Gratitude for his blessings
Similar to Psalm 107 last week, Psalm 102:2 is one of gratitude towards God, for everything that we have through Him.
Psalm 102:3-5 details our blessings
“Who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
The ultimate blessing is God’s love to His people, and this Psalm serves as a reminder for us to sing praise wholeheartedly to Him for all of our days.
Praise does not exclusively mean singing songs of worship. We can praise God by passing on His blessings to those around us too. Recent news has reminded us all about the fallen nature of man and the ever-present need for forgiveness and redemption. Do recall this verse when you or those around you feel angry or disappointed, and be reminded that God’s love is truly worthy of our praise.
Blessing Joo Chiat Business Community
Recently, a number of staff and students wanted to show God’s love to the business community in Joo Chiat. They gave out bags of oranges and greetings cards to nearby shops and stalls while observing safe management measures. Those who received the bags were informed of EAST recent move to the area and our desire to get to know our neighbours better.
Please pray for EAST in knowing how best to express God’s love to our neighbours in the coming days. Shalom.
See below for more pictures of the recent visit to nearby businesses.
The season of Lent is upon us
The season of Lent is upon us, starting from 17 February 2021, which is Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day period where believers take time to reflect upon Christ’s journey to the cross, death, burial and resurrection leading to Good Friday and Easter Sunday. This weekend, as preparation toward the start of Lent, here is an article published for last year’s Ash Wednesday but still remains relevant today.
Cru Singapore has produced a 2021 Lent devotional entitled, “Ashes to Resurrection,” which you can subscribed to here. They have also produced a series of downloadable wallpapers for smartphones with the Lenten theme here.
Alumnus Robin Png – Two-time Cancer Survivor
Alumnus Robin Png who graduated in 1996 with a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Counselling is married to Jennifer, his partner in ministry. He is also a two-time cancer survivor of stage 3 nose cancer in 2012 and leukemia in 2017. He is currently a Care Pastor for the Restorative Hearts ministry. He reaches out to cancer patients and persons with mental wellness concerns by giving restorative talks, conducting support group meetings, providing professional counseling and pastoral care, and doing hospital and home visits. He is presently overseeing ten restorative groups – four cancer wellness and six mental wellness groups.
Abundant Grace, Overflowing Blessings for 2021
Design: Blessed Ong
You crown the year with Your goodness;
Your ways overflow with plenty.
~ Psalm 65:11, HCSB
May you and your loved ones experience God’s abiding presence and abundant grace in the Lunar New Year!
The Chinese couplet
新年蒙恩，
福杯满溢。
expresses the following:
May you experience abundant grace in the New Year;
May your cup of blessings overflow.
Shalom blessings from all at EAST!
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