Pastoral Letters are weekly communications from our church pastor to the congregation. They are mostly original reflections on the Word of God in response to church events or current affairs, local or beyond, with the primary intent to exhort Christians to live rightly before God in the real world. Short bibliographies are sometimes featured towards the same end.
We pray that these writings will be a great blessing to you!
I was very pleased to see so many coming forward to serve during last Sunday’s dedication service. The ages of people who are serving in at least one ministry this year range from 12 years old to above 70 years old. While some are more conversant in the Chinese language,...
The Apostle Paul says: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come” (1Tim 4:8). Physical training builds up the physical strength and stamina of an athlete so that he wins a prize. ...
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Rom 10:15) This bible verse aptly describes the carollers and brethren who opened their houses for the recent Christmas Carolling. They brought the good news of Christmas to their non-believer relatives and friends. Along with their melodious singing, the...
Since young, many like I, always look forward to the Christmas season. Several reasons make the season joyous: the cool December weather, holidays, the beautiful Christmas carols, and presents. The giving of presents captures the meaning of Christmas. My point is not that you must buy a present for someone...
We have almost come to the end of this year 2012. It can be a most frightening thought. It is frightening for at least two reasons. First, an enormous amount of time, which in reality is our own life has passed away. 1 year or 365 days which works out...
The apostle Paul, in writing to the Christians of the church in Corinth, says: “Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.” (1Co 9:16-17). During those ancient times,...
“Israel poised for ground war in Gaza” titled an article in Sunday Times dated 18 Nov 2012. In this article, it was reported that Israel bombarded the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip with nearly 200 air strikes early on Saturday 17 Nov 2012. The article further reported that the barrage preceded an...
I thank God for a refreshing mission trip to Myanmar last week (5/11/12-9/11/12). This trip was wholly sponsored by a brother from another church, which included our air tickets, food and lodgings and other miscellaneous expenses. We thank God for the love of this brother for the Lord. Several things...
Parents have a responsibility to provide for their children, to ensure that they are fed and clothed. If you study God’s Word, however, although the Bible assumes that parents fulfill these duties, the responsibilities emphasized in the Bible are not the physical needs of a child but his spiritual well...
Research has shown that what children buy or choose to eat is influenced by advertising. The Straits Times reports that fourteen major food beverage firms will support efforts to fight obesity by reducing advertising to children in Singapore from Jan 1 next year. It will, hopefully, lower the risk of...