Considering Timothy was unable to join our previous meetings, he shared his personal salvation testimony. He, too, was from a Christian home but was more involved outside church walls and with friends that could not help him develop his faith in Christ, instead led him to be more interested in sinning than pleasing God. But when he was in Form 5, a friend of his became terminally ill and Tim would follow his dad to pray for that friend. He witness how he's friend still had the motivation to seek God even in times like these and how the father came to know Christ even when his son was leaving soon. Soon after Tim's friend passed away, Tim confirmed his decision to turn to God away from his own selfish ways.
After Timothy shared, D-way post a question to know what is our perception on missions?
We all had our own answer to that question...
James - Showing Christ love not just by words but by action,
Tim - Being a testimony to show that God has the power to change lives and bring joy
Yong - Being compassionate to the needy
Ping - Reaching out to touch lives
Xinn - Bringing the hope of salvation and love to anyone that doesn't know Christ
D-way - Not just about going to 'kampungs' to share or help but missions has evolved into so many different ministries that enable the sharing of God's words
D-Way continued to share two portions of the Bible that impacted him about missions
1) Luke 16:19-31 (The Rich man and Lazarus)
Firstly, He pointed out that our riches should be build in Heaven and not in the world . This simple parable depicts what is pleasing in God's eyes and what isn't.
The reality of hell is all so surreal but the burning truth nonetheless. We need to ask ourselves, "Do I want to see people go to such a place as this?". So think again, how important is missions to you?
2) Rev 5:11
"Then i looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they sang,...."
The picturesque thought of the vast number praising God is magnificent. The many believers worshiping the true God, in the end days, is such an encouragement to bring more to Christ that'll form the crowd.
It is true that we still face struggles in our walk with God. As we shared our own individual struggles in setting aside time for God, it became clear that preparing ourselves for this mission trip has not made us immune to trials and temptation. Whether it is work or studies or the excuse of "so much to do, so little time", it is this time that we need to be strong in our foundation of God! Like what Rev. Yeo shared few weeks back, we all must have an assured goal and not run aimlessly. Each of us were given our own notebook to journalize our experiences with God each day as we prepare to set out for Him.
James suggested that we should fast every Friday together to pray for our team as a whole and this mission that we will be taking on. Do feel free to join us in this time of fasting as we petition our prayers and requests to our Father in Heaven.
Next Meeting: 17 Aug (Sunday) 10am - Pr. Maggie's Time
Homework for us : Find any information about Philippines to share with the group and refine our salvation testimony
Homework for Ping: Prepare the salvation testimony and mission testimony paper
Homework for Laura: Prepare Salvation Testimony and re-Charge her walk with God
See you guys then!
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus. the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Signing off, Xinn.
