CHANGE OF NAME TO WHITE FIELDS ASSEMBLY, SEREMBAN

Note: This is the text of an announcement read out during Worship Service in Full Gospel Assembly Seremban on 15th October 1995.

1. Full Gospel Assembly Seremban (FGA Seremban) was established in the latter part of 1985 as a branch of Full Gospel Assembly Bhd (FGA Bhd).
The first Sunday worship service was held on 2nd. November, 1985.
Spiritual and legal cover was provided by the mother church of Full Gospel Assembly Kuala Lumpur (FGA, KL).

2. The Lord has blessed FGA Seremban since its inception and ministries in both English and Mandarin are in existence.
The Church celebrates her tenth anniversary on 31st October of 1995.
During those ten years she has functioned as an autonomous local church with minimal reference to the mother church except for financial accountability.
Annual meetings were however held among Branch FGA Leaders in order to enhance closer relationship and cooperation as well as to facilitate administrative procedures.

3. As the Lord continued to bless the ministries of the Branch FGA’s (the other branches being located at Penang, Taiping, Ipoh and Batu Pahat) certain legal problems were anticipated especially regarding the acquiring and ownership of landed properties by the various branches.
This matter was first highlighted at the Annual Branch Leaders Meeting held on 10th. November, 1993 at which Branches were asked to explore ways of establishing a separate and independent legal existence.
It was stressed that the Spiritual networking and cooperation among all FGA’s would not only be maintained but also be enhanced.

4. At another meeting held on 2nd. September, 1994 attended by Branch Leaders and their Legal Advisors (Bro. Tan Moh Huat acting as the Legal Advisor for Seremban) it was agreed that all Branches would proceed with their own registration of a Public Company Limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act, 1965.
It was unanimously agreed that while we were concerned with the legal aspects all branches were to consider the spiritual necessity to intercede and pray for one another regularly and maintain very close contact.


5. WHITE FIELDS BHD was officially registered under the Companies Act 1965 on 17 January 1995 as Public Company Limited by Guarantee Not Having a Share Capital, with the Elders of FGA Seremban (Dr. Tan Yee Beng and Bro. Lim Swee Boon) as the first Directors.

The following are listed among objectives of WHITE FIELDS BHD:
a. To hold and organize meetings for the benefit, well-being and spiritual development of members and to function as a non-profit, non-political and social welfare organization.
b. To hold and organize meetings, seminars, conventions and to conduct leadership training that promotes the development of the whole person in all aspects designed to improve, accelerate and empower one’s physical, mental, and spiritual capabilities and capacities.
c. To encourage, propagate and promote the Good News Testimony by persons, individually or corporately.

6. With the approach of the Tenth Anniversary of FGA Seremban, the Elders and Oversight Committee after much prayer and deliberation have concluded that the time is now ripe for WHITE FIELDS. SEREMBAN to be established as the continuation and successor of Full Gospel Seremban with effect from 1st November 1995.

7. The Elders of Full Gospel Assembly, Kuala Lumpur have therefore been requested to dissolve FGA Seremban as a branch of Full Gospel Assembly Bhd with effect from 31st October 1995.
All assets belonging to FGA Seremban, including this building will be transferred to WHITE FIELDS BHD.

8. As from 1st November 1995, on the Tenth Anniversary of Full Gospel Assembly Seremban, “WHITE FIELDS” will be the new name of this local Church.

John 4: 35 gives the vision behind “WHITE FIELDS” because Jesus said: “Do you not say, “There are still four months and then comes the harvest”? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” (NKJV)

9. The Elders and Oversight Committee are strongly of the conviction that the establishment of “WHITE FIELDS” at this juncture is within the will and timing of the Lord and will be a positive step in the continuing development and ministry of our Church.
They would also like to assure all members that:
a. The Lordship of Jesus Christ and the ministry of the Holy Spirit will continue to be honored.
b. Increased emphasis will be made on fulfilling the Great Commission.
c. The Doctrinal position of the Church remains unchanged.
d. The Elders and the members of the Oversight Committee as well as all Heads of Departments and Home Fellowship Leaders will continue to serve the Lord in their present capabilities.
e. WHITE FIELDS will continue to work closely with the FGA family of Churches as well as other life-minded Churches.

10. As from 1st November 1995 all cheques to the Church should be made out to “WHITEFIELDS BHD”.

11. Any member who has any doubts about any aspect of this announcement is encouraged to please feel free to approach any of the leaders of the Church for clarification.

12. May the peace and blessings of God remain with each one of you as worship and honor Him in your life.