RR International Fellowship, KL 2008... By: The Boss No comments

And so....another weekend to remember and to forget. Looks like Chelsea's gonna push MU all the way...and interestingly enough, those Arsenal fans are even talking about a possibility of winning the Premiership IF both Chelsea and Man Utd slip up in the coming two games. Haha...I had a good laugh. Anyway, its time to stand firm behind your team. Nail-bitting stuff, for sure! I have this feeling that its going to go down right to the last game of the season...

Anyway, just to let you know that over the weekend, 7 leaders from Selangor #6 had the priviledge to meet up with RR leaders from all over the world who came for the RR International Asia Pacific Conference right here in KL. And so, a tea-time fellowship session was organized in Calvary Church Kuala Lumpur (home of Kuala Lumpur #1) from 3-5pm...a time for commanders from Malaysian outpost to meet up with these important global RR representatives.

We had a good time fellowshipping, listening to them speak, and just sharing our experiences and listening to their life story on how God has used them and brought them to places, pioneering RR works in different continents of this world...working together as ONE. Many if us were inspired just listening to their experiences and we pray that we will constantly be challenged to do more for Him...One more for Jesus!

Here's some photos taken over the weekend...enjoy!

Presenting you, the newly promoted Senior Commander of KL #1, Cmdr. Eddy Law!

RR International Asia Pacific Coord, Cmdr. Jim Guneratnam of KL #1.

Cmdr. Doug Marsh...US National Commander. For all RR leaders, its truly an honour and a blessing to be able to meet someone like him! An experience we'll never forget....

Doug was instrumental in growing Royal Rangers in Latin America and the Caribbean to over 45,000 members. Today, he is prepared to equip leaders around the world to raise up the next generation of leaders. These young people will become the hope of their neighborhoods and their nations. Doug founded Royal Rangers International in 2002. Currently, he serves jointly as the national director of Royal Rangers USA and as the director of Royal Rangers International.

Pas. Bob Crabtree...simply an amazing chap. A veteran in the RR ministry!

Bob joined RRI in 2005 and serves on the RRI Council as a field advisor. Bob and his wife, Roberta, pastored from 1959-1966 and served as missionaries in Europe until 1977. From 1983-2004, Bob served as the district superintendent for Ohio. He is currently on the board 40 of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Central Bible College, Emerge Ministries, and the Assemblies of God General Presbytery. Bob was a strong supporter of Royal Rangers while serving as the Ohio district superintendent and in an unusual move for a busy superintendent, completed several Royal Ranger leadership training courses. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the RRI Council.

Here's Cmdr. Chew Eng Kiat, the National Commander of Singapore! Singapore's RR Camporama is coming up soon...anyone interested to join?

Here's the National Commander of RR Japan...my apologies as I didn't manage to catch his name. Such a blessing that know that Japan is slowly picking up this ministry within their churched.

G'day mate! Its Cmdr. Mike from Australia....National Commander of RR Australia! Go Aussies!!!

Matt Kling – Director of Operations (he absolutely hates durians!)

Matt joined RRI in 2006, serving as the director of operations for Royal Rangers International. As such, he oversees the day-to-day operations for the ministry and coordinates the continued development of the global curriculum and training resources. He also oversees the implementation of SCORE, a sportsevangelism ministry of RRI being used to help nations grow their Royal Ranger ministries through outreach to the unsaved. Matt, his wife, Kristi, and their two boys are missionaries with AGWM and reside in Springfield, Missouri.

Jukka Piirainen – Assistant Director/ Europe Coordinator

Jukka is the regional coordinator for Royal Rangers in Europe. In addition, he serves as the national Royal Rangers director of Finland and as the national youth director. Jukka’s passion is “to see the Royal Rangers ministry grow in Europe so that no country is without the ministry, and so that boys and girls across the region are reached and kept for Jesus Christ.” Jukka and his wife, Maarit, are the proud parents of a son, Juuso.

Here's our local story-teller Cmdr. Hon Chong sharing with us some secrets to having a successful and long life...:)

Everyone had a good time enjoying a variety of local dishes, kuihs, and fruits! Yeap, we even got a few of those heavenly durians for these kwai lo's to try...:) The very smell of it was enough to keep them at a distance! Haha...

RR Selangor #6 leaders together with Cmdr. Doug Marsh (US National Commander).


Our leaders here seen with Pas. Bob, Cmdr. Hon Chong and Cmdr. Eddy...

Posing together with our good friend, Matt Kling...he's only 30 this year, and he's the Director of operations for RR International! He's been travelling quite a bit...his previous stint was in Jamaica! Coolio, mann!

Managed to get a shot here with Cmdr. Mike and Cmdr. Jukka just before they left for a tour around KL...

And so, truly its been a weekend to remember. What a blessing its been for us to meet up with these amazing RR leaders from all over the world. Our prayer is that God will continue to raise up leaders from all corners of this world, that will continue to lead His people back home to Him.

God bless and have a fantastic week ahead!