If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus (Philippians 2: 1-5).

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December 2007

The yearly Metamorphosis camp for our Christian youths and campus students finally came to an end last night! I had a great time serving as the programme coordinator during that day camp and it was fabulous!!!MANY STUDENTS came, MANY were ministered, MANY had an opportunity to receive Christ and I was there to see it. :) God brought many non christians there too!!! about 10 received Christ that conference!!! PRAISE him.. - Yvonne Tay's Everlasting GOD! | blog

Beyond Melbourne, which was designed to reach a new batch of international students in Monash. The first half of the project was difficult as we saw little breakthrough in the harvest field and we found God was more interested in us then reaching the lost. We turned out to be God's mission field as He began purifying our motivations and attitudes. He was teaching us the 101 on abiding in Christ. - Mark & Susan's News from the Suredhrans, Dec'07.

...he had never thought Christians would be so willing to discuss their faith, because he'd always imagined it would be awkward and private; it surprised him that we could have such a meaningful talk about our beliefs. That makes me wonder how many curious seekers are there who are waiting for a Christian to take the initiative to tell them "I am willing to share my faith with you"? Victor Toh's - victoryBuzz | blog

I know Christmas is not about gifts, but I see it as a great opportunity to appreciate the people who made a difference in my life. As I worry about the shopping list, I found myself asking God "Lord, help me to give a gift that no money can buy!" - Mylene's Christmas caught me by surprise... Again..

Sometime back in September, we had an opportunity to go on a short trip with my parents to Segamat to attend a cousin’s wedding. It was a really interesting trip! We spent a lot of time with my parents as well as my relatives whom we last saw in March when we got married. - Desmond & Lindy's Finding the narrow road to LIFE

"No one in town knows who is the boy’s real father. But one thing is for sure: Joseph is not his biological father. "So who is? And we all thought she was a good and decent woman -- this Mary. How could she? Conceived a baby before marriage? Why -- she should be stoned to death!" - Charis Mah's What A Life! Trilogy, Part One | blog

What I have learned in the process is 'apart from Christ - His instructions, coaching, and power - I can do absolutely nothing.' - Roland & Ying Kheng's Highlights of 2007

Blessed Christmas! Can you believe that the Season is just around the corner! :) Praying for meaningful times for you with your loved ones. Enjoy the update and thanks for keeping me in prayer. Your role is so vital in covering me and the ministry in prayer! - Sharon Mah's A PILGRIM'S PROGRESS...

...somedays, like on my wedding this year, or a few days ago, when I realized that it's been over 10 years since his death, I do miss him, and wish he was here to give me one of the big bear hugs he always gave me when I was going home. - Dorothea's a very special bag | blog

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus, let us also remember what He came on earth for. Spending Christmas in Tokyo doing missions this year makes the meaning of this following poem more poignant, and I'd like to share it with you:... - Li Ling's Blessed Christmas

One of the joys of this season has been the support I've found in new-found girlfriends! Living in the Peace Room (staff quarters) with five other sisters-in-Christ has been surprisingly fun! While all of us had our initial reservations... - Eeleen Lin's "strength and dignity"

...this entire process of confirming God’s call was not easy. Thank God for being real to me, and for being with me throughout the process. For it was through difficult and challenging times that I sank deeper into God’s Word and learned to depend more on Jesus. - Wan Teng's The Calling

This is Patrick's 4th year in full-time campus ministry in Tokyo (Patrick was assigned back to full-time field ministry after his completion of language study in Feb 2004) By Mar 2008, he will be seeing the first batch of students, whom he has worked with since their freshman year, graduate. - Patrick & Estella's News from the Lowlies | Homepage

...that evangelism in our generation is "helping them (non-Christians) take steps towards Jesus." This helped me to appreciate each conversation as a potential opportunity to bring someone closer to Jesus. - Amber's Nuggets of Blessings

November 2007

Time spent in getting to know them has been enjoyable. They are very open and teachable. I am humbled by their vulnerability in talking about their weaknesses, and their willingness to trust God to work on those areas. Pray with me that they will grow in their love for God and His Word;... - Shirley Chua's What the Lord Hath Done

Dad just turned 65 and Mom will be 60 next year. I’m getting to know them as empty nesters, just as they are re-acquainting with their daughter who is now a Japanese-Singaporean-God-knows-what-else hybrid. Grace and love to abound – this is my prayer. - Mei Yen's A Yen for Japan, Winter '07.

On a personal note, I thank God for seeing me through 2 years of cancer treatment and had my 9th jab on 18 Oct... 3 more to go. My liver is still inflamed. I have to watch my diet and exercise. I have been going for morning breeze walk with my mom. - Lisa Tan's New Challenges

We have only another 2plus weeks to go before the magazine is sent to print!!! Please pray for me, as I edit all the articles and filter through feedback and suggestions from various ones. We want to offer God, and our readers, nothing but the best! But we are only humans; we need to rely on Him. - Dorothea's "my eyes glaze over..." | blog

"I'd met the Lord in a fresh way," he said when he got home. "I'm asking Him for 30 more years of fruitful ministry." This is his 33rd, and my 31st, year in full-time ministry. Pray for us. - Roland & Ying Kheng's Asking God for 30 more years of fruitful ministry

One exciting experience that takes place in our house each month is the moving of our house furniture to create a more conducive environment for Bible study. For this reason, we need to utilize all the dining chairs, stools, or bench that we can find in our house to ensure sufficient sitting capacity. Except for our last session whereby all of them had to sit on the floor as their number exceeded the sitting capacity we could provide. - Ivan & Chin Ai's Journey After the Pit Stop

My classroom training in Campus Crusade has started this month. Before the lessons officially started we had an ALPHA camp for us to get to know one another better, and also to understand the philosophy and distinctives of the organization. We had a good time of fun! - Esther Au's Continuing...

October 2007

...ever since coming back from my blissful honeymoon, one of my main jobs has been coordinating the creation of a magazine that's part of a SCCC level outreach effort! It's been a really exciting, frustrating, confusing, faith-stretching journey so far. - Dorothea's being REAL | blog

Though I (Mark) don't lead in worship through songs as much these days, we are finding joy in worshipping God through making disciples for Christ from various nations and offering them up to Him. They include, Chinese, Malaysians, Singaporeans, Indonesians, Japanese and recently also a student from a people group we cannot publish in this letter. - Mark & Susan's News from the Suredhrans.

Hi there! Here's just a little snapshot of what's been going on in my life and ministry! Thanks for praying. Hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Love, Sha - Sharon's A PILGRIM'S PROGRESS S PROGRESS...

He lay there, still as a rock with tubes stuck into his body. Machines towered over his small, thin frame. I watched as his grandmother visited him, and the thought of her watching her grandson's life waste away broke my heart. I was at a loss-- - Li Ling's just like You*

Thank you for your prayers. For the past few weeks, we have been going through some REAL challenges. During these times, we are always reminded to PRAY. - Weng Kong & Jaine's homepage

"I would believe only in a God that knows how to dance." - Friedrich Nietzsche. This quote by the German philosopher left me both intrigued, and challenged in my spirit-challenged to be constantly on my toes (and even more so, on my knees) in how He desires to birth dance as a means to reach people. - Clydia Mak's His Heart in Mine vol. 6

...we realized how a switch of medium could cause people to be so open in sharing much of their life with us. We sat with total strangers hearing their life stories told through pictures and in turn us sharing our very own. - Evon Yee's "bringing the unchanging gospel to a changing generation"

September 2007

I'm convinced if we really believe that God's giving us 'bigger' undertakings, faith is preparing and planning so that when it happens, we're ready to roll! We're expecting 'rain' from God, so, for the next few months, our team will be immersed in discussions, brainstorming & prayer -- our way of getting our 'umbrellas' ready. - Sharon Mah's A PILGRIM'S PROGRESS S PROGRESS...

I'm thankful for the opportunity to disciple 2 faithful girls in SIM who pioneered the movement. I have discipled them for the past 2 years and our relationship have grown to just discipler-disciple relationship but now friends. They graduated this year and I felt really sad when we bid farewell to them in ministry. I felt like I've lost 2 comrades, but of course lost for a good purpose – sending them out to make disciples in the working places! - Calyn's A Summer Well Spent

I think of my own shortfalls, how much I needed God's patience, grace, and forgiveness! Jesus gave me in abounding measures, and so also I must freely give to my disciples. - Shu Shyan's "Movements Everywhere"

Lil's mom is getting baptized next month! This is quite a significant step, and we praise God. Because of my little faith, I sometimes wondered (in the past) if this day would actually come to pass... but praise God it is!! - Simon & Lillian Seow's The Great Adventure | blog

As I prayed, I was often expecting to hear God give me a specific directive, but He did not. Instead, He gave me many assurances that He knew my seeking heart, through verses such as these: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye." - Eeleen Lin's tune my heart to sing Thy Grace

Recently when I finally became eligible to apply for flats, the high prices say it's only wise to wait. Jesus' words comfort and challenge me: "Foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." - Charis Mah's Know by Heart? | blog

I graduated from my SOLEAD training in 21st May this year. I thank God for my coach Silin and mentor Martha in fine-tuning my skills not just in ministry but also in spiritual guidance. If you would like a copy of my graduation magazine, drop me an SMS! =) - Geraldine Tan's Joining God at Work, issue #4

'not to get some freebies because there were none, but to be put on a prayer list so they'd get prayer requests from us, to pray for us!' There were also many people who said that they will not only pray for Japan but are taking steps to come serve in Japan in the near future. God is indeed moving in ways we can't see & for that, we need not lose heart! - Patrick & Estella's News from the Lowlies | Homepage

"But Jesus said nothing..." I began to ask "why?" I said to myself that more than 80% of these crimes that were said of Him were not true or even none of them were true. So why did Jesus said nothing? I began to realize my own heart attitude. For me to question why Jesus remains silent, was the word "unfair". This is how most of us usually think: to fight for one's justice, for one's rights. - Ray's Update Sept 07

I thank God for giving me ten wonderful students who have such a great hunger to be better equipped for His glory. They represent four countries: Africa, Mongolia, Korea and Singapore. Before meeting them, I started praying for them because I know that life as a seminary student can be quite demanding. - Janice Chuang's The Pleasure of Learning & Teaching

Thank you for standing by us through prayers, encouragement & supports! Usually, people in Japan takes breaks & holidays during the summer, but, this year, for us, it was WORK... But, as we involved in these areas, God impressed upon our hearts to trust Him to reach every Japanese. - Weng Kong & Jaine's JCCC Coverage Report 2007

August 2007

In all this, I learned how a persistent smile, a kind encouraging word, and literally, a glass of water, can make a world of difference. It doesn't cost a lot -- but it takes character and plenty of grace. - Eeleen Lin's dreams on an altar

"You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, ..." (John 15:16, NASV). It was a reminder to her--and to us--that the ministry we do is not ours, but God's choice for us. - Roland & Ying Kheng's "You did not choose me..."

I've learnt - often the hard way - that sometimes God is more interested in using situations to 'grow' a person rather than have him complete a job without ever being moulded by difficulties and obstacles. - Alvin Ong's journey | blog

On a particular day, I bought a box of 500 envelopes. My thought was to leave the box in the office and bring home on another day. But, one of the lecturers offered me a ride home. Hallelujah! God, You really know my needs. - Peter Lee's A Big Thank You - God is good

Waiting for jobs to be given to us was also a huge lesson for most of us during this working time in Korea. Everyday, the teams will be stationed at the conference lounge to wait for "extra" jobs to be given, so that we can be "on call" readily. - Yvonne Tay's the GOD-LITTLE-ANGEL Times | blog

My heart was stirred when my disciple Toshi gave this testimony to the assembly: "God has not abandoned my campus. He will send disciples from this campus to the world ... we students from Tokyo, we want to see Japan's revival." - Victor Toh's "God is Raising Laborers for Japan!" | blog

"If you don't follow according to God's plan for your life, there's no one who will be your substitute," she called out. As she spoke, the Holy Spirit drilled those words hard and strong into my heart. That day I rededicated my commitment to God. - Andrew Yu's "whatever it takes" | blog

At 8.30 am before lessons begin, God led us to pray for Nanzan University, for all the campuses in Japan, and for the unreached campuses all around the world. As the Spirit moved us in prayer, faith also grew in the students' hearts. Despite their tight schedule of school reports and exams, despite the typhoon rain, despite facing rejections from their schoolmates,... - Candy's Newsletter July'07

Hi there! Hope things are well with you. Just got back from the US ministry conference so exciting details about that in the attached update! Thanks for keeping me in prayer! Really appreciate your partnership! - Sharon Mah's A Pilgrim's Progress...

We are currently into a week of prayer, while also gearing up for a mass evangelism meeting on the 9th of August (And yes, we haven’t forgotten that it is our National Day in Singapore on that day). Please pray that the Lord will direct seekers to the evangelistic meeting and that the program will glorify the Lord through a clear presentation of the gospel. - News from the Suredhrans.

July 2007

Pastor Nelson, pioneer of The Journey, said that out of about 23 million people in Manhattan, only less than 1 million people know about Jesus. he than asked the question, "What if Christ was to return today? 22 million people will perish in hell eternally". I know that one of the things that will last eternally is the soul of men. This statement has been in my mind whenever I felt tired physically and emotionally in doing ministry. - Raymond Yee's July Updates | Raymond on YouTube

God signed me up for my church camp this year! Pastor's SMS reads, "This is not confusion; it is divine appointment!" - Khoo Lay Kuan

This year, I am privileged to work with the Singapore team of 13 at Gakugei University from 25 May to 17 June (about half of the team came to help at Gakugei University while the remaining went to Tsuda Women College). At Gakugei, we saw our first fruit in this new academic year, Mikachan on the May 30. - Patrick & Estella | Homepage

We soon learnt how hard the spiritual ground was in Thailand. A Thai's identity is interwoven tightly to being a Buddhist and rejecting Buddhism or that of following their parents' religion would almost be rejecting their identity altogether. But in the lives of the TCCC staff and Crusade students, we saw immense faith and security in their identity in Christ that not only challenged our faith, but spurred other seekers of the gospel to be encouraged in being brave in their decisions to follow Christ. - Clydia Mak's Fingerprints of My Maker | NST trip letter

June 2007

Like Mary in the Bible, we treasured these things in our hearts. They remind us of God's presence in our lives and His watchful eyes upon our children. - Ching Yet & Shuling's Blessings!!

6 months had passed so quickly! It has been a winding and bumpy road...I had to deal with many transitions such as living in a new house with my husband (and a pet!), coping with my in-laws' and parents' expectations and persevering as the Team Leader (TL) of NYP ministry. - Christine Tan's "A Winding Road"

TURT, short for 'The Ultimate Road Trip', is otherwise spelt as B-U-S-Y! For four weeks everyday, ten students come in to our office from 930am to 6pm for an intense time of training in music communication and rehearsals. We leave for Thailand from 10th to the 22nd for an evangelistic concert tour in the universities. - Eeleen Lin's Dreams on An Altar, May07

During the first week of July, we will be in Busan, Korea, for CM 2007, an international student conference. We're excited that Julienne will represent one of 15,000 university students at this conference. - Roland & Ying Kheng's "Education is..."

"To please God and spread His joy" is my life-purpose! This may, I took a 2-week course on "Christian Leadership" by Dr Bob Singleton at East Asia School of Theology. It was practical and inspired me to live out my Life-purpose, mission and vision! - Winnie's Joyous News, June 2007, issue 10 | blog

May 2007

However, I felt that my surrender was not pure. I knew that if I surrender, He would grant the desires of my heart. To me, this seemed to be manipulating God. I did not know exactly what to do. - Raymond Yee, Graduated!

Back in school we continue meeting other students who are seeking to know more about Christianity but have yet to make a decision for Christ. We appreciate your continued prayers for us as we walk with them in their journey to discovering God. We also need prayers for ourselves that as we minister to others, we may not be found trapped in the business of ministry and neglect our own walk with the Lord. - NEWS FROM THE SUREDHRANS.

In the last month, I lost 2 important things. First, a special diary with all the promises and verses that God has given me over the past 8 years since i came back to Him in 1999. Every time I am sad or discouraged in Japan, i have found new strength from pages of this diary. It just "disappeared" mysteriously. I turned my room upside down but could not find it... - Pamela Koh' s lovesick

April 2007

On Apr 6, we attended Megumi's Japanese Elementary School Entrance Ceremony. Then on Apr 12, it was Hitoshi's Kindergarten Entrance Ceremony. Thank God that both of them seem to be excited about their new school life. - Patrick & Estella | Homepage

I'm secure in the knowledge that Christ is committed to me - just as He says in His word that he would not leave nor forsake me. For now, it's a season of trusting Him, of living in hopeful anticipation of seeing how in all things, good or bad, God can work for my good. - Alvin Ong's journey, april issue | blog

2007 marks the end of my classroom training and the start of my field-training phase. In just 3 months (January to March), Student Venture saw many events and God never stopped surprising us. - Zhi Zhen's Issue No. 3 April '07

God's Vision, Your Harvest - that was the theme of the Welcome Tea chosen by my co-worker, Geraldine. When I asked her why she chose this theme, she shared that it was because she hoped that the students will see their JC as their harvest field for the next 2 years. And that is the vision for SV as well,... - Johnson Chee, God's Vision, Your Harvest

Sally is enjoying good health and we are thankful to god for that. As for me, Recently due to relapse of cancer in my bladder my urologist decided to have me go through 4 sessions of chemotherapy in February and March. - Sank & Sally's News Update, April 2007 | Amazing Discovery

...of Peter obeying Jesus' command to step out of his fishing boat, and into the stormy seas. It's not about being foolhardy or suppressing fear, but it's about trusting God in the midst of fear, and being obedient to His call on our lives. - Dorothea Xu | blog

In the last 2 years, I have been leading a group of guys in Bible Study from the NUS Engineering Faculty. One word describes my time with them - enriching - because of the sharing of lives and growing in the Lord together. - Amos & Karen Ang

One of the bigger spiritual lessons I learnt about the importance of the body of Christ is that very often people whom we feel are lacking in certain areas in their lives are placed together just so that they can work together as a team. - Clydia's HIS HEART IN MINE, Vol 3

March 2007

As I took little faith steps, God moved, Soul2soul was formed, musicians came along, partnering churches and ministries recognized the potential and took a faith risk with us (a new, untried artiste), and, perhaps the most awesome part of all, God showed me how He would use my wounds to bring Him glory and tell the lost His gospel of love. - Sharon Mah's A PILGRIM'S PROGRESS...

The Lord reminded me through this short trip that GOD IS SO GOOD and HIS plan for me is the BEST becos He LOVES me so much!! During service at Kakogawa church, I was surprised when the pastor actually gave me a bouquet of flowers. i have never received such a huge bouquet and i thought God is so romantic. haha..;) - Pamela's blog

Helping students to desire and seek God's will is my passion and I am able to do exactly that when we organized the fellowship of the burning heart (FBH). FBH is a session where students who have a desire to go full-time gather and share with us their struggles and concerns in doing so. I felt so amazed as to how God was working in their lives... - Ivin Vikesh's RED DIVE

The Ultimate Road Trip 2007 (TURT) is ForeRunner's annual student music missions project. Come 14th May to June 23rd, 10 prayerfully handpicked students will join us for 4 weeks of intensive training, followed by 2 weeks on the road for an evangelistic concert tour in South Thailand.- TURT tour

The temptation to stay bitter from hurt feelings or get caught up in the small things is very real. But I'm reminded to find my song of praise -- to not just lead worship, but to be praising God honestly in my heart of hearts. - Eeleen Lin

I ensure proper maintenance of classrooms and equipment. I also help to take care of the computers, making sure they are in proper working order. As my role deals with the office staff, faculty and students, I have to be "on my feet" most of the time. - Peter Lee

I was too anxious to see growth of believers or repentance of others. God spoke to me through.. Col 1:28,29 "We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. for this purpose also I labor, striving according to his power, which mighty works within me." - Yuting

This Daily prayer guide can help you to provide the spiritual resources we need to miniser to the Chinese tourists or whoever we may meet. Please remember to mention us the next time you are spending time with God or even chatting with Him. - Winnie Yeo for Southern Cross Project | blog

Prior to our departure, God changed what seemed like a hopeless situation into something wonderful. God has made our ending well when all seemed to be so bleak in our final semester. We experienced God as the God of reversal. He has made things beautiful in His way and time. - Ivan & Chin Ai

Many times I find myself asking, "What have I gotten myself into? Am I cut out for this? Is this how it looks like to serve God full-time?" But the Lord has always shown me grace by nudging my little brain gently, reminding me of His calling for me which I first set out to obey in the beginning of this journey. - Yvonne Tay | blog

This year being the Year of the PIG in the lunar calendar, my reminder is that I will be more Prayerful, Inspiring and Gracious. - Lilian Quek

Handling money has never been my strong suit. And this year, I am overseeing Finance.God sure does have a sense of humour!=) But I’ve been learning a lot. - Dorothea Xu | blog

I was feeling weary with having to deal with paperwork and handling difficult staff issues. As I sought the Lord and went through a Career Profile (to help determine the best fit for ministry) session with one of my colleagues, I was reminded once again that what had excited me in the past was being involved with people and seeing lives changed. - Martha Lim

February 2007

When we decided to go back to Singapore for Patrick's mom's funeral, as much as it was to honor her & bid our last farewell, we knew in our hearts that there is nothing else we can do for her (in terms of her salvation in Christ) but we want to do whatever we can for our extended family members to bring them a step closer to the gospel message. - Patrick & Estella | Homepage

Here's our latest news update. We trust that you are doing well and that the Lord has been close and personal to you. We do pray for you frequently, so please do let us know how we can be praying for you. Take Care and God Bless. - Mark & Susan & Jayden.

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