It’s a special privilege

Posted by yingkheng on November 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Roland Tan (2nd from left)

It brings us great joy reaching out to teenagers and campus students (this year I spoke 21 times to youth and campus groups). Teaching seminary students at EAST brings with it another kind of satisfaction. Here we mentor people who have already made that commitment to serve Christ. It’s a special privilege to help shape the hands and hearts of these future shepherds, missionaries, and church-planters.

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Faith . Hope . Love — which will last forever

Posted by jaclyn on November 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Please pray for Eri's pregnancy condition

Photo at Tomoki's athletic festival

Three weeks ago, soon after Tomoki’s kindergarten activity, Eri had bleeding. We paled and rushed to her personal clinic. Thankfully our baby was okay but Eri was diagnosed with placenta previa. Her doctor advised her not to do hard work. So Taka helps her as much as he can, especially in shopping and taking care of Tomoki. We hope her pregnancy condition will change into normal one during these two months. Please pray for her pregnancy condition. Read more

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Learning More!

Posted by jaclyn on October 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment

You may know this already. I am sure I am not telling you anything new when I say that a teacher learns a lot more than his students. I am learning so much more preparing new classes than I ever remember learning as a student. This is especially true now that I am teaching more new classes than I ever have before. Read more

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I need grace

Posted by jaclyn on October 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Happy 70th Birthday Daddy!

All students at EAST are required to do practical ministry while studying. Every Friday afternoon I have joined Campus Crusade for Christ in reaching out to international students on Singapore university campuses.

What a joy to see a new believer, LiJing, whom I have been discipling, hunger for God’s Word! As we studied about Jesus’ betrayal, death and resurrection, she asked a good question, “Why didn’t Jesus stop Judas from betraying Him if He is God?” Furthermore, she brought her friend to hear about Jesus. It was exciting to see her plant a seed in her friend’s heart. May the Lord use His Word to speak to her friend.

Between mid-May and mid-June, I spent time at home. Attending my father’s 70th birthday celebration was the highlight. Dad beamed as family and relatives sang “Happy Birthday!” My prayer is that the seed of the gospel that has been planted in my parents’ hearts will sprout.

I have sensed God’s presence and help through your prayers during my transition to seminary life in Singapore. May the Lord rain showers of blessings upon you!

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Sowing & reaping

Posted by jaclyn on October 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Class photo (Janice in pink dress, 2nd from left)

I just finished teaching Advanced Evangelism and Discipleship at East (East Asia School of Theology). As I was preparing this course, I asked the Lord for His input as to how I could help to grow the students in the practical aspect of evangelism and discipleship. The Lord impressed my heart to do field ministry with the students so that there would be a mutual observation, evaluation and learning. In the course of ten weeks, we had the privilege to witness to more than thirteen people and five accepted Jesus into their lives! I thank God for giving me the privilege to witness to the family members of some students. Besides witnessing, I also had the privilege to observe some students as they led their cell groups or discipleship groups. It is encouraging to see how God is equipping our students so that they can better equip others.