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OUR HISTORY
OUR HISTORY
In January 1975, Rev Ben Sawatsky (a missionary with the EFC of America) and a team of four local Christians devoted themselves to planting a Church in Overseas Union Garden. Time was spent by the team in prayer, discussion, study, team building, and planning for the new work.
In January 1975, Rev Ben Sawatsky (a missionary with the EFC of America) and a team of four local Christians devoted themselves to planting a Church in Overseas Union Garden. Time was spent by the team in prayer, discussion, study, team building, and planning for the new work.
On May 4, 1975, the first regular Sunday service was held at the home of the Sawatskys at No 8, Jalan 11. The first baptism was conducted a month later. On October 19, 1975, Faith EFC was adopted as the name for the Church.
On May 4, 1975, the first regular Sunday service was held at the home of the Sawatskys at No 8, Jalan 11. The first baptism was conducted a month later. On October 19, 1975, Faith EFC was adopted as the name for the Church.
On May 2, 1976, the Church was formally constituted with thirteen official members. In view of the Sawatskys’ return to the USA in June 1976, it was decided that the Church rent a premise (our present premise) for their regular meetings. The first worship service was held here on June 6, 1976. We later purchased the premise in January 1980 when it was offered for sale by its owner.
On May 2, 1976, the Church was formally constituted with thirteen official members. In view of the Sawatskys’ return to the USA in June 1976, it was decided that the Church rent a premise (our present premise) for their regular meetings. The first worship service was held here on June 6, 1976. We later purchased the premise in January 1980 when it was offered for sale by its owner.
From June 1976 to June 1986, the Church depended on a group of faithful laymen and women to carry on the ministry. However, in July 1986, we called our first pastor, Ong Meng Chai, who was one of the original members of the Church. He was away from 1995 to 1999 for further studies, during which period we had the Rev Eddy Ho (then Dean of English Department of the Malaysia Bible Seminary) as our interim pastor. Meng Chai returned to pastor the Church in January 2000. He ministered with us till June 2006.
From June 1976 to June 1986, the Church depended on a group of faithful laymen and women to carry on the ministry. However, in July 1986, we called our first pastor, Ong Meng Chai, who was one of the original members of the Church. He was away from 1995 to 1999 for further studies, during which period we had the Rev Eddy Ho (then Dean of English Department of the Malaysia Bible Seminary) as our interim pastor. Meng Chai returned to pastor the Church in January 2000. He ministered with us till June 2006.
In December 1993, the Church sent forth her first overseas missionary to serve in a country in Asia. Four years later (in November 1997), a couple was also sent to serve the Lord in another Asian country in a tent-making capacity. Then, in October 1998, another sister was sent to serve the Lord in a similar capacity. We are grateful to the Lord that they all continue to serve Him faithfully.
In December 1993, the Church sent forth her first overseas missionary to serve in a country in Asia. Four years later (in November 1997), a couple was also sent to serve the Lord in another Asian country in a tent-making capacity. Then, in October 1998, another sister was sent to serve the Lord in a similar capacity. We are grateful to the Lord that they all continue to serve Him faithfully.
In October 2016 our current pastor, Chris Wylie, began working for the Church. The various ministries of the Church are well taken care of by the members of the Church under the able leadership of an Elder, a pastor and two deacons. In many ways, the life and ministry of the Church remain the responsibility of the members. We thank the Lord Jesus Christ for all those who have served Him with us over the years and for all those who are now faithfully serving Him with us. We count it a great privilege to be a part of our Lord's worldwide family and to be able to serve Him right here in Kuala Lumpur.
In October 2016 our current pastor, Chris Wylie, began working for the Church. The various ministries of the Church are well taken care of by the members of the Church under the able leadership of an Elder, a pastor and two deacons. In many ways, the life and ministry of the Church remain the responsibility of the members. We thank the Lord Jesus Christ for all those who have served Him with us over the years and for all those who are now faithfully serving Him with us. We count it a great privilege to be a part of our Lord's worldwide family and to be able to serve Him right here in Kuala Lumpur.
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