Monthly Ministry Update MarApr18

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter greetings to all of you, my partners in ministry. This is my first year of observing an important church event away from all familiarity. In fact, I still wonder how I am accommodating the “change” so well. No, I do not miss Penang. Maybe just the food. I guess the Lord has prepared me to take up new assignments elsewhere n that is why I “don’t cry missing Penang n home!”

March was a bit slow in activities. After teaching a BM off campus class in Kampar at the last weekend of Feb n first weekend of March, I attended the Anglican Lecturers n Students retreat in PD. Then the campus students had our first attempt of all-night prayer. We started at 9.30pm n planned to conclude at 8am the next day. However, we only managed to stay till 3am. There were 12 of us n at the first break, 4 left. At the second break, 3 left. The rest were pretty restless, so we decided to call it off at 3am. Nevertheless it was a good attempt n the students were very happy. We prayed for Malaysia – going state by state. The next all-night prayer is planned on August, on the eve of a public holiday. There was quite a hiccup when the all-night prayer was announced. The students had wanted the participation of the lecturers. But then, two lecturers actually opposed the event claiming that it was planned during “study week” meant for students to study n not pray! My reaction was – is this a Seminary or what?!?

Next week, I hv an intensive 3 ½ day English TEE class. Do pray with n for me. I am also forming n planning the first actual mission trip in mid-May (our first semester break). Responses were slow as announcement came late n I think is also because the community here is not used to the idea of mission trips (?!?) Anyway, I hv cut down on my team’s size. Three have confirmed n we are praying n waiting for God to bring another two He has commissioned to be in this team. We will be going to Sibu n minister to long-houses along the Rejang River. Do pray with n for us for our financial needs (expenses for this trip), safety, health, etc.

Church-wise: I’ve been assigned to serve in Emmanuel Anglican Church, Cheras. I will be serving in the teaching/preaching capacity. However, I am only committing to attend twice a month as I am also assigned to promote the BM program to BM churches throughout Peninsular Malaysia. Do join me in praying for this BM theological education ministry. In April, I hv a weekend in Pasir Gudang scheduled to share in two BM congregations. In May (end), will be in Ipoh for a similar assignment. Will probably return Penang for two weeks in May after the Sibu trip before coming back south to visit BM churches. Do remember me in your prayers

SAM Northern Centers are progressing slow. The SP center started its class since January. Ipoh center had its two-weeks class in March. However, Prai center is still on hold as the scheduled teacher is having some health issues. Do join us to pray for his speedy recovery.

To all Penang partners, I’m still extending you my invite to visit Seremban. There’s really not much here but if you want a short break in a nothing-really-happening-place, then Seremban is such a place.