MERRY CHRSTMAS

Blessings,
Rev. Steve Peter H S Kok and Sis Jenny Ruth Kok

THE MISSION CHURCH OUTLOOK AND THE CHURCH FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2012

Shalom All,

Greetings in the Name of Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth!

As I reflect over the many responses I have received since my last posting, I am truly overwhelmed by GOD'S amazing grace and presence in preparing, guiding and planning for the planting of a new Church in Bangkok, to meet the needs of His people in this corner of the world, where many here are yet to know the Lord and receive His salvation.

Let me recall and narrate here the recent events.

Right after I have posted the email on starting a new church here in Bangkok, I have thought to myself (with misgivings and guilt I must say now) that I might not get enough funds just to rent the house to start a church, as I received a minimum fund of THB 18,000 (RM 1,920/USD 605) per month, resources which I didn't have then. Just renting the house alone will take away THB 10,000 (RM 1,065/USD 336) per month. However, about half an hour later into this reflection, I received an email from a US Senior Pastor saying he wants to contribute one month rental in advance, as he has had a vision about God's need in Thailand in his dream. Praise the Lord for this pastor's vision in his dream. Surely our God will continue to provide, to make this vision possible!

Then I have also asked God to send volunteers for short-term mission work. About 6 hours later, a US Christian contacted me saying she desires to serve a short term in Bangkok, to help our Church to reach out to the local community. Then also came  calls from Christians from the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore saying they plan to come and serve the Lord for short term work. Praise the Lord again.

One late evening, the Lord led me to read the story of King Hezekiah in Book of Isaiah. From this, I sensed that God wants me to call His new Church " The Spring Valley Community Church". And  that I need to include in his Church a special prayer room for His presence.

Here is a short slideshow presentation about the up-coming new Church:

We plan to start our first church service in Thai-English on the 2nd Sunday of January 2013, as well as to start an exploratory testing of the waters in assessing the need and the level of teaching English to children.

This will gauge the group's level of understanding in spoken English, to enable us to plan for subsequent levels of teaching English for a class or future classes.

We hope to have more activities to reach out to the urgent spiritual and other needs of the local community as we move forward step by step.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, let us go forth in prayer and faith that our God is always there ahead of us, beckoning us, leading us and urging us to move on to serve Him through the giving of our time. talent, strength and resources.

I strongly believe the Lord will bless us in our walk with Him each step of the way.

Truly our God works in mysterious ways.

As he touches His people.

And they readily respond to His call.

This is the verse we must carry with us each step of our way.

"I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength" – Philippians 4 verse 13.

Yes, first there must be our individual will to want to serve the Master.

Yes, alone, you or I can do little or nothing.

But together with God, we can do much, indeed much, for His Kingdom and His glory.

Below is the Financial Report for November 2012 and a projected financial need for the Church.

May God bless each one of you in your journey with Him!

Blessings,

Rev. Steve Peter H S Kok

Email : faithwithyou@gmail.com

Spring Valley Community Church

95/654 Moo. 3

Mu Ban U-Thong Place 2

Ku Khot

Lam Luk Ka

12130 Pathum Thani

Kingdom of Thailand