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was birthed out of a vision and continues to grow because
of that vision.
The “Organisation” of AYA, consisting of Kenneth
Chin, the board of advisors & directors, his executive
team and band of over 20 dedicated full-time workers, exist
only to SERVE and facilitate that same vision
as God sees fit to spread it across the neighbourhood of
Subang, the
nation of Malaysia and the nations beyond.
The Vision of ’94, as we affectionately call it, deeply
impressed upon our hearts the plan of God for the imminent
revival of the Church and the transformation of the nation
of Malaysia, especially among and through the emerging generation(s).
This vision, which later received a Scriptural promise from
the Book of Joel Chapter 2 verse 12 onwards, first involves
the “turning & returning” of believers
back to their First Love and culminates with a missions
emphasis
and explosion.
Since
1999 we’ve given the vision a name (and a target): “DREAM Malaysia” (by 2020), and extended
it to include a united vision for the Country as well
(the Rukun Negara
to begin with). The question DREAM Malaysia asks is “What
kind of Church and Country do we want to see by the year
2020?” The latter may include thoughts like
Without
doubt, these are all dreams we can definitely agree upon,
regardless whether we are Christian or not. But “what
must WE do to see this dream accomplished?” There’s
obviously much work to be done but before WE can
truly see a “transformed" Malaysia,
WE must
see a “reformed
and revived" Church.
WE must lead the way!
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If we would follow the sequence suggested by the Prophet Joel
in Chapters 2 and 3, it would seem to me broadly that, DREAM Malaysia (for the Church) would include the picture of a
Christian (youth) revival
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Where thousands will turn & return to
God with radical faith to always live His principles, serve
His purposes and fulfill His plans in and through their
lives
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| Church restoration |
Where spiritual accuracy, authority, activeness ... and
admiration will be restored to the Church like in the days
of the Book of Acts
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| Community transformation |
Where lives are guided by principles and lived with
purpose, and communities are blessed as righteousness
prevails over self- centredness, with multitudes
responding to the love of Jesus and to the power of His Holy Spirit, bringing
about real and lasting change for the good of all
[POWER]
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| Commission explosion |
Where tens of thousands of young people will answer
the call for missions, making Malaysia a mighty force
that will effectively help to bring completion to the
Great Commission
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My belief is that this is the will of God
for the emerging generation of Malaysia -
which we at AYA and our faithful Partners,
have been entrusted with - to inspire, instruct
and and involve - until the fulfillment of
all things. I believe God’s will shall
be done and I believe WE are the generation
to do it. I believe WE can do it together
and I believe WE can do it now.
DREAM Malaysia isn’t owned by anyone
and yet everyone can own it. The details
have not yet been fully worked out and the
(dream) team has not been fully formed. There
is much room left for many more who share
the same spirit and sight (vision) to come
together and to build God’s Kingdom
here in Malaysia! There is so much more we
can achieve through the power of Partnership.
It is our hope and goal to raise and link
at least 10,000 Partners by the year 2010
and 100,000 by 2020.
DREAM Malaysia is a united vision especially
for and by the emerging generation of this
nation and we would like to hear what you
have to say. It is vital that WE begin to
detail and formulate what DREAM Malaysia is really going to look like and how it is
going to get done. As mentioned above, it
needs to begin with the Church and with this
in mind I would like to start by opening
up a (cyber or otherwise) dialogue with leaders
and youth alike hoping that this will further
lead to the building of strong and strategic
friendships, networks and partnerships all
across this nation and beyond, as the Lord
so determines, for the sake of the Vision.
Please feel free to share your information,
ideas and inspirations with us using our DREAM Malaysia
2020 (Country) - “What do you see/ what must
we do?” Forum or
email us at dm2020@aya.org.my. Looking forward to
your contribution and comradeship!
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