Mr 黄约辉 was ordained as a church officer in December 1982 and as an elder two years later. Under his leadership, the preaching point continued to grow.
The Rev. 黄约辉
A Theological Fund was established on 11 February 1985 to strengthen the theological scholarship scheme. Its support substantially increased available funds, enabling the church to assist more applicants.
The church marked its ninetieth anniversary on 5 May 1985 with a series of programmes. From 8 to 19 April, members partnered with Every Home Malaysia to distribute gospel tracts door to door. Evangelistic film screenings were held in different areas on 12, 16 and 18 April. From 23 to 26 April, spiritual renewal meetings were jointly organised with the Northern District, with Dr 吴祖兴 as speaker. The Rev. 李 led evangelistic meetings from 1 to 3 May. On 4 May, the choir presented a praise programme entitled “Matchless Love”. A ninetieth-anniversary thanksgiving banquet was held on 5 May.
In July that year, the church purchased a single-storey semi-detached house adjoining the Bayan Baru preaching point for RM160,000. Acquired as a ninetieth-anniversary memorial, it would allow a future application to extend the chapel. In September, a house was rented in Balik Pulau for worship, and fundraising began among members. In April 1988, a house known as “House No. 3” was purchased for RM33,000 as a preaching point.
On 8 December 1985, the church held a membership meeting after Sunday worship at which eligible members elected church officers by ballot on the spot. This method has continued to be used.
In 1986, the Rev. 李前军 was transferred to Klang and appointed Superintendent of the Northern and Central District. He had served as this church’s minister in charge since 1971, a period of fifteen years. The Rev. 黄约辉 succeeded him. The Annual Conference appointed evangelist Ms 陈碧薇 to assist, principally at the Bayan Baru preaching point. Conscientious and attentive to members’ spiritual growth, she developed its ministry. Alongside Sunday worship, the preaching point organised Youth Fellowship activities and opened a kindergarten to serve the community.
Ms 陈碧薇
On 1 January 1987, evangelist Ms 方清叶 joined the church to serve alongside the Rev. 黄 and evangelist 陈. Diligent, resilient and sincere, she took responsibility for mission work at the Balik Pulau preaching point. The congregation welcomed having three pastoral workers serving the church and its two preaching points. However, on 1 January 1988, evangelist 陈 was appointed to Gunung Rapat Church in Ipoh. Thereafter, the Rev. 黄 and evangelist 方 continued the work together.
Evangelist Ms 方清叶
In early 1989, evangelist 方清叶 was transferred to Pasir Puteh, Kelantan. The Rev. 詹廷波 came to this church as assistant minister, responsible for the Bayan Baru preaching point. The two ministers served diligently in unity, and the church made considerable progress.
The Rev. 詹廷波
That year, Penang’s Chinese-language churches emphasised mission through the mass media. This church strongly supported the initiative, joining other Chinese-language churches to publish regular gospel pages in several Chinese newspapers.