2006 BEREAN BULLETINS
DECEMBER 2006
"I’m A Present!"
A few days before Christmas, the 3 year-old daughter of Pastor Jeff Callender was caught up in the excitement of gifts and giving. He wrote, "One morning she was picking up, examining, shaking and guessing what was inside every package. Then, in a burst of inspiration, she picked up a big red bow that fallen off from one present and held it on the top of her head. She looked up at me as she said, ‘Look at me, Daddy! I’m a present!"
Every child of God should say that to the heavenly Father. In view of all He has done for us, we are to offer ourselves to Him freely, including our bodies. Doing that, we will "put to death the deeds of the body" (Roman 8:13). And we will present ourselves to the Lord as a living sacrifice (Roman 12:1). Those who truly surrender their all to the Lord can say with Paul, "Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death" (Phil. 1:20). Christmas is the time when we commemorate God’s greatest gift to mankind-His Son Jesus Christ. As we contemplate the love that prompted such giving, may our response be one of yielding our lives to Him for His glory. Let’s echo the words of that little girl, "Look at me, Father! I’m a Present!"
What shall I give to Christ today,
To Him who gave Himself for me?
I’ll give to Him my life, my love
For time and for eternity.
To make something of your life, give your life to God.
DECEMBER 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meetings:
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2nd Dec |
Rev. Ruth Tan |
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9th Dec |
Rev. Ruth Tan |
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16th Dec |
Rev. Elly Agengo |
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24thDec |
Rev. John Chin |
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30th Dec |
Rev. Teo Kwee Keng |
Rev. Elly Agengo
Rev. Elly Agengo is a pastor from New Wine Fellowship, Kenya. His wife is Dorine. They have 2 sons, Winstone and Terrence. They have planted 82 churches in Kenya and 14 in Uganda. His main ministry is church planting.
COMBINED WATCHNIGHT SERVICE 
Come, see and testify the goodness, grace and mercies of GOD for 2006 and usher into year 2007.
Date : 31st Dec, Sun, 7pm
Pot Bless - every family brings at least 1 item of food…..
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Programmes on Holidays and will be resumed next year………..
Line dance Badminton Remedial class
Bible school (14th January , 2007) Cell group
Yeah…it’s Christmas Celebration (FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL)
Date : 24th December, 2006
Time : 9.30 am
Venue : Church….
Come!! It‘s time for celebration….
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Date : 24th December, 2006
Time : 6:oo pm (Service followed by makan at 7:30pm. Proceed to sanctuary for Christmas Celebrations & Countdown at 12 midnight!)
(inserted by Web Author)
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Hungry For Word Of God ……….
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M
E R R Y C H R I S T M A S & H A P P Y N E W Y E A R ! ! !
More members will rise up to serve in various ministries that we have in Berean AOG.
Wisdom and guidance for our Malaysian leaders to implement the 9th Malaysian Plan.
Malaysian Churches to be bold and stand up for Christ.
Social peace and security in Malaysia
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Badminton Time 
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
NOVEMBER 2006
You are not accident
"Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love." Your birth was no mistake or mishap. Your parents may not have planned you, but God did. He was not at all surprised by your birth. In fact, he expected it. He expected you – and he designed you with a purpose in mind. God's motive for creating you was his love. The Bible says, "Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love."
Dr. Michael Denton, senior research fellow in human molecular genetics at the University of Otago in New Zealand, has concluded, "All the evidence available in the biological sciences supports the core proposition … that the cosmos is a specially designed whole with life and mankind as its fundamental goal and purpose, a whole in which all facets of reality have their meaning and explanation in this central fact." The Bible said the same thing thousands of years earlier: "God formed the earth … He did not create it to be empty but formed it to be inhabited." (Isa. 45:18)
Why did God bother to go to all the trouble of creating a universe for us? Because he is a God of love. This kind of love is difficult to fathom, but it's fundamentally reliable. You were created as a special object of God's love! God made you so he could love you. This is a truth to build your life on.
Point to ponder: The universe was not complete, in God's eyes, until he had filled it with people to love. He planned from the beginning of time to make you!
Verse:
"When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers - the moon and the stars you have set in place - what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us?" (Psalm 8:3-4) What will you do about it: Take a look at the night sky and remind yourself that you are more important to God than all the stars combined. Let that motivate you to worship him.Prayer: Thank God for planning your life and for loving you so much.
November 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meetings:
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4thNov |
Pas. Ruth Tan |
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11thNov |
Pas. Dr.Liow |
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18thNov |
Pas. Teo Kwee Keng |
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25thNov |
Pas. Ruth Tan |
Biodata on Dr. Liow Kim Foong
Dr. Liow is a medical doctor by profession. He also has a B.A (Bible-Theology). He and his wife minister together in revival and healing evangelistic meetings. Dr. Liow is used by the Lord in healing, deliverance, revival & evangelism. His wife Cecilia is used by the Lord in the area of Prophesy.
Dr. Liow will be preaching on Sunday Chinese Service On 12th November, 2006 at 10.30 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
Church Resource Centre - Library
Please take note. If anyone has borrowed books/vcds/tapes for more than 3 weeks,kindly return them for stock taking.
Person in-charge: Sis Lillian Sheng.
BEREAVEMENT
Our deepest sympathy to Aunty Ng and family on loss of her husband…….
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Our deepest sympathy to Sis. Genga on loss of her father…….
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Pastor’s Appreciation Dinner
Date : 19th November, 2006
Time : 6.00p.m.
Venue : Fortuna
Pastors’ Appreciation Dinner on 19th November, 2006 – this celebration brings Love, Joy , Peace among the pastors and members.
More members will rise up to serve in various ministries that we have in Berean AOG.
Southern Division Pastors Retreat 20th- 23 November, 2006
Those students that are preparing for SPM and STPM exam.
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
OCTOBER 2006
TWINKLE TINKLE, TATTLE
1Peter 5:6-11
Be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. – 1 Peter 5:8
A man was repeatedly robbed by burglars who entered his house through a window while he was asleep. He finally solved his problem by three things. He called them a twinkler, a tinkler and a tattler. The twinkler was a candle that he kept burning at the window all night. The tinkler was a bell attached to the window. And the tattler was a small noisy dog. Because of these, the burglars were kept away.
Every Christian lives in a house that Satan seeks to steal. We too need a twinkler, a tinkler and a tattler. The twinkler is the candle of God‘s Word. Its truth provides light that exposes Satan’s lies. Daily attention to the Word keeps the lamp bright. The tinkler is the bell of our testimony. Keep it ringing as you tell others of the Saviour, and Satan will be frustrated. The tattler is the life of prayer. When the enemy comes, send up the warning that you are telling Jesus about it all. Yes, twinkle your light, a tinkle your testimony, and bark the enemy away by prayer.
A godly woman, when asked the secret of her victory, replied , "whenever the devil raps at the door, I just say, ‘Jesus, You go to the door and take care of him.’
The only way to overcome temptations that we face is to be focused on the Lord, who strengthens by His grace.
IF YOU WOULD MASTER TEMPTATION LET CHRIST MASTER YOU
October 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meetings this month:
7th Oct Pas. Mary Tan
14th Oct Pas. Teo Kwee Keng
21th Oct Pas. Ruth Tan
28th Oct Pas. Ruth Tan
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PLEASE TAKE NOTE ………………
Brother Edmund Lim will be distributing newspapers to various homes. Kindly support him by enlisting him to deliver your favourite newspaper daily. Contact Sister Priscilla at 07-4312152 or 012-7668167.
Church Resource Centre - Library
Please take note. If anyone has borrowed books/vcds/tapes for more than 3 weeks,kindly return them for stock taking.
Person in-charge: Sis Lillian Sheng.
MY EXAM PRAYER
(School student)
Lord grant me a quiet heart
Before examinations start.
Teach me to use my leisure hours
To re-invigorate powers
My mind from daydreams liberate;
From all distractions set me free
That in my studies I may be
A student with this sole intent;
To make my work sacrament
From my faint heart, in love, expel
All failure fears that therein dwell.
And from my pillow drive away
All dark foreboding of the day;
Help me in faith to rest so deep
That I may have untroubled sleep.
While notes and lessons I prepare,
May I not lose my zest for prayer.
And I may not forget the look
For the daily guidance in the book.
In quietness, confidence and peace
May I sure and swift release
And may I ever grateful be
To all who offer prayer to me;
While for myself I intercede,
For other student I would plead.
So many examinations find
Each other alert in heart and mind;
First inward joy and peace possessing,
Exams will prove a source of blessing
Sister Genga’s father - sick in hospital
More members will rise up to serve in various ministries that we have in Berean AOG.
Southern Division Pastors Retreat 20th- 23 November, 2006
Pastor Teo’s mission trip to Nepal. 28th September – 5th October, 2006]
Those students that are preparing for PMR, SPM and STPM exam.
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
SEPTEMBER 2006
Jesus Developed Passion For Goals
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And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. "Colossians 3:23
Passion is power:
You will never have significant success with anything until it becomes an obsession with you. An obsession is when something consumes your thoughts and time.
You will only be remembered in life for your obsession. Henry Ford, the automobile. Thomas Edison, inventions. Billy Graham, evangelism. Oral Roberts, healing. The Wright brothers, the airplane.
Jesus had a passion for His mission and goal in life. "For the Son of man is come to seek and save that which was lost" (Luke 19:10). "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him" (Act 10:38).
Jesus focused on doing the exact instructions of His heavenly Father. He healed the sick. He noticed the lonely. He came to make people successful, to restore and repair their life to full fellowship with His Father.
Jesus’ obsession took Him to the cross. It took Him to the crucifixion. Eight inches of thorns were crashed into His brow. A spear punctured His side Spikes were driven into His hands. Thirty-nine stripes of a whips tore states that four hundred soldiers spit on His body. His beard was ripped off His face. But he was obsessed with the salvation of mankind.
And He succeeded
September 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meetings this month:
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2nd Sept |
Rev. Peter Bok |
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9th Sept |
Sis Iris (*amended by WB) |
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16th Sept |
Bro. Soon Siak Communion Service (*amended by WB) |
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23rd Sept |
Rev. Ruth Tan |
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30th Sept |
Rev. Lawrence Yap Combined Anniversary Speaker |
PRAY FOR MALAYSIA
1. UNITY AMONG RACES
2. PEACE NOT WAR
3. CHRISTIAN YOUTHS TO RISE UP
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
39th
Anniversary
We will be celebrating our anniversary:-
Date : 30th September, 2006
Time: 7.30
Venue: Church
(Combined Service)
*** Sis. Irene - heal of cancer (*passed away abt 1am 9/9/06 - inserted by WB)
*** Sis Charis – heal of cancer
*** Southern Division Pastors Retreat 20th –23rd November 2006.
*** Pastor Teo’s mission trip to Nepal. 28th September - 5th October 2006.
*** Those students that are preparing for UPSR, PMR & SPM exams.
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
AUGUST 2006
POWERFUL ACTIONS
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Pray without ceasing – be unceasing and persevering in prayer"1 Thessalonians 5 : 17
1 Thessalonians 5 is verse 17. " Pray without ceasing – be unceasing and persevering in prayer". Now does this mean that you need to be on your knees praying 24 a day? Certainly not. It means, that as a Christian, you have access to God 24 hours a day, at any moment, at any minute. You have such a close righteous relationship with God, that regardless of where you are or what you are doing, you in fellowship and contact with your Lord. As one great saint put it- " I never pray for more that 15 minutes, but there is never 15 minutes when I am not praying."
If you want to have the abundant life that Jesus Christ came to offer you, then it essential for you to prayerfully expel the negative emotions out of your mind – fear, suspicious, distrust, hate, jealousy, bitterness, insecurity and self-pity. Jesus Christ has power to release you from these destructive emotions and replace them with love, courage, faith, hope good humour, cheer, optimism, enthusiasm and self-confidence.
The invitation to constant needful prayer is found in Hebrews 4:16 (Amp) "
Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace- the throne of God’s unmerited favour [to us sinners]; that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need – appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it".
What wonderful privilege we have to be able "to pray without ceasing" because we have direct and bold access to our Heavenly Father.
ACTION STEPS:
Today I will cover area action of my life with specific prayer.
August 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meetings this month:
5th Aug Rev. Michael Martin
12th Aug Dato’ Chua Jui Meng
(bi-lingual)
13th Aug Dato’ Chua Jui Meng (Sun)
(Parent’s Day Dinner, bi-lingual)
19th Aug Bro. Soon Siak
26th Aug Rev.Teo Kwee Keng
(Prayer Concert)
P R A Y F O R M A L A Y S I A
Transforming The Nation Through The Local Church
2006 NECF Merdeka 40-Days National Fast and Prayer
July 22 – August 30,06
Church Resource Centre - Library
Please take note, if anyone have borrowed church Library Books for more than 3 week, kindly return for stock check.
Person in-charge : Sis Lillian Sheng
Annnouncement!
COMBINED EVANGELISTIC MEETING with DATO’ CHUA JUI MENG
Date : 12th Aug 2006 (Saturday)
Time : 7.00pm
Special presentation by Hymns Man
Bro. Joseph Yong
Venue : Berean Assembly
COMBINED PARENTS’ DAY DINNER MEETING
Date : 13th Aug 2006 (Sunday)
Time : 6.00pm
Venue : Ocean Restoran (Summit Parade)
Singer : Sis. Joanne
Blessed Draw - Please get the tickets from Bro. Lee Kee Hua, Sis Phyllis and Sis. Priscilla.
Prayer Concert
Date: 26th Aug 2006
Tame: 7.30pm
Worship Team from Revival Center Labis
PLEASE TAKE NOTE ………
Friday Prayer Meeting
Time : 12.30pm
Venue : Church
Batu Pahat National Day Prayer Rally
Date : 23 August, 2006 (Wednesday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Gereja Grace Tmn Bandar
Brother Vincent Henry will be leaving Batu Pahat for KL. Please pray for him.
Pray for …
Aunty Saro's eye operation and Aunty Ng’s speedy recovery.
More members will rise up to serve in various ministries that we have in Berean AOG.
40 souls save for the coming Parent’s Dinner Meeting, Dato.Chua Jui Meng to be use mightily by God.
Pas. Ruth- 15/8 mission trip to Finland and open door to Russia- mercy journey and fruitful ministry
Unity among the churches and Leader in Batu Pahat
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
JULY 2006
HEAVENLY DELIGHT
"Delight yourself in the Lord and I will cause you to ride high and get your full share of the blessings I promised"
Isaiah 58:14
God desires to bless our lives. However, we must walk in the conditions and principles of Scripture to allow God to minister to us. As we continue our theme of ‘delighting’ let us read Isaiah 58:14 "Delight yourself in the Lord and I will cause you to ride high and get your full share of the blessings I promised". God want you to ride high, to receive and inherit all the promises that are Christ Jesus. Riding high causes you to enter into the wonderful promises that God has for you.
Isaiah describes same of these promises in Isaiah 58:11 "And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy you with all good things, and keep you healthy too. And you will be like a well watered garden and like an ever flowing stream".
As you ‘delight’ in the Lord e will cause you to ‘ride high’ on these promises of (1) continual guidance (2) satisfaction with the really things in life (3) a vital and health body (4) a productive and fruitful life and (5) a refreshing vitality in your life.
Our consumer societies, along with the Insurance Industry, are constantly feeding us the benefits of their products or services. However, nobody, but God can give you these wonderful benefits. Our responsibility and requirement is to "delight ourselves in the Lord".
Make sure you ‘ride high’ God’s way today.
ACTION STEPS:
Today I will delight myself in the lord by:
If you get HIGH WITHIN you won’t have to get HIGH WITHOUT.
July 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meetings this month:
1st July Rev. Bill Eng
8th July Rev. Ruth Tan
15th July Rev. Ruth Tan
21st July Rev. Khim Ang (Bi-lingual)
22nd July Rev. Khim Ang
29th July Rev. Ruth Tan
P R A Y F O R M A L A Y S I A
Transforming The Nation Through The Local Church
2006 NECF Merdeka 40-Days National Fast and Prayer
July 22 – August 30,06
Church Resource Centre - Library
Please take note, if anyone have borrowed church Library Books for more than 3 week, kindly return for stock check.
Person in-charge : Sis Lillian Sheng
Annnouncement!
40 – Days Fasting and Prayer
Speaker : Pastor Khim Ang
Date & Time : 21st July 2006, 8-00pm
Combined Churches Prayer Launch (Bi-lingual)
Date & Time : 22nd July 2006, 7.30pm
( English Worship Service)
Date & Time : 23rd July 2006, 10.30am
(Chinese Worship Service)
Venue : Berean Assembly
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMBINED EVANGELISTIC MEETING with DATO' CHUA JUI MENG
Date : 12th Aug 2006 (Saturday)
Time : 7.00pm
Special presentation by "Hymns Man" - Bro. Joseph Yong
Venue : Berean Assembly
C'BINED PARENTS’ DAY DINNER MEETING with DATO' CHUA JUI MENG
Date : 13th Aug 2006 (Sunday)
Time : 6.00pm
Venue : Ocean Restoran (Summit Parade)
Please get the tickets from Bro. Lee Kee Hua, Sis Phyllis and Sis. Priscilla.
The DaVinci Code
Want to know, Fact or Fiction of this book, please approach sister Priscilla for the RBC VCD for the truth or checkout from the NECF website. (http://www.necf.org.my)
Pray for …
Brother Jai, and Uncle Ng to have speedy recovery as they rest at home.
More members will rise up to serve in various ministries that we have in Berean AOG.
Sales of tickets for the coming Parent’s Dinner Meeting, Dato.Cha Jui Meng to be use mightily by God.
Pastor Khim Ang to be use mightily by GOD to impart truth and encourage members to place priority on prayer this coming 21/7-23/7.
(Our Dear Aunty Kamala has gone to be with the Lord on 3rd June 2006.
***Psalms 23 to be so real to brothers and sisters who are walking through valley of the shadow of the death. His tangible and wonderful Presence may be the comfort. - inserted by Web Author***)
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
JUNE 2006
CHOICE CHANGES
Verse : "Let the weak say, I am strong" – Joel 3:10
I used to ask myself the question – "Is it right to say, ‘I’m feeling great, terrific, on top of the world’ when you are actually feeling weak, depressed ad down the tubes?"
I thought that wasn’t very honest, but then I came across Joel 3:10 "Let the weak SAY I am strong". I noticed that the person was weak, but was challenged to declare he was strong. In other words, he was to make a ‘faith’ declaration. Now, what is that? "Faith is the confident assurance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). We know that "as a person thinks in his heart, so they become" (Proverbs 23:7). So learn to declare and say what you want, rather than what you don’t want. Yes, let the weak, say I am strong!
Paul brings out this same ‘choice’ principle with the strong declaration of Romans 8:37. "No in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us". Now, what is he saying ‘No’ to? Trouble, hardship, persecution, famine, nakedness, danger and death. So in the midst of this very difficult and distressing list of problems, Paul declares "I am more than a conqueror". We must always realize and focus on where our victory comes from. Yes, it is in Christ, and that is why we can declare it so strongly, because "Greater is He (Christ) that is in you, than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).
Write out some of these positive promises from God’s Word, onto blank cards, and declare them through the day. You are handling God’s energized Word, so watch out for powerful results!
ACTION STEPS:
Today I will declare the promises of God, regardless of how I am feeling.
Everyone has the choice to move ahead, or remain stagnant.
June 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meetings this month:
3rd June Rev. Ruth Tan
10th June Bro. Neo Soon Siak
17th June Pastor Peter Bok
Father’s Day Message
24th June Rev. Teo Kwee Keng
Fathers are Wonderful People!
Fathers are wonderful people
Too little understood,
And we do not sing their praises
As often as we should.
And Father struggles daily
To live up to "his image,"
As protector and provider
And "hero of the scrimmage."
And perhaps that is the reason
We sometimes get the notion,
That Fathers are not subject
To the thing we call emotion.
But Fathers are just "wonderful"
In a million different ways,
And they merit loving compliments
And accolade of praise.
For the only reason Dad aspires
And like our Heavenly Father,
He's a guardian and a guide,
Someone that we can count on
To be always on our side.
~ Helen Steiner Rice ~
Announcements
ASIA PACIFIC AOG CONFERENCE
Please pray along as Pastor Teo and Pastor Ruth will be attending the conference. May GOD move mightily in their midst during the conference.
Dates : 31st May – 2nd June
Programme : End-Time Pentecostal Leadership
NECF Global Day of Prayer : Pentecost Sunday
Date & Time : 4th June 2006, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Address : Heritage Center, 3, Jalan 13/6, Petaling Jaya
Join Christians all over the world in a Global Day of Prayer to unite in prayer and to ask God to bless the nations… ‘so that the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord’ (Hab 2:14) (www.globaldayofprayer.com) On the Global Day of Prayer in 2005, Christians from 156 countries participated in this great global event!
BEREAN YOUTH ALIVE ‘2006 UNITY CAMP’
Date : 9th June 2006 – 11th June 2006
Place : Private Bungalow (Beside Avilon Resort)
Port Dickson
In-Charge : Bro. El’berd Boo & Sis. Lilian Sheng
Fully booked already! If you want to come, wait for the next one and book early!!! Please pray along that the youths will be revived and have a time of reflection as they wait upon GOD.
BLESSED FATHERS DAY – 18th June 2006 
Berean AOG wishes all fathers a BLESSED FATHERS DAY.
Remember to wish your fathers and give them a prayer of blessing, a hug or even a treat.
The DaVinci Code
Want to know, Fact or Fiction of this book, please approach sister Priscilla for the RBC VCD for the truth or checkout from the NECF website. (http://www.necf.org.my)
UPCOMING EVENTS
PARENTING SEMINAR & DINNER, 13th Aug 2006. Bro. Lee Kee Hua will be the coordinator. PLEASE PRAY ALONG!
2006 NECF Merdeka 40-Days National Fast, Prayer and Charity : July 22 – August 30,2006
All fathers to be renew and strengthen for this coming year as they continue to serve GOD and his family.
More Christians to turn up and pray on this Global Day of Prayer on this Pentecostal Sunday
Youths to be encourage, revive, refresh, renew and unite their hearts for GOD during the UNITY camp.
Brother Jai, Aunty Kamala and Uncle Ng to have speedy recovery as they rest at home.
Pastor Teo and Pastor Ruth as they travel to KL.
More members will rise up to serve in various ministries that we have in Berean AOG.
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
MAY 2006
Caretakers, Not Owners
Read:
Psalm 95All things come from You, and of Your own we have given You. . --1 Chronicles 29:14
John Hauberg and his wife live in a stunning home in Seattle. It is built mostly of glass inside and out. Hundreds of glass artifacts decorate the light-flooded rooms, and even the sinks, shelves, and mantelpieces are made of glass.
You might think that the Haubergs would be in constant fear that something would break. On the contrary, they invite visitors to roam freely throughout their entire home. John is also a connoisseur of Native American crafts, but he has donated his entire collection to the Seattle Art Museum. His motive is not to hoard but to share. "I'm not an owner," he says. "I am a caretaker."
John Hauberg's comment expresses in a simple sentence a basic biblical principle that applies to all our possessions: We aren't owners; we are caretakers. Legally, of course, we own our possessions. But as Christians, we gladly acknowledge with David that "the earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein" (Ps. 24:1).
By right of creation, God holds the title deed to all that exists, including us and whatever we possess. Temporarily He allows us to use the resources of His world. But in the end it all reverts to Him. Are we being wise and generous caretakers of God's property? --VCG
Naught that I have my own I call,
I hold it for the Giver;
My heart, my strength, my life, my all
Are His, and His forever. --Small
The only things we really lose are those things we try to keep.
May 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meetings this month:
6th May Rev. Teo Kwee Keng
13th May Rev. Evelyn Lau
Mother’s Day Message
20th May Rev. Teo Kwee Keng
27th May Rev. Teo Kwee Keng
What is a MOTHER?
A Mother has so many things to do,
From washing, ironing, cleaning to tying a shoe.
She scrubs, she mends, she cooks and sews,
She bathes the children and washes their clothes.
When they forget to wash their faces clean,
And their clothes are the muddiest you've ever seen,
Who repairs the clothes and scrubs them like new?
Of course, that is what a Mother will do.
Who becomes the doctor or the nurse when they are ill,
Applying a bandage or giving them a pill?
Who becomes a teacher when a child has homework?
She must never her duty shirk.
Who becomes a detective to find a toy or a book?
For missing things she must look and look?
Who becomes a listener to every heartache,
To every accomplishment that a child makes?
Who scolds their children when they are naughty,
Or remind them of God when they are to haughty?
Who tends her family with love and patience, too?
Of course that is what a Mother will do.
Announcements
CELL GROUP UPDATE
There will be NO CELL MEETINGS on the following date:
Dates : 14th April 2006
"A Heart for Special Children"
Date & Time : 12th May 2006, Friday, 9:00am
Place : Early Intervention Programme Centre
Address : 13A, Jln Penghulu Abdul Majid, BP
Participants : Teachers and all who love children
CHILDREN MISSION TRIP 2006
Parents please encourage all children above 6 years to join this mission trip. Please get registration forms and more information from Sis. Priscilla. Details as follows:
Date & Time : 28th May 2006, Sunday, 8:00am-3:00pm
Place : Grace Manna Home, (Labis)
Cost : RM5 per person
Closing Date : 14th May 2006
46TH AG MALAYSIA GENERAL COUNCIL
Please pray along as Pastor Teo and Pastor Ruth will be attending the meeting. May GOD continue to renew and strengthen them and bless the meeting.
Dates : 29th & 30th May
Programme : End-Time Pentecostal Leadership
ASIA PACIFIC AOG CONFERENCE
Please pray along as Pastor Teo and Pastor Ruth will be attending the conference. May GOD move mightily in their midst during the conference.
Dates : 31st May – 2nd June
Programme : End-Time Pentecostal Leadership
YOUTH ALIVE CONFERENCE 2006
Date & Time : 3rd June, 8:00am-9:30pm
Place : Glad Tidings Petaling Jaya (GTPJ)
Programme : TIME’S UP
Speaker : Rev. Pam Seaward
Conference Fee : RM30
Closing Date : 23rd May 2006
For more details, please contact Bro. El’berd Boo. Parents please encourage all youths to go during this school holidays!
UPCOMING EVENTS
PARENTING SEMINAR & DINNER, 13th Aug 2006. Bro. Lee Kee Hua will be the coordinator. PLEASE PRAY ALONG!
FAMILY DAY, 31st Aug 2006. Bro. Neo Swee Keng will be the co-ordinator. PLEASE PRAY ALONG!
2006 NECF Merdeka 40-Days National Fast, Prayer and Charity : July 22 – August 30,2006
All mothers to be renew and strengthen for this coming year as they continue to serve GOD and her family.
The children and Sunday School teachers as they go for the mission trip in Labis for GOD’s protection and minister GOD’s love to the children in Grace Manna Home.
Aunty Saro and Bro. Jai to have a speedy recovery from their recent eye operation.
Aunty Kamala and Uncle Ng to have speedy recovery as they rest at home.
Pastor Teo and Pastor Ruth as they travel to KL.
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
APRIL 2006
Empty Proof
In the days after the
French Revolution, a man tried to start a new religion that he believed was superior to Christianity. But he was disappointed at his lack of success. He revealed his frustration to a clergyman and asked what he could do.The clergyman replied that it was no easy task to begin a new religion--so difficult that he had nothing to suggest. But after a moment's reflection, he said, "There's one plan that you might want to consider. Why don't you get yourself crucified and rise again the third day?"
The firm foundation of the Christian faith is an empty tomb. The New Testament declares that the death of Jesus paid the penalty for our sin. But how can anyone know for sure that Christ's crucifixion was acceptable to God? It doesn't matter much what we think of the death of Jesus; what matters is what God thinks about it.
God's approval of Christ's sacrifice is proven by the resurrection. It stands as God's signed receipt that He is completely satisfied. Without the resurrection, Christianity has nothing much to offer the world. But the fact that Christ died and then rose from the grave "is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes" (Rom. 1:16). --HWR
When Jesus Christ was crucified,
He paid sin's penalty;
His rising from the grave revealed
His death's sufficiency. –Sper
The resurrection is the Father's "Amen!" to the Son's "It is finished."
April 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meeting this month:
1st Apr Rev. Ruth Tan
8th Apr Rev. Ruth Tan
14th - 16th Apr Rev. Philip Wee
22nd Apr Rev. Teo Kwee Keng
29th Apr Rev. SelvaSunther
Announcements
CELL GROUP UPDATE
There will be NO CELL MEETINGS on the following date:
Dates : 14th April 2006
CHILDREN EASTER CELEBRATION
Bring along your children and other children for this celebration. Lots of games, skit, song and dance presentations.
Date & Time : 9th Apr, Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am
Programme : Combined Children Easter Celebration
EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE with REV. PHILIP WEE
Bring along your relatives and friends to come and experience GOD during this wonderful season of rejoicing. JESUS IS ALIVE!. If you believe it, bring SOMEONE along.
Date & Time : 14th Apr, Friday, 8:00pm
Programme : Combined Good Friday Service
Date & Time : 15th Apr, Saturday, 7:30pm
Programme : Combined Worship Service
Date & Time : 16th Apr, Sunday, 6:00am
Programme : Easter Sunrise Service @ Minyak Beku
For Easter Sunrise, please wear your sport shoes. Please gather at Berean AOG at 5:45am. We will depart from Church at 6:00am sharp. For more details, please contact Bro. Edward.
DELIVERANCE SEMINAR –The Way to Freedom
Tony and Aureole Pipers operate Freedom in Chirst Ministries. They have been part of the freedom ministry for over 20 years. Due to the increasing demand, they have been teaching seminars since 1994 across Australia and overseas. For more information, please look for Sis. Priscilla.
Date & Time : 21st Apr, Friday, 8:00pm-10:30pm
Date & Time : 22nd Apr, Saturday, 9:30am-6:30pm
Date & Time : 23rd Apr, Sunday, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Venue : Muar Assembly of GOD
Seminar Fees : RM70 per person
UPCOMING EVENTS
PARENTING SEMINAR & DINNER, 13th Aug 2006. Bro. Lee Kee Hua will be the coordinator. PLEASE PRAY ALONG.
The 3-days of Evangelistic Easter Service from 14th-16th April 2006 that many will come and experience the love of GOD.
All those that have completed their SPM and STPM to seek GOD for their future, plans and course of action to be taken.
Aunty Saro and Bro. Jai who will be going for their eye operation.
Pastor Teo who is ministering in Perth, Australia
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
MARCH 2006
Have a Wonderful Day
Read:
Proverbs 11:24-31Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. —2 Corinthians 9:7
After admiring a painting in a woman's home, I was surprised by her generosity when she took it down and gave it to me.
I've seen many similar acts of kindness. For years, my mother-in-law hung on to her archaic-looking refrigerator so she could give more money to the Lord's work.
A Christian family I know had saved money to buy a new car. But when they heard of a desperate need on a mission field, they kept their old car and gave to missions instead.
I've also heard of a Christian businessman in Ohio who puts something in his pocket every morning to give away—a pen, a trinket, even a ten-dollar bill. As the day unfolds, he looks for someone who would be blessed by receiving a gift. "By constantly looking for an opportunity to give," he says, "I have a wonderful day."
The old saying "Takers eat well, but givers sleep well" is only partially true. According to Proverbs 11:25, givers also eat well: "The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself."
We must not give grudgingly or merely out of a sense of duty but from the heart. It's the generous, cheerful giver whom God loves (2 Corinthians 9:7). —Joanie Yoder
Give as you would to the Master
If you met His searching look;
Give as you would of your substance
If His hand the offering took. —Anon.
Many people readily give God credit, but few cheerfully give Him cash.
March 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meeting this month:
4th Mar Rev. Teo Kwee Keng
11th Mar Rev. James Singh
18th Mar Rev. Ruth Tan
25th Mar Rev. Ruth Phua (Singapore)
GODLY GIVING
A Christian businessman, R. G. Le Toureau once said, "Is not how much of my money I give to GOD, but rather how much of GOD’s money I keep for
myself.
Announcements
CELL GROUP UPDATE
CELL GROUP MEETINGS will resume on 3rd March 2006. If you are not in any cell group this year, please get into one or approach Pastor Ruth for more details.
WORSHIP SERVICE with REV. JAMES SINGH
Rev. James Singh will be worshipping with us on 11th and 12th March 2006. Please bring along your friends to be blessed and encouraged.
Date & Time : 11th March, Saturday, 7:30pm
Programme : English Worship Service
Date & Time : 12th March, Sunday, 10:30am
Programme : Chinese Worship Service
FAITH AND MISSION PLEDGE 2006
Our faith and mission pledge for this year will be RM70,000. Believe and trust GOD for a MIRACLE or an extraordinary testimony as you willingly follow and give to the needy. Increase your faith and seek GOD in your own quiet time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Easter Sunrise Service 16th April
Parent’s Day Dinner 13th August
(Speaker : Dato Chua Jui Meng)
SERVICE UNTO GOD
Those who are willing to serve in various ministries, please approach Pastor Ruth. Vacancies available : Sunday School teachers and helpers, Youth helpers, Remedial Class teachers, Worship team, PA System helpers, Transportation helpers, Ushers. Serve the Lord with a willing heart and Make a Difference in the community.
GIVE YOUR BEST TO GOD AND GOD WILL DO THE REST!!!
Pray for …
Bird Flu virus to go away in the name of JESUS and GOD’s wisdom over those who are in the business related to chicken.
Members to have a giving heart for the needy for the coming Faith Pledge of RM70,000.
Smooth approval for the Easter Sunrise service from the authorities in Batu Pahat.
GOD’s protection over Pastor Teo, Pastor Ruth and Brother Soon Siak as they travel to SOL, Sabah from 5th March-12th March.
Sales of tickets for the coming Parent’s Dinner.
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
FEBRUARY 2006
Servants Of All
Read:
Matthew 20:20-28Whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave. —Matthew 20:27
Robert K. Greenleaf, founder of the Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership in Indianapolis, said, "The great leader is seen as a servant first, and that simple fact is the key to his greatness."
Two thousand years ago, Jesus taught that truth to His disciples and lived it out. As the Son of God, He had been given "all authority . . . in heaven and on earth" (Matthew 28:18). Yet He did not force people to follow and obey Him. His leadership model was radically different from what we see in today's world. It was one of humility and unselfish service to others.
Christlike leadership means considering the needs of our neighbors before our own, seeking their good, encouraging their spiritual growth and intimacy with God. It means treating others the way God has treated us. Servant leaders employ gentle persuasion and reason rather than barking orders and ultimatums. They don't dictate or demand but recognize that before God they themselves are but servants who are only doing their duty (Luke 17:10).
Whatever our position of leadership, we will never lose if we lose ourselves for others. Service that cares for others is the basis of true greatness. —David Roper
Controlling other people's lives
Is not a leader's trait;
It's serving other people's needs
That God considers great. —Sper
Only the one who has learned to serve is qualified to lead.
February 2006 Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meeting this month:
4th Feb Rev. Teo Kwee Keng
11th Feb Rev. Ruth Tan
16th Feb Rev. Dr. Steven Francis
17th Feb Rev. Dr. Steven Francis
18th Feb Rev. Dr. Steven Francis
24th Feb Rev. Gerry Poon
25th Feb Rev. Gerry Poon
The Resume of Jesus Christ
Address: Ephesians 1:20
Phone: Romans 10:13
Website: The Bible.
Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus
Hello. My name is Jesus Christ.
Many call me Lord! I've sent you
my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart.
QUALIFICATIONS
(See Proverbs 3:19)
I formed man from the dust of the ground,
(See Genesis 2:7)
I breathed into man the breath of life,
(See Genesis 2:7)
I redeemed man from the curse of the law,
(See Galatians 3:13)
The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes
upon your life through me,
(See Galatians 3:14)
Announcements
BLESSED CHINESE NEW YEAR
Berean AOG wishes all members that are celebrating Chinese New Year a Blessed Chinese New Year. May you and your family testify the goodness of GOD to your unsaved relatives this season of joy, sharing and caring.
CELL GROUP UPDATE
There will be NO CELL MEETINGS on the following dates:
Dates : 17th Feb and 24th Feb
REVIVAL MEETING with REV. DR. STEVEN
Bring along your friends to be revive and experience GOD's prophetic message this season. Rev. Dr. Steven Francis will be here for 4-days of Revival Meeting and a special Leadership Seminar on Saturday with us.
Date & Time : 16th Feb, Thursday, 8:00pm
Programme : Combined Revival Meeting
Date & Time : 17th Feb, Friday, 8:00pm
Programme : Combined Revival Meeting
Date & Time : 18th Feb, Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Programme : Leadership Seminar
Date & Time : 18th Feb, Saturday, 7:30pm
Programme : English Revival Meeting
Date & Time : 19th Feb, Sunday, 10:30am
Programme : Mandarin Revival Meeting
LEADERSHIP PROFILE TEST
Rev. Gerry Poon from Singapore will be here on the following dates to conduct a Leadership Profile Test for us. All of us are born to be a leader. Come and find out what type of leader you are. Please give your names to Sis. Lilian by 11th Feb as you need to purchase the leadership material at RM28.
Date & Time : 24th Feb, Friday, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Programme : Leadership Profile Test
Date & Time : 25th Feb, Saturday, 7:30pm
Programme : English Worship Serrvice
BEREAN AOG CHURCH SECRETARY
Berean AOG would like to inform that Sis. Lilian has been appointed to be Church Secretary effective Jan 2006.
OUT OF OFFICE
Berean AOG would like to thank bro. Edward for his helps and to inform that he is no longer working as Part-Time Co-ordinator in the office effective Jan 2006.
Pray for …
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth (Bkt Perdana)
Soon Siak (Tmn Murni)
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Liang Peng
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact Uncle Tian Lye for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement
JANUARY 2006
Restoring The Years
Read:
Joel 2:12-27I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten. —Joel 2:25
How many years have you lost to the locust? Have self-indulgence, sensuality, sinful motives, and personal ambition robbed you of joy, peace, and fruitfulness? Perhaps you feel discouraged when you think of all the time that seems to have been wasted, never to be reclaimed.
If so, consider the words of the Lord through the prophet Joel. God told the people of Israel that even though they had been disobedient to Him and had been disciplined through a plague of locusts, there was still hope. The Lord said that He is "gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness" (Joel 2:13). Then He promised, "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten" (v.25).
When we confess our sin to the Lord, He is quick to forgive our past and fill our future with hope. He can bring good out of our wasted years. He does that by teaching us humility through our failures, and by helping us to understand the weaknesses we have in common with others.
Although our previous years may have been blighted by sin, God is eager to restore us and give us much fruit from our labor. What we have learned from the past can now result in productive service for Him and heartfelt praise to Him. The year ahead is filled with hope! —David Roper
Forgive me, O Lord, for all of my sin,
Please make my heart pure and cleanse me within;
To You I confess, my ways have been wrong;
Restore now my joy and fill me with song. —Fitzhugh
No matter how dark your past, with Christ your future is bright.
January 2006
Highlights
Speakers for Worship Services and Special Meeting this month:
7th Jan Rev. Teo Kwee Keng
12th - 14th Jan Rev. Benedict Rajan
21st Jan Rev. Ruth Tan
27th Jan Bro. Neo Soon Siak (Combined)
Resolution to be Kept
Effective Resolution
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
Announcements
CONDOLENCE TO DR.TAI & FAMILY
to the recent demise of his mother. May GOD give him and his family strength, peace, hope and comfort.
1-WEEK PRAYER
Berean AOG will be having a 1-week fasting and prayer as we begin a new year. Come and join us for a time of prayer to GOD.
Date : 2nd Jan 2006 - 6th Jan 2006, 8:00pm
Venue : Church
Date : 7th Jan 2006, 7:30pm
Programme : Prayer Concert
CELL GROUP UPDATE
There will be NO CELL MEETINGS on the following dates:
Dates : 6th Jan, 13th Jan and 27th Jan
REVIVAL MEETING
Bring along your friends to be revive and experience GOD's healing and touch this new year. GOD has use Rev. Benedict Rajan many times to touch and heal many people.
Date & Time : 12th Jan, Thursday, 8:00pm
Programme : Combined Revival Meeting
Date & Time : 13th Jan, Friday, 8:00pm
Programme : Combined Revival Meeting
Date & Time : 14th Jan, Saturday, 7:30pm
Programme : English Revival Meeting
CHURCH SERVICE - AMENDED
Due to the coming Chinese New Year 2006, please be informed that there is NO SERVICE on Saturday. Combined Church Service will be on 27th Jan, 7:30pm
BLESSED NEW YEAR & THANK YOU
BEREAN AOG would like to wish all members a
BLESSED NEW YEAR. THANK YOU to all that have laboured and served for the year. Continue to serve GOD, one another and reach out to the community with a loving and fervent heart for GOD. Pray for …
Are you part of a Cell Group?
You are welcome to take part in a cell group! You’ll be encouraged, have fellowship with other Bereanites, and what’s more, you’ll learn the Word of God. So come be a part of a cell group if you have not joined one before!
English Cell Group Leaders
Pastor Ruth
Soon Siak
Youth Alive Leader
Elberd Boo
Sunday School Coordinator
Priscilla
Tamil Cell Group Leader
Aunty Saro
Chinese Cell Group Leaders
Ah Noi
Swee Keng
Chinese Senior Citizens’ Leader
Bee Lian
WEEKLY ENGLISH SERVICES
Sunday 10.30AM Sunday School
03.00PM Youth Alive!
Monday 08:00PM Line Dance
Tuesday 08:00PM English Remedial Class
Thursday 08.15PM Prayer Meeting
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Groups
(at members’ homes)Saturday 07.30PM Worship Service
WEEKLY TAMIL SERVICE
Friday 08.30PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
WEEKLY CHINESE SERVICES
Sunday 09.00AM Children Sunday School
09.00AM Prayer Meeting
10.30AM Worship Service
08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Monday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Wednesday 08.15PM Senior Citizens (fortnightly)
Thursday 08.15PM Home Cell Group (at member’s home)
Badminton Time
Work hard, pray hard and play hard!
Join the badminton teams every Sunday at 5pm for a good time of exercise and fellowship. Contact brother Swee Keng for more details.
(Please email
[email protected] to contact the people mentioned above.)
Our Mission Statement