In 1900, Dr West returned to the United States on leave. With few workers available, the Rev. G. F. Pykett assumed responsibility for both the school and the church.
Rev. George Frederick Pykett (1864-1932) – picture from https://dcbasia.org/biography/pykett-george-f
After Mr Lau Seng Chong died, Mr 林谨慎 continued his work. Mr Ong An Lai arrived from China in 1901. With strong support from the church’s evangelist, Mr 吴约南, and Mr 林谨慎, the church’s work continued to flourish.
Mr Ong An Lai(Mr. Ong An Lai)
In 1903, the church extended its ministry to Air Itam and Relau, supported by Mr 严阿瞻, Mr 吴约南 and many volunteers.
Air Itam Church1903: established
In 1905, responsibility for the church was entrusted to Mr 邱昌美. Well informed and fluent in Malay, he was warmly welcomed by the congregation. The following year, however, he was transferred to Java to serve in newly established work there.
In 1907, Mr 谢钟兰 came from Singapore to succeed him. In June 1908, Mr 黄宇宙 arrived from China to serve as minister. Through his devoted service, a spirit of goodwill and peace was renewed within the church, and a preaching point was established in Jelutong.
Jelutong Church1908: established
In August 1910, Mr 黄宇宙 returned to China and was succeeded by Dr 吴约南, whose influence on the church was profound and lasting. In 1912, Mr 郑必达 succeeded him.