Congratulations!

The church would like to congratulate our brother Foo Seong on his completion of the Master of Ministry programme from MBS. We rejoice together with him at the recent graduation dinner in Taman Maluri, Kepong. He is great example of someone who believes in life-long education. May the Lord bless him with greater wisdom and knowledge for His glory!

Life Questions

In an interview with the renowned evangelist, Rev. Billy Graham, by Parade magazine, he was asked some questions about the meaning of his life. I find these questions are worth asking ourselves especially if we are to live a life of significance and one that matters. Look at the answers given.

Q1. If you had your life to live over, what would you do differently?
BG: "Three things: I'd study more, travel less and spend more time with my family."

Q2. How do you want to be remembered?
BG: "I want to be remembered as one who practiced what I preach."

If you were interviewed, what would your answer be like? Try it. It may well determine how you would want to live your life from today.

Ps. Ben

Distant Voices

We have heard about them and sometimes even see them. But have you heard their voices and dreams? I am talking about the refugee children in our country? Like our children they too have dreams which are legitimate except their future seems more bleak. Over the past year I have had the privilege of meeting and helping some of them. A few have gone on to third countries and hopefully their dreams will be realised and God will be glorified.
 
Here is a radio interview from BFM where you can hear their voices.

Logos Hope is Here

The largest floating library ship in the world is here in Malaysia! Now it is docked at Port Klang till Oct 23rd. If you visit the ship during the weekends you will face a long queue! But if you are privileged in joining one of the guided tours then it's express all the way. Here are some pictures of what to expect.

Six Months to Live

I read a reflection by a Christian brother on the question of “If you only had six months to live, how would you spend your time?” This may just be a hypothetical question where one may find no conclusive answers. But one’s answer may well reflect what is of great importance and value to one’s life. The real truth of the matter is that we do not know how long we will live. We can desire to live long and happy lives but even this is not in our control. The only thing for certain is that there is a time limit that only God knows.

This brother remembers sharing with a dear sister this question before they bade farewell. She took this question to heart. Two or three months later, after this conversation, the doctor actually told her that she had six months to live! The morning before she went home to glory, she called this brother and talked with him one last time, to enjoy a moment of fellowship on earth. This brother then realized the preciousness and significance of not just six months but each day of life given.

What would you do, if you had six months to live? Who will you spend your time with? Where will you spend it? What will you do during that time? This is not a death wish. But if one dares to ask honestly it would help us to clarify our calling from God and the purpose of our life – why we were born and why we were given life.

David the psalmist had this to say, “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life.” (Ps. 39:4 - NIV)

Our 'life's end' may just be six months or more. But may our reflection help us sharpen our life focus so that it is lived out with greater urgency and purposefulness with each day that is given.  

Pr. Ben

Something New

There have been some changes made to this Blog. I hope you notice the changes and use it to inspire and learn. You are most free to comment if the changes help you in any way!

Pengkalan Hulu Report

During our short time at the Lutheran Church, PH, we ministered to at least five groups of people, ranging from the adults to children. Here are some pictures that show the various activities and people involved. May the bring glory to His Name through it all. We like to express our thanks to Rev. Loh and Rev. Eddy for their assistance in facilitating this visit.