Davis Lam

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I am the youngest in the family where I have two sisters and a brother. My father and mother had passed away respectively in 1990 and 1996. I thank the Lord that they had the chance to accept Christ in the hospital. May God remember their faith.

I was converted at a school evangelical meeting in 1975. I began attending church actively since 1978. My mother church is Kwai Chung FM church. Thank the Lord that I could grow up and learn continuously with the brothers and sisters in the ‘big family'.

I was a civil servant and had worked at the construction branch of the Housing Department for more than 13 years. In 1995, I worked for the FM denomination as an Executive Secretary at the Conference office. In 1999, I left for Australia to study a MBA course for two years. Afterwards, I work again for the Free Methodist Conference.

Thank God that I had the opportunity to study a Diploma Course at the Chinese Graduate School of Theology. I had a wonderful and fruitful time to know more in God's Word. I graduated in June 2003.

My Calling

All is the grace of God when I review different stages of my life. I understand more as what Apostle Paul says ‘And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose' (Romans 8:28). It's not my choice to select what seems to be the ‘best' for myself instead of God's wondrous works. My life has been going through various phases including : working for the government in a construction field; serving the Free Methodist Conference in administration works; growing up with brothers and sisters in the church; studying overseas to learn more about cross cultural aspects and equipping myself at the seminary. It seems God continues to prepare and shape me to be His tool in His plan. However, the most important thing is NOT the ‘Doing' but the ‘Being' of my life. When I see the needs of Cambodia, it is the start to leave my ‘comfort zone' to experience God and learn to submit to God in a deeper way. I know I still have many weaknesses and limitations; ‘The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever- do not abandon the works of your hands' (Psalm 138:8).

The Role in Cambodian Ministries

The Free Methodist Church of Hong Kong has been establishing ministries in Cambodia for more than 10 years. Currently, we have more than 10 preaching points and various works are being developed. The field is big but the workers are few. However, the missionary team comprises members from different nationalities such as American, Filipino, Japanese and Hong Kong. They work hard to outreach, pastoral and establish churches of people ministries. On the other hand, the economy of Cambodia is still undergoing development. The local people mostly are living in poverty especially the villagers and farmers. In order to work together with the ministries, the Free Methodist Church bought a land of about twenty thousand square meters for six blocks of building such as Missionary quarter, student centre, amenity centre and the like to serve the missions agency, the churches and the community in the nearly future. My role is to assist in the construction works and partnership with the missionary team. This is a very challenging service and may God build up His works. ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. ‘Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain' (Psalm 127:1).

The date to go to Cambodia:December,2003

The Prayer Request

  • Regular quiet time to draw nigh to God and a fervent prayer life
  • A sensitive heart to observe and respond the needs of Cambodia
  • A humble heart to serve
  • The peace and conversion to the Lord of my sisters and brother
  • Language study and the skill in driving
  • Contacts and Fellowship with local people and church members