Dear Our Partners,
Thanksgivings: Praise God for His
Holiness, Faithfulness, and Love that revealed to me during the studies of
Prophetical Books (specifically from Isaiah 6 & 53). I am very excited to
almost finish all the Hebrew and Old Testament Exegesis of my degree (which I
was “wrestling” with). I am thankful for the learning experience and knowledge
of Yahweh and His people that I gained.
News: It was a great
experience to join the CCA (Chinese Churches Association) conference for the second
time during 7/7-10. “Love, coming home” was the theme. I enjoyed the Communion
of Saints: staying at a local pastor house, doing spiritual direction, sharing
meals together, attending the conference meeting, listening to messages and
ministry reports, praying in small group, talking with CCA fellows and C&MA
pastors, and visiting the first Starbucks and major sceneries in Seattle. CCA
has really enriched my ministry vision for the Chinese churches, and I hope I can
give back in the Kingdom of God in the years to come.
Prayers Request:
1. Healing of Missionary Kent
Brantly, Nancy Writebol, and patients in Africa, and controlling of Ebola.
2. Peace of Jerusalem, Gaza, and
Ukraine, civilians, peace agreement, forgiving spirit, and Christian witness.
3. GCAC pastoral search decision, governing
board, pastoral team, and Timothy Fellowship’s direction.
4. Eva’s internship, and Tun’s
studies and ministry direction, and our family in NY.
Words from Philippians as To My
Partners: “To live is Christ,
and to die is gain”
“For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a
desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to
remain in the flesh is more needful for you.” (Phil. 1:23-24 NKJV)
This passage reveals my dilemma, for
I’ve been discerning where God will call me after graduation next year. Paul’s
expression affirms the “already but not yet” reality: the eschatological hope
of glory, and the ecclesiological burden of ministry. Thus my desire is this:
“To be with Christ through the church, and to remain there seeking after His
kingdom on earth in worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission, with
the leadership and the congregation, by pursuing God’s love, holiness, justice,
and wisdom.”
As always I am thankful for your
partnership with me, and with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary to bring the
gospel of Jesus Christ to a great multitude of needy people throughout the
earth.
With Gratitude in Christ,
Tom Chow
p.s. Please kindly reply, I hope to hear any news
and prayer request from you!
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