Unichurch ball-a while back
Dinner with our tutor-he was really helpful! Gave us tutes after hours from 5.30-7 ish every Wednesday
Bible study photos
BY : DARRYL FOO - FLOODGATES
It was a memorable night at the recent dedication of the downtown Street Fellowship in Kuala Lumpur which is a collaborative effort of a few churches including DUMC. Many people came to witness the historical event. The venue which was on the first floor of a shophouse, was packed with men and women of all races and ages. The sound of hundreds of worshippers in a packed room echoing, singing to the line "Ya Abba Bapa, ini aku anakmu ..."; hands in the air with eyes closed, praying and worshipping the Lord was awesome. What was experienced during the night was not just the discovery of a Street Fellowship but the discovery of God's heart.
After the praise and worship session, the Fellowship leader, Pastor Kah Hoo shared how God had sustained the Fellowship despite occasions when the Fellowship would have been closed if not for the love of God. From a food-sharing programme, the ministry has grown into a full-fledge Fellowship. Each time the venue of the Fellowship was moved to a better environment, God brought in more people. Through this Fellowship, God has restored many lives.
Pastor Dr. Chew Weng Chee of SIB (KL) who also spoke at the dedication service, praise God and the leadership of different churches who collaborated, for having one heart and mind in this street ministry work. He quoted Isaiah 43:19 to share that there is only one way out of the wasteland and that was Jesus. The ministry would not work if Jesus was not here regardless of the commitment of all the staff. Everyone was present that night only because of one bond; Jesus Christ.
Pastor Daniel also spoke that night after the sharing of two powerful testimonies by Brother Ah Siong and Brother Ah Kong. Quoting Deuteronomy 24:19-22, Pastor Daniel said that the least, last and lost people are very close to the Lord's heart. When Christian reach out to them, they also reach out to God's heart and serve Christ. When people with real needs are ministered to, God's heart is ministered to as well. In Matthew 25:40, we are told that "... whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Pastor Daniel went on to say it is important not only to minister to them, but with them. The equippming and discipling of the the street people is important and will continue for as long as the Lord wills it. Therefore, a church is needed as the Church of Jesus Christ will outlast us. There is a great need to plant more and multiply more street fellowships and churches as there are many in this community who need to hear the truth and receive a second chance in life.
Pastor Daniel had a word of encouragement for the people who served in the ministry of the least, last and lost people. He said their work will attract God's grace, attention and favour as promised in Isaiah 58:6-12. God wil be there to guide, provide and bless the servers and their work. No one can change a human heart but God can. This work will always be on the winning side as it touches God's heart and invites his visitation.
After Pastor Daniel's message, the dedication service concluded with a corporate prayer by the senior pastors of the churches that formed the Street Fellowship Committee.
The congregation then adjourned for a meal at the carpark area. What exciting times it is that DUMC may participate in a united Christian effort in planting a Fellowship for the street community. This is the beginning of a historic era for the Malaysian Churches. May DUMC minister to God's heart through her efforts in bringing the truth to the least, last and lost.
