certificate.
I
also just “wrapped up” the 9th n final class of the year at the
close of October. Will begin packing soon and get ready to move down south for
a new chapter n adventure. Just got back from a brief trip to STM in Seremban.
This is where I will begin a new chapter of ministry. Course schedule looks
pretty relaxing. I’ll be concentrating on the BM program which is kicking off
in January 2018 itself. But I’m certainly “inserting” missions emphasis
whenever I can. And I still need to juggle between the BM Bible School up north
– SAM Penang (SP n Prai) n SAM Ipoh. So, there’s going to be quite a bit of
adjustments. Anyone visiting from the North will be required to bring some
“Penangness” to Seremban!
So,
I finally got to see my new office n living quarters. And I welcome
contributions to help make the half-furnished two-room apartment a more
“homely” place. Of course, friends n partners in ministry are very welcomed to
visit. Seremban is only about 45 minutes drive from KLIA2 airport. However, the
only attractive “food” is the beef noodles. Nothing else – not even Seremban
siew pow!
November
will be a time for packing. I’m hoping to send the office stuff – books, files,
notes – in early Dec. Then, perhaps take a short break in Klang Valley. Still
hv 20 out of the 28 days of annual leave available. Planning to move after
Christmas. After all, Seremban is too “boring” to stay there for long.
Serembanites will probably be stoning me for that remark!
My
monthly updates will continue; ministry is still continuing. Only my “base”
will move. Once again, thank you for your partnership in ministry. I greatly
appreciate your continuous prayers n support in the OA/BM ministry.
