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TAMIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE METHODIST CHURCH IN MALAYSIA

E-Bulletin Volume Two

B E R I T A T A C

Welcome to the second electronic bulletin of the Berita

TAC. We hope you enjoyed the first edition. Some of

you sent us your feedback which we appreciate very

much.

Dear R eaders ,

As I look back on the past 9 months that have gone by

this year, I have much to thank the Lord for. We can

express our gratitude to God by giving thanks to Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Be joyful always, pray

continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this

is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. NIV

In his commentary on the above verses, John Wesley

writes, “Thanksgiving is inseparable from true prayer; it

is almost essentially connected with it.” Giving thanks

is as essential to our spiritual growth as prayer, which

we are called to do continually.

Friends, to put it in a nutshell we can show our thanks or

gratitude only by GIVING. That’s why we call it

THANKS-GIVING. Following are some suggestions

which you can practice during this month (Thanksgiving

Sunday falls on 14th October in our TAC Calendar);

1. Give a BIG THANKS-GIVING offering to God for

all his blessings.

2. Treat your parents to a sumptuous THANKS-

GIVING dinner or a THANKS-GIVING treat-box

(filled with memories, mementos that remind them of all

the wonderful times together).

3. Request your children to come up with sing-a-long

THANKS-GIVING choruses or THANKS-GIVING

poems which you can read before family prayer time or

dinner time.

I have one chorus (sing in a Western fast beat, snapping

your fingers together, if you know how): We wanna thank

You (2x), We wanna thank You for the good good food

(2x), We wanna thank You.

4. Give a THANKS-GIVING love letter or card to your

life partner.

5. Finally, don’t forget to get together as a family to say

a special THANKS-GIVING prayer.

Friends, always maintain an ATTITUDE of

GRATITUDE. Till we meet again somewhere,

someplace.

With a heart of gratitude & THANKSGIVING,

Jacob Korinthiar

OCTOBER 2018

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Seek God’s Glory

By Board on Publication

Inside This Issue

Volume Two Pg. No.

Editor’s corner: Thanksgiving Message 1

President’s message 3

Get to know the BOP Chairman – Part 2 4

The departure and return of the glory of God in 6

Ezekiel’s Vision: Implications on TAC’s vision

to seek God’s glory – Part 2

TMC Seremban Mission cum Medical Camp Trip 10 Mission Trip to Sepulut - Sabah 12

TAC Laity Convention 13

Talk on Gospel and Pluralism 18

Book Review / Laity Sunday 20

Berita TAC Electronic Bulletin Page 2

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Berita TAC Electronic Bulletin

President’s Message

Dear Friends,

It is indeed good to reach you through this thanksgiving e-bulletin issue. God desires that we develop ourselves to become thankful in all circumstances: (Philippians 4:6) Very often we are only thankful when things work-out the way we want and instead of thanking God at all times; we sulk and gripe when things don't happen our way. This is actually a sign of immaturity. When we behave like children by throwing tantrums and react in a selfish way, it only shows that we are unable to submit to the bigger picture that God has for us. Whatever you may be going through now, humble yourself and ask God to give you the needed patience. Only then we will be able to develop spiritual maturity in our lives. It is only thanksgiving during adversity that will enable us to remove bitterness and any hidden anger towards God for not giving what we want, when we want it. May God continue to teach us and bless us with an attitude of continual thanksgiving. In His Grace, Rev. Dennis Raj

md;ghh;e;j ez;gh;fNs> mUl;jpU. nld;dp]; uh[;

“Only thanksgiving during adversity will enable us to remove bitterness and

any hidden anger towards God.” “ek;Kila f\;lj;jpd;nghJ

];Njhj;jpuk; nrYj;JNthkhfpy; Njtdplj;jpy; ekf;F ,Uf;Fk; frg;Gk; kiwthd NfhgKk; mfd;WtpLk;.”


Q: What is your top priority these days?

My top priority these days is to glorify our Lord Jesus

in all that I do. This is my desire for the remaining part

of my life. I want to do His will and please Him in all

that He entrusts to me.

Q: How do you think our lay people or the

congregation at large can be more effective for the

Lord?

Be sure to guard and maintain the personal

commitment made unto the Lord. Move on according

to the Word of God rather than listening to the opinion

or experiences of people. Get the counsel of God

fearing servants of God.

Q: What is your role as the BOP Chairman?

My role as the BOP Chairman is to coordinate the

publishing of Berita TAC-three issues a year. Frankly

speaking, I am not well versed in the area of

publication. However, I asked our Lord to grant me a

working team to fulfil the tasks entrusted. By God’s

grace, thus far, I delegate and empower all those who

come voluntarily to serve under the Board on

Publication.

I am also planning to groom and disciple more young

people to take up and contribute creatively towards

our publication so that our congregations would

benefit from it.

Q: What is your expectation from our readers?

Our readers should get hold of a copy of every issue

released and read it. They should also give feedback

and share with those who have not got a chance to

read Berita TAC. Besides that, they should also come

forward to contribute articles deemed beneficial to our

Conference as a whole.

Q: We heard you will be retiring at the end of this

year from your current job at ILSAS, Uniten. How are

you preparing for it? Can you share with us your

future plans?

Well, after serving the LLN / TNB for 41 years, I am

retiring at the end of November 2018. I am very

satisfied with my long service in the organization

where God had placed me. As the days of retirement

draw near, I am taking time to reflect, evaluate and

seek God’s direction in my life.

For 2018, I am just praying and seeking God’s will

and direction and meditating on God’s Word. I am

also getting counsel from some senior Pastors. Besides

that, due to some of my certification at work place,

they (the organization) have requested me to be their

SME (Subject Matter Expert) to conduct courses

whenever required. So I am surveying options as well

as getting myself equipped with the necessary

qualification and endorsed certification.

As my heart’s desire is to serve our Living Lord Jesus,

I am also open to serving TAC in any capacity that is

made available to me. Thus far, the strong feeling in

my heart is to serve as a Pastor while working

(meaning on a part time basis).Nevertheless, I am

open to whatever assignment our TAC President has

in mind for me.

Let God’s Will be done in and through my life.

All Praise and Glory be to our Lord Jesus Christ alone.

Dear Bro. PP Abraham, Wishing you all the best in

your future undertakings and thanks a bundle for your

frank and straightforward answers.

Getting to Know the BOP Chairman, Bro. PP. Abraham – Part 2

“My heart’s desire is to serve

our Living Lord Jesus,… to

serve as a Pastor.”

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THE DEPARTURE AND RETURN OF

THE GLORY OF GOD IN EZEKIEL’S

VISION: IMPLICATIONS ON TAC’S

VISION TO SEEK GOD’S GLORY Ezekiel 9:3-11; 10:18-19; 11:22-23; 43:1-5

PART 2 - THE IMPLICATIONS:

I. HUMBLE BEGINNINGS:

It was in the late sixties when a few saints knelt and

prayed on the sea shore of the Methodist Centre in Port

Dickson, seeking for direction, consolidation,

organization and future of the Tamil work in the

Methodist Church in Malaysia. God’s favour rested

upon them and also on like-minded leaders, leading to

the birth of the Tamil Provisional Annual Conference

(TPAC) in 1968 and the formation of the Tamil Annual

Conference (TAC) in 1976. It had been the dream and

aspiration of burdened and committed leaders. With

limited personnel and resources, it was an indication of

God’s presence and guidance in systematic governance

and ministry extensions amongst the Tamils in the

country.

Outreach ministries were vehement and bold – both the

few clergy and laity were focused on reaching out.

Evangelistic and Social mandate worked hand in hand.

It was also a period especially in the seventies where

young people responded to full time ministry and were

sent to India and trained rigorously. They became

prominent leaders of the Conference, displaying quality

leadership character and wisdom.

There was constant growth. Salaries for pastors were

low but the challenge and vision to establish God’s

kingdom in the lives of people was an exhilarating

challenge for both the clergy and laity.

II. ROLE OF PRESIDENTS:

Different Presidents, in their tenure of office, had

different emphasis in their leadership, ranging from

reaching out, effective administration, prayer camps,

pastoral, fund raising, recruitment for ministry,

worship, visitation, counselling and mentoring.

Conference Sessions in the earlier days, were often

‘hot’ and ‘fiery’. Delegates either needed satisfactory

clarifications or championing the cause of Conference

management, or if I may say, displaying their eloquence.

Then there was this argument, why English when we are

a Tamil Conference? Uneasiness caused by this ruckus

had often created doubts whether God’s presence was

with us, though hours of prayer had been put through.

Agreed that Conference Sessions were basically

business in nature – there seemed to be a lack of

applying spiritual principles in the endeavour.

Was God’s presence there during decision-making

processes or conducting elections when campaigning for

favourite candidates was a hidden yet open norm? Even

in the election of Presidents, where seems to be God’s

presence when the process was long-winded, especially

between two incumbent candidates? Was the head of the

Conference elected through Discipline procedures or the

unseen hand of God in the process? Did God’s glory

leave the Conference at moments like these?

Incidentally, it is crucial to gauge God’s presence in all

election processes across the board.

Subsequently, our Conference has matured. Sessions are

more peaceful and diplomatic, and indication of God’s

overruling presence.

III. PLANS, GOALS AND VISION:

Over the years there have been many projects and

visions (doubling the membership of the Conference,

liberal use of Indian preachers, Nehemiah Project etc.).

Some of them did not achieve the desired results. Why

were the goals not met? Was the will of God sought

consciously and clearly? What post mortems were

done? What lessons learnt?

In Acts 2, The early church waited upon God for

direction and purpose. Did we wait enough before the

Lord? This is not to criticise or ridicule, for, as a

Conference member, I stand equally before the ‘charge.’

It is pertinent for our Conference to have visions and

goals, trickling down to the grassroots. So to say, a

Conference without a vision is paralysed. Apart from

prayer, strategy, resource etc. how do we invoke the

presence of God in our plans and vision to materialize?

Employing prayer emphasis, committed involvement

and move as the Spirit of God leads, are good strategies

of our Conference to visualize and materialize goals and

visions.


IV. PASTORS’ APPOINTMENTS:

It has always been a struggle and ‘wrestling’ with God

in the appointment of pastors to churches. Ordination is

a clear call to pastoral ministry (perhaps debatable to

some). An ordained minister is subject to the itinerant

ministry. We have had cases of pastors leaving the

Conference because of the refusal to take appointments

in other churches, with their own ‘valid’ reasons:

difficulty in getting transfers for working wives, other

forms of ministry, resignation due to misconduct – to

name a few. (Notably some who left are doing well,

while others are reaping the cost).

To acknowledge God’s presence during the ordination

and taking the vows to serve is one thing but how do

we explain God’s provision for them to leave the God-

ordained establishment? Again, it is debatable.

There is a current shortage of pastors to cover the 54

churches in our Conference. It is our prayer that young

people with a genuine call of God will respond, as

categorically, pastors are getting retired. There needs to

be a recurrence of the move of the Spirit of God as in

the seventies! To that effect, meticulous and prayerful

recruitment of young candidates for the ministry should

be the responsibility of all members.

V. PASTORAL ROLE FOR LAITY (THE

CLERGY-LAITY ‘SYNDROME.’)

There was a period when critical discussions arose on

the role of clergy and laity in the local church. Scope of

work for pastors seemed to be compartmentalized e.g.

they should be concerned only on the spiritual concerns

of the church and lay people govern the administration.

Pastors should not be LCEC Chairmen, whether they

direct the LCEC or not (Discipline provision). What are

the parameters?

Though the priesthood of all believers is ideal, the fact

remains that the pastor is put in charge of a church – he

works with a team of lay people.

Sometimes pastors were frowned if they were not as

competent as the laity. This comparison spread to the

capability from pastor to pastor.

Is God pleased with such an attitude? Pastors have a

functional difference with laity. The laity needs to

complement with a pastoral heart, true disciples in

discipling people. Do I notice the lack of reverence?

Both clergy and laity have distinct roles in wholistic

church growth. God is well pleased with a well-

grounded team ministry by both!

VI. VYING FOR THE RETURN OF THE GLORY

OF GOD:

There is no doubt that despite our fallacies, God, who is

no respector of persons is still working His will and

purpose in and through His church, and in particular, our

Conference. His sustaining hands is evident in our

growth and development over the years.

Our Conference needs to continue to grow numerically

(quantity), qualitatively (spiritual growth and

discipleship) and organically (ministries, leadership,

governance, giving and involvement).

In so doing, God should take His rightful place. We need

to enthrone Him in our endeavours. Our part at all levels

should be faithfulness to Him for he is already faithful

(I Thessalonians 5:24).

I stand to be corrected in my observations. The current

emphasis on prayer is praiseworthy and there must be

total involvement by the total Conference.

If God can transform our nation overnight through the

prayers of his saints – what more, His glorious presence

can lift us to greater heights.

To Him and him alone be all glory forever!

Rev. Dr. A.E. Joseph

“If God can transform our nation–

what more, His glorious presence

can lift us to greater heights.”


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kPz;Lk; te;jpwq;fpaJ: Njt kfpikiaj; NjL vd;w j.t.kh fUg;nghUspy; mjd;

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mWgjhk; Mz;Lfs; ,Wjpapy;> Nghh;l; bf;rd; nkjb];l; ikaj;jpd; flw;fiuapy; rpyh; Koq;fhw;gbapl;L n[gpj;jdh;. Mz;ltUila top elj;JjYf;Fk;> xUq;fpizg;Gf;Fk;> kw;Wk; kNyrpa nkjb];l; rigfspy; jkpo; Copa mikg;Gf;Fk; mjd; vjph;fhyj;Jf;Fk; n[gpj;jdh;. NjtDila jaT mth;fs; Nky; ,Ue;jJ> kw;Wk; xNu rpe;ijnfhz;l jiyth;fshf> 1968 Mz;by; jw;fhypf jkpo; tUlhe;jpu khehL (TPAC) gpwf;f jiyik jhq;fpdhh;fs; kw;Wk; 1976 Mz;L jkpo; tUlhe;jpu khehL (TAC) mikf;fg;glTk; topelj;jpdhh;fs;. ,J ghuKs;s kw;Wk; nghWg;ghd jiyth;fspd; fdthfTk; ,yl;rpakhfTk; ,Ue;jJ. Ml;fSk; tsq;fSk; Fiwthf ,Ue;jhYk;> Mz;ltUila gpurd;dKk; topelj;JjYk; ehl;by; cs;s jkpoh; kj;jpapy; Copak; ngUfTk; rhpahf eilngwTk;; nra;jJ. ntspg;Gw Copaq;fs; jPtpukhfTk; Jzpr;ryhfTk; eilngw;wd – rpy Nghjfh;fSk; %g;gh;fSk; [dq;fs; re;jpf;fg;gl kpfTk; Fwpf;NfhSld; nray;gl;ldh;. RtpNr\Kk; r%fg;gzpAk; ,ize;J nray;gl;ld. ,e;jf; fhyfl;lj;jpy;jhd; Fwpg;ghf vOgjhk; Mz;Lfspy;> thypgh;fs; KO Neu Copaj;Jf;F xg;Gf;nfhLj;jdh;> mth;fs; ,e;jpahTf;F mDg;gg;gl;L fLikahf gapw;Wtpf;fg;gl;ldh;. mth;fs; khehl;by; Kf;fpakhd jiyth;fshf cUthdhh;fs;> jukhd jiyikj;Jt Fzhjpraq;fisAk; Qhdj;ijAk; ntspg;gLj;jpdhh;fs;. mq;F njhlh; tsh;r;rp ,Ue;jJ. Nghjfh;fspd; rk;gsk; Fiwthf ,Ue;jJ> Mdhy; NjtDila uh[;aj;ij [dq;fspd; tho;f;ifapy; fl;LtJ ngUk; rthyhfTk; Nehf;fkhfTk; Nghjfh;fSf;Fk; %g;gh;fSf;Fk; ,Ue;jJ.

II. jiyth;fspd; gq;F: jiyth;fs; jq;fs; gzpapy; ,Uf;Fk;N;ghJ> xt;nthU jiytUk; ntt;NtW fhhpaq;fSf;F Kf;fpaj;Jtk; nfhLj;jdh;> cjhuzkhf [dq;fsplk; rj;jpaj;ij nrd;wilar;nra;tJ> rhpahf eph;thfk; nra;tJ> n[g Kfhk;> Nghjf fhhpaq;fs;> epjp jpul;Ljy;> Copaj;jpw;F Ml;fs; Nrh;g;gJ> Muhjid> re;jpg;G> MNyhrid kw;Wk;; topfhl;Ljy;. me;ehl;fspy; khehl;L mkh;Tfs; ‘#lhfTk;’ ‘gugug;ghfTk;’ mike;jd. Nguhsh;fSf;F epiwthd tpsf;fq;fs; Njitg;gl;ld> my;yJ rpyh; jq;fsJ rhkhh;j;jpaj;ij ntspf;fhl;bdh; vd $wyhk;. gpd;dh;> ehk; jkpo; khehL> Vd; Mq;fpyk; cgNahfg;gLj;j Ntz;Lk; vd thjk; Vw;gl;lJ. ,t;thwhd fpsh;r;rpfs;> gy kzp Neuq;fs; n[gj;jpy; epd;whYk; NjtDila gpurd;dk; ek;NkhL ,Uf;fpwjh vd re;Njfj;ij cUthf;fpaJ. khehl;L mkh;Tfs; tzpf KiwikahdJ vd;gij ehk; xg;Gf;nfhs;s Ntz;Lk; Mtpf;Fs;shd nfhs;iffs; gad;gLj;jg;gLtJ Fiwthf ,Ue;jJ. KbntLf;f Ntz;ba fhhpaq;fspy; NjtDila gpurd;dk; mq;F ,Ue;jjh my;yJ Njh;jy; elj;jg;gLk;NghJ gphpakhd Ntl;ghsUf;fhf NgRtJ rf[khdjh? jiyth;fs; Njh;jypYk>; ePz;l NeukhFk;NghJ> Fwpg;ghf gjtpapy; ,Uf;Fk; ,uz;L Ntl;ghsh;fs; epw;Fk;NghJ NjtDila gpurd;dk; ,Uf;fpwjh? khehl;L jiyth; rl;ljpl;lj;jpd; gb Njh;e;njLf;fg;gLfpwhuh my;yJ Mz;ltUila fuk; me;j nraypy; ,Ue;jjh? ,t;thwhd jUzq;fspy; NjtDila kfpik tpyfp tpLfpwjh? Njh;jy Neuq;fspy; mr;nray;fs; KOtjpYk; NjtDila gpurd;dk; ,Uf;fpwjh vd jPh;khdpgg;J fbdk;. gpd;ehl;fspy; ekJ khehL Kjph;r;rpaile;jJ. mkhT;fs; rkhjhdkhfTk;> R%fkhfTk>; NjtDila gpurd;d Ml;rpf;Fs;shfTk; eilngWfpd;wd. III. jpl;lq;fs;> ,yf;F> Fwpf;Nfhs;: fle;j tUlq;fspy; gy jpl;lq;fSk; jhprdq;fSk; vOk;gpd (khehl;bd; mq;fj;Jtj;ij mjpfhpf;f nra;tij;> ,e;jpah gpurq;fpahh;fis gad;gLj;Jjy;, NeNfkpah jpl;lk; Nghd;wit). mjpy; rpy

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ehk; tpUk;gpd ,yf;if milatpy;iy. Vd; ,yf;F re;jpf;fgltpy;iy? Mz;ltUila rpj;jj;ijj; njspthfTk; czh;Tg;G+h;tkhfTk; ehk; Njltpy;iyah? ,ijf;Fwpj;J vd;d ghpNrhjid ele;Js;sJ? ,jpypUe;J vd;d ghlk; fw;Wf; nfhz;Nlhk;? mg;Ngh];jyh; 2y;> Mjp jpUr;rig topelj;JjYf;Fk; Nehf;fj;Jf;Fk; Mz;lthplk; fhj;jpUe;jJ. ehk; Mz;ltUf;F Kd; fhj;jpUe;jJ NghJkh? ,J Fiw$wNth my;yJ tpkh;rpg;gjw;Nfh my;y> khehl;L mq;fj;jpduhf ehDk; ,e;jf; ‘Fw;wr;rhl;Lf;F’ Kd; rhprkkhf epw;gtd;jhd;. ekJ khehL Nehf;fj;ijAk; ,yf;ifAk; nfhz;bUg;gJ Vw;GilaJ. Nehf;fkpy;yhj khehL nraypoe;jjhapUf;Fk;. n[gk;> nray;jpl;lk;> tsq;fs; Nghd;witfisj; jtph;jJ> ekJ jpl;lj;jpy; vt;thW NjtDila gpurd;dj;ij ehb me;;j Nehf;fq;fis epiwNtw;w KbAk;? n[gj;jpw;F Kf;fpaj;Jtk; nfhLj;jy;> nghWg;ghd gq;Nfw;G kw;Wk; NjtDila topelj;Jjypd;gb nry;Yjy; Nghd;wit ekJ khehl;bd; Nehf;fq;fisAk; Fwpf;Nfhs;fisAk; mila rpwe;j nray;jpl;lq;fs;. IV. Nghjfhpd; epakzq;fs;:

rigfSf;F Nghjfh;fis epakpg;gJ vg;nghOJk; xU Nghuhl;lkhfTk; NjtNdhL ‘Aj;jk;’ nra;tJ NghyTk; mikfpwJ. epakdk; vd;gJ Nghjf Copaj;Jf;F njspthd miog;G (rpyUf;F ,J jh;f;fj;Jf;FhpaJ). KO Copaf;fhuh; Copaj;Jf;fhf CUf;F Ch; nry;y fPo;g;gl;bUg;gth;. kw;w rigfspy; nghWg;Ngw;f kWj;J rpy Nghjfh;fs; khehl;il tpl;L ntspNawpaJk; cz;L> rpy Vw;Gila fhuzq;fs; $wg;gl;ld> cjhuzkhf Ntiy nra;Ak; kidtpfSf;F khw;wk; fpilf;fhjJ> gpw Copaq;fs; kw;Wk; jtwhd elj;ijapdhy; ,uh[pdhkh Nghd;wit. (tpyfpr;nrd;w rpyh; ed;F tsh;fpd;wdh;> NtW rpyNuh jhq;fs; tpijj;jjpd; gyid mWj;Jf;nfhz;bUf;fpd;wdh;). epakdj;jpd; NghJk;> cWjpnkhop vLf;Fk;NghJk; Njtdpd; gpurd;dj;ij czUfpNwhk;> Mdhy; Mz;lth; epakpj;j ,e;j ];jghdj;ij mth;fs; tpl;L tpyFk;NghJ Mz;lth; mth;fSf;F itj;jpUg;gJ vd;d vd;W vt;thW tpsf;FtJ? ,JTk; thjj;Jf;FhpaNj.

ekJ khehl;by; cs;s 54 rigfisAk; ftdpf;f ,g;nghOJ Nghjfh;fs; gw;whf;Fiwahf cs;sdh;. cz;ikahf Njtdpd; miog;Gg; ngw;w thypgh;fs; Copaj;Jf;F xg;Gf;nfhLf;f Ntz;Lk; vd;gJ ekJ n[gkhf ,Uf;fpwJ. gzp Xa;T ngWk; Nghjfh;fspd; ,lk; epug;gg;glNtz;Lk.; vOgJfspy; ele;jJ Nghy Mtpahdthpd; mirthLjy; Njit! Copaj;jpw;F n[gj;NjhLk; ftdkhfTk; Ml;fisr; Nrh;g;gJ midj;J mq;fj;jpdhpd; nghWg;ghFk;. V. %g;gh;fSf;F Nghjf gq;F (Nghjfh; %g;gh; ‘mwpFwp’) ];jy rigapy; xU fhyf;fl;lj;jpy; Nghjfh; kw;Wk; %g;gh; gq;F tpthjpf;fg;gl;lJ. Nghjfhpd; Ntiy jdpj;jdpahf gphpf;fg;gl;Ls;sd cjhuzkhf mth;fs; rigapy; Mtpf;Fs;shd fhhpaq;fspy; kl;Lk; ftdk; nrYj;j Ntz;Lk.; rig %g;gh;fs; eph;thfq;fis ftdpf;f Ntz;Lk.; Nghjfh;fs; vf;fhuzj;jpdhYk; cf;fpuhzf;FO jiytuhf ,Uf;ff;$lhJ. msTNfhs;fs; vd;d? Mrhhpaj;Jtk; vy;yh tpRthrpfSf;Fk; Vw;Gilajhf ,Ue;jhYk>; Nghjfh; rigf;F nghWg;ghf epakpf;fg;gl;Ls;shh; - mth; rigapy; cs;s %g;gh; FONthL Nrh;e;J Ntiy nra;a Ntz;Lk.; %g;gh;fistpl Nghjfh;fs; jFjpapy; Fiwe;jth;fshapUe;jhy;> rpy rkak; Nghjfh;fs; rq;flg;gLfpd;wdh;. ,J xt;nthU NghjfUf;Fk; mtuth; jFjpf;F jf;fthW NtWgLfpwJ. Njtd; ,e;j mZFKiwapy; gphpakhapUf;fpwhuh? Nghjfhpd; gq;F %g;gh; gq;iftpl NtWgLfpwJ. %g;gh;fs; Nghjf ,Ujaj;NjhLk;> cz;ikahd rP\uhfTk;> kw;wth;fis rP\uhf;FgtuhfTk; ,Uf;f Ntz;Lk.; ,q;F kjpg;G Fiwfpwjh? ,U jug;Gk; Nrh;e;J nra;Ak; Copaj;ij Njtd; tpUk;Gfpwhh;! VI. NjtDila kfpik jpUk;GtjwF Kaw;rpj;jy;: ekJ FiwghLfSf;F kj;jpapYk;> Njtd; mtuJ rigapYk; rigapd; %ykhfTk; mtuJ rpj;jj;ijAk; Nehf;fj;ijAk; epiwNtw;wpf;nfhz;Ljhd; ,Uf;fpwhh;> Fwpg;ghf ekJ khehl;bYk.; ,t;tsT Mz;Lfs; kj;jpapy; ekJ tsh;r;rpapYk; Nkk;ghl;bYk; mtuJ jhq;Fk; fuj;ij ehk; fhzyhk.;


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ekJ khehL njhlh;e;J vz;zpf;ifapy; tsu Ntz;Lk>; juj;jpy; cau Ntz;Lk; (Mtpf;Fs;shd tsh;r;rp kw;Wk; rP\j;Jtk;) kw;Wk; tho;f;if $WfspYk; tsu Ntz;Lk; (Copaq;fs>; jiyikj;Jtk;> eph;tfpg;gJ> nfhLj;jy; kw;Wk; Mz;lth; jdf;Fhpa ,lj;ij vLj;Jf;nfhs;thh;. ekJ nray;fspy; mtiu cah;j;jNtz;Lk;. ekJ vy;yh gFjpfspYk; mtUf;F cz;ikAs;sth;fshf ,Uf;f Ntz;Lk; fhuzk; mth; cz;ikAs;stuhf ,Uf;fpwhh;. (1 njrNyhfpf;Nfah; 5:24). ehd; ftdpj;j fhhpaq;fspy; jpUj;jq;fs; nra;a Ntz;Lkhapd; ehd; jahuhAs;Nsd;. jw;Nghija Kf;fpaj;Jtk; n[gj;Jf;F nfhLf;fg;gLfpwJ> ,J Nghw;wg;glf;$baJ> NkYk; ,jpy; nkhj;j khehLk; ekJ Njrj;Jf;F khw;wj;ijf; nfhz;L tu KbAk; vd;why; - mtuJ kfpikAs;s ;gpurd;dk;> ek;ik cah;e;j epiyf;F nfhz;L nry;Yk; vd;gJ epr;rak;. mtUf;Nf> mth; xUtUf;Nf rjhfhyKk; vy;yh kfpikAk; cz;lhtjhf! kiwjpU lhf;lu; V ek;ik cah;e;j epiyf;F nfhz;L nry;Yk;

vd;gJ epr;rak;.”

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TMC Seremban - Missions Trip Report to

Sepulut, Sabah (7th – 10th June 2018)

The Missions team from TMC Seremban

consisting of 6 members and 1 medical

doctor had our Missions cum Medical

Camp Trip to Sepulut, Sabah from 7th to 10th

June 2018. The team was hosted by our

TAC missionary, – Rev. David Thanivel

Daniel.

On the whole, the team was blessed by this

trip. We had the opportunity to minister

among the villages in Sepulut and to

partner with our missionary, Rev.David

Thanivel. As a church, we had the

opportunity to bless every BCCM and

home visitation with a simple token of love

offering and gifts. Above all, we would like

to thank our Lord Jesus for all His provisions

in making this trip a blessed and fruitful trip.

Blessings,

Ms. Kalai Katherine

Missions Chairperson – TMC Seremban

Note: The details of the mission cum

medical camp trip is on the next page, 11

Resources at MMM office

AVB Bible (Bahasa Malaysia version)

ESV Bible (Large Print)

Bibles in Foreign Languages

Gospel Tracts (Tamil & Foreign Languages)

Prayer Cards

God’s Story (DVDs’)

Books and brochures

Below are the updates of our Missions cum Medical Camp Trip: Date Ministry Activities

7th

June

a) Arrived at Kota Kinabalu and we travelled to BCCM Sepulut.

b) The team was welcomed and trip orientation session was conducted by Rev.

David.

8th

June

a) Home visitation at Kg.Sepulut – The team had opportunity to pray and preach

the word of God. The youths had a short discussion session to know each other

better.

b) Visitation at BCCM Tonomon – The team had the opportunity to minister among

the women and children in this village through some worship session, prayer,

games activities and conducted medical camp.

c) Visitation at BCCM Simatuoh – The team had group activity, sharing of God’s

word and special prayer session for the villages. We also blessed the church with

the netting for one of the windows in the church.

d) Prayer meeting at Post Penginjilan Liningkar – We conducted medical camp,

church school session and preached in the prayer meeting. The villagers were

very kind to host us dinner and place to stay.

9th

June

a) Visitation at BCCM Sandukan – The team conducted the 3rd session of the

medical camp in this village and also had church school session. Special prayer

and youth discussion were held.

b) Home visitation at Kg.Pulutan – We shared on our ministry testimonies to

encourage the members and also prayed for the families in the house.

c) Prayer meeting at BCCM Balaron – We had the opportunity to preach, conduct

church school and presented special song in the prayer meeting. The District

Superintendent of this BCCM welcomed and host the team with dinner and

friendly hospitality.

10th

June

a) The team joined the Sunday service at BCCM Sepulut and had the opportunity

to preach and conduct church school session. Special prayer was conducted

for the members. One of our members had the opportunity to play drum during

the worship session.


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We conducted activities and sharing

among them and we as a team were

given the opportunity to strengthen their

faith in Christ through prayer and worship.

Not forgetting, we were also greatly

blessed by their hospitality towards us,

especially their heart to serve the guests.

We had the chance to share our culture

together and bless each other in the name

of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Overall, a lot of memories were made

throughout this trip and we will continue to

pray for Sabah especially for the Muruts.

We would also like to thank Rev David

Thanivel, MMM and our Lord Jesus Christ for

giving us the opportunity to do His ministry

in Sabah. May God Bless Sabah.

To GOD be all GLORY

Blessings,

Ms. Tryphena David

TMC Tamil Settlement

Missions Trip Report to Sepulut,

Sabah (18th – 22nd August 2018)

Greetings in The Name of Our Savior Jesus

Christ,

It was indeed a great blessing for us to be

able to join the Sabah Missions Trip 2.0 held

from 18th to 22nd August 2018 organized by

Malaysian Missionary Movement (MMM)

TAC. There were about 8 of us in this trip;

Tryphena, Roselin, Marsha from the TMC

Tamil Settlement and Rev.& Mrs.Jeremiah

Thomas, Ashok, Mrs.Jesintha, Darren from

TMC Penang. We were guided by Rev.

David Thanivel throughout the trip.

Area of focus of our mission trip was in

Sapulut, Sabah among the Muruts. Our

ministry focus was to strengthen the faith

and discipleship of the Muruts since 85% of

them are Christians. Sadly, only a few of

them are attending churches.

Throughout these 5-day mission trip, we

conducted ministries among the children,

youths and elderly people in many

different churches in BCCM Sapulut, BCCM

Balaron, BCCM Sinsingon, BCCM Simatuoh,

BCCM Tataluan, PP Tibow, PP Mawantul

and PP Liningkar.

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ii. Dr. Thaveethu Moses, an orthopaedic surgeon by profession, shared from a practical point that you don’t have

to search for ministry. He used the Good Samaritan parable to

highlight that the Samaritan was on the way to work when he

met the need of an individual, therefore, being neighborly is

doing the right thing wherever you are. In conclusion, we

should not dichotomize our life between spiritual and

physical. We cannot be Sunday Christians, rather, we must be

the same whether we are in the church or outside.

5. This was followed with a Concurrent Session on

Leadership with Pastoral Heart divided into 3 topics;

a. Session 1: ‘Churchianity vs. Christianity’. There were 3

speakers; Rev. Doraiseelan John (We should give importance

to the lost in church. God is not pleased when we go against

the man of God), Mrs. Kany Jayapal (We need to determine

the parameters for the Christianity and Churchianity.

Churchianity refers to excessive attachment to forms of

practices of church or when Christ is removed and replaced

by the Church) and Mr. S.Selvaraj (gave a comparison

between a church as a club being our practice as Churchianity

and Christianity).

b. Session 2: ‘Church Growth: What is it? Whose

responsibility?’ The 3 speakers were Mr. Jayapal Joseph,

Datuk Windsor Paul and Mr. Victor Rajamoney. Church

growth refers to both physical and spiritual. Every individual

has be responsible. Social media and living a nominal

Christian life are the greatest hindrances.

c. Session 3: Effective Lay Leadership – What is it? Why

it is important? The 3 speakers were Rev Justin Clarence,

Mrs.Vijayatara Jayaraj and Mr Clarence James. Rev Justin

gave the definition of effective lay leadership. Mrs.Vijaya

shared on 3essential qualities of a leader that would make

him/her more effective.It was based on Micah 6: 8- Act justly,

love mercy and walk humbly with God. Mr.Clarence

mentioned some more ways; don’t be a yes-man, work with

your Pastor and have a good working relationship with the

members. To develop on-going training and character

assessment. We must serve not expecting anything but

because of the love of God and that Christ died for us.

6. On the second day, at the plenary session two, ‘Lay

Perspective of Ministries @ TAC: Revisit to Reformulate’

the following 4 speakers shared;

i. Mr. Dennis D. talked about the ministry of MMM. He said

we have a new opportunity of doing ‘Reverse Mission’ among

the more than 6 million foreigners in Malaysia.

ii. Mr. Steven Sekhar revisited or walked through with us

regarding the work of the Young Adults. He gave some

statistics; chapters and membership since 1995 and compared

also with the other agencies. Apart from tapping the resources

and networking via the family camp and quiz, we must think

of new models to keep MYAF alive and relevant.

TAC Laity Convention 2018 at APC KL

Date: 7th to 9th September 2018

1. Introduction: Total attendance were 132 (2 guests, 2

Pastors, 8 MYAF and MSF reps, 120 participants,

targeted 180). Churches participated; Perak 5/11 [13

participants], Southern 5/10 [10 participants], Eastern

5/6 [15 participants], Northern 3/6 [18 participants],

Central 6/9 [32 participants], Selangor 11/12 [32

participants] (Total 35 out of 54 churches were

represented).

2. The keynote address was given by TAC President,

Rev. Dennis Raj who shared from the parable of the

Good Samaritan. The Good Samaritan; a. He took pity,

b. He was willing to be interrupted, c. He was willing to

give his time. He concluded by reminding us of the new

commandment Jesus gave to love one another (John

13:34-35).

3. There were 3 inspirational sessions shared by the

guest speaker Rev. ARGST Barnabas from Church of

South India. At the first session he shared that we are

called into priestly, kingly and prophetic role. He clearly

explained that all came from ‘laos’ meaning God’s

chosen people and not ‘laikos’ (not found in the NT)

meaning laity or common/uneducated. A pastor is a class

leader, co-workers. Our job is not to criticize but to

participate following the example of Jesus (Phil. 2:5-6).

At the second session he shared how a lay person sees a

pastor; Luke writing about Barnabas who had a pastoral

heart. There can be pastors without pastoral heart. If you

want to have pastoral heart you need to be filled with the

Holy Spirit; A. Strengthened in our innermost man, B.

Empowered, C. Enhance our character. Barnabas was

ready to give up his leadership, helpful, giving

importance to individual and practical. We too must be

sacrificial and willing to give up everything for Christ’s

sake. At the concluding session, he shared about

Nehemiah, how a typical lay man gave an account of

himself. God chose the people of Israel as His own, yet

they kept on disobeying. God is concerned about the

holiness of His temple/body (2 Chronicles 36:14-16).

Nehemiah was a. A man of compassion (Neh. 1:4) and

visionary for the nation, b. A man of prayer, c. A man of

planning, d. A man who organizes, e. A problem solving

man, f. A man of courage. He concluded with what

Bishop Polycarp said, ‘We are fighting for a great COST

and a great GOD’.

4. At the plenary session one, ‘Laity with Pastoral

Heart’ 2 speakers spoke;

i. The conference Lay Leader, Mr. S.Selvaraj shared the

problem with our churches based on 1 Thessalonians 1:3

that we remain as believers and do not mature to become

disciples.


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iii. Mrs. Mary Devadason spoke about the MW. They

have a long history, a very balanced program and

connected internationally via World Federation of

Methodist & Uniting Church Women (WFMUCM).

They are planning to alternate MW Conference with

Spiritual Camp, to have Biennial Conference on

Mission and Evangelism and challenge new and young

women into leadership.

iv. The fourth speaker was Mr. Joel Nickesh who

shared about MYF. He shared his concerns about the

youths and how we should view them, to identify their

talents individually and spend time with them

acknowledging their gifting.

Dr. Anthony Row pointed out that all the speakers have

shared what happened in the past or happening now in

the present and nothing much was said regarding

solutions or how we should formulate to move on ahead

in the future.

7. The second Concurrent Session on Lay

Leadership and Ministerial Foresight was also

divided into 3 topics;

a. Session 1: ‘Breaking the Structure’. Following

were the 3 speakers; Rev. Joseph Yesupatham, Dr.

Anthony Row and Mrs. Shobana Rannet Prabakaran.

There must be a balance between spiritual and social;

wholistic development. Structure is good if it allows

growth, maturity and innovative ideas.

b. Session 2: ‘Marketplace Discipleship’. The 3

speakers were Ps. PP. Abraham, Mr. Dass

Supperamaniam and Mr. Aaron Raj. Discipleship is

creating a Christ-like mindset in others (internal

change). Marketplace discipleship is a ministry. Be

exemplary. It is Jesus who brings the change in

someone. Our lifestyle is important.

c. Session 3: ‘Servanthood Leadership’. There were

3 speakers; Mr. Samuel Peter Seeni (Mark 10:42-45. As

leaders, we make decisions, lead, influence, guide and

persuade. Jesus is our role model), Mr. Achu Naidu (A

servant leader sacrificially seeks the highest joy of

those he serves. 1 Tim. 3:1-13. He shared the marks and

characteristics of a servant leader.) and Mrs. Flora

Justin Clarance (Matthew 20:26-28. When you realize

you are nobody, God becomes supreme. We are

servants of the Most High God. A servant leader should

have listening, communicating and decision making

skill and empathy).

8. The first paper presentation on Church and Modern

Day Mission: Restrategizing for God’s Kingdom was by

Prof. Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria. He went on to explain

how mission is defined and whether we narrowly define it;

only spiritual (evangelism and church planting) or only

social, economic and political. It generally refers to God’s

covenant with humanity. Then we have the new covenant and

Jesus. Hebrews 8:6-13. He concluded by sharing

opportunities for mission today; our role in sharing the good

news (Rom. 10:15, John 3:16) and our role in compassion

and justice (Prov. 31:8-9, Micah 6:8, Eph. 5:15-16).

Practically; 1. Our calling in the workplace as the mission

field, 2. Being a witness every day, 3. Exporting strategic

positions in government, private sector and CSO-NGO, 4.

Starting new organizations to mobilize citizens’ action in

society.

9. Just before we concluded the second day, at an evening

with the lay leaders, ‘Harmonizing the Clergy – Laity

Relationships, all the district lay leaders, associate and

conference lay leaders shared the situation of the lay people

as how they see it.

10. On the final day, we participated in the Sunday Worship

service. After that, there was an informal session where all

the participants divided in 6 groups according to their

districts shared whatever complaints or concerns that they

had. In conclusion, it was suggested that the Board of Laity

meets more frequently and also activate the District Laity

Commission and the Lay Committee at the local church level.

Group photograph was taken before the concluding session.

11. The final session was on TAC: The Way Forward –

‘Embracing Differences: Managing Dynamics’ a. Conference Lay Leader, Mr. S.Selvaraj

Luke 14:25-35, In 3 verses, 26, 27, 33 Jesus kept saying you

cannot be my disciple unless you forsake everything else; all

people, self and materials. He went on to describe a disciple

as a follower, a learner and a person who is sent out. Mark

10:35-45 Servant leadership must be practiced in the local

church.

b. President, Rev. Dennis Raj

Isaiah 64:4 The way forward is the way upward. Satan has

deceived many of us by keeping our focus on humans. Only

God can build. Therefore, you must believe and pray. Isaiah

64:7 ‘No one calls on your name or strives to lay hold of you;

for you have hidden your face from us and have given us over

to our sins’. He reiterated that we should never become like

this! Always remember and say, ‘Lord, this is your church’.

Amen.

Compiled by Jacob Korinthiar from TMC Sg. Petani


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mikg;G kw;Wk; xd;wpize;j rigg; ngz;fs; mikg;Gld; midj;Jyf hPjpapy; njhlh;G (WFMUCM) nfhz;Ls;sdh;> nk.ng. khehl;il Mtpf;Fs;shd Kfhk; vd khw;wpaikf;f jpl;lk; itj;Js;sdh;> ,uz;L tUlj;jpw;F xU Kiw RtpNr\k; kw;Wk; mUl;gzp khehL elj;jTk;> Gjpa kw;Wk; ,isa ngz;fis jiyikj;Jtj;Jf;F nfhz;L tuTk; rthy; nfhz;Ls;sdh;. iv. ehd;fhtJ Ngr;rhsh; jpU N[hNay; epf;Nf\;> ,th; nk.th.I. gw;wp gfph;e;Jf;nfhz;lhh;. mth; thypgh;fSf;F nfhz;Ls;s ghuj;ij gfph;e;Jf;nfhz;lhh;> mth;fis ehk; vg;gb Nehf;f Ntz;Lk;> mth;fsJ jdpj;jpwid vg;gb fz;lwptJ> mth;fsJ jhye;Jfis Vw;Wf;nfhz;L mth;fSld; Neuj;ij nrytpLtJ vd;W $wpdhh;. lhf;lh; me;Njhdp uht;> Ngr;rhsh;fs; ahtUk; fle;j fhyj;jpy; kw;Wk; ,g;nghOJ elf;Fk; fhhpaq;fisg; gw;wp gfph;e;Jf;nfhz;ljhfTk;> vjph;fhyj;jpy; ehk; vg;gb nray;glg;NghfpNwhk; vd;W jPh;T vjidAk; gfph;e;Jf;nfhs;stpy;iy vdTk; $wpdhh;. 7. ,uz;lhtJ gFjp> %g;gh; jiyikj;Jtk; kw;Wk; Copaj;jpd; Kd;Nehf;f ghh;it> 3 jiyg;Gfshf gphpf;fg;gl;ld: a. gFjp 1: ‘mikg;igj; jfh;g;gJ’. 3 Ngr;rhsh;fs;> kiwjpU N[hrg; NaRghjk;> lhf;lh; me;Njhzp uht;> kw;Wk; jpUkjp N\hgdh nudl; gpughfud;. Mtpf;Fs;shd epiyapy; kw;Wk; r%f epiyapy; rkrPh; epiy Ntz;Lk;> Koikahd tsh;r;rp. tsh;r;rp> Kjph;r;rp kw;Wk; gilg;ghw;wy; rpe;jid ,Uf;Fkhapd; mikg;G ed;F mike;Js;sJ. b. gFjp 2: ‘Ntiyapl rP\j;Jtk;’. %d;W Ngr;rhsh;fs;> Nghjfh; gp.gp. Mgpufhk;> jpU. jh]; Rg;ukzpak; kw;Wk; jpU. Vud; uh[;. fpwp];Jtpd; rpe;jidia kw;wth;fsplk; Njhw;Wtpg;gJjhd; (cs;shd khw;wk;) rP\j;Jtk;. Ntiyapl rP\j;Jtk; xU Copak;. cjhuzkhapUq;fs;. xUthplk; khw;wj;ijf; nfhz;L tUtJ ,NaR. ekJ tho;f;if Kiw Kf;fpak;. c. gFjp 3: Nrit nra;Ak; jiyikj;Jtk;’. 3 Ngr;rhsh;fs;> jpU. NrKNty; gPl;lh; rPdp (khw;F 10:42-45. jiyth;fshf> ehk; KbT vLf;fpNwhk;> jiyik tfpf;fpNwhk;> jhf;fj;ij Vw;gLj;JfpNwhk;> top fhl;LfpNwhk; kw;Wk; mwpTWj;JfpNwhk;. ,NaR ekJ Kd;khjphp)> jpU. mr;R ehAL (Nrit nra;Ak; jiyth; jhd; Nritahw;Wk; [dq;fs; re;Njh\kila jpahfj;NjhL vjph;g;ghh;f;fpwhh;. 1 jPNkh 3:1-13. xU Nritnra;Ak; jiytUf;Fs;s

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10. ,Wjp ehspy; QhapW Muhjidapy;

fye;Jf;nfhz;Nlhk;. gpd;dh; midj;J gq;Nfw;ghsh;fSk; khfhz hPjpahf 6 FOf;fshf gphpf;fg;gl;ldh;. mth;fSila Gfhh;fs; my;yJ mth;fsJ fUj;Jf;fisg; gfph;e;Jf;nfhz;ldh;. Kbtpy;> %g;gh; thhpak; mbf;fb re;jpf;fTk;> khfhz %g;gh; FO kPz;Lk; mikf;fg;glTk;> ];jy rigapy; %g;gh; nraw;FO mikf;fg;glTk; MNyhrid toq;fg;gl;lJ. KbTiwf;F Kd; FOg;glk; vLj;Jf;nfhs;sg;gl;lJ.

11. ,Wjp gFjp> j.t.kh: Kd;Ndhf;fp– ‘NtWghLfis Vw;Wf;nfhs;Sjy;: khWjy;fis

ifahSjy;’ a. khehl;L kf;fs; jiyth;> jpU S.nry;tuh[;

Y}f;fh 14:25-35> 26> 27> 33y;> ePq;fs; ahtw;iwAk;> vy;yh kf;fisAk;> Raj;ijAk; kw;Wk; nghUl;fisAk; tpl;Ltplhtpl;lhy; vdf;F rP\h;fsha; ,Uf;f KbahJ vd;W ,NaR kPz;Lk; kPz;Lk; $Wfpwhh;. rP\h; vd;gth; gpd;gw;Wgth;> fw;Wf;nfhs;gth;> mDg;gg;gLgth; vd tpthpf;fpwhh;. khw;F 10:35-45 ];jy rigapy; Nrit nra;Ak; jiyikj;Jtk; mtrpak;.

b. khehl;L jiyth;> kiwjpU nld;dp]; uh[; Vrhah 64:4 Kd;Ndhf;fp nry;Yk; top Nky; Nehf;fp nry;Yk; top. kdpjh;fs; Nky; ftdj;ij nrYj;j itj;J rhj;jhd; ek;ik tQ;rpj;Jtpl;lhd;. Mz;lth; kl;LNk fl;lKbAk;. MfNt> ePq;fs; tpRthrpj;J n[gpf;f Ntz;Lk;. Vrhah 64:7 ckJ ehkj;ij Nehf;fp $g;gpLfpwtDk;> ck;ik gw;wpf;nfhs;Sk;gbf;F tpopj;Jf;nfhs;;SfpwtDk; ,y;iy> NjthPh; ck;Kila Kfj;ij vq;fis tpl;L kiwj;J> vq;fs; mf;fpukq;fspdpkpj;jk; vq;fisf; fiwag;gz;ZfpwPh;. ehk; ,g;gb ,Uf;ff;$lhJ vd $wpdhh;! vg;nghOJk;> ‘Mz;ltNu ,J ckJ rig’ vd $Wq;fs;. Mnkd;.


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He then highlighted the following comparison between Christianity and Thirukural;

1. Ethics

In Christianity ethics (Matthew 6:33, 5:20) belongs to God.

In Thirukural similar expression is found in the first 10

couplets. The same principle applies to its humanitarian

perspective. It is not talking about God but related to God.

For example, the ‘kural’ saying, ‘What is the use of all our

learning, if it does not lead us to the feet of God’, does not

spiritualize it.

2. Love

In Christianity love is not just love but sacrificial love. In

Thirukural it is the nature of love and philosophical

expression towards love.

3. Forgiveness

In Christianity forgiveness has to be practiced as God

forgives. In Thirukural there is an expression to forgive and

also to do good to them, in addition to forgive and to forget

whatever mistake they have done.

4. True religiosity

In Christianity morality is not just in heart but spontaneous.

In Thirukural there is a separate chapter on purity of life,

where both point out the inner disposition of heart.

5. Purity of mind

Both Christianity and Thirukural have the same expression.

6. Self-denial

In Christianity self-denial is to follow Jesus and His

teachings. In Thirukural it is denial of 'I' and 'mine'.

7. Non-violence

In Christianity it is a passive attitude towards non-violence.

In Thirukural it is not at all allowed (no killing).

8. Family life

Both have similar expressions on family life.

The moral concepts in the Thirukural are given in a logical

and philosophical way. In the Bible the moral concepts are

given in God's way. He concluded by saying that the

Thirukural is not against the Bible.

Questions for our reflection:

1. To what extent are we serious about ethical life?

2. Are we living the Christian life or Christian traditions?

3. Are we teaching the Christian life teaching to our children

and the next generation?

4. Is Biblical moral discipline being taught in the Church?

5. Are we living an exemplary Christian life?

TALK ON GOSPEL AND PLURALISM

On 16th September 2018, TMC Sg. Petani had the privilege

of hosting the talk on ‘Gospel and Pluralism’ by Rev. Dr.

Muthukumar, the Academic Dean of New Life Bible

College, Bangalore, India. He is a PhD holder with

specialization in Thirukural and released a book entitled

‘Religious Ethics and Ethics in Thirukural’.

In his 7 years of research, he basically studied about the

ethics of Thirukural and did a comparative study of the

following religions; Hinduism, Buddhism, Janism, Islam

and Christianity. In deciphering the philosophy of religion,

he summarized two reasons why religion is practiced; to

satisfy the people and for harmlessness and goodwill. He

said that generally, the following are the goals of religion;

1. Eternal life

2. Union of universal consciousness

3. End of suffering or repeated birth and death (To rid our

self from karma)

4. Present life is more than enough to experience the aim of

life (this thought is more prominent among the new

religious movements (cults) to experience what life has to

offer and to enjoy it).

He then went on to explain briefly what Christianity is. The

Bible basically describes the religious experience and

ethical concept. It has 2 parts, the Old Testament (OT) and

the New Testament (NT). The OT emphasizes God

centered ethics consisting of creation, covenant, law,

forgiveness, justice, love, holiness and righteousness and

the ethics of NT are centered on the life and teachings of

Jesus concerning the Kingdom of God, forgiveness and

relationship.

He explained shortly regarding the writer of Thirukural and

talked about its’ contents. The 4 ideals of life in Hinduism

known as ‘purushatra’ are ‘Dharma’, ‘Artam’, ‘Kaaman’

and ‘Motcham’. However, in Thirukural we find only the

first three; ‘Arathuppaal’, (righteousness or moral),

‘Poruthpaal’ (politics economics) and ‘Kaamathupaal’

(psychology of love, nature or doctrine).

Thirukural does not talk about Motcham as it has to be

realized (or you receive it naturally) and not discussed.

Among the 3 broad sections (‘Aram’, ‘Porul’, ‘Inbam’)

presented in the Thirukural, ‘Arathuppaal’ or ‘Aram’ forms

the central theme of the whole book. Thirukural is also better known as book of ethics.

In Thirukural there are 133 topics (or chapters) times 10

couplets each chapter which brings to a total of 1,330

couplets (‘kuralgal’). These sayings are grammatical and

lyrical, each couplet has 4 words on the top and 3 words at the bottom.


RtpNr\j;ijf;Fwpj;Jk; gd;Kfj;jd;ikiaf; Fwpj;j (xNu Neuj;jpy; xd;Wf;Fk; Nkw;gl;l Nfhl;ghl;ilf; Fwpj;j fUj;Jf;fs;) nrhw;nghopT 16 nrg;lk;gh; 2018 md;W R. gl;lhzpapy;; ,e;jpahtpYs;s ngq;fSh; epA+iyg; Ntjhfkf; fy;Yhhp fofj;jpd; Nguhrphpauhd mUl;jpU. lhf;lh; Kj;Jf;Fkhh; mth; ew;nra;jp kw;Wk; gd;Kfj;jd;ikiaf; Fwpj;j nrhw;nghopit Vw;ghL nra;a ghf;fpak; fpilj;jJ. mth; jpUf;Fwspy; Kidth; gl;lk; itj;jpUg;gth;. mNjhL jpUf;Fws; vd;w kj Ehy; kw;Wk; newp Kiw vd;w Gj;jfj;ij ntspapl;lth;.

mtuJ 7 Mz;Lfhy Muha;r;rpapd; mbg;gilapy; jpUf;Fws; newpKiwfs; gw;wpAk; gpd; tUk; ,e;J kjk;> Gj;j kjk;> [ddprk;> ,];yhk; kw;Wk; fpwp];jt kjq;fis xg;gpl;Lk; xU Ma;T nra;jhh;. mtuJ Muha;r;rp Vd; kj tof;fq;fs; cz;L vd;gjw;fhd 2 fhuzq;fisf; $wpaJ. xd;W kf;fisj; jpUg;j;jpg;gLj;jTk;> 2tJ jPq;fw;w kw;Wk; ey;nyz;zj;jpw;fhfTk; kjk; ,Uf;fpwJ. nghJthf kjj;jpd; ,yf;Ffs; gpd; tUkhW:-

1. epj;jpa tho;f;if

2. cyfshtpa mstpy; If;fpa czh;TldpUj;jy;

3. NtjidfSf;F KbT gpwj;jYk; gpd; ,wj;jYk; jpUk;gj; jpUk;g tUjy; (Kd; tpidg;gadpypUe;J tpLgLjy;)

4. ek; tho;tpd; Nehf;fj;ij mDgtpf;f ,g;Nghija tho;T NghJkhdJ (Gjpa kj ,af;fthjpfspd; kj;jpapy; ,e;j fhhpak; NkNyhq;fp epw;fpwJ (jtwhd Nghjid) tho;ifapy; vjidAk; jilapd;wp mDgtp vd;w Nfhl;ghL)

mjd;gpwF mth; fpwp];jtj;ijr; RUf;fkhf tpsf;fpdhh;. NtjkhdJ kj mDgtj;ijAk; newp Kiw fUj;ijAk; tpthpf;fpwJ. ,J ,uz;L ghfq;fshf ,Uf;fpwJ mjhtJ Gjpa Vw;ghL> gioa Vw;ghL. gioa Vw;ghL gilg;G> cld;gbf;if> rl;lk;> kd;dpg;G> ePjp> md;G> ghpRj;jj;jd;ik> ePjp kw;Wk; Gjpa Vw;ghl;bd; newpfshfpa ,NaR fpwp];Jtpd; NghjidiaAk;> Njtdpd; ,uh[;[paj;jpd; newpfshfpa kd;dpg;igAk; kw;Wk; cwTfisAk; typAWj;JfpwJ.

jpUf;Fwspd; vOj;jhsiuf; Fwpj;J RUf;fkhf tpsf;fpdhh; mNjhL mjd; cs;slf;fq;fisf; Fwpj;Jg; Ngrpdhh;. GU\hj;uh vd;wiof;fg;gLk; ,e;J kj 4 tho;f;ifj; jj;Jtq;fis tpsf;fpdhh;. mit “jh;kh”> “mh;lk;”> “fhkd;” kw;Wk; “Nkhl;rk;”. vdpDk; jpUf;Fwypy; Kjy; %d;W kl;LNk fhzyhk;.

“muj;Jg;ghy;” (ePjp my;yJ jhh;kPfk;) “nghUl;ghy;” (murpay; nghUshjhuk;) kw;Wk; “fhkj;Jg;ghy;” (fhjy; ,ay;G my;yJ Nfhl;ghl;bd; cstpay; rk;ge;jkhdJ). Nkhl;rk; vd;gij czuNtz;Lk;. (my;yJ mjid ,ay;ghfNt ehk; ngw;Wf;nfhs;s Ntz;Lk;). mJ tpthjpf;fg;glf;$lhjJ. jpUf;Fwspy; toq;fg;gl;l 3 gue;j gphpTfs; (mwk;> nghUs;> ,d;gk;) ‘muj;Jg;ghy;’ my;yJ ‘mwk;’ vd;gitfs; KO Gj;jfj;jpd; ikag; nghUshFk;. NkYk; jpUf;Fwy; newp Kiw Gj;jfk; vd;W miof;fg;gLfpwJ

jpUf;Fwspy; 133 jiyg;Gf;fs; (my;yJ mj;jpahaq;fs;) cs;sd. xt;nthU jiyg;Gf;Fk; 10 N[hbfs; cs;sjhy; mitfs; 133>000 Fws;fshfpwJ. ,e;j $w;Wfs; ,yf;fz kw;Wk; ghly; thpfshFk;. xt;nthU N[hbf;Fk; NkNy 4 thh;j;ijfSk; fPNo 3 thh;j;ijfSk; cs;sd. NkYk; mth; fpwp];jtj;jpw;Fk; jpUf;FwSf;Fk; cs;s xg;gPl;il mOe;jf; $wpdhh;

1. newpKiwfs;

fpwp];jtj;jpd; newpKiwfspy;> (kj; 6:33> 5:20) flTSf;FhpaJ. ,Nj ntspg;ghL jpUf;Fwspd; gj;J N[hbfspy; fhzg;gLfpwJ. me;jf; nfhs;iffs; kdpjhg Kd;Ndhf;Ff;Fg; nghUe;Jk;. ,J flTisg;gw;wp NgRtjpy;iy Mdhy; flTSld; njhlh;GilajhapUf;fpwJ. cjhuzkhf Fws; nrhy;fpwJ> ehk; fw;Wf;nfhz;l fhhpaq;fs; flTSila ghjq;fSf;F toptFf;fhtpl;lhy; mjdhy; gpNuha[dnkd;d? mJ Md;kPfky;y

2. md;G

fpwp];jtj;jpy; md;G khj;jpuk; NghjhJ mjpNy jpahfk; ,Uj;jy; Ntz;Lk;. jpUf;Fwspy; ,J ,ay;ghd md;G> mNjhL md;gpw;F ,l;Lr; nry;Yk; jj;Jt ntspg;ghLk; cz;L

3. kd;dpg;G

fpwp];jtj;jpy; md;G vd;gJ Mz;ltNu kd;dpf;f Ntz;Lk;. jpUf;Fwspy; xUtUf;F kd;dpg;Gk; ed;ikAk; nra;a Ntz;Lnkd ntspg;ghL cz;L. vd;d jg;G nra;jpUe;jhYk; mjid kd;dpg;gNjhL kwf;;fTk; Ntz;Lnkd jpUf;Fws; nrhy;fpwJ.

4. cz;ik kjk;

fpwp];jt mwnewp ,jaj;jpy; khj;jpuky;y jd;dpr;irahdJ. jpUf;Fws; tho;tpd; Jha;ikf;F xU jdpj;Jtkhd mj;jpahak; cs;sJ. MfNt ,uz;Lk; cs;shh;e;j kdepiyiaf; fhl;LfpwJ

5. kdjpy; Jha;ik

fpwp];jtk; jpUf;Fws; ,uz;LNk xNu fhhpaj;ijjhd; ntspg;gLj;JfpwJ


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6. Ra ntWg;G fpwp];jtj;jpd; NghjidfspNy Ra ntWg;G typAWj;jg;gLfpwJ. jpUf;Fwypy; ‘ehd;’, ‘vd;DilaJ’ vd;gitfs; kWf;fg;gLfpwJ

7. td;Kiwapy;yhik

fpwp];jtk; td;Kiwf;F vjpuhd kdg;ghd;ik cs;sJ. jpUf;Fwspy; ,J mDkjpf;fg;gLtNjapy;iy (nfhiy nra;af;$lhJ)

8. FLk;g tho;f;if

FLk;g tho;tpy; ,uz;Lf;Fk; xNu ntspg;ghLjhd;

KbtpNy jpUf;Fwypy; jhh;kPf fUj;Jf;fs; jh;f;f hPjpahd kw;Wk; jj;Jt topapy; nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sd. Ntjhfkj;jpy; jhh;kPf fUj;Jf;fs; flTSila topapy; nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sd. ,Ug;gpDk; jpUf;Fws; Ntjhfkj;Jf;F vjpuhdJ ,y;iy

gpujpgypg;Gf;fhd Nfs;tpfs;:

1. ed;ndwp thof;ifiaf;Fwpj;J vt;tsT Kf;fpaj;Jtk; nfhLf;fpNwhk;

2. ehk; fpwp];jt tho;it tho;fpNwhkh my;yJ fpwp];jt ghuk;ghpaj;ij gpd;gw;WfpNwhkh?

3. fpwp];jt tho;f;ifia gps;isfSf;F my;yJ mLj;j jiyKiwf;F vg;gb Nghjpf;fpNwhk;?

4. jpUr;rigapy; Ntjhfk ed;ndwp xOf;fj;ij vg;gb Nghjpf;fpNwhk;?

5. kw;wth;fSf;F fpwp];jt Kd;khjphp tho;it thOfpNwhkh?

Book Review MAKING AN IMPACT: PURSUING MINISTRY

EFFECTIVENESS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST

CENTURY BY MICHAEL CASSIDY

This is a small booklet and easy to read in one sitting.

I believe it is a very good book to read if you desire

to impact your local church or your community.

‘Jesus wants all His followers to “bear much fruit”

(John 15:5, 8). Most Christian pastors and laypeople

are eager to see this in their lives – but how? In

Making an Impact, Michael Cassidy highlights the

importance of those in ministry having a clear

Christian conversion, good theological training if at

all possible, and a well-disciplined personal life.

Building on top of this foundation, Cassidy outlines

the imperatives of forging a balanced, biblical and

active harmony of vigorous evangelism with a deep

socio-political concern, part of whose expression is

focused through Christian love into caring

compassionately for those around us in any sort of

need.

Ministry effectiveness flows out from who we are as

Christians, as well as from making the Bible’s

priorities our own. If we get these matters right, we

will inevitably be Making an Impact in our needy

world for Jesus Christ.

LAITY SUNDAY focuses on the celebration of the ministry of all lay Christians

Today, when we reach out and receive new people by building relationships with them, are we also offering

opportunities for them to commit themselves to Jesus Christ? Are we offering opportunities for growth in

personal holiness through relationship with Christ and others? If we are to reclaim the movement and truly see

all the people, we must be harbingers of HOPE—the core process of discipleship, the method of Methodism:

Hospitality—We go into the world in outreach and mission, offering hope through the proclamation of

the gospel, seeking, welcoming, and gathering as we offer (and receive) hospitality to (and from) those

not yet in the body.

Offer Christ—We provide opportunities for people to commit their lives to God through baptism by

water and Spirit and the profession of faith.

Purpose—We nurture people in Christian living to help them find a true sense of purpose in life, as

they learn what it means to live out their beliefs through acts of piety and acts of mercy, Christian

conferencing, and regular participation in the sacrament of Holy Communion and other means of grace.

Engagement —Through engagement, we again offer and receive hospitality.

By Jodi L.Cataldo/ Laity Sunday 2018

"Offer them Christ" - John Wesley's last words to Thomas Coke

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