November 2013: Praises

Faith@Work Fellowship

through

Asia Seminary for Ministry

(Seminary without borders)

Reaching Nationals for Nationals

November

Hi friend,

Training Nationals for Nationals

in integrity and skills

(Psalm 78:72)

We closed the year with some special times in Myanmar and Medan, Indonesia.

1. Training in Mandalay, Myanmar : 30 October - 7 November. 
      A team from Singapore conducted Pastors’ Workshop, especially in leadership. Some pastors are working towards a Master degree. Plans are being made for the training to be done in May as well as in November, 2014. Please pray also for our point-man, Rev. James Biak Lian as he works on his dissertation for the Doctor of Ministry degree. His project will be on Church-planting in Northern Myanmar. As he is better equipped, we believe that the good Lord will use him to train his own people.

2. Myitkyina, Myanmar – Spiritual Conference: 21 - 27 January 2014.
       This is a once-a-year meeting of the fellowship of some 30 churches, under Rev. James Biak Lian. We are praying for a good team to bring salvation and revival messages. The host church will be having its 25th Anniversary celebration. Please let us know of your interest so that we can pray and plan according.

 3. Training in Medan, Indonesia: 18 - 22 November.
         Rev. Yap Beng Shin and Rev. Mark Tay were our trainers. We praise the good Lord for the graduation of some 79 already and we continue to thank the good Lord for more pastors and leaders to be trained. Below is the testimony of Rev. Mark Tay.

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“It was indeed a wonderful teaching opportunity for pastor Yap and myself to be teaching in Betania Seminary in collaboration with Asia Seminary for Ministry from 17 to 22nd November, 2013.
Betania Seminary conducts a special 1 week intensive seminar for its students (Masters and Bachelors) 4 times in a year.
Both Rev Yap Beng Shin and I were privileged to be a part of this on-going ministry to train about 60 Indonesian men and women including pastors and leaders serving in various ministries.
Rev. Yap taught the students for 2 and a half days while I taught the remaining days. Pastor Yap taught his unique way of studying the Bible - the Mind Mapping Method. Using innovative ways (e.g. marking key words and phrases with different color pens and drawing symbols), he transformed the usual, traditional way of bible study into a revolutionary and exciting journey of digging God's Word more in depth and scope.
The students' enthusiastic response spoke volume of the success of this mind mapping method. At the end of the course, the students were equipped with basic skills to study and prepare sermons and lessons in order to enhance their ministry.
My session complemented Rev. Yap's mind mapping method. I taught them how to interpret Hebrew Narratives together with Rev. Yap's mind mapping, by using the book of Ruth for practical analysis. Judging by their rapt attention, their lively discussions and participation in question-and-answer session, they seemed to grasp the hermeneutical principles and the book of Ruth as well. Thus we killed two birds with one stone.
I will continue the Hermeneutics series each time dealing with a different genre of OT (Narrative; Law; Poetry; Wisdom; Prophecy), and NT (Gospels; Parables; Acts; Epistle). Each time I will use a suitable book for study and application of the principles of interpretation taught in class. In this way we will fulfill one of the purposes of ASM - to equip nationals to train others so that they in turn will carry out the great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I  pray that more pastors and trainers would join us in this worthy enterprise and ministry. The students are always looking forward for more of us to go over to their places to train them. Since 2009, ASM through Faith@Work has been faithfully doing this work in Medan and other Asian countries and Tanzania, Africa. 

To Him be the glory.”

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4. Nepal’s report: Our vision is Training Nationals for Nationals. We see this fulfilled as we train leaders like Dil Tamang who ministers among his people. Dil is our point-man in Nepal. Praise the Lord for the churches and individuals that have been supporting the ministry in prayer and other needs. This is what he reports (more photos are in our website):

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”First of all, let me express our collective gratitude to you for your sincere prayers and faithful partnership with us all these years. I do not think it would have been possible for us to continue without your participation...
I am glad to inform you that altogether 57 new Oral churches are being planted in this year through the efforts of our church planters/missionaries. I could not go to all the churches to collect the reports, but could visit some of them, the bigger ones mainly and have taken some pictures. Please find the pictures herewith and let us thank God for His faithfulness and you deserve our appreciation for your faithful partnership and sincere prayers in this effort.”

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5. Tentative Quick dates 2014 (approximate budget: S$35,000)

A. MEDAN, INDONESIA

(i). 17 - 21 Feb.
(ii). 23 - 27 June
(iii). 15 - 19 Sept.
(iv). 17 - 21 November

B. KATHMANDU, NEPAL
(i). 8 - 13 March
(ii). 28 Sept.– 2 October (Graduation of 30).

 C. MYANMAR
(i). Myitkyina– Spiritual Conference, 21 - 27 Jan.
(ii). Pastors’ Workshop – in May to be arranged.
(iii). Pastors’ Workshop - 29 October to 7 November

 BUDGET 2014 – As it stands, the budget will be about the same as 2013 (about S$35,000). We praise the good Lord that He has always supplied our needs all these years, through churches and individuals. As this is a Faith ministry, we look to God to supply our needs through His people. As the good Lord impresses upon your hearts, His ministry of Training Nationals for Nationals, please do let us know. We need prayer partners, teaching partners, resource partners and financial partners. Little is much when God is in it. Little here and there by many will spread out prayer burden and ministry.

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Thanks again for your prayers and support in so many ways. Please visit

FaithatWorks Facebook

or our blog at

  http://faithatworksfellowship.blogspot.com

Now the new website:

http://faithatworkfellowship.org

Be sure to bookmark it.

If we can be of any help to you, please let us know. The good Lord bless you and all yours!

Yours always in Christ and for Christ,

Rev. Goh Seng Fong
(John 12:24)

Hdphone: 9820 7783

           +65-9820 7783

Name and Address: 

Faith@Work Fellowship,

9, Kalidasa Avenue,

Singapore 789389

People involved in the Fellowship include:  Rev. Tan Choon Seng, Rev. Tan Eng Boo, Rev. Yap Beng Shin, Rev. Simon N., Rev. Robert Chew,  Rev. Mark Tay, Rev. Andrew Tan, Ong Beng Hong, Michael Lim, Amos Hoon, Jeff Tan and Daisy Koh. 

Trainers include Dr Rev. Yap Kim Sin, John Ching and Ding Yew Soong.

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October 2013: Praises

Faith@Work Fellowship

through

Asia Seminary for Ministry

(Seminary without borders)

Reaching Nationals for Nationals

Hi friend,

Training Nationals for Nationals

in integrity and skills

(Psalm 78:72)

Praise the good Lord for some special times in Indonesia and Nepal.

1.      MEDAN, INDONESIA.

A.   Training (16-20 Sept) was done by Rev. Dr. Yap Kim Sin and Mr. Ding Yew Soong. This will conclude training for some for the Master of Ministry program.

B.  Graduation of 30 on Sat. 21 Sept.  We had the privilege and joy of graduating 49 two years ago. Now we are adding 30 to the list. The graduates are scattered throughout 290 million Indonesians.  We are in Medan four times a year and thus the students can complete the MMin degree in two years.

C.   We had a good praying and planning time with Rev. Hapason Siregar who is our point-man in Medan.  The Bible and College, “Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Betania” is registered with the government and we are praying and planning with him to work on faculty, curriculum and resources.  The college can award degrees in theology and education. 

D.  He is at present building the third storey to the education centre to cater for the college students.  Please pray for and with us as we train in Indonesia.

2.     Training in Kathmandu, Nepal.

A.  Mr Ding Yew Soong and I with Benjamin Tsao as co-teacher trained some 55 pastors and leaders. We are mentoring Ben for missions ahead.

B.  Our point-man, Dil Tamang will be starting regular annual training for some invited leaders for certificate and diploma courses.

C. The Lord willing, we will be graduating some 30 students the next September, 2014.  We graduated 23 the last time. 

D.  Please pray for Nepal as it goes through political changes.

3.     Some quick dates ahead for prayer:

A.  Training in Mandalay, Myanmar, 30 October to 7 November. A team from Singapore will conduct Pastors’ Workshop.  Some pastors are working towards a Master degree.  Pray also for our point-man, Rev. James Biak Lian as he works on his dissertation for the Doctor of Ministry degree.  As he is equipped, we believe that the good Lord will use him to train his own people.

B.   Training in Medan, Indonesia, 18-22 November. Rev. Yap Beng Shin and Rev. Mark Tay will be the trainers.  Let us pray for a fresh batch of pastors and leaders to be trained.

C.   Myitkyina, Myanmar – Spiritual Conference, 21-27 Jan. 2014

We are praying for a good team to minister to the Fellowship of some 30 churches. The host church will be having its 25th Anniversary celebration. The emphasis will be on evangelism and revival. We are praying for souls to be saved and saints to be revived.  

4.    STOP PRESS!  In Singapore, Healthy Church Seminar, Sat. Nov. 9^th, (9am to 5pm), at Shalom BP Church, 4 Loyang Besar Close, Singapore 509025 (Tel. 65810311).

The church is not just an organization.  It is a living organism.  Any healthy organism will grow. The church will grow when it is healthy. It is not perfect, but as long as it is healthy, it will grow.  

We will do a case study of a Purpose-Driven church.  While we realize that one size does not fit all, we desire to learn from a church model and to begin our conversation to position our own church in His vision and purpose.

Please pray and plan to participate.  Do let us know so that we can pray and plan for you.

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Thanks again for your prayers and support in so many ways. Please visit

FaithatWorks Facebook 

or our blog at

http://faithatworksfellowship.blogspot.com/

Now the new website:

http://faithatworkfellowship.org

Be sure to bookmark it.

If we can be of any help to you, please let us know. The good Lord bless you and all yours!

Yours always in Christ and for Christ,

Rev. Goh Seng Fong
(John 12:24)

Hdphone: 9820 7783

           +65-9820 7783

Name and Address: 

Faith@Work Fellowship,

9, Kalidasa Avenue,

Singapore 789389

People involved in the Fellowship include:  Rev. Tan Choon Seng, Rev. Tan Eng Boo, Rev. Yap Beng Shin, Rev. Simon N., Rev. Robert Chew,  Rev. Mark Tay, Rev. Andrew Tan, Ong Beng Hong, Michael Lim, Amos Hoon, Jeff Tan and Daisy Koh. 

Trainers include Dr Rev. Yap Kim Sin, John Ching and Ding Yew Soong.

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September 2013 Praises

Faith@Work Fellowship

through

Asia Seminary for Ministry

(Seminary without borders)

Reaching Nationals for Nationals

September 2013

Hi Friend,

Training Nationals for Nationals

in integrity and skills

(Psalm 78:72)

We are at the last quarter of 2013.  How time flies!  With all the economic and political turmoil, wars and rumors of war, and earthquakes and pestilences, surely Jesus is coming quickly.  How the Gospel of our Lord and Savior needs to be preached and taught to the ends of the world.  Yes, the King’s business requires haste.  We, His citizens must invite others into His Kingdom.

Faith at Work Fellowship network and collaborate with some pastors, leaders and churches for the training of Nationals for Nationals.   In the training of pastors and leaders, we are multiplying God’s ministry.  In the training of Nationals, we believe that they are God’s unique channels for and to their own. 

Some of our trainers include Rev. Dr Yap Kim Sin (Zion BP), Rev. Robert Chew (Moriah BP), Rev. Mark Tay (Sembawang BP), Rev. Simon N (Galilee BP), Rev. Tan Eng Boo (Grace BP), Rev. Yap Beng Shin (Olivet BP) and Mr. John Ching (Life BP).  Three of these are undergoing Doctor of Ministry studies with another from Myanmar.  These trainers have trained with God’s giftedness in places, such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Kenya and Tanzania. 

We usually network with key pastors or leaders in the countries who in turn will bring in their contacts.  In countries where there are Bible schools, we train as adjunct teachers.  In others, we offer degree program under Asia Seminary for Ministry. 

We also offer support in providing dental, medical and educational care.  Places like Cambodia need teachers in English, Teaching, Computer, business and nursing.  For some pastors and widows in Nepal, we provide two female goats per family.  The needs are so many.  We yearn to be all things to all, that we may bring many to Jesus Christ.  We are praying for some good mission teams 2014 to help in some countries.  Please let us know your interest.

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A.    Great September ahead in Medan, Indonesia.

1.     Training (16-20 Sept) to be done by Rev. Dr. Yap Kim Sin and Mr. Ding Yew Soong.  This will conclude training for some for the Master of Ministry program.

2.     Graduation of 30 on Sat. 21 Sept.  We had the privilege and joy of graduating 49 two years ago. Now we are adding 30 to the list. We are in Medan four times a year and thus the students can complete the MMin degree in two years.

3.     Praying and planning (22 to 23 Sept).  Rev. Hapason Siregar is our point-man in Medan.  The Bible and Education College is registered with the government and we are praying and planning with him to work on faculty and curriculum.  He is at present building the third storey to the education centre to cater for the college students.  Please pray for and with us as we train in Indonesia.  Attached are photos of the building project and of enthusiastic student.

B.    Training in Kathmandu, Nepal.

1.     Training (29 Sept to 3 Oct) by Mr Ding Yew Soong and myself with Benjamin Tsao as co-teacher.  We are mentoring Ben for the missions ahead.

2.     Saturday 28 Sept is worship day in Nepal, and we will be in various churches to preach.

3.     Jeff Tan will be with us to teach in a Residential school for lay leaders.  Our point-man, Dil Tamang will be starting regular annual training for some invited leaders.

4.    The Lord willing, we will be graduating some students the next September, 2014.  We graduated 23 the last time.  The third photo shows the students from all over Nepal.

Some quick dates ahead for prayer:

1.      Training in Medan, Indonesia, 16 - 20 Sept.  Graduation of 30 on 21 Sept.  Prayer and Planning retreat (22 - 25 Sept.)

2.     Training in Kathmandu, Nepal, 27 Sept. to 4 October.

3.     Training in Mandalay, Myanmar, 30 October to 7 November.

4.     Training in Medan, Indonesia, 18 - 22 November.

5.     MYITKYINA, MYANMAR - Spiritual Conference, 21 - 27 Jan. 2014

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Thanks again for your prayers and support in so many ways. Please visit

FaithatWorks Facebook 

or our blog at 

http://faithatworksfellowship.blogspot.com/

Now the new website:

http://faithatworkfellowship.org

Be sure to bookmark it.

If we can be of any help to you, please let us know. The good Lord bless you and all yours!

Yours always in Christ and for Christ,

Rev. Goh Seng Fong
(John 12:24)

Hdphone: 9820 7783

           +65-9820 7783

Name and Address: 

Faith@Work Fellowship,

9, Kalidasa Avenue,

Singapore 789389

People involved in the Fellowship include:  Rev. Tan Choon Seng, Rev. Tan Eng Boo, Rev. Yap Beng Shin, Rev. Simon N., Rev. Robert Chew,  Rev. Mark Tay, Rev. Andrew Tan, Ong Beng Hong, Michael Lim, Amos Hoon, Jeff Tan and Daisy Koh.  Trainers include Dr Rev. Yap Kim Sin, John Ching and Ding Yew Soong.

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