Clockwise – From top right SCAC President Rev. Dato’ Dr. Su Chii Ann blessing the new parsonage, Group photo in front of the new parsonage, Ribbon-cutting of the new chapel and SMPC office, Group photo outside the SMPC building.
Story by Peter Laguna Wong, Photos – James TC Wong
MIRI - Jan 31
2015 marks another historical day in the annals of Senadin Methodist Campus
Gospel Centre (SMCGC), now officially known as Senadin Methodist Preaching
Centre (SMPC). This
day marked the officiation and dedication of the parsonage and the chapel as
well as the office of SMPC. The event was graced by our President of Sarawak
Chinese Annual Conference (SCAC) – Rev. Dato’ Dr. Su Chi Ann, our Miri District
Superintendent – Rev. Simon Ting, Methodist church members from all around
Miri, members of SMPC, as well as the Boys from the 4th Miri
Company. Amidst the jovial anticipations, the noon started with a simple
dedication service for the parsonage before moving on to SMPC's chapel and
office. And what a blessed noon it was, with singings of hymns and prayers and
rites in a meaningfully memorable Methodist fashion before ending with a high
tea fellowship session.
During the service, Rev. Dr. Su Chi Ann firmly exhorted all
those present of the vision and mission of SMPC, summed up nicely in the form
of the five 'looks':
- To 'look around' for various existing opportunities to evangelize in Senadin.
- To 'look out' for lost souls and those thirsty for the word of the Lord.
- To 'look after' the congregation of SMPC and guide them to spiritual maturity.
- To 'look up' to our Abba Father above to for strength and providence to carry out His great commission and to remain focused onto Him.
- To 'look forward' to the years ahead, full of blessings and challenges for SMPC at every turn.
Rev. Dr Su reminded all as well that everything in the past,
present and future are 100% God's work, and we all should be rest
assured in continuing to serve Him. At the same time, the Great Commission is
also 100% our work, and therefore we should shoulder it with great
fervour and faith.
This simple dedication service has also showcased the unity
of the Methodist members. From SMPC starting out 12 years ago as a humble 1st
floor shop lot, to its interior renovation and upgrading, to its extension to
the adjacent lot, and now to having a chapel and office on the ground floor as
well as a parsonage we can truly call our own – all these will not be possible
without the benevolent givers, the expert planners, the fervent doers, the
passionate prayer-warriors, and the ardent supporters from all walks of life
tirelessly contributing all they can. For these we truly thank you all from the
bottom of our hearts. SMPC will surely continue to grow and steadfastly be the
channel of blessings. To God be the glory.
Source: http://gmc.org.my/?p=7918
Source: http://gmc.org.my/?p=7918
