Going back to the early history of the Church in Jesselton, it was reported by the Rev. C.J. Collis in 1924 that Church activity began in 1903 in Jesselton. By 1905, the S.P.G. Annual Report reported that “there is also a considerable number of Europeans and Chinese Communicants at the new town of Jesselton”. In 1907, there was a new parsonage and school, with 500 dollars already in hand for a Church. Rev. Elton used to come over from Sandakan to minister to this newly formed congregation. Then, in 1907 the Rev. Leggatt became the priest-in-charge of Jesselton and Labuan and Rev. Elton went on furlough. In 1910 and early 1911, the new Church was slowly rising. A day of general rejoicing was chosen for the laying of the Foundation stone, 22nd June 1911, the Coronation Day of King George V.

The opening of the Church; this was 1st November 1911, All Saints’ Day.

In 1924, Rev. C.J. Collis reported with great joy the acts of communion exceeding 1000 during that year. Signs of growth of the congregation were shown.

With 1936 came the Silver Jubilee. The Church and two schools were now well established, and it was felt that it was time for rejoicing. To commemorate the laying of the Foundation Stone a concert was held in the Cinema Hall. Bishop Hudson came to Jesselton for the Special Services. On the Vigil of All Saints’ there was a Confirmation at which fifty were confirmed, there was also a festal Evensong.

On 2nd June 1957, the Bishop laid the Foundation Stone of the new Church on the site vacated by All Saints’ School in Karamunsing.

When the Golden Jubilee was celebrated with great joy in 1961, the new Church supposed to be the tallest building around the Karamunsing area, and painted with white and red roof was completed and dedicated in 1959.

The newly established Diocese of Jesselton in 1962. Bishop James C.L. Wong became our first Diocesan Bishop who was formerly the assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Borneo. Thus, the Very Rev. Alan Burn, who was then the Rector of All Saints’ Parish, became the first Dean of the new Cathedral.

Construction of Bantul Mission Centre

Purchase of a piece of land (6 hectre) at Rp300 million (approximately RM150,000) at Nunukan

Launching of Vision & Mission of ASC – 7 goals.

Vision : ASC is to be a radiant church, holy and blameless, without stain or wrinkle or Blemish presented to Christ. (Eph 5:27)

 

Mission : ASC is dedicated to nurture its members as followers of Jesus in all righteousness and obedience, and by equipping our members for the mission of God.

7-Goals to achieve 1 bring 1

1. To Receive Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Saviour.

2. To Worship God in Spirit and in Truth.

3. To Walk righteously at home, in school, at work and in Society so as to be the light and salt

    of the world.

4. To Obey God’s commandments.

5. To Love one another.

6. To Do good to others.

7. To Know the Great Commission & to Offer holistic salvation to the Poor, Oppressed, Lost,

    Outcast (POLO).