Monday, May 1, 2023

Grubb Mission Report – May 2023

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).

A Work of the Schertz Church of Christ, Schertz, Texas

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PLEASE PASS THIS REPORT TO THOSE YOU THINK MIGHT HAVE INTEREST IN OUR WORK!

If any congregation would like for me to come and give a report of our work, please let me know so that we can schedule it.

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April in Asia

  The month of April has been a very busy one here in Indonesia. I continue all of my on-line sessions in English and Chinese, but now have added in person Indonesian Bible study and worship on Sunday. My son-in-law is able to translate for me, so I am trying to assist the congregation by doing some of the teaching in their Sunday Bible study and worship.

In addition, after many trips to the local immigration office, I was able to renew my visa for another year. After I get my new passport in 2025, I will apply for a five-year visa, so that we do not have to do it every year.

  On May 1st, I had the privilege to join the evangelism seminar conducted by the Subang Jaya congregation. Close to 100 joined the zoom seminar to listen to three speakers talk about work in Africa, East Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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FSC Chinese Class

  My current class began on April 13th on the subject of “Leadership in the Church” in Four Seas College – Chinese Dept. This will continue until the first of June.

  Again, I am thankful for the opportunity to teach Chinese students from China, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Chinese department of Four Seas College.

  We thank you in advance for all of your help in our efforts. We continue to put our trust in God in all things. Please continue to pray for our work for the Lord.

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Planned Trip to Malaysia

  We have booked our tickets for our upcoming trip to Malaysia. We will depart Indonesia on May 18th and return on June 13th. While there, I will speak at the Kota Kemuning, Section 17, Subang Jaya, and Klang congregations. I will speak at the Section 17 and Subang Jaya Chinese worship services as well. While we are there, I will still be teaching my Four Seas College Chinese class until the first of June. We are looking forward to seeing brethren from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China face to face. We solicit your prayers during this trip.

  The Chinese Asian Bible Lectureship will also be conducted in Malaysia, June 8-10. We are looking forward to meeting brethren from China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States for this effort.

   My son, Samuel, will be in Malaysia for a few days after we arrive. We are looking forward to spending time with him as well before he heads back to the states.

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE – 2023

May 7 Taichung, Taiwan

May 10 Subang Jaya – In-devo

May 18 – June 13 Malaysia Mission Trip

May 21st – Kota Kemuning

May 28th – Section 17 English and Chinese.

May 28 Zoom Report Cumming, GA

June 2,4 – Subang Jaya English and Chinese

June 8-10 Chinese Asian Bible Lectureship

June 11th – Klang

Dec. 1-3 Taichung Lectureship

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USEFUL WEBSITES

http://www.wvbs.org

http://www.gbntv.org

http://www.ibtministries.org

http://www.oabs.org

http://schertzchurch.com

http://ChineseBibleSchool.org

apologeticspress.org/OL_Chinese.aspx

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Grubb Mission Reports can be read here:

http://grubbmissionwork.blogspot.com

Four Seas College – Chinese

https://www.fourseas-chinese.org/

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– John and Eta Grubb

Grubb Mission Report is a monthly publication

under the oversight of the Schertz church of Christ

Email address: jmgrubb@yahoo.com

Telephone: (678) 538-7601

Send all contributions to: Grubb Mission Fund, 501 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154.

 

 

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Grubb Mission Report – April 2023

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).

A Work of the Schertz Church of Christ, Schertz, Texas

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PLEASE PASS THIS REPORT TO THOSE YOU THINK MIGHT HAVE INTEREST IN OUR WORK!

If any congregation would like for me to come and give a report of our work, please let me know so that we can schedule it.

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March in the USA

  The month of March was the last month for us to be in the states before going back to Indonesia. In addition to all of my regular classes, I had a lot of medical procedures done. I had a check-up at the doctor’s office, as well as a check-up on my heart, and a colonoscopy. All of the results were good.

We started out the month attending the workshop at the Southwest congregation in August. We were able to spend time with Jojo as well as meeting lots of old friends and hearing some good lessons.

While we were with the Schertz congregation, I filled in at any spot requested, whether song leading, prayer, officiating at the Lord’s Supper, etc. Eta participated in both the Monday night Zoom ladies’ class and the Tuesday morning ladies’ class at the church building.

The preacher at Schertz, Stan Crowley, is retiring from full-time preaching at the end of April. So, during the month of March, the church was looking for a new preacher. At the first of April, the church selected Justin Guess. He will begin his work with the church at the end of April.

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FSC Chinese Class

  My next class beginning on April 13th will be on the subject of “Leadership in the Church” in Four Seas College – Chinese Dept. I am currently working on the PowerPoint slides for the upcoming class. I finished the manuscript and the PowerPoint for the Chinese Asian Bible Lectureship to be conducted in June.

  Again, I am thankful for the opportunity to teach Chinese students from China, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Chinese department of Four Seas College.

  We are looking forward to the many teaching opportunities we will have in this year, both in English and Chinese. I began a class with some brethren and friends in another location in China via Zoom.

  We thank you in advance for all of your help in our efforts. We continue to put our trust in God in all things. Please continue to pray for our work for the Lord.

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Returning to Indonesia

  On March 30th, we boarded an American Airlines flight to Dallas to connect to our Qatar Airways flights through Doha to Jakarta. This was the first time we have ever used this airline to travel overseas. Normally, we use Delta airlines and their partners, but we waited too late to book for a good price.

  The Qatar Airways was fine. We are thankful we were able to arrive safely after a three-day trip. Thanks for your prayers.

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE – 2023

Apr. 6 Bible class in China (Zoom)

Apr. 9 Section 17 Chinese

Apr. 13 – June 9 Chinese Four Seas

May 4 Bible class in China (Zoom)

May 7 Taichung, Taiwan

May 14 Section 17 Chinese

May 18 – June 12 Malaysia Mission Trip

May 28 Zoom Report Cumming, GA

June 8-10 CABL – Malaysia

Dec. 1-3 Taichung Lectureship

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USEFUL WEBSITES

http://www.wvbs.org

http://www.gbntv.org

http://www.ibtministries.org

http://www.oabs.org

http://schertzchurch.com

http://ChineseBibleSchool.org

apologeticspress.org/OL_Chinese.aspx

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Grubb Mission Reports can be read here:

http://grubbmissionwork.blogspot.com

Four Seas College – Chinese

https://www.fourseas-chinese.org/

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– John and Eta Grubb

Grubb Mission Report is a monthly publication

under the oversight of the Schertz church of Christ

Email address: jmgrubb@yahoo.com

Telephone: (678) 538-7601

Send all contributions to: Grubb Mission Fund, 501 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,TX 78154.