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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 1
FORWARD in MISSIONS | FEBRUARY 2021 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 2 3
FORWARD in MISSIONS | FEBRUARY 2021 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 4 5
FORWARD in MISSIONS | FEBRUARY 2021 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 6 7
FORWARD in MISSIONS | FEBRUARY 2021 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 8 9
FORWARD in MISSIONS | FEBRUARY 2021 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 10 11
FORWARD in MISSIONS | FEBRUARY 2021 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 12 13
FORWARD in MISSIONS | FEBRUARY 2021 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 14 15
FORWARD in MISSIONS | FEBRUARY 2021 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
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