Prayer Pointers 24 August 2023
Are you able to face trails of life with joy?
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him”. James 1:5 -ESV.
Help is available when you sincerely ask for Godly wisdom. Read more
New Graduate: Japheth Chew, Malaysia
Japheth Chew, Grad Dip in Intercultural Studies (2023)
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page” (Saint Augustine).
Japheth Chew is no stranger to road trips.
Before EAST, he had lived in Brisbane (Australia), Kansas City (USA), and Swansea (Wales) for missions, worship and prayer training.
Besides serving for three years in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with YWAM and Open Doors, he ministered among the disadvantaged in Darjeeling (West Bengal), and Mother Theresa’s “Missionaries of Charities” in Calcutta for three months. He also served for a year in missions at Cornerstone Community Church in Singapore.
This early exposure has given him a hunger to “keep learning new things.”
Theological Discussion Lunch – August 2023
Would you like to discuss contemporary theological issues over informal lunches?
EAST’s theology faculty conduct theological discussion lunches on selected Tuesdays. The topic for each discussion is usually selected by the students. You are most welcome to join in.
For the month of August 2023, here are the topics:
22nd – The church’s role in raising up the next generation
29th – Denominations: good or bad?
Please bring your own lunch for the informal discussions:
Time: 12.15 PM – 1.15 PM on selected Tuesdays (see above dates)
Venue: Room 302, East Asia School of Theology (see map – www.east.ac/map)
Prayer Pointers 17 August 2023
Are you troubled by the climate change and global political uncertainty?
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty”. Psalm 91:1 -ESV.
May peace be with you, as you come into God’s shelter for safety. Read more
Heart to Heart: One Church’s Inter-generational Journey
L-R: Ms Charissa, Rev Dr Henry Wong, Ms Ting Siew Lee
What does it take for the generations to walk together in unity?
Covenant Presbyterian Church (CPC) has been on a journey to foster inter-generational connections. Pastor Rev Dr Henry Wong and Ms Charissa, a next-generation lay leader, shared their journey and learning insights in a fireside chat facilitated by Ms Ting Siew Lee of Capelle’s Church Equip on 8 August 2023 at East Asia School of Theology. This was followed by breakouts into three smaller groups for guided discussions.
Church leaders and pastors from some 28 denominational and independent churches were in attendance for the event. During the breakouts, Pastor Henry, Charissa, and a church Elder, Joan, were the resource persons in each of the groups. The group members answered questions like “What are the mindset changes needed to build stronger intergenerational connections?” “What has worked well in your church that you can share to help others?” “Who needs to be involved for the church to better engage the generations?” etc.
EAST Library Catalogue
EAST Populi
National Library Board eResources
The Digital Theological Library
