by Asst Ps Timothy Lee Two significant family-related news made headlines recently: Singapore's number of marriages has reached its lowest point since COVID-19, and the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to an unprecedented low of 0.87. I took the opportunity to ask a few of the couples attending the Pre-Marriage Course on what their thoughts on the low TFR are. Their response: “Cost of living and the cost of raising children.” Their concern is understandable. The cost of

by Dn Yvonne Chong Every December I would look forward to celebrating Christmas - the carols, the visits to homes and hospitals, the familiar melodies that fills the wards with Hope.  One song we often sing “I Have a Gift” (a Chinese song). The song echoes the need to receive the gift that is given by the Giver. It is free and it only needs to be received. Each time we sing it, I remember her. The old lady with white hair, seated in a wheelchair a few steps away from the nurs

by Ps Lai Keet Keong “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebrews 6:19   Dear friends, as we continue our Lenten journey this week, I found my heart needing some extra quietness lately. Perhaps it is the weight of the past months and the challenges faced, drawing me to reflect on what the future holds in light of the past and present.   Recently our Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered Singapore's Budget 2026 statement – a record $154.7 billion pl

by Asst Ps Patrick Chan Yin As we enter the season of Lent, I would like to invite all of us to pause for a moment. Life goes on very quickly. Our days are filled with work, school, family responsibilities, messages on our phones, and many other things calling for our attention. Yet, the period of Lent is a gift from God that gently asks us to slow down. It is a season in the church year that prepares our hearts for Good Friday (3 Apr) and Easter (5 Apr), helping us remember

by Ps Lim Wei-en In a few days’ time, many of us will be celebrating the Lunar New Year (17 Feb). This is typically a season of celebration and feasting with family and friends, with a focus on material prosperity. It happens that Lent this year starts on the 2 nd day of the Lunar New Year (18 Feb), Lent being a 40-day season of preparation for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday through disciplines that promote self-denial, prayer and caring for the disadvantaged. How can t

by Asst Ps Elaine Ng Just this past week, Kelvin and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. We are deeply grateful to God for His love and grace to help us reach this milestone. We count ourselves blessed and know that God’s grace, loved ones and this church community have helped us on our journey thus far. To God be the glory! First decade We are grateful to God for the pre-marital course that we attended in this church and our marriage mentors, Mr and Mrs Francis Loo. I

by Asst Ps Timothy Lee The end of the year often brings a mix of emotions. While there is much to be thankful for, uncertainty looms about what the new year may bring. Last year was particularly significant for our family, as my daughter was in Primary 6—the year of the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). Questions filled our minds: Would she do well? Which secondary school would she go to? Would it be the “right” place for her? We were on holiday when her exam results

by Dn Ernest Tan When was the last time you felt annoyed or impatient waiting for something? Perhaps you were stuck in traffic on the way home due to an accident on the highway. Or you were ready to order your favourite bowl of bak chor mee, only to find that the person in front of you placed a takeaway order of fifty packets and cut your lunch hour in half. Waiting can be deeply frustrating. Yet at other times, waiting can involve real struggle. It may be the long wait for a

by Elder Lynette Shek Members and congregants may be aware that the church leadership prayerfully develops a strategic vision and roadmap every five years. We are currently in the season of Vision 2028 (V2028) , which the Council and Staff spent about one and a half years praying over, discussing, and discerning together. These plans were shared with members in late 2022. One of the key areas of focus under V2028 is Leadership Revitalisation . Over recent years, we have been

by Ms Lilian Poon What was going on in the world 68 years ago? In 1958, the world was in the shadow of an escalating Cold War. The toy, Lego, was patented. Elvis Presley was enlisted to the army. While the other side of the world was embroiled in intense political situations, Singapore was a British colony standing at the threshold of self-government. The United Kingdom just passed the “State of Singapore Act” in July/August 1958 and for the first time, Singapore has autonomy

PAUSE   Sovereign Lord, You reign over all things.   I lay aside my need for control,   and I acknowledge that Your ways are higher than mine.   Pause and Pray  REFLECT    your kingdom come,  your will be done,   on earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:10)  “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;      wisdom and power are his.  He changes times and seasons;      he deposes kings and raises up others.  He gives wisdom to the wise      and knowledge to the discerning. 

In these 5 Days of Prayer, we will be meditating on a phrase of The Lord’s Prayer each day, as well as relevant accompanying passages, using the framework P.R.A.Y. (Pause. Reflect. Ask. Yield.). Use this guide to pray by yourself, with your family or in small groups. Enjoy your time each day with the Lord!    Day 1   PAUSE   Holy Father, I come before You as Your child and as a creature made by you.   Still my anxious thoughts, quiet my hurried heart,   and draw me into the w

by Ps Lai Keet Keong Ever since I became a believer, the call to serve God has been a steady rhythm in my heart. It began not with a dramatic voice from heaven, but a quiet, persistent desire to serve Him and His people. There is a deep-seated desire to study His Word, to walk alongside others in their faith journeys, and to give my life to the building up of the body of Christ.   This call was a seed planted in my youth, watered through seasons of prayer, nurtured by the wis

by Elder Tan Chin Tiong 1) Dream Big Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, once said, “If your dreams don’t scare you, they are too small.” Mark Buchanan, our speaker for this year’s church camp and the author of ‘ Your Church is Too Safe’ , penned these words: “When did we start making it our priority to be safe instead of dangerous, nice instead of holy, cautious instead of bold, self-absorbed instead of counting everything loss in order to be found in Christ?”

by Ps Lim Wei-en As we come to the end of yet another year, let’s take a moment to reflect. In line with the theme of our pulpit series this year, how have you experienced the King in 2025? To be more specific, here are some questions you could ask yourself. 1.      How have I experienced the King’s love? Daily provision. Think of every meal you had (from the basic to the gastronomic), the safety and security of the home you could go back to each day, your many physical and e

by Dn Benjamin Yeap What is a sign that you love someone?   The typical way seen on television might be a romantic dinner, a large bouquet of flowers, perhaps some extravagant jewelry. Love songs are written about how one might give up the world for their loved one. For the parents among us, maybe you tell your children “I love you”. Or perhaps you show love to your children in material ways: through providing for their basic needs, sometimes maybe indulging them with their v

by Asst Ps Lai Keet Keong We chase joy as if it were a butterfly – glimpsed from a distance, beautiful and tantalizing, yet perpetually just beyond our grasp. We pursue it in achievements, relationships, comforts and success, only to find that once captured, the feeling evaporates like morning mist.   The happiness of this world is fleeting. It arrives under certain conditions and departs with the slightest change in circumstance. Where can we find a joy that endures, a gladn