Faith or Fear? Trusting God in the COVID-19 Age
Faith or Fear? Trusting God in the COVID-19 Age by Dr Lewis Winkler
Since the Covid-19 virus impacted Asia long before the rest of the world, we’ve been living under various restrictions here in Singapore for over a month now. It’s given me some time to reflect on life, death, and seeking a greater faith in God.
The fact is, apart from the second coming of Jesus Christ, we will all die someday. The only question is, how and when? As Christians, we really shouldn’t fear death, although most of do if we’re honest. And I confess, I am by nature a fearful person. Although I became a Christian very early in life, some of my earliest childhood memories included the (irrational) fear that I would get sick and die young of some terrible disease. I suppose it didn’t help watching movies like, “The Andromeda Strain,” and “The Omega Man,” but I always found it difficult to release these fears and trust in the goodness and faithfulness of God.
Temporary Closure of EAST Premises
Please note the above temporary closure of EAST premises although the school remains operational. This year’s Commencement Service has been held in abeyance too. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
This is in light of the evolving COVID-19 situation and in compliance with government advisory. You may read about EAST’s detailed response here. Please do pray for the month-long “circuit breaker” to be effective in preventing further spread of the coronavirus and leading to an effectual resolution of the viral outbreak in Singapore. Shalom.
Update from Mauritius by Alumna Kathleen Ngan
L: Nathalie (Kathleen’s niece) R: Kathleen Ngan
Lockdown has been extended for another two weeks until 15th April due to an increase number of cases. Supermarkets have been opened since Thursday until Saturday on a trial basis using names in alphabetical order: A-F Thu, G-N Fri, O-Z Sat. Then on Monday next and Thursday for A-F again and so on, meaning twice a week we are allowed to buy food. Pharmacies are opened everyday.
Being Born Anew!
“As is true of man who is born naturally and receives a human nature from his parents, so man born anew receives a new nature, a new capacity for service and devotion to God.” – John F. Walvoord
Field Supervisors’ Tea 2016
We are very thankful for the many field supervisors, church leaders and pastors who came for our Field Supervisors’ Tea. Students took time to prepare tea and snacks from their culture. There were testimonies by Nick and Naara about how they found the Lord and His call in their university days in Tibet, and Inner Mongolia, respectively. The afternoon tea ended with prayers of dedication by the supervisors of the students and their ministries.
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