MISSIONS MINISTRY’S
PRAYER BOOKLET
Trinity Methodist Church
25 September 2010
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CONTENT
OUR MISSIONARIES:-
Chan Chong Hiok and Margaret Chan 3 - 4
Kevin and Claire Lowe 5 – 7
Jacob Cheng and Cheng Wai Cheng 8 - 9
OUR LOCAL FIELD WORKER:-
Dr. Kwa Kiem Kiok 10 - 10
OUR SISTER-CHURCH IN CAMBODIA:-
Takhmao Trinity Methodist Church 11 - 12
OUR MISSIONS PARTNERS:-
Care for Cambodia 13 - 14
Trans World Radio 15 - 15
OUR CHURCH:-
Trinity Methodist Church 16 - 18
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OUR MISSIONARIES:-
CHAN CHONG HIOK AND MARGARET CHAN
- Thank God for the different teams that went on mission trips from
June to mid-August, bringing the Gospel to minority groups within
their Area as well as internationally.
- Pray for lasting fruit and disciples who will be good witnesses for
Jesus.
- Pray for the 12 being sent out as missionaries to closed countries
that they will be a blessing and powerful tools of ministry to the
people around them.
CHAN FAMILY
From left: Joel, Margaret, Joshua & Chong Hiok
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- Thank God for the fruitful Regional Conferences which were held in
August where all staff (from all the strategies in the region) were
able to connect with Him and with one another.
- Thank God for the good collaboration established with several local
church networks in the last few months.
- Pray for good partnership with the churches and other
organizations so that Christians can be mobilized to serve Him.
- Pray that the leaders, staff and volunteers will have wisdom and
strength to serve God in helping to reach many with the Gospel and
send out cross-cultural missionaries to the world.
- Pray that the people in the Area they are overseeing will hear and
understand the gospel and will respond positively to it.
- Pray for the 30 unreached people groups they are seeking to reach
in collaboration with various organizations. Pray that 100 couples
can be raised for the project.
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KEVIN AND CLAIRE LOWE
A Teacher from ‘The Learning Lab’.
Her father was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer and hepatitis B.
However he is unable to undergo treatment. In the last few weeks, he
has not been able to eat nor drink and the pain has been excruciating.
Her family believes in the Lord and is ready to release her father to His
Maker. Please pray for her mother whose health is not good either. Also
being the only one with a ‘proper job’, she is financially responsible for
three of her younger siblings who are studying. She got married 8
months ago, and due to an unfortunate circumstance, her husband lost his
job. These months have been trying for her. Pray that she will hold fast
her faith in God and have the supernatural strength to pull her through
this difficult time.
A Sister from ‘Cheeky Monkey’.
She has recently gone through an emotional turmoil. She just found out
that her boyfriend has been dishonest with her and has two other
‘girlfriends’. Over the last few months, because of the confusions and
frustrations over her BGR problems, many of her relationships with
church friends and colleagues have also been affected. Please pray that
the spirit of discontentment, grumbling and complaining will be bound and
released from her. Pray that she will seek the Lord’s comfort and
embrace the love and care that certain people are trying to give her, and
through these, it will melt all the bitterness away. Pray that she will
quickly come onto the road of emotional and spiritual recovery.
Another Sister from ‘Cheeky Monkey’
Four weeks ago, her brother died of electric shock. Two weeks ago, her
grandfather died. Her mother is emotionally and mentally distressed.
Pray that she will be a beacon of light and strength for her family.
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LOWE FAMILY
From left: Titus, Kevin, Tabitha & Claire Lowe
(Faith, the youngest daughter of Kevin & Claire, is not in the picture)
A Brother from ‘Forever Living’
He has a low self-esteem. All his life he feels he has been looked down by
his friends and family. However, after getting to know him, he is creative
and musically talented. He has a very winsome character and truly child-
like faith. He loves the Lord dearly. He has been slowly but surely
growing in stature, learning the ropes of his work and excelling in it. Pray
that he will continue to grow steadily and be a living testimony of
transformation from a person with no hope and future to one who is
successful and able to extend help to others.
A Sister from Promised People Church
She is recovering from a near-death experience. She had hemorrhoids
but the doctor gave her some medication that caused her to go into
shock – her eyes rolled backwards; was gasping for breath; and her
heartbeat pounding rapidly. She was very shaken by this experience. She
is a young but very pious Christian. Pray for her as she recovers
physically and spiritually.
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A Pastor; One of Kevin’s Disciples
He recently had his second kid. He is a good pastor and committed to his
sheep. He doubled the church congregation within a year and a half. He
seeks to better himself and is undertaking studies at night. However,
ministry demands, studies, and the two children are taking a toll on his
relationship with his wife. Just in the last week, he shared with Kevin
that there has been increasing tension between them. Suspecting that
she might be having post-natal depression, he is trying to take it all in.
Pray for perseverance, courage, peace and strength as he struggles to
bear his cross.
A Friend of Kevin’s
He is a son of a government official. He is undergoing financial
difficulties as he has been cheated by others. His ‘unofficial marriage’ is
on the rocks. Kevin has shared the Gospel with him but he remains
unsure and uncommitted. Pray that the Holy Spirit will miraculously open
his eyes and heart to realise that he needs God, and open his mouth to
cry to Him for help and experience Him in a personal way.
A Client and Friend of Kevin’s
He is super rich! His family owns a diamond business; his wife a shipping
business. When he was young, he lived with a Christian family while
studying in the United States. Through them he came to know the Lord.
However, he was disappointed by some Christians and has returned to the
Buddhist faith, partly because his wife is a staunch Buddhist. He often
hangs out with Kevin and asks very profound questions. Pray that he will
find The Way, The Truth and The Life and that he and his household will
come to the Lord.
One of Kevin’s Clients
She unloads all her frustrations to Kevin. She goes to his office often
and complains to him for hours! Kevin comes home drained just by
listening to her. Claire has shared about God with her but she is very
steep in her beliefs (seems like a cultic sect of Buddhism; in her younger
years she was heavily involved in medium practices). Pray that she will
somehow stop hounding Kevin. Pray that all spiritual bondages be crushed
and that she will come to the saving knowledge of our good Lord.
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JACOB CHENG AND CHENG WAI CHENG
Tent Making:
For the next few months, the Khmer brothers and sisters working in
Harvest Inn will be going through a very challenging and busy season.
There will be teams coming from schools and churches. The staff at the
Inn is coordinating their programs and logistics. This will be a good time
of training for everyone. Harvest Inn is not able to accommodate some of
these teams, and arrangements have been made for another guesthouse
to take them in. Jacob and Wai Cheng are praying for expansion in the
near future.
CHENG FAMILY
From left: Coen, Jacob, Wai Cheng & Creda
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- Pray that the Khmer brothers and sisters will have a greater desire
for God and will obey and serve Him faithfully.
- Pray that everyone in the ministry will be able to exercise faith in
their work - trusting in His providence and have the courage to
follow where the Lord leads them.
- Pray that the key leaders will have the joy to serve, and have the
humility to be used by God to be servants among the people. Pray
that they will not be easily discouraged, but will be good examples
and love the people under their care.
- Pray that the staff will be able to learn and master the skills well;
that they will provide quality services and products.
- Pray that the Lord will touch the hearts and lives of the guests as
they stay in Harvest Inn.
- Harvest Inn also has many non-Christian guests. Pray that they will
experience the reality of the presence of God.
- Pray for Jacob and Wai Cheng as they live and learn with the Khmer
brothers and sisters; that they will have the wisdom to help them
grow in the Lord and be His disciples.
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OUR LOCAL FIELD WORKER:-
DR. KWA KIEM KIOK
- Praise God for His sustaining grace these past few months. It was
the beginning of a new academic year and she had new
responsibilities. Kiem Kiok prays that her actions have been in
response to God's guidance and prompting.
Tan Family
From left: Ivan & Kiem Kiok
- East Asia School of Theology has begun a process of curriculum
review. They are looking at what kinds of graduates they would like
to produce who would be good ministers for the Kingdom of God and
the way to go about that. The whole process of review and
implementing change could take up to 3 years. Pray for God's
wisdom for the staff in this process that they would know how He
is leading them.
- Pray for grace as Kiem Kiok mentors a group of 6 ladies. She asks
for sensitivity to hear their deep concerns and the discernment to
be able to encourage and guide them.
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OUR SISTER-CHURCH IN CAMBODIA:-
TAKHMAO TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH (“TTMC”)
- Pray for the Relocation Project of TTMC as Pastors Chamnap and
Socheat, leaders of TTMC and Jacob go through the final round of
checking the premise and legal document of the new location.
- Pray that the members of TTMC will be united and ready for the
move, and to embark on the ministries led by the Lord.
- Thank God for the Youth Camp. There was a time of seeking Him
and repentance. There was a change in the worship atmosphere.
There was also a time of seeking God for sanctification and healing.
From left: Pastors Bun Socheat & Nhoek Chamnap
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- Thank God for the anointing upon Pastor Chamnap. He was ordained
last month. After the camp, the Lord is leading him to minister in
greater faith.
- Pray that the Lord will sustain Pastor Chamnap and that he will
continue to fan the flame for Him.
- Pray for the Children’s Ministry that they will be keen to learn more
about God and love Him. Pray for empowerment for the teachers
(Sina and Wai Cheng) to have the strength and wisdom in teaching
the children. Pray that the children will learn to serve the Lord.
The New Property TTMC is Acquiring
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OUR MISSIONS PARTNERS:-
CARE FOR CAMBODIA (“CfC”)
- Pray for the 48 CfC children and teenagers (41 orphans) to grow
strong in faith and in their knowledge of their Lord Jesus Christ.
- Pray for an 8-year old girl, whose parents have separated and
abandoned her and her two older sisters in a faraway village. The
grandmother wants to keep the older girls to help earn a living, but
cannot look after the youngest because she is too small and often
has high fevers leading to convulsions. CfC has been asked to
consider taking this child in. Please pray for wisdom and God’s best
for her life.
- Pray for the older teenagers who have left CfC recently. The
oldest, David, has started an intensive English course in preparation
for a four-year Business Management Degree. Benjamin is taking
English conversation classes and working for Café Eden as a
security guard and motorbike driver. Ravy and Isaiah are living
100km to the southeast of Phnom Penh, clearing and farming new
land recently purchased by the Teece family. Both boys will
continue their education in this new development area. Lydia is
working at Café Eden, really enjoying herself in learning and helping
to prepare food and make cakes. Only Lili has not yet made a good
transition into outside society; she left the Christian
accommodation in which she was placed in. CfC has now found a
sewing course for her, and is waiting for her decision as to whether
she wants to return to Phnom Penh or not.
- Pray for the remaining CfC’s 10 older teenagers in Years 10, 11 and
12. CfC is looking for an English language school for them to attend
part-time tuition classes. Also, pray for God’s wisdom and leading
for those who will be finishing school next year. All these teenagers
need to move out of CfC and begin to live in society as salt and
light, making decisions and finding ways of earning a living.
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- Praise God for the provision of two new Christian caregivers, but
now one lady is planning to leave because an overseas relative has
bought her a small shop outlet near one of the big markets. Please
pray for a replacement caregiver, and also for new teachers
especially for the middle and younger children in the children’s
home.
Teece Family
Norman (extreme left) & Fi (second from right)
- Please pray for Norman, Sokhim, Srey Rohm and the other young
people who are establishing Café Eden - café and craft workshop.
Eden has been opened for a month now and most days there are
quite a few customers. It’s a learning situation for everyone,
especially the organization of getting different food orders to the
table at the same time.
- Continue to pray also for CFC’s 56 village projects, their leaders,
teachers and the 2500 children and teenagers who are being taught
and discipled daily. Pray for the distribution of school packs to
1313 village children, that all may see and receive the blessings of
God, and in His time come to know Him as Lord and Saviour.
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TRANS-WORLD RADIO (“TWR”)
Trinity Methodist Church is partnering TWR in the area of discipling the
Khmer Christians especially in the provinces through radio broadcast.
Speaking fluently in more than 200 languages and dialects, TWR exists to
reach the world for Jesus Christ. Their global media outreach engages
millions in 160 countries with biblical truth. Since 1954, God has enabled
TWR to help lead people from doubt to decision to discipleship.
Together with international partners, local churches and other
ministries, TWR provides relevant programming, discipleship resources
and dedicated workers to spread hope to individuals and communities
around the globe. Whether using high-powered radio to reach people in
the Middle East and Latin America, streaming content to internet users
in Asia and Europe or visiting face-to-face with listeners in Africa, TWR
leaves a lasting spiritual footprint.
- Pray for the listeners to be able to get the signal clearly from the
FM station; that the Word of God through the program will help to
encourage them every day.
- Pray for God’s blessings and grace to be upon the staff and their
family as some of them are sick.
- Pray for God’s wisdom, strength and discernment to be upon TWR-
Cambodia and all the partners in the field, as they are currently
working on the possibility of a project for women and girls in need.
- Pray for TWR Ministry personnel:
Andrew Sundar- South East Asia Director
Veasna Uk - Ministry Leader of TWR Cambodia
Charia - Leader for Cambodia Children's ministry
Blossom Phillips - Asia Children Ministry Coordinator
Serene Yang - Asia Women's Ministry Coordinator
Aaron Low - TWR Singapore Ministry Leader
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OUR CHURCH:-
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
1) Mission Teams
- pray for the two mission teams from the Children’s and Youth
Ministries that as they prepare for their trips in December,
God will lead and guide them accordingly.
- pray for protection upon the members of the teams that God
will keep them safe physically, emotionally, mentally and
spiritually.
- pray for unity in the teams that every one will be able to work
closely with one another and to encourage one another when
the going gets tough.
- pray for the Children’s Ministry Team (Chew Kim Ling,
Deborah Kew & Cho Mei Chan) that as they explore new
ministry grounds with Trans World Radio and Care for
Cambodia that God will provide for them accordingly and grant
them discernment in their decision-making.
- pray for the Youth Ministry team (Ang Hern Shung – Team
Leader, Tan Min Qhee – Assistant Team Leader, Goh Chui Mei
– Adviser, Vernetta Chai, Audrey Chia, Clara Chua, Clara Tay,
Nicole Gan, Tay Jia Eenn, Jacelyn Lau, Timothy Tan, Jonathan
Lau, Eugene Goh, Gabriel Woo and Andy Chew - Adviser) that
God will guide them as they minister to the children and
youths in The Learning Lab, Care for Cambodia and Takhmao
Trinity Methodist Church.
- pray for those in the team who are studying for their
examinations that God will help them to be diligent in their
revisions and that they will continue to give their best to
glorify God and honour their parents.
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3) Missions Awareness and Participation
- pray for every member and friend to be bold and courageous
in living out their faith in the marketplace.
4) Missions Committee
- pray for the physical, spiritual, emotional and mental well-being
of the Missions Committee (David Lim, Lee Park Ming, Norman
Ng, Anthony Woo, Damein Cheong, Jared Koh, Violet Khor, Lydia
Han, Veronica Sim, Esther Ho and Andy Chew).
- pray for the Committee members to have discernment and
obedience as they look into all missions matters in the church.
- pray for a close working relationship with the missionaries, local
field worker and missions organisations that every one will be able
to spur one another on towards love and good deeds.
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- pray for directions as the Committee seeks God in the area of
discipleship especially in the lives of the Khmers of Cambodia whom
TMC has adopted as a “unreached people group.”
- pray for the Committee as they work with the pastor and leaders of
TTMC in the Relocation Project that God will lead them throughout
the whole process.
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“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all
the saints.” Ephesians 6:18
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