Pastor Bernard Ong Over the years, FGBMF Malaysia has often been the fellowship place of Christian leaders. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to see many of them now serving as pastors, elders, deacons and in other leadership positions in churches all over the country. One such leader is Pastor Bernard Ong (pastor of Hosanna Praise Assembly, Subang Jaya) whom the FLAME. interviewed recently.

Q: Pastor Bernard, how did you get involved with the FGBMF in its early years?

A: One thing led to another. Initially, I was very active with the Gideons, working together with Bro Liau Eng Siong, Ang Chui Lai, Ang Chui Cheng and Philip Yeoh. Later, through them, I was led to the Abundant Life Centre ministry where I came into fellowship with FGBMF brothers like Dr Peter Tong, Dr Joy Seevaratnam, Michael Cheng, Paul Chew, the late J S Devaraj, Timothy Phua, Dr Luke Leow and Dato Khoo Kay Peng. My constant fellowshipping with them gave me tremendous spiritual encouragement.

Q: What was the spiritual climate then?

A: At that time, the FGBMF brothers were very fervent and earnest in their prayers especially when there was a need to pray for those who were sick. They were also always eager to pray for everyone to be baptised in the Holy Spirit.

Q: Would you say that you have attained utmost satisfaction after being filled with the Holy Spirit?

A: I came to know the Lord in 1965 and my life was truly transformed after I was spirit-filled in 1966. That joy is beyond description even till today.

Q: You must have some fond memories of FGBMF Malaysia. Would you kindly share some of them?

A: My fond memories of the FGBMF had been the times I saw my fellow brothers regularly and earnestly bringing their unsaved friends to the lunch hour FGBMF meetings. I've also had the privilege of witnessing souls saved, the sick healed and delivered and people being baptised in the Holy Spirit.

Q: What are your views on FGBMF's progress in recent years?

A: Truly it is the work of the Holy Spirit as I have noticed that the FGBMF has grown tremendously in terms of members and chapters. The Chinese work is awesome.

Q: What is it that you miss most on leaving FGBMF to serve in the church?

A: The warm fellowship and constant encouragement from the FGBMF leadership.

Q: What words of advice would you give to the current FGBMF members?

A: As we press on, may we also lift up those who are weak in spirit towards the ministry that the Lord has called us into especially towards soul winning, healing and deliverance and the joy of the fullness of the Holy Spirit.