Grubb Chinese Mission Work - Schertz Church of Christ

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Grubb Mission Report - May 2015

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).
A Work of the Chestnut Mountain Church of Christ, Chestnut Mountain, Georgia USA
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PLEASE PASS THIS REPORT TO THOSE YOU THINK MIGHT HAVE INTEREST IN OUR WORK!
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2015 Malaysia Trip

I am scheduled to depart for Malaysia on May 19th. This will be my 56th mission trip since 1985. I will actually be flying into and out of Singapore, as is my habit. I do that because of the lower cost and shorter travel time. I will be taking a bus to and from the Klang valley.

Before traveling to Malaysia, I spent a week to go up to Indiana to visit family. I stayed with my mother while I was there. While in Indiana, I visited with the brethren in Clay City and the Northside congregation in Terre Haute. On the last Wednesday night in April, I traveled to Bridgeport, Alabama. I did a presentation for the congregation there. Long-time friend, John O’Neal is the preacher there. Also members there are Danny and Betty Rader. They are the parents of Jeana O’Donnell, who lives in Foxton, New Zealand. I met the Raders when I was there in March. Danny asked me to come and talk about my work in Bridgeport. I was happy to do so.

The first week in May, I attended Focal Point, which is a work of the University Church of Christ in San Marcos, TX. Because this report is being printed before the event, I will have more to say about it in my June report.

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(A NOTE FOR MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST) Help Send Lee Davis to Singapore!

Dear brethren,

I pray that this note finds you and your families doing well and your work for the Lord prospering! As some of you might know, I resigned from my local work of 10 years and am going back into full time missions. I am returning to Singapore to teach at Four Seas College. Lord willing, September will be the go date! If the Lord wills, we will be staying in Singapore full time. I am very much in need of monthly support but any help will be of great significance. Let's be workers together in the Cause of Christ in Southeast Asia! Be praying for us! Please make the checks out to:

Piedmont Road Church of Christ
“Lee Davis Mission Fund” or “Southeast Asian Missions”
1630 Piedmont Rd.
Marietta, GA 30066

Thank you so much for considering supporting the work we are doing for the Lord!

In His Service, Lee Davis

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News and Letters from Around the World

QUITMAN, MS: “God bless you in your work throughout the world brother. So glad that New Zealand had the opportunity to get you. Wish I could have been there. You just witnessed a small taste of the hospitality of the brethren in NZ. They are one-of-a-kind. Hopefully, next time I'll be there as well doing some work and we can work together for a couple of days. You are in my prayers for travel and in your efforts” – Stephen Higley. (NOTE: We are thankful for the work Stephen and Hannah are doing in the kingdom. JMG.)

PRAYERS: We know of so many we need to remember in prayer each day. We remember those who are sick, in the hospital, shut-ins, receiving treatments, etc. There are families who are grieving over lost love ones or suffering because of problems or pressures in life. The recent disaster in Nepal and surrounding countries also elicit our prayers and help for those individuals. We continue to pray for our brethren around the world who are striving to proclaim the gospel of Christ in their respective countries. We pray for family, for governments, for leadership in the church, for the members of the church, for more workers in the kingdom, and the lost around the world. We are thankful for the use of social media to help us know of those who are in need of prayers. Let us all continue to pray to our Father in heaven who “is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20).

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Materials Available

There are sixty Chinese lessons currently posted on YouTube. You can access them at: http://m.youtube.com/user/TheCoJC. I update my Facebook page all the time. Be sure to check my Facebook wall for pictures and news about my trips and activities. Be sure to check out my website: www.grubbchinese.org. http://grubbmissionwork.blogspot.com is my blog address. I post my monthly report there too.

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE
2015

May 19 – June 15 – Malaysia

22-24 Kuala Lumpur

24 Kampar

28 – 30 May Kampar Gospel Meeting

31 May AM Ipoh PM Kampar

June 4-6 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures

June 6-7 Section 17

June 12-14 Subang Jaya Bi-Lingual

June 21 – MSOP Graduation

September 9-29 – Taiwan

October 17 – Mission Forum – Forest Park

November 2-28 – China

2018

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

– John M. Grubb

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Grubb Mission Report - April 2015

As I begin the first of four overseas mission trips this year, I will be making my 55th trip since 1985. This was my first trip to New Zealand. In 1997 I transited through Auckland on my way to Australia. This time I went through Australia to go to New Zealand. It was the first time I actually was able to meet and work with the brethren there in the country.

The trip started out with a “glitch.” There was a miscommunication about my arrival date. Because of this, I missed the flight from Auckland to New Plymouth. Therefore, when I final arrived, I stayed the night in Auckland with Trevor and Chris Majors and was able to meet with some of the brethren from the South Auckland congregation.

On Saturday, instead of Friday, I flew down to New Plymouth from Auckland. During the time I was in New Plymouth, I enjoyed the hospitality and fellowship of the Herd family.

While in New Plymouth, I had the privilege to teach three lessons on Sunday, two in the morning and one in the evening. On Monday, I spent the day with the Herd family then had dinner with one of the families here in New Plymouth. Tuesday night, we had a Bible class at the Herd’s house. There were eighteen people who attended that night, including a husband and wife who are searching for the truth. On Wednesday night, I presented another lesson at the church building.

On Thursday, Chris Herd transported me down to Porirua to begin an effort with the church there and in Wellington. Lance and Kristen Mosher and John and Erin Jones are working together in these two congregations. I had the privilege to stay with Lance, Kristen, and Silas Mosher.

There had already been a great deal of preparation for the upcoming Chinese gospel meeting by the local brethren. On Friday and Saturday, Lance and I went around and visiting and inviting Chinese people to attend the upcoming gospel meeting. Friday was in Porirua and Saturday was in Porirua and Wellington. We also had the opportunity on Friday night to have dinner with John Jones’ parents and one of the Chinese families here in Porirua.

Sunday was a busy day. We started with Bible study and worship in Wellington. Then Sunday afternoon English worship in Porirua. The Chinese gospel meeting began on Sunday evening. There were two lessons on Sunday and two more lessons on Monday evening. I used the bi-lingual PowerPoint so those who did not speak Chinese could follow along in the lesson. There were several who benefited from that.

On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to do some sightseeing, eat lunch with the Wellington brethren, and have a part in the leadership meeting in Porirua that night.

On Wednesday, the Mosher’s took me to Palmerston North for a few days efforts. I had the opportunity to go around and look for some Chinese people and try to make contacts with them. I also had the opportunity to accompany the local brethren in Bible studies. On Wednesday night, I went to Foxton to teach the midweek Bible class. On Thursday, there was the first baptism as a result of the recent campaign in Palmerston North. David Pamata obeyed the gospel on Thursday. On Thursday, I spoke at the Palmerston North midweek class.

On Saturday, I flew from Palmerston North through Auckland to Hamilton. The flight was delayed then cancelled. I took a later flight to Auckland, but the last flight of the day for Hamilton had already departed. So they provided a free shuttle to Hamilton – 90 minutes away. I was impressed. James Cammock, the preacher in Hamilton (a graduate of Southwest School of Bible Studies) picked me up at the airport. I had the privilege to stay with the Neville and Lily Whittaker while I was in Hamilton. James and Emily have a new baby, Simon, and Emily’s mother, Imelda is staying with them to help out for a while. I delivered five lessons in three days in the gospel meeting there. In the reverse way, I used bi-lingual PowerPoint in Hamilton, speaking in English but having the Chinese on the screen for a Chinese family who attends. The wife, Helen, is a member, but her husband is not, and he speaks almost no English, so it was helpful to him. On Monday night, we had four Chinese speaking people in attendance on both Monday and Tuesday nights.

On the first day of April, I headed back to New Plymouth to spend my last week in New Zealand. On Wednesday night, I presented another lesson in the Bible class at New Plymouth. I am thankful for the hospitality of the Herd family while staying in New Plymouth.

The lectureship/camp began on Friday, April 3rd. This was the 25th anniversary of the camp. I spoke five times during the lectureship along with the other main speaker, Mike Vestal. We had almost two hundred in attendance for Sunday morning worship and Bible study. We were thrilled to have two baptisms during the camp. The fiancée of one of the Christians obeyed the gospel on Sunday. The husband of another Christian obeyed the gospel on Monday. We are thankful to have had a part in these results.

While in New Zealand, we were able to distribute several copies of William Chen’s DVD lesson on “What Must I Do to Go to Heaven.” I was amazed at the number of Chinese people living in New Zealand and having the opportunity to reach them with the gospel of Christ.

I was able to get back into a pretty good routine of walking while on the trip. There were only a few days I was not able to get my regular exercise.

I am thankful for all the prayers on my behalf during this initial trip to New Zealand. I hope to be able to make another trip in years to come and will spend more time in getting ready for the Chinese population living there.

Please continue to remember all of our brethren in New Zealand who are striving to help spread the gospel in that country. Also, remember the workers who travel from other countries to New Zealand to assist in their work.

“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor. For we are laborers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building” (1 Corinthians 3:6-9).

JMG

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Materials Available

There are sixty Chinese lessons currently posted on YouTube. You can access them at: http://m.youtube.com/user/TheCoJC. I update my Facebook page all the time. Be sure to check my Facebook wall for pictures and news about my trips and activities. Be sure to check out my website: www.grubbchinese.org. http://grubbmissionwork.blogspot.com is my blog address. I post my monthly report there too.

I continue to work with World Video Bible School to help produce the Chinese version of the Searching for Truth booklet and DVD. Please continue to pray for all those who are working on this project. I will be visiting with the brethren at WVBS in early May to discuss future projects there. Please remember these good brethren in the great work they are doing.

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In the May Issue:

I will talk about my upcoming trip to Malaysia and some of the traveling I did during the rest of the month of April. Thanks for your prayers for this work. Thanks also to all of those who help to make this work possible. We are very grateful to all of you. JMG.

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE

2015

May 19 – June 15 – Malaysia

22-24 Kuala Lumpur

28 – 30 May Kampar Gospel Meeting

31 May AM Ipoh PM Kampar

June 4-6 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures

June 6-7 Section 17

June 12-14 Subang Jaya Bi-Lingual

June 21 – MSOP Graduation

September 9-29 – Taiwan

October 17 – Mission Forum – Forest Park, GA

November 2-28 – China

2018

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

– John M. Grubb

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Grubb Mission Report - March 2015

As I begin the first of four overseas mission trips this year, I will be making my 55th trip since 1985. This will be my first trip to New Zealand. In 1997 I transited through Auckland on my way to Australia. This time I will transit through Australia to go to New Zealand. It will be the first time I will actually get to meet and work with the brethren there in the country. I solicit your prayers as I begin on this trip. Please pray for safe travels to and fro and while I am in the country.

I am thankful for all the brethren who help to make these trips possible and for enabling me to do what I can to help with the works in various countries across the Pacific. Even though it will be the middle of April before you receive my next newsletter, I will have a full report in the April report. Also, be sure to follow my trip on my Facebook page.

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News and Letters from Around the World

GREETINGS RECEIVED FROM: Steve and Beckie Schiller (Launceston, Tasmania.); Nancy Becker (St. Peters, MO); and from a number of brethren in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and China.

MY MOTHER: Even though my mother has been snowed in for a couple of weeks, she is doing fine.

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Materials Available

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE

2015

March 11 – April 8 – Trip to New Zealand

13-18 Mar. New Plymouth

20-24 Mar. Outreach to the community (targeting the Chinese population)

Topics for the Chinese gospel meeting:

(1) Evidences of the Existence of God

(2) The Preeminence of God (Over Idols)

(3) The Reality and Personality of Christ

(4) Salvation in Christ

22 March 9:30am: Preach for the Wellington church (in English)

22 March 4:00pm: Preach for the Porirua church (in English)

22 March 5:30pm: Chinese gospel meeting session 1

23 March 6:30pm: Chinese gospel meeting session 2 (and 3?)

23-24 March: Follow-up on any Chinese visitors to the gospel meeting

25-27 Palmerston North

29-31 Mar. Hamilton Gospel Meeting

3-6 April New Plymouth Lectures/Camp

My Topics for the Lectureship

God Has Spoken and it is Relevant

God Has Spoken and it is Absolute

God Has Spoken about my Ambitions

God Has Spoken about my Marriage and the Home

May 19 – June 15 – Malaysia

22-24 Kuala Lumpur

28 – 30 May Kampar Gospel Meeting

31 May AM Ipoh PM Kampar

June 4-6 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures

June 6-7 Section 17

June 12-14 Subang Jaya Bi-Lingual

June 21 – MSOP Graduation

September 9-29 – Taiwan

November 2-28 – China

2018

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

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A Month of Preparation

The month of February was a month of preparation for the trip to New Zealand and the speaking appointments I have there. I worked hard to get several PowerPoint lessons ready for the lectureship in New Plymouth and the Chinese gospel meeting scheduled in Porirua.

In addition to these lessons, I have been working on my assignments for the upcoming Chinese Asian Bible Lectureship and Gospel Meetings in Malaysia. I also had the privilege to teach the Wednesday night auditorium Bible class at Chestnut Mountain for about six weeks. Ron Cope and I share the duties, and I teach the class whenever I am home. Thanks to Ron for allowing me to help out with this class.

– John M. Grubb

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Grubb Mission Report - February 2015

On January 19th, I headed for Lakeland, Florida to attend the Florida School of Preaching Lectures which was held at the South Florida Avenue Church of Christ. The theme of the lectures was “The Sermon on the Mount.” There were many excellent lessons presented during the week. It was great to see so many preachers I have known through the years and to get to them preach again.

On Friday morning, I drove to Sebring, Florida where I would stay with Frank and Betty Parker during the rest of the time I would be in Florida. On Friday night, we went to the gospel meeting in Auburndale. Tom Holland was the speaker. On Saturday, I had the opportunity to speak at a Sebring Youth devotional at Mike and Lydia Tubbs’ house.

The gospel meeting at Lake Placid began on Sunday morning. We had a good attendance in the morning. On Sunday evening, we still had a pretty good attendance. One unique aspect of this gospel meeting was that we had day services and night services. On Monday through Wednesday mornings, we discussed the topic, “Challenges We Face in Living the Transformed Life.”

The theme of the gospel meeting was: “Sound Doctrine.” All of the lessons were basic Bible truths to remind brethren and instruct non-members how to go to heaven. There were a few visitors from the community who attended these efforts. We also had good support from surrounding congregations. I am thankful I had the opportunity to conduct this gospel meeting and encourage the work in central Florida.

In addition to speaking for the gospel meeting, I also had the opportunity to do a Chinese Cultural Presentation to one of the classes at the Lake Placid Middle School. This is the school where Lydia Tubbs teaches. I am always happy to do that whenever I am visiting in any area in the states. Thanks to all the brethren in Florida (including a number of “snowbirds” [people from the northern part of the United States who live in Florida during the winter]) for their hospitality while I was in the Sunshine State. It was great to see Robert and Susanna Austin again. I met them for the first time in Murray, KY about four years ago. They have recently moved to Florida.

I had a safe trip home from Florida on Jan. 29th. On the 30th and 31st, I had the opportunity to spend some more time with Kam Wah and Janet Leong before their return to Malaysia in early February. They spent the night on Friday night and we spent the day in Dahlonega, Georgia seeing some of the sights in the northern part of Georgia.

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News and Letters from Around the World

SYMPATHY: Our sympathy is expressed to Peter Chin, who’s father passed away in early January. His father was 96 years old.

NEW CONTACTS: Through World Video Bible School and Susanna Austin, I have had two individuals contact me in relation to the materials we have prepared to help Chinese people learn the gospel. One of the contacts is in the very northern part of Malaysia and the other one is in Beijing, China. We are thankful for the opportunities we have to help people around the world learn the truth of the gospel.

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Materials Available

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A Month of Preparation

The month of February will be a month of preparation for the trip to New Zealand and the speaking appointments I have there. I will be conducting both English and Chinese lessons while I am there.

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE

2015

March 11 – April 7 – Trip to New Zealand

14-18 Mar. New Plymouth

22-25 Mar. Porirua Gospel Meeting

29-31 Mar. Hamilton Gospel Meeting

3-6 April New Plymouth Lectures/Camp

May – June – Singapore and Malaysia

28 – 30 May Kampar Gospel Meeting

31 May AM Ipoh PM Kampar

June 4-6 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures

June 6-7 Section 17

June 12-14 Subang Jaya Bi-Lingual

June 21 – MSOP Graduation

September 9-29 – Taiwan

November 2-28 – China

2018

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

– John M. Grubb

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Grubb Mission Report - January 2015

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Planned Overseas Trips for 2015

I ended the year by giving a mission report at Chestnut Mountain Church in Georgia and the College Road Church in Palatka, Florida. It was good to be able to visit with the brethren at Palatka again. I also was able to spend the last week of the year with my good friends – Mike and Lydia Tubbs. With them, I had the opportunity to visit the four parks of Disney in Orlando, Florida. It was the first time I had been there since 1985. Two of the parks did not even exist then. The other parks have also made many changes. I am thankful for the hospitality they showed me for that week.

In January, I will be attending the Florida School of Preaching lectures, followed by a gospel meeting in Lake Placid, FL. Four overseas trips are planned for this New Year. Trips will include: New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China.

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News and Letters from Around the World

SINGAPORE: “Thank you so much for preaching for us at our Gospel Meeting from 27-30 Nov 2014 on the theme, “The Majestic Love of God”. We have thoroughly enjoyed your sermon on the topic, “… Is Revealed In His Son,” and we trust that our visitors have benefited much from the preaching as well. We appreciate so much your time and effort in preparing the lessons and sermons for the Four Seas Lectureship and our Gospel Meeting. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you and your family in your labour for Him in His church” – Elders, Lim Ah Pin Church of Christ. (NOTE: I am thankful I was able to have a part in these efforts last year. JMG).

FENTON, IA: “I was wondering if the Chinese state approved church uses reliable Bibles?” – Dean Wilson. (NOTE: You can buy the Chinese Union Version Bible in the state approved religious bookstores in China. This version is currently the best readily available Bible to use among the Chinese people. JMG.)

THANKS: Every year we have supporters who have to stop their support for one reason or another. We also have new supporters who have the ability and opportunity to help support this work. We have monthly supporters and one-time supporters for this work. To all of you, I say a BIG THANK YOU for helping to make this work possible. Without your help and prayers, this work would not be possible.

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Materials Available

There are sixty Chinese lessons currently posted on YoubTube. You can access them at: http://m.youtube.com/user/TheCoJC. I update my Facebook page all the time. Be sure to check my Facebook wall for pictures and news about my trips and activities. Be sure to check out my website: www.grubbchinese.org. http://grubbmissionwork.blogspot.com is my blog address. I post my monthly report there too.

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TEMPLES: A MONEY–MAKING OPERATION

One of the first things that tourists notice about Taiwan and the Far East in general is the over-abundance of temples. People are amazed that in spite of the poor economies, temples seem to thrive. (Note: Not all Asian economies are poor now.) One of the reasons there are so many temples is because they are money-making operations. They are built by the donations of worshippers, and they are able to operate because of the contributions made by those who are wishing to avoid bad luck and secure good luck

We cannot compare our congregations with number of temples, because we are not in the money-making business. We are trying, to the best of our ability, to preach the gospel in its purity and simplicity. We also make no charge to those who receive it. Because we are not in the money-making business, we must continue to depend upon our brethren to supply our needs. (See 3 John 5-8.)

There are so many people who need to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is up to all of us to see that they get that opportunity. Remember that about 60% of the world’s population is in Asia. Even though the cost of taking the gospel gets more expensive every year, we must still fulfill the great commission to take the gospel to the whole world (Mark 16:15-16; Matthew 28:19-20). JMG.

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE

2015

Jan. 25-28 Gospel Meeting – Lake Placid, FL

March 11 - April 7 – Trip to New Zealand

May – June – Singapore and Malaysia

28 – 30 May Kampar Gospel Meeting

31 May AM Ipoh PM Kampar

June 4-6 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures

June 6-7 Section 17

June 12-14 Subang Jaya Bi-Lingual

September 9-29 – Taiwan

November 2-28 – China

2018

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

– John M. Grubb

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Grubb Mission Report - December 2014

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Asian Trip – Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia

On November 12th, I left the United States on my 54th mission trip. I took a similar route on this trip with one little difference. Normally, I fly though Japan then on to Singapore. This time, after arriving in Singapore, I spent the night in the Transit Hotel, then the next morning, flew on to Jakarta. Upon arrival in Jakarta, Timbul Siriat met me, and together we flew on to Lampung, where Barry Hatcher and Alex Daniel met us at the airport. From take-off in Atlanta to touchdown in Lampung was forty-two hours. While in Lampung, I stayed at the home of Alex and Rita Daniel. I am so thankful for their hospitality.

On the flight from Atlanta to Tokyo, I was on the same plane with Tim Wilkes II, his family, and a team of workers heading for Philippines.

I was able to get up on Saturday morning and walk with Alex Daniel. I am still not 100% with my knee, but I am trying to continue to get back to my normal walking distance and speed. I was able to walk almost every morning I was in Indonesia. I kept increasing the speed (ha-ha) and distance every day.

On Sunday, I preached at two congregations in Tanjungkarang. First, I spoke at the church that meets in the Astoria Hotel. They have only been meeting for a few months. Then, I spoke at the Pelita Baru congregation. This congregation is in another section of the town. There are nine congregations in Lampung Province in Sumatra, Indonesia.

On Monday I began the classes at the Southern Sumatra Bible Academy teaching the teachers on the subject of “Denominational Doctrines.” This class met every morning, Monday through Friday, during the time I was there. In the afternoon, we traveled out into the country to have services at the Natar Church of Christ. On Tuesday morning, we continued our classes at the school. In the evening, I spoke at the Pelita Baru congregation.

We continued our studies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. On Wednesday night, I spoke at the Bible class at the school. On Thursday evening, the staff of the school and I had dinner together. It was great to have time to be with the staff and to enjoy their fellowship. Then, on Friday morning we finished the series. We had to do the last half of the class in another room because the power went off in the library and there were no windows to let in the light.

I had a great week with the brethren in Sumatra. I hope that much good was done. I look forward to returning sometime in the future. This is a great work and worthy of support. Please continue to remember this work in your prayers.

On Saturday morning, Alex Daniel, Barry Hatcher and I boarded a plane to fly to Jakarta. After arriving at the hotel, Barry and I met up with Jacob Susetyo who took us to dinner. On Sunday morning we went to the Sunter Church of Christ for worship and Bible study. There was a very good attendance with a few visitors present. On Sunday afternoon, we ate lunch with some of the brethren, then went to do some shopping.

Monday was our free day and our last day in Indonesia. This was a day to get caught up on work that had been put off and also a time to pick up a few needed items before moving on to Singapore. Thanks to the brethren in Jakarta for all of their help while we were there.

On Tuesday morning, we left for the International Airport in Jakarta to head for the island of Singapore. We landed safely in Singapore and got settled in for the upcoming lectureship at Four Seas College.

The 7th Annual Four Seas College Lectures began on Wednesday. I had the privilege to have a part in three different sessions of the lectureship. The theme was: “The Spirit and His Sword.” There were a number of speakers from America and several Asian-Pacific countries. A number of excellent lessons were delivered from Wednesday through Saturday.

I had a special topic to cover in my lesson. I discussed the “Chinese Bible – Translations and Problems.” Even though I was not the best qualified person to cover this subject, I did the very best I could. I also did a field report on the work in Taiwan. Even though I have not lived there for over twenty-two years, I do make annual trips to the island. I then had the privilege to be on a Question and Answer panel with Roger Campbell.

It was good to visit with all of the brethren who attended the lectureship. It was great to renew old friendships and also to make new friends. We are thankful for the good work the College is doing in Asia.

On Sunday, November 30th, I made a short trip into Malaysia. On Sunday morning, In Johor Bahru, I preached a bi-lingual lesson in two parts. In the afternoon, a group from the congregation drove to Kluang. We distributed brochures for the two bi-lingual lessons to be taught on Monday. Kluang is the home of brother Tee and also the home of brother David Chew.

This was the third time I had traveled to Kluang to try to encourage the church there. Because of brethren from Johor Bahru and Singapore, we had 31 to attend the afternoon session and 34 attended the evening class. The brethren in Johor Bahru are going to be assisting the church in Kluang, trying to help the church there to grow and develop.

This was a little bit different than my normal trip as I went to three countries instead of one or two. I hope the efforts we made we help to encourage the brethren in the places I visited. I am so thankful for all of the prayers offered on my behalf as well.

I arrived home safely with a very uneventful trip back from Singapore. I was able to get some sleep on the two flights and have been able to sleep at least six hours for the first four nights since arriving home. In spite of the cold weather (compared to the weather at the equator), I have been able to continue my walking outside. I do not know how much longer that will last with the cold weather on the way. I will do the best I can. If it is cold or rainy, I will walk inside the mall.

I am sorry this December report is a few days late. The January report will also be a few days late as well. I will be away from home for the first few days of the new year.

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News and Letters from Around the World

SINGAPORE: I have distributed all the DVDs which the WVBS had sent to me. All copies were given out to congregations in Malaysia and Singapore. I have brought 2 copies to Shanghai for the congregation there. Just let you know so that if anyone from WVBS ask you about the DVDs, you can let them know that it had been given out” – Jedediah Yuan. (NOTE: We are thankful for WVBS and Jedediah for making it possible to distribute the DVD by William Chen among the Chinese people. JMG.)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN: News has reached us that Queenie Johnson passed away on November 13th. Queenie was a long-time supporter of our work. She will be missed.” JMG.

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Materials Available

There are sixty Chinese lessons currently posted on YoubTube. You can access them at: http://m.youtube.com/user/TheCoJC. I update my Facebook page all the time. Be sure to check my Facebook wall for pictures and news about my trips and activities. Be sure to check out my website: www.grubbchinese.org. http://grubbmissionwork.blogspot.com is my blog address. I post my monthly report there too.

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE

2015

Jan. 25-28 Gospel Meeting – Lake Placid, FL

March – April 7 – Trip to New Zealand

May – June – Singapore and Malaysia

Kampar Gospel Meeting 28-30 May

Ipoh 31 May

June 4-6 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures

June 6-7 Section 17

June 12-14 Subang Jaya Bi-Lingual

September – October – Taiwan

November 2-28 – China

2018

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO FRIENDS AND BRETHREN AROUND THE WORLD. WE PRAY A.D. 2015 WILL BE A GREAT YEAR FOR ALL!

– John M. Grubb

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Grubb Mission Report - November 2014

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October Activities

On October 4th, I left for Lubbock, Texas to participate in the annual lectureship at the Southside Church of Christ. This was the fourth time I had the privilege to speak on this lectureship. It was great to see many old friends and to make some new friends as well. Thanks to Tom and Sue Hicks for the great work they do in this effort with the cooperation of all of the members at Southside. The theme of the lectureship was “Male and Female Created He Them.” I appreciate the hospitality shown to me while I was in Lubbock.

On October 12th, I had the privilege to present two lessons at the Chestnut Mountain congregation. I always appreciate the chance to preach the gospel to the congregation that oversees my work. During the last quarter of this year, I am sharing the teaching of the auditorium class at Chestnut Mountain. Ron Cope and I are sharing the duties.

Before my next speaking appointment at the Southeast Georgia Lectures in Richmond Hill, Georgia, I worked on finalizing the lessons I would be presenting in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia during my next overseas trip beginning November 12th.

It was a privilege to have a part in the lectureship in Richmond Hill. Thanks to Riley Nelson and the brethren there for inviting me to speak. It was good to get to hear a number of other speakers discussing the first eight chapters of the Book of Romans.

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News and Letters from Around the World

COLUMBUS, OH: Pat Johnson recently made a contribution to our work in memory of her daughter, Kathi. We appreciate Pat’s help in our work in memory of her daughter. JMG.

HOBART, TASMANIA: “Right now the doctors are battling my symptoms until they can find the problem. I go next for an angiogram on my brain. The neurologist says this might reveal what the problem is” – Brett Rutherford. (NOTE: Please continue to remember Brett and the Rutherford family in daily prayer. JMG.)

TYLER, TX: “Thank you for the update regarding your mission work for Him in China…. Such a wonderful work for Him that you are doing in planting the seeds of the Gospel to a lost and dying world…. God bless and keep you in His ever watchful care always. I enjoy your posts and the updates on FB” – Eileen Light. (NOTE: We are so thankful for the prayers and encouragement from brethren all around the world. JMG.)

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Additional Useful Websites

World Video Bible School – www.wvbs.org.
Online Academy of Bible Studies – www.oabs.org.
International Bible Teaching Ministries – www.ibtministries.org.
Gospel Broadcasting Network – www.gbntv.org.
Bible Charts – www.biblecharts.org.

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE

2014

Nov. 12 – Dec. 4 Asia Trip (Indonesia and Singapore)

Nov. 14-25 Indonesia

Nov. 26-29 Four Seas Lectures

Nov. 29 Gospel Meeting – Lim Ah Pin

Nov. 30-Dec. 3 Johor Bahru & Kluang

2015

Jan. 25-28 Gospel Meeting – Lake Placid, FL

March – April – Trip to New Zealand (Tentative)

May – June – Singapore and Malaysia

Kampar Gospel Meeting (Tentative)

June 1-3 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures

June 5-7 Subang Jaya Gospel Meeting

June 12-14 Section 17

September – October – Taiwan

November – China

2018

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

– John M. Grubb

Grubb Chinese Mission Work - Schertz Church of Christ

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Thursday, October 30, 2014

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