August 15th, 2010Vol.31No.27

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PASTORAL CHAT My dear readers,

1. “In perils of robbers …”

In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Corinthian Church (2 Cor 11:24-26), we read of his many tribulations – “… in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren …” All that took place some 2000 years ago in days before modern communica-tions and law and order became an established feature in socially ad-vanced communities. Who would have expected that daylight robbery of a most daring and vicious kind could happen in our neighbour the Philippines? And the victim was none other than our friend Pastor Dignadice’s own son Caleb!

On July 29 morning, this report came from Mrs Darla Ebert, Hilltop Ministries, Antipolo Rizal Philippi-nes: “This just came from Hilltop from Hannah Galanza, our secre-tary, we ask for prayers for our young Pastor Caleb Dignidice. In-deed we are thankful his life was spared.

Caleb Dignadice had a horrible ex-perience on his way to Manila from Bicol. He was travelling alone. Somewhere in Laguna he stopped by to use the comfort

room and inside the comfort room of a gasoline station at least 4 men followed him to his car and they covered his head with his jacket in the car, tied his hands and someone drove his car, he was in it like a hostage. They even asked him to withdraw his money from ATM. They took everything, they took his car the Isuzu Hi-lander. Then they dropped him off somewhere in Tagiug area. He is still terrified by what happened. He was thankful they did not kill him. Such a shock, Pastor Caleb is a very godly young man – Darla”

Following this, we received a letter from Pastor Caleb.

“Dear Dr Tow and brethren at Pandan,

I greet you with joy and thanksgiv-ing to our great Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ.

He is our Protector and Provider, our great God whom we must holily and faithfully serve. I thank the Lord for preserving my life from the hands of the carjackers. More or less, there were 9 armed men who have taken the vehicle and all my stuff. Five of them took me, tied up my hands, and wrapped my face with cloth. The other group left with their getaway car. Then after, I think 2 hours of travel, they left me in an isolated area. They wanted to shoot

me, fearing that I would report and identify them. But God spared me.

I know God has a plan and purpose for allowing things to happen. He knows what is best for us. We should never be discouraged. Our God is faithful and true.

‘Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.’ (Job 1:21)

Thank you very much for your prayers and concern and for en-couraging us.

God bless. In Christ, Caleb”

2. Remember Pastor Dignadice and family

In reply to Pastor Caleb’s letter, I wrote:

Dear Caleb,

Surely the Lord has seen you through a most fearful experience and preserved you unharmed, intact from the evil men. I pray that He will restore you fully – body, soul and spirit – for His greater service. We continue to pray for you and your daddy. May our God preserve and keep you safe and well. Amen.”

3. “Suppose it had been me!”

As I reflect on the whole episode of the “kidnapping and robbery” ex-perienced by Brother Caleb, I asked

myself, “What if it had been me? Or someone among our B-P pastors? After all, I had been also traveling in the same province as Brother Caleb. It could well have been me!”

But, thank God, it was not me! Thank God for His great mercy and watchful care. “Prevention is better than cure!” I recall what the Psalm-ist says in Psalm 116:12-14:

“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will

take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. I will

pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.”

And what vow shall I pay unto the Lord? What better than to send to the aid of Brother Caleb who es-caped with body untouched and un-scathed? This I must do without de-lay and let our Treasurer remit it with other sums which I’m sure our readers will be happy to contribute to encourage Brother Caleb.

Let our readers offer gladly, and see what great results may come from our expressions of sympathy, “for God loveth a cheerful giver” (2 Cor 9:7). The sick and aged father Pastor Leoncio Dignadice will also be much cheered!

God bless all readers.

Faithfully in the Lord Dr SH Tow

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRAISE & PETITIONS 1. Congratulations to Allen and Fiona Liew for the birth of their baby girl Annabelle Liew Xing last Saturday 7/8/2010. Both mother and baby are doing well. 2. Church Vans: Departs 12:15pm. 3. Revival Prayer Meeting: 8:00pm Tuesday. Speaker: Ko Ling Kang. Join us to pray for the revival of the church. 4. Mandarin Bible Study: 10:00am Tuesday. 5. Mandarin Choir: resumes practice today at 12pm downstairs sanctuary. Please be punctual. 6. Mandarin Family Camp Registration. Please register today at down-

stairs fellowship hall after worship. The camp fees will be a free will of-fering. Campers and worshippers are encouraged to give generously and cheerfully. Registration closes by 12th September 2010.

7. What is September 30in30? Each participant is given 30 gospel tracts which they can give out during the month of September. Over 7,000 gos- pel tracts have been given out in Perth. With 50 participants giving out 30 tracts, 1500 people will be reached this year. Testimonies will be shared during the month and much prayer is requested for this outreach. You can sign up next week. 8. Reports for ACM: All ministry and fellowship leaders, please prepare a brief and concise report for your area of ministry and submit it to Dn

James Wong by the end of August, 2010. 9. Thanksgiving & Prayer:

1) Please pray for Dr. Tow, he is unwell with heart blockage. An oper- ation has been scheduled on Monday to inplant a pacer. Pray that the operation is a success and Dr Tow will recover well.

2) Federal Election: Pray for Federal Election on 21st of August. May God help the people of Australia elect the right leader to govern the

country. 3) Thank God for the last Sunday Men’s & Ladies Fellowships. 4) Mandarin family camp will be held on the 26th to 29th September 2010 at Mandurah Quay Resort. Theme topic is ‘Reinforcing sound doctrine in perilous times’. Speaker: Rev Ton (Singapore Calvary Pandan Church). Warmly welcome brothers and sisters to join the

camp with prepared heart and please pray for the camp's preparation. 5) Revival of the church. 6) A pastor for BPCWA. 7) Those who are away, working or travelling. 8) Those who are sick or weak. 9) Church safety & security.

Service Duty (15/8) Combined (22/8) Combined Speaker Ko Ling Kang/Andy Yu Ko Ling Kang/Sonny Lim Worship Leader Michael Lee/Grace Yu James Wong/Andy Yu Prep Hymns Jason Tey Kevin Lau

Musician Winnie Lim Ruth Wong Welcomers Eugene Leong, Lily Liow, Jason Tey Barry & Juanita Palm, Adrian Ng

Offering Stewards Eugene Leong, Eddie Ho Alex Luu, Jason Tey

Barry Palm, Leonard Law Adrian Ng, Kevin Lau

Ushers Karen Yap & Christina Soon Caleb Cheng, Rowena Cheng P.A. System Caleb Cheng & Terry Chong Eddie Ho, Joel Wong

Kitchen Duties Irene Yap, Truc Pham, Yi Jye Chieng Lilian Yong, Adrian Ng, Julia Sun, Margaret Ng, Michael Koo

JSS Singspiration Camilia Sin, Rowena Cheng Juanita Palm, Michael Koo

Van Drivers Shie Tian (M) Leonard (C) Eugene (U) Camilia (M) Caleb (C) Terry (U)

Old Folks’ Home Ministry Subiaco Barry Palm (Juanita Palm) Ko Ling Kang (Karen Yap)

South Perth Hall A: Adrian Cheng Hall B: Jason Tey

Hall A: Andy Yu Hall B: Mark Heath

Bayswater Adrian Cheng (Yi Mey Chieng) Yorkie Wong (Yi San Chieng)

APPOINTMENTS OF THE WEEK 10:00am Mandarin Bible Study

Tuesday 17/8 8:00pm Revival Prayer Meeting

Ko Ling Kang/Joel Wong, Adrian Cheng/Kong Vui Yip, Yi San Chieng Friday 20/8 7:30pm Fellowship Meetings: Regen/Youth 180°/CYAF/CYPG

8:30am Pre-Service Prayer Meeting 9:00am Sunday School/BBK Classes

10:00am Combined Sunday Worship Service “Spiritual Focus in Spiritual Prayers” (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12)

2:00pm Concorde (Nursing Home) – 25 Anstey Street, South Perth Onslow Gardens (Nursing Home) – 39 Hamersley Road, Subiaco

Sunday 22/8

3:30pm Ben Ritcher Lodge (Nursing Home) - 480 Guildford Road, Bayswater

ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS (8/8)Attendance: 172 (Combined-141; JSS-31); Prayer Meeting - 30 Offerings in Total: $3,674.45 General Fund: $3,674.45 (#3323-Mandarin Camp-$250; #3324-Library-$20; #3325-Thanksgiving-$800; #3326-$99.35; #3327-Mandarin Camp-$100) Mission Fund: (10% of General Fund is set aside for missions)

SHORTER CATECHISM Q71. What is required in the seventh commandment? The seventh commandment requireth the preserva-tion of our own and our neighbor’s chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior.