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Forward in MISSIONS
FEBRUARY 2021
God’s word to Victory Family Centre
(VFC) this season is to go “forward”.
In missions, we are pushing out into
new cities and regions with teams that
are getting ready to launch.
In this book, you will see the projected
cities for August 2021 and the teams
who have committed to go. Let’s pray
for these works and pledge to give.
Let’s go forward in missions together.
Contents
Projected works for August 2021
• Ueno
Tokyo, Japan 2
• Kumamoto
Kyushu, Japan 4
• Fukuoka
Kyushu, Japan 6
• Hiroshima
Chugoku, Japan 8
• Sapporo South
Hokkaido, Japan 10
• General Trias
Cavite, Philippines 12
What is a Missions Faith Pledge 14
How to pledge & give 15
How do I prepare for missions 16
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UENO
TOKYO, JAPAN
Projected departure: august 2021
Population (taito WarD)
186,000
Ueno is a district in
Tokyo’s Taito Ward. It is
home to some of Tokyo’s
finest cultural sites,
including museums and
historic shrines.
• A working class area.
• Close to a major
transportation hub.
• Large percentage
of Tokyo’s homeless THE CHURCH PLANTING TEAM
population found here. Leader James Gan
• Bustling weekend L–RSophie Lim, Rachel Sim, James Gan,
activities at Ueno Park. Adilia Wong, Javier Ong
• Ten university campuses
in the vicinity.
Let’s pray
• For open doors for connections.
• For openness to the Gospel.
• For supernatural signs and
wonders in outreach.
• For effective discipleship.
• For local leaders to be raised to
establish the church plant.
Photo by Dino Johannes on Unsplash
• For the restoration of travel and
visa application.
Cherry Blossom season at Ueno Park
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KUMAMOTO
KYUSHU, JAPAN
Projected departure: august 2021
Population
740,000
Kumamoto, the third
largest city in Kyushu, is
known as a ‘city of water’.
It has an abundant supply
of underground water and
is surrounded by scenic
nature.
• Known for its large
supply of fruits,
vegetables, beef and
seafood.
THE CHURCH PLANTING TEAM
• Main products: electrical
Leader Steven Choy
equipment, machinery &
L–ROng Choon Mui, Joanna Leow,
food products. Steven Choy, Angela Wong
• Seven institutions of
higher learning.
• An impressive 420 year-
old Kumamoto Castle
surrounded by 800
cherry trees. Let’s pray
• For a release from an over-
reliance on self-effort, and for a
breakthrough to trust in God’s
grace, especially among men.
• For an anointing to share the love
and grace of God with signs and
wonders.
• For the restoration of travel and
Photo by Christian Chen on Unsplash
visa application.
Commuters queueing at a Bus stop in Kumamoto
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FUKUOKA
KYUSHU, JAPAN
Projected departure: august 2021
Population
1,580,000
Fukuoka, Japan’s
sixth largest city, is the
bustling, energetic capital
of Fukuoka Prefecture.
Boasting thousand-year
old historical landmarks
and modern culture,
Fukuoka is surrounded by
scenic mountains and seas.
• Economic centre of
Kyushu region, focused
on service sector. THE CHURCH PLANTING TEAM
Leader IanWu
• Largest economic zone
L–RIan Wu, Jemima Loh, Marcus Oh,
for startups. Gladys Soh, Mathieu Beth Tan
• Highest business-
opening rate in Japan.
• Numerous small firms in
logistics, IT, & high-tech Let’s pray
manufacturing.
• 13 institutions of higher • For youths and young adults
learning. suffering from social isolation.
• For strong and healthy families.
• For a breakthrough in the
understanding of the concept of a
moral and loving Creator.
• For an anointing and an ability to
make the Gospel relevant.
Photo by Chapman Chow on Unsplash
• For the restoration of travel and
visa application.
The yatai street food stall, possibly the best-known symbol of fukuoka
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HIROSHIMA
CHUGOKU, JAPAN
Projected departure: august 2021
Population
1,200,000
Most remembered as
the first city destroyed
by a nuclear weapon,
post-war Hiroshima has
become the capital and
largest city of Hiroshima
Prefecture.
• Declared City of Peace
in 1949.
• Desired venue for
international conferences
THE CHURCH PLANTING TEAM
on peace & social issues.
Leader Kenneth Tan
• Tourist attraction L–R Morrie
Tan, Theophilus Yap, Linnet Chong,
& an industrialised Kenneth Tan, Sharon Chia
metropolitan.
• Known for numerous
medical facilities.
• Notable institutions Let’s pray
include the Hiroshima
University and Elisabeth • For ways to be a blessing to the
University of Music. community.
• For wisdom and creativity in
outreach.
• For contacts to have openness and
hunger to know God and His truth.
• For many local disciples and
leaders to be raised in the first year.
• For the restoration of travel and
visa application.
The Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome by the Aioi River
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SAPPORO SOUTH
HOKKAIDO, JAPAN
Projected departure: august 2021
Population (sapporo)
1,966,000
Sapporo, capital city of
Hokkaido Prefecture, is the
cultural, economic, and
political hub of Hokkaido.
• Manufacturing centre of
Hokkaido
• Key produce: food,
fabricated metal, steel,
machinery, beverages,
and pulp & paper.
• Main industries: THE CHURCH PLANTING TEAM
information technology, Leader Yvonne Ng
retail, and tourism. L–R TengWei Siang, Yu Lee Hung,
Tertiary sector Yvonne Ng, Soh Qi Qi
dominates
• 12 universities
• Winter sports
destination Let’s pray
• For speedy language learning.
• For the anointing to make the
Gospel relevant and creative ideas
for outreach.
• For the Holy Spirit’s empowerment
to move in signs and wonders.
• For many local disciples and
leaders to be raised in the first year.
• For the restoration of travel and
visa application.
Odori Park in spring
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GENERAL TRIAS
CAVITE, PHILIPPINES
Projected departure: august 2021
Population
314,000
General Trias is a first
class city in the Province
of Cavite, which is only
43 km from Manila, in the
Luzon region.
• Business-friendly
• Undergoing
industrialisation
since the turn of the
21st century with a
world-class business
THE CHURCH PLANTING TEAM
community
Leader Marlon Santos
• A historic hispanic city L–RYeo Jet Lee, Grace Chan, Miguel Santos,
with Spanish speakers Flora Tng, Marlon, Clarisse and Beverly Santos
Let’s pray
• To reach the large youth and
young adult population.
• To bring wholeness to lives
broken by gambling drugs and
corruption.
• To raise believers to be a blessing
to the city and pioneer churches.
• For the restoration of travel and
visa application.
Local transport
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What is a Missions Faith Pledge How to pledge & give
VFC fulfils its financial Three kinds of pledges How to pledge How to give
commitment to missions
through the Missions A normal pledge is where the amount Online
committed each month is from finances we Go to the VFC App or vfc.org/mfp
Faith Pledge (MFP) PayNow
already have. It does not require any faith, but
programme. This regular
requires discipline and commitment.
giving has fueled church MFP Pledge Card
planting across the Fill in the pledge card at your
A faith pledge is a pledge that is made as a
service location.
nations in the past 40 result of hearing from God the amount to give
years. every month. God may tell us to pledge an
amount beyond what we have, but because
we heard from God, we respond with full • Scan the QR code or enter
An MFP is made every 197802910WMFP under ‘UEN’
confidence. This may also involve sacrifice,
six months. Our giving
cutting back on personal expenses in order to • Enter your MFP No. (e.g. MF123A)
to missions enables fulfil the pledge. under ‘Reference’
us to share the Gospel
and to make disciples An emotional pledge is made when an
in other nations. The individual is emotionally stirred to do great
amount pledged is things for God, and makes an impulsive Internet Banking or
beyond the normal pledge without hearing from God. Often, the Debit/Credit Card
tithes and offerings. person is unable or unwilling to make the Go to the VFC App or vfc.org/give
sacrifice to fulfil the pledge. In this case, the
person should ask God’s forgiveness and still
commit to give something to missions.
Cash or Cheque
We encourage every member to make a faith Place your giving into the
pledge towards missions. MFP envelope and drop it into
the offering box
Please refer to the Missions Faith Pledge brochure
For cheque
available at your service location for more details.
• Issue your cheque to:
to DOWNLOAD THE VFC APP
Victory Family Centre Ltd-MFP
Scan the QR code below, or search for • Indicate your MFP No. on the back
‘VFCSG’ or ‘Victory Family Centre’ in of the cheque
the app stores • You may mail your cheque to
VFC Singapore
The MFP Team
623 Toa Payoh Lorong 4
Singapore 319518
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How do I prepare for missions
Victory Family Centre Preparing to join a missions team can begin
has been commissioned now!
by the Lord to take
the Gospel and make Practical considerations
disciples in the nations • Set aside savings and ensure financial
of the world. We fulfil obligations can be met while you are away
in missions.
this call by raising and
Example: Giving to parents/loved ones,
sending church planting settling insurance, mortgage, outstanding
teams. loans, pledges.
• Strengthen your physical, emotional and
Everyone can be part of spiritual health.
this mandate through
praying, giving and Cross-cultural preparation
joining a church planting • Start language learning early. This is vital!
team. Tips: Practice conversations with a native
speaking partner, get familiar with local lingo.
Each team comprises • Learn the history and culture of the city /
a Team Leader and region / country you hope to be sent to.
three volunteer Team Tips: Check their local news, read travelogues,
understand local politics, sports, cultural and
Members who commit
business practices. Gain insight into local
one year to the sharing culture through their songs and movies.
of the Gospel beyond • Read about cross-cultural communication.
Singapore.
• Try sharing the Gospel with foreigners in
Singapore.
Preparation for ministry
• Tell your leader about your desire to join a
missions team.
• Strengthen your Bible knowledge by
attending Life In The Word classes.
• Gain ministry experience by serving in your
region.
• Practice sharing the Gospel.
• Lead someone to Christ and disciple him/
her to do the same.
• Help start and lead a cell group.
• Learn to defend your faith (apologetics).
16© February 2021, Victory Family Centre Singapore 623 Toa Payoh Lorong 4, Singapore 319518 T: +65 6353 9700 | F: +65 6358 0262 www.vfc.org | @vfcsg
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