Sharing of Ministries Abroad (SOMA) conference 13 – 15/08/2009

Group photo of SOMA 09 delegates/participants
SOMA conference was held from 13th to 15th of August, 2009 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. There were about 400 participants from 17 countries, attended the conference and thereafter some were called to lead the short mission to 23 locations in Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia.

Opening Ceremony about to start

Rev. Lau was assigned to do translation from Engish to Chinese using high tech transceiver

Opening Ceremony

Welcoming address by Bishop Datuk Albert Vun

Welcoming delegates from individual country

Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi of Jos, Nigeria, sharing his life experience

Sharing of "The Holy Spirit and Mission" by Edwina Thomas of USA

Sharing of "Planting Churches, Growing Trees" by Bishop Mark Van Kovering

Sharing of "Doing what only God can do" by Rev. Canon Derek Hong of Singapore

Rev. Lau Ai Kuen



Consecration of the Assistant Bishop of Sabah, Rev. Melter Jiki Tais


Bishop Melter's Concecration Dinner
August 28 2009 11:15 pm | Sharing