MIssion 101 - They are back and ready to rock the house!

So you guys have been following their journey throughout the past week and I'm sure you'd be anxious to hear what they have to say. And since this is the first time or rather in a very long time mission trip, it would be a great exposure as they come together in fellowship to share testimonies and exchanges of laughter!

We're heading over to St. Francis Xavier's Church along Jalan Gasing, PJ this Friday (17th July 2009). The "Missionary Experience" will be held at the Gonzaga Youth Ministry (GYM) at 8.00pm (to end approximately at 10.. It's going to be fun because Revolutionary Youth Ministry (RYM) & Junior Youth Ministry from SIC and Lifeteen SFX will also be there to come listen! It's almost like a district gathering but not really. Great time to mix and mingle around with our brothers and sisters in Christ!

Just give your CG Leaders a twinkle if you're interested to go!

*p/s: there is no central gathering or bible study this friday.

Mission 101 - Day 2

Cock-a-doodle-doo!! Morning call is at 5.00am.

Today they took an hour to hike to the waterfalls followed by lunch thereafter. Had a mini fellowship with the teens who tagged along whilst some swam in the cool waters. After lunch, our dear missionaries cleared weeds from a pumpkin patch or slope which was pretty steep.

After weeding, it's time to take another 1-hour hike to the next village. Super exhaustion! Covered in dirt and mud only calls for a chilly shower from a pipe outdoors with no doors! Yikes! Famished, they delve into another pot bless. Tummies full and satisfied, Ee Lynn gave a powerful sharing in BM!! *gasps* Amazing! Soon after, Lei Sunn shared her testimony as well. And that was it for the day..

Mission updates!

Yesterday at 9.30am our missionaries boarded the plane to Sabah and have arrived safely. One of the flights was delayed but they made it to Tuaran St John's parish in the afternoon. They proceeded to Kiulu area and are currently residing in an area called Malangan. They were greeted by a pot bless prepared by the locals to welcome them at the St Martin's parish. In return, they sang songs and gave testimonies. There was also a Q&A session about East Malaysians who left their faith upon hoping over to Kuala Lumpur.

...more updates coming soon so stay tuned!

MISSION TRIP!!

We are going on MISSIONS! Yes, you read it correctly. There are 8 Lifeliners from St. Francis Xavier’s Church and St Thomas More Church, who will be going to Sabah for missions from 29th June till 5th July. We also have a fellow missionary from France who will be joining us.

Who are we?

• Alex Chan
• Anne Yong
• Jennifer Lau
• Martin Koh
• Lei Sunn, Cheong
• Stacie Ng
• Crisabel Tiu
• Ee Lynn, Yap
• Buu-Vi
  

Why do we go on missions?
Matthew 28:19-20 – Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you….
We are all commissioned to preach to Good News of Christ, and going on missions is just 1 way of doing what God is commanding us J (note: we also have to carry this out in our daily lives too) There is a time and season for missions, and now is the time!

1 Timothy 2:3-4 – This is good and pleasing to God our saviour, who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. “This is the Father’s will”
As we share the knowledge of the truth, and to help deepen their knowledge by our testimony, our faith in turn will increase.

What are we doing there?
We’ll be sharing our personal testimonies on how God is real in our lives, giving the people we meet the encouragement to continue to follow Christ and live a lifestyle that is pleasing to HIM through talks & sharings.
We want to also connect with the youths from Sabah who are coming to KL to work or to study, so that they know that there is a Catholic community in KL whom they can connect with.

Where are we going?
We will be meeting with a group of youths from St. John’s Tuaran parish on Monday, and will be journeying with them into Kiulu area for the next 4 days to live with the local folks and to share with them. On Friday, we’ll be travelling back to Kota Kinabalu and will be meeting with the KK Lifeliners and sharing there.

How can you be involved?
PRAY FOR US. Yes.. please pray for us. Going into the mission field, does not merely involve the people who are travelling there, but those who are from the church. Your prayers are important to us. Please pray for our safety, unity, openness to receive and to give of ourselves to the communities whom we will be meeting.
Your prayers are important to us!

THANK YOU all for being part of the BODY of Christ, for your support and prayers.

See you when we get back! God bless!

In Christ Love:
Missionary team