MESSAGE from the Bishop

The Right Rev Albert Vun Cheong Fui

power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.  Rom 1:16.  What motivated him, besides the knowledge that he was called by God, was the gospel which is the power of God to save.  And at no other time in the Christian calendar is this demonstrated more powerfully than Easter.  On Good Friday, we remember Jesus' death on the cross as a substitution sacrifice for sinful man.  At Easter, we celebrate and remember the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.  From His death in full obedience to the Father's will, and His resurrection, he finished the work required for salvation.  He destroyed the Devil's plan.  The book of Hebrews says, Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil--and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.  Heb 2:14-15.  That's why we must preach the gospel.  It is the power of God for salvation to those who believe.  Jesus has completely and decisively destroyed death and the devil that holds the power of death.  Therefore we celebrate with joy unspeakable.  We are saved and we are free from the fear of death.  Many believers have perhaps forgotten what our faith in Christ means to us.  It means we are no longer condemned.  Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.  Rom 8:1-2.  It means we are justified and no longer guilty before God: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.  Rom 5:1.  And we are free from the fear of death.  That's why we, who know the power of the resurrection, must not be ashamed of the gospel and we must preach it with faith and great confidence.  It is the power of God for salvation!

This Easter, I urge all our members throughout the Diocese to commit ourselves to preach the gospel to at least one person.  We will continue to preach this good news to as many people as would give us a hearing, especially to those we love, so that none will perish without the knowledge of the risen Christ. 

The Lord is risen indeed.  Hallelujah!

Upcoming EVENTS

Diocesan Events

DIOCESAN MISSION CONFERENCE (Chi & Eng)

28 - 30 May 2008

Kota Kinabalu

"...In Acts 13:2 it was in the context of the Antioch church worshiping and fasting that the Holy Spirit ask them to ‘set apart’ Barnabas and Saul. As our local churches grow into the spirit of the vision statement, I am praying that we too will set apart men and women for the work of mission that God has called them to do. Therefore, the theme of our Chinese English Mission conference to be held from the 28-30 May is ‘Set Apart’

Encourage your people to come to the conference. Let them come and see for themselves that the harvest is ready but the laborers are few. Let them come and listen how the local church is the answer to bring about world evangelism. Come and catch the vision and the zeal of our Bishop for missions..."

Mission Director

Ps Philip Lo

Registration forms and posters can be downloaded here.

Forms       Chinese     English  (simplified)

Forms       Chinese     English

DIOCESAN MISSION CONFERENCE (BM)

28 - 31 May 2008

Telupid

Diocesan English Youth Camp

18 - 21 August 2008

Kota Kinabalu

Impact Generation III is a gathering of the "young generation". Our theme this year is "Challenging Lifestyle".

We believe that God wants to use every young people for the purpose of His Kingdom. This camp will raised up those who are to “be strong and courageous”. They will impact the Church and the world.

We pray that you and the young people will gather this year, and as we come together under the ministry of God’s anointed teachers, as we worship as a united Body, and as we harness our individual strengths, together we will see God’s Churches in our Diocese, His Kingdom and purposes advance.

Come and join in with hundreds of young people from all over the Diocese to learn and be equipped to impact your generation NOW!

For further information, please contact:

Rev Yong Thiam Choy: (+6088) 388715

Ps Jonathan Tse & Ps Christina Foo: (+6088) 231824

Camp Fee: RM70 per person  (before 15 July)

Registration forms and posters can be downloaded here.

Forms

Diocesan BULLETIN

 March 2008...

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The Diocese owns four secondary schools and seven primary schools and more than ten kindergartens in Sabah.

All Saints' Anglican Academy, Kota Kinabalu

All Saints’ Anglican Academy was launched in September 2006, as an extension of the All Saints’ Cathedral’s ministry and contribution to our community in the area of Christian Education.

The focus of this education is the acquisition of Godly wisdom and training in godly character, in preparation for adult life as part of a family, in a work place, and the wider society.

We use an English medium Bible-based curriculum that caters for students from kindergarten to grade 12 level. BM and Chinese language classes are also taught as an integral part of the school program. Students are provided with an individualised learning program that emphasises on character-building and the Word of God, training the children to think well, act responsibly and live wisely. We are working towards integrating this curriculum with our national curriculum to fit in with the requirements as set by the Ministry of Education.

The Academy is situated on the 5^th floor of Wisma Anglican, next to All Saints’ Cathedral, and currently consists of 60 students, 6 teaching/supervisory staff and 2 part-time teachers. Our present facilities include 2 learning centres able to accommodate 30 students each, 2 teaching classrooms, 1 library, a general entrance lobby/hall, 1 project/staff room and 2 offices. We also have the use of the field and basketball court in the church compound for our PE and sports activities.

We are in the process of renovating the 6^th floor to increase classroom and learning centre facilities.

Our goals for the students

Academic excellence

Character training for Godly and wise living

Training in the Word of God

Latest NEWS

English Diocesan Youth Camp

SET APART II

10 - 13 Dec 2007

294 participants from all over the Diocese attended the annual

Diocesan English Youth Camp. The theme was "Set Apart"

(2 Tim 2:20-22). The 4 main areas covered were: “Set Apart”

in mission, ministry, career and purity of life. The participants

played and learnt through a heritage race, had an unforgettable

dinner cooked by themselves using live chicken and fresh fish,

and went on an educational trip to the world renown Sepilok

Orang Hutan Center and the Rain Forest Discovery Center.

Every participant was given a limited edition Set Apart ring as

a constant reminder to live a Set Apart Life. 35 responded to

fulltime ministry. We thank the Diocese for prayers and

Diocesan BM Children's Camp, Telupid

20 - 23 Nov 2007