God Turned Our Sorrow Into Joy

Greetings Ministry Partners,



Because God is good, and His mercy endures forever, we give Him all the glory for what He has done in our lives. What began as a season of sickness, loss, and helplessness has been transformed by God into a testimony of restoration and joy. On January 26, by His grace, we returned to our renovated home, which now stands even better than before. Our hearts were especially touched when our youngest child, Jordania, who was deeply traumatized by the events of October 6, entered the house with a smile and joy. God has healed her heart and turned our sorrow into joy.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all our colleagues, partners, and donors who stood with us through prayer, encouragement, and generous support. Your faithfulness has been an instrument of God’s provision and comfort to our family. Please forgive us if we are unable to mention each of you by name, but know that we carry deep appreciation in our hearts. May the Lord bless you abundantly for your kindness and partnership in His work.

With gratitude,

Frids and Renny Lumba

CCI Regional Director of Malay Countries

Classes

The CCI class at Badak recently completed a New Testament Survey of the Book of Revelation. While the book is often challenging due to its prophetic nature and many symbols, the study proved very helpful. One participant, John, shared that it clarified the message of Revelation and helped him better understand the chronology of events to come.

The Pakatto class has now begun Book #2, Old Testament Survey. Participants are highly engaged, especially as many are studying the Old Testament for the first time. They are learning to identify clear outlines and summarize the main truth of each passage in a single sentence.

After a pause in December for Christmas celebrations, the Pelita Kasih class has returned with renewed enthusiasm and is now in the final section of the Church History Survey. Musa shared that the course helped him understand the different eras of church history and the key spiritual leaders in each period. Renny noted that the study provided clarity on the church's growth and the emergence of various denominations throughout history.

Badak Class

Pakatto Class

Pelita Kasih Class

Staff Update

Oktavianus Bulu Mila, Sumba Area Coordinator:

The Dassa Elu I class completed Book #10 on Mission, Evangelism, and Discipleship, marking the completion of all the books. This section strengthened participants' understanding of biblical mission and also addressed the influence of the New Age Movement, particularly dispelling the idea that all religions share the same God.

The Dassa Elu II class studied Book #4, "Delivering Biblical Messages and Pastoral Ministry." Participants were encouraged as they learned to prepare a clear, simple biblical sermon series. The training emphasized clarity and faithfulness to Scripture over sermon length, focusing on what is truly communicated and understood.

The Rajaka class continued Book #5, Bible Doctrine. Mikael Banni shared that the study corrected long-held assumptions, including a clearer understanding of angels and the limits of Satan's power.

Dassa Elu I Class

Dassa Elu I Class

Rajaka Class

Daniel Pua Padang, Mamasa Area Coordinator:

The Sabara combined class continued their studies in Book #10, focusing on mission, evangelism, and discipleship. The teaching encouraged participants to strengthen their commitment to sharing the gospel and making disciples.

During a visit to the Masewe Class, time was spent sharing encouragement and interacting with the students. The class responded with great enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn, reflecting a genuine hunger for God’s Word and a commitment to growing in their understanding of Scripture.

A visit was also made to the Batarirak Class. The teacher demonstrated strong enthusiasm and dedication. The students remained eager and attentive, showing a sincere desire to learn and benefit from the training.

Sabara Class

Masewe Class

Batarirak Class

Testimony

"My name is Mikael Banni. I'm a participant in the Rajaka Class in Sumba. I feel especially blessed by the material on angels (Angeology). I learned through the study that angels were created long before the world was created. Furthermore, I believed the myth that Satan can physically kill humans. It turns out that the biblical references don't mention his power to take life or kill humans, except for the power to influence people to oppose God, thus leading to death."

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