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Reaching Nationals for Nationals
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Training Nationals for Nationals in integrity and skills (Psalm 78:72)
Jesus Christ is the reason for this season!
God's Promise: Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:10,11).The precious message of the angel of the Lord at that first Christmas is one of why Jesus Christ came to earth. The message is to all people, to the whole world. This is the same message today. "God so loved the world," the whole world, everyone of the billions of souls ever born, that He gave Jesus Christ to be born in Bethlehem and to die for our sins on the cruel Cross.
Jesus Christ came to be the Saviour! He did not come just as a teacher, though He often taught the people and spoke as never man had spoken, with great divine authority. Jesus Himself said, "The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost" (Luke 19:10). He came to save us from the penalty, power and presence of sin. "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief" (1 Tim. 1:15) was the confession of Saint Paul.
He came not primarily to civilize the world, to change society as a whole, to stop wars, crimes and poverty, though wherever His Good News takes hold, there are unique and drastic changes for the best in individuals and societies.
Someone has observed the Advent in this way:
Christmas Meets our Greatest NeedIf our greatest need had been information
God would have sent us an educator.
If our greatest need had been technology
God would have sent us a scientist.
If our greatest need had been money
God would have sent us an economist.
If our greatest need had been pleasure
God would have sent us an entertainer.
But our greatest need is forgiveness
So God sent us the Saviour!
Christ Jesus came therefore to save individual sinner, like you and me, from sin and hell-fire. He came to make black hearts white through His shed Blood on the Cross. He came to give new and abundant life to those who are dead in transgressions and sins and enslaved by sin, self and Satan. The angel explained, "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins." (Matt. 1:21). It is true that Jesus Christ and Christianity have been the greatest influence for civilization in the world, but the first and most important thing Jesus does for anyone is to save his or her soul, to forgive sins and to change heart and life.
Therefore, the most important thing for each one, for you and me, this Christmas, is that we make sure that we have come to Jesus as lost and needy sinners, needing saving from sin, Satan and hell. By turning to Jesus Christ and from our sin and self, we then receive Him as our Forgiver and Saviour of our souls.We pray that you will make this Christmas a real Christmas in your heart, one that you will have pardon, peace, power, provision and a place in Heaven. If you will repent and believe in Jesus Christ, then honestly tell Him right now. Admit that you are a sinner, earnestly ask Him to forgive you and depend on Him to do it this moment. Christ Jesus paid fully for your sins by His precious Blood and rose up again to make you right with God and to put His righteousness on you.
He loves you! He is ready to receive you as He has promised, "the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out" (John 6:37). The very moment you turn your life over to Jesus Christ, depend and trust in Him, that moment He will be your Saviour, Christ the Lord, God with you, your constant companion and your eternal refuge and salvation. May this Christmas be a real blessed one to you!
If you have already known the Lord as your Saviour, please remember that Christmas is the remembrance of His birthday. What gifts are you bringing to Jesus Christ? What will make His heart rejoice? Well, He came to be the Saviour of the world and He is not willing that any should perish but that all will repent and believe in Him (2 Peter 3:9). Therefore, the greatest gift we can give Him will be souls (for which He died) to be brought to Him. Will you be His witness of His Good News this Christmas and everyday of your life? Here is the command of Jesus: "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you" (John 20:21). Let us go soul-winning for Jesus Christ! May there be many souls saved this Christmas!
Amen!
May you receive this prayer: "May the Christ of whom the angels sang in that first Christmas chorus bring peace in your heart at this season! May "the joy of Heaven to earth come down" bring you abundant joy and blessing throughout each day of the New Year as you crown Him Lord in your hearts. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen."
Praise the good Lord for helping us to build for stability and credibility. Now there is much for the Lord to do in and through us. Please read the attachment and get into the blogspot and Facebook for more details. We will need partners in the these areas.
- We need prayer partners that will uphold us before God for God’s presence, power and provision.
- We need teaching partners in the different departments of studies: Bible, education, management, computer science, English, nursing, etc.
- We need resource partners to help us with resources in the teaching and community projects.
- We need financial partners to fund the various projects as well as funds for National pastors and students. Every dollar counts!
We will be accountable to God and to you as faithful stewards. Please let us know in whatever area you would be able to help. (Heb 6:10) “For God isnot unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shown toward His Name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”
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Yours always in Christ and for Christ,
Rev. Goh Seng Fong
(John 12:24)
Hdphone: 98207783
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ASM – Schedule & Expenses for 2012
I. SUGGESTED PROGRAMS IN 2012
A. INDONESIA - MEDAN – MMin & MRE program (S$1,000 per session for 60-65).
1. 13 - 17 February (18 Feb. Graduation, 40+).
2. 25 - 27 June.
3. 10 - 15 September.
4. 19 - 23 November.
B. INDONESIA – Papau - 7-12 Feb.
C. INDONESIA – Nias Island (to be arranged).
D. NEPAL – MMin & MRE program
1. Kathmandu - (S5,000 per session for 45-50 people).
a. 4 - 8 March.
b. 23 - 27 September.
2. East Nepal (MMin program with 45 people, S$4,000 per session).
a. 18 - 22 March.
b. 30 Sept. – 4 October.
E. DMin PROGRAM for four brethren in Singapore – in May and November.
F. CAMBODIA – MMin program with Life University.
Still in prayer and consultation.
G. INDIA, Manipur – exploratory trip.
H. MYANMAR
1. Training Trip, 6-15 January, Yangon, Mandalay and Maymyo.
2. Spiritual Convention in Shan State : 27 - 30 March.
3. Workshops for Pastors and Leaders : 30 October - 8 November.
II. THE EXPENSES, BY FAITH:
A. MEDAN , INDONESIA
1. 4 sessions at S$1,000 each = S$4,000.
2. Graduation 18 Feb. – S$1,000.
3. Scholarships for Bible Institute – S5,000 per year.
B. NEPAL
1. 2 sessions at S5000 each at Kathmandu = S10,000.
2. 2 sessions at S$4500 each at East Nepal = $9,000.
3. 10 goats for 5 pastors at S$150 each = $1,500.
C. MYANMAR
1. Scholarships for 40 students (Mandalay Bible Seminary) at US$150 (x1.30) each due May = S$7,800.
2. Spiritual Convention , Shan State at US$1,000 = S$1,300.
3. Oct-Nov. Pastors’ Conference, Mandalay at US$1,000 = S$1,300.
D. CAMBODIA – praying for one session in 2012 = S$1,000.
E. RESERVED FUNDS - FOR LECTURERS’ and other EXPENSES – S$4,000.
Total: $45,900 (S$40,450 – 2011) - JEHOVAH-JIREH !!!
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