Gospel to the Unreached in LCA

Thanks be to God! He is ever merciful and gracious, especially to the people who have not known Him. After few months of my ministry in Tampin, I discovered this superstitious town needs Gospel of Christ. It takes efforts and much work in scattering seeds. The process needs my patience and perseverance.

At present, I focus Tampin Hospital as my main area of ministry. This is the place where people need comfort and encouragement. Most patients approached by me are willing to respond and talk to me. From the conversations I introduced to them my identity and  ministry of Anglican Church. So far, I have gathered their names in my visiting lists.

Recently, social security has not been good. Burglary and break-ins in residential areas were common occurrence nowadays. Last month, three break-ins took place within less than two hours. An old couple was not spared in this incident.  Residents were infuriated and requested the authorities to beef up security measures.

Weeks ago, I visited an old patient at his home in Taman Indah. He was Low Hock Seng. Unfortunately, his house was ransacked by burglar.  He did not report to police for the loss of wallet and hand-phone though saddened by this incident. After in-depth study of Low’s background, I found out he lives from hand to mouth, life is a struggle for him. I committed him to the Lord so that some kind of help may come to him. 

Later, two parishioners were touched by my ministry and they contributed RM150.00 to this old man. I handed over this gift of love on their behalf during my last visit to Low’s family. This is a gesture of Christ love towards the needy and marginalized in Tampin. When I took the first step in to serve the poor and needy there, God’s spirit will move among the unreached. One day people will come to know Him through this ministry.

Not only Tampin is progressing, I also witnessed St Chad’s positive developmet. Its congregation is increasing and friends are coming in to join the service. The Sunday service is conducted trilingually.  Sermon is preached in English and Mandarin by me, and followed by Tamil interpreted by Esther Maniam who is the Lay reader there. Pray that God will bless this church and more souls will be won for His Kingdom.  

St Chad’s kindergarten will undergo transformation next year. Thanks to the efforts made by Ven. Charles Fraser. Under his supervision, Esther has charted out plans to take in Chinese students. Miss Ong who is an experienced teacher has agreed to teach in the Chinese class. She used to teach in a kindergarten in Bahau. For  reason of her health condition, she decided to move back to her home in Kg Geddes. Your prayer is much appreciated for the future development of St Chad’s.