EX-STUDENTS IN SMALL TOWNS

From what we've seen, we at FES think it's safe to conclude that small town churches are literally drying up as the young generation moves to bigger towns in search of better employment and opportunities. Through WSW, we are hoping to raise awareness of small town needs and challenge graduates to consider working in small towns. There's a call to be dispersed into all of Malaysia!

This year, we've collected stories from graduates who’ve gone to serve in small towns around Malaysia. Take a look at their sharings and let your prayers go out for their personal needs and also the needs of the places they are in.

You'll hear from places as diverse as Bekenu and Pulau Ketam and you just might feel called to follow in their footsteps.Some have graciously sent us photos, whilst some have chosen to just use words to describe their journey so far. Some stories have been arranged interview style, while some are a letter to students.

Either way, you'll be blessed by the way God is marvellously at work in their lives. Laugh and cry with them as they tell us what's it like and request prayer. Write them an email, even, to encourage them if you feel led to. I'm sure they'll appreciate it.

Introducing...

• Angela Kwon (Pasir Gudang, Johor)
• Doreen Phee (Tanjung Rambutan, Perak)
• Emmeline Tan (Kuala Krai, Kelantan)
• John Liew (Marudi, Sarawak)
• Lee Wan Ching (Ipoh, Perak)
• Marcus Khoo (Pitas, Sabah)
• Ong Yien Fang (Pulau Ketam, Selangor)
• Samuel Hong (Ipoh, Perak)
• Steven Sim (Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang)
• Tee Sok Ting (Tanjung Karang, Selangor)
• Teorene Ponniah (Bekenu, Sarawak)
• Wong Fook Meng (Malacca)
• Wong Ken-Horng (Kulim, Kedah)
• Yong Ennie (Taiping, Perak)

As you read their stories, you might be wondering "But how do I pray for them?". It's true that there aren't any nicely-arranged prayer lists, but we want you to pray for them as you feel they need prayer. What are the areas they share about? What are the challenges they face? These are all areas of prayer.