Salvation is here: August 2010

Sri Andalas Christian Fellowship History

Our CF started off way back in 2003 with our leader, Johnathan Tan, followed by David Yong, Melanie Yong, Jaron Tan, Irin Tan and David Yap.

While Mr. Johnathan Tan was leading our CF, we were official in our school, but unfortunately, the school shut us down after that. Although it was a HUGE blow to our membership, WE PERSEVERED! They (school) would announce on the intercom 'All students who are in block A, please leave the school", but by the faithfulness of God, we stayed. We actually made an impression till' the school also WORRIED , it was always about God and God protected us. After the brother and sister duo, David and Melanie Yong, rocked our socks off!!

In the year 2008, JARON TAN came to lead. When it came to Mr. Jaron Tan, it was time for a MIND BLASTING decision. We changed venue! Because God provided us with a TENT in TAMAN RAKYAT, we walk there every Friday.

In the year of 2009, IRIN TAN leads us for the whole year. She was a great leader.

In the year of 2010, David Yap is our coordinator and with David Foo as assistant coordinator. That's right, The David Duo. We alsocconduct Recess Revolution all the time this year. We share and also show love to the people in school.

In the year of 2011, Tan Su May (our youngest cf coordinator in our history) will be leading. let's pray for God to do His works through her in our school and become an awesome leader..

our next history is SRI ANDALAS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP official once again!!!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Students can form religious clubs

PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has decided that the setting up of non-Muslim religious societies in schools only needs the approval of school heads.

MCA deputy president and Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the matter was discussed during the Cabinet meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in Putrajaya yesterday.

“Such societies are good and should be encouraged,” Liow said.

Students, he said, could apply to form a society when there are at least 15 of them interested in doing so, adding that Muhyiddin had said existing societies were allowed to continue.

MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said he was happy with the Cabinet’s decision.

“MCA believes the head of a school is the person who knows best (what is happening in the school) and not the state director of education,” he said.

Dr Chua said religious-based societies were in line with the Rukunegara and should be supported.

He said he chaired a pre-council meeting with the four MCA ministers – Liow, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung and Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen – in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday to discuss the matter.

Kong said the decision was reflective of the 1Malaysia policy that takes care of all communities.
Recent media reports on the Selangor Education Department’s alleged order to close three non-Muslim religious societies at the Klang High School was traced to a circular dated Dec 16, 2000, stating the formation of such societies must be approved by the state education director.

MCA Youth chief and Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong said all must abide by the Cabinet decision and hoped it would put the matter to rest.

Meanwhile, Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism president Rev Dr Thomas Phillips said it was a good decision.

“Spiritual development is important for children,” he said.

Malaysia Hindu Sangam president R.S. Mohan Shan also welcomed the Cabinet’s decision.

Let's pray hard, God's army.. Let's have our official cf in Andalas either this year or next year.. Let's not waste this chance God gave us.. Let us be the light of Christ shining in our school..

-David Foo-