OCTOBER 2012 Report

Hi friend,

Training Nationals for Nationals

in integrity and skills

(Psalm 78:72)

(2Co 11:26,27)  In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;  In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.

The great missionary Paul traversed the known lands of his days, preaching, teaching, planting, edifying and equipping churches. He encountered and endured much sufferings from people and circumstances, as he learnt to enter into the fellowship of His Master’s sufferings (Phil. 3:10). As long as Christ was magnified, he rejoiced (Phil. 1:18,20). Yes, to him, to live is Christ and to die is gain (Phil. 1:21).  Very few are like Paul in his dedication and sacrifice.

In our modern travels, we face some unique challenges. One concerns the reliability of the plane service. Once we had the privilege to travel in an old plane in a certain country. This same plane crashed into the hills a month later. God preserved us! As we were returning home from Nepal the September trip, a plane crashed and killed all on board some hours earlier.  Our comfort was the reminder that God knows best and is in control and that, one way or another, we were going home – that is, going home to be with the Lord forever or go home to our loved ones on earth. Also it was re-assuring to know that as we were on the plane, God’s everlasting and great arms were underneath us (Deut. 33:27). If the plane were to go down, we would go up, to be with Him forever. Yes, safe in the Almighty and loving Arms of Jesus all the time and in all places. The good Lord knows all that are His.  And once His, always His. Praise the Lord. Yes, for us to live is Christ, to die is gain.

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I.        NEPAL TRAINING (21 – 28 Sept)

Thanks for your continued prayer and support as we trained 66 pastors and leaders. Though we had graduated 23 earlier, God still provided some new ones. We praised the good Lord as we taught them how to connect, communicate and care for themselves and others. Here are some blessings:

“I have received many skills of caring and connecting that I have never experienced before.” (Peter Shahi).

“I usually tried to connect with people but they would not listen. Now I learn how to connect and care in biblical ways.”  (Shambhu Prasad Chaudhari).

“Caring is the foundation of Christian ministry as our Saviour is our role model. My church will begin to grow when I as the pastor begin to care in the way God wants.” (Tej Prakash).

II.     FORAYS INTO MYANMAR – prayers needed for safety and blessings

A.    A team of 3 led by Ps. Yap Beng Shin will be in Yangon, Mandalay and Maymyo. Oct. 15-25.

B.    A team of 3 led by Ps. Tan Eng Boo will be in Mandalay and Yangon, Oct 31 to Nov. 5 with God’s wonderful pastors and leaders, from all over Myanmar.

C.     Philip Wong and wife team will be in Mandalay, Bagan and Yangon, Nov. 3-10.

D.   Four pastors on exploratory trip to visit God’s ministries (colleges and orphanages) in Mandalay and Yangon, Nov. 5-9.

III.  MEDAN, INDONESIA (19 - 23 Nov)
Our last training for 2012 will be taken by Dr Yap Kim Sin (Book of Joshua) and by Pastor Robert Chew (Book of James). Although we had graduated some 40+, yet the good Lord continued to bring others in. Two graduates have started training schools in their areas.  Let us pray for great times of training in that week.

IV.  5^TH THANKSGIVING DINNER (Friday, Nov. 30, 7.30pm)
We praise the good Lord for His faithfulness in using and blessing us all these five years. We pray and desire that you pray and do join us to celebrate His goodness and grace. Please read the attachment for more details. Please let us know if you are coming so that we can prepare for your kind attendance.

Date:  Friday, 30th November, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm sharp
Venue: Bliss Garden Restaurant,
1 Expo Drive #02-01
Singapore 468150

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Yours always in Christ and for Christ,

Rev. Goh Seng Fong
(John 12:24)

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