The 6th Christian Fellowship Conference in Australia Federation University, Mount Helen Campus 27-31 December 2018 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20 1
CONTACT First Aiders: - Pastor Viên Thê Trung 0421 064 899 - Cô Kathy Phan 0431 450 768 - Anh Tim Trịnh 0434 380 878 Warden, Security: - Anh Pha m Nguyê n Tro ng Nhân 0424 336 161 - Anh Huy nh Tha i Thươ ng 0431 134 420 Registration, Accommodation: - Cô Vo Thị Bi ch Liê u 0431 234 495 - Cô Pha m Thị Thanh Lê 0408 526 397 Fees, Offerings: Cô Vu Ngo c Diê p 0422 072 729 Facilities: Lay Pastor Nguyê n Văn Si 0408 577 187 Worship: - Pastor Nguyê n Tro ng Nhân 0401 672 454 - Cô Nguyê n Nhật Nguyên Thủy 0413 147 668 Young Adults, Youth, Children Ministries Pastor Nguyê n Bu i Thanh Tuâ n 0430 100 277 Sport: Anh Vincent Trịnh 0425 293 345 Executive Organizer: Anh Nguyê n Văn Vê 0419 586 318 2
WELCOMING After two years of waiting and preparations, today the Sixth Đại Hội Liên Hữu is finally opened solemnly at Federation University in Ballarat, Victoria. We thank our Lord, who has gathered His followers from all states of Australia and other countries to attend this Conference. In the joyful atmosphere of this great occasion, I, on behalf of the Executive Board of the Vietnamese Evangelical Church of Australia (VECA) and the Conference Organizing Committee of the Melbourne Chapter would like to offer you our warmest greetings of your presence in the love of Jesus Christ. Thank be to our Lord Jesus Christ, for all His abundant blessings over the past 37 years. Praise be to God, the Vietnamese Evangelical Church of Australia (VECA) has grown from a few branches in some states, now has 12 churches and one Evangelical Centre. The focus of the VECA is on proclaiming the Gospel, spreading the message and teachings of Jesus Christ, nourishing the spiritual life of the faithfuls, planting new places of worship nationally to expand the Kingdom of God. In line with the preaching of God s Word locally, VECA has been actively promoting the evangelical mission and helping to train the servants of God outside of Australia in fulfilling the Great Commission. The preaching program for our Vietnamese community in Thailand still continues. Meanwhile, through your generosity - faithful Christians, VECA has been able to expand the Tabitha social program in Vietnam during the last 37 years to provide both financial and spiritual support to local orphans, to train people, to print and distribute the Scriptures, and to help the servants of God facing hardships and illnesses. Just mentioning a few of its wide ranging activities. VECA now has an aged care facility with 12 apartments in Ham Long, Ben Tre, Vietnam. In addition, it had contributed to building and supporting the Dinh Cong Human Resource Training Centre in Hanoi, consisting of 5 levels, 80 square metres each. That place has helped to train hundreds of pastors who have been caring for the hundreds of thousands of Christians in the North for many years. Over the last few years, VECA has also been actively supporting the Centre for Protestant Evangelism in Cambodia. 3
Our sincere hope and holy aspiration is that after the Conference many attendees especially the youth will answer the Lord s call. They will be well-equipped with Jesus Christ s message and teachings to go out to find the lost Vietnamese souls in Australia to help them to receive the Gospel and ultimately accept God as their Saviour. As a gesture of our deep appreciation, we will offer our prayers of intercession to the Australian people and the country for their generiosity of having embraced us as well. We invite and encourage everyone to actively participate in all conference programs and activities, and to spend time praying in early morning prayers sessions. Let us pray together for the health of graceful speakers, who share the Word of God and their rich experiences so that we can learn. We also pray to the Amighty God to give His blessings to make the 2018 Đa i Hội Liên Hữu a successful event. May the Holy Spirit breathe new winds into the Conference to allow everyone to feel the presence of the Lord and receive His blessings! May the Lord grant grace and strengths to all of you and your family! Once again, on behalf of VECA thank you for your presence and attention. In Christ, Reverend Dr Ngô Minh Quang President Vietnamese Evangelical Church in Australia (VECA) 4
WELCOME Brothers and sisters in Christ, Welcome to the Sixth Đa i Hội Liên Hữu Tin Lành Viê t Nam Úc Châu! On behalf of the Vietnamese Baptist Association of Australia, I would like to extend our warmest greetings to you all in the love of Jesus Christ. May His grace, peace, and mercy pour abundantly upon each of us. Praise to our Lord, for His blessings given to the previous five Đa i Hội Liên Hữu as recorded in Psalm 133:1, 3: "How good and pleasant it is when God s people live together in unity! For there the Lord bestows His blessings, even life forevermore" Following the spirit of unity and by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the 2018 Đa i Hội Liên Hữu has been organized by the VECA - Melbourne Church. The theme of "Carry Out The Great Commission" based on Jesus Christ s last teaching from Matthew 28:19-20: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Đa i Hội Liên Hữu Tin Lành is designed to bring together followers of God, their family and friends throughout Australia as well as other countries. It is a unique opportunity for all Christians to praise and worship our Lord, study God s Word, and to have fellowships in the name of Jesus Christ. This is also a great occasion for us, Vietnamese expatriates to seek spiritual nourishment and comfort, and revitalize our lives. Here, we will have the opportunity to stay together in one location, to sing together songs of love of Christ, to receive grace and to praise the greatness of our Lord. 5
At this Conference, we will witness all social classes, positions, denominational barriers, prejudices, disagreements to be razed so that we - God s children - may live and work together in harmony, truth and equality in the love and grace of Almighty God. Your presence in this Conference speaks loudly of the fellowship, the unity in the Eucharist, in one Baptism, and in the Holy Spirit. We all share one common goal to work towards, that is the future growth of the Christian church in Australia and elsewhere. Once again, on behalf of the Vietnamese Baptist Association in Australia I wish you all to have joyful, meaningful and blessed days at this great Đa i Hội Liên Hữu. In Christ, Pastor Nguyen Hung Vuong President Hiệp Hội Tin Lành Báp-Tít Việt Nam Úc Châu 6
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ADVISERS Rev. Ngô Minh Quang, Rev. Nguyê n Hu ng Vương ORGANIZERS Advisors: Rev. Trâ n Văn Hu ng, Rev. Nguyê n Bu i Thanh Tuâ n, Executive Organizer: Anh Nguyê n Văn Vê Deputy Executive Organiser : Anh Lê Hữu Hiê n Treasurer : Cô Vu Ngo c Diê p Teams: PROGRAM Anh Lê Hữu Hiê n WORSHIP Rev. Nguyê n Tro ng Nhân CATERING Anh Tăng Văn Hòa MULTI-MEDIA Anh Pha m Thê Duy Thanh TRANSPORTATION Anh Chiêm Thành Tê n REGISTRATION Cô Vo Thị Bi ch Liê u SECURITY Anh Pha m Nguyê n Tro ng Nhân FACILITIES Pastor Nguyê n Văn Si FIRST AID Rev Viên Thê Trung VIDEOS-LIVE STREAM Anh Nguyê n Khă c Chương Besides the above-mentioned leaders, there are many other members from various churches who have contributed to make this event happens. Especially the major contribution from members of Melbourne Church. 7
CONFERENCE HOUSE RULES 1. Timing: - Please attend punctually the schedule of activities in the Conference according to the program provided in the Conference Handbook. The Conference Management will timely announce if there is a material change. - Please keep quiet after 11:00 pm and follow the instructions of the Public Safety & Order Team. 2. At the Main Halls: - There is a Multi-Media Team, which will be responsible for taking recordings, photos, and broadcasting all main programs. - You can register your name to purchase the DVD after the Conference without having to do it yourself. - However, in the case if you feel you would like to take photos then you can use your own device at certain designated points in the Worshipping Hall(s), but please be mindful of not blocking other people behind you or walking around the hall. - Please absolutely avoid using your mobile (cell) phone during the worship(s) and group activities. Please set your phone in vibrate or quiet mode. 3. At the residence: - Please keep your room ie bedroom, bathroom and common room clean. - Please avoid cooking in your room and other residential areas. - Please take care of your House Swipe Card. If lost, please notify the Conference Management immediately. On the day you leave the Conference, please comply with the following: - Tidying up your room back to its original state when you arrived. Leaving pillows, pillowcases and sheets in your room s kitchen. - There is no need to remove the mattress protector from your bed(s). - Returning your House Swipe Card. 8
4. Name Tag & Food: - Please always wear your name tag. - Please don t take food and cups, etc out of the dining room. - Please bring along a Food Coupon each time when you attend lunch and dinner. 5. Facilities and Property: - All are responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of the Conference facilities. - Please don t leave your valuables in your room. - Please don t smoke, drink alcohol or start a fire. - For all Lost and Found properties please contact the Conference Management. 6. Wifi: Wifi is only available in common areas. 7. Children: Children from 2 to 12 years old have separate programs. Parents, you must sign on and off in the Attendance Record book when delivering and receiving your children respectively 9
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS BIOGRAPHY Mục Sư Hồ Thế Nhân Birth place: Sóc Trăng. Believed in the Lord: 12 years old. Marriage status: married with 3 children. Education: Clinical Pastoral Education. Bachelor of Pastoral Theology and Ministries, Moody Bible Institute. Bachelor of Educational Theology and Ministries, Moody Bible Institute. Master of Divinity, Gordon-Conwell Theo. Seminary, Moody Graduate School. Master of Biblical Exegesis, Wheaton College. Doctor of Theology Candidate, Master s Seminary. Ministries: 1990 1993 United States Army Chaplain Assistant. 1996-1999 Senior Pastor of Worcester Church, MA. 1999-2007 Senior Pastor of Wheaton Church, IL. 2004-2006 Member of Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) Vietnamese District in USA. 2006-08 Deputy Chairman of CMA Vietnamese District in USA. 2008-present Treasurer of CMA Vietnamese District in USA. 2007-present Academic Dean and Professor at Alliance Evangelical Divinity School in USA. 2007- present Senior Pastor of San Gabriel Valley Church, CA. 2017 Acting Senior Pastor of Fountain Valley Church, CA. Bà Hồ Thế Nhân (nhũ danh Nguyễn Thị Hoàng Mai) Mrs Ho The Nhan is currently the Assistant Secretary of the Vietnamese Protestant Evangelical Church in the United States of America. She completed her Bachelor s Degree at the Moody Bible Institute and Master s Degree in Bible Studies, Alliance Evangelical Divinity School in USA. 10
Pastor Benny Ho Pastor Benny Ho has seen a lifetime of ministry; including missions work with World Vision, planting bible schools around Asia, and over twenty years as a pastor in the local church. He is the founder of Arrows College, a teaching and resource ministry to the wider body of Christ, and is the leader of D-Net, a network of churches that carry the mandate of being intentional disciple-making cell churches. Pastor Benny is passionate about expository preaching, and has set a life goal of preaching through every book of the Bible. As the Senior Pastor of Faith Community Church, Pastor Benny is known for his down-to-earth humour and approachable leadership style. He is married to his biggest supporter, Cecilia, and is the proud father of three; Joel, Abigail and Rachel.. Pastor Anukul Wanajanruanthai Lê Xuân Tỵ Pastor Anukul Le Xuan Ty is currently the Senior Pastor of the Sakon Nakhon Protestant Evangelical Church of Thailand. He has cooperated with the Mission Ministry of the Vietnamese Evangelical Church of Australia (VECA) to provide spiritual care for the Vietnamese faithful and evangelize local Vietnamese living at Sakon Nakhon since July 2017. He graduated from the Assembly of God Seminary, Bangkok. He has served the Lord since 1991. This year, he turns 52. He has a wife and two children. 11
Pastor Phan Phươ c Lành Dr. Christian Phuoc-Lanh Phan is a dynamic leader and speaker. Over last 10 years he travelled and brought a lot of messages from God s Word to many Vietnamese churches worldwide. Wherever he goes he brings encouragement and inspiration to God s people. He received Bachelor of Science degree at Cal State University, Master of Divinity degree at Gateway Theological Seminary and Doctor of Education degree at Argosy University. His family is living in Renton Highlands, Washington. Christian and his wife, Ai Phan-tang, have two sons: Christian Jr. (12 yrs old) and Theodore (10 yrs old). He has served as: Lead pastor of Agape Baptist Church in Renton, Washington (2004-Current) Professor of Vietnamese Baptist, B.H Carroll, Robert Haskins Theological Schools (2007-Current) President of the Vietnamese Baptist Fellowship of USA and Canada, the youngest president elected of the Fellowship (2014-2018) Vice President of the Vietnamese Baptist Fellowship of USA and Canada (2011-2013) General Secretary of the Vietnamese Baptist Fellowship of USA and Canada (2006-2010) An Author of books including: Vietnamese Americans: Understanding Vietnamese People in the United States 1975-2010, Church Revival: Three Steps to Full Revival, and The End Times: Events and Timing, Star Leadership: Effective Leadership Styles, Romans: A Systematic Approach of the Gospel, and many articles for Vietnamese Newspapers such as Người Viê t, Viê t Ba o, Người Viê t Ngày Nay and Trẻ Magazine: Người Viê t, Viê t Ba o, Người Viê t Ngày Nay và Trẻ Magazine ta i Hoa Ky. 12
Pastor Bi nh Nguyễn Pastor Binh Nguyen is the founding pastor and the primary preacher at Sonlife Church. Prior to being a church minister he worked as a high school teacher within the city of Perth. He has obtained his theological training with the Australian College of Theology and looks forward to further studies in the coming years. He is a gifted preacher whose sense of humour and practical style has touched the lives of many in this city and beyond and is a passionate man whose desire is to see individuals deepen in their intimate relationship with our heavenly Father, through the completed work of Jesus by the sanctifying power of the Spirit. He is extremely proud to be a sandgroper and loves his WA sporting teams, especially the graceful Freo Dockers who have shown great humility over the past few seasons. Apart from praying for God s people, he also keeps his mighty Dockers in his prayers and looks forward to their first premiership one day! He is very happily married to his beautiful wife Tran and they live in the beautiful city of perfect Perth with their three children, Oliver, Cameron and Matilda. 13
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