Project Luchi

“Pastor and Mrs. Lamb realized the importance of education for the children of the overseas Chinese. They believed that education was vital in the cultivation of moral character and as a means to improving the lives of people. Under God’s guidance, more parents began sending their children to study in the schools that they established. Initially, only children of the poor were taught in the schools, but later, even those from wealthy homes were sent there to be educated. At one time, there was a criticism that such a well-managed school like the Ling Liang English School was accepting too many poor students. The rich did not want their children to be seated next to, or to be studying in the same school as, the children of workers and servants. This would have the effect of downgrading their social status. The author took the opportunity to explain that this was precisely Mrs. Lamb’s purpose in setting up the school. In God’s eyes, every soul was precious and equally valued and there was no distinction between the nobility and those from humbler classes. The Lambs clearly preached and demonstrated this Christian principle in the way they managed the schools.”

“With the establishment of the Grace Ling Liang English School and the Chinatown Ling Liang English School, thousands of overseas Chinese students and Indian children were given opportunities to receive a sound education. More importantly, many overseas Chinese compatriots came to hear the Gospel and were saved by grace. Under God’s blessing, the schools became renowned for their provision of a high standard of education, their ample facilities and strategic locations, and the dedication of their teachers that saw the achievement of excellent academic results by their students. Needless to explain, the student population saw exponential growth!”

“Throughout their 35 years of service, Pastor and Mrs. Lamb were unrelenting in fulfilling their missionary calling to Calcutta. They evangelized by means of providing educational opportunities, by developing talent and potential. Although peacefully resting with the Lord after having completed their journey in this world, their great and selfless love would be etched forever in the minds and memories of those privileged to know them. Their lives served to illustrate what Paul said in 2 Tim 4:7-8: ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on, there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.’”