50 Years Building His Kingdom - Far Eastern Bible College

Life
Bible-Presbyterian
Church
Page 144
A YAF Retreat in
March ‘99
Yap Kim Sin, pastor of Zion B-P church,
Dohar, Haposan and Agus of Medan, and
Burt Subramaniam, pastor of Bethlehem-
Jurong B-P Church. In addition, the YAF
dedicates two Saturday afternoons to canvass
for the FEBC Gospel Rally.
YAFers are active in helping out regularly
at the various overseas outreaches of
the Church. Many have been regular visitors
and assistants to Vacation Bible
Schools, Gospel Rallies and other activities.
FAITH
“Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing
by the word of God” (Rom 10:17). To
build up the faith of the believers, we have
regular systematic Bible studies during our
Saturday afternoon fellowship meetings.
We invite servants of God to share with us
the Word of God.
SERVICE
Through the messages and Bible
Study sessions, we pray that we would “be
ready always to give an answer to every
man that asketh you a reason of the hope
that is in you with meekness and fear” (1
Pet 3:15). This is especially important during
our periodic evangelistic sessions when
YAFers go witnessing and tracting in various
HDB neighbourhoods. Engaging in
Christian service is an integral part of
Christian training for young adults, emulating
our Lord “who came not to be ministered
unto, but to minister”.
YAFers are given ample opportunities
to serve the Lord in the various committees
within the fellowship group. They
can minister to others through the Agape
committee, organise outdoor activities for
the group, edit articles for the YAF newsletter
“Channel”, and chair the regular fellowship
meetings. In these
they discover their Godgiven
talents and gifts, and
use them for His glory.
GROWTH
We have experienced
the joy of serving in a fellowship.
We have seen
many who have been
groomed and discipled
through the years and who
are now more effective and mature in their
outlook. Many YAFers have since moved
on into other areas of service like the Sunday
School and the Neighbourhood Bible
Community. The roll of past YAF chairmen
includes faithful men like Rev. Jack
Sin, Elder Ong Eng Lam, Deacon Seah
Geok Leng, Deacon Lim Ching Wah, Deacon
David Tan and Deacon Victor Loo.
Indeed, the pioneers of the Young
Adults’ Fellowship could not have chosen
a more apt motto for the fellowship than
“Unto faith and good works”.
BLESSING
Truly, the Lord has blessed the YAF
and its members. The Lord has graciously
bestowed YAFers with good jobs, good
testimonies in the workplace and good
growth in our young families.
CHALLENGES
Finally, let me share some challenges
that the YAF faces.
First, it is important for us to maintain
the good work done thus far. YAFers
will have to continue to work and pray hard
for the fellowship. We will have to encourage
serious private and corporate prayer
and study of the Word of God, as well as
active participation in Christian service that
we may be able to produce mature wouldbe
leaders for the YAF.
The next big challenge will be to encourage
the young adults in the Church to
participate in fellowship activities. As it is,
the tide of ever increasing demands at the
workplace, the pursuit of continuing education
and social commitments facing us
have sapped the energies of many young
adults in the Church. Without a firm