Ministry Trips 2018
13 January – 16 February – Indonesia – Malaysia – India
From January 13 to February 16, David and Anne Velu embarked on an impactful journey, touching the lives of many across three diverse countries. Their voyage began in Bali, Indonesia, where they dedicated their efforts to ministering at the C3 Church in Denpasar and affiliated ministries. Subsequently, they set course for Bangalore, India, carrying their message of hope and compassion to this vibrant city. Continuing their mission, they proceeded to Malaysia, where they shared their spiritual insights in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Sungei Petani. Throughout their travels, they engaged with various communities, including schools, orphanages, and villages, extending prayers for healing and miracles. Their dedication to uplifting others through faith and kindness has left a profound impact, fostering hope and comfort among those they encountered during this transformative journey.
M
ay, 2018 – Ballarat, Victoria
In May 2018, David and Anne Velu, in collaboration with Pastors David and Margaret Tamkin, embarked on a significant spiritual endeavor in Ballarat, Victoria. This five-day prayer retreat was dedicated to fervently praying for the Nation of Australia. With a shared commitment to spiritual upliftment and intercession, they gathered in this tranquil setting to seek divine guidance and blessings upon the nation and its people.
Their collective prayers and devotion aimed to invoke positive transformation, healing, and harmony throughout the land. This retreat marked a profound moment of unity and purpose as they united their hearts and voices in seeking spiritual renewal and prosperity for Australia.
June 2018 – Sri Lanka & Malaysia & Indonesia
18-22 December, 2017 – Stable on the Strand, Townsville, Qld.
Stable on the Strand is owned and run by Stable on the Strand Inc., a non-profit organisation, whose members are drawn from across the various churches of Townsville. For the second consecutive year since relocating to Townsville, David and Anne have been part of the team of volunteers bringing the story of the birth of Jesus to the community. Praying Christmas prayers and blessings to visitors to the event have seen many rededicate, renew or dedicate their hearts to following Jesus. This is North Queensland’s premier Christian Christmas event that attracts over 40,000 attendees annually.
Baby Jesus in the manger with Mary, Joseph, and the three Wise Men
Pastor David Velu praying with a visiting family.
North Queensland Mission Trip 13 – 15 December, 2017
Pastors David and Anne Velu from Shefabrook Ministries joined together with Pastor Sajimon Mulamoottil and leaders of Immanuel Pentecostal Church, Townsville on a journey of over 800kms on a three-day mission reaching out to the wider community of North Queensland. Towns visited included Ayr, Bowen, Mackay, Airlie Beach.
The trip saw the group do street ministry, counseling, prayer, preaching, many asked Jesus to come into their hearts. Hundreds of tracts were handed out, friendships formed and Jesus glorified!
July & August, 2017 – In Indonesia – Bali, Surabaya, Jakarta, In Singapore, In Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sungei Petani
Travelling and ministering in South East Asia over July and August 2017 saw many amazing miracles of healing. Starting Bali, Indonesia, David and Anne were able to speak and minister to the staff of the Bali Christian School, then on to taping television messages for Christian television in Indonesia. From there to Singapore, David and Anne spoke and ministered at Living Faith International Church for three days and nights.
Malaysia, where David was born and where they lived for many years was next with Ministry at Soaring Eagles Global Mission Church in Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, and Global Revival City Church. Travelling to Penang and Sungei Petani, where they ministered and spoke to small groups and also at the Church of Pastor Andrew Chong Ngo Long, a college mate from the Royal Military College, Malaysia. Surabaya and Jakarta were next. These two destinations saw healing miracles for eyes, knee problems and hip problems. The Lord healed many on this trip and He was glorified!
Here is a link to Anne sharing the word @ Victory Church in Surabaya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip6qyGrK7T0
In 2015 David and Anne joined with Pastor Samuel Lye’s team and visited Indonesia and Malaysia on two different Ministry Trips. The first was in September and they spent two weeks in Indonesia and Malaysia, ministering with Pastor Samuel. The coordinators and translators for these trips were Pastor Sinwo Susanto and his wife Sister Filia Sinwo. The second trip, also with Pastor Samuel, was for six weeks over late October, November, and December. The team traveled to Surabaya, Solo and Jakarta in Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Pastor Samuel Lye is the Senior Pastor of Soaring Eagles Global Missions in Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Mertajam. Pastor Samuel is the leader of the My Home Malaysia Program and he was instrumental in holding the first My Home Malaysia Conference in Kuala Lumpur in November 2015.
During these trips, Pastor David’s five-fold ministry gift of Evangelist was used to bring new believers into the Kingdom. Pastor Anne’s five-fold ministry gift of Prophet saw many receive words of comfort, encouragement, and exhortation. Shefabrook’s emphasis on prayer saw hundreds receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit and as they were filled with the Holy Spirit, they prayed in tongues.