Shalom All,
Greetings in the name of our Lord!
We are so excited that we want to quote Psalm 89 v 1-2 to express our delight in the Lord
“I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness. Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens” - Psalm 89 v 1 - 2.
Now isn't that expression wonderful for anyone to feel and have?
Indeed, it is not only our deep felt joy to express it but also our responsibility and privilege to make known the story of God's faithfulness. We are and must be committed to telling our stories of God's abundant love and faithfulness, and so we hope, by passing on this torch of joy it may bring same to you and many others as well.
I am posting here some recent snapshots taken, showing the places where God has brought us to, and will soon plant us:
It was such a privilege for us to visit this Olive Farm in Kunming following an invitation from an Anglican Rev Canon from UK whom we met in Bangkok in October 2009. The Canon had then suggested to us to make a short trip to Kunming to see the place for ourselves and perhaps consider the possibility of us (Jenny and I) being of service there.
In Kunming, where we are now, we have had a good meeting and fellowship time with the manager of the farm, together with his family, and the Rev Canon. The manager tells us he has been praying hard for a couple like us (Malaysian cum Thai) to help out in community service and related work in the farm, and now he says his prayer is answered! Praise the Lord!
This immediate week, we plan to hold a “Thanksgiving for the First Fruits Olive Oil Celebration”, together with a Christmas celebration.
After this, we will return to Bangkok briefly, to better prepare ourselves for a longer stay in this planting, as well as to purchase some necessary general supplies, such as medicines, foods and clothings, to bring these with us to Kunming. We will most probably return to the Olive Farm from the second week of January 2010.
We plan to be stationed here for at least 2 -3 years , God willing We have accepted this new challenge because we feel a deep sense of peace within for this calling,and for being willing and available for service to this new community into which God has called us.. We are not paid any remuneration nor other living benefits,except free accommodation. That is why we have to purchase our own sundries and foods and we walk absolutely by Faith.
“Because you trusted me, I will give you your life as a reward. I will rescue you and keep you safe. I, the Lord, have spoken!” - Jeremiah 39 v 18.
Yes, Lord, Amen to that!
Please continue to uphold us in your prayer and keep communicating with us, as we too will continue to do so here in Kunming and wherever the Lord sends us.
God Bless you all!
Blessing,
Rev. Steve Peter H S Kok
