Church Update 2025
Br Kristian Ho and Sis Enrika Khaw’s Wedding
The marriage of Br Kristian and Sis Enrika took place on 13 July 2025. The wedding was witnessed by family, friends and colleagues from around the UK and overseas, including Enrika’s family from Penang, Malaysia. The wedding was officiated by Pr Johnny Liu, with the benediction given by Dn Luke Chan. The Leicester English Choir presented a medley of hymns, while TJC Air Itam members sent over a touching choir presentation video by youths from around Malaysia, filmed for this special occasion. We wish the new couple health and happiness in the Lord.
National Student Spiritual Convocation (NSSC)
From 27 to 31 July, Leicester hosted the Intermediate Youth Class of the NSSC. The theme was “The Shoes of Preparation of the Gospel of Peace”.
Thank God for the camaraderie of Pr Johnny Liu, Pr Nissi Chin, the team leaders and helpers, working together in unity (Ps 133:1). With seventy-five students in attendance, praise God, four students received the Holy Spirit during the event.
The students were encouraged to “be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might” (Eph 6:10b). Training in God’s word makes us stronger; not physically but spiritually. May the students continue to be built up and equipped, so that they are able to put on the whole armour of God and stand firm in the evil days.
Pr Chih Chieh Huang’s Visit
Pr Huang from Taiwan was in Leicester from 28 September to 6 October for a pastoral visit. He led the Preachers’ Spiritual Cultivation Retreat during the week, church services at the weekend, and a one-day seminar for local members on Sunday.
A key topic was “We are servants of God”. Pr Huang encouraged everyone to willingly take on the burden of God’s work, as there are few full-time workers and a number of UK preachers approaching the age of retirement.
As part of God’s household, no one should decline to serve: although we have rights as citizens of heaven, we also have responsibilities. We must take up our cross and deny ourselves (Lk 9:23). Since God created us with free will, He will not compel us.
The preacher shared testimonies to illustrate the importance of making God-centred life choices, including leaving our comfortable lives, and even going through suffering like Nehemiah. When we bear God’s burden, He will help us and take care of our needs.
Winter Youth Fellowship
Leicester held its second Winter Youth Fellowship on 19 to 21 December. Thank God, the church welcomed fifty-six youths, aged between 10 to 18, including those from Birmingham and Leeds. For some of these youths, it was their first time staying over at a church and meeting brethren from other places of worship. The theme “Children of Light” was used to reaffirm the student’s identity as children of God, to learn how to cultivate the light within them, and to preserve and sanctify themselves in God’s light. Thank God for a joyful and edifying fellowship, for the support of parents and workers, and for the children’s heart to pursue God and unity. We pray that the youths will feel prepared and excited to attend NSSC in the summer.
