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Strengthening the Churches at Banlung, Cambodia

And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the  country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

(Act 18:23)

The apostle Paul’s missionary endeavors were not solely to preach the gospel and found churches. His burden was to follow up with the believers by strengthening their faith in Jesus. In his return leg of his first missionary trip to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch Pisidia, he strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them in the faith (Acts 14:22). Likewise, in his third missionary journey, he returned to Galatia and Phrygia which he visited in his second missionary journey to strengthen the disciples again (Acts 18:23).

Paul saw the importance of follow-up to ensure that the believers he ministered to would be rooted and grow in the faith. Therefore, on the 12 April, Dn Mark Heah, our Missions Field Representative and Dn Alvin Chow (member of Missions Committee) and the rest of us, Helen Heah, Victor Lee and his wife, Jane and I went to Banlung, Cambodia to strengthen the faith of the believers namely the youths, the church in Le Village and to encourage sis Pui Meng. Although sis. Pui Meng has retired from active mission work in Le Village, Banlung, she is still staying there to provide support to the missionaries there.

Prior to the mission trip, we faced difficulties to obtain a permit to teach there. In addition, some of us were down with Covid-19 and I was feeling under the weather too. But thank God, nearing the date of departure to Cambodia, the permit was finally approved and those of us who were unwell recovered.  This was no coincidence but all attributed to the Lord’s goodness and mercies in hearing the prayers of His children to allow us to go for this mission trip.

Our good Lord provided a conducive place for us to conduct our Seminar which is the basement of a café which is a stone’s throw away from Pui Meng’s rented house. Dn Mark Heah, Dn Alvin Chow, Victor Lee and I taught the youths The Purity of Life (by Rev Dan Ebert III) covering the 10 Commandments. Despite the tropical heat and humidity of April, the youths gave their utmost attention. The challenges they face are universal among youths. They are: being unequally yoked, dysfunctional families, addiction to mobile phones and increasing materialism. We impressed upon them that these challenges could be overcome with love and obedience to God and His Word and the Lord will be gracious and able to help them.

On the Lord’s Day, we travelled an hour’s journey to Le Village Church to conduct Sunday School and Worship Service. Dn Mark Heah and Helen Heah taught the Youth Sunday School, whereas Victor Lee and Jane taught the Children Sunday School. I preached on the theme ‘Because Jesus Lives’ from John 14:19 at the Worship Service. The Lord’s Supper was also conducted for the first time after a three-year pandemic and also due to the absence of an ordained minister to conduct it. Those who partook the holy sacrament were thankful to God and their faith was strengthened.

The mission team presented a song item “Because He Lives” in Khmer and English to reinforce the sermon that was preached. The church members requested us to sing a Chinese hymn.  Victor and Jane bravely went up to sing, 有一件礼物 and explained the meaning of the song to them.

After the church service, I thank God that I was able to pray for an elderly man suffering from Parkinson’s disease whom we visited a few years back.

We proceeded to Ratanakiri Love Church to encourage pastor Ratha and his wife. Pastor Ratha was one of Rev Moses Hahn’s Bible Institute’s students. He had been interpreting for us at the Youth Seminar. When we arrived at Ratanakiri Love Church, there were six children eagerly waiting for us. Alvin taught them the story of David and Goliath. Thereafter, they did some crafts based on the Wordless Book.

We prayed for pastor Ratha that he will be able to obtain approval from the authorities to renovate the church as it is dilapidated and a sad contrast to the surrounding well-built homes. Ratanakiri Love Church is supported by a Hong Kong Christian Association.

It is by God’s grace that the pandemic is over and international borders are open, giving us an opportunity to resume our mission trips. Thank God that the Missions Committee has scheduled mission trips for the whole year. We would do well in following the example of the apostle Paul of going about strengthening the churches in his missionary journeys. Continue to pray for our missionaries and partners in missions as they labour in the Lord’s vineyard. Your prayers will strengthen them.

May Life B-P Church continue to send out His light and His truth (Psalm 43:3).

– Rev Quek KK

Appointments for the Week

Monday, May 8

        7.30 pm     ERBL Exam: OT Historical Books

Tuesday, May 9

        8.00 pm     Prayer Meeting (Eld Peter Koy)

Wednesday, May 10

      10.00 am     GAF Meeting

Thursday, May 11

      10.00 am     Ladies’ Prayer Group

        7.30 pm     ERBL Exam: History of Presbyterian & B-P Churches

Friday, May 12

        7.30 pm     MM BS

Saturday, May 13

        3.00 pm     YAF / MM BS

Sunday, May 14

  8.00 am Tabitha: A Disciple of Jesus Acts 9:36-43 (Rev Quek KK)

  8.00 am Choir Practice

  9.15 am Library (Sanctuary Balcony)

  9.40 am Sunday School

10.15 am Coffee Corner

11.00 am Tabitha: A Disciple of Jesus Acts 9:36-43 (Rev Quek K K)

                Dedication of the new Session

11.00 am Children’s Ministry

11.00 am Chinese Service

11.00 am Filipina Service (Rm 1-6)

12.15 pm Library (Sanctuary Balcony)

  2.30 pm Thai Service (LMH)

  4.00 pm Indonesian Service (Rm 1-6)

Announcements

Church Camp 2023 13-16 June 2023

Very limited rooms are still available. You can register by emailing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and allocation is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Camp fees will be collected on 14 and 21 May at the church office. Payment can be by cash, cheque or PayNow. Emails on camp fees will be sent out soon. Love gift to defray the cost of the camp is welcomed.

Bible Land Tour from Dan to Beersheba, Israel.

Date: 22 Feb to 03 Mar 2024.

$4850.00 per pax before fuel surcharge.

Please register early @ https://www.lifebpc.com/israeltour

Registration deadline: 31 May 2023 or when all seats are filled (whichever is earlier). Priority given to Lifers. For enquiries, contact Rev Quek 

Golden Age Fellowship Meeting via Zoom, Wednesday, 10 May 2023,

10.00 am, “The Test of Loving God” by Rev Colin Wong. Contact Bro Ong BH for Zoom details.

Door to Door Evangelism

7 May 2023 (Today) Meet in Beulah Room 2-11, 12.30 pm Contact: Amos

Traffic Wardens

Lifers are invited to serve our Lord as Traffic Wardens on Sunday. Kindly contact Bro Yeo HS if you are available.

Condolences

Our condolences to brother Linn CM and family on the demise of his beloved mother, Mdm Lee G G (93 years old) on Wednesday, 3 May 2023.

Catechism Class for Anniversary Baptism on 15 October 2023 will commence on 9 July 2023.

Please pre-register by emailing to Church Office. Those seeking baptism, reaffirmation of faith and transfer of membership must attend the catechism class. Closing date: 2 July 2023.

ERBL Evening Lectures July-November 2023

1) Old Testament Poetic Books by Rev Charles Seet (Monday @ 7.30 pm)

2) The Theology of Prayer by Pastor Tan Soon Yong (Thursday @ 7.30 pm)

It will be conducted on-site at No. 10 Gilstead Road. It is compulsory for all Credit Students to attend lectures on-site and Audit Students can either attend lectures via Zoom platform or on-site. Interested parties can register for the courses online at https://lifebpc.com/erbl/index.php/registration-tt

Emmanuel Reformed Bible College is offering the following courses from July-November 2023 at No. 1 Tao Ching Road.

1) Introduction to the New Testament by Rev Ho Chee Lai (Monday @ 10 am)

2) Anthropology & Soteriology by Rev Isaac Ong (Tuesday @ 10 am)

3) Marriage & Family Counselling by Rev Gabriel Gan (Wednesday @ 10 am)

4) Kingdom of Cults by Rev Lee Hock Chin (Wednesday @ 1.30 pm)

5) Homiletic by Rev Isaac Ong (Thursday @ 10 am)

6) Principles and Method of Teaching by Ms June Tan (Friday @ 10 am)

7) Lessons from the Life of the Reformers by Rev Lee Hock Chin (Friday @ 1.30 pm)

For registration and details of the courses, please refer to our website: www.erbc.sg.

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