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<strong>INTERNATIONAL</strong> <strong>CHRISTIAN</strong> <strong>MISSION</strong> (<strong>ICM</strong>) <strong>MALAYSIA</strong><br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> Praise & Prayer Letter (July 2011)<br />
The Ministry<br />
Our Vision: To participate in the Great Commission by partnering with local churches and mission<br />
organisations to evangelise and make disciples of all nations. (Mark 16:15)<br />
Our Mission: We are committed to partnering with churches and Christian organisations in end-time harvest<br />
evangelism and discipleship by providing <strong>ICM</strong> Bible School In A Briefcase (BSIB) materials, training<br />
seminars and hands-on mission field experiences through short-term missions. (Matt 28:19)<br />
Dear Pastors/Prayer & Mission Partners/Friends,<br />
We thank you for all your prayers and support rendered towards the ministry. Your prayers and support have<br />
contributed much to all that have been carried out for the glory of God. We covet your continuous prayer<br />
support for <strong>ICM</strong>.<br />
Upcoming trips:<br />
26 th August – 4 th September 2011 Sarawak, East Malaysia - closed for registration<br />
8 th – 9 th October 2011 Temerloh, West Malaysia - closed for registration<br />
30 th October 2011 Bukit Kemandol, West Malaysia - open for registration<br />
11 th – 12 th November 2011 Sungai Pelek, West Malaysia - open for registration
Upon arriving Kampung Gebok, Sis Felicia led the women in a<br />
session of sharing while speaking on “Forgiveness” in reference to<br />
2 Samuel 13<br />
At the same time, Ps Peter shared the Word to<br />
the men outside the church<br />
“This trip had affected my outlook towards<br />
missions a lot and I’m ready to go for more trips.<br />
The people need to be encouraged and this is really<br />
the time for harvest.” Eyinanabo Odogu, Godwin<br />
A skit on John 5:1-9 where a paralysed man received<br />
healing from Jesus, acted by Bro Godwin and Bro Victor<br />
Bro David shares about how God<br />
delivered him from alcohol addiction<br />
“This was my first OA<br />
mission trip. I am thankful<br />
to God for using me in the<br />
area of testimony about<br />
alcohol addiction. I am<br />
encouraged to assist and<br />
help people with alcohol<br />
addiction or even family<br />
going through problems<br />
such as this.”<br />
David Christopher<br />
Ps Peter and team pray<br />
for the villagers at the<br />
end of Sunday Service<br />
“Mission is about God and His People and His Message.<br />
Reaching to the minority and affirming their faith is<br />
important. It has encouraged me to continue to serve in<br />
the mission field where helps are needed and the Gospel<br />
is to be heard.” Ann Mirra<br />
The team comprised of 10 people from different<br />
background – American, German, Nigerian,<br />
Malaysian Indian and Malaysian Chinese. They<br />
came as one body to minister the Orang Asli in<br />
Mantin which is of the Temuan tribe.<br />
After a session of ice-breaking game, Sis Felicia spoke about<br />
“Self Acceptance” during the Youth Service at night<br />
Bro Fred shares his testimony<br />
Bro Godwin explains about the skit<br />
while Sis Kally interprets into Bahasa<br />
Sis Ann and Sis Regina doing<br />
craft works during Children<br />
Sunday School
This date marked the meaningful event when the<br />
signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)<br />
took place in Miri, between Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB)<br />
Sarawak, represented by Ps Peter Mutang and <strong>ICM</strong>,<br />
represented by Bro Edwin and Ps Melai.<br />
Later that day, <strong>ICM</strong> went to visit the future <strong>ICM</strong><br />
training centre (Miri) in Sarawak. It is still under<br />
renovation because it was an abandoned guest house.<br />
Bro Dorai and Ps Melai went to Sabah to meet<br />
and follow up with the church planters and BSIB<br />
instructors who go an extra mile to bring God’s<br />
Word and the Gospel to the interior people of<br />
Sabah, despite the rough terrain and long<br />
journey.<br />
The view of the guest house from the main entrance<br />
Renovation<br />
is<br />
underway<br />
– scraping<br />
off old<br />
paint<br />
Bro Edwin and Ps Melai<br />
share about the work of<br />
<strong>ICM</strong> and the Bible In A<br />
Briefcase (BSIB)<br />
materials to Ps Peter<br />
Racha, Ps John Urud<br />
and Dennis Medan.<br />
The youths<br />
surrendering<br />
themselves to<br />
the Lord<br />
A lady suffering<br />
from terminal<br />
illness is being<br />
prayed for by Ps<br />
Melai and the local<br />
members during a<br />
house visitation<br />
The lobby<br />
The backyard with modified<br />
containers as lodging<br />
Night service at SIB Kalibatang Lama church
All of them have to cover up because of<br />
driving through timber roads full of dust<br />
Ps Melai shares about the<br />
<strong>ICM</strong> work in Malaysia at SIB<br />
Pekan Tambunan<br />
The timber road<br />
used to travel in<br />
and out from the<br />
villages<br />
Ps Melai briefs two local pastors on<br />
<strong>ICM</strong> vision for 2012<br />
Pastor Melai<br />
sharing the<br />
<strong>ICM</strong> vision at<br />
SIB<br />
Donggiluang,<br />
Keningau<br />
Preparing<br />
lunch after<br />
the church<br />
service<br />
They are<br />
such a great<br />
family at SIB<br />
Sumambu<br />
church<br />
A. Upcoming Bible School In A Briefcase (BSIB) & Short Term Mission (STM) Trips<br />
1. [4-7 August 2011] Simpang Pulai, Perak, West Malaysia (Medical Mission - OA)<br />
A team from Malaysian Fellowship Humanitarian Missions, consisting of medical students who are studying<br />
in Russia, is coming for this trip. MF Humanitarian Missions is a non-profit organization that brings together<br />
Malaysian medical students and doctors to various poverty-stricken areas all across Asia.<br />
a. There are non-Christians among the students. Pray that God’s grace and love will be transpired to them<br />
throughout this trip.<br />
b. Pray that the medical camp and BSIB teaching sessions will go well.<br />
2. [26 August - 4 September 2011] Nepal (BSIB Graduation)<br />
Ps Hilda (in striped shirt) and the villagers<br />
attending service at SIB Sumambu church<br />
Bro Dorai & Ps Melai together with the SIB Pekan<br />
Tambunan church members<br />
a. Pray for journey mercy as Bro Edwin and Bro Dorai will be attending the first BSIB graduation on 28 th<br />
August in Nepal. Pray for them as they meet the people there to share about the work of <strong>ICM</strong> and to<br />
expand the local networking in Nepal.
3. [25 August - 4 September 2011] Sarawak, East Malaysia (BSIB)<br />
a. Pray for Ps Melai as he travels to Bintulu (26 th – 28 th Aug), Balingian (28 th – 29 th Aug) and Lachau/Sri<br />
Aman (30 th Aug – 4 th Sept) for BSIB teaching sessions.<br />
b. Pray for more team members to join this trip.<br />
4. [8-9 October 2011] Temerloh, Pahang, West Malaysia (STM - OA)<br />
a. Praise the Lord for a team of about 30 members who responded to go, sow and reap the harvest as well<br />
as strengthening the Church amongst the Orang Asli in Temerloh.<br />
b. Pray that all will be enriched in spirit through this trip.<br />
5. [30 October 2011] Kg Bukit Kemandol, Selangor, West Malaysia (Medical Mission - OA)<br />
a. Pray that God’s love will shine through the Church by means of medical aid, caring, giving, preaching of<br />
God’s Word and prayer.<br />
b. Pray for more team members to join this trip.<br />
B. Others<br />
1. [1-4 August 2011] <strong>ICM</strong> Strategic Consultation 2011 (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia)<br />
This is a meeting where <strong>ICM</strong> Inc Board Directors, National Directors and representatives of different<br />
countries come together to evaluate the work of <strong>ICM</strong> in their respective countries, so that a more effective<br />
strategy can be planned for the next few years.<br />
a. Pray for journey mercy as the team travels from different places to Kota Kinabalu.<br />
b. Pray for a refreshed and focused vision to be imparted to the team as well as a spirit of unity in fulfilling<br />
God’s purpose for <strong>ICM</strong>.<br />
2. SARAWAK, East Malaysia<br />
Praise God for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between SIB Sarawak and <strong>ICM</strong> recently.<br />
A training centre in Miri will be set up to train local pastors, evangelists, church planters and lay leaders<br />
using <strong>ICM</strong> BSIB materials.<br />
a. Pray for wisdom in the planning (setting up a committee of trainers etc).<br />
b. Pray that God will provide for their needs financially and materially (for renovation, training and<br />
learning aids such as computers, sponsorship for the trainees, as they will be sent out to villages and towns<br />
after they finished their training).<br />
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your faithful commitment, prayers and<br />
support. To God be the glory and be blessed.<br />
“Ask of Me and I will give you the nations for your inheritance” Psalm 2:8<br />
Because of Calvary<br />
International Christian Mission (<strong>ICM</strong>) Malaysia<br />
<strong>INTERNATIONAL</strong> <strong>CHRISTIAN</strong> <strong>MISSION</strong> (<strong>ICM</strong>) <strong>MALAYSIA</strong><br />
Unit C3-3-1, Block C3, Solaris Dutamas, No.1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.<br />
Tel: +603-6205 3137 Fax: +603-6205 3546<br />
Email: icmklmsia@yahoo.com Website: http://www.icmission.net