01 Aug 2007

August 2007 - Evangelising Indigenous People in Bintulu
The first ever Bahasa Malaysia (BM) ministry vision night was held at Gloria Methodist Church on 21 July 2007. The gathering of 134 adults and children from the Methodist Churches in Bintulu speak of our commitment to evangelize the indigenous people. In his exaltation, Rev. Law Hui Seng, chairman of the Board of Evangelism, asked, “Has the church caught the vision to reach the indigenous people? Are we willing to dirty our hands to reach them? Are there problems too difficult for us?” The obedience of Peter to the heavenly vision (Acts 10) marked the beginning of cross-cultural evangelism and ushered a multi-racial fellowship in the early church. Similarly, it is time for Chinese Christians to make a difference in Sarawak.

The presentations given by the 70 indigenous adults and children in a Chinese church truly amazed me. Three Iban youths who led the BM praise and worship stirred me to applause their maturity. They grew up in the Sunday school and now lead a mixed congregation. It is simply incredible. Simpu Masir, a member from Emmanuel Methodist Church, shared his passion to win his family members for Christ. The floor applauded when his father told him recently, “Son, I will believe in your Jesus one day.” The openness of his father speaks of the open opportunity that Chinese Christians must now grasp.

Rev. Hii Kong Ching
District Superintendent, Bintulu
From Connection (15/08/07)