New Life City Church Missions

Get ready for the 2008 NLCC missions convention;

19 October 2008, Sunday

10am, SSLT, UWA

Come join us to share the vison of NLCC missions work and participate in faith promises for missions giving.

This weekend, we had a great time with Pastor Dareth, an A/G missionary to Cambodia. In two days, Pastor Dareth was able to help the missions committee and the Twelve Stones (Young Adults Ministry) Core Committee to strategise and identify areas which can help strengthen NLCC’s working partnership and upcoming projects which we will be able to help in the coming years.

His seminar “Your Life is God’s Gift” was well attended with approx. 40 people. His message was strongly reinforced and shown by the sharing of his testimony of growing up in Khmer Rouge Cambodia and his return to his homeland.

On Saturday evening, a potbless was held over at Kim Ng’s home. That night, the 2006 Cambodia Missions Team members were able to catch up and share testimonies about Cambodia. It was also a chance for those planning to go for the 2007 Cambodia missions trip to mix around and be blessed by the sharing of Pastor Dareth and the previous mission team members.

Sunday’s service was another anointed event when Pastor Dareth shared his full testimony. He was also able to talk about his struggles in Cambodia ministry and how God renews strength to mind, body and soul when all else seems impossible. The movement of God in the spirit of NLCC memebers was certainly felt as everyone clinged on to Pastor Dareth’s life story and the realness of his experience. Before the service ended, the church rallied together to invest into the needs of the floating village in Siem Reap. NLCC members were able to raise US$5000 to purchase 500 units of water filtration systems for the families living in the floating village. This will help reduce diseases and problems associated with poor quality drinking water.

NLCC is glad to partner and invest into the lives of Cambodians, and those that avail themselves (people like Pastor Dareth) to help the nation of Cambodia come out of darkness and into His marvelous light

Pastor Dareth will continue to minster in Bunbury until the end of the week.

An Article from Time.com informs us of the open wounds on the land of Cambodia,

After Cambodia appealed for international assistance in setting up a genocide tribunal in 1997, it took another nine years of governmental foot-dragging and tortuous negotiations with the United Nations over the shape and structure of the court before prosecutors and judges were sworn in last July. Since then, the proceedings have encountered months of legal wrangling and administrative delays, leading to concerns that the few surviving Khmer Rouge leaders could die of old age before being brought to justice.

This month, however, seems to mark a point of no return. On July 18, prosecutors submitted the names of five possible suspects to the court’s investigating judges. That list has not been released to the public, though it’s widely assumed to consist of elderly regime leaders like Nuon Chea, who have lived in quiet retirement since abandoning their movement in the late 1990s after reaching a peace deal with the government.

During the 2006 Cambodia Missions trip, we were told of this story with a bit more background information.

Kang Kek Iev, 63, known as Duch when he headed the S-21 torture center in Phnom Penh where thousands were imprisoned and executed, is the sole regime member in prison. Now a born-again Christian, Duch has been held in pre-trial detention since 1999 after being discovered working for a local humanitarian organization.

There is still much more work to be done. There is so much space and potential for God to work with. If only we commit and believe in God to do the work, we can serve as vessels for His love to the people of Cambodia.

Pastor Nora, a missionary in NLCC’s Missions Network, has request prayer for her ministry in the land of Cambodia;

1. The Ministry of Religion issued a memorandum to all Christian churches and missionaries restricting evangelism only in the church premises, only churches who are recognized by the Ministry of Religion could gather people to conduct worship service and only those missionaries who have the visa from the Ministry of Religion would be allowed to preach the Gospel in Cambodia. Non compliance of the these policies may result to closure of churches and revoking their permits. This memorandum is announced again and again on television and radio stations thus causing fear and confusion among Christians and creating a barrier in reaching out to many Cambodians who are still in darkeness. There’s only about 2 % Christian in the whole country. Pray for boldness and wisdom to Cambodian Christian and churches to reach out to their own people. May the freedom that Cambodian churches and missionaries enjoy at present would not be totally curtailed by the enemy.

2. Lighthouse Christian Assembly is planning to do a Family Camp this coming October 29-31. This camp would be attended by families from the mother church in Phnom Penh and the 4 daughter churches and 2 out- reaches. Pray that we’ll be able to raise the needed fund to hold this great event as well as anointing to our speakers and lecturers; Dr. Stanley Lim and a couple from Malaysia.

3. I will be taking the comprehensive exam for the DMin program next month at APTS. Pray that I would pass this exam succesfully. Pray also for God’s wisdom and physical strength as I start do the emperical research for my dissertation.

4. I will be teaching a short course on Cross Cultural Communication at BCM (Malaysia) this coming September. Pray for God’s anointing as I teach this course to my Malaysian students.

5. Pray for the Festival of Praise which is scheduled on August 9-12 wherein Joyce Meyer and Darlene Zcheck together with Delirious Band would minister to Cambodian Christians in a seminar and concert. I am assigned to lead the Program and Protocol Committee. Please pray that our committee would be able to function well for the success of this big event. Pray also for the unity of Cambodian churches through this meeting.

6. Please pray for safety as I travel by motorcycle from my house to the Bible School everyday. After the accident, I still have the fear to ride motorcycle again, but can’t help not to ride it again because I don’t have a car.

Let’s take up these needs and submit them humbly to the Lord in prayer.

Today, Ps Nora sent us an email detailing an accident that she had,

Dear Mission Partners,

Greeting in the name of our Gracious and Merciful God!

I’m writing this email 6 hours after a motorcycle accident that I encountered on my way to Chenla Theather to lead the group of ushers for the Hillsong, UK concert. The motor taxi run just about 50 meters away from my house and skidded while making a right turn and avoided a collision with a coming car (the car was driving on the wrong side of the road). The motorcycle flipped over and I fell off the motorcycle with the back of my head hitting the ground. When I found out that the back of my head is bleeding, I began to fear so I instructed the motor taxi driver to bring me to the nearest hospital.

The wound is not that big but the doctor feared that there’s internal bleeding because my head began to swell. When he touched the wound, blood splurted out of the small wound that messed his white uniform. The doctor said that they can’t do anything until they do a brain scan to be sure that there’s no internal bleeding. They asked me to pay $80.00 upfront before they do the scan. Unfortunately, I only have $40.00 in my wallet. I requested if they do the scan and I’ll pay later but they didn’t agree. (I wonder what happens to many Cambodians who met road accident who are brought to the hospital without money). Thank God that my niece (who is visiting Cambodia) arrived with another Filipina missionary staying in my house this weekend and they gave the other $40.00 so I could undergo brain scan. I was praising God and singing victory song in my spirit during the scan.

Thank God that the result of the scan didn’t show any internal bleeding in the brain. Praise the Lord! When the doctor was cleaning the wound before he do the stitches, fresh blood began to flow and my hair was soaked in my own blood. Few coagulated blood was also taken out inside the skin of my head. I don’t know what would happen to me if there is much blood flow on my head right after the accident. I might have fainted to see the blood. But thank God that it was not the case. The presence of God and the presence of my niece, friends and some church members made me feel confident and secured even blood was flowing from the wound while the doctor was cleaning it before he do the stitches.

Thank you for your prayers that God protected me - even the back of head hit (I’ve learned my lesson, must wear helmet at all times) the cemented ground hard, there was no skull fracture nor internal bleeding. I was sent home after spending one hour in the hospital and the doctor tied an elastic bandage around my head to put pressure to the wound to prevent from further bleeding. I was also advised to observe my body of these symptoms like vomiting, dizziness, head ache. Thank God that I feel very normal, except the bandage around my head.

Please pray that there would be no further complications or bleeding. Pray for speed healing of the wound and for God’s protection as I ride motorcycle in my travels around Phnom Penh and to the Bible School (about 3 kilometers from my home).

Again thank you for your prayers.
Blessings,
Nora

Let’s continue to pray for her during this time of pain and recovery. Pastor Nora is a filipino A/G missionary working in Phnom Penh. She is the main contact for Phnom Penh and does ministry through Lighthouse Assembly.

Update : 23 July 2007

Received more news,

As for me, I am recuperating from the recent motorcycle accident that caused injury on the back part of my head. Yesterday, I was able to shampoo my hair 7 days after the accident and the stitches were cut off. The wound is still painful but I thank God that there was no further complications like headache, dizziness or vomiting.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your constant prayer for my safety. Because of your prayer, this accident didn’t cause me much trouble or pain. Thanks also for your concern and comforting words that you expressed through email or phone. Even I wasn’t confined in the hospital, many church members came and visited me to pray and let me know that I’m not alone. These gestures of love made me more stronger in body and spirit to continue serving God in this nation no matter what.

Praise God for his Healing hand upon her. Let us press on in prayer for God’s work to be done through her in Phnom Penh.

During the first weekend of August 2007, NLCC will be proud to host Pastor Dareth Ly who is a Cambodian missionary. I met him together with the 2006 Cambodia Missions Team in his field of work, Siem Reap. One of the highlights in his area include the floating school which drew much of our amazement. Of Cambodian descent, Ps. Dareth grew up in Cambodia during Pol Pot’s regime, but by God’s grace escaped and was sent to America. As he grew up, God’s calling in his life grew stronger and soon, Ps Dareth returned to the land which once held so much darkness for him. Come and listen to hear how God has worked in Ps. Dareth’s life as he shares his testimony with NLCC.

The 2006 Cambodia Missions Team with Ps Dareth on the floating school, Siem Reap

Events Planned
Missions Seminar:
Saturday | 4 August 2007 | 4pm - 6pm
FGAM Broadway

Main Service
Sunday | 5 August 2007 | 10am - 12nn
SSLT, UWA

Cambodia Missions Team Potbless*
Saturday | 4 August 2007 | 7pm - 9pm
Nedlands
*Event opened to the 2006 Cambodia Missions Team and those interested to go for the 2007 missions.

We hope that some way you’ll will join us. Any questions, please contact us

If you missed the briefing this morning, have a look at the pdf summary of the session. It was a great time of sharing by two members of the 2006 Cambodia Missions Team; Sarah Seow & Joseph Ng.

For more information, feel free to contact us

The Christian Medical & Dental Fellowship of Australia (CMDFA) is holding a mission focus evening. This event is especially aimed for medical and dental personnel and their role and work in the missions field.

The talk will focus on short term mission trips, experiences and opportunities.

Details
Venue: ADA House, 54 Havelock Street, West Perth
Date: 29 June 2007, Friday
Time: 7.15pm

NLCC held its annual Missions Convention on 3rd June.

Parade of Nations
Several flags from the following countries were chosen for their significance; Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, India, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Israel, Indonesia and Myanmar

Message
Rev. Grant Hobbs gave an exciting and enriching sermon. Listen to the sermon here (Link Coming Soon)

Missions Pledges
Over 80 pledges were made from the main congregation and children church, amounting to A$28,217