Shalom All,
Greeting in the Lord Jesus Christ’s Name!
The Word of the Lord lifted me up when I read 1 Timothy 4 verses 12 - 15 said that “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them. Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you”.
Most likely, so for many people around us. Each day we have many opportunity to support and inspire family members, fellow workers and even total strangers. People need help and affirmation all along the way. Paul modeled six important principles to help us to encourage others. Start with encouragement whereby people who know we will encourage them will be happy to work with us. Secondly expect of others only what you expect of yourself such like people resist being held unfair standards. Thirdly, we need to develop expectations of others with consideration for their skills, maturity and experience, it is important to be patient with slow learners and distracted. Fourthly, we require to monitor our expectation to others as changing circumstances something require revised or reduced expectation. Fifthly, to clarify your expectation with others. Lastly, end with your encouragement as people love to be thanked for a job well done.
Jenny and I will be in Hatyai from Bangkok from July 8th till July 12th, 2010 to renew my Thailand Visa at the border post. We will also be meeting my cousin’s family from Penang in Hatyai and also visiting Jenny’s relatives in the Province of Pattani before returning to Bangkok.
On August 3rd, 2010, Don Moen, an American singer-songwriter, pastor and producer of Christian worship music will be having a Worship Concert in Bangkok. When Jenny mentioned this to me, I found it hard to believe until she showed me the website. We are so excited about this coming event as it is going to be a great concert. We trust the Lord will provide us the funds to see the concert.
Here is our mission report, with photos:
On May 18th, 2010, we were invited by a local church pastor in Kunming, China to spent a few days with a Thai community in Wangchan District, Province of Rayong, Thailand, close to the border with China. It was good to have this opportunity to fellowship with these people in a remote part of Thailand in their homes. We were brought to see an elder of the church ill with stomach cancer, who has not been able to attend church for many months now. The pastor asked me to pray for this brother. Using the olive oil for anointing, I called on the name of Jesus to heal this brother, laying my hand on his stomach. After the prayer, he felt better. On Sunday, I was preaching in the local church and this elder felt fit enough to attend church to worship the Lord. Praise the Lord for this. Give Him Glory .
We also celebrated Jenny’s birthday that Sunday. It was a big surprise to me that the local pastor has arranged for so many of his flock to celebrate Jenny's birthday. May God continue to give my beautiful wife strength and joy in serving the Lord, according to His Plan and Will.
During our visit in Wangchan, we also took the opportunity to visit a pastor serving in Pluakdeang, a well as another friend from Sa Keow. We were brought to a member's home for fellowship. One member in this family has not accepted Jesus. We shared the Word of God, the Love of God and the saving grace of our Lord, with this family and prayed for the Holy Spirit to be with them. Then the unbeliever was moved by the Holy Spirit to accept Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord, one more soul is won for the Lord's Kingdom. We heard from the pastor recently that every member of this family now attends church.
On May 27th, 2010, we returned to Malaysia for three weeks. Thanks be to God for friends giving us free accommodation in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, as without such providence we would not be able to afford the accommodation for this stay .
The following day, we went to the Bible College of Malaysia to attend its Carnival Sale. It is good to meet up with some old friends at the Church We attended some of their cell group meetings, where I have the opportunity to share the Word of God and my walk with God in the mission field. I felt so good sharing my life and experiences serving God, also as an encouragement for them to serve God in whatever way they can Faith in action is one way to lead others to do more for the Lord.
I was also invited by a pastor from the Kelana Jaya to preach the Word of God in his church. After preaching, we went to the children ministry and spent time with children from different races. God makes us in different shades and colors, but we are one in Christ. Amen!
On June 4th, 2010, while we were crossing the road from the prominent Kuala Lumpur Twin Tower Building to the Public Bank Head Office Building opposite, all of a sudden, a large crowd of about 15,000 people appeared in front of us, staging an Anti-Israel Protest and Pro-Palestine March. The demonstration was heading towards the US Embassy. We were caught unaware in the middle of this street protest. It was scary ,but the Lord protected us. Praise the Lord!
We had to rush back to Bangkok on June 13th, 2010 to attend the launching of a new sister church in Nakhon Luang, Province of Aytthuya. There were about 20 members who turned up for the official opening. When we arrived, the people were happy to see us and told us they had prayed for us every day. Our God has touched and transformed their life. All Glory and Honor to God Almighty!
I have been invited by the main church pastor to teach English and to conduct Bible Study in English with the local people there, while Jenny will teach them handicraft. We are praying for God's hand in this area of work.
I have written to you briefly encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.
Greet one another with a kiss of love.
Peace to all of you are in Christ!
Blessing,
Rev. Steve Peter H S Kok and Sister Jenny P Kok
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