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Editor’s Note
Each of us has things that we are
passionate about. There are things
hope magazine
that we just naturally gravitate
towards and things that simply Executive Director
excite us. In this edition of Hope Rev. Dr. Aileen Gunawan

Contents
Hope Magazine Autumn 10 PASSION
1 Front 2 Contents/Editor’s
Note 3 Reflections - Your Serve
4-5 You & me - Serving a Mighty
God 6-7 News - Enlivening
Magazine we explore the concept
of passion and look at how various Editor
people have lived out their passions. Ps. Dr. David Gunawan
We hope that as you read these Sub-Editor
articles, you will be inspired to new Karen Tong
heights and challenged to discover
Writers
and develop your passions.
Karen Tong
May Wong
Dr. Allison Tong

Caregivers 8-9 Notebook - Nail- Art Director

pierced Hands 10-12 Lifestyle Jonathan Gunawan
- Ten Minutes with Karen Tong, Design
Pass It On, Divine Passionfruit Jonathan Gunawan
13-14 Kidspot - Passion for Ps. Dr. David Gunawan
Stella Lim
Timothy Tan
Praise, Palm Leaf Cross 15-16
YSpace - No Passion is Too Small Web Production
17 Back Victor Tran

Photography
Jonathan Gunawan
Stella Lim
Timothy Tan

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Your Serve
I n the recent Australian
Open tennis tournament, it was interesting to see
the intensity and accuracy of each and every serve
delivered. No player walked up to the service line and
tapped the ball over the net. Every serve was given
the adequate preparation time to ensure that the
delivery was as effective as possible. From the ball
toss, to the connection and follow through, everything
was delivered with precision and power. Regardless
of the fact that hundreds of balls were served in each
game, each one received complete attention to detail,
backed by strategy and years of dedicated training.
If this is the attention given to each serve in order
to win a tennis tournament, how much more should
we give our all every time we serve the Lord! Just
as years of passion, training and discipline go into
each tennis serve, we ought to devote even greater
passion, training and dedication to the development
of the way we serve others and the Lord. Whether
in our workplaces or place of education, whether in
word or deed, whether in a professional context or a
social context, we are called to serve the Lord and
glorify Him in all we do.
pg03 REFLECTIONS
There is much we can learn from a tennis
match, as Ps Dr David Gunawan encourages
you to develop your service game.
“And
whatever you do, do it heartily,
doing,
as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the
He always took the time
Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance;
to serve people whether it was through healing,
for you serve the Lord Christ.” (Colossians 3:23-24
teaching, discipling, or even rebuking and correcting.
NKJV)
He developed Himself and devoted Himself to
learning the Scriptures and walking with His Father
What would our lives would be like if we put such
each and every day. Having built such an amazing
passion and devotion into serving the Lord as tennis
foundation, He was then able to serve in an incredible
players devote to serving in a game? What kind of
capacity, touching many lives in just a few short
person would we become if we devoted even just a
years. At the heart of it, Jesus was not concerned
few moments a day to developing the way we serve?
with fame or fortune, He was passionate about
Many of us spend time developing our skills and
serving. Mark puts it like this:
expertise for our vocation, but how much time do
we spend developing a servant’s heart? How much
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served,
time do we spend building the fruit of the Spirit in
but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
our lives? Let us all be encouraged to increase the
(Mark 10:45 NKJV)
quality of our service to the Lord. Like any athlete,
developing the necessary skills and quality takes
If serving was at the very heart of all that Jesus did,
time and effort, coupled with discipline and guidance.
it should also be at the heart of all we do. In tennis, a
There will be times when it will be difficult, but let us
big serve can mean the difference between a victory
persevere and dedicate ourselves to developing in a
and a loss. In life with Christ we already have the
systematic manner, with the goal of excellence.
victory, but a big serve can make all the difference in
the victory others experience. Have you come to be
Jesus set before us the ultimate example in the way
served or to serve? May we all be inspired by Christ
that He served. No matter where He went,
to serve big.
no matter what He was
 Serving a Mighty God
When Kin Yew and Elaine Teng stepped into
Hope Church in January 2007, they were
passionate Christians with a hunger to serve
God. Three years on, the dedicated couple are
leading various ministries and helping others
develop a passion for God and His work. Karen
Tong discovers what keeps their fire for God
burning bright.
“We do not believe in being pew warmers,” Kin Yew Teng
says, “we believe in being part of the body of Christ and
serving God in any capacity.”

This is the attitude Kin Yew and Elaine Teng have had since
they became Christians more than 20 years ago. And so it
was when they first arrived at Hope Church – the couple,
with their two young daughters, were ready to serve in any
way they could.

Kin Yew started out in the ushering ministry, greeting

people as they arrived for Sunday church services and
making newcomers feel welcome. Elaine began teaching at
HopeKids, including her own girls, and helping the children
at Hope Church grow in their relationship with God.

While they continued to grow in their Christian faith through

the Church’s discipleship program, Kin Yew and Elaine
also found themselves growing in their capacity and desire
to serve God. “What is most important is keeping a close
relationship with God, reminding ourselves why we are
serving, who we are serving and staying focused,” Kin Yew
says. Elaine adds, “When we taste and know that God is
good, we will want to love and serve Him more.”

Kin Yew became involved in the CARE ministry, ensuring

that new Christians are taken care of and church members
are growing spiritually. Developing her expertise in working
with children, Elaine now organises Upbeat, a school
holiday program for Primary and High School students.
pg04 YOU&ME
“It is also wonderful that the Pastors and leaders have
set great examples in serving God,” Elaine says. “Do you
know that Ps Aileen used to sweep the floor in church? Do
you know that Aunty Grace cleans the toilets?” she asks.

Kin Yew and Elaine also head up the church’s facilities

team – a group of people who ensure Hope Church’s
building is functioning at its best at all times. During the
team’s ‘Working Saturdays’, Elaine has been encouraged
to see the team – she affectionately calls them ‘the boys’
– put in their time and effort to help out at the Church,
when they could have been somewhere else. “The boys
gave up quite a few of their precious Saturdays and public
holidays,” Elaine says.

Kin Yew says that he always encourages the team to give

their best to God, “We constantly remind ourselves that
God has given us His best and that we are serving the
King of Kings, and we also try to install that in those that
we serve with.” And they also always remember to have
fun while they are serving God. “In our meetings we had
lots of fun laughing at each other’s ideas about how to
solve some of the problems in facility,” Elaine says.

Just as the Pastors and leaders have encouraged them

and motivated them to serve God, Kin Yew and Elaine
are also passing on their passion to the people who work
with them. Kin Yew says that sharing a clear vision for
the team was important, “There is so much to do and so
few workers so having a clear vision help us to focus and
encourage others to serve.” Once the team catches the
vision, Elaine adds, the motivation and enthusiasm will
follow.

Valuing team members and encouraging team spirit

is also important in keeping passionate about serving
God. After a busy year, Kin Yew and Elaine organised a
barbecue to thank all the people who have helped in the
facilities ministry and honour their work. “We hope to build
a team spirit and encourage each other,” Elaine says, “and
of course, in Hope Church, eating together always helps
to forge a stronger bond of love.”

pg05 YOU&ME
ENLIVENING CAREGIVERS:
Caring for our silent heroes
Caregivers of people living
with a chronic illness sacrifice
so much of their own lives for
another and their own needs
are often neglected. Enlivening
Caregivers is a program that
helps caregivers find a little
spot of joy during hospital
visits, and reminds them that
someone cares for them.
For over a year, Matt has been going to
hospital four times a week for dialysis, and
has undergone countless painful and risky
medical procedures. He has end-stage
pg06 NEWS
By Dr. Allison Tong
kidney disease, which means his kidneys For some families, this has been their life for
cannot remove waste from his blood. The over 16 years.
dialysis machine keeps him alive.
“These family caregivers are silent heroes.
His older sister, Maddy, has been They’re battling constant
a constant presence and support anxiety, exhaustion and
for her brother, in the hospital and “EnCa allows uncertainty, and making
at home. She says, “You sacrifice
me to have time
unimaginable sacrifices in
a lot. It’s a big responsibility and their own lives, so they can
you have to prioritise him first. off from the support and help manage
You need to change your life the complex medical needs
to suit them and you can’t plan medical world” of their loved one,” says
anything in your own life.” The Dr Allison Tong, Program
hardest thing she says is “watching him do Coordinator for Enlivening Caregivers.
dialysis, and having to go through all the pain
and the operations.” Hope Mission Centre’s Enlivening Caregivers
(EnCa) program runs fortnightly activities
in hospital for the families caring for a child
diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
Since December 2008, EnCa has been
organising in-hospital activities such as
beading, sewing, sketching and card-
making, and providing catering with the help
of donations from local businesses.
“Family caregivers are
silent heroes”
During an activity, one mother says, “It
passes the time and relaxes us. We learn
new things. This allows me to have time off
from the medical world.”
None of this would be possible, however,
without the support of volunteers, community
groups and local businesses. Local bakeries
pg07 NEWS
and patisseries have week in and week
out donated food to caregivers’ families,
while various groups have given of their
time to run arts and craft workshops and
demonstrations.
“EnCa is really driven by a passion to
honour, support and care for family
caregivers of people living with chronic
illness, doing what we can to help make their
journey a little easier,” Allison says.
And for some caregivers, being given
something to do is enough to enliven their
spirits: “We’re here for so many hours,
we run out of things to do. This gives us
something to do.”
*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of
patients and their families.
Get involved
Volunteer
The EnCa in-hospital activities are only a success because of volunteers
who give of their time and talents. To find out more about how you can
volunteer, please contact us on the details below.
Donate
With your donations, EnCa will be able to offer a wider range of activities
and support services to help improve the wellbeing of families who are
caring for a loved one living with chronic illness. Please contact us on the
details below if you are interested in making a donation to EnCa.
Hope Mission Centre – Enlivening Caregivers
56 Delaney Drive
Baulkham hills NSW 2153
T: 02 9845 1482
F: 02 9680 8299
E: enca@hopemissioncentre.com
 Nail-pierced hands
Through a freak accident and a chance
encounter, a young man discovers his Saviour.
By May Wong

Images of the nails piercing his hands kept
running through his mind. Why had I not been
more careful? Now look at me.
“How did you end up here, young man?” a
voice interrupts his thoughts. He looks over
and lying beside him in a hospital bed is an
elderly, frail-looking man. Tom, feeling sorry
for the man, quickly answers “I didn’t see the
toolbox in front of me. Tripped over it and
before I could save myself, my hands were
nailed to a piece of wood.”
“Well I once knew a man who was nailed by
his hands and feet to the cross …”
45 years earlier “I once knew a man
Joseph pushed his way who was nailed by
through a screaming his hands and feet to
crowd. He looked over
the shoulder of the the cross”
carried Him towards the tall,
wooden cross. The crowd
became more violent as rocks
and scraps from the ground were
hurled at Him. Angry cheers grew
louder and stronger as the soldiers nailed
His hands and feet to the cross.
Joseph looked on with great sadness as
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, Pilate
into your hands I commit my spirit.” When chuckled,
He had said this, He bowed His head and “And why
breathed His last. would you want a
dead man’s body?” The
At that very moment the earth shook and the soldiers smirked and laughed
rocks split, and rain from the heavens came at him. But Joseph’s feet had
gushing down. resolved not to move one step until he
was given the body of his Lord.
A soldier who stood before the
crucified Christ heard His cry, saw “Give this man the body,” Pilate ordered
how He died and said, “Surely this his guards as his eyes remained fixed on
man was the Son of God!”
Joseph’s unrelenting stare.

man standing in front of

him and there He was. The man he once
followed, the man who performed countless
miracles, even healing the blind and raising
a dead man to life - and He was about to be
hung on the cross.
It was the ninth hour. The sun was now
hidden and Joseph watched as the soldiers
The next day
Joseph entered the palace grounds and
stood boldly before Pilate, ignoring the
guards who surrounded him.
“Sir, I have come here to request that I may
have Jesus’ body,” Joseph asked.
“The light was gone and
darkness filled the tomb”
Joseph travelled into town and bought some
fine linen, herbs and spices, and fragrance
for Jesus’ burial. At the place where Jesus
was crucified, there was a garden, and in the
garden a new tomb, in which no one had

pg08 NOTEBOOK
 “The tomb was empty, He has risen –
He is alive!”
ever
The old man breathes his last.
been
laid. It
Laying there, Tom looks at his own nail-
was the
scarred hands and begins to realise
Jewish Day
God’s love and His willing, perfect
of Preparation
sacrifice for sin. With both hands clasped
and since the tomb
firmly together and ignoring the pain, Tom
was nearby, he laid
bows his head and closes his eyes.
Jesus there. Joseph
wrapped His body with
Dear Heavenly Father,
the myrrh and aloe spices,
Forgive me for I have sinned. Today, I
in strips of linen.
receive you as my Personal Lord and
Saviour. I desire to walk with you and
Joseph searched and found a large
follow your ways. Teach me and allow me
stone. Sweat dripped down his forehead
to share your good news to others also.
as the sun rested on him. He rolled the
I thank you. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
stone against the entrance of the tomb
and when he did, the light was gone and
darkness filled the tomb.

“He has risen – He is alive” A Fathers Love

“For God so loved the world that
The hospital he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not
The rain starts pounding heavily against perish but have eternal life.”
the roof. Tom looks at the old man laying John 3:16 (NIV)
there peacefully; staring at the window,
watching the rain wash the windows
clean. He leans over the bedside rail to
get a closer look at the name on the old
man’s identification wristband. Joseph.
Tom gathers his thoughts for a moment
and just as he turns his head to listen
again to what the old man is saying, he
hears footsteps approaching him.

The nurse rushes in and pulls the curtain

between Tom and the old man. Tom
desperately strains himself to listen to the
old man’s fading voice behind the curtain,

pg09 NOTEBOOK
pg10 LIFESTYLE
Pass it ON
Bookmark and Cards
Birthdays, Christmases, Anniversaries
… name any major holiday or event
and there’ll be a card to go with it.
May Wong shares her tips on how to
personalise a card and pass it on to all
your family and friends!

Contrast
Blue card

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the

LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah
29:11 NIV)

Pick sweet sprays of floral blooms against bold

splashes of coloured paper and tie with a ribbon.
Select a verse – this will be just the thing to brighten
up someone’s day.

“A bible verse adds a simple yet “Pair high-voltage

personal touch to encourage hues with pop-up
that special someone.” accessories.”

Layer It Message
White card Pink bookmark
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own
(Philippians 4:13 NIV) understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will
make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)
Prepare to sparkle and shine with this jewelled creation that
is enhanced by luxurious fabric, rustic paper and an ornate Decorate opulent pearls with delicate lace, tulle and fine ribbon –
beaded appliqué. Simply classic and elegant!
pg11 LIFESTYLE
 Pavlova
4 egg whites
1 cup caster sugar
1 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup single cream
1/2 cup passionfruit pulp
250g blueberries
250g blackberries
250g raspberries
250g strawberries, halved
Preheat oven to 150
degrees Celcius. Place egg
whites in bowl of an electric
mixer. Whisk until stiff
peaks form. Gradually add
sugar, whisking well, until
mixture is stiff and glossy.
Add cornflour and vinegar;
whisk until combined.
Shape mixture into a
20cm circle on a baking
tray lined with non-stick
baking paper. Reduce oven
to 120 degrees Celcius.
Bake for 1 hour and 20
minutes. Whisk cream until
soft peaks form. To serve,
spread over the cream and
top with passionfruit pulp
and berries. Serves 4-5.

Whip up a delicate treat and stir up something sweet with

these passionfruit-inspired recipes from May Wong.

Iced Tea Grow your own passionfruit

8 Lipton tea bags Purchase a passionfruit and

2 litres boiling water separate six seeds from the
2/3 cup caster sugar pulp. Plant seeds on good and
1/2 cup lemon juice fertile soil. Seeds take between
3/4 cup orange juice two to three weeks to germinate.

‘‘
4 passionfruit pulp
1 lemon, sliced A passionfruit plant needs

’’
1 orange, sliced plenty of sunshine and a warm,
Crisp white sweetness
1/2 cup mint leaves sheltered environment to protect
infused with colourful from wind, a fence or wall for
Ice cubes
bursts of fruity flavour vines to climb over as well as a
Place tea bags in a large jug. Add boiling regular supply of water.
water. Stand for 3 minutes. Remove tea
bags. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. Stir “Still other seed fell on good soil.
in lemon and orange juice and pulp. To It came up, grew and produced
serve, add lemon, orange slices and mint a crop, multiplying thirty, sixty, or
leaves over ice. Serves 8. even a hundred times.”
(Mark 4: 8 NIV)
pg12 LIFESTYLE
Passion
for praise
Learning to play a musical
instrument helps children
express their passion for
praise. Hope Mission Centre’s
School of Music gives people
the opportunity to learn how to
play a musical instrument and
develop their talents.
Dr Allison Tong asks three kids what they’ve been
learning at the School of Music.

What instrument have you been learning to play

and why did you choose it?

“I chose the guitar because I like the sound of it and

because it’s a stringed instrument and I like stringed
instruments.” Jasmine, Year 5

“I chose the drums because its one of my cousin’s

favourite instrument. It’s nice and loud and you get
to move your arms in different hits, beats, and stuff
like that. I even got my own drum set for Christmas.”
Joseph, Year 4

“I chose the keyboard. I wanted to learn drums but my

mum said to learn another instruments, and so I went
with my mum’s idea. I like the keyboard because they
produce nice songs.” Rosh, Year 4

What have you learnt in the HMC Music School?

“I have learnt notes, scales and strumming patterns.

I’ve learnt to play, ‘I Could Sing of Your Love Forever’,
and I’m just starting to learn, ‘God of Wonders,’ and
‘Jesus, Lover of my Soul’.” Jasmine, Year 5

“I’ve been learning about how to do all the straight

beats, single strokes, double strokes. I’ve learnt
songs, how to hold the sticks.” Joseph, Year 4

“I have been learning scales, chords and songs. I can

play ‘God is So Good’ and ‘I Could Sing of Your Love
Forever’, and the intro of ‘Beautiful One’.” Rosh, Year
4

What are your favourite praise and worship

songs?

“My favourite songs are, ‘Lord of Lords’, ‘Salvation

is Here’, ‘Mighty to Save’, and ‘One Way’.” Jasmine,
Year 5

“‘Mighty to Save’, ‘Deeply in Love’, ‘Salvation is Here’,

and ‘Tell the World’.” Joseph, Year 4

“’Break Free’ and ‘Salvation is Here’.” Rosh, Year 4

pg13 KIDSPOT
 Craft 4 Kids
1 2
Palm Leaf
Fold the palm leaf down
about 12-15cm from the
bottom.

Cross
Get creative with your
kids this Easter!
3 4
What you need:
One palm leaf strip about 60-70cm
in length and 1.5cm in width,
tapering to the end.

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Tuck in the Turn the cross

tapered end of the over, this is the
palm leaf and pull front view.
it through

Hope Magazine’s Easter Craft was sourced from S. A. Keith, Christian Crafters
http://www.kidssundayschool.com/Gradeschool/Crafts/1craft08.php
pg14 KIDSPOT
No Passion
is too
small by Serena Lim

pg15 YSPACE
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