{"id":534,"date":"2011-12-20T21:21:58","date_gmt":"2011-12-20T13:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/?p=534"},"modified":"2013-01-12T19:16:31","modified_gmt":"2013-01-12T11:16:31","slug":"christmas-greetings-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/?p=534","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Greetings 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

December,\u00a0 2011<\/p>\n

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Faith@work<\/address>\n<\/div>\n
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Reaching Nationals for Nationals<\/address>\n
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Hi ,<\/div>\n
Training Nationals for Nationals\u00a0in integrity and skills (Psalm 78:72)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/i>Jesus Christ<\/i>\u00a0is the reason for this season!<\/div>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/i>od's Promise:\u00a0\u00a0Then the angel said to them, \"Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.\u00a0 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.\"\u00a0\u00a0(Luke 2:10,11).The precious message of the angel of the Lord at that first Christmas is one of why Jesus Christ came to earth.\u00a0 The message is to all people, to the whole world.\u00a0 This is the same message today.\u00a0\u00a0\"God so loved the world,\"\u00a0the whole world, everyone of the billions of souls ever born, that He gave Jesus Christ to be born in Bethlehem and to die for our sins on the cruel Cross.<\/p>\n

Jesus Christ came to be the Saviour!\u00a0 He did not come just as a teacher, though He often taught the people and spoke as never man had spoken, with great divine authority.\u00a0 Jesus Himself said,\u00a0\"The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost\"\u00a0(Luke 19:10).\u00a0 He came to save us from the penalty, power and presence of sin.\u00a0\u00a0\"This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief\"\u00a0(1 Tim. 1:15) was the confession of Saint Paul.<\/p>\n

He came not primarily to civilize the world, to change society as a whole, to stop wars, crimes and poverty, though wherever His Good News takes hold, there are unique and drastic changes for the best in individuals and societies.<\/p>\n

Someone has observed the Advent in this way:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Christmas Meets our Greatest NeedIf our greatest need had been information
\nGod would have sent us an educator.<\/p>\n

If our greatest need had been technology
\nGod would have sent us a scientist.<\/p>\n

If our greatest need had been money
\nGod would have sent us an economist.<\/p>\n

If our greatest need had been pleasure
\nGod would have sent us an entertainer.<\/p>\n

But our greatest need is forgiveness
\nSo God sent us the Saviour!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Christ Jesus came therefore to save individual sinner, like you and me, from sin and hell-fire.\u00a0 He came to make black hearts white through His shed Blood on the Cross.\u00a0 He came to give new and abundant life to those who are dead in transgressions and sins and enslaved by sin, self and Satan.\u00a0 The angel explained,\u00a0\"And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.\"\u00a0(Matt. 1:21). It is true that Jesus Christ and Christianity have been the greatest influence for civilization in the world, but the first and most important thing Jesus does for anyone is to save his or her soul, to forgive sins and to change heart and life.<\/div>\n
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Therefore, the most important thing for each one, for you and me, this Christmas, is that we make sure that we have come to Jesus as lost and needy sinners, needing saving from sin, Satan and hell.\u00a0 By turning to Jesus Christ and from our sin and self, we then receive Him as our Forgiver and Saviour of our souls.We pray that you will make this Christmas a real Christmas in your heart, one that you will have pardon, peace, power, provision and a place in Heaven.\u00a0 If you will repent and believe in Jesus Christ, then honestly tell Him right now. \u00a0Admit that you are a sinner, earnestly ask Him to forgive you and depend on Him to do it this moment.\u00a0 Christ Jesus paid fully for your sins by His precious Blood and rose up again to make you right with God and to put His righteousness on you.<\/p>\n

He loves you!\u00a0 He is ready to receive you as He has promised,\u00a0\"the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out\"\u00a0(John 6:37).\u00a0 The very moment you turn your life over to Jesus Christ, depend and trust in Him, that moment He will be your Saviour, Christ the Lord, God with you, your constant companion and your eternal refuge and salvation.\u00a0 May this Christmas be a real blessed one to you!<\/p>\n

If you have already known the Lord as your Saviour, please remember that Christmas is the remembrance of His birthday.\u00a0 What gifts are you bringing to Jesus Christ? \u00a0What will make His heart rejoice?\u00a0 Well, He came to be the Saviour of the world and He is not willing that any should perish but that all will repent and believe in Him (2 Peter 3:9). Therefore, the greatest gift we can give Him will be souls (for which He died) to be brought to Him. Will you be His witness of His Good News this Christmas and everyday of your life?\u00a0 Here is the command of Jesus:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you\"\u00a0(John 20:21).\u00a0 Let us go soul-winning for Jesus Christ!\u00a0 May there be many souls saved this Christmas!
\nAmen!<\/p>\n

May you receive this prayer:\u00a0\"May the Christ of whom the angels sang in that first Christmas chorus bring peace in your heart at this season!\u00a0 May \"the joy of Heaven to earth come down\" bring you abundant joy and blessing throughout each day of the New Year as you crown Him Lord in your hearts.\u00a0 Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Looking into 2012<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Praise the good Lord for helping us to build for stability and credibility.\u00a0 Now there is much for the Lord to do in and through us. \u00a0Please read the attachment and get into the blogspot and Facebook for more details.\u00a0 We will need partners in the these areas.<\/div>\n
-\u00a0We need\u00a0prayer partners\u00a0that will uphold us before God for God\u2019s presence, power and provision.<\/div>\n
-\u00a0We need\u00a0teaching partners\u00a0in the different departments of studies: Bible, education, management, computer science, English, nursing, etc.<\/div>\n
-\u00a0We need\u00a0resource partners\u00a0to help us with resources in the teaching and community projects.<\/div>\n
-\u00a0We need\u00a0financial partners\u00a0to fund the various projects as well as funds for National pastors and students. Every dollar counts!<\/div>\n
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We will be accountable to God and to you as faithful stewards. Please let us know in whatever area you would be able to help.\u00a0 (Heb 6:10)\u00a0\u00a0\u201cFor God\u00a0isnot unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shown toward His Name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.\u201d<\/div>\n
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If we can be of any help to you, please let us know. The good Lord bless you and all yours this Christmas and for many more to come!<\/div>\n
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Yours always in Christ and for Christ,<\/div>\n
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Rev. Goh Seng Fong
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Hdphone: 98207783<\/div>\n
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ASM \u2013 Schedule & Expenses for 2012<\/div>\n
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I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0SUGGESTED\u00a0 PROGRAMS IN 2012<\/div>\n
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A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0INDONESIA - MEDAN\u00a0\u2013 MMin & MRE program (S$1,000 per session for 60-65).<\/div>\n
1. \u00a0\u00a013 - 17 February\u00a0 (18 Feb. Graduation, 40+).<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a025 - 27 June.<\/div>\n
3. \u00a0\u00a010 - 15 September.<\/div>\n
4. \u00a0\u00a019 - 23 November.<\/div>\n
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B.\u00a0INDONESIA \u2013 Papau\u00a0-\u00a0 7-12 Feb.<\/div>\n
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C.\u00a0INDONESIA\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nias Island<\/b>\u00a0(to be arranged).<\/div>\n
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D.\u00a0NEPAL\u00a0\u2013 MMin & MRE program<\/div>\n
1.\u00a0Kathmandu\u00a0\u00a0- (S5,000 per session for 45-50 people).<\/div>\n
a.\u00a04 - 8 March.<\/div>\n
b.\u00a023 - 27 September.<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0East Nepal\u00a0(MMin program with 45 people, S$4,000 per session).<\/div>\n
a.\u00a018 - 22 March.<\/div>\n
b.\u00a030 Sept. \u2013 4 October.<\/div>\n
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E.\u00a0DMin PROGRAM<\/b>\u00a0for four brethren in Singapore \u2013 in May and November.<\/div>\n
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F.\u00a0CAMBODIA\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 MMin program\u00a0 with Life University.<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Still in prayer and consultation.<\/div>\n
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G.\u00a0INDIA,\u00a0Manipur\u00a0\u2013 exploratory trip.<\/div>\n
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H.\u00a0<\/b>MYANMAR<\/div>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Training Trip, 6-15 January, Yangon, Mandalay and Maymyo.<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Spiritual Convention\u00a0 in Shan State : 27\u00a0-\u00a030 March.<\/div>\n
3. \u00a0\u00a0Workshops for Pastors and Leaders : 30 October - 8 November.<\/div>\n
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II.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0THE EXPENSES, BY FAITH:<\/div>\n
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A.\u00a0MEDAN , INDONESIA<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1. \u00a0\u00a0 4 sessions at S$1,000 each = S$4,000.<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Graduation 18 Feb. \u2013 S$1,000.<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Scholarships for Bible Institute \u2013 S5,000\u00a0per year.<\/div>\n
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B.\u00a0NEPAL
\n1. \u00a0\u00a0 2 sessions at S5000 each\u00a0 at Kathmandu = S10,000.<\/div>\n

2. \u00a0\u00a0 2 sessions at S$4500 each at East Nepal = $9,000.
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10 goats for 5 pastors at S$150 each = $1,500.<\/p>\n

C.\u00a0MYANMAR<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0\u00a0Scholarships for 40 students (Mandalay Bible Seminary)\u00a0 at US$150 (x1.30) each\u00a0\u00a0 due May = S$7,800.<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Spiritual Convention , Shan State at US$1,000 = S$1,300.<\/div>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Oct-Nov. Pastors\u2019 Conference, Mandalay\u00a0 at US$1,000 = S$1,300.<\/div>\n
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D.\u00a0CAMBODIA\u00a0\u2013 praying for one session in 2012 = S$1,000.<\/div>\n
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E.\u00a0RESERVED FUNDS\u00a0 - FOR LECTURERS\u2019 and other EXPENSES \u2013 S$4,000.<\/div>\n
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Total:\u00a0 $45,900\u00a0 (S$40,450 \u2013 2011) -\u00a0 JEHOVAH-JIREH\u00a0 !!!<\/div>\n
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Jesus Christ is the reason for this season!<\/p>\n

God’s Promise: Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10,11).
\nThe precious message of the angel of the Lord at that first Christmas is one of why Jesus Christ came to earth. The message is to all people, to the whole world. This is the same message today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=534"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1011,"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534\/revisions\/1011"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=534"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faw.hemanbags.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}