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There has been a lot of things happening and as result, this blog has been somewhat neglected but if you are reading this I want you to be informed of  few things that God has let me be a part of. Pray for faithfulness and God's sustenance and that I will trust in Him no matter what:

1. Care groups in Church
After finishing our studies in Nehemiah, we now begin a study on the Sermon on the Mount. Its very different from Nehemiah but a worthwhile study. As ever I find myself learning so much as I try to teach. Both the care groups at Young Adults and Uncle HK's have been a blessing. I enjoy serving them and thank them for the privilege of serving them.

2. Acts Baptist Church
I recently did two talks for the youths at this church. It was my first time being exposed to ministry at a different church. I gave two talks within the space of a month. One on baptism - what is its purpose and why do it. Second one was on the very weighty topic of the doctrine of election. I hope that even at a young age, God will intervene in the lives of these youths even if I do not personally know them all so well.

3. Office Ministry
The third ministry is one that came out of a very surprising nature. I say surprising because it wasn't deliberate and yet God somehow has chosen to work in them. A couple of Christians in my workplace gather together every Friday to read Scripture together. We praise God that we recently completed 1 Thessalonians together. Recently however, God has brought three new people into our fold. An intern, a non believer and second generation believer who is not attending any church at the moment.

4. GBC Youth Camp
At the end of this year, I will be preaching on "What is Heaven?" at my church's youth camp. Self study on this topic begins now. Please pray for fruit.

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