Report by John Lee, Director

lsaiah 43:18-19 "Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. "

In essence, we are called to move forward and not bogged down or hindered by our past failures and shortcomings. God wants to align us with His plans and purposes. He can make roads in your wilderness; He can open up rivers in your desert. The key to opening the door of all that God has planned for you is Obedience, without which His door remains shut, and you remain stagnant, defeated, and burned-out. May you experience a breakthrough in your life, work and ministry in 2026! Try obeying God!

1. New Year Prayer Conference We started off with a prayer conference on Jan.2-4 with about 45 participants. Of the many Christian disciplines, the importance of prayer is rated very highly but sadly, the least practiced among Christians. The average prayer meeting makes up less than 10% of the congregation on a Sunday. lsn· this a reflection of our personal prayer life too? Why is that so? Shouldn't the Prayer Meeting be just as important as Sunday Worship? Let us be obedient and be faithful in our prayer life. 

2. Bible School 2025 We had a good batch of students last April and May, coming from Canada, Myanmar, Philippines, Germany, and Malaysia. This year, 2026, it will start on April 6-30 (Module 1), and May 4-29 (Module 2). Financial assistance will be offered those who need it. Please consider attending if not encourage others to study God's Word at the prime of their life to know Him more and serve Him better. Call for more information or visit our website. 

3. Wawasan Penabur Sekolah Kepimpinan lsakhar. We are happy to collaborate with Wawasan Penabur for their Bahasa Malaysia Bible school targeted mainly for East Malaysian students waiting for their Form 5 results. A total of about 40+ students and helpers completed their course in Harvest Haven on Jan.5 - Feb.3 These students will soon enter university and colleges and mature into future leaders in the Bahasa speaking community. Many thanks to those who have sponsored and prayed for them. Praise be to God! There will be another similar program in May/June for the Asli Bahasa speaking Christians. Pray for them. 

4. Golden Harvest Care Centre was officially openned on Aug.31, 2025. This care centre is indeed a work of love for God and the elderly. For many elderly, this may be their last home before they leave this world, and we want them to experience the love of God through our care givers. Pray that God will send more elderly folks to this home to make it sustainable. For more information, visit our website: www.goldenharvestcarecentre.com

5. Shepherd's Haven God laid on my heart about 3 years ago to provide a retirement home for the "lesser" known missionaries, pastors and full-time workers. It is located across the road from Harvest Haven. These brothers and sisters in Christ may be retired but they are still active and able to serve with their vast knowledge, skills and experiences. Harvest Haven opens up a wide opportunity for these godly "retirees" to be still actively engaged in ministry in where they are, namely, teaching, preaching, farming or helping in the conferences. Would you join hands with us to pray and consider giving towards this legacy to care for our retired brothers and sisters, as we move from blue prints to concrete and steel? To care for our retired elderly servants of God is to inspire future generations of young people to serve God, and parents to support their decision. There will be 34 furnished studio units apartments (440 sqft), half of which will be rented out to paying residents who want to retire among them, and in doing so, helping in funding the ministry. 

Support may be sent to: Shepherd's Haven Sdn Bhd, Public Bank Account No. 3088 353 403

6. Torchbearer International Staff Conference. This was held in Capernwray Hall, England, on June 19-26, 2025, every four years with participants from all 25 Centres. This conference realigns us with God's plan and purposes, refreshes our weary and tired souls, and revives our fledgling spirit. We learn how to improve our respective centre, and pray for one another. 

7. Harvest Haven Farm. We restarted our farm in collaboration with a well established company, Cultiveat Group Sdn. Bhd. last November. The farm adopts a no-pesticide natural farming approach. This means we have a constant supply of healthy vegetables and fruits for our guests, students and staff in the near future. These produce will also be made available for guests to buy back, and supplied to clients in the F&B industry very soon. May the Lord bless the farm and prosper the efforts put in. 

8. Anniversary Celebration There wi11 be no 19th Anniversary celebration this year to give us more time to plan for the 20th on May 28-30, 2027. Do plan to come for the April - May 2027 Bible school culminating in the 20th Anniversary! 

9. Family Both my two children, Joni and Johnson, and their families are doing well in the Lord. Brian is finishing up his ThM (Master of Theology) from Dallas Theological Seminary this year and will start his residency soon. They have a 7 year old son and a 4 months old baby Asher on Oct 6, 2025. Johnson and Rachel have an 8 year old son, Ollie, and a 4 year old daughter, Ella. Both Ezra and Ollie have started their piano lessons. I thank God for all my 4 grandchildren, Ollie, Ezra, Ella and Asher. May they grow up to know, love and serve the Lord. 

10. Future Plans As the ministry grows, we need to trust the Lord even more. While teaching and preaching Christ has always been our main thrust, we will endeavour to provide a conducive, attractive and pleasant facility for our students and guests.

• Upgrading our 20 year old Main Building with better rooms and and toilets. 
• Adding a roof over the Basketball court, and complement with 2 Pickle ball courts. 
• Introducing Edible Landscape 

It is a little "newsy" but you get the idea. Before I end, consider serving with us, supporting us and praying for us, that God's will be done, and that you have a part in it!

 

Report by:

John Lee, Director