PT News for August 2026

FEED 5,000 – EVANGELISM IN AFRICA

1. A) EHC Republic of Congo: The team visited 43 schools in the eastern region, preaching to over 30,000 students. Moved by the Holy Spirit, more than 15,000 students converted to Jesus. Thanks be to the Lord! These fruitful results have greatly encouraged and rejoiced the volunteers and partnering churches. We pray for the Lord to strengthen the students' faith, so they may bravely follow Him and actively complete the Christ Group discipleship courses to experience transformed lives and bear beautiful witness to the Gospel on their campuses.
2. B) EHC Zimbabwe: The branch's increasingly close cooperation with Campus Crusade has facilitated and completed church planting ministries in the remote villages of Binga and Mudzi, establishing 100 churches. May this cooperative model be expanded to every village and even promoted nationwide. We pray that the Lord guides these new churches to grow robustly and become financially independent, without relying on external resources. Rooted in the Word of God and led by their respective elders, may they continuously grow and multiply.
3. C) EHC South Sudan: The road conditions in this country are terrible, becoming even more impassable during the rainy season. The branch must rely on air freight to deliver evangelistic materials to partnering teams in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. They bear expensive transportation costs to spread the Gospel widely. May the Lord provide for all the needs of their ministry.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN SINGAPORE (CCIS) MINISTRY PROGRAMS AND FUNDRAISING

"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." For the past 22 years, this is the Good News of Christmas that the committee has faithfully and passionately proclaimed along Orchard Road. The goal is to convey God's wondrous love, salvation, peace, and hope brought by Jesus Christ to the world. The Great Commission entrusted by the Lord requires the united assistance and contributions of those who love Him. The fundraising dinner appeal letters have now been mailed out. We hope that churches and brethren will give generously, allowing the committee to raise the total required funds of $350,000 for this year's ministry. The details for the fundraising dinner are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 08 September, 7:30pm

Venue: 2nd Floor, Chui Huay Lim Club, Chui Huay Lim Teochew Cuisine, 190 Keng Lee Road, Singapore 308409

Cost: S$2,500 per table (Individual seats also available at S$300)

We earnestly request your intercession and support. Please also pray for the committee's programme arrangements, especially for the Lord to guide and provide reasonably priced hotels to accommodate our overseas performers.

CREATIVE ACCESS REGION BRANCHES FEARLESSLY PREACHING THE GOSPEL

EHC Country H: The rainy season has added many difficulties to the team's outreach efforts. Volunteers encounter storms and landslides almost daily when they travel to remote, inaccessible communities to distribute tracts and food, making trails impassable for motorcycles. Co-workers and volunteers must trek long distances in the rain to bring the Gospel from door to door. May the Lord grant them safe and peaceful footsteps.

EHC Country T: Residents complained against volunteers from this branch while distributing tracts. Just as a patrol car with four police officers entered the community, we thank God for leading the volunteers to evacuate safely in time. Although the officers searched everywhere, they could not find those distributing the tracts. Please pray for the local outreach ministry and ask the Lord to move the hearts of residents who received tracts and those hostile to the Gospel, so that the doors of their hearts may open to the Saviour.

EHC Country N: Located adjacent to the Indian border, many believers in this area have been caught and even beaten by law enforcers while preaching the Gospel. We pray the Lord protects the gospel workers, grants them strength, binds up their wounds, and increases their wisdom and courage to overcome evil forces through the Lord amidst all kinds of hindrances, proclaiming the Gospel of the kingdom to countless unreached people.

“DOES MAN HAVE A SOUL?” - BELIEVE IN JESUS TO SAVE YOUR SOUL

Written by Elder Samuel Ching, this tract deeply explores whether humans have a soul. It points out that people's fear of ghosts proves the existence of the soul, and the human spirit is the “organ" used to know God. By divine decree, everyone must die once, and after that face judgment, for the wages of sin is death. However, Jesus is the only salvation. He is willing to be your Saviour and your constant reliance so that you can obtain eternal life. May the Lord use it mightily to spread the Gospel.

PURCHASE AND USE OF SEHC GOSPEL TRACTS BY CHURCHES AND BRETHREN THIS JUNE

Preaching the Gospel in these perilous end times involves facing hardened hearts and groups hostile to the Gospel, compounded by the challenge of various cults and heresies actively snatching souls and deceiving people everywhere. While distributing tracts door-to-door, our OIKOS volunteers found leaflets distributed by cults outside some homes. These are reminders to the church and believers that the devil knows his time is short and is constantly using schemes to prevent people from trusting in Jesus. Therefore, God's church and believers must be even more diligent in spreading the Gospel to reclaim for Christ the many hearts captured by the world and Satan. Evangelism is a spiritual battle that requires prayer warriors interceding before God combined with the coordinated efforts of tract outreach teams so that God's kingdom may be expanded and many precious souls saved.

“A DIFFERENT LIFE” - THE CONNECTION BETWEEN LIFE AND FAITH

Written by Dr. Peter Liu, this book, despite its strong background of a North American lifestyle, explains truths and principles entirely consistent with God's Word. Even if we cannot copy everything wholesale in different environments, we cannot ignore the core message that "life is the expression of our testimony". Authentic life testimonies are often the most convincing proof of God's truth. This book is highly suitable for giving to non-believer friends. It retails at $8 and we currently have it in stock. Brethren are welcome to purchase it.

“DISCIPLINE OF GOD'S PEOPLE” & “DEW OF LIFE” - TEACHING YOU HOW TO FOLLOW JESUS

The first book is written by Rev. Dr. Peter Wongso. Comprising eight chapters, it deeply explores topics such as the hosts of theological education, the identity of God's educated people, the problems of those being trained, and the learning process of God's people. Highly practical and inspiring, it is excellent for personal spiritual discipline, as a training manual for co-workers, or as a reference for group discussions. The second book is by Dr. Peter Liu, compiled from a three-day sermon recording, meant for believers to savour and study carefully. The author's message is full of anointing, like rivers of living water flowing from the mercy seat to nourish hearts. Topics include following Jesus, brethren dwelling in harmony, and pursuing goodness. Both books are perfect gifts for new believers and are priced at $8 each. We welcome your orders and purchases.

“SONG OF A WANDERER” & “THE SECRET OF PLEASING GOD” - BETTER UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE

The first book is by Dr. Li Cheng. Drawing upon biblical perspectives, it deeply explores the fundamental beliefs of Christianity from scientific and rational angles. It points out that God reveals Himself to humanity through nature and the Bible - nature was created by God and studied by scientists, hence the Bible and science will never contradict each other. 20,000 copies are planned for printing in the APAC region. The second book by Rev. Dr. Dick Eastman is a booklet to guide you on how to actively participate in evangelism by becoming a generous follower of Jesus. It details three biblical ways of giving, each capable of pleasing God. If we frequently practice these in our lives, we will surely bring immense joy to the Heavenly Father's heart.

“GOSPEL EXPRESS” & “GOOD NEWS” - A DUAL TREASURE FOR EVANGELISM

The first booklet is beautifully illustrated by Sis. Xiaoyu (Little Fish). Through warm illustrations, it tells the truth that God is Light and God is Love, showing His fatherly heart toward everyone. The booklet also points out that many people entangled in worldly affairs, blinded by sin because they do not know God, can only see temporal earthly matters and miss out on the eternal life available now and in the age to come. The second booklet is illustrated by Sis Anita. It details God's profound love for everyone. He loves us deeply and hopes we will be with Him forever in the place He has prepared for us: Heaven. However, people often want to stray from God, acting only on their own preferences and even finding pleasure in doing evil, which the Bible calls sin. Both are excellent evangelistic booklets. May the Lord use them to open hearts.

“ESSENTIAL BIBLICAL TRUTHS” & “100 BIBLE LESSONS” - EXPLAINING BIBLICAL TRUTHS FOR YOU

The first book is by Elder Samuel Ching. It systematically lists and explains the core truths of the Old and New Testaments, aiming to help believers comprehensively and deeply understand God's Word, thereby becoming fully equipped and useful vessels for the Lord. The second book is by Alban Douglas. It is an excellent textbook on biblical truth, suitable for general believers' self-study or as advanced material for deeper spiritual growth. Since its first edition, it has greatly benefitted many believers. It explores fundamental truths while closely connecting to believers' actual lives, addressing modern societal pain points with topical explanations based on biblical teachings, making it a truly profound yet accessible book of exegesis and application. Both books are excellent gifts for believers to help them root themselves in truth. May the Lord use them mightily to edify more saints.

Local OIKOS Ministry Updates

Sowing in the morning, sowing in the noontime, sowing seeds of kindness, hoping they will sprout; waiting for the harvest, waiting for the reaping, we shall all rejoice, bringing the harvest home!

1. Philos A/G (Rev Yeo Pin Pin): While distributing tracts today, I met Bala, who was sitting on the ground resting. After listening to me share the Gospel, he mentioned that he had once found a glowing cross in a drain at his workplace. He brought it back to his dormitory, cleaned it, and hung it in his room, where it would glow in the dark. I told him that the Lord Jesus is the light of the world, and whoever follows Him will not walk in darkness. Owning a physical cross is external, but having the Lord Jesus is internal and the Lord Jesus will live in his heart, and he can build an intimate relationship with God. Thank the Lord, he was willing to believe and accept Jesus as his Saviour. I noticed he was wearing a pagan ornament on his wrist, so I explained further to him that the cross symbolizes the redemption of the Lord Jesus and cannot be compared to idols. The Lord Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection on the third day show that He has overcome the power of sin and death, so after accepting the Lord, we no longer wear pagan ornaments. Before we parted ways, I gave him a small cross. I pray that God will strengthen his faith and guide his growth in his new life.
2. Sis Elle Phee: Madam Wang, who is nearly seventy years old, has mobility issues and uses a wheelchair. She suffers from dementia and only has the comprehension level of a child. I shared the Gospel with her, but she didn't seem to understand anything. Finally, I asked if she was willing to pray with me. After she agreed, I led her word by word in prayer to accept the Lord. God's Word is powerful and able to pierce and divide even soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. May God uses her prayer to awaken her soul. Though she still has dementia, she now knows her Creator and received the blessing of eternal life. Amen!
3. Sis Corrine Tan: While I was distributing gospel tracts, Shirley was also handing out flyers on the other side. She asked if I was distributing Christian tracts because she sensed I was a Christian and wanted to talk to me. She shared that she was baptized as a child and had visited the Holy Land, but later drifted away from God due to complex family problems. Her family members were originally atheists, and her father later became a pagan. She mentioned that every few years, she would feel God calling her back to the faith through her believing relatives and friends. She didn't understand why there were so many religions in the world and while she knew the content of the Gospel, she didn't realize that we need true repentance and a willingness to surrender our lives to the Lord to be saved. From my conversation with her, I sensed that she still harboured a lot of bitterness and resentment in her heart and was unable to forgive those who had hurt her. I told her that the Lord is coming soon and that she needs to quickly stand firm in her faith and return to God. I pray that God softens her heart, removes her obstacles, and brings her back to Him soon.

OIKOS Participant List and Tract Usage Table for 16 June to 15 July 2026