C O N T E N T S

PEM President’s Message

Youth

Leadership Camp

1000MM

PEM Youth Advisory

Mission College

Let us rejoice in the beauty of nature

Vacation

Bible School

Real Truth

Impact Taiwan

Community Service Centre

28

Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day

Adventists

One-day Retreat

Crash to Riches

Adventist Laymen’s Services and Industries

Induction Ceremony

22nd Annual Indian Churches Camp

Baptisms

Official Newsletter of Peninsular Malaysia Mission ~ Issue 13 ~ June 2007

Peninsular Malaysia Mission of Seventh-day Adventists 22-1, Jalan 2/114, Kuchai Business Centre,

Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel > (603) 7984 7795 Fax > (603) 7984 4600

Email > pem@adventist.org.myWebsite > www.adventist.org.my

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你你的的话话是是我我的的脚脚前前的的灯灯,,

是是我我路路上上的的光光..

诗诗篇篇 一一一一九九::一一零零五五

Your word is alamp to my feet and

a light for my path.

Psalm 119:105, NIV.

~~ MMeessssaaggee ~~

Vision 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2, NIV.

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 Acting 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 President of Peninsular Malaysia Mission

(PEM), Pr Leong Fai AAUUDDIIEENNCCEE OORR AACCTTOORR 1 Cor 4:9--For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last,

as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.

Pr Leong Fai (centre).

I am glad to have the opportunity of attending a 2-weeks training programme in the Southern Asia Pacific Division office from Apr 23 to May 4. While I was in the Philippines, I heard many thrilling Mission stories besides learning the administrative skills. I would like to share some of these stories with you. There is a choir consisting of 56 members formed by Adventist professionals in Jakarta. Last year, they went to several cities in Indonesia to conduct evangelistic meetings on their own expenses. Through their efforts, they brought in more than 1,800 souls into the church. Pr Abel Bana, an AIIAS student from our Mission, assisted in a 7-day series of evangelistic meetings near the college. On Apr 28, they closed that series of meetings with 100 souls brought into the church. Pr Abel Bana shared with us the secret of the success. He told us that there are many church members actively involved in sharing of the good news and they also conduct Bible studies for those interested. Without the involvement of the members, that series of meetings would not have that number of baptisms. Xia-Yun is another AIIAS student from China, she shared the secret of why the church in Cheng-du, her hometown, is flourishing. Some young professionals resign from their jobs and join the ministry knowing well that the pay is little in comparison. Xia-Yun was a nurse before joining the ministry. Some husbands encourage their spouses to participate in the ministry. Some divorcees put aside their hurt feelings and concentrate their minds in the ministry. They go from house to house, village to village sharing the good news. They conduct Bible studies as well as home-church services. They cheer the poor and sufferings; bring relief to the sick by using natural therapies. When God’s people change their role from audience or advisor to actors (participants) in the ministry, the gospel works would advance mightily. Like the early church, the gospel was spread far and wide in a short period of time. And it spread like wild fire that the authorities claimed that the believers had “filled Jerusalem with their teachings” (Acts 5:28) and “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6). May these sayings be fulfilled in our Mission, PEM, in the near future as our members dedicate their lives to spread the gospel!

You are invited to log on to www.adventist.org.my and www.hope4city.com

for updates of events and more information!

~~ MMeessssaaggee && GGoooodd NNeewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8, NIV. Vision 3

会会长长的的信信息息 马来西亚半岛区会会长--梁辉字

观观众众或或演演员员 “我想上帝把我们使徒明明列在末後，好像定

死罪的囚犯；因为我们成了一台戏，给世人和

天使观看.”（林前 4：9）

我很高兴能有机会出席南亚太分会主办，从 4

月 23 至 5 月 4 日两个星期的训练课程。在这

期间，除了有机会学习许多行政管理方面的知

识外，还听到很多振奋人心的圣工消息。

在印尼的耶加达，有 56 位复临信徒的专业人

士组织了一个音乐布道团。去年，他们自费在

印尼各城市布道，总共带领超过一千八百生灵

信主。 本区会保送到菲律宾研究院进修的亚伯巴拿教

士，四月中在学院附近协助一系列的布道会。

布道会结束后，于 28 日为 100 位新信徒施

洗。他说，布道会有这样的丰收，完全是信徒

们的努力。该教会的多数信徒都积极参与布

道。他们经常去探访慕道友并为他们查经。布

道会期间，他们四处去邀请人来出席每晚的讲

座。没有他们的参与，浸礼时就不会有那么多

人。

夏芸，一位来自四川成都的研究院生，她分享

她家乡教会圣工兴旺的秘诀。据她所说，有多

位年轻的专业人士放下他们优厚待遇的职业来

参加事奉。（她本来是一位护士）。另有一些

丈夫鼓励他们的妻子参与事奉。也有一些离婚

的信徒，他们放下创伤的心，专心事奉主。这

些献身的信徒挨门逐户的探访，从一个乡村走

到另一个乡村为主传福音。他们除了查经探访

之外，还主持家庭教会的聚会。他们为贫困者

带来鼓励，为患病者带来简单的治疗。

当上帝的子民从事奉的观众转为参与者时，圣

工就会突飞猛进。如早期教会，福音传得那么

快速，掌权者宣称门徒们“把道理充满了耶路

撒冷”（徒 5：28）和“搅乱天下的”（徒

17：6）。期望这种现象在不久的将来也出现

在我们的区会!

SHARED BY PR JAMES EDWARD: The Youth Leadership Camp organized by the Rajawali Pathfinder Club of Johor Bahru Bahasa Church was held from Feb 23-25. It was a memorable camp well attended by 23 Master Guides to-be and Youth Leaders from the Megah Ria Company and Johor Bahru Bahasa Church.

SHARED BY PR JAMES EDWARD: The PEM Youth Advisory programme was held on Mar 2-3. Pr Simon Siew (bottom row, second from right) was the guest speaker. 55 Youth Leaders, Assistant Youth Leaders and Pathfinder and Adventurer Club Leaders from various Churches benefited much from this programme.

The Choir of Mission College, Thailand, during a promotional tour, came to Peninsular Malaysia in April and presented spectacular performances in many churches. If anyone is interested to study in Mission College, please log on to www.missioncollege.edu for more information.

~~ GGoooodd NNeewwss sshhaarreedd bbyy PPrr EEddwwiinn JJoosseepphh ~~

Praise the Lord for adding Ms Celine, Ms Cythia and Ms Roslee (front row, 3 girls) into the Kulim Church! They were baptized by Pr Theva (front row, left) on Nov 25, 2006. The baptisms were resulted from the Evangelistic Meeting held from Nov 19 to 25, 2006 in the Kulim Church. The theme was to know the “Real Truth” and the revival messages were presented by Pr Theva and myself (front row, right). We also thank the church members of Penang Tamil and Nibong Tebal Churches for witnessing the baptisms.

Praise God for this group of young people who would set aside every Sunday afternoon right after the Adventist Youth Meeting to distribute tracts to the Chinese and Indian community of Nibong Tebal. We are praying that through printed paper, the truth will speak to the people’s hearts.

Vision 4 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Proverbs 23:12, NIV.

In conjunction with Christmas Day in 2006, Nibong Tebal Church organized a thanksgiving service with a number of visitors worshipping with us. We also thank Pr Theva for his prayer of blessing.

YB Tan Cheng Liang (centre) hosted an open house on Dec 25, 2006 for the people in Nibong Tebal. We, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, had the privilege of being the main organizer of the event. Gospel messages were delivered by Pr Theva and children of the church presented a Christmas cantata.

On Dec 2, 2006, the Nibong Tebal Church organized a special service to honour the children for their talents and services rendered to the church. Ellen G White in the ‘Message to Young People’ says, satan misled the young people so that they will not obey God. Thus, it is important for us to guide the children so they will lead a life that glorifies God always.

On Mar 11, the Nibong Tebal youth organized a church outing to one of the local parks. 18 members got together to ponder upon the message, ‘Let us rejoice among the beauty of nature’ presented by myself.

~~ GGoooodd NNeewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~

SHARED BY MRS LEONG FAI: Special efforts were put in by many helpful pastors and church members from Petaling Jaya, Alor Setar, Puchong, Changlun and Penang Adventist Hospital Church to make Apr 22’s Recycle Project in the new Community Service Centre a success. We also want to thank all church members for donating food, clothing, toys and household appliances to support this community service. We had collected RM186.10 on that day. As of today, we have donated the proceeds to one family in Klang and two families in Kuala Selangor. This Recycle Project is on-going, please contact me at 03-79847795 or your local church’s Community Service leader. May you share the same motto as us ‘To Create a Caring Society, You are One with Us’.

The new Community Service Centre is located at 1, Jalan 4/93, Taman Miharja, Jalan Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

SHARED BY MRS LEONG FAI (RIGHT): The above picture shows some clothes that we have donated to a girl through her mother. Both of them stay together in a room and the daughter has to walk to work daily. We would like to thank all pastors and church members who had contributed clothes to help them. So far, we had helped a few families, and we are continuing to help. If you know anyone who is in need, please let your pastor know so that we can carry out the necessary steps to help. May you find joy in helping others through PEM’s Community Service projects.

SHARED BY MRS LEONG FAI: Praise God for His goodness in making the Blood Donation Drive held at the new Community Service Centre on Apr 22 a great one. We collected 38 packs of blood! We would like to thank all church members for their untiring efforts in serving the community.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9, NIV. Vision 5

The 2nd World Conference on Youth & Community Service will be held in Taipei, Taiwan,from Dec 31, 2007 to Jan 6, 2008. If you are interested to attend this conference, please contact your pastor for more information and early-bird registration before Oct 2, 2007.

2 World Conference on Youth & Community Service2nd nd World Conference on Youth & Community Service

~~ GGoooodd NNeewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~

SHARED BY PR EDWIN JOSEPH: On Feb 19, the Penang Indian Churches had a one-day spiritual retreat in Penang Hill. 31 church members and two non-SDA families attended this retreat. Pr Theva favoured us with the spiritual message entitled ‘Christian Identity’; Pr Robert Januaris on ‘Meeting God on the Mountain’; and myself on ‘Forget the First Love’. We thank God for giving us the opportunity to come together as a big family to worship Him.

Vision 6 An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. Proverbs 24:26, NIV.

SHARED BY PR EDWIN JOSEPH: The Kulim Indian Church organized a Vacation Bible School programme on Mar 16-17 with the attendance of 31 children and adults. We would like to specially thank Ms Selvi, Ms Sesillia, Ms Reena, Mr Robert Roa and others for their efforts in making this 2-days programme a success. The children are more receptive to church activities now and we pray for God’s guidance over them always.

SHARED BY PR EDWIN JOSEPH: ‘Let us imitate Job spirituality inspite of losing everything, He still hold unto God and praise Him’ was the message addressed by YB Tan Cheng Liang KMN, Jawi State Assembly representative on Mar 24. YB Tan graced the occasion of the launching of multimedia screening in the Nibong Tebal Church. We also thank YB Tan for contributing music instruments and a LCD projector to our church. Pr Veta from India also presented the spiritual message in songs and words. We praise God for blessing our church!

SHARED BY MR TAY CHENG ENG OF PENANG ENGLISH CHURCH: On Mar 25 afternoon, 16 church members from Sungai Petani and Penang gathered at the Penang Adventist Church’s multipurpose hall to attend the PEMICM certification programme. It is to equip members to rally their efforts and unite with their ministers to do God's work. So what is "Small Group Ministries in Local Church"? To help us understand the principles, Pr Terrance Sim (left), the instructor, made use of the PowerPoint presentations to explain it. At the end of the day, the group benefited from being able to organize small groups and are expected to put into use what were learnt. Besides listening to lectures, the students sat for a written, test and practical work/assignment were given out. Everyone looks forward to come back to another PEMICM class entitled “Principles of Chrisitian Leadership and Church Growth”.

~~ TTeessttiimmoonnyy ~~

from Crash to Riches…a true storyy RichesCrashfrom to …a true stor~ by Ms Becky Rich of Penang English Church ~

RRecently something very exciting has happened which I would like the opportunity to share with you. But first let me briefly introduce myself and share how I came to live in sunny Malaysia. My husband, Marvin, and I are originally from Snoqualmie, Washington (about 25 miles east of Seattle). We are the proud parents of six children. One of our sons met a young nurse from Sabah working at the Penang Adventist Hospital over the internet several years ago. After corresponding with her for some time, he saved up money and came to Penang to visit her. He lived here for six months and upon returning to the USA told us we should retire in Penang. We had thought our retirement wouldn’t happen for quite a few more years as we are supporting our youngest son in college. He has wanted to be a medical missionary since he was eight years old (God told him so in a dream, but that is another story). Anyway, after placing before God in prayer the question of whether we should retire and come to Penang, a series of miraculous events occurred, giving us a definite “open door” that we were indeed supposed to come live here. We arrived on Jan 3, 2005.

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens. Psalm 68:19, NIV. Vision 7

We have since come to love Malaysia, especially Penang, very much. The people have opened their hearts to us and helped us realize that love is to be found everywhere. In Penang we have found the almost constant sunshine to be conducive to exercise, so we walk and ride bicycles that were donated to us everywhere and have enjoyed excellent physical health. On Apr 3, we started out like any other day to enjoy the weather and go for a nice long bike ride. About 20 minutes from home, as we were heading down a slope at a fairly fast pace, I heard a loud “pop” and looked down at my front tire. My last thought was “oh, no” and I saw the tire coming off the rim. It had exploded, probably from a puncture. The next thing I remembered was hearing a voice say to me, “Madam, madam, you are hurt very badly. Is there someone I can call on your mobile phone?” I don’t recall seeing the person who was talking to me, so I must not have opened my eyes, but I do remember telling him to call my husband, who, because he was quite a distance in front of me had not seen the accident. Another passing motorist stopped my husband and told him there had been an accident. He also received the phone call from the man who spoke to me just as he was almost back to the accident site. He saw the man holding me, cradling my neck carefully and even though the man was not much bigger than I, he effortlessly lifted me and placed me in his car to take me to the hospital. I woke up once in the car on the way, but passed out again before we arrived. My next memory was in the emergency room as the doctors were questioning me, trying to find out the extent of my injuries. I must have landed on my right side as I had bruises, abrasions and swelling on my temple, eye, and bone below the eye, shoulder, elbow, hip and knee, all on the right side. My left side was almost untouched except for a few bruises on that knee. While I still have no memory of the exact sequence of events I do know the emergency

room doctor sent me for x-rays of all those areas, including a CT scan due to my loss of consciousness and memory loss. I also remember him asking me if “anything else hurt” and upon telling him that my neck hurt “just a little” he did an MRI of that, as well. Nothing was broken except my neck. The MRI showed a break in the 2nd cervical vertebrae. That is the part of our neck a person uses to turn it from side to side. The doctor told me I was very lucky to be alive. He said if the bone in my neck had shifted even a tiny bit I would have been permanently paralyzed or dead. I spent five days in the hospital, and was fitted with a “halo vest system”. My hair was shaved off entirely for hygienic reasons because with this vest on, a shower cannot be taken. The vest does not come off. While in the hospital it slowly dawned on me how much I owed my life to Christ. How was it that while being lifted into a car, and driven to the hospital, that bone in my neck did not shift? Was the man who picked me up an angel or did God send an angel to support my

neck while he lifted me? Only in Heaven will I receive an answer to that question. In the meantime, it also dawned on me that ALL of us owe our lives to Christ. On Calvary He paid the ultimate price for each of us so that we can have eternal life. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. Jesus also said that He came to give us life more abundantly,

John 10:10. What are we doing with this life He has granted us? Colossians 3:1 and 2 says “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on things on the earth.” How often do we complain and moan or groan when adverse things happen to us? Let me continue to share what God has shown me through all this. James 1:2-4 tells us, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” Incredible words!!! Can we find joy in our trials? You bet, my friends! While I lay in hospital, after my hair was shaved off, I had fun and charged admission to all who entered my room. The nurses provided me with a box and even passed it around among themselves to contribute to it. I told everyone who entered that the admission fees I collected were to be donated to the hospital cancer fund. We raised RM130.00 for it. God gave me the ability to be able to find joy even in the midst of all that had happened.

Ms Becky Rich with her ‘halo’.

Ms Becky Rich before her crash.

My doctor says I will wear my “halo” for six to eight weeks until the break in my neck has mended. Not only do I experience no pain, but all my bruising and swelling are already gone, less than three weeks since the accident occurred. Also, I am already walking again all over Penang. I jokingly tell friends who ask how I am doing that except for this funny new hairdo, you would never know I had experienced any problems. God’s many promises are there in His word. He has promised to always be with us, no matter what happens. He has promised to bless us and give us all that we need. It is our privilege to have His word, the Bible to read, and learn of these many promises. In the Bible, we will find the way to eternal life, and to abundant life. God says, “All things work together for good to those who love God”, Romans 8:28. Since our remaining time on this earth is short, let us make haste to seek God daily through prayer, and reading His word. Let us

strengthen ourselves by learning and believing His promises.

~~ TTeessttiimmoonnyy ~~

Vision 8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5, NIV.

““我我的的第第二二春春”” 转眼间 2006 即将结束， 回顾这一年来，

我用了 8 个月的时间接受了电疗和化疗，

成功医治了我第三期的舌癌。很庆幸，当

我在接受治疗的期间，我的癌细胞并没有

扩散的情形。 现在我已经是痊愈了，我的

饮食习惯也彻底的改变。虽然已痊愈，但

还是要特别小心，因为癌细胞无孔不入，

所以我在饮食方面都是 90% 天然的有机蔬

菜水果，就连烹饪手法也完完全全的改

变，都是少油，少盐，少糖，有时候甚至

都不加调味料，都以清淡及原汁原味为

主。 完全谢绝肉类，海鲜，罐头食品，

快餐食品,味精等等。还年轻嘛，有很多事

还没做，留得青山在，不怕没柴烧。 以前

我是肥胖的，现在反而变得更健康，看起来更年

轻。

很高兴，我能再次回到我的工作岗位。一切都是

上帝旨意。而且公司还派我到外坡公干实习新的

系统。我很感激我的上司和老板, 愿意雇用我这

名癌症病人。一个长期要以癌症搏斗的人.

我曾经从死亡的幽谷走了一圈,跟死亡是那么的

靠近过。试问还有什么能比现在能够轻松呼吸还

来得珍贵？记得一位朋友问过我，可有大彻大悟

呀？大彻大悟还不至于，但人生观，饮食观是改

变了,尤其是遗失已久的宗教观。 经过这次的经

历，让我体会到上帝的大能，祂是世上最好的牧

者。也许，你们会问，上帝怎么医治你？如果不

是医生,不是药物，你认为你的病会痊愈？

当我问医生，我的病接受治疗会痊愈吗？医生很

坦白,你要试，不试不知道，不试后果更惨,医生,

那一种药物能完全根治我的癌症？医生很坦白,

世上无穷的新药,至今还没有特定的特效药是属

于对抗癌症的。无可否认, 医生有一定的帮助,

他提供我一些医疗的常识，还有他专业的医疗服

务。 但你们也许忘记了，是谁在这混乱中，默

默的一路带领？感谢主的带领，祢是世上最好的

牧者，是祢在混乱中指引了我。祂以自己的话治

好我的疾病，救我脱离死亡。 诗篇 107:20. 还

记得当时的我,正病入高盲时，是这张 CD 陪伴

了我,里面的每一首歌都很有意思，但唯独这一

首“全新的你”对我的影响蛮大的，当时就是很

喜欢听，尤其是每当疼痛来袭的时候，那种痛楚

是我这辈子都

无 法 磨 灭 的 .

这首歌的歌词

很有意思: 耶

稣能够,将一切

都更新, 耶稣

能够,体会你的

心情! 耶稣能

够,改变你的曾

经 ! 耶 稣 爱

你，耶稣疼你!

耶稣能造一个

全新的你!

这首歌当时给

了我很大的启

示,每当疼痛来袭，我一听到这首歌, 心情会慢

慢的平静下来，仿佛真的能够体会到，耶稣也能

够体会我当时的心情,是其他的人所无法体会

的。 虽然当他们看我痛苦的样子， 他们也很

难过， 但就是无法体会我当时的心情。歌词里

写到:耶稣能够将一切都更新， 耶稣能够体会你

的心情，耶稣能够改变你的曾经， 耶稣爱你，

耶稣疼你， 耶稣能造一个全新的你。

Ms Chan Ern Hwee was baptized by Pr Chai on Dec 30, 2006.

当时的我，由于舌头已经腐烂了，不能说话了，

而且口里还有一股难闻的尸臭味。你们可以问 -

恩明（我大哥），爱能健康村的医药布道士们，

Dr Lee 也都知道，他们应该不会忘记那股味

道。因为当时，是他们帮我倒漱口水的。我想臭

咸鱼的味道还比我的漱口水来得香。很难想象

吧！当时我凭着这信念: 耶稣能够将一切都更

新，耶稣能造一个全新的你。的确，人是不能，

但在上帝，凡事都能。马太福音 19:26.

在此借着这机会我要向我父亲，我大哥恩明及家

人说声谢谢你们! 让你们担心我了。还有爱能健

康村的全体人员，我也很感谢各别教会的教友

们，大家一直的为我代祷和募捐，大家都不分你

我的弟兄姐妹们，感谢你们的代祷和慷慨的捐

献。你们知道吗？上帝垂听了祂儿女们（你们大

家）的祷告，寻求祂， 信靠祂的人， 上主施恩

给他们。耶利米哀歌 3:25. 真的，耶稣听了这

消息就说:“这病不至于死，而是要荣耀上帝，

并且使上帝的儿子因此得荣耀” 约翰福音 11:4.

to be continued on Page 9...

~~ TTeessttiimmoonnyy && GGoooodd NNeewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~

…continued from Page 8

因此，我从不灰心。虽然我外在的躯体渐渐衰

败，我内在的生命却日日更新。我所遭受这短暂

的痛苦要为我带来无可比拟的永久荣耀。我并不

关心看得见的事物，而是关心看不见的事物。看

得见的是暂时的；看不见的是永恒的。哥林多后

书 4:16-18. 记得当时 Dr Lee 安慰我说，死亡

并不可怕，只不过是睡觉而已，别害怕。记得我

很坚定的说，我知道，但我不愿意在这个时候这

么年轻就死去，我还有很多事很多梦想还没好好

去实践。我不想现在就睡着。Dr Lee 说，祷告

吧，向天上的父祈求吧，告诉祂你的想法。我们

也会为你祷告的。记得 Grace Lee,也跟我说

过，恩惠，向我们全能的父祈求吧，父要听你的

心里话，你要用你很虔诚的心来祈求并且要完全

的交托，让我们的救主依照祂的时间来证明给你

看。

Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might. Psalm 21:13, NIV. Vision 9

每当我遇到考试时，我都会祷告祈求上帝眷顾

我，我不求成绩名列前茅，只求能过关就好了。

当然我自己也有温习但信心是软弱的，怕成绩考

得不好，怕没钱缴付学费，种种的困扰，所以我

都会祈求上帝给我力量，上帝从没让我失望过，

我的成绩还算 OK,没有留级。还有每回要缴交大

学学费时，我往往是最迟的一位，每回身边的朋

友都缴付了，唯独我一人还没有，所以我都默默

的祷告祈求希望爸爸能来得及让我缴付我的大学

费用。每回学费都是在最后一分钟解决的。三年

后我终于毕业了!

“我们在天上的父，祢晓得我的处境，我不想

死，我不想这么快就挥手这人世。我有很多很多

事还没有做，父啊，这病发作得太快了，我完全

来不及为我的未来作任何的准备。自从大学毕业

到现在，工作了才短短的两年，有很多很多事还

没有做，请您彰显你的大能，我愿意完全的交

托。等待您对我的任何差遣。奉主名祈求，阿

门。”再一次证明寻求祂，信靠祂的人，上主施

恩给他们。耶利米哀歌 3:25.

那时候，我不清楚很多未完成的事是哪些？ 现

在我懂了，我要把握活着的每一刻，紧握上帝的

应许。所以就在 2006 年 12 月 30 日星期六, 我

受洗了。在永生的生命册里已有我的名字。当蔡

牧师把我往水里按下去，然后浮上水面直到我从

水里站起来,往梯级上走离开水池，那时我抬头

往天上望去,我感觉到我的脸上似乎有一道亮光

照着我的脸. 藉着受洗，已洗去以前的我，现在

的我是一个新生儿。所以每当有人问我，是谁医

好你的？我的答案是将荣耀全都归给上帝。我欣

然接受未来上帝所委派的任何使命，并且时刻仰

望祂.

SHARED BY MRS PRAMILA MOHAN OF SHAH ALAM CHURCH: Mr Uthaya Kumar (second from left) was born on Oct 4, 1966, into a Methodist Family residing in Petaling Jaya. Through his Adventist friends, he realized that the Adventist Church is God's true church, a church that keeps all the commandments. He was baptized into the Sungai Wai Church by Pr P Benjamin in 1988. He works as a taxi driver, and has two children. On Mar 10, he was dedicated as an elder for the Shah Alam Church by Pr Matthew Mambu (left). May God bless him and his family while he serves the Lord.

SHARED BY MRS LEONG FAI: Another successful Blood Donation Drive was organized by the Banting Tamil Church on Apr 22. Thank God for Pr T John and all the church members’ untiring efforts in carrying out this community service.

~~ AAddvveennttiisstt LLaayymmeenn’’ss SSeerrvviicceess aanndd IInndduussttrriieess ((AASSII)) && 11000000MMMM ~~

Vision 10 Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. Proverbs 23:23, NIV.

Mr Ian Homer (back row, tallest man), a corporate Business coach, favoured the ASI members and friends during the BON Meeting held on Mar 20 with “Growing Profits and the Sacred Concepts of Business”.

WWhhaatt iiss AAddvveennttiisstt LLaayymmeenn’’ss SSeerrvviicceess aanndd IInndduussttrriieess ((AASSII))?? • It is a fellowship and service organization of

Adventist lay business and professional members.

• They unite in their enthusiastic commitment to creative witnessing in their professional lives and businesses.

ASI Motto: “Sharing Christ in the Marketplace” ASI Mission • Exists to provide challenge, nurture and

experience in sharing Christ in the marketplace.

• Support the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

ASI Vision ASI and its members will be known for their:-- • Unswerving honesty in business principles and

practices, unflagging participation in the various ministries of the Church.

• Unwavering positive-ness toward Church leadership.

• Unhesitating provision for the needs of others. • Untiring focus on the Christ they represent in

the marketplace. The Metro KL Chapter of ASI holds its Business Opportunity Networking (BON) Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the PEM Conference Room.

Kindly contact Mr Allan Yap, President of the Metro KL Chapter of ASI, at 012-2017888 for more information.

Daniel (2nd from left) with his 1000MM friends.

AAnn iinntteerrvviieeww wwiitthh MMrr DDaanniieell RRaajjiiiivvkkuummaarr,, 1199,, wwhhoo sseerrvveedd aass aa mmiissssiioonnaarryy iinn tthhee SSDDAA HHaalluubbaann CChhuurrcchh iinn BBiiccooll,, PPhhiilliippppiinneess,, tthhrroouugghh tthhee 11000000 MMiissssiioonnaarryy MMoovveemmeenntt ((11000000MMMM)) iinn 22000066.. Editor: Why did you join the 1000MM? Daniel: I had a deal with my parents. They said they would allow me to further my studies in USA (my greatest wish then) after I served as a missionary through the 1000MM. Editor: Did you regret joining the 1000MM? Daniel: NO! In fact, I would encourage all the young people to join the 1000MM!!! Editor: What is so good about the 1000MM? Daniel: There were lots of good things that happened in my life while I served in Bicol! I experienced the power of a prayerful life (I would get up at 5am to have devotion); I made a lot of sincere friends; I learnt how to be independent; I am no more a computer-addict as I used to be on the computer all day long (I only get to go to the city once a month to access the internet in Bicol); I learnt to eat healthily (I appreciate vegetarian food now); and I learnt the importance of dressing-up appropriately for church (I used to dress casually and gel my hair like a durian, having spikes, and extended length in some parts of the hair).

The 2007 ASI Division-wide Convention will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from Aug 10-13. The main speaker is Mr Danny Shelton, President of the Three Angels Broadcasting Network.

Editor: What did you have to do as a missionary? Daniel: We (other missionaries and I) helped the farmers in their agricultural work, made regular visitations to the farmers’ homes and studied the Bible with them. Editor: What was the result? Daniel: 5 farmers got baptized! Praise God! Editor: What was the most unforgettable experience you had in Bicol? Daniel: Typhoon Durian. Our site was struck by the typhoon and we had no electricity for 3 months! Being a city-boy, it was really difficult to adapt to such conditions, but I thank God I managed to live with it! Editor: What would you like to say to our readers as we conclude our interview? Daniel: JOIN THE 1000MM AND EXPERIENCE LIFE!!! Daniel is a church member of the PJ English Church, and currently he is in the Philippines to further his graduate studies as a Dentist. Kindly contact your pastor if you are interested to join the 1000MM!

~~ GGoooodd NNeewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~

Induction Ceremony

InductionCeremony

of ofSunway Pathfinder Club Sunway

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8, NIV. Vision 11

Pathfinder Club ~ by Mr Jeffrey James, Communication Secretary of

Sungai Way Church ~ On Nov 11, 2006, after listening to the testimony and inspiring message from Pr James Edward, the young people of the church, with the help of Pr James’s wife, Renitta, had revived the “A Decade of Hibernating Sunway Pathfinder Club” .

O

Apr 1 marked a special date in our Club's calendar, as we conducted our Induction Ceremony. The ceremony started off with Pr James giving a short speech on Pathfinder's history and the explanation of the Pathfinder Pledge & Law. The ceremony went on as our Club Director and Deputy Director took their oaths and pledged before the newly installed Club members. Pr James who is PEM’s Youth Director then lighted the Spirit of Pathfindering Candle, and explained the meaning of the Pathfinder Class Candle. Then the Club Director went on to explain the meaning of Pathfinder Pledge Candles, followed by the lighting and explanation of the Pathfinder Law Candles by the Deputy Director of the Club. A total number of 32 (Master Guides, Pathfinders

& Adventurers) new members were inducted during this special evening. Finally, everybody proceeded for the light refreshments prepared by the parents of our Club members. Thus, our Induction Ceremony ended by thanking the Lord, parents and participants for being with us and making the programme a success. Please continue to pray for the Sunway Pathfinder Club of Sungai Way Indian Church. The members who were installed are:-- Club Pastor: Pr Robert Januvaris. Club Director: Renitta Edward. Deputy Club Director: Jeffrey James. Master Guide & Club Counsellor: Simon Kumar. Club Scribe: Anna Sam. Club Captains: Esther Rani, Immanuel K, Jennifer Mahendran. Club Instructors & Counsellors: Daniel Victor, Simon Paul, Helina Edward, Helen John, Christina.

Pr James Edward (right) presenting his message to the audience.

The newly installed Master Guides, Pathfinders and Adventurers of the Sunway Pathfinder Club of Sungai Way Indian Church.

~~ GGoooodd NNeewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~

Vision 12 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. Psalm 134:2, NIV.

Event: 22nd Annual Indian Churches Camp Theme: “BEHOLD I AM COMING SOON…”

Date: Aug 31 to Sep 2, 2007 Venue: Barre I J Centre, Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands

Fees: Participants age 9 and above, RM80.00 Participants age 5 to 8, RM40.00

Participants age 4 and below, free of charge Accommodation: Dormitories (family rooms not available)

Speaker: Pr Daniel Devadhas, Executive Secretary South East India Union. If you are interested to join, please contact: Your church pastor or

Pr David Kumar @ 016-5362654 or davjajes@hotmail.com

Venue of the Camp: Barre I J Centre, Tanah Rata,Cameron Highlands.

Main speaker of the Camp: Pr Daniel Devadhas, Executive Secretary of the South East India Union.

SHARED BY PR DAVID KUMAR (LEFT): Robert’s family (members of the Klebang Church) continued the tradition of hosting the open house for the Vineyard Rehabilitation Center inmates, church members and relatives. More than 200 people participated in the event which took place on Dec 24, 2006. Robert’s family thanked the Lord for His blessings and that was the very reason for his annual open house. Praise God for allowing me to have the opportunity to grace the event with a short message and prayer.

SHARED BY PR DAVID KUMAR: The Klebang Church had its first New Year celebration cum luncheon this year for the church members and the public. This event include a session of worship and commitment service. This visitors oriented programme will be an annual event, and follow-up visitations will be carried out.

"The city of God will open its golden gates to receive him who learned while on earth to lean on God for guidance and wisdom,

for comfort and hope, and amid loss and affliction". Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, page 99, contributed by Mrs Amy Chung of Skudai Chinese Church.

~~ GGoooodd NNeewwss ffrroomm PPEEMM CChhuurrcchheess ~~

SHARED BY PR DAVID KUMAR: Praise God for the completion of the Taiping SDA Church building this Jan. Church members are eager to use the newly built permanent worship place. The double storey building comes with a worship hall, pastor’s residence and guest rooms. Praise the Lord again for another church building is added into PEM.

11 Shalom Pathfinders who successfully completed their companion class requirements were invested during an Investiture Service held on Jan 13. Master Guide PrDavid Kumar (right) presided the service on behalf of PEM Pathfinder Director Master Guide James Edward with his consent.

SHARED BY PR DAVID KUMAR (RIGHT): Praise God for the dedicated Klebang Chruch carol singers for they have the heart of sharing God’s blessings to the church members and visitors in Taiping and Klebang during the Christmas 2006 season. 6 familes were visited in Taiping, and the carol singers have vowed to visit more this year end!

SHARED BY PR DAVID KUMAR (RIGHT): A site blessing ceremony was held on Jan 21 at the new Klebang Church building site. Pr Leong Fai (left) gave a short blessing message asking church members to be united to build both the church in building and in membership. Team of church elders, Pathfinders and Women Ministry members dressed up in their uniforms to further brighten up the event. Please continue to pray for the smooth running of the construction.

SHARED BY MRS SHANTHI JOHNATHAN OF KLANG INDIAN CHURCH: Although they are few in numbers, the Klang Adventist Youth Club members continued their outreach programme of distributing health and spiritual tracts at the Andalas housing area on the Sabbath afternoon of Jan 13. The youth really enjoy the opportunity to share God’s love to other people. Currently, there are three youths who are having Bible studies, and we pray that they will accept Jesus Christ as their personal saviour very soon. We also seek your prayers.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3, NIV. Vision 13

SHARED BY MRS SHANTHI JOHNATHAN OF KLANG INDIAN CHRUCH: Mar 3 was set as the Adventist Women Ministries Day. The Klang and Shah Alam Churches’s Women Ministries Directors organized a programme especially for visitors on that Sabbath day. Words of appreciation were said and gifts were given to all the women in church. We would like to thank the Women Ministry Department of PEM for giving us the beautiful book marks, and also thank God for blessing all the women in our churches.

~~ MMiissssiioonnaarryy TTrriipp ~~

Vision 14 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Proverbs 3:7, NIV.

MMiissssiioonnaarryy wwiitthhoouutt BBoorrddeerrss

~ A Medical Mission Trip to the “Land below the Wind” by Dr Jonathan Babbit ~

II was perusing the World Atlas trying to pin-point an area for my next medical mission trip when I glanced over at my wife, Miriam, and then it hit me, “Sabah!!!” I exclaimed, “We’re going to Sabah!” It was the obvious choice, my wife is a Sabahan, and I had yet to set foot on her hometown, and this would be the perfect opportunity. Through guidance and advice from my father-in-law, Dr David Chung, a former government officer in the Ministry of Finance for Sabah, I began mapping out the trip. He suggested key contacts such as Dr Alvin Chong - a physician in Kota Kinabalu who works closely with the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Mission and the Malaysian Ministry of Health. Through Dr Chong, I discovered that the SDA Mission in Sabah operates mobile medical units to travel into remote areas to provide healthcare, which coincides with the objective of my mission trip, and that is to provide healthcare and health education to the people in rural villages, and access to basic healthcare is limited for people who live in remote “kampungs” tucked away deep inland in dense jungles and mountains. Travel to the villages took between 3-10 hours via 4x4 vehicles. The core team consisted of a retired yet untiring nurse Ellen, Por Mahani (translator/off-road driver), Nasol Gabu (ADRA Coordinator), and myself (Emergency Medical doctor from the University of Illinois at Chicago). It was a special privilege for me to share this incredible missionary experience with my wife, Miriam, and her parents – Dr David & Amy Chung, who joined me for several day trips. The group worked together to provide services such as clinics, distribution of medication, educational health presentations and Bible ministries. On average, we saw between 70-200 patients a day. Lectures comprised of basic instruction in personal hygiene, treatment of diarrhea, smoking cessation, and reproductive health. I am fortunate to have served as a missionary in countries such as Nepal, Zambia, Chad, Mexico, Guatemala, and now Malaysia. I am acutely aware of the challenges associated with medical mission work and am eager to continue tackling them. I

understand the gravity of healthcare crisis facing many populations and have made it my personal goal to do whatever I can to confront and improve these healthcare issues. Like our Heavenly Father, I strive to serve the underserved of the world, and will do my utmost to represent Him, and His mission.

Dr Babbit attending to a patient, looking on is Dr David Chung (left).

Dr Babbit’s wife, Miriam (left), getting the medicines ready for distribution.

Mrs Amy Chung (back row, centre) among the children.

~~ FFooooddss aanndd tthheeiirr HHeeaalliinngg PPoowweerr ~~

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5, NIV. Vision 15

GGrraaiinnss,, ffrruuiittss,, nnuuttss,, aanndd vveeggeettaabblleess constitute the diet chosen for us by our Creator…

They impart a strength, a power of endurance, and a vigour of intellect, that are not afforded by a more complex and stimulating diet.

ELLEN G. WHITE North American writer and educator (1827-1915)

*FOODS FOR THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

TThe brain only requires two substances to function: oxygen and glucose. However, many other nutrients are needed for higher functions such as thought, memory, and self -control.

Preparation and Use of Cashew which is one of the

most prized nuts • Roasted nut. These are

eaten with or without salt, much like peanuts or any other nut.

Preparation and Use of Oats

which balance the nerves and lower cholesterol

• Flakes. This is the best way

to eat oats and take advantage of all its nutritive properties. They may be prepared boiled in vegetable broth.

• Porridge (oatmeal). This

may be prepared in the following manner: place four spoonfuls of oat flakes to soak. The following morning, boil ½ litre of water and add the soaked flakes. Cook for 15 minutes over low heat. Serve with honey. Soya milk may be added.

• ‘Muesli’. Oat flakes are

one of the basic ingredients in ‘muesli’ as breakfast food, along with other grains, almonds, hazelnuts, raisins, etc.

Preparation and Use of Brazil

Nuts that are rich in vitamin B1

• Raw. This is the way Brazil nut is usually eaten. They must be well chewed, as is the case with all oil-bearing nuts.

• Toasted. 5 to 10 minutes in

the oven is usually sufficient to turn them golden brown and give them a pleasant taste.

Preparation and Use of Lettuce which calms

the nerves and satisfies the stomach

• Raw. This is the best way to

enjoy its freshness and pleasant taste.

• Cooked. The toughest

leaves can be cooked like any other green.

Preparation and Use of Pine

Nut which is a good nut for the brain

• Raw. Raw pine nuts have

a very pleasant flavour. A handful of them may be eaten if well chewed. They must be stored in a well-sealed container because they become rancid easily.

• Variety of culinary

preparations. They can be used as a condiment because of their pleasant flavour and high nutritional value.

Preparation and Use of

Almond which invigorates the nervous system and reduces cholesterol

• Raw. Almonds, freshly

picked from the tree and shelled can be eaten just as they are. Fresh almonds are more digestible than dried almonds.

• Dried. Some time after

they have been picked, the moisture content is reduced and they become hard. They can be eaten raw, very well chewed, or lightly toasted. In this case, they lose some of their vitamins, but are easier to chew and digest.

• Almond milk. This is usually

prepared by adding water to almond cream.

*Source: Encyclopaedia of Foods, available at Home Health Education Service S/B. Address: 27, Jalan Permas 10/7, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750, Masai, Johore. Tel: +607 3865798/7798 Fax: +607 3869798 Information published on this page serves only as a guide and does not guarantee any prevention or cure.

~~ AAbboouutt SSeevveenntthh--ddaayy AAddvveennttiissttss ~~

Vision 16 Behold, I am coming soon! Revelation 22:12, NIV.

TThhee 2288 FFuunnddaammeennttaall BBeelliieeffss ooff SSeevveenntthh--ddaayy AAddvveennttiisstt (Source: www.seventh-dayadventist.com)

17. 17. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries: God bestows upon all members of His church in every age spiritual gifts which each member is to employ in loving ministry for the common good of the church and of humanity. Given by the agency of the Holy Spirit, who apportions to each member as He wills, the gifts provide all abilities and ministries needed by the church to fulfill its divinely ordained functions. According to the Scriptures, these gifts include such ministries as faith, healing, prophecy, proclamation, teaching, administration, reconciliation, compassion, and self-sacrificing service and charity for the help and encouragement of people. Some members are called of God and endowed by the Spirit for functions recognized by the church in pastoral, evangelistic, apostolic, and teaching ministries particularly needed to equip the members for service, to build up the church to spiritual maturity, and to foster unity of the faith and knowledge of God. When members employ these spiritual gifts as faithful stewards of God's varied grace, the church is protected from the destructive influence of false doctrine, grows with a growth that is from God, and is built up in faith and love. (Rom. 12:4-8; 1 Cor. 12:9-11, 27, 28; Eph. 4:8, 11-16; Acts 6:1-7; 1 Tim. 3:1-13; 1 Peter 4:10, 11.)

To be continued in the upcoming issues of this newsletter, Vision.

UUppccoommiinngg EEvveennttss around Peninsular Malaysia

1. Jul 6-7: Youth & Pathfindering: Youth First and Leadership Training, Johore. 2. Jul 13-14: Shepherdess: Shepherdess Training, Ipoh. 3. Jul 14-15: Family Ministry: Family Seminar, Johore. 4. Jul 20-22: Personal Ministry: Lay Congress, Port Dickson. 5. Aug 10-11: Stewardship & Trust Services: Stewardship Emphasis Seminar, Muar. 6. Aug 17-18: Family Ministry: Family Seminar, Petaling Jaya. 7. Aug 23-26: Youth Ministry: Youth Alive, Kuala Lumpur. 8. Aug 31-Sep 2: PEM: 22nd Indian Churches Camp Meeting, Cameron Highlands. 9. Sep 2: Community Services: Blood Donation, Kuala Selangor. 10. Sep 9: Community Services: Basic First Aid, Petaling Jaya. 11. Sep 15: Youth Ministry: 58th Pathfinder Day, Peninsular Malaysia. 12. Sep 23: Women Ministry: How to conduct Bible study, Puchong.

~ 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: Inter-Centre Point 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. ~ You may have noticed that some of your church happenings/events are not published in this newsletter, Vision. In future you may want to help your pastor by emailing a short write-up with pictures to the editor at eightp@tm.net.my or post to 57, Jalan Medan Midah, Taman Midah, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur or sms to (013) 421 0119. ~ Pictures on cover page: Courtesy of www.google.com

Vision

Issue 13:

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a

light for my path.

Psalm 119:105, NIV.

~ Suggested meaning of cover page: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17, NIV.