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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Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus

in my service to God. Romans 15:17, �IV.

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Email > pem@adventist.org.my

Website > www.adventist.org.my

~~ MMeessssaaggee ~~

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

9th Bi-Division ASI Convention from Dec 4-7, 2008, at the Grand Seasons Hotel,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Please contact Mr Yew Lip Sin at 016-3336698 or

check out www.adventist.org.my/kl08 for more information!

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

tan.manlin@adventist.org.my 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.

~ 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,

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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!