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Testimony by
Sis Evonne Tee
Thank God for blessing us
with a wonderful and fruitful trip in Myanmar. It's great to be
able to be used by the Lord and do things for Him even though
we are small and limited beings.
Personally it's my 1st medical mission trip abroad. And I must
testify that this trip has been a great eye opener for me and
a most wonderful experience. I thank God for calling me to join
you all in this trip. Actually, I hesitated to go initially because
of some personal change of plans in my life. But the Holy Spirit
convicted me to go for this trip so that I can learn and gain
some experience abroad. It's really amazing seeing the many people
who came and joined in our activities. Our God is indeed a great
God and His love reaches to various people. I am thankful for
the patients whom we met and attended to. Beneath their physical
ailments, I see their need for the Lord in their lives and it's
my prayer that they will come to the saving grace and knowledge
of the Lord someday. It's also very amazing seeing so many children.
They live in poverty, and many of them do not have a school education.
It's really quite sad to see the state these children are in.
But I thank God they have a chance to come to church and attend
Sunday School. It's very encouraging to hear them sing songs of
praise to the Lord, the zeal and innocence they display. They
don't even mind to be under the hot sun for their Sunday school.
Pray that they will have a real and personal relationship with
the Lord as they grow up. Thank God too for the people He called
to serve Him in the church. I know the work is not easy. But these
brothers and sisters (young and old) are so zealous to do the
Lord's work. I am deeply encouraged by their faith and persistent
dependence on the Lord. Out of this trip, the thing that touched
me most was the house visit we made to the various house churches.
I went to Pastor Peter's house church with Bro Richard and Sis
Joyce. It was just a small house. When we arrived, everyone was
quietly seated down, waiting for us. It was small and cramped
but nobody complained. We had worship, sang some songs. They even
presented us with a English song - "Give thanks". My
heart melted to hear this group of brothers and sisters singing
and praising the Lord with whatever they have/know. I shared with
them from Eph 1:3-6,reminding them (and myself) that God chose
them and saved them through Christ because He loves them. And
God has blessed us with every spiritual blessings to do His work
for Him. The people listened, I hope they understand and are encouraged
to press on for the Lord.
All in all, this trip has been most pleasant and enjoyable for
me. There were many blessings from the Lord and thanksgivings
to God for He is most wise and personal. He knows our needs and
helps us in our weaknesses. Thank God for the special treat we
had on the last day before we flew back to Singapore. The visit
to the bakery factory was nice and enjoyable and it was indeed
a special treat for us. Thank God too for the group of brothers
and sisters I went along with. Though I don't know anyone of you
personally (before the trip), you all have been very nice and
friendly to me. You all have been an encouragement to me and I
thank God for His work in your lives. May we all continue to press
on for the Lord. Thank God for His good work in our lives.
This trip was organized
by Grace Methodist Church.
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