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PRODUCTIVITY
Abiding in Christ produces fruit
55
Vision | Mar 2018 | Issue John 15:5
Official Newsletter of
Peninsular Malaysia Mission
For internal circulation | Non-Muslims only
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Vision Statement PEM DIRECTORY
Productivity
To prepare our members for
Jesus’ soon return & with
united spirit, evangelise the whole of ADMINISTRATION:
Peninsular Malaysia.
Fruit-bearing
President Tan Meng Cheng president@adventist.org.my
Mission Statement Executive Secretary Petrik Andrews e.secretary@adventist.org.my
Treasurer Joshua Chee treasurer@adventist.org.my
We, the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Christian
exist to preach the gospel to prepare the
people in Peninsular Malaysia for Jesus
Christ’s second coming, by ministering to DEPARTMENTS / SERVICES:
their physical, mental, social and spiritual
need through in-reach and outreach Adventist Community James Edward acs@adventist.org.my
programmes of the Church. Services (ACS)
Tan Meng Cheng,
Adventist-Laymen’s Services James Edward asi@adventist.org.my
President, Peninsular Malaysia Mission
Values & Industries (ASi)
Children Ministries - childrensministries@adventist.org.my
Productivity John 15:5 Communication Donny Tan communication@adventist.org.my
Accountability Matthew 25:14-30 1 Education Maclan Matthew education@adventist.org.my
Transparency Corinthians 4:9
Humility Philippians 2:5-8 Family Ministries Petrik Andrews family@adventist.org.my
Health Ministries Ellen Nathan health@adventist.org.my
Ministeral Association
Reach The World
Petrik Andrews ministerial@adventist.org.my
Public Affairs &
Religious Liberty (PARL)
Tan Meng Cheng parl@adventist.org.my
Under normal circumstances, In the parable of Luke 13:6-9, by your boss, or a member
2016 no farm owner will complain we learnt that God expects His that your pastor proud of, or
Publishing Ministries Jasnah Makirim publishing@adventist.org.my
Total Member Involvement that his durian trees are full of people to bear fruits. “Nothing a candidate for Heaven that
Eugene Prewitt (Associate) “Musang King” or “D24”. Like- could give him greater joy than the whole universe marveled
2017 Sabbath School & James Edward sspm@adventist.org.my
Christ Our Righteousness wise, I will not grumble over a to see its growth and fruitful- at what God can do in you?
Personal Ministries
tree full of avocados. Which ness.” (COL, 215.3). The secret
Shepherdess Ellen Nathan shepherdess@adventist.org.my
2018 employer will not appreciate of fruitfulness and productivity “It is the privilege of every
Stewardship Ministries Frendy Rubil stewardship@adventist.org.my his employee who bring prof- is simple. The Bible says, “I am Christian not only to look for
Faithfulness To His Word
Voice Of Prophecy Dennis Ng vop@adventist.org.my it or add value to the firm or the vine, you are the branches. but to hasten the coming of
2019 Women Ministries - womensministries@adventist.org.my company? He who abides in Me, and I in our Lord Jesus Christ. Were
Faithfulness To His Prophets
Youth Ministries Renie Ubara youth@adventist.org.my him, bears much fruit;” (John all who profess His name
2020 Prophet Isaiah said, “The vine- 15:5) When we are connected bearing fruit to His glory,
Faithfulness In Christian Lifestyle yard of the Lord of hosts is to Jesus, our God, the Holy how quickly the whole world
EXCO MEMBERS: the house of Israel, and the Spirit will do wonderful things would be sown with the seed
men of Judah His pleasant in our lives, it will automatical- of the gospel. Quickly the
Chairperson Tan Meng Cheng plant.” (Isaiah 5:7). In Christ’s ly yield “the fruit of the Spirit” last great harvest would be
Peninsular Malaysia Mission of Secretary Petrik Andrews Object Lessons (p. 214), the (c.f. Galatians 5:22-23). On ripened, and Christ would
Seventh-day Adventists Member Joshua Chee author wrote, “The generation the other hand, “there can be come to gather the precious
Departmental Directors James Edward; Renie Ubara
whom the Saviour had come no growth or fruitfulness in the grain.” (COL. 69.2).
Operated by:
Seventh-Day Adventist Corporation (M) Bhd (248857-D)
were represented by the fig life that is centered in self.”
Pastors Cheng Chiew Kwang; Dennis Ng; Joshua John;
Maclan Matthew tree in the Lord’s vineyard”. (COL, 67.3). This should be our ONLY
22-1 Jalan 2/114 Kuchai Business Centre, The Psalmist said, “Blessed is work and ULTIMATE hope!
Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur. Institution Leader Ronald Koh
the man that…delight is in the Are you willing to bring joy to
Lay Representatives Alex Rajakumar; alexsdapj@yahoo.com.my
Tel: 03 7984 7795 Fax: 03 7984 4600 law of the LORD…he shall be the heart of God by being a
Ang Poay Eng; poayeng@gmail.com
Email: info@adventist.org.my like a tree planted by the riv- productive and fruitful Chris-
Calvin Tean; calvintean@gmail.com
Web: www.adventist.org.my
David Ng; david@aoyweb.org
ers of water that bringeth forth tian in your life as a child to
*Whenever suitable, the abbreviation of “PEM” Garry Kuan; garrykuan@gmail.com his fruit in his season…”(c.f. your parents, or a student
will be used in place of the full text of Roseh Pamajah; roseh4lzc@yahoo.com Psalm 1:1-3). In short, tree is that glorify God in your stud-
“Peninsular Malaysia Mission”. Yew Lip Sin yewls@srkk.com compared to God’s people. ies, or a worker that treasured
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CONTENTS
EDITORIAL REMARKS:
Abiding to
Bear
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
03 Productivity:- Fruits Bearing Christian
Editorial Remarks
04 Abiding to Bear
INSPIRATIONAL
John 15:5, “I am the vine, you are VISION
06 Prayer & Faith
Offcial Newsletter
the branches. He who abides of Peninsular
in Me and I in him, bears much Malaysia Mission COVER STORY
08 Productivity
fruit; for without Me you can do EDITORIAL BOARD
nothing.” Tan Meng Cheng, Petrik Andrews,
HEALTH TIPS
Joshua Chee, Corina Ling
10 Interpersonal Relationships
The branch of itself cannot produce any-
thing, it bears fruit only as it abides in the CONSULTANT
vine. In other words it is only a vessel trans- Communication DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIES
porting nutrients from the vine to the tip of Donny Tan 12 Sabbath School Department
the branch where the fruit is produced. 16 Stewardship Ministries Department
CO-ORDINATOR
Tan Hui Ying
20 Youth Ministries Department
Productivity refers to the rate at which a
worker, a company or a country produces
goods compared to how much time, work LAYOUT DESIGN MISSION SPOTLIGHT
and money is needed to produce them. Tan Hui Voon 22 2018 The Year of Public Evangelism
In the temporal world, companies prefer
workers who costs little (low expenses) but TRANSLATOR NEWS AND TESTIMONIES
Corina Ling, Renitta Simon
they bring in high profits for the company. 24 12th MSCC
25 Tampin Chinese Church
In the spiritual realm it’s the opposite, for
if we spend little time abiding in our Vine, TO WRITERS 26 KL Chinese Church
our Christ, we will not be able to bear His We welcome 28 6th PEM Pathfinder Camporee
likeness, and thus we cannot bear the fruit unsolicited scripts. 29 Serdang Adventist Hope Centre
He desires of us. Before submitting, 30 Sungai Way Indian Church
review the contributor’s guidelines
on Page 32
32 Bukit Jelutong Indian Church
As you read through the articles, seek out 33 Shepherdess Conference
ways on how we each can strengthen the
abiding and connection in our Vine, our Please send scripts 34 Utama Beacon
Christ. 2018 has been designated as the via email to 36 Petaling Jaya English Church
year of evangelism for churches in our vision@adventist.org.my
Southern Asia-Pacific Division. A year 40 YOUTH & CHILDREN COLUMN
when we go all out to reach out. Peninsular Malaysia
Mission Office
22-1, Jalan 2/114, MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Let this goal encourage us to abide dearly
Kuchai Business Centre, 41 BM
in Christ that we may produce and hasten
Jesus Second Coming. Jalan Kuchai Lama, 42 TAMIL
58200, Kuala Lumpur. 43 CHINESE
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INSPIRATIONAL:
PRAYER
& FAITH
Eph 3.20, “Now unto him who is able to do ex- vated-prayer emphasis from 10-20 January If you had not the opportunity this year, next 2. Continue the 777 Prayer, incorporating the
ceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or 2018, also known as the 10 Days of Prayer. year’s 10 days of Prayer will be in 9-19th January 5-finger prayer, as a 40-day Prayer Challenge,
think, according to the power that works in us…” This fits in well with emphasis of encouraging 2019. Come, take full advantage of the richness and watch Jesus doing the impossible:
every pastor and churches to adopt the Cycle of this blessing. i. Thumb Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
The Lord Jesus Christ can and is willing to do, for of Evangelism process in sharing the Gospel. ii. Index Leadership, eg. GC, Div, Union, PEM,
and through us, far more than we Furthermore, the Southern As a follow-up to this ‘press together, press Local Church- Pastor and Leaders, Head of
can ask or imagine for the pur- Asia Pacific Division (SSD) is together’ 10 days prayer experience, there are Household etc.
“Prayer & faith
poses of His will and the building incorporating this process, as a few suggestions that can be implemented: iii. Middle Community- eg. around the church
of His kingdom here and now it designates 2018 as the Year and your neighbourhood
and for eternity to come.
will do what of Public Evangelism. 1. Starting a prayer meeting, (if you do not have
one in your church yet)
iv. Ring Needs, eg. of your local church
v. Little Intercede (I) for (4) Seven (7) - part of the
Mrs Ellen G. White in one of
her classic books entitled
no power on earth With its humble beginning
as Operation Global Rain in Start a prayer meeting, and/or other prayer min-
10 Days Prayer Suggestion for I-47: Praying for
4 Non-Members; 2 Church Members; 1 Missing
‘Ministry of Healing’ page 509 can accomplish.” 2006, the 10 Days of Prayer istries, in your local church: Member Total 7 persons.
makes a power-packed state- has spread throughout the i. meet once a week in church, eg mid-week (Note: Contact the Ministerial Dept if you need assistance)
ment: “Prayer and faith will do world with more and more prayer meeting
what no power on earth can accomplish.” Seventh-day Adventist churches and individ- ii. distant, eg meet at least once a week via Whatever form prayer is covenanted, mingle it with
uals joining this prayer experience at the be- Google hangout faith. It is a potent power in the hands of our Al-
With that directional statement, the Penin- ginning of each year using it as a springboard iii. in small groups, eg once a week according to mighty. God bless us as we humble ourselves &
sular Malaysia Mission office employees, for the vibrancy of life and work of the church. geographical location, or age, etc. make a commitment to pray the prayer of Jesus,
together with other local churches, decided We trust that these 10 days has enhanced your iv. Individually, according to a specific stipulated ‘Thy will O Lord not mine be done’. God bless.
to join in the worldwide effort of faith-moti- walk with God, individually and corporately. time, eg 8-9pm on a specific day
Petrik Andrews,
Ministerial Secretary
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COVER STORY:
PRODUCTIVITY
John 15:5 “I am the vine, you Christ. Believers as God’s are saved, but it is faith in Me Abiding in Christ job is to “abide” in the vine – Today, Jesus is calling us to
are the branches. He who branches are vitally connect- as the true source of life.” The produces fruit. Jesus! abide in Him. Let us acknowl-
abides in Me, and I am in him, ed to Christ. As a result, we lesson of the vine is very clear, edge Jesus as our Saviour and
bears much fruit; for without draw our life from Christ. The Jesus is the true source of life There is a relationship be- Want to live productively for LORD. Let us allow Jesus to
Me you can do nothing.” promise of this text is that in – He is God! tween our abiding in Christ God? Then let your life be align our lives to His life. Let
an abiding relationship with and our producing fruit. Je- joined to Jesus! Invite Him in us allow our heart, our minds
The key to productivity is not Jesus, we bear “much fruit” Life results from sus refers to the importance to abide in you as you draw and our souls be bonded to
effort; though effort will be (v.8) which brings glory to our being connected to Jesus. of abiding in Him at least six close to abide in Him. We may Jesus. Let us rejoice that we
necessary. The key to pro- Father. However, without Him times in these eight verses use the acronym of ABIDE as are being remade into the im-
ductivity is not circumstance; we “can do nothing.” We draw our life from Christ as (vv.4, 5, 6, 7). follows: age of Jesus. Let us be chal-
though how we handle our Paul said, “‘For in him we live lenged to engage in the differ-
circumstances is important. Jesus is and move and have our being’” To abide in Jesus means A - Abiding in Christ involves ent Spiritual disciplines. Let us
The key to productivity is not the true source of life. (Acts 17:28). Jesus is the true that your life in Christ is not both an ACKNOWLEDGEMENT understand that in Christ there
our personal strength, charis- source of life. Because Jesus a passive process. Your part and an ALIGNMENT are no limits, no boundaries to
ma, or wisdom; though each Here we have another one of is the true source of life, it is in the process of seeing fruit how deep our love for Him and
of these will be given to us to the great “I am” statements imperative that I am connect- produced is to abide in Christ. B - Abiding in Christ means in- others can grow. In Jesus there
help make us more fruitful. made by Jesus in the Gospel ed by faith to Jesus Christ, The language used in this volves a BOND with Christ in is ever lasting life, everlasting
The key to productivity is for of John that clearly identifies “the true vine” (v.1). Are you word “Abide in Me, and I am mind, heart and spirit growth and love.
us to have our lives joined to Himself with God, the great connected to God through the in you” means to continue in a
the one, true, healthy vine— “I am.” When Jesus used the Vine – Jesus? Here is God’s relationship that has already I - Abiding in Christ means that
Jesus. As our lives are joined symbolism of the Vine, his lis- promise to you. “Yet to all who been established. That’s what I am being remade into the IM-
to His, as we “abide” in Him teners knew exactly what he received Him, to those who Jesus is saying to us. Abide AGE of Jesus
Frendy Rubil,
and He in us, then productiv- meant. The vine had become believed in His name, He gave in Me, continue following Stewardship Ministries
ity happens. As branches, we the symbol of the nation of the right to become children Me, develop this relationship D - Abiding in Christ means
derive our productivity from Israel. When Jesus calls him- of God” (John. 1:12). God is that has begun. If we will do that I am invited to live a life of
the Vine. self the “true vine” (v.1), he is calling you to receive Him, to that, we will bear “much fruit”. Discipline
saying, “I am the vine of God believe in His name. When you Branches never
John 15:1-8 deals with the and you must be branches do that, new life results from E - Abiding in Christ is Ever-
intimate and living relation- joined to me. It is not because being connected to Jesus, the “strive” to produce fruit, they lasting
ship that believers share with you belong to Israel that you Vine. simply abide in the vine. Your
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HEALTH TIPS:
INTERPERSONAL Now How?
So how can we build social con-
lets, mobiles or EarPods. Tech-
nology has us all distracted, oc-
cupied, but empty.
while amongst adolescents and
teens, researchers found less
likelihood “to smoke, use drugs
RELATIONSHIPS
nections that will prove benefi- or drink alcohol.”9
cial all around? Here are a few Three things you can do to im-
suggestions to get you started. prove your interpersonal skills. So make family meals a must.
a) Discover your strengths and If your children are already in
1) Invest in Others. Don’t wait weaknesses and work on those their teens and older, that may
The next letter in the CREATION Health series is “I” which stands for for people to befriend you. Are weaknesses. Ask a friend or be a challenge. Start with per-
“Interpersonal Relationships.” you a good friend? In their sur- your spouse to point out your haps one meal per day; more,
vey conducted in major cities blind spots. Improve on your over the weekends. In order
and rural neighborhoods, the outlook, personality and ap- to make it work well, parents
The What? Institute for the Advancement proachability. b) Develop your should be open and be able to
of Health, found that 95 percent communication skills. Knowing draw their children out in good,
A simple description of this what to say, when to say it, how happy, cheerful conversation
of those who made regular con-
would be forming social con- to say it, at the right place and at and laughter. No hand phones,
tact with individuals whom they
nections. the right time will prove benefi- no interruptions, no scoldings
helped, has what is known as
the “helper’s high.” 4 cial. And communication is not during meal times.
This is not referring to the on- only about talking, it includes
again-off-again immature rela- listening as well. c) Smile! God has given us the ability to
Studies of men in a particular
tionships we so often see and love and be loved. May the shar-
Blue Zone found that they regu-
hear of. It is not the number of 3) Start with family. In Diane ing and receiving inherent in
larly gather in streets, to social-
likes on Facebook, contacts on Haworth and Michael Varbaek’s positive relationships be a con-
ize and laugh. Laughter lowers
WhatsApp, or number of Ins- online article on the Sardinians’ tinual blessing for good health!
stress, and that can lower the
tagram followings. The fact is, lifestyle, entitled, “Secrets to a
risk of cardiovascular disease.5
behind these social media ac- Longer Healthy Life,” they ob- References:
counts hide many lonely indi- served that the Sardinians love
Years ago, a now famous re- 1.https://www.psychologytoday.com/
viduals. their families.7
search done at an orphanage blog/side-effects/201204/social-me-
So Why? found that the reason the chil- dia-and-social-loneliness
In a post written by Christopher The family circle especially, is
dren were not dying was simply
Lane, Ph.D., entitled, “Social A fifty-year study in a little town ric began to wane, the number considered to be of great im- 2. http://creationhealth.com/Articles/
due to the fact that the assis- Article-View/id/335
Media and Social Loneliness,” of Rosetto, Pennsylvania, found, of disease incidences matched portance. The authors wrote,
tant there regularly held and
he quoted a columnist Stephen at the start of their study, that those of the two neighboring “Parents and grandparents love 3. http://creationhealth.com/CREA-
hugged the children.6
Marche who wrote, “From Face- incidences of coronary heart towns. This and other studies and care for their children when TION-Health/Interpersonal-Relation-
book to Twitter, social media disease amongst the inhabit- show a strong link between so- they are young and in return ships
Proverbs 11:25 puts it this way:
has made us more densely net- ants there were half that of the cial support and health.2 they get cared for when they are
“The generous soul will be made 4. http://creationhealth.com/Articles/
worked than ever. Yet for all this two neighboring towns, despite old and the children are grown Article-View/id/323
rich, and he who waters will also
connectivity, new research sug- all three sharing similar Do you have anyone who cares up.”8 What a picture of perfect
be watered himself.” Reach out
gests that we have never been for you, loves you, and desires family! 5. https://bluezones.com/exploration/
to someone in need today and sardinia-italy/
lonelier —and that this loneli- risk factors. to help you? And is there an- it will return in blessings to you.
ness is making us mentally and yone you are reaching out to Researchers found that eating 6. http://creationhealth.com/Articles/
But do it for the right reasons
physically ill.” Researchers found that Rosetta help, on a regular basis? If there together as a family, “decreases Article-View/id/316
and not just for the “helper’s
was settled by a tight-knit group is, some studies suggest you high.” Be genuinely concerned. tendencies in children to make 7.http://www.alongerhealthylife.com/
Marche cited that in1985, “10 of immigrants from Southern It- may have lowered your risk of unhealthy food choices.” Chil- longevity-village/sardinia-italy-lon-
percent of Americans said they aly. During the first thirty years premature death and disease dren were also found to do better gevity-hotspot/what-lifestyle-sardin-
2) Develop Interpersonal Skills.
had no one with whom to dis- of the study it was found that from all causes by three to five in school,” as well as, “experience ia-people-live-longevity/
We live in an environment where
cuss important matters, and 15 this community was highly times, as opposed to those who fewer behavioral problems.”
many are self-absorbed. On the 8. Ibid.
percent said they had only one connected socially -- through do not have such relationships.3 trains, in the bus, or even at
such good friend. By 2004, 25 intermarriages, strong family There’s also “a direct impact 9. http://creationhealth.com/Articles/
Dennis Ng, home around the dinner table,
percent had nobody to talk to, ties and a supportive nurturing on the vocabulary develop- Article-View/id/297
we see individuals in their own
and 20 percent had only one community. However, in the 60s Church Pastor, world -- fiddling with their tab- ment of younger children,”
confidant.” 1 and 70s, when the social fab- Ipoh English
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DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGY:
Sabbath School Department I. Following are the “REACH IN WITH GOD” Strategy:
2.1. To achieve membership retention at 100% of
active membership by them joining any one of
the small group meetings.
Action Plans:
Holy
1. SS Action Unit Formation
Bible
2. Small Group Leaders Training &
Programs Guidance
3. Small Group Materials for Youth & Adults
2.2. To achieve members’ involvement in church
ministry at 100% of active membership.
SABBATH SCHOOL MINISTRIES
“Equipping and Mobilizing the Members Action Plans:
2017 YEAR END MEETING REPORT
for the Soul-Winning Mission of the Church” 1. TMI (Total Members Involvement)
Emphasis (GC Initiative) As of 4th Quarter, 2017 Date: January 17, 2018
2. Prayer Meeting establishment &
Coordination (prayer meeting format)
James Edward, SABBATH SCHOOL AVERAGE
Sabbath School & Personal Ministries 3. The Revival Meeting for members to grow
& involve in the church activities No. of Sabbath Schools 56
INTRODUCTION
2.3. To achieve discipleship whereby each member SS Membership—
We thank the Lord for the wonderful guidance He of Christ as revealed in the Scripture. The Holy give 1 to 1 Bible study at 5% of active membership.
had shown to us in the past and for the promise Spirit “within us” helps in developing the capac- Cradle Roll (Ages 0 -- 2) 95
of the Holy Spirit to guide us now and in the fu- ity to be like Jesus in our character and to do Action Plans:
ture. Only by the help of His promised and guid- Kindergarten (3 – 5) 229
the task of Jesus as directed in the Great Gospel 1. The Bible Teacher School &
ing Holy Spirit, we are able to witness and pro- Commission. Bible Teacher Certification Primary (6 – 9) 255
claim the Gospel to the community that we are
living at the moment. 2. Standardized materials in local language Junior (10 – 12) 146
The Holy Spirit is guiding the church in under-
standing the scripture, the Word of God, through for various age groups Earliteen (13 – 14) 133
As mentioned by Pastor J. Alfred Johnson II, the Sabbath School lesson studies. We are able 3. How to give Bible Study Training/Seminar Youth (15 – 18) 466
SS&PM Director, NAD, in September 2000; The to understand the scripture better through the
ministry of the Holy Spirit, which many under- help of the Holy Spirit. Mrs. White; “I am deep- 4. SDP (Structure Discipleship Program) Adult (18 – above) 1387
stand to be exclusive Gift of the Spirit to us for ly interested in the Sabbath-school work, and for local church
all times and occasions, is conversion to Jesus have a great desire to see it prosper. The Sab- Extension Division
Christ as Lord and Savior, manifested through bath-school is the place where we learn of God 2.4. To achieve fostering unity in diversity where-
display of the character and attitude of Jesus and Christ, and learn to study the Holy Bible. If by 100% of local church board members are able Total SS Membership 2709
with “Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentle- we would develop Christian characters, we must to articulate PEM’s vision, mission, values & goals.
ness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance…” Vacation Bible School Enrollment 357
study the character of Christ, that we may come
(Galatians 5:22-23) – The Fruits of the Spirit. into full union with Him”. (RH December 12, 1878, Action Plans:
Small Group --
Art. B, par. 1). 1. To organize and conduct training for
It should be noted very clearly that the Fruit of all pastors and church board members
the Spirit has a very clear objective – to demon- Number of Church with Small Group 41
Sabbath School Department will be focusing on
strate the result of the Holy Spirit “within us.” “REACH IN” the Strategy No.2 of Strategic Plans 2. Advertisement of PEM’s Vision, Mission, Number of newly baptized members 99
When the Holy Spirit comes within us, we nat- Values & Goals to all the church board
of Peninsular Malaysia Mission. Let us work to- members. joined Small Group
urally begin to manifest the character of Christ. gether for the Holy Spirit through Reach Up and
The Holy Spirit “within us” demonstrates that our Number of Small Groups 87
Reach In so that we will be able to Reach Out to 3. Training for Sabbath School &
lives, our characters, are congruent with the Life complete the Great Gospel Commission. Personal Ministry Leaders Number of Small Group Members 826
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II. THE MISSION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SABBATH SCHOOL
“Sabbath School is one of the most important parts of Sabbath.
It gives us the opportunity for fellowship, mission understanding,
outreach & one of the greatest parts, Bible study and discussion.
What a privilege to be able to study our Bible and the Adult Bible
Study Guide in a small group setting and make the wonderful biblical
instructions practical for our spiritual experience the next week.
No one should miss Sabbath School!”
—Ted N C Wilson, president,
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Mission: Objectives:
The Mission of the Sabbath School is The Sabbath School has 4 specific objectives:
to be a system of local church religious
education that builds faith and prac- 1. Study of the Word
tice. Based at the local church, Sab- 2. Fellowship
bath School builds through the study
of the Scriptures and the doctrines and 3. Community Outreach
teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist 4. World Mission Emphasis
Church. Its builds our practice through
the application of biblical principles These 4 objectives are the basis for every activi-
of the Seventh-day Adventist Church ty of the Sabbath School in all divisions/church-
to the individual lives of the Sabbath es. From its inception, Sabbath School has fo-
School members. cused on four emphases that are still prominent
to this day: fellowship development, community
outreach, Bible study, & foreign mission. A solid
balance of these elements characterizes the most
vital Sabbath Schools around the world.
III. EVENTS FOR 2018
January 19 & 20, 2018
ACS, SS&PM Regional Leadership Training @ JB English Church
Feb 3 & 4, 2018
ACS, SS&PM Regional Leadership Training @ Light House, Penang
April 20 & 22, 2018
Small Group / Care Group training for Southern Region Churches in JB English Church
April 27 & 29, 2018
Small Group / Care Group training for Northern Region Churches in PG English Church
September 14 - 16, 2018
Festival of Laity (Church Layman Gathering) @ Grand Kampar Hotel, Perak (Mission-Wide)
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DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGY:
Stewardship Ministries Department
The Strategic Plans of Stewardship Ministry Department are as follows:
1 Reach UP to God -
through spiritual renewal, and stewardship education
Frendy Rubil,
Stewardship Ministries
2Reach IN with God -
through relationship with God, and Stewardship in everyday living
3Reach OUT with God -
“Stewardship Compliant Church”… This is converts instruction on this point (Stew-
“Believe in the LORD your God, and you shall be established;
believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.”
the goal of Stewardship Ministries Depart- ardship) “they leave undone a most im-
through local church stewardship strategy,
ment, something that we would love to see portant work,” (Evangelism, 250). If they
and total members involvement
happening in all SDA churches in Peninsu- fail to educate the people to be faithful in
lar Malaysia Mission. What is a “Steward- returning to God His own, “there will be a
ship Compliant Church?” It is a Stewardship shortage of means in the treasury to carry
education plan to carry forward the Lord’s forward the Lord’s work” (CS, 104).
Work. In 2 Chronicles 20:20, “Believe in the
LORD your God, and you shall be estab- The above statements of EGW calls for an
The objectives of the Stewardship Compliant Church are:
lished; believe His prophets, and you shall intentional strategy in educating our mem-
prosper.” This verse tells us that for church bers to be faithful stewards which would
To provide Stewardship education training and resources
members and churches to prosper - enjoy mean:
God’s favor, wisdom, success, well-being,
To model Christian stewardship, generosity, and giving.
and all the good things Jesus paid for His Ø Equipping the pastor,
people to have - we must seek first His
To maximize the training to all level of the church, equipping
Kingdom (Matthew 6:33) and listen to His Ø Educating every member of the church,
through special presentations, and resourcing with the latest
counsels from the Spirit of Prophecy. and thereby,
stewardship tools and materials available at the time.
In her writings, Ellen G. White stated that, Ø Addressing the shortage of means in the
To maintain a wholistic approach to stewardship education that
“There is great need of instruction con- treasury to carry forward the Lord’s work.
is centered on the Lordship of Jesus Christ with its focus on value
cerning the obligation and duties to God,
transformation.
especially in regard to paying an honest With that, the Stewardship Ministries De-
tithe” (Counsels on Stewardship, 104). partment has designed a program strategy
To inform church members on the use of God’s financial resources
Faithfulness in paying an honest tithe, she in stewardship education called “The Stew-
in the ministry and mission of the Church as a total response of
emphasized, should be taught to “every ardship Compliant Church.” The members
the believer to God.
church member” (Testimonies, V9, 250, of the church are educated to know and
251). Further still, Mrs. White stressed that understand the principles and objectives
To increase the number of baptized members who are earning any
it is a part of the ministers’ work to teach of Stewardship. This results in 80-100% of
kind of income to return tithe consistently.
those who accept the truth “to bring the the attending members becoming givers,
tithe into the storehouse, as an acknowl- thus enhancing Total Member Involvement
To increase the amount of offerings given at the local church to
edgement of their dependence upon God” in Stewardship.
reduce the difference between tithe and offerings.
(CS, 104). And if ministers neglect to give
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SCHEDULE
There are 17 indicators of a Stewardship Compliant Church, and they are as follows:
Saturday (Apr. 7)
7.30pm - 9.30pm
1. The church members are stewards who accept Christ’s Lordship.
HP 102
2. Church members walk in partnership with God and act as His agents in managing His affairs on Women’s Roles in
Earth. Thus, they make the most and use of the best resources possible for God’s work and glory. E.G. White
by Pr. Tan M. C.
3. Members understand the importance of the integration of the Lordship of Jesus Christ into every A look at some of Ellen White’s
area of life. Thus, they view their use of money, time and talents based on this understanding. statements about the role of
women, her encouragement of
women in ministry, and her own
4. Members recognize and accept the principle that God is the owner of everything. role in the SDA church.
5. Members learn to live within their income and avoid debt as much as possible. Sunday (Apr. 8)
9.00am - 10.30am
6. Members see the connection between the giving of tithes and offerings and the finishing of the
Church’s divinely appointed mission. It is their lifestyle to support the mission of the church.
Level 3
PS 307
Balancing Home
7. Training on personal financial management is regularly given. and Career
by Sis. Marcia R.
8. The biblical standard of the tithe (10% of income) is embraced by the majority, if not all of those Takes a look at what women are
Speakers:
who attend the church (80—100% are givers). balancing, how to make God the
center, and choosing priorities. A
discussion of Superwomencis it is
9. Members believe in the joy of giving and, like Jesus, give generously and sacrificially so that the possible, necessary or good? A study
church consistently meet their projected budget for the programs and activities of their church of personal mission statements.
10. The church is managing and spending (budgeting) its financial resources in a God- honoring way. Sunday (Apr. 8)
11.00am - 12.30pm
11. The receiving of tithes and offerings is a spiritual, educational, and appealing part of the worship service.
OP 803
12. The members strive for self-reliance, thus, in faith in God, improving giving habits in financing Women’s Social
their programs and activities, with as little dependence on outside funding as much as possible. and Legal Issues
by Sis. Wong K. F. Pr. Tan Meng Cheng Sis. Marcia Rajakumar
13. Members have a yearly covenant with God to support the programs of our church. This will raise the awareness about
such issues as family violence,
sexual abuse, faireness in the
14. Members know the difference between tithes and offering, and they treat them accordingly. workplace, sexual harassment, and
rape. Who should deal with these
issues? What Resources are
15. The church allocates percentage of offering share to every department and respects the available? Facts we need to know
decision of its council in disbursing it. about social and legal issues.
16. Members use the Tithes & Offering envelope, give proportionate offering from their income and Sunday (Apr. 8)
remit mission fund regularly. 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Pr. Ho Soon Cheng Sis. Wong Kai Fen
17. The church has a current spiritual program, properly signed by the board of elders & accepted OP 802
by the body. Outreach
Programs
Date: April 7 - 8, 2018
Let us all hold on to the promise of God found in 2 Chronicles 20:20, “Believe in the LORD your God, by Pr. Ho S. C. Venue: Mission Office, KL
and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.” With the power of God Survey various community outreach
programs that are available, describe Fee: RM20 per year
bestowed upon His churches in Peninsular Malaysia Mission, we will all be able to truly strive for a , inform about where resources are
“Stewardship Compliant Church.” available, and finding local people
to do these programs.
Register yourself via email or phone call
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DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGY:
Youth Ministries Department
To
Everyone of you, dear youth, are beloved in God’s sight. Please
take time to deeply ponder on these powerful last words from
two amazing servant-leaders in earth history. First, Jesus:
“Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to
Onward Our
Blessed 2018! suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repent-
ance and remission of sins should be preached in His name
“Pass It On” greetings to all of you! Following the to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And you are witnesses
We Go!
model left by Jesus, & the direction of the General of these things. Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon
Conference Youth Ministries Department, PEM Youth you” (Luke 24:46-49). And second, Ellen White in her last vi-
Youth
Ministries Department is committed & responsible to sion says: “Tell the young that they have had many spiritual
see through the vision & direction of the Seventh-day advantages. God wants them to make earnest efforts to get
Adventist® Church and the implementation of the the truth before the people” (Massages to Young People, p.
PEM Strategic Plan 2016-2020. We recognize that Ad- 287-289).
ventism is a movement, thus as we disciple and train
Renie Ubara, the youth of our church, we remember our PBML focus Even in the last remaining days of their earthly life, both Je-
Youth Ministries & direction: Prayer, Bible Study, Mission, and Lifestyle. sus Christ and Ellen White focused on the fulfillment of God’s
mission. They are calling all of us, especially our youth to
know the message of truth and be that missionaries that God
wants us to be, urgently and actively sharing His saving-love
to everyone!
To
To our dedicated church pastors, elders, church leaders and
AY leaders, your wonderful contribution and support rendered
within the pass 2 years for the development of our young
people in PEM is very much valued and appreciated. As we
Onward Through
Our
advance forward, discipling and training our young people,
may each one of us always be encouraged that we are build-
2018
ing leaders and missionaries for Christ’s Mission in the end
time, fulfilling our missiological call as a remnant church.
Youth
We need to rightly train our young people, equipping them to
be ambassadors for Christ for the proclamation of the mes-
sage of our crucified, risen, and soon-coming Savior to the
whole of PEM! As we lead and as we nurture, be reminded
Leaders
that our church has adopted the Christ’s servant-leader-
ship model to lead as Christ leads and to implement Christ’s At a glance, for the year 2018, the GC Youth Ministries Depart-
method of evangelism in reaching the masses. ment is focusing on leadership and character building of our
young people for the mission of Christ. Therefore, wonderful
In humility and with passion, let us be the example of Jesus’ initiatives have been put forth by our world church and PEM
character and love our young people in leadership and in mis- to continue the call to disciple our young people through the
sion. Prayerfully, let us work in togetherness with our youth, various ministries and events scheduled this year. For exam-
the backbone of every one of our church and ministry. Let us ple Impact Europe 2018 Germany and Global Youth Day 2018.
recognize their various talents and creativity and use them For further information please visit: http://youth.adventist.
as power-tools in fulfilling the great commission. Let us be org.
the example of living a Christian life that seeks the Kingdom
of God first. Let us be a model of a Christian life empowered On March 16-18, 2018, we will be equipping our young peo-
by the Holy Spirit, actively doing His will and be ready for His ple for mission though the YC18: “The Power of Mission”
second coming. As we direct and help connecting the young PEM Youth Congress 2018 in Melaka. Visit our FB page: PEM
people to Christ our ultimate example, may all of us be found Youth Congress.
on our knees always, unceasingly praying for and with our
young people that each one of them will enjoy a close and in- Remember this: Mission is the overflow of love. God bless all
timate relationship with Christ. Lets do these things unitedly of you as you dedicate your life for His wonderful cause.
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MISSION SPOTLIGHT:
“REVOLUTION
The Holy Spirit supernaturally enables the they were to go in the power of the Holy Spirit.
IN THE CHURCH- church to accomplish its mission to reach the
world for Christ. We can never divorce the Holy Evangelism has always been, and will always be,
Unleashing the Awesome Power Spirit from the mission of the church. This was the watch word for every individual Seventh-day
Lay Ministry ”
Adventist. As such the Southern Asia-Pacific
of the the whole reason we seek for the outpouring of
the Holy Spirit. Division (SSD), to which our Peninsular Malay-
sia Mission (PEM) belongs to, has specifically
“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, designated 2018 as the year of concerted and
“All authority has been given to Me in heaven synchronised Public Evangelism (PE). The plan
and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples is to have PE meetings, preached by Ministers
2018
of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of and Laity, at different sites, throughout the SSD
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, territory.
teaching them to observe all things that I have
commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, All the participating sites have been allotted with
The Year of Public Evangelism
even to the end of the age.” Amen.” enough funding to run such public efforts incor-
Matthew 28:18-20 porating the 1-year Evangelism Cycle-where
PE is held by following a specific ‘harvest-cy-
Jesus concern was not just the fulfilment of the cle’ process where much ‘ground preparation’ is
mission, but also the reception of the Holy Spir- done before the PE efforts. Following the PE’s
Imagine with me-one Sabbath afternoon you God through the prophet Habakkuk says, it’s power to enable the church to accomplish there is a Nurturing and Retain, follow up, phase,
are looking out into sea, you see the beauti- “Look among the nations and watch—Be ut- the mission. The church was not simply to go organised to nurture and disciple those who join
ful horizon and what else do you see? A vast terly astounded! For I will work a work in your into all the world with the message of Christ, the Church and its membership.
expanse of water. Then suddenly, you notice days. Which you would not believe, though it
about 10,000 people walk into the sea all clad were told you.—Habakkuk 1.5
in light blue outfits, in an orderly fashion to-
wards other men already in the midst of the Thus the Seventh-day Adventist Church is
sea. They were seen lowering the blue-clad growing by leaps and bounds in Rwanda. Yet
individuals one after another, below the wa- this is not the case world over. Why the enig-
ter surface. With one hand at the back of the ma? Why this conundrum?
individual’s head and with the other over the
mouth clinching the nose, these individuals Historically, Adventist was born as a dynam-
were lowered. In May 2016, 100, 135 individ- ic, mission-centred movement. Passion for Funding is made available to facilitate these different efforts. Churches which run 10-sessions of
uals were baptized in Rwanda over one month sharing the message reigned in the minds and gospel meetings can claim up to RM5,000.00. While churches which run 5-session gospels meetings
into the SDA Church. hearts of the early pioneers . . . Mission drove can claim up to RM2,000.00.
them! Mission motivated them! Mission was
This should be done after a time of personal and corporate spiritual revival- i.e. “10 Days of Prayer”
So how did they go from 10,000 baptisms in the flame that burned within them!
and follow up with “40-Days of Prayer Challenge.” After this revival phase, adequate training should
one event to 100,135?
be given to the members so that they in turn will be able to pray and connect with their individual
Hiring pastors to do the work of the minis-
interest base or personal mission field, namely their families and friends. The churches on the other
The answer too is obvious: Total Member In- try while the laity pay, attend and observe is
hand, should organize multi-facet outreach efforts to reach out to the community. The members are
volvement (TMI). There were 100,135 candi- not God’s plan for the Adventist church. In
then encouraged to invite their own ‘mission field’ interests to these and other church events.
dates were baptised in over 45 sites, in one fact, this practice has resulted in the present
climatic month! Laodicean condition. . . Laity must once again The SSD is further encouraging this by setting aside USD4,000 whereby 4 churches will get . USD1000/
become “the church”. Likewise, pastors need church /eight sessions, for a Lay-led Public Evangelism focusing on the gospel or health, where the
For the Rwanda project, instead of focusing to revise their church role and return to their preachers/speakers are church members. Let the PEM Administration know if you or your church/
on one preaching site with one preacher, there biblical job description – as Equipper of the church leaders, would like to take up this Public Evangelism Challenge.
were multiple sites with multiple preachers. saints-for the work of the minster, so that the
Amazingly, a total of 2,227 people volunteered— body of Christ can be edified. PEM is encouraging all the church’s membership, both pastors and members, to rise to the call of duty that
both young and old alike, male and female, with God is bidding. He says to ‘cast the nets far and wide’ and He will bring into the church-organized bridging
and without prior experience— all who were “The work of God in the earth can never be fin- events, all those ‘who are wistfully looking up to heaven’, to be nurtured and made disciples of Jesus Christ.
willing to be used by God. The majority of the ished until the men and women comprising our
lay people were from that locality. Most guest church membership rally to the work and unite May all of us be work in tandem with the world church directive and participate in this worldwide
evangelists were also lay preachers, and they their efforts with those of the ministers and ingathering initiative. May God bless us as we engage ourselves in preparing a people for the Lord’s
were welcomed in with open arms. church officers – Gospel Workers, pp. 351, 352 soon return. MARANATHA.24 | VISION | Issue 55 Mar 2018 Issue 55 Mar 2018 | VISION | 25
NEWS UPDATE & TESTIMONIES:
第12届马新青年大会
Vacation Bible School
“勇者无惧” Tampin Chinese Church
胡以诺 ,
怡保中文堂
第12届马新青年大会“勇者无惧”在上帝的带领下圆
满结束.身为本次大会的工作人员,我可以感觉到我
们做每一样事情都有着上帝的带领及眷顾。虽然怡
保教会的人手不足,但是上帝仍然在最后关头时差派
人手加添我们的力量。在营会前几天下雨连连，我
们都担心营地附近会有水灾。由于那个地方也靠近
海边,所以会有一些危险,就连营会开始前一天也在
下雨。于是我们不断地祷告.果然在营会的那几天
天气很好太阳也没有很大,所以很适合我们进行
活动。
这次的营会能够听见黄达颖牧师和黄盼晨传道为
我们带来出埃及记的讯息,我们能够从中经历当时
上帝如何带领以色列民出埃及的情景。这次大会
所有的游戏和活动都是依据圣经里的出埃及记来
拟定的，是为了让营员能够更加熟悉圣经和印象
更深刻。他们在这个营会中都经历过“十灾”,出埃
及事件,如何制作3D 圣所和经历旷野生活。我们也
很荣幸能够邀请到316诗歌布道团来到营会。
这次所带出来的讯息就是让我们更加了解自己与上
帝之间的关系，就好像丈夫与妻子那么的亲密。我
Our annual VBS was held from 27th November more. So we invited them to join us in the Chil-
们能够反省到每天读经祷告亲近上帝的重要性。 to 1st December, 2017 from 9 AM to 12:30PM. dren Sabbath School on Sabbath Day. We want to
感谢上帝的是在营会里有4位弟兄愿意献身服侍上 We had 35 children who attended the VBS and praise God that some came and have been faith-
帝，20位希望接受查经，在不久的将来受洗。 12 teen helpers. Our theme was “The Royal fully attending the Sabbath school every week.
Adventure”.
大会也准备了工作坊给营员，其中有1）会说话的 In Proverbs 22:6 it says, “Train up a child in the
希伯来文字， 2）希伯来人成功秘诀 ，3）如何抓 We had songs in different languages, stories, way he should go: and when he is old, he will not
紧时间， 4）你了解你的性格吗， 5）如何选择你 games, moral lesson skit, crafts and more that depart from it.”
人生中的他。经历了这次的营会，我们可以看到“ allowed us to share God’s word with children
勇者们”在第一天不敢玩游戏、不敢接受任务， in our community. The children had a wonder- We pray and hope that, the children will always
ful time with us. The VBS Director gave them an remember the lessons that they have learnt in
但是之后的几天已经很快地融入营会中，即使是
appeal on the last day asking if they want to see this VBS. They will remember that God has a
非常挑战的任务也能完成。在筹备这次的营会是 Jesus when He comes? Children were so excited plan for them, God is our Savior and He will give
不容易的，但我们能够从中再一次经历上帝的存 and they responded positively to the appeal. us the wisdom from above when we ask, God is
在，因为祷告就是力量。期待在下一届的青年大 our refuge and strength and that we are the chil-
会还能见到你们！愿上帝赐福大家。 Our VBS does not end there, the children wanted dren of God.26 | VISION | Issue 55 Mar 2018 Issue 55 Mar 2018 | VISION | 27
NEWS UPDATE & TESTIMONIES:
之后由于课业越来越忙，小欣完全没有时间回 最后的压轴表演是“串串圣诞”表演，10位年轻
家与家人团聚，更因为冬天遇上寒流，让她病 的表演者，穿着可爱的服装，踏着美妙的脚
倒了。妈妈通过视像电话察觉小欣不对劲，担 步，一步一步的带领大家认识耶稣，了解圣诞
心得坐立不安，而小欣的养父这时已拿出两张 节的意义。这看起来短短10分钟的表演，却是
机票打算飞往英国探望小欣，这也让小欣妈妈 用了大半年筹备的结晶，要让所有人能记得对
喜出望外。 白，并且能培养默契，加上须训练丰富的表
情，这真的不是一朝一夕就能训练出来的。这
小欣在医院时，由于家人都在飞机上，而她也 里也要感谢陈丽卿姐妹的不辞劳苦，让所有表
在不知情的情况下，拨了数通电话，想说在这 演者能在她的指导下，有个成功的演出。
个寒冷又孤单的地方，有父母的声音陪着
自己，至少能感到一丝温暖，但父母的电话就 过程虽然很累，会经历许多挫折，也会有许多
是接不通，让她的情绪瞬间跌入谷底，忍耐已 的挑战，但是上帝从不会让他的子民，承受多
久的眼泪夺眶而出，崩溃了。 过他们能忍受的。虽然成员里各人都有长短，
但是只要是肯为上帝付出的，上帝必会用他，
她哭着祷告上帝，问上帝：“上帝啊，你在哪 主从不在乎他仆人的能力有多少，只看重他仆
团圆 相聚
里，为什么在我最需要安慰的时候，没有人能 人是否有一颗愿意的心为他服侍。
在我身边呢？上帝你不是应许会陪着我吗？
你在哪里啊？”就在这时，她父母忽然开门进 团圆，不只是在地上的团圆，上帝也希望大家
来，让她喜不自胜，而久违的相见相聚更是 能一同在天家团圆相聚，主说“我若去为你们预
让她再度流泪，而父母也应许她一直都会陪着 备了地方，就必再来接你们到我那里去，我在
吉隆坡中文堂圣诞节目之分享爱 她，就像上帝从不放弃我们一样。 哪里，叫你们也在那里。”（约翰福音14：3）。
上帝既然已经在世上完成了他的使命，往天家
话剧表演中也穿插4首诗歌，让整个活动看起 去为我们预备地方，他必定希望大家能够与他
来，无论在视觉还是听觉上都更充实丰富。诗歌 同奔天路。
2017年的圣诞节，万家灯火 题目而头痛，之后想出了“团 亲女儿，这也让她下定决心
班成员有大有小，但各各口唱心合，或许声音和
闪烁吉隆坡，普天同庆这充 圆”这个故事，寓意在这个圣 好好读书报答父母。
技巧上都还未能让人听出耳油，但相信上帝的圣 愿所有相信上帝的人，能在主再来的时候，
满纪念性的日子，基督复临 诞佳节里，希望大家能够抽
灵必定通过这些歌声，感动每位在场的听众。 一同相聚在天家，永不再分离。
安息日会吉隆坡中文堂自然 时间回家与家人相聚，就像 刚来到英国，由于人生地不
也不例外，举办一系列活动 上帝一直期待我们回天家与 熟，她耗了许多时间才适应
欢庆圣诞。 他相聚。 当地的文化与生活，也在那
里机缘巧合地遇到了孤儿院
和往年的纯诗歌崇拜不一 故事内容讲述有三个孩 的玩伴，小婷。第一年不在
样，这一年，吉隆坡中文堂 子，小欣、小婷及小泉从 家里度过的圣诞节，她仍然
举办了名为“团圆”的话剧表 小在孤儿院长大。某一年 有挚友陪伴，让她觉得并不
演，加上诗歌分享及圣诞串 的圣诞节，一对夫妇来到 孤单。
串表演，务求带出圣诞节 这孤儿院打算领养孩子，
回家与家人团圆的意义。在 经过一番考虑之后，他们 小婷的养父母并没有像小欣
这一日，许多在外地的弟兄 决定领养小欣，从此小欣 的养父母般亲切待人，他们
姐妹也回来教会一同观赏表 就有了一个家。 相对冷漠，也比较我行我
演，印证了“团圆”的主题。每 素，缺乏关爱。当小欣到了
一位负责演出的弟兄姐妹， 长大之后的小欣希望出国 小婷家时，一如既往地以热
为了这一日，已筹备了逾半 读书，而养父母也非常支 情问候小婷的养父母，但换
年的时间。 持她，虽然不舍得，但仍然 来的是冷漠的回应，这与她
资助她去英国读书的所有费 一开始所想像的画面有些出
刚开始构思的时候，教会诗 用，让她无后顾之忧。小欣 入，不禁让她怀念在家的温 彭业胜 ,
歌布道负责人黄佩珊姐妹及 深受感动，因为毕竟自己只 馨时光，想念父母的爱了。
吉隆坡中文堂
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NEWS UPDATE & TESTIMONIES:
NEW
4th November 2017 marked the
beginning of Serdang Adventist
Hope Center, a global mission
project, in Sri Kembangan, Selan-
CHURCH
gor. Pastor Leong Fai, and Pastor
Tan Meng Cheng, the President
and Executive Secretary were
Serdang
both present to officiate the
Adventist
PLANT
opening. The ceremony was at-
Hope Center
tended by 133 people. In Pastor
Leong’s message he reminded
us of to be rooted and ground
Stand Strong
in Christ, to have the reformer’s
passion in the plain reading of
the Word. He emphasized us to
make time for the study of the
6th PEM Pathfinder Camporee Word and commissioned us to
continue sharing the Word.
His message was so apt be-
cause the desire to continue
“Stand Strong” was the memorable and the unforgettable theme for the 6th PEM Pathfinder Camp- sharing the Word is one of the
oree held on 26-29 November, 2017 at Kem Bina Semnagat Yayasan Selangor, Kuala Kubu Bharu. To the reasons why the members of
campers “Stand Strong” is not merely a theme. It is an Adventist Youth movement spirit upheld through Damansara Adventist Hope
the powerful gift of Uniform Ministry of our blessed church - the Pathfinder Ministry. Pathfindering has Center saw the need to church
been and will always be a holistic ministry that trains and disciples young people to be well-equipped plant. By the third quarter of
leaders for our church and for all ministries within our organization – supporting PEM Strategic Plan. 2016, worship service attend-
ance was more than 120 and
Altogether 208 campers participated in this auspicious event. Asides from PEM local church Pathfinder due to the space constraints the
Clubs, the presence of Pathfinders and Master Guides from Sabah Adventist Mission (SAB) and from Sin- leaders were thinking of buying
gapore Adventist Conference (SAC) was a great blessing. Not forgetting the presence of our SSD Youth a bigger place or buying addi-
Ministries Director, Pastor Jobbie Yabut and our SAUM Youth Ministries Director, Pastor Francis Amer. tional units nearby or church plant. With no money and
Overall, 10 honors that were taught inclusive of 1 from Allianz Malaysia. In addition, campers enjoyed uncertainty of the future, most would have thought that
exciting, fun and educative programs and activities such as Obstacle Courses and River Crossing, church plant was a faraway dream. Bathed in prayer and
Physical Exercise & Fitness, Group Activities, Market Day, Campfire, powerful praise, worship, devo- reasoning among families, working adults and youth, the
tional sharing and above all campers witness the baptism of their friends. final decision was to church plant.
There was unity and sacrificial spirit in the Organizing Committee, which consisted of layman from various Committees were formed to look into different aspects of
churches; who contributed their valuable talents for the success of the Camporee. The Organizing Commit- the church plant and yet at almost every turn, we were faced
tee, is also thankful to our Mission officers, PEM departmental leaders, all local church pastors and leaders with road blocks. Where exactly do we plant? Which univer-
for their kind, wonderful and amazing support. Above all, we praise the LORD, for He has made everything sity should we be targeting? How do we trust a seemingly
possible for us to experience His abundant blessings and empowerment through this Camporee. cunning landlord? What do we do when leaders move away?
Let’s continue the Spirit of Pathfindering in all our local churches and let’s be reminded always that Throughout the whole 10 months preceding the church
“Once a pathfinder always a pathfinder!” See you all again in four years time, 2020! plant, we saw how God moved, mercifully and patiently, like
Come, visit and “like” our FB: “6th PEM Pathfinder Camporee”, and enjoy the Camporee video at this how He led the Israelites in the wilderness. We saw God’s
link: https://www.facebook.com/pem6thcamporee/videos/1125264670966355/ miracles. We saw the great controversy working out in the
lives of our suppliers and at times, we even felt His rebuke.
God bless!
Now that the church is planted, is the work done? Far from it.
Agape regards, The building and structure is ready so that more people can
Renie Ubara come to the plain study of the Word. As we abide in His Word,
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NEWS UPDATE & TESTIMONIES:
Men’s Ministry
in Sungai Way Indian Church
Sungai Way Indian Church has started a new minis-
Christmas
Fiesta News
try this year. This is known as Ministry to the Men.
On December 16, 2017, this ministry took up the Sungai Way Indian Church
Sabbath School and Divine service program. Each
of the order of service during the Sabbath School
and Divine Worship, for example the Song Service,
Devotion, Mission Report, Special Song, were per-
formed by the men in the church. Since this is the
first time in their entire life, the men were anxious,
excited and delighted to be of service for the cause
of the Lord.
We hope to have more planned events for the men
in our church. May the Lord bless our men who
support all the events and programs of our church.
Sungai Way Indian SDA Church had their first two candidates
baptized on the 2nd Dec 2017 in Port Dickson. Subsequently,
we had our overnight stay as our church retreat in a nine-
Baptism
room Bungalow in Port Dickson. There, we cooked and ate
together as one family. The environment was perfect wel-
coming ceremony for the new-born baptism candidates and
&
their immediate families. An added plus was that we could Sungai Way SDA Indian Church had their first reach, nearly 600 Health and Wellness & Story of
Retreat
celebrate the birthday of a 75-year old grandma. We had fun Christmas Fiesta on the 23rd December 2017. Hope books were distributed with sweets as door
playing in the sea, BBQ, and playing board games and indoor Representatives came from many Klang Valley gifts for each family. The celebration ended with
games for all ages—children, youth and adults. Thank God SDA churches. Nearly 200 people from the sur- entrance of Santa showering candies and cook-
for the wonderful fellowship as one Family of God. May we rounding community, friends and neighbours of ies for the children and the adults, who were then
Sungai Way Indian Church strengthen our relationship with more fellowship retreats. the church participated in the festive celebration. ushered for the splendid banquet prepared for all.
The invited churches provided a musical pres- It was the first-ever celebration such as a Christ-
entation with some performing choir songs and mas fiesta in our new church building. Our church
some solo numbers. The greatest blessing was members and friends eagerly assisted and were
to have the participation of a home-based Or- excited to be of service to the Lord in whichever
phanage consisting of 20 children ranging from way it was possible for them.
5 years till 20 years old.
But the session did not end there. After the
During the Fiesta, the Good news message of the cleaning up of the venue, we had our thanksgiv-
birth of Jesus was shared by the church pastor, ing prayer session. We were filled with gratitude
Pastor James Edward. Asides from that, many for the Lord had done GREAT things for us as a
poor families were presented with groceries and church family and also for the activated mood of
gifts on that special event. As part of the out- Season’s Celebration. .You can also read
