Kuching Tamil Ministry History
Kuching Tamil Ministry History
HISTORY OF TAMIL MINISTRY IN KUCHING
HISTORY OF TAMIL MINISTRY IN KUCHING
This ministry was started in the late 80’s as a cell group and met regularly in Sis Pauline’s and sis Rhema’s house. Meetings were held on Fridays’ and weekends. The first meeting was held in Sis.Rhema’s house and the next in Sis. Pauline’s house.
This ministry was started in the late 80’s as a cell group and met regularly in Sis Pauline’s and sis Rhema’s house. Meetings were held on Fridays’ and weekends. The first meeting was held in Sis.Rhema’s house and the next in Sis. Pauline’s house.
Ps Daniel, an independent Pastor from West Malaysia was involve in Preaching, Teaching and Prayer. Sis Rhema and her sisters were also helping in the teaching and praying ministry.
Ps Daniel, an independent Pastor from West Malaysia was involve in Preaching, Teaching and Prayer. Sis Rhema and her sisters were also helping in the teaching and praying ministry.
This ministry was then continued by Mr.Tharmaraj who was on work transfer from West Malaysia to kuching. He was working with the Health Department. The others who helped in this ministry was Bro.Jay Prakash. He is a lecturer from UNIMAS. The UNIMAS students also participated in this ministry. These students also meet for fellowship in one of the SIB church. About 10 students attend regularly. Mr.Tharmaraj was later transferred back to KL in 2014.The ministry became vacant.
This ministry was then continued by Mr.Tharmaraj who was on work transfer from West Malaysia to kuching. He was working with the Health Department. The others who helped in this ministry was Bro.Jay Prakash. He is a lecturer from UNIMAS. The UNIMAS students also participated in this ministry. These students also meet for fellowship in one of the SIB church. About 10 students attend regularly. Mr.Tharmaraj was later transferred back to KL in 2014.The ministry became vacant.
A meeting was held by these people with the TAC President to have a permanent person to take in charge of the Tamil Ministry. A seminary student PS Roland was for a 2 months ministry. On 25th February 2015,Sis Rhema and her sister Bonis with Ps Roland arranged for a permanent place of worship with the Rev Pau from Faith Methodist Church, Kuching. About 9-14 believers attend the service.
A meeting was held by these people with the TAC President to have a permanent person to take in charge of the Tamil Ministry. A seminary student PS Roland was for a 2 months ministry. On 25th February 2015,Sis Rhema and her sister Bonis with Ps Roland arranged for a permanent place of worship with the Rev Pau from Faith Methodist Church, Kuching. About 9-14 believers attend the service.
After Ps Roland left for seminary study in April, the ministry left vacant again. There were pastors from TAC visiting this ministry on an irregular basis. It was at this crucial moment that Mr.R.Steven and his wife came forward to assist this ministry.
After Ps Roland left for seminary study in April, the ministry left vacant again. There were pastors from TAC visiting this ministry on an irregular basis. It was at this crucial moment that Mr.R.Steven and his wife came forward to assist this ministry.
They started their first mission from 12th – 13th July 2015.The first meeting had an attendance of 15 for cell group and 3 for worship service. The worship service was changed from Saturday to Fridays and cell group from Friday’s to Saturday’s. From there on regular meetings were held very fortnight. He come every 2nd and 4th week. Many Hindu families were visited and also held cell group on Thursdays. We had our 1st overnight prayer on 9th Oct 2015. About 20 attended. Out of the 20, 10 are unbelievers. TMC Ipoh sent 6 prayer Team members to this overnight prayer
They started their first mission from 12th – 13th July 2015.The first meeting had an attendance of 15 for cell group and 3 for worship service. The worship service was changed from Saturday to Fridays and cell group from Friday’s to Saturday’s. From there on regular meetings were held very fortnight. He come every 2nd and 4th week. Many Hindu families were visited and also held cell group on Thursdays. We had our 1st overnight prayer on 9th Oct 2015. About 20 attended. Out of the 20, 10 are unbelievers. TMC Ipoh sent 6 prayer Team members to this overnight prayer
Mr. R.Steven had some meetings with the Rev Pau and Leaders of the FMC Church and they were very happy to give a van for Friday service. They also gave a budget of RM 20,000.00 to run this ministry effective January 2016..He also had discussion with PS Ned who agreed to allow his van to be used for Saturday cell group ministry. As the ministry grows we got both their vans for the Friday services from FMC. We formed a working committee on 13th Jan 2017
Mr. R.Steven had some meetings with the Rev Pau and Leaders of the FMC Church and they were very happy to give a van for Friday service. They also gave a budget of RM 20,000.00 to run this ministry effective January 2016..He also had discussion with PS Ned who agreed to allow his van to be used for Saturday cell group ministry. As the ministry grows we got both their vans for the Friday services from FMC. We formed a working committee on 13th Jan 2017
The 1st medical camp was organized on 22nd April 2017.The following month 1st VBS was held from 12 – 13th May 2017.Mrs Tenny Rani, Mrs Glory and Mis Rita from TMC Ipoh were involved.1st women’s meeting was held on 22nd July 2017. Mrs Mageswary and Mrs Linda Lim from TMC Puchong took the lead.
The 1st medical camp was organized on 22nd April 2017.The following month 1st VBS was held from 12 – 13th May 2017.Mrs Tenny Rani, Mrs Glory and Mis Rita from TMC Ipoh were involved.1st women’s meeting was held on 22nd July 2017. Mrs Mageswary and Mrs Linda Lim from TMC Puchong took the lead.
Finally, the time has come to have a van for the Tamil Ministry. In 2016 the TAC EXCO with the recommendation from the Board of Evangelism decided to buy a van. The Faith Methodist Church donated RM 20,000.00 and by God’s Grace a van was purchased on 6th Oct 2016. This indeed is historical.
Finally, the time has come to have a van for the Tamil Ministry. In 2016 the TAC EXCO with the recommendation from the Board of Evangelism decided to buy a van. The Faith Methodist Church donated RM 20,000.00 and by God’s Grace a van was purchased on 6th Oct 2016. This indeed is historical.
After an year of ministry, The Bishop of Methodist Church Rev.Ong Wai Teik made a call to Mr.R.Steven at the TAC Annual Conference in November 2017 to go full time in Kuching. A double storey detached house was rented for RM 1,400.00.
After an year of ministry, The Bishop of Methodist Church Rev.Ong Wai Teik made a call to Mr.R.Steven at the TAC Annual Conference in November 2017 to go full time in Kuching. A double storey detached house was rented for RM 1,400.00.
2018
2018
He and his wife reported full time on 5th February 2018. All activities were held at the rented house. From hence on the Friday service was changed to Sunday 6pm. Church school was held simultaneously upstairs. On 9th February we held our 1st Sunday service and 14th Ash Wednesday service. Tamil class was started on 19th February. The first class had the enrollment of 17 students. The oldest person was 55 yrs old.
He and his wife reported full time on 5th February 2018. All activities were held at the rented house. From hence on the Friday service was changed to Sunday 6pm. Church school was held simultaneously upstairs. On 9th February we held our 1st Sunday service and 14th Ash Wednesday service. Tamil class was started on 19th February. The first class had the enrollment of 17 students. The oldest person was 55 yrs old.
HISTORICAL EVENTS
HISTORICAL EVENTS
The following services were held for the first time:
The following services were held for the first time:
1. Ash Wenesday – 14th February
1. Ash Wenesday – 14th February
2. Good Friday – 30th March
2. Good Friday – 30th March
3. Easter – 1st April
3. Easter – 1st April
YOUTH CAMP/METHODIST WOMEN CONFERENCE
YOUTH CAMP/METHODIST WOMEN CONFERENCE
For the first time two youths,Ms Bhanupriya Anak Peter and Ms Parameshwari Anak alien were sent to the youth camp in Port Dickson from 14 – 17th June 2018.
For the first time two youths,Ms Bhanupriya Anak Peter and Ms Parameshwari Anak alien were sent to the youth camp in Port Dickson from 14 – 17th June 2018.
Two ladies,Mdn Allagambal Savarimuthu and Mdm Manomaney Rajamanikam were sent to women’s conference in Methodist center Port Dickson from 27th Sept – 1st Oct 2018
Two ladies,Mdn Allagambal Savarimuthu and Mdm Manomaney Rajamanikam were sent to women’s conference in Methodist center Port Dickson from 27th Sept – 1st Oct 2018
CHURCHING AND CHILD BAPTISM – 1st July 2018
CHURCHING AND CHILD BAPTISM – 1st July 2018
Churching and Child baptism was held on 1st July 2018. Mrs Jayanthi Michael was brought for churching and their two sons, Moses a/l Michael age 3 yrs old and Aaron Arun a/l Michael age 3 weeks was baptized. Both these events were done by Rev Vinsant Rayar- Pastor of TMC Klang.
Churching and Child baptism was held on 1st July 2018. Mrs Jayanthi Michael was brought for churching and their two sons, Moses a/l Michael age 3 yrs old and Aaron Arun a/l Michael age 3 weeks was baptized. Both these events were done by Rev Vinsant Rayar- Pastor of TMC Klang.
ADULT AND CHILD BAPTISM – 15TH JULY 2018
ADULT AND CHILD BAPTISM – 15TH JULY 2018
On 15th July the first Adult baptism was held at Faith Methodist Church Kuching. Two adults namely Magassary Anak Alien and Bhanupriya Anak Peter were baptized by Rev Pau Kiew Chung. Bhuvaneshwari was given a child baptism by Rev Pau Kiew Chung. Rev DB Laurence ( Registrar - Tamil Annual Conference ) assisted in the both the baptism. It was witnessed by a visiting Team from TMC Subang , some local believers and non-believers.
On 15th July the first Adult baptism was held at Faith Methodist Church Kuching. Two adults namely Magassary Anak Alien and Bhanupriya Anak Peter were baptized by Rev Pau Kiew Chung. Bhuvaneshwari was given a child baptism by Rev Pau Kiew Chung. Rev DB Laurence ( Registrar - Tamil Annual Conference ) assisted in the both the baptism. It was witnessed by a visiting Team from TMC Subang , some local believers and non-believers.
GOVERNMENT ALLOCATION – 13th Sept 2019
GOVERNMENT ALLOCATION – 13th Sept 2019
We received a financial allocation of RM 5000.00 from Kuching bandar MP – Dr.Kelvin Yii
We received a financial allocation of RM 5000.00 from Kuching bandar MP – Dr.Kelvin Yii
CHURCH FORMATION MEETING – 16TH SEPT ( MALAYSIA DAY)
CHURCH FORMATION MEETING – 16TH SEPT ( MALAYSIA DAY)
A total of 16 attended this meeting. In this meeting 11 consented to be a member of Tamil Methodist Church Kuching Outreach. Three members on constituency Roll. (please refer minutes for details)
A total of 16 attended this meeting. In this meeting 11 consented to be a member of Tamil Methodist Church Kuching Outreach. Three members on constituency Roll. (please refer minutes for details)
ATTENDANCE:
ATTENDANCE:
1.Murli - Kenyalang
1.Murli - Kenyalang
2. Rani Manikam - Kenyalang
2. Rani Manikam - Kenyalang
3. Durga – Kg Dayak
3. Durga – Kg Dayak
4. Cassey - Tondong
4. Cassey - Tondong
5. Monica Manikam - Tondong
5. Monica Manikam - Tondong
6. Vijaya Manikam - Kenyalang
6. Vijaya Manikam - Kenyalang
7. Jennifer -batu 6
7. Jennifer -batu 6
8. Pauline – batu 6
8. Pauline – batu 6
9. Victoria – Desa Wira
9. Victoria – Desa Wira
10. Cecelia – Desa Wira
10. Cecelia – Desa Wira
11. Superma – Poh kwong park
11. Superma – Poh kwong park
12.Malliga – Landeh
12.Malliga – Landeh
13. Mages – RPR
13. Mages – RPR
14. Cynthia – Tondong
14. Cynthia – Tondong
15. R.Steven ( Evangelist )
15. R.Steven ( Evangelist )
16. Mrs Esther Steven
16. Mrs Esther Steven
Members list
Members list
1. MAGES
1. MAGES
2. CASSEY
2. CASSEY
3. MURLY
3. MURLY
4. VIJAYA
4. VIJAYA
5. MONICA
5. MONICA
6. JENNIFER
6. JENNIFER
7. PAULINE
7. PAULINE
8. RANI
8. RANI
9. VICTORIA
9. VICTORIA
10. CECELIA
10. CECELIA
11. CYNTHIA
11. CYNTHIA
Constituency Roll
Constituency Roll
1. MALLIGA
1. MALLIGA
2. SUPERMA
2. SUPERMA
3. DURGA
3. DURGA
CHILD BAPTISM ON 13TH OCT 2019
CHILD BAPTISM ON 13TH OCT 2019
7 children were baptized by Rev Ezekiel Raj( Pastor of TMC Bentong, Pahang ) on 13th Oct 2019.They are as follows:
7 children were baptized by Rev Ezekiel Raj( Pastor of TMC Bentong, Pahang ) on 13th Oct 2019.They are as follows:
1.Embronica Anak samsudin
1.Embronica Anak samsudin
2.Lawrence Ruiz Karthi A/L Manogerean
2.Lawrence Ruiz Karthi A/L Manogerean
3.Elina Amanda A/P Manogeran
3.Elina Amanda A/P Manogeran
4.Christpher A/L Manogeran
4.Christpher A/L Manogeran
5.Catherine
5.Catherine
6.Fabian Anak Donny
6.Fabian Anak Donny
7.Alester caleb Akihilan Anak Donny
7.Alester caleb Akihilan Anak Donny
ADULT BAPTISM – 6TH DEC 2019
ADULT BAPTISM – 6TH DEC 2019
God has been blessing our ministry by adding three new souls. They were baptized by
God has been blessing our ministry by adding three new souls. They were baptized by
Rev Mark Subramaniam from W.Malaysia. They are Mrs Superma ( Margret),Mrs Jayanthi and Miss Gythiri. They were baptized at a water fall near Serikin. Two vans loaded with people witnessed the joyful event.
Rev Mark Subramaniam from W.Malaysia. They are Mrs Superma ( Margret),Mrs Jayanthi and Miss Gythiri. They were baptized at a water fall near Serikin. Two vans loaded with people witnessed the joyful event.
REGULAR MINISTRIES
REGULAR MINISTRIES
1. Monday – Tamil Class
1. Monday – Tamil Class
2. Tuesday – Cell Group
2. Tuesday – Cell Group
3. Wednesday – Visitation
3. Wednesday – Visitation
4. Thursday – Cell Group
4. Thursday – Cell Group
5. Friday – Prayer Cell
5. Friday – Prayer Cell
6. Saturday - Free Tuition
6. Saturday - Free Tuition
7. Sunday – Service and Church School.
7. Sunday – Service and Church School.
To God be the glory
To God be the glory
R.Steven
R.Steven
Evangelist
Evangelist
