Christians numbering over 20,000, brave rain to attend outdoor pentecostal celebration in Kuching
KUCHING, Sept 8 ― The downpour last night did not stop over 20,000 Christians from attending the first of the two-night Malam Pentakosta at the Jubilee Outdoor Sports Ground here.
The evening featuring Pastor Philip Mantofa from Surabaya, Indonesia, began with praise and worship.
Organising chairman Datuk Janang Bungsu told The Borneo Post the faithful came from all over Sarawak, including Limbang, Lawas, and Miri, as well as from Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei.
“That really touched my heart. Despite the heavy rain, these people still stay. Some of them even come here since 2pm,” said Janang.
“We have chartered a total of 88 busses, especially for the people in the interior areas. We want to bless our rural pastors too.”
Janang said more interdenominational congregants are expected tonight.
“Some teachers who lead the Inter-School Christian Fellowship clubs in schools will also be bringing the students here,” he added.
