Hi ANF family, Now that our New Year Prayer and Fasting has come to an end, let’s continue to grow in our prayer life—fixing our eyes on Him, seeking His heart, will, and plan, and inviting Him into every part of our lives. Let us continue to behold Him and wait for Him. Thank you to everyone who shared, led praise, joined us in person, and also those who prayed with us wherever you were.

When I was praying during the second day of our New Year Prayer and Fasting, God reminded me of a story in the Bible. In Acts 2:1-4, the disciples were waiting for the promise of Jesus: “I will send you the Helper.” While they were praying together, the day finally came, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.

Hi ANF Family, As we begin a new year with a renewed heart for worship, I believe it would be good to share something I wrote in September 2022, which is available on our website. Below is an updated version How to Prepare the Opening Prayer for Sunday Corporate Worship

Hi ANF Family, I hope you are all having a wonderful time at the retreat. Personally, I was deeply moved by our guest speakers’ testimonies—they were powerful, inspiring, and truly touching. They showed us a beautiful example of what it means to walk with “long obedience in the same direction.” I pray that your hearts were stirred as well, and that even a small spark that was lit in you will continue to grow as you take practical steps to keep the flame from quickly fading.

Hi ANF family, do you know what today is? When I woke up this morning, I didn’t realize it. Last night I struggled with a fever—my body was trembling and aching. But when I received a text message, suddenly all the memories of the past seven years flooded my mind, and my heart was filled with tears of joy and gratitude. Yes. Today is the day our heavenly Father began to build this church—ANF—on December 2nd, 2018. Over these years, we have experienced times of joy and sadness, encouragement and disappointment, growth and retreat, laughter and tears, seasons of planting seeds and seasons of reaping fruit. And through it all, what can I say? Everything has been God’s grace and His love for us. I am so thankful and blessed to be on this journey of Jesus building His church with you. Thank you to everyone who has walked with me. My prayer is that when our journey comes to an end, you will all receive heavenly rewards even more than I do. I love you all. Happy seventh anniversary, ANF family.

Dear ANF Family, During my Sunday message two weeks ago, I gave a message on how we can prepare our hearts for Thanksgiving in a biblical way that honors God. The Bible is very clear about what God wants us to do during Thanksgiving:

Hi ANF Family, Please find attached the schedule for the Life Bible Study classes this Fall. After returning from my sabbatical, I initially planned to start slowly by offering just one Bible study class. However, as I prayed for each of you and reflected on your yearly prayer requests, I felt deeply convicted by how many of you desire spiritual growth. This has inspired me to serve you more faithfully and diligently by offering two Bible study classes this season. If you haven’t taken any Bible study classes this year or if you’re seeking to deepen your relationship with God, I encourage you to take a moment to review the attached schedule. Ask God if He is leading you to join one of these classes. I hope this opportunity helps you grow stronger in your faith and build a closer walk with God.

Hi ANF Family, I returned last night from my three-month sabbatical. During this precious time, I was able to spend meaningful moments with my elderly mother—cherishing what may be some of our final days together—and reconnect with my siblings. I also had the joy of creating lasting memories with my wife and children, something I’ve often missed out on due to the demands of ministry.

Hi ANF Family, I want to sincerely thank each one of you. You worked so hard to prepare for the Lay Leaders Seminar—with a heart to glorify God and serve every participant with love and humility. Though not everyone may fully see and know the sacrifices you made, our God—the God of Shalem—sees and remembers them all. The goal of the seminar was to inspire God’s people to commit themselves to Jesus’ vision of the church: to seek and save the lost and to make disciples of Jesus Christ. From what the participants shared, it’s clear that they were deeply challenged and encouraged—both by learning the foundational principles of House Church Ministry and by witnessing your examples of serving and loving one another. They’ve gone back to their home churches filled with joy, vision, and a renewed passion to put into practice what they learned and experienced at ANF.

Hi ANF Family, Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent—a 40-day journey leading up to Easter (April 20). During this sacred time, many choose to draw closer to God through prayer, reading the Bible, and acts of self-discipline. Some give up smoking or…

Hi ANF, Though I am away, I am thinking of you and miss you. I am doing well here in Brazil, and by God’s grace, through your prayers, the teachings have been well received by the students. Praise be to the Lord…

Hi ANF, Let’s stay at home tonight again. I’m at church now. I drove in this morning to check the roads. The snow has started to melt, but some areas are still slippery. Also, driving at night will be more difficult. With freezing temperatures tonight, it’s best for your…

Dear ANF Family,  As many of you may have heard, our dear brothers John and Patrick’s father passed away on Christmas Eve. While we take comfort in knowing that their father, a faithful servant of God, has returned to his eternal home in Heaven and now rests in peace…

Dear ANF Family, I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude to everyone who participated in this year’s Special Thanksgiving Offering to the Poor. The finance team shared that 35 singles and 15 families came together to give a total of $48,297.40. Praise God…

Hi, ANF! During the Sunday message two weeks ago, I preached about how we could biblically celebrate Thanksgiving. I challenged you all to give one percent of your annual income as a special Thanksgiving Offering for the poor. The Bible is very clear about what…