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A Decade of Gospel Advance
Over 900 from more than 60 different churches and Christian organizations in Malaysia and beyond gathered for the MAP 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving and Fundraising Dinner on 18th November, 2010 at The Club in Bukit Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. We give thanks to God and to all who have partnered in the work for the following:
- Over 220 evangelists in 10 nations of Asia Pacific
- Over 22,000 came to Christ
- Over 6,000 baptized
- Over 750,000 gospel tracts distributed and
- 5,000 Chinese bibles given to believers in rural China.
The evening began with the joyful noise of praise and worship led by The Impressions, an opening prayer by Mr. Lim Eng Weng, Chairman of MAP, and a DVD presentation on MAP – A Decade of Gospel Advance. Lydia Ooi rallied the crowd to finish the task with the "Back to Jerusalem" Chinese theme song before Ooi Chin Aik, MAP Founder and President, challenged the audience in the MAP 10th Anniversary Address to partner in sending out 1,000 evangelists, distribute at least 5 million gospel tracts and 50,000 bibles in the new decade.
Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo, special speaker for the evening, gave the MAP 10th Anniversary Message after he launched the book: "Turning Faces Towards Heaven", authored by Ooi Chin Aik. In between lots of food and fellowship, Darren Yeoh, expressed the sentiment of all with his English rendition of "Thank You". 10-year service awards were presented to Chin Aik, Audrey Tan and Philip Soh by Mr. Lim Eng Weng, MAP Chairman. An appeal for the MAP New Building Fund was made before the evening closed with a benediction by Pastor Ong Hock Huat.
Christian leaders and pastors gave their feedback on the evening:
“The 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving & Fundraising Dinner was a real success as the banquet hall was fully packed with well wishers and supporters from many different Christian denominations from Malaysia and afar. It’s indeed a memorable and challenging night, particularly the keynote address from our brother Chin Aik and the special message from Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo, the International Director of Barnabas Fund and MAP International Council of Reference. I was especially moved by the special gospel song presented in Mandarin by Mrs. Lydia Ooi who was full of passion and zeal for her Lord. I truly believe that both Chin Aik and Lydia are united wonderfully to enable our Lord to take MAP to even greater heights in the days ahead!
It’s amazing that within a mere decade, from 2 evangelists in 1 country, the work has grown into a movement of over 200 evangelists in 10 different countries of Asia Pacific and is still growing!
I count it a great privilege and honour to be a part of MAP.”
Rev. Woo Kit Sang
Trinity Methodist Church, Penang
MAP Council of Reference, Malaysia.
“It’s a great delight to be able to witness what God has done through MAP for the past 10 years. I believe MAP will do greater things in the next 10 years!
Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo has certainly spoken with great conviction on MAP:
1. Missions A Passion, 2. Missions A Purpose, 3. Missions A Privilege, 4. Missions A Partnership, 5. Missions A Price. The message has summarized what MAP is doing, and it has touched my heart.”
Rev Chua Soon Kent,
Canaan Baptist Church, Kuala Lumpur
MAP Council of Reference, Malaysia.
“Congratulations to MAP on her 10th Anniversary! The testimonies were clear evidence of the display of God’s faithfulness and favour towards this kingdom work. May an increasing portion of wisdom, strength and grace rest upon the dynamic leadership of MAP as you continue to pursue and listen to God’s heartbeat for this end time generation. We stand with heaven to applaud this God-driven assignment. To God be the glory!”
Pastors Edward Lim and Selina,
Gateway City Church, Penang.
“It was an honour and joy to come all the way from Kalimpong, North India, to participate in the MAP 10th Anniversary Dinner. The experience and fellowship with over 900 celebrating the joy of 10 years of gospel advance is awesome! We look forward to working together with you and the team under the Spirit’s guidance for God’s task in Asia Pacific.”
Pastor Nandu Gurung
Regional Coordinator
India and Bhutan.
“10 years ago a vision like a drop of water created a ripple for the gospel. Today we see the breaking wave for the gospel through MAP. As partners with MAP, we are challenged to catch the wave. We witness today God using faithful men and women to move mountains for the gospel. We cheer the work of MAP and ask the Lord our God to establish His work in the years to come.”
Elder Peter Tan Jin Hooi
Agape Chapel, Petaling Jaya
MAP Board of Director.
“As key partners in ACTs Church, we really appreciated the information and inspiration we received that night. It was truly an evening to remember – a well organized event with good food and great fellowship among so many friends. We applaud and support wholeheartedly the vision, mission and strategy the Lord has given Pastor Chin Aik for the way forward, and count it a privilege to be in partnership with MAP for what is set to be a very exciting and fruitful next 10 years for the kingdom of God- here in Malaysia and around the world.
We also congratulate Chin Aik on a very timely and well written book.”
Pastors Kenneth and Sandra Chin
