Pastoral Letters are weekly communications from our church pastor to the congregation. They are mostly original reflections on the Word of God in response to church events or current affairs, local or beyond, with the primary intent to exhort Christians to live rightly before God in the real world. Short bibliographies are sometimes featured towards the same end.
We pray that these writings will be a great blessing to you!
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” (Matthew 25:23). We thank the Lord for giving us breath and life that we could enter the new...
After completing a long and difficult project, it is natural to have some strong feelings about the entire process. We would be grateful to some people who persevered with us. We might identify some factors that were beyond human control but worked in our favour. We would also have learned...
Christmas is a happy season for several reasons: children and adults are on leave or holiday; the weather is cool (in hot Singapore), the shopping centres reverberate with nice Christmas songs. Above all, we receive gifts. This last item is the meaning of Christmas which the world appears to have...
More than two thousand years ago, on a night in the wilderness of Bethlehem in Israel, a group of shepherds were watching over their flock as usual. The night was full of danger for these shepherds: their flock could easily be devoured by wild beasts in the wilderness. Therefore, they...
More than two thousand years ago, on a night in the wilderness of Bethlehem in Israel, a group of shepherds were watching over their flock as usual. The night was full of danger for these shepherds: their flock could easily be devoured by wild beasts in the wilderness. Therefore, they...
As we approach the close of 2023, many would have started to wind down and looking forward to the year-end travel and holidays. Many would have completed their work year-end review, or their school examinations. 2023 has been both a challenging and rewarding year for many of us. As we...
You would have noticed the new pulpit and the Lord’s Table in the sanctuary. Instead of opting for a “clean and simple” design, we have chosen to use objects to symbolise theological truths. The Bible also uses objects to symbolise important theological truths. One example is the tabernacle in which...
We need material things to live life. Greed, however, can harm us deeply. Below is part 7/7 written by Dr Peter Masters (https://metropolitantabernacle.org/articles/guidance-on-wealth-and-ambition/). 3. A third antidote to covetousness is generosity. A large-hearted giver who liberally stewards to the Lord’s work will not stumble so easily into self-seeking. In times...
We need material things to live life. Greed, however, can harm us deeply. Below is part 6/7 written by Dr Peter Masters (https://metropolitantabernacle.org/articles/guidance-on-wealth-and-ambition/). 2. A second antidote to covetousness is exemplified in the life of the apostle Paul, who practised self-discipline and self-denial. Was there ever a person in such...
We need material things to live life. Greed, however, can harm us deeply. Below is part 5/7 written by Dr Peter Masters (https://metropolitantabernacle.org/articles/guidance-on-wealth-and-ambition/). 4. The fourth test reveals a clear case of covetousness when the desire for substance and status is for self-exaltation. This is a desire to have certain...