8th Graduation Service of MTS

Methodist Theological School (MTS), Sibu recently held its 8th Graduation Service (since the re-opening of Degree courses) on 28 October 2006 at Wei Kuok Hall in Sibu. This year saw a total of 38 graduates receiving their scrolls from the Acting Principal, Rev. Dr. Tie King Tai including the first batch of 8 Master of Ministry students and 4 Bachelor of Theology Iban students. The 38 graduates is the largest number in the history of MTS.

The graduation address was given by the President of Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference (SCAC), Rev. Dr. Su Chii Ann. Among those present were the President of Sabah Provisional Annual Conference (SPAC), Rev. Ling Heu Uh, the President of Sarawak Iban Annual Conference (SIAC), Rev. James Puang, Board members of MTS, church representatives, family members, friends and well-wishers.

John Ling, Chairman of the MTS Board charged the graduates to give the best to God. He illustrated this with "hot tea" and "cold tea". Ling pointed out there were two kinds of influences. "One is in our ministry because of our position, for example, being a pastor. The other is through our character. Our wisdom and experience, our trust and the like affect how others see us. When we can influence others in the long run, we are like the hot tea."

Because of the relatively large number of graduates this year, Wei Kuok Hall was packed with people. About 100 had to stand through the service when all the seats were occupied.

Winnie
From Connection
15 Nov. 2006