Peace and security in the Lord
John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Spoken during the Last Supper, this verse is Jesus comforting his disciples after telling them he will be betrayed and die. His disciples, understandably distraught, are asking him many questions about what to do after he leaves and what guidance they will have. Jesus assures them that he will not be leaving them unprepared, stating also in verse John 14:26 that “the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”
Obedience in God in Christ by the Holy Spirit, can bring us some control over our feelings. Humans are often shackled to their emotions but Jesus tells us that through the Holy Spirit, we can bring peace to ourselves, even in difficult times.
Introducing EAST Student Council 2021/2022
(Clockwise from top left) Brandon, Dr Casey Lok (Dean of Students), Ta Eh, Angela, Sonali and Enkh.
EAST would like to introduce the current elected Student Council for the academic year 2021/2022. We are grateful for their willingness to serve the EAST student community as Christ’s servant leaders. Please do uphold them in your prayers and encourage them as the Lord provides the opportunities. Shalom.
President: Brandon Chan
Brandon is from Singapore and is currently undergoing MDiv in Intercultural Studies. Serving as a youth worker in his home church, his interests include playing sports and eat chocolate.
Vice-President: Sarah Angela Pantaleon
Anj is from the Philippines, and she is passionate about arts, creativity, and diversity. She is a volunteer leader in her home church back in the Philipines and is studying MDiv CM at EAST. Food is her love language.
Treasurer: Enkhmunkh Purevdavaa (Enkh)
Enkh is from Mongolia, and he likes to walk in nature in his free time. He is taking Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies at EAST.
Prayer Coordinator: Sonali Moses Sonali’s ideal chill day would be to read a book while sipping coffee. She also loves to spend her time hanging out with close friends. She serves as a Sunday School teacher in her home church and takes the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry course at EAST.
Fellowship/Special Events: Ta Eh
Ta Eh is from Myanmar. His hobbies include listening to music, watching movies and playing football. He is a big supporter Liverpool FC. He is currently in MDiv CM at EAST and serves as a Sunday school teacher at his church, Judson Baptist Church Singapore.
All things connect together for good in PIM
With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, safety measures have made it necessary for Partners in Ministry (PIM) courses to be offered online. The scope of PIM’s online reach has thus expanded to Asia and beyond. This provides opportunities to impact more with its mission to equip wives of men in full-time ministry or bi-vocational ministry to grow in partnership with their husbands in the Lord’s work. Praise God!
Marvel at the Lord’s doing
“This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” Psalms 118:23, ESV.
We affirmed the words of the psalmist as those who are redeemed by the Lord and whose life and future is built upon the cornerstone. We rejoice in God’s marvelous work, despite the rejection of the builders.
Who are those who rejected him? Religious leaders, Roman leaders, Jewish multitudes. In a modern context, he is still rejected by various human authorities. As those who follow Christ, we are to marvel and rejoice despite this, because God’s work is good, and indeed his love endures forever. Psalm 118:29, “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”
Shalom.
The Firstborn of All Creation
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.” – Colossians 1:15-16, ESV
For everything, absolutely everything finds purpose in Him who is the beginning and the end.
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