2016ustrip

Message from Rev Elijah Chew
(Chair of Board of Ministry which organised the US Trip)
“…The planning begun
one year ago in 2015 at
our Board on the Ministry.
With much enthusiasm
and excitement, we
embarked on the planning
phase…”
I thank God for the opportunity to plan, to organise, as well as
to be part of the trip. I also thank Bishop and the Annual
Conference for supporting us financially and spiritually. The
planning began one year ago in 2015 at our Board on the Ministry.
With much enthusiasm and excitement, we embarked on the
planning phase. You know the drill …ask who could go, pay the
registration fee for the World Methodist Conference, buy air tickets,
apply for visas, book accommodation, connect and communicate
with Asbury Theological Seminary, and the final check of all
logistic requirements.
I admit that I spent much for this trip, which enabled me to
reconnect with God and with the World Methodist movement
through unique exposure to others through the talks and so on; my
heart burns with Jesus love in the Spirit of God. Nothing is more
important than seeing and experiencing God in a foreign land; I
managed to visit a few churches in Houston and Portland. I must
say; I do not regret that I can make it so far this year. Of course, I
also went to Portland Cannon beach to reconnect with my former
supervisor as well as my colleague. It was a time of remembering
who I am and what I have done in the past, and contemplating
where I will be in future.
May God bless the Chinese Methodist Church in His powerful and
amazing way.
Rev Elijah Chew
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