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Standing in the presence of the aged

Leviticus 19:32  - “Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.” As I was reading the Book of Leviticus, this verse seemed to rise off the page. It feels almost foreign to modern ears. In many places today, even in orderly, developed societies like Singapore, it is common to see younger people absorbed in their phones, hesitant to greet, reluctant to give up their seats, or simply unaware of the elderly around them. Yet Scripture calls us to something higher. God does not present respect for the elderly as a cultural preference. He commands it, and   connects it directly to reverence for Him . “Revere your God.” In other words, how we treat the aged reflects how we honour the Lord.   To stand in the presence of the aged is more than polite behaviour. It is a visible acknowledgment of dignity. It quietly says:   I see you. I value your life. Your years matter.   When we honour age, we honour the...

Sunday service at AFLC

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It was another great Sunday service at Abundant Life family Church. even though the Chinese New Year was approaching, the church was full. Blessed to meet my senior pastor and mentor Rev Allan Ang and his daughter Pst Lydia Ang.  It was good to meet the people too.  I spoke on "The PIT Experience", looking at the life of Joseph. Many people responded to the message. May the name of our Lord Jesus be glorified.

Blessed to save

Genesis 50:20   -  “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”   Genesis 50:20 reminds us that God can redeem even what others intend for harm. We often draw comfort from this truth, that He turns pain into blessing, loss into victory, and broken circumstances into something good. We frequently connect this promise with Romans 8:28: “All things work together for good for those who love Him.” And rightly so, it is a deep assurance of God’s sovereignty and care.   Yet we must ask: Is that where the story ends?   Joseph’s words invite us to look beyond personal restoration to a larger divine purpose.   Joseph did not interpret God’s goodness merely as his own elevation from prison to palace. He recognised that God had positioned him so that many lives might be preserved. The good he experienced was not an end in itself , it was a means through which God extended grace to others – the s...

A sad update from Odisha

11 Feb 2026   Dear sir    Good evening ,    Yesterday at midnight one our best and hard working church planters by name Subash was attacked by some of the villagers . Pastor Subash is looking after 3 churches and one tuition centre name called Merkabondli , which you have visited on your last trip. He is also visiting CPTC , Koraput, 200 km from his place and spend time with the church planters there.    Last night his young children were abused by those street people. Some of them were asking his daughter so that they may sleep with her . And wanted to beat his two sons . At midnight they run away from their house to escape themselves from those people .    This all happened because they conducted Sunday service at their rented house.    Now,  the village people are asking them to leave the house soon .    This morning I requested him to come to my home to stay here for a few days.    Dear sir it's my ...

Mission trip to Yangon, Myanmar 6-10 Feb 2026

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After almost a 8 year hiatus, Jeya and I have had the opportunity to make this trip once again. My last visit to Myanmar was in 2017 (I think), after which the COVID pandemic and the subsequent military takeover made travel to the country virtually impossible. With the situation appearing somewhat calmer, we prayerfully sensed it was time to “test the waters.” We were grateful to receive an invitation from Pastor John Phongsah to speak at the 2026 Graduation Ceremony of MTC, as well as to participate in the Sunday service at Adonai Community Church. We embark on this visit with thankfulness to the Lord for opening this door once more, trusting Him for wisdom, protection, and fruitful ministry. After almost a 8 year hiatus, Jeya and I have had the opportunity to make this trip once again. My last visit to Myanmar was in 2017 (I think), after which the COVID pandemic and the subsequent military takeover made travel to the country virtually impossible. With the situation appearing somewha...

TEAM 2819 - 1st Missions Conference in Berastagi 28 Jan-2 Feb

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About a year ago, the Lord placed a desire in my heart to hold a missions conference for all our coordinators, sponsors and our mission team. At that time, I was unsure how it would turn out. The logistical arrangements seemed complex, and there were many uncertainties.    Towards the middle of last year the need for the conference became urgent.  In Apr 2025, due to a deliberate decision made after much consultation and prayer,  we decided to form an  NGO - TEAM 2819  to continue the mission work under this new banner.    As we continued to pray and step forward in faith, God began to make the way. The Participants  In His provision and grace, the conference became a reality. We were blessed to welcome about 28 participants from 9 different countries. The following countries were represented:  Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal and US. What began as a quiet prompting from the Lord ...

Departure for our 1st Missions Conference in Berastagi.

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  It's about 730 hrs in the morning. Here we are at the waiting area at T2, Changi International. before departing our flight to Medan. We are all excited to see what God will door us in the Conference. Looking forward to meeting the rest in Media/Berastagi. Earlier we had coffee with Bishop Thomas family and Gaddiel.