At the 2nd National Board Meeting held from 10 to 11 September, Dr Abraham (Peter) Tong was made the life president of FGBMF Malaysia.

The resolution tabled read as follows: “To confirm Dr Abraham (Peter) Tong as the National President of the FGBMF Malaysia for life in appreciation of his diligent and totally dedicated service to the FGBMF Malaysia which he founded together with nine others.”

The honour was conferred upon Dr. Tong as the Board members felt that FGBMF is his life ministry, having personally brought in many influential business people to be involved in the work of the FGBMF. Those serving in the Governing Council with him were also personally brought by him to the Lord.

Dr. Tong was born again in 1977 after his wife, Sarah (Maureen) was miraculously cured of chronic endometriosis, a hormone-dependent condition. Thus began the meetings at his office for healing under the Abundant Life ministry. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at these meetings attracted many people in particular the professionals.

In 1979, at a meeting with the founder of the FGBMFI, Demos Shakarian, at the International Conference of the FGBMFI in Singapore, and with the encouragement of Bro. Khoo Oon Theam, Dr. Tong was given the mandate to start the FGBMF ministry in Malaysia. The FGBMF ministry in Malaysia was born with the support of nine others – including the late Dr. J S Devaraj and Bro. Timothy Phua - who were with him in the Abundant Life ministry. The FGBMF ministry has been his life ever since.

Dr. Tong has been at the helm of the FGBMF National Board since 1986. It is no exaggeration to say that he provided the impetus for the growth of the FGBMF ministry in Malaysia which now has more than 100 chapters after 25 years. It is conservatively estimated that at least 2,000 people accepted Jesus Christ since the year 2000 through the FGB banquets and chapter meetings.

The National Board’s resolution is a fitting gesture for Dr. Tong’s life work and his legacy in the FGBMF Malaysia.

Thank You, Amy and Sook Pei!
By Dr Stephen Goh

FGBMF Malaysia opened its National Office in 1986 on the 4th floor of MUI Plaza. Dr J S Devaraj, the first National Secretary had no helper for the first three years. Now, FGBMF Malaysia has two full-time staff and we want to record our appreciation to them.

Sis. Amy Beh who was trained as a private secretary with computer skills and that was then a precious, uncommon asset. As a three-year old believer who worships at PJEFC in 1989 and in a comfortable secular job, her burning desire was to serve the Lord with her administrative skills in a Christian organization. But she was aware that her family, then non-believers would not approve and in her prayer asked for confirmation.

Bro. Timothy Phua, then the National Treasurer came to know of her desire and encouraged her to make an application to FGBMF. Dr.Tong, Bro. Timothy Phua and Dr. Devaraj interviewed her at the then Merlin Hotel before an FGB Banquet and she was recruited for the ministry. Amy was surprised that from 1986 to 1989 Dr. Devaraj did his typing on an old typewriter. She got the office running properly in quick time. And the National Office has been running smoothly ever since under her able administration.

In 1989 Bro. Lee Gee Koon and I were invited to be observers at the Monday Board meeting. We have been part of the National Board ever since. Amy and I worked closely after I became the National Secretary in 2000 (after Dr. Devaraj had gone to be with the Lord). Dr. Devaraj used to tell me that Amy was God-send and I understood what he meant after having worked side by side with her. She is a faithful worker who is selfless and is always there when the ministry needs her.

In October this year, Amy will have completed 15 years of service at the National Office. I want to record the FGBMF’s appreciation to her for giving the best of her working life to the Lord in this ministry. Since 2000 Amy has been working under the National President and my direction and I am truly thankful that she has been such a dedicated staff member and a tremendous blessing to all of us in FGBMF.

All of us who have at one time or another dealt with her would be familiar with her gentle calls and the leadership knows that she can be trusted to get things done well and on time.

Praise the Lord that through her testimony, her family, especially her father, came to accept the Lord on his death bed. I pray that just as she stored up treasures in heaven, great rewards will continue to be bestowed on her as she serves in God’s ministry.

Sis. Cheong Sook Pei joined the National Office in November 2000 after the First Asian Chinese Convention to assist Amy. She was a tremendous help during the 2nd Asian Chinese Convention held in 2001. Her cheerful disposition and her willingness to undertake whatever is asked of her adds to the feeling of “family” at the National Office. She too wants to give her best to the Lord in this ministry. She works quietly and harmoniously with Amy and is part of the welcome scene at the National Office. Together with Amy, they form a bilingual team that is a tremendous blessing in doing translation work for the growing Chinese FGBMF ministry. Sook Pei worships at the Chinese Methodist Chapel in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang.

To Amy and Sook Pei, thanks for your dedication all these years and may our Lord’s blessings be richly upon you.