MARANATHA MESSENGER
Weekly Newsletter of Maranatha Bible-Presbyterian Church
1999

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Contents

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Starting Right from the Beginning
Sunday School Promotion Sunday
Looking Back on God’s Grace in 1998

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The Role of Men in the Church

17

Marks of Religious Declension
GBF 3rd Anniversary
News from the Watkins in Western Australia, . . .
The Skariahs in Madras, India

24

Economic Crisis and Christian Contentment, The
from the Library: Book Review— The Christian Daily Walk by Henry Scudder
January Letter from George Skariah . . .
Thank God for The Great Commission . . .

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Marks and Relevance of A True Revival, The

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Visit by Our Australian Brethren
Mrs Mack’s Story
Mission to Nairobi, Africa

14

Victory of the Gospel Over Idolatry, The
Teachers Training Course 1999
Testimony Shared at YF Meeting on January 19, 1999
Thank God for the Various Ministries

21

Matter of Christian Diligence, The
Praise God for One Year of Youth Ministry

28

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Things We Can Do For / To One Another as Christians
from the Library: A Practical Manual for a SS Class on Discipleship
Gospel Sunday: 28 March 99
How Do You Spend Your Time?

14

Redeeming the Time
Kulai B-P Fellowship Building Project
from Richard and Jenny, Kenya, Africa

21

Directions for Healthy Marital Relations in a Covenant Home
Four Deaths in Two Days
We ‘Hear’ from Dn Terence and Family
Easy Life or Everlasting Life?

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Revival for the Contemporary Church
Jesus Calls Me, I Must Follow
Thanksgiving from Michael Foo and Family

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Practical Lessons on the Resurrection of Believers
. . . into His Marvellous Light: Testimonies of New Members
Nicolle’s Baptism—Our Testimony

11

What are the Distinguishing Marks of a Christian Home?
Teachers Training Course
The Holy Bible
The Last Will and Testament of Reverend Tow Kee Hiang

18

Testimony of Elder Blomfield of The Peoples Church of Esperance, Australia
Additional Pews for the Church
My Testimony of How the Lord Has Continued to Lead Me
Special Announcement: May Day Seminar—“Walk Thru’ the Poetical Books of the OT”

25

How to Raise a Child for God
News from Canada via Our Website
Pray for the Kenyan Mission Field
Special Announcement: May Day Seminar—“Walk Thru’ the Poetical Books of the OT”

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A Bite of Heavenly Manna
Remembering Dn Terence and Family who Remember Us

09

Engaging in Wholesome Communication
Heaven Rejoices Over One Sinner that Repenteth

16

The Grave Danger of Dabbling with the Occult

23

Heart Preparation for the Lord’s Supper
Review on “Will Our Sons Defend the Faith” by Rev Dan Ebert III
Vacation Bible School (VBS), 2–4 June

30

FEBC 24th Graduation Exercise
Contemplations of an Ex-Student
Thank God for Leading Sis. Kimiko Goto

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The Fallacy of Freudian Psychology

13

Mission Focus in Thailand
God’s Blessings Upon Bro. Joe Tjow
“The Lord Hath Done Great Things for Us; . . .”
Vacation Bible School (VBS) 1999 Through the Camera Lens . . .

20

Sanctuary Sins
Testimonies of YFers Who Participated in the First MYF Camp, 9–11 June 99
Looking Through the Camera at the First MYF Camp

27

Should a Christian Practise Yoga?
Testimony of John Minh Saray

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Eight Reasons Why the Gospel Task Has Not Been Completed
Report on Mission Trip to Chiangmai, 18–22 June, 1999
Photonews on Chiangmai Trip

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Forum at the Life BPC (Chiangmai) June Camp 99

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Metaphors of the Word of God
Testimony of an Australian Pastor

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FEBC Sunday
The Essence of Patience
from the Mailboxes

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Vital Imperatives for the Local Church Today
The Meaning of “Maranatha”

15

A Brief Study on Spiritual Counterfeits from the Bible
from the Pen of Ivan Toms

22

A Biblical Assessment of the “Alpha Course”
Picture News
A Reader of the “MM” Says . . .

29

Ingredients for Soul Prosperity
Combined NBC Get-Together
“Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go . . .”
from Rev and Mrs Edward Paauwe

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Seven Facts About Prayer
Evangelistic Mobilisation
Practical Pointers on Personal and Corporate Evangelism

12

Christian Principles for Prudent Financial Management
Greetings from Downunder, WA

19

The Place and Relevance of Continuing Christian Education Today
Gospel Sharing and Follow-Up in Practical Evangelism
A Missionary or A Mission Field?

26

Spiritual Addiction to the Ministry of the Saints
From Darkness to Light: A Crossover

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Something More Fearful Than Y2K
Gaining and Growing in God
Marantha B-P Church Annual Church Camp, 30 November–3 December
My Testimony in Kobe, Japan

10

Spiritual Perils of the 20th Century
Pray for Little Hannah in France
Medical and Dental Mission to Cambodia, 4–9 Septamber 99

17

The Place and Relevance of the Westminster Confession of Faith as a Creed Today

24

Reformation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
News from Skariahs, India
Summary of “Pentecost—Today? The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival”by Iain H. Murray>

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Maranatha Bible-Presbyterian Church 9th Anniversary Thanksgiving
Testimonies of New Members
from Joe in the Philippines
Preaching Ministry at Malaysian BPCs

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Spiritual Nutritional Tips for Personal Health and Growth
Does Archaeology Validate the Bible?
from Watkins in Kellerberrin, WA
Obstacle to Comfort

14

Growing and Glowing through the Different Phases of Life

21

Back to the Basics

28

How Are You Known by Others?
From Readers of the “Maranatha Messenger”
9th Anniversary of Our Church—Picture News

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Biblical Principles of Christian Stewardship

12

The Study of Proverbs During Prayer Meeting
The Call to Christian Consecration
Church and MYF Camps—Picture News

19

Theophostic Counselling: Divine or What?
Campers’ Testimonies
Maranatha Youth Fellowship—Youth in Interaction
Request from George Skariah, India

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The Inevitable Meeting with the Living and True God

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Sobering Reflections to End the Year
Seeking Christ in the New Year