Diakonia 2025 Volume 1
Nurturing Young Lives Through God’s Grace:
The Story of Student’s Learning and Support Programme (SLS)
Pastor Phang
phksly@gmail.com
In 2009, Seremban Gospel Chapel launched the Student’s Learning and Support Programme (SLS),a ministry born out of a deep desire to serve children in our community through holistic care and education. What began with a few small classrooms, a team of committed church volunteers, and a handful of neighborhood children has, by God’s grace, grown significantly over the past 16 years.
Today, SLS supports more than 150 students across three centers in Seremban, Rasah Jaya, and Seremban 2. Many of these children come from underprivileged homes, where parents may be separated or burdened by financial struggles, making access to quality childcare and education difficult. SLS offers affordable, and often subsidized, support tailored to each family’s financial situation
We welcome students from both primary and secondary schools across Seremban. At SLS, we offer more than just academic support, where our program includes daily transportation, nutritious
meals, homework supervision, and additional tuition. But our mission goes beyond academics. We are deeply committed to nurturing character and essential life skills. In a world filled with digital distractions, we guide students toward healthy routines and personal responsibility,
encouraging them to clean up after meals, wash dishes, and even cook simple meals like rice. Beyond the classroom, we create opportunities for growth through outings, camps, and educational seminars that enrich both the mind and soul.
Boosting Student Focus and Comprehension with Technology
For our secondary school students, we offer multimedia tuition classes in Bahasa Malaysia, English,
Mathematics, Science, and History. Each student is provided with access to a donated computer,
enabling them to engage in interactive, technology-enhanced learning. This approach has proven
highly effective, with many students demonstrating significant improvement in both academic
performance and self-confidence.
Guiding Young Hearts: Sex Education from a Christian Perspective
In October 2024, we held a special talk on sex education for children and teens. The session was led by Mr. Tan, a seasoned counsellor from our church with over 20 years of experience in marriage,
family, and sex education. Delivered in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, the session welcomed both students and their parents, with around 60 people attending the talk.
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Christmas Carnival
In December 2024, our students participated in a vibrant Christmas carnival in Lobak, Seremban.
This joint celebration brought together churches from the area to rejoice in Christ’s birth and raise
funds for the poor. Our students shared about SLS, giving personal testimonies of how the program
has touched and transformed their lives
STEM Carnival
More recently, in early 2025, we hosted a STEM Carnival – our very own science camp. Dr. Khong, a
Christian scientist known for his ability to address children’s questions on science and faith, led the
event. Through hands-on experiments and inspiring talks, students explored the wonders of God’s
creation. We welcomed around 50 children, including 5 from the Burmese refugee community that
our church ministers to.
Looking Ahead
As we look ahead, we continue to rely on God’s provision and the faithful prayers of His people. SLS
is more than an educational initiative – it’s a ministry of hope, transformation, and the love of Christ in
action. We invite you to join us in prayer, partnership, and support as we sow seeds for the next
generation.
SLS Donation Drive 2025
Annually, our church organizes donation drives to sustain these vital initiatives. We invite anyone
moved by our mission to contribute to our ministry through online banking to the account provided
below.
Bank Name: Hong Leong Bank Berhad Malaysia
Account Number: 011 001 40522
Account Name: Seremban Gospel Chapel (Chinese)
Please forward your transaction slip to the person in charge of the donation drive, Brother Khoo Jay
Sern +6012-2286535. An acknowledgment receipt will be issued for each donation. For more
information about the SLS program and our church, please visit our YouTube channel via the QR
below.
