C O N T E N T S
PEM
President’s Message
Charobix goes to
Penang!
Mother’s Day
Baptism
Revival Meeting
Gotong-Royong
California Couple
can ‘turn that soda
can into a Church’
Picnic
Nature Walk
Child Discipline Talk
ACC’s 1st Branch
Health Screening
Vacation Bible School
Elders’ Council
Parents Day
DVDs
Nature Camp
Whole Night Prayer
Children Drawing
Competition
Official Newsletter of Peninsular Malaysia Mission ~ Issue 18 ~ Sep 2008
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~~ MMeessssaaggee ~~
Vision 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2, NIV.
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MMIISSSSIIOONN SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT We, the Seventh-day Adventist
Church exist to preach the gospel
to prepare the people in
Peninsular Malaysia for Jesus
Christ’s second coming, by
ministering to their physical, mental,
social and spiritual needs through
in-reach and outreach
programmes of the Church.
VVIISSIIOONN SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT To prepare our members for Jesus’
soon return and with united spirit
evangelize the whole of Peninsular
Malaysia.
PP EE MM DD II RR EE CC TT OO RR YY President Leong Fai Executive Secretary
Terrance Sim Treasurer Jayce Gooi Adventist Laymen Services & Industries, Education George John Children Ministry, Community Service, Women Ministry
Tam Man Lin Communication, Public Affairs & Religious Liberty Terrance Sim Family Ministry Sam
Govindasamy Health Ministry Jane Yap Leadership Education And Development (LEAD)
Leong Fai Ministerial Association, Personal Ministry, Sabbath School Ministry, Voice of Prophecy
Matthew Mambu Philanthropic Services Jayce Gooi Shepherdess International Jennie Sepie Spirit of Prophecy Tan Meng Cheng Stewardship & Trust Services Alex Rajakumar Youth, Pathfinder, AMiCUS James Edward A
MMeessssaaggee from the PPrreessiiddeenntt of
Peninsular Malaysia Mission (PEM), Pr Leong Fai
22000099,, YYEEAARR OOFF EEVVAANNGGEELLIISSMM
““22009 is set by the General Conference to be the year of evangelism. We have been encouraged
by the Southern Asia-Pacific Division president, Pr
Gulfan, to conduct revival meetings in the last
quarter this year so that the evangelistic meetings
will go into full force right in the beginning of next
year.
The traditional evangelistic series are not able to
draw the crowd as compared with 50 years ago
due to the changes in the society. In the past,
there were no TV, internet and other
entertainment to occupy time. Moreover, all
those exciting programmes make people’s hearts
benumb, and it is difficult for the gospel to reach
their hearts and grow spiritually. However, people
still need to fill up that same emptiness in their
hearts.
Though with all the challenges before us, we can still use the people’s felt needs,
which are the health and family programmes, to reach their hearts. Therefore, we
should utilize these programmes to establish good relationships with the
communities so that eventually we can share the good news of salvation with
them. By then, they are more ready to accept the truth. This idea is easier said
than done. Only through the commitment from both the Church members
together with the gospel workers can make this idea materialize.
In June this year, I visited the Adventist Church in central Taiwan, and listened to
Pr Norman Tu talked about how he turned a small and unknown Church into a
well known Church in that city. Under his leadership, the Church door opens 7
days a week. Everyday, there are different groups of volunteers conducting
programmes for the children, youths, adults and senior citizens. They really
transformed the Church into a community health and education centre! This
accomplishment is not by chance. They have put in a lot of effort. People always
say, “We reap what we sowed”. This saying is true for the spiritual realm as well.
I hope and pray that all our Church members, together with all our pastors will
plan for the outreach programmes for 2009 before 2008 comes to an end. As
Paul said, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who
shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the
word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all
longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure
sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers,
having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be
turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of
an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.” (2 Tim. 4:1-5).��������
Pr Leong Fai (right) baptizing
Ms 4ira of Petaling Jaya
English Church on Aug 16.
~~ MMeessssaaggee aanndd GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8, NIV. Vision 3
OVERNIGHT PRAYER SHARED BY PR ROBERT J AGUSTIN
OF PUCHONG INDIAN CHURCH: On Apr 19, we
gathered together under the name of the LORD
JESUS CHRIST in prayer of praise and petition.
We had Bible Trivia for the children and adults in the
Church. We sang and shared our encouraging
testimonies on that night. Praise God for this uplifting
event that we had the chance to invite visitors to
share our beliefs and practices. Please remember us
in your prayers!��������
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Pr Leong Fai (right) baptizing Ms �aturell Hadiya of Petaling
Jaya English Church on Aug 16.
Vision is also available online
through www.adventist.org.my Check it out today!
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess && AAddvveennttiisstt CCoommmmuunniittyy HHeeaalltthh CCeennttrree ~~
Vision 4 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Proverbs 23:12, NIV.
KKllaanngg VVaalllleeyy HHeeaalltthh EExxppoo ~ shared by Mrs Jane Yap ~
TThe Klang Valley Health Expo
2008 was the first
event organized
by the Seventh-
day Adventist
Church in
Malaysia in
order to expose
to the general
public the
Adventists’
lifestyle. This was
held on Jul 6-7
at an up-market
shopping mall
called Sunway
Pyramid.
The opening ceremony held on Jul 6 at 12 noon was
officiated by YB Teresa Kok, Selangor Senior Executive
Councilor and State Assemblywoman for Kinrara.
Each participant enjoyed a series of Health Screening
such as BMI, body fat analysis, blood pressure,
glucose and cholesterol test (optional) where all data
was generated by a computer and was presented to
the doctors and nurses who did the health
counseling.
The Health Expo emphasized on the 8 treasures of
healthy living such as: NUTRITION, EXERCISE, WATER,
SUNLIGHT, TEMPERANCE, AIR, REST, and TRUST in Divine
power, also known as NEWSTART. Live demonstrations
on vegan cooking, hydrotherapy and exercise, as
well as exhibitions on the effects of smoking and
alcohol were on display.
A 3-minute step test was also made available to
those participants who wanted to know their fitness
level. Lastly, people enjoyed a time to relax with the
anti-stress chair massage team!
The result of the one-and-a-half day Klang Valley
Health Expo was beyond expectations:
Total participants: 573
On-line Health Study Enrollees: 190
VOP Enrollees: 77
New ACC Registrants: 81
A follow-up programme is planned for them by each
respective Church within the Klang Valley area.
Honour and glory be given to His name, because
everything that is done is to exalt His name.��
CCHHAARROOBBIIXX ggooeess ttoo PPeennaanngg!! ~ shared by Ms Rose Solano ~
WWhoever said that exercise was only for young people
was proven wrong at the Charobix training for northern
Churches held at the Penang Church compound! A
group of 30 people from all ages from the different
northern Churches of PEM gathered on Jul 20 to learn
how to do the Community Health Aerobics, also known
as Charobix.
The exercise programme kicked off with a short
devotion reminding the participants that CHAROBIX
can be used as a tool to reach out to more people for
the kingdom of God. It was followed by a
demonstration of five easy-to-do flexibility exercises and
finally, learning the steps of each of the 4 sets of the
Charobix which are: Marching Variations, Marching
with Arm Movements, Coordinated Movements and
Challenging Combinations.
The most anticipated moment of the training finally
came when the group was divided into 3 sub-groups
with a leader of their own, they demonstrated their
mastery of the Charobix steps and the best group was
rewarded for their great effort and team work.
In the end, it was reminded to them that their
enthusiasm shown should continue and be used to start
an activity in their Churches or in the surrounding areas.
Praises be given to God!��
SHARED BY MRS LEONG FAI: PEM representative, Mr
Daven (right), presenting the receipt to Pr T John for
Banting Tamil Church's donation for the Myanmar
victims. Many thanks to Pr and Mrs T John and all the
Church members for their generosity.��
~~ TTeessttiimmoonnyy && GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9, NIV. Vision 5
RREEfflleeccTTIIOO��SS oonn PPAArreennttss ~ by Ms Lynie Binti Johar, BS�, R� ~
OOn May 17, the Penang Adventist Hospital Church (PAHC) held a ‘Parents Day’ programme to show
our appreciation for our parents and foster parents.
There were 31 family members involved.
The programme started from 9:00am to 10:45am.
From 9:00am to 10:00am, Ms Mela and Ms Daphney
shared about ‘Parents’, and from 10:00am to
10:45am, the children and foster children gave
roses to the parents to show appreciation for their
love and care. Slide show was also shown. We
ended the programme with a potluck. Thanks to
God for having a wonderful family in PAHC.
On behalf of the Children Ministry Department, I
would like to express my gratitude to our Father
loving God who made this simple and short
programme a success. Thanks to Mrs Jeffnie who
guided me in this programme, missionary Ronald,
who spent his time to do the wonderful slide show,
and Mr Andy Nikan for being in charge of the
potluck. Also, thanks all of my friends who helped.
As I go through life as a daughter in the family, I
realized how patient my parents have been. When
we disobey our parents, we can see the sadness in
them; however, sometimes I felt that my parents did
not understand my feelings. But I knew the
spankings and advice they gave me were for my
own good.
Mrs Ellen G White commented in the book, Mind,
Character and Personality vol 1, pg 170-171, “The
happiness of every child may be secured by strong,
even discipline. A child’s truest hear the words of
direction, in willing feet and hands to walk and work
in the path of duty. And a child’s true goodness will
bring its own reward, even in this life. The early
years are the time for the training process, not only
that the child may become most serviceable and
full of grace and truth in this life, but that he may
secure the place prepared in the home above for
all who are true and obedient.”
“Do not treat your children only with sternness,
forgetting your own childhood and forgetting that they
are but children. Do not expect them to be perfect or
try to make them men and women in their acts at
once. By so doing you will close the door of access
which you might otherwise have to them and will drive
them to open a door for injurious influences, for others
to poison their young minds before you awake to their
danger. IT 387 (1863).
In conclusion, I would like to thank my parents and
foster parents who have guided me till what I have
become now. Without their inspirations in our lives, we
are nothing.��
With the help of Pr Abel Bana, Mrs Leong Fai, Mrs Daniel Kok
and Mrs Timon Tan, a Vacation Bible School for 35 children
was conducted at the Johore Baru Church from Aug 22 to 23.
It was also the Church’s 52nd Anniversary, and Pr George
Johnson (right) baptized 34 people that Sabbath!
GOTONG ROYONG SHARED BY MS CATHERINE JACOB:
Paramesvaran is a newly baptized Church member. He
was praying about moving into a new rented house.
God answered his prayer by getting a suitable house for
rent recently. On that day of shifting, the Women
Ministry members helped the Param family move. It was
a great time for all the members, and his neighbours
were surprised with our united efforts in helping each
other whenever we are in need!��
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Vision 6 An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. Proverbs 24:26, NIV.
CHILDREN DRAWING COMPETITION AT BAGAN BERJUNTAI SHARED BY MRS LEONG FAI: On Aug 17, the Kuala Selangor Tamil Church, led by Pr Jacob John, joint venture with some NGOs to conduct this Community Services project. All members from Kuala Selangor Tamil Church and some Church members from Bukit Jelutong Tamil Church and Banting Tamil Church helped out in this event. 130 children participated! Presents were contributed by the Persatuan Air Selangor, Kuala Lumpur Dan Putrajaya. We thank God for His guidance in leading us in reaching out to the communities.��������
WHOLE NIGHT PRAYER MEETING SHARED BY MRS SHANTHI
JOHNATHAN OF KLANG INDIAN CHURCH: Rejoice always;
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thess 5:16-17.
In cooperation with PEM, the main concept was to spread
the gospel to the people of Klang Valley. We invited
other Church members to participate with us in this
programme. We would like to grow spiritually
and strengthen the Church to be ready for the 2nd
coming of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. We had testimonies,
memory verses-children, Bible quiz, Bible story telling and a
sermon. We experienced the LORD'S presence
throughout the whole night. We believe that the HOLY
SPIRIT is speaking in the hearts of the Klang Indian Church
members after this prayer meeting.��������
The Chinese poem on the right is hand-written by
Mr Lai (front row, center). The poem is about his
60- years of being a Christian. He celebrated his
baptism anniversary by having a dinner on Aug 2
with his Kuala Lumpur Chinese Church members
(surrounding him above).
REVIVAL MEETING OF PUCHONG INDIAN CHURCH
FROM JUN 3 TO 7 SHARED BY PR ROBERT J AGUSTIN: Pr David Kumar from Klebang Indian Church was our guest speaker. He started the meeting with a health talk and also made remarkable spiritual uplifting changes in 54 young and adults here in Puchong. Many responded to his altar call at the end of the meeting!��������
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens. Psalm 68:19, NIV. Vision 7
ELDERS’ COUNCIL, NUBE, PORT DICKSON, MAR 28-30 SHARED BY PR MATTHEW MAMBU (FRONT ROW, 4TH FROM LEFT):
This was the first of its kind during this triennial. 30 elders from various Churches of PEM attended this council.
Presenters during the council were Pr Edmund Liah, Ministerial Secretary of the Union, Pr Terrence Sim, Executive
Secretary of PEM and myself, the Ministerial Secretary of PEM. During that 2-days sessions, Pr Edmund Liah
presented the following topics; the Church and its organization, the elders’ call and qualification, the elder as a
Church leader, the elder as supporter of other local leaders, the elder and Church growth, the elder and Church
nurture, and the elder and special services. Pr Terrance Sim talked about the principles of small group while I
shared the Peruvian model of the small group. Many elders said they were blessed by attending this council and
suggested that such council should be held yearly in order to update and refresh them regarding their roles and
the work of the ministry. A resolution was made as follows: A proposal that the Small Group ministry be officially
launched during the 24th Triennial Session of PEM in Jan 2009.��������
BAPTISMS SHARED BY PR ROBERT J AGUSTIN (2ND
FROM RIGHT): Three precious souls were baptized by
Pr James Edward (left) on May 24. Those who were
baptized were Bro Thiru and Bro Shangar from
Puchong Indian Church, and Bro George from
Sungai Way Indian Church. Bro Thiru is a Bible
student of Mrs Sundary, Bro George is a Bible student
of Elder Edward, and Bro Sangar is a Bible student of
Mr Barnabbas and I. Please include these new souls
in your prayers!��������
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) SHARED BY PR ROBERT J
AGUSTIN: From May 26 to 28, the Sungai Way Indian
and Puchong Indian Churches organized a VBS entitled
"Kids Kitchen". VBS is a specialized form of religious
education which focuses on children. During this school
break, many children from the Church and their friends
joined this remarkable holiday activities. They really
enjoyed all the games, activities, health and spiritual
talks. They also learnt how to make Fruit Jellies, Batik
Cake and Fruit Salad. We also thank Mrs Leong Fai for
her support. During lunch time on the last day of the
VBS, I asked the children, "Do you want to have another
VBS in the future?" They answered, "We can have it
everyday!" I was really happy to know that God had
worked miraculously in the hearts of these children.��������
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Vision 8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5, NIV.
From May 24-26, the Ipoh Chinese Church organized a VOY Camp at My-Gopeng Resort.
On Jun 14, Ms Lim of the Ipoh Church accepted Jesus Christ, and she was baptized by Pr David Leoh.
PICTURE ON THE LEFT:
On Jun 15 (Sunday morning), the Ipoh Churches had a
Bi-Churches Tele-match programme. Our title is "In
Jesus Christ we are one family".��������
BAPTISMS SHARED BY PR CHEN MENG CHENG:
Congratulations to Ms Yvonne Foo and Ms Josephine
Lim on their baptisms by Pr Leong Fai on Aug 8! May
they continue their ‘Olympic spiritual long-run’!��������
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8, NIV. Vision 9
PARENTS DAY: The Pontian SDA Kindergarten celebrated Parents Day on Jun 22 by having children performing in
songs and dances. Mrs Leong Fai was invited to give a talk. Ms Tan, the principle, teachers, staff and all the
Church members are doing a very good job there. We praise God for His mercy and kindness upon the
kindergarten.��������
CHILDREN’S CORNER AT HEALTH EXPO, SUNWAY
PYRAMID FROM JUL 6-7 SHARED BY MRS LEONG FAI:
We thank God for leading the Health Expo. We thank
all the Church members who were willing to sacrifice
their time and effort to make the Expo a great
success. Also, special thanks to all the volunteers for
helping out at the children’s corner.��������
HOME NURSING WORKSHOP SHARED BY MRS LEONG
FAI: The Community Services Department of PEM
conducted a Home Nursing workshop on Jun 29 in
Puchong Chinese Church. Ms Kum Hui Bing showed
the attendees how to take care of young children
and the aged.��������
SEWING MACHINES SHARED BY MRS
LEONG FAI (LEFT PICTURE, 6TH FROM
LEFT): We want to thank the Union’s
Women Ministry Department for
donating two sewing machines to the
Banting Tamil Church. Ms Ruth and all
the women in the Church will conduct
sewing lessons in the form of outreach!
Please pray for their efforts!��������
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Vision 10 Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. Proverbs 23:23, NIV.
2ND HEALTH OUTREACH…AN OPENING DOOR TO THE
GOSPEL MINISTRY SHARED BY MS ROSE SOLANO: The
Adventist Health Community Centre team travelled to
Kluang on Jul 14 for the second time to conduct a
Nutrition programme for Perfect Gymnasium Centre,
entitled “Eat Right, Live Right!”
25 people who regularly attend this gym came for the
programme which consisted of BMI screening, and
lectures on “Understanding the food pyramid” and
“Practical guide to healthy eating”, showing the
participants menu samples according to
recommended caloric intake for male and female
and the differences of calories and nutrients between
certain dishes commonly consumed by Malaysians.
As one participant commented, “now I am aware of
how much calories I can save if I eat mee hoon soup
rather than curry mee!” Another said, “I am glad to
know that there are many other food choices, healthy
choices that I can make – this is an eye-opener for
me!”
Also present during this event was the Kluang Bible
worker Chen Hui Yeen and the current Pastor in the
area, Pr Cheng Chiew Kwang. Both were delighted to
know that some of the participants are interested to
enroll in the on-line health study as well as the VOP
classes. Opportunity like this is the one that opens
doors to reach out to more people, thanks be given to
God for providing such golden opportunity!��������
On �ov 24, 2007, an Investiture Service was held by the
Banting Youths in which the Sungai Way Church pathfinders
also came to show their support. Some of the Banting Youths
completed their Cycling Honour and the awards were given
by Pr James Edward. Mrs Ruth John and Mrs Mary also
taught them how to bake a cake and wholemeal bread, which
is one of the requirements for a Baking Honour.
CERTIFICATE TRAINING LEVEL 2A: 46 participants
attended this training conducted by the Women
Ministry (WM) at PEM from Aug 2-3. The WM thanks
God and everyone who has made this a successful
training. Specially for Vision readers, please contact
Mrs Leong Fai at (03) 7984 7795 or
[email protected] for free WM key chains!��
REVIVAL MEETING SHARED BY PR ROBERT J AGUSTIN:
The Sungai Way Indian Church, with the Guidance of
the Holy Spirit, conducted a Revival Meeting from Jun
26-28. Our Guest speaker for the meeting was Pr
Samuel Money. This revival meeting was an
educational and inspiring meeting for the Church
members. Many young people and adults attended
this meeting. Pr Money conducted the Bible Quiz on
Daniel and Revelation.��
NATURE CAMP HELD IN KUALA SELANGOR FROM MAY
24-25 SHARED BY MRS LEONG FAI: More than 170
children attended this camp. We thank God for the
good weather during the camp. We also thank all the
members from Kuala Selangor Tamil Church, Klang
Chinese Church, Puchong Chinese Church, Pr Lee
Yow Han, Pr Andrew Hau, Pr Jacob John, Pr and Mrs
Terrance Sim, Pr and Mrs Matthew Mambu and Mrs
Sim Sew Moi for their help in making this camp a
success.��
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…Matthew 5:8, NIV. Vision 11
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) AT PENANG CHINESE CHURCH SHARED BY MRS LEONG FAI: 107 children attended
this VBS from May 26-29. The materials from JESUS’ KIDS IN THE KITCHEN were used. We thank Pr and Mrs Chan
Chong Kee and all the Church members for making this VBS an eventful one!��������
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) SHARED BY MRS
LEONG FAI (BACK ROW, LEFT): This is the first time
that the Seremban Church conducted a VBS from
May 25-31 for the orang Asli children in the Labu
area. Pr and Mrs Minsun Pangalin, Pr and Mrs
Ginduk Laung, together with Ms Julita Kitang worked
together to lead this successful VBS. The children
loved the programme, and please pray for Pr
Minsun in his follow-up work.��������
NATURE WALK SHARED BY MS JENNIFER DEVADAS OF
SHAH ALAM CHURCH: This is one of the fun activities we
do on Sunday mornings. This was at Bukit Cahaya, Shah
Alam.��
PARENTS DAY AT PORT DICKSON SHARED BY MS ANGELINE KHALIB: It was a beautiful and blessed morning for the
Shah Alam Church members (parents) because the children organized a trip to Port Dickson to celebrate Parents
Day. We also thank Mr Arul Edward for sponsoring us the tour bus for this event.��
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Vision 12 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. Psalm 134:2, NIV.
ADVANCED PATHFINDER STAFF TRAINING SHARED BY PR JAMES EDWARD (3RD ROW 2ND FROM LEFT): Held in Bukit
Cahaya, Shah Alam, from May 29 to Jun 1, organized by the PEM Youth Department for the Pathfinders in PEM. Pr
Simon Siew (3RD ROW 3RD FROM LEFT), Youth Director from SAUM was the Instructor for this event.��������
YOUTH MINISTRIES EXCELLENCE PRINCIPLES SEMINAR SHARED BY PR JAMES EDWARD, YOUTH DIRECTOR OF PEM: Held
in the Multi-purpose Hall in Penang English Church from Aug 15 to 17, organized by the PEM Youth Department. Pr
Jobbie Yabut, Youth Director from the Southern Asia Pacific Division and I were the speakers for this event.��������
HEALTH SCREENING IN DESA MENTARI SHARED BY PR
ROBERT J AGUSTIN (LEFT PICTURE): Sungai Way Indian
Church, together with the Adventist Health
Community Centre (ACC) and the Persatuan
Penduduk B5 Desa Mentari organized this free health
screening recently for the Desa Mentari community.
Guests of Honour, YB Loh Gwo Burne and YB Nik Nazmi
Ahmad officiated this event. They also took part in the
health check-ups. 150 people of different ethnicity
attended this event and they went home knowing
more about living a healthy lifestyle.
We thank all the volunteers from ACC, nurses from
Klang Valley and the Sunway Pathfinder Club for
making this screening a success.��������
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3, NIV. Vision 13
Many children books are available for orders at PEM’s
Children Department. Please contact Mrs Leong Fai at (03)
7984 7795 for more information!
PETALING JAYA ENGLISH CHURCH BECOMES THE 1ST
OFFICIAL ADVENTIST HEALTH COMMUNITY CENTRE
(ACC) BRANCH IN JULY SHARED BY MS ROSE SOLANO:
With the theme “Tell The World: Every Church A
Community Health Centre”, the Petaling Jaya English
Church has accepted the challenge to become the
first official branch of the ACC.
The current move was backed under its Health Ministry
Department led by Mrs Marcia Rajakumar. The 5-
member team, supported by the Church Pastor and
the ACC, came up with a plan on a series of health
activities which kicked off with its first public vegan
cooking demonstration and CHAROBIX in the park
about two weeks ago. The events were well-
attended by non-SDAs.
“I believe that this will be an opening door for the
Gospel Ministry” says Mrs Rajakumar, “and we can
only pray that the Lord will work in the hearts of those
people who attend, the most important thing is that
we be-friend them”.
The picture above shows a cooking demonstration
held on Jul 27, attended by 7 non-SDAs.��������
CHAROBIX IN JOHOR BARU SHARED BY MS FLORENCE
OF KLANG INDIAN CHURCH: CHAROBIX! We were
really happy to promote the Charobix during the 23rd
Indian camp held in Johore. Ms Anna, Pricilla of
Sungai Way Church, and I led out the Charobix.
Everyone enjoyed it. Please pray for us as we
continue the Charobix sessions.��������
VBS IN PETALING JAYA ENGLISH CHURCH SHARED BY
MRS LEONG FAI: Ms Ann Tan, the Children Ministry
leader, with the help from other Church members,
conducted a VBS in the Church from May 25-29. 30
children attended the activities. The children were
divided according to their age group. The response
was very good.��������
CHILD DISCIPLINE TALK: Mrs Leong Fai presented this
talk at the Pontian SDA Kindergarten on Jun 21. More
than 100 parents attended this informative talk, and
some even stayed back to ask more questions. May
God bless all these parents!��
~~ GGoooodd ��eewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess && DDVVDDss RReevviieeww ~~
Vision 14 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Proverbs 3:7, NIV.
KAY CLUB PICNIC SHARED BY MR JOHNATHAN OF KLANG INDIAN CHURCH:
The youth had a picnic at Hutan Lipur, Rawang (Templer Park) on May 25.
We also had visitors joined us. We thank God for blessing this event.��������
DVD SYNOPSIS OF “MILLENNIUM
OF PROPHECY”: It is an eye-
opening series about the end
times that will strengthen your
faith and give you hope for your
future. It touches on all the
fundamental beliefs of our
Church.��������
DVD SYNOPSIS OF “NEW START”:
This series (17 DVDs) tells us that
our T-cells are extremely sensitive
to how we think and feel, and
that influence our genes. Watch
this series, and you will turn out to
be a “totally new you”!��������
MOTHER’S DAY SHARED MY MS ANGELINE KHALIB OF SHAH ALAM CHURCH:
We had Mrs Leong Fai (holding a bouquet of flowers) grace our Mother’s
Day programme. She also participated in the special children
programme.��
MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION
AT KLANG INDIAN
CHURCH SHARED BY MRS SHANTHI
JONATHAN: On the afternoon of
May 17, the youth organized a
Mother’s Day programme to
honour the mothers. Personally, I
think everyday is Mother's Day.
The father is the head of the
family but the MOTHER is
the HEART of the family. The
children shared their testimonies
regarding their lovely mothers.
They celebrated with cake
cutting and gifts were presented
to the mothers. May the Lord
protect; guide and bless all our
parents in PEM.��������
PARENTS DAY SHARED BY MR ARASU: The Klang Indian Church organized a
meaningful programme to honour all the parents on May 17. We thank
the Lord for the wonderful parents.��������
Please share the Truth with your friends and relatives. Please contact your Church Pastor or the Media Ministry
Department of PEM at (03) 7984 7795 for your DVD orders today!
~~ AAddvveennttiisstt WWoorrlldd ��eewwss ((SSoouurrccee:: AAddvveennttiisstt ��eewwss ��eettwwoorrkk)) ~~
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5, NIV. Vision 15
CCaalliiffoorrnniiaa
ccoouuppllee
ccaann ‘‘TTuurrnn tthhaatt
ssooddaa ccaann iinnttoo aa
CChhuurrcchh’’… �evada City, California, United States. (Elizabeth
Lechleitner/A��)
WWhile their neighbours rake leaves
this fall, George and Tena Baehm
will comb some 60 miles of local
roadway, collecting cans, bottles
and other recyclables. The
Seventh-day Adventist couple
decided to do something about
the litter turning roadsides in
Northern California's Grass Valley--
an area long known for its pristine wilderness--into veritable landfills.
What began as the Baehm's
decision to clean up their front
yard has grown into a full-time
recycling ministry. George and
Tena collect trash eight hours per
day, then donate the recycling
funds to Maranatha Volunteers
International, an international,
volunteer-based, not-for-profit
Christian ministry that has, over
three decades, constructed
churches, schools, and
orphanages in more than 61 countries.
Though retired, the couple has
never been the sort to sit around.
Active supporters of Maranatha
church building projects since the
mid-1990s, they've sponsored and
helped build churches everywhere
from Peru to Nepal. Their passion
for Maranatha's $10 church
programme, coupled with their
concern for the environment, now
sends the Baehms as far away as
Sacramento, California to collect recyclables.
Kyle Fiess, vice president of
marketing for Maranatha, explains
the $10 church concept: "Since
1988, this special programme--by
encouraging thousands of people
to contribute just $10 a month
toward a fund that goes toward
the construction of one church a
month--has sponsored over 150
churches seating more than 30,000
people who previously had no place to worship."
"You might not think so, but we
really enjoy cleaning up around
here," says George. "Our
neighbours who see us picking up
trash want to know what we're
doing and why. So we get a
chance to tell them we take trash
and turn it into cash--cash that
pays for churches and schools
around the world. 'Give me that
can of soda, and let's turn that into
a church,' I tell them. There are still
so many people who don't have a
church, and we can really do something about that."
"This project has opened so many
doors to witness for us, and we are
just amazed that something of evil-
-because most of what we pick up
are beer cans--can be used for
God and really transformed into
something positive," says Tena.
George adds that initially, some
locals were more than a little
curious. They think, ‘Why are these
two little people picking up trash?
They'll say, 'Run over there and
give him a dollar; maybe he needs
a bite to eat,' which is hardly the
case. But of course, when people
see us reaching into dumpsters, we
have to explain ourselves--
especially since we're only four feet tall!"
During a phone interview with
Adventist News Network, George
and Tena said their short stature
has inspired them to impact the
world. "That we're little definitely
plays into this project, because
people really take notice when
they see us," says George.
Tena adds that she and George
certainly aren't doing anything
glamorous; they're just following
the advice of one of their favourite
Bible verses, 1 Peter 4:10. "It tells us
that 'God has given each of us
some special ability to use to help
each other, as faithful stewards of God,'" quotes Tena.��������
“If you have a willingness to help, God can always use you," say George and Tena
Baehm. The couple launched a recycling ministry that helps sponsor the construction
of churches, schools, and orphanages around the world. (Photo: courtesy of
Maranatha).
~~ AAbboouutt SSeevveenntthh--ddaayy AAddvveennttiisstt ~~
Vision 16 Behold, I am coming soon! Revelation 22:12, NIV.
TThhee 2288 FFuunnddaammeennttaall BBeelliieeffss ooff SSeevveenntthh--ddaayy AAddvveennttiisstt (Source: www.seventh-dayadventist.com)
2211.. Stewardship: We are God's stewards, entrusted by Him with time and opportunities, abilities and
possessions, and the blessings of the earth and its resources. We are responsible to Him for their proper use. We
acknowledge God's ownership by faithful service to Him and our fellow men, and by returning tithes and giving
offerings for the proclamation of His gospel and the support and growth of His church. Stewardship is a privilege
given to us by God for nurture in love and the victory over selfishness and covetousness. The steward rejoices in
the blessings that come to others as a result of his faithfulness. (Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15; 1 Chron. 29:14; Haggai 1:3-11;
Mal. 3:8-12; 1 Cor. 9:9-14; Matt. 23:23; 2 Cor. 8:1-15; Rom. 15:26, 27.)
To be continued in the upcoming issues of this newsletter, Vision.
UUppccoommiinngg EEvveennttss around Peninsular Malaysia
1. Sep 24: Ministerial: Preach Seminar, Penang.
2. Sep 25-27: Ministerial: Minister’s Council, Penang.
3. Oct 5: PEMICM
4. Oct 20-23: Ministerial: Pastors Meeting, PEM.
5. Oct 22-25: Family Ministry: Family Ministry Certification, Kuala Lumpur.
6. Oct 24-27: Health: Klang Valley Youth Alive, Shah Alam.
7. Nov 22-23: Women Ministry & Shepherdess: Certificate Training, ACC.
8. Nov 23: PEM Year-end Meeting, PEM.
9. Nov 23-24: Children: Children Training by Dr Linda Koh, Petaling Jaya Chinese Church.
10. Nov 24-26: Shepherdess: Shepherdess Workshop, PEM.
11. Nov 29-30: Children: Children Camp (ages 11-15), Penang.
12. Dec 4-7: ASI: 9th Bi-Division ASI Convention, Kuala Lumpur.
13. Dec 4-7: Chinese Youth Congress.
~ Information published is correct at press time; however, dates may subject to changes without prior notice.
Please seek your pastor for confirmation and further information on the events.
Advisors: Pr Terrance Sim and Pr Leong Fai
Editor: Jessica Thai
Printers: ASP One-Stop Sdn Bhd
Circulation: Peninsular Malaysia Mission (PEM)
~ Many thanks to all who have contributed to
Vision, an official quarterly newsletter of PEM.
~ Articles have been edited to suit the alignments.
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Vision
Issue 18:
Therefore I glory in
Christ Jesus in my
service to God.
Romans 15:17, NIV.
~ Suggested meaning of cover page: May we find
joy and pride in our service to God as we serve Him
with an attitude of willingness and promptness!