Melawati Gospel Centre Sunday Prayer Meeting February / March 1999

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  1. CHURCH
  1. Sunday Worship Meeting; Our theme for the month of Feb is the Holy God (Exodus 15:11).
  2. Morning Ministries & Duties for MGC & WMGC :
  3. Date

    MGC

    WMGC
    28 Feb 99

    Special Combined Worship Meeting at MGC

    		 Ooi Ching Aik
    7 March 99 Exposition "I love you" Ee YC Get out of the graveyard Yip Kam Hong
    14 March 99

    The two Adams

    Eric Kirton

    Great Peace Mission

    		 Lim CK
    Date MGC / WMGC Prayer Meeting - Prayer Chairman W/Ship Leader
    28 Feb 99 Job (Job 23:11) - Sam CM Lim Jin Hau
    7 March 99 Josiah (2 Kings 22) - Chem YM Har Voong Pamg
    14 March 99 Christ (John 4, 9 & Acts10) - Leong KK Victor Leong
  4. WMGC English Class - Pray that the children who continue to attend the class will not only find the lessons helpful but also find God in the process of learning. Also, pray for (1) the visitation to the parents on Sat 27/2 afternoon by the teachers and other members and (2) the youth will bring their friends to the Saturday fellowship.
  5. Combined MGC & WMGC GOSPEL SERVICE MEETING (4.00 pm on Sun 28/2) : Pray for the non Christians invited to attend and the speaker Mr Ben Lum speaking on "God never condemns without just cause."
  6. MGC Sunday School : Pray for the new teachers who will be teaching classes in the MGC Sunday School. Remember Audrey Lee as she takes on the inquisitive young girls class.
  1. OTHERS
  1. Audrey Sam: Pray for God's provision & protection as she settles down in Auckland, New Zealand to continue her studies at the university there.
  2. Marie Low: Pray for her to (i) continue to trust in God, (ii) deepen her faith to overcome all obstacles, (iii) allow God to work His way in her life and (iv) also for her non-Christian brother Chow Kok Wan to know Christ. Give thanks she is free from evil spiritual influence after disposing her amulets given to her years ago.
  3. Chong Mei Lin: Pray for her as she is involved in the Project Caleb which is a follow-through development program for RBS gaduates.
  4. Yip Siao Lyn & Dan Lee Peng: Pray for both of them as they attend different YWAM courses in Australia.
  5. Dan Fong Shin: Pray for her as she will be sharing at MGC Young Adults on "lonliness" on 19 March 99 and away from 22 March to 9 April 99 in Camp Camerons in Ringlet. Pray for her as she prepares a series on "developing your personal ministry & mission" for students.
  6. Non-Christians: Spouses of our sisters: Chan Chee Keong (Margaret), Mr Chin (Catherine), Chong Heng (Anne), Dick Yap (Mary Yap), Choong Pew Meng (Mary Choong), Mr Chee (Elsie). Parents: Mr & Mrs Ee (Yew Chuan parents), Mrs Chow (Desmond mother), Mr & Mrs Leong Poh Sun (Erwin parents), Mrs & Mrs Wong (Harry parents), Mrs Loh (Lee Sar mother). Relatives: Mr & Mrs Ong Lye Hin (Ching Kut’s bro & sis in law), Mr & Mrs Peter Chin, Mr & Mrs Yap Ying Choy, Mr & Mrs Yap Kam Wah (Kam Hong & Jen Peng bros & sis in laws). Pray for James mother to have a forgiving heart for her husband.
  7. MGC Young People: Pray that they can continue to use their talents and resources for God's service.
  8. Missionary : A missionary Graham Staines, 58 from Australia and his two young boys ages 10 and 8 were dead on Sat 23 Jan 99 after another incident of violence struck the Christian community in India. This incident occurred in Orissa State, India after their station wagon was set on fire by militant Hindus. The Staines's tried to escape the burning vehicle, but the mob would not let them out. Pray that God's glory will prevail despite opposition to the evangelistic efforts there.
  9. Baptism candidates: Pray for (1) Lisa Marie van Geyzel and her sister (2) Kristin Lilian, (3) Daniel Wong Beng Ho, (4) Yvonne, (5) Soo Wern Jun and (6) Leong Kit Hon as they are about to declare their public confession of their faith through the waters of baptism end of March 1999.

UPDATE on INDONESIA: Saturday February 20 1999 Indonesia : Up to 20,000 people who fled from religious rioting on the Indonesian island of Ambon are holed up in dirty camps facing food shortages and health risks, experts said yesterday. Gerhard Ritter, consultant for the Caritas Catholic relief organisation, said displaced residents were staying in military bases, churches and mosques outside Ambon city after their homes were destroyed in January riots. "The most crucial situation is for the children, pregnant women and old people. They have no sugar, milk powder or meat," said Mr Ritter. Authorities say 105 people died in the riots between Christians and Muslims. Non-government sources in Ambon claim 250 people were killed. The latest clash in Ambon started with Muslim groups attacking Christians with petrol bombs and torching homes.

In spite of all the violence, the Christian community is determined to be a witness for Christ in the middle of financial chaos, social upheaval, and violent persecution. Christians are "rising to the occasion," German evangelist Suzette Hattingh. Hundreds of churches are operating food kitchens and feeding programs in villages and towns. Business professionals are using their talents to help the church, and nominal believers have a fresh zeal for service, she said. "Churches are packed -- prayer rooms crowded with people pressing in with passionate prayer and fasting."

Pray for endurance for our fellow Christians as they serve God in this turmoil in their own country.

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