THE FLAME Newsletter 4/2001 Issue

Updated : 27/12/2001

FGBMF Malaysia Newsletter  Cyber Edition

 Oct-Dec 2001

Testimony - From Playboy To Prayerboy

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I became a born-again Christian on 27 February 1985 and was baptised in the Holy Spirit six months later. As a young Christian, I had the opportunity to join a mission trip to Bintulu, Sarawak and to witness the miracles of conversion and healing in the Iban longhouses we visited. Shortly thereafter, my wife and I made a business trip to Surabaya, Indonesia and the Lord used us to lay hands on a pastor who was sick and dying. He was miraculously healed! These experiences caused me to wonder how I could become spiritually stronger and gain more knowledge of God's Word.

Happy Seventieth Birthday, Freddie
Happy Seventieth Birthday, Freddie

The Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship was, at that time, holding a convention in Kuala Lumpur. I attended the convention out of curiosity and met Dr Peter Tong for the first time. He directed me to see the President of the MUI Plaza chapter and I subsequently became a member. Over the next three to four years, I served as Treasurer and Secretary. I learned much about the promises of God and the wonder-working miracles of the Holy Spirit as I had opportunities to attend conventions in Bangkok, Singapore, Philippines, Kuching, Penang and KL. I heard the teachings of many well-known local and overseas speakers.

Then I became involved with Dr. Peter Tong and his "A-Team", a nickname that was borrowed from a television series depicting tough and hardened characters that formed a team to deal with criminals! The FGBMF's A-Team, however, was formed to catch lost souls for Christ! One of the earliest members was Uncle Khoo Peck Wan from Melaka, a fiery, hot-tempered, gun-toting reveler during the Colonial days! He became a changed man upon receiving Christ and witnessed strongly for the Lord until his demise. Dr. Peter Tong said that like Elijah, Uncle Khoo passed his mantle to me and the Playboy of Yesterday became a Prayerboy of today!

I thank God for the FGBMF. Through this organization, I was able to develop the qualities of good spiritual leadership, to become an effective witness for Christ and to preach the Word of God. Today I am indeed a happy man because as a member and Field Representative-at-large for the FGBMF, I have the opportunity to reach men everywhere I go for Jesus Christ. Wherever I am invited to preach, my great desire is to call men back to God.

Praise the Lord!

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