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New Life Restoration Centre Group of Churches
December 2018
Issue 16 M
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WORLD
CHANGER
FOR JESUS!Advisor : Lawrence Chen | Administrator : Ying Lai Hing | Editor : Esther Liew |Designer : Vince Seah
Editorial WORLD CHANGER FOR JESUS! Many lives are changed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Some unbelievers have come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, others are touched by the love and kindness you have shown. Recipient churches among the Orang Asli, in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia and Japan have benefitted from the biblical teaching and spiritual lessons you have taught. We, as the sending church have learnt unity, fellowship, perseverance and faith. This tripartite partnership – God’s gospel through churches to the world – that is founded on God’s love, the Word of truth and His Spirit’s power, develops our missional call to be world changers for Jesus. Thank you church for participating in these 50 life-changing mission trips in 2018. LOCAL : 1. 11 Mar Sungkai, Perak PJ Chinese 2. 11 Mar Tj. Malim Slim River, Perak Esther Tay’s LG, PJ English 3. 18 Mar Kepong, Kuala Lumpur Wong Kar Sum’s LG, PJ English 4. 30 Mar Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Soo Heng Chin’s LG, PJ English 5. 15 Apr Tj. Malim/Slim River, Perak Gerald Ang’s LG, PJ English 6. 21 Apr Prayer Mission - Sungkai, Perak Esther Tay, PJ English 7. 22 Apr Bidor/Tapah, Perak Edward Tan’s LG, PJ English 8. 29 Apr Kepong, Kuala Lumpur Tan Kwee Choo’s LG, PJ English 9. 13 May Tj. Malim/Slim River, Perak Soo Heng Chin’s LG, PJ English 10. 15 May-18 Aug Myanmar Ministry Laura Fear
11. 20 May Bidor/Tapah, Perak Tan Beng Keong’s LG, PJ English 12. 27 May Sungkai, Perak Darren Cheong’s LG, PJ English 13. 10 Jun Rawang, Kuala Lumpur Raymond Low’s LG, PJ English 14. 24 Jun Kepong, Kuala Lumpur Lincoln Chan’s LG, PJ English 15. 29 Jun - 1 Jul Telagus, Sarawak JS Foo, PJ English 16. 1 Jul Sungkai, Perak Cheras North Chinese 17. 8 Jul Bidor/Tapah, Perak Life Youth, PJ English 18. 15 Jul Tj. Malim/Slim River, Perak Law Cheok Gheen’s LG, PJ English 19. 22 Jul Kepong, Kuala Lumpur Angel Yap & Jye Shin’s LG, PJ English 20. 12 Aug Kepong, Kuala Lumpur HM Choong’s LG, PJ English 21. 12 Aug Sungkai, Perak Leon Lee’s LG, PJ English 22. 18 Aug Prayer Mission - Slim River, Perak Esther Tay, PJ English 23. 19 Aug Tj. Malim/Slim River, Perak Harry’s LG, PJ English 24. 26 Aug Bidor/Tapah, Perak Chan Lai Lai’s LG, PJ English 25. 1 Sep Prayer Mission - Tj. Malim, Perak Joanna Wee, PJ English 26. 2 Sep Sungkai, Perak PJ Chinese 27. 9 Sep Rawang, Kuala Lumpur Wilson Chua’s LG, PJ English 28. 23 Sep Tj. Malim/Slim River, Perak Foo Wai Peng’s LG, PJ English 29. 30 Sep Kepong, Kuala Lumpur Sharon Leong’s LG, PJ English 30. 14 Oct Tj. Malim/Slim River, Perak CH Soon’s LG, PJ English 31. 21 Oct Kepong, Kuala Lumpur Chin V Sheng’s LG, PJ English 32. 27 Oct Prayer Mission - Bidor, Perak Joanna Wee, PJ English 33. 28 Oct Bidor/Tapah, Perak Danny Chin’s LG, PJ English 34. 11 Nov Rawang, Kuala Lumpur Lim Seng Heng’s LG, PJ English 35. 18 Nov Tj. Malim/Slim River, Perak JG Ting’s LG, PJ English 36. 18 Nov Sungkai, Perak Cheras South Chinese 37. 9 Dec Bidor/Tapah, Perak Benjamin Kho’s LG, PJ English
INTERNATIONAL : 1. 9 - 24 Apr Karnataka, India Pr Patricia Johnson, S. Alam English 2. 10 - 16 Apr Karnataka, India Pr Lawrence Chen 3. 16 - 23 May Guangdong, China Pr Liew Wing Kwan, S. Alam Chinese 4. 23 - 28 May Kobe, Japan CH Soon, PJ English 5. 20 - 25 Jun Kobe, Japan Pr Lawrence & Lip Yee Chen 6. 17 - 18 Jul Dumai, Indonesia Pr Lawrence Chen 7. 6 - 13 Aug Okinawa, Japan Angel Yap, PJ English 8. 10 - 17 Sep Phnom Penh, Cambodia Pr Teo Chung Hock, PJ English 9. 27 Aug - 1 Sep Kobe, Japan Pr Lawrence & Lip Yee Chen 10. 22 - 24 Sep Dumai, Indonesia Pr Jeremiah Yap 11. 25 Nov - 2 Dec Punjab, India Pr Kenneth Toon, Puchong English 12. 27 Nov - 3 Dec Kobe, Japan Pr Lawrence & Lip Yee Chen 13. 29 Nov - 4 Dec Guangzhou, China Pr Liew Wing Kwan, S. Alam Chinese You are a BIG blessing to many people. Some of your narratives are recorded here. Read it and be inspired. Blessings, Rev Lawrence Chen Senior Pastor New Life Restoration Centre Churches
THE OLD HAS GONE AND
THE NEW HAS COME
By Sis Laura Fear
(Missionary from Valley Road International Church, Auckland, New Zealand
who committed herself to serve with our churches from 15 May – 10 August
2018)
In May 2018, I arrived in and Alliance of Chin Refugee
Malaysia to start a 3-month (ACR) School. I also spent time
mission assignment with New Life encouraging and worshipping with
Restoration Centre. There were the Sizang Myanmar Church. This
many months of preparation behind provided many opportunities to
this step, as God began opening learn, be inspired and encouraged.
the door for a new season. I have Here are just a few examples:
worked with refugees in New
Zealand for many years and my An important lesson for me, came
heart was to begin this season as I realised one of my English
doing the same in Malaysia. classes was particularly passionate
about music, and wanted to write
My main focus was teaching English worship songs in our class. I’ll admit
at the Myanmar Learning Centre I was learning as much as I wasteaching, but I thought it would be Finally, my heartfelt thanks to Pastor good for them to engage with the Lawrence Chen and Pastor Andrew language in a way that they were Martin (Valley Road International passionate about. So we had a Church, Auckland, New Zealand) go at writing songs, starting with for their support and assistance in rewriting the lyrics to Twinkle Twinkle arranging this opportunity. It would Little Star. They went on to rewrite not have been possible without you. the lyrics of two other songs. God God bless you until we meet again. showed me how he has gifted every Ka kite ano! person uniquely, and if you give him his gifts, big or small, He will do something beautiful with them. Spending time with the Sizang Myanmar Church was a great source of inspiration for me. The love and passion for God, the depth of character and faith that I found there, even in the face of big challenges and much uncertainty is something truly beautiful. It was a privilege to serve alongside young men and women who demonstrated such love and care for their people. The generous hospitality and warm friendship of the community at New Life Restoration Centre has been a great encouragement to me. I have been well cared for by my hosts and friends as well as many others in the community. I know God will bless you for your generosity and I pray our friendship will continue to grow in God.
A WORSHIPFUL
HEART ENCOUNTERS
GOD by Sis. Lisa Ponniah, PJ English
Kobe, Japan Missions (23-28 May 2018)
A mission team comprising of The team was made up of an
ten people (led by CH & Evelyn interesting mix of teachers, bosses,
Soon with Pr Lawrence & Lip Chen, pastors, home-makers, bankers,
Ng Wen Li, Ng Wei Wei, Reuben, engineers, lawyers & toddlers!
our two sons and I) made our way Interestingly but not coincidentally,
to Kobe, Japan for a 5-day mission half of the group comprised of
trip from the period of 23rd-28th members from the worship team.
May 2018. For some of us, this During our first mission team
was our Maiden Mission Trip to meeting – Pr Lawrence announced
Japan with a church group and we that our “mission” in Japan would
had no clue what to expect. But be to share with the Kobe Bible
a spontaneous decision was made Fellowship (KBF) on the topic of
anyway and what a good one it “Worship”. We soon realized that
was, for little did we know that the it must have been God who had
Kobe Mission Trip would eventually hand-picked each member of the
turn out to be a life changing team, as this was a topic close to
experience. many of our hearts.Our first meeting with the KBF was
on a Wednesday night. I noticed
a stark difference in the way the
KBF members worship - they were
generally reserved and did not
display emotions (clapping/lifting
of hands) during the praise and
worship sessions. Most of them
seemed more comfortable with
sitting down and quietly singing
along to the songs. Don’t get me
wrong, it is perfectly fine to worship
the Lord in quiet solitude. In fact, it is
in the quietness and stillness before
the Lord that we often find Him. The
atmosphere in KBF that Wednesday
night however, was a different kind
of “quiet” – the air was heavy,
and it felt restrained. It seemed like songs of worship. We put in practice
people were holding themselves and got everyone to stand up, close
back and just dipping their toes in their eyes and immerse themselves
the ‘river’ not really wanting to be in worship. As we began to sing, we
fully immersed and drenched in the declared aloud the characteristics of
Holy Spirit. We had a lot to do! God and proclaimed His promises to
us. The words which came out were
The following day, Pr Lawrence simple, repetitive but from the heart.
opened with a sharing on ‘Why The atmosphere in the hall began
Worship is Central?’ – it was a to change, it was filled with voices
straight to the point heart-hitting of different languages, new tunes
sermon which set a solid ground for and prayers –there was release and
the work that needed to be done. freedom to worship. Many were
Reuben then shared with them about lost in His presence with tears in
his encounters with God and some their eyes and hands lifted, singing
useful tips when leading worship. beautiful new songs to the Lord. It
Something lifted in the atmosphere, was the same bunch of people, but
there was a craving for more. now with a completely different
posture before the Lord in worship -
The next day, Wen Li and I took the how amazing!
session on Free Worship where we
spoke about God’s highest purpose
for worship - that is ENCOUNTER
with Him. We encouraged them
to allow the Holy Spirit to minister
and move through us while singingWei-Wei continued with a powerful
sharing on her personal testimony
as well as a watertight teaching on
Teamwork. Finally, Wen Li closed
the seminar by giving some very
practical and useful pointers to the
team on the technical aspects of
playing as team and flowing in free
worship. After, the KBF and NLRC
teams had the opportunity to jam
together to experiment with free
worship. That experience was lots of
fun and very encouraging to watch.
We were in awe of what God could
do, with the little that we had in such
We spent Sunday service with them a short time. We learnt so much from
where our team leader Brother our friends in KBF and from each
CH Soon preached a “from the other, we will definitely be back for
heart” sermon challenging our more!
faith to arise. It was a great wrap-
up to 5 very meaningful days with
our Japanese friends. By the end
of it all, we became good friends
with our KBF brothers and sisters.
We found it very difficult to say
goodbye. Ironically, even though
we had given a lot of our time and
effort throughout the 5 days, we
found ourselves leaving with very
full hearts.MY MANY
“FIRSTS” TRIP!
by Rohan Nair (13 years old), PJ English
Telagus, Sarawak Missions (29 June – 1 July 2018)
My family (parents: Prabha & We were in time to celebrate the
Simone, brother: Rahul) and I went last day of Gawai Harvest Festival
on a 3-Day 2-night mission trip from with the villagers in the Chief
29 June to 1 July 2018 to Telagus, villager’s house. He was in his
Sarawak led by Uncle JS & Aunty traditional clothes which I got to
Jasmine Foo. It was my first trip to experience ‘live’ and not by looking
Sarawak, and the first time I had at a photograph or the television.
ever gone on a missions trip by We tried many traditional dishes.
plane. It was a trip of many firsts for There was one pastry that I enjoyed
me! most; a traditional string-like cookie.I was surprised when Pr Patrick Oh, I forgot to say that Pr Patrick
Rowley asked me to play the piano drove us to Telagus in his old, rusty
with the worship team. He did not van. It was not a long distance,
tell me in advance which was just but it felt like a very long two and
as well as I did not have time to get a half hours because it had no air
nervous! My father, brother, and I conditioning and the van felt as
were also invited to perform a song though it was going to break down
with his daughter, Priscilla. at any time!
In Sarawak, we saw people of all I tried many new dishes such as fried
races having a meal together in oyster pancakes, bamboo clams
coffee shops. This is something new and guess what? a squirrel! I found
for me. It is also something that the trip most memorable (besides
people could learn to do in KL. the food) because I finally knew
what happened with my parents’
For the first time, I heard about relationship in the early stages of my
my mum’s testimony on God’s life. Every single one of us enjoyed
restoration of her marriage with our time there. I hope to have many
dad. I am thankful to God for more trips like this to come.
restoring my family.
I also heard of Aunty Jasmine’s
testimony about how she came to
know God together with Uncle JS
for the first time.
People from Kuching and as far
away as Indonesia came to attend
the service.AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
by Sis. Kelly Ho, PJ English
Orang Asli (OA) Missions to Tanjung Malim/Slim River
by Law Cheok Gheen’s Life Group (15 July 2018)
The weather was good that church service. The children did not
Sunday, 15 July 2018. All 15 of us need much persuasion when they
reached our rendezvous point with saw us with balloons. The adults
Pastor Paul Kim at Behrang stopping needed a bit more coaxing but
slightly ahead of time. We managed eventually the hall filled up when
to rehearse our skit for children’s Pastor Paul began to worship,
ministry (for the first time!). together with fellow OA brothers.
Our first destination was to Kg After worship, the children were
Sungai Lembing, Tanjung Malim. As escorted to children church where
I was a first time missionary, I did they were treated to a skit about
not know what to expect. So it was David & Goliath, led by Abel
indeed a pleasant surprise when together with Jason, Benjamin,
Pastor Paul drove up along a nicely Matthew, Christine, Daniel and
tarred road and parked next to a Kelly. The children made good
single storey building with NLRC’s efforts in answering the questions
signage pasted up on the front on the skit and prizes were
façade. awarded.
Then, everyone got to work. Our Meanwhile at the adults’
first job was to invite everyone for congregation, Siew Mei startedthe ball rolling with a testimonial seemed more enthusiastic than the
of thanksgiving to God for His congregation in the morning.
goodness and protection over her Here, their fervour for God was
in a traumatic ordeal, where she apparent, especially during worship
had been robbed at knife-point. as they sang and participated in
Dai May shared on hearing God’s the actions while we took lead in
voice which had inadvertently the front. We felt the warmth of the
saved her life. Cheok Gheen and congregation and we know God is
Cynthia shared the bible lesson on certainly at work here.
hearing from God, through the story
of Moses and the burning bush. The same eagerness can be seen
Despite Malay language not being in the children’s ministry as they
their mother tongue, the Holy Spirit watched and learned without
helped them to be eloquent in their creating any distraction.
message delivery.
At the adults’ congregation, Cheok
Gheen and Cynthia shared the same
After lunch, we journeyed along a bible passage as they did during the
picturesque route for another 45 first service and Siew Mei and Dai
minutes to reach Slim River and we May again shared their testimonies.
repeated the same service with our They were more confident this time
newfound friends. This congregation in their sharing in Malay language.
was larger than the first and they Through this mission trip, weme to learn and hone my skills in
Malay. This time, the highlight of my
visit the Prophet Samuel, in the battle
scene of King David and Goliath.
The drama was extra special as
my younger brother, Matthew was
playing the part of King David.
Jason, the cheeky one was Goliath!
We had a whale of a time, putting
were very humbled at the given our acts together, and what made it
circumstances of the Orang Asli and more fun was the fact that we could
how they came to the Lord. We also share our joy and laughter with the
discovered that some of us have
good leadership talent. Some
were so good in public speaking
that even Malay language did not
make the message dull. There are
a few among us who are really
good in acting too! This mission
trip has certainly brought us all
closer as brothers and sisters. We
give thanks to God for opening
up our eyes and heart. I think we
are now more ready for the next
mission trip. villagers. As both my brother and I
could not speak the local language,
Benjamin Wu, shares his we learnt the fine art of mime with
experience…... the “guidance” of Abel’s numerous
frantic behind-the-scenes hands and
It was a glorious morning that facial gestures at us as Christine’s
Sunday when our Life Group narration of the story in Malay
members led by Cheok Gheen and was going on. This whole trip was
Cynthia, embarked on a missions trip amazing and there was a lot to
to OA Tanjung Malim/Slim River. learn. Maybe next time we could do
For me, it has always been special a sword shadow play with anime art.
to join the villagers in their worship.
It was also a great opportunity forMISSION
POSSIBLE
By Sis Chen Bee Long, PJ English
Dumai, Indonesia Missions (17-18 July 2018)
Every wanted to go overseas for squeezed into three 8-seater vans. We
mission without having to take many were brought to Victory Kindergarten,
days leave or spend thousands of at which we were greeted by Pr
ringgit? Look and think no further! Rosmida before enjoying a sumptuous
Dumai, Indonesia is the place to kampong-style buffet lunch.
head to. Since New Lifers have been
trained in Orang Asli (OA) missions to We ministered at the evening service
use Bahasa Malaysia, you should do in Dumai Victory church. We felt like
well. With some practise beforehand, VVIPs because there was a banner at
you can share a testimony, preach a the entrance to welcome us, the NLRC
message, teach or play with the 160 team. Dumai kingdom family had
kids or just be an available vessel to prepared quite a few presentations
serve there. for us, making an even greater effort
to praise and worship in the English
The ferry ride from Port Klang to language. This included children and
Dumai took almost 4 hours, it was a youth from different congregations
terribly exciting ride! Pr Andi met us who came forth with songs and
at the ferry terminal and all 21 of us dances to honour God.Our team had Joanne starting with varied, enjoyable and fun: English
her testimony in superb Bahasa on worship singing, handicrafts and
how God had healed her from kidney lessons based on the Word and the
stones. Laura, our missionary from noisiest of them all, telematch games
on the field. The local teachers were
in the rooms to help with the language
and class control. Everyone, students
and teachers, had a great time and
the day climaxed with everyone taking
a group photo sealed with a prayer
for the school by Pr. Lawrence.
Even though it was only a-two-day-one-
night mission, it felt like we had been
away a long time. I won’t be wrong if
I conclude by saying that the 18 New
New Zealand, shared of how the Holy Lifers got to know one another better
Spirit helped her speak in tongues in a fresh way. We were knitted closer
and overcome her various fears. The and appreciated much more of what
highlight was Reuben’s sharing of the God has blessed us with. We learnt
word from 1 Kings 18, the spiritual to pray and give like never before for
battle between Elijah and the prophets our families in the kingdom, with the
of Baal on Mount Carmel. These realisation that leaving our comfort
sharings helped to build faith in the zone to be a short-term missionary
packed congregation who despite the wasn’t so daunting after all. So, be
heat, humidity and sweat, came forth open, go with a team and work with
to receive prayers for healings, Holy God. If God is for us, nothing can be
Spirit power and faith to walk the talk. against us. Don’t just sit there, go sign
We left the church premise feeling so up for the next Dumai mission trip or
blessed and deeply impacted by the any other trip! To God be the Glory!
Dumai brethrens’ simple faith and
hunger for God despite their physical
lack.
The next morning, 18 of us split into 6
teams to take over the Dumai Victory
classes. Indeed, our teachers, armed
with a variety of materials and lesson
plans were in full gear. They were
as excited and nervous as the 160
students. The classes ranged from 4
- 11 year-olds in classes of about 16 -
30 students per class. The lessons wereTestimonies by team members: Although the team had to travel
by rail, sea and road to reach the
I appreciated the fact that we came destination, it was a wonderful
together to pray and plan for the trip. experience. The food and
The love of God worked deeply in accommodation in Dumai was great.
all of us even before the trip began. The church was packed to its capacity,
Such unity clearly drew God’s blessing filled with God’s awesome tangible
upon us. I was blessed by everyone’s presence (including several sweaty
willingness to serve God. Malaysians). Being the unofficial
[Gerald Ang] photographer, I was blessed to have
witnessed all the activities in the
I can see the people in Dumai church different classrooms. I collected many
are full of joy and longing for God. beautiful memories and met several
They are not hindered by living new friends during this mission.
conditions and the environment. They [CH Soon]
have joy and peace from heaven
above. God’s blessing, honour and
strength definitely are evident in their
worship. I was encouraged by their
worship and their response to God. I
am amazed by the children’s patience
and obedience. I believe something
good is going to happen in this place
and God will prosper their souls.
Amen! [Liza Yap]Praise the Lord our Almighty God! It was indeed a great time with
I would like to thank God and give brothers and sisters in Christ during
Him all the glory for His wonderful this mission trip. We had much fun and
protection over our team during our fellowship. Our group, brothers Soon,
trip. Before preparing the lesson, I Reuben, Alfred and I handled 35 of
heard a gentle voice telling me, “Go the 6-7-year-olds. Could we manage
and teach the children how to praise the outdoor games? We trusted God.
and worship God joyfully.” So I It turned out to be an awesome hour
decided to prepare 2 worship songs of outdoor activities for us and the
with actions. underprivileged kids. God is at work.
Praise Him!
Before going I had wondered whether [Allan Ong]
the children were able to sing these
2 songs. Just before I entered the
church, I heard the children singing
and worshipping in English. So, my
worries left and I felt the peace of
God over me. Thank God for His
confirmation and guidance throughout
the trip. [Jamie Lai]
It was a short and sweet trip though
the ferry ride was “unusual “. Thank
God for His protection as we sailed
through the choppy seas. It was a
great time of teamwork and fellowship.
The children ministry was amazing,
with our members taking a total of 6
classes! Everyone served. With God,
all things are possible. Praise God.
[Chan Lai Lai]EVERYTHING HAS ITS
FIRST TIME
by Sis Liew Jye Shin, PJ English
Orang Asli (OA) Missions to Kepong by Angel Yap & Liew Jye Shin’s Life
Groups (22 July 2018)
In the beginning of 2018, I mission trip, we thanked God for
was called to lead a Life Group. the arrangement which made for
As an act of obedience, I took the a combined mission with Angel’s
challenge as a Life Group Leader Life Group. We worked together as
by holding fast to God’s Word in team and I was grateful for she was
Philippians 4:6-7, for my journey of more experienced than I!
faith with Him.
We had no musicians in our team,
On 22 July 2018, we were sent hence we planned an acapella
to minister at Orang Asli (OA) song presentation. However, God’s
Kepong Church. This was our first grace is always enough for us, He
mission to OA church. In view of provided musicians from Kepong
it being our first time leading a church for our presentation. Ibelieve nothing can stop us from Coming into the church, we
doing God’s work if we step could sense the warmth and love
out in faith. We sensed the Holy that was shown to our mission
Spirit flowed among us while we team. Everyone was willing to
worshipped the Lord. participate during the games
session and was receptive to the
A testimony shared by Sis Ling Word and the testimony that was
Siang on the restoration of her shared with them. One thing that
relationship with her parents really encouraged me was their
and boss really encouraged the willingness to serve and their
congregation. We were thankful receptive heart. Everyone came up
that Angel’s Life Group showed for prayer after the message, which
us how we should interact with really shows the hunger for God in
the congregation while preaching their lives. I truly believe that God
a message to ensure of their was present during this mission trip.
understanding on what was
preached.
We were indeed blessed by God
while serving Him in the mission
field. We learned, we grew, and
we shared.
Reflection by Sarah Hee:
I could see how much the church
has grown and changed from when
I was there a few years ago. The
church has changed so much from
when it was just in a shop lot, now
being a new place entirely.CHILDREN BIBLE CAMP
by Sis Yap Jing Jing, PJ English
Okinawa, Japan Missions (6-13 August 2018)
I had been wanting to join We were received by Pastor
a Japan mission trip since New Taku and his family, who were
Life PJ started going there for very hospitable. Pastor Masato
mission trips. Due to my tight work introduced us to his church and
schedule, I was unable to do so we joined their Prayer Meeting.
until Angel Yap mentioned that she Initially, I thought that we were
would be doing a children camp in to minister to the church. Instead,
Okinawa this year. they were the ones who ministered
and prayed over us. Pastor Masato
even had a word and prophesied
over Angel and I.We visited Mount OIive Hospital Spirit had spoken to the hearts of
which is a hospital for mental and these children.
hospice patients. Pastor Masato
works there as a full time pastor. Sunday worship service and
With his team of 6, they go around “Malaysia cultural night” were
ministering to the residents. We did good experiences. It was learnt
a baby church program with the that they had not tasted Malaysia
hospital staff’s children. There were snacks and found them spicy.
30+ children and they were excited They wanted to know what was
to listen to bible stories, sing happening in Malaysia. We had a
songs and play games. Because good time sharing experiences.
of us, the hospital childcare givers
even prepared the children to While we were there, we had news
sing some songs in English. Pastor of an imminent typhoon heading
Masato runs a weekly worship towards Okinawa. As we were at
service with the patients in the the tail end of our trip and couldn’t
hospice. The elderlies are all fragile afford to be stranded in Okinawa, I
and they are either bedridden was very concerned. Pastor taught
or in wheelchairs. It was quite us how to monitor and be updated
depressing to see them in this state, on typhoon news. He comforted
yet we were encouraged to know us with assurance that we were in
that even with simple worship God’s favor as this typhoon will
songs, they were basking in God’s only touch Okinawa peripherally,
presence. not head on. Despite that, we
still experienced strong winds. I
We had Children Bible Camp wondered if the typhoon did hit us
with Japanese-speaking children. straight on, we probably would be
It was difficult to communicate as blown away.
they were unable to understand
us. However, by God’s grace, Due to the typhoon, our flight got
they seemed to warm up to our delayed. It wasn’t until the wee
teachings and were able to hours in the morning that we finally
understand Angel’s sharing. Pastor departed. Nonetheless, we were
Taku’s children were the only ones grateful that we reached home
that could speak English. They safely, having deposited God’s
helped to translate, otherwise we love and ministry with the folks in
would use body language. We Okinawa.
were able to minister and pray for
the children. Despite our language
barrier, we trusted that the Holy见证 Testimonies
by PJ Chinese
原住民短宣 Orang Asli (OA) Missions to Sungkai (2 September 2018)
Joshua Yeow 们的敬拜打破了，神的宝座被设立
这是我第一次去短宣。在短 了！当然最后有很多人来接受祷告服
宣的前几天就已经面对激烈的属灵争 事，有人当场得医治，有人被圣灵感
战，甚至需要在我们的家庭祭坛赶 动哭泣。最让我惊讶的是圣灵亲自动
鬼。我内心有预感这一次一定会发生 工，有一个女子被鬼附当场在喊叫，
与邪灵有关的神迹，而且神还感动 鬼被赶出来了！神的荣耀在Sat教会
Pastor J在晨祷为我们做遮盖祷告， 彰显！接下来我们到Tidong村庄也是
更加确定了。果然，在进入Sat原住 有属灵争战。突然感觉身上的力量都
民村庄的时候，圣灵就感动要我在心 被抽走，很累！很眼睡！但是我们还
里方言祷告。当我做副唱敬拜的时 是不放弃，相信神必帮助我们，赐我
候，我感觉到属灵气氛改变了，很难 们能力服事。虽然在Tidong教会比较
敬拜。简单来说就好像前面有一堵高 少人接受祷告，但是圣灵感动Pastor
墙不让我们自由敬拜。有时唱不出 John鼓励所有人都要领受祷告。我有
声，有时唱不上去。但是我们还是不 为一个老婆婆祷告，看见圣灵动工医
放弃敬拜，相信神与我们同在。过后 治她的腰痛。总结来说，这次的短宣
突然间感觉敬拜很顺畅，那堵墙被我 让我学习到很多，也看见很多。Alfred Cha Shine Yeow
这次的OA mission trip是我 我在第一站Sat教会为OA抹
人生中的第一次！感觉神非常可爱, 祂 油祷告时，看到有一位年轻的女生在
挑选我当话剧里的耶稣, 每次的不可能 等人为她祷告，我就去为她祷告。
都一一发生在我身上。。。。刚开始 我又不熟国文，可是我从神那里领
觉得自己不配的可是我知道祂要我当 受到要为她的肩膀祷告，我就宣告
话剧里的耶稣一定有祂的原因, 我为 sembuhkan bahu dia, 然后说了一句
有顺服！以为这样就结束了，可是我 最简单的 Yesus cinta kamu, 突然我
另外一个第一次又再次出现一直都是 感觉有人拉我的手，我就开眼睛看发
别人为我祷告，从来就不敢在大众面 生什么事，然后看见那女生直接倒在
前为别人祷告, 这次神既然使用我帮别 地上开始喊和哭，我就在灵里继续为
人祷告. 刚开始很害怕还好有圣灵带领 她祷告，求主医治释放她，感谢主，
我, 赐给我智慧，我把膏油涂抹在OA 一段时间过后她就停了。这是我第一
的头上就开始了为他祷告, 结果两个被 次去短宣，也是第一次还没开始为她
我祷告的男生都很感动和我说谢谢！ 祷告就看见圣灵的大能使她得着医治
接下来又有一个第一次，一直都不敢 释放，脱离邪灵的辖制，这是非常刺
在众人面前敬拜跳舞赞美的我, 就在这 激的经历。过后才听Pastor John说那
个时候非常阳光帅气的Oppa弟兄既然 女生是被鬼附了。我也学习了很多，
牵着我手带领我一起敬拜赞美跳舞！ 从中感受我是幸福的，也看见OA需要
从Ron弟兄身上真的完全看见基督的 耶稣的爱和触摸。
样式真的要好好向他学习！这次的OA
mission trip真的经历了很多的第一 Beatrice Low
次, 也学习到team work接下来要更多 在这次OA mission trip里，
的活出基督的样式把一切荣耀归给爱 原以为我会被蚊子叮咬（因为本身是
我们的天父！ 比较容易吸引蚊子叮咬和之前患过骨
痛热症），可是在这次宣教里没有蚊
子咬过我！让我可以没有阻扰、可以
顺利完成整个宣教过程。一切荣耀归
给主！哈利路亚。Eivin How 信。同一个时候，我们也看到神在一
我的心是很怜悯他们，他们 个被邪灵附身的姐妹身上工作。
虽然生活很贫穷，但他们生活是很安
逸，但是恶魔就是困扰他们，因为他 在整个短宣的过程中虽然很累，但是
们对耶稣还是不够有信心。 觉得有满足感，因为我们已经为神付
出我们最好的。也很感谢神从头到尾
在这次短宣我学到，要去是要为他 都保守看顾着我们。
们带祷而去，而不是表现我有去短
宣，show off 和 拍拍照。 我看到Pastor和他的团队在那里服事
的精神和他们对土族的爱。当我们到
我很佩服John牧师和Ron，我暂时做 一家一户去邀请他们来出席聚会的时
不到像他们这样有信心即使语言完全 候，Pastor的团队可以很随意的走进
不通，但还是凭着信心去向OA传福 他们的家去邀请他们，看得出Pastor
音。 的团队和土族的关系很好。希望还有
更多的宣教士到那里服事他们。
Zeph Tong
在聚会开始前，我们需要移
动到村里的每个家户邀请他们出席聚
会。这让我能感受到有点像马太福音
22章1-14，当耶稣吩咐人到街上邀请
人出席他的宴席。但我们同心合一服
Teng Ka Bing 事时，神就与我们同在。荣耀给主。
在这次的短宣，特别是当
我们去到第一间的土族教会(Sat Xinbel Yeow
Church)的时候，我们经历的神的灵 这个短宣让我感受到神对原
在那里工作。来到聚会的人都很敞开 住民的爱。我们在筹备和讨论当中感
他们的心，据Pastor所告, 当天是最 受到神的预备和与圣灵同工的喜悦。
多新人参与聚会的一次。当我们在为 我们不断的为组员祷告，为天气，为
他们服事祷告的时候，有很多有病痛 筹备，教会的进行和原住民祷告和代
和其它需要的人上前来要我们为他们 祷，让我们有合一的灵为神的国度出
祷告。他们都带着一个很单纯的心相 一份力。感谢神，当天的天气是美好的，路程 Esther Heng
也顺利，去喚呼原住民来教会的时 It was my first time led the
候也是令我们知道，就算是免费的福 team to Orang Asli Mission Trip.
音，是好消息也不一定有人会愿意来 God is good, He provided me a
听，来领受的....所以需要我们积极地 matured team. The planning and
来把这些好消息告诉他们。在与孩子 preparation for the trip was not a
的交流和教导中，虽然有一些语言的 great challenge because everyone
障碍，可是我们用身体语言和简单的 did our parts by giving our best. I
动作来表达，简单的歌，动作也可以 thank God for His protection over
一起来敬拜神。简单的游戏和故事都 the team’s safety and divine health.
让他们听得非常入神。 I could feel the energy of each
member before, during and after
我在小孩子的身上学到一颗单纯的心 the trip because I believe the Holy
和知足的快乐是可贵的。神给我们每 Spirit had touched us. All glory to
一口呼吸和食物都值得我们感恩的。 God because He took care the rest
感谢主！ when we gave our best.
Wilson Leong
At first I was supposed
to drive the church van with the
team to this mission trip. However,
I heard that the road condition to
Sungkai are hilly and dangerous,
I was worried and concern due to
lack of experience and confidence
in driving on this type of road Luke Tam
condition. After some prayers, What I learnt from OA
God sent Bro. Ken to replace me mission:
as driver, who had experience in •Humble - this trip reminded us to
driving on such road condition. be grateful of what we have, and
God is our provider and protected not to grumble or disappoint with
us on this trip. Thank you Jesus! small things in life.•Different Perspective - know more I was reminded by Pastor J about
about Jesus, to see and feel from the demonic spirit that was trying
different perspective, and learn to ruin or trip, I was frightened.
the ways of Jesus There is no fear in love. But perfect
•Ourselves - to know about love drives out fear, because fear
ourselves, to understand of who has to do with punishment. (1 John
we are, where we stand, what is 4:18) All of us stayed prayerful
our purpose of life, our strengths throughout the trip, we managed
and weaknesses to get things done peacefully and
•Serve – serve with the spirit of came home safely. God heard our
unity, learn to receive then to prayers and sent angels to protect
give us. Praise the Lord!
Yap Sock Teng Steven Quah
I accepted Christ about 11 I would like to give thanks
months. This was my first mission to the Lord that our cell group had
trip and first time led in Children the opportunity to go for this OA
Ministry. I didn’t know what I can mission trip in 2018.
do, but affirmed by this verse in
Romans 8:28: “And we know Throughout this mission trip, I
that in all things God works for witnessed the unity among the cell
the good of those who love him, members were strengthened. We
who have been called according conveyed and served as a TEAM
to his purpose.” Thanks to God and no longer focus on self.
for arranging Xin Bel, Jobel, Luke
and Ken in this ministry. We learnt Despite a day trip, but it was a
from each other and helped each good fellowship for us to build bond
other. Praise the Lord that we had and learnt to surrender to God and
prepared well for the children in rely on His protection and covering
Sat and Tidong church enjoyed under the church’s authority.
themselves. I believed through this OA mission,
we are at the next level of our faith
journey. May God bless the Orang
Asli.Jobel Yeow In this trip, I learnt the importance
I enjoyed the fellowship and of willingness. I believe if we have
fun of shopping the gifts, the snacks a choice, we would not want to go
and prayer prior to the mission trip into the jungle and share gospel but
so as the preparation for Children for the sake of God, we do it. We
Ministry. were in the OA village for a day
but Pastor John and Bro Ron who
We prepared the needful and went gave up their comfort zone and
by faith. We were encouraged by came all the way from Korea.
the eagerness of the children, who
were desired to learn on games, They love Malaysian more than
worship and dance. They are meek, a Malaysian like me! I see God’s
pure and cute as compared to our love in their lives and this made
little soldiers in Children Church are me believe that love is the biggest
like monkeys! gift from God to us! Let’s keep our
prayer for the missionaries who are
Tommy Koh willing to serve God with all of their
I was inspired by late Elder lives!
Tzee Wan during my first mission
trip with her few years ago. She
was comfortable in relating to the
Orang Asli villagers. It was my
pleasure to join this trip since a
while from the last trip.
I was encouraged by Bro Ron
(Korean missionary) of his passion
and enthusiasm of walking around
the village to call the villagers for
service or knock on their doors
to share gospel with a smile and
handshake.“I AM CREATED
FOR PURPOSE”
by Sis Ying Lai Hing, PJ English
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Missions (10-17 September 2018)
A team of 6 adults and 3 with Pastor Sanith Khem, to provide
children led by Pr Hock with Sis spiritual development and support
Jinny Teo, Dr Frank Tan, Brothers LS to the Youth Ministry in the recent
Cheam & James Len and I together years.
with Pr Hock’s children: Joseph,
Esther & Shalom Teo embarked on It was a 3 Days 2 Nights camp
this mission from 10-17 September with the theme “I am Created For
2018. It was the first time for Pr Hock Purpose” which was held at Perk
to lead a team of matured adults! Kdat Resort, Kampot Province.
Teaching notes were extracted from
The primary focus and highlight the book “Purpose Driven Life”
for this trip was a youth camp written by Rick Warren with the
organized by Living Hope in Christ objective to teach and impart to the
Church (LHCC) Phom Penh, which Youth on the purpose of living on
Pr Hock has been keeping in touch earth as God’s children.Apart from youth camp, we had
gatherings of men and women
respectively for a time of sharing,
encouraging and praying for each
other and also ministered at the
adult worship service with Bro
Cheam testified of his miraculous
healing and youth meeting shared
by Sis Jinny on Sunday.
There were about 40 youth, ranged
from 13-24 years old attended
this camp. Pr Hock, Bro James
and I were assigned a session
each together with LHCC’s Youth
Leaders as facilitators to teach at
the camp. Dr Frank also shared
of his testimony on how the Lord
opened door for his mission works
in Cambodia. We were encouraged
by the campers’ attentiveness,
responses, participation and spiritual
insights throughout all the sessions
with the combination of games, skit Overall, it was a fruitful and fulfilled
and interactive teaching. We also mission that enabled us to meet
witnessed water baptism of 7 youth and minister to the young and old,
and many received the baptism of men and women in God’s Kingdom
the Holy Spirit too as part of the Family. Last but not least, the
camp’s program. Hallelujah! excellence spirit of unity and love
among the team members. Praise
the Lord!On a personal note, I discovered It’s always an excitement to me
many first time(s) as I reflected whenever I am on mission trip either
on this trip despite been to many local or overseas. I make new
mission trips. My first time(s): friendship, strengthen in ministry,
increase in faith, experience God’s
• Facilitated and ministered at grace, faithfulness and blessing.
Youth Camp
• Shared and ministered at Women
gathering together with Sis Jinny
• Preached in adult main worship
service on Sunday
• Went mission with the 3 little
lovely missionaries. They were
truly encouraged me and touched
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