After the eightieth-anniversary celebrations, members grew greatly in their spiritual lives and in love and devotion to the Lord and his church. They cared for and encouraged one another in fellowship. The Adults’ Fellowship was formally established on 6 July, with Mr 朱振兴 as its first president.
Although preparation of the eightieth-anniversary publication faced many difficulties, it was finally published on 2 November through the efforts of editor-in-chief Mr 杨昭铭 and the committee. Richly illustrated, it recorded the church’s history and the activities of its departments, preserving the fruit of eighty years of church life.
Construction of the 80th Anniversary Building began after the Holy Communion service on 4 January 1976. It was completed in 1977 and dedicated by Bishop 方中南 on 5 May.
On 1 January 1977, evangelist Ms 陈秀音 resigned to pursue further theological studies. The Rev. 李 temporarily managed the church alone, supported by the united efforts of church officers and members. A sports and fitness group was established on 10 January, offering tai chi and qigong classes to promote health. Friends and relatives outside the church were also invited as a means of welcoming those who had not yet come to faith.
In 1978, the Missions Committee, established on 8 April 1976, actively developed evangelistic work in Balik Pulau and Bayan Baru. On 13 August that year, a preaching station began meeting in Bayan Baru at the home of a Trinity Church member. An application was made to the Annual Conference for an additional pastoral worker.
On 1 January 1979, Mr 黄约辉 arrived as assistant minister to serve alongside the Rev. 李前军. Young, energetic and devoted to the Lord, he worked diligently, and the Bayan Baru ministry progressed rapidly. On 11 June, a single-storey semi-detached house was purchased for RM84,000 as a preaching point, giving local members a permanent place to worship God.
Bayan Baru ChurchEstablished in 1978