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People working behind the scenes
Keith Williams P.O. Box 501, Epping NSW 1710 June 3rd, 1997 To whom it may concern Re: the Rev. Daniel Lai I have known Daniel for over ten years and have been impressed with his Christian commitment, his integrity, his focus on a task, and his capacity to give himself in ministry for others. Daniel came to Chatswood Baptist Church as a student observer at the beginning of 1994, in his fourth year at Morling, when I was the pastor of the C. B. Church. His involvement included - children’s activities – participating in AM worship services & interpreting at the AM bilingual service - helping to train Sunday School teachers & teaching English – reaching Chinese people through Multi-Cultural community activities – preaching at the PM service when asked. I was sorry to lose Daniel from the pastoral team, but God obviously had other plans for him. It was a privilege to preach at his ordination service in 1997. I have always found Daniel to be an upright person of principle. He has a loyal and devoted wife in Dominica, and they have two very bright children, who have great models in their parents. Working alongside Daniel, I noticed that when he set his mind to a task he saw it through. While at CBC Daniel took the opportunity to reached out to Chinese people he met in the area; he used every occasion t0 share the Gospel. It seems that wherever he goes Daniel lays the foundation for the formation and growth of new churches. In Kenya he was used by the Lord to form a new church attended by recent Chinese converts. Daniel demonstrates loyalty to Jesus; vision and purpose, and he has the ability to inspire people. In his love for life and people, and his concern for their eternal welfare, and the building up of the Kingdom of God, Daniel does what only many talk of doing. I commend this godly man to you! Yours sincerely
Keith Williams __________________________________________________________________________ 16 Feb06 Dear Co-Laborer(s):
Greetings! I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude for the ministry of Daniel and Dominica Lai among the Chinese Christian community in Canada. On a number of occasions they have given of themselves to assist us in sharing the vision --- and God has blessed richly. Truly this is a labor of love.
Their recent ministry in three key Western Canadian cities, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, was certainly much appreciated. An added twist this time was that they were accompanied for part of the tour by a Chinese-Canadian couple, recent recruits now headed for E. Asia, whom God had called through the Lai's ministry in Ottawa, our national capital, just a few years ago.
Now that Daniel and Dominica are back on the field and getting settled into their respective roles once again, we wish them God's richest blessing in their lives and ministry.
Our thanks to you, too, for making it administratively possible for the Lai's to continue investing themselves as co-laborers with us as opportunities arise. Our Lord will surely grant the increase. Should this pattern continue to be within the boundaries of His plan, we look forward to additional collaboration in future.
We're all in this together!
In Him,
Garland Hoel
Ethnic Ministries Director
Canada WO
_____________________ 24 Jun05 Daniel & Dominica Lai as an expression of our love and in recognition of 7 years of service to the peoples of East Africa and to us. We publicly commend Daniel & Dominica for their faithful service in East Africa through Finance and Administrative Support. With grateful hearts we acknowlege their special place in our lives as colleagues and friends. Presented 24 Jun05 in Watamu, Kenya at the Turtle Bay Beach Club UTB Conference 2005 Rod McGarvie Director, SIL Uganda-Tanzania Branch ________________________________ 28 Jan97 I am glad that Daniel & Dominica Lai have joint Wycliffe Bible Translators waiting to go to Africa. The Bible is the Word of God and everyone in the world needs it everyday to guide one's lives and to learn the Will of God. Your work is very important and deserves the support of every Christian. Your dedication is a shining example and testimony to all of us. Yours sincerely, Pak L Chu Professor of Electrical Engineering, Head of Optical Communications, The University of New South Wales ________________________________
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