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!
More than two thousand years ago, on a night in the wilderness of Bethlehem in Israel, a group of shepherds were watching over their flock as usual. The night was full of danger for these shepherds: their flock could easily be devoured by wild beasts in the wilderness. Therefore, they...
More than two thousand years ago, on a night in the wilderness of Bethlehem in Israel, a group of shepherds were watching over their flock as usual. The night was full of danger for these shepherds: their flock could easily be devoured by wild beasts in the wilderness. Therefore, they...
As we approach the close of 2023, many would have started to wind down and looking forward to the year-end travel and holidays. Many would have completed their work year-end review, or their school examinations. 2023 has been both a challenging and rewarding year for many of us. As we...
You would have noticed the new pulpit and the Lord’s Table in the sanctuary. Instead of opting for a “clean and simple” design, we have chosen to use objects to symbolise theological truths. The Bible also uses objects to symbolise important theological truths. One example is the tabernacle in which...
We need material things to live life. Greed, however, can harm us deeply. Below is part 7/7 written by Dr Peter Masters (https://metropolitantabernacle.org/articles/guidance-on-wealth-and-ambition/). 3. A third antidote to covetousness is generosity. A large-hearted giver who liberally stewards to the Lord’s work will not stumble so easily into self-seeking. In times...
We need material things to live life. Greed, however, can harm us deeply. Below is part 6/7 written by Dr Peter Masters (https://metropolitantabernacle.org/articles/guidance-on-wealth-and-ambition/). 2. A second antidote to covetousness is exemplified in the life of the apostle Paul, who practised self-discipline and self-denial. Was there ever a person in such...
We need material things to live life. Greed, however, can harm us deeply. Below is part 5/7 written by Dr Peter Masters (https://metropolitantabernacle.org/articles/guidance-on-wealth-and-ambition/). 4. The fourth test reveals a clear case of covetousness when the desire for substance and status is for self-exaltation. This is a desire to have certain...
We need material things to live life. Greed, however, can harm us deeply. Below is part 4/7 written by Dr Peter Masters (https://metropolitantabernacle.org/articles/guidance-on-wealth-and-ambition/). 2. The second test is similar, suggesting that we fall into covetousness when the possession of money or status (or academic accomplishment) becomes the key to happiness...
Christians commemorate Reformation Day on 31st Oct. On this day, in the year 1517, Martin Luther wrote his 95 theses and affixed them to the door of the Castle of Wittenberg on 31st Oct 1517. Born in Germany in 1483, Martin Luther became one of the most influential figures in...
Poor mental health is becoming an increasingly serious issue today. In addition to the fast pace of living, different stressors of life leave many feeling overwhelmed, riddled with mental disorders such as insomnia, anxiety and depression. Recently, the Singapore Government introduced a national mental health strategy, highlighting the widespread impact...