July 2013: Praises

Faith@Work Fellowship

through

Asia Seminary for Ministry

(Seminary without borders)

Reaching Nationals for Nationals

June 2013

Hi friend,

Training Nationals for Nationals

in integrity and skills

(Psalm 78:72)

June month, our pastors and trainers were busy with church camps and retreats. These were special teaching as well as bonding times.  Jesus always called His disciples to come apart to rest and recharge. God is good to us for such times of refreshing and re-energizing. Truly, come ye apart or come ye apart. 

MYANMAR (Jun. 16 - 21)

The Golden Land is now more open to the outside world. Lots of investments are in hotel, educational and health services and other industries. Even Coke is making its comeback. How we need to pray and seek the good Lord for His will and blessing in this open door. Truly, when He opens, no man can shut. 

A team of five pastors took time to visit three Bible colleges and an orphanage in June.  For some, it was the first time. There were good times of the sharing of the Word of God and of interaction with the leaders, students and people. We are praying for trainers to be raised up to train Nationals. 

God continues to work in our hearts and we are now praying and planning for the Pastors’ Workshop (30 Oct. - 8 Nov.) and for the National Spiritual Convention (29 Jan. 2014 - 3 Feb. 2014). Please pray and do let us know if you can participate with us.

MEDAN, INDONESIA (Jun. 24-28)

A good team with Rev. Haposan as interpreter taught in Medan.  Pastor Freddy Yong taught on the prophetic book of Nahum while Mr. Ding trained on Communication Skills. The 40+ students were blessed.

Some students had already completed their requirements for MMin degree and we will be graduating them on Sep. 21.  Classes will be held 16 - 20 Sep. We will need some ties for the graduating men and some shawls for the ladies. Please let us know if you can help.

SOME QUICK DATES:

1.      MEDAN, INDONESIA – 16 - 20 Sep. (Graduation, 21 Sep.)

2.     KATHMANDU, NEPAL – 27 Sep. - 4 Oct.

3.     MANDALAY, MYANMAR — Pastors’ Workshop, 30 Oct. - 8 Nov.

4.     MEDAN, INDONESIA – 18 - 22 Nov.

5.     MYITKYINA, MYANMAR – Spiritual Conference, 29 Jan. 2014 - 3 Feb. 2014.

In the attachments, we have photos of

(1) the five pastors into Myanmar,

(2) the pastors, teachers and students of Mandalay Bible Seminary, Myanmar, and

(3) Pastor Freddie Yong and Pastor Haposan.

Myanmar - pastors

2. Myanmar - Mandalay Bible Seminary

3. Ps Freddie and Ps Haposan

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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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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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