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The process of setting up the 7 overseas Gospel-based drug rehabilitation centre
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Established in 2002
Brother Simon had come to Indonesia at the invitation of the chief executive officer of the “Evangelical Movement: Marching on to 2000”. Brother Simon spoke in 8 cities, testifying to the life transforming power of the Gospel and also shared the vision and mission of the Gospel-based drug rehabilitation ministry of Breakthrough Missions.
Brother Simon received a letter from the leaders of the Third Chinese Church of the Jakarta Church. They shared how the children of some of the church members were consuming drugs, and many students in schools too. They urged brother Simon to make a trip to Jakarta, and he immediately responded to the Macedonian call to help the drug addicts. He was invited to speak at the Third Chinese Church and the theme was “Call of the Crisis” and he also conducted a talk on the Gospel-based drug rehabilitation ministry. There were many drug addicts and their parents among the congregation, which convinced brother Simon of the vision and need for Gospel-based drug rehabilitation in Indonesia.
Brother Kurnia from Bandung came to Breakthrough Singapore
for his training and equipping and brought the vision of Gospel-based drug
rehabilitation back to his hometown. The pastor in charge of Bandung’s Gospel
Church, the church leaders and members responded to Christ’s call of love. They
rented a place to give support and engage in the Gospel-based drug
rehabilitation ministry of Breakthrough Missions.
That same year God brought the CEO of Lippo Group Dr Mochtar
Riady and his wife to Breakthrough Missions, Singapore. They witnessed the life
transforming power of the Gospel and were deeply moved. Their son Dr James
Riady also received the vision of Gospel-based drug rehabilitation and he took
personal responsibility for the planning, design, and building of Breakthrough
Missions centre in Jakarta, which could accommodate 100.
Construction
works began and were completed within 7 months. Dr Tahir, the son-in-law of Dr
Mochtar Riady also made an offering in support. The Bandung Breakthrough Missions
centre set up earlier also moved into the new premises in Jakarta.
Breakthrough Indonesia was officially registered and began its mission of serving the drug offenders. Breakthrough Singapore sent its leaders and staff over to provide training and assistance in the operations of its Jakarta counterpart. Praise God! It has been 15 years since and the fragrant offering of the Lee family and brothers and sisters of Jakarta and Bandung for the Lord has become a blessing for many.
Established in 2013
Total Residents Helped: 150
Rev Berechiah Lee was a medium before he believed in Jesus Christ. He was also a gang fighter and drug abuser, addicted to heroin for 11 years. He entered Breakthrough Missions in November 1992, where his life was renewed through the Gospel-based rehabilitation programme and began serving in this ministry until now.
After receiving his Bachelor's degree from Singapore Bible College, God led Rev Lee and his family to Vancouver where he served as a pastor of the Chinese Baptist Church of Vancouver. He saw many social ills in Vancouver, typical of big cities – drug abuse, alcoholism, gambling, cyber addiction, sex addiction, family violence – that resulted in psychological problems, family disintegration, deaths and other tragedies. These social maladies are pervasive and have afflicted the country and society, including many Christian families. The problems are intractable and change is impossible without a transformation of life.
Encouraged and supported by brother Simon, Rev Lee resigned from the church to set up Breakthrough Missions Canada – Life Transformation Centre. The centre was registered as a legal, non-profit Gospel organization to support the Chinese churches and Chinese social organizations in Vancouver in their work on addiction problems. Together we will be the salt and light of the earth and the name of the Lord is lifted high.
The Canadian government recognized Breakthrough Canada - Life Transformation Centre as a charity organization, which would entitle us to tax exemption for all donations above C$20. By faith, we continue to provide free accommodation and life-transforming services to all addicts who come to us.
Established in 2018
Total Residents Helped: 34
Two sisters from Singapore, Soh Choon Eng and Soh Choon Sian, together with brother Simon were alumni of Chin Lien Bible Seminary. Upon graduation they set up the ECF Holyword Church in Pekan Nanas, Johor.
Under the introduction of a brother, a group of brothers and sisters from the ECF Holyword Church visited Breakthrough Mission Singapore. Since then, a beautiful spiritual bond was gradually built up between the church and Breakthrough over the years.
Brother Simon Neo noticed the rampant drug problem in the region, which had seriously affected the social community. He repeatedly encouraged ECF Holyword Church to start the drug rehabilitation ministry and promised his support.
The leaders and pastors of the ECF Holyword Church in 2017 responded positively to Gospel-based drug rehabilitation ministry. They found a house covering an area of 7000 sq ft, and a sister bought the property by faith as a place to develop the ministry.
The centre was officially put into service. Singapore Breakthrough Missions sent co-workers to assist.
Expansion of existing buildings to receive more residents.
