Homework Assistance
Homework Assistance runs from 2pm to 5pm at Bethany Home and is an exciting outreach ministry where students invite their classmates to study together, share and learn from each other. All groups are led by one or two volunteers who themselves have been blessed in their studies through the Homework Assistance program.
I love people and seeing the students coming in to study with such weak foundation in their studies , it makes me look forward to being there for them each week. I wish to be a teacher who will make a difference in the lives of the children one day - Jolina Chang, 18 years old
"I feel good about studying in Bethany. If I don't understand certain topics or stuff, I can ask people. Anyway, if I stayed at home, I would probably be watching television and wasting my time." - Kevin Yip, 17 years old
"If I stayed at home, I would be sleeping or playing computer games. I find Bethany Home very conducive because it is quiet and I have many friends who encourage me and spur me on." - Alvin Chin, 18 years old
Academic Assistance
Held throughout the school year, Academic Assistance is a ministry set up to assist students in catching up with their school subjects. Classes offered are English, Malay language, Mathematics and Science. The classes are held from 3pm to 5pm at Bethany Home each day.
In the last few years there has been an average of 120 students who turn up every week for the Academic Assistance classes. Students contribute a small token as a sign of commitment to their studies.
"I don't feel bored when I am at Bethany Home because there is always something to do. Whenever I need help in my studies, there is always somebody around to help me. Bethany Home also provides food and transport for us." - Teo Kuo Leat, 16 years old
"In Bethany Home I am able to get a lot of help from older students who willingly help me whenever I need help in my studies. I am unable to do this at home as I am always expected to study alone." - Joyce Chai Ying Ying, 15 years old
"I find the place very conducive and comfortable to study. The air-conditioning helps me stay focused for a longer time. I have improved in my subjects in school. I love being in Bethany Home." - Mok Chin Yaw, 15 years old
Online Assistance
Online Assistance is held from 2pm to 5pm everyday and is focused on helping students become IT literate. Computers with internet connections and printers are made available for the students to use.
Students use the facilities to complete their school projects and free classes are given to students who wish to learn how to use computer.
There are currently four Online Assistance computers available to students, and there are plans to add to that number to meet the needs of the increasing number of students using Bethany Home.
"Bethany Home provides me a place to study as well as internet connection to do research online for my school projects. Each time I need help, there is also someone there for me." - Florence Richard, 18 years old
"I am able to focus on my work when I come to Bethany and I have improved in all my grades in school. I finally feel that I can make it through my PMR." - Sim Pei Ching, 15 years old
Our Stories
"I sat for my SPM examination a few months after I became a Christian. I was weak in my studies because I was not interested and was rather lazy. One day, Pastor Cheli invited me to study at Bethany Home along with some of my friends whom I knew in Bethany, so I gave it a try. I came early in the morning and I would study until late at night. I did not need to worry about my meals or transport home, because all these were provided.
What truly touched my heart and began to motivate me was that most of my friends who were also studying there took time to teach us who were weak. Their earnestness and sincerity encourage me a lot. When the SPM results were released, I couldn't believe what I got; I passed all but one subject. I even got 2 As. What God did for me through the Homework Centre made me think and thus I decided to do the same for other students who are in need now and I love serving God through these ministries."
- Fong Che Chung
Note: Today Che Chung serves as Associate Pastor of Bethany Ministries and oversees the operation of Bethany Home.
"I was excited to be a part of the Homework ministry in Bethany Home and to be able to serve as a tutor to some younger students. I realise that it is in serving that God has taught me how to love and appreciate the people around me.
Serving has also given me avenues to experience God in special ways and to grow in Him. Seeing my friends being touched and coming to know God through simple acts of serving makes me want to serve God even more!"
-Angela Chang
Note: Angela has recently graduated from University Malaya and is currently working as a Quantity Surveyor with a public-listed company.
"I love spending time to teach in Bethany Home. The students turn up with various needs and it makes me feel so good to be able to share with them what I know and by doing so I have been able to share the love of God with them. I feel blessed in having such an opportunity to serve God instead of wasting my time doing aimless things."
-Goh Yan Hui
Note: Yan Hui is currently doing a degree in teaching at the Specialist Teachers' Training Institute in Kuala Lumpur.
What truly touched my heart and began to motivate me was that most of my friends who were also studying there took time to teach us who were weak. Their earnestness and sincerity encourage me a lot. When the SPM results were released, I couldn't believe what I got; I passed all but one subject. I even got 2 As. What God did for me through the Homework Centre made me think and thus I decided to do the same for other students who are in need now and I love serving God through these ministries."
- Fong Che Chung
Note: Today Che Chung serves as Associate Pastor of Bethany Ministries and oversees the operation of Bethany Home.
"I was excited to be a part of the Homework ministry in Bethany Home and to be able to serve as a tutor to some younger students. I realise that it is in serving that God has taught me how to love and appreciate the people around me.
Serving has also given me avenues to experience God in special ways and to grow in Him. Seeing my friends being touched and coming to know God through simple acts of serving makes me want to serve God even more!"
-Angela Chang
Note: Angela has recently graduated from University Malaya and is currently working as a Quantity Surveyor with a public-listed company.
"I love spending time to teach in Bethany Home. The students turn up with various needs and it makes me feel so good to be able to share with them what I know and by doing so I have been able to share the love of God with them. I feel blessed in having such an opportunity to serve God instead of wasting my time doing aimless things."
-Goh Yan Hui
Note: Yan Hui is currently doing a degree in teaching at the Specialist Teachers' Training Institute in Kuala Lumpur.
Video about Bethany Homework Centre
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