Christ Is Preached Writing for J.B. Church 7th Anniversary
"What then? Not with standing, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice." (Phil 1:18)
It is God who led us to start the ministry in JB. Though we are little in strength, God considers us faithful. The gospel outreach and the B-P witness in Johor Bahru started way back in the 80's. The ministry took a down turn when the Sunday services ceased to operate in the 90's. Somehow God laid a burden in our hearts to reach out to the people in JB and we revived worship service in the year two thousand. From a monthly Sunset Gospel Hour, we now have the Evening Service running every week. Besides, the Thursday night Bible study is being held every fortnightly.
If you ask me what has been done in the past? My answer is simple: Christ is preached! Yes, that's what we have been doing. Though there are many Churches in Johor Bahru, our mandate is to preach the gospel to all nations. We just simply obey what Christ has commissioned us to do.
As concerning the JB ministry, we must thank God for His special guidance and provision that it could continue till now. Though we are weak and small in numbers, God is using us to reach out and to build lives.
Firstly, we thank God for the steadfastness of our JB members and friends who are doing their best to upkeep the ministry through their attendance and financial support. Though without a fulltime Church worker, these faithful few continue to pray and labour for the Lord. They have taken the initiative to evangelise and visit new comers. They helped to invite friends and neighbours to the Church. They are also involved in mission support and charitable works. Truly, God is using them as the core group to further reach out to others.
Secondly, we have the strong support from the Session and members of Kulai Church. Both Session members and members from Kulai come to help in the Sunset ministry every week without fail. Sometimes you can see the whole family is involved. I believe this has been a great encouragement to the brethren in JB. Starting last year, we have Elder Peter to lead the Bible study whenever I was absent. Now, even Deacon Jeffrey Foo gave a helping hand when both of us are not available.
Thirdly, God has sent many faithful messengers (especially those who came from Singapore) to minister at the pulpit. Truly we thank God for a very consistent supply of God's Word through preaching and teaching. It has never been easy, but God always see us through.
Therefore, may I invite you to come and rejoice with our JB brethren for the celebration of their 7th Anniversary next Sunday (28th October 2007).
Yours' Affectionately,
Pastor David Wong
Thailand Mission Updates
Date: 12th September 2007
Dear Rev. Wong, Session and Members of Kulai Church,
Peace be unto you!
We greet you in the Lord from Thailand! May God keep you and bless you with good health and strength, that the Church will continue to grow from strength to strength.
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Thanks to God for five converts during the month of July & August in Muang Na Shiloh Church. The five of them are: sister Lo Xue Fei, sister Li Xin Cohong, sister Qing Zheng, sister Xiao Si and brother Nong Di. Do pray especially for sister Lo Xue Fei as she is facing persecution and objection from her husband. May the Lord keep and sustain the faith of these new believers.
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By God's provision, our Church has laid a concrete road leading from the main road to the Church gate. This is convenient for the worshippers to come to Church, particularly during raining season.
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For future development, our Church intends to buy over the property (belonging to a Buddhist group) next to our Church. Words had been passed around that they are considering selling the property now. Please pray!
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Do continue to pray for the education ministry. In the month of October, we will be taking another 25 students and the total number exceeds a hundred. Though our hands are tied and getting very busy, but our heart is full of joy in serving the Lord for this out of God's own will and pleasure. To us, a child is like a clean sheet of paper. He who keeps company with the wolf will learn to howl. So we must take hold of the opportunity to minister the gospel to them. Some of these children have quietly accepted the Lord, may the Lord bless them.
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Six catechumen are attending the catechism class now in preparation for water baptism; may God strengthen their faith.
May the Lord grant you a blessed Lantern Festival!
Yours' Faithfully,
Ev. He De Ern
English Prayer Meeting (24/10/07)
The English Prayer Meeting will meet this Wednesday (24/10/07) at 8pm in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Tan. Chairman: Eld. Peter Lew. Dn. Jeffrey Foo will be sharing from Col 2:1-7.
Fellowship Lunch (28/10/07)
We will be having our monthly Fellowship Lunch after the Combined Service next Sunday (28/10/07). The lunch will be provided by the Mr. Thomas Lim & family. You are most welcome to bring extra food to share. Team D will be on duty.
Sun School Staff Meeting (28/10/07)
All Sunday School Staff please kindly take note that there will be a staff meeting next Lord's day (28/10/07) to be held in the Church Library. Please collect the Agenda & Minutes from the Secretary.
J.B. Sunset Gospel Hour (28/10/07)
Those who are on duty on 28/10/07: Chairman: Elder Peter Lew, Interpreter: Pr. Ng Booh Khoon, Speaker: Rev. Eddy Lim, Ushers: Mrs. Wong & Sis. Teo Li, Pianist: Pastor David Wong
J.B. Bible Study (25/10/07)
The JB Bible Study group will meet next Thursday (25/10/07) at 8pm in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Tan Ching Peu. Chairman: Mr. Fam Kam Ming. Pastor David Wong will lead to study 2 Cor 13:1-14 "Paul Expecting to Visit Corinth".
YAF Meeting (27/10/07)
The YAF will be holding a Bible sharing of the old testament on this coming Saturday (27/10/07) at 8pm. Venue: Church Library. All are welcome!
Choir Pratice (28/10/07)
Chinese Choir members please take note: There will be a choir practice next coming Sunday (28/10/07) at 9am in Church Sanctuary. The choir also pratice on this Lord's day morning at 10.30am.
Praise God for messages delivered by Elder Cheng Wei Nian (9am & 11am) & Pastor David Wong (JBSGH) last Sunday.
Praise God for granting journey mercies to:
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Eld Peter Lew & family (Genting Highlands)
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Dn. Patrick Lew (KL)
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Bro. Jimmy Lim (Kota Tinggi)
Dn. Jeffrey Foo wants to thank God for the trip to Malacca - managed to fetch Jessintha back safely.
Praise God for healing Sis. Irene Chiou (nose problem) & Dn. Patrick Lew (diarrhoea).
Thank God that Mrs. Quek is not need go through an operation.
Praise God for the Camp Committee Mtg - preparation has been finalised - preparation.
Bro. Wilson Lim wants to thank God that his house (Saleng) was sold.
Lord's Day Service (28/10/2007)
Combined Worship Service (10AM)
Chairman: Dn. Lawrence Lim, Interpreter: Sis. Chong Choo Yoon, Speaker: Pastor David Wong
Sunset Gospel Service (6PM)
Chairman: Eld. Peter Lew, Interpreter: Pr. Ng Boh Khoon, Speaker: Rev. Eddy Lim
Continue to pray for the sick & unwell :
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Sis. Abilgail (pregnant & healthy)
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Mr. Soo (knee problem)
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Bro. Sam (stroke)
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Bro. James Lee (ache)
Pray for Sis. Chew Yen & Siau Yoon - for God's healing to strengthen them.
Pray for Mr. David See and his family, especially Kenneth and Daniel in their studies.
Pray for Dn. Jeffrey & family - going to K.L. - bringing Jessintha for her industrial training.
Brother David Foo's studies at MMU, Sis Anna Wong's studies at USM, Sis. Karen Wong's studies in Korea.
Pray for the children - who are taking their final exams.
Pray for Bro. Alan Chiou who is looking for workers to assist him and God's wisdom whether to accept another tenant for his shop house.
Pray for Sis. Chong Swee Chin who is looking for a new job.
Pray for Bro. James Lee's working relationship with his colleagues.
Let us continue to pray for the salvation of our unsaved family members.
Pray for the Sunday School Department - strength & wisdom for the teachers; Children's salvation & spiritual growth; Chinese Adult Class.
Pray for the J. B. Sunset Gospel Hour ministry - members taking the initiative to organise visitation and tracting; more people to attend service.
Pray for the Family Camp on Nov 8th~10th: planning of programme, speaker & participants.
Pray for a pianist who is able to accompany the worship service.
Pray for our Church Election at the end of the year.
Pray for the Youths in our church - God's leading.
Do pray for Mrs. Yang, Ev. Lee Tian Shou & family, Ev. He De Ern & family, Ev. Yan Xiang You & family in Thailand.
Pray for Mr. Yang Sheng Yong (Bangkok Theological Institute).
Please remember all the B-P ministers in your prayers.
Pray for the salvation of the Chinese sisters in Jordan.
