03 May, 2009

Denomination Breakdown


I would say that today's Sunday Service at our church Gereja Peace AOG Kluang is a historic one. It is significant for Kluang, and also for Christians at large.

Ps.Siong, a wonderful young pastor from Herald Presbyterian Church came over to our church and preached. He preached a wonderful message on the sovereignty of God from the book of Job.

Ps. Siong is from the local Chinese Presbyterian church. Historically, the Presbyterian has not been comfortable with the AOG movement. But that was due to the past and perceptions that are not relevant anymore today.

We, the members from Gereja Peace AOG Kluang had lost our dear pastor last September. Ps.Siong, being a local pastor, had a great burden from the Lord to visit our church and to encourage us. However this easier said than done. Ps. Siong, had never visited an AOG church before and the Chinese Presbyterian Church he serve in, do not agree with many of the cultures in the AOG churches at large. The young Ps. Siong asked his colleagues if it is alright for him to preach in an AOG church, the colleagues answered, better not.

However, this is not an agenda from men but a divine order. The Lord did not give Ps Siong peace. In fact he is troubled. Finally, he actually take courage to asked our pastor if he can visit our church Gereja Peace AOG and preach.

Indeed, this is historic. A breakthrough and victory over traditions and pride.

I salute Ps Siong for his humility, obedience and victory over pride.

Ps 133.1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Indeed it is very very beautiful.

1 comment:

  1. Totally agree with what you shared!!! It was not only the historical moment, but a very toughing moment as well!!! Great Post!!!

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