EAST Latest Measures to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
(L-R) A/Prof Kenneth Mak, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Mr Lawrence Wong, and Mrs Josephine Teo at a Multi-ministry Task Force press conference on 31 March 2020. Photo: MCI/TNP.
“Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told.” (Habakkuk 1:5, ESV) “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12, ESV)
Following latest government advisories, East Asia School of Theology (EAST) will close its premises from 7 April to 4 May 2020 which includes its Administration Office, Classrooms, and Library. Note that EAST as a graduate school remains open and operational but its premises will be closed. Please be advised of the following valid for the duration of closure.
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.
Lament in a Time of Pandemic
Photo: OMF Literature Inc., Philippines
How do we survive this pandemic? Through lament or grieving.
One of the reasons the Old Testament Israelites were able to endure so many calamities was they knew how to lament. When their crops failed or they were defeated in a war, they would gather together to grieve. That is why there are so many laments in the Bible, including more than a third of the 150 psalms. There is even a whole book called “Lamentations.”
For the rest of the article, click here. The writer is Dr Rico Villanueva, an EAST visiting faculty who teaches Old Testament and a Regional Commissioning Editor for Langham Publications.
O Lord, My Rock and Redeemer
May this song reminds us of Who God is, and to Whom we do belong and pay homage as we ponder Why is Good Friday, good?
He is our Rock and Redeemer who defends, fights, and shields our weary hearts; He thus brings a song, hope, joy, and refuge in our times of need so that He is glorified through it all.
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