Photo credit: James Wong
It states: "Because the commands are clear in Matthew 25, make one visit during the week to one of the following places or persons ... Don't do all the talking; be there to listen ... Go to a situation you have never been before ... Tell your group members next week about your experience and what you learned about yourself."
Rev Law Hui Seng was facilitating my class yesterday when he suggested a visitation to a cancer patient he baptized last month.
We agreed to go this morning as today is a public holiday. The good shepherd was seated in the front passenger seat in our church van with Soh Pei as the driver.
The destination was Tudan, outskirts of Miri. It wasn't easy to find the address had it not been for Soh Pei's help. It was my first trip and I wasn't aware that there were so many houses and artery roads in that area. Yes, it's easy to get lost there especially driving at night.
Taking a group photo upon arrival.
To the house.
We also brought along some food provisions as encouraged by Rev Law earlier.
Our brother-in-Christ was bed-ridden. The signs were not so encouraging either. Rev Law noticed and remarked that Linteng's condition had deteriorated since the last visitation.
But I found strength in the faith of Linteng's wife. Despite of her present circumstances, Selia showed warmth and hospitality in her words and deeds. She also told us that she found much comfort in our Lord now Linteng was baptized.
All of us prayed for the family before we left.
Tonight I will share the tale of my visitation with my family over dinner and then write an email to thank Pastor for today's lesson.
We also stopped by to view the piece of land which Tudan Methodist Church will be built. This church is close to our hearts because it was planted by GMC.
After the visitation I went to Mei Ann Centre where Roseline was attending her Boys' Brigade 2-day E.O.T.C. I managed to take a group photo of them, with the three facilitators seated.
On my way out, I noticed the impressive 40DOP buntings and poster at the church foyer. Later I was even more impressed to find that Mei Ann Church was targeting 1000 participants from their strong congregation of 600 members.
All glory to God!
[Edit 21.05.08] Received news from Rev Law this morning that Linteng was called to the Lord last night around 8:00pm.
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2 comments:
James,
That's surely rewarding and fulfilling! Praise be to God.
James, i dont know wat to say. i have lost so many people. it is good wat u r doing. i am sometimes afred of circumstances like the one u found yrself in. it is my weakness.
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