 NECF Malaysia has appointed Grace Hee to head its Women’s Concern Commission. Grace also sits on the NECF Council, and in addition, heads the NECF Prayer Commission.
NECF Secretary-General Rev. Wong Kim Kong announced the appointment at a meeting with the commission members in August. The commission also agreed to expand its membership to include theologians, politicians, social activists, and corporate figures to enhance the commission’s role to empower churches in the area of women’s ministry.
Besides Grace, the other commission members are Chan Tean Yin, Dr Cheah Soo Ngoh, Ong Eng Lee, Carol Tang, Nesam Ebenezer, Shereene Wong and Goh Poh Gaik. Despite her hectic schedule, Grace accepted the appointment because she feels a deep burden for women’s issues.
“Women are just so special. They are great influencers, communicators, caregivers, lovers of life, and the backbone of family and society. And yet, paradoxically, they are relatively ‘downtrodden’ with a very small voice in three key institutions of life – the Government, the church and the family,” she observed.
She expressed admiration for the current commission members who are passionate about helping local churches develop their women’s ministry, and also advocating important issues that affect women and the family.
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