Flowers blossom to sheer beauty in May. Before church anniversary in May, as led by the Holy Spirit, C-Mo and I took a team to Malaysia, holding the “International Pastor Couples’ Camp” in Kuala Lumpur and the “Heart and Ball” International Basketball Match and Worshipers’ Summit in Kuching.
Thank God that before the Resurrection Day and Good Friday, on Thursday 18th April, the transaction of the 4 acres (160,000 sq.ft.) land of “Garden of Eden” in Cheung Chau was completed.
It is Easter Holiday this week, time to commemorate Jesus Christ rising from the dead and defeating death! Ever since Purim until now, God has been sending out the message of “turning defeat into victory” so that we may experience God’s might and breakthrough in all aspects. Last week, our “Curator staff” were invited by the Chinese Baptist Convention to the “Team Ministry Training Conference” held in Taiwan from 7- 9 April. There we shared with over 300 pastors and coworkers about building up Tree of Life churches. Their deep longing tells us that God is surely at work! This […]
“Acceptable 2019” is full of God’s grace! He has blessed my three-point shots. Last Sunday evening, 611’s basketball team won an overwhelming victory. In one match, I myself scored three-point shots three times, which was unprecedented.
We celebrated the recent Purim Festival in the most effortless way. “Story-telling” was excellent and even becomes a new trend in multimedia production. After the cell leader ordination ceremony last Sunday, there are exactly 1,000 cell leaders in our church now.
Penning “Pastor’s Note” week in and week out, I am always filled with boundless gratitude. Starting from the first sermon “Acceptable 2019” at the beginning of this year, I have not ceased thanking God for His “Acceptance” over us; as new things and blessings keep coming to us. Last Saturday, Professor Lin preached to over 510 people in the Abundant 120 Service. At the end of the service, Brother Chris walked into the main hall with flowers, singing Pastor Lyan’s favourite song “Looking back, filled with gratitude” which was written by C-Mo for the church’s 17th anniversary. He chose to […]
It is feast of Purim this week, celebrating the time God’s people were delivered from their enemies: their sorrows were turned into joy, and their mourning into a day of celebration. Since resuming the celebration of biblical festivals in 2004, we run an “Esther Musical” every Purim. It happens that we are in a period of rest this Purim, therefore we break away from this convention. The meaning of Purim will be shared through story-telling instead, a brand-new way for us to celebrate festivals. In the past fourteen years, we have been observing God-appointed festivals and following His heart. Unknowingly, […]
The coming weekend will be the last sermon in the “Hospitality” series, and the beginning of Phase 5 of the “Zechariah Church Building project”. From these, I am made aware of the good will and the guidance of our heavenly Father, and His acceptance of us. Phase 5 of this revival project includes building of the “Garden of Eden” on our purchased land in Cheung Chau, and renovation of the Multimedia Centre at Young Ya Industrial Building. Renovation at Young Ya has taken a long while because we had requested to change the usage of the site, and government approval […]
The early spring of “Acceptable 2019” has brought warm weather, and two couples’ day camps held on the same day. One was tailor-made for the medical sector. How pleased I am to see the Couples’ Camp reach its 18-year milestone! Our disciples Chak Man and Elaine are doctors who long to disciple doctors: therefore, we organized a dinner meeting with some doctors. During the dinner, it was mentioned that 611 highly regarded family and marriage relationships. The “Couples’ Camp” is considered a signature camp of ours which appeals to many of them. Therefore, we promptly decided to hold a couples’ […]
Last Sunday, the seventh and final message of the “Jacob series” titled “Acceptable 2019: Jacob who Passes on the Promise” was preached. Thank God! The life of Jacob is just like the lives of many of us. It’s only by the mercy and election of God that he was able to enter into blessings and inherit the promises. Declaring in the first message of 2019 (6th Jan) that “God accepts us,” I have been walking in faith and beholding the Works of God! Especially in the beginning of this year, He led us to purchase a field of over 160,000 […]
Starting from last week, we read the book of Revelation in morning devotion which we have done a few times before. As I revisit it again, I am deeply touched. Holy Spirit shows me that the Church is the Tree of Life. In the era of turbulent, turmoil and unrest it shall arise and speak out. It shall also bear fruits just as the Tree of Life, bringing hope, revival and transformation. In 2005, prompted by the Holy Spirit and for the sake of reviving Asia, “Holy Spirit 100” took place where we studied the bible and prayed for 100 […]
As we returned from Australia on the morning of the 4th day of
Chinese New Year, I am thankful to have spent the first service of
Chinese New Year with you all.
