June 2013: Fathers Day

June 2013,

A Tribute to Dad

(by Rev Goh Seng Fong

June 29, 1979)

My heart has many fond memories of you. What I am today as a servant of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has been, in many, many ways, influenced by you. In you, I see the faithfulness of the all-providing Almighty God. As a child, I can still remember the times of privilege and joy when I put my hands trustingly in yours, knowing that you would care and provide. Even in these short years of my marriage life, I can see your faithfulness in taking care of us. Our physical home has your touch of care. Our cupboards are filled with your supplies. The lives of your son, his wife and your grandson have been so refreshed again and again by your constant presence, protection and provision. Truly, it is then not difficult for me to believe that there is a God of faithfulness and love because you, as His creation, has exemplified Him, the Creator. Also, it is not difficult for me to give up my life fully to the Almighty God and Father as His servant, because you have been an example of His Reality and Faithfulness in providing for my family and for the family of the believers of Jesus Christ and for others who need the Saviour Jesus Christ.

Many other lessons have I learned from you that which I cannot pen all at once, but that which I will always praise God daily for you as I am called into remembrance of them. One great lesson, however, stands very prominently which you have taught, not just only with words, but, above all, with your actions and life. This great lesson which you personify is the constant persistency of your labour of love in many practical ways for me and the family, as well as for many that have come in contact with you. Even in times of misunderstanding, you have stood the test of consistent love for us. Nothing that we have done or said stops you from loving us. Many are the testimonies of your labour of love and many mourn your quick departure from this life.

You are now entered into your deserved rest. All souls belong to the Lord God and you are now returned to Him. You have lived well and the Lord God has appointed your rest from the fury and weariness of this life. Your physical body, dust it is and to dust it shall return, is now sown to the ground but it shall be raised incorruptible and put on immortality. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, not only died for our sins so that our sins are forgiven, but also rose up from the dead to guarantee our bodily resurrection. Then death will have no more sting and grave, no victory. Then God shall wipe away all tears from our eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away.

I promise to take care of your companion of over forty years, your wife, and my mother. In your choice of her, you have provided me, my brothers and sisters, one of the greatest mothers of the world. We thank God very much for both of you. May we live our lives wisely, never foolishly, never a grief to you or to her that bare us!

You are now gone ahead of us and we know that you are still concerned that we live our lives well. You have always written “May God Bless You”, and we know that as you are in the presence of the Lord God, you are personally requesting Him to bless us with His salvation, wisdom and strength to do and complete His will. May the Lord God help us that we will be worthy of His Name, and your prayers for us! We will meet again before His Throne and praise God for all that He has done for us. Till we see one another again,  enjoy your rest in God. 

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May 2013: Mother's Day

May 2013

God's Blessed Mother's Day

for all mothers

 

In fond memory of our mother

Rev Goh Seng Fong

(April 10,1988)

 

Dearest Mother,

We thank our LORD GOD for giving to us the greatest mother of all. In both you and dad, your companion of over forty years, we have a great example of the nature and personality of the Almighty GOD! In dad, we have been reminded of GOD’S constant presence, protection and provision. In you, and because of your constant presence with us, we have been privileged to know GOD’S holiness, love, discipline and sacrifice. God has thus blessed us with you both to complete our lives.

Though you did not have a lot of formal education, you taught us by your example the importance of truthfulness and hard work. We do not have to take things that do not belong to us! We have been privileged to have life so that we can apply our strength and talent to good use in order to have a good life; you had always been with us in the various endeavors of our life, providing with the on-the-job training. One aspect involved our studies in school. Even though you did not know the subjects involved, you were with us even till late in the night, helping us by your presence, and the special drinks and food that you provided. Though you had never been in any parent training class, yet you realized that

”the rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame”

(Proverbs 29:15)

You applied that rod and reproof firmly and we praise GOD that we have not brought you shame. There were many instances of special sacrifices you made for us! Once, you had to labor outside the home to supplement the income of the home during a very difficult time. We still remember the great labor of love. Every time we were sick, you were always there all day and night. It was always so comforting to feel the touch of your hand on our foreheads, even during the late hours of the nights. There was so much tenderness in your life that has made it so easy for us to realize there must be tender-mercies in the GOD who made us. Your love and sacrifice extended to our spouses and children. You had always been quick to observe their needs and to supply them as best as you know how. Outside our home, you had always been extending your hand to help the needy of whatever needs. One example involved the peace-making of quarrels, You had always been a peace-maker and others always brought their problems to you. You had not failed them, even though there were times when others misunderstood and you yourself were blamed. Truly, blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of GOD (Matthew 5:9).

Your children arise today and call you blessed! Many have done virtuously, but you have excelled them all. Above all, we praise you for the fear of the LORD GOD for as GOD’S Word reminds us,

“Favor is deceitful and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised!”

(Proverbs 31:30).

“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”

(Psalm 103:13).

You are now entered into your deserved rest, in the presence of our LORD God and re-united with dad. There is rest from your labor.  Your good works will follow after you in and through our lives. May we never bring shame to you! We do not say, “Goodbye” for now. We will say, “Mother, Goodnight, have a good rest till we see you in the morning.” Praise the Lord that we will see you again in the many mansions in Heaven and we will never be separated again. Praise GOD for the Blessed Hope because of the death and resurrection of our LORD Jesus Christ! Thank you again for the privilege and joy to have you as our mother. We will see you someday! Enjoy your rest with dad. We love you and will miss you!

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April 2013: Praises

Faith@Work Fellowship

through

Asia Seminary for Ministry

(Seminary without borders)

Reaching Nationals for Nationals

April 2013

Hi friend,

Training Nationals for Nationals

in integrity and skills

(Psalm 78:72)

God is working and how we are blessed.  March had been a busy month for which we praise the good Lord for using us.  April brings its showers and much needed rest.  The month of May will bring forth some possibilities and stretching out.  Thanks so very much for your prayers and participation in the Gospel training of leaders for multiplication.

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1.        KATHMANDU, NEPAL (8-15 March).  Pastors Yap Beng Shin and Simon N. had great times with the pastors and leaders.  Pastor Yap trained on Follow-up discipleship, the immediate steps after the salvation experience.  Through this, we added another step in the process of intentional discipleship.  Pastor Simon worked on the mission emphasis, on the Life of Paul and his missionary journeys.  In our global village, Nepalese are also having their Diaspora.  We read of reports of our graduates going into Bhutan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong, training leaders.  Our next graduation will be in September, 2014.  The Lord willing, the group from East Nepal will be among those graduating.

2.       SINGAPORE  (21-23 March).  Back home, we began the Diploma of Ministry program – 3 modules per year in March, July and October – 8 modules will be needed for the Diploma or Graduate Diploma.  The emphasis will be on development of character and of ministry.  We had twelve participants and other visitors.  We are continuing to monitor their progress and will call them in for more equipping.  Please pray as we map out their assignments.  We will let you know of other training sessions.

3.       KUCHING, MALAYSIA (29-31 March).  Good News Rallies were held among the Dyak-Kadazan-Dusun of Sarawak.  God gave us a good turn-out and some precious decisions for the good Lord.  The combined meetings brought some special fellowship and bonding among the churches and we are privileged to be used of the Lord. 

4.       SHALOM BP CHURCH, SINGAPORE.  I am privileged to be helping out as Advisor/Trainer at Shalom Church for the six months while Pastor Rev. Tan Choon Seng takes a break to refresh and reflect.  We began in April to implement a Prayer Ministry.  God moved in our midst as we had a good number for the Prayer Seminar.  Prayer partners signed up for the various requests.  May the good Lord be pleased to raise up Prayer Partners as we build Shalom as a house of prayer.

 Our emphasis for May is building lives in community.  We will begin with self-leading in ministry and then enter into His likeness as we explore the Fruit of the Spirit in individual life and the Fruit of the Spirit in Community.  Mother’s Day, on May 12, will see us taking baby steps to invite and welcome new visitors into our midst.  These will be the parents of our kindergarten students.  Great are the possibilities and the potential to reach souls for Jesus and to build all our lives together.  The Fruit Seminar will be held at Shalom on Sat. 18 May, 3pm to 6.30pm.  Please pray for and with us as we pray and allow the good Lord to work in and through us.

5.       MEDAN, INDONESIA (24-28 June).  A team of two will be training the leaders in Medan.  About 32 are already planning to graduate.  By September 2013, we would be having some 50 altogether.  Please pray for these leaders as they move out into the vast harvest field of Indonesia.

6.       OTHER TRAINING SESSIONS.

A. SEPTEMBER 16^th - 20^th  – Medan, Indonesia, with graduation

B.  SEPTEMBER 27^th  to OCTOBER 5^TH – Kathmandu, Nepal

C.  OCTOBER 29^th to NOVEMBER 8^TH – Mandalay, Myanmar

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Yours always in Christ and for Christ,

Rev. Goh Seng Fong
(John 12:24)

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