東方Good News 3 ~ Raphael and Irene

Hi everyone, just like to update you all on what's happening in our lives. Raphael's started his post law studies and a new job at about the same time and I(Irene) will be starting a new job in two week's time. So, it's quite a transition for us. And I may have another personal offer, pending the interview this sat.

It's been a week of calls and getting with people and doing our best to love.

God encouraged us by having some of the people we've been reaching out to call us and saying 'hi when it should have been us calling first. It started with this couple who walked into church four months ago. They're David and Maryann. But they stopped coming two months ago as she has given birth to a baby girl. They've a 17 month old and 2 month old girl. Well, a month ago, I got a sms asking us how we are and so on. Well, you can imagine our shame. I felt convicted because I wasn't reaching out to them, thinking that some other x'tians were and so, I didn't call her at all. Well, since then, we've(Maryann and I) gone out with our girls twice and her husband has initiated a picnic with us. You can't say 'no' when a non-x'tian sets time with you. We decided that a picnic is not very feasible, so, it's dinner at our place this sat. They're a very nice couple; she's hungarian and he's malaysian chinese. He's doing his Phd and going to be a gynae at KK. Do pray for them. They like the church and amen to that.

And we also got with a couple (Sujoy and Sefali) last sunday cos they have marriage problems. I met up with the wife the next day and we did Proverbs 31. I believe one day they'll make it.

And I had another 2 surprise calls today. Will keep you all updated.

Our goal is to have an appointment/study with a couple a week during the campaign month. And we're grateful for the people God has put in our lives.

東方Bible Insights 2 (Proverbs 31)

All of us want the Proverbs 31 wife in the bible, but how many of us are Proverbs 31 husband?

Ves 11: Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

• Do our daily conversations give our wives confidence? Or we put them down often? Do we give the usual "hm.hm.hm" to all their questions?
• Do you plan ahead of time with your wife what is happening the next week, month.... and the goals u have for the family and kids?
• Do our wives have a great sense of security from us?

Ves16-22 she considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard....

• Unless my wife buys toto and strike it, I think it is hard for her to consider a condo, buys it and sell it for a good profit.
• On the other hand, do I make sure my wife is financially ok?
• I realised women BUY a lot of things whereas men buy only a few things. Wives buy a lot of things for the need of the family and the kids, most of the time cheap. (That's why they shop a lot, it's call research!)
• Husband buys a few things. Mainly for himself (but he always says for investment and future) and most of the time expensive stuff!
• Husband do we care for them financially? Making sure they have more than making by.

Too much things to write (men get a job, not treating her as servant, emotional connection, kids respect her as husband does not put her down, Husband as a leader "elder") but I wont bored you all further. Last but not least,

Ves28: Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."

• He is positive about his wife, say positive things about her and to her, note, not just during anniversaries and birthdays. (Assuming you do that during those days.)
• Husbands, love you wives, say something positive everyday. I need to repent also: Today Mel is at home with Kayzia (fever), she asked what I want to eat for dinner as she is cooking. I said "everything u cook is special". She was greatly encouraged.

Brothers, let be Proverbs 31 husband.

~Frank

東方Prayer Requests (Sept)

EAST GOAL
2000 contacts and 180 appointments. Basically for people to be saved.

Pray for Stephen Yong who came for the service on Prodigal Son. He is open to find out more about the bible. Pray for him to find the truth in the bible. ~ Yiren and Janice.

UNITY
Pray that we'll be united in this September07 campaign. One in heart and spirit (Phil1:27) ~Janice.