Chinese Annual Conference Hosted Prayer Convention 2012 at Makhota Hotel, Melaka

On 12 to 14 July, a total of 700 Christians from all over Malaysia gathered together in Century Mahkota Hotel, Melaka to pray for the nation at the yearly nationwide Methodist Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) Prayer Conference. This year’s theme was “The power of prayer – renewal and transformation in the country, home and church.”

In the opening ceremony, President of The Methodist Chinese Annual Conference (CAC), Reverend Boh Che Suan talked about the biblical concept of Christians being called to be watchmen in the family, church and society - with references to the lives of Job and Nehemiah who watched over and prayed for their families and country.

Over the two days, special guest speaker-Dr Michael Cassidy from African Enterprise shared his powerful testimony on how prayer transformed the nation of Africa. Dr Michael Cassidy is the founder of African Enterprise, a mission organisation in Africa and he has spent 50 years doing evangelistic works in Africa, seeing thousands come to know Christ.

Focusing on transformation, Dr Michael Cassidy’s message emphasized the importance of renewal of self by having a regular devotional life. He mentioned that it was only when one was renewed in his private quiet time can revival take place in the church and the nation.

Another keynote speaker at the conference, Bishop Hwa Yung from the Methodist Church Malaysia delivered an insightful message regarding John Wesley and his life on prayer and holy living. Making references to the John Wesley’s life, he shared with all participants how John Wesley took prayer seriously since the age of 21 and how he subsequently influenced tens of thousands to pray. He also mentioned that the Wesleyean revival sustained for hundreds of years because of John Wesley’s emphasis on prayer and revival.

During the conference, participants also had the opportunity to witness a special performance from a team from Taiwan and listen to many testimonies about mission work done in many other countries. Many participants testified that this prayer conference provided a time of renewal and strengthening of their faith in God. Many were encouraged to pray and fast for the nation after attending this conference.

[Reported by Chua Ee Chien from Chinese Annual Conference]