Diocesan News DIOCESE OF | The Anglican Church in and

January - June 2019

Grace and peace be to all of you, (i) CLERGY SCHOOLS. We have had several of these, to further my dear sisters and brothers! equip our clergy. (ii) ANGLICAN PRAYER MOVEMENT AND MOBILISATION This time last year, we celebrated (APMM), headed by the Rev Ivor Lim, is set up to encourage the 170th anniversary of the arrival and further equip the prayer life of our members. of the Rev. Dr Francis McDougall and his fellow missionaries on (iii) DIOCESAN CHILDREN MINISTRY BOARD (DCMB), chaired by Canon Andy Shie, to see to the development of Children Borneo soil. In the spirit of their Ministry in all parishes. missionary zeal, the theme “Reaching Forward” was chosen. (iv) DIOCESAN EDUCATION AND LITERATURE BOARD, headed by Rev Alfred Damu, to attend to our teaching and equipping materials, including for Con rmation Classes. And we need to continue to Reach Forward, and do so intentionally. This we only do by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Reading (v) DIOCESAN MISSION AND EVANGELISM BOARD, under the Scripture, especially the New Testament, we are struck by Mr Philip Yong is to encourage and equip parishes to think the pervasive presence of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit was and act “missionally”. intimately connected with Jesus throughout his entire life and (vi) In relation to our Mission Schools under our ANGLICAN ministry (cf. Luke 1:35; Matt 1:18,20; Matt 3:16; Mark 1:10). It was MISSION SCHOOLS COUNCIL, headed by Mr Douglas the same Holy Spirit who gave life to the Church, by descending Telajan, we have now emplaced the Rev Rodriguez Unak as on the early followers as they were gathered together in Jerusalem Chaplain to Mission Schools. He is based at St Thomas’s on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2). Secondary School, Mondays – Fridays. (vii) CLERGY. January 2019 saw the ordination of 6 new priests As Christians, we are called to live in the presence and power of and 9 new deacons. Presently, we have 12 seminarians in the Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps us to confess Jesus as Lord (1 Cor training at STM, Seremban and STS, Kota Kinabalu. Three of 12:3), empowers us to serve God (1 Cor 12:4-11), binds us them will graduate at the end of this year. together as the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:12-13), helps us to pray (viii) INTERNS. We have ve interns being considered for training. (Rom 8:26), and intercedes for us with God the Father (Rom They are now being exposed for parish life experience, in 8:27). The Spirit guides us (Gal 5:25), helping us to live like Jesus and . (Gal 5:22-23) with the fruit of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and (ix) NEW PARISHES Three centres have recently been elevated self-control - growing in us. and proclaimed as new parishes: St Lawrence’s Church, Sabu; Holy Trinity Church, Lambir and St Matthias’s Church, We have much to celebrate and give thanks to God for. It gives Tudan (Miri) with another two being made autonomous Nelson and I great joy to meet and get to know many of Mission Districts, namely Bau Mission District (covering all our parishioners, to hear your stories, rejoice in your achievements Bau Speaking area) and St Mary’ Mission District, Matang (having been separated from St Simon’s, Taman Malihah). and success and share your pains and struggles. Even as we rejoice in God’s manifold goodness, we need to continue to (x) STAFF In April, we welcome The Rev Jery Renos, formerly renew our commitment to live as an essential member of the my Personal Assistant, and retired Headmaster of St Thomas’s body of Christ, using all our gifts to build the church and share Primary School, Kuching, as our new Diocesan Secretary, the love of Christ with others. We need to ask the Lord to ll us taking over from The Rev Stephen Gendang, who has been afresh with his Holy Spirit, as we consider our own personal appointed as Director of our newly established Diocesan participation in the fellowship, worship, life and mission of a Education and Literature Bureau. His appointment will HEALTHY CHURCH. expedite the production of our Catechism Materials for use in our Con rmation Classes and other equipping activities in our parishes. We have also engaged Mdm Ruth Mason as We cannot but be intentional and strategic in all that we do and Diocesan Missioner with special responsibility for Children undergird it all with fervent prayers. To this end, we have Ministry. Ruth was trained at Buduk Aru. With Ms Chong Fui emplaced several new initiatives and given clear direction and Lin’s impending retirement, we have recruited Ms Phyllis purpose to existing bodies. Montegrai for our Accounts Department. Phyllis, our serving ADYC President, has left a lucrative job to work for the diocese fulltime. (xi) CLERGY RETIREMENTS Archdeacon Jamal Senada will Friends, with all these and many more, we trust that you will retire in early August, after over 43 years of faithful service. continue to partake, support and share in God’s mighty works, He will be followed by the Rev John Bujang at the end of with your generous giving. Together, we can do more for God’s the year. In May, we bid farewell to The Rev Jerry Rumpang. glory! He has been granted early retirement on medical ground. We continue to give thanks to God for the recent DIOCESAN (xii) THE HOUSE OF THE EPIPHANY has for a long time played a PRAYER CONFERENCE in (13-15 June 2019) and pivotal role in the training and equipping of many of our 3RD GEMPURU BESAI ANGLIKA (4-7 July 2019), in Kuching. clergy and lay leaders. The over 60 year old partially wooden The Clergy wives play a very important role in their husbands’ building is in a state of disrepair. In its place, we will be ministry. For the rst time, we will be holding a CLERGY WIVES’ putting a new ve story complex, with a chapel, lecture GATHERING on 20-22 July 2019, in appreciation of their ministry. room, seminar rooms, Library, oces, and accommodations. In August, the ADYC will hold their “ONE VOICE” in Sri Aman The estimated cost, including furnishing is RM10 million. and our DWF will hold their 22nd BIENNIAL ASSEMBLY in . The Sarawak state government has kindly given us a grant Let us commit all of these to God in prayer as we REACH of RM7 million for the purpose. We need to raise at least FORWARD INTENTIONALLY! another RM3 million.

(xiii) The just completed KIDURONG ANGLICAN CENTRE has With many blessing, now received the Occupation Permit. However, we need to The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute t the Centre with all the necessary equipment and ttings before we can start utilizing it holding training, seminars, retreats, meetings etc. Amongst others, we need PA & AV Equipment, beds, mattresses, kitchen utensils, desks, chairs etc.

The Earth Breaking and Cheque Presentation Ceremony for the New Building of The House of The Epiphany Kuching The earth breaking ceremony for The House of the Epiphany (HOE), the theological college for the Anglican was held on 24th February 2019 at 10.30am at the compound of the present House of Epiphany. The new building will sit on the same site of the existing building which was completed in 1953. The ceremony was ociated by the Honourable Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak. A dedication service for the site was conducted by our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Danald Jute. During the function, the Deputy Chief Minister presented a cheque amounting to RM 7.0 million from the Sarawak State Government for the rebuilding of the HOE. The ceremony was also attended by the Director of UNIFOR, Datu Dr. Ngenang Jangu; the Assistant , Rt. Rev. Nelson Ugas Bulang, former Bishop Datuk ; and former Assistant Bishop Solomon Cheong.

2 . Diocesan News St. Lawrence’s Church, Sabu, Sri Aman Vicar for the new Parish by His Lordship, the Lord Bishop Danald The 41st Parish in the Diocese of Kuching Jute, Bishop of Kuching (Sarawak and Negara Brunei Darussalam). During the same ceremony, the new PCC members for the The silent dreams of earlier church leaders dating back to some Parish were also commissioned. The auspicious ceremony was 30 years ago, among them the late Sub-deacon Asong, the late witnessed by around ve hundred worshippers. Sub-deacon Suji, the late Lay Reader Lawrence Abeng, TR. Nabau, TR. Stevy Donald, both of whom are current Tuai Rumah of Kpg. Temudok Baroh and Kpg. Temudok Baru respectively to name just a few, was for St. Lawrence’s Church to eventually become a parish.

To travel back into a little bit of history: The Anglican Church’s missionary activities among the Ibans in the Undup area dated back to the 1860’s – around 150 years ago and some of the early sites were centered in Sabu. The rst chapel to be built to serve the spiritual needs of the sta and early converts was named St. Vicar & family Luke’s Chapel, which, due to administrative expediency, in 1931 was relocated to Munggu Sabun, the present site of St. Luke’s Parish.

Due to the need to conveniently serve the people in the surrounding areas and also to have a viable centre of operation into the Undup area, a new chapel was established and dedicated to St. Lawrence. The physical distance between the two chapels then was almost half a day’s journey either by jungle trekking or by boat which demonstrates the need for the new chapel. After the government nally established the road network in Sri Aman The commissioning of P.C.C. members Division (then Simanggang), the present distance is only about 3½ KM as the crow ies.

The Chapel of St. Lawrence continued to serve its function accommodating, an average of 300 worshippers each Sunday. The chapel somehow came to be called a church sometime way back in the 1980’s.

Discussion for the elevation of the St. Lawrence’s Church to the status of a Parish commenced in 2017 which was about 3 months prior to the retirement of the then Vicar of St. Luke, Signing of document by Mr. Sarap Bada & Mdm. Jenny Yon representing the Parish of St. Luke, Sri Aman Rev. Chimbi Bunsi. Time was not in his favour unfortunately, as he had to go into ocial retirement before realizing the fruit of his work. The work he started was continued by his successor, the new Vicar of St. Luke, Ven. Jamal Senada.

The date for elevation was set for 10th August 2018, the birthday of the patron saint, St. Lawrence but due to the then vicar-designate being on sabbatical leave in Singapore , the occasion was postponed to 17th February 2019.

The Rev. Jackson Jarau, aectionately known and addressed as Presenting the signed document to the Bishop with the representatives from Father JJ by his congregation was installed as the new and rst St. Luke, Sri Aman

The silent dreams nally became a reality. The journey brings the realisation that life is not without its thorns and sharp rocks that tore into skin and esh but the Grace of the Lord brought us along to the nishing line - which is truly the starting line for the new Parish.

Contributed by Andrew Perait Source : www.diocesekuchingorg

Bishop with the congregation

3 . Diocesan News St. Andrew’s Church (SAC), BSB 1. YDM Youth Camp 2019 Youth Discipleship Ministry (YDM) held its annual Youth Camp from the 25th to the 28th of March 2019 at SAC. The theme this year was “Higher, Wider, Deeper” from Ephesians 3:12-19. The total number of campers were 113, with a working committee of 31. About 30-40% of the youth are un-churched or rst-time campers. The camp speakers were Rev. Stephen Chin from SAC, Brunei and Pastor Sam Surendran from Excel Point Community Church (EPCC), Penang.

2. Kool Ministry: Kids Camp Kids games were held from 15-17th March at St. Andrew’s Church Brunei. There were 164 kids participated, of which 42% were from non Christian backgrounds. The theme was ‘Blast O’ suggesting that in outer space God has prepared a place for those who trust Him and obey, so we could live with Him eternally. ( John 14:3). 72 children gave their lives to Jesus and went forward wanting to be anointed by the Holy Spirit. It was amazing to see how children were full of energy, inspired by a group of 24 lively and committed young volunteers and served by 15 adult volunteers. All glory and honour be to the Lord. Continue to pray for the kids of our Lord ( KOOL Ministry).

3. SAC Fast & Pray Report This year 2019 during the Lent & Holy Week season as a Church we went through 21 days of “Fast & Pray” from 31st March-20th April. On the Theme of ‘Revive Me, O Lord’ Psalm 119. As a Church we believe when we Fast & Pray, God’s people always experience a breakthrough and revival. So we encouraged our church members to take time to pray in God’s presence and to grow in His word as they Fast. During this time of fasting we prayed for personal revival, for our church, Dioceses, school and community, and for our country, Brunei. We also prayed for Asian countries and for other needs and concerns that the Lord planted in our hearts. During our Sunday services we did set aside some time for prayer, which we focused on mission alongside the prayer wall. Every Lent service on Wednesday we gather God’s people especially to pray for the diocese. During our Maundy Thursday service we had our overnight service from 8pm-4am where we follow the suering of Christ for His Church and examining the signi cance of it as a focus for prayer. To end our fasting on Easter eve we held a big celebration of Prayer & Praise Festival.

4 . Diocesan News St. Matthew’s Church, Mundai St. Boniface’s Church, Mamut On 2nd December 2018, the Rt. Rev. Danald Jute con rmed one The Mothering Seminar is part of St. Boniface Women’s hundred and fourteen candidates. The candidates were from Fellowship’s (SBWF) annual programme. It has two goals; to various chapels within the Parish of St. Matthew, Mundai. celebrate and appreciate the role of women as mothers, and to boost the women’s ministry in the Parish. The Women’s Fellowship After the con rmation service, the Bishop then proceeded to in Mamut has expanded rapidly since last year. There are now the newly completed Parish Hall for its blessing. 152 registered members!

The program ended with a pot bless lunch. This year’s “Mothering” Seminar, held on Saturday, 30th March 2019, was conducted by SD. Yean Jambai from St. Columba’s Church, Miri. The theme for the seminar was taken from John 11:27 “I believe You are Christ, the Son of God”. Around 93 participants, from various longhouses under St. Boniface’s Church, Mamut’s jurisdiction, registered for the seminar, which ran from 9 am to 4 pm.

We were wonderfully blessed as the speaker encouraged the women to be more faithful in God’s Word and in prayer, and willingly to sacri ce themselves to serve God in His Church. The nal part of the seminar was a breakthrough session, led by Rev. Timon Lugi, during which, the speaker and other Women’s Fellowship members from St. Columba’s Church, Miri prayed for the participants. Rt. Rev. Danald Jute blessed the new St. Matthew’s Parish Hall, 2.12.2018

Group photo with 114 con rmation candidates in the Parish Hall, 2.12.2018

St. Helen’s Church, Serian A Memorandum of Understanding by and between St. Helen’s It is our understanding that this Memorandum is not intended Church, Serian and Church of Our Holy Saviour, F.T. of to be a legally binding contract, and that by this Memorandum the was made on Monday, 10th December both Serian and Labuan will work together in a coordinated 2018, witnessed by the Bishop of Kuching. fashion to support the goals and objectives of the Great Commission of making disciples of all nations as stipulated in Being part of the Province of South East Asia, both parishes the Mission of the Anglican Province of South East Asia. share the same doctrines and vision of the Great Commission of making disciples of all nations. The purpose of signing this memorandum is to provide the framework for any future cooperation regarding the mutual ministry and mission works between the two parishes. Both parishes agree to work together in the true spirit of Christian partnership without contractual relationship created.

The cooperation between these two parishes might include exchange visits, pulpit ministry, ministering to students at Labuan Matriculation College, University Sarawak & University Malaysia Sabah, foster parent program for students for Sabah and Sarawak, joint Church mission work, training or internship exchange programme for theological students for Reported by Rev. Trevor Tinda, The Vicar Sabah and Sarawak, and prayer support.

5 . Diocesan News Holy Trinity Church, Lambir The date 3rd of March and the time 3:03 pm was speci cally The 42nd Parish in the Diocese of Kuching chosen by the Rt. Rev. Danald Jute to reect the name of the church, “Holy Trinity”. In fact, this date and time is very signi cant in Shalom bothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, terms of the growth and development not only for the Holy Trinity Church, Lambir but also for our own diocese. The church The year 2019 brings blessings and good news to Christians at is moving a step forward in forming the 42nd parish in the Diocese the Anglican Holy Trinity Church Lambir, Miri. There are three of Kuching independent of St. Barnabas’s Parish, Taman Tunku. exciting occasions that I would like to share with readers in this issue of the Diocesan News. The blessing of the newly formed parish was performed by The Bishop of Kuching, The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute. The occasion was also Firstly, the Holy Trinity Church, Lambir created a new page in its graced by The Assistant Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Nelson Ugas Bulang, history in 2019. It all began when The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute The Rt. Rev. Aeries Sumping Jingan, The Rt. Rev. Solomon visited Miri on the 16th of October 2018. On that morning, The Cheong, The Venerable Archdeacon Stanley Bunseng, The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute made a stop at Holy Trinity Church, Lambir Venerable Jamal Senada and priests and deacons of the Northern to oversee the church and check on the progress of the Archdeaconary. construction of the new priests’ quarters. In the afternoon, a dialogue with the priests and members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) stretching from Miri to Batu Niah was held at St. Columba’s Church, Miri. Among the agenda of the dialogue was the suggestion to elevate Holy Trinity Church, Lambir to be a parish. Although the details were not discussed, the dialogue has resulted in much interest among the representatives of the various parishes present, especially the representatives of the PCC of the Holy Trinity Church and the two priests. The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir was then under the auspices of the Parish of St. Barnabas, Taman Tunku, Miri. The Venerable Archdeacon Stanley Bunseng and the Rev. Jecksion Tay attended the dialogue on behalf of St. Barnabas’ Parish accompanied by two committee members of the Holy Trinity Church, Lambir.

On the 1st of January 2019, the initial suggestion to elevate the Holy Trinity Church, Lambir to be a parish gained momentum when the church was changed into a Mission District.

After becoming a Mission District for two months, the much anticipated event came on the 3rd of March 2019. At 3:03 pm on that historic day, a prayer was held to commemorate the establishment of the Parish of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir. A handing over of duties to the rst and newly installed Vicar, The Rev. Jecksion Tay was also done in conjunction with the elevation of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir into an independent parish. This was performed by The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute assisted by The Venerable Archdeacon Stanley Bunseng. This occasion also marked the rst ever resident priest in the history of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir making another milestone in spreading the faith.

6 . Diocesan News The third occasion, the presenting of a parting gift to the newly elevated parish of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir from the mother parish St. Barnabas, Taman Tunku was performed on 7th April, 2019. This is in concordance with the Iban custom of presenting gifts to children who have started a family and life of their own. The parish of St. Barnabas, Taman Tunku led by The Venerable Archdeacon Stanley Bunseng and members of their PCC in accordance with local customs presented RM50,000.00 to the Vicar, Rev. Jecksion Tay of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir. This event was witnessed by the both PCCs of the parishes of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir and St. Barnabas Church, Taman Tunku. We would like to express our gratitude to The Venerable At the end of the special prayer service, The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute Archdeacon Stanley Bunseng and fellow Anglicans of St. Barnabas’s accompanied by The Venerable Archdeacon Stanley Bunseng Church, Taman Tunku for the generous parting gift. and the Vicar, Rev. Jecksion Tay and other church leaders present followed the Diocesan Bishop to the main door. A plaque was signed by the Diocesan Bishop in commemoration of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir being the 42nd parish of the Diocese of Kuching.

In conclusion, let us all fellow Anglicans of the parish of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir give our gratitude and thanks to our Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute for having faith in us in establishing The Parish of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir as the 42nd parish in the Diocese of Kuching. We are pleased that The Rev. Jecksion Tay has been installed as Vicar of The Holy Trinity Parish Church. We would also like to express our gratitude once again to The Venerable Archdeacon Stanley Bunseng and the PCC of the parish of St. Barnabas for their eorts in elevating The Holy Trinity Church into an independent A dinner was also organised in conjunction with the successful parish. Much thanks also to The Assistant Bishop, all priests for elevation of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir to a parish. This their presence and support in witnessing, together with fellow dinner at a renowned hotel in Miri was graced by The Bishop of Anglicans of the Northern Archdeaconry, on this historic the Diocese of Kuching, The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute. The Honorable occasion. We earnestly hope that The Parish of The Holy Trinity Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Douglas Church, Lambir will be the base to bring Love, Peace and Unity Uggah Embas and other honorable dignitaries were also in to all peoples of this land without regard to race, faith and way attendance. This event was also attended by people of vaious of life as envisioned by our Vicar, The Rev. Jecksion Tay, “Mulia races and religions. Allah Taala udah dipadang ngagai kitai, Puji Tuhan” (“The Glory of God has been revealed to us, praise the Lord”).

Reported by LR. John Muda Bantin, Assistant Secretary PCC of The Parish of The Holy Trinity Church, Lambir

7 . Diocesan News YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET AND LIGHT TO MY PATH Psalm 119:105

On 3 March 2019 AGM, The Dean, The Very Rev. Kho Thong Meng reminded us that in all that we do in ministries, we should not be on autopilot and just ll our time with activities, but we should always go back to the Bible, His Word. We are to grow spiritually and be busy with our spiritual feeding.

The Dean also introduced the building projects to the members present - projects that are necessary to accommodate the growing number of members of congregations. Being the mother church of the Diocese, the Cathedral needs more halls to accommodate functions, talks, ministries and normal Sunday and seasonal congregation. The temporary structure (courtyard) has been in use for the last decade and every Sunday about 300 (or more) people are seated outside. Thus the need to urgently build the extension to the south and north wing, and the west door On 6 January also at the 8.15am morning service we witnessed (main entrance) to accommodate another 1200 congregation. the commissioning of the 12 members of the newly formed We have also back to back weddings (and funerals), thus a Board for the Diocesan Children Ministry for the term 2019-2020. Ms Ruth Mason was also licenced by the Bishop as the Diocesan chapel would be another good alternative venue for smaller Missioner. The Cathedral was represented by Ms Natalie Kong and services. He is not only calling for our parishioners to contribute Ms Flora Ng (CSC) as members of the Board. Children are the to the cost of the RM20 million project but also prayers for these Church of Today – thus the Board is tasked to not only look into the plans to be used well for His glory and for members of the children’s ministry in the parishes but also to equip the teachers and congregations to come forward to serve in dierent capacities. leaders who are involved in this ministry. Included in the plans are the building of vergers’ quarters, the extension on the current Parish Hall and a multi-storey carpark. Rev. Canon Roannie Cannidy represented the Cathedral in the Provincial Gathering in Lake Toba in February. The Cathedral’s Equipped with His Word clergy also attended the Bible Expository Conference in Sibu. The new year began with the ordination of clergy and deacons. We, at the Cathedral saw new faces up at the pulpit. Bishop The Clergy Mini School - a four day workshop session for the Danald and his team had spent 3 days of intensive orientation Diocesan Clergy was conducted in the Seminar Rooms and with them before they were ordained on 6 January 2019. For the Conference Room in the Parish Centre from February to March rst time in the history of the Cathedral, we saw the priests 2019. Many of the members of the congregation asked what prostrate themselves before the altar. this school was all about when they chanced to see the priests from other parishes around during the week. The seminar was conducted at McDougall Hall where 10 of the Cathedral’s clergy and some of the PCC members attended, together with another 150 participants across the Diocese.

The speaker - Canon Mervyn Moore

Participants

8 . Diocesan News Light to the World In between we hosted group visits to the Cathedral building, The Mission Schools had their Thanksgiving Service in the including a group of 20 from Alpha Malaysia. The US Ambassador Cathedral for those who sat for their exams the year before and to Malaysia, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, visited the Cathedral on started with new classes this year. St Mary’s celebrated their 10 April 2019 together with an entourage of ranking ocers 170th Anniversary with a thanksgiving service on 22 March from the USA Navy. The Archbishop from the Roman Catholic 2019, attended by about 300 students from both the primary Church, Archbishop Simon Poh was among the local entourage. and secondary schools together with their teachers and Principal The Cathedral, being the rst church in Sarawak was the only and Headmistress. At the end of the service, The Dean present- church chosen in the Harmony Walk initiative. The Ambassador ed the respective heads with a basket of crosses. These crosses also visited temples (Sikh and Chinese) and Mosques. This is the were requested by the Board of St Mary’s, and are to be hung in rst time that the “walk” was conducted in Sarawak. every room in the two schools.

Pastor Kristofel Buyung, the visiting pastor from Pontianak was in Kuching for a short visit. While he was in the Cathedral he was introduced to the Sunday School teachers and PYF representatives. He will be heading the Anglican Centre in Pontianak, using language (English) tuition to move into the community. He shared that he had started his English tuition classes from home with only 2 students. Within a month, the number had increased to 20 school children. Maybe the Cathedral can support his ministry by holding a language camp (Mandarin or Handing over of the cross to Mdm. Prisca, Principal of SMK St. Mary English or both)?

Light to my Path We saw many new faces on the Saturday when we met to make palm crosses in the Parish Hall. Many said they came as they realised that palm crosses are carried by Anglicans around the world. Others use ordinary palms while some churches do not celebrate Palm Sunday. They wanted to learn and as The Dean prayed before lunch break, “may these palms made by loving hands bring forth Jesus’s love to those who received them too”.

Handing over of the cross to Mdm. Janet, Headmistress of SK St. Mary

9 . Diocesan News Then we see the Cathedral “being dierent” … the crosses were covered, the stoups for holy water were removed, the altar was stripped and cleansed, Bishop Danald washed the feet of 12 chosen members from the dierent ministries on Maundy Thursday ….

The question, the wonder, the curiosity was stirred among the members who were used to the normal way of things or services. They “spotted” the dierence, the exceptions. Everything was done with a purpose.

Instead of the normal games for Easter party, the children were given crafts and little quizzes that helped reinforce the teaching on the Easter story – which started from Palm Sunday to the day Jesus rose to heaven (Ascension Day).

The Vigil was led by Bishop Danald, for the Sri Lanka tragedy, after Evensong Service on Easter Sunday on the Cathedral steps, facing Padang Merdeka, in full public view. It was a call to stand together for peace. It was also a time to pray for our own Government, our State and our Country.

He left us His Spirit, His Holy Counsellor. May we learn more from The Word (the Bible), understand the purpose (rituals and traditions) and reinforce our faith and beliefs in our living God.

Contributed by Natalie Kong

10 . Diocesan News Mini Clergy School (MCS) 2019 Mini Clergy Schools or MCS, as popularly known, were proposed to allow for small group learning and participation, and to encourage enhanced interaction and camaraderie amongst the participants. The mini-schools supplement the annual Clergy Retreat and will have up to 20 participants, selected from the cathedral and four Archdeaconries. It is proposed that they remain as a cohort for three years (2019-2021). Programs for the four cohorts that was conducted in February and March 2019 are the same, except for a few changes of time slot for dierent sessions in the schedule to accommodate Bishop’s tight schedule.

Mini Clergy School 2019 with the theme ’Back to Basics’ kicked Dinner outside and bowling was arranged for the participants o with its rst cohort on 12th February and nished on 15th on the third day of their school. It was a time for fellowship and February 2019. The participants were welcomed with ‘Welcoming for some, a rst try at bowling. Overall, they enjoyed their time. Tea’ and thereafter a brief introduction by Rev. Canon Andrew Shie, followed by Bishop Danald Jute’s word of welcome. On the last day of school, the second last session was conducted by Rev. Stephen Gendang on ‘Importance of knowing Other Faiths’ and it concluded with a last session with Bishop Danald Jute, where the participants had ‘Berandau’ or heart to heart talk with him.

There were 15 sessions altogether conducted by dierent speakers and facilitators. On the rst day of MCS, Bishop Nelson Ugas shared on ‘Pastoral Care’, Rev. Alfred Damu spoke on ‘Christian Education’, Rev. Augustine Saidi taught on ‘Dealing with Money’ and Rev. Canon James Juhari spoke of ‘Self Leadership’.

The second day session started with Bishop Danald Jute who shared on ‘Giving to the Church-Leadership and Stewardship,’ thereafter a session by Rev. Canon Andrew Shie on ‘What’s your spill-point?’. After lunch, a series of Scripture Sculpture was taught on the second and third day by MCS invited speaker, Rev. Dr. Jason Tan from the Philippines and Rev. Johnny Chin.

Lastly, to wrap up the School, closing Lunch was served and prepared by the Women’s Fellowship of St. Thomas’s Cathedral who were very dedicated and committed in preparing all the wonderful and delicious meals for the clergy throughout MCS1 until MCS4.

Reported by Mdm. Ronit Ruth Mason Diocesan Missioner

11 . Diocesan News Diocesan Children’s Ministry Board At its rst Board’s meeting on 5th January, three programmes have been agreed on. Firstly, is for its members to convene in Driven by the vision, passion and desires of Bishop Danald Jute Archdeaconry-level gatherings. The purpose is to develop a network who saw our children and young people in our Diocese being of Sunday School teachers in the Archdeaconry and to also form acknowledged, armed, equipped, encouraged and uplifted in a team of working committee for Archdeaconry level training. their spiritual lives, in less than three months after the rst Diocesan Children’s Ministry Conference, that was organised by Secondly, to organise Archdeaconry-level training in 2019 in the Anglican Diocese of Sarawak and Brunei at the St. Faith which a Creativity Workshop is being planned and thirdly, to have a Diocesan Children’s Sunday as a way to encourage Auditorium, Kenyalang from 25th & 26th August 2018, the proposed parishes to arm Children’s Ministry as an important agenda in formation of Diocesan Children Ministry Board (DCMB) became their ministries. The Diocesan Standing Committee has agreed reality after the last Standing Committee Meeting in November 2018. on 11th March 2019 to designate 17th November 2019, the nearest Sunday to the annual International Day of Children (which falls Its four main objectives are: on 20th November 2019) as our Diocesan Children’s Sunday. 1. To train and provide resources to mobilise teams to facilitate Children’s Ministry development in the Diocese 2. Arming Children’s Ministry in the life of the Church 3. Raising children of today by empowering and inuencing their lives with the Gospel and the Spirit of God 4. Establishing networking among Parishes and Chapels

Without any time to waste, DCMB representatives from each Archdeaconry planned and organised the rst Inter Parish Sunday School Teachers Gathering between March and May 2019. The Diocese gave support to each archdeaconry in monetary terms to help get things going as smoothly as possible.

Members of the DCMB To start the ball rolling, the rst gathering was held by Lower 6th January 2019 marks a historical moment for our Diocese Southern Archdeaconry (LSA) in Tabuan Jaya Anglican Church when our Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute commissioned (TJAC), on 16th March 2019. It saw a wonderful gathering of 42 the newly formed Diocesan Children’s Ministry Board at St. Thomas’s participants from 9 Parishes besides representatives from DCMB. The gathering was ociated by Archdeacon Jose Jol Cathedral during the 8.15am English Service. By this commissioning who gave the opening prayer and welcoming speech. LSA service, the DCMB is armed and it is a public declaration that indeed is blessed to have the approval and full support of Children’s Ministry has a BIG voice in this Diocese. Archdeacon Jose Jol who recognised the importance of Sunday The Board is being led by Rev. Canon Andrew Shie and supported School teachers as children’s Ministers. by the Diocesan Missioner Mdm. Ronit Ruth Mason as Secretary, comprised of the following nominated representatives: The second gathering in Upper Southern Archdeaconry (USA) was organised on 23rd March 2019 in St. James’s Church, Quop. • Northern Archdeaconry: Ms. Evelyn Woodford from Good The gathering welcomed 52 representatives who came in full Shepherd’s Church, Lutong and Mdm. Dami Menggat from force from 9 Parishes, supported by DCMB members and Rev. Holy Trinity Church, Lambir Jery Renos, the Diocesan Secretary. Opening prayer and • Central Archdeaconry: Mdm. Flora Janting from St. Philip’s, welcoming speech was addressed by Archdeacon Andrew Lubok Antu and Mdm. Suzan Wee from St. Luke’s, Sri Aman Steppen Pahah who made sure everything was done in order to • Lower South Archdeaconry: Mdm. Florence Ehol from make this gathering a successful one. St. Faith’s, Kenyalang and Ms. Mleny Nicholas from St. Francis’, Kota Samarahan • Upper South Archdeaconry: Mdm. Marilyn Madrod from St. James’s, Quop and Mdm. Winnie Angoi from St. John’s, Taee. • Diocesan Chinese Speaking Ministry; Ms. Flora Ng from St. Thomas’s Cathedral CSC and Ms. Angel Thai from St. Mathew’s, Sg. Maong • St Thomas’s Cathedral: Ms. Natalie Kong

The third gathering for Central Archdeaconry (CA) which was held in St. Augustine Betong, on 27th April 2019. There were 44 representatives from the 11 parishes supported by DCMB members and Mr. Vern Vanderpool from the United States. Rev. Jerry Rumpang started the gathering with a word of prayer and he participated throughout the program and gave the Benediction.

12 . Diocesan News To wrap it up, the last gathering was held for Northern Archdeaconry We look forward to the exciting programmes that have been (NA) in Holy Trinity Church, Lambir on 11th May 2019. Archdea- planned for the second quarter of 2019. We minister the Word con Stanley Bunseng gave his address of welcome to the 51 of God that is more powerful than the two-edged sword and representatives from 13 parishes. This gathering also received a because of this, we are truly dependent on the Holy Spirit to wonderful surprise, when Bishop Danald and two visitors from guide and give us the wisdom to carry out even the smallest SOMA, Rev. Christian Viljoen from South Africa and Rev. John task in serving the lives of these young ones. Simons from Australia came and joined the participants. We give all the glory and honour to our Lord Jesus Christ for all the programmes that have been successfully done for without In his short message, Bishop Danald echoed his word of reminder Him we are nothing but in Him we can do all things through once again, “Our children are not the church of tomorrow, they Him who strengthens us. are the church of today” and the important role played by our children’s ministers (Sunday School Teachers) in the lives of “In Him we live and move and have our being”. these young ones. Our Diocese is indeed blessed to have a Contributed by Ronit Ruth Mason leader who has a vision and a big heart for the children and Diocesan Missioner youths. Bishop’s presence in this gathering has indeed given encouragement, armation and support for this ministry. At the end of this gathering, the Benediction was given by Rev. Jecksion Tay who has also given his full support for this gathering from the beginning until the end.

Programmes for the four gatherings are uniform with opening prayer and welcoming address given by the respective Archdeacon or representative followed by Praise and Worship, sharing of the Word of God by Rev. Canon Andrew Shie and Rev. Alfred Damu, group photo taking, Introduction to DCMB by Mdm. Ronit Ruth Mason, Ice Breaking and the formation of Working Committee in Archdeaconry level. Through these gatherings, it has indeed brought us together in fellowship, networking and future collaboration amongst the Parishes and in Archdeaconry level.

A really big thank you to all the four Archdeacons namely Archdeacon Jose Jol Endru, Archdeacon Andrew Steppen Pahah, Archdeacon Jamal Senada and Archdeacon Stanley Bunseng who have given their consent and stamp of approval for us to convene as such in the gatherings. We also acknowledge and appreciate support given by Vicars of the hosting Church that is Rev. Kelvin Jawa of TJAC, Archdeacon Andrew Steppen Pahah of St. James’s Quop, Rev. Tony J. George of St. Augustine’s Betong and Rev. Jecksion Tay of Holy Trinity Church, Lambir.

The Chinese Speaking Congregation (CSC) and St. Thomas’s Cathedral respectively, have their activities actively throughout the rst half of the year, with highlights during Palm Cross Sunday and Easter Celebration.

13 . Diocesan News CAL (Call To Awaken the Laity) Discipleship up by SaRang to organise the CAL Seminar three times a year. It Seminar in Seoul (1-5 April 2019) is dedicated to serve churches world-wide with a vision of building healthy churches, and by exhibiting a biblical ministry model centred on Discipleship Making Ministries (DMM). CAL Discipleship Seminar is a ve-day seminar based on discipleship-making principles following the Great Commission of The actual seminar was held in Ansung Ministry Centre located Jesus Christ to make disciples in Matthew 28:18-20. SaRang in the southern outskirts of Seoul. The sessions touched on Church has successful crafted a unique DT program to produce various aspects of discipleship-based biblical principles disciples and church leaders through intentional life transformation supported by personal testimonies from SaRang’s pastors who based on three categories: 1. Discipleship Training Course (DTP), testi ed of being a disciple of Christ and being part of the 2. Leadership Training Course (LTC) and 3. Evangelism Explosion (EE). leadership to make disciples through SaRang. For ve days we were given a closeup on the essentials of the SaRang Church Diocesan Representatives Attending CAL Discipleship Seminar model: Thorough discipleship, exemplary Christ-like leadership The Kuching Diocese sent ve clergy to attend this year’s CAL and mission emphasis. 113th Seminar in Seoul, South Korea. It was attended by more than 350 participants with 70 from other countries such as Worth noting was the G’LOVE (uniquely SaRang) approach of Nigeria, Ghana, Italy, Czech Republic, Thailand, Vietnam, the pastoring ministry to make wholesome disciples of Jesus Cambodia and Malaysia. Our Diocesan clergy who were listed to who are dedicated to serve people from all communities and attend were Rev Augustine Saidi (St. Columba’s), Rev Lawrence nations. Believers develop Christ-like character who are Wah Onn (TJACS, opted out due to personal reasons), Rev broad-minded and have the heart to care for others like a Michael Pei, Rev Sika Karong, Rev Stephen Gendang & Rev Ivor shepherd. Believers become true worshippers of Christ when Lim (all St. Faith’s) currently doing DTP using SaRang materials in they are disciples in daily life and be a wholesome witness in their respective churches. sharing the gospel which is their obedience to Jesus Christ. To build a healthy church, believers need to become truly one in SaRang Church Sunday service, 31st March 2019 the Spirit. Seeking God in prayer and together going forth to On 31st March 2019 we attended the Sunday service in SaRang obey the Lord, He will enable them to be His channels to build a Church’s beautiful main sanctuary where we witnessed a spiritual oasis where people from the outside community can baptism by sprinkling of about 70 new believers. At the come to nd God’s love and have their needs met by experiencing entrance of the church is a strategic cornerstone hewed with the power of Christ. the following words in Korean & English: OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH (and rightly so!)

A vibrant atmosphere permeated the whole place packed with 4,000 worshippers led by the inspirational senior pastor Jong-Hyun Oh who gave a faith stirring sermon, excellent testimonies of coming to know Christ and subsequent life change by two new believers and beautiful singing from classi- cal soloists and a 120-strong choir leading the hymns supported by a well-trained church orchestra.

All in all, this distinctive Korean mega church has 60,000 members. Its visible growth throughout three decades being attributed to a speci c factors namely sacri cial and visionary Spirit-led church leadership, passionate teaching from God’s Word, disciple-type commitment of the whole church and the church eorts to be visible in service and reaching out into the community.

The church consists of an awesome 8-storey complex made up of underground parking (three storeys) and two high blocks connected by a land bridge. The church is able to strategically use its facilities to run activities and programs to cater for every single individual despite the large church population. This in itself reects the intelligence and ingenuity of the church leadership to build a church speci cally for making disciples of Christ.

Our group was aptly led by Rev George Tay our DTP sifu being in SaRang for the fourth time. His familiarity and friendship with SaRang pastors brought us to see and study Sarang Church more closely and the CAL course in greater detail.

CAL Seminar (1 – 5 April, 2019) Discipleship Ministries International (DMI) is an organization set

14 . Diocesan News We especially liked the strict keeping of time for the many daily sessions. Announcements through a central sound system helped participants to be punctual for each meeting. While the more disciplined Koreans were seldom late, it was some non-Koreans who didn’t keep to schedule sometimes. We were given an opportunity to attend and observe a small group discipleship session in a Korean home. There are eight hundred such groups operating in SaRang which was a testimony of the church’s commitment to discipleship and emphasis that members must know the Word of God and know how to have a daily Quiet Time (prayer and Bible Study) with the Lord to maintain a vibrant personal relationship with God. For years, their early morning prayer weekly had attracted thousands of church members from their busy life schedule to gather together in fervent prayer for the church, for the nation and for the world. Another hallmark of SaRang.

In Conclusion We want to thank the Diocese and our church vicar for giving us this valuable opportunity to go to SaRang and experience the discipleship program and teachings rst-hand. Upon our return, there is a deeper conviction to continue with the Discipleship Training Program building members towards spiritual growth in Our Combined Take Christ-likeness and serving Him through a daily walk of faith In our time in Korea from 30 March until 6 April 2019, we were based on knowing His Word and prayer by the power of the given a taste of Sarang Church hospitality where speci c members Holy Spirit. This will bring about life transformation and is what every parish needs to be a healthy church. were assigned to take care of our transport and meals. To God be the glory. We were impressed by the running of this 113th CAL Seminar. The friendly service provided by church lay leaders, women On behalf of CAL Diocese participants. deacons and pastors displayed the exemplary commitment of Report by Rev. Ivor Lim, Coordinator for DTP/LTP servanthood in practical ways. St. Faith’s Church

Kuching Anglican Senior Fellowship The 28th Annual General Meeting of the Kuching Anglican At the Annual General Meeting a cake was cut by members whose Senior Fellowship (KASF) was held on 28th February, 2019 at the birthdays fell in January and February. McDougall Hall, St. Thomas’s Cathedral Parish Centre, Kuching. It was an election year and new oce bearers for 2019 to 2020 KASF was set up more than 27 years ago to meet the needs of were elected. They were commissioned by The Rt. Rev. Solomon Anglican seniors in and around Kuching. As at 31st December, 2018 Cheong during the fellowship. The new oce bearers are : there were 317 active members, with breakdown as follows: Chairman : Rev. Patrick Chan St. Thomas’s Cathedral : 147 Vice-Chairman : Rev. John Sim St. Faith’s Church : 86 Hon. Secretary : Ms. Vivin Lee St. Basil’s Church : 67 Hon. Asst. Secretary : Mr. Raymond Lim St. Paul’s Church, Siol Kandis : 7 Hon. Treasurer : Mr. Chunggat ak. Duat Others : 10 Hon. Asst. Treasurer : Ms. Mary Sim Swee Hua Committee Members : Ms. Margaret Song Of the 137 members, 51 members were aged 80 and above. Mr. Andrew Bungku Sd. Paul Jikoi Ms. Rebacca Nathan Mr. Ajis Sagam Sd. Nicholas Ningkan

Birthday celebration for members born in January and February

Submitted by Ms. Margaret Song The commissioning of KASF Committee for 2019-2020 by Bishop Cheong

15 . Diocesan News Diocesan Women’s Fellowship

22nd DWF Assembly Progress meeting ACS Outreach

At St. George's Penang CCM in KK 2018

Christmas Fellowship Dinner DWF EXCO at an ACS seminar

DWF EXCO Retreat DWF USA Lent Seminar St. Paul's Bunuk

Women's Gathering, Lumut Perak Zone 2 Fundraising Lunch Betong

Zone 2 Lent Seminar St James' Bintangor Zone 3 Lent Seminar St Barnabas' Tmn Tunku

16 . Diocesan News ONENESS IN THE BODY by Rev. Canon Roannie W. Cannidy

The 4th Provincial Gathering of the Anglican Church of the In between, there was time for fun and fellowship as the Province of South East Asia took place at the Hotel Niagara, Lake Inter-Diocese Challenge cup was won by the Diocese of Sabah Toba, Indonesia from 18th to 21st February 2019. The Gathering who performed the best overall at Captain’s Ball, basket ball, an is held once every four years for mutual encouragement, bonding, obstacle course and “Minutes to Win” games. Participants were also joint projects and fellowship in God’s Mission, and this time it treated to an outing to Samosir Island and an amazing durian feast. was organised by the Diocese of Singapore and hosted by its daughter deanery, the Gereja Anglikan Indonesia (GAI) .

The theme was “Oneness In The Body” and in attendance were 279 representatives comprising of laity, clergy and from four dioceses in the province, namely, Kuching, Sabah, Singapore and West Malaysia.

The Gathering was drawn to a close on the nal morning with a service of Holy Communion presided over by the Archbishop of South East Asia, the Most Rev. Datuk Ng Moon Hing and the Dean of Indonesia, the Very Rev. Dr Timothy Chong. The Bishop of Singapore, the Rt Rev. Rennis Ponniah preached from the Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:4-15), urging all gathered to sow the seed of the Gospel no matter what our speci c roles may be in the Body of Christ.

The Gathering began with praise and worship followed by an evening of food and cultural performances by the local Batak people as well as by some of the participants from the four dioceses. Rev. John Ugil from the Diocese of Kuching performed the Ngajat. Over the next 2 days, participants enjoyed solid theological and spiritual input from the speaker, Rev. Tony Yeo from Covenant Evangelical Free Church, Singapore, who spoke on the Book of Haggai. The essence of his message was that Haggai contains God’s words of encouragement for those who It was a wonderful experience to share in the Holy Communion are drifting from God’s purposes, discouraged in ministry and with brothers and sisters from the whole province as a reminder de led by habitual sin. He also motivated each one of us to of our oneness in Christ. serve according to God’s will. After the service, delegates departed for two airports at Kualanamu and Silangit to y back to their respective homes. The Provincial Gathering may be over, but the friendships made are rekindled.

17 . Diocesan News This school is providing 1 preschool class and another 6 ANGLICAN MISSION classes for Year 1 to Year 6. It is the only dormitory-based primary SCHOOL school that are convenient for children of the 14 surrounding Iban longhouses along Ulu Padeh Road and stretched to some Sekolah Kebangsaan longhouses in Ulu Skrang area. Based on our Student’s St. Peter & St. Paul, Betong Database or well-known as APDM (Aplikasi Pangkalan Data Murid), most parents are farmers. d/a: Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Betong, 95700 Betong, Sarawak

Mdm. September Anak Budin (Present Background Headmistress) The school was ocially opened in 1957 and was named as Saint Peter & Saint Paul School. However, it made its rst intake for Grade 1 in 1958 for children between 7 to 10 years old. The lot was donated by a generous local; Mr. Inggol Anak Limping. In its early years, there were only 3 buildings available and were School Routines utilised for classrooms, dining hall, dormitory and teachers’ • Boarding students wake up at 5am, wash and have their quarters. This 0.75 acre school (as gazetted) is approximately breakfast at 6am. 17km or 35 minutes drive from Betong. • Every morning before class (7am – 7.30am), all students sit together at the multipurpose court and do their morning Previous Headmasters reading. 1. Mr. Belumpong (1957) • Class begins at 7.30am, breaks at 10.30am and ends at 12.50 2. Mr. Insol & Mr. Tutong on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1.20pm on Tuesdays 3. Mr. Chundi & Mr. Sebudin and 11.50am on Fridays. 4. Mr. Gerijih & Mr. Jujie • School weekly assembly is on Wednesdays from 7.30am to 5. Mr. William Passa 8am. In the afternoon, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, there is a 6. Mr. Panting co-curricular activity conducted for Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 only. 7. Mr. Luta & Mr. Japang • Extra classes are conducted from 2.30pm to 3.30pm every 8. Mr. Edward Unggang day, except for Fridays. 9. Mr. John Achil 10. Mr. James Tuba Ading • Every Friday, from 7am to 7.30am, the teachers sit together for 11. Mr. Walter Kidang Jantai Morning Prayer Session. 12. Mr. Mai Anak Unya • The school now has its own school song namely ‘MEGAHLAH 13. Mr. Ngali Anak Jepit (2012 – 2015) SEKOLAHKU’ ; that to be sang together after the National 14. Mdm. September Anak Budin (2015 – now) Anthem ‘NEGARAKU’ and the State Anthem ‘IBU PERTIWIKU’ every morning after morning reading session and also during Demography school weekly assembly. The song is composed by Jerry Kani (one of the school teachers itself) in 2018. Music Currently, there are 12 teachers with 1 ustazah, 1 Pembantu arrangement by Jerry Kani & Sulaiman Daud and rearranged Tadbir, 1 Pembantu Am, 4 Pembantu Pengurusan Murid and 3 by Jawi Ajang. Pembantu Operasi serving 87 students in the school; the enrolment however is quite encouraging since it is a small school. All • Boarding students go to sleep at 9pm. students are Christians except for 4 of them who are Muslims. The Challenges 1. Clean Water Until today, the school is still depending on its own gravity feed system for water supply which is always insucient during dry seasons or when there is no rain within a week. The school however takes its own initiatives to overcome this by contacting the Social Welfare Department to supply us bottled drinking water. We also pumped the water from a nearby river for cleaning purposes.

18 . Diocesan News 2. No Cellular Coverage nor Internet Service The need for these technologies is essential in education developments especially for teaching and learning process and daily data managements.

3. Compound Limitation As mentioned earlier, the gazetted school compound is only 0.75 acre which is much smaller than a football eld size. Due to this limitation, the school management had a considerable plan for building and structure organisation to make full use of it.

4. Financial Limitation Organising an event is an easy part but funding it is really challenging. Therefore, other than organising fund raising activities and taking a little amount of contributions from the parents, we also actively keep trying to get any form of contributions from generous individuals and rms.

Success Story Despite all the challenges that we are facing, we never stop taking any opportunity to make ourselves even stronger and bolder every year. Here are some of our success stories to share:

2017 • UPSR : Scored 100% passes for Bahasa Melayu Pemahaman SK (011), Bahasa Melayu Penulisan SK (012) and Science SK (018)

2018 • Angelicia Maylanie Anak Rovina (Year 4 ) represented Betong Division for English In Camp International in Langkawi • Awarded Grade A for Food Preparation Premise • UPSR: Scored 100% passes for both Bahasa Melayu Pemahaman SK (011) and Science SK (018) • 100% LINUS mastery for Year 3

2019 • One of the students selected to MRSM (Wallace Mejang Anak Wajir Kapat) – Form 1 • The only primary school in Betong awarded for Financial Management and Account Keeping Excellencies for 2018 by Audit Department of Sarawak Education Department • Increment of Service Excellencies Award receiver (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang) from only one traditionally to two • Completion of a new School Resource Centre. The only fully concrete, double-storey structure in the school at the moment.

19 . Diocesan News Notices Clergy Moves 2019 Appointments January We welcome Rev. Jery Renos Nawie, who joined the oce on • The Rev. Moses Jakir from St. Francis’s Church, Kota Samarahan 1st April 2019 as Diocesan Secretary. to St. Michael’s Church, as Vicar. The Rev. Stephen Gendang was appointed the Director of • The Rev. Villy Velin from St. James’s Church, Quop to St. Columba’s Diocesan Christian Education and Literature Bureau with eect Church, Miri, as Assistant Priest. from 1st April 2019. • The Rev. Jecksion Tay from St. Barnabas’s Church, Taman Tunku, The Rev. Rodriguez Unak Charles was appointed Chaplain to our Miri, to Holy Trinity Church, Mission District, Lambir, Miri as Mission Schools as from December 2018. Vicar. • The Rev. Moses Likong from Good Shepherd’s Church, Lutong to St. Matthias’s Church, Mission District, Tudan as Diocesan Events Priest-in-charge. The Inaugural Anglican Diocesan Prayer Conference • The Rev. Leslie Keyu from St. Thomas’s Cathedral to the Theme : Pressing Forward Through Prayer Church of the Ascension, Mission District, Boka, Bau as Date : 13-15 June 2019 Priest-in-charge. Venue : St. Luke’s Church, Sri Aman • The Rev. Philip Mang from St. Peter’s Church, to St. Paul’s Keynote : Brian Heasley, Co-Founder and Church, Roban as Vicar. Speakers International Director for 24-7 Prayer • The Rev. Peter Esa from St. Simon & St. Mary Church to St. Mary’s International, Church of England Church Mission District, Matang as Priest-in-charge. Chrisanne Chin, Director & Founder of 24-7 Prayer • The Rev. Andrew Bonnie Duang from St. Paul’s Church, Roban Malaysia to St. Barnabas’s Church, Taman Tunku as assistant Priest. The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute, The Bishop of Kuching • The Rev. Peter Augustine from St. Michael’s Church, Engkilili to St. Francis’s Church, Kota Samarahan as assistant Priest. Gempuru Besai Gereja Anglika Theme : “Diempu Jesus” (Pilipi 3:12) • The Rev. Widos Pauh from St. Faith’s Church, Kenyalang to Date : 4-6 July 2019 St. Basil’s Church, Batu Kawa as assistant Priest. Venue : Christian Ecumenical Worship Centre (CEWC) March Association of Churches in Sarawak • The Rev. Canon James Juhari to St. Thomas’s Church, Bintulu as Vicar. Jalan Stampin, Kuching • The Rev. Ralph Rapu from St. Christopher’s to St. Augustine’s Speakers : The Rt. Rev. Datuk Melter J. Tais, Church, Betong as assistant Priest. The Bishop of Sabah • The Rev. Erik Riis from St. Thomas’s Church, Bintulu to St. Christopher’s The Rt. Rev. Danald Jute, The Bishop of Kuching Church, Debak as Vicar. Clergy Wives Retreat New Parishes Theme : Precious Unto The Lord Date : 20-22 July 2019 St. Lawrence’s Church, Sabu, Sri Aman was declared a Parish, Venue : Borneo Highlands Resort the 41st in the Diocese, by Bishop Danald Jute on 17th February 2019 and the Vicar is the Rev. Jackson Jarau. Anglican Diocesan Youth Council One Voice Prayer Rally Holy Trinity Mission District, Lambir, Miri was declared a Theme : “Pressing Forward And Run The Race (Philippians 3:13) Parish, the 42nd in the Diocese, by Bishop Danald Jute on 3rd Date : 10-13 August 2019 March, 2019 and the Vicar is the Rev. Jecksion Tay Steward. Venue : Eden Restaurant, Sri Aman St. Matthias’s Mission District, Tudan, Miri was declared a Parish, the 43rd in the Diocese, by Bishop Danald Jute on 11th The 22nd Biennial Diocesan Women’s Fellowship Assembly May, 2019 and the Vicar is the Rev. Moses Likong Ujan. Theme : “ …..Serve wholeheartedly…”. (Ephesians. 6:7) Date : 15-18 August 2019 Ordination Venue : Kingwood Hotel, Sibu We congratulate and give thanks for the following Priests and Diocesan Clergy Retreat Deacons who were ordained on Sunday, 6th January 2019 at Theme : “Reaching Forward Intentionally” (Philippians 3:13) the St. Thomas’s Cathedral. Date : 5-7 September, 2019 To the Diaconate: To the Priesthood: • Lawrence Wah Onn Venue : Salcra Bajo Training Centre, Lundu • Ralpheal Rueben • Stephen Chin • Jeffry Renos Nawie Retreat : The Most Rev. Sir David Moxon Bonnie • Josh Sim Kuan Hui Conductor • Datu Bong Ah Loi • Villy Velin • Kanyan ak. Randi • Augustine Saidi The 29th Biennial Diocesan Synod and Synod Retreat • Stephen Gendang • Pilu Gumba Theme : “Reaching Forward Intentionally” (Philippians 3:13) • Holden ak. Osin • Ivor Lim Date : 8-12 September 2019 • Yeo Win Ton • Sika Karong Venue : St. Thomas’s Cathedral, Parish Centre

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