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At the age of 97, Rev. Dr Koa Keng Woo was called home by the Lord to His eternal presence on 22 July 2026. While we grieve his departure, we rejoice that he has entered the blessed presence of the Saviour whom he loved and faithfully served for many decades.

Having trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour in 1946, Rev. Koa answered God’s call to full-time ministry and enrolled in the Far Eastern Bible College in 1981. Graduating with the Bachelor of Theology degree in 1987, he devoted himself to preaching God’s Word and teaching future ministers.  Ordained to the ministry in 1989, he faithfully pastored Muar Bible-Presbyterian Church and also served the congregations in Rawang and Bukit Gambir. As a lecturer at Far Eastern Bible College, he instructed generations of students in Bible Geography, Church Music, and other subjects, while also serving as the FEBC choir conductor. In recognition of his faithful and fruitful ministry, FEBC conferred upon him the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree.

Rev. Koa’s life was marked by humility, fidelity to the Holy Scriptures, cheerful labour, and steadfast commitment to the Bible-Presbyterian testimony. Even in his nineties, when many would have long retired from active ministry, he continued to travel and preach God’s Word and encourage churches. His love for Christ and commitment to the Gospel never diminished even in his advancing years.

Though the church mourns the loss of a faithful undershepherd, we give thanks for his godly example and enduring legacy. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them” (Revelation 14:13).

(Pastor’s note: On our wedding day, 23 November 1991, Carolyn and I were greatly encouraged by Rev. Koa and Mrs Koa, who lovingly ministered to us through a special song. Mrs Koa sang beautifully while Rev. Koa accompanied her on the piano. Their thoughtful expression of Christian love has remained one of our most treasured memories of them.)

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Heartfelt Gratitude for Our New Home!

Dear Pastor Koshy, Mission Team, and Beloved Church Family,

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We write this letter with hearts overflowing with gratitude. It has been almost a month since we moved into our new home, and not a day has gone by without us thanking the Lord for His faithfulness through you.

To our Pastor Koshy: Thank you for your shepherd’s heart, your prayers, and your leadership. You stood with us in faith when we needed it most. Your encouragement reminded us that God is our Provider, and we saw that promise fulfilled.

To the Mission Team: We are so grateful for your hands and feet that served us. For every hour you worked, every sacrifice you made, and every prayer you lifted for this home, thank you. You showed us Christ’s love in action.

To our Church Family: Thank you for every prayer, gift, and word of support. You have been instruments of God for comfort and strength when we were weary. This home is not just ours; it is a testimony of what God can do through a united church. We’ve already made so many memories here in the past month, and we think of you and give thanks to the Lord for each one of them.

And above all, to our Lord: Father, we thank You for hearing our prayers. You are Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. This home is Yours. May it be a place of peace, worship, and hospitality that brings glory to Your name.

We pray that the Lord bless each of you a hundredfold for your kindness. Our doors are always open to you. We look forward to fellowship, prayer, and praise in this home that He has built through all of us together.

With all our love and thanksgiving,
Sis. Josephine and family
Bogo, the Philippines

Our Chinese Service

Over the past twenty-four years, the Lord has graciously sustained and blessed the ministry of Gethsemane Chinese Service, establishing it as a faithful witness to His saving grace in the Chinese-speaking community and as a biblical congregation where believers gather to worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Though it faced struggles in the beginning, the Chinese Service has stood upon the unchanging foundation of God’s infallible Word. Through reverent worship, faithful preaching of the Scriptures, fervent prayer, and warm Christian fellowship, the Lord has nurtured believers in the knowledge of Christ and strengthened them to live as faithful witnesses. We praise God for every soul saved, every believer established in the faith, and every opportunity to proclaim the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We thank God for the joyful service of Pr Daniel Lim in preaching the Word and attending to the care of the brethren in the Chinese Service. We also praise God for all who have been co-labouring by offering themselves to lead in worship and the various ministries. There are also brethren who labour sacrificially to bring the worship service online for the benefit of those who are home-bound due to illness or those who are away on foreign assignments. The webcast ministry has been a help to our Chinese-speaking brethren of one of our mission churches, Calvary Kuching BPC in East Malaysia.

This anniversary also reminds us that every spiritual blessing has come solely by the grace of God. Faithful pastors, preachers, translators, musicians, ushers, and many willing brethren laboured diligently, yet it is the Lord who has given the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6–7). We are deeply grateful to all whom God has raised up to serve this ministry through the years.

As we reflect on God’s abundant mercies, we also look ahead with renewed faith. May the Lord continue to preserve the doctrinal faithfulness of the Chinese Service, raise up another generation of faithful servants, and enlarge its witness among Chinese-speaking people in Singapore and beyond. To God alone be all the glory for His unfailing goodness throughout these twenty-four years.

Gethsemane B-P Mission Church, Bohol

The following report of the 20th Anniversary Service is from Pr Edsel Locot, who serves the Lord in our mission church in Bohol. We thank God for enabling Pr Edsel to serve the Lord faithfully and fervently in his hometown for the last 20 years, upon completing his studies at FEBC. He is ably supported in the ministry by his wife, Sis Juvy, who is a graduate of GBI, Cebu. They have prayerfully been labouring on hard ground. Pastor Reggor Galarpe (GBPC, Cebu) has often travelled to Bohol (almost every month) to provide pastoral supervision for the congregation. Let us thank God for their steadfastness in the work of the Lord for the last 20 years.

Dear Pastor Koshy,

Greetings to you in the Blessed Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

I praise and thank God for the fruitful and blessed 20th Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service held last Sunday. I thank God for His faithfulness in sustaining the mission work in Bohol and for enabling the mission church to reach this significant milestone. All glory and praise belong to our One, living, and true God. As Psalm 115:1 declares: “Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.” I praise and thank God for using Gethsemane Bible-Presbyterian Church, Singapore, to uphold and sustain the mission church through its faithful prayers and heartfelt support over the years.

I praise and thank God for enabling Pastor Reggor and 18 brethren from Gethsemane BPC, Cebu, to travel to Bohol to join our anniversary celebration. I thank the Lord for granting them journey mercies and keeping them safe despite the unfavourable weather conditions. I also praise God for strengthening Pastor Reggor to faithfully preach and expound His Word for the edification and encouragement of the members. I thank God that the message of His saving grace was clearly proclaimed to the visitors who joined us.

I pray that the Lord will continue to teach and empower the members of the mission church to trust and serve Him with sincere hearts. May He help us to remain faithful in learning His Word, growing in our faith, and living according to His will each day.

Pastor, I’m sending you photos taken during our anniversary.

In Christ,
Pr Edsel Locot

Report by Pr Cornelius Koshy

About a year ago, Rev. Reggor shared with me his desire for a team of youths from Singapore to encourage the youths in the Philippine churches so that through the fellowship around God’s Word and the godly example of youths from Singapore, the second generation of Christians in the Philippines would be strengthened and stirred to be steadfast in the faith (Colossians 2:6–7).

Indeed, there is great benefit in having God-fearing young men and women, whose words and conduct bear testimony to a living faith and joyful service for Christ, to be role models for youths who often learn by example and look up to older brothers and sisters in church (Titus 2:6–8).

When I shared with the Gethsemane Youth Fellowship concerning the outreach to the Filipino youths, thirteen responded, and I thank God for them! God willing, more will share in this ministry of encouragement through future youth mission trips. We are also thankful to the Board of Elders for their prayers, and the support of a $1,000 love gift from the Mission Support Fund. Praise the LORD!

From the outset, I reminded the team that we were to be mission-minded. Though we are young (1 Timothy 4:12), God who “is able to do exceeding abundantly” will use us in special ways, “above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20). We were to endeavour to be a blessing to the brethren. Dns Diana and I divided the various responsibilities so that every member of the team had an area to serve (Ephesians 4:7, 16). Preparation then began in earnest. To the praise of God, every participant served faithfully and with excellence.

The highlight of the trip was the combined youth retreat, attended by 86 participants, including about 40 youths from Cebu, Bohol, Bogo, San Antonio and Singapore. Five messages were preached on the theme, Forgiven to Forgive, together with two workshops on The Biblical Response to LGBTQ Issues and Managing Disappointment and Rejection. Besides the retreat, we joined the brethren for the Midweek Prayer Meeting, the Lord’s Day worship service, and also served in the Junior Worship and children’s outreach held at Sis. Ophelia’s home.

A week after the trip, Rev. Reggor sent us this encouraging message:

“Maayong Buntag (Good morning) Pr Cornelius, trust that everyone in the mission team has rested well after the 5-day ministry here in Cebu. The brethren here, especially the youths, are still talking about their experience during the retreat, particularly the lessons learned from God’s Word and fellowship. We had our prayer meeting last night and every one’s sharing their thanksgiving for the combined retreat and the mission team’s coming. Praise God!”

The following are brief reports of our daily activities, written by members of the mission team:

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 (by Titus Lim)

Upon our safe arrival at Mactan airport, Rev. Reggor and many brethren warmly welcomed us. That evening, the Cebu youths hosted us for an authentic Filipino dinner.

At the Midweek Prayer Meeting, the mission team presented a hymn, and Sis. Grace Ho testified of God’s faithfulness in preserving her and Bro. Titus Ho through a motorbike accident in December 2025, and of God’s sustaining grace upon Pr Kee How during his four-month ordeal following a brain haemorrhage and ongoing hydrocephalus.

Pr Cornelius then preached from 2 John 1:7–11 on the dangers of going back to the old ways, going  beyond the limits set by God’s holy standards, and going with worldly people. The prayer meeting ended with prayers in small groups.

Thursday, 25 June 2026 (by Ruben Skariah)

We thank God for the safe journey to Carcar Eco Resort for the start of the combined youth retreat. After enjoying lunch together, Pr Cornelius began the opening message on the theme, Forgiven to Forgive. In the afternoon, Bro. Marcus, Ruben and Nathan organised games that helped everyone get to know one another better. The joy and laughter shared during these activities created a warm and encouraging atmosphere for the rest of the retreat.

Before the evening message, we had a special singing segment entitled “Meditations in Song”, where the chairman read out some lines to prepare the congregation to understand the lyrics in their biblical context, and then the congregation responded in song. At some stanzas, members of the mission team sang solos and duets, while at other times the whole congregation joined in to lift our voices to the Lord.

Friday, 26 June 2026 (by Nathan Resuma)

After breakfast, the Lord blessed us through Pastor Reggor’s morning devotion on the uncompromising stand of Daniel from Daniel 1:8. After Pr Cornelius’ third theme message, we had an interactive youth activity for buddies to learn more about one another. This was followed by the first workshop on The Biblical Response to LGBTQ Issues.

After lunch, we boarded the buses for an outing. At Estino Milk Station, some enjoyed ice cream made from fresh milk while others tried horse riding. At Mantayupan Falls, a group of daring youths went on a wooden raft under the waterfall! Most of us were content to dip our feet in the cool waters. We returned safely to Carcar Eco Resort for dinner and the night programme. The day ended with a time of prayer in pairs for various items and for one another before being dismissed to rest in our rooms.

Saturday, 27 June 2026 (by Jeremy Cheah)

The day began with a devotion by Bro. Johnny Rey from 1 John 2:15, reminding us not to love the world. He preached in English mixed with Cebuano, so that some of the youths who struggled with English could follow along! After the concluding message of the theme, and the second workshop on Managing Disappointment and Rejection, we shared a final lunch together with lechon! We thank God for all the fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Many were grateful for the new Christian friendships forged as well as old friendships rekindled.

At night, we gathered together with our Cebu youths for a dinner at Jollibee (a must-try in the Philippines)! Thereafter, some of us tried balut – a delicacy indeed! Thank God for keeping us safe, blessing us with journey mercies, and a wonderful time with our friends from Cebu.

Sunday, 28 June 2026

On the Lord’s Day, God’s Word from 2 Kings 5:20–27 warned us that if we run greedily into riches, we run certainly into ruin! We were exhorted once again on the dangers of covetousness and the blessings of contentment. Many in the team attended to the children at Junior Worship, teaching them lessons from the life of Ruth. After a sumptuous lunch fellowship, the team taught about 40 children the lessons from the global flood and Noah’s Ark at the children’s outreach, with the help of Bro. Clate, Julius and Johnny as interpreters.

Conclusion

Looking back, we give all glory to God for His goodness throughout this mission trip. While we went with the desire to encourage the brethren in the Philippines, we returned convinced that we ourselves had received far more than we had given. The warm Christian fellowship, the joyful spirit of service, the evident work of God among the brethren, and the opportunity to labour together in the Gospel were a rich encouragement to our own hearts. As we sought to “consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works” (Hebrews 10:24), the Lord used the fellowship of His people to strengthen us all alike. We also witnessed the truth of Paul’s words: “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God” (1 Thessalonians 3:9).

May the Lord establish our youths in the faith, raise up more labourers for His harvest, and grant that future youth mission trips may likewise be used to strengthen His people and glorify His great name.

The hospitality of the church is a vital ministry through which the love of Christ is visibly manifested to believers and unbelievers alike. While individual members and families often participate in this work, biblical hospitality is required of the church as a whole, which is the household of God. Scripture exhorts local assemblies of Christians to receive, care for, and encourage God’s people so that the fellowship Christ has established among the redeemed is always cherished.

The very first New Testament church in Jerusalem was marked by such corporate hospitality. The believers in Jerusalem shared their resources and cared for one another so that no member was left destitute (cf. Acts 2:44–47; 4:32–35). Apostolic churches regularly welcomed travelling preachers, missionaries, and fellow believers. The apostle John commended the church’s support of faithful ministers, urging believers to receive them so that the church might become “fellowhelpers to the truth” (3 John 5–8). The churches of Macedonia also demonstrated generous hospitality by sacrificially providing for the needs of God’s people (cf. 2 Corinthians 8:1–5).

Such hospitality strengthens the communion of the saints, encourages weary labourers, comforts the afflicted, and provides a powerful testimony to the watching world. Visitors should find in the church a place of worship and a spiritual family where Christ’s love is sincerely expressed. As members and families willingly contribute the use of their homes, resources, time, and service, they are not acting independently but supporting the church’s collective ministry of hospitality.

A hospitable church reflects the welcoming grace of God Himself. We who were once “strangers and foreigners” have been received into God’s household through Christ (Ephesians 2:19). Therefore, as a congregation, let us prayerfully cultivate a culture of gracious reception, loving care, generous provision, and warm fellowship (cf. 1 Peter 4:9; Hebrews 13:2). Such hospitality strengthens the unity of the body, promotes the work of Christ’s servants, and glorifies the Lord who has so graciously welcomed us into His eternal family.

Hospitality also guards the church against coldness, isolation, and selfishness. It nurtures mutual love and creates opportunities for discipleship across generations and borders. It is especially precious in welcoming visitors, encouraging new believers, supporting missionaries, and comforting those who are lonely or afflicted. Let us emulate the commendable practice of the churches of earlier generations, as well as faithful churches around us today, in practising Christ-centred hospitality.

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Thanksgiving Letter from our Pangasinan Brethren

Greetings in the marvellous name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

By God’s grace, we arrived safely back here in Pangasinan with hearts full of joy and thanksgiving. We praise the Lord for the wonderful two weeks of fellowship, encouragement, and feasting on His Word that we experienced together with the brethren in Singapore.

On behalf of our group, I would like to sincerely express our heartfelt gratitude to you and all the brethren whom we met, both old friends and new acquaintances, for the warm fellowship, love, and kindness shown to us. We are especially thankful to brethren who opened their homes and welcomed us with such generous hospitality. Through those moments of fellowship, we truly experienced the love and unity of the body of Christ.

During our stay in Singapore and Malaysia, our dear sister personally shared with us how greatly she was encouraged by what she witnessed, especially the involvement of your youths in the ministry. She was blessed to see them faithfully participating in choir practices and serving in various ministries, not just on Sundays. What captivated her was seeing that the youths are not consumed by their phones or worldly distractions, but instead have a genuine desire for fellowship, worship, and service to the Lord. This is a great encouragement, particularly as we see our young people facing many challenges here in Pangasinan today.

She was also deeply encouraged to witness how a Christian family lives out their faith daily, particularly through the example of the Resuma family. Seeing the children devoted to reading and studying the Bible was a beautiful testimony of how God’s Word is being nurtured within the home.

We were also deeply touched by the brethren who took the time to take us to the airport and see us off despite their busy schedules. Their love and thoughtfulness were a meaningful expression of Christian fellowship. My wife, Olive, would also like to extend her heartfelt appreciation to those who lovingly cared for and assisted Timotheus during our time in Singapore and Malaysia. Their kindness and support were truly a blessing to our family.

We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to the Board of Elders for giving us the opportunity to attend the church camp. It was indeed a great blessing and a source of encouragement to all of us. The teachings, fellowship, and reminders from the catechism classes refreshed our hearts and renewed our commitment to be mindful of the truths that we uphold.

As we eagerly look forward to our Sunday worship service, we are excited to share with our brethren here in Pangasinan the blessings and experiences God has allowed us to witness. We pray that our testimonies may encourage others and bring glory to God, who has graciously allowed us to experience the beauty of fellowship among His people.

Lastly, may we also humbly request your prayers for our church here in Pangasinan, that the Lord may raise up more faithful men who will dedicate themselves to the work of the ministry, and that our youths may develop a deeper passion to serve Christ and remain steadfast amidst the influences of this wicked world.

Once again, thank you very much for your love, prayers, and generosity. We give all glory and praise to our faithful God for bringing us together and allowing us to experience such precious fellowship in Christ.

May the Lord continue to bless you, your family, and the ministry He has entrusted to you.

In Christ,
Dn Jumar Balicao

The church of Jesus Christ exists because God established it, and it continues because God faithfully sustains it. Every aspect of the church’s ministry, such as preaching the Gospel, discipling believers, supporting pastors and missionaries, caring for the needy, publishing biblical literature, and sending forth labourers, depends entirely upon God’s gracious provision. The Scriptures consistently teach that the Lord never calls His church to a work without also providing what is necessary to accomplish it. Though He often uses His people as instruments, all provisions ultimately come from Him.

The apostle Paul reminds us, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). This promise was given to believers who had generously supported God’s work through Paul. Their giving did not impoverish them, for God Himself undertook to meet their needs. The church, therefore, must never trust in human wealth or worldly methods, but in the inexhaustible riches of her heavenly Father.

Pastors and Preachers

God first provides for His church by calling and equipping faithful servants to shepherd His flock and proclaim His truth. The ascended Christ Himself “gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers” (Ephesians 4:11). These ministers are not self-appointed professionals or merely employees of the church; they are Christ’s gifts to His people, raised up according to His sovereign will for the edification of His body.

The Lord graciously places within those whom He calls a deep burden for the salvation of souls and a heartfelt love for His church. Like the apostle Paul, they are constrained by the love of Christ and willingly devote themselves to the ministry of the Word and prayer (Acts 6:4). This inward calling is confirmed by the church as the Lord makes evident both the man’s godly character and his fitness for ministry (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9).

Full-time ministry staff: The Lord also calls some believers to full-time ministry roles that support and facilitate the ministry of the Word, even though they are not called to preaching ministries. Paul travelled with numerous co-workers whose ministries were largely supportive. Examples of such men in supportive roles include Luke, Tychicus and Epaphroditus. These workers were recognised, entrusted with responsibility, and often supported by the church.

From this principle, churches may legitimately recognise and appoint full-time administrative, publishing, media, or logistical workers today.

God not only calls His servants but also equips them. Through the Holy Spirit, He grants the spiritual gifts, wisdom, and grace necessary to preach His Word faithfully, shepherd His people lovingly, defend sound doctrine courageously, and lead the church with humility (1 Corinthians 12:4–11; 2 Timothy 2:24–25). Though ministers must diligently study the Scriptures and labour earnestly in their calling, they shall also continually depend upon God’s enabling grace, confessing with Paul, “our sufficiency is of God” (2 Corinthians 3:5).

The church should therefore receive faithful pastors and preachers, along with their supporting team that God has provided, and with gratitude, pray for them continually and support them in their ministry. By providing godly shepherds, Christ demonstrates His unfailing care for His church, ensuring that His people are fed with the truth, guarded from error, and built up in the faith until He comes again.

Open Doors of Ministry

The Lord who commissions His church also opens doors for its ministry. Paul rejoiced when “a great door and effectual is opened unto me” (1 Corinthians 16:9), and he requested prayer that “God would open unto us a door of utterance” (Colossians 4:3). Whether in our local community or in distant lands, every genuine opportunity to preach the Gospel, establish churches, teach the Scriptures, publish biblical literature, or train labourers is granted by God’s sovereign providence. No human effort can create such opportunities apart from His will. 

The Lord opens hearts to receive His Word (Acts 16:14), directs His servants to needy fields (Acts 16:6–10), and prepares circumstances for the advancement of the Gospel. As He enlarges the church’s opportunities, He also provides the workers with the wisdom, finances, and strength required for the task. 

In this regard, we thank God for all the local and foreign avenues He has opened before our church to spread the Gospel, establish churches, and train men for the work of the Gospel. 

We as a church must prayerfully discern and faithfully enter every door that He graciously opens for His glory.

Material Provision

God ordinarily provides for His church through the willing generosity of His redeemed people. Under both the Old and New Testaments, His people were called to support the worship and service of God. In the New Testament, the apostle Paul writes, “Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:14). Those who devote themselves to preaching and teaching are to be sustained by the church, enabling them to labour without distraction in the ministry of the Word.

Christian giving is never to be regarded as a burdensome duty or an attempt to earn God’s favour. Rather, it is the joyful and grateful response of hearts transformed by His saving grace. The Macedonian churches exemplified this spirit. Though enduring “a great trial of affliction” and “deep poverty”, they abounded in liberality because they “first gave their own selves to the Lord” (2 Corinthians 8:2, 5). Their generosity flowed from consecrated hearts, not from material abundance. Likewise, Paul exhorts, “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

The church needs no manipulative fundraising, emotional pressure, or promises of earthly prosperity in exchange for financial gifts. Scripture knows nothing of coercive appeals or commercialised ministry. Christian giving is an act of worship offered voluntarily, joyfully, and thankfully unto God. The Lord delights in willing sacrifices born of love, rather than gifts extracted through guilt or worldly persuasion.

The oft-quoted saying of Hudson Taylor expresses a biblical principle: “God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply.” While this should not be interpreted to mean that God’s servants will always enjoy abundance or receive immediate answers, it rightly affirms that the Lord never fails to provide all that is necessary to accomplish His purposes. Sometimes He supplies through generous believers, sometimes through unexpected providences, sometimes through sacrificial labour, and often after seasons of waiting that deepen our faith.

The church today has every reason to trust her faithful Lord. “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”  (Romans 8:32). Therefore, let believers give cheerfully, administer faithfully, pray earnestly, and labour diligently, remembering that the ministry belongs to the Lord. As Scripture declares, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8).

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!

The Lord has graciously provided sufficient funds to meet the substantial shortfall through the generous giving of the members and friends of GBPC over the past week. We praise Him that, by His faithful provision, this financial year can now conclude without the deficit we had feared. May the Lord bless all the cheerful givers!

Joan Cheah

I thank and praise the Lord for His goodness throughout this blessed church camp.

My heart is filled with gratitude for every hymn, message, prayer, act of service, and worship rendered unto God during the camp.

I have learned much about God’s preservation of His holy Word, which is infallible and inerrant, and has been faithfully preserved throughout the generations. As the Psalmist declares in Psalm 12:6–7: “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.” I pray that the Spirit of God will help me to remain faithful in trusting the Scriptures as the supreme authority and the foundation of my life.

Besides this, it is my earnest desire that the Lord will continue to grant me grace, wisdom and strength to remain steadfast in His holy precepts and to serve Him wholeheartedly throughout my life until He calls me to His glorious home.

I also wish to express my joy for the warm fellowship I enjoyed with the brethren during those five days at the church camp. It was a time of mutual encouragement and exhortation in the Lord, for which I am truly thankful.

I would also like to thank the camp committee for their labour of love and service unto God. Their careful planning and arrangements, including the accommodation at Courtyard Marriott Hotel and all the logistical preparations, contributed greatly to a blessed and comfortable camp experience.

Above all, I thank the Lord for all the valuable messages preached by the preachers.

The topic on the “Bible Presbyterian Distinctives”, faithfully preached and taught by Pastor Koshy, has benefited me greatly. These messages have enriched me spiritually and reminded me to live as a child of God – to be fruitful, to persevere in the faith, and to serve Him faithfully.

To God be all the glory and honour. Amen.

Elder Alan Choy

Thank the Lord for His goodness and grace in granting us a wonderful church camp, a time of revising and learning the important theologies from God’s Word. We are exhorted to “sanctify the Lord God in our hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh [us] a reason of the hope that is in [us] with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15). Thank God for His servants – our Pastor and the preachers – who divided the Word faithfully to us. Thanks to our Camp Master and all the camp committee members for their labour of love, looking into every detail of the physical arrangements for the campers. It was indeed a joy to see brethren coming together in the unity of faith.

Reuel Resuma

1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

I thank God for enabling my family to attend this year’s church camp, where I’ve been blessed with a five-day-long study of God’s Word. I’ve been especially blessed in this year’s camp, in that I have been instructed in the doctrines of our church, so that I may clearly understand why we stand firmly as Bible-Presbyterians in a world filled with numerous denominations and doctrines. I also thank God for the morning devotions and the messages on stewardship, from which I realised that I still have much to learn to be a good steward of Christ over the things He has entrusted to me. I also thank God for the camp committee, who diligently planned this event, for every preacher who faithfully expounded the Word to us, and for all those who served humbly behind the scenes. I also thank God for the fellowship and fun I’ve had with other brethren. I pray that I will take back the lessons that I have learned and apply them to my life, and that I will serve God and others with the gifts He has given me and glorify Him always.

Margie Jasmin

I’m Margie Jasmin from Pangasinan, the Philippines. Thank God for giving my two children and me the opportunity to travel to Singapore to attend a church camp in Malaysia. I didn’t expect to come here because of the many struggles in processing my passport and financial needs. Thank God for the Lord’s gracious provisions that helped us to come for the church camp.

I thank God for all our brethren here in Singapore for their hospitality and fellowship since we arrived in Singapore and during the journey to and from the church camp. We shall now go back to Pangasinan, encouraged and happy to share with our fellow brethren what we have learned at the church camp. Our heartfelt thanks to the pastors and the preachers who preached the Word of God and provided spiritual learning. Thanks also to all elders and deacons. To God be the glory.

Nathan Resuma

I thank God for this church camp, where we could come together to worship Him as one body—the church—and for His abundant blessings throughout the camp, including His gracious providence in enabling my family to attend. I thank God for the pastors, preachers, and children’s teachers who faithfully taught from His Word, especially on the theme, “The Doctrinal Distinctives of Our Bible-Presbyterian Church”, and for the camp committee who diligently planned every aspect of this camp.

I also thank God for the blessed fellowship I enjoyed with my roommates, family, and friends. I pray that God will help me to apply the lessons I have learned, that I may live victoriously for His glory and “finish my course with joy” (Acts 20:24).

All glory be to God alone!

Lok Qian Ning

In a world that favours ecumenism, what a precious blessing it was to attend the recent church camp, where many of the distinct doctrines and principles of the Bible-Presbyterian church were so clearly spelt out from the truths of God’s Word. Truly, the importance of knowing and communicating God’s truth cannot be overstated. Though there’s still much more to learn, I thank God for Pastor who laboured much to concisely deliver the key points of the B-P distinctives. The messages on stewardship were also excellent reproofs and reminders to examine my faithfulness to God in how I use what He has entrusted to me. Thank God as well for the preachers who led the morning devotions, and for the camp committee who worked tirelessly. Indeed, learning from God’s Word and serving at church camps have been among the best uses of time, treasure, and talents!

Aron Ong

It was by God’s grace and mercy that my family and I were able to attend this year’s church camp. I was taken ill by a viral infection slightly over a week before the camp and am thankful to recover just in time, and also that my family members were protected from the illness.

I thank God for our Pastor and preachers who faithfully ministered the Word through the camp theme messages on our Bible-Presbyterian doctrinal distinctives, the morning messages on stewardship, and the daily morning devotions. The messages on stewardship refocused our mindset on managing and using our God-given resources for the glory of God. The camp theme messages renewed and reinforced our understanding of the biblical basis of our B-P faith, and together with the Q&A clarified and addressed some of the questions I had. I especially love the messages on Calvinism - the 5 points of TULIP - O the blessed thought of God’s saving grace to me and the reassurance of His preservation of all His chosen ones.

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).

Last but not least, I thank God for the opportunities to serve and fellowship in the camp. Thank God for the camp organising committee, the games organisers, and all the brethren who have made this a blessed camp for God’s glory.

Shaphrang Lyngdoh Nongrang

As one who is a sinner saved by grace but often filled with doubts, I must confess that I struggled last December with the decision to sign up and attend the Gethsemane Church Camp 2026. In my heart, I desired to return home to my family during the vacation, thinking that would be far better for me. Yet I thank God for His sovereign grace in bringing me to this camp. Looking back, I see clearly that it was not my own desire, but the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ that led me to attend the camp.

This being my first Gethsemane Bible-Presbyterian Church Camp, and coming from a non-BP background with just a year at FEBC, I had only some knowledge of certain doctrines. Through the preaching of God’s Word, I was humbled to see how shallow my understanding was and how weak my convictions remained. Christ was set before me, and my heart was searched.

In particular, the morning devotion on contending for the faith preached by Pr Samson from Jude 3–4 deeply convicted me. I saw my fear, my silence, and how easily I shrink from standing for the truth. I realised that contending for the faith is not something distant or theoretical, but a personal calling. Too often, I desire comfort more than faithfulness, and ease more than obedience.

The messages on stewardship, especially on time, treasure, and gifts, were very searching, showing me how much of my life I still hold back from Christ, even though I belong wholly to Him. The teaching on Biblical Separation, though I had learned it last semester at FEBC, brought fresh conviction that I must live a life set apart unto Christ without compromise. The teaching on total abstinence was also new to me, as it is not something I had been taught in my church, and it reminded me of the warnings in Scripture concerning the dangers and deception of strong drink (Proverbs 20:1; 23:29–35), and how I need to live soberly. I am likewise thankful for the teaching on VPI and VPP, which has helped strengthen my confidence that the Word of Christ is perfectly preserved and trustworthy.

As I consider returning to Shillong in the future, according to God’s will, where many worldly and charismatic influences seem to be increasing, and where we as Christians may be losing our Presbyterian roots, I am humbled and convicted that I must not remain passive. By His grace, I desire to stand firm, hold fast to His Word, and be ready to contend for the faith with humility and courage, remembering the teachings I have learned from this church camp. I pray that Christ will continue to sanctify me, making me more faithful and obedient not only to speak of Him but also to live for Him, and above all to be more conformed to His image.

I also thank God for the love and fellowship of the saints at Gethsemane. This was not mere outward kindness, but true communion in Christ that refreshed my soul. Through the care and conversations with the church leaders and members, I experienced a genuine love for Christ and His truth. It gave me a foretaste of heaven, where Christ will be all in all (1 Cor. 15:28), and His people perfectly united in Him. Even now, I sense something of that unity and joy, and it stirs my heart to long for that day. I pray that God will help me to cherish the fellowship of His people and to walk faithfully among His saints for His glory. I also desire, by His grace, to serve, to be edified, and to continue learning from the example of Gethsemane Church in unity and sound doctrine. May God help me.

Soli Deo Gloria.

Timothy Hu

I thank God for the privilege of attending the Gethsemane BPC Church Camp 2026. After a year of studying at FEBC and worshipping at Gethsemane BPC, I am thankful to see how much the Lord has helped me grow spiritually. I felt immense gratitude when Dn Lijoy told me we could attend the church camp without worrying about the cost. I am also deeply thankful to be at the Gethsemane Church Camp, where I have been reminded of our Bible-Presbyterian distinctives and have experienced the genuine love and care of the church family.

I thank God for the camp speakers, Pastor Koshy, all the preachers, Camp Master, and those who worked faithfully behind the scenes. I loved every message. Each one felt like a condensed FEBC lecture, a powerful reminder of my standing in the faith, why I hold fast to the truth, and why I must continue to stand firm in these biblical doctrines and Bible-Presbyterian distinctives.

I enjoyed every aspect of the camp, from the faithful preaching and uplifting singspiration, which filled my heart with joy as I sang together with my brothers and sisters in Christ, to the enjoyable games, godly fellowship, and delicious meals. Witnessing the communion of the saints throughout the camp greatly encouraged me and reminded me of the beauty and preciousness of Christian fellowship. It truly felt right and joyful to be among God’s people.

I also thank God for the privilege of serving on the AV team; through this opportunity, I learned much, not only about audio and visual work but also about functioning within a well-organised team. My first Gethsemane B-P Church Camp was so wonderful that I must be careful not to take it for granted.

To end my testimony, may I share a Bible verse that I am very fond of, Psalm 36:9-10: “For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.”

We thank God for the recent church camp, during which the people of God gathered to worship, diligently study the Scriptures, pray, and fellowship. Such occasions are precious gifts from the Lord. They are means appointed by God to strengthen His church in God’s Word and fellowship, in order to help her advance towards the “unity of the faith” spoken of in Ephesians 4:13—“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ”.

The apostle Paul teaches that Christ has given “some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints…” (Ephesians 4:11–12). Their ministry is not intended merely to increase knowledge but to build up the body of Christ until believers attain spiritual maturity. The goal is clearly stated in verse 13: “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God”.

The phrase “unity of the faith” teaches that the church is not called to pursue mere organisational uniformity or a superficial peace maintained by setting aside doctrinal convictions. Rather, it speaks of a growing oneness among believers in their understanding, belief, and confession of God’s revealed truth. Biblical unity is founded upon the faith once delivered unto the saints (Jude 3). It is a unity produced by God’s Word, not by negotiating or compromising with error.

This is why the careful study of biblical doctrine is indispensable to the life of the church. We thank God for granting us yet another opportunity to study and reaffirm the sound doctrines of His Word that we cherish and uphold in an age when Christendom is increasingly inundated with false teachings, doctrinal confusion, and departures from the faith once delivered unto the saints. Many today imagine that doctrine divides while love unites. However, Scripture teaches that truth and love must walk together. Genuine Christian love rejoices in the truth (1 Cor. 13:6). When believers grow in the knowledge of God’s Word, they become more united in mind and judgment concerning the things of Christ. The stronger their grasp of biblical truth, the stronger their spiritual fellowship becomes.

For this reason, we give thanks to God for the doctrinal instruction received during our church camp. Through the preaching and teaching of Scripture, believers were encouraged to examine their convictions, deepen their understanding, and strengthen their commitment to God’s truth. Such instruction is not just for ministers, elders, or Bible teachers. Every member of Christ’s church has a sacred responsibility to grow in the knowledge of the Lord.

Every believer must approach the biblical doctrine with reverence, humility and faith, allowing God’s Word to instruct, correct, and reform his thinking. Long-held assumptions, personal opinions, or inherited traditions must yield to Scripture. Spiritual growth requires not only learning truths of God’s Word but also abandoning inaccurate notions, so that our faith may be increasingly shaped by the infallible Word of God.

Paul links “the unity of the faith” with “the knowledge of the Son of God”. True unity cannot be separated from a true knowledge of Christ. The more we know Him through His Word, the more we will love Him, trust Him, obey Him, and resemble Him. Spiritual maturity is measured not by age, experience, or activity, but by conformity to Christ. Thus, Paul speaks of attaining “unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ”. The church’s goal is Christlikeness.

This growth is necessary because spiritual immaturity leaves believers vulnerable. The very next verse warns against remaining as “children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:14). In every generation, false teachings, worldly philosophies, and deceptive influences threaten the church. A congregation that neglects doctrinal instruction will soon become unstable and confused. But a church grounded in Scripture will possess discernment, steadfastness, and spiritual strength.
Therefore, every church member should cultivate a sincere desire to learn God’s Word. We must not be content with a shallow acquaintance with biblical truth. We ought to attend faithfully to the preaching of the Word, participate earnestly in Bible studies, read the Scriptures diligently, and meditate upon God’s truth prayerfully. Spiritual growth is not automatic. It requires humble submission to the teaching ministry Christ has provided in His church.

Moreover, as believers grow in the truth together, they become more united in worship, service, testimony and purpose. Differences in personality, background, age, nationality, or personal preferences lose their power to divide when Christ and His truth occupy the central place in the hearts of His people. The church then becomes a visible testimony of God’s grace and truth in a divided world.

As we reflect upon the blessings of the recent church camp, let us thank God not only for the fellowship enjoyed but also for the doctrinal instruction received. May the lessons learned not remain solely as pleasant memories but become instruments of continued spiritual growth. Let every member resolve to pursue a deeper knowledge of God’s Word, that together we may press on towards “the unity of the faith” and increasingly reflect “the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ”.

May the Lord graciously grant that our church be ever growing in truth, steadfast in doctrine, united in faith, and increasingly conformed to the image of our blessed Saviour.

Our annual church camp begins tomorrow. Let us remember that it is far more than a scheduled gathering or a brief retreat from our daily routine. It is a gracious provision of God whereby His people gather together for worship, spiritual instruction, prayer, fellowship, and renewed consecration unto Him. Therefore, preparation for camp ought not to begin with the packing of bags, but with preparing our hearts.

Prepare prayerfully. Pray that the Lord would grant all the brethren journey mercies and gather us safely at the Courtyard by Marriott, Kuala Lumpur South, for a season of reverent worship, blessed fellowship, and edifying communion of saints. Pray for the preachers, chairmen, musicians, organisers, media workers, and all who labour behind the scenes. Above all, pray for the Holy Spirit’s working, for unless the Lord blesses, all our planning and effort will be in vain (cf. Psalm 127:1).

Prepare spiritually. Come to hear God’s Word and understand sound doctrines of His Word. The Lord wants us to be equipped with His Word, “henceforth (we) be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive” (Ephesians 4:14).

James 1:21 exhorts us, “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” Lay aside distractions, worldly concerns, unresolved conflicts, and spiritual complacency. Samuel exhorted Israel, “prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only” (1 Samuel 7:3). A prepared heart profits most from God’s Word.

Prepare practically. Arrange your responsibilities early, come punctually, bring your Bible and necessary materials, and plan to participate wholeheartedly in all sessions. Resist the temptation to treat camp casually or selectively (cf. Luke 8:18).

Prepare relationally. Determine to encourage fellow believers, show patience, practise kindness, and seek unity. Church camp is not only about receiving blessings personally, but also about strengthening one another in Christ (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:11-22).

May our church camp be a season of spiritual growth and lasting fruit for His glory.

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Pastor’s Report on Visit to Ethiopia

The recent opportunity to visit our mission stations in Ethiopia was altogether a joyous and thanksgiving-filled experience. As announced earlier, Sis. Cheng Han, and Bro. Enosh More from India joined my wife, Carolyn, and me on this journey. While Carolyn and Sis. Cheng Han ministered to the children, I was engaged in teaching the GBI students. Though Bro. Enosh initially joined us as an observer, God graciously used him in a most providential way. As a medical doctor, he provided much-needed medical care and assistance during my debilitating struggles with altitude sickness.

We thank God for His preserving and prospering hand upon the Gethsemane BPC congregations in Addis Ababa and Alem Gena. Our Gospel outreach in Ethiopia began twenty years ago through Pastor Ephrem Chiracho, and it is humbling to witness how the Lord has sustained and enlarged this ministry over the years. Presently, Pastor Ephrem is assisted by four faithful full-time preachers—Engida, Imane, Bayera and Bedada—who labour together in shepherding both congregations and teaching the GBI students.

Currently, ten full-time students are undergoing theological training through GBI. In addition, the children’s ministry continues to be a fruitful Gospel outreach, receiving about one hundred children daily from the surrounding neighbourhood. This ministry has opened many doors for the Gospel, reaching not just children but also their parents and relatives.

We were especially thankful to be part of the 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving of our Ethiopian Gospel Mission, as well as the GBI graduation service. Truly, the Lord has done great things for us; whereof we are glad (Psalm 126:3). All praise and glory be unto our faithful God.

Before baptism is administered, our church carefully instructs baptismal candidates in the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith. This practice of catechetical instruction is rooted in Christ’s Great Commission itself, wherein He commanded the church not only to baptise, but also to “teach all nations” and to instruct disciples “to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). Thus, baptism must be accompanied by biblical instruction, understanding, and discipleship.

Catechism classes serve this vital purpose. Through systematic teaching of the basic doctrines of Scripture, candidates are grounded in the truths of the Gospel and helped to understand the significance of baptism and church membership. Such instruction guards against shallow profession, doctrinal confusion, and careless participation in the holy ordinances of Christ.

The classes generally cover essential biblical teachings concerning: the existence and attributes of God, the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit and His works, the authority, inspiration, infallibility and preservation of Holy Scripture, the sinfulness of man, salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone, repentance and faith, the church and its ordinances, Christian obedience and holy living, doctrine of the last days, etc.

Catechetical instruction is especially important in an age marked by widespread biblical ignorance and doctrinal instability. The church must ensure that those seeking baptism possess a credible understanding of the Christian faith and a sincere desire to follow Christ in obedience.

Furthermore, catechism classes provide opportunities for pastors and elders to know the candidates personally, answer spiritual questions, clarify doctrinal matters, and lovingly guide them towards a faithful church life.

For children born to Christian parents who received infant baptism, such instruction also serves to strengthen and confirm them in the faith and truths of God’s Word that they have been taught from their childhood.

Thus, catechism classes are not mere formalities, but an important pastoral and spiritual preparation for those who desire to receive the covenant sign of baptism and publicly identify themselves with Christ and His church.

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Baptizing Them

Authority for Baptism

Baptism is one of the evident and emphatic elements of the Great Commission that Christ has given to His church. With the absolute authority He has over everything “in heaven and in earth”, Christ stipulates that all who respond in faith and obedience to the preaching of the Gospel of Christ and become His disciples, ought to be baptized. For He has declared, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost…” (Matthew 28:18–19). 

By virtue of His shed blood in His death on the cross to redeem His people and His resurrection from the grave, Jesus now wields full authority from the Father to institute baptism as a sign of the new covenant He has made with His redeemed people. With ushering in of the New Testament age, Christ, via the Great Commission, commanded baptism to be administered “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost”. 

Obligatory Practice of Baptism

All Christians are required to be baptised. While baptism is neither a means of salvation nor a meritorious rite that grants salvation, it is required of every Christian as an outward sign of repentance and faith in Christ. All who belong to Christ must obey the Lord’s command to be baptized. In fact, evidenced by command and example in the New Testament, this ecclesiastically obligatory practice of baptism (as stipulated in the Great Commission) extends to the baptism of the young children of those whom the apostles would disciple.

In the apostolic period, all those who believed in the Gospel preached by the apostolic team were baptized as they joined the church. We read in Scripture that “they that gladly received his (Peter’s) word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls” (Acts 2:41). Earlier on that historic day of Gospel-preaching in Jerusalem, Peter had exhorted them to “Repent and be baptized … in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and [they] shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38). Undoubtedly, baptism not only signifies the remission of sins (through the atoning work of Christ), it also signifies our glad and personal acceptance of the atonement of Christ accomplished on the cross (cf. v. 41a). 

Covenantal Nature of Baptism

It is instructive to note that Peter further went on to affirm that “the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call” (Acts 2:39). It is thus clear that this new covenantal promise of the Gospel—ratified by its outward sign of baptism—is (as asserted by Peter) offered to believers, including their children. Undeniably, baptism of the believers and their children was practised in the New Testament churches, as evidenced by the household baptisms recorded in Scripture—Cornelius and his family (cf. Acts 10:2, 48), Lydia and her family (cf. Acts 16:15), the Philippi jailor and his family (cf. Acts 16:32–33), Stephanas and his family (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:16). 

Just as circumcision is the covenant sign in the Old Testament, so baptism serves as the covenant sign in the New Testament. Both are symbols of God’s gracious gift of faith and salvation, administered under the two covenants respectively. What is noteworthy is that, like circumcision, baptism is also administered to households of believers, as corroborated by Scriptural evidence. This is a biblical fact not to be overlooked, which is affirmed by the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF), stating, “Not only those that do actually profess faith in, and obedience unto Christ, but also the infants of one or both believing parents are to be baptized” (WCF, chapter 28, paragraph 4). 

GBI, Alem Gena, Ethiopia

Pastor Ephrem Chiracho

Greetings in the blessed name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:1–2).

We are pleased to inform you that 13 trainees will graduate from GBI Ethiopia on 31 May 2026, the day we commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Gethsemane BPC, Ethiopia. God willing, we will have three membership transfers and one infant baptism on the same occasion. 

We praise the LORD for His unfailing love, mercy, goodness and faithfulness in providing for all His works in Ethiopia through the sacrificial giving of Gethsemaneans in Singapore. We praise God for using your wisdom, prayer, labour and support to accomplish the work of the Gospel in Ethiopia, through unworthy and weak vessels who are working in God’s vineyards in this land.

By God’s enabling grace, we have been proclaiming the Reformed biblical truths taught by our spiritual fathers, so that we may commit the same to the next generation (2 Timothy 2:2). God has been our present Help in all the trials of life and ministry thus far. And He has graciously provided for all the needs of the church ministries, including GBI, Ethiopia. We join the psalmist to acknowledge and publish God’s goodness: “Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul… Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me” (Psalm 66:16–20). All glory and praise to the living and true God. 

Pastor, during your recent visit to Ethiopia, we discussed the desire to start a degree programme at GBI in Ethiopia to thoroughly equip former GBI graduates who are in the ministry and to reach more evangelical churches with the sound doctrine of the Reformed faith. By God’s grace, you had promised that you would help us offer the degree programme in cooperation with FEBC… If it be God’s will, we are planning to start the programme at the beginning of October 2026…

Please continue to pray for us, that God may help us hold the fort faithfully and valiantly until Christ our King comes. 

Please convey our heartiest greetings and gratitude to Gethsemane B-P Church’s leaders and the whole congregation.

GBI, Vizag, India

Pastor Sujith Samuel

We thank God for the conclusion of yet another academic year in GBI, India. Two students (Bro. Kynsai and Bro. Khraw from Shillong, Meghalaya) finished their studies and graduated last week. Bro. Khraw is preparing to continue his studies at Far Eastern Bible College in Singapore. He is now working on his application form and supporting documents. Please pray that he can enrol for studies in FEBC in the upcoming semester. 

We are much encouraged by Pastor Koshy’s visit and his ministering of God’s Word at the graduation service held on Wednesday, 6th May 2026. Likewise, we are grateful for the labour of Pastor Koshy and Pr Cornelius in teaching online over the last semester. The subjects offered from Singapore through GBI International cater to our GBI students here in Vizag. We look forward to the teaching of new subjects from both of you next semester. 

One of our teachers, Bro. Seraph, is preparing to move back to his home in Dehradun next month. He is called to serve in the Presbyterian Seminary, Dehradun. After Seraph’s departure this June, Pr Jonathan Hendricks and I will have to labour more to teach in the upcoming semester. Please pray for our preparation of the lectures for the next semester. In addition to the courses we offer, our students will continue to register for some selected online courses offered by FEBC.

Please continue to pray for permission to build our new campus. We had submitted the required documents and are awaiting a response from the city authorities. As for the land, we have already filled it with soil to level it. We also plan to put a fence around the land soon.

We are regularly praying for Gethsemane BPC and mission stations around the world. We are praying especially for Pr Ho Kee How and Rev. Reggor Galarpe. May the Lord strengthen His servants and family in this time of affliction.