A publication of Evangelism Equipping Mission (Singapore) December / January 2009

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EE HK Board Members leading the toast at the 30th Anniversary

EE Hong Kong celebrated its 30th Anniversary, on 30 Nov 2008, with praises and thanksgiving. Celebrations began with an afternoon Thanksgiving Service at Kowloon City Baptist Church, where all present were reminded of God’s blessings over the 30 years. Wrapping up the celebrations was a dinner at the Bauhinia Seafood Restaurant, which was filled with joyful fellowship and nostalgic reminiscing. Pastor Liow Sing Teong, representing EE Singapore, shared our good wishes and presented a specially-penned

calligraphy to commemorate the role of EE Hong Kong in the formation of EE Singapore, 20 years ago. The entire celebration was a time of thanksgiving, with various reports attesting to God’s steadfastness and grace in raising up thousands of trainers over the last 30 years, as well as allowing EE to be taught and used in many churches in Hong Kong. EE Hong Kong reaffirmed its reliance on God’s provision as they endeavour to translate more EE material into Mandarin and to promote EE into other parts of China. . EE Singapore extends its heartiest congratulations to everyone at EE HK, we thank God for your perseverance and His faithfulness.

Ps Liow presenting EE HK the commemorative calligraphy at EE HK’s 30th Anniversary

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EE’s principle ministry goal, multiplication. If one person shared the Gospel with another and discipled that person to share the Gospel and train another, in the first year there will be one, in the second year - plus 2, in the third year - plus 4, in the fifth year - plus 7. A five year total of 13 disciples added to the first. Do you wonder… what a 10-year or 15-year church-wide plan might look like and who it would impact the world? And that is the beauty of the work of God through EE. Let us continue to encourage each other to finish the race.

To Glorify God by Equipping Believers to Multiply In and Through Local Churches

On 29 December 2008, God joined EE Thailand’s (Filipino) Field Workers, Henry and Naomi Bimmolog in holy matrimony with the theme “Together we Serve”. More than 300 friends and relatives from all over the world witnessed the union officiated by Rev. Greg Ambrose Roasa, Dr. Rene Atienza and Rev. Arneil Mamburam at the Gospel Church of Manila in Binondo. Henry and Naomi first met on EE’s Tsunami Project in Thailand and over time grew to take on more responsibilities for EE Thailand, finally taking up the role of EE Thailand’s field workers. To make this ceremony a special “EE wedding”, in addition to the traditional “gifts” presented to the couple was an unusual set of “keys”. These keys were to remind the couple that there are many keys but only one key opens the door to heaven. And they have been called to share this

MY HOPE & EE : AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE

c/o Newton Life Church, 16 Newton Road, #02-208, Singapore 307995 / Tel: 65853911 / www.ee.org.sg / eemsing@singnet.com.sg

Over December 2008 and January 2009, many homes and offices participated in the My Hope Project. Invitations were sent to friends and family, colleagues and neighbours to attend a meal and to watch a presentation specially prepared by the Project. In fact, there is no reason why homes cannot continue to remain open and available for invitations and meals and presentations to continue. One exciting possibility that arose from the Project was the use of EE to share the Gospel in both small and large groups. After the Project video presentations were screened, EE teams used the opportunity to present the Gospel and to ask for commitment. In one such small group setting, of the eight colleagues invited to the home, four gave their life to Christ and two prayed to receive assurance of salvation and this is only one of many such teams. EE teams also participated in large group outreach events by connecting and establishing the opportunity to return to share the Gospel. One such event was held in the Novena area in the form of a “street party”. This involved an anchor church supported by four households on the street and included the participation of about 30 residents and 20-30 invited guests from the church. A total of about 100 persons were involved, including carolers who presented a hilarious take on the three “wise” men. The strategy adopted by the local EE team was to first visit each unit to present the invitations and make contact, then at the party, to take photographs and to later present the photographs when re-visiting the contacts. Programmes such as the My Hope Project and the Alpha course are wonderful opportunities for churches and local EE teams t make contact, do OJTs and share the Gospel. These are occasions to give local trainees and trainers an Exciting Experience participating in God’s harvest.

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simple message and to train others to do the same. We wish God’ continued blessing and fruitfulness on the lives of Henry and Naomi and continued growth and development for EE Thailand.

UPCOMING CLINICS

2009 will be an exciting year for EE Singapore. Here are early highlights happening soon: Kids EE Leadership Clinic on 20, 21, 27 and 28 March 2009. Kids really can share the Gospel. All over the world, including right here in Singapore, churches are training their kids to share the Gospel effectively and to disciple their kids to train other kids and to multiply the labourers for the

harvest field. Youth EE Quick Start & Zoom on 2 sessions: Session 1 on 14, 16 and 17 March / Session 2 on 19, 20 and 21 March 2009. Quick Start is the new and effective method of getting youths encouraged, motivated and excited about sharing their faith. It works like the quick start manual for your PC or TV. Zoom is the deeper elaboration of the Gospel presentation and multiplication. Adult (English) EE from 19 to 22 May 2009. Adult EE is the proven multiplication tool for pastors and leaders to equip their laos. Tens of

millions of people over the years have come to know Jesus and commit their lives to Him through OJTs from leadership clinics and local training courses. It does not take a rocket scientist to conclude that God is behind this and so should you! XEE on 9, 10 and 11 July 2009. XEE is EE’s latest and hippest evangelism multiplication tool ever. Check it out at www.xee.info. For more information about these clinics, please visit our website: www.ee.org.sg & contact Jenny Oong, Administrator, 65853911 or Lincoln Wee at 96433416

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Naomi and Henry with Ps Nono, EE pastors and other supporters

6th Singapore kids’ ee leadership

clinic

20 March 2.00 PM – 10.00 PM 21 March (Sat) 8.30AM – 6.00PM 27 March (Fri) 7.30 pm -10 PM 28 March (Sat) 8.30AM – 10 PM

LIGHT OF CHRIST CHURCH WOODLANDS

20 WOODLANDS DR 17

SINGAPORE 737924

Cost per participant: $280 Fee will cover all meals and tea breaks as

well as course materials

Alumni: $5/day for meals & refreshments

only

Closing Date for Registration: 23 FEB 2009

Dear Pastors, Church Leaders and Children Ministry Workers, Greetings in the most Wonderful Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in our 6th Singapore Kids’ EE Leadership Clinic 2009. EE is a local church-based personal evangelism strategy to mobilize the members of your church with YOU, the Pastor, as the equipper of the saints for the work of the ministry (Eph 4:12). This Clinic is for Pastors and Church Leaders and Children Ministry Workers. Kids’ EE Leadership is teaching adults to identify, understand and use interactive forms of communication which will help children from 9 to 12 years old to share the Gospel any time anywhere. Kids’ EE Leadership Clinic is fun and exciting, and full of actions and interactions. We look forward to share with you what God has in store for our local churches. Please take advantage of this training program by completing the attached form and returning it to the undersigned office, together with a non-refundable deposit of S$50. The balance is payable on or before the commencement of the Clinic. Kindly make cheque payable to Evangelism Equipping Mission (S). We look forward to your participation. In Christ, Jenny EE Administrator Evangelism Equipping Mission (S) 20 Bishan St 22, c/o The Salvation Army Singapore 579768 TEL: 6585-3911

6th Singapore Kids’ EE Leadership Clinic 2009

20 21 & 27, 28 March 2009

REGISTRATION FORM Name: ______________________________________ ____________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Tel: ____________________________________ (HP) _________________________________________(O) _________________________________________ (H) Church: _____________________________________ Ministerial Involvement: _______________________ ____________________________________________ Please submit your completed registration form to EVANGELISM EQUIPPING MISSION (S) Kids Can Share The Gospel… Here’s what Children’s Pastor Elaine from Queenstown Baptist Church Singapore says about Kids’ EE: “Kids can do it! Praise God for 28 children and their parents in QBC being trained for Kids EE from 2002 to 2005. Our kids witnessed to their families, friends and even to strangers! We had many children praying to receive Jesus Christ through Kids EE OJT (on the job training). Praise God!”

14, 16, 17 & 19, 20, 21 March 2009

8:00 am – 9.00 pm

Venue To be confirmed

Cost per participant: $150

Fee covers administration, all meals, tea breaks and course materials, plus

unlimited access to web-based resources

www.ee.org.sg

www.youthee.org

Dear Pastors, Leaders and Youth Ministry Workers, Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in our Second Singapore Youth EE QUICK START and ZOOM Leadership Clinic 2009. EE is a local church-based personal evangelism strategy to mobilize the members of your church with YOU, the Pastor, as the equipper of the saints for the work of the ministry (Eph 4:12). This Clinic is for Pastors and Church Leaders and Youth Ministry Workers and Youth Leaders. Youth EE teaches today’s youths to effectively communicate and share the Gospel any time anywhere. Quick Start is a new innovative style of training, a quick way for youths to start talking to their friends about their faith. It’s life changing, fun, interactive, easy to learn and highly transferable. You will learn and learn to teach • A simple but very effective tool for getting into sharing the Gospel • How to share the Gospel through stories and illustrations • How to effectively and relationally lead a person to Christ Please complete the attached form and indicate which session you’d like to attend and return it to our office by 3 March 2009, with a non-refundable deposit of S$50. The balance is payable on or before the commencement of the Clinic. We look forward to your participation. For enquires please contact: Jenny Oong, EE Administrator Tel: 6585-3911 / eemsing@singnet.com.sg Lincoln Wee, Field Worker Hp: 96433416 / Lincoln_wee@yahoo.com

2nd Singapore Youth EE QS and Zoom Leadership Clinic 2009 REGISTRATION FORM

Name: ______________________________________

Address: ___________________________________ ____________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Tel: ________________ (HP) _________________(O) Church: ____________________________________ Ministry Involvement: _______________________ I would like to attend: Please only choose ONE of each set SESSION 1 Quick Start on 14 March 09 Zoom on 16 March 09 Launch on 17 March 09 OR SESSION 2 Quick Start on 19 March 09 Zoom on 20 March 09 Launch on 21 March 09

Please submit your registration form & cheque by 3 March 2009 to: EVANGELISM EQUIPPING MISSION (S) 20 BISHAN ST 22 c/o THE SALVATION ARMY SINGAPORE 579768 (Attn: Jenny Oong) Kindly make cheque payable to Evangelism Equipping Mission (S).

29th Singapore Adult EE

Leadership Clinic

19 - 22 May 2009

Tuesday to Friday

9:30 am – 9:30 pm

Newton Life Church

16 Newton Road

Singapore 307995

Cost per participant: $200

Fee includes $20 admin and covers

materials, text book, meals and tea breaks

Closing date: 5 May 2009

Dear Pastors, Church Leaders and Ministry leaders, Greetings in the most Wonderful Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in our 29th Singapore Adult EE Leadership Clinic 2009. EE is a local church-based personal evangelism strategy to mobilize the members of your church with YOU, the Pastor, as the equipper of the saints for the work of the ministry (Eph 4:12). This Clinic is for Pastors, Church Leaders and Ministry Workers. Adult EE Leadership trains and equips leaders to share the Gospel anytime anywhere. Also, upon completion of this training, the leader is able to implement, equip and train more soul winners for Christ. In his/her home church. We look forward to share with you what God has in store for our local churches. Please take advantage of this training program by completing the attached form and returning it to the undersigned office, together with a non-refundable deposit of S$50. The balance is payable on or before the commencement of the Clinic. Kindly make cheque payable to Evangelism Equipping Mission (S). We look forward to your participation. In Christ, Jenny EE Administrator TEL: 6585-3911 Email: eemsing@singnet.com.sg,

29th Singapore Adult EE Leadership Clinic

19 - 22 May 2009

REGISTRATION FORM Name: ______________________________________ ____________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Tel: ____________________________________ (HP) _________________________________________(O) _________________________________________ (H) Church: _____________________________________ Ministerial Involvement: _______________________ ____________________________________________ Please submit your completed registration form and deposit by 5 May 2009 to:

EVANGELISM EQUIPPING MISSION (S) 20 BISHAN ST 22

c/o THE SALVATION ARMY SINGAPORE 579768

For information on how EE can assist in implementing local training in your church, please contact: Lincoln Wee, Implementation Field Worker Hp: 96433416 / email: Lincoln_wee@yahoo.com