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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES TO THE GRADUATES
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2014 GRADUATE TESTIMONIES
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FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
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THERE IS NO RETIREMENT, JUST RE-WIREMENT
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A THANKFUL HEART
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PURSUING MY ABBA FATHER
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FINDING REST
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TWO QUICK QUESTIONS
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ARROWS COLLEGE ALUMNI: JOANNE GOH
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COLLEGE LIFE: CHAPEL, CLASSES & SEMINARS
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COLLEGE LIFE: SOCIALS & OUTINGS
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COLLEGE LIFE: MISSION HOUSE
The Board of Arrows College, Perth extends heartfelt gratitude to all volunteers who have in one way or another helped to make the School of Ministry 2014 a success. In the words of the Apostle Paul, “I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus”.
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES TO THE GRADUATES
Pastor Benny Ho Founder What a joy it is to see another batch of students graduate from the college! As you step up to receive your certificate, my prayer for you is that this certificate will be a visual reminder of every lesson you have gleaned from your lecturer, every personal encounter you have with the Lord, every insight you have gained from your interaction with one another and every download you have received! As you leave the college; my prayer for you is thatthe Lord will grant you a fresh resolve to use everything you have learnt to serve your church and your community in a posture of quiet humility and yet confident resolve. May God’s greatest blessing be with you as you move into the next season of your life and ministry!
Rev. Cheng Lai Lim Principal We praise and thank the Lord for another successful year where both the college and students have been wonderfully enriched, empowered and blessed of the Holy Spirit to be His ambassadors in the marketplace, the local church and in the highways and byways of life where the reality of our Christian faith and walk would be tested to the full. Indeed God is able and in His love and in the anointing of the Holy Spirit, all that have been learned and caught by our students over these past ten weeks will be put to good use to the glory of God. We look forward to exciting testimonies from our graduates in the months ahead as they take their rightful place in a world that is in so much need of the Saviour’s love and saving grace.
Ng Kin Ho Treasurer We thank the Lord for bringing in new students every year seeking to equip themselves by learning from experienced lecturers who are seasoned practitioners in their respective fields. It is very rewarding to see the students this year, with the youngest at 20 to the matured at 62, go through ten weeks of learning and staying focused on many challenging tasks throughout the term. Congratulations on your successful completion of this phase of your life; which is only the beginning of another phase. We are greatly encouraged to see the camaraderie built up during this ten-week period which has allowed you to fully support each other in every sense, spiritual or otherwise. We pray that you will continue to look forward to new challenges with vigour, knowing you have acquired additional knowledge and skills for a victorious Christian lifestyle. Remember in 1 Peter 4:10, it says “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” The Lord will surely bless the works of your hands as you serve Him faithfully.
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Pastor Choy Lee Dean The Parable of the Sower in Mark 4:1-20 draws our attention to look carefully at ourselves and be aware of what God and Satan are doing. Mark, being an action-pack author, paints us a strong but purposeful analogue of a thief who steals and robs us knowingly and unknowingly from treasures that were meant for God’s beloved. Jesus used this parable to gently tell an imminent encounter everyone faces. The gospel speaks of Satan, whose agenda is to destroy God’s people through the poisoning of the food whilst God is feeding his children. The parable identified three strategies of Satan: Satan immediately comes and takes away (v4) speaks of swift removal of good ideas from God’s teaching. This comes in a form of distraction from ‘what we supposed to do’ to ‘what we feel like doing’ (eg. majoring on the minors – a BLIND SPOT). Worries about our tomorrows. Reacting to irritations and sucked into wrong thinking. Rejecting the preaching from a personal illfelt preacher even though it is the ‘truth’. Our limited capacity to understand. Satan’s aim is to throws us off balance. It is at this stage that Satan must be stopped via “Resisting the devil…”(James 4:7) before he gains further grounds. It is no easy work but resisting must be from the Body, Soul and Spirit. If we allow distractions to happen, we then grow on shallow soil.
“...They have no root in themselves... when tribulation or persecution arises... immediately they fall” (v5) speaks of a slower process of poisoning when we do not cultivate deep soil condition to weather the coming storm. Satan uses the pain and suffering of this world to discourage our belief and lure us to resign God. Are we ready? Stop the devil via God’s saying, “those who honor me, I will honor’ (1 Sam 2:30) “...hears the word but the cares of the world and deceit of riches...” (v7) speaks of the love and allegiance of our heart that is given to the prosperity of the world. Satan twists prosperity and defiled it by telling us to give up Christ to gain the pleasures of the world. The inner voice and feeling just takes over. Who then is our Master? Stop the devil via God’s saying, “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them” (1 John 2:15) I congratulate you for being comrades who dared to take the challenge of completing the race in the School of Ministry course. Though the race seems to have ended, another new lap ordained by our Lord has just begun for you. The seeds of His Kingdom sown in 10 weeks will find its way to growth and maturity (v8) for the next lap. May the new season greet you with strength from the Lord to do, to be, to choose and to appropriate your Calling and Destiny as believers/followers of Christ who constantly ask… ”Henceforth, how then shall I live?” ARROWS COLLEGE MAGAZINE #03-2014
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES TO THE GRADUATES
Pastor Yat Wan Eu Reference committee member, Senior pastor of new life city church “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honour the one who serves me.” - John 12:24-26 Jesus is that kernel of wheat that died to produce many seeds. His death on the cross is unique and sufficient to give eternal life to everyone who believes. But in verses 25-26 Jesus adds that whoever serves Him must follow Him. He is teaching us to follow His example and lay down our lives in order to see God’s Kingdom grow. Jesus’ example of sacrifice is what the Church needs today. As the class of 2014 steps out to serve and follow Christ, we know that God will honour you as you offer your lives in service and sacrifice to the King!
Pastor Sin Giap Teo Reference committee member, Executive pastor of C3 rockingham One of the keys to build a successful and sustainable ministry is to honour the Sabbath. Keeping the Sabbath is about living a Christocentric life (Mark 2:28), an expression of our reliance and recognition that God is the builder of the house (Psalm 127, Matthew 16:18). Actually, Sabbath may be the least recognised weapon of warfare. When faced with the raging red sea in front of them and the pursuing Egyptian army behind them, the Israelites were commanded to “stand still.” In that posture, they saw God fighting for them (Ex 14:13-14). As you pursue the call of God passionately, as you fight the good fight valiantly, remember your Sabbath. Take time to rest in Him, take time to know that there is a God fighting for you.
Serene Tan and Serena Choo Chaplains
We are grateful to the College and students for the opportunity to share in their journey with the Lord through this course. This pastoral experience underscores our awareness of how intimately our God knows each student, how all the days for each were written in His book before one of them came to be, and the vastness of His thoughts concerning each one. We are blessed to be given the privilege of listening to them, praying for them, and waiting with them, for the revelation and unfolding of His purposes, plans and desires for them. As they yield to His continuing work of transformation, may they go forth as ambassadors for Christ, showing the all-surpassing power of God in their lives.
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In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight Proverbs 3:6
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ANGELA LAU
ARTHUR LAI
BENJAMIN CHEW
DANIEL MO
Secretary
36, Engineer
24, Student
33, Medical Practitioner
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:14-17 NIV
I had set my mind to attend the School of Supernatural Ministry (SSM) the following year. I submitted an advance verbal application for 3 months No Pay Leave with my Senior Pastor. He granted the approval immediately. However, after giving more thoughts to it, I informed my boss that I would prefer to take the sabbatical rest after I have completed 15 years of full-time service in Church Office on 31 December 2013. Pastor Benny Ho, our camp speaker in Year 2013 promoted Arrows College but it did not captivate me, as I was so ready to register for SSM. To my surprise, one month later while doing household chores on my off day, I heard a voice asking, “Why not Perth?” and it came very strongly. I did not dismiss the prompting. I checked out the curriculum of Arrows College online and counted the cost. I was longing for a complete break from work and ministry to rest, retire, be refreshed and renewed by God so that I can be more effective after my sabbatical leave. Being an Arrows College student is a great blessing for me. I have the luxury to learn from all the anointed lecturers. I was challenged to allow God to be my dance partner, let Him take the lead to dance with me and be intimate with Him. God is still speaking to me and sharpening the rough edges in me so that I can continue to shine for Him.
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“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 My time at Arrows College has been nothing short of amazing! I initially attended with the purpose of equipping myself for the possibility of pursuing full-time ministry and Arrows helped me achieve that beyond expectations. Every week I’m surrounded by passionate students (now all family!) and privileged to receive rich teachings by spiritual giants. This course has not only opened up my eyes on many spiritual aspects I was previously not aware before, but has also opened up my heart to be more submissive to the Lord. I couldn’t have asked for a better environment to be immersed in God’s presence! One verse I hold very close to my heart is Micah 6:8 - And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. I truly believe that Arrows College was a course God intended for me to go through in order to learn what it means to be humble before our Lord so I can walk faithfully in my journey of life. This course has been truly inspiring and an incredible privilege to attend.
Iwill say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 Enrolling in Arrows College was never something that crossed my mind. I evaded conversations whenever the community around me showed signs of “probing my spiritual life”. It was only through a series of life events that I ended up in Arrows College, and it was really beyond what I had expected. The first week in and my idea of life took a 180-degree turn. While I always knew that there was more to life than how I was living it, I never really knew the purpose of pushing myself. By Friday of the first week, I found a purpose that has been till this day (7 weeks in), re-emphasized through people who I have just met. Arrows College is truly different from a bible college. The dean likens the format to a “tasting platter” where we are given just enough to whet our appetites. No matter how old you are, no matter where you are in life, the modules and atmosphere at Arrows College will surely have something for you.
I enrolled for Arrows not really knowing what to expect except a general longing to be better equipped for ministry. I have learnt so much throughout the course in the areas of deepening my walk with God, digging deeper into His word and learning to do ministry with the right heart and mind. A particular aspect of my life that was changed was encountering and learning about the spiritual aspect of Christian living. It has really stirred in me a hunger to want to chase more of the Holy Spirit and to see miracles here on earth, as the course rightly put it, to see “Heaven invade Earth.” Thank you Arrows!
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ELYN HEAH
FRANCIS CHEAH
JACKIE CHIA
JAMES BENJAMIN
42, Nurse
62, Community Care Manager
41, General Manager
25, Student
“In God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
I knew about Arrows College in November 2013. At that time, I was helping out with FGA’s work at the Love Bentley Community Centre. In March 2014, I was informed of a change in church direction and they had to close Love Bentley.
I currently serve as a full-time staff in my church called Agape Family Centre (AFC) in Brunei. Thanks to my Senior Pastor Peter Chin who recommended me to enroll to study School of Ministry in Arrows College. He heard about the course through Pastor Benny Ho and knew that the topics covered in the course will further equip me to serve better in ministry. Praise God for His divine favor that I am able to be here for 10 weeks to learn.
Throughout the course of Arrows Matthew 28:18-20 has impacted me significantly. It reminds me of what we are all called to do, of the command that Jesus gave us as His last.
My purpose for coming to Arrows is to seek direction in my life as well as to find rest upon the Lord especially after battling with an illness earlier this year. I am grateful to have the privilege to study in Arrows College. I am also impressed by the team as it is run by volunteers who are so passionate to serve the students and have been blessed by their love, joy and guidance. Truly, my journey with the Lord is deeper now. Not only am I equipped with His knowledge, I am also more confident now in my ministry work. I have been greatly blessed by the lecturers too. Besides that, the stay at the Mission House has brought great memories to me. The sisters and brother in Christ are so supportive and encouraging. The fellowship with one another helped me to identify with the verse “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17) too. They have also blessed me with a Ukulele and I am so thankful for it. I thank God for the wonderful experiences in Arrow College, may the Lord continue to shower His blessings upon each and every volunteer and their households too.
My wife, Sally and I, prayed and sought God over the decision to take on the role to run the program. So it began, 1st May was the official start to the impending fun, fear and joy. I realised that I would need a whole team to help run the ministry. I too realised that I lacked necessary knowledge and skills and enrolling in Arrows was the best option for me to seek the Lord in these areas. In the first week, Ps Benny Ho’s class on “Calling and Destiny” confirmed the direction of my calling. Classes on healing and deliverance by Dr. Margaret Seaward & Rev. Derek Hong revealed to me of the Abba Father’s love for me; it was indeed beyond my comprehension. I picked up useful skills such as the “2R2B” method by Ps Chris Hayward in his class on “Breaking Bondages” that can be applied to my ministry straightaway. I have learnt from Rev. Edmund Chan on how to prioritize and to say “No” gracefully. I enjoyed the classes and I am thankful to the team at Arrows who have contributed exceedingly. I am grateful to be able to bless others and be blessed in return.
The course structure is well organized with classes in the morning and the afternoons are kept free for students to have their own time for study. The lecturers are equipped with many years of experience serving in their respective ministry that made their teachings very rich and valuable for me to learn from. The practical sessions are very beneficial; I have been ministered to during those sessions and in turn I learnt to minister to others as well. It has been a fruitful 10weeks of studies at Arrows College, apart from learning from the various lecturers, it has been a nice break for me to find rest in the Lord and be recharged. I am now better equipped to serve the Lord and I am looking forward to be back to my ministry. I highly recommend Arrows College School of Ministry to anyone who desires to be further equipped and also to have a time of rest with the Lord.
This command is for all who believe and confess Jesus as Christ, and although the method may change across different people, the purpose and the reason why we should follow this commission is the same. This is the reason why I joined Arrows College, so that I could find out more about myself and about God, and to discover how I can obey everything Jesus has commanded me to do, doing it according to how God has created me, with the small things that make me different to other people. Surely, I’ve found many things. Not everything, but I’ve found out many things about myself, about how God moves and works in me and in the world. There are so many things about ourselves and about this world that is still for us to be discovered, and Arrows is just the beginning of an adventure to finding God in His divine diversity. Everything I’ve learnt in Arrows College is a prelude to the purpose God has for me, and to the long journey that is still ahead, and Arrows has propelled me towards that journey, equipping and preparing me.
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JAIME TEO 23, Student I enrolled into Arrows college as a break between work and to re-evaluate my life priorities, determined to seek God first in whatever comes next. I found out about the college from my mum who attended the course last year. Seeing a positive change in her general demeanor, as well as the testimonies of her personal experience, enticed me to apply and see what God would have in store for me here. It has been an amazing experience from all angles. Through the classes, my understanding of what “being a Christian” is has been stretched. Thanks to the interactive setting of the course, I feel equipped to share these newfound revelations with people back home who have asked the same questions I had before coming to the Arrows. All the significant moments of my time at Arrows correlates to a result of leaving with a fuller sense of God’s love having experienced His presence. On the more social and daily life aspect, it’s been incredibly fun getting to know my other course mates during class and even when we’re outside simply enjoying each others company. The social bonds formed and inside jokes are things that I’ll treasure, and I’m pretty sure any ukulele I see from now on will act as a reminder of these fun times.
JONATHAN NEO
JOSEPH SEAH
MARGARET YAPP
20, Student
56, Senior Pastor
53, Business Entrepreneur
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 I enrolled in Arrows College to seek the truth about the Christian faith. I was born into a Christian home and grew up to be what is known as a ‘Sunday Christian’. I never cared too much about the Christian faith until I enlisted for National Service (NS) in Singapore. My beliefs were shaken and was on the verge of giving up on the Christian faith. However, my dad encouraged me to seek God for myself. After completing my NS, I decided to take matters into my own hands by enrolling myself in Arrows College to experience the God that my parents always talked about. I have gained a holistic understanding of God through my time at Arrows, understanding myself and putting into words all the confusion that I was experiencing with God. I found most of my answers in the bible. With the guidance of the school dean, lecturers, course-mates and my parents, I am now on the right path to searching for answers. Arrows is my start to a life-long pilgrimage in seeking God. I believe Arrows College is true to its name and will point you in the right direction in seeking God. I would like to make a shoutout to: T-Choo, JB, D-Mo & Arty. Thanks for sending me to and fro from the college!
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“… but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 I have been serving in China for 12 years as a tentmaker. I felt that this trip to Perth/Arrows College would be good for me to take a sabbatical and a 2nd honeymoon with my wife. It was a chance to experience a deeper walk with God, but also time with my wife. The lead up to Arrows was a divine appointment that began with meeting Pastor Benny Ho last year in Perth, then in Singapore and finally Shanghai. He told us about Arrows and we felt that it would be beneficial not only to equip ourselves, but to bring back these valusable lessons for our disciples here in China. I have made the right choice to enrol. I was able to set aside 10 weeks to study, take inventories of myself, renew my spirit and renounce the sins and pains in my life. This period of repentance has allowed God to heal me totally. I now know that with the help from God, I am able to soar as an eagle and be eqipped with confidence to face new challenges. I am able to proclaim that I have walked a deeper walk with my Father, my spirit is renewed, and He is my source of strength.
I thank Ps Choy, the Dean of Arrows College for encouraging me to go full time in this 10-weeks course This was a challenge for me as I am working full-time in the marketplace. I remembered distinctively Ps. Choy saying, “Don’t worry, you can come to see me if you have any needs.” I enrolled because I wanted to equip myself in areas of ministry as well as to learn more about biblical theology. I am glad to be in the marketplace as it gives me the opportunity to share the gospel with others. At the same time, others are able to see God’s glory and blessings in my family and in our business. God has changed me and I have become a more confident person. The spiritual food that he has fed me with has enabled me to be bold and courageous. I have benefited from all the classes especially from Dr. Margaret Seaward and Ps. Chris Hayward’s sessions on Deliverance & Inner Healing and Breaking Bondages. The practical sessions have build up my faith in ministering to others as well. I am glad to be given the chance to boldly pray for others especially during the Encounter Weekend with Ps Chris Hayward. I witnessed many being touched by the Holy Spirit that day and it was an amazing encounter with the Lord.
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MELISSA LEONG
PRISCILLA LAM
SHIRLEY SEAH
TREVIN CHOO
27, E arly Childhood
56, Senior Pastor
29, Teacher
50, Homemaker
I came to Arrows College with the desire to immerse myself in the Lord’s presence and to be away from the busyness of Singapore.
I came to know about Arrows College when holidaying in Perth in 2013. I longed to come but I also thought it was impossible.
In this short span of 10 weeks, I have gained more than what I wanted, encountering the Lord in real and tangible ways and I am encouraged to bring these encounters to share with my community back home.
My husband and I talked to Ps. Benny at least twice about this and he encouraged us to come to Perth to study and to go on a sabbatical leave at the same time. I told him that we may not be be able to finish it as ten weeks seemed too long for us.
In addition, I have learnt to receive with humility and to give graciously especially in aspects of servanthood. Serving one another brings about an unexplainable joy and it is truly a delight to be able to learn and in turn teach one another the skills that we all uniquely possess. In the process of serving others, I discover more about myself too. The equipping modules were applicable for all areas of ministry work; whether serving as a leader in church or in the marketplace. The take-away is more than the lesson content itself; the biggest lessons evolving from the daily fellowship with the lecturers and students. The most rewarding experience for me is being able to witness the glory of God in everyone’s lives. Whether you are a young believer or a mature Christian, there is a place for your story to be shared and embraced. The stories and journeys of my classmates have helped to build me up. Surely there are no strangers here in Arrows, just friends you have not met.
We finally made the decision to enrol for the course all thanks to Ps Benny, for his encouragement, kingdom mentality and his willingness to bless the China Mission. Just a week before classes commenced, I had an emergency eye operation, and nearly could not travel. After prayers from my family and loved ones, God gave me strength and enabled me come to Perth. The first three weeks was a struggle because of the persistent pain in my eye. I was in pain but I was also touched by God’s love for me every moment. Before I came, I was tired, weary and badly hurt. Throughout the lessons like Deilverance & Inner healing and Breaking Bondages, I am healed and I learnt to rest on Him more. During the weeks God reminded me of Isaiah 40:31. I want to put my hope in God, renew my strength and soar like an eagle, in my walk with Him, my maker.
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2 Since Arrows College (Perth) started in 2012, I have been looking forward to enrol for the course. It was only possible for me to attend this year, after I moved back from Singapore to re-settle down in Perth. In Feb 2014, before I returned to Perth, God has revealed to me that the two years ahead (2014 and 2015) will be a season of equipping and training to prepare me for the next phase in life. I thank God for opening the door and providing financially so that I can have the wonderful learning opportunity at Arrows College 2014. Through the course, I have gleaned much from all the lecturers who shared with us their wisdom, biblical knowledge, amazing experience and spiritual journey unreservedly. It has been an interesting but uncomfortable 10 weeks for me as I surrender my life to God and allow Him to do the deep uprooting work in me and deal with the inner issues in my life. I am glad that God has once again reminded me to stop worrying and just enjoy the days He has created, to spend time with Him, worship Him, soak in His presence and live life to the fullest with Him. There is nothing important than to walking with Him.
These five weeks in Arrows College has been a pilgrim progress for me; the daily chapel session led by each student helped me to see what God can do and use anyone who is willing. What I like about Arrows is that, ‘everyone is given the chance to explore their strength.’ If we do not explore we will miss out on God’s divine plan for us. In class, we stepped out from our ‘comfort zone’ and overcame the fear that holds us back from what God has in store for us. The sequence of the courses is very divinely programmed to tailor to our body, soul and spirit. The start of the course brings us from recognising God’s calling and right down to spiritual cleansing. There were so many spiritual insights that I was not taught as a young Christian therefore wrong thought patterns were developed. I enjoyed every single course and have picked up many treasures and gems as I gleaned from various anointed teachers. I cannot say which one is my favourite subject; they are all relevant in order to fix the jigsaw puzzle in my life. Though the class is made up of students as young as twenty to those who over fifties, there is no generation gap in sight; I am thankful to be in this class of 2014, because this is the BEST class anyone can ask for!
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FEATURE STORY
From Strength to Strength: My ten week journey It has been a journey of faith and obedience for student Elyn Heah through her ten weeks at Arrows College. Encountering the healing and breakthrough God of her life, her time at Arrows College was a time of intimacy with God and new experiences in learning to worship Him.
One day, while on medical leave, the Lord gave me the idea to use my illness as a reason to apply for 10 weeks of no-pay leave in order to go to ministry school. I prayed about it before going to see my supervisor but for some reason, approval was only given for 8 weeks. When this happened, I took it to be God’s will, even though that meant that I would not graduate.
I BELIEVE IT IS
a divine appointment for me to
Besides applying for leave and adjusting to my new
enrol in Arrows College.
posting in neonatal ICU, I also struggled with the issue
In June 2013, I went for my church camp, where Ps
of finances and my responsibilities to my family. I
Benny Ho was the speaker. I became aware that my relationship with God was very superficial, and it stirred up my desire to grow as a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. I also learnt about the 10-week School of Ministry course at Arrows College in Perth and thought that it would be so nice if I could go. But the leave was not approved. In March 2014, I suddenly developed a high fever and severe headache, and was diagnosed with aneurysms in my brain and neck. An aneurysm is an excessive enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall. Nine days after I got sick, the Lord healed me - the symptoms were gone. On my discharge from
bargained with God to let me go to ministry school in Singapore so that these issues would be easy for me to handle. But His will was so clear that He wanted me to enrol in Arrows College. I did not know why it was so important to Him that I should come to Perth but I chose to obey.
Extension of No-Pay Leave At the start of the course, Ps Choy, the Dean of Arrows College, spoke to me and asked if I could complete the 10-week course. I told him that it is God’s will that I should do only 8 weeks. He prayed for me, that I would enjoy good health and be able to complete the course.
hospital, a member of my cell group took me into her
Apart from the fact that I was sure it was God’s will for
home and all of my cell members helped to look after
me to do only 8 weeks, I was not at all keen to extend
me. The Lord made sure that I was not left alone to
my time at Arrows College to 10 weeks as this would
fend for myself as I had been doing from a very young
entail not only the cost of changing my return flight
age.
but also cancelling the 3-day trip I had planned to take
Falling sick made me realise that there was much hurt and pain hidden in my heart from things that
to Penang, my hometown, to visit my family before returning to work in Singapore.
had happened to me in the past. I went for 2 or 3
But now, I started to wonder if it could really be God’s
deliverance and inner healing sessions in my church.
will for me to do only 8 weeks of this 10-week course.
My deliverance from bondage and curses made me
During Ps Benny’s teaching on “Calling & Destiny”, the
feel like I had been set free.
first module of the course, my heart was very uneasy;
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FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH “you go!”. I obeyed and informed the
of my own. Later, when Ps Ray Badham
Dean at the earliest opportunity that I
came to stay with us at Mission House,
would go for the Encounter Weekend.
the ukulele was autographed by him.
Once I had done that, my inner turmoil was replaced by a tremendous sense of peace. During
Under Ps Ray’s tutelage, my team (Bo, Margaret, Jonathan and I) composed a song entitled “God is my Healer” which
the
I
I proclaim, because of my sickness. I
when
feel very good about the song, and find
the Lord revealed to me His desire to
it amazing that we could actually write
heal and deliver me from an orphan
a song and praise the Lord in that way,
spirit. I had always felt that I had been
within just 2 hours.
experienced
Encounter a
Weekend,
breakthrough
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. - Hebrews 12:1
it soon dawned on me that God is a
abandoned and left to fend for myself.
purposeful God and it did not make
Now, the Lord was reassuring me that
sense to not complete the course.
He is with me. I acknowledge it and I
asked
my
classmates,
Jamie
I
and
Melissa, to pray for me.
receive it, with joy and thankfulness. The Encounter Weekend turned out
Finally, on the third day of term, I sent
to be a great blessing to me, and also
an email to my supervisor to extend
equipped and gave me the opportunity
my no-pay leave. I told the Lord that I
to be a blessing to others. I am glad I
truly wanted to follow His will and that
went and I am thankful to my Dean for
I surrendered this issue to Him. Three
encouraging me to go.
days later, my supervisor informed me that my request for extension of my no-pay leave had been approved. I was so happy to receive this news as I had begun to really enjoy myself at Arrows.
Inner Healing and Deliverance from an Orphan Spirit
Playing the Ukulele One day, I was sitting with Jamie while she played the ukulele.
When I told
her I wanted to play too, her reply was “sure!”.
She and Melissa taught
me a few chords. When I found that I was able to play a simple song on the
When I was first approached by the
ukulele within a few hours, I was so
Dean to participate in the Encounter
happy! I realised that it was God who
Weekend, I refused, as I thought I had
had enabled me to do it.
dealt with all the issues in my life. I
amazing experience!
did not see why I should go when participation in this event was optional. But almost immediately, the Holy Spirit began to convict me otherwise and within 3 days, the thought that came so clearly to me (with a fear of God) was,
It was an
Playing the ukulele is so therapeutic – it
An Indescribable Experience In bringing me to Arrows, the Lord has gone to such great lengths to demonstrate His love for me in real and tangible ways and to draw me into a more intimate relationship with Him. I am so touched and amazed by the depth of His love for me. I pray that He will lead me to live in His will and finish my race well.
lifts my spirits and gladdens my heart. It is to me yet another expression of our heavenly Father’s love for me. I was even more surprised when my
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There is no retirement, just “re-wirement” For more than 10 years, Joseph Seah and Priscilla Lam served the Lord faithfully in China and were considering retirement. After several divine appointments and the opportunity to come to Perth, their time at Arrows College changed all that.
PRISCILLA AND I were thinking of retirement or at least a semi-retirement before coming to Arrows College. Instead, we are now rewired, recharged and really for bigger challenges in our lives ahead. Arrows College is like a re-charging station for us. We are 56 years of age now and have been married for 33 years. The Lord has touched us once again in our journey here. Priscilla and I have had many encounters with the Lord over the past years. We encountered the Lord together on the same day, same time, same moment in 1989, during an altar call. Both of us had our eyes closed as we listened to the message. A voice spoke to my inner being and told me that I am special and Jesus loves me. My spirit cried out and I told myself, “I want to invite Jesus into my life no matter what happens, even if my wife does not want to accept HIM.” To my surprise, Priscilla had the exact thoughts too! We were shocked to look at each other and on that day we gladly received the wonderful gift of salvation from Jesus. After giving our lives to the Lord, Priscilla and I faced many challenges. There were many ups and downs but we knew deep down that the challenges we faced did not have a stronghold in our lives because of our personal relationship with our Father. He is true to his words and He has presented himself countless of times to strengthen us during our darkest moments. With that, we have both grew steadily in our Christian walk.
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THERE IS NO RETIREMENT, JUST ‘RE-WIREMENT’
Serving in China
before the Lord to confess known
Years ago we felt the passion to go
and unknown, forgave those who
into mission work; thereafter we pursued to become missionaries and Marketplace Ministers in China. We have been there for more than 10 years now. It was a divine appointment that within a year we met Pastor Benny Ho for 3 times and he introduced Arrows College and invited us to come. The prospectus looked interesting, and the lecturers are prominent spiritual heroes of the decade. We felt that we should come just to recharge, have a time of sabbatical and a second honeymoon.
allowed me to be away from the busyness of the metropolis cities of Shanghai and Singapore. In addition, I find myself having more alone time with God, observing nature and allowing His creation to speak to my inner being. My first encounter watching
the
Willy
Wagtail
nestling outside the Mission House. It was a gift to be able to watch the
that are bad for me and now I have a cleaned life, a renewed life and an imparted life.
I am strengthened
and confident to take on greater challenges for the Lord. We caught the impartation and the anointing of our spiritual heroes and we are prepared to pass it on.
Study Hard, Play Hard In addition to our study sessions, we had many fun outings and I am glad to experience the joy with everyone.
Lord grows deeper, my relationship with my wife is also strengthened day by day. I begin to understand the verse in Ephesians 5:31-32; “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a great mystery, and I am applying it to Christ and the church.
bird hatched her eggs until the
Isaiah 40:31
transformation of her 3 little babies.
it feels that I am like the eagle
Witnessing their growth brought
where after 40 years of flying in the
about a re-born experience and it
wilderness, I am now seeking to be
felt like something new was bursting
renewed and restored to help prepare
out of my life! My time in Arrows is
for the flight for the next 30 years.
indeed a re-born experience!
THEY SHALL MOUNT UP WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES
I repented and renounced all things
Priscilla; as my relationship with the
Staying in the Mission House has
was
wounded knowingly or unknowingly.
This was a great honeymoon with
Soaked in Nature
BUT THOSE WHO WAIT ON THE LORD SHALL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH.
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After Arrows, my wife and I will
We have chapel and devotion time
impart what we have learned here
daily and it gives the students an
to the next generation of leaders in
opportunity to share their thoughts
China and immediately we will enter
as well as to lead worship. We grow
into a new nation that the Lord has
every day in learning from the
prepared for us.
lecturers and the students, as iron
We are confident and prepared to
THEY SHALL RUN AND NOT BE WEARY,
sharpen iron. There is so much more than just
the help of our Lord Jesus, because
THEY SHALL WALK AND NOT FAINT. - ISAIAH 40:31
receiving head knowledge.
He is able.
move ahead for our second half with
During the process of the course, many hidden, unknown blind spots, and sin in my life surfaced. I came
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A Thankful Heart Angela Lau encourages us with her story of a God that stays the same yesterday, today and forever who is always faithful as He sustains her through life’s ups and downs.
I SERVED THE
Regional Director of
joy to teach the young ones, visit
Christ.
a public-listed company in 1993. The
them at home and get to know the
and progressive healings; some who
office was located only 8 minutes’
parents. However, in 2003, I was not
had dropped out of church have
walk from my home. I had favour with
satisfied in being a Children Church
returned to His fold after receiving
my boss and colleagues. As I was not
counselor only so I began to pray
ministry at the Healing Rooms. I had
required to work overtime, I took up a
that God will open doors to a new
the privilege of visiting the “patients”
part-time Management Course at night.
ministry. A year later, together with
in the hospital and at their homes.
In 1996, while having a vacation in Perth, God spoke to me of His provision through Matthew 6:26-28
some of my leaders and members, we attended a course on Divine Healing by Pastor Derek Hong in COOS.
We have witnessed instant
I felt a terrible sense of loss when there were 2 deaths within 3 months in May 2006. A close friend and colleague
as I was seeking for His direction. I
As I have experienced God’s instant
who was serving in West Kalimantan
prayed for 2 years before responding
healing of a naggy fever, I felt
as a missionary was knocked down
to God’s calling into full-time service
compelled to be on a 3-months
by a motorbike and suffered head
on 2 Jan 1998. Since then, I have
attachment with the Healing Rooms
injuries. She was immediately flown
been faithfully serving as a P.A. to
in COOS at night. 5 of my leaders and
back to Singapore. The church was
the Senior Pastor in a Community
I had planned to operate a Healing
rallied to pray for her but she did not
Pastoring
Rooms Ministry in my church.
Church
in
Singapore.
In early 1996, I was deeply hurt emotionally from a relationship. For a short period, I visited other churches. God was peeling me like an onion to allow His fragrance to be released. In 1997, I went through a session of deliverance from the spirit of death
On
survive. On 17 August 2006, the wife
1 April 2005, I attended a 10-Day
of an Elder serving in the Healing
Conference
Ellel
Rooms’ committee was called home
Ministries in Malacca. The sessions
to be with the Lord after battling with
on Deliverance & Inner Healing were
cancer for a period of time. Although
indeed an eye opener to me.
God
it was a painful journey for me, I
continued to break me as I went
still believe that God is the Healer.
through
a
organized
deliverance
by
session.
During the 15 years of service in the
I was set
Although I was not in Singapore on
church, I have had many opportunities
free from the strongholds in my life
7 April 2005, the team launched the
to participate in overseas mission
before entering full-time ministry.
Healing Rooms Ministry and there were
trips, organizing church events and
30 “patients” that night. For the past
interchurch network meetings. I have
9 years, many from the community
tried to throw in the towel 3 times but
who came for prayers have received
each time I prayed; I was convinced
and spirit of rejection.
My love and passion for children led me to serve in the Children Ministry for about 20 years. It gave me great
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A THANKFUL HEART
that my plan was not God’s plan. Studying definitely
at
Arrows
one
of
blessings in my life.
College the
is
greatest
I have never
imagined that I’ll be able to take time off from work to receive spiritual feeding for 10 weeks. My heart was filled with thanksgiving the moment I
Seaward on Deliverance & Inner
I
Healing has reinforced that spiritual
volunteers comprising of the Dean
truly
war is always ongoing but God is
Pastor Choy, Administrator Kin Ho,
Sovereign and has victory over our
the Chaplains Serene Tan & Serena
situations.
who have showered their care and
physical separation was painful and
love on the students at Arrows
I was unable to be at the funeral.
College.
to allow God to be my dance partner,
II
let Him take the lead and be intimate
many
housemates, He had also brought
with Him again. The assignment to
College,
Jane
College
read the 27 New Testament books
Church
student who volunteered to be the
in the bible within a month had
House Steward. Jane’s culinary skill is
created a hunger in me to go a second
so good; thus meals preparation was
round. On the 5th week, when some
eased from my mind that allowed me
students were answering the altar
to have full enjoyment in my studies.
call to receive the Father’s blessings
learn from all the anointed lecturers. However, I did not expect to cry so much during the 10 weeks course.
through Pastor Derek Hong, the Lord’s presence just came upon me where I stood and began to weep and weep. I felt so loved by my Abba Father.
On 22 September 2014, I received
As
news from my home church that one
the rough edges in me, He has
of the Senior Elders whom we have
also brought about deep healing
been serving together for a long time
during
had passed on. There were many
Bondages by Pastor Chris Hayward.
questions running through my mind as I grieved over the sudden death. The in-depth teaching of Dr Margaret
God
continued
the
module
to
on
sharpen
Breaking
I trust that the Lord will use me to impact the community where I’m in and live out the promises in Luke 4 : 18-19.
They are indeed walking
testimonies
House and the company of wonderful
I felt very privileged to be able to
of
Choo and House Steward Jane Teo
In addition to the beautiful Mission
ex-Arrows
team
I received supernatural
During the N.T. Survey, I was convicted
an
the
peace from the Lord although the
arrived in Perth. God is so good to me!
Teo,
appreciate
am
of
glad
Matthew
to
new
get
friends Faith
and
to in
25:21. know Arrows
Community
Anchor
Church.
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THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS ON ME, BECAUSE HE HAS ANOINTED ME TO PROCLAIM GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM FREEDOM FOR THE PRISONERS AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT FOR THE BLIND, TO SET THE OPPRESSED FREE, TO PROCLAIM THE YEAR OF THE LORD’S FAVOR. - LUKE 4:18-19
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Pursuing My Abba Father Understanding the Father’s heart and His unconditional love towards her was a journey that Melissa Leong had to walk through with Her Heavenly Father. At Arrows College, she discovers herself on a road of restoration and the rediscovery of His plans for her.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO come all the
that was full of darkness and vices. It
way to Perth to encounter the Lord, but
was through a series of events that
if your soul needs to be recharged, and
led me to come before His throne to
if you need that one-to-one time with
say that, “Lord, I give up. I can’t move
Him in a private and intimate setting,
anymore unless you carry me. Take
may I encourage you to consider taking
me to a place where I can seek you
time off from your responsibilities to
face to face. Take charge of my life
be here and allow the Lord to embrace
because your timing and ways are
you in His love and His creation.
perfect.” I never understood what is
Growing up I always wondered if God
it like to be loved unconditionally
is real and I wondered what does it
by my Father, until I came to Arrows. It may seemed like it took a long time for me to figure this out, but I am glad
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. - Ecclesiastes 3:11
that the Lord took his time to reveal His unconditional love to me. He showed me, through His people, what it is like to be blessed (be endowed with divine favor and protection) and be loved. I met many new faces in Arrows, and everyone, from the young to the seniors, had a story to share. Their stories are filled with
mean to be loved unconditionally by Him. As I grow in my relationship with God, I began to understand that my Abba Father makes all things beautiful in His time. Regardless of the desires in my heart or opportunities that I am waiting to have, God makes it come to pass in His perfect timing. No one can ever comprehend His ways, and if there’s anything that I know and am certain of, is that our Abba Father always has it controlled. I returned to the Lord in 2013 after realizing that I had to make a choice to either start living the right way of light and life or to carry on with one DUNAMIS
praises and thanksgiving, and every story was built on the agape love of the Father. It wasn’t just their stories that revealed the real and tangible ways of God; it was also shown in their day-today lives. I was encouraged by their stories and faith in action, and it was through their encounters with Him that heightened my pursuit for the Father’s heart. I wanted to encounter the Lord too! I thought to myself. Understanding wasn’t
a
the
one-day
father’s effort.
As
heart with
all relationships, it takes time to develop and grow. God has taken His time to peel my layers and He has shown me that there are indeed
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PURSUING MY ABBA FATHER
no fears in His perfect love and this the rigorous training. In my teenage began to pick up the guitar again and revelation came together with the years I remembered growing envious started singing hymns to the Lord in understanding of His perfect timing. of the friends who could play an my tiny abode. Even though I could not I had a past that was traumatic and from time to time it still pricks when I look back on the yester years. However, I am comforted that all things work for good to those who love Him. God took those dark years and turned it
instrument, I wanted to be like them— coordinate, it didn’t bother me much to play my favourite tunes on the as it was for His ears and mine to hear piano or on any other instruments only. Through that atmosphere I begin for that matter! I attempted to re- to understand why people fall to their learn the piano, only to realize that knees during worship; I could feel the I can’t play and sing to save my life. overwhelming presence of the Father’s
around for the goodness of many and This desire of wanting to learn how to in the process of it, He showed me what play an instrument didn’t stop there; I is it like to be loved and accepted, to began to develop a liking for stringed be forgiven and extend forgiveness. instruments and thus sparked my I wouldn’t have been able to forgive interest towards the guitar. At 21, myself if the Lord hadn’t revealed the beauty of His creation and plans for my life. I am thankful that there is no limit to God’s timing and I am even more thankful to for His redemptive love and countless second chances. Matthew 7:7 (NLT) “Keep on asking, and
you
will
receive
what
you
ask for. Keep on seeking, and you
love as I sang my heart out to Him. I told the Father that someday, I too would like to bring people into His comforting presence
through
worship—both
singing and playing of the guitar. This was told to no one but Him.
Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you .
Coming to Arrows was the beginning
- Matthew 7:7
basic chords on the guitar!” Later did
will find. Keep on knocking, and
of the answers to my desires. I remembered Pastor Choy asking for musicians
during
unknowingly, Immediately
I I
orientation
raised
my
exclaimed,
and
hands. “I
can’t
play and sing! And I can only play the I know that I would be helping friends
from the Mission House with their a friend gave me a guitar and I was morning worship in chapel services! This verse is the highlight of my thrilled to receive it as a gift! I knew It was always nerve wrecking when the door will be opened to you”
journey in Arrows. With every promise nothing about the instrument; not someone approached to ask for help, from God comes a condition, and the notes, not the intricateness of as I was afraid that I couldn’t meet the condition of this promise is for the design, nothing! The guitar came his or her expectations. That said, us to seek first His kingdom and along with a 2nd hand chord book I realized that this was the request righteousness. I believe that the Lord and that was the beginning of the late that I presented to the Lord for a long knows the desires of our heart and He night clatters in my home. For nights I time! It’s no wonder that He gave it to will grant you those desires if you search would practice strumming and sing my me all at once. Over the course of 10 Him earnestly and wholeheartedly. favourite tunes at the top of my voice weeks, I have been graciously blessed Music played a great role in my younger days; I grew up under the influence of
even though I could not play and sing with classmates who taught me some at the same time. 2 years later I stopped basics on the guitar. Morning chapel
as I figured that I wasn’t progressing. services became the platform for me About a year later I discovered the to participate in leading everyone to listening to evergreen and country ukulele and Youtube made it seemingly exalt His mighty name. Freely you have music on the Walkman that my parents easier to learn the instrument. I bought received, freely you give; I am grateful gave me. It would be my favourite thing myself one and carried on with the to be blessed with a skill that only God to do to rewind the cassettes on each “late-night clatter” tradition. I used it can give, and I am even more thankful side and listen to the albums back in the classroom where I taught and to be able to share this gift with His to back. I was known as the “walking it was a popular hit amongst the kids! people. Thank you Jamie, for your walkman” those days in school. Music my dad’s playlist and I remembered
also became my hideout where I To keep the story short, at 26, I was saved enthusiasm in learning the Ukulele, would retreat to when the chaos in and in thankfulness and admiration alongside with Elyn and Jackie, who my world became too big to handle. to the Lord I found myself having a have encouraged me to pass on this gift Because of my interest in music, my desire to sing to Him and worship His for the purpose of His greater glory. mum decided that it was best for me mighty name. Singing alone could not to learn the piano. However, I gave suffice the desire; in my spirit I knew
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FINDINg REST Jackie Chia had planned to come to Perth, Western Australia to be equipped at Arrows College and to have a time of rest and devotion with the Lord. Instead, He blessed her with much more than she had initially expected. I GREW UP IN A
small, loving
our church office, a Deaconess, a
looked forward to the 10weeks course
cell group leader, ministry head
knowing that apart from receiving the
background that was involved in idol
for
invaluable teaching, I would also have
and ancestor worshipping in Brunei.
coordinator for foundation course,
family
with
a
strong
Buddhist
In 2004, I met a Christian friend who caused my curiosity to want to know what Christianity is all about. In order to find out more, I started attending Home Group and Services at AFC (Agape Family Centre)
security
and
photography,
School of Leadership seminar and I also help to liaise between our Brunei Mother church and 9 other extension centres, with 8 of them located in China, Malaysia, Philippines, India and Indonesia.
more devotional time with the Lord. During the night of Arrows College orientation, all the students were prayed for. One of the intercessors prayed for me and again among the words released to me was to find rest in the Lord. I thanked God for
in Brunei that is now my current
In 2013, my Senior Pastor, Peter
re-affirming to me the precious time
church. During the one year period of
Chin recommended me to enrol and
that He has prepared for me to have
searching, I was ministered to by the
study in Arrows College knowing
encounters with Him during my time
worship sessions, Sunday sermons,
that this course would further equip
at Arrows College.
testimonies by brothers and sisters
me to serve better in ministry. I read
in Christ which led me to realize the
through the topics which will be
search for an answer to the meaning
covered in the course and my heart
of my life. I then accepted Jesus into
was stirred with excitement. Early
my life in July 2005.
this year, I committed to the Lord
On 1st January 2011, I left my managerial role in an international bank that I have served for 14 years and began to serve full-time in AFC Brunei after confirming God’s call in my life. Currently I am holding the role of a General Manager for DUNAMIS
my enrolment application to Arrows College and Praise the Lord for His divine favor! Two weeks before I came to Perth, one of my local pastors prayed for me and among the words released to me was to find rest in the Lord. My heart was filled with joy as I
One of the significant moments at Arrows College was during the lesson taught by Ps Derek Hong on the topic of “Healing Ministry Today”. As he taught about “Identity in Christ”, he shared on how our Lord Jesus can identify with Father God and had a close relationship with Him. Similarly for each one of us as a child of God,we also need to be able to identify and have a close relationship with our Father God and this is only possible
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if we first have a close relationship with our earthly father. I lost my loving father in January 2007 when he passed away suddenly due to a heart attack. As in a traditional Chinese family, we did not practice much hugging between father and daughter. One month before my father’s passing away, he sent me to the airport as I needed to take a flight to Malaysia for a conference. Very unexpectedly, after he had dropped me at the airport, he came out from the car and hugged me from the side. I held that moment dearly in my heart because I didn’t have any more opportunity to receive my father’s love and hug. I didn’t expect Ps Derek to have a time of ministry, so when he opened up the floor for ministry, I was in tears and knew strongly in my heart how Father God wants to fill me again with His love and to say that He loves me very much even though I have lost my earthly father. Ps Derek hugged me
been better equipped and I am ready
and prayed a prayer of blessings over
to serve and contribute back to my
me. I thanked God for His love because
church in Brunei.
from that moment onwards, there was a breakthrough in my life as I felt the immediate intimate relationship with my Abba Father. A few days later we participated in the Encounter Weekend
I would like to personally thank all the teachers who have taught us in Arrows College this year for their invaluable impartation, Ps Choy as Dean and Uncle Kin Ho as Administrator of
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. - 1 Corinthians 15:58
with Ps Chris Hayward and he shared
Arrows College for their sacrifices
on “The Father’s Love” on the first
and for taking very good care of all
night. When Ps Chris Hayward opened
the students. May Father God bless
up the floor for ministry, I went up to
them and their families abundantly in
minister the Father’s love to those in
all areas of their lives. Special thanks
need. It was also my first experience to
to my Senior Ps Peter, Senior Pastoral
minister to others and I thank God for
team, Sapphire Zone members and AFC
this experience of ministry time.
Family for their support shown to me.
I have been greatly blessed by the
I highly recommend Arrows College
invaluable
all
School of Ministry to those who desire
the lecturers with many years of
to be further equipped and also to
experiences
respective
have a time of rest with the Lord. May
ministry. I also thank God for giving
I encourage you with these words from
me a time of rest and I believe I have
1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my
rich in
teaching their
from
dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” All Honor, Praise and Glory to Father God and Lord Jesus!
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TWO QUICK QUESTIONS
two quick questions
WITH PASTOR CHRIS HAYWARD What makes you so passionate about the subject on breaking bondages? The reason I’m so passionate about breaking bondages has to do with setting people free to serve Jesus Christ. Bondage restricts people by quenching the gifts that God has given them. Once they are set free they are released to serve Him fully.
ABOUT CHRIS HAYWARD Ps. Chris is the president of Cleansing Stream Ministries, an organization dedicated to equipping local churches for biblically balanced, sound and effective healing, and deliverance ministry.
In your opinion, what is the message for the church today and why? I don’t think there is any one single message for the church, but certainly a central message would be; Receive the Father’s Love. If you are unable to receive the Father’s love, how can you hear His voice or walk in the Spirit? When you are able to embrace the Father’s love you hear His voice and can move with confidence in whatever He gives you to do.
Chris has served in pastoral ministry for over 24 years and was the founding pastor at Christian Fellowship Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois for 12 years.
When you are in bondage you lose confidence and when you lose confidence there will be no bold proclamation of the gospel to anyone around you.
He has lectured at Arrows College since 2013 and teaches on ‘Breaking Bondages” and has blessed many students.
So many of God Saints are in this condition and it hinders the church from moving forward to advance the Gospel.
It is not that God pulls away from you when you are in bondage, but you are reticent to hear His voice or to believe that He is speaking with you.
A freed saint is a witnessing saint.
two quick questions
WITH PASTOR DAWSON ELLIOTT What makes you so passionate about the subject of theology? I am passionate about theology since it is the study of God. This study finds its basis in the Bible and proper interpretations are required if one is to understand God in Christ by the power of His Spirit. The Spirit is our teacher who makes Christ a known reality in our lives and He keeps our faith active and sharp to face the challenging climate of contemporary religious thought.
ABOUT DAWSON ELLIOTT A gifted theologian, preacher and teacher, he has a passion for pastoral ministry and Christian education. He is serving as Principal of the Bible College of Western Australia, his academic research focusing on Systematic Theology with his Masters’ degree having researched the area of ‘sanctification’. He has planted a church in Perth, Grace Community Church. He has been a lecturer at Arrows since the school began and has been equipping students in Basic Theology.
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Theology is not a glorified Bible study; it is fundamental Bible study in Biblical and contemporary contexts in its truest form. Theology must clear misconceptions about God and His Word and my passion is to clarify erroneous Christian thought and draw people to the real God in Christ of the Bible. I am passionate in making my classrooms become church and the church become classrooms, albeit in an atmosphere of engaging, innovative and creative exploration. Theological study sets one free as Christ intended.
In your opinion, what is the message for the church today and why? I believe that the message to the Church today is to stand firm in the faith for in the last days the love of many will wax cold. We are living in turbulent times that require the Church to speak God’s Word as the essential truth and to pray God’s will as the essential action for human history. When the Church becomes “corporate business” rather than engaging in our “Father’s business”, we miss the mark of the Gospel story. On which side of the pendulum would the present day Church/churches be found? Your guess would be as good as mine but thanks be to God who has the final say. To this end I minister so that the Church can remain true to its calling and not be found wanting when our Lord returns.
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Life After Arrows: Joanne Goh Part of the pioneer batch, Joanne Goh is currently living out her God given calling. Be inspired by her story and see where God has taken her since her time at Arrows College.
FEW THINGS ARE NEEDED, INDEED ONLY ONE. - LUKE 10:42 IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS since Arrows College 2012 and I would have never imagined then that I get to do what I’m doing now. I am currently living in the US where I am serving as a missionary in a school called Antioch Centre for Training and Sending. In the winter of 2013 I moved to the US to train with this school where I completed a yearlong internship. This included a short-term outreach trip, which brought me to the Middle East. I am now preparing to lead a new term outreach in December to Africa. My heart is for Arab Muslims I want to work amongst them in to see the Name of Jesus glorified
shortNorth where order there.
Back in 2012 the Lord used Arrows College as a launch pad. Firstly through the ministry of various teachers, I received multiple confirmations of what the Lord has called me to
do. Secondly, the Lord opened doors in that time for me to walk into what He was calling me to. I reminisce back on Arrows College with much joy because it was a time marked with the sweetness of His presence. In addition, it was a time where I enjoyed great fellowship with my housemates and deep friendships with my classmates. It was a time of multifaceted growth and preparation mentally, emotionally and spiritually. What I experienced during Arrows College was both a completion and the beginning of God’s work. The completion of dreams of the past and the beginning of dreams yet to be fulfilled. The time at Arrows College was simply a time to sit at the feet of Jesus just like Mary of Bethany. In the words of Jesus I conclude: “few things are needed, indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
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CHAPEL, CLASSES AND SEMINARS
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strangers
THERE ARE NO HERE AT ARROWS, JUST FRIENDS
you have not met.
- MELISSA LEONG
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THE SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN CHRIST IN MISSION HOUSE ARE SO SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING. THE FELLOWSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER HELPED ME IDENTIFY WITH THE VERSE:
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. ( P R O V E R B S 2 7:17 )
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CONGRATULATIONS, 2014 BATCH OF STUDENTS Blessings from Serena, Lesley & Jane (Arrows 2013)
November 2014
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
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