tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79672898316161299952024-03-14T05:12:08.752+08:00Answers AcademyAnswers Academy represents the supporters of the ministry of Answers in Genesis in Malaysia which focuses on establishing a Biblical starting point in matters of origins, science and history. Our worldview is based on the absolute authority of Scripture beginning from the very first verse. Website - www.AnswersAcademy.infoJoseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-70599563001707713802018-06-10T10:50:00.001+08:002018-06-10T10:50:27.529+08:00Meeting Teachers at the Seed Learning Center (7 June 2018)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We spent the morning at Seed Learning Center and it is refreshing to talk about education from a Biblical perspective. Real education should lead to the renewal of our minds (Rom 12:1-2) that leads to the worship of our Creator. Bryan gave a presentation - <i>Quick Answers to Tough Questions</i>. I like this presentation - a quick bulleted format to answer commonly asked questions,.</div>
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We as teachers ought to keep in view our task to lead the students to a renewal of their mind towards the truth of Scripture or else, the mind will be "moldy" - conformed to the mold and standards of the world. </div>
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<br />Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-4071201209273172242018-06-08T12:45:00.000+08:002018-06-10T10:41:45.437+08:00Arrival of David & Bryan from Answers in Genesis (AiG)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's great to touch base with David Chakranarayan in Malaysia since he took over Steve Ham's role of Director of International Outreach. Together with him is Bryan Osborne - the curriculum specialist from AiG. They swung by KL after attending the All Asian Creation Conference in Okinawa, Japan.<br />
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Our first touch point is with the pastoral team of CDPC (City Discipleship Presbyterian Church) and we had a healthy exchange of ideas, perspectives and our faith journey. We are encouraged by Pastor Wong's starting point to stand on the absolute authority of Scripture. Looking forward to the June 9 and June 10 seminars at CDPC.<br />
<br />Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-51914696632035090082015-04-12T00:43:00.001+08:002015-04-12T00:43:45.170+08:00ALCT Bandung Day-4 (11 April 2015)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dicky is all set to launch into the Astronomy session with the "moral support" from Danny Faulkner in the background. We were also pleased to have Pak Daniel, a Physics lecturer to come and share with the class on why the Big Bang is not a viable model to explain the origins of the universe. Praise God for the variety of talents and experience we have in the class.</div>
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The above is a sampling of the output of the various group discussions and we are pleased with the way that the participants have processed and presented their learning.</div>
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James is ready to go on the "How do we know the Bible is true?" session with Tim Chaffey in the background.</div>
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We are very encouraged by the presentation from the discussion groups which shows their level of understanding of what is taught. The above chart shows their discernment in drawing out what are the facts (observational science) and what are interpretation (historical science).<br />
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When Dicky presented the topic of radiometric dating, we had the privilege of a Physics lecturer who volunteered to bring further clarification on why the radiometric dating results in a large variation with even the slightest variable change. We are grateful for such a divine serendipity!</div>
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On the far right is Yogas from the organizing committee - our key logistics coordinator who is super-efficient in getting things organized. It is amazing to have someone like him to look into the operational details while we focus on the training sessions.<br />
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For this second day, the crowd is now more "warmed up" and the session facilitated by Dicky was very interactive with a free flow of questions being asked. Although the topic was on "After Its Kind - Evolution & Natural Selection", the most active discussions were around the concept of worldviews.<br />
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<br />Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-31246692483209366942015-04-09T14:45:00.000+08:002015-04-09T14:47:05.684+08:00First Ever ALCT (Answers Leadership Certification Training) - 8 March 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are thankful for the support given by <a href="https://answersingenesis.org/international/" target="_blank">Answers International</a>, the arm of <a href="https://answersingenesis.org/" target="_blank">Answers in Genesis</a> that is solely focused on supporting the global mission of the church by equipping Christians around the world in Creation apologetics and evangelism. Through the encouragement given by Steve Ham and his team, we are now finally conducting the first ever <i>Answers Leadership Certification Training (ALCT) </i>in Bandung, Indonesia. Many thanks to Dicky Sudrajad - our key team member from Indonesia who has tireless worked to coordinate with the many parties in Bandung to make this vision a reality. In addition to conducting creation seminars and training, the key strategy of <i><a href="http://www.answersacademy.info/" target="_blank">Answers Academy</a> </i>now is to conduct at least one <i>ALCT </i>event in every major country in Asia with the strategy of certifying and multiplying leaders who are key influence-makers in their respective field. Here in Bandung, we have 25 representing 4 educational institutions and 5 churches. In addition, we also have 16 observers who will be attending the training but not be part of the certification process.</div>
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A distinctive feature of <i>ALCT </i>is that we have group case studies and discussions to train the leaders in articulating their defense of the authority of Scripture. For example, in last night's session - our group case study was an extract from "<i>Sejarah Indonesia</i>" - the local Indonesian history textbook which stated that religion and science do not mix. We had a really good discussion and it was so encouraging to see each group presenting back to us on what they have learned about topics like worldview, observational/historical science, starting points, etc. </div>
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What a joy it is to see the demonstration of clear thinking about origins and finally how it all leads on to a more impactful presentation of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ!</div>
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Conducted the inaugural session of <i>StrengthsQuest Coaching </i>for teenagers aged 15-19 years old. The purpose of this workshop is to help teenagers make discerning career and life decisions by first understanding their God-given talents. We made it compulsory for at least one the parents to come - in this way, the strengths-coaching relationship is continued on even after the workshop is over. We had fun! What made it especially meaningful was when we saw the authentic, heart-felt conversations that took place between parent and teenager. Priceless!<br />
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For more information on <i>StrengthsQuest: </i><a href="http://www.goodmonday.com/strengths-for-teens.html">http://www.goodmonday.com/strengths-for-teens.html</a></div>
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We are grateful to the leadership of David Tan from Hope EFC for organizing "Homeschooling ABCs" a dialog session with parents who are contemplating on the possibility of homeschooling. Together with two other speakers (David included), we presented on the role the father plays in teaching the Christian Worldview at home. Tremendously encouraged by the leadership of Hope EFC who state clearly their open support for homeschooling and their commitment to encourage this option for its members.Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-87778251112711632352013-07-29T11:01:00.000+08:002013-07-29T11:08:29.890+08:00Homeschool Curriculum Viewing (28 July 2013)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a follow-up to the Homeschooling Introduction meeting in Dicky's home a few weeks ago, we had a gathering in our home to showcase the materials that we have been using to educate both our daughters at home. Really appreciate my wife for being such a capable organizer and teacher! Looking back, we are grateful for God's amazing grace which saw us through the ups and downs for the past 6 years that we have been on this home education path. Certainly, no regrets!<br />
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I shared on the role of the father to teach the following : Character, Apologetics and Life Purpose.Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-24762466948548924622013-07-29T00:32:00.001+08:002013-07-29T10:52:28.620+08:00Apologetics Sermon @River of Life Sanctuary (28 July 2013)We were invited to speak during the Sunday Service of River of Life Sanctuary (RLS) - spoke on the topic of "<i>Building a Biblical Worldview</i>". How did this invitation come about? Well - the senior pastor's nine year old grandson (residing in Australia) attended a Creation Camp and came home all excited. And this excitement spread to the grandma! So, we are indeed living in a connected world! <br />
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My wife and I facilitated the viewing of "<a href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/store/product/indoctrination/" target="_blank">INDOCTRINATION</a>" - a hard-hitting documentary movie on the state of public education for a group of young parents. There is really no such thing as neutrality in education and the schools have an easier time nowadays to influence the young ones because we parents are too busy with the world rather than shaping their worldview. How can the next generation rise up to be mighty in Spirit if this generation of parents sit down idly and surrender our children to the pagan education system?<br />
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Glad to be back in Kuching for another Creation-based Youth Camp - this time, I am not alone - I have my family with me! As usual, the first order of the day upon touch-down is to head for as much of the local food fare as possible - storing up enough energy to interact with the young people later on! We are so appreciate of the hospitality and fellowship of the Wong family from First Baptist Church who took really good care of all of us.<br />
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When we opened up the whiteboard as a place for them to "post-it" any questions - we were surprised at the barrage of questions that came - not only about creation but about theology and life as well. Indeed, there was a lot of pent-up questions and doubts which needed clarification. Am grateful for Brother Ho Chwen who helped with the Bahasa translation - especially during the small group discussions.<br />
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<i>"Now, I truly believe!" - </i>testimonies like this really bring a warmth to your heart and make this trip tremendously worthwhile. All the <i>Pocket Guides</i> were sold out - as the youth now are on fire to share their faith and be ready with answers for a skeptical world.<br />
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Am so thankful for my wife and daughters - there were such a great help in the small group discussions and personal conversations. They are the ones that add the personal touch to this whole trip. Well done, ladies!Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-87283128742076492672013-03-06T22:36:00.004+08:002013-07-22T22:13:19.352+08:00Demolishing Strongholds (16 February 2013)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is Dicky Sudrajad - our fellow <i>Answers Academy </i>team member who has taken initiative to conduct the <i><a href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/store/product/demolishing-strongholds/" target="_blank">Demolishing Strongholds</a> </i>DVD curriculum for young people. From 16 February onward, for a total of 6 weekly sessions, he is now into his "second season" of conducting this program. If you are interested to run this program for your church youth group, feel free to email Dicky at <a href="mailto:dicky.sudrajad@gmail.com" target="_blank">dicky.sudrajad@gmail.com</a></div>
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<i>"..How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!" (Romans 10:15)</i><br />
This verse applied literally to me because while I was leaving home to conduct the <i>Advanced Creation Seminar </i>at Glad Tidings Klang on 24 January last month, I accidentally wore two different shoes! Thank God that both of them were black - so the audience did not notice until I made it my "opening ice-breaking joke"!<br />
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Am thankful for the support team that did not give up on me despite my "shoe" mistake.<br />
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Most who came were alumni of the <i>Basic Creation Seminar </i>- we are truly encouraged by the hunger to know the relevance of Scripture in today's skeptical world. Spent a bit more time on the topic of human civilization and the increased interest in aliens and UFOs.<br />
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Glad Tidings Klang is officially the first church in Malaysia to be conducting the <i>Answers for Kids </i>curriculum in their Sunday School. This is a wonderful initiative to ensure that the work does not just stop with the creation seminars but the message is integrated into the Christian Education curriculum as well - starting with the young. Well done - Pastor Vin and team!<br />
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The team (from left to right) : Chee Keong, Pei Yien, Debra, Vency, Jasmine & Dicky. You guys are the greatest VBS teaching team ever!</div>
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Working through this <i>IncrediWorld VBS </i>is a lot like giving birth - a lot of painful labor in the preparation phase but once the "baby" is birthed - there is such tremendous joy! My wife and I are so blessed to be working with such an <i>Incredible Team </i>of enthusiastic and committed volunteers - though all of us are doing this for the first time - that sense of passion really overshadow the initial jitters! Interestingly, all the three WOW (World of Wonders) apologetics teaching sessions were led by couples - so, it is true - those who serve together stay strong together as a couple as well!<br />
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This is Silas a.k.a. "The Bird Man" - who due to work commitments - was not able to teach during the actual VBS days but he worked tirelessly behind the scene to put together the presentation package. Thanks to Jasmine for buying the many varieties of bird snacks for the <i>Design Day </i>session of <i>IncrediWorld. </i>The kids ended up wanting to "taste" the object lessons more than anything else!<br />
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PRAISE THE LORD! - Out of 70 children who attended the VBS, 10 made a first time decision to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! For those of us who are teaching, we experience the power of sharing the Gospel linking the First Adam all the way back to the Last Adam and when the children see the connection between sin, death, suffering and the Cross - we felt like we were on holy ground. We are truly amazed that the God's plan of salvation when presented right from Genesis carries such a strong historical significance that the children could see how it all fits together - the age of the earth, dinosaurs, Noah's flood, the birth, death , resurrection of Christ, etc.</div>
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As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.......</div>
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While waiting for their children, parents had an opportunity to purchase books and resources from <a href="http://www.answersingenesis.com/" target="_blank">Answers in Genesis</a>, and we hope that these materials will be a good follow-up for parents to continue on with the needed teaching. Our stock was almost gone at the end of the day!</div>
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Finally, it was the handwritten notes from the children during our last teaching session that made such an indelible impression on our hearts. Seeing the impact that the Holy Spirit made upon their tender hearts just made all the sweat and toil so much sweeter! Thank you Lord for this opportunity to be a part of this joyful labor of serving You in Your harvest field. Here are some of the comments :</div>
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<li><i>"I have learnt that we should wear Bible Glasses and don't think that dinosaurs are extinct millions of years ago".</i></li>
<li><i>"God created the world in 6 short days. God is God".</i></li>
<li><i>"I learned more about God's Word and true science and I enjoy the art and craft".</i></li>
<li><i>"I learned a lot about God's Word. Thanks a lot for the teaching. God's creation is GREAT!"</i></li>
<li><i>"I learned a lot about God".</i></li>
<li><i>"I learned about God's Creation happened 6,000 years ago and not millions of years".</i></li>
<li><i>"God designed the world full of wonderful things".</i></li>
<li><i>"I now know where man came from".</i></li>
<li><i>"I learn that birds use their beaks in different ways".</i></li>
<li><i>"Amazing!"</i></li>
<li><i>"I love IncrediWorld!"</i></li>
<li><i>"Dinosaurs and man are born on day 6".</i></li>
<li><i>"I learned that dinosaurs were vegetarians".</i></li>
<li><i>"I hate sin".</i></li>
<li><i>"I love God. Your Word is truth".</i></li>
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Here's one final testimony from one of the "Park Rangers" - one of the helpers from <a href="http://metrotab.org/" target="_blank">Metrotabernacle</a> :<br />
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Thanks again for running the IncrediWorld – it’s indeed been a great blessing to the children. There is this boy, aged 7 (in Stego team), who’s my colleague’s son has accepted the Lord (they’re all Hindu) and even talked about Christ coming to the world to save all to his elder brother (18 years old) and has shared much of what he’d learnt (e.g. creation days) to his Mum and other family members – this I heard this morning from his mum (my colleague)! He loved the fellowship and friendship and kept asking to come for Sunday (King’s kids) service – they finally relented and sent him for children’s service yesterday! What an encouragement that a small boy is so convicted of the truth and is able to influence his family members. I pray that one by one, his family member will come to Christ too!</div>
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All glory to our Incredible Creator and God, Jesus Christ! Amen and Amen.</div>
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This is the joy and crown of the VBS! All seventy of them! We are grateful to the wonderful team at Metrotabernacle led by Pastor Seok who managed the logistics of the VBS so seamlessly such that the <i><a href="http://www.answersacademy.info/" target="_blank">Answers Academy</a> </i>team can focus on the apologetics teaching.<br />
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Watching the Incredi-Enthusiastic team from Metrotabernacle leading us in songs set the atmosphere right and got us all excited for the WOW teaching lessons later on. In fact, my daughter - Eunice is still humming and singing the tune even right now - a week after the VBS!<br />
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To be honest, I had to draw upon every ounce of available energy from my 44-year old body to keep up with the kids! Am so thankful for my wife who worked tirelessly to double-check the scripts, providing me with all the backup props and giving me helpful advice & suggestions as the day progresses. No wonder God referred to Eve as Adam's "help-meet". Amen!<br />
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Now, this is the roller-coaster cheer that once was started - got the kids craving for more!<br />
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This is how one of the WOW (World of Wonders) classroom looks like. Plenty of charts and posters to remind children on past lessons. And for this group of older children (10-12 years old), we showed more video clips and engaged them in small group dialog due to their maturity.</div>
Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-51316149965402994632012-11-29T17:27:00.001+08:002012-11-29T17:34:31.268+08:00IncrediWorld - The Set Up @Metrotabernacle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This was the first sight that greeted us as we enter into the INCREDIWORLD AMAZEMENT PARK! From Nov 22-24, it was an amazing journey for us as we took steps to partner with the Children Church of <a href="http://metrotab.org/" target="_blank">Metrotabernacle</a> to conduct the first-ever <a href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/" target="_blank">Answers-in-Genesis</a> VBS here in Malaysia!<br />
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This Stegosaurus was kindly given by a kindergarten who did a dino-project - we recycled it to create an environment for the Dino Day during the VBS lessons. Children are naturally fascinated with dinosaurs and to show them that the Bible has lots to say about these creatures and how their fossils tie in with the Gospel message of sin and death was really an eye-opening moment for them!<br />
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The deco team at Metrotabernacle really went the extra mile and even put in a roller-coaster display to enhance the fun-fair atmosphere of the VBS.<br />
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Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-10731607362098906772012-10-25T14:42:00.003+08:002012-10-25T14:47:38.615+08:00First-Ever AiG VBS in Malaysia (IncrediWorld 2012)!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We are thrilled to be a part of the inaugural creation-themed VBS (Vacation Bible School) at <a href="http://metrotab.org/" target="_blank">MetroTabernacle</a> next month (Nov 22-24)! Through the leadership support from Pastor Nancy and Pastor Seok, we are grateful for the wonderful team of children church leaders that we are working with - not to mention the local <i>Answers Academy </i>team as well. We look forward to a wonderful and faith-building ride ahead - stay tuned...</div>
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He was such a blessing to the <i>All-Asian Conference 2011 </i>last year - Thanks Dr.Crandall for connecting us to this humble servant of Jesus Christ. It is not everyday that you meet an artist with inward values that matches his outward performance. By having a spirit of excellence in our gifts, we then have a credible platform for sharing the Gospel. Keep shining, Benny!</div>
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Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-66309819130839821512012-09-27T14:21:00.000+08:002012-09-27T14:21:00.193+08:00Creation Seminar Part 2 & 3 @Grace Assembly Klang (11, 18 September)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Concluded two more sessions at Grace Klang covering topics of the Global Flood, Dinosaurs and the Origins of Mankind. One thing I really enjoy about the historical accounts in Genesis - it generates lots of participation and questions! What I have learnt so far about conducting Creation Seminars is that it must be more conversational in nature rather than direct one-way preaching. <i>Come, let us reason together.....</i></div>
Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-18217920804953745252012-09-06T10:17:00.000+08:002012-09-06T10:17:01.486+08:00Creation Seminar Part 1 @Grace Assembly Klang (4 September)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Many thanks to Pastor Ronald and his leadership at Grace Assembly Klang for inviting us for a series of <i><a href="http://www.answersacademy.info/training.html" target="_blank">Basic Creation Seminar</a> </i>to be conducted over three Tuesday evenings. For the first topic - the focus was on the importance of the right starting point and how evolution is more than just an intellectual issue - it is actually a justification for a lifestyle that proclaims freedom from the One True Creator. We had fun!</div>
Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-17257492948072039582012-09-06T10:09:00.001+08:002012-09-06T10:09:09.621+08:00Homeschooling Family Trip @Benum Hill Resort (30 August)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As part of the <i>World Studies Club </i>activities amongst homeschooling families, we attended a 3 day 2 night teambuilding camp at Benum Hill Resort in Pahang. During the first evening, we were given the opportunity to do a presentation for the children with the title - <i>"Dinosaurs - Have We Been Brainwashed?" </i>Dinosaurs are such a connecting tool to communicate Biblical truth about death, sin and most importantly the Gospel solution!</div>
Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-84518009291927390132012-08-28T10:49:00.003+08:002012-08-28T10:49:33.138+08:00Basic Creation Seminar @Kajang AOG (26 August)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We had an amazing Sunday at <a href="http://www.kaog.org.my/" target="_blank">Kajang AOG</a> from 2.30-5.30pm with an overwhelming group of about 170 people who came with plenty of interest (and questions) in the area of Creation Apologetics. The one main motivating concern is this : <i>How are we equipping the younger generation to stand firm in an information age where all sorts of worldviews are being "preached" each day through popular media? </i>The <a href="http://www.answersacademy.info/training.html" target="_blank">Basic Creation Seminar</a> addresses this issue by establishing the full authority of the Bible as a reliable historical account of origins right from the very first verse!</div>
Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967289831616129995.post-45190600219875632062012-08-22T10:23:00.002+08:002012-08-25T12:46:07.511+08:00Goal Setting @Haggai Institute Seminar in Penang<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Am privileged to be conducting my third session of "Goal-Setting & Evangelism" with the <a href="http://hiaam.org/" target="_blank">Haggai Institute Alumni Association of Malaysia</a> here in Penang. Every time I lead in this topic, it is such a fresh reminder to myself as to whether if I am still walking (and running) close to the vision which God has revealed to me (Habakkuk 2:2). The word of God is true - "he that waters shall be watered also himself" (Proverbs 11:25).<br />
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18 graduates from 5 countries (Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore & Thailand)! Proudly displaying their certificate of completion during the graduation night. Great job from the Penang Chapter of the Haggai Institute Alumni!</div>
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Our deep felt appreciation to Pastor Vin and her team for putting together an extraordinary effort in organizing the 3-hour <a href="http://www.answersacademy.info/training.html" target="_blank">Basic Creation Seminar</a> at Glad Tidings Klang. We had over 160 people who came - comprising adults, youth and children. The hunger to learn the connection between Scripture and the world of Science and History and around us is amazing - certainly God has designed us with a need for intellectual integrity!<br />
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With every seminar conducted, I am so grateful for the team that have worked hard behind the scene - helping with the resource sale, answering questions, providing powerful prayer support and also by just being there - every volunteer who turns up is such a joyful encouragement!<br />
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As we serve, we look forward to the training of the younger generation who will serve along side with us and be build up in their faith to stand up the authority of Scripture - starting from the very first verse!</div>Joseph Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778133648118133098noreply@blogger.com0