It Must be God!

God continues to do wonders among our HIM families all over the world. This week, we would like to bring your attention to our family in Hope Puchong, as they share about how they have tasted the goodness of God this year. Thomas and Fiu See from Hope Puchong shared that they recently have been blessed with six new converts in the church, from three different families!

Among these six are two sisters named Michelle and Joanne. Recently, Michelle has been unwell and had to be admitted in the hospital for over two weeks. Even the doctors could not figure out what was wrong, and the family was facing a difficult time. But it was at this moment that her mother found an old Christmas gift, with the contact number for Hope Puchong.

When Michelle’s mother reached out, she connected with Rebecca from Hope Puchong. Rebecca and the team from Hope Puchong went out to visit Michelle and pray for her while Kelly, another Hope Puchong member led the entire church to join in prayer. And God supernaturally healed Michelle! It was such an amazing recovery that even the doctors were stunned! One of the doctors asked Michelle if she has been taking any new medications, and were surprised to find that she has only been taking Panadol (paracetamol). The doctor had no other way but to acknowledge that it was a supernatural healing, saying that, “It Must be God!”

One of the other converts is an elderly lady who is just referred to affectionately as “Auntie”. She is around 70 years old and has been going through many struggles, especially after losing her husband earlier this year. She had come to know the Lord some time ago, but only recently returned to church, bringing her daughter along.

This time however, there was a huge transformation in her. Gone is the depressed demeanor she had from her struggles in life, and now she is filled with joy from the Lord, so full of life! So much so that Auntie even broke down in tears of joy during one of the Hope Puchong services! In fact, during the Good Friday service, Auntie was touched by the Holy Spirit and set free, saying that she could sleep well every night since then. Now Auntie is a joyous part of the church fellowship, waking up early to cook and bring food to the church family so that they can all have lunch together. Thank God for such a wonderful change in Auntie’s life!

These are only some of the wonderful things happening in Hope Puchong. Previously in the first quarter of 2025, Hope Puchong was averaging about 60 plus people in attendance, adults and children included. However, since April, God has been bringing more people to church, now averaging from 72 to 80 people! And the glory of this tremendous growth belongs only to God!

Despite all the challenges, the hard work, and the heartaches, God has been so gracious and good to Hope Puchong. Thomas and Fiu See are also very thankful for the amazing team in Hope Puchong that is united like a family to serve God’s Kingdom. Together, they continue to press on as a church, believing that more souls will be added unto them. Let us as the global HIM family join them in prayer for an even greater breakthrough in Hope Puchong this year!

God has truly been working amidst Hope Puchong. The stories shared today are only some of the testimonies of God’s power. The miracles were God’s doing, and all Hope Puchong did was to obey Him.

It is all God, and we need more of Him in our midst.

Let us keep our brothers and sisters from Hope Puchong in prayer as God continues to use them mightily in Malaysia. If you have testimonies like this of God’s wonderful miracles, share it with us and let’s glorify God together!

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Ps Brendan Kirby

Brendan and Helen Kirby are the founding pastors of Hope Church in Adelaide. Brendan became a Christian in 1984, and joined Hope Melbourne in 1991. In the 80’s Brendan trained in physics at The University Of Melbourne, and graduated with a PhD in 1989. Since then he has worked as a post doctoral fellow and research scientist for about 23 years in various government research organizations. He married Helen in 1994, and in early 1998 they moved to Adelaide plant the Hope Church together while they both were working. He resigned his job as a research scientist for the Australian Defence in 2012 to work full time as a pastor.  Brendan is passionate about building and planting churches, and oversees churches in Perth, West Africa, Central Africa and India.

Ps Lance Wolter

Ps Lance & Belle were married in 2006 while pioneering Hope Church Gold Coast. As time went on they began to also become more and more involved helping with other churches in Australia and missional work (especially in Africa). In late 2018, they both took a leap of faith and relocated to Southern Africa to help churches in that region to become more fruitful in discipleship and the multiplication of churches. They are currently serving over 180 churches in Southern and Eastern Africa as well as churches in Gold Coast, New South Wales and ACT (Australia). Lance and Belle are passionate about pioneering community empowerment and social justice projects for the poorest of the poor. The family is also blessed with two beautiful children, Michael and Hadessah.

Ps Chaiyapruck Pewruangnont

Pastor Chaiyapruck Pewruangnont came to know Jesus Christ in 1988 at Hope of Bangkok church when he was a high school student. After he graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Architechure from KMITL Bangkok, he was trained and sent out to be the pastor of Hope of Hatyai church in 1996. He then moved to be a regional pastor at Hope Nakornrachasima and oversaw the North East region of Thailand. In 2000, he moved to Hope Bangkok church to join the pastoral team and oversaw the North region of Bangkok. In 2002, he moved back to Hatyai again and oversaw the Southern and North East of Thailand. He is currently the Vice President of HIM Thailand. Pastor Chaiyapruck is married to Pastor Patcharee. They have 2 daughters.

Ps Chuchat Chaisombat

Pastor Chuchat Chaisombat grew up in Payao, Northern Thailand.  After graduating in Economics, he started to serve God as a full-time pastoral staff.  He now lives with his wife Siriphorn in Chiangmai. He graduated in Master of Ministry from Bangkok Bible Seminary (BBS). He is currently the President of HIM Thailand, and leads the HIM churches in Thailand. Chuchat enjoys pioneering churches and discipleship.  He has a deep desire to inspire and help Christ-followers to be passionate for God and to serve Him until their last breath.

Ps James Loke

James Loke graduated in economics and worked in the central bank in Singapore. He then received a sovereign call to serve God in the mission field whence he travelled widely to preach and teach the Word of God. He is based in Singapore, where he serves God with his wife Christine. He oversees HIM churches in Thailand and the Philippines.  James believes that God wants His people to know Him well and to have a close relationship with Him and with fellow believers.  James desires Christ-followers to be passionate for God, mature in Christ and live pragmatic lives honouring Him.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Ps Prakich Treetasayuth

Pastor Prakich Treetasayuth received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science, majoring in Biochemistry, from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He was awarded a Master’s Degree of Philosophy in Theology from the Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society. After receiving Christ in Hope of Bangkok Church in 1988, he was committed to the church and its ministry in many areas including biblical studies. In 1995, he became a regional pastor and the Head of Publication, in charge of the church’s teaching materials. He was appointed as the Pastor over Student Ministry in 1999 until he relocated to Europe in 2004 in his new role as the Regional Pastor over Hope Europe. God called him back to Thailand in 2021 for an additional role as the General Secretary for Thailand Bible Society. Pastor Prakich is gifted in leadership, word of encouragement and as a shepherd and a teacher.

Ps Kwong Lie Ong

Pastor Ong Kwong Lie pioneered Hope Johor Bahru (in Malaysia) in the year 1993. With a humble beginning of 1 person, today the church consists of more than 200 members and is still growing. Besides pastoring Hope Johor Bahru, he also oversees daughter churches in the state of Johor and Malacca. God has also entrusted him to oversee churches in Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia and India. Pastor Kwong Lie graduated from Harvest Bible College in Melbourne with Diploma in Christian Ministry in 1991. He is married to Pastor Swee Min and they have 2 sons. Pastor Swee Min supports him in his pastoral role locally and internationally.

Ps Denis Lu

Pastor Denis Lu was one of the pioneering members of Hope Kuching with Pastor Simon, in 1992. He is currently the Senior Pastor of Hope Kuching. He oversees HIM churches in Malaysia. Denis graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1991 from University Newcastle, Australia in 1991. He returned to Kuching, lectured at Stamford College and later became the College’s principal in 1995. He moved on to be an education counselor for Taylor’s College before entering full-time ministry in September 2001. Denis is married to Pastor Chong Hai Eng, who is also the Senior Manager in the HIM Elders’ Office. They have a son.

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Ps Simon Eng

Pastor Simon Eng is a Civil Engineer by training. He has been ministering for over 30 years. His experiences include pioneering Hope Kuching, mentoring leaders and pastors, and ministering in cross-cultural Regional Conferences. Pastor Simon is married to Pastor Lai Eng and they have 3 wonderful children, who are active in their faith as well. Pastor Simon is currently serving as the Senior Pastor of Hope Kuala Lumpur and an Elder in Hope International Ministries. He loves to build God’s people and travels extensively to minister and care for God’s churches.

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Ps Wilson Lim

Wilson and Lai Ling are founding pastors of Hope Church, a thriving multi-site church with its headquarters in Brisbane. Wilson is currently serving as President of HIM and oversees Hope churches in Oceania and North America.  Wilson is known for his lively, engaging expositional preaching, theological and leadership insights as well as apostolic father’s heart.  His passion is teaching, equipping leaders and building the church.  Wilson holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Monash University) and a MTh (The University of Manchester). He was a research scientist with CSIRO. He also formerly served as a Bible College director and is currently the chairman of Australian Care & Trauma Services.  Lai Ling complements him in ministry with her passion in the areas of prophetic, intercession, pastoral care and counselling.  Together, they minister widely around the world today and founded a ministry equipping website wilsonlailing.com.  They have three adult children and 1 daughter-in-law.