THE FLAME Newsletter 4/2003 Issue

Updated : 16/12/2003

FGBMF Malaysia Newsletter  Cyber Edition

 Oct-Dec 2003

A Great Happy-Men Celebration - Taipei October 2003
By Wong Hong Meng

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The First Global Chinese Convention in Taipei from 2nd to 4th October saw a great gathering of 700 delegates from the Mandarin-speaking chapters from all across the Asia Pacific Basin to the east coast of North America. We had absolutely no idea that the Chinese work had exploded with such vigour and energy and ever so rapidly. Malaysia had the biggest overseas contingent with 112 members. The other countries included Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Japan, Myanmar, Mongolia and representatives from nine US and two Canadian cities.

The teaching sessions by Pastor Kou from Taiwan touched every one of the delegates in a very special and meaningful manner. They were challenged, motivated and convicted of the wonderful marketplace ministry that they were called to serve. All the Malaysian leaders received a fresh anointing from the teaching. Some had their confidence and self-image boosted knowing that the Holy Spirit would empower them to do the work He had called them for. Others were convicted of the subtle increase in self-pride as the Lord used and blessed them in their holy mission. Pastor Mike Connell from New Zealand helped them to go forth boldly to minister in the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit through practical demonstrations.

The celebration took off on a high note at the opening banquet. It was more of a fellowship gathering rather than evangelistic. The Taiwanese brothers spared no efforts to make it a most grand affair; march past, flag bearers, a laser-light show, blasts from the shofars, a pyrotechnics display, all accompanied by an anointed worship team and band of musicians. The opening was announced by way of a flaming arrow from the back of the hall to the top of the stage, accompanied by a mighty big bang. The items put up by each country were not only entertaining but with strong, motivational and inspiring Christian messages. The planned testimonies, however, had to be left out of the programme because the brothers were having such a great time, fellowshipping and mixing around, spontaneously breaking out into all the Happy Men songs. The atmosphere was a foretaste of the great wedding feast they would have in heaven.

Bro Raymond Wong, a famous Taiwanese movie personality sent off the delegates. With tears in his eyes he thanked Malaysia once again, remembering that he was saved at the First Asian Convention in Kuala Lumpur. He pledged that he would attend all Malaysian international conventions. He was blessed and the Malaysians in turn were blessed.

Let's exalt the Lord together
Let's exalt the Lord together

The Happy Men and Women
The Happy Men and Women

Giving God the Glory
Giving God the Glory

His Banner Over Us Is Over
His Banner Over Us Is Over

Truly, a Great Happy-Men Celebration. To God Be The Glory.

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