It was exactly thirty years ago in 1990 that we began worshipping at RCMBC when Rev. Stephen Chan called us in Abbotsford and invited us to attend the first Sunday Service of the church.  It was a journey of 71 kilometers one way and with a 14-year old son and a 10-year old daughter; it was not an easy decision.  But we felt God’s leading to join not only Rev. Chan but a group of like-minded brothers and sisters who were committed to uphold the truth of the gospel (hence the Chinese name of the church).

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As it turned out, we have received more than what we bargained for.  It was on June 2, 1991 that I heard my call into full-time gospel ministry as we were worshipping in the then Fireside Room.  Yes, God could still call me in a different setting, but He chose to call me in this very place and it was very special to me, because in the decade preceding my call, I learned so much from Rev. Stephen Chan that has molded me into who I am as a pastor—the emphasis on good exegesis, the seriousness of preparation for each sermon and the boldness in presenting God’s Word without compromise.

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Although in God’s mysterious ways, I was led to pursue my internship in another church, and since then God gave me the opportunities to serve in a Canadian church, and would later lead me down south to serve at Chinese Christian Mission of USA.  At the time, not only did I wonder what God was doing, and Rev. Chan also felt bad about my departure.  But as it turned out, the experience in a Caucasian setting and among missionaries had not only pushed me beyond my comfort zone, but had also prepared me to serve Christians in the marketplace through the Total Growth Ministry and to compose a 5-Year Devotional Guide to disciple believers who are serious about drawing

close in God in prayers and through the Word.

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What’s more, as Paul told Philemon about the departure of Onesimus

from him that, “Perhaps, the reason he was separated from you for a

little while was that you might have him back for good…” (Philemon 15),

I have been so honored to be able to come back to RCMBC after an

absence of 24 years to serve at a critical juncture of the church in spite

of my poor health.

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Although I am retired now, I will continue to pray for RCMBC and I am

particularly thankful that you continue to partner with me in the ministry

of Total Growth.

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May God continue to use RCMBC as one of His golden lampstands that

shines brightly in this dark hour in human history, as we eagerly await the

return of our Lord Jesus Christ.