“Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matt 4:19

2012 – A Year of Growing

After coming back from 2012 Chinese New Year holiday, my neighbor house was having burglary & they lost many things, gold, money, etc.  “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)”   I joked with my wife, God gives us a hint that we’re no need to change our old & heavy TV, because it’s too heavy for the thief to carry.  As a traveler on earth, the temporary earth is only a “Hotel” for us to stay and our real home is in Heaven.  We are very smart to prepare many things for ourselves, children & retirement.   But, do we really prepare ourselves into His Kingdom ?   “But, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven… (Mat 6:20)”

2011 December, by faith,  GLBC has organized a three day LifeGame church retreat for the youth and adult in a hotel.   Praise God, we have more than 30 non-believers hear the gospel and Holy Spirit has touched their heart and 40% of them accepted Christ as their personal Savior.   Before the event, some worried about the budget of supporting many youths for the event.   By faith, we trust God is our Provider and He really provides all our needs.  I also thank you for all the love offerings & prayer for His Kingdom work.   “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.  (Luke 15:7)”  

After a year of roller coaster in 2011, we thank God for everything and experience Him more and more.   I thank God that those who stand firm for the Lord and they have really grown into the next level of faith, it’s really a great joy !   Now “2012, it’s a year of Growing”.    By faith, we have started different new groups to bring people to His Kingdom.   We have Youth musical group on Saturday, Sunday Bible group before the worship, prayer group, and if God allows, many different weekday outreach groups.   “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ( Mat 6:33)”

You may participate for His Kingdom work by praying for us:
1.  GLBC will still need to raise ½ of the 2012 church budget externally for the new work.
2.  We will start at least 6 new groups for outreach purpose by 2012.
(We have already started  3 new groups last month).