DIOCESAN MISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2020

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2To pursue the Great Commission by:• Planting healthy Anglican Churches that will grow and multiply.• Establishing of Anglican Dioceses within the six deaneries.OURSHARED MISSIONThe Diocesan Mission Annual Report seeks to:• Inform members of key missions development in Singapore and Diocese’s deaneries.• Inspire faith in how the Lord is moving the Anglican communities in these nations.• Invitemembers’ participation in the mission development process. PURPOSE

32020 AT A GLANCE2020 has been a watershed year, with the COVID-19 pandemic emerging as the defining, game-changing challenge for the entire world. Its silent but the rapid and deadly global spread has brought not just livelihood disruptions and financial hardship for many, but has also strained nations’ capacities, and uncovered numerous structural inequalities and societal vulnerabilities.The pandemic has tested our faith and stretched our conviction to continue loving our neighbours, as all seven nations in the Diocese have simultaneously experienced unprecedented lockdowns, hardship, and insecurity.Similar to Singapore, our six Deaneries have made attending Sunday services and cell meetings possible online; and for some, making onsite services available for those who are unable to go online, with safe distancing. Affected members are being cared for; and at the same time, they have given help to others through the distribution of care packages to the poor and needy. We also want to praise God for the many who have come to receive Him as their personal Lord through the sharing of our members during this challenging time.May your hearts be blessed through what God is doing in the Deaneries. Let us continue to make Him known among the nations.To learn more about how our seven nations of the Diocese loved their neighbours during this very difficult period, visit https://missions.anglican.org.sg

4CAMBODIATESTIMONY“ Thank God for the salvation of a family of 5 in Pursat and 17 people in Svay Rieng during this COVID period. They came to accept Christ, after attending the small-group bible studies that our pastoral staff conducted in the villages“ Rev Tit Hieng, Vicar of Rural Missions DistrictMore testimonies onhttps://missions.anglican.org.sg/stories/

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65-YEAR OBJECTIVES• To start the dorm ministry in 2 of the 4 provinces for students and workers.• To build-up a learning centre in Svay Rieng Province.• To start a school in Takhmau church.• To develop a partnership with Alpha Cambodia.ORGANISATIONAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE PROFILE (JAN-JUN 2020)No. of Parishes/Churches 14No. of Local/Foreign Pastoral Staff 23No. of Education/Social Development Ministries 2No. of Education/Ministry Support Staff13FINANCIAL PROFILE (2019) Local income from indigenous S$ 202,418churches and organisations Total ExpenditureS$ 391,684Overseas Contribution S$ 107,456% of Local Income / Total Expenditure52%

7PRAYER NEEDS• To embrace a more transformative mindset.• An unlearning of old ineffective ways to the learning of new appropriate ways.• Healing of the sick, especially in the provinces.• Provision and favour for those who have lost jobs and income.• Strengthening of faith and protection of our staff.• Provision of $80,000 for expansion of premises in Rokakos to create room to take in more children for the day-care centre.• Provision of $50,000 for the purchase of a 3-storey flat in Battambang to start a dorm.For Service opportunities, visit the https://missions.anglican.org.sg/category/cambodia/MINISTRY DEVELOPMENTTraining and Development• Rev Chan Phy, Wu Wenbin, and Yos Malina are being considered for priesthood, diaconate, and deaconess respectively. Ongoing Ministry• Online services for churches in the city & onsite services where possible.• Distribution of care packages for the poor and needy.• Continue Spotlight English classes online. Personnel Movement• Rev Jesse Blaine returned to the US.

8INDONESIATESTIMONY“ OVERCOMING THE ODDS TO PLANTA NEW CHURCHDuring early 2011, Rev Daniel was entrusted with a five-person cell group at St Paul’s church, and the Lord gave him a vision that this group will become the starting point for a new congregation.8 years on, the current building with the capacity of 140 persons is full, with 2 services, and a daughter church is being planted in South of Bandung.“ Read more about Rev Daniel’s church planting story - https://missions.anglican.org.sg/stories/

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105-YEAR OBJECTIVES• To establish a new GAI HQ.• To plant 2 new churches.• To develop a pre-school and church in Kupang, West Timor.ORGANISATIONAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE PROFILE (JAN-JUN 2020)No. of Parishes/Churches 35No. of Local/Foreign Pastoral Staff 38No. of Education/Social Development Ministries 7No. of Education/Ministry Support Staff68FINANCIAL PROFILE (2019)Local income from indigenous S$ 205,602churches and organisations Total ExpenditureS$ 402,475Overseas Contribution S$ 395,820% of Local Income / Total Expenditure 51%MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT• Development of Anglican Theological College and Anglican Publishing House Indonesia.

11PRAYER NEEDS• Leadership succession.• Protection for the clergy and pastors as they minister in very challenging contexts.• A harvest of souls for God’s kingdom.• Provision of S$2 million for the development of Anglican Theological College to train workers for the harvest field.• Provision of S$2.55 million for the building projects of three St. Andrew’s schools in Kupang, Ambon, and Medan respectively.For Service opportunities, visit the https://missions.anglican.org.sg/category/indonesia/

12LAOSTESTIMONY“ Ivy*, one of the cleaners in ARDA Vientiane, is a Hmong. Most Hmongs are animists, they believe that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Before she accepted Jesus as her Saviour, she was fearful of ghosts and even had experiences of seeing ghostly figure beside her at night...“ Read more about Ivy’s story onhttps://missions.anglican.org.sg/stories/

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145-YEAR OBJECTIVES• Enable the ARDA language centres to become financially self-supporting.• Purchase property for an expanded Skills Centre Ministry in Vientiane.ORGANISATIONAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE PROFILE (JAN-JUN 2020)No. of Parishes/Churches 1No. of Local/Foreign Pastoral Staff 31No. of Education/Social Development Ministries6No. of Education/Ministry Support Staff61FINANCIAL PROFILE (2019) Local income from indigenous S$ 369,329churches and organisationsTotal ExpenditureS$ 608,283Overseas Contribution S$ 260,703% of Local Income / Total Expenditure61%MINISTRY DEVELOPMENTOngoing Ministry• 4 ARDA Language Centres (in 4 cities) that teach English.• Skills Centre (Vientiane) helping Lao people learn a trade.• HOPE Centre (Vientiane) helping protect vulnerable children.

15PRAYER NEEDS• The gospel will continue to change lives and strengthen faith.• More English Language Teachers to staff the ARDA centres.• Wisdom in planning the way ahead.• A Pastor for the Church of the Holy Spirit.• Nation to be open to the gospel.• Provision of S$990,000 to purchase a land to extend the work of Skills Centre Vientiane. For Service opportunities, visit the https://missions.anglican.org.sg/category/laos/

16NEPALTESTIMONY“ GOD’S PROVISION AMID THE PANDEMIC:Prakash*, from Rautahat, supports his family of four as a carpet worker. He used to earn about six to eight thousand rupees (51-68 USD) per month. Supporting his family with this meagre amount was already challenging, but life became even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic....”“ Read more about Prakash’s* story onhttps://missions.anglican.org.sg/stories*Not his real name

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185-YEAR OBJECTIVES• To be a Diocese or an Arch-Diocese• To be 100% financially independent.• To establish 3 kindergartens in major cities, and 5 in the villages.ORGANISATIONAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE PROFILE (JAN-JUN 2020)No. of Parishes/Churches 97No. of Local/Foreign Pastoral Staff 126No. of Education/Social Development Ministries 2No. of Education/Ministry Support Staff 8FINANCIAL PROFILE (2019) Local income from indigenous S$ 195,883churches and organisationsTotal ExpenditureS$ 472,229Overseas Contribution S$ 332,567% of Local Income / Total Expenditure41%MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT• Continue to baptise new members.• Church service, prayer meetings, and small group meetings are conducted online.• Conducted three rounds of food distribution for 1,340 families.

19PRAYER NEEDS• Wisdom of planning of relief effort by our clergy and members to help members and communities who have lost their jobs.• Inspiration from the Holy Spirit for our clergy and pastors, as they continue to care for our members, and to provide spiritual food through online teachings and services.• The faith of the people to arise and to be strengthened in this very difficult time, and for God’s protection over the church in Nepal.• Stability of the COVID-19 situation and political situation in the country.• Provision of S$60,000 for the Nazarene Church Building Project.

20THAILANDTESTIMONY“ THANKSGIVING TO GOD FOR GROWTHIn Omkoi mission, in particular, Timothy House, our key objective is to enrich the quality of lives of children living here. We take interest in 3 areas - their academic learning, spiritual growth, and life skills.This is our third year and we currently have 11 children, and as we focus on these three areas, we have seen a transformation in the children’s lives.“ To learn more about how we help our childrendevelop in these three areas, please visit https://missions.anglican.org.sg/stories/

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225-YEAR OBJECTIVES• Establish a Discipleship framework that all churches can be trained to implement• Revision of ACT’s constitution• Work on a retirement plan for staffORGANISATIONAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE PROFILE (JAN-JUN 2020)No. of Parishes/Churches 12No. of Local/Foreign Pastoral Staff 32No. of Education/Social Development Ministries 6No. of Education/Ministry Support Staff77FINANCIAL PROFILE (2019) Local income from indigenous S$ 528,127churches and organisationsTotal ExpenditureS$ 1,011,524Overseas Contribution S$ 393,575% of Local Income / Total Expenditure52%MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT• Ministry block in Christ Church Banchang and a church building at Doi Philu have been completed to accommodate more children for RCDC kindergarten and the use of ministry respectively.

23PRAYER NEEDS• The ACT family will continue to live out the values of Family, Rootedness, and Missions until the whole land is filled with the glory of God.• The churches to establish a clear structure for discipleship and find keys to open doors to reach out to their communities.• Godly wisdom for the church leaders to pastor effectively and grow the church amidst the COVID-19 pandemic• Sustained leadership development and renewal. Pray our theological students: Mr. Khun Kanakhun Dennada, Ms. Naphamas Chiangthong, and Ms. Chintana Tonngulueem.• Provision of S$3.103 million for Phase 1B of the building project of Lat Krabang Anglican Church, which consists of a seating capacity of 400, a training centre, ACT HQ, and a kindergarten.• Provision of S$600,000 for the purchase of a piece of land for the building project of Maesot Church.For Service opportunities, visit https://missions.anglican.org.sg/category/thailand/• ACT staff trained in the subject of Servanthood by Rev Manusak from Jai Samarn Full Gospel Church.• Rev Noppadol Hatteyanont and Rev Phuwasak Kabinsak were priested in October 2019 and Rev. Samrerng Thakerngsuk, ordained as a Deacon.• Mr. Dhanadhis Jirathammakul and Mr. Sakda Kittiwatthanachote graduated in their Theological Studies and have been working as a parish worker since July 2019.• Child Protection Policy has been across all ACT churches, schools, and ministries by October 2019.

24VIETNAMTESTIMONY“ THANKSGIVING TO GOD FOR GROWTHTwo and a half years ago, Joseph* was about to finish his studies and starting his job search when he received God’s calling to serve Him full time. There were many kinds of jobs that were more appealing to him than working for the church. After several unsuccessful efforts in the search for a ministry opportunity, he started working in a commercial company. Two years on, the memory of this calling faded. But in August 2019, God brought two mature Christians to speak to him.“ Read more about Joseph’s story onhttps://missions.anglican.org.sg/stories/*Not his real name

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265-YEAR OBJECTIVES• To plant 2 congregations in each city by CTTL (Hanoi) and CCOH (Ho Chi Minh).• To have a Bible Training Centre at Ho Chi Minh for theological & leadership training.• To seek registration of the Anglican Church in Vietnam.ORGANISATIONAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE PROFILE (JAN-JUN 2020)No. of Parishes/Churches 3No. of Local/Foreign Pastoral Staff 5No. of Education/Social Development Ministries 1No. of Education/Ministry Support Staff15FINANCIAL PROFILE (2019)Local income from indigenous S$ 111,143churches and organisations Total ExpenditureS$ 166,911Overseas Contribution S$ 86,219% of Local Income / Total Expenditure67%MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT• Small groups to keep ministry focus on evangelism.• Church planting work at Halong City started in 2019.• New pastoral staff serving at CTTL, Nguyen Quy Hoang Anh, from November 2019.

27PRAYER NEEDS• God’s help to raise the young generation in committed discipleship and godly leadership.• Identifying, encouraging, and training of lay leadership, especially amongst the young adults.• Renewed passion and commitment to share the gospel with family and friends.• Provision of S$3.24 million to purchase suitable land and building at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, and Halong City.For Service opportunities, visit thehttps://missions.anglican.org.sg/category/vietnam/

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