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.
New Graduate: Sarah Angela Ong Pantaleon, Philippines
Sarah Angela Ong Pantaleon, MDiv Christian Ministry (2023)
“Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take” (Angela N. Blount, award-winning author)
Many classes at EAST have blessed Anj.
“Amy Lau’s ‘Bible Study Methods’ taught me to study God’s Word contextually,” she says, “and Dr Jeannette’s ‘Teaching’ class showed me how to write lesson plans.”
“These and many other classes are important for my future ministry,” she says.
But to move forward, Anj also discovered that she had to take a few steps back to “unlearn and learn.”
Prayer Pointers 10 August 2023
Let’s celebrate Singapore’s 58th birthday together!
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”. Psalm 119:105 -ESV.
How may we gratefully thank God and pray for Singapore? Read more
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