Purchase of Church Property @ Croydon - A Testimony of God's Faithfulness

28 Aug 2006

Please pray for us .  Dr Tow was requested to fly by "lightning express" in to Melbourne(29/8-31/8) to view a Baptist Church which is up for sale. The sale is by tender which closes on 8th Sept 06. Do pray for Dr Tow & Pastor Patrick Tan - that God's will be done and the congregation will have strong faith and trust in the Lord to move on with one mind, one spirit and one accord. Estimated price by tender: 1.5 million.

As most of you who have visited our current worship place, which is a public community centre ,  the sanctity of worship and solemnity of the place is compromised and is indeed not edifying or glorifying the Lord's name.  2 other churches are also interested in this sale. God's name be praised!.- Philipians 1 : 6 ; Psalm 127, Matt 6 : 33

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8 Sept 2006

We praise and thank God in every remembrance of you!  

Following a seminar "Mission Impossible" conducted by Dr SH Tow in May 2006, in Melbourne, the Lord led Ebenezer to the sale of a Baptist church property in Aug 2006.  The sales tender closes on 15 September 2006 at 12.00pm.   Do continue to pray for Ebenezer, Dr SH Tow and Pastor (Dr) Patrick Tan in leading us in the purchase of this church. May God's will be done and his Holy Spirit move the whole church to move and serve together, and to pledge and give generously towards the church building fund.  

 

 “Caleb stilled the people … and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it” (Numbers 13:30). With God nothing is impossible. Is any thing too hard for the Lord? Consider God’s sure promise: “Ask of me, and I shall give thee… the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession” (Ps 2:8). 

The Lord's name be praised!

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21 Sept 2006

We praise and magnify the Lord's name for His great mercies and grace. Last night at 9.00pm Ebenezer received a phone call from the real estate agent to inform that the Tender for the sale of the Croydon Baptist church property was awarded to Ebenezer BPC at 1.55 million.

There were 12 submission of Tenders and this was short listed down to 5 religious groups of which Ebenezer was the second lowest in offer . It was indeed by the Sovereignty of  God's grace that Ebenezer was granted the award.

 

Please pray with us that the Lord will move the hearts of his people to give cheerfully & generously to build His house and  to extend His Kingdom. - Malachi 3 : 10.

Thank you for your prayers. The Lord's name be praised!

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28 Sept 2006

We praise and thank God for answering Ebenezer prayers. We are much encouraged by the response recieved for the gift pledged forms towards our newly purchased church at Kilysth. Ebenezer will take possession of the new property in the first week of December 06 . We trust that God will supply our needs.

The parsonage/church house at 525 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley is put up for sale with the Real Estate Agent. We trust our Lord will provide a good buyer and a good price.(range A$380,000 ++) 

If you know of anyone who is interested to purchase or invest, please let us know. 

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07 Oct 2006

Praise the name of our Lord Jesus!. Ebenezer church house (parsonage) at 525 Springvale Rd,Glen Waverley has been sold  to a Private Purchaser who not only bought beyond her planned budget, but also willing to do an early settlement to enable Ebenezer meet some  funds for the new property. Do pray for this Purchaser, as she is a non believer, and yet expressed her willingness to help the  church in need and allow our pastor to stay on till we move to the new premise. This spared us from all the extra costs in commission, auction fees (approx $10,000.00+ ) which would have been incurred if the sale was managed by a real estate agent.

This week, Donvale Presbyterian church, rang and freely gave us a big Hammond organ, 3 polished wooden pews and an altar stand and is considering to donate a beautiful communion table .

Indeed we can see God's supply and blessings and the hand of the Sovereign Lord is in control.   Do  praise the Lord with us and because you prayed, that makes a difference. - Philippians 4 : 19.

Thank you and God bless and keep you!

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11 Oct 2006

Indeed the prayers of righteous man availeth much. Give God the glory and bless His Holy Name.

A couple who  visited and worshipped at Ebenezer last Sunday  was richly blessed and moved by the Holy Spirit. They responded to the appeal and cheerfully assisted to loan the 10% GST for our new property and thus this also save the bank interest loan of 7.425%!   An oversea Uni student from China ,who is a new convert from City Fellowship , pledged to remain in Melbourne  for a month to look for a job and give his salary to the Lord.   

What a Blessing!   " ... Ebenezer ...Hitherto has the Lord helped us..." I Sam 17 : 21.

Pray without ceasing for one another.

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20 Oct 2006

We continue to trust our Sovereign God to move the hearts of his people to give cheerfully to Ebenezer New church project.  

"Hitherto has the Lord helped us..." We believe God is going to provide and do exceedingly great & mighty things and this sum will come in as Interest free loans or gift pledges . The settlement date for the property is on Mon 4th December 2006. Do remember us in your prayers. 

We greatly appreciate if you could kindly pass our Faith pledge brochure/Pledge letter  to anyone who are blessed and wish to assist or participate with us in building God's house together.  

The Lord Bless & Keep You.

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28 Oct 2006

Indeed the Lord  'hitherto hath he helped us" Pastor & Mrs Patrick has been granted a 3 year employment visa stay by Australian Immigration authority. Thank you for all your prayers. 

The loan and gift pledges for our new church building fund is slowly coming in. Please join us to pray for Pastor & Mrs Patrick Tan as they return to Singapore from 30 Oct to 15 Nov 06 to meet friends and brethren to raise funds for Ebenezer and be prepared for their 3 year stay. . We trust this shortfall will be met.

Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people" (Ps 96:3)

Thank You for all your prayers.

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10 Nov 2006

Pastor Patrick & Mrs Ann Tan are both in Singapore on a mission to raise funds for the purchase of Ebenezer promised land.  Please pray for restoration of health & strength upon Pastor Tan  as he was down with a flu and bad cough. God willing, they will return on 16/11/06.

We thank God for all who have given and assisted us thus far, and believe that the shortfall amount will be met in due time without taking bank loan and paying high interest . The church settlement date is on Mon, 4 Dec 06.  (Philipians 4:19)

The joy of the Lord is our strength.

God bless everyone.

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18 Nov 2006

Praise and thanks be to God for sustaining Pastor & Mrs Patrick Tan in health and strength whilst they had a strenous 2 weeks in Singapore trying to raise funds for Ebenezer New church and are now recovering from the flu.

The  Lord has moved many cheerful givers to give and loan willingly towards the participation in building of God's house together with us, inspite of some churches who are also in need and yet they give love gifts. To all givers, Ebenezer is touched by your generosity, and wish to express our gratitude and thanks, and pray that God will bless  you all richly as we labour together till He returns. God's name be praised!

Do pray with us for Nov 25,2006 at 2.00 pm where a combined worship service will be held at the new church premise to thank, farewell and welcome both congregations as we advance God's kingdom. Senior Supervisory Pastor SH Tow will arrive from Singapore to address the service.