Thank you for being part of the Lighting Up Our Nation 2002. We would appreciate your feedbacks as partners in this prayer movement for our nation. Please give exact details of testimonies or reports so that we encourage others.
When it rained at 3.00 p.m., I knew we were headed for massive traffic jams in the Klang Valley. Of all days, it had to rain on our Merdeka Prayer Rally Day. Some literally took two hours to reach Wisma MCA. But why did the 1000 odd people want to go through all the trouble, battling traffic jams, to attend a 4 ½ hour prayer rally at Wisma MCA which ends at 12.00 midnight?
It all began 40 days earlier, when the Prayer Commission of NECF launched the 40-day prayer and fast across the nation. During this 40 days prayer and fast, Christians across Malaysia were encouraged to fast for the nation. The lunch money saved during the fasting was to be kept aside and given to the poor. The Merdeka Prayer Rally on 30th August 2002 is the culmination of this event. This year, an estimated 60000 people participated in the rally across Malaysia. 60000 prayer booklets were sold.
The Merdeka Prayer Rally started at 7.45 p.m. with the filming of the video Transformation. Following that, worship began and the meeting took off with a wonderful spirit of praise. The people came ready for worship and the awesome presence of God was there from the start. Amazingly, the worship team consisted of a team of young dancers from the Sungei Way Methodist Church, some as young as 6 years old, who worshipped with tambourines and banners. What a message that brought. Prayer Rallies are for families, young and old together. These young dancers stayed all the way to 12.00 midnight.
Time flew past quickly. The Hope of Glory presented a dance with banners entitled "Take us to the River". Rev Prince Guneratnam and Rich Marshall brought messages of the need for holiness. A youth group presented their original song and that was followed by prayer for the youth in our nation. 3 pastors prayed in Mandarin, Tamil and Bahasa Malaysia for the different language works. The congregation was also divided into small groups to pray over the "12 influences" over the nation.
Perhaps one of the highlights of the night was the announcement of the "lunch money" collected for the poor. It was reported that approximately RM 260,000.00 was collected from various churches and all these money will be given to the poor. What a wonderful testimony for our Lord Jesus Christ.
At 11.20 p.m., it was time for the final run up to Merdeka Day. While the worship leader led with the songs "Shine Jesus Shine" and "Let Your flame burn brighter", a team carried flags of Malaysia and all the states across the hall. The congregation were also waving a sea of Malaysian flags What an awesome sight to view a sea of Malaysian flags across the hall, with people praying for Jesus to shine across Malaysia.
At 11.40 p.m., the Pastors were called to the front and each one lighted a candle to signify the light of Jesus shining. The atmosphere changed from celebration to worship with the song "It's all about You, Jesus". For the next 20 minutes, we reflected how our work for God in Malaysia is all about Jesus. At 12.00 midnight, Pastor Khor led the congregation with shouts "Merdeka, Malaysia for Jesus" seven times. The mood changed to celebration again, for God's goodness on our nation.
As the worship leader, I was amazed the time flew past so quickly. At 12.00 midnight, many were still around, staying till the end of the service. I personally felt a strong presence of God throughout the night. The mood of the service alternated between celebration, prayer and worship. When the meeting ended, I wished we had another hour to linger on in God's presence. On second thoughts, the 6 year tambourine dancer does need to go home to sleep.
What an experience of God's awesome presence at our Merdeka Prayer Rally, 30th August 2002. Prayer does leaves a lasting impression on your life.
July 21 - August 29 2002: 40-Day Prayer and Fast
August 30: Nationwide Merdeka Prayer Rallies(Click here)
August 31: Nationwide Merdeka Community Projects
Kuala Lumpur (Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang) • Kangar • Alor Setar • Penang • Seberang Perai • Taiping • Ipoh • Sitiawan • Klang • Rawang • Kajang • Seremban • Malacca • Muar • Kluang • Johor Baru • Kuantan • Dungun • Kuala Terengganu • Kota Baru • Kuching • Miri • Kota Kinabalu • Tawau
Hand Phone Graphics
An operator logo and picture message can be downloaded for Maxis users who are using a Nokia handset as part of Merdeka Celebrations.
To download this, send a SMS with message 'LOGO lighting' to 22822 and wait for the logo.
To download this, send a SMS with message 'PICT lighting' to 22822 and wait for the picture.
Note: Each download is charged at the price of RM1.00 by Maxis. The information provided here is for your convenience only and you are advised to refer to the phone operator's homepage for details - Click here
Screen Saver
40-Day Prayer and Fast screen saver available now!
Click here to download (1.2MB) To download the screen saver, right click on the hyperlink and "Save Target As" (Netscape users, "Save Link As") and choose where to save the file on your PC.
Note: The screen saver is provided "as is". Please ensure that you install it onto your own personal computer for your personal use only. Please ensure that you have obtained permission to install it onto any other computers.
ONCE again, we dedicate August 30 night to praying for the nation in conjunction with the nation’s Merdeka Day celebration. Christians across the land in 14 states will join hearts in the most important prayer event for the year - the nationwide Merdeka Prayer Rallies.
This year, Christians in the Klang Valley will meet at Wisma MCA, Kuala Lumpur, for a night of prayer and celebration. (For the meeting places in other states, see table below for the names of contact persons and their telephone numbers.)
Join us as we call upon the Lord for His mercy and grace to pour on this land.
Congratulations! You are embarking on an exciting journey where you will experience God’s strength and His promise "My grace is sufficient for you , for my power is made perfect in weakness." You are taking this journey because you love Malaysia and Malaysia needs the Lord Jesus.
This year, our prayer booklet is structured to be a journey. It is a journey to examine your motives, heart and passion for Malaysia. Each day of the week you will be led to pray for certain issues. Each week will then lead you from Repentance to Renewal to Restoration to Revival to Release finally to Redemption. Be encouraged to DECLARE the Word and ACT on your prayers.
This year, we have also added two new dimensions to the 40-day prayer and fasting period:
In obedience to the revelation of Isaiah 58 and Matthew 14:13-21, you are encouraged to sow the money saved from meals fasted which will be given to charity through NECF. What a wonderful way to be a blessing to the nation! (2 Corinthians 9:13-15).
A "God @ Work" National Conference has been planned for KL (Aug 28-29) and two seminars in Penang (Aug 23-24) and Ipoh (Aug 25-26) to challenge and equip Christians for the task of transforming their cities through effective witness in the workplace.
Nationwide Combined Churches Launches of the 40-Day Prayer and Fast
Date
Place
Address
Person in charge
NECF staff
3 July (Wed)
PJ churches
New Life Restoration Centre 8 Jalan 227, PJ
Grace Hee Lei Wah, Lucrece
Adeline Koh Patrick Cheng Bee Gaik
3 July (Wed)
KL Central churches
FGA, KL
Ann Low, Josephine, MS Maniam
Frances
5 July (Fri)
Subang churches
Acts Church 34B Jalan SS15/8 Subang Jaya
Ann Low, Irene, Jennifer & Dai May
5 July (Fri)
Ampang churches
The Hope of Glory 1B & 1C, Jln Wawasan Ampang 2/2 Bandar Baru Ampang
Ruth Lee Bro. Kim Kong will be sharing.
Kathryn Tan
5 July (Fri)
Kuala Terengganu churches
Pr. Koshy Thomas
6 July (Sat)
Sitiawan churches
Pioneer Methodist Church K 6, Kampung Koh Sitiawan
Pr. Ling Bek Sing
Pr.Lai Moo Him
6 July (Sat)
Kuantan churches
Christian Praise Centre B-148/150 Jalan Air Putih Taman Megah- off Jln Beserah Kuantan
Pr. Richard Ong
Ann Low
7 July (Sun)
Ipoh churches
Elim Gospel Hall 6, Jalan Chong Thye Phin Ipoh
Pr. Lai Moo Him
9 July (Tues)
Teluk Intan churches
Pr. Lai Moo Him
10 July (Wed)
Alor Setar churches
Gereja Baptis Triniti 1582, Lorong Tiong Jalan Telok Wanjah Alor Setar
Pr Lai Moo Him
10 July (Wed)
KL-North/Central churches
Faith Charismatic Centre 470, 1st Floor Wisma TCL Batu Tiga, Jln Ipoh
Pr. Lazarus Chin Ruth Lee
Ann Low
11 July (Wed)
Menglembu, Perak
Lutheran churches
Pr. Lai Moo Him
11 July (Thurs)
Malacca churches
Wesley Methodist Church 358, Jalan Tengkera Melaka
Pr. James Charissa
Ann Low
12 July (Fri)
Klang churches
Harvest Christian Assembly 16 & 18 Jalan Tiara 4 Bandar Baru Klang Klang
Pr. Jerry
Ann Low
12 July (Fri)
Kangar churches
Kangar Baptist Church 1A Jalan Dato Wan Ahmad Kangar
Grace Hee
16 July (Tues)
Kajang churches
Kajang Assembly of God 52 Jalan Timur Kajang
Pr. Kala Charissa
Patrick Cheng
17 July (Wed)
Penang churches
Georgetown Baptist Church 14, Jalan Larut Penang
Pr Soon Hock
Ann Low
17 July (Wed)
Kota Bahru churches
First Assembly 3813(3rdFlr) Jalan Hamzah Kota Bahru